HYBRID MEETING
www.Cityofvallejo.net
CALL AND NOTICE OF REGULAR
MEETING AT 7:00 PM OF THE
VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 10, 2026
VICE MAYOR MATULAC WILL BE
PARTICIPATING VIRTUALLY
Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel
Hotel Lobby
429 N. Vineyard, Ontario, California 91764
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 RECOGNIZING WOMEN'S
HISTORY MONTH, MARCH 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 meeting of February 17, 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 an ordinance in its entirity.
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
BLACK EAGLE FIRE & SECURITY, INC. TO INCREASE THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT TO $125,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a Second Amendment to the Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with Black Eagle Fire & Security, Inc. to increase the not-to-exceed amount to $125,000 and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Oscar Alcantar, Interim Public Works Director, 707-648-4433 [email protected]
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH SOLANO
COUNTY AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO
TRANSITION THE CITY OF VALLEJO FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE
EAST BAY REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM AUTHORITY
(EBRCSA) TO THE SOLANO COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the Public Safety Communications System Licensing Agreement with Solano County and any related documents necessary to transition the City of Vallejo from participation in the East Bay Regional Communications System Authority (EBRCSA) to the Solano County Public Safety Radio System and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Lance David, Interim IT Director (707) 648-5408 [email protected]
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A THREE-YEAR SMALL
GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL
SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. (ESRI) FOR GEOGRAPHIC
INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) SOFTWARE AND SERVICES, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a three-year Small Government Enterprise Agreement (SGEA) with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) for enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS) software, licensing, maintenance, and support services, in an amount not to exceed $270,900, and authorize the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Lance David, Interim I.T. Director (707) 648-5408 [email protected]
F. AUTHORIZE THE COUNCIL TO APPROVE A PROCLAMATION
RECOGNIZING MARCH 2026 AS RED CROSS MONTH
Recommendation: Vallejo City Council to approve a proclamation recognizing March 2026 as Red Cross Month.
Contact: Erik Rzomp, Executive Assitant to Mayor Sorce (707) 648-4377 [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. PRESENT OPTIONS AND RECEIVE FEEDBACK TO ADDRESS THE
FORECASTED FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-2027 GENERAL FUND BUDGET SHORTFALL AND PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FY 2025- 2026 BUDGET (STEP 1 OF 2)
Recommendation: Present options and receive feedback on the steps to address the forecasted Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 General Fund budget shortfall and provide Notice of Intent to amend the City's FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget for Mid-Year adjustments.
Contact: [email protected]
B. RECEIVE UPDATE ON THE CITY OF VALLEJO’S UNHOUSED STRATEGIC
PLAN AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON NEXT STEPS, RECIEVE AN UPDATE
ON THE WHITE SLOUGH SITUATION, AND APPROVE ALLOCATING UP TO $1,000 TOTAL FOR A LIVED EXPERIENCE STIPEND PROGRAM
Recommendation: Receive an update on the City of Vallejo’s Unhoused Strategic Plan, receive an update on the White Slough situation, and approve allocating up to $1,000 total for a lived experience stipend program.
Contact: Natalie Peterson, Assistant to the City Manager [email protected]
C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE ANNUAL
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) AND OTHER ANNUAL
REPORTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution to receive and file the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other annual reports for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
Contact: Florita Cruz, Assistant Finance Director (707-648-4592) [email protected]
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OPENGOV INC. FOR BUDGET SOFTWARE SERVICES FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $440,392.77 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a Master Services Agreement with OpenGov. Inc. for budget software services for an amount not to exceed $440,392.77 and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager (707-648-4301) [email protected]
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE GENERAL PLAN AND
HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR CALENDAR
YEAR 2025 AND DIRECTING STAFF TO SUBMIT THE SAME TO THE
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF LAND USE AND CLIMATE INNOVATION AND
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution accepting the General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report for calendar year 2025 and directing staff to submit the same to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
Contact: Kristin Pollot, AICP, Planning & Development Services Director, (707) 648-4326
[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. PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
Recommendation: Receive a general update on public safety and have a discussion on current initiatives the Police Department is undertaking.
Contact: Robert Knight, Deputy Chief of Police (707) 648-4540 [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: Wednesday, March 4, 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 4:45 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Dated: Wednesday, March 4, 2026