District 2 Council Member· 2022-2027
Diosdado "J.R." Matulac
Vallejo
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 56
- Total speaking time
- 8:52:44
- Avg per meeting
- 9:31
- Segments
- 8084
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Top issues during term (20)(General)
Navigation Center Oversight and Case Management
Family reunification funding is scarce; one transport cost $325, versus ongoing Navigation Center bed costs.
homicide
More crime means more money spent on police and potentially less business for local shops.
Federal Housing Choice Voucher Shortfalls
Impacts federal housing assistance funds and participant household budgets.
Homelessness Intervention and Encampment Policies
Up to $1,000 allocated for lived experience stipends from existing homelessness line items.
Vallejo Vision Gun Violence Intervention Program
The program is funded at approximately $1.8 million through March 2029 via general funds, DOJ victim grants, and a CalVIP Cohort 5 grant.
immigration enforcement
No immediate financial impact is expected since the rumored raid is off the table.
City Manager Leadership Selection
Executive compensation and administrative costs will depend on the final employment agreement for the incoming City Manager.
Interim City Manager Labor Negotiations
Labor agreements directly impact the city's operational budget and personnel expenditures.
city manager controversy
This drama could cost the city big time if it drives away businesses or tourism.
Scotts Valley Tribe Temporary MOU and Municipal Services
The tribe will provide over $500,000 annually in cost recovery, police officer funding, in-lieu property taxes, and nonprofit contributions.
city hall operations
Expect potential delays or disruptions to city services, which could indirectly impact residents and businesses needing timely assistance.
whistleblower lawsuit
Taxpayer money could be on the line if the city loses this lawsuit.
smoking ban
Landlords might have to spend a bit on new signage, and code enforcement will be on the clock to hand out fines if people don't follow the rules.
State Bar investigation of City Attorney's Office
Who knows how this will shake out financially, but investigations can get expensive.
SNAP benefits during federal shutdown
Your food stamps could be delayed, making it tough to buy groceries.
city attorney investigation
If the investigation finds wrongdoing, taxpayers might end up footing the bill for changes or settlements.
legal investigation
We don't know yet, but investigations can get pricey and might impact city funds.
destruction of public records
If this is true, it could lead to costly lawsuits and a loss of public confidence, hurting the city's finances.
new city proposal
It's unclear how this mega-project will affect your wallet, but expect big changes!
staff bonuses
Your tax dollars are being eyed for staff bonuses instead of potentially other city services.
Decisions during term (10)
Recorded while Matulac was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
By 4/5 vote of the members present and voting, approve the extension of emergency actions taken pursuant to the General Manager’s authority to restore and ensure full effluent pumping capacity at the Carquinez Effluent Pump Station. Page 48
Approve and authorize the General Manager to execute an amendment to the agreement with Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for root control services, increasing the not-to-exceed amount to $241,451 Page 235
Approve and authorize the General Manager to execute an amendment to the agreement for chemical supply and delivery services with Helix Laboratories, Inc. to increase the term by one year and increase the total compensation to a not to…
Approve and Authorize the General Manager to Execute an Agreement for On-Call Pump Assessment and Repair with Vallejo Electric Motor Inc. Page 71
Approve and Authorize the General Manager to Execute an Agreement for Weed Abatement Services with New Image Landscape Company. Page 89
Approve and Authorize the General Manager to Execute Amendment to Agreement for Chemical Supply and Delivery Services with Graymont Western US Inc. Page 110
Approve and Authorize the General Manager to Execute an Agreement for HVAC Maintenance and Repair with Bell Products, Inc. Page 112
Approve and Authorize the General Manager to Execute Amendment to Agreement for Security Services with Wright Guard, LLC. Page 137
ADOPT A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE NOVEMBER 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND CONSOLIDATING SAME AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND THE BUDGET FOR VARIOUS NON-GENERAL FUNDS TO SUPPORT PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025–2026 (STEP 1 of 2)
Voting record (2)(General)
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