HYBRID MEETING
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CALL AND NOTICE OF REGULAR
MEETING AT 7:00 PM OF THE
VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 22, 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
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
5. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
6. FIRST COMMUNITY FORUM
The Community Forum is an opportunity to address the Council on any matter for which another opportunity to speak is not provided on the agenda, and which is within the jurisdiction of the Council to resolve. Any interested members of the public desiring to communicate with the City Council as part of the First Community Forum 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. When called upon, each speaker should step to the podium, state his/her name for the record. The conduct of the community forum shall be limited to a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes, with each speaker limited to a maximum of three minutes pursuant to Vallejo Municipal Code Section 2.02.300.
7. 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
8. CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommendation: Approve minutes for the special and regular meetings of September 8, 2026
Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
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]
C. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.27.040 OF THE VALLEJO
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW APPOINTMENT OF SURVEILLANCE
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS WHO RESIDE OUTSIDE OF A
PARTICULAR COUNCIL DISTRICT
Recommendation: Adopt an ordinance amending Section 2.27.040 of the Vallejo Municpal Code to allow appointment of Surveillance Advisory Board members who reside outside of a particular Council District Contact: Veronica A.F. Nebb, City Attorney
[email protected]
D. RATIFICATION OF CHECK REGISTERS: JUNE 2026
Recommendation: Ratify the payment of claims for the period of June 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.
Contact: Nalungo Conley, Acting Finance Director (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
E. RATIFICATION OF CHECK REGISTERS: JULY 2026
Recommendation: Ratify the payment of claims for the period of July 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026.
Contact: Nalungo Conley, Acting Finance Director (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
F. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET TO REALLOCATE $80,000 IN MEASURE P "YOUTH" FUNDS TO MEASURE P FUND BALANCE (STEP 1 OF 2)
Recommendation: Provide Notice of Intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget to reallocate $80,000 in Measure P funding from the "Youth Council" program to Measure P fund balance.
Contact: Jason Ackley, Assistant to the City Manager (707) 648-4577 [email protected]
G. 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]
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO
DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 24PW049 WITH
COASTLAND CIVIL ENGINEERING, LLP TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT TO $1,900,000 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the First Amendment to the Design Professional Services Agreement (No. 24PW049) to:
1. Increase the total not-to-exceed compensation from the current authorized amount to $1,900,000; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment Contact: Leonard Job, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
I. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET TO ALLOCATE $65,000 IN FUND BALANCE FOR CONTINUED WORK FROM
THE ROOSEVELT GROUP
Recommendation: Provide Notice of Intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget to allocate $65,000 in General Fund Balance toward continued consulting work by The Roosevelt Group.
Contact: Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager
[email protected]
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FY 26/27 BUDGET TO
APPROPRIATE $10,000 IN DIRECT RELIEF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE
VALLEJO FIRE DEPARTMENT HELICOPTER RESCUE TECHNICIAN
PROGRAM (STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the FY 2026/27 Budget to appropriate $10,000 in direct relief grant funds for the Vallejo Fire Department Helicopter Rescue Technician Program (Step 2 of 2)
Contact: Jonathan Goulding, Fire Chief
[email protected]
K. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $300,000 OF MEASURE P FUNDS TO THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO ADMINISTRATION FUND FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT (STEP 1 of 2) Recommendation: Provide a Notice of Intent to Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Budget to appropriate $300,000 in Measure P funding to the Housing Authority of the City of Vallejo's Administration Fund (#121).
Contact: Alicia M. Jones, Housing Director (707) 648-4408 [email protected]
L. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FY26/27 BUDGET TO RECOGNIZE REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,000 FROM MARIN CLEAN ENERGY (MCE) FOR CLEAN ENERGY AND BUSINESS RESILIENCE INITIATIVES (STEP 1 OF 2)
Recommendation: Provide Notice of Intent to Amend FY26/27 budget in the amount of $63,000 to recognize revenue from Marin Clean Energy (MCE) in Community Benefit Funds for clean energy and business resilience initiatives.
Contact: Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
Sidney Wilson, Administrative Analyst II (707) 648-4576 [email protected]
9. 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 APPROVING A CONSULTANT AND
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BAKER TILLY ADVISORY
GROUP, LP TO PROVIDE LONG-RANGE FINANCIAL MODELING FOR
A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $225,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP in an amount not to exceed $225,000 to prepare the City of Vallejo Long-Range Financial Plan and Fiscal Sustainability Roadmap, and to take such administrative actions as are necessary to implement the agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney and satisfaction of all City contracting requirements and authorize the City Manager to execute same.
Contact: Harry E. Black, City Manager (707) 648-4576
[email protected]
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A LIMITED, APPROXIMATELY
ONE-YEAR BUILDING PERMIT FEE REDUCTION PROGRAM FOR LOW-
INCOME HOMEOWNERS
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution establishing a limited, approximately one- year fee reduction program, to offer fee reductions for certain minor residential building permit types that are commonly required for single-family home improvements/repairs.
Contact: Kristin Pollot, Planning & Development Services Director [email protected]
C. PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FY/26/27 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE UP TO $464,000 OF MEASURE P FUNDS TO FUND
TECHNOLOGY AND SOFTWARE EXPENSES FOR AXON ENTERPRISE,
INC. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 FOR USE BY THE VALLEJO POLICE DEPARTMENT (STEP 1 OF 2)
Recommendation: Provide Notice of Intent to Amend the FY 2026/2027 Budget to appropriate up to $464,000 of Measure P funds to fund Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Contact: Jason Ta, Chief of Police
[email protected]
D. PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FY26/27 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS OF UP TO $375,000 FROM MEASURE P FUNDS
TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO FUND A CONTRACT FOR CAPITOL ADVOCACY PARTNERS, LLC FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 AND
2027/2028 (STEP 1 OF 2)
Recommendation: Provide Notice of Intent to Amend the FY26/27 budget to appropriate funds of up to $375,000 from Measure P funds to the Police Department to fund a contract for Capitol Advocacy Partners, Llc for fiscal year 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 (Step 1 Of 2)
Contact: Jason Ta, Chief of Police (707) 648-4540
[email protected]
10. INFORMATION CALENDAR
11. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
12. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
13. COMMUNITY FORUM
Any interested members of the public desiring to communicate with the City Council as part of the last Community Forum 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
14. REQUEST & ACTIONS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OR SPECIAL PROJECTS
15. REPORT OF THE PRESIDING OFFICER AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
16. ADJOURNMENT
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Dated: Wednesday, September 16, 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 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Dated: Wednesday, September 16, 2026