Vacaville City Hall Council Chamber 650 Merchant Street Entrance to the Council Chamber is located in the parking area off of Lovers Lane
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY
GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
AND
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
AGENDA
November 15, 2022
05:30 p.m.
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1. ROLL CALL -
The Mayor called the special meeting of the City Council to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Vacaville Council Chamber located at 650 Merchant Street.
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - A moment of silence was observed and Vice Mayor Stockton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - On a motion by Councilmember Sullivan, seconded by Vice Mayor Stockton, the Council unanimously approved the agenda of the special meeting as written.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – On a motion by Councilmember Ritchie, seconded by Vice Mayor Stockton, the Council unanimously approved the Minutes for the regular and special meetings of October 25, 2022, as written.
Draft Minutes - October 25, 2022
Draft Minutes - Special Meeting October 25, 2022
5. PRESENTATIONS – None
6. CONSENT CALENDAR – The Council unanimously approved all the items on the Consent Calendar.
A.
Approved;
APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AND COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF SOLANO JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY TO SERVE AS FISCAL AGENT AND PROVIDE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION FROM JANUARY 1, 2023 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023 WITH AN OPTION TO EXTEND FOR ONE YEAR Staff Report Item 6A
B.
Approved Resolution No. 2022-103;
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF STATE OF CALIFORNIA CITIZENS’ OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) AND FRONT-LINE LAW ENFORCEMENT ALLOCATION FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 FUNDING IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 30061 AND A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO THE 2022-23 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $156,390 Staff Report Item 6B
Res. 2022-103 COPS Budget Adjustment
C.
Approved;
APPROVAL OF RESPONSE LETTER TO THE GRAND JURY REGARDING THE 2021-2022 GRAND JURY REPORT ENTITLED: AN OPERATIONAL REVIEW OF SOLANO COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICES Staff Report Item 6C
D.
Approved;
APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING OCTOBER 21, 2022; OCTOBER 28, 2022; AND NOVEMBER 4, 2022; AND WIRE AND ACH DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2022 Staff Report Item 6D
7. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR – NONE
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE GREENTREE SPECIFIC PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT INCLUDING APPROVING THE WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT, ADOPTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT, ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PLAN, REJECTING LAND USE ALTERNATIVES AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE GREENTREE PROJECT (First Reading); and RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DIAGRAM, TEXT, FIGURES, AND POLICY COS-P1; and ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE GREENTREE SPECIFIC PLAN, AND AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 14.09.040 OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO CHANGE THE ZONING DISTRICT DESIGNATIONS FROM PARKS AND RECREATION (PR) AND HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (CH) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG), RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM (RM), RESIDENTIAL HIGH MEDIUM (RHM), RESIDENTIAL HIGH (RH), OPEN SPACE (OS), RESIDENTIAL LOW (RL) RESIDENTIAL LOW MEDIUM (RLM), AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES (CF) (APNS: 0133-120-190, 0133-120-340, 0134-020-180, 0134-020-240, 0134-020-290, 0134 020-300, 0134-020-310, 0134-020-320, 0134-020-330, 0134-020-340, 0134-020-350, 0134-020-360, 0134-020-380, 0134-020-450, 0134-020-460, 0134-033-010, 0134-033-370, 0134-033-380, 0134-033-400, 0134-180-030, 0134-180-040, 0134-181-130, 0134-181-140, 0134-183-140, 0134-183-150, 0134-310-010, 0134-332-100, 0134-332-180, 0134-480-110) (First Reading); and RESOLUTION APPROVING A VESTING TENTATIVE MAP (APNS: 0133-120-190, 0133-120-340, 0134-020-180, 0134-020-240, 0134-020-290, 0134-020-300, 0134-020-310, 0134-020-320, 0134-020-330, 0134-020-340, 0134-020-350, 0134-020-360, 0134-020-380, 0134-020-450, 0134-020-460, 0134-033-010, 0134-033-370, 0134-033-380, 0134-033-400, 0134-180-030, 0134-180-040, 0134-181-130, 0134-181-140, 0134-183-140, 0134-183-150, 0134-310-010, 0134-332-100, 0134-332-180, 0134-480-110; and RESOLUTION APPROVING DESIGN STANDARD EXCEPTION TO ALLOW TWO COURTS TO EXCEED 600 FEET IN LENGTH; and RESOLUTION APPROVING A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE GREENTREE PROJECT APARTMENTS; and
ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AND GREEN TREE SOUTH, LLC, AND GREEN TREE PROPERTIES, LLC City Manager Busch recused himself and left the Council Chamber noting that he had a conflict with real property located within 1000 feet of the plan area. On a motion by Vice Mayor Stockton, seconded by Councilmember Sullivan, the Council introduced the ordinance adopting the development agreement between the City of Vacaville and Green Tree South, LLC, and Green Tree Properties, LLC with the denial of the $1.2M park fee credit (6-1 Ritchie No).
