HYBRID MEETING
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CALL AND NOTICE OF REGULAR
MEETING AT 7:00 PM OF THE
VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 10, 2026
COUNCILMEMBER MATIAS WILL BE
PARTICIPATING VIRTUALLY
The Westin Anaheim, Business Center
1030 West Katella Avenue
Anaheim, California 92802
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
NOTICE: Members of the Public will be able to participate in-person or remotely via Zoom
City Hall and the Council Chambers will be open to
members of the public 30 minutes prior to the start of
the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the Public may provide
public comments during the City Council Meeting in
person or via ZOOM
(https://ZoomRegular.Cityofvallejo.net), or via
phone, by dialing (669) 900-6833.
For additional instructions on how to speak remotely
during public comment, please
visit, www.cityofvallejo.net/publiccomment
VIEW THE MEETING:
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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
A. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH, FEBRUARY 2026
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: Approve minutes for the special and regular meetings of January 13 and the special meeting of January 21, 2026
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 the ordinance in its entirity.
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
C. CITY TREASURER’S QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT
Recommendation: Accept the City Treasurer’s Investment Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2025
Contact: Florita Cruz, Assistant Finance Director, (707) 648-5542 [email protected]
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 STAFFING
FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT
AWARD FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
(FEMA) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL
REQUIRED AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting the Fiscal Year 2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all required agreements and documents related to the grant.
Contact: Sidney Wilson, Administrative Analyst II
[email protected]
E. 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. (1) RECEIVE UPDATE ON UNHOUSED SITUATION, (2) PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON CITY PROGRAMS, AND (3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ALLOCATE UP TO $1,000 FOR A PROGRAM FOR
LIVED EXPERIENCE STIPENDS
Recommendation: Receive an update on the unhoused situation and provide direction to staff on the City’s unhoused programs. Authorize the City Manager to allocate up to $1,000 for a program for lived experience stipends.
Contact: Natalie Peterson, Assistant to the City Manager [email protected]
B. 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]
C. PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $11,500,000 OF MEASURE P FUNDING FOR:
1) THE BAY TRAIL/VINE TRAIL MAINTENANCE - $50,000; 2) FY 2026-27 PAVING PROGRAM (CONSTRUCTION) - $11,000,000; AND 3) CITYWIDE POTHOLE REPAIR SERVICES - $500,000 (STEP 1 OF 2)
Recommendation: Provide Notice of Intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget to appropriate $11,500,000 of Measure P funding for: 1) The Bay Trail/Vine Trail Maintenance - $50,000; 2) FY 2026-27 Paving Program (Construction) - $11,000,000; AND
3) Citywide Pothole Repair Services - $500,000 (STEP 1 OF 2).
Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Interim Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF ON FACILITATING
DIALOG AND PROGRESS REGARDING MARE ISLAND
INFRASTRUCTURE OPTIONS
Recommendation: Discuss and possibly provide direction to staff on facilitating dialog and progress regarding Mare Island infrastructure between three major stakeholder organizations, the City, Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District (VFWD), and Mare Island Company.
Contact:
Andrew Murray, City Manager (707) 648-4576
[email protected]
10. INFORMATION CALENDAR
A. 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]
B. 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, February 3, 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 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Dated: Tuesday, February 3, 2026