HYBRID MEETING
www.Cityofvallejo.net
CALL AND NOTICE OF SPECIAL
MEETING AT 6:00 PM OF THE
VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 31, 2026
REVISED AGENDA
Includes Recommendation and Contact
Information for Action Items B, C, D, and E
COUNCILMEMBER LEDIJU WILL BE
PARTICIPATING VIRTUALLY
6556 South Minerva Avenue (Lobby)
Chicago, Illinois, 60637
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:
There are four different ways you can view this public meeting:
• In Person
• Watch Vallejo local channel 28
• Stream from the City
website: www.cityofvallejo.net/Streaming
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Scan QR code for live captions and translation in Spanish and Tagalog.
Hybrid Options are available for members of the public to participate. To participate remotely
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Meeting Password: 131313
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AGENDA
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL:
You are hereby notified that I do hereby call the Vallejo City Council in special session to consider only the matters stated on the agenda listed below. NOTICE: Members of the public shall have the opportunity to address the City Council concerning any item listed on the agenda before or during consideration of that item. No other items may be discussed at this special meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. 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.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. CONSIDERATION OF LETTER OF SUPPORT – AB 1761 (ELECTRICITY
RATE TRANSPARENCY)
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to execute a Letter of Support for AB 1761, formally expressing the City’s support for increased transparency in electricity rate-setting and encouraging timely legislative consideration.
Contact: Andrew Murray, City Manager (707) 648-4576
[email protected]
6. 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. 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]
B. 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]
C. 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]
D. DISCUSS OPTIONS, DETERMINE FINAL LOCATION FOR PLACEMENT OF
THE ONIGAWARA, APPROVE GARDEN RESTORATION IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE DESIGN PLANS, AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF
REGARDING SAME
Recommendation: Approve plans for restoration of Japanese Garden located between City Hall and the JFK Library which includes the installation of the restored Onigawara on a concrete Pedestal and new plants in the Japanese garden located adjacent to City Hall.
Contact: Erik Rzomp, Executive Assistant to Mayor Sorce (707) 648-4377 [email protected]
E. PROVIDE FEEDBACK REGARDING FUNDING PRIORITIES FOR BAY
AREA AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (BAAQMD) COMMUNITY
BENEFITS FUND GRANT
Recommendation:
Provide feedback regarding the funding areas/categories for the BAAQMD Community Benefits Fund Grant.
Contact: Nalungo Conoley, Assistant City Manager
[email protected]
7. ADJOURNMENT
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Dated: 3:00 p.m.
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 Thursday, March 26, 2026, 3:00 p.m..
Dated: 3:00 p.m.