HYBRID MEETING
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CALL AND NOTICE OF REGULAR
MEETING AT 7:00 PM OF THE
VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 27, 2026
Council Chambers
555 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, CA 94590
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Andrea Sorce (Mayor)
Diosdado "JR" Matulac (Vice Mayor)
Peter Bregenzer
Helen-Marie Gordon
Tonia Lediju, PhD
Alexander Matias
Charles Palmares
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AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
5. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
6. FIRST COMMUNITY FORUM
The Community Forum is an opportunity to address the Council on any matter for which another opportunity to speak is not provided on the agenda, and which is within the jurisdiction of the Council to resolve. Any interested members of the public desiring to communicate with the City Council as part of the First Community Forum may do so in person by signing in to the Public Speaker's kiosk located in the back of the Council Chambers or via ZOOM:(https://ZoomRegular.Cityofvallejo.net), Option to join by phone: Dial (669) 900-6833. Enter Meeting ID: 914 0075 0676#. Press * 9 to digitally raise your hand from the phone. Press *6 to unmute/mute. For additional instructions on how to speak remotely during public comment, please visit, www.cityofvallejo.net/publiccomment. In person speakers will be recognized first. When called upon, each speaker should step to the podium, state his/her name for the record. The conduct of the community forum shall be limited to a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes, with each speaker limited to a maximum of three minutes pursuant to Vallejo Municipal Code Section 2.02.300.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Members of the public wishing to address the Council on Consent Calendar items may do so in person by signing in to the Public Speaker's kiosk located in the back of the Council Chambers or via ZOOM:(https://ZoomRegular.Cityofvallejo.net), Option to join by phone: Dial (669) 900-6833. Enter Meeting ID: 914 0075 0676#. Press * 9 to digitally raise your hand from the phone. Press *6 to unmute/mute. For additional instructions on how to speak remotely during public comment, please visit, www.cityofvallejo.net/publiccomment. In person speakers will be recognized first. Each speaker is limited to three minutes pursuant to Vallejo Municipal Code Section 2.02.310. Requests for removal of Consent Items received from the public are subject to approval by a majority vote of the Council. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be heard immediately after approval of the Consent Calendar and Agenda.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommendation: Approval of minutes for the special and regular meetings of December 9 and 16, 2025
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
B. WAIVE FULL READING AND AUTHORIZING INTRODUCTIONS AND/OR
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES BY TITLE ONLY
Recommendation: Waive reading and authorize introductions and/or adoption of any and all ordinances on this agenda, if any, by title only. This is a standard procedural action so the City Council does not have to read an ordinance in its entirity.
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
C. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: NOVEMBER 2025
Recommendation: Ratify the payment of claims for the period of November 1, 2025, through November 30, 2025.
Contact: Nalungo Conley, Acting Finance Director (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE $100,000 IN MEASURE P FUNDS TO
SUPPORT THE ACTIVELY RISING YOUTH'S ROBBIN MACKBEE
FIREFIGHTER/ EMS YOUTH ACADEMY (STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution to amend the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget and appropriate $100,000 in Measure P funds to support Actively Rising Youth's Robbin Mackbee Firefighter/EMS Youth Academy (step 2 of 2) Contact: Andrew Murray, City Manager (707)648-4576
[email protected]
E. ACCEPT THE TUOLUMNE, GEORGIA, & CATALINA FOG SEAL PROJECT PERFORMED BY PAVEMENT COATINGS CO. AS COMPLETE AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH
THE SOLANO COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE
Recommendation: Accept the Tuolumne, Georgia & Catalina fog seal project performed by Pavement Coatings Co. as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Solano County Recorder’s Office.
Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Interim Public Works Director, (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE AND APPROPRIATE $1,277,604.06 OF INSURANCE SETTLEMENT FUNDS TO MY2303: REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FOR THE FARRAGUT SCHOOL PROPERTY (STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget to recognize and appropriate $1,277,604.06 of insurance settlement funds to MY2303: Real Property Management for the Farragut School property (Step 2 of 2).
Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Interim Public Work Director, 707-648-4433 [email protected]
G. PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025-26 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $65,000 OF UNASSIGNED
GENERAL FUND BALANCE TO FUND A VALLEJO GOSPEL ON THE
CARQUINEZ STRAIT CONCERT IN JUNE 2026 (STEP 1 of 2)
Recommendation: Provide notice of intent to amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025- 26 General Fund budget to appropriate $65,000 of unassigned General Fund balance to fund a Vallejo Gospel on the Carquinez Strait concert in June 2026 (Step 1 of 2).
Contact: Andrew Murray, City Manager (707) 648-4565
[email protected]
H. DIRECT STAFF TO SELECT JACOB GREEN & ASSOCIATES AS THE CONSULTANT TO PERFORM THE CITY OF VALLEJO 2026 COUNCIL
GOAL SETTING AND TEAM BUILDING
Recommendation: Direct Staff to select Jacob Green & Associates to perform the 2026 City Council Goal Setting and Team Building at a total cost of $43,300.
Contact: Andrew Murray, City Manager (707) 648-4576
[email protected]
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DANNY MURPHY
CONSULTING, LLC
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council adopt a Resolution approving a First Amendment to the Consultant Sercies Agreement with Danny Murphy Consulting, LLC to increase the not to exceed amount of the Agreement to $225,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Jason Ta, Chief of Police
[email protected]
J. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION RECEIVING AND FILING THE SB 165 ANNUAL REPORT FOR FY 2024-25 FOR THE NORTHEAST QUADRANT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2003-1, THE HIDDENBROOKE
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1998-1, AND MARE ISLAND COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NOS. 2002-1, 2005-1A and 2005-1B
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution to receive and file the annual reports relating to special taxes levied in the City's Northeast Quadrant Improvement District No. 2003-01, Hiddenbrooke Improvement District No. 1998-1, and Mare Island Community Facilities District Nos. 2002-1, 2005-1A, and 2005-1B for fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, to comply with the Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Act (SB165).
