ACCESSORY DWELLING
UNIT (ADU) ORDINANCE
UPDATE
City Council
Special Meeting | August 4, 2026
What is an ADU?
An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is:
• A secondary residential unit on the same lot as a primary dwelling. • It has independent living facilities, such as a kitchen and bathroom.
• It may be detached, attached, or created by converting existing space.
A Junior ADU (JADU) is:
• A type of ADU located entirely within a single-family dwelling. • It is limited to 500 square feet and may share sanitation facilities with the primary residence.
Detached
Attached
Conversion
JADU
Common Unit Types:
Why is this ordinance update needed?
• The current ordinance has not been updated
since 2021.
• State ADU law has changed significantly in
recent years.
• State law requires ministerial approval,
establishes review timelines, and limits certain
local development standards.
• Housing Element Program A 3.1.1 directs the
City to periodically review and update its ADU
regulations.
The update would maintain consistency with
current State ADU law and help implement the
Housing Element.
ADU Development Trends in Vallejo
About 186 ADUs permitted between 2018 and
2024
In 2025, 19 ADUs received planning approval and
17 applicants completed surveys:
• Most were newly constructed detached units
• Median size was approximately 525 square feet
• Most were studios or one-bedroom units
• Units were used for both family housing and
rentals
• Reported rents generally ranged from $1,000
to $2,000 per month
Above: Example of a 550-square-foot Detached
One-Bedroom ADU
Clearer Guidance for ADU Applicants
Main Reported Challenge:
• Understanding permitting requirements
City Response:
• Published the ADU Mini-Guide in July 2025
• Will update the guide following ordinance adoption
• Reorganized the ordinance and clarified objective
standards
Clear, objective standards and accessible guidance
make the permitting process easier to navigate.
What does the proposed ordinance do?
Updated Regulations:
• Updates definitions for ADUs, JADUs, and
related terms
• Updates standards for converted,
attached, and detached ADUs
• Addresses ADUs on single-family and
multifamily lots
• Clarifies parking, objective design
standards, utility connections, fees, and
addressing.
Application Review:
• Application submitted through the
Building Division
• Completeness determined within 15
business days
• Complete application routed internally
to Planning Division
• Approval or denial within 60 days of a
complete application
Where the City Adds Local Flexibility
The ordinance primarily aligns local regulations
with State law but includes one provision
providing additional local flexibility.
Small-Unit Parking Exemption:
• No parking is required for an ADU of 500
square feet or less.
Why it matters:
Reduces development costs and barriers for
smaller ADUs.
Procedural History
Planning Commission
recommended adoption
April 20
CalHDF and VFWD
comments received;
further legal and
technical review initiated
May 22-26
Item removed from the
City Council agenda to
allow additional review
and revisions
May 26
Staff revised the
ordinance and
coordinated with CalHDF
and VFWD
June
Planning Commission
recommended adoption
of the revised ordinance
July 6
City Council public
hearing and proposed
ordinance introduction
August 4
Summary of Revisions
Topic Revision Made Source
Historic
Standards
Clarified that local objective historic-resource standards do not apply to ADUs authorized under Government Code §66323.
CalHDF
Parking Clarified that off-street parking is not required for ADUs authorized under §66323.
CalHDF
Front Setbacks Clarified that local front-yard setbacks do not apply to ADUs authorized under §66323.
CalHDF
Multifamily
Detached ADUs
Clarified that the 1,200-square-foot maximum size does not apply to detached ADUs authorized under §66323(a)(4).
CalHDF
Utility
Connections
Clarified that separate connections may be required only when authorized by State law and applicable utility requirements.
VFWD
Application
Review
Clarified that Planning Division’s conformance review follows Building Division’s completeness determination.
City staff
Staff 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 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).
Next steps include returning the ordinance for adoption at a subsequent City Council meeting; submitting the adopted ordinance to HCD within 60 days of adoption; and if HCD identifies compliance issues, returning to Planning Commission and City Council with proposed amendments.
THANK YOU
Hector Rojas - Long-Range Planning Manager
Planning & Development Services Department
[email protected]
(707) 553-7283
City of Vallejo
555 Santa Clara Street | Vallejo, CA 94590
www.vallejo.gov
REFERENCE SLIDES
ADUs Subject to Government Code Section 66323
Gov. Code ADU Type State Law Requirement
§66323(a)(1) Single-Family Conversion One ADU within an existing or proposed single-family dwelling or accessory structure, plus one JADU within the dwelling. An existing accessory structure may be expanded by up to 150 sq. ft. solely to accommodate ingress and egress.
