# Beautification Commission Regular Meeting - 10-07-2026 - City of Vallejo

The City of Vallejo Beautification Commission’s regular meeting on October 7, 2026, included updates on public-realm and streetscape projects. A Caltrans representative reported that paving was underway on State Route 29/Sonoma Boulevard, with paving scheduled across three segments from September 28 through October 23, weather permitting; later work is expected to include benches, bicycle improvements, lighting, and additional trees. Public Works also presented the Georgia Street Pocket Park redesign, using about $55,000 in remaining Clean California grant funds. The city plans to complete the work with internal crews to control costs; additional grant funding is being pursued for solar lighting, but that funding is not required for the project to proceed. Commissioners and youth speakers raised concerns about tree removal, changes to the park design, and limited community updates, and requested stronger communication and youth involvement. Staff said a schedule could be provided and noted that outreach for downtown and waterfront specific plans will be handled by a consultant; the meeting referenced a recently approved contract worth about $2 million, with the consultant identified as SiteLab.

The commission unanimously approved a letter recommending action regarding the condition or replacement of Georgia Street trees. No new contract award or purchasing vote was taken at this meeting. Other future agenda items included a World Environment Day presentation, an urban forest grant update, and consideration of Public Works staffing needs.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Environment
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 07, 2026

### Sources
- [Beautification Commission Regular Meeting - 10-07-2026 - City of Vallejo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td29Vx_jWyk) - City of Vallejo