Building a Sister City:
Vallejo's Official Mission to Ensenada
A report to the Vallejo City Council on the June 2026 delegation to our newest Sister City in Baja California, Mexico
7 Sister Cities Worldwide
Ensenada is Vallejo's newest partner, alongside
Trondheim, Akashi, La Spezia, Baguio, Bagamoyo, and
Jincheon.
Our Newest Sister City
Vallejo and Ensenada officially became Sister Cities in 2024, and in June 2026 a Vallejo delegation traveled south of the border to turn that agreement into a living relationship.
Why Ensenada
A vibrant Baja California port city with deep cultural and economic ties to California — and a natural fit for Vallejo's own maritime, working-waterfront identity, with a thriving wine industry nearby and rich cultural history
Our Program's Mission
To promote peace through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation — one individual, one community at a time.
First Official Mission
This trip marked the first formal delegation exchange since the 2024 agreement — the moment the partnership became real.
3 Who Made the Trip
A delegation built to represent every side of Vallejo
Mayor & City Officials
Moon Azteca Folklorico Dance Troupe
Youth Delegates
Coach Sarna Flag Football League
Vallejo Sister City Commission 4
Highlights from the Visit
Vallejo Sister City Commission
Shrimp and Fish Tacos
2 Civic Meetings
Delegates conducted roundtables with Ensenada city officials for learning and connections 4 Moon Azteca Showcase
Captivated audiences with vibrant folkloric dance performances celebrating local culture and shared history.3 1 Coach Sarna Friendship Tournament
Bridged community youth through athletic exchange and friendly flag football competition on the field. eca
CAJA
PAY HERE
"EL FENIX"
TACOSCEVICHE
TOSTADAS
IMEJA
CULTURAL EXCHANGE HIGHLIGHT
Vallejo Mural Dedication
6 Cultural Exchange in Action
Building people-to-people ties beyond the meeting room
Music & Dance
Youth Sports
Everyday Diplomacy
7 Shared Learning
Why This Matters for Vallejo
Turning goodwill into lasting value for our residents
Citizen Diplomacy Strengthens Vallejo's decades-long tradition of building peace and understanding through direct relationships between residents, not just governments.
Economic Opportunity Ensenada is a hub for trade, tourism, and Baja's wine industry — opening doors for Vallejo businesses and our own maritime, working-waterfront economy.
Education & Youth Cultural performances and youth sports connections lay the groundwork for future student exchanges and shared learning opportunities.
Vallejo's Global Reputation Joins six other successful, long-running sister city relationships that showcase Vallejo as an engaged, outward-looking community.
Vallejo Sister City Commission 9
Looking Ahead
The delegation returned home full of gratitude and excitement, looking forward to a strong, meaningful, and long-lasting relationship between our Sister Cities.
Promote Business Ties
Introductions to Solano EDC
Explore Student & Youth Exchange
Begin youth pen pal and sister school exchanges
Welcome an Ensenada Delegation
Invite Mayor Agatón and Ensenada officials to visit Vallejo in return.
Other Opportunities
Bagamoyo, Tanzania visit + recruitment of new Commission and Vallejo Sister City Association members
Vallejo Sister City Commission 10
Thank You
Questions & Discussion
Vallejo Sister City Commission: www.myvallejo.com/sistercities • Vallejo Sister City Association :https://vallejosistercity.com
MARE ISLAND
2025
ANNUAL
REVIEW
June
1 5
,
2026
Island Partnerships
State Lands Commission (SLC)
The Mare Island Company
Navy
City Trustee for State Land Commission (SLC)
City of Vallejo
Lennar Mare Island (LMI)
Private Residential
University
US Government Retained
Private Commercial
Vallejo Unified School District (VUSD)
36%
26%
21%
6%
4%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
0.2%
The Mare Island Company
Mare Island
Maintenance
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
Mare Island Landscaping
Azuar
Drive
-
backyard before
Azuar
Drive
-
backyard after
Azuar
Drive
-
front yard before
Azuar
Drive
-
front yard after
Azuar
Drive
-
backyard before
Azuar
Drive
-
backyard after
Before and after
Dead Tree Removal
Greenhouse Installation Project
Island weed abatement goats
New
Mare Island
Residential
H4: before renovation
H4: after renovation
New
Businesses
NEW BUSINESSES 2025
iTherapy
LLC
California
Engineering
Contractors Inc.
