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
February 8, 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: Ron Rowlett, Mayor, Jason Roberts, Vice Mayor District 5, Nolan Sullivan, At Large, Roy Stockton, District 1, Greg Ritchie, District 2, Michael Silva, District 3, and 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
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve the Minutes for the regular meeting of January 25, and the special meeting of January 26, 2022.
5. PRESENTATIONS – None
6. CONSENT CALENDAR - RECOMMENDED ACTION ON ALL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - By simple motion, adopt the items on the Consent Calendar.
A.
Approved Resolution No. 2022-009;
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS FOR THE CITY OF VACAVILLE B.
Approved Resolution No. 2022-010;
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A FLUSHING TRUCK AND COMBINATION TRUCK IN THE AMOUNT OF $768,185 AND APPROVING AN INTERFUND LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND AND GENERAL FUND MEASURE M FUND C.
Approved;
APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING JANUARY 21, 2022, AND JANUARY 28, 2022
7. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR – Public comment was received (to listen to public comment, click here).
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS – All items on the agenda can be opened for public comment before final action is taken. This meeting will be conducted consistent with Assembly Bill 361, Resolution No. 2021-088, and Government Code section 54953(e)., the City of Vacaville is holding City Council meetings via teleconference. Any interested members of the public desiring to make comments on items on the agenda may participate via teleconference as noted at the top of the agenda. After staff has presented the item, the Mayor will open the matter for comments from the public. Comments should be kept to a maximum of three minutes per speaker or group spokesperson (per Government Code §54954.3(a); VMC §2.04.130).
A.
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 ("DTSP") Councilmember Ritchie recused himself at the beginning of the item in case of a potential conflict.
On a motion by Councilmember Silva, seconded by Councilmember Wylie, the Council approved Resolution Nos. 2022-011 and 2022-012 (6-0 Ritchie recused).
B.
RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE GENERAL PLAN AND ENERGY CONSERVATION AND ACTION STRATEGY FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FEIR) (SCH #2011022043) AND THE FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FSEIR) (SCH #2020090526) FOR THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT ADOPTING VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED POLICIES AND UPDATING THE ENERGY CONSERVATION AND ACTION STRATEGY, FOR THE LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE; and ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING DIVISIONS 14.01, 14.02, 14.04, 14.05, 14.09, 14.11, 14.12, 14.15, 14.17, 14.18, 14.25, 14.26, AND 14.27 OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE WITH THE PROPOSED FINAL DRAFT OF THE LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE (First Reading) On a motion by Councilmember Sullivan, seconded by Councilmember Wylie, the Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2022-013; and introduced the subject ordinance with the inclusion of amending the Neighborhood Commercial District to conditionally allow Schools. The title of the ordinance was read by the City Clerk.
C.
RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE GENERAL PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND APPROVING THE DENSITY BONUS, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR THE ALLISON APARTMENTS, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ALLISON DRIVE AND NUT TREE PARKWAY (APN 0131-030-950); and APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DISPOSITION, DEVELOPMENT, AND LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AND CFY DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR DEVELOPMENT OF RENT RESTRICTED APARTMENT HOUSING ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY ON ALLISON DRIVE (A PORTION OF APN 0131-030-950) AND APPROVAL OF AN INCREASE TO THE CITY LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000,000 On a motion by Councilmember Sullivan, seconded by Councilmember Ritchie, the Council approved Resolution No. 2022-014 with staff bringing back information on alternate funding sources for the loan and looking into prioritizing educator staff for rental units.
D.
Continued to the meeting of March 8, 2022
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE CONFIRMING THE 2020 ANNUAL REPORT AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN VACAVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR 2021; and
APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF THE DOWNTOWN VACAVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
9. BUSINESS –
A.
CONSIDERATION OF OPTIONS FOR ENFORCING THE USE OF ILLEGAL FIREWORKS WITHIN CITY LIMITS B.
PRESENTATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON TRAFFIC CALMING AND CONGESTION MITIGATION C.
COVID-19 UPDATE; and
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE MAKING FINDINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AB 361 AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) RENEWING RESOLUTION NO. 2021-088 AUTHORIZING REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE On a motion by Mayor Rowlett, seconded by seconded by Councilmember Ritchie, the Council unanimously approved Resolution 2022-015 and requested staff bring back information on mask mandating to be in line with the State's new direction.
10. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER – None
11. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL – Councilmembers individually reported on attendance at meetings and items of interest.
12. CLOSED SESSION – None
13. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business before the Council, the regular meeting of February 8, 2022 was adjourned at 9:47 p.m.