Vallejo meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Vallejo boards cancel all recent meetings; Beautification Commission to weigh youth garden program

All Vallejo boards and commissions that were scheduled to meet in the past two weeks canceled their sessions, leaving no decisions made. The next substantive item on the calendar is a Sept. 2 Beautification Commission meeting to consider adding the Downtown Native Garden Youth Stewardship Program to its 2027 workplan.

Recent meetings: all canceled

Six regular meetings scheduled between Aug. 10 and Aug. 20 were canceled, according to agenda notices. No business was conducted at any of them.

• **Civil Service Commission** – Aug. 10 meeting canceled. Next regular meeting set for Sept. 14.
• **City Council** – Aug. 11 regular meeting canceled. A special meeting was set for Aug. 4. Next regular meeting scheduled for Sept. 8.
• **Economic Development Commission** – Aug. 12 meeting canceled. Next meeting set for Sept. 9.
• **Design Review Board** – Aug. 13 meeting canceled. Next meeting date not provided.
• **Planning Commission** – Aug. 17 meeting canceled. Next meeting date not specified.
• **Architectural, Heritage & Landmarks Commission** – Meeting scheduled for Aug. 13 canceled.

All of these notices were agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published.

Upcoming: one action item, two more cancellations

The Beautification Commission is scheduled to meet Sept. 2 at a location not specified in the notice. The agenda includes an action item to add the Downtown Native Garden Youth Stewardship Program to the commission's 2027 workplan. Also on the agenda is a presentation on tree selection by Commissioner Weyrich, approval of the agenda and minutes, and routine reports. Public comment is available in person or via Zoom.

Two other upcoming meetings have been canceled:

• **Commission on Culture & the Arts** – Aug. 24 meeting canceled. Next meeting set for Sept. 28 in the Council Chambers, with remote participation via Zoom.
• **Code Enforcement Appeals Board** – Aug. 27 meeting canceled. Next meeting set for Sept. 24 in the Council Chambers, with remote participation via Zoom.

Coming up

• **Sept. 2** – Beautification Commission, with action on the Downtown Native Garden Youth Stewardship Program and a tree-selection presentation.
• **Sept. 8** – City Council regular meeting (next scheduled after the Aug. 11 cancellation).
• **Sept. 9** – Economic Development Commission regular meeting.
• **Sept. 14** – Civil Service Commission regular meeting.
• **Sept. 24** – Code Enforcement Appeals Board regular meeting.
• **Sept. 28** – Commission on Culture & the Arts regular meeting.

All meeting dates and details are from official agenda notices. Residents should check the city's website for any changes or additional information.

Vallejo City Council weighs $3.5M contract, EV charging ordinance; several meetings canceled

Vallejo city boards and commissions met several times over the past two weeks, but no minutes have been published yet, so no decisions are confirmed. The most significant items on the agenda included a $3.5 million contract amendment and an ordinance to speed up EV charging permits.

City Council

The City Council held three special meetings and one regular meeting in the past two weeks.

On July 28, the council considered an ordinance to establish an expedited permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations (Chapter 16.616). It also reviewed a third extension of a development agreement with The Nimitz Group, LLC to September 11, 2031, two on-call pump repair and machining services agreements with DXP Enterprises, Inc. and Mechanical Analysis/Repair, Inc., each not to exceed $740,000, and a first amendment to an on-call fleet body repair agreement with Regal Collision Repair, Inc., increasing the not-to-exceed amount to $300,000. The council also considered an application for the 2027 Active Transportation Program for the Broadway-Vine Trail Connection and Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project.

On August 3, the council met in closed session to discuss existing litigation in the case Melissa Leitzke v. City of Vallejo, et al., Solano County Superior Court Case No. CU23-02170.

On August 4, the council held a special meeting to consider several financial and operational items, including:

• A $3.5 million amendment to the Ghirardelli Associates contract (total $5 million)
• A $300,000 increase for solar streetlight equipment (total $1 million)
• A $100,000 amendment to the Healthy Vallejo Community Support Services contract (total $350,000)
• Acceptance of a quitclaim deed for the Navy’s Mare Island Production Manufacturing Area parcel
• Introduction of an ordinance amending accessory dwelling unit regulations under a CEQA exemption

Other committees

The Measure P Oversight Committee met July 27 to consider spending $424.00 from its FY 2026-27 administrative budget on name tags and received an update on Public Works projects funded by Measure P. Three committee seats (Districts 1, 2, and 6) are vacant.