Alta Group
Maker Faire
J Tac, LLC.
MARC Engineering
& Construction
Warm Corp West
Easy Affordable
Trucking Academy
PVEL, LLC.
CHR
Racing, LLC.
CHR
Racing, LLC
.
24 Maker Faire
26 JOB COUNT 2025
DECEMBER 2025 JOBS
TOTAL: 1,951
Island Events & Amenities
215
EVENTS
89,000
GUESTS
Mare Island Co.
Signature Events
Dock of Bay
Meat Carnival
Mare Island Halloween Block
Party
Girls Who Code
Open Mare Island Guided
Tours
Mare Island Light Night Tree
Celebration
The Quarters Coffee House
2025 Awards
Best of Vallejo & Benicia
Best Coffee shop
Best of Vallejo & Benicia
Vallejo Hidden Gem
Best of
BusinessRate
Ranked #1 coffee shop in Vallejo
Mare Island Community
Courts
Located on Walnut Avenue across from
St. Peter’s Chapel, the courts can be
used for pickleball, tennis and half
-
court basketball. They are free,
available for public use, and open daily
from 8am
-
8pm. The QR code below can
be used to pre
-
reserve courts for use.
Mare Island Community Courts
Mare Island Morton Field
San Francisco Maritime NHP Historic Ships
Public
Art Installations
Development
Updates
Connolly Corridor
–
Phase I
Beautification
-
Phase I
10,400
-
13,600
DUs*
14,900
–
17,500**
~1.25
Total Units on Island
Total Permanent Jobs on Island
Target Jobs to Housing Ratio
2050 Complete Community: Revised Draft Land Use Plan
*the total DU’s include the existing + Proposed Plan
**the total Jobs include the existing to remain + Adaptive Reuse + Proposed Plan
ALL IN
MARE ISLAND
MARE ISLAND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT 3RD EXTENSION
Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager
Erin Hanford, Econ Dev Program Manager
July 28, 2026 City Council Meeting
MI Development Agreement 3rd Extension Agenda
1. History & Timeline of Mare
Island Development Agreements
2. Planning Department
Development Agreement Annual
Review
3. Next steps
MI Development Agreements - Timeline
• 1993 - 1999: M are I sland ( M I ) Nav al Shi py ard was ordered closed, M I F i nal U se Plan and later the M I Speci fi c Plan were adopted by the Ci ty . • 1999 - 2001:
• M I A cqui si ti on A greement ( A A ) ex ecuted by Ci ty and L ennar M are I sland ( L M I ) .
Descri bes terms and conditions of acquisition and development of ~650 acres. • M I Dev elopment A greement ( D A ) ex ecuted by Ci ty and L M I f or South I sland.
Establishes long -term vested rights to develop a portion of M I . • 2002: Nav y conv ey ed the E astern E arly T ransf er Parcel ( E E T P) to the Ci ty who then conv ey ed the property to L M I ( ~650 acres) .
• 2019: L M I sold their remaining EET P holdings to M I C; M I C assumed the developer agreements i ncludi ng the A A and D A .
• 2022: M I Disposition and Development A greement (DDA ) ex ecuted by City and M I C for North M I .
MI Development Agreements – South and North Island
Lennar Mare Island
Development Agreement
(Lennar DA)
North Mare Island
Disposition and
Development Agreement
(NMI DDA)
Applies to Nimitz/MIC holdings
on South Mare Island,
generally south of G Street
Applies to Nimitz/MIC holdings
on North Mare Island,
generally north of G Street
• Redevelopment of Mare Island is currently governed by two DAs. • The DA 3rd extension is limited to the South MI DA and does not affect the North MI DA.
MI Development Agreements – South and North Island
DA Term Extensions
• 9/12/2001: City and LMI sign original DA.
Initial term = 15 YRS plus three (3) additional
5YR extension options through 9/11/2031.
• 11/18/2015: LMI exercised the 1st 5YR
extension via the Acknowledgement of DA
First Extension extending the term to
9/11/2021.
