Vallejo, California

Planning Commission

The Vallejo Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: one to consider a revised Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance to comply with state law (previously recommended in April, now returned with changes), and another to decide on a major use permit and sign permit for a pawnshop at 3716 Sonoma Boulevard. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and receive reports.

• Public hearing to recommend City Council adopt revised ADU ordinance (PLN26-0036) updating standards for accessory and junior accessory dwelling units citywide
• Public hearing to approve a major use permit and sign permit for a pawnshop at 3716 Sonoma Boulevard with security measures including bullet-resistant window and surveillance cameras
• Consent calendar includes approval of June 15, 2026 regular meeting minutes

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will discuss and develop recommendations to attract construction, advanced manufacturing, software/film, and wholesale businesses to Vallejo at the request of the City Council. The commission will also hear a presentation from the Planning Commission on policy recommendations for existing business corridors. Additionally, the commission will receive updates on downtown projects and the pole banner program, and provide recommendations for Phase II banner locations and designs.

• Presentation and feedback on Planning Commission policy recommendations for existing business corridors
• Report and recommendations on Phase II pole banner locations and designs beyond Georgia Street
• Develop recommendations to attract construction, advanced manufacturing, software/film, and wholesale businesses (City Council referral)
• Update on downtown lighting project, new businesses, and discussions with downtown business owners

Police Oversight & Accountability Commission

The Police Oversight & Accountability Commission will hold a closed session to discuss and consider nine complaints (CC 26-50 through 26-59) and two investigative reports (IR 26-01, IR 26-02) involving Vallejo Police Department employees. The commission will also receive a suggested training plan from the police department for its members. The meeting includes public comment opportunities and approval of minutes from June 11, 2026.

• Closed session discussion of complaints CC 26-50 to CC 26-59
• Consideration of investigative reports IR 26-01 and IR 26-02 for recommendation
• Suggested training plan for commission members from Vallejo Police Department
• Approval of agenda and minutes from June 11, 2026 regular meeting

Design Review Board

The regular meeting of the Design Review Board scheduled for July 9, 2026 has been canceled. The next regular meeting is August 13, 2026. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting canceled; no items discussed

City Council

The August 11 regular meeting has been canceled. A special meeting will be held on August 4, 2026. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2026. No substantive agenda items are listed; this is a procedural notice.

• Regular meeting of August 11 canceled; special meeting on August 4

Housing & Community Development Commission

The regular meeting of the Housing and Community Development Commission scheduled for July 2, 2026 has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2026. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

Public Safety Council Subcommittee

The Public Safety Subcommittee will hear a report on the Vallejo Police Department's co-response model for mental health incidents and provide direction. The agenda also includes standing updates on the domestic violence initiative, vision program, sex trafficking program, and traffic safety, plus an operations bureau monthly statistical report covering staffing and crime trends.

• Action item: receive report and provide direction on VPD's co-response for mental health incidents
• Operations Bureau monthly statistical report on police staffing, crime trends, collision data
• Standing update: Domestic Violence Initiative
• Standing update: Sex Trafficking Program
• Standing update: Traffic Safety and Abatement Program

Beautification Commission

The Vallejo Beautification Commission will hear a presentation from Commissioner Weyrich on downtown business district beautification efforts. The commission will also consider approving a draft letter of recognition for residential properties. The rest of the agenda consists of routine items such as approval of minutes, reports, and public comment.

• Presentation by Commissioner Weyrich on downtown business district beautification efforts
• Approval of draft letter of recognition for residential properties
• Approval of June 3, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

The Vallejo City Council meets June 30, 2026, with a consent calendar and action items. The main action items include a reconsideration of a $300,000 Measure P grant to Greater Vallejo Recreation District for public safety and youth priorities, and approval of a $1,794,790 contract with Felton Institute for the IHART program. Consent items cover ratifying special funds, extending the marina management agreement, and increasing a bridge maintenance contract.

• Reconsideration and adoption of Measure P grant agreement to Greater Vallejo Recreation District for $300,000 for public safety and youth priorities.
• Approval of consultant agreement with Felton Institute for IHART Program for up to $1,794,790 through June 30, 2027.
• First amendment to Marina Management Agreement with Founders 3 Management Company to extend term by two years and increase base management fee.
• Fifth amendment to Design Professional Services Agreement with WSP USA, Inc. for Mare Island Causeway Bridge Preventative Maintenance, increasing not-to-exceed amount to $1,231,201 and extending term by one year.
• Ordinance ratifying all special funds created by the City of Vallejo through June 30, 2027.

Code Enforcement Appeals Board

The Code Enforcement Appeals Board will hold a public hearing to confirm and levy special assessments for unpaid fees, administrative charges, citations, fines, and abatement costs. The rest of the agenda is routine, including approval of minutes and future meeting scheduling.

• Public hearing to confirm and levy special assessments for unpaid fees, administrative charges, citations, fines, and abatement costs

City Council

The Vallejo City Council will hold public hearings and adopt resolutions for the FY 2026-2027 budget, including positions, salaries, and vehicle replacements, as well as the five-year Capital Improvement Programs for Public Works and Water Departments. The council will also consider a public hearing on Fire Department fee schedule amendments (with a recommendation to continue to a later date). Consent items include approval of a $740,000 contract with Daupler, Inc. for call management and dispatch support, a $412,250 agreement with Ninyo & Moore for brownfields assessment, and increased background check service contracts for police pre-employment screening.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2026-2027 city budget and positions/salaries
• Approval of five-year Capital Improvement Programs (FY 2026-27 to 2030-31) for Public Works and Water Departments
• Professional services agreement with Daupler, Inc. for call management and emergency dispatch support, not to exceed $740,000 through June 2031
• Consultant agreement with Ninyo & Moore for environmental assessment and reuse planning at brownfields sites, not to exceed $412,250
• Amendments to background check service agreements with Parodi Investigative Solutions and The Gumshoe Group, increasing each contract threshold from $99,000 to $300,000

City Council

The Vallejo City Council is holding a special meeting consisting entirely of closed session. Topics include labor negotiations with four employee organizations, anticipated litigation (three cases), existing litigation including Robinson v. City of Vallejo and multiple cases involving City of American Canyon, and real property lease negotiations at 285 Mare Island Way.

• Closed session labor negotiations with VPOA, IAFF Local 1186, CAMP, and unrepresented employees
• Closed session real property lease negotiations at 285 Mare Island Way with parties Wendy Stevenson and Tim Hiemstra
• Anticipated litigation: three cases under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
• Existing litigation: Robinson v. City of Vallejo (Solano County Case No. FCS055466)
• Multiple existing litigations with City of American Canyon (1996 Agreement, Giovanonni, Watson Ranch CEQA, Measure K CEQA)

Vallejo Flood & Wastewater District

The Vallejo Flood & Wastewater District Board of Trustees will consider adopting a new schedule of rates, charges, and fees effective July 1, 2026, along with a salary schedule for FY 2026-27. The consent calendar also includes authorizing several service contracts for pump repair, weed abatement, chemical supply, HVAC maintenance, and security. All items are routine approvals with no public hearings scheduled.

