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
June 27, 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 the Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: Approve the agenda of the regular meeting as written.
Motion: Greg Ritchie, D2 Second:
Sarah Chapman, D4
Vote: Unanimously approved.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 13, 2023, as written.
Motion: Roy Stockton, D1
Second: Jason Roberts, D5 Vote:
Unanimously approved.
5. PRESENTATIONS –
A. NATIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH PROCLAMATION
Council received the presentation and the Mayor presented the proclamation.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Approve all the items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Roy Stockton, D1
Second: Jeanette Wylie, Vice Mayor, D6
Vote: Unanimously approved.
A. Approved Resolution No. 2023–053; RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE WITH SBA 2012 TC ASSETS, LLC FOR THE WIRELESS CELL SITE LOCATED AT 575 VACA
VALLEY PARKWAY
B. Approved; AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE PHEASANT COUNTRY
PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO THE APPARENT LOW BIDDER, LISTER CONSTRUCTION, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $775,780.47
C. Approved; AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE MARKHAM
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO THE APPARENT LOW BIDDER, B&M BUILDERS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR $142,500
D. Approved Resolution No. 2023–054; RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CHEYENNE AT BROWNS VALLEY SUBDIVISION
E. Approved Resolution No. 2023–055; RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF A
GRANT APPLICATION FOR FUNDS VIA THE BOARD OF STATE COMMUNITY
CORRECTIONS' ORGANIZED RETAIL THEFT PREVENTION PROGRAM UP TO THE AMOUNT OF $6,125,000 OVER THE THREE-YEAR GRANT CYCLE
F. Approved Resolution No. 2023–056; RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE APPROPRIATION SPENDING LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 IN COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE XIIIB OF
THE STATE CONSTITUTION
G. Approved; APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING JUNE 16, 2023, AND JUNE 23, 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 – Click here to listen to public comment on items within the Council’s jurisdiction that are not listed on the agenda.
A. RESOLUTION CONFIRMING UNPAID ASSESSMENT FOR WEED ABATEMENT AND
DIRECTING LIENS BE PLACED AGAINST AFFECTED PROPERTIES
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2023-057 as recommended.
Motion: Michael Silva, D3
Second: Roy Stockton, D1
Vote: Unanimously approved.
B. RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONSUMER PRICE INDEX ADJUSTMENT TO THE CITY'S
SERVICE AND FACILITY RENTAL FEES
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2023-058 as recommended.
Motion: Michael Silva, D3
Second: Greg Ritchie, D2
Vote: Unanimously approved.
C. RESOLUTION CONSIDERING THE GENERAL PLAN FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT (FEIR) AND THE SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SEIR),
AND THE ADDENDUM TO THE FEIR AND SEIR, FINDING THAT NO SUBSEQUENT EIR IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO SECTION 15162 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES, BASED ON THE SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE
INCLUDED IN THE ADDENDUM; AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN TO ADOPT THE 2023- 2031 HOUSING ELEMENT; ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN TEXT AND MAP AMENDMENTS TO IMPLEMENT HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAMS; AND ADOPTING THE NEWLY
CREATED RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY LIMITED GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION; and
ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAMS HE-9, HE-15, HE- 18(a), and HE-18(b); ADOPTING THE NEWLY CREATED RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY LIMITED ZONING DISTRICT; AND AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE BY
CHANGE OF ZONING MAP FOR VARIOUS AFFECTED PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT THE
CITY OF VACAVILLE AND BY CHANGE OF LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT TO DIVISION 14.02 ENTITLED INTERPRETATIONS AND DEFINITIONS, DIVISION 14.05 ENTITLED PLANNED GROWTH, AND DIVISION 14.09 ENTITLED ZONING, AS SHOWN IN EXHIBITS B, C, D, E, AND F (First Reading)
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2023-059 and introduce the subject ordinance. The title of the ordinance was read by the City Clerk.
Motion: Greg Ritchie, D2
Second: Roy Stockton, D1
Vote: Unanimously approved.
D. RESOLUTION CONSIDERING THE GENERAL PLAN FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT (FEIR) AND THE SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SEIR)
AND THE ADDENDUM TO THE FEIR AND SEIR, FINDING THAT NO SUBSEQUENT EIR IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO SECTION 15162 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES, BASED ON THE SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE INCLUDED IN THE ADDENDUM; AND ADOPT A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE 2023 SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE, AND INCORPORATE THE COMMUNITY HEALTH
GOALS, POLICIES, AND ACTIONS INTO THE LAND USE, TRANSPORTATION,
CONSERVATION AND OPEN SPACE, PARKS AND RECREATION, PUBLIC FACILITIES,
AND SERVICES ELEMENTS OF THE GENERAL PLAN
Action: Reaffirm the Environmental Assessment and Approve Resolution No. 2023-060.
Motion: Sarah Chapman, D4
Second: Jason Roberts, D5 Vote:
Unanimously approved.
E. RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE VACAVILLE GENERAL PLAN FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT (FEIR) AND SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SEIR) AND CONCLUDE THAT NO SUBSEQUENT EIR IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO SECTION 15162 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES; and
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE BY UPDATING DIVISION 14.02 ENTITLED INTERPRETATIONS AND DEFINITIONS, DIVISION
14.09 ENTITLED ZONING, DIVISION 14.11 ENTITLED SUBDIVISIONS, DIVISION 14.26
ENTITLED URBAN STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROL, AND DIVISION 14.19 ENTITLED GRADING, AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT B, C, D, AND E (First Reading)
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2023-061 and introduce the subject ordinance. The title of the ordinance was read by the City Clerk.
Motion: Michael Silva, D3
Second: Greg Ritchie, D2
Vote: Unanimously approved.
F. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENT, AND ORDERING LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF
VACAVILLE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2023-062 as written.
Motion: Michael Silva, D3
Second: Sarah Chapman, D4
Vote: Unanimously approved.
9. BUSINESS –
A. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF VACAVILLE OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24; and
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE, ACTING IN ITS
CAPACITY AS GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, ADOPTING THE CITY OF VACAVILLE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24; and
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 CITY OF VACAVILLE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR $56,826,054; AND FINDING IT CONSISTENT
WITH THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, GENERAL PLAN AND
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS REPORT; and
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CURRENT PAY SCHEDULE PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 20636
Action: Approve Resolution Nos. 2023-063, SA 2023-001, 2023-064 and 2023-065 as written.
Motion: Michael Silva, D3
Second: Sarah Chapman, D4
Vote: Unanimously approved.
B. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER SILVA'S REQUEST TO CONSIDER
IMPLEMENTING A POLICY FOR INFORMING NEW HOME BUYERS
Action: Request staff update language on maps to clarify school site information.
Motion: Michael Silva, D3
Second: Jason Roberts, D5 Vote:
Unanimously approved.
10. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER - None
11. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL
On a motion by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Silva, the Council approved a request for staff to bring back discussion on the City’s Proclamation Policy and a potential flag policy.
Councilmembers individually reported on items of interest.
12. CLOSED SESSION – None
13. ADJOURNMENT – There being no further business before the Council, the regular meeting of June 27, 2023, was adjourned at p.m.