• 8/24/2021: MIC exercised the 2nd 5YR
extension via the Acknowledgement of DA
Second Extension extending the term to
9/11/2026.
DA 3rd Extension
• DA 3rd extension will be the last extension of the
current DA.
• City and MIC are negotiating new DA to cover
both south and north island holdings in line with
the new MISP .
• 3/30/2026: MIC submitted a letter to City
exercising the 3rd YR extension option which
would extend DA to 9/11/2031.
• City may not deny or modify the request unless
the City finds evidence MIC is in uncured material
default under the DA. An uncured default is a
condition of default that remains after the City
has provided MIC with notice and an opportunity
to cure.
Planning Department DA Annual Review
• Per terms of DA , M I C submits A nnual R eports to the Pla nning De pa rtme nt (PD) s howingcompli ance wi th
D A . Ci ty rev i ews compli ance wi th D A and A A as the D A i s cross-def aulted wi th the A A .
• 3/30/2026: M IC submitted annual DA review to PD.
• 6/15/2026: PD conducted DA annual review and
determi ned M I C was i n “substanti al” compli ance
with the DA .
• PD staff report acknowledged i ssue that M I C’ s
obligation to pay the city a portion of rent revenues
as require by the A A has not been resolved to the
City’s s atis fa c tion. The issue has resulted in a tolling agreement between M I C and Ci ty .
DA 3rd Extension Acceptance
Accepting the 3rd and final extension of the DA accomplishes the following:
• Supports development on Mare Island.
• Retains working relationship with the island’s master developer. • Allows MIC to continue to undertake the master planning and predevelopment work to enable MIC and its developer partners to invest in the property and move forward with site preparation, rehabilitation and development.
• Allows for continued negotiation of a new DA with the MISP approval to combine both DAs into a new format with performance metrics and milestones and added community benefits for the City.
Next Steps
City staff will continue negotiating the following documents with MIC:
1. New Development Agreement for all of North and South Island with MIC.
2. Continue processing new MI Specific Plan and environmental review.
3. Execute Reimbursement Agreement for City work on all MIC projects.
4. New Facility Agreement regarding the disposition of City leased facilities.
5. New Master Sublease Agreement for public trust parcels.
THANK YOU
Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager
Erin Hanford, ED Program Manager
MIC Mare Island Ownership Map
P re s e n t e d t o t h e Va lle jo Cit y Co u n c il July 28, 2026
WH O WE A R E
Pi ttsburg Power C ompany i s a publ i cl y -owned, not -fo r-p ro fit m u n ic ip a l u t ilit y d o in g busi ness as I sl and Energy on Mare I sl and i n V al l ej o.
C ommuni ty -owned
A jo in t powers agency owned
by the p u b lic ,not sharehol ders,
w h ic h a llo w s c o m p le t ivepower
p ric in g on Mare Is la n d.
Not -for -p ro fit
Operated as a p u b lic ly owned
u t ilit y(“P O U ”)under d ire c t io nof
an Exe c u t iveDire c t o rand Board
of Directors .
Cu stom e r -firs t
Focused on re lia b le e le c t ricand
gas servi ces to custom ers at
c o m p e t it ive p ric e s that d rive
econom i c devel opm ent .
HOW W E STARTED
Fro m a d e c o m m issio n e d Na vy b a se t o a t h rivin g m u n ic ip a l u t ilit y 1 996 P it t sb u rg P o w e r Co m p a n y is e st a b lish e d a s a p u b lic u t ilit y o f t h e Cit y of Pi ttsburg.
1 997 T he U. S. Navy awards PPC a f ranchi se agreem ent to provi de el ectri c & gas service on Mare I sland — a f orm er Naval shi pyard, part of V al l ej o.
SINCE
Operati ng as “ I sl and Energy, ” we’ ve del i vered rel i abl e, com peti ti vel y - priced service for over 25 years.
WH A T WE D O
Ele c t ric Se rvic e
Retai l el ectri c di stri buti on to hom es and
busi nesses across Mare I sl and through
purchase of power through WA PA . I sl and
Energy’ s power m i x i ncl udes 30% renewabl e.
Natural G as Servi ce
R etai l natural gas di stri buti on and the
i nf rastructure that del i vers i t. Natural gas
costs are generally “ pass- through, ”
keepi ng costs down.