• Adopt Resolution 2026-6175 approving Schedule of Rates, Charges, and Fees effective July 1, 2026
• Adopt Resolution 2026-6174 approving Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-27
• Authorize agreement for On-Call Pump Assessment and Repair with Vallejo Electric Motor Inc.
• Authorize agreement for Weed Abatement Services with New Image Landscape Company
• Authorize amendment to agreement for Chemical Supply and Delivery Services with Graymont Western US Inc.

Commission on Culture & the Arts

The Vallejo Commission on Culture & Arts will elect its 2026 officers and approve the agenda and May minutes. The body will discuss its upcoming work plan, establish a budget ad-hoc committee, and create additional working groups. Commissioners will also review potential partnerships with other city commissions and plan activities for Art/Culture/Creativity Month 2027.

• Election of 2026 Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Formation of a Work Plan Budget Ad-Hoc Committee
• Discussion of partnerships with the Economic Development Commission and Beautification Commission
• Planning for an event during Art/Culture/Creativity Month 2027
• Review of tabling options at Late Night Basketball events on July 10 or July 31, 2026

Architectural, Heritage & Landmarks Commission

The Architectural Heritage and Landmarks Commission will hold public hearings on three historic property items: a Mills Act contract for 602 Georgia Street and two Certificates of Appropriateness for rehabilitation projects on Mare Island—seismic upgrades at Quarters A (1065 Walnut Ave) and a larger rehabilitation of the Naval Chapel, Quarters A, and Servants' Quarters (1065 and 1181 Walnut Ave). All projects are found exempt from CEQA. The commission also will vote on approval of minutes from three prior meetings.

• Continue public hearing to July 16 for a Mills Act contract (PLN26-0044) at 602 Georgia Street
• Hold public hearing for Certificate of Appropriateness (PLN25-0231) for seismic rehabilitation of Quarters A at 1065 Walnut Avenue
• Hold public hearing for Certificate of Appropriateness (COA24-0010) for rehabilitation of Naval Chapel, Quarters A, and Servants' Quarters at 1065 and 1181 Walnut Avenue
• Consent calendar: approval of minutes from November 20, 2025, January 29, 2026, and February 19, 2026 meetings

Surveillance Advisory Board

The Vallejo Surveillance Advisory Board will review monthly police technology usage reports and discuss internal board operations. The board will consider a resolution to recommend a public-facing webpage tracking Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) data to the City Council to promote transparency and public accountability. Members will also discuss creating a system for inviting expert speakers, developing a training program for new board members, and forming a subcommittee to draft a facial recognition policy.

• Review of Vallejo Police Department monthly technology usage reports for drones, cell site simulators, Flock ALPR cameras, and Flock Raven gunshot detection systems
• Recommendation to adopt a resolution urging the City Council to create a public-facing Flock Audit Analytics webpage for ALPR transparency
• Discussion on establishing a system to invite expert speakers to future board meetings
• Discussion on creating a training module for newly appointed board members
• Recommendation to form a Facial Recognition Policy Ad-Hoc Subcommittee and define its membership and scope

SolTrans Advisory Board

The SolTrans Advisory Board will decide on a contract amendment adding $130,000 for bus stop maintenance and a new staff position. Discussion items include a systemwide redesign update and fiscal year financial report. A closed session will evaluate the Executive Director's performance.

• Amend contract with L.E.N. Business and Language Institute for bus stop maintenance, adding $130,000 and extending to Dec 31, 2026
• Approve addition of a new flexibly-staffed General Services Technician - Program Analyst position effective July 1, 2026
• Informational: Systemwide Redesign Update
• Informational: Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Revenue and Expenses through March 31, 2026
• Closed session: Public Employee Performance Review – SolTrans Executive Director

Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee

The committee will review reports regarding participatory budgeting activities. Discussion items include a report from First Place for Youth and a report on outreach planning for Cycle 9.

• Report from First Place for Youth on PB activities
• Report on activities promoting PB Cycle 9 and future outreach planning
• Approval of the May 20, 2026 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Vallejo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider recommending the City Council adopt an ordinance establishing an expedited and streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations citywide. The commission will also receive an informational presentation on the Mare Island Development Agreement annual review and consider approving minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing on PLN26-0062: adding Chapter 16.616 to Vallejo Municipal Code for expedited EV charging station permits
• Mare Island Development Agreement annual review (informational only, no action required)
• Consent calendar includes approval of May 4 and June 1, 2026 meeting minutes
• One commission seat remains vacant

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board's regular meeting scheduled for June 11, 2026, has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be held on July 9, 2026. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled; next meeting scheduled for July 9, 2026

Police Oversight & Accountability Commission

The Police Oversight & Accountability Commission will consider recommending adoption of two proposed Vallejo Police Department policies: Policy 803 on Records Management and Policy 900 on Temporary Custody of Adults. The commission also plans to discuss creating bylaws, setting goals, revising the VPD complaint form, and accepting its annual report. A closed session is scheduled to review nine complaints and two investigative reports involving police employees.

• Consideration of VPD Policy 803 – Records Management and release
• Consideration of VPD Policy 900 – Temporary Custody of Adults
• Discussion and resolution to form an ad hoc subcommittee for creating POAC bylaws
• Discussion and resolution to form an ad hoc subcommittee for revising the VPD complaint form
• Closed session review of 9 complaints (CC 26-41 through 26-49) and 2 investigative reports (IR 26-01, IR 26-02)

Economic Development Commission (EDC)

The Vallejo Economic Development Commission will consider a recommendation to the City Council on the pole banner project, including text, images, and number of banners to be purchased using previously appropriated EDC budget funds, and request a budget amendment. The commission will also hear reports on using $7,000 in budgeted funds for business communications and design, and $5,500 for business roundtables, recruitment events, and community engagement. Direction to staff on implementing these purchases will be discussed.

• Recommendation to City Council on pole banner project, including text/images and number of banners, with budget amendment request
• Use of $7,000 in EDC budgeted funds for business communications and design products
• Use of $5,500 in EDC budgeted funds for business roundtables, recruitment events, and community engagement/sentiment analysis
• Direction to staff on providing memoranda to the City Manager to authorize purchases and staff time

City Council

The Vallejo City Council will vote on a consent calendar including a zoning amendment to increase residential units at Fairview at Northgate from 178 to 245, as well as multiple resolutions approving contracts, budget amendments, and loan modifications. Key items include a $2.79 million water treatment chemicals contract, $1 million from the Monsanto settlement for Mare Island Cemetery rehabilitation, and a $740,000 firebreak services contract. The council will also adopt resolutions for the November 2026 general election and set the FY 2026-2027 appropriations limit at $201.3 million.

