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
July 23, 2024
06:00 p.m.
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Full printing of the City Council Packet
1. ROLL CALL
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
Approve the Minutes for the special and regular meetings of June 25, 2024.
5. PRESENTATIONS –
A.
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION FOR DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES EMILY CANTU IN HONOR OF HER RETIREMENT Emily Cantu Retirement Proclamation
6. CONSENT CALENDAR –
A.
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE BY REVISING CHAPTER 14.09.260 ENTITLED SIGNS TO INCLUDE NEW POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND STANDARDS FOR REGULATING DIGITAL FREEWAY BILLBOARDS AND AMENDING THE VACAVILLE GATEWAYS MASTER PLAN BY REVISING POLICIES REGULATING BILLBOARD DEVELOPMENT, AS SHOWN IN EXHIBITS B AND C (Second Reading)
(Staff contact: Noah Rumbaoa, Assistant Planner (707) 449-5430)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject ordinance.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: Community Development Department (2023)
Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses related to this item is included in the Community Development annual operating budget.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #2 - Strengthen the Local Economy
Initiative 2A: Articulate a current Economic Development Program Staff Report 6A
Ord. 1995 Digital Freeway Billboards Zoning Text Amendments B.
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE BY UPDATING DIVISION 14.02 ENTITLED INTERPRETATIONS AND DEFINITIONS AND DIVISION 14.09 ENTITLED ZONING, AS SHOWN IN EXHIBITS B, C, AND D (Second Reading)
(Staff contact: Albert Enault, Senior Planner (707) 449-5364)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject ordinance.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: Community Development Department (2023)
Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses related to this item is included in the Community Development annual operating budget.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #2 - Strengthen the Local Economy
Initiative 2A: Articulate a Current Economic Development Program Staff Report 6B
Ord. 1996 2024 Annual LUDC Update
C.
RESOLUTION FIXING THE AMOUNT TO BE RAISED AND ESTABLISHING AN AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR THE PARAMEDIC/ FIREFIGHTER AND/OR EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES PROGRAM AND NORTH BAY AQUEDUCT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
(Staff contact: Ken Matsumiya, Director of Finance (707) 449-5180)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: Not applicable
Funding Source: Not applicable
Budget Distribution: Not applicable
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #1 - Ensure Public Safety
Initiative 1B: Manage the increasing call volume for Fire and EMS
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Initiative 4A: Ensure Fiscal Sustainability
Staff Report 6C
Res. 2024-063 Ad Valorem Property Tax Rates for FY25
D.
AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE CORDEROS PARK AND NASHE MESTO PARK PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO THE APPARENT LOW BIDDER, FRONTLINE GENERAL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $904,163.87
(Staff contact: Rick Navarro, Engineering Manager (707) 449-5173)
Individual Action: By simple motion, the City Council award the construction contract for the Corderos Park and Nashe Mesto Park Phase 2 Improvements Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Frontline General Engineering Construction, Inc., of San Lorenzo, CA; authorize the Director of Public Works or his designee to execute the contract in the amount of $904,163.87; and approve the project plans, special provisions, and working details.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: No additional funds are requested.
Funding Sources: Corderos Park Improvements Phase 2 - Measure M (1002); Nashe Mesto Park Improvements Phase 2 - Park Development Impact Fees (4100)
Budget Distribution: The budget for this project is included in the Capital Improvement Project account #840158 (Corderos Park) and account #840177 (Nashe Mesto Park), and sufficient funding exists in both project accounts.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Staff Report 6D
E.
RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS, PROVIDING INTENTION TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING ENGINEER’S REPORT, AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF HEARING FOR THE FORMATION OF VANDEN GATE / VANDEN COVE DETENTION BASIN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 170, AND ANNEXATION OF THE VANDEN GATE AND VANDEN COVE PROPERTIES INTO THE ALAMO PLACE DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 103, SOUTHTOWN SETBACK LANDSCAPING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 127, SOUTHTOWN LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 129 AND SOUTHTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD PARK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 130
(Staff contact: Chris Gioia, Public Works Engineering Manager (707) 449-5160)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution and set a public hearing to be conducted at the August 13, 2024, City Council meeting.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: Public Works - Development Engineering (2028).
Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses related to this item is included in the Public Works-Development Engineering annual operating budget.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Initiative 4A: Ensure Fiscal Sustainability
Staff Report 6E
Res. 2024-064 Vandengate - Vandencove LLMD Annexation
F.
APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING JUNE 28, 2024, JULY 5, 2024; AND JULY 12, 2024; AND WIRE AND ACH DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2024 (Staff contact: Ken Matsumiya, Director of Finance (707) 449-5180) Individual Action: By simple motion, approve the Payment of Claims.
Fiscal Impact:
The claims paid for the period total $23,084,462.02.
Amount Requested: Not applicable
Funding Source: Not applicable
Budget Distribution: Not applicable
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Staff Report 6F
AP Register
Payroll Register
7. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR -
This is the time to address the Council with issues that are not on the agenda that are within the Council’s subject matter jurisdiction. With certain exceptions, the City Council may not discuss or take action on items that are not on the agenda. Members of the audience wishing to address a specific agendized item are encouraged to offer their public comment during consideration of that item. Comment is limited to three minutes per speaker or group spokesperson per Government Code §54954.3(a); VMC §2.04.130.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS –
A.
