MINUTES OF THE JOINT REGULAR
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AUTHORITY,
AND PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE
January 25, 2022
This meeting was conducted consistent with Assembly Bill 361, Resolution No. 2021-088, and Government Code section 54953(e) which suspends certain requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act and provides the use of teleconferencing to make public meetings accessible by phone or computer, and guidance from the California Department of Public Health on gatherings. The Council Chamber was not open for the meeting.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor/Chair Ron Rowlett, Council/Agency/Authority Member Michael Silva, District 3, Vice Mayor/Vice-Chair Jason Roberts, District 5, Council/Agency/Authority Member Greg Ritchie, District 2, Council/Agency/Authority Member Roy Stockton, District 1, Council/Agency/Authority Member Nolan Sullivan, At Large, and Council/Agency/Authority Member Jeanette Wylie, District 6.
None
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A moment of silence was observed and the Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Councilmember Stockton, seconded by Councilmember Wylie, the Council approved the agenda of the regular meeting of January 25, 2022 (6-1; Silva No).
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – On a motion by Councilmember Silva, seconded by Councilmember Ritchie, the Council unanimously approved the Minutes for the regular meeting of January 11, 2022.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS –
A.
PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE INPUT REGARDING THE REDRAWING OF CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES AS REQUIRED BY ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 21601 The Mayor opened the public hearing, no public comments were received.
B.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT ("EIR") AND THE 2021 SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN EIR; and
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN
Councilmember Ritchie recused himself due to a potential conflict.
On a motion by Councilmember Wylie, seconded by Councilmember Silva, the Council unanimously approved Resolution Nos. 2022-005 and 2022-006 (4-2; Stockton and Rowlett Noes; Ritchie recused).
6. PRESENTATIONS –
A.
Tabled;
25 YEAR RECOGNITION OF JIM DeKLOE AND THE SOLANO COMMUNITY COLLEGE INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
7. CONSENT CALENDAR - On a motion by Councilmember Sullivan, seconded by Councilmember Silva, the Council unanimously adopted all the items on the Consent Calendar.
A.
RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF SOLANO, JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY, AND SOLANO COUNTY, BENICIA, FAIRFIELD, RIO VISTA, SUISUN CITY, VALLEJO, AND VACAVILLE TO SUPPORT THE COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS FROM JUNE 1, 2022 THROUGH MAY 31, 2025 B.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE DECLARING APN # 0129-240-310, 0129-240-320, AND 0129-240-560 TO BE SURPLUS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO INITIATE THE PROCESS OF DISPOSING OF THE PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE SURPLUS LAND ACT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO INITIATE MARKETING OF THE PROPERTY IF THE CITY DOES NOT NEGOTIATE A SALE OF THE PROPERTY TO A PREFERRED BUYER UNDER THE SURPLUS LAND ACT C.
APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING JANUARY 7, 2022, AND JANUARY 14, 2022
8. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR – None
9. BUSINESS –
A.
COVID-19 UPDATE
(Staff Contact: Kris Concepcion, Fire Chief, (707) 449-5452)
10. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER – The City Manager noted that the redistricting public hearing videos will be posted in alternative languages.
11. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL – Councilmembers individually reported on items of interest.
12. CLOSED SESSION - Pursuant to California Government Code Section, 54950, et seq. the Council adjourned to Closed Session at 7:42 p.m.
A.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(3) - one case
Claim Form is available upon request.
B.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9 (one potential case)
13. ADJOURN - There being no further business before the Council, the regular meeting of January 25, 2022, was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.