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
February 28, 2023
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: John Carli, Mayor,
Jeanette Wylie, Vice Mayor, D6
Roy Stockton, D1
Greg Ritchie, D2
Michael Silva, D3
Sarah Chapman, D4
Jason Roberts, D5
Absent: None
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - A moment of silence was observed and Councilmember Roberts led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - On a motion by Councilmember Ritchie, seconded by Councilmember Silva, the Council unanimously approved the agenda of the regular meeting as written.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - On a motion by Coun cilmember Silva, seconded by Councilmember Chapman, the Council unanimously approved, the Minutes for the meeting of February 14, 2023, as written.
5. PRESENTATIONS - None
6. CONSENT CALENDAR - On a motion by Councilmember Chapman, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, the Council approved the items on the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 6A, which was pulled for separate consideration.
A. Approved Resolution No. 2023 -016; RESOLUTION DECLARING CITY -OWNED PROPERTY ON BROWN STREET (APNS 0129-320-170/180/260) TO BE SURPLUS,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO INITIATE THE PROCESS
OF DISPOSING O F THE PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE SURPLUS LAND ACT,
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO INITIATE
MARKETING OF THE PROPERTY IF THE CITY DOES NOT NEGOTIATE A SALE
OF THE PROPERTY TO A PREFERRED BUYER UNDER THE SURPLUS LAND ACT
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2023-016;
Motion: Michael Silva, D3
Second: Jeanette Wylie, Vice Mayor, D6
Vote: Unanimously approved.
B. Approved; APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 10, 2023, AND FEBRUARY 17, 2023
7. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - Click here to listen to public comment on items within the Council’s jurisdiction but not listed on the agenda.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS
WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN VACAVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVE MENT DISTRICT FOR 2023; 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 $75,000 TO THE DO WNTOWN VACAVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; APPROVE A ONE-TIME BUDGET AUGMENTATION TO THE 2022-23 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2023-017.
Motion: Jason Roberts, D5
Second: Greg Ritchie, D2
Vote: Unanimously approved.
B. Continued to a date to be determined. RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM
TO THE PREVIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15164 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
AND REAFFIRMING THE NORTH VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR); and RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
GENERAL PLAN MAP BY CHANGING LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR VARIOUS
PROPERTIES IN THE NORTH VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT LOCATED EAST OF INTERSTATE 505, SOUTH OF MIDWAY ROAD, NORTH OF VACA VALLEY PARKWAY, AND WEST OF LEISURE TOWN ROAD (APNs: 0106-280-060, 0106- 240-290, -100, -300, -330, 0106-270-220, 0133-030-330 and -340); and ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY CHANGE OF ZONING MAP FOR VARIOUS
PROPERTIES IN THE NORTH VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVING A
SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE ANNEXATION AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AND NORTH VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT, INC. RELATIVE TO THE PROPERTY OWNED BY NORTH VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT, INC. LOCATED EAST OF INTERSTATE 505,
SOUTH OF MIDWAY ROAD, NORTH OF VACA VALLEY PARKWAY, AND WEST OF LEISURE TOWN ROAD (APNS: 0106-280-060, 0106-240-290, -100, -300, -330, 0106-270-220, 0133-030-330 AND -340); (First Reading); and RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT AND VESTING TENTATIVE MAP
FOR THE NORTH VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED EAST OF INTERSTATE 505, SOUTH OF MIDWAY ROAD, NORTH OF VACA VALLEY PARKWAY, AND WEST OF LEISURE TOWN ROAD (APNS: 0106-280-060, 0106- 240-290, -100, -300, -330, 0106-270-220, 0133-030-330 AND -340)
9. BUSINESS -
A. UPDATE OF PENSION AND OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB)
ACTUARIAL VALUATION RESULTS
Council received the information.
B. ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICTS (EIFD) PRESENTATION
Action: Direction for staff to meet with Solano County representatives to discuss a potential partnership and to update Council following initial discussions.
Motion: Michael Silva, D3
Second: Jeanette Wylie, Vice Mayor, D6
Vote: Unanimously approved.
C. PRESENTATION FROM MARIN CLEAN ENERGY (MCE): ALTERNATIVES FOR
RENEWABLE ELECTRIC SUPPLY
The Council directed staff to bring back materials and presentations for consideration of joining Marin Clean Energy (MCE) Alternatives for Renewable Electric Supply and provide outreach prior to the public hearings.
D. CONSIDERATION AND SELECTION OF PLANNING AND PARKS AND
RECREATION COMMISSIONERS
Based on Council recommendations, the Mayor nominated for the Planning Commission: Brandon Kline, Noel Vargas and Ashley Banta; and for the Parks and Recreation Commission: Shawn McMahon, Danielle Shea and Mary Vasquez. The Council unanimously ratified the nominations.
E. RECEIVE PRESENTATION OF THE TOP FIVE COMMISSION -RANKED PARKS
AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN PROJECTS AND DI RECT CITY STAFF TO
EXPLORE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION'S TOP PRIORITY
Action: Direction to staff to explore funding opportunities for a new Multi- Purpose Recreation Facility.
Motion: Jeanette Wylie, Vice Mayor, D6
Second: Sarah Chapman, D4
Vote: Unanimously approved.
F. PRESENTATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 GENERAL FUND MIDYEAR BUDGET UPDATE; and
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EXPENDITURE ADJUSTMENT TO THE 2022-23 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $834,100
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2023-018.
Motion: Greg Ritchie, D2
Second: Roy Stockton, D1
Vote: Unanimously approved.
10. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER - None
11. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL - Councilmembers reported on items of individual interest.
The Mayor announced that the City has reached a settlement agreement with T.A. Leisure Town LLC related to the Southtown Apartment project noting the settlement requires reconsideration of the project. On a motion by Councilmember Silva, seconded by Councilmember Chapman, the Council approved agendizing for the March 14, 2023 Council meeting the reconsideration of the Southtown Apartments project, including any proposed modifications to the project and other actions the City is required to take in connection with reconsideration of the project (6-1; Wylie No).
12. CLOSED SESSION - Pursuant to California Government Code Section, 54950, et seq. Council adjourned to Closed Session at 11:55 p.m.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section §54957.6) Agency Negotiators: Aaron Busch - City Manager, Ken Matsumiya - Finance Director, Jessica Bowes - Human Resources Director, Eddie Kreisberg - Principal, Kreisberg Law Firm Employee organization(s)/unrepresented employee(s):
All bargaining groups and unrepresented employees
13. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business before the Council, the regular meeting of February 28, 2023, was adjourned at 12:35 a.m. with no actions to report.