Re lia b ilit y
I sl and E nergy prov i des around- the -cl ock
serv i ce and responds to outages
im m e d ia t e ly.
Custom er Support
Isla n d En e rg y is a sm a ll, ye t re sp o n sive t e a m f ocused on customer serv i ce, i ncl udi ng
f aci l i tati ng openi ng and operati on of new
busi nesses on Mare I sl and.
I sl and Energy owns and mai ntai ns i ts ri ght -of -way easements throughout Mare I sl and, ensuri ng our conti nued, rel i abl e serv i ce to resi dents and busi nesses.
SERVING MARE ISLAND
C ompeti ti v e rates that hel p attract f ami l i es and busi nesses to the I sl and 1 997
I sl and E nergy began
s e rvin g M are I sl and
350+
fa m ilie s c a ll t h e
I sl and home
~ 10 0
c o m m e rc ia l & in d u s t ria l
busi nesses served
Bey ond the meter, I sl and E nergy i nv ests i n the communi ty , keepi ng rates wel l bel ow those of PG & E to encourage economi c growth and sponsori ng l ocal organi zati ons. I n the past 20 y ears, I sl and Energy has i nv ested ov er $ 1 0 m i l l i on i n the energy serv i ce sy stem s on Mare I sl and.
ROOM TO GROW
I sl and Energy stands prepared to serv e the growi ng need f or energy serv i ce to Mare I sl and.
Base L oad
T hi s i s what I sl and Energy currentl y serv es to Mare I sland custom ers.
Ready Servi ce Capaci ty
T he Mare I sl and El ectri c Sy stem has ready
capaci ty to serve an el ectracy l oad of up to
40 MW.
System Capaci ty
Th e Ma re Isla n d e le c t ric a l syst e m c a n re a d ily se rve 8 0 MW w it h sm a ll in fra st ru c t u re
upgrades.
Future Service
L arger upgrades wi l l be requi red as
dev el opment proceeds.
4 -6
MW
40 MW
80 MW
12 0 +
MW
MORE THAN A UTILITY
Programs and protecti ons bui l t around our customers
R ebates & ef f i ci ency
Re sid e n t ia l a n d c o m m e rc ia l re b a t e s fo r EV chargers, heat pumps, L ED l i ghti ng and
m ore.
Customer assi stance
Me d ic a l Ba se lin e a n d Lo w-In c o m e
Assistance program s for those who need
support.
C l ean energy
Sol ar i nterconnecti on and a growi ng share
of renewabl e power.
Sa fe t y & re s ilie n c e
Na t u ra l g a s sa fe t y a n d a W ild fire Mit ig a t io n Pl an to protect the com m uni ty.
I sl and E nergy
995 Wal nut Ave, V al l ejo, CA 94592
(70 7) 562 -5000
i sl andenergy . com
Em ergency: (707) 750 -4477
T hank you!
Island Energy Gas and Electricity
Operation Agreements
Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager
Erin Hanford, Econ Dev Program Manager
July 28, 2026 Council Meeting
Agenda
1. History/Timeline
2. Original Agreements Terms
3. Work since 1st Amendment
4. Agreement 2nd Amendment Terms
5. Next Steps
History & Timeline
1993: Navy announces closure of the Mare Island (MI) Shipyard 1996 - 1997: Navy awards contract for the sale of the MI gas and electrical system to the City of Pittsburg which forms Pittsburg Power Company (PPC) as a joint powers authority, operating under the name Island Energy (IE).
IE start operations as a municipal gas and electric utility provider on MI under a license agreement with the Navy. 2001: Navy executes a Grant of Non-Exclusive Easements for Gas and Electric DistributionSystems and Associated Buildings on MI with IE. Under Easements and Navy’s Bill of Sale, IE acquires existing hard assets, including utility distribution systems and related buildings. 2004 - 2005: City amends Vallejo Municipal Code by adding Chapter 2.80, entitled “Franchises-Mare Island Gas & Electric Services” and awards the gas and electric franchises on MI to IE. Council approves the Operation Agreements with IE for the operation, maintenance and construction of electric and gas utility systems on MI. 2/28/2005: City and IE execute 20 YR Operations Agreements for gas and electric service on MI. 2/25/2025: City and IE execute 1st Amendment to gas and electricity operation agreements which currently expire 8/31/2026.
