Vallejo, CA

McCune Collection Commission

The Vallejo McCune Collection Commission holds its regular meeting on October 5, 2026, starting with the oath of office for newly appointed Commissioners Kelly Booth and Jeanne Lorenz and reappointed Commissioner Henry Beecher. The commission will then take up recurring business on the McCune Collection catalog and cataloging system, consider whether to approve or deny proposed donated items, and discuss public engagement, programming, and docent participation. No new or unfinished business items are listed; future agenda topics include acquisition criteria, repair and preservation priorities, and possibly adding Art Walk to public engagement.

• Oath of office administered to new Commissioners Kelly Booth and Jeanne Lorenz and reappointed Commissioner Henry Beecher
• Discussion of the McCune Collection Catalog and Cataloging System
• Motion to approve or deny recommendations on proposed donated items (no items listed)
• Discussion of public engagement, programming, and docent participation, including the website and volunteer program
• Future agenda items: acquisition criteria, repair/preservation priorities, and adding Art Walk as a public engagement category

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM has been canceled, according to a notice dated 9/28/26 from Commission Secretary Cesar Orozco. The notice does not state a reason for the cancellation and does not give the date of the next regularly scheduled meeting. No agenda items were noticed for this meeting.

• Meeting canceled: Planning Commission, October 5, 2026, 7:00 PM
• Notice dated 9/28/26 and posted at City Hall, 555 Santa Clara Street at 5:00 p.m., 9/28/26
• Notice delivered to Chair Anthony Taylor, Vice-Chair Donald Douglass, and commissioners Eric Blind, Tara Beasley-Stansberry, Wanda Madeiros, and Chris White
• One commission seat listed as VACANCY
• Contact for information: Cesar Orozco, Commission Secretary, [email protected]

Beautification Commission

The Vallejo Beautification Commission will hold a regular hybrid meeting to consider approving a letter of recommendation to Public Works regarding the condition and/or replacement of Georgia St street trees. The agenda also includes presentations on the Caltrans SR29 pavement rehab and complete streets project, the Georgia St park project update, and recognition of commission members. Most other items are routine approvals or reports.

• Vote on letter recommending replacement of Georgia St street trees
• Presentation by Caltrans on SR29 pavement rehab and complete streets project
• Presentation by Oscar Alcantar on Georgia St park project update
• Recognition and annual appreciation of commission members
• Approve October 7, 2026 agenda and September 2, 2026 minutes

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board's regular meeting scheduled for October 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM has been canceled. The notice does not state a reason for the cancellation and does not give a date for the next regularly scheduled meeting. No items were decided or discussed. The notice was posted at City Hall, 555 Santa Clara Street, at 5:00 p.m. on 9/28/26.

• Regular meeting of October 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM canceled
• Next regularly scheduled meeting date left blank in the notice
• Notice posted at City Hall, 555 Santa Clara Street, at 5:00 p.m. on 9/28/26
• Board roster listed: Matt Kennedy (Chair), Oskar Lugtu, Michael Eli, Jamiah Adams, and one vacant seat
• Contact for information: Cesar Orozco, Board Secretary

Housing & Community Development Commission

Housing & Community Development Commission

2X2 Committee

The Vallejo 2x2 Committee, a joint city-school liaison body, will hold a special meeting to receive updates from the Vallejo Police Department, discuss the Nebraska Street project and traffic safety at VCUSD school sites, and hear reports from committee members and youth coordinator. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving the agenda and minutes, recognizing Public Schools Month, and providing opportunities for public comment.

• Nebraska Street update
• Traffic safety at VCUSD school sites
• Vallejo Police Department updates
• Recognition of September 2026 as Public Schools Month
• Approval of October 1, 2026 agenda and May 28, 2026 minutes

Housing & Community Development Commission

The regular meeting of the Vallejo Housing & Community Development Commission scheduled for October 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM has been canceled. No agenda items were decided or discussed. The next regularly scheduled meeting is November 5, 2026, to be held in the Council Chambers with in-person or remote participation via teleconference.

