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 22, 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, Roy Stockton, D1, Greg Ritchie, D2, Michael Silva, D3, Nolan Sullivan, At Large, Jason Roberts, D5, Vice Mayor, and Jeanette Wylie, D6.
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 Sullivan, seconded by Councilmember Silva , the Council unanimously approved the agenda of the regular meeting of March 22, 2022.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – On a motion by Councilmember Sullivan, seconded by Councilmember Stockton, the Council unanimously approved the Minutes for the regular meeting of March 8, 2022.
5. PRESENTATIONS – None
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.
SELECTION OF FINAL COUNCIL ELECTION DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAP AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AMENDING SECTION 2.60.020 OF CHAPTER 2.60 OF TITLE 2 OF THE VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING BY-DISTRICT ELECTIONS, ADJUSTING THE BOUNDARIES OF CITY COUNCIL ELECTION DISTRICTS AND CONFIRMING SUCH REVISED COUNCIL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, AS REFLECTED IN THE ATTACHED MAP (First Reading) Councilmember Stockton motioned, with a second by Councilmember Sullivan, to adopt draft Map Option 8 and introduce the subject ordinance. Motion failed (Rowlett, Roberts, Sullivan, Silva, Wylie Noes).
A subsequent motion was made by Councilmember Silva, seconded by Mayor Rowlett, to continue the item to a Special Meeting of the City Council. Unanimously approved.
B.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE OAK GROVE APARTMENTS PROJECT; and ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY CHANGE OF ZONING MAP FROM NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (CN) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY (CN/RO) FOR THE OAK GROVE APARTMENTS PROJECT LOCATED AT 475 WEST MONTE VISTA AVENUE (APNS 0126-150-050 AND 0126-160-150); and RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DENSITY BONUS AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR THE OAK GROVE APARTMENTS PROJECT LOCATED AT 475 WEST MONTE VISTA AVENUE (APNS 0126-150-050 AND 0126-160-150) On a motion by Councilmember Sullivan, seconded by Councilmember Stockton, the Council unanimously approved Resolution Nos. 2022-025 and 2022-026, and introduced the subject ordinance. The title of the ordinance was read by the City Clerk.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR –
A.
Approved;
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ROBERTS' RANCH VILLAGE D-SOUTH B.
Approved Resolution No. 2022-027;
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF VACAVILLE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET BY $30,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIVE NEW LEVEL-2 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS AT THE HICKORY-DAVIS STREET PARK-N-RIDE LOT C.
Approved;
APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING MARCH 4, 2022; AND MARCH 11, 2022 AND WIRE AND ACH DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2022
8. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR – To listen to public comment, please click here.
9. BUSINESS –
A.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING UPDATES TO THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE POLICY On a motion by Councilmember Ritchie, seconded by Councilmember Stockton, the Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2022-028.
B.
2021 ANNUAL STATUS OF THE GENERAL PLAN PROGRESS REPORT
C.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,857,883 WITH NEW FLYER OF AMERICA FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF TEN ELECTRIC 35 FOOT FIXED ROUTE BUSES FOR THE VACAVILLE CITY COACH PUBLIC TRANSIT PROGRAM; and RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION FOR ALLOCATION OF SECTION 5307 AND SECTION 5339 TRANSIT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,296,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TEN ELECTRIC 35 FOOT FIXED ROUTE BUSES FOR THE VACAVILLE CITY COACH PUBLIC TRANSIT PROGRAM; and RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AMENDING THE CITY OF VACAVILLE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET BY $7,296,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF TEN NEW FLYER ELECTRIC 35 FOOT FIXED ROUTE BUSES FOR THE VACAVILLE CITY COACH PUBLIC TRANSIT PROGRAM On a motion by Councilmember Wylie, seconded by Councilmember Ritchie, the Council unanimously approved Resolution Nos. 2022-029, 2022-030 and 2022-031.
D.
PRESENTATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON PROPOSED PUBLIC WORKS BIDDING PREQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS On a motion by Councilmember Silva, seconded by Vice Mayor Roberts, the Council unanimously approved bringing a draft ordinance enacting prequalification requirements for City construction projects with an engineer's estimate of $1.5 million or greater to the Council for consideration.
10. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER – The City Manager noted that Let’s Make a Difference clean up day is scheduled for April 2nd and a discussion on virtual or in person meetings will be discussed at the Special Meeting on March 29th.
11. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL – Councilmembers individually reported on items of interest.
12. CLOSED SESSION – The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 10:02 PM pursuant to California Government Code Section, 54950, et seq.
A.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9)
JD Tazmon v. City of Vacaville, et al, Solano County Superior Court Case No: FCS054569
13. ADJOURNMENT