§66323(a)(2) Single-Family Detached One detached ADU up to 800 sq. ft. must be permitted on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family dwelling, subject to the height and setback standards established by State law.
§66323(a)(3) Multifamily Conversion ADUs created within existing non-livable areas of a multifamily building (e.g., storage rooms, garages, attics, basements, or boiler rooms). At least one ADU, and up to 25% of existing dwelling units, must be permitted.
§66323(a)(4) Multifamily Detached Up to two detached ADUs on lots with a proposed multifamily dwelling, or up to eight detached ADUs on lots with an existing multifamily dwelling (not to exceed the number of existing dwelling units), subject to State height and setback standards.
Note: These categories are cumulative. On a qualifying single-family lot, one converted ADU, one JADU, and one detached ADU may all be permitted.
PRODUCTION MANUFACTURING
AREA (PMA) HOUSING
CONVEYANCE
Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager
Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager
Erin Hanford, Economic Development Program Manager
August 4, 2026 City Council Meeting
PMA Housing Agenda
1.Site Information
2.History, Uses and Timeline
3.Due Diligence Findings
4.Funding
5.Legal Review
6.Next steps
PMA Housing Topography Map
PMA Housing Site Map
PMA Housing Building List
Note: Above data from Navy’s FOST , however Navy historical survey reports show that A44 was built in 1874 and A58 was built in 1930.
PMA Housing Description
o13.7 acres
o6 Historic Officers’ Quarters
including garages, boiler house and
air shelter .
oA45 = oldest residence on MI
oHomes built by the Navy from
1860 to 1930.
oSite anticipated to be transferred
to City as public trust lands
Building A45
PMA Housing: Past and Future Uses
•Historical Use:
oMilitary family housing for officers who
oversaw below Naval Magazine Area
•Potential Future Uses
oCurrent MISP proposed site to be part of
176-acre Regional Park for recreational
uses and open space; also proposed civic
and commercial uses limited to
interpretative facilities including a
visitor's center , concession facilities (ie:
café) and caretaker housing.
oHotel / overnight stay
oOther (may need legislative intervention)
Building A42
PMA Housing Timeline
•1999: City and Navy enter into Economic Development Conveyance Memorandum of Agreement (EDC MOA) which governs transfer of Navy-owned properties to City.
•8/2024: Following completion of the environmental cleanup and Finding of Suitability to Transfer (FOST) Navy submits draft deed to City. •11/2024 – 7/2025: City outside legal reviewed agreements; City staff requested and Navy denied use of ESCA funds for environmental assessments. •9/2025: To prepare for conveyance, staff engaged facility condition, environmental, and financial (highest and best use) assessments to understand the liability and financial needs of the site.
•2/2026: Navy sent City notice of Default and Notice of Demand per the EDCMOA. If City does not accept the parcel by 9/30/2026 the Navy intends to pursue termination of the EDC MOA.
PMA Housing Assessment Findings
Environmental Assessment
•Phase I and Building Material Survey
(BMS)
•Findings:
oBuildings contain asbestos and lead
that will need to be removed.
oThere may be lead in drip line area
around buildings from paint chips.
PMA Housing Assessment Findings
Condition Assessment cost estimates
•Year 1: ~$437K
• ~$180K initial costs in first month to secure site
including stabilization, boarding, patching,
lighting, landscape & driveways clean-up,
securing and installing fencing, pest control and
security patrols.
• ~$257K costs for ongoing site security including
R&M, lighting, graffiti removal, landscaping,
pest control, security patrols, utilities, trash
collection, insurance and other admin.
•Year 2+: $275K/YR (~$21K/month) for above
ongoing site security work.
Building A58
PMA Housing Assessment Findings
Rehabilitation cost estimates
•~$10.5 M = Rehabilitation Costs to bring
homes to warm shell condition. Includes:
•Hazmat Abatement & monitoring
•Building Construction costs
•New Utilities and Site Work
•Insurance, Development fees,
construction management and
contractors (ie: architects)
Building A43
PMA Housing Assessment Findings
Financial Analysis Highest and Best Use
•Renovation costs > market value of improvements for
approved land uses.
•Market conditions are not strong enough to cover hotel renovation costs.
•Residential lease rates do not support renovation costs. •Additional SF would still be subject to the State’s land use restrictions which do not generate positive net
value.
•Recommend renovating 1 home for visitors’ center,
cafe and concession HQ and 1-2 homes for caretaker
housing; and secure other structures until build out
occurs.