• October 1, 2026 regular meeting canceled
• Next meeting: November 5, 2026
• Location: Council Chambers, remote via https://ZoomRegular.Cityofvallejo.net
• Contact: Chari Francisco, Commission Secretary, [email protected]
• Notice posted at City Hall, 555 Santa Clara Street, 4:30 p.m., September 28, 2026

SolTrans Advisory Board

The SolTrans Public Advisory Committee meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM in the Vallejo Council Chambers, 555 Santa Clara St., with a remote Zoom option. The agenda is mostly informational: discussion items cover a Systemwide Redesign Update, an Agency Update, and a Fare Policy and Proposed Fare Changes presentation, all presented by Executive Director Beth Kranda. A System Performance Report is listed as a non-discussion informational item. No action items with dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances appear on the agenda text provided.

• Discussion: Systemwide Redesign Update (informational, presenter Beth Kranda)
• Discussion: Fare Policy and Proposed Fare Changes (informational, presenter Beth Kranda)
• Discussion: Agency Update (informational, presenter Beth Kranda)
• Non-discussion: System Performance Report (informational, presenter Beth Kranda)
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker under the Brown Act

City Council

The Vallejo City Council is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation on rent stabilization, just cause eviction, tenant anti-harassment protections, and a tenant right to counsel. They will consider directing staff to proceed with a Market and Feasibility Study and to return with policy options and fiscal implications before drafting ordinances. No final decisions on these policies are expected at this meeting.

• Study session on renter protection and housing stability measures
• Potential direction to proceed with Market and Feasibility Study (Housing Element Program F 1.1.3)
• Discussion of rent stabilization, just cause eviction, anti-harassment, and right to counsel
• Review of administrative and fiscal implications of proposed tenant policies

Commission on Culture & the Arts

The Vallejo Commission on Culture & Arts meets September 28, 2026 to work through its action calendar, including goal setting, a draft Public Art Policy, and reports from several ad-hoc committees. The commission will also review a draft letter about missing art in storage and discuss partnering with the Economic Development and Beautification Commissions. No contracts, fee changes, or rezonings are on this agenda; most items are discussion and recommendations rather than final decisions.

• Review and make recommendations on the draft Public Art Policy
• Review a draft letter regarding missing art in storage
• Ad-hoc committee reports: work plan budget, Asphalt Art Project partners letter, brochure, and events proposals
• Update from staff on scheduling a meeting with the Economic Development and Beautification Commission chairs
• Future item: advocate to City Council to proclaim April 2027 as Art/Culture/Creativity Month, for the November 2026 agenda

Code Enforcement Appeals Board

The regular meeting of the Code Enforcement Appeals Board scheduled for September 24, 2026, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2026, and will be held in the Council Chambers with options for in-person or remote participation. This notice is purely procedural, with no agenda items to discuss.

• Meeting canceled for September 24, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for October 22, 2026
• Meeting location: Council Chambers, with remote option via Zoom

2X2 Committee

The Vallejo 2X2 Committee's regular meeting scheduled for September 24, 2026, at 4:30 PM has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for October 1, 2026, in the Council Chambers, with options for in-person or remote participation. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Regular meeting canceled for September 24, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for October 1, 2026
• Meeting location: Council Chambers, with remote option via Zoom

Police Oversight & Accountability Commission

The Vallejo Police Oversight & Accountability Commission will consider and vote on proposed changes to four Vallejo Police Department policies: Field Training Officer Program (416), Hazardous Material Response (406), Policy Manual (103), and Grievance Procedure (1004). The commission will adopt resolutions recommending or not recommending each change to the Chief of Police. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss police employee complaints and investigative reports.

• Resolution on Policy 416 Field Training Officer Program
• Resolution on Policy 406 Hazardous Material Response
• Resolution on Policy 103 Policy Manual
• Resolution on Policy 1004 Grievance Procedure
• Closed session review of complaints CC26-63 through CC26-67 and investigative reports IA2025-03, CC2025-04

Deferred Compensation Committee

The September 24, 2026 special meeting of the 457 Deferred Compensation Committee has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is October 26, 2026, in the Council Chambers, with public participation available in person or remotely via teleconference.

