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VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 9, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:14 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Sorce, Vice Mayor Matulac, Councilmembers Bregenzer, Gordon, Lediju, Matias, and Palmares
Absent: None
Staff present: Interim City Manager Black, Chief Assistant City Attorney Risner and City Clerk Abrahamson
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Chief Assistant City Attorney Risner reported the following:
• Closed Session Item 3A – Council provided direction to staff and there was no further action to report.
• Closed Session Item 3B – Council provided direction to staff and there was no further action to report.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
Action: proclamation was read and presented by Councilmember Gordon.
A. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF JUNE 16, 2026 "JUNETEENTH WEEK" IN THE CITY OF VALLEJO
6. FIRST COMMUNITY FORUM
Speakers: Mario Saucedo, Julia DeBartolo (Solano Aids Coalition), Jeriann Gusman, Sal Miranda, and William Baker.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Speakers: Sherianne Grimm and Daniel Boone (Consent Item 8C).
8. CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: Moved by Vice Mayor Matulac and carried unanimously, unless otherwise noted, to approve the Agenda and Consent Calendar with the following modifications:
• Continued Consent Calendar Item 8O and Action Calendar Item 9I to the June 23 regular Council meeting;
• Removed Consent Calendar Item 8C from the Consent Calendar and placed it as the first item following all Action Calendar items; and Docusign Envelope ID: F0407E3D-415E-83D9-816F-17B6F75B92F6 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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• Reordered the Action Calendar to hear Item 9J first, followed by the remaining Action Calendar items in the order in which they appeared on the Agenda.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommendation: Approve minutes for the special and regular meetings of May 12, 2026
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
Action: approved minutes.
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 entirety.
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
Action: waived reading and authorized 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.
C. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FAIRVIEW AT NORTHGATE MASTER PLAN (PD24-0002) TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS FROM 178 TO 245 AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP (PLN25-110) TO CHANGE THE ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF ADMIRAL
CALLAGHAN LANE AND TURNER PARKWAY FROM REGIONAL
COMMERCIAL (APNS: 0069-048-040, -050) AND RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY (RMD) (APN: 0069-048-030) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) Recommendation:
Adopt An Ordinance Amending The Fairview At Northgate Master Plan (PD24- 0002) To Increase The Number Of Residential Dwelling Units From 178 To 245 And Amending The Zoning Map (PLN25-110) To Change The Zoning District For The Subject Property Located At The Corner Of Admiral Callaghan Lane And Turner Parkway From Regional Commercial (APNS: 0069-048-040, -050) And Residential Medium Density (RMD) (APN: 0069-048-030) To Planned Development (PD)
Contact: Cesar Orozco, Planning Manager (707) 648-5436
[email protected]
Action: removed from the Consent Calendar and heard following all Action Calendar items at the request of Councilmember Palmares.
Staff and Danny Luu (Lewis Plan Communities) responded to questions from Councilmembers.
Speakers: AJ Zmudosky
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Action: moved by Vice Mayor Matulac and carried unanimously to adopt Ordinance No. 1887 N.C.(2d).
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE NOVEMBER 2026 GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND CONSOLIDATING SAME AND ADOPT A
RESOLUTION ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATE
STATEMENTS
Recommendation:
Adopt two resolutions:
1. A resolution calling for a General Municipal Election for purposes of electing municipal officers and requesting consolidation of the election, and
2. A resolution establishing regulations for the filing of candidate statement of qualifications.
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk, (707) 648-4528 [email protected]
Action: Adopted (1) Resolution No. 26-078 N.C. and (2) Resolution No. 26-079 N.C.
E. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY AND DELEGATION FOR FY 2026-2027
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the (1) annual Statement of Investment Policy (Attachment 2) and (2) delegation of investment authority to the City Finance Director, serving as City Treasurer, for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Contact: Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager/Acting Finance Director [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 26-080 N.C.
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
CITY OF VALLEJO GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution establishing the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026- 2027 Appropriations Limit at $201,313,832 for the City of Vallejo.