Building A44
PMA Housing Funding Sources
Grant Funding
• City submitted application for the NPS
FY2526 Historic Preservation Fund
Semiquincentennial Grant Program.
• $750K, no local match.
• Does not cover services.
• City application focused on bringing
electricity to the site and doing some
exterior envelope restoration at A45
(Gunner’s House).
• Grant awards anticipated to go out in late
2026.
PMA Housing Ownership Plan
Phase 1: “Hold and Secure”
Manage initial cleanup of the site, secure the homes and perform work to continue to keep site secure. Year 1 costs = ~$438K, Year 2+ costs = $257K/year. Funding source initially by GF until grant funds are obtained.
Phase 2: “Initial Improvements”
If City awarded $750K NPS grant, recommend installation of permanent electrical service and exterior envelope preservation of A-45 (Gunner's House). This will support building security, fire and life safety systems, environmental monitoring, and future preservation activities.
Phase 3: Pursuit of Trust Patent Changes
To ensure site is cost neutral or revenue generating, and to lift use restrictions from the City’s ownership, City may pursue a legislative or legal cure from the State Lands Trust Doctrine.
Phase 4: “Long Term Restoration and Redevelopment”
Through grants and creative funding opportunities, City to consider restoration, redevelopment, and reuse of the site.
Legal Review
•If City does not accept the conveyance, Navy will consider this to be a default under the EDC MOA. Navy’s primary remedy is termination of the EDC MOA. •If the EDC MOA is terminated, Navy will pursue an alternative disposition process for the PMA Housing parcel and the remaining Navy-owned MI lands such as auction/sale to highest bidder .
•City has contractual obligations to MIC under the Acquisition Agreement including the obligation to convey or lease the following parcels to MIC after the Navy transfers the lands to the City:
1.DRMO-Proper (~8 acres) - Navy anticipates transfer in 2027
2.Parcel VI (~46 acres) UXO5/PMA/IAF1 - Navy anticipates transfer in 2029
3.Marine Corp Firing Range (~45 acres) - Navy anticipates transfer in 2029
4.North Mare Island (~32 acres) – Navy anticipates transfer in 2031
5.Parcel V (~16 acres) IR04/IAF2 - Navy anticipated transfer in 2031 •Termination of the EDC MOA could expose City to claims that City has breached its contractual obligations to MIC under the AA by defaulting under the EDC MOA.
Mare Island Navy ownership Map
Blue and Red = Navy owned lands (and
submerged lands)
- Blue = Navy to transfer to State;
State to lease to City
- Red = Navy to transfer to City (per
EDC MOA)
Crosshatch = Additional parcels MIC is to
own or lease per MI development
agreements
Next Steps
1.Finalize title report and title insurance.
2.Close escrow, sign deed and transfer property.
3.Add site to City insurance.
4.Obtain formal bids for holding costs and prepare for ownership.
5.Continue to look for grant funding.
THANK YOU
Gillian Haen, Assistant City Manager
Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager
Erin Hanford, ED Program Manager
Vallejo
Community Safety Center
Amendment 3 Ratification &
Project Update
Leonard Job
August 4, 2026
Currently, Police and Corp Yard
@ 111 Amador Street
Existing Vallejo Corporation Yard and Police Headquarters Existing Corp
Yard Site
4.3 acres
Existing PD
HQ Site
1.1 acres
•Existing 1.1 acre PD site with
19,200 sf 65 year-old-buildings
headquarters has significant
shortcomings.
•Existing 4.3 acre Corporation
Yard site with 30,800 sf of 65
year-old structures constrains
the City’s programmatic needs
for yard storage, covered
storage, vehicle maintenance,
and management of operations.
Currently, Police and Corp Yard Reside at
111 Amador Street
Corp Yard moves to new , undetermined site, and
Police expand into 111 Amador St. Property
PHAS E 2 T.I.: 7 ,40 0 SF
Vallejo Community Safety Center Site Plan
•Site: 5.4 acre site accommodates
all program elements
•Buildings: 89,000 sf new Police
facilities, including 3-story 68,000
sf main building and 21,100 sf of
site buildings
•Est. $110 million (2024 US $)
•Est. 34 mo. Construction
•O&M Annual Cost: $1.8M to
$2.4M/Year
Vallejo Community Safety
Center
CA Essential Services
Building 68,000 sf
Emergency Operations Center, Community Meeting Space,
Police Training Facilities, Dispatch 911 Call Center, and more...
