In a recent special meeting, the Vallejo City Council convened to discuss several key items, including ongoing litigation and a significant appeal regarding a proposed charter high school. The council met in closed session prior to the public meeting to confer with legal counsel on existing litigation involving the Vallejo Police Officers Association and to provide direction to staff on labor negotiations with IBEW Local 1245.

The primary action item on the agenda was the appeal of a major use permit for Heart Charter High School, proposed for 241 to 255 Georgia Street. The planning commission had previously approved the permit, allowing for the operation of the school with an enrollment of up to 400 students. However, the approval was contested by local residents Paul and Donna Beaman, who filed an appeal.

During the meeting, the council clarified that the public hearing on this matter had already been closed, meaning that comments from the public would not be included in the record for this decision. Only the adoption of the resolution regarding the appeal was open for discussion. The council received input from four in-person speakers and one online participant before proceeding with the agenda.

City staff provided a brief presentation outlining the history of the application, which was initially submitted on July 7, 2023, and subsequently approved by the planning commission on March 18, 2024. The council is expected to deliberate on the appeal and take action in the coming weeks, following the established procedures for public input and decision-making.