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 22, 2023
1. ROLL CALL: The Mayor called the special 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
Greg Ritchie, D2
Michael Silva, D3
Sarah Chapman, D4
Jason Roberts, D5
Absent/Excused: Roy Stockton, D1
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A moment of silence was observed and Councilmember Chapman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Councilmember Silva, seconded by Councilmember Ritchie, the Council present unanimously approved the agenda of the regular meeting as written.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilmember Silva, seconded by Councilmember Ritchie, the Council present unanimously approved, the Minutes for the regular meeting of August 8, 2023, as written.
5. PRESENTATIONS – None
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approved Resolution No. 2023–084; RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VACAVILLE AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO DIRECT ENGIE SERVICES U.S. TO CONDUCT AN IN-DEPTH, NO-COST ENERGY SAVINGS
AUDIT AND ANALYSIS OF CITY-OWNED BUILDINGS FOR POTENTIAL ENERGY
SAVINGS PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
B. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON VARIOUS CITY STREETS
BASED ON
THE 2023 ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY
On a motion by Councilmember Silva, seconded by Councilmember Chapman, the Council approved Resolution No. 2023-085 (5-0; Mayor Carli recused; Stockton absent).
C. Approved Resolution No. 2023–086; RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING PROGRAM HE-5c OF THE 2023 - 2031 HOUSING ELEMENT BY DECLARING CITY-OWNED
PROPERTY IDENTIFIED IN THE HOUSING ELEMENT AS VACANT SITES SUITABLE FOR LOWER-INCOME HOUSING UNITS ON ORANGE DRIVE (APN: 0133 -140-290 AND APN:0133-150-220) 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 DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE
HOUSING
D. Approved Resolution No. 2023–087; RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS,
SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND WORKING DETAILS AND AWARD OF THE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT TO MARTIN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT FOR THE 2023
ASPHALT CONCRETE OVERLAY PROJECT, FEDERAL PROJECT NUMBER STPL - 5094(075) IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,395,000
E. Approved Resolution No. 2023–088; RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
F. Approved Resolution No. 2023–089; RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE EDGELINE AND CENTERLINE STRIPING PROJECT
G. Approved Resolution No. 2023–090; RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE ULATIS CREEK BANK REPAIRS AND ANDREWS PARK
SEWER CROSSING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
H. Approved Resolution No. 2023–091; RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET BY $350,000 FOR THE CITY HALL TENANT IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2 PROJECT; and
AWARDING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE CITY HALL TENANT IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2 PROJECT TO THE APPARENT LOW BIDDER, TORRES PROJECT MANAGEMENT, INC. DBA TPM CONSTRUCTION INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $578,350
I. Approved; APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING AUGUST 4, 2023, AND AUGUST 11, 2023; AND WIRE AND ACH DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 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 ADOPTING THE AMENDED CITY OF VACAVILLE 2020 URBANWATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2023 -092.
Motion: Councilmember Silva
Second: Councilmember Ritchie
AYES: Mayor Carli, Vice Mayor Wylie, Councilmember Ritchie, Councilmember Silva, Councilmember Chapman, and Councilmember Roberts NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Stockton
B. RESOLUTION CONSIDERING THE NORTH VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FEIR) AND THE ADDENDUM TO THE FEIR, 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 REAFFIRMING THE
NORTH VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FEIR FOR THE NORTH VILLAGE AREA PLAN 2 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); 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
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT AND VESTING TENTATIVE MAP FOR THE NORTH VILLAGE AREA PLAN 2 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); and
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY CHANGE OF ZONING MAP FOR
VARIOUS PROPERTIES IN THE NORTH VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT AND ADOPTING 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); Action: Table to another time and have staff renegotiate timing of the park to an earlier trigger or date.
Motion: Councilmember Chapman
Second: Councilmember Ritchie
AYES: Mayor Carli, Vice Mayor Wylie, Councilmember Ritchie, Councilmember Chapman, and Councilmember Roberts
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Stockton, and Councilmember Silva
9. BUSINESS –
A. FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AND 4LEAF INC. FOR BUILDING PLAN REVIEW AND BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES; and
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE ADJUSTMENT TO THE 2023-24 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $450,000 FOR THE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH 4LEAF INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLAN REVIEW AND
BUILDING INSPECTION
Action: Approve the first amendment to the agreement for consultant services between the City of Vacaville and 4leaf inc. for building plan review and building inspection services; and approve Resolution No 2023-093.
Motion: Councilmember Chapman
Second: Councilmember Ritchie
AYES: Mayor Carli, Vice Mayor Wylie, Councilmember Ritchie, Councilmember Chapman, and Councilmember Roberts.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Stockton, and Councilmember Silva.
B. DIGITAL FREEWAY BILLBOARDS STUDY SESSION
The Council favored an approach that would be broader and take a citywide approach in moving forward while taking into account vendors already oper ating within the city.
10. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER –
The City Manager noted that a public information forum would be held on the battery storage proposal on September 7 th at 6 p.m. in the Solano Community College Auditorium.
City Manager Busch announced that the City would be inheriting the Merriment on Main event starting this year, schedule d for November 28th.
11. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL –
A. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES VOTING DELEGATE
The Council present approved Mayor Carli as the voting delegate for the 2023 .
Councilmember Chapman reque sted that a discussion regarding warming/co oling centers be agendized at a future meeting. Councilmember Roberts discussed the CAP Solano JPA was coordinating efforts and a CAP Solano update would come to the Council after they adopt their Strategic Plan.
Councilmembers reported individually on items of interest.
12. CLOSED SESSION - Pursuant to California Government Code Section, 54950, et seq., Council adjourned to Closed Session at 10:40 p.m.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One case
B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section §54957) Positions: City Manager and City Attorney
13. ADJOURNMENT – There being no further business, the Council adjourned at 1 2:40 a.m.