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
April 28, 2026
1. Closed Session - None
2. Roll Call
The Mayor called the Regular Meeting of the City Council to order at 6:00 pm in the Vacaville Council Chamber located at 650 Merchant St.
Present:
John Carli, Mayor
Michael Silva, Vice Mayor, District 3 Roy
Stockton, District 1
Greg Ritchie, District 2
Sarah Chapman, District 4
Ted Fremouw, District 5
Jeanette Wylie, District 6
Absent: None
3. Moment of Silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance A moment of silence was observed, and Councilmember Ritchie led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. Report Out of Closed Session - None
5. Approval of Agenda
On a motion by Councilmember Stockton, seconded by Councilmember Ritchie, the Council unanimously approved the agenda of the regular meeting.
6. Reports of City Council
On a motion by Councilmember Fremouw, seconded by Councilmember Stockton, the Council approved agendizing a discussion on de Colores Park
Ayes (4): Mayor Carli, Councilmember Stockton, Councilmember Ritchie, and Councilmember Fremouw
Noes (3): Vice Mayor Silva, Councilmember Chapman, and Councilmember Wylie
A. Update on Recent Attended Boards, Commissions, and Committee Meetings Councilmember Chapman recently attended League of California Cities City Leaders Summit which has sessions that discussed water usage with artificial intelligence, and homelessness. She also reported that the Citizens Advisory Committees at California Medical Facility (CMF) will meet the first Tuesday in May. Councilmember Chapman invited to community to CMF's art exhibit on May 12. Lastly, she again urged the community to go see the art currently displayed at the Vacaville Museum as well.
Vice Mayor Silva reported the Cal Cities Environmental Quality Committee met to review legislation that focused on hazardous waste remediation and insurance company accountability. He also noted that at the League of California Cities City Leaders Summit he attended a session on available grants to enhance public spaces that lead to economic prosperity. Vice Mayor recently took a group of his students on a tour of the Easterly Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant to expose them to the water treatment process. Lastly, the Vice Mayor reflected on comments from public about how to connect our economic development strategic plan to our ag community/agri-goods/agri-tourism.
Councilmember Fremouw noted that the City is struggling financially and asked if the council would agendize a discussion on de Colores Park.
Councilmember Wylie reported that District 6 had a very successful Spring Spruce Up Day with over 400 unwanted item drop offs including e-waste. She noted that going forward there will be no District Dollars so there may not be funding for the program in the future. Councilmember Wylie also noted that the Travis Air Force Base "Wings Over Solano" Air Show was well attended despite the colder weather. She also attended the Police Activities League (PAL) Youth Summit which had a good turnout of youth involved from planning to execution of the event. Councilmember Wylie also attended the League of California Cities City Leader Summit which she and a few others from Vacaville and neighboring cities met with Assemblymember Wilson and Senator Cabaldon to discuss loss of local control and impacts of mandated without funding. Lastly, Councilmember Wylie asked if Council would be interested in naming a poet laureate for the City of Vacaville and the Council was in support.
Councilmember Ritchie also attended League of California Cities City Leaders Summit. He was part of the Armed Services Committee and did a presentation on Skills Bridge and supporting base families mostly through childcare services. He encouraged businesses in Vacaville to be a Skills Bridge member.
The Mayor noted that a significant amount of art has come into the City including the painted cow named Pilar currently placed in the courtyard in front of Council Chambers.
7. Reports of City Manager
A video was shared highlighting the City's recent Bring Your Kid to Work Day event. The City hosted over 80 children who were able to shadow their parents/grandparents and participate in hands-on activities that highlight the importance and fun of working in City government. Video can be seen on the City's YouTube page.
City Manager Chaudhary applauded the work of the City Manager's Office and Utilities team for creating one-pagers for our legislators at the recent League of California Cities City Leaders Summit, on items such as Chromium 6, North Bay Regional Expansion, and Broadband. She also noted that she is part of the Governance Transparency and Labor Relations Committee which discusses items such as transparency and cybersecurity efforts.
Lastly the City Manager announced that given the budget deficit she and the City's leadership team have declined their approved Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) for 2026
8. Presentations –
A. Building Safety Month Proclamation (Staff contact: Aleris Dunn, Chief Building Official (707) 449-5342)
9. Consent Calendar –.
Action: By simple motion, approve all items on the consent calendar except for items
9.C, 9.E, and 9.F which were pulled for discussion.
Motion: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Second: Sarah Chapman, District 4
Vote: Unanimously approved.
A. Approved Ordinance No. 2018; Ordinance Levying Special Tax within the City of Vacaville Community Facilities District No. 11 (Southtown Police and Fire Services), Including Certain Annexation Territory, City of Vacaville Community Facilities District No. 11 (Southtown Police and Fire Services) Annexation No. 8 (Vandengate) (Second Reading)
B. Approved Ordinance No. 2019; Ordinance Levying Special Tax within the City of Vacaville Community Facilities District No. 12 (Police and Fire Services), Including Certain Annexation Territory, City of Vacaville Community Facilities District No. 12 (Police and Fire Services) Annexation No. 6 (Vanden Cove Phase 1) (Second Reading)
C. Resolution Approving the Final Map for Lagoon Valley Neighborhood L Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2026- 070 approving the Final Map for Lagoon Valley Neighborhood L
Motion: Roy Stockton, District 1
Second: Ted Fremouw, District 5
Vote: Unanimously approved.
D. Approved Resolution No. 2026-071; Resolution Accepting the Energy Conservation Services Project
E. Resolution Accepting Public Improvements for the 2025 Slurry Seal Project Action: Resolution No. 2026-072 Accepting Public Improvements for the 2025 Slurry Seal Project
Motion: Jeanette Wylie, District 6
Second: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Vote: Unanimously approved.
F. Resolution Adopting Revised Construction Standards, Design Standards, and Standard Drawings for Potable Water and Sanitary Sewer Systems
Action: Resolution No. 2026-073 adopting revised construction standards, design standards, and standard drawings for potable water and sanitary sewer systems
Motion: Roy Stockton, District 1
Second: Ted Fremouw, District 5
Vote: Unanimously approved.
G. Approved; Approve the Minutes for Meeting of April 14, 2026
H. Approved; Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll Payment of Claims for the Weeks Ending April 10, 2026; and April 17, 2026
10. Business From the Floor –
Click on the link to listen to public comment on items within the Council's jurisdiction but not listed on the agenda. Topics include: City leadership team forgoing COLAs, sales tax revenue, SHIPS Act, and reverberance of Japanese American internments.
11. Public Hearings – None
12. Business –
A. Consideration and Selection of Parks and Recreation Commissioner Action: Ratify the Mayor's appointment of Heather Krause to the Parks & Recreation Commission
Motion: Sarah Chapman, District 4
Second: Ted Fremouw, District 5
Vote: Unanimously approved.
B. City of Vacaville Capital Improvement Program - Understanding an Essential City Program Item was informational. Council received the information and provided feedback to staff regarding the Capital Improvement Program.
C. Resolution Establishing the City’s General Liability Self -Insured Retention (SIR) Level for Program Year 2026/27
Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-074
Motion: John Carli, Mayor
Second: Michael Silva, Vice Mayor, District 3
Vote:
AYES: John Carli, Mayor
Michael Silva, Vice Mayor, District 3
Greg Ritchie, District 2
Sarah Chapman, District 4
Ted Fremouw, District 5
Jeanette Wylie, District 6
NOES: Roy Stockton, District 1
14. Adjournment – There being no further business, the regular meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m.