Original Agreement Key Terms
o Purpose: Ensure the orderly delivery of gas and electricity to Mare Island (MI) for current users and future planned development and improvements on the Island.
o Franchise: City grants Island Energy (IE) a non-exclusive franchise to construct, maintain and use in public streets and places all poles, wires, conduits and appurtenances when needed to extend service. o Fees: IE pays City 2% of its gross annual receipts similar to that paid by PG&E in other areas of the City. IE, which average ~$182,000 per year, plus utility taxes are credited to the MI CFD as revenues. o Development: As Island develops, IE will exchange existing easements and electric distribution facilities and buildings conveyed under the Grant of Easement for relocated easements, facilities and buildings.
o Relocation Fund: IE to establish and make contributions to a relocation fund to defray cost of relocating facilities. Balance is currently $350,000.
Work since 1st Amendment
• 1/2025: City provided build-out phasing based on draft MISP to IE • 11/2025 – 2/2026: MIC provided IE greater detailed build-out phasing information including preliminary load calculations needed for IE to start the System Impact Study (SIS). IE and MIC engineers met several times to review the draft SIS to determine load growth and phases.
• 2/2026: IE provided draft SIS for future Island loads to the City. • 3/2026: IE provided cost estimates for a new substation on the north island to the City
• Mid-2026: City hired outside legal firm to start drafting a long- term agreement with IE.
• 7/20/2026: City of Pittsburg approved draft 2nd Amendments.
Agreement 2nd Amendment Terms
• One year extension with 6 months option.
• Outside legal firm will draft long-term gas and
electricity operation agreements.
• City to hire consultant to peer review the draft
Mare Island capacity study provided by IE.
• Both parties will negotiate the necessary terms
and conditions in a new long-term agreement to
address the anticipated increase in power needs.
• IE will continue to pay the City 2% of their gross
receipts for both gas and electricity which
averages approximately $182K/year and is
credited as revenue to the MI CFD.
Next Steps
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• CAO outside legal firm will draft a new long-
term agreement.
• CAO/ED to hire consultant to peer review of
draft System Impact Study provided by IE.
• Both parties will meet regularly to negotiate a
long-term agreement that will come back to
City Council for review and approval.
THANK YOU
Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager
[email protected]
Vallejo Municipal Code (VMC)
16.616: Electric Vehicle Charging
Stations
Planning and Development Services
July 28, 2026
State Law Pertaining to EVCS Permitting
• Electric Vehicles (EVs) are expected to play an important role in achieving California’s climate and air quality goals.
• AB 1236 requires local jurisdictions to establish an expedited, streamlined permitting process for EV charging stations (EVCS) outlined in Government Code Section 65850.7.
• Proposed new VMC 16.616 pertaining to Electric Vehicle Charging Stations within “Procedures and Permits” chapter of zoning ordinance. • Confirmation received from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) that proposed ordinance is consistent with the intent and requirements of Government Code Sections 65850.7 and 65850.71.
Progress on Streamlined Permitting Implementation
Source: Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GoBIZ) Proposed VMC 16.616 Process
Step 1: Prospective applicant verifies that
the proposed EVCS installation would not
create a specific adverse impact on
public health or safety, as defined by
State law and the proposed ordinance.
Step 2: Applicant would submit a permit
application, required documentation,
and applicable fees using a City-
developed checklist that would be
published online.
Step 3: If the application meets checklist
requirements, as well as health and safety
standards, the City’s Chief Building Official
would process the application through an
expedited ministerial review
process and issue
necessary permits.
Step 4: If the Chief Building Official determines
that a proposed EVCS installation would create
a specific adverse impact on public health or
safety, the Planning and Development Services
Director may require the applicant to obtain a
Minor Use Permit (MNP) rather than
ministerial approval.
Required Processing Times
Ministerial Permits must be processed within timeframes established by Government Code 65850.71 based on the number of EV Charging Stations (EVCSs) at a single site included in application:
• 1-25 stations: Approval decision within 20 business days after the application was deemed complete.