RESOLUTION CONCLUDING THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061(B)(3) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES, AND AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN MAP BY CHANGING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION OF VARIOUS PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE INTERCHANGE BUSINESS PARK (APNS: 0133-020-880, 0133-201-180, 0133-070-470, 0133-201-170, 0133-201-120, 0133-201-130, 0133-020-660, 0133-020-670, 0133-020-400, 0133-020-410, 0133-030-390, AND 0133-030-400) FROM COMMERCIAL OFFICE TO INDUSTRIAL PARK; and
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE BY CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICTS OF VARIOUS PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE INTERCHANGE BUSINESS PARK (APNS: 0133-020-880, 0133-201-180, 0133-070-470, 0133-201-170, 0133-201-120, 0133-201-130, 0133-020-660, 0133-020-670, 0133-020-400, 0133-020-410, 0133-030-390, AND 0133-030-400) FROM CO (COMMERCIAL OFFICE) TO IP (INDUSTRIAL PARK) (First Reading); and
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ONE-TIME EXPENDITURE ADJUSTMENT TO THE 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,797 FOR EUBANKS AND COTTING LANE AMENDMENTS PROJECT
(Staff contact: Albert Enault, Senior Planner (707) 449-5364)
Recommended Actions:
1. By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution; and
2. By title only, introduce the subject ordinance and wave reading of the title per Government Code §36934; and
3. By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution (Reallocation of funds).
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: $35,797
Funding Source: General Fund (1001)
Budget Distribution: If approved, the one-time budget would be loaded into the Non-Departmental operating budget (1001.01.0101.672.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #2 - Strengthen the Local Economy
Initiative 2A: Articulate a Current Economic Development Program Staff Report 8A
Eubanks and Cotting Lane Presentation
Res. 2024-065 Eubanks and Cotting Lane Amendments
Res. 2024-066 Eubanks and Cotting Lane Amendments
Public Comment - Peter Karusos
B.
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 UNPAID ASSESSMENT FOR SIDEWALK REPAIR AND DIRECTING A LIEN BE PLACED AGAINST AFFECTED PROPERTIES
(Staff contact: Brian McLean, Director of Public Works, (707) 449-5176)
Recommended Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: None. However, without reimbursement the $26,570.29 cost incurred by the City for the repair of the sidewalks as described in Attachment 1 will be a cost to the City’s General Fund.
Funding Source: Not applicable
Budget Distribution: Not applicable
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #1 - Ensure Public Safety
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Staff Report 8B
Sidewalk Repair Lien Hearing Presentation
9. BUSINESS –
Approve $6,775,000 in Measure M Funds for the Brown Street Park and Community Center Project Staff Report 9A
Brown Street Park and Community Center Presentation
Public Comment - Alicia Minyen
Public Comment - Wendy Breckon
Public Comment - Bryan Sauerwein
Public Comment - Miguel Moya
Public Comment - Brandee Eason
Public Comment - Jeremy Eason
Public Comment - Malaquias Montoya
Letter to Support Brown Street Project - Jovanni
Public Comment - Madeline Mina
Public Comment - Kevin Chavez Derreza
B.
Continued;
DIRECT STAFF TO APPLY FOR HOMEKEY PROGRAM FUNDING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MPI HOMES AND AUTHORIZE $2,000,000 AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS CURRENTLY SET-ASIDE FOR AFFORDABLE AND HOMELESS HOUSING TO BE INCLUDED IN THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES FY 2025 OPERATING BUDGET FOR A HOMELESS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT 1050 ORANGE DRIVE (APN: 0133-140-210) (Staff contact: Emily Cantu, Housing and Community Services Director (707) 449-5688) Recommended Action: Direct staff to apply for Homekey funds with MPI and authorize $2M ARPA funds for a homeless housing development.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: $2M (Currently, $800,000 has been set-aside for Vacaville Navigation Center, $500,000 set-aside for Fairfield Navigation Center, and $700,000 set-aside for Affordable Housing).
Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA-2095)
Budget Distribution: American Rescue Plan Act 2021 (Fund # 2095) to be included in the Housing and Community Services Department FY 2025 Operating Budget.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #2 - Strengthen the Local Economy
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville's Quality of Life
Staff Report 9B
C.
FINAL UPDATE AND CLOSEOUT OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE COVID-19 ECONOMIC RECOVERY STRATEGY
(Staff contact: Don Burrus, Director of Economic Development Services (707) 449-5611)
Recommended Action: City Council receive this information. City Council receive this information.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: None
Funding Source: General Fund (1001) and Measure M (1002)
Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses related to this item is included in the Economic Development’s annual operating budget.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #2 - Strengthen the Local Economy
Initiative 2A: Articulate a current Economic Development Program Staff Report 9C
Vacaville Recovery Dashboard Presentation
10. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER –
11. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL –
12. CLOSED SESSION – Pursuant to California Government Code Section, 54950, et seq.
A.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section §54956.8)
Property: A portion of 6040 Vaca Station Rd (APN 0142-110-050)
Agency Negotiator: Aaron Busch, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Molly Morse - Mango Materials, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
13. ADJOURN
There
being no further business before the Council, the regular meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. in memory of Matthew Bowen and Bryden Nadasdy.
I, City Clerk of the City of Vacaville, declare that the foregoing agenda for the JULY 23, 2024 , 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