The Commission on Culture & Arts discussed implementing its work plan, reviewed ad-hoc committee reports on asphalt art, brochures, and events, and considered a letter regarding art in storage.

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on a proposed 910-square-foot 7 Brew Coffee restaurant and parcel subdivision at 1173 Admiral Callaghan Lane, and continued a hearing to subdivide a 7.502-acre parcel at 774 Admiral Callaghan Lane.

The Public Safety Council Subcommittee considered changing its meeting frequency from monthly to bi-monthly and received reports on the iHART program, operations statistics, and standing program updates.

The Police Oversight & Accountability Commission considered a resolution to join the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) and a recommendation to hire an independent police auditor through a professional services agreement with Effective Law Enforcement for All.

Cancellations

The Deferred Compensation Committee (July 27), McCune Collection Commission (August 3), and Housing & Community Development Commission (August 6) all canceled their regular meetings.

Coming up

Several upcoming meetings have been canceled:

• Civil Service Commission (August 10)
• City Council regular meeting (August 11) – next regular meeting September 8
• Economic Development Commission (August 12)
• Design Review Board (August 13)
• Planning Commission (August 17)
• Architectural, Heritage & Landmarks Commission (August 20)

No other meetings are scheduled in the next two weeks.

Code Enforcement Board approves $328,071 in special assessments; Council set to weigh EV permits and $3.95M in contracts

The Code Enforcement Appeals Board approved $328,071.64 in special assessments for unpaid fees, citations, fines, and abatement costs at its June 25, 2026 meeting, the only body in the past two weeks with published minutes confirming decisions. The vote was unanimous.

Code Enforcement Appeals Board — July 23

The board confirmed the Special Assessments Tax Roll totaling $328,071.64, covering unpaid fees, administrative charges, citations, fines, and abatement costs. The vote was unanimous.

The board also unanimously approved minutes from its May 28, 2026 meeting and the June 25, 2026 agenda with modifications. It ordered a review of case #CE25-1321 at 180 Farragut Avenue to determine whether an administrative or officer error occurred.

Meetings held without published minutes

Several bodies met between July 20 and July 28, but minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not available.

• **Planning Commission (July 20):** Continued public hearing on a major use and sign permit (PLN25-0148) for a pawnshop at 3716 Sonoma Boulevard, including a proposed 24-square-foot awning sign and a CEQA environmental review exemption.
• **City Council (July 21):** Special closed session to discuss a City Manager appointment under Government Code Section 54957(b)(1). No other items were considered.
• **Human Relations Commission (July 22):** Scheduled presentation from Five Keys on the Vallejo Navigation Center, discussion of 2026–2027 goals, and a community forum.
• **City Council (July 25):** Special meeting for a council goal-setting workshop and public comment on goal setting.
• **Measure P Oversight Committee (July 27):** Proposed $424.00 from its FY 2026-27 administrative budget for name tags, plus an informational update on Public Works projects funded by Measure P. Three committee seats are vacant (Districts 1, 2, and 6).
• **Commission on Culture & the Arts (July 27):** Discussion of its work plan, ad-hoc committee reports on asphalt art, brochures, and events, and a letter regarding art in storage for the City Manager and Police Chief.
• **City Council (July 28):** Special closed session with legal counsel regarding two cases of anticipated litigation.
• **City Council (July 28):** Scheduled votes on an expedited EV charging station permitting ordinance, a third extension of the Development Agreement with The Nimitz Group, LLC to September 11, 2031, two on-call pump repair agreements each not to exceed $740,000, a fleet body repair amendment increasing the not-to-exceed amount to $300,000, and an application for the 2027 Active Transportation Program for the Broadway-Vine Trail Connection and Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project.