• More than 25 stations: Approval decision within 40 business days after the application was deemed complete.
Staff Analysis
Zoning Code Text Amendment Findings, VMC 16.611.03(A)
1. The ordinance amendment is consistent in principle with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan; and
2. The ordinance amendment is consistent with the purpose of the Zoning Code to promote the growth of the city in an orderly manner and to promote and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare.
Planning Commission
Duly noticed City of Vallejo Planning Commission hearing held June 15, 2026.
Planning Commission adopted Resolution PC26-13 as presented (no changes) by a vote of 5-0, with one absence, recommending City Council adopt this ordinance.
Recommended Action
City Staff recommends that the City Council find the proposed ordinance exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) authorizing administrative activities and approve the ordinance adding Chapter
16.616 (Electric Vehicle Charging Stations) to the Vallejo Municipal Code.
THANK YOU
Kristin Pollot, AICP – Director
Planning and Development Services
[email protected]
Robert Busick, AICP – Senior Planner
Planning and Development Services
[email protected]
Police Reform
Chief Jason Ta
July 28, 2026
End of Initial 3 Year Collaborative Reform June 2020 – June 2023 27 Reforms
Substantially
Compliant
18 Reforms are in
various stages
45 Reform
Recommendations
Settlement Agreement
In April 2024, the California Department of Justice (CalDOJ) entered into a Settlement Agreement with the City of Vallejo and VPD requiring reforms to VPD’s policies and practices. As part of the agreement, the City and VPD will engage in a comprehensive set of actions – led by an independent evaluator, Jensen Hughes, and overseen by CalDOJ
Strategic Areas of Focus
Section 1 – General Provisions
Section 2 – Use of Force
Section 3 – Bias-Free Policing
Section 4 – Stops, Seizures, and Searches
Section 5 – Responding to and Interacting with People with Behavioral Health Disabilities or in Crisis Section 6 – Management and Supervisory Oversight
Section 7 – Community Policing
Section 8 – Personnel Complaint Review
Section 9 – Oversight and Reform
Recommendations and Compliance Measures for Year One
69 Reforms
• 69 reforms based
upon Settlement
Agreement CalDOJ
and VET created
compliance
measures in
collaboration with
VPD for completion.
Approx.
354 -
413
Compliance
Measures
• Individual steps or
processes required
to fulfill and
complete the
recommendations.
Average 2-
6 per
Compliance
Measures
per reform
Proofs/Requirements
• Verifiable actions,
documents, or
other evidence
needed to satisfy
the compliance
measures.
Recommendations and Compliance Measures for Year Two
20 Reforms
• 20 reforms added in
Year 2. CalDOJ and
VET created
compliance
measures in
collaboration with
VPD for completion.
114
Compliance
Measures
• Individual steps or
processes required
to fulfill and
complete the
recommendations.
3-9 per
Compliance
Measures
per reform
Proofs/Requirements
• Verifiable actions,
documents, or
other evidence
needed to satisfy
the compliance
measures.
Recommendations and Compliance Measures for Year Three
19 Reforms
• 19 reforms added in
Year 3. CalDOJ and
VET created
compliance
measures in
collaboration with
VPD for completion.
67 Compliance
Measures
• Individual steps or
processes required
to fulfill and
complete the
recommendations.
• received 7/21/26
reviewing internally.
3-7 per
Compliance
Measures
per reform
Proofs/Requirements
• Verifiable actions,
documents, or
other evidence
needed to satisfy
the compliance
measures.
