# Vallejo Sister City Commission | 09-21-2026 | City of Vallejo

The City of Vallejo Sister City Commission held a meeting on September 21, 2026, focusing on various administrative and programmatic updates related to its sister city relationships. Key procurement-related discussions included budget updates, with the commission's adopted fiscal year budget set at $16,234, and a note that unspent funds from the previous year could impact future allocations. The commission discussed the need for carpet cleaning in the sister city room and the challenges in securing city funding for furniture, with the association agreeing to cover some costs. There was also mention of the Japanese Friendship Garden restoration project, including funding approval for a sculpture pedestal and coordination with public works for concrete pouring. The commission considered agenda items related to establishing sister school relationships, with a proposal to explore a new relationship with a school in Arouchia, Tanzania, and ongoing support for the existing program in Baguio City, Philippines. Additionally, the commission addressed the status of various sister and friendship city relationships, including potential mothballing of inactive partnerships. The meeting included motions to agendaize discussions on these topics and emphasized the importance of youth engagement and cultural exchange programs. No contract awards or formal RFPs were reported, but budget stewardship and project funding were key themes.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services, Education
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Sources
- [Vallejo Sister City Commission | 09-21-2026 | City of Vallejo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBhA_BRvaIc) - City of Vallejo