Contact: Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager/Acting Finance Director [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 26-081 N.C.
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VALLEJO APPROVING SEVEN PURCHASE AGREEMENTS WITH SEVEN
SEPARATE VENDORS TO SUPPLY WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS
FOR A CUMULATIVE TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT AMONG ALL
VENDORS OF $2,789,859 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Vallejo approving seven purchase agreements with seven separate vendors to supply water treatment chemicals for a cumulative total not-to-exceed amount among Docusign Envelope ID: F0407E3D-415E-83D9-816F-17B6F75B92F6 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
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all vendors of a of $2,789,859 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.
Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Water Director
[email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 26-082 N.C.
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $1,000,000 OF THE MONSANTO
SETTLEMENT FUNDS TO THE MARE ISLAND CEMETERY
REHABILITATION PROJECT (STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget to appropriate $1,000,000 of the Monsanto Settlement Funds to the Mare Island Rehabilitation Project (PW9418).
Contact: Leonard Job, Public Work Director, 707-648-4433 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 26-083 N.C.
I. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR VARIOUS NON-
GENERAL FUNDS TO SUPPORT PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2025–2026 (STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt resolutions amending the budgets of the various non- general funds below to support operational needs for the remainder of FY 2025–26, with funding appropriated from the available fund balances within each respective fund:
1. Hazmat Revolving Fund (#143) $50,000
2. Landscape Maintenance District Funds: Garthe Estates (#188) $11,000
3. Fleet Maintenance Fund (#501) $417,000
Contact: Leonard Job, Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Action: adopted (1) Resolution No. 26-084 N.C., (2) Resolution No. 26-085 N.C. and (3) Resolution No. 26-086 N.C.
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 SOLID
WASTE FUND BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,198 FROM TWO GRANTS AWARDED BY THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY
(CALRECYCLE) IN THE AMOUNTS OF $16,791
AND $30,407, APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDING, AND ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE CORRESPONDING GRANT GUIDELINES (STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Solid Waste Fund budget to recognize revenue in the amount of $47,198 from two grants awarded by CalRecycle in the amounts of $16,791 and $30,407 and to appropriate expenditure budget, and accepting and approving the corresponding Grant Guidelines (Step 2 of 2).
Contact: Leonard, Job, Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 26-087 N.C.
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K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VALLEJO AWARDING AND APPROVING A SHORT-FORM
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH ANSELMO DISTRIBUTING, INC. DBA
ANSELMO SERVICES FOR AS-NEEDED FIREBREAK SERVICES FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $740,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution awarding and approving a Short-Form Construction Contract with Anselmo Distributing, Inc. DBA Anselmo Services for as-needed firebreak services for a not to exceed amount of $740,000 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Contract.
Contact:
Beth Schoenberger, Water Director, 707-648-5439
[email protected]
Terry Duncan, Water Facilities Superintendent, 707-648-4686 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 26-088 N.C.
L. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENTS WITH FERGUSON US HOLDINGS, INC., AND UNDERGROUND REPUBLIC WATER WORKS, INC. FOR WATER WAREHOUSE PARTS INCREASING
THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF EACH CONTRACT BY $500,000 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving two Amendments for Water Warehouse parts, increasing the not-to-exceed amount of each Contract by $500,000, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.
Contact: Beth Schoenberger, Water Director
[email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 26-089 N.C.
M. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION OF GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE CLEAN CALIFORNIA LOCAL GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $285,000 (STEP 2)
Recommendation: Staff recommends adopting a resolution approving the appropriation of $285,000 in grant funds from the Clean California Local Grant Program for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget.
Contact: Sidney Wilson, Administrative Analyst II
[email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 26-090 N.C.
N. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO APPROVING: 1) ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AND
AMENDMENT OF CITY OF VALLEJO/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("RDA")
LOANS AND LOAN DOCUMENTS PROVIDED TO SERENO VILLAGE
ASSOCIATES; 2) THE PARTIAL REPAYMENT OF THE PARK FEES
(COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS GREATER VALLEJO RECREATION
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DISTRICT (GVRD) FEES) AND GENERAL FUND LOAN; 3) FULL
REPAYMENT OF THE VALLEJO FLOOD AND WASTEWATER DISTRICT
LOAN AND; 4) SUBORDINATION OF SAID LOANS TO THE PROJECT’S CONSTRUCTION AND PERMANENT LENDERS.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the drafted assignment and assumption and amendment of loan documents for the three loans originally provided to Citizens Housing Corporation (CHC) and subsequently assigned to Sereno Village Associates, which will be further assigned to Eden Sereno Village, L.P. or an affiliate thereof (collectively, “Eden”) for rehabilitation and construction for the Sereno Village affordable housing project located at 750 Sereno Drive (the “Project”).
The City of Vallejo loan modifications as drafted in the loan documents include:
1. Assignment and Assumption and Amendment of Loan Documents (Sereno Village Acquisition Loan & Permanent Financing Loans);
2. Assignment and Assumption and Amendment of the GVRD Loan and partial repayment in an equal amount to the VFWD payoff amount of $370,108.
3. Subordination Agreement to the Project’s construction and permanent lenders; and
4. Repayment of the Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District (VFWD) loan with current amount of $370,108.
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4163 [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 26-091 N.C.
O. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF VALLEJO AND THE
VALLEJO FLOOD AND WASTEWATER DISTRICT, SPECIFICALLY
OUTLINING THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF EACH AGENCY
RELATED TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE MUNICIPAL REGIONAL
STORMWATER PERMIT ISSUED BY THE STATE AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Vallejo and the Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District, specifically outlining the duties and responsibilities of each agency related to compliance with the Municipal Regional Stormwater Discharge Permit issued by the State and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Leonard Job, Public Works Director707) 648-4105 [email protected]
Action: continued to June 23, 2026 regular council meeting.
P. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND
MUTUAL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS BETWEEN TRI POINTE HOMES
HOLDINGS, INC. AND THE CITY OF VALLEJO
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Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release of All Claims between Tri Pointe Homes Holdings, Inc. and the City of Vallejo.
Contact: Veronica A.F. Nebb, City Attorney
[email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 26-092 N.C.
Q. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
4LEAF, INC. TO INCREASE THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT FROM
$950,000 TO $1,340,000 AND TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027, AND APPROVING A BUDGET
APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $390,000 TO FUND THE
CONTRACT INCREASE (STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving a Second Amendment to the Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with 4LEAF, Inc. to increase the existing not to exceed amount from $950,000 to $1,340,000 and extend the term through June 30, 2027, and approving a budget appropriation in the amount of $390,000 to fund the contract increase.
Contact: Kristin Pollot, AICP, Planning & Development Services Director [email protected]
Action: adopted Resolution No. 26-093 N.C.
9. ACTION CALENDAR
A. HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS ON PROPERTIES IN THE CIMARRON
HILLS-MADIGAN, COLLEGE HILLS, COSTA DEL RIO (SEAVIEW),
SOMERSET HIGHLANDS I/II, GREENMONT/SEAPORT HILLS, MONICA
PLACE, SOMERSET HIGHLANDS III, SPRINGTREE-FLEMING, SUMMIT II,
TOWN & COUNTRY I, WOODRIDGE, HUNTER RANCH I/II, AND GLEN
COVE I/II LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Recommendation:
Hold a public hearing to consider and adopt a resolution approving the Engineer's Report and ordering the levy and collection of assessments on properties in the Cimmaron Hills-Madigan, College Hills, Costa del Rio (Seaview), Somerset Highlands I/II, Greemont/Seaport Hills, Monica Place, Somerset Highlands III, Springtree-Fleming, Summit II, Town & Country I, Woodridge, Hunter Ranch I/II, and Glen Cove I/II Landscape Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Contact: Leonard Job, Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Mayor Sorce opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed.
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Action: moved by Vice Mayor Matulac and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 26-094 N.C.