• Special meeting canceled
• Next meeting scheduled for October 26, 2026
• Meeting to be held in Council Chambers with remote option available

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Vallejo City Council, held at 5:00 PM on September 22, 2026, to consider only the items listed on the agenda. The agenda consists entirely of closed session items, including conferences with legal counsel on anticipated and existing litigation, and a real property negotiation. No public action or discussion items are listed, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed session.

• Closed session on anticipated litigation (1 case) under Gov. Code 54956.9(d)(2)
• Closed session on existing litigation: Vallejo Sun v. City of Vallejo, Solano County Superior Court Case No. CU25-10261
• Closed session on multiple cases involving City of American Canyon, including 1996 Agreement and CEQA cases
• Real property negotiation for 50 Solano with Mark Tomko, Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District, on price and terms
• Closed session on litigation with Lytton Rancheria of California and Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation

City Council

The Vallejo City Council will vote on a $225,000 contract for long-range financial modeling, a one-year building permit fee reduction for low-income homeowners, and several budget amendments using Measure P funds, including $464,000 for Axon police technology and $375,000 for a police advocacy contract. The consent calendar includes routine approvals like minutes, check registers, and a stormwater MOU, plus budget notices for youth funds, housing authority support, and fire department grants.

• Approve $225,000 Baker Tilly contract for Long-Range Financial Plan
• Establish one-year building permit fee reduction for low-income homeowners
• Appropriate up to $464,000 Measure P for Axon police technology
• Appropriate up to $375,000 Measure P for Capitol Advocacy Partners police contract
• Reallocate $80,000 Measure P youth funds to fund balance

Planning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a tentative parcel map to subdivide 7.502 acres at 774 Admiral Callaghan Lane. Additionally, a public hearing for a proposed automatic car wash on Sonoma Boulevard and Broadway will be continued to October 19, 2026.

• Public hearing to approve a tentative parcel map for 774 Admiral Callaghan Lane
• Continuation of public hearing for Surf-Thru Carwash at Sonoma Boulevard and Broadway
• Proposed 5,109-square-foot automatic car wash building and solar vacuum canopies

Sister City Commission

The Commission will discuss establishing a sister school relationship with Arusha, Tanzania, and the potential elimination of Zanzibar as a friendship city. The meeting also includes reports on the Japanese Garden, the Sister City Room, and the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget.

• Discussion regarding a possible sister school relationship with a school in Arusha, Tanzania
• Discussion regarding the possibility of eliminating Zanzibar as a friendship city
• Budget update for fiscal year 2026-2027
• Status report relating to the Japanese Garden
• Report on the Vallejo Sister City Association dinner, dance and auction held on September 12, 2026

SolTrans Advisory Board

The SolTrans Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and provide direction on proposed fare policy changes and local fare increases, as well as a Solano Express fare change. The board will also consider several consent items, including contract awards for janitorial services, facility access control, and software renewal, along with grant applications. Informational updates on finances, system redesign, and performance are also on the agenda.

• Fare policy and proposed fare changes for local and Solano Express services (discussion/action)
• Award janitorial services contract to Universal Building Services and Supply Co. LLC, not to exceed $472,873.45 over 3 years plus two 1-year options
• Renew Swiftly Inc. contract for software, not to exceed $260,636
• Award contract to Edgeworth Security for facility access control expansion, not to exceed $135,000
• Approve grant applications for CalRecycle funds (FY 2026-27) and FTA Section 5339(c) Low or No Emission Program

Architectural, Heritage & Landmarks Commission

The Architectural Heritage & Landmarks Commission's regular meeting scheduled for September 17, 2026, at 6:30 PM has been canceled. The notice does not state a reason for the cancellation or specify the date of the next regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting would have been held in the Council Chambers with remote participation available, but no agenda items were listed.

