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
May 24, 2022
1. ROLL CALL
Vice Mayor Roberts called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 6 p.m. in the Vacaville Council Chamber located at 650 Merchant Street.
Present: Jason Roberts D5, Vice Mayor, Roy Stockton, D1, Greg Ritchie, D2, Michael Silva, D3, Nolan Sullivan, At Large, and Jeanette Wylie, D6.
Absent/Excused: Ron Rowlett, Mayor .
None
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A moment of silence was observed and Councilmember Ritchie led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Councilmember Wylie, seconded by Councilmember Silva, the Council approved the agenda of the regular meeting of May 24, 2022, with the amendments to include Item 9C on the Consent Calendar and noted revised resolutions.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES –
Continued;
the Minutes for the regular meeting of May 10, 2022.
5. PRESENTATIONS –
A.
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Presented by Brian McLean, Deputy Director of Public Works
6. CONSENT CALENDAR - On a motion by Councilmember Wylie, seconded by Councilmember Stockton, the Council approved all the items on the Consent Calendar (6-0).
A.
Approved Resolution No. 2022-038;
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE USE OF THE HARBISON EVENT CENTER (APN: 0129- 240-600, 1681 E. MONTE VISTA AVENUE) BY THE SOLANO COUNTY HOME AND GARDEN SHOW B.
Approve Resolution No. 2022-039;
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE DECLARING APNS# 0129-310-230/240/250/260/360/370/400 LOCATED ON SCOGGINS COURT AND EAST MONTE VISTA TO BE EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO INITIATE THE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS AS REQUIRED BY THE SURPLUS LAND ACT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP HOUSING C.
Approved;
AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE 2022 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT TO THE APPARENT LOW BIDDER, VSS INTERNATIONAL, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR $3,926,000 D.
Approved Resolution No. 2022-040;
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE SETTING A FIREWORK REGULATION APPEAL FEE AMOUNT AND DIRECTING THE APPEAL FEE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CITY'S SERVICE AND FACILITY RENTAL FEES LIST E.
Approved;
APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING MAY 6, 2022 AND MAY 13, 2022
7. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR – None
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS –
A.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN VACAVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR 2022; THE EXECUTION OF THE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT; AND APPROVAL OF THE DOWNTOWN VACAVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MANAGEMENT DISTRICT PLAN; AND APPROVE A FEE FOR SERVICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,000 TO THE DOWNTOWN VACAVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT On a motion by Councilmember Wylie, seconded by Councilmember Ritchie, the Council approved the Downtown Vacaville 2022 Annual District Plan; Resolution No. 2022-041; approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the Management Agreement between the City and the Downtown Vacaville; and Approve a Fee-for-Service in the amount of $55,000 (6-0).
B.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE REAFFIRMING THE 2015 GENERAL PLAN AND ENERGY CONSERVATION ACTION STRATEGY FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND THE 2021 FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, FOR THE CITYWIDE ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS; and ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY CHANGING ZONING DESIGNATIONS FOR VARIOUS AFFECTED PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF VACAVILLE (First Reading) On a motion by Councilmember Silva, seconded by Councilmember Stockton, the Council approved the Resolution No, 2022-042, and by title only, introduced the subject ordinance. The title of the ordinance was read by the City Clerk.
9. BUSINESS –
A.
MAJOR CRIMES TASK FORCE PRESENTATION Solano County District Attorney Krishna Abrams provided an overview of the Major Crimes Task Force.
B.
BUDGET STUDY SESSION, PART 1
C.
Approved with the Consent Calendar Resolution No. 2022-043;
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR CALRECYCLE GRANTS AND TO PERFORM ADMINISTRATION OF ALL GRANTS RECEIVED FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS D.
STATUS UPDATE ON THE NORTH VILLAGE AREA PLAN 2 PROJECT LOCATED SOUTH OF MIDWAY ROAD, WEST OF LEISURE TOWN ROAD, NORTH OF VACA VALLEY PARKWAY, AND EAST OF INTERSTATE 505 (APNS: 0106-280-060, 0106-240-290, -100, -300, -330, 0106-270-220) Councilmember Stockton recused himself from the item due to residency in the area being discussed. On a motion by Councilmember Ritchie, seconded by Councilmember Sullivan, the Council assessed the changes to the proposed land use layout for the North Village Area Plan 2 project (NVAP2) and determined the changes to be consistent with the original merit hearing determination provided by the City Council on February 12, 2019.
E.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE ADOPTING WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES INCLUDING DECLARING A STAGE 2 WATER SHORTAGE RESPONSE ACTION OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE’S URBAN WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER N-7-22 On a motion by Councilmember Wylie, seconded by Councilmember Silva, the Council approved Resolution No. 2022-044 (6-0).
F.
AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH KOSMONT COMPANIES TO COMPLETE A SPECIAL DISTRICT FINANCING FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS On a motion by Councilmember Sullivan, seconded by Councilmember Silva, the Council approved a contract with Kosmont Companies to complete a special district financing feasibility analysis with a focus on EIFDs in an amount not to exceed $40,000.
G.
STATUS OF VACAVILLE’S AB 1600 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES UPDATE AND POLICY DIRECTION (Staff contact:
H.
Continued;
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE USE OF ARPA FUNDING TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT TWO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND NEIGHBORHOOD CAPACITY-BUILDING STRATEGIES IN COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 I.
ACCEPT AND PROVIDE COMMENT ON THE DRAFT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM YEAR 2022-2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN ALLOCATING ANNUAL AND CARES FUNDS OF $1,329,189 The Council provided comment to the draft Community Development Block Grant. No public comment was provided.
J.
TROWER PARK IMPROVEMENTS DISCUSSION On a motion by Councilmember Ritchie, seconded by Councilmember Wylie, the Council approved staff returning with a modified park plan with requested amendments for consideration of additional Measure M funding to bring the total $2.5M.
K.
Continued;
DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS AND REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR CITY OFFICE Staff Contact: Michelle Thornbrugh, City Clerk (707) 449-5100; Melinda Stewart, City Attorney (707) 449-5105
10. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER – The City Manager noted there would be a ribbon cutting for the Rocky Hill Trail Art installation on June 9, 2022.
11. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL – Councilmembers individually discussed items of interest.
12. CLOSED SESSION – Pursuant to California Government Code Section, 54950, et seq. the Council adjourned to Closed Session at 11:57 p.m.
A.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN: 0130-111-120
Negotiation Parties: Aaron Busch, City Manager, and Don Burrus, Economic Development Director; and Dan and Melody Thebeau, Owners – Ale Yard Ventures
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
B.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: APN: 0129-240-310, 0129-240-320, 0129-240-560
Negotiation Parties: Aaron Busch, City Manager, and Don Burrus, Economic Development Director; and Robb Osborne, Partner, Gallelli Real Estate
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the regular meeting of May 24, 2022, was adjourned at 1:24 AM.