Vallejo Community Safety Center
CA Essential Services Building 68,000 sf
Contract Timeline
• Original contract for the new PDHQ design at 400 Mare Island Way was approved on 2/25/20 for $2,962,935.
• The City Council redirected the project to 111 Amador Street, the First Amendment (9/12/23) added $2,671,765, bringing the contract total to $5,634,700. • The Second Amendment added $746,200 to complete 100% design documents, increasing the total to $6,380,900. Additional scope in the Second Amendment included:
• Alternative facility options study ($45k)
• Revised building renovation scope ($445k)
• LEED Gold certification efforts ($196,200)
• Development application & design review ($60k)
• The proposed Third Amendment adds $15,500 for completed informally authorized design work related to the Temporary Dispatch Facility wall, raising the contract limit to $6,396,400.
Staff Request
A resolution of the city council of the city of Vallejo approving the third amendment to the design professional services agreement with Indigo, Hammond + Playle Architects, LLP 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 same.
Construction Cost EstimateItem Qty. Cost Comments
Haz. Materials Abatement Site
Hazmat Abatement & Monitoring 1 $ 200,000 Hazardous soils mitigation allowance Monitoring 1 $ 10,000 Testing + Abatement oversight Contingency 50.0%$ 100,000 Unforeseen Conditions TOTAL $ 310,000
Construction
Direct Construction Cost $82,658,600 Based on BM pricing, prepared by Indigo 7/21/2026 General Conditions 6.5%$ 5,372,809 Based on BM pricing, prepared by Indigo 7/21/2026 General Requirements $ - Assuming included with General Conditions above.
Escalation and Design Contingency $ 8,654,900 Estimated Escalation from 11/24 to 7/26.
General Contractor Contingencies Not included. Typical BM is about 1.5% to 2%.
Payment & Performance Bond 1.34%$ 1,107,625 BM rages from 0.5% to 1.9%.
GC Fee- Markup 8.5%$ 7,025,981 BM GCs range from 3% to 6%.
Owner's Contingency 10.0%$ 10,481,992 Change Orders during construction TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST $115,611,907
Total Cost Range
Item Cost
Construction Cost Estimate $116,000,000
Total Indirect Cost: CM & I, FFE, Special
Inspections, Permit fees, IT Equipment,
Dispatch equipment, Utility Fees.
$25,000,000
Corporation Yard and Water Relocation $10,000,000- $16,000,000 Demolition ~$2,000,000
Indirect Soft Cost Escalation & Contingency $4,000,000
PG&E Fees & Underground OH Utilities ~$1,000,000
Grand Total $158,000,000 - $174,000,000
Project cost
Regional Benchmark Costs
Jurisdiction Project Locat ionYearBldg AreaConstruction Cost
Raw Unit
Cost/SF
Current
Unit
Cost/SF
Current Cost
(June 2026) Comments
Mountain View Police & Fire HQMountain View CA2030 75,000 SF$189,000,000 $2,520 $2,580 $193,500,000 Essential services facility consolidating police, fire, and 911 dispatch.
Palo Alto Public Safety Building Palo Al to CA 2021 56,000 SF$92,300,000 $1,650 $2,420 $135,520,000 Essential services facility consolidating police, fire, and 911 dispatch.
Indio Police HQ Indio CA 2030 28,000 SF$45,000,000 $1,610 $1,650 $46,200,000 With groundbreaking slated for this summer.
San Francisco Police HQ & PSBSan Francisco CA2013 264,000 SF$243,000,000 $920 $1,650 $435,600,000 LEED Gold with1928 historic remodel, modern operational requirements.
South San Francisco S. San Francisco CA2020 45,000 SF$47,563,000 $1,060 $1,580 $71,100,000 Regional essential services facility for high-availability emergency response.
Santa Barbara Police Station Santa Barbara CA2024 65,000 SF$95,998,800 $1,480 $1,510 $98,150,000 High-priority interest for City. Direct hard-cost contract award.
San Pablo Police Headquarters San Pablo CA 2023 42,000 SF$38,400,000 $910 $1,320 $55,440,000 HQ & Regional Training Center; features indoor range infrastructure.
Vallejo Poli ce Headquarter s Vallejo CA 2030 89,100 SF$110,000,000 $1,230 $1,300 $115,830,000 68,000 SF HQ with 21,100 SF Service Buildings.
Salinas Police Headquarters Salinas CA 2021 69,230 SF$56,000,000 $810 $1,190 $82,380,000 Built using P3. 44,352 SF HQ w/ 24,878 SF support bldg.