On a motion by Vice Mayor Stockton, seconded by Councilmember Sullivan, the Council approved Resolution Nos. 2022-104, 2022-105, 2022-106, 2022-107 and 2022-108 and introduced an ordinance approving and adopting the Greentree Specific Plan, and amending Title 14, Chapter 14.09.040 of the City of Vacaville Municipal Code by amending the zoning map to change the zoning district designations from Parks and Recreation (PR) and Highway Commercial (CH) to General Commercial (CG), Residential Medium (RM), Residential High Medium (RHM), Residential High (RH), Open Space (OS), Residential Low (RL) Residential Low Medium (RLM), and Community Facilities (CF).
The titles of the ordinances were read by the City Clerk.
Staff Report Item 8A - Part 1
Staff Report Item 8A - Part 2
Staff Report Item 8A - Part 3
Res. 2022-104 Greentree EIR
Res. 2022-105 Greentree General Plan Land Use Diagram Text Figures and Policy Res. 2022-106 Greentree Apartments Vesting Tentative Map Res. 2022-107 Greentree Apartments Design Standard Exception Res. 2022-108 Greentree Apartments Planned Development Permit B.
RESOLUTION DENYING TWO APPEALS AND AFFIRMING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION TO REAFFIRM THE SOUTHTOWN/MOODY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND APPROVING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR THE SOUTHTOWN APARTMENTS LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LEISURE TOWN ROAD AND REDSTONE PARKWAY (APN 0137-030-160), SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL On a motion by Vice Mayor Stockton, seconded by Councilmember Sullivan, the Council upheld the previous denial of Appeal #1 and upheld the previous approval of Appeal #2; denied reaffirming Southtown/Moody EIR; denied the planned development for the Southtown Apartments based on concerns presented for traffic safety including parking and poor evacuation capabilities and a stale EIR (6-1 Ritchie No).
By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution denying Appeal No. 1 by TA Leisure Town, LLC and denying Appeal No. 2 by Alicia Minyen of Friends of Southtown, and reaffirming the Planning Commission’s action to approve the project as conditioned.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested for this item. The cost associated with the hearing is partially offset by the Appellants’ appeal fees with the remaining cost absorbed within the Community Development Department’s budget.
Funding Source: Appellants’ appeal fees; Community Development Department budget.
Budget Distribution: Community Development budget (Fund 2022).
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #3 – Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Initiative 3A: Promote Housing for All
Staff Report Item 8B
Public Comment Item 8B - Minyen 1
Public Comment Item 8B - Minyen 1 Attachment
Public Comment Item 8B - Breckon 1
Public Comment Item 8B - Breckon 2
Public Comment Item 8B - Minyen 2
Public Comment Item 8B - Minyen 2 Attachment 1
Public Comment Item 8B - Minyen 2 Attachment 2
Public Comment Item 8B - Goddard
Public Comment Item 8B - Lewis
Public Comment Item 8B - Cox Castle Nicholson
Public Comment Item 8B - Cox Castle Nicholson 1
Public Comment Item 8B - Cox Castle Nicholson 1 - Attachment 1 Public Comment Item 8B - Cox Castle Nicholson 1 - Attachment 2 Public Comment Item 8B - Cox Castle Nicholson 2
C.
RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE 2015 GENERAL PLAN AND ENERGY CONSERVATION ACTION STRATEGY FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND THE 2021 FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, FOR THE NORTHEAST GROWTH AREA CODE AMENDMENT; and ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE BY: (1) AMENDING TEXT IN DIVISION 14.09 TO ADD CHAPTER 14.09.191 FOR THE NORTHEAST GROWTH AREA OVERLAY DISTRICT WITH STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS FOR INTERIM DEVELOPMENT; (2) AMENDING TEXT IN CHAPTERS 14.09.050, 14.09.060, 14.09.070, 14.09.080 AND 14.09.090 TO INCLUDE REFERENCES TO THE NORTHEAST GROWTH AREA OVERLAY DISTRICT; (3) AMENDING THE ZONING MAP IN CHAPTER 14.09.040 TO ADD AN OVERLAY DISTRICT BOUNDARY TO THE ZONING MAP FOR AN AREA BOUND BY MIDWAY ROAD TO THE NORTH, MERIDIAN ROAD TO THE WEST, LEWIS ROAD TO THE EAST, AND KILKENNY CANAL TO THE SOUTH; AND (4) AMENDING THE ZONING MAP IN CHAPTER 14.09.040 TO CHANGE THE ZONING DISTRICT DESIGNATIONS FOR TEN PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST GROWTH AREA FROM AGRICULTURE (AG), INDUSTRIAL PARK (IP) AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) TO TECHNOLOGY PARK (TP), GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG), BUSINESS PARK (BP), HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (CH), RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY (RL-5) AND PARKS AND RECREATION (PR) THAT BEAR ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBERS 0109-220-010, 0109-220-020, 0109-220-040, 0109-220-060, 0109-270-050, 0109-270-060, 0141-010-010, 0141-010-020, 0141-010-030, 133-060-020 (First Reading) On a motion by Councilmember Silva, seconded by Vice Mayor Stockton, the Council present unanimously approved Resolution No. 2022-109 and introduced the subject ordinance. The title of the ordinance was read by the City Clerk.
Staff Report Item 8C
Public Comment Item 8C- Weber Road Industrial
Res. 2022-109 Northeast Growth Area Reaffirmation of 2015 GP EIR D.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE REPEALING DIVISION 14.20 CONSTRUCTION AND FIRE STANDARDS OF TITLE 14 OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE AND MOVING CERTAIN SECTIONS TO TITLE 15 AND REPEALING, REPLACING & RENAMING TITLE 15 OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 24, OF THE 2022 CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, KNOWN COLLECTIVELY AS THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; RESPECTIVELY PART 2 – CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; PART 2.5 – CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; PART 3 – CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; PART 4 – CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; PART 5 – CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; PART 6 – CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; PART 8 – CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; PART 9 – CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE; PART 10 – CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; PART 11 – CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALGREEN CODE); PART 12 – CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE; AND ADOPTING THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AND SUPPLEMENTARY SECONDARY REFERENCES; AND ESTABLISHING LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH STORAGE OF CERTAIN HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IS PROHIBITED (First Reading) On a motion by Councilmember Ritchie, seconded by Vice Mayor Stockton, the Council unanimously introduced the subject ordinance. The title was read by the City Clerk.
Staff Report Item 8D
E.
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING UNPAID ASSESSMENT FOR WEED ABATEMENT AND DIRECTING LIEN BE PLACED AGAINST AFFECTED PROPERTY On a motion by Councilmember Silva, seconded by Vice Mayor Stockton, the Council present approved Resolution No. 2022 - 110.
By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: Fire Department – Code Enforcement/Weed Abatement (1001.6509) Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses related to this item is included in the Fire Departments annual operating budget.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Strategic Goal #1 – Ensure Public Safety
Staff Report Item 8E
Res. 2022-110 Weed Abatement
F.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND ADOPTING THE PLHA PLAN FOR THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM On a motion by Councilmember Silva, seconded by , the Council present unanimously approved Resolution No. 2022 - 111.
By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact related to this item. If awarded, the PLHA funds will be additional revenue to the City to be used for eligible affordable housing purposes. Expenditures will be determined at the time each recommended project or activity is approved by the City Council.
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested.
Funding Source: Housing and Community Services Department Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses related to this item is included in the Housing and Community Services Development annual operating budget.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville's Quality of Life
Initiative 3A - Promote Housing for All
Staff Report Item 8F
Resolution No. 2022-111
9. BUSINESS –
A.
ACCEPT ANNUAL REPORT ON OPPORTUNITY HOUSE OPERATIONS FROM VACAVILLE SOLANO SERVICES CORPORATION The Council accepted the report.
By simple motion, accept the report.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: Not applicable
Funding Source: Not applicable
Budget Distribution: Not applicable
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #3 – Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Initiative 3A: Promote Housing for All
Staff Report Item 9A
B.