Canceled meetings

The Sister City Commission's July 20 meeting was canceled; its next meeting is September 21, 2026. The 457 Deferred Compensation Committee's July 27 meeting was canceled; its next meeting is October 26, 2026.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3 — Planning Commission:** Public hearing on a 910-square-foot 7 Brew Coffee restaurant and parcel subdivision at 1173 Admiral Callaghan Lane, plus continuation of a hearing to subdivide a 7.502-acre parcel at 774 Admiral Callaghan Lane into four parcels.
• **Aug. 4 — City Council (special):** Closed sessions on labor negotiations with VPOA, IAFF, CAMP, and Unrepresented Employees; lease terms for 285 Mare Island Way; and two anticipated litigation cases.
• **Aug. 4 — City Council (special):** Votes on a $3.5M amendment to the Ghirardelli Associates contract (total $5M), a $300K increase for solar streetlight equipment (total $1M), a $100K amendment to the Healthy Vallejo Community Support Services contract (total $350K), acceptance of a quitclaim deed for the Navy's Mare Island Production Manufacturing Area parcel, and an ordinance amending accessory dwelling unit regulations.
• **Aug. 5 — Public Safety Council Subcommittee:** Consideration of changing meeting frequency from monthly to bi-monthly, plus the iHART Year to Date Report and Operations Bureau Monthly Statistical Report.
• **Aug. 6 — Police Oversight & Accountability Commission:** Votes on a resolution to join NACOLE and a recommendation to hire Effective Law Enforcement for All for Independent Police Auditor Services, plus a closed session to review complaints and investigative reports.
• **Canceled upcoming meetings:** McCune Collection Commission (Aug. 3; next Oct. 5), Housing & Community Development Commission (Aug. 6; next Sept. 3), City Council regular meeting (Aug. 11; next regular Sept. 8), and Design Review Board (Aug. 13; next date not provided).

Vallejo councils and commissions tackle grants, ADU rules, police oversight in busy two-week stretch

Vallejo's advisory bodies and City Council held a packed schedule over the past two weeks, with agendas covering a $2.03 million state grant, a citywide housing ordinance, police complaints, and historic-property preservation. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, outcomes cannot be confirmed; the summaries below reflect what each body was scheduled to consider.

City Council: $2.03 million grant, fee hearings, closed sessions

The City Council's July 14 agenda included the largest dollar item of the period: a resolution accepting $34,728 in additional CalVIP Cohort 5 funding and approving a $2,030,601 CalVIP Cohort 5 grant agreement. The consent calendar also listed a $300,000 not-to-exceed amendment to the West Coast Frame & Collision Repair on-call services agreement and a $23,580 annual increase to the CentralSquare Technologies Enterprise Asset Management cloud subscription.

Two public hearings were scheduled on the Master Fee Schedule: one for Fire Department fees for fiscal year 2026–27 and another for Building & Planning and Water Department services.

Earlier that same day, the Council was set to meet in a special closed session to consider the appointment of a new City Manager and receive legal counsel updates on two existing lawsuits — ACLU of Northern California v. Vallejo Police Department (Case No. FCS059257) and Kroll v. City of Vallejo (Case No. CU25-10022) — plus two anticipated cases. A separate July 15 special meeting was scheduled for a closed-session conference on anticipated litigation involving five cases.

Planning Commission: ADU ordinance and Sonoma Boulevard pawnshop

The Planning Commission's July 6 agenda included two public hearings. The first concerned a revised Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance (PLN26-0036) updating standards for accessory and junior accessory dwelling units citywide, previously recommended in April and returned with changes. The second hearing covered a major use permit and sign permit for a pawnshop at 3716 Sonoma Boulevard, with proposed security measures including a bullet-resistant window and surveillance cameras.

Police Oversight & Accountability Commission

The commission's July 9 agenda listed a closed session to discuss nine complaints (CC 26-50 through CC 26-59) and two investigative reports (IR 26-01, IR 26-02) involving Vallejo Police Department employees. The Vallejo Police Department was also scheduled to present a suggested training plan for commission members.

Surveillance Advisory Board

On July 16, the board was set to consider establishing a facial-recognition ad-hoc subcommittee and to review VPD monthly technology usage reports for drones, a cell site simulator, Flock ALPR cameras, and the Flock Raven gunshot detection system. Additional agenda items included discussion of recent media articles on government surveillance and updates on a new-member training module and a public-facing Flock audit webpage.

SolTrans: $430,797 contract and fare discussion

The SolTrans Board of Directors on July 16 was scheduled to vote on a five-year contract renewal with TransTrack Solutions Group not to exceed $430,797, plus a first amendment to the Solano Express Intercity Transit Funding and Cost Sharing Agreement. The board also planned to discuss potential fixed-route fare changes.

Other commissions

The Economic Development Commission (July 8) was asked to develop recommendations to attract construction, advanced manufacturing, software/film, and wholesale businesses to Vallejo at the City Council's request. The Architectural, Heritage & Landmarks Commission (July 16) held public hearings on two Mills Act historic-preservation contracts: PLN26-0044 at 602 Georgia Street and MA26-0001 at 926 York Street. The Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee (July 15) was scheduled to hear a report from First Place for Youth and discuss Cycle 9 outreach.