San Gabriel Police HeadquartersSan Gabriel CA 2018 35,000 SF$26,500,000 $760 $1,180 $41,300,000 Includes full-service jail facility and modern emergency operations center.
San Rafael Public Safety CenterSan Rafael CA 2022 44,000 SF$36,000,000 $820 $1,050 $46,200,000 Regional essential services building.
Dublin Police and Fire Services Dublin CA 2018 24,000 SF$16,000,000 $670 $1,040 $24,960,000 Remodel/addition. First LEED Platinum PSF reno in U.S.
Petaluma Public Safety Facility Petaluma CA 2027 56,000 SF$55,000,000 $980 $1,030 $57,680,000 High-priority interest for City. Active Design-Build RFP.
El Dorado County Sheriff PSF El Dorado Co. CA2018 108,000 SF$68,000,000 $630 $970 $104,760,000 Multi-building campus featuring dispatch and morgue facilities.
Turlock Police and Fire PSF Turlock CA 2013 57,000 SF$30,000,000 $530 $950 $54,150,000 Shared emergency response facility.
Los Banos Police Facility Los Banos CA 2023 31,000 SF$18,500,000 $600 $680 $21,080,000 Design-build delivery path; completed late 2023.
Imperial County Sheriff PSF Imperial Co. CA 2018 9,603 SF$3,800,000 $400 $620 $5,950,000 "Winterhaven PSF". Pre-engineered metal bldg.
San Ramon Public Safety BuildingSan Ramon CA 2024 79,000 SF$31,000,000 $390 $420 $33,180,000 Tenant Improvements to offices in good condition.
Yuba County Sheriff Yuba County CA 2017 56,000 SF$11,200,000 $200 $330 $18,480,000 Tenant Improvements to CalTrans office building.
THANK YOULeonard Job – Public Works Director
Public Works Department
[email protected]
City of Vallejo
555 Santa Clara Street Vallejo, CA 94590
www.cityofvallejo.net
Leaving Corp Yard on Site Saves $36 Million
Remaining:
•2.1 Acre Corp Yard to
Remain
•0.9 Acre Existing Police
Headquarters to Remain
New Community Safety
Center:
•2.3 Acre Site with Visitor
Parking and Mini Plaza
•3-story 68,000 sf Main
Building
•Est. 22 Mo. Construction
Vallejo Community Safety Center Site Plan
Vallejo
Community Safety Center
Edited version of presentation
to City Council, September 23,
2025
Currently, Police and Corp Yard
@ 111 Amador Street
•Existing 1.1 acre PD site
with 19,200 sf 65 year-old-
buildings headquarters
overly constrains the City’s
programmatic needs for
public safety.
•Existing 4.3 acre
Corporation Yard site with
30,800 sf of 65 year-old
structures overly constrains
the City’s programmatic
needs for yard storage,
covered storage, vehicle
maintenance, and
management of
operations.
Existing Vallejo Corporation Yard and Police Headquarters Existing Corp
Yard Site
4.3 acres
Existing PD
HQ Site
1.1 acres
Corp Yard moves to new site, and
Police Expand into 111 Amador St. Property
•Site: 5.4 acre site
accommodates all
program elements
•Buildings: 89,000 sf new
Police facilities, including
3-story 68,000 sf main
building and 21,100 sf of
site buildings
•Est. $110 million
•Est. 34 mo. construction
Vallejo Community Safety Center Site Plan
Vallejo Community Safety Center
CA Essential Services Building 68,000 sf
Emergency Operations Center, Community
Meeting Space, Police Training Facilities, Dispatch
911 Call Center, and more...
COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
BRIEFING
CAR
BAGS
LOCKERSLOCKERS
TEMPORARY
HOLDING
STAFF
ENTRY
SALLY
PORT
GEN
SET
SECURE PATIO
TRAINING SPACE
PATROL
PHYSICAL
TRAINING
First Level 26,900 sf
LOBBY
EOC
COMMUNITY
MEETING
RECORDSDISPATCH
ADMIN
FINANCE
VOLS
INFORMAL
MEETING
INFORMAL
MEETING
(SECURE)CRIME
REDUCTION
CONF
PUBLIC
ENTRY
Second Level 23,100 sf
Third Level
DETECTIVES VOA TRAFFIC
PSD
CIADIT
BREAK
18,000 sf
Police Services Building
(Repurposed Existing Maintenance Building)
19,400 sf
K-9 Kennel Building
(Repurposed Existing Paint Shop Building)
1,700 sf
10 key project objectives
1.Finally solves key public safety facility issue.