• Amend Fairview at Northgate Master Plan to increase housing units to 245 and rezone corner of Admiral Callaghan Lane and Turner Parkway
• Approve seven water treatment chemicals purchase agreements totaling $2,789,859
• Appropriate $1,000,000 from Monsanto settlement to Mare Island Cemetery Rehabilitation Project
• Award short-form construction contract to Anselmo Distributing for firebreak services up to $740,000
• Approve loan modifications and partial repayment for Sereno Village affordable housing project at 750 Sereno Drive

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will hold a public hearing and then vote on a resolution to approve its budget for fiscal year 2026-27 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027). The consent calendar includes approval of minutes from the March 24, 2026 regular meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing and consideration of a resolution adopting the Housing Authority of the City of Vallejo (HACV) budget for FY 2026-27

City Council

The City Council, acting as the governing board of the successor agency to the former redevelopment agency, will consider adopting a resolution to approve loan document modifications for the Sereno Village affordable housing project at 750 Sereno Drive. The action includes assignment and amendment of three loans originally provided to Citizens Housing Corporation and subsequently assigned to Sereno Village Associates, now to be further assigned to Eden Sereno Village, L.P. for rehabilitation and construction. The resolution also subordinates these loans to the project's construction and permanent lenders.

• Resolution approving loan modifications for Sereno Village Apartments (750 Sereno Drive) including assignment, assumption, amendment, and subordination of loans for affordable housing rehabilitation.

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Vallejo City Council with no open-session business. The only substantive items are two closed-session discussions with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Leitzke v. City of Vallejo and Kroll v. City of Vallejo. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Closed session discussion of Leitzke v. City of Vallejo, Solano County Superior Court Case No. CU23-02170
• Closed session discussion of Kroll v. City of Vallejo, Solano County Superior Court Case No. CU25-10022

Measure P Oversight Committee

The Measure P Oversight Committee's regular meeting scheduled for June 8, 2026 has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is July 13, 2026, in the Vallejo Room with remote participation available. No items were decided or discussed.

• Meeting cancelled; no business conducted
• Next regular meeting: July 13, 2026

City Council

The City Council will hold a special session to conduct closed sessions with legal counsel. These discussions involve threats of litigation and specific demands related to the Mayor.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding Mayor's demand for defense counsel, indemnification, and litigation hold (1 case)
• Conference with legal counsel regarding significant exposure to litigation (4 cases)
• Conference with legal counsel regarding a second instance of the Mayor's demand for defense counsel, indemnification, and litigation hold (1 case)

City Council

The Vallejo City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a single action item: adopting a resolution to approve a legal services agreement with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP for special counsel related to a personnel complaint. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Adopt a resolution approving a legal services agreement with Aleshire & Wynder, LLP for special counsel on a personnel complaint

Civil Service Commission

The regular meeting of the Vallejo Civil Service Commission scheduled for June 8, 2026 has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is July 13, 2026.

Housing & Community Development Commission

The Housing and Community Development Commission will consider adopting a resolution recommending that the Housing Authority Board approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget. Commissioners will also discuss agendizing a presentation on the White Slough Community-Led Strategic Planning Initiative and create an ad hoc committee for work plan implementation. A presentation from Vallejo Together and approval of past meeting minutes are also on the agenda.

• Adopt resolution recommending Housing Authority of the City of Vallejo FY 2026-27 budget
• Discuss request to agendize White Slough Community-Led Strategic Planning Initiative
• Create ad hoc committee for Housing and Community Development Commission work plan implementation
• Presentation from Vallejo Together
• Approve minutes from May 7 and May 28, 2026 meetings

Police Oversight & Accountability Commission

At this special meeting, the Police Oversight & Accountability Commission will consider whether four proposed items—creation of bylaws, POAC goal setting, a revised VPD complaint form, and formal training in operational procedures—meet the requirements of Vallejo Municipal Code Section 2.26.130. If they do, the commission will then vote on whether to add these items to a future meeting agenda.

• Creation of POAC bylaws
• POAC goal setting
• Recommending a revised VPD complaint form
• Formal training in operational procedures
• All items subject to criteria in Municipal Code Section 2.26.130

Public Safety Council Subcommittee

The subcommittee will review the Operations Bureau monthly statistical report covering crime trends and staffing. Members will also receive updates on several public safety initiatives from Chief of Police Jason Ta.

• Operations Bureau monthly statistical report regarding police staffing and crime trends
• Vallejo PD's enhanced response to domestic violence initiative update
• Vallejo Vision update
• Sex trafficking program update
• Traffic safety and abandoned vehicle abatement update

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission will hear a presentation on the 4th Second Native Garden Partnership Proposal and receive reports on illegal dumping (Jan–Apr 2026), Georgia St. Native Garden Grant project update, and a support request from Capital Stairs Community Stewards. The agenda also includes subcommittee updates and community activities. No binding votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Presentation by 4th Second Native Garden Partnership Proposal
• Illegal Dumping Report – Jan thru April 2026
• Georgia St. Native Garden Grant – Project Update
• Support Request from Capital Stairs Community Stewards
• June 2026 Community Activities

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: continuing a pawn shop legalization at 3716 Sonoma Boulevard to July 6, 2026, and deciding on a major use permit to allow beer and wine sales at an existing grocery store at 480 Redwood Street, which requires a public convenience or necessity determination due to overconcentration of alcohol licenses.

• Continuance of public hearing to July 6, 2026, for a major use permit to legalize an existing pawn shop at 3716 Sonoma Boulevard
• Resolution to approve major use permit and public convenience or necessity for off-sale beer and wine at 480 Redwood Street (Suite 33) grocery store
• Both projects found categorically exempt from CEQA under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) exemption

McCune Collection Commission

This is a regular meeting of the McCune Collection Commission with mostly procedural and recurring business. The commission will elect officers (chair, vice chair, treasurer) for the calendar year and discuss the collection catalog, donated item acquisitions, public engagement, preservation projects, and whether to use remaining budget for display items.

• Election of officers (chair, vice chair, treasurer) for 2026
• Discussion and comments on the McCune Collection Catalog and Cataloging System
• Consideration of donated items for acquisition by the City
• Discussion of public engagement activities, website, and volunteer program
• Discussion on using remaining budgeted funds for art display items

Housing & Community Development Commission

The Housing and Community Development Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Action Plan, which allocates Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds. Following the hearing, the Commission will vote on a resolution recommending City Council approval of the plan.