Contact: Florita Cruz, Assistant Finance Director
[email protected]
K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF VALLEJO AND THE INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS (IAFF), LOCAL 1186, FOR THE
MEDICAL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT PLAN (MERP)
Recommendation: Adopt Resolutuon approving the side letter agreement between the City and IAFF for the Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP).
Contact: Stephanie Sifuentes, Human Resources Director (707) 649-4852 [email protected]
L. ADOPT RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AND CONSENTING TO COUNCIL
APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES FOR THE YEAR 2026
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution consenting to and confirming various appointments to Commissions, Boards and Committees for 2026.
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk, (707) 648-4528 [email protected]
9. ACTION CALENDAR
NOTICE: Members of the public wishing to address the Council on Action Calendar Items may do so in person by signing in to the Public Speaker's kiosk located in the back of the Council Chambers or via ZOOM (https://ZoomRegular.Cityofvallejo.net), or via phone, by dialing (669) 900-6833. Enter Meeting ID: 914 0075 0676#. Press *9 to digitally raise your hand from the phone. Press *6 to unmute/mute. For additional instructions on how to speak remotely during public comment, please visit, www.cityofvallejo.net/publiccomment. Each speaker is limited to five minutes pursuant to Vallejo Municipal Code Section 2.02.420 or as approved and announced by the Mayor. In person speakers will be recognized first
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE GREATER
VALLEJO RECREATION DISTRICT (GVRD) BOARD TO FILL A VACANCY WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 2, 2027
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution making an appointment to fill a vacancy on the GVRD Board with a term to expire December 2, 2027 Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
B. PRESENTATION OF AN OVERVIEW OF THE CITY'S GENERAL FUND
DEBT AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR DEVELOPING A FUNDING AND
FINANCING PLAN BY KNN, THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL ADVISOR, AND
POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF
Recommendation:
Receive a presentation from KNN, the City's municipal advisor, of an overview of General Fund debt and considerations for developing a funding and financing plan for significant future capital projects, and possibly provide direction to staff.
Contact: Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager/Acting Finance Director [email protected]
C. DIRECT CITY STAFF TO SELECT THREE FIRMS, AS FOLLOWS: (A) GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE & POLICY ANALYTICS, INC. (B)
SJOBERG EVASHENK CONSULTING (C) MACIS GINI & O'CONNELL, LLP., TO PERFORM VARIOUS AUDIT AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES ON
AN ON-CALL BASIS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON INITIAL
SPECIFIC SERVICES
Recommendation: Direct City staff to select three firms to perform various audit and assessment services on an on-call basis and provide direction on initial specific services.
Contact: Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager/Interim Finance Director [email protected]
10. INFORMATION CALENDAR
NOTICE: Members of the public wishing to address the Council on Information Calendar Items may do so in person by signing in to the Public Speaker's kiosk located in the back of the Council Chambers or via ZOOM
(https://ZoomRegular.Cityofvallejo.net), or via phone, by dialing (669) 900-6833. Enter Meeting ID: 914 0075 0676#. Press *9 to digitally raise your hand from the phone. Press *6 to unmute/mute. For additional instructions on how to speak remotely during public comment, please visit, www.cityofvallejo.net/publiccomment. Each speaker is limited to five minutes pursuant to Vallejo Municipal Code Section 2.02.420 or as approved and announced by the Mayor. In person speakers will be recognized first.
A. BLUE ROCK SPRINGS GOLF COURSE UPDATE
Recommendation: This item is for informational purposes only. There is no staff report or action associated with this item
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
B. BROADWAY PROJECT MONTHLY UPDATE
Recommendation: This item is for informational purposes only. There is no staff report or action associated with this item
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager
[email protected]
C. FEDERAL FUNDING UPDATES AND IMPACTS TO THE CITY OF VALLEJO Recommendation: This item is for informational purposes only. There is no staff report or action associated with this item
Contact: Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager
[email protected]
11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
12. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
13. COMMUNITY FORUM
Any interested members of the public desiring to communicate with the City Council as part of the last Community Forum may do so in person by signing in to the Public Speaker's kiosk located in the back of the Council Chambers or via ZOOM:(https://ZoomRegular.Cityofvallejo.net), Option to join by phone: Dial (669) 900-6833. Enter Meeting ID: 914 0075 0676#. Press * 9 to digitally raise your hand from the phone. Press *6 to unmute/mute. For additional instructions on how to speak remotely during public comment, please visit, www.cityofvallejo.net/publiccomment. In person speakers will be recognized first.
14. REQUEST & ACTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR SPECIAL PROJECTS
15. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
16. ADJOURNMENT
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Dated: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Andrea Sorce, Mayor
I, Dawn Abrahamson, City Clerk do hereby certify that I have caused a true copy of the above notice and agenda to be delivered to
Andrea Sorce (Mayor)
Diosdado "JR" Matulac (Vice Mayor)
Peter Bregenzer
Helen-Marie Gordon
Tonia Lediju, PhD
Alexander Matias
Charles Palmares,
at the time and in the manner prescribed by law and that this agenda was posted at City Hall, 555 Santa Clara Street, CA at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Dated: Tuesday, January 20, 2026