• Regular meeting of September 17, 2026 canceled
• Next regularly scheduled meeting date not specified in notice
• Notice posted at City Hall, 555 Santa Clara Street on September 3, 2026

Surveillance Advisory Board

The Surveillance Advisory Board will consider forming a facial recognition subcommittee and directing staff to plan future discussions. The board will also review police technology usage reports and potential rescission of Flock Safety technology agreements.

• Appointment of a third member to the Facial Recognition Ad-Hoc Committee
• Future discussion regarding the potential rescission of Flock Safety technology agreements
• Review of VPD monthly technology usage reports for drones, cell site simulators, and Flock ALPR cameras
• Discussion on options for auditing existing and future surveillance technology
• Updates from ad-hoc committees regarding audit plans and community engagement

Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee

The Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss outreach for PB Cycle 9 and to consider possible amendments to the Participatory Budgeting Rulebook regarding committee size and attendance requirements. The agenda also includes approval of the meeting minutes from July 15, 2026. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and possible action.

• Discussion of activities promoting PB Cycle 9 and future outreach planning
• Review of possible amendments to the Participatory Budgeting Rulebook on committee size and attendance requirements
• Approval of agenda and minutes for the July 15, 2026 regular meeting

Measure P Oversight Committee

The Measure P Oversight Committee will meet to discuss funding for advocacy services and the creation of a new work plan committee. The committee will also review the minutes from a special meeting held on July 27, 2026.

• Resolution regarding up to $375,000 of Measure P funds for Capitol Advocacy Partners, LLC for fiscal years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028
• Resolution to create an ad-hoc committee to develop a proposed work plan for the MPOC
• Approval of July 27, 2026, special meeting minutes

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission's regular meeting scheduled for September 14, 2026, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for October 14, 2026, in the Council Chambers, with options for in-person or remote participation. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Regular meeting canceled for September 14, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for October 14, 2026
• Meeting location: Council Chambers, with remote option via Zoom

Community Meeting

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board's regular meeting scheduled for September 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting date is not specified in the notice. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Regular meeting canceled for September 10, 2026

Police Oversight & Accountability Commission

The Police Oversight & Accountability Commission's regular meeting scheduled for September 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. has been canceled. The next special meeting is set for September 24, 2026, in the Vallejo Room, with in-person and remote participation options. This notice is procedural only, with no agenda items for discussion.

• Regular meeting canceled for September 10, 2026
• Next special meeting scheduled for September 24, 2026
• Meeting location: Vallejo Room, with remote option via Zoom

Economic Development Commission (EDC)

The Vallejo Economic Development Commission will hold a regular meeting to administer oaths for new commissioners, select a chair and possibly vice chair, and prioritize the 2025 work plan. The commission will also discuss and take action on banner locations for Phase III, finalize feedback on business corridor policies, develop recommendations to attract specific industries, and adopt a recommendation on AI and civic technology. Public comment is available in person or via Zoom.

• Oath of office for new commissioners Tinisch Hollins, Yessica Martinez, Tiffany Tatum, and reappointed Keira Williams
• Action to select a Commission Chair and possibly a Vice Chair
• Prioritization of 2025 EDC Work Plan items and progress update
• Recommend banner locations for Banners Program Phase III
• Develop recommendations to attract construction, advanced manufacturing, software/film, and wholesale businesses

Planning Commission

The Vallejo Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding new citywide transportation analysis guidelines and an inclusionary housing ordinance. They will also consider a variance for a security wall at the police dispatch modular buildings.

• Adoption of 2026 Transportation Analysis Guidelines to amend the Vallejo General Plan 2040
• Inclusionary Housing Ordinance requiring affordable units for residential projects of 20 or more units
• Variance for a 12-foot security steel wall at 111 Amador Street
• Oath of office for newly appointed commissioners

The Planning Commission voted unanimously on three resolutions recommending City Council action. It recommended adopting updated July 2026 Transportation Analysis Guidelines and a General Plan amendment, and recommended adding Municipal Code Chapter 16.216 on affordable housing requirements with a CEQA exemption, choosing Option B to apply the ordinance to projects of 10 units or more with a bi-annual feasibility study. It also approved a variance for a 12-foot security steel wall around police dispatch modular buildings at 111 Amador Street. All items were recommendations or approvals by the Commission; final adoption of the ordinance and guidelines rests with City Council.

