Vallejo, CA

Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee

The Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee will discuss outreach activities and potential amendments to the PB rulebook. The body is also considering extending the Cycle 9 idea collection phase and selecting Executive Committee members.

• Proposed extension of Cycle 9 Idea Collection Phase through October 31, 2026
• Nomination and selection of Executive Committee member(s)
• Discussion of possible amendments to the Participatory Budgeting Rulebook
• Report on activities promoting PB Cycle 9 and future outreach planning

Code Enforcement Appeals Board

The Code Enforcement Appeals Board will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a first administrative citation. The board will also recognize and express appreciation for its members.

• Public hearing on appeal of first administrative citation for Case #CE26-0700 at 329 Couch Street

Deferred Compensation Committee

The Committee will receive Q3 2026 performance presentations from Mission Square and Morgan Stanley. Members will decide on adding and removing specific investment funds from the watch list and moving target date funds to a lower cost CIT.

• Removal of Sterling Capital Total Return Bond Fund from watch status
• Addition of Allspring Special Mid Cap Value to watch status
• Approval to move target date funds to a lower cost CIT
• Selection of new Committee chair and vice chair
• Approval of new Committee members

Housing & Community Development Commission

Housing & Community Development Commission

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for several commission vacancies. No appointments will be made during this session; those decisions will occur at a later regular meeting.

• Interviews for Police Oversight & Accountability Commission (Districts 2 and 3)
• Interviews for Police Oversight & Accountability Commission (Youth At-Large Alternate)
• Interviews for Tenant Commissioner to the Vallejo Housing Authority

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for two development projects. The body will consider permits for a new automatic car wash and a multi-story self-storage facility.

• Proposed Surf Thru Carwash: 5,109-square-foot building and subdivision of a 10.86-acre parcel at Sonoma Blvd. and Broadway
• Proposed DXD Self Storage: 4-story, 137,318-square-foot climate-controlled facility at 1609 Lewis Brown Drive
• Public hearing for PLN25-0054 (Surf Thru Carwash) regarding major use, design, and sign permits
• Public hearing for PLN25-0027 (DXD Self Storage) regarding major use, design, and sign permits

Architectural, Heritage & Landmarks Commission

The regular meeting of the Architectural Heritage & Landmark Commission scheduled for October 15, 2026, has been canceled.

Joint POAC & SAB

The Police Oversight & Accountability Commission and Surveillance Advisory Board will meet to discuss surveillance policies. The body will receive updates on a draft audit plan and review current agreements regarding Flock Safety technology.

• Discussion of the Surveillance Advisory Board Draft Audit Policy
• Review of existing Flock Safety Technology agreements and current city use

SolTrans Advisory Board

The SolTrans Advisory Board will meet to discuss potential fare increases for Local and Solano Express services. The board is also considering a capital budget amendment and an application for Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds.

• Discussion of potential fare increases for Local and Solano Express
• Proposed amendment to the FY 2026-27 Capital Budget
• Resolution No. 2026-08 to apply for FY 2025-2026 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) funds
• Approval of FY 2026-27 Safety Plan updates
• State Legislative Update presentation by Michael Pimentel

Measure P Oversight Committee

The Measure P Oversight Committee is meeting to decide on funding for emergency equipment and committee operations. The body will discuss a funding match for a fireboat and the creation of a staff information subcommittee.

• Proposed $500,000 in Measure P funds to match a $690,619 Port Security Grant for a Vallejo Fire Department marine emergency response fireboat
• Discussion on using up to $424 in committee funds for a community survey on Measure P expense priorities
• Proposed resolution to create a subcommittee to standardize information provided by staff for Measure P funding requests

Civil Service Commission

The regular meeting of the Civil Service Commission scheduled for October 14, 2026, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for November 9, 2026.

Economic Development Commission (EDC)

The Economic Development Commission will discuss recommendations for attracting specific industries and determining Phase III banner locations. The body will also appoint a Vice Chair and prioritize its 2025 work plan.

• Resolution on recommendations for attracting construction, advanced manufacturing, software/film, and wholesale businesses
• Resolution on recommendations for Phase III banner locations
• Appointment of a Vice Chair
• Prioritization of 2025 EDC Work Plan items
• Quarterly update from Visit Vallejo Convention & Visitors Bureau

City Council

The City Council will meet in a special session consisting entirely of closed session items. The body will discuss legal litigation, labor negotiations, and real property leases.

• Labor negotiations with VPOA, IAFF, CAMP, and unrepresented employees
• Litigation discussion regarding Henry v. G&J Summit Development Company, et al.
• Lease price and payment terms for Mare Island PTII & North Pier with Lind Marine
• Lease or property price and payment terms for Mare Island Public Trust Parcel IV with State Lands Commission

City Council

The City Council will review the cost and scope of the Vallejo Community Safety Center and consider temporary development moratoriums for car washes, self-storage, and specific city areas. The body is also deciding on several budget amendments and a building permit fee reduction pilot for low-income homeowners.

• Proposed building permit fee reduction pilot program for low-income homeowners
• Discussion on temporary development moratoriums for self-storage, car washes, Sonoma Blvd, downtown, and the waterfront
• Appropriation of $464,000 for Axon Enterprise, Inc. using Monsanto and Measure P funds
• Five-year lease agreement with Urban Fusions, LLC for 285 Mare Island Way
• Public hearing to amend the General Plan by adopting July 2026 Transportation Analysis Guidelines

Police Oversight & Accountability Commission

The Police Oversight & Accountability Commission will discuss policies regarding video surveillance, automated license plate readers, and gunshot audio detection. The body will also review several employee complaints and one investigative report in a closed session.

• Discussion of Policy 341: Public Safety Video Surveillance Systems
• Discussion of Policy 426: Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRS)
• Discussion of Policy 434: Gun Shot Audio Detection System
• Closed session review of complaints CC26-68, CC26-69, CC26-70, CC26-71, CC26-73, CC26-74, and CC26-75
• Closed session consideration of investigative report IA2025-03

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

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

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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