Vallejo City Council to Discuss Homelessness, Lobbying, and Housing Plans

The council will receive updates on a potential White Slough encampment sweep, a homeless stipend program, and the city's legislative advocacy efforts.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:29pm

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A cinematic painting depicting a solitary homeless encampment along the banks of a tidal wetland, with warm sunlight and deep shadows creating a contemplative, nostalgic mood.The Vallejo City Council grapples with the complex challenges of homelessness and environmental protection at the White Slough wetlands.Vallejo Today

The Vallejo City Council's upcoming meeting agenda includes several key items related to homelessness, lobbying, and housing plans. City staff will present updates on a possible White Slough encampment sweep, a $25-per-hour stipend program for people experiencing homelessness, and the development of an unhoused strategic plan. The council will also review the city's state and federal legislative advocacy efforts and decide whether to submit the 2025 general plan and housing element to state agencies.

Why it matters

Vallejo has grappled with growing homelessness and its impacts on the community, including environmental concerns at the White Slough wetlands. The council's decisions on these issues will shape the city's approach to addressing homelessness and advocate for its legislative priorities at the state and federal levels. The general plan and housing element updates are also crucial for guiding Vallejo's future development and meeting state housing requirements.

The details

The council will receive a presentation on a potential sweep of the White Slough encampment, which has faced issues like fires, shootings, drug overdoses, and environmental damage. Staff is also seeking approval for a $1,000 homeless stipend program that would compensate people experiencing homelessness for participating in various city activities. Additionally, the council will provide input on the next steps for developing an unhoused strategic plan. On the lobbying front, the council will review the city's state and federal legislative advocacy efforts and decide whether to update its legislative platform and priorities. The council will also hear a report on the 2025 general plan and housing element and vote on whether to submit it to state agencies.

  • The homelessness presentation was originally scheduled for the March 10 and 24 meetings but was postponed.
  • The city's federal lobbying contract with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP runs from January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.
  • The city's federal lobbying contract with Capitol Advocacy Partners ran from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025.
  • The city's state lobbying contract with Gonsalves & Son ran from January 1, 2024, through December 23, 2025.

The players

Vallejo City Council

The governing body of the City of Vallejo, California, responsible for making decisions on local issues, including homelessness, lobbying, and housing plans.

White Slough

A tidal wetland encompassing over 50 acres in Vallejo, which contains several homeless encampments and has faced issues like fires, shootings, drug overdoses, and environmental damage.

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

A federal legislative advocacy firm contracted by the City of Vallejo to support its legislative and funding efforts at the federal level.

Capitol Advocacy Partners

A federal legislative advocacy firm contracted by the City of Vallejo to support its legislative and funding efforts at the federal level.

Gonsalves & Son

A state legislative advocacy firm contracted by the City of Vallejo to support its legislative and funding efforts at the state level.

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What’s next

The Vallejo City Council will decide whether to approve the $1,000 homeless stipend program and provide input on the development of an unhoused strategic plan. The council will also determine if they want to schedule a future agenda item or special meeting to update the city's state and federal legislative platform and priorities.

The takeaway

The Vallejo City Council's upcoming meeting highlights the city's ongoing efforts to address homelessness, advocate for its legislative priorities, and plan for future development through the general plan and housing element updates. These decisions will shape Vallejo's approach to these critical issues and their impact on the community.