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
August 23, 2022
1. ROLL CALL - The Mayor 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: Ron Rowlett, Mayor, Jason Roberts, Vice Mayor, D5, Roy Stockton, D1, Greg Ritchie, D2, Michael Silva, D3, Jeanette Wylie, D6, and Nolan Sullivan, At Large.
None
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - A moment of silence was observed and Councilmember Stockton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - On a motion by Councilmember Sullivan, seconded by Councilmember Wylie, the Council unanimously approved the agenda of the regular meeting of August 23, 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 August 9, 2022, as written.
5. PRESENTATIONS – None
6. CONSENT CALENDAR –
A.
Approved Ordinance No. 1978;
ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND APPROVING VACAVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY 709 "MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY" AND THE 2022 VACAVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT MILITARY EQUIPMENT LIST (Second Reading) B.
Approved Resolution No. 2022 - 073;
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) FOR FACILITIES BEING INSTALLED WITH THE EXPRESS LANES PROJECT C.
Approved Resolution No. 2022 - 074;
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 2021 DOWNTOWN SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, CALLEN ALLEY SEWER, NORTH ORCHARD UTILITIES PROJECT D.
Approved Resolution No. 2022 - 075;
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS – NORTH VILLAGE UNIT 7A E.
Approved Resolution No. 2022 - 076;
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE PROGRAM PROJECT F.
Approved Resolution No. 2022 - 077;
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE WITH NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC FOR THE WIRELESS CELL SITE LOCATED AT 1001 ALLISON DRIVE G.
Approved;
APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING AUGUST 5, 2022; AND AUGUST 12, 2022; AND WIRE AND ACH DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2022
7. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - Click to hear comments from the floor.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
9. BUSINESS –
A.
RECEIVE PRESENTATION ABOUT THE NORTHEAST GROWTH AREA AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH LAND USE PLANNING AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF On a motion by Mayor Rowlett, seconded by Councilmember Wylie, the Council approved staff moving forward with a specific plan for the Northeast Growth Area with direction to consider or include battery storage in the specific plan and zoning map.
B.
RESOLUTION DENYING A REQUEST TO INITIATE AN AMENDMENT TO DIVISION 14.09 OF THE VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO CREATE A TECHNOLOGY PARK ZONING DISTRICT, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE FACILITY ON A VACANT PARCEL LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF NORTH MERIDIAN ROAD AND MIDWAY ROAD (APN: 0109-220-010) Mayor Rowlett motioned to give the project an opportunity to be heard at a merit hearing. Councilmember Wylie seconded the motion. The Council voted 4-3 against moving forward (Noes Sullivan, Stockton, Silva, Roberts, Ayes Ritchie, Wylie, Rowlett).
C.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR ALLOCATION OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,757,370 FOR VACAVILLE CITY COACH TRANSIT OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL PROJECTS On a motion by Councilmember Sullivan, seconded by Mayor Rowlett, the Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2022 - 078.
D.
VACAVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT CLINICAL SERVICES UNIT UPDATE PRESENTATION
10. REPORTS OF ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER – None
11. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL – Councilmembers individually discussed items of interest.
A.
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES VOTING DELEGATE - The Council unanimously approved Vice Mayor Roberts as the Voting Delegate Representative for the League of California Cities conference.
B.
SELECTION OF A NEW VICE-MAYOR TO FULFILL THE REMAINING TERM OF 2022 Mayor Rowlett nominated and the Council ratified Councilmember Stockton to fulfill the remaining term of Vice Mayor.
12. CLOSED SESSION – Pursuant to California Government Code Section, 54950, et seq. the Council adjourned to Closed Session at 9:15 p.m.
A.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: Property is located on the Northeast corner of Quinn Road and Leisure Town Road (APN# 0133-100-170)
Negotiation Parties: Assistant City Manager, GeorgeAnne Meggers-Smith, Don Burrus, Economic Development Director, Mauricio Rodriguez, Vice President of Real Estate and Legal Counsel of Camping World Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
13. ADJOURNMENT –
There being no further business before the Council, the regular meeting of August 23, 2022 was adjourned at 9:30 PM.