Helen-Marie "Cookie" Gordon
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 47
- Total speaking time
- 7:22:37
- Avg per meeting
- 9:25
- Segments
- 5631
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Top issues during term (20)
Local Renter Protection Policies and Rent Stabilization
Potential future economic impacts related to commercial linkage fees and housing developments.
Police Surveillance Technology & Data Privacy Oversight
Staffing constraints may require additional administrative resources or budget allocations for dedicated audit personnel.
Economic Development and Business Support
Displaced hundreds of workers and strained local safety nets and employment services.
Surveillance Technology Audit Plan and Policy
Potential future staffing costs if additional analyst positions are funded.
Flock Safety Technology Agreements and Usage
The city maintains a multi-year contract for Flock Safety technology totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars funded through measures such as Measure P.
Marine Emergency Response Fireboat Funding Match
Grant-funded acquisition of emergency marine equipment.
Housing Authority Customer Service and Administrative Backlog
$300,000 transfer of Measure P funds to the Housing Authority administration fund.
Community Survey on Measure P Spending Priorities
Up to $424 from committee funds.
Mare Island Infrastructure and Specific Plan Development
Substantial private and public investment required for future backbone infrastructure and development implementation.
Community Outreach and Cycle 9 Idea Collection
Determined by future allocations under the participatory budgeting cycle.
Measure P Public Works and Infrastructure Projects Update
$11,500,000 appropriation from Measure P funding.
Long-Range Financial Planning and Fiscal Sustainability
Not to exceed $225,000 from city funds.
Navigation Center Oversight and Case Management
Allocates $76,400 in Measure P funds for winter shelter operations.
April 2027 Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month Planning
Minimal administrative costs associated with mayoral proclamations.
Federal Housing Choice Voucher Shortfalls
Impacts federal housing assistance funds and participant household budgets.
Community Cleanups and Tool Trailer Scheduling
Improves operational efficiency through automated volunteer coordination software.
Participatory Budgeting Rulebook and Committee Governance
None directly from administrative reviews.
Road Rehabilitation and Traffic Safety Calming Measures
Part of a broader multi-million dollar road investment program scheduled through 2027.
Surf-Thru Carwash Development Review Continuance
None at this stage.
Vallejo Community Safety Center Costs and Scope
Estimated project costs approach $160 million, requiring extensive debt financing or significant budget reallocations.
Decisions during term (501)
Recorded while Gordon was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Agenda and Minutes
Extension of Cycle 9 Idea Collection Phase
Activation of ADA Virtual Attendance Accommodations
Nomination and Selection of Executive Committee Members
Add Agenda Item for Proposal Development Phase and Timeline
CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ADJOURNMENT
Surf-Thru Carwash Entitlements
DXD Self-Storage Entitlements
CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
ADJOURNMENT
Approval of the Consent Calendar
ADJOURNMENT
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Budget Amendment
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Approval of the FY 2026-27 Safety Plan Updates
Approval of Minutes and Special Agenda
Measure P Funds for Marine Emergency Response Fireboat
Voting record (58)
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Adoption of July 2026 Transportation Analysis Guidelines (Item 9C)
Building Permit Fee Reduction Pilot Program (Item 9D)
Warming Center Budget Amendment Notice of Intent (Item 9E)
Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP
Budget Amendment for Capitol Advocacy Partners, LLC Contract
Amendment to Design Professional Services Agreement with Coastland Civil Engineering, LLP
Reallocation of Measure P Youth Funds
Approval of Downtown and Waterfront Specific Plan Contracts
Agenda and Consent Calendar Approval (with Puliing of Items 6.D and 6.I)
Approval of First Amendment to Services Agreement with Healthy Vallejo Community Support Services, Inc.
Appointments to Various City Commissions
Acceptance of Quitclaim Deed for the Navy's Production Manufacturing Area Mare Island Parcel
Introduction of Ordinance Amending Chapter 16.303 Related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Approval of Third Amendment to Design Professional Services Agreement with Indigo Hammond + Playle Architects, LLP
Appointment of City Manager Harry E. Black
Measure P Grant Agreement with GVRD
Felton Institute IHART Agreement
Adoption of Resolution 2026-6175 (Schedule of Rates, Charges, and Fees)
Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Budget with Modifications (Item 9H)
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Housing Authority Budget Adoption
approve Scenario 3 with the following modifications: • The Sheriff’s contract savings of $1.7 million to be returned to Measure P. • To account for the $1.7 million reduction, identify 10 filled FTEs
Support for Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District Governance Legislation
Believes Vallejo's representation should not be reduced and the city's voice at the table should be protected.