• Public hearing on the FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME Program funds

City Council

The Vallejo City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation (two cases) and a threat of litigation (one case involving the Mayor's demand for defense counsel/indemnification/litigation hold). No open-session business is scheduled beyond convening and adjourning.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (2 cases) pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on threat of litigation (1 case – Mayor's demand for defense counsel/indemnification/litigation hold) pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2)

Code Enforcement Appeals Board

This is a regular meeting of the Code Enforcement Appeals Board with no specific enforcement cases on the agenda. The board will receive a presentation on special assessments hearing information, approve the agenda and February 26, 2026 minutes, and hold a community forum.

• Approval of February 26, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Special assessments hearing information presentation
• Next regular meeting / annual special assessments hearing set for June 25, 2026

2X2 Committee

The 2x2 Committee will discuss traffic safety concerns near Vallejo City Unified School District school sites and receive an update on the Nebraska Street closure. Other items include a presentation from SolTrans, updates from the Vallejo Police Department, and a Measure P GVRD survey from the youth coordinator.

• SolTrans presentation on transit services
• Vallejo Police Department updates
• Discussion and recommendations on traffic safety around VCUSD school sites
• Update on the current status of the Nebraska Street closure
• Measure P GVRD survey from youth coordinator

Commission on Culture & the Arts

The Vallejo Commission on Culture & Arts will discuss next steps on its work plan, including an update from the Work Plan Budget Ad-Hoc Committee. Commissioners will also consider a recommendation from the Measure P Oversight Committee regarding the Youth Create Asphalt Art for Safer Streets pilot project and discuss findings on art in storage on Mare Island. The meeting includes approval of minutes and future agenda items.

• Goal Setting/Work Plan – discuss next steps and receive update from Budget Ad-Hoc Committee
• Vallejo Youth Create Asphalt Art for Safer Streets Pilot Project – Measure P Oversight Committee update and next steps
• Art in Storage on Mare Island – discuss findings and potential future installation
• Future agenda items: partnering with Economic Development Commission, hosting an event for Art/Culture/Creativity Month 2027
• No presentations or commendations listed

City Council

The City Council will review several consent calendar items including a Chick-Fil-A project water main extension and various landscape maintenance district assessments. The meeting also includes notices of intent to amend the city budget for public works operations and cemetery rehabilitation.

• Amended agreement for Chick-Fil-A Broadway water main extension
• Grant funding acceptance for Community Cleanup and Engagement Program (CCEP)
• Assessment levies for multiple Landscape Maintenance Districts
• $50,000 budget amendment for Hazmat Revolving Fund
• $417,000 budget amendment for Fleet Maintenance Fund

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Vallejo City Council with no public action items. The entire agenda consists of closed session discussions on a liability claim, labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations, real property negotiations with the Vallejo Flood & Wastewater District, and existing litigation including cases against American Canyon and Jaeger Vineyards.

• Liability claim: Joel Caitham v. City of Vallejo
• Labor negotiations with Vallejo Police Officers Association, International Association of Firefighters Local 1186, CAMP, and unrepresented employees
• Real property negotiations for APNs 0058-100-300, 0058-100-320, 0058-100-450 with Vallejo Flood & Wastewater District
• Real property negotiations for 50 Solano with same district
• Existing litigation: Jaeger Vineyards case and multiple cases with City of American Canyon

Architectural, Heritage & Landmarks Commission

The regular meeting of the Architectural, Heritage & Landmarks Commission scheduled for May 21, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is June 18, 2026. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; no items considered

Surveillance Advisory Board

The Surveillance Advisory Board will discuss whether generative AI and AI-enabled analytical tools constitute a material change to already-overseen technologies, and hold a substantive discussion on developing a facial recognition policy. They will also receive ad-hoc committee updates, discuss surveillance media-related items, and review monthly technology usage reports from the Vallejo Police Department for drones, cell site simulators, Flock ALPR cameras, and the Flock Raven gunshot detection system.

• Discussion on whether generative AI and AI-enabled analytical tools constitute a material change requiring board review (Step 2 of 2)
• Substantive discussion on potential facial recognition policy development with direction to staff
• Ad-hoc committee updates on ongoing work and recommendations
• Surveillance media-related items for discussion
• Vallejo Police Department monthly technology usage reports for drones, cell site simulator, Flock ALPR cameras, and Flock Raven gunshot detection system

SolTrans Advisory Board

The SolTrans Advisory Board will decide on the proposed FY 2026-27 operating and capital budget, performance goals, and a contract for legal services. They will also consider rescinding the discontinuation of Route 82 and authorizing its continuation. Consent items include funding allocations for transit assistance programs and an extension of the Clipper BayPass pilot.

• Approval of FY 2026-27 operating and capital budget (Item 8.C)
• Authorization to continue Route 82 service, rescinding prior discontinuation (Item 8.D)
• Approval of FY 2026-27 funding allocation requests for TDA, STAF, RM2, and RM3 (Item 7.C)
• Amendment to extend Clipper Institutional Pass (BayPass) pilot to June 30, 2030 (Item 7.E)
• Direction on contract for legal services – extend current or solicit new bids (Item 8.B)

Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee

The Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee will hear a presentation from the Humane Society of the North Bay on PB8 activities and receive a report on efforts promoting PB Cycle 9 and future outreach planning. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the prior regular meeting.

• Presentation from Humane Society of the North Bay on PB8 activities
• Report on activities promoting PB Cycle 9 and future outreach planning
• Approval of agenda for May 20, 2026 and minutes from April 15, 2026 regular meeting

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 18, 2026, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2026. No items were discussed or decided.

Sister City Commission

The Vallejo Sister City Commission will receive status reports on the Japanese garden, youth subcommittee, and an exploratory committee for a potential sister city relationship with Akim Oda, Ghana. New business includes a report on commission expenditures and budget balance for fiscal year 2025-2026, and a discussion of non-responsive sister and friendship cities. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Status report on the Japanese garden
• Exploratory committee for potential sister city relationship with Akim Oda, Ghana
• Discussion of non-responsive sister and friendship cities and possible next steps
• Report on commission expenditures and budget balance for FY 2025-2026
• Approval of minutes from December 15, 2025, and February 5, 2026 meetings

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board regular meeting scheduled for May 14, 2026 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is June 11, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled

Police Oversight & Accountability Commission

The Police Oversight & Accountability Commission will consider adopting a resolution to create an ad hoc subcommittee to review responses to the RFP for an independent police auditor. Commissioners will also discuss the annual report process, receive updates on budget and the IPA RFP status, and review a proposed communications flyer. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss complaints and investigative reports involving Vallejo Police Department employees.

