HYBRID MEETING
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CALL AND NOTICE OF REGULAR
MEETING AT 7:00 PM OF THE
VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 13, 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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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
5. PRESENTATIONS AND COMMENDATIONS
A. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH - OCTOBER 2026
B. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION ON THE SOLANO-NAPA NORTH BAY
PASSENGER RAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY
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 meeting of September 29 and the special and regular meetings of September 22, 2026 Contact: Dawn G. Abrahamson, MMC, City Clerk (707) 648-4527 [email protected]
B. WAIVE 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. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET TO REALLOCATE $29,243 OF MEASURE P EXPENDITURE BUDGET TO THE MEASURE P FUND BALANCE (STEP 1 OF 2)
Recommendation: Provide Notice of Intent to amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget to reduce previously appropriated Measure P expenditure budgets and return the remaining unspent appropriations to Measure P fund balance as follows:
1. Reduce the graffiti removal equipment budget in the Fleet Replacement Fund (#502) by $28,218.15 and return the funds to the Measure P fund balance.
2. Reduce the Citywide Slurry Seal project (PW9745) budget in the Measure P Project Fund (#228) by $1,024.46 and return the funds to the Measure P fund balance.
Contact: Leonard Job, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET TO REALLOCATE $80,000 IN MEASURE P "YOUTH" FUNDS TO
MEASURE P FUND BALANCE (STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution amending 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]
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET TO ALLOCATE $65,000 IN FUND BALANCE FOR CONTINUED WORK
FROM THE ROOSEVELT GROUP (STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution 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]
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE ADMIRAL’S MANSION / QUARTERS 'A' IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NOS. PW9448 (HUD GRANT NO. B-23-CP-CA-0235) AND MINPS (NPS GRANT NO.
P23AP02223-00) AND DIRECTING STAFF TO RE-EVALUATE AND REBID THE PROJECT.
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution rejecting all bids for the Admiral's Mansion / Quarters 'A' Improvement Project Nos. PW9448 (HUD GRANT NO.
B-23-CP-CA-0235) and MINPS (NPS GRANT NO. P23AP0223-00) and directing staff to re-evaluate and rebid the Project.
Contact: Leonard Job, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FY 2026-27 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $63,000 IN MARIN CLEAN ENERGY COMMUNITY BENEFIT
FUNDS FOR THE NORTH VALLEJO CLEAN ENERGY AND BUSINESS
RESILIENCE PILOT (STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget to increase estimated grant revenues by $63,000 and appropriate $63,000 in corresponding expenditures for the North Vallejo Clean Energy and Business Resilience Pilot, funded by Marin Clean Energy Community Benefit Funds (Step 2 of 2).
Contact: Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager (707) 648-4301 [email protected]
Sidney Wilson, Administrative Analyst II (707) 648-4576 [email protected]
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET TO ALLOCATE $300,000 OF MEASURE P FUNDS TO THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO' S ADMINISTRATION FUND (STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Budget to transfer $300,000 from Measure P Fund 005 to the Housing Authority of the City of Vallejo's Administration Fund (#121) (Step 2 of 2) Contact: Alicia M. Jones, Housing Director (707) 648-4408 [email protected]
I. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VALLEJO AMENDING THE fy 2026/2027 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $256,022.00 FROM THE MONSANTO FUND BALANCE AND $207,978.00 FROM
MEASURE P FUNDS FOR FUNDING AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $464,000 (STEP 1 OF 2)
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution Amending the FY 2026/2027 Budget to authorize an appropriation of $256,022.00 from the Monsanto Fund balance and $207,978.00 from Measure P funds for funding Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 in the total amount of $464,000 (Step 2 of 2) Contact: Jason Ta, Chief of Police
[email protected]
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FY 26-27 BUDGET AND
AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION OF UP TO $375,000 OF MEASURE P
FUNDS TO FUND CAPITOL ADVOCACY PARTNERS, LLC FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 AND 2027/2028 FOR THE VALLEJO POLICE
DEPARTMENT (STEP 2 OF 2)
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution amending the budget and authorizing an appropriation of up to $375,000 from Measure P funds to cover the contract obligations for Capitol Advocacy Partners, LLC for Fiscal Years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028.