PRESENTATION ON THE INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF THE VACAVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT BY THE OIR GROUP The Council received the presentation.
This item is for informational purposes only.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no additional funds requested for this item as it is informational only at this time.
Funding Source: General Fund (1001)
Budget Distribution: While there is no additional budget requested tonight, $90,000 was originally approved by the Council for this audit in the FY 2022 Non-Departmental operating budget as a one-time expense (1001.01.0101.672) Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #1 – Ensure Public Safety
Initiative 1A: Manage Changing Paradigm for Police
Staff Report Item 9B
C.
SELECT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND MAKE AWARDS FOR AN ALLOCATION OF THE $1,265,000 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE NON-PROFIT GRANT PROGRAM On a motion by Mayor Rowlett, seconded by Councilmember Sullivan, the Council instructed staff to return with a ranking and criteria system for approving the funding.
Select non-profit organizations and make awards under the American Rescue Plan Act Non-Profit Grant Program.
Fiscal Impact:
The City’s allocation of ARPA funds from the US Treasury is $12,675,830 and of that, $1.265M was allocated by the Council for Non-Profit Grant Programs.
Amount Requested: There are no additional funding being requested for this item.
Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act (APRA) -2095
Budget Distribution: A Special Revenue Fund has been established to track receipt and disbursement of the ARPA funding separately from the City’s other funding sources. The fund is titled, American Rescue Plan Act 2021 (Fund 2095).
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #2 – Strengthen the Local Economy
Goal #3 – Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Goal #5 – Promote Community Engagement and Increased Equity and Inclusion Staff Report Item 9C
D.
RESOLUTION APPROVING NEGOTIATED TERMS OF SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AND THE FIRE MANAGERS GROUP (FMG) AND APPROVING ANNUAL MERIT INCREASES FOR THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY On a motion by Councilmember Ritchie, seconded by Councilmember Silva, the Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2022-112.
By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: $550,000 in total; $81,000 for the current fiscal year. Estimated increases in future fiscal years would be included in the annual budget adoption process.
Funding Source: Primarily the General Fund with the City Manager position also being partially funded through the Community Development, Sewer, and Water funds Budget Distribution: If approved by Council, the budget would be loaded to various city funds based on the cost distribution of the impacted employees.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #1 – Ensure Public Safety
Goal #3 – Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Goal #4 – Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Initiative 4A: Ensure Fiscal Sustainability
Initiative 4B: Rebuild City Support Services – Information Technology, Finance, Human Resources, and Risk Management Initiative 4C: Build a Positive Organizational Culture and Workforce Staff Report Item 9D
Res. 2022-112 FMG CM CA MOU Merit Increases
E.
PRESENTATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL RESULTS; GENERAL FUND FIRST QUARTER BUDGET UPDATE; and RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE APPROVING AN EXPENDITURE ADJUSTMENT TO THE 2022-23 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $960,438 On a motion by Councilmember Silva, seconded by Councilmember Ritchie, the Council present approved Resolution No. 2022 - 113.
By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: $960,438
Funding Source: General Fund (1001)
Budget Distribution: If approved, budget would be loaded to the operating budgets of the Fire, Police, and Human Resources departments.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 – Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Staff Report Item 9E
Res. 2022-113 Budget Expenditure for 2022-23 for 960,438 F.
Continued to December 13, 2022;
PRESENTATION OF STRATEGIC PLAN FISCAL YEARS 2021-2026 UPDATE FOR Q1 2022-2023 Receive the Strategic Plan Update and provide feedback.
Fiscal Impact:
Additional Funds: There are no funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: General Fund
Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses related to this item is included in the City Managers annual operating budget Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 – Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Staff Report Item 9F
10. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER – None
11. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL –
12. CLOSED SESSION – None
13. ADJOURNMENT – There being no further business before the Council, the special meeting of November 15, 2022 was adjourned at 10:36 p.m.
I, City Clerk of the City of Vacaville, declare that the foregoing agenda for the NOVEMBER 15, 2022 , Regular Meeting of the City
Council
/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority/Public Financing Authority was posted and available for review by the required time as prescribed by law, at the Vacaville City Hall Council
Chambers,
650 Merchant Street
,
Vacaville
,
California
.
The agenda is also available in the City Administration Lobby at City Hall, 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA ______________________________
Michelle A. Thornbrugh, City Clerk