• Resolution to establish an IPA Ad Hoc Subcommittee for one year to review RFP proposals and advise the Commission
• Discussion of the POAC Annual Report requirements and process as mandated by ordinance
• Closed session to review seven complaints (CC 26-33 through CC 26-40) and three investigative reports (IR 25-52, IR 26-01, IR 26-02)
• Status update on the RFP for an Independent Police Auditor
• Review and feedback on a communications flyer providing basic information about the Commission

Measure P Oversight Committee

The Measure P Oversight Committee will consider recommending that the City Council authorize $3.225 million for fire engine and command vehicle replacements, along with over $2.2 million for public safety radio and cybersecurity upgrades. Other items include $508,000 for economic development pilot projects, $568,000 for police recruitment, and $165,000 for fire gear equipment. The committee can vote to recommend or not recommend each resolution.

• $3.225M for replacement of 2 fire engines and 4 field command vehicles (Item D)
• $2.22M for public safety radio system, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity (Item C)
• $508,000 for economic development pilot projects: property management plan, brokerage, pop-up events, shop-local campaign (Item A)
• $568,000 for Vallejo Police Department recruitment, retention, and referral plan (Item K)
• $165,000 for 4 gear extractors and 6 gear dryers for fire department (Item E)

Economic Development Commission (EDC)

The Economic Development Commission will meet to receive presentations on local business challenges and the Solano EDC partnership, then take action on several items including authorizing banners, street string lights, and budget allocations. Commissioners will discuss developing a strategy for attracting construction, advanced manufacturing, software/film, and wholesale businesses as requested by the City Council. They will also consider adopting a recommendation on AI and civic technology.

• Report on banner project including text/images and number of banners, with direction to request City Council authorization using EDC budget funds
• Report on street string light project including locations and type of lights, with direction to request purchase using EDC budget funds
• Proposal to use $7,000 from EDC business communication budget for products, with direction to request purchase authorization
• Proposal to use $1,500 from EDC training budget for Vice Chair Garcia's reimbursement for attending the Creative Bureaucracy Festival conference
• Discussion to develop a strategy for a report with recommendations to attract construction, advanced manufacturing, software/film, and wholesale businesses

City Council

The Vallejo City Council will consider consent and action items including a $1,995,873 CalVIP grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections for police violence prevention programs. Other significant items include a $631,000 increase to the 4LEAF planning contract, a $300,000 Measure P grant to the Greater Vallejo Recreation District for public safety and youth priorities, and a $50,000 emergency veterinary services authorization. The Council will also receive an update on Economic Development Department activities and consider unfreezing two staff positions.

• Accept $1,995,873 CalVIP Cohort 5 grant from BSCC for police violence prevention
• Approve $631,000 increase to 4LEAF planning contract (from $950k to $1.581M)
• Approve $300,000 Measure P grant to Greater Vallejo Recreation District for public safety and youth
• Authorize up to $50,000 for emergency animal control veterinary costs
• Approve subdivision improvement agreement for Fairview at Northgate Phase 1, including bridge and road construction

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Vallejo City Council with no items on the open-session agenda. The council will convene in closed session to discuss existing litigation involving the city, including cases related to Jaeger Vineyards and a dispute with American Canyon, as well as anticipated litigation. The council will also hold labor negotiations with the Vallejo Police Officers Association, firefighters, and other employee groups.

• Closed session: Leitzke v. City of Vallejo (Solano County Superior Court Case No. CU23-02170)
• Closed session: Jaeger Vineyards, LLC et al. v. City of Vallejo (Napa County Superior Court Case No. 22CV001149)
• Closed session: Multiple lawsuits between City of Vallejo and City of American Canyon regarding a 1996 agreement and related disputes
• Closed session: Labor negotiations with Vallejo Police Officers Association, International Association of Firefighters Local 1186, and other employee groups

Measure P Oversight Committee

The Measure P Oversight Committee is reviewing several recommendations for the City Council regarding the allocation of funds for fiscal years 2025-2028. Proposed spending includes police technology, fire department equipment, economic development projects, and infrastructure updates.

• $967,000 for City fleet units; $425,000 for security services; $125,000 for City Hall janitorial services
• $302,500 for Flock Safety Technology and $480,000 for Axon Enterprise, Inc. technology
• $508,000 for Economic Development Strategic Plan pilot projects including property management and shop-local campaigns
• $1,317,085 for public safety radio system; $603,000 for network infrastructure; $300,000 for cybersecurity
• $3,225,000 for replacement of field command vehicles, a utility vehicle, and two Type 1 engines

Civil Service Commission

The Vallejo Civil Service Commission is holding a regular meeting to receive a presentation on employee discipline appeals and hearings, approve minutes from prior meetings, and accept public comment. No action items or major decisions are scheduled beyond routine procedural business.

• Presentation on Employee Discipline Appeals & Hearings
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from January 12 and February 9, 2026
• Community forum for public comment on non-agenda matters

Housing & Community Development Commission

The Housing and Community Development Commission will consider adopting a resolution recommending the City Council direct staff to pursue the state's Prohousing Designation. Additionally, the commission will consider Chair Bunde's requests to agendize future presentations by local non-profits and to discuss creating ad hoc committees and a standing committee for the commission's workplan.

• Adopt a resolution recommending City Council direct staff to pursue the state's Prohousing Designation
• Consider request to agendize future presentations by local non-profit organizations
• Consider request to discuss and create ad hoc committees for the HCD Commission workplan
• Consider request to discuss forming a standing committee

Police Oversight & Accountability Commission

The Police Oversight & Accountability Commission is holding a special meeting to consider Vallejo Police Department Proposed Policy 1011 regarding citizen complaints. The commission will vote on adopting a resolution recommending the policy to the Chief of Police, or alternatively not recommending it. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Consideration of VPD Proposed Policy 1011 – Personnel Complaints and adoption of a resolution recommending the policy to the Chief of Police

Public Safety Council Subcommittee

The Vallejo Public Safety Council Subcommittee will receive the Operations Bureau monthly statistical report covering police staffing, crime trends, and collision data. They will also hear an update on the Vallejo PD's Enhanced Response to Domestic Violence Initiative. Under the action calendar, they will consider a Traffic Safety & Abandoned Vehicle Abatement update and may provide direction to staff. The meeting includes approval of minutes from April 1, 2026.

