HYBRID MEETING
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CALL AND NOTICE OF REGULAR
MEETING AT 7:00 PM OF THE
VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 24, 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
NOTICE: Members of the Public will be able to participate in-person or remotely via Zoom
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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. INTRODUCTION OF VALLEJO YOUTH DELEGATION TO WASHINGTON D.C.
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 January 27 and February 10 and the special meetings of February 3 and 6, 2026
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
B. WAIVE READING AND AUTHORIZIING 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 entirety.
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
C. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS: DECEMBER 2025
Recommendation: Ratify the payment of claims for the period of December 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
Contact: Nalungo Conley, Acting Finance Director (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE
REMOVAL OF THE POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYL (PCB)
CONTAMINATED DEBRIS LOCATED AT THE FORMER BUILDING 571
SITE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCE
CONTROL PREVAILING REMEDIATION STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL USE
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution authorizing staff to proceed with the removal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) contaminated debris located at the former Building 571 site to Department of Toxic Substance Control’s (DTSC) prevailing remediation standards for residential use.
Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Interim Public Work Director, 707-648-4433 [email protected]
E. ADOPT A RESOUTION AMENDING 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 2 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending 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 2 of 2).
Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Interim Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR EMERZIAN LAW GROUP PC
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a legal services agreement for Emerzian Law Group PC to provide investigative services relating to a personnel complaint.
Contact: Stephanie Sifuentes, Human Resources Director (707) 649-4852 [email protected]
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR COLIBRI LAW AND POLICY, INC.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a legal services agreement for Colibri Law and Policy, Inc. to provide special counsel services to City Council.
Contact: Stephanie Sifuentes, Human Resources Director (707) 649-4852 [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 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VALLEJO AWARDING AND APPROVING THE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT WITH MOUNTAIN CASCADE, INC. FOR THE DEMOLITION
AND REPLACEMENT OF SKYVIEW TANK FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $16,823,596, REJECTING ALL OTHER BIDS, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Vallejo awarding the construction contract for the Skyview Tank Replacement Project to Mountain Cascade, Inc. the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of $16,823,596, rejecting all other bids and authorizing the City Manager to execute the construction contract and related documents.
Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Water Director
[email protected] (707) 648-5439
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO THE
ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE & LANDMARKS COMMISSION AND THE
PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING STEERING COMMITTEE
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution making the following appointments:
• Architectural Heritage & Landmarks Commission (AHLC) — 5 vacancies
• Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee (PBSC) — 7 member and 3 alternate vacancies
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
C. PRESENTATION OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO'S STATE AND FEDERAL
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY FIRMS AND RECEIVE DIRECTION ON
UPDATING THE CITY'S LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
Recommendation: Receive the presentation and provide direction to staff on whether to schedule a future agenda item or special meeting to update the City’s State and Federal Legislative Platform and legislative priorities.
Contact: Sidney Wilson, Administrative Analyst (707) 648-4576 [email protected]
D. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET, MID-YEAR STEP 1 (STEP 1 OF 2)
Recommendation:
Provide notice of intent to amend the City's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget and provide direction regarding mid-year budget adjustments.
Contact: Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager/Acting 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. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENTS QUARTERLY UPDATE
Recommendation: This is an informational item only. There is no action associated with this item
Contact: Kristin Pollot, Planning & Development Services Director [email protected]
Brad Paul, Interim Economic Development Director
[email protected]
11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
12. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
A. QUARTERLY REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026, SECOND QUARTER (OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2025)
Recommendation: Receive report. There is no staff report or action associated with this item
Contact: Veronica A.F. Nebb, City Attorney
[email protected]
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 17, 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 17, 2026.
Dated: Tuesday, February 17, 2026