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
July 23, 2024
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 Greg Ritchie, District 2
Councilmember Roy Stockton, District 1
Councilmember Michael Silva, District 3
Councilmember Sarah Chapman, District 4
Councilmember Jason Roberts, District 5
Councilmember Jeanette Wylie, District 6
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 Stockton, seconded by Councilmember Roberts, the Council unanimously approved the agenda of the regular meeting with the continuance of Item 9B.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - On a motion by Councilmember Ritchie, seconded by Councilmember Silva, the Council unanimously approved, the minutes for the special and regular meetings of June 25, 2024, as written.
5. PRESENTATIONS –
A. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION FOR DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES EMILY CANTU IN HONOR OF HER RETIREMENT
6. CONSENT CALENDAR –
Action: Approve the items on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 6D which was pulled for separate consideration.
Motion: Jeanette Wylie, District 6
Second: Roy Stockton, District 1
Vote: Unanimously approved.
A. Approved Ordinance No. 1995; 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)
B. Approved Ordinance No. 1996; 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)
C. Approved Resolution No. 2024 –063; 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
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
Action: Approve Item 6D.
Motion: Michael Silva, District 3
Second: Roy Stockton, District 1
Vote: Unanimously approved.
E. Approved Resolution No. 2024–064; 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
F. Approved; 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
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.
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS –
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 m
Action: Approve Resolution Nos. 2024-065 and 2024-066 and introduction of the subject ordinance.
Motion: Roy Stockton, District 1
Second: Greg Ritchie, Vice Mayor, District 2
Vote: Unanimously approved.
B. RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 UNPAID ASSESSMENT FOR
SIDEWALK REPAIR AND DIRECTING A LIEN BE PLACED AGAINST AFFECTED
PROPERTIES
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2024-067.
Motion: Roy Stockton, District 1
Second: Greg Ritchie, Vice Mayor, District 2
Vote: Unanimously approved.
8. BUSINESS –
A. Approve $6,775,000 in Measure M Funds for the Brown Street Park and Community Center Project
Action: Approve $6,775,000 in Measure M Funds for the Brown Street Park and Community Center Project to include an enhancement of the stage with the suggestion that staff find the most cost-effective way to save tax payers dollars to fund and complete the project by the deadline.
Motion: Michael Silva, District 3
Second: Greg Ritchie, Vice Mayor, District 2
Vote: 5-2
AYES: Greg Ritchie, Vice Mayor, Michael Silva, Sarah Chapman, Jason Roberts, and Jeanette Wylie.
NOES: John Carli, Mayor, and Roy Stockton.
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 HOMELE SS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT 1050 ORANGE DRIVE (APN: 0133-140-210)
C. FINAL UPDATE AND CLOSEOUT OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE COVID-19
ECONOMIC RECOVERY STRATEGY
9. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER – The City Manager thanked staff and the community for their support and compassion related to the deaths of Matthew Bowen and Bryden Nadasdy.
10. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL – Council individually reported on items of interest; recognized outgoing Housing and Community Services Director Emily Cantu; and thanked staff and the community for all that was done to honor the families of Matthew Bowen and Bryden Nadasdy.
11. 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
12. 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.