HYBRID MEETING
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CALL AND NOTICE OF SPECIAL
MEETING AT 7:00 PM OF THE
VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 4, 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
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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. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
5. 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
6. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A. CITY TREASURER’S QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT
Recommendation: Accept the City Treasurer’s Investment Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2026
Contact: Florita Cruz, Assistant Finance Director, (707) 648-5542 [email protected]
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
CAPITOL ADVOCACY PARTNERS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Second Amendment to the Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with Capitol Advocacy Partners and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Jason Ta, Chief of Police
[email protected]
C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
SUPPLIES PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH FONROCHE LIGHTING
AMERICA, INC. FOR SOLAR STREETLIGHT EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $300,000 TO A MAXIMUM NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the First Amendment to the Supplies Purchase Agreement with Fonroche Lighting America, Inc. in an for solar lighting supplies and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Leonard Job, Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSULTANT AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
GHIRARDELLI AND ASSOCIATES, INC. TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $3,500,000 TO A NOT TO EXCEED LIMIT OF $5,000,000, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the Second Amendment to the Consultant and Professional Services Agreement with Ghirardelli Associates, Inc. to increase the contract amount by $3,500,000 to a not-to- exceed limit of $5 million, and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Leonard Job, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
E. ACCEPT THE HAWK INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT FIVE
LOCATIONS PROJECT (PROJECT NO. PW9736) PERFORMED BY KEREX ENGINEERING, INC. OF MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA AS COMPLETE AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION WITH THE SOLANO COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE
Recommendation: Accept the HAWK Intersection Improvements at Five Locations Project (Project No. PW9736) performed by Kerex Engineering, Inc. of Martinez, California as complete and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the Solano County Recorder’s Office.
Contact:
Leonard Job, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
Glen March, P.E., Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer (707) 648- 4316
[email protected]
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $7,500 FROM THE LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FUND BUDGET – SUMMIT II, FUND 164 (STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget to appropriate $7,500 from the Landscape Maintenance District fund budget – Summit II, Fund #164.
Contact: Leonard Job, Public Works Director, 707-648-4433 [email protected]
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION RATIFYING INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
SERVICES PERFORMED BY CHANDLER ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.
AND PAYMENT FOR SERVICES RENDERED DURING THE PERIOD OF
OCTOBER 23, 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 3, 2026, APPROVING AN
INTERIM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CHANDLER
ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000 FOR THE PERIOD RETROACTIVE TO OCTOBER 23, 2025 THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2026, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution ratifying investment management services performed by Chandler Asset Management, Inc. ("Chandler") and payment for services rendered during the period of October 23, 2025 through August 3, 2026; approving an interim Professional Services Agreement with Chandler in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for the period retroactive to October 23, 2025 through December 31, 2026; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and any related documents necessary to carry out the agreement.
Contact: Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager/Acting Finance Director, (707)648-4301
[email protected]
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REQUEST BY THE FAMILY OF JOHN WESLEY FINNEY, JR. TO SCATTER HIS CREMATED REMAINS AT
A SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATED PORTION OF THE BLUE ROCK SPRINGS
WEST GOLF COURSE AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO WORK
WITH THE FAMILY TO DESIGNATE AN APPROPRIATE LOCATION AND
TO TAKE OTHER NECESSARY ACTIONS
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the scattering of the cremated remains of John Finney at Blue Rock Spinrgs Golf Course and direct the City Manager or designee to coordinate with the Blue Rock Springs General Manager, which operates the golf course on behalf of the City, and the Finney family to facilitate the scattering in a manner that minimizes disruption to golf course operations and is consistent with applicable laws.
Contact: Harry E. Black, City Manager (707) 648-4576
[email protected]
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HEALTHY VALLEJO COMMUNITY
SUPPORT SERVICES, INC., FOR AN ADDITIONAL $100,000 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the First Amendment to the Services Agreement with Healthy Vallejo Community Support Services, Inc., for an additional $100,000 - with a new not-to-exceed amount of $350,000, and authorizing the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Jason Ackley, Assistant to the City Manager
[email protected] (707) 648-4577
7. 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 MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS CITY
COMMISSIONS
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution making the following appointments:
• Beautification Commission (BC) - 3 vacancies
• Economic Development Commission (EDC): 4 vacancies
• Human Relations Commission (HRC): 1 vacancy
• McCune Collection Commission (MCC): 3 vacancies
• Planning Commission (PC): 2 vacancies
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
B. HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16.303 OF THE VALLEJO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND FINDING SUCH ACTION
STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.17 AND CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15282(h)
Recommendation: Hold a public hearing and introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 16.303 of the Vallejo Municipal Code related to Accessory Dwelling Units and finding such action exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15282(h).
Contact: Kristin Pollot, AICP, Planning & Development Services Director, (707) 648-4326
[email protected]
Hector Rojas, Long-Range Planning Manager, (707) 553-7283 [email protected]
C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A
QUITCLAIM DEED FOR THE NAVY’S PRODUCTION MANUFACTURING
AREA MARE ISLAND PARCEL, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the acceptance of Quitclaim Deed for the Navy's Mare Island Production Manufacturing Area Housing Parcel and authorize the City Manager to execute this deed and all other documents required to transfer the ownership of said parcel.
Contact: Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4576 [email protected]
Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4301
[email protected]
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION RATIFYING ADDITIONAL
DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PERFORMED BY INDIGO HAMMOND + PLAYLE ARCHITECTS, LLP, APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO
THE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SAME TO
EXPAND THE SCOPE OF WORK AND INCREASE THE CONTRACT
AMOUNT BY $15,500 FOR A MAXIMUM NOT TO EXCEED $6,396,400,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME AND POSSIBLY
PROVIDE INPUT/DIRECTION TO THE CITY MANAGER RELATING TO THE
PROJECT
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution ratifying additional Design Professional Services performed by Indigo Hammond + Playle Architects, LLP, approving the Third Amendment to the Design Professional Services Agreement with same to expand the scope of work and increase the contract amount by $15,500 for a maximum not to exceed $6,396,400, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.
Contact: Leonard Job, Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
8. 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. POLICE REFORM UPDATE
Recommendation: Receive update. There is no staff report or action associated with this item
Contact: Jason Ta, Chief of Police
[email protected]
9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
10. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
11. REQUEST & ACTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR SPECIAL PROJECTS
12. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
13. ADJOURNMENT
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Dated: Thursday, July 30, 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 2:30 p.m., Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Dated: Thursday, July 30, 2026