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
December 12, 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: Mayor John Carli
Vice Mayor Jeanette Wylie, District 6
Councilmember Roy Stockton, District 1
Councilmember Greg Ritchie, District 2
Councilmember Michael Silva, District 3
Councilmember Sarah Chapman, District 4
Councilmember Jason Roberts, District 5
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
On a motion by Councilmember Silva, seconded by Councilmember Ritchie, the Council unanimously approved the agenda of the regular meeting as written.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilmember Ritchie, seconded by Councilmember Stockton, the Council unanimously approved the minutes for the special meetings of November 15, 2023, November 21, 2023, and the regular meeting of November 14, 2023, as written.
5. PRESENTATIONS – None
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Approve all Consent Calendar items with the exception of Item 6B which was pulled for separate consideration.
Motion: Roy Stockton, District 1
Second: Jason Roberts, District 5
Vote: Unanimously approved.
A. Approved Resolution No. 2023–132; RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR NUT TREE ROAD WIDENING AND FOXBORO PARKWAY
EXTENSION ASSOCIATED WITH THE FOXBORO KNOLLS SUBDIVISION
B. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE 2023 SLURRY SEAL
PROJECT
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2023-133
Motion: Michael Silva, District 3
Second: Roy Stockton, District 1
Vote: Unanimously approved.
C. Approved; CITY OF VACAVILLE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT
D. Approved Resolution No. 2023–134; RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE DOWNTOWN ALLEY SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT
E. Approved Resolution No. 2023–135; RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE JEPSON PARKWAY PHASE 2 - SOLANO IRRIGATION
DISTRICT BYRNES CANAL AND LATERAL B-B CANAL RELOCATION PROJECT
F. Approved Resolution Nos. 2023–136 and 2023-137; RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A USE LICENSE AND MANAGEMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AND THE VACAVILLE MUSEUM FOUNDATION FOR OPERATION OF THE VACAVILLE MUSEUM; and RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AND THE VACAVILLE MUSEUM FOUNDATION FOR
THE ASSET TRANSFER OF THE HARBISON HOUSE TO THE CITY OF VACAVILLE
G. Approved Resolution No. 2023–138; RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REPROGRAMMING OF $250,000 IN METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ONE BAY AREA GRANT CYCLE 2 CONGESTION MANAGEMENT AIR QUALITY FUNDING
TO THE BIKE TRAIL CROSSINGS
H. Approved Resolution No. 2023–139 RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION(S) FOR SPECIFIED GRANT FUNDS FROM THE BUDGET ACT OF 2022, ITEM 3790-101-0001 AS AMENDED BY AB 179, SECTION 19.56 ITEM #(26)(C) $1,400,000 TO THE CITY OF
VACAVILLE FOR THE VACAVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB LAND
ACQUISITION AND CAPITAL PROJECTS
I. Received; SPECIAL TAX ANNUAL REPORTING
J. Approved; AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE DECLARATION OF SERVICE
FOR THE BLOOMBERG CENTER FOR PUBLIC INNOVATION AT JOHNS HOPKINS CITIES
OF SERVICE
K. Approved Resolution No. SA 2023–002; RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE APPROVING THE JULY 1, 2024 - JUNE 30, 2025 RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET
L. Approved; APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING NOVEMBER 10, 2023, NOVEMBER 17, 2023, NOVEMBER 24, 2023, AND DECEMBER 1, 2023; AND WIRE AND ACH DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2023
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. 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 GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT POLICIES LU-P11.4 (INDUSTRIAL/ RESIDENTIAL BUFFER) AND LU-P12.3 (HOUSING MIX), AND ADDING NEW LAND USE ELEMENT POLICY LU-P19.7
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2023-140.
Motion: Michael Silva, District 3
Second: Jeanette Wylie, Vice Mayor, District 6
Vote:
AYES: John Carli, Mayor; Greg Ritchie District 2; Michael Silva, District 3; Sarah Chapman, District 4; Jason Roberts, District 5; and Jeanette Wylie, Vice Mayor, District 6
NOES: Roy Stockton, District 1
B. 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 AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN MAP BY CHANGING THE GENERAL PLAN MAP LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR 719 MARKHAM AVENUE (APN# 0130-010-070) FROM RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY (20.1 TO 30.0 DU/AC) TO PUBLIC PARK; and ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP FOR 719 MARKHAM AVENUE (APN 0130-010-070) FROM RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY (RH) TO PARKS AND RECREATION (PR)
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2023-141 and introduce the subject ordinance.
Motion: Michael Silva, District 3
Second: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Vote: Unanimously approved.
C. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.20.259 OF TITLE 15 OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE AND ADOPT BY REFERENCE APPENDIX A GUIDELINES FOR THE SEISMIC RETROFIT OF EXISTING BUILDINGS COMPRISED OF CHAPTERS A1 - SEISMIC STRENGTHENING PROVISIONS FOR UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALL BUILDINGS, CHAPTER A2 - EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING
REINFORCED CONCRETE AND REINFORCED MASONRY WALL BUILDINGS WITH FLEXIBLE DIAPHRAGMS, CHAPTER A3 - PRESCRIPTIVE PROVISIONS FOR SEISMIC
STRENGTHENING OF CRIPPLE WALLS AND SILL PLATE ANCHORAGE OF LIGHT, WOOD-FRAME RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS, AND CHAPTER A4 - EARTHQUAKE RISK
REDUCTION IN WOOD-FRAME RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS WITH SOFT, WEAK OR OPEN FRONT WALLS OF THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, TITLE 24, OF THE 2022 CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
Action: By simple motion, introduce the subject ordinance for the first reading.
Motion: Jeanette Wylie, Vice Mayor, District 6
Second: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Vote: Unanimously approved.
9. BUSINESS –
A. RESOLUTION AWARDING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO GOODFELLOW BROS.,
AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT FOR THE JEPSON PARKWAY PHASE 2 (FEDERAL PROJECT NO. RPSTPL 5094-069) PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,176,290, AND APPROVE THE PLANS, SPECIAL
PROVISIONS AND WORKING DETAILS FOR THE PROJECT
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2023-142.
Motion: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Second: Roy Stockton, District 1
Vote: Unanimously approved.
B. RESOLUTION APPROVING DOWNTOWN VACAVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT (DVBID) ADDITIONAL FUNDING REQUEST IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000 TO RESTORE LOST REVENUE DUE TO THE DECREASE IN EVENT REVENUE AND INCREASED PERSONNEL COSTS; AND AMENDING THE CITY OF VACAVILLE
OPERATING BUDGET FOR A ONE-TIME BUDGET AUGMENTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2023-143.
Motion: Sarah Chapman, District 4
Second: Michael Silva, District 3
Vote: Unanimously approved.
C. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE APPROVING AN EXTENSION FOR COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 5.1(c)
OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AS ASSIGNED TO NUT TREE APARTMENTS, LLC FOR PARCELS 2a, 2b, AND 2c (APNs 0129-240-570/580/590); and
RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE VACAVILLE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY APPROVING AN EXTENSION FOR COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 5.1(c) OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AS ASSIGNED TO NUT TREE APARTMENTS, LLC FOR PARCELS 2a, 2b, AND 2c (APNs 0129-240-570/580/590)
Action: Approve Resolution Nos. 2023-144 and SA2023-003 Motion: Michael Silva, District 3
Second: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Vote: Unanimously approved.
D. RESOLUTION INITIATING A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO AMEND CHAPTER
14.09.260 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND CREATE PROCEDURES, REGULATIONS, AND
STANDARDS FOR DIGITAL FREEWAY BILLBOARD SIGNS
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2023-145
Motion: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Second: Roy Stockton, District 1
Vote: Unanimously approved.
E. RESOLUTION RENEWING THE CITY OF VACAVILLE’S MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY ORDINANCE NO. 1978 BASED ON A REVIEW OF THE VACAVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2023-146
Motion: Roy Stockton, District 1
Second: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Vote: Unanimously approved.
F. PRESENTATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL RESULTS; GENERAL FUND FIRST QUARTER BUDGET AND ARPA UPDATE; and RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ANNUAL MERIT INCREASE FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY; and RESOLUTION APPROVING REALLOCATION OF $350,000 OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN
ACT (ARPA) FUNDS
Action: Approve Resolution Nos. 2023-147 and 2023-148
Motion: Michael Silva, District 3
Second: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Vote: Unanimously approved.
G. PRESENTATION OF STRATEGIC PLAN FISCAL YEARS 2021-2026 UPDATE FOR Q1 AND Q2
Action: Receive report
10. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER –
The City Manager noted that the first Merriment on Main conducted by the City was a success and thanked all the many involved staff for their hard work making the event happen.
11. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL –
Councilmember Stockton motioned, and Councilmember Ritchie seconded bringing a discussion on naming streets after Walt Simon and other influential community members and the timeline to honor those people. Motion carried 7-0.
Councilmembers reflected on Merriment on Main and reported individually on items of interest.
A. REAPPOINT NEAL IVERSON TO THE SOLANO TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY’S BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BAC) FOR AN ADDITIONAL 3-YEAR TERM THROUGH DECEMBER OF 2026
Action: Approve reappointment of Neal Iverson to the Solano Transportation Authority Bicycle Advisory Committee for an additional term of 3 years through December 2026.
Motion: Michael Silva, District 3
Second: Roy Stockton, District 1
Vote: Unanimously approved.
12. CLOSED SESSION – None
13. ADJOURN There being no further business before the Council, the regular meeting of December 12th, was adjourned at 11:23 p.m. in memory of Walt Simon.