Vallejo Council Takes American Canyon, Tribal Suits Behind Closed Doors
City Council • VallejoSeptember 22, 2026
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Vallejo's City Council convened a brief special meeting on Sept. 22, 2026, to set up a closed-door review of a crowded legal slate. That slate includes disputes with neighboring American Canyon, a lawsuit from the Vallejo Sun and litigation brought by two tribal nations. Members also authorized talks over the price and payment terms for 50 Solano with the Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District. No action was reported in open session before the council recessed.
- Five closed session items cover anticipated litigation, existing lawsuits and a property deal
- American Canyon dispute over a 1996 agreement heads the list of active cases
- Vallejo Sun, Elite Public Schools and two tribal nations are among the parties suing the city
- 50 Solano price and terms go to negotiation with the Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District
The basics: California's open meetings law lets councils meet privately with their attorneys on litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9. The topics must be announced publicly first. CEQA is the California Environmental Quality Act, the state's environmental review law and a frequent basis for lawsuits over development.
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