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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Vallejo public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Pocket Park Renovation Construction Schedule
A pocket park renovation is moving forward on a phased schedule: site prep this month, irrigation and drainage by mid-January, planting of 12 trees and 250 shrubs by May, and final cleanup by June.
Youth Midnight Basketball Program
Commissioners praised the free Friday-night midnight basketball program at the old Elite charter school gym for keeping kids ages 11 and up off the streets, and suggested expanding it to more nights and sports.
Free Senior Thanksgiving Meal and Senior Outreach
The Moose Lodge and Vallejo Together will host a free senior Thanksgiving meal with delivery available, and a commissioner wants to hand out HRC brochures at the event and the senior center — noting many seniors don't use email.
Investigation of Missing Municipal Artwork in Storage
Staff reported that the city manager supports conducting an inventory audit to locate missing art currently held in city storage facilities.
Asphalt Art Project Implementation
Public Works raised safety concerns about painting directly on streets, suggesting vertical art and creative stencils instead. Commissioners agreed to work within these guidelines while pursuing community and district engagement.
FY 2026-27 Arts Commission Work Plan and Budget
Commissioners are setting goals for their annual work plan, including potential new concepts like establishing Vallejo as a neuron art hub and promoting an arts proclamation for April 2027.
April 2027 Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month Planning
The commission is planning a month-long celebration in April 2027 by piggybacking on existing community events and partnering with local artists and downtown businesses.
Community Cleanups and Tool Trailer Scheduling
The city established dates for quarterly cleanups throughout 2026, including Earth Day activities and the September Coastal Cleanup. Staff also announced a new software tool to streamline communication with over 1,200 registered volunteers.
McCune Collection Programming and Art Walk Schedule
Following unanimous City Council approval of their work plan, the commission is moving forward with priorities to properly catalog the collection and make it searchable online. Commissioners discussed the complexities of cataloging rare books and printing history.