2.Improved public safety officer recruitment
and retention.
3.Enhances chain of command thru co-location
all staff.
4.Eliminates lease cost through consolidation.
5.Built to Essential Services Building
standards.
10 key project objectives
6.Earthquake-protected 911/Dispatch/Comm
Center.
7.Earthquake-protected Emergency Operations
Center EOC.
8.Sustainable building design, tracking LEED
Gold.
9.Resilient Microgrid with integrated PV + BESS.
10.BSCC State-approved detention facility.
Mini-plaza at Maine and Amador
Brick help relates this project to Vallejo’s other public buildings, ensuring civic identity
Approach to Public Safety Center
WELCOMING HUB FOR ALL
•The journey begins with a
thoughtful gesture - a public
plaza integrated seamlessly into
the building's design.
•This urban oasis offers shady
benches, a multi-level fountain,
and landscaped greenery,
inviting community interaction
and peaceful moments.
•Brick and concrete help relate
this project to Vallejo’s other
public buildings, ensuring civic
identity.
Accessible steps and handicapped ramp invite public to the main building Community Engagement Room
Community Engagement Room is directly accessible from the Mini-plaza Opportunities for Pop-up Events
Possibility for community pop-ups, like art fairs, health and wellness events, etc..
Visitor Parking Designed for Dual-use
...even the visitor parking lot can be a place for weekend events View from Amador
Looking Southwest
View from Secure Parking
Looking Southeast
Construction phasing plan
Project schedule
Vallejo
Community Safety Center
Edited version of presentation
to City Council, September 23,
2025
Police ReformChief Jason Ta
August 4th, 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
SettlementAgreement
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. CalDOJand
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. CalDOJand
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: P olicy
Drafting
1b: Policy
Co llaboration
1c: Policy
Approved
2a: Training
Drafting
2b: Training
Co llaboration
2c: Training
Approved
2d: Training
Delivery
3:
Implementation
4: Drafting
Compliance
Submission
5: Compliance
Submission
Review
Substantial
Co mplianc e
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 Agre ement
Co m plian c e Measu res Fi naliz ed
Dr afting N ew Policies/D raf ting Ne w T ra inings
In Progress Reforms
Substa nt ia l Complia nce Achieved
Share With Substantial Compliance Achieved
Pe rcentage W ith 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 8/2 1 38%
Section 3 -Bias Fre e Policing 3 3 3 3 1 1/3 33%
Section 4 -Stop, Seizures, and Searches 25 25 6 5 4 4/2 5 16% Section 5 -Response to Behavioral He alth 3 3 3 3 1 1/3 33% Section 6 -Manage ment and Ove rsight 1 0 0 0 0 0/1 0%
Section 7 -Co m mu nit y P olic in g 2 2 1 1 0 0/2 0%
Section 8 -Pe rs onnel Complaints 29 29 29 6 0 0/2 9 0% Section 9 -Ove rsite and Reform 1 1 1 1 1 1/1 100%
Total 89 88 60 35 15 15/ 89 17%
Pe rcentage 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.netunder 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 YOUJason Ta –Chief of Police
[email protected]
Vallejo Police Department
111 Amador Street, Vallejo, CA 94590
www.vallejopd.net
Aug 4, 2026
City of Vallejo
555 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, CA 94590
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Re: Proposed Amendments to the City’s ADU Regulations
Dear Vallejo City Council,
The California Housing Defense Fund (CalHDF) submits this letter as a public comment regarding item 7B for the Council meeting of August 4, 2026, an update to the City’s code provisions for the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs).
We applaud the City for amending its ADU ordinance to keep pace with changes in state law.
With this proposed ADU ordinance amendment, the City has addressed all the legal issues that we presented in our previous correspondence. The proposed ordinance will ease the development of ADUs, which are a vital source of naturally affordable housing and also enable intergenerational living. We would like to thank the City for engaging with our organization through this process.
We urge the City to adopt the ordinance as proposed.
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CalHDF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation whose mission includes advocating for increased access to housing for Californians at all income levels, including low-income households. You may learn more about CalHDF at www.calhdf.org.
2201 Broadway, PH1, Oakland, CA 94612
www.calhdf.org
Sincerely,
Dylan Casey
CalHDF Executive Director
James M. Lloyd
CalHDF Director of Planning and Investigations
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