• Recommended City Council approve General Plan amendment and adopt updated July 2026 Transportation Analysis Guidelines (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council add Municipal Code Chapter 16.216 on Affordable Housing Requirements with CEQA exemption under Section 15061(b)(3) (unanimous)
• Selected Option B for inclusionary housing: apply ordinance to 10 units, conduct bi-annual feasibility study, disclose findings to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Variance PLN26-0151 for 12-foot security steel wall around police dispatch modular buildings at 111 Amador Street, APN 0056-216-080, with CEQA Class 3 exemption (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and August 3, 2026 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Vallejo City Council, held in closed session only, to discuss anticipated and existing litigation and real property negotiations. No public action or decision is scheduled; the agenda is limited to legal and property matters.

• Closed session on anticipated litigation (4 cases) under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
• Closed session on existing litigation: Lytton Rancheria of California v. City of Vallejo (Solano Case No. CU26-04415), Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation v. City of Vallejo (Solano Case No. CU26-05153), Christina Lee v. City of Vallejo (Solano Case No. CU25-01773)
• Closed session with real property negotiators for property at 285 Mare Island Way, Vallejo, CA; negotiator Harry Black (City Manager); negotiating parties Wendy Stevenson and Kevin Jones; under negotiation: price and terms of payment of lease

City Council

The Vallejo City Council will meet on September 8, 2026, to decide on several key items, including ordinances for electric vehicle charging stations and accessory dwelling units, hazardous waste cleanup contracts, fire department software upgrades, and a $1.33 million road improvement project. The meeting will also address responses to grand jury reports on 911 services and Marin Clean Energy governance.

• Adopt ordinance adding expedited permitting for electric vehicle charging stations (Chapter 16.616, Title 16 Zoning)
• Approve $1.33M contract with FBD Vanguard Construction for 2026 Concrete Improvements Project (Phase 1 of Cape Seal Project)
• Increase hazardous waste cleanup contracts from $95K to $395K and extend terms to 2030
• Approve $300K fire apparatus repair agreement with I-505 Truck Repair, LLC
• Reject all bids for Farragut Elementary School electrical repairs and rebid project

Housing & Community Development Commission

The Housing and Community Development Commission will hold a public hearing on the draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for fiscal year 2025-26 and recommend City Council approval for submission to HUD. The rest of the agenda is routine: approval of the agenda and minutes, plus standard reports and public comment periods.

• Public hearing on FY 2025-26 CAPER and resolution recommending City Council approval for HUD submission
• Approval of agenda for September 3, 2026 meeting
• Approval of minutes from June 4, 2026 meeting

Beautification Commission

The Vallejo Beautification Commission is meeting to consider adding the Downtown Native Garden Youth Stewardship Program to its 2027 workplan. The agenda also includes a presentation on tree selection by Commissioner Weyrich, approval of minutes, and routine reports. Public comment is available in person or via Zoom.

• Action item: Add Downtown Native Garden Youth Stewardship Program to 2027 Workplan
• Presentation: Commissioner Weyrich on tree selection
• Approval of agenda and minutes

Public Safety Council Subcommittee

The subcommittee will review the Operations Bureau monthly statistical report and the iHART year-to-date report. Members will also consider changing the regular meeting frequency from monthly to bi-monthly.

• Operations Bureau monthly statistical report covering police staffing and crime trends
• iHART year-to-date report
• Proposal to change subcommittee meeting frequency to bi-monthly
• Domestic Violence Initiative standing report
• Vision Program, Sex Trafficking Program, and Traffic Safety and Abatement Program updates

Code Enforcement Appeals Board

The regular meeting of the Code Enforcement Appeals Board scheduled for August 27, 2026, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 24, 2026, and will be held in the Council Chambers with options for in-person or remote participation. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled for August 27, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for September 24, 2026
• Meeting location: Council Chambers, with remote option via Zoom