Reform Process
Policy Training
Constant
Monitoring
and
Verifying
Evidence Substantial
Compliance
Steps to Implement a new policy
New or
Updated
Policy
Best Practices
Ex. IACP, PERF,
Case Law, other
Agencies
Community
Input
Evidence of
completion
On going
monitoring,
updates, and
Verification
Training
Development
and
Implementation
Department/
Union Input –
Meet and
Confer
IACP – International Association of Chiefs of Police
PERF – Police Executive Research Forum
Developing Training
Training
Best Practices
IACP, PERF, Case
Law, other
Agencies
Style of training
- In person
- Virtual
Implementation
Evidence of
completion
Development
and
Collaboration
with VET
Policy and Law
IACP – International Association of Chiefs of Police
PERF – Police Executive Research Forum
Overall Stages
Not Started
1a: Policy
Drafting
1b: Policy
Collaboration
1c: Policy
Approved
2a: Training
Drafting
2b: Training
Collaboration
2c: Training
Approved
2d: Training
Delivery
3:
Implementation
4: Drafting
Compliance
Submission
5: Compliance
Submission
Review
Substantial
Compliance
Terminated
Year 1 and Year 2 Reform Overview
Number of Reforms that have completed each stage - Progress Report for Year 1 and Year 2 Last Update: 07/20/26
Number of Reforms In Each Section of Agreement
Compliance Measures Finalized
Drafting New Policies/Drafting New Trainings
In Progress Reforms
Substantial Compliance Achieved
Share With Substantial Compliance Achieved
Percentage With Substantial Compliance Achieved
Section 1 - General Provisions 4 4 4 4 0 0/4 0%
Section 2 - Use of Force 21 21 13 12 8 8/21 38%
Section 3 - Bias Free Policing 3 3 3 3 1 1/3 33%
Section 4 - Stop, Seizures, and Searches 25 25 6 5 4 4/25 16% Section 5 - Response to Behavioral Health 3 3 3 3 1 1/3 33% Section 6 - Management and Oversight 1 0 0 0 0 0/1 0%
Section 7 - Community Policing 2 2 1 1 0 0/2 0%
Section 8 - Personnel Complaints 29 29 29 6 0 0/29 0%
Section 9 - Oversite and Reform 1 1 1 1 1 1/1 100%
Total 89 88 60 35 15 15/89 17%
Percentage of Reforms That Have Completed The Stage N/A 99% 67% 39% 17% 15/89 N/A Additional details regarding
specific Reform Sections can
be found on the Vallejo PD
website under Police Reform
Progress Report
Progress Report can be located at
www.vallejopd.net under Police Reform
Accomplishments
• Police Reform Settlement Agreement staff
– 1 Lt, 2 Sgt’s, 1 Cpl. 1 Retired Annuitant, 1 Project Consultant, & 4 Administrative Analysts • Policy 1011 (complaints) – updated, currently under final edits • Policy 300 (use of force) – policy alignment with best practices and compliance • Policy 302 (Critical Incident – Communication and Outreach) – updated policy regarding processes and community messaging.
• Policy 401 (Bias Free Policing) – policy updated to include department wide 8-hour training in Nov/Dec 2025 and additional briefing training completed in June 2026 • Policy 312 (Search and Seizure) currently being updated in collaboration with VET • Community Policing Policy currently being created in collaboration with VET Accomplishments Continued
• Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA) policy implemented to include department training completed and publication of RIPA report.
• De-Escalation Award created and first awarded in 2024 and again in 2025 • Critical Incident Review Boards Process to include the addition of a community member to the CIRB
• Policy, training, and auditing system created for Officer contacts regarding Traffic and Pedestrian interactions
• Updates to the Vallejo Police Department Website related to Police Reform to include updated Complaints or Compliment portal, Police Reform Progress Reports and Substantially Compliant Reforms.
2024 Racial and Identifying Profiling Act (RIPA) Report Individuals we come into contact with during
a call for service.
Individuals we come into contact with
during
self-initiated proactive contacts.
For the 2025 report we will be exploring the use of collision data to benchmark driving behavior and to better understanding the driving population within the city.
Summary of VET Year One Annual Report
• The Vallejo Evaluator Year One Report can be found at www.vallejomonitor.com or at www.Vallejopd.net (Plans and Reports)
• Recognition of the creation and operation of the Compliance, Integrity, and Accountability Division (CIAD) as a best practice for managing and coordinating reform efforts. • Praised for department’s engagement and responsiveness despite staffing challenges. • Substantial Compliance received for 10 Settlement Agreement Reforms and 7 Collaborative Reform Initiative Recommendations.
• Obstacle for VPD was capacity, it was recommended to consider a full time Project Manger. • Improve communication with the community regarding reform efforts.
THANK YOU
Jason Ta – Chief of Police
[email protected]
Vallejo Police Department
111 Amador Street, Vallejo, CA 94590
www.vallejopd.net