• Operations Bureau monthly statistical report (police staffing, crime trends, collision data)
• Vallejo PD's Enhanced Response to Domestic Violence Initiative update
• Traffic Safety & Abandoned Vehicle Abatement update (action item, direction to staff)
• Approval of April 1, 2026 meeting minutes

Beautification Commission

The Vallejo Beautification Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 6, 2026. Items include a presentation on the Wilson Ave. median planting project, discussions on large-scale mural recommendations for business corridors, identification of grant opportunities, and creation of an ad hoc subcommittee for the 2027 work plan. The commission will also consider a proclamation for April 2027 National Volunteer Month.

• Presentation by Vallejo Heights Neighborhood Association on Wilson Ave. median planting project
• Discussion and development of recommendations for large-scale murals on Vallejo's business corridors
• Discussion on identifying grant opportunities for beautification projects
• Consideration of creating an ad hoc subcommittee for the 2027 work plan
• Adoption of a letter of recommendation proclaiming April 2027 National Volunteer Month

The Commission approved a motion to advocate for April to be proclaimed National Volunteer Month. It also accepted the Clean CA Challenge to become a Clean CA community starting March 2026.

• Approved advocacy to City Council to proclaim April as National Volunteer Month (unanimous)
• Approved Clean CA Community Pledge to become a Clean CA community beginning March 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved April 1, 2026 Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 4, 2026 Minutes (unanimous)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Vallejo City Council with two action items: a presentation of the Strategic Plan for Maritime Revitalization for feedback, and an overview of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget development process, including direction to staff on balancing considerations and revenue generation options.

• Receive and accept presentation of the Strategic Plan for Maritime Revitalization and provide feedback
• Presentation of FY 2026-2027 budget development process and baseline budget
• Direction to staff on balancing considerations and revenue generation options

The City Council received a presentation on the Maritime Revitalization Strategic Plan and provided feedback. It also received an overview of the FY 2026-2027 budget development process and baseline projections, and gave staff direction on balancing strategies and revenue options. No formal votes or binding decisions were taken on either item.

• Received and accepted Maritime Revitalization Strategic Plan presentation and provided feedback (no vote recorded)
• Received FY 2026-2027 budget overview and gave direction on balancing strategies and revenue options (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a resolution finding that the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2026-27 conforms with the City of Vallejo's General Plan 2040. The agenda also includes a review of existing business corridors from a council referral and updates from ad-hoc subcommittees. Consent items include approval of minutes from the April 20, 2026 regular meeting.

• Public hearing on conformity of FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program with General Plan 2040
• Review of existing business corridors (Council referral)
• Approval of April 20, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Work plan ad-hoc subcommittees update

Community Meeting

Measure P Oversight Committee

The Measure P Oversight Committee will vote on a series of resolutions recommending the City Council approve over $5.5 million in Measure P funding for various programs in FY26-27, including police technology, firefighter staffing, homeless services, and economic development. The largest single item is $2.6 million to match a federal FEMA SAFER grant for firefighter staffing. The committee will also elect a vice chair and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Recommend $2,620,476 for FEMA SAFER grant match for firefighter staffing (2026–2029)
• Authorize up to $480,000 for Axon Enterprise police technology contract
• Authorize up to $302,500 for Flock Safety technology contract
• Carry over unspent IHART funds and add up to $275,000 for Felton Institute contract
• Authorize $568,000 for Vallejo Police Department recruitment, retention, and referral plan

City Council

The City Council will vote on a consent calendar that includes accepting a $1,995,873 CalVIP grant for violence prevention programs, awarding a $1.28 million road rehabilitation project on S Regatta Drive and Capitol Street, and authorizing a one-time transfer of up to 2,000 acre-feet of water supplies. Other items include contracts for pothole repair, fire apparatus maintenance, and generator services. A proclamation recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month will also be presented.

• Accept $1,995,873 CalVIP Cohort 5 grant from Board of State and Community Corrections for violence prevention
• Award $1,281,162.62 construction contract to Consolidated Engineering for grind and overlay on S Regatta Drive & Capitol Street
• Authorize one-time transfer of up to 2,000 acre-feet of 2026 State Water Project water supplies via Solano County Water Agency
• Approve $740,000 maintenance agreement with Got Power, Inc. for generator services
• Accept $499,992 OVC grant for services to victims of crime and amend budget

The City Council appointed Harry Black as Interim City Manager and approved his employment agreement and a new salary for the classification. The council also approved several infrastructure contracts and accepted multiple grants for police and resiliency projects.

• Appointed Harry Black as Interim City Manager
• Approved $1,281,162.62 road contract for S Regatta Drive & Capitol Street (Resolution No. 26-050 N.C.)
• Accepted $1,995,873 CalVIP Cohort 5 Grant (Resolution No. 26-048 N.C.)
• Approved $499,992 OVC Fiscal Year 2025 grant revenue (Resolution No. 26-045 N.C.)
• Approved $600,000 pothole repair contract with Jetpatcher USA, Inc. (Resolution No. 26-046 N.C.)
• Approved $550,000 fire apparatus services contract with Kalmikov Enterprises, Inc. (Resolution No. 26-047 N.C.)
• Approved $740,000 generator maintenance agreement with Got Power, Inc. (Resolution No. 26-049 N.C.)
• Approved $142,659.20 Solano Bayshore Resiliency Project grant (Resolution No. 26-051 N.C.)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Vallejo City Council with no open session action items. The council will convene in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation (two cases), real property negotiations for 50 Solano and 1 Harbor Way, and labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations. No public decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 case) under Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(2)
• Closed session: real property negotiations for 50 Solano with Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District (price and terms)
• Closed session: real property negotiations for 1 Harbor Way (APN 0055 010 260) with Bay Crossings
• Closed session: initiation of litigation (1 case) under Gov. Code §54956.9(d)(4)
• Closed session: labor negotiations with Vallejo Police Officers Association, IAFF Local 1186, CAMP, and unrepresented employees

The City Council convened a special meeting consisting entirely of a closed session. No public decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Commission on Culture & the Arts

The Vallejo Commission on Culture & Arts will hold a regular meeting to discuss next steps for implementing its Work Plan, including an update from the Work Plan Budget Ad-Hoc Committee. The Commission will also present a proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month. Other agenda items include approval of minutes and a future item to advocate for a similar proclamation in 2027.

• Presentation of proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month
• Discussion of next steps to implement the Work Plan and update from Work Plan Budget Ad-Hoc Committee
• Approval of minutes from March 23, 2026 regular meeting
• Future agenda item: Advocate to City Council to proclaim April 2027 as Art/Culture/Creativity Month

City Council

The Vallejo City Council will hold a special meeting to consider staff direction on three Mare Island Community Facilities Districts and receive an informational update on several local development projects. The council is expected to take no immediate action on the districts, instead planning to review revisions alongside the new Mare Island Specific Plan. Public comment will be limited to five minutes per speaker.

