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
March 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, Nolan Sullivan, At Large, Roy Stockton, District 1, Greg Ritchie, District 2, Michael Silva, District 3, Jason Roberts, Vice Mayor, District 5, 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 - On a motion by Councilmember Ritchie, seconded by Councilmember Sullivan, the Council unanimously approved the agenda of the regular meeting of March 8, 2022, as written.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – On a motion by Councilmember Sullivan, seconded by Councilmember Ritchie, the Council unanimously approved the Minutes for the regular meeting of February 22, 2022, as written.
5. PRESENTATIONS – None
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS –
A.
CONSIDERATION OF REVISED CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES AS REQUIRED BY ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 21601
7. CONSENT CALENDAR –
A.
Approved Resolution No. 2022 - 022;
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AUTHORIZING THE FIRE CHIEF TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH LIFE EXTENSION CLINICS, INC. FOR LIFE SCAN FIREFIGHTER PHYSICALS IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,000 B.
Approved Resolution No. 2022 - 023;
RESOLUTION DECLARING APN #0133-100-170 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.
Approved;
APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING FEBRUARY 18, 2022; AND FEBRUARY 25, 2022
8. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR – Click hear to listen to public comment on items within the Council’s jurisdiction but not listed on the agenda.
9. BUSINESS –
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CONSIDERATION AND SELECTION OF PLANNING AND PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS The Council unanimously made the following appointments:
Parks & Recreation Commission-
Shawn McMahon through March 2023; Aisha Gutierrez through March 2024; Danielle Shea through March 2023; Keith Thompson through March 2024; Mary Vasquez through March 2023; Blair Aas through March 2024; Ralph Berumen through March 2024 Planning Commission-
Brandon Kline through March 2023; Michael Fortney through March 2024; Noel Vargas through March 2023; Ralph Lightfoot through March 2024; Edward LaBonte through March 2023; Amanda Rudeen through March 2024; John Wilkerson through March 2024 B.
APPOINTMENT OF TWO COUNCIL MEMBERS TO THE 2 X 2 REGIONAL HOMELESS SUBCOMMITTEE; and APPROVAL OF $5,000 TOWARDS AN ANALYSIS OF THE CURRENT GOVERNANCE OF THE COUNTYWIDE HOMELESS SYSTEM OF CARE AND RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE MODELS The Mayor noted that Councilmembers Sullivan and Stockton had been appointed to the now suspended 2x2 with the County Supervisors and had been involved with the Regional Homeless subcommittee in the absence of that workgroup and therefore nominated Councilmembers Sullivan and Stockton to the Regional Homeless subcommittee.
Unanimously approved.
CONTINUED;
Approval Of $5,000 Towards An Analysis Of The Current Governance Of The Countywide Homeless System Of Care And Recommended Alternative Models 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 Councilmember Silva, the Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2022 - 024 (5-2; Ritchie/Stockton Noes).
10. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER – None
11. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL – Councilmembers individually discussed items of interest.
The Council unanimously approved Councilmember Silva's request to bring back discussion of representation by 2 or 3 councilmembers assigned to Strategic Plan priorities.
The Council approved (6-1; Rowlett No) Councilmember Sullivan's request to discuss committee structures and appointment to committees as well as plans for a Citizen Academy for those interested in future involvement with the City.
12. CLOSED SESSION –
Pursuant to California Government Code Section, 54950, et seq. the Council adjourned to Closed Session at 9:00 PM. Councilmember Ritchie recused himself from a portion of closed session with Vacaville Firefighters Association due to a potential conflict of interest.
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section §54957.6)
Agency Negotiators: Aaron Busch - City Manager, Ken Matsumiya - Finance Director, Jessica Bowes - HR Director, Eddie Kreisberg - Principal, Kreisberg Law Firm Employee organization(s): Vacaville Firefighters Association; Fire Managers Group
13. ADJOURNMENT -
There being no further business before the Council, the regular meeting of March 8 2022, was adjourned at 9:55 PM with no announcements made.