Councilmember Matias announced a conflict of interest related to owning property in the Ridgecrest LMD and recused himself from Item 9B and left the dais and Council Chambers.
B. HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS ON PROPERTIES IN THE RIDGECREST LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 Recommendation:
Hold a public hearing to consider and adopt a resolution approving the Engineer's Report and ordering the levy and collection of assessments on properties in the Ridgecrest Landscape Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Contact: Leonard Job, Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Mayor Sorce opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Matulac and carried to adopt Resolution No. 26- 095 N.C. (Abstained Due to Conflict of Interest: Matias)
Councilmember Matias resumed his seat at the dais.
C. HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS ON PROPERTIES IN THE BORDONI
RANCH, CARRIAGE OAKS, GARTHE RANCH, HIDDENBROOKE, HUNTER
RANCH III, MARINE WORLD/FAIRGROUNDS, MARIN VIEW, NORTHEAST
QUADRANT, SOUTH VALLEJO BUSINESS PARK, AND TOWN AND
COUNTRY II-V LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Recommendation: Hold a public hearing to consider and adopt a resolution approving the engineer's report and ordering the levy and collection of assessments on properties in the Bordoni Ranch, Carriage Oaks, Garthe Ranch, Hiddenbrooke, Hunter Ranch III, Marine World/Fairgrounds, Marin View, Northeast Quadrant, South Vallejo Business Park, and Town & Country II-V Landscape Maintenance Districts for FY 2026-2027.
Contact: Leonard Job, Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Mayor Sorce opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed.
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Action: moved by Vice Mayor Matulac and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 26-096 N.C.
Mayor Sorce and Councilmember Lediju announced conflicts of interest related to owning property in the Glen Cove III LMD and recused themselves from Item 9D and left the dais and Council Chambers.
D. HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS ON PROPERTIES IN THE GLEN COVE III AND GLEN COVE III 2015 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
Recommendation: Hold a public hearing to consider and adopt a Resolution approving the engineer's report and ordering the levy and collection of assessments on properties in the Glen Cove III and Glen Cove III 2015 Landscape Maintenance Districts for FY 2026-2027.
Contact: Leonard Job, Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Vice Mayor Matulac opened the public hearing.
Speakers: Pastor Anthony Summers.
There being no further speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Action: moved by Councilmember Bregenzer and carried to adopt Resolution No. 26--097 N.C. (Abstained Due to Conflicts of Interest: Sorce and Lediju)
Mayor Sorce and Councilmember Lediju resumed their seats at the dais.
Vice Mayor Matulac announced a conflict of interest related to owning property in the Sandpiper Point LMD and recused himself from Item 9E and left the dais and Council Chambers.
E. HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ORDERING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS ON PROPERTIES IN THE SANDPIPER POINT LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026- 2027
Recommendation:
Hold a public hearing to consider and adopt a Resolution approving the engineer's report and ordering the levy and collection of assessments on properties in the Sandpiper Point Landscape Maintenance District for FY 2026- 2027.
Contact: Leonard Job, Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
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Mayor Sorce opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Action: moved by Councilmember Bregenzer and carried to adopt Resolution No. 26-098 N.C. (Abstained Due to Conflict of Interest: Matulac).
Vice Mayor Matulac resumed his seat at the dais.
F. HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING, CONSIDER AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION
CONFIRMING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS AGAINST RESIDENTIAL
AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR UNPAID GARBAGE BILLS TO
COLLECT UNPAID SUMS
Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing to consider and adopt a resolution confirming and levying assessments against residential and commercial properties for unpaid garbage bills to collect unpaid sums.
Contact: Leonard Job, Public Works Director
[email protected]
Recycling Coordinator Gallatin provided an overview of the staff report and outlined the recommendation.
Mayor Sorce opened the public hearing.
Speakers: Michael Armstrong, Gary Falls and Gwendolyn Davis.
There being no further speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Staff and Derek Nelson (Recology General Manager) responded to questions from the speakers. Councilmembers provided comment.
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Matulac and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 26-099 N.C.
G. HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO PRESENT INFORMATION ON THE CITY'S
JOB VACANCY STATUS
Recommendation: There is no recommended action for this item.
Contact: Stephanie Sifuentes, Human Resources Director (707) 649-4852 [email protected]
Human Resources Director Sifuentes defined AB 2561 and the City’s obligations under the bill, provided status of vacancies as of May 22, 2026, provided an overview of vacancies by bargaining unit, discussed recruitment and retention efforts, and concluded the presentation reviewing obstacles/impediments and recommendations.
Mayor Sorce opened the public hearing.
Speakers: Oni Brown (CAMP) and Rebekah Truemper.
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There being no further speakers, the public hearing was closed.
The meeting recessed at 8:41 p.m. and reconvened at 8:52 p.m.
H. HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING, REVIEW BUDGET SCENARIOS, PROVIDE
POLICY DIRECTION, AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS RELATING TO THE FY 2026-2027 BUDGET AND ANY ADDITIONAL ACTIONS BASED ON
COUNCIL DIRECTION
Recommendation:
Hold a public hearing, take public input on the FY 2026-2027 Budget, review and provide direction regarding the three budget-balancing scenarios presented in this report, select a preferred scenario for implementation, and adopt the resolutions and ordinance necessary to establish the FY 2026-27 budget and related actions:
1. Resolution Adopting the FY 2026-2027 Budget for the City of Vallejo, as set forth in Attachment B.
2. Resolution Adopting the FY 2026-2027 Positions and Salaries as set forth in Attachment C.
3. Resolution Approving the FY 2026-2027 Blue Rock Springs Golf Course Fees and Charges Schedule, as set forth in Attachment D.
4. Resolution Approving the FY 2026-2027 Marina Fees and Charges Schedule, as set forth in Attachment E.
5. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Vehicles Scheduled and Funded for Replacement in FY 2026-2027, as set forth in Attachment F.
6. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to execute purchase orders for the vendors and amounts for FY 2026-2027, as set forth in Attachment G.
7. Ordinance ratify the creation of all the City's funds, as set forth in Attachment H
Contact: Nalungo Conley, Acting Finance Director/Assistant City Manager, (707) 648-4301
[email protected]
Interim City Manager Black provided introductory comments.
Acting Finance Director/Assistant City Manager Conley provided an overview of the budget process, reviewed the proposed FY 2026-2027 Citywide Budget (All Funds) and other funds, discussed the budget deficit balancing strategies including three scenarios for Council consideration and direction to staff, provided a status overview of Measure P funds including FY 2026/27 staff requests, shared a five year financial forecast, and concluded the presentation with next steps.
Mayor Sorce opened the public hearing.
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Speakers: Shea Grove, Eric McGovern, RJ C., Cristal Gallegos (Vallejo Housing Justice Coalition), Sparrow Bowman, Daniel Boone, Anne Carr, Karol Heppe, Rogue, and Sana Sethi (ACLU Northern California)
There being no further speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmembers provided comment. Councilmembers provided comment.
Mation Motion: moved by Mayor Sore to proceed with Scenario 3 with no layoffs: pull Flock for further discussion; proceed with the proposed funding for PB and community events, while agendizing a future discussion regarding whether to add to, supplement, or separate those allocations; and return with a plan outlining next steps and timing for the organizational assessment and long-range planning efforts to support more informed future decisions. The motion included adopting Resolutions as outlined in Recommendations 1-6 as noted on the agenda and in the staff report.
Substitute Motion: moved by Councilmember Matias and carried to approve Scenario 3 with the following modifications:
• The Sheriff’s contract savings of $1.7 million to be returned to Measure P.
• To account for the $1.7 million reduction, identify 10 filled FTEs for reduction by management by midyear. In recognition of the City Manager’s comments regarding the timing necessary to achieve full savings, the City Manager was directed, when returning with Step 2, to establish revenue targets for Code Enforcement, Planning and Fire. • Allocation an additional $250,000 for Marina for dredging • Pull Flock for further discussion
• The motion included adopting the following resolutions:
(Recommendation 3 – Resolution No. 26-101 N.C.; Recommendation 4 – Resolution No. 26-102 N.C.; and Recommendation 6 – Resolution No. 26-104 N.C.)