• Direction on Mare Island Community Facilities Districts 2002-1, 2005-1A, and 2005-1B
• Informational update on Mare Island Development Agreements and Specific Plan Update
• Review of the Connolly Corridor Project and Coral Sea Village Subdivision
• Public comment limited to five minutes per speaker
• Hybrid meeting format with Zoom and phone access

The City Council accepted a presentation on Mare Island Community Facilities Districts and directed staff to pause CFD 2005-1A in the FY 26/27 budget and explore alternative funding sources like EIFDs and TIFs. The Council also authorized a letter to the State Controller regarding a 2024 audit request.

• Accepted presentation on Mare Island CFDs (unanimous)
• Directed staff to pause CFD 2005-1A in FY 26/27 budget
• Directed staff to draft letter to State Controller regarding 2024 audit
• Directed staff to explore alternative funding sources (EIFDs, TIFs)

Deferred Compensation Committee

The 457 Deferred Compensation Committee regular meeting scheduled for April 27, 2026 has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Council Chambers, with in-person and remote participation options.

• Meeting canceled; no business conducted

City Council

The Vallejo City Council is convening a special hybrid meeting on April 23, 2026, at 6:30 PM. The agenda contains only procedural notices and one substantive item: a closed session to conference with a labor negotiator under Government Code Section 54957.6. All other listed items cover public comment procedures, remote viewing options, and accessibility accommodations.

• Closed session to conference with a labor negotiator (Government Code Section 54957.6)
• Special meeting date and time: April 23, 2026, at 6:30 PM
• Location: Vallejo Room, JFK Library, 505 Santa Clara Street
• Remote participation via Zoom and phone with provided credentials
• Public comment and ADA accommodation instructions

The Vallejo City Council convened a special meeting, immediately entered closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the unrepresented interim city manager, and reconvened with no further action to report. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

Housing & Community Development Commission

The Housing and Community Development Commission special meeting scheduled for April 23, 2026 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for May 7, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. No items were discussed or decided.

Code Enforcement Appeals Board

The Code Enforcement Appeals Board regular meeting scheduled for April 23, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for May 28, 2026, in the Council Chambers with in-person and remote participation options.

• Meeting cancelled; no items were discussed or decided

2X2 Committee

The Vallejo 2x2 Committee (joint city-school district) will discuss updates on the Nebraska Street closure and a proposal for financial infrastructure to add biking corridors for student safe passage. The consent calendar includes approval of the agenda and minutes from February. The meeting also features updates from the police department, youth coordinator (including Vallejo Youth Delegation, Prop 64 Grant, Biotech Career Fair), and inter-agency reports.

• Approval of April 23 agenda and February 26 minutes
• Nebraska Street closure status update
• Discussion on financial infrastructure for additional biking corridors for students
• Youth Coordinator updates: Vallejo Youth Delegation, Prop 64 Grant, Biotech Career Fair
• Vallejo Police Department updates

Human Relations Commission

The Vallejo Human Relations Commission will consider adopting a 2026 workplan and discuss developing goals for the year. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the March 11 special meeting and a community forum for public comment.

• Discussion and adoption of the 2026 workplan
• Discussion and development of 2026 goals
• Approval of agenda and minutes from March 11 special meeting
• Community forum for public comment on matters within the commission's jurisdiction

City Council

The Vallejo City Council's special Budget Workshop meeting scheduled for April 20, 2026 has been canceled. It is tentatively rescheduled to Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers with remote participation available.

Planning Commission

The commission will hold two public hearings: one on amendments to the Fairview at Northgate Master Plan to increase residential units from 178 to 245 and rezone three parcels; and another to repeal and replace the city's ADU ordinance for state law compliance. The consent calendar includes approval of March 16, 2026 minutes. Other business includes review of existing business corridors and work plan subcommittees.

• Public hearing on Fairview at Northgate Master Plan amendment (PD24-0002) to increase dwelling units from 178 to 245 and rezone parcels APNs 0069-048-030, -040, -050 to Planned Development
• Public hearing on repealing and replacing Chapter 16.303 (Accessory Dwelling Units) citywide to comply with Government Code Sections 66310–66342
• Development Review (DVR24-0021), Design Review (DR24-0008), Landscape Review (LR24-0015), and Vesting Tentative Map Amendment (TM24-0002) for subdivision into 161 lots on 23.8 vacant acres off Admiral Callaghan Lane and Turner Parkway
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from March 16, 2026
• Review of existing business corridors (Council Referral) and work plan ad-hoc subcommittees

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Vallejo City Council held solely to discuss matters in closed session. The council will confer with legal counsel on three pending lawsuits, negotiate with several employee organizations, and discuss the employment of an interim city manager. No open session business or public votes on policy items are scheduled.

• Closed session discussion of Taki dba Cigarette City v. City of Vallejo (Case No. CU25-08261)
• Closed session discussion of Himayat Hotaki dba Cigarettes for Less & Check Cashing v. City of Vallejo (Case No. CU25-09788)
• Closed session discussion of Kimberly Madkins v. City of Vallejo et al. (Case No. CU24-03517)
• Closed session labor negotiations with Vallejo Police Officers Association (VPOA), IAFF Local 1186, CAMP, and unrepresented employees
• Closed session regarding employment of an Interim City Manager

The City Council convened for a special meeting including several closed sessions. No substantive actions or decisions were reported following the closed session discussions.

• Provided direction to legal counsel regarding existing litigation
• Provided direction to agency representative regarding public employee employment

Architectural, Heritage & Landmarks Commission

The regular April 16, 2026 meeting of the Architectural, Heritage & Landmarks Commission has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2026.

Surveillance Advisory Board

The Vallejo Surveillance Advisory Board will discuss whether generative AI and AI-enabled analytical tools in existing surveillance technologies constitute a material change requiring board review. A vote is scheduled to agendize a separate discussion on developing a facial recognition policy. The board will also review its current work plan and consider creating dedicated ad hoc committees for each work plan item to improve execution.

• Discussion on whether generative AI and AI-enabled analytical tools are a material change to existing surveillance technologies (Action B)
• Vote to agendize a facial recognition policy discussion (Action C)
• Review of current work plan and evaluation of ad hoc committees (Action A)
• Monthly VPD technology usage reports: drones, cell site simulator, Flock ALPR, Flock Raven gunshot detection (Info A)
• Discussion of surveillance media-related items (Action D)

SolTrans Advisory Board

The SolTrans Advisory Board will vote on consent items including a $420,000 paratransit software services contract with Spare Labs Inc. and a $47,373 amendment to WSP's design and engineering contract. Action items include receiving feedback on draft FY 2026-27 performance goals, approving a capital budget amendment, reviewing a revised 10-year financial forecast, and discussing the proposed FY 2026-27 operating and capital budgets. Informational updates cover a systemwide redesign and transit-oriented development at the Curtola Park and Ride Hub. Closed session is scheduled for the executive director's performance review.