Contact: Jason Ta, Chief of Police
(707) 648-4540
[email protected]
K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH URBAN FUSIONS, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 285 MARE ISLAND WAY (APN 0055-170-400), WITH ONE FIVE-YEAR
EXTENSION OPTION, FINDING APPROVAL OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15301, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE LEASE
AGREEMENT
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution approving a five-year Lease Agreement with Urban Fusions, LLC for the property located at 285 Mare Island Way, Vallejo, California 94590 (APN 0055-170-400), with one five-year extension option, finding approval of the Lease Agreement exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Lease Agreement.
Contact: Nalungo Conley, Assistant City Manager
[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. RECEIVE A PROJECT COST AND SCOPE UPDATE ON THE VALLEJO
COMMUNITY SAFETY CENTER PROJECT AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO
STAFF REGARDING PROJECT AFFORDABILITY, SCOPE, AND NEXT
STEPS
Recommendation: Receive an update on the current cost, scope, and schedule of the Vallejo Community Safety Center (VCSC) project and provide direction to staff on how to proceed, including: 1) whether to pursue scope reductions, value engineering, an alternative reduced-footprint site concept, or a pause in further design work pending identification of a viable funding plan; and 2) whether to evaluate alternative project delivery methods for the next phase of the project.
Contact: Leonard Bradley Job, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
B. RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE CITY'S TWENTY-SEVEN (27) LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF
REGARDING A MULTI-YEAR REVIEW OF THE DISTRICTS
Recommendation: Receive an update on the City’s twenty-seven (27) Landscape Maintenance Districts and provide direction to staff regarding a multi-year review of the districts.
Contact: Leonard Bradley Job, P.E., Public Works Director (707) 648-4433 [email protected]
C. HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE VALLEJO GENERAL PLAN BY ADOPTING THE JULY 2026
TRANSPORTATION ANALYSIS GUIDELINES AND FINDING SUCH ACTION
EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(b)(3)
Recommendation: Hold a public hearing to consider a Resolution amending the Vallejo General Plan by adopting the July 2026 Transportation Analysis Guidelines and finding such action exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
Contact: Kristin Pollot, AICP, Planning & Development Services Director, (707) 648-4326
[email protected]
Hector Rojas, Long-Range Planning Manager, (707) 553-7283 [email protected]
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A LIMITED, APPROXIMATELY
ONE-YEAR BUILDING PERMIT FEE REDUCTION PILOT PROGRAM FOR
LOW-INCOME HOMEOWNERS
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution establishing a limited, approximately oneyear fee reduction pilot 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]
E. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $76,400 OF MEASURE P FUNDS TO PROVIDE
WARMING CENTER ACTIVITIES AT THE VALLEJO NAVIGATION CENTER (STEP 1 of 2)
Recommendation: Provide a Notice of Intent to Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Budget to appropriate $76,400 in Measure P funding to provide warming center activities at the Vallejo Homeless Navigation Center.
Contact: Natalie Peterson, Assistant to the City Manager [email protected]
F. PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF RELATED TO COMMENCING WORK
AND PROCEEDING WITH A FUTURE AGENDA ITEM RELATING TO TWO
SEPARATE CITY COUNCIL REFERRALS REQUESTING CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARY DEVELOPMENT MORATORIUMS FOR: 1) SELFSTORAGE AND CAR WASH USES CITYWIDE, AND 2) ANY NEW DEVELOPMENT ALONG SONOMA BLVD., DOWNTOWN, AND THE
WATERFRONT
Recommendation: Provide direction on whether to proceed with further analysis and/or potential preparation of a temporary development moratorium(s) for: 1) self-storage and car wash uses citywide (Request #1), and/or 2) any new development activity along Sonoma Blvd, within the downtown, and along the waterfront (Request #2)
Contact: Kristin Pollot, AICP, Director of Planning & Development Services [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: Thursday, October 8, 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 2:15 p.m., Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Dated: Thursday, October 8, 2026