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
October 22, 2024
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: Mayor John Carli
Vice Mayor Greg Ritchie, District 2
Councilmember Roy Stockton, District 1
Councilmember Michael Silva, District 3 (participated remotely) Councilmember Sarah Chapman, District 4
Councilmember Jeanette Wylie, District 6
Absent: Councilmember Jason Roberts, District 5
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A moment of silence was observed, and the Councilmember Chapman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Councilmember Stockton, seconded by Vice Mayor Ritchie, the Council present unanimously approved the agenda of the regular meeting moving Item 6B to the end of Business.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
On a motion by Councilmember Chapman, seconded by Councilmember Wylie, the Council present unanimously approved the Minutes for the meetings of September 24, 2024 and October 8, 2024, as written.
5. PRESENTATIONS –
A. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION FOR NANCY TILLOTSON IN HONOR OF HER
RETIREMENT
6. CONSENT CALENDAR –
Action: Approve all items on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 6B which was moved to Business as Item 9C.
Motion: Roy Stockton, District 1
Second: Greg Ritchie, Vice Mayor, District 2
AYES: John Carli, Mayor, Greg Ritchie, Vice Mayor, District 2, Sarah Chapman, District 4, Michael Silva, District 3 , Roy Stockton, District 1, and Jeanette Wylie, District 6.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Jason Roberts, District 5.
A. Approved Resolution No. 2024-094; RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR HIS DESIGNEE TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR ALLOCATION OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,672,228 FOR VACAVILLE CITY COACH TRANSIT OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL
PROJECTS
B. RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT #2 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR THE
PROVISION OF FIXED -ROUTE, DEMAND RESPONSE, AND PARATRANSIT SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AND FIRST TRANSIT, INC.
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2024-095.
Motion: Jeanette Wylie, District 6 Second: Sarah Chapman, District 4 Vote:
AYES: John Carli, Mayor
Greg Ritchie, Vice Mayor, District 2
Sarah Chapman, District 4
Michael Silva, District 3
Roy Stockton, District 1
Jeanette Wylie, District 6
NOES: None
ABSENT: Jason Roberts, District 5
C. Approved Resolution No. 2024-096; RESOLUTION AWARDING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO TORRES PROJECT MANAGEMENT, INC. DBA TORRES
CONSTRUCTION, INC., AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO
EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT FOR THE REAL-TIME INFORMATION CENTER (RTIC) TENANT IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $620,000, AND APPROVING THE PLANS,
SPECIAL PROVISIONS AND WORKING DETAILS FOR THE PROJECT
D. Approved Resolution No. 2024-097; 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
E. Approved Resolution No. 202 4-098; RESOLUTION RE -ESTABLISHING THE NON - RESIDENTIAL FEE DEFERRAL PROGRAM WITH A SUNSET DATE OF DECEMBER 31, 2026
F. Approved; APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING OCTOBER 11, 2024 AND OCTOBER 18, 2024
7. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR -
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS –
A. DELINQUENT CHARGES - HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIENS FOR WEED
ABATEMENT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND RELATED COSTS
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2024-100.
Motion: Roy Stockton, District 1
Second: Greg Ritchie, Vice Mayor, District 2
AYES: John Carli, Mayor
Greg Ritchie, Vice Mayor, District 2
Sarah Chapman, District 4
Michael Silva, District 3
Roy Stockton, District 1
Jeanette Wylie, District 6
NOES: None
ABSENT: Jason Roberts, District 5
9. BUSINESS –
A. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
Action: Accept comments and approve the amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Program Citizen Participation Plan.
Motion: Michael Silva, District 3
Second: Roy Stockton, District 1
AYES: John Carli, Mayor
Greg Ritchie, Vice Mayor, District 2
Sarah Chapman, District 4
Michael Silva, District 3
Roy Stockton, District 1
Jeanette Wylie, District 6
NOES: None
ABSENT: Jason Roberts, District 5
B. RESOLUTION APPROVING NEGOTIATED TERMS OF SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE VACAVILLE CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION; AND APPROVING AN EXPENDITURE ADJUSTMENT TO THE 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $349,316
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2024-099.
Motion: Greg Ritchie, Vice Mayor, District 2
Second: Roy Stockton, District 1
AYES: John Carli, Mayor
Greg Ritchie, Vice Mayor, District 2
Sarah Chapman, District 4
Michael Silva, District 3
Roy Stockton, District 1
Jeanette Wylie, District 6
NOES: None
ABSENT: Jason Roberts, District 5
10. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER – None
11. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL –
A. CONSIDERATION AND SELECTION OF A PLANNING COMMISSIONER FOR DISTRICT 2 Mayor Carli accepted the nomination of Vice Mayor Ritchie and the Council present unanimously ratified the appointment.
12. CLOSED SESSION – Pursuant to California Government Code Section, 54950, et seq. the Council adjourned to Closed Session at 7:24 p.m.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section §54957.6) Agency Negotiators: Aaron Busch – City Manager, Ken Matsumiya – Finance Director, Jessica Bowes – Human Resources Director, Eddie Kreisberg – Principal, Kreisberg Law Firm Employee organization(s)/unrepresented employee(s): All bargaining groups and unrepresented employees
The Mayor reporte d that the Council had approved a new MOU with the Police Managers Asso ciation including a 4% wage increase effec tive for 1 year beginning November 1, 2024 and end November 1, 2025 and other concessions. A new MOU will be confirmed at the November 12, 2024, City Council meeting.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9) Tara Stansberry V. City of Vacaville, United States District Court for the Eastern District, Sacramento; Case No. 2:24-CV-00817- CKD
C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 50 Nut Tree Road, APN #s 0129240560 (10.08 acres), 0129240310 (2.22 acres), and 0129240320 (1.17 acres) Negotiating Parties: Aaron Busch, City Manager, Aaron Busch Successor Agency, Executive Director Negotiating Parties: David Marks, Principal, Tower Investments Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Council adjourned the regular meeting at 9:45 p.m.