• Paratransit software services contract with Spare Labs Inc. not-to-exceed $420,000
• Amendment to WSP design and engineering contract for $47,373 increase
• Draft FY 2026-27 Performance Goals for board feedback
• Proposed FY 2026-27 operating and capital budgets
• Closed session: public employee performance review of SolTrans Executive Director

Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee

The Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee will hear a report on activities promoting PB Cycle 9 and discuss future outreach planning. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Report on PB Cycle 9 outreach activities
• Discussion of future outreach planning
• Approval of April 15 agenda and March 18 minutes

City Council

The Vallejo City Council will consider a consent calendar including a zoning map amendment for a 51-unit single-family development at Shady Lane and Wildflower Avenue, acceptance of a $499,992 federal grant for victims of crime, and a $111,500 contract for citywide concrete grinding. Other items include a $750,000 amendment for legal services and a $151,000 budget appropriation from Monsanto funds for performance audits. A presentation on the SR 37/Fairgrounds Drive diverging diamond interchange is also scheduled.

• Zoning map amendment for 51 single-family residences (Vista Cove) on 20.13 acres at Shady Lane and Wildflower Avenue
• Accept $499,992 OVC Fiscal Year 2025 Services for Victims of Crime Grant
• Award $111,500 concrete grinding contract to PrecisionWorks LLC dba Precision Concrete Cutting
• Authorize amendment to legal services agreement with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo for up to $750,000
• Appropriate $151,000 from Monsanto Fund for performance audit services

The City Council approved several resolutions including land rezoning for the Vista Cove Subdivision and annual assessment levies for multiple districts. The Council also authorized a concrete grinding contract and various budget amendments.

• Approved zoning change for 51 single-family residences at Shady Lane and Wildflower Avenue (Ordinance No. 1886 N.C. (2d))
• Adopted Resolution 26-034 regarding a $499,992 Victims of Crime grant
• Adopted Resolution 26-035 for landscape maintenance district assessments
• Adopted Resolution 26-036 for Glen Cove III landscape maintenance assessments
• Adopted Resolution 26-037 for Sandpiper Point landscape maintenance assessments
• Awarded $111,500 concrete grinding contract to PrecisionWorks LLC (Resolution No. 25-038 N.C.)
• Approved proclamation recognizing April 2026 as Fair Housing Month
• Adopted Resolution 26-039 for Building Standards Code Appeal Board appointments

City Council

This is a special meeting consisting entirely of closed session items. The Vallejo City Council will discuss three existing lawsuits, labor negotiations with police, fire, and other employee groups, the employment of the city manager, and two cases of anticipated litigation. No public business or votes are scheduled during open session.

• Closed session on three existing lawsuits: Taki v. City of Vallejo (CU25-08261), Himayat Hotaki v. City (CU25-09788), and Kimberly Madkins v. City et al. (CU24-03517)
• Labor negotiations with Vallejo Police Officers Association, IAFF Local 1186, CAMP, and unrepresented employees
• Public employee employment discussion regarding the City Manager position
• Anticipated litigation (2 cases) and threat of litigation (1 case – Mayor’s demand for defense counsel/indemnification)
• No open session action items; meeting is solely closed session followed by adjournment

The Vallejo City Council convened for a closed session to discuss pending and anticipated litigation and labor negotiations. No public actions were taken during this meeting.

• Discussed pending litigation: Taki dba Cigarette City v. City of Vallejo
• Discussed pending litigation: Himayat Hotaki dba Cigarettes for Less v. City of Vallejo
• Discussed pending litigation: Kimberly Madkins v. City of Vallejo et al.
• Met with labor negotiators for VPOA, IAFF, CAMP, and Unrepresented Employees
• Discussed public employee employment for the City Manager position
• Discussed anticipated litigation exposure (2 cases)
• Discussed threat of litigation (1 case)

Civil Service Commission

The Vallejo Civil Service Commission meeting scheduled for April 13, 2026 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on May 11, 2026. No official business or proposals were discussed or decided.

Design Review Board

The regular meeting of the Vallejo Design Review Board scheduled for April 9, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Police Oversight & Accountability Commission

The Police Oversight & Accountability Commission will discuss and potentially recommend changes to the Vallejo Police Department's revised Personnel Complaints Policy (1011), as well as consider adopting resolutions on proposed policies for facial coverings and visible display of identification. The commission will also establish ad hoc subcommittees to review responses for an assigned attorney and to make recommendations on police complaint/compliment materials, and discuss a draft request for proposals for an Independent Police Auditor. The meeting includes a closed session to review 12 specific citizen complaints against police employees.

• Discussion and potential recommendation on revised VPD Personnel Complaints Policy 1011
• Proposed resolution to adopt new policies: Facial Coverings (1036) and Visible Display of Identification (1037)
• Establishing ad hoc subcommittee to review qualified responses for Assigned Attorney RFQ
• Discussion of draft RFP for an Independent Police Auditor (IPA)
• Closed session review of 12 citizen complaints (CC 2026-06 through CC 2026-32)

Economic Development Commission (EDC)

The Vallejo Economic Development Commission will discuss developing a set of recommendations to attract construction, advanced manufacturing, software/film, and wholesale businesses to the city. They will also consider adopting a resolution to create a new ad hoc subcommittee for strategy and advisement and review EDC budget expenditures from FY2025-26. Updates will be provided on filling vacant commissioner seats and on the Sonoma Boulevard business cluster and civic innovation subcommittees.

• Discuss and develop recommendations to attract construction, advanced manufacturing, software/film, and wholesale businesses to the Vallejo City Council
• Consider EDC budget expenditures from FY2025-26 budget line items and provide direction to staff
• Adopt resolution establishing an ad hoc subcommittee for strategy and advisement (EDC 2025 Work Plan) and appoint members
• Update on filling current and upcoming EDC vacant seats
• Report from the ad hoc subcommittee for business retention and expansion focusing on the Sonoma Boulevard business cluster

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Vallejo City Council with only two items on the agenda, both closed session: performance evaluations for the City Manager and the City Attorney. No public regular business is scheduled. The meeting includes call to order, roll call, closed session, and adjournment.

• Closed session: performance evaluation of the City Manager
• Closed session: performance evaluation of the City Attorney

The Vallejo City Council met in closed session to discuss performance evaluations for the City Manager and City Attorney. No open-session actions were taken after the meeting reconvened.

• Closed session held for City Manager performance evaluation
• Closed session held for City Attorney performance evaluation
• No open-session actions reported after reconvening