(Ayes: Bregenzer, Lediju, Matias, and Palmares; Noes: Sorce, Matulac and Gordon)
Councilmember Lediju proposed a friendly amendment that was not accepted by Councilmember Matias, the maker of the substitute motion.
The proposed amendment would have allowed the reduction of 10 filled FTE positions, or more if warranted. Councilmember Lediju referenced the forthcoming Performance Audit and expressed an expectation that it may identify opportunities for organizational rightsizing as part of a broader assessment of the City’s staffing structure as we move forward.
I. HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS ACCEPTING THE
FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-27 THROUGH 2030-31 FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS AND WATER
DEPARTMENTS
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Recommendation: Hold a public hearing and adopt Resolutions approving the five-year Capital Improvement Programs for Fiscal Years 2026-27 through 2030-31 for the Public Works and Water Departments.
Contact: Leonard Job, Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Beth Schoenberger, Water Director (707) 648-5439
[email protected]
Action: this item was continued to the June 23 regular Council meeting.
J. CONSIDER AND POSSIBLY TAKE ACTION ON A MOTION TO
RECONSIDER THE CITY COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN AT THE MAY 12, 2026
COUNCIL MEETING REGARDING ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION
APPROVING A MEASURE P GRANT AGREEMENT TO GREATER
VALLEJO RECREATION DISTRICT TO SUPPORT PUBLIC SAFETY AND YOUTH PRIORITIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $300,000.00 Recommendation: The Council is asked to reconsider the action taken at its meeting on May 12, 2026, which failed to adopt a resolution approving a Measure P grant agreement to Greater Vallejo Recreation District to support public safety and youth priorities, authorizing the city manager to execute the same in an amount not to exceed $300,000.
Contact: Harry Black, Interim City Manager (707) 648-4576 [email protected]
Mayor Sorce provided an explanation for the item.
Action: moved by Councilmember Matias and carried unanimously to reconsider the action taken at the May 12, 2026, City Council meeting regarding adoption of a resolution approving a measure P Grant Agreement to GVRD to support public safety and youth priorities in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Following approval of the motion to reconsider, the matter will be presented to the City Council at a future meeting.
K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A $150,000 BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 FOR
EMPLOYEE INVESTIGATIONS
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a $150,000 budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 for employee investigations.
Contact: Randy J. Risner, Chief Assistant City Attorney [email protected]
Action: moved by Vice Mayor Matulac and carried to adopt Resolution No. 26- 100 N.C. (Noes: Matias).
10. INFORMATION CALENDAR – None.
11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT – None.
12. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT – None.
13. COMMUNITY FORUM
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Speakers: Daniel Boone, Sherianne Grimm, Erik Johnson, Eric McGovern, and Cristal Gallegos (Vallejo Justice Housing Coalition).
14. REQUEST & ACTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR SPECIAL PROJECTS
Councilmember Gordon: requested staff inquire with Vallejo City Unified School District regarding its plans for the vacant former Grant School site to ensure it does not remain unused for an extended period of time.
Councilmember Bregenzer: inquired about plans for activating Cooling Centers in anticipation of several days of elevated temperatures this week.
Councilmember Lediju: with the full support of the Council, directed the Surveillance Advisory Board and the Police Oversight and Accountability Commission to hold a joint meeting to discuss camera-related matters and return to the Council with recommendations after reviewing relevant data collection and information.
Councilmember Lediju: requested that, as part of the upcoming Goal Setting discussion, the Council consider strategies for working through the Council Referral List without overextending staff resources. She also requested the City Manager to provide his annual work plan and an assessment of available staff capacity, including the number of staff hours that could reasonably be dedicated to Council-directed requests.
15. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmembers reported on various community events and meetings attended.
16. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 12:56 p.m.
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ANDREA SORCE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DAWN G. ABRAHAMSON, CITY CLERK
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