The Design Review Board (July 9) and Civil Service Commission (July 13) meetings were both canceled.

Coming up

• **Planning Commission — July 20:** Continued public hearing on the major use and sign permit (PLN25-0148) for a pawnshop at 3716 Sonoma Boulevard, including a proposed 24-square-foot awning sign and a CEQA exemption resolution.
• **Human Relations Commission — July 22:** Presentation from Five Keys on the Vallejo Navigation Center and discussion of 2026–2027 goals.
• **Code Enforcement Appeals Board — July 23:** Routine meeting with minutes approval and a chairperson's report.
• **Sister City Commission — July 20:** Meeting canceled; next meeting September 21, 2026.

Vallejo councils and commissions weigh public safety grants, ADU rules, and fee changes

The Vallejo City Council's June 30 agenda included a $1,794,790 consultant agreement with Felton Institute for the IHART Program and a reconsideration of a $300,000 Measure P grant to the Greater Vallejo Recreation District for public safety and youth priorities. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

City Council — June 30

The council's agenda featured several financial items: the Felton Institute IHART contract running through June 30, 2027; the $300,000 Measure P grant reconsideration; a first amendment to the Marina Management Agreement with Founders 3 Management Company extending the term two years and increasing the base management fee; a fifth amendment to the WSP USA design professional services agreement for the Mare Island Causeway Bridge Preventative Maintenance project, raising the not-to-exceed amount to $1,231,201 and extending the term one year; and an ordinance ratifying all special funds created by the city through June 30, 2027. Minutes are not yet available, so no vote tallies or final actions can be reported.

Planning Commission — July 6

The Planning Commission held two public hearings on its agenda. The first concerned a revised Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance (PLN26-0036) updating standards for accessory and junior accessory dwelling units citywide, previously recommended in April and returned with changes. The second was a major use permit and sign permit for a pawnshop at 3716 Sonoma Boulevard, with proposed security measures including a bullet-resistant window and surveillance cameras. The consent calendar included approval of June 15 meeting minutes. Outcomes are not confirmed pending minutes.

Public Safety Council Subcommittee — July 1

The subcommittee was scheduled to receive a report and provide direction on the Vallejo Police Department's co-response model for mental health incidents. The agenda also included an Operations Bureau monthly statistical report covering police staffing, crime trends, and collision data, plus standing updates on the Domestic Violence Initiative, Sex Trafficking Program, and Traffic Safety and Abatement Program.

Police Oversight & Accountability Commission — July 9

The commission was set to meet in closed session to discuss nine complaints (CC 26-50 through CC 26-59) and two investigative reports (IR 26-01, IR 26-02) involving VPD employees. The agenda also included a suggested training plan from the police department for commission members and approval of June 11 meeting minutes.

Economic Development Commission — July 8

At the City Council's request, the commission was scheduled to develop recommendations for attracting construction, advanced manufacturing, software/film, and wholesale businesses to Vallejo. The agenda also included a presentation from the Planning Commission on policy recommendations for existing business corridors, an update on downtown projects including a lighting project and new businesses, and recommendations for Phase II pole banner locations and designs beyond Georgia Street.

Beautification Commission — July 1

Commissioner Weyrich was scheduled to present on downtown business district beautification efforts. The commission also planned to consider approving a draft letter of recognition for residential properties and approve June 3 meeting minutes.

Canceled Meetings

The Housing & Community Development Commission's July 2 meeting was canceled; its next meeting is August 6. The Design Review Board's July 9 meeting was canceled; its next meeting is August 13.

Coming Up

• **July 14, City Council (closed session):** Appointment of a new City Manager and legal counsel conferences on ACLU of Northern California v. Vallejo Police Department (Case No. FCS059257), Kroll v. City of Vallejo (Case No. CU25-10022), and two anticipated cases.
• **July 14, City Council (regular):** Public hearings on Fire Department and Building/Planning/Water fee schedule changes for fiscal year 2026–27; a $2,030,601 CalVIP Cohort 5 grant agreement; a $300,000 increase to the West Coast Frame & Collision Repair on-call services agreement; and a presentation on the I-80 Zampa Bridge project.
• **July 15, City Council (special):** Closed session on anticipated litigation involving five cases.
• **July 16, SolTrans Advisory Board:** A five-year contract renewal with TransTrack Solutions Group not to exceed $430,797, an amendment to the Solano Express funding agreement, and discussion of potential fixed route fare changes.
• **July 23, Code Enforcement Appeals Board:** Regular meeting with minutes approval and chairperson report.