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 10, 2024
1. ROLL CALL
The Mayor called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 6:00 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 Silva, seconded by Councilmember Chapman, the Council unanimously approved the agenda of the regular meeting with Items 6 h and 6J being continued.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – On a motion by Councilmember Silav, seconded by Vice Mayor Ritchie, the Council unanimously approved the Minutes for the special and regular meetings of November 12, 2024.
5. PRESENTATIONS -
A. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO POLICE CHIEF IAN SCHMUTZLER IN HONOR OF HIS RETIREMENT; and PRESENTATION OF A CERTIFICATE FROM ASSEMBLYMEMBER WILSON’S OFFICE IN HONOR OF CHIEF SCHMUTZLER’S
DEDICATED SERVICE
B. HELEN PUTNAM AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE AWARD PRESENTATION (Staff
6. CONSENT CALENDAR –
Action: Approve all the items on the Consent Calendar. with the exception of Items 6A and 6D, which were voted on separately and Items 6H and 6J which were continued.
Motion: Michael Silva, District 3
Second: Greg Ritchie, Vice Mayor, District 2
Vote: Unanimously approved.
A. 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, -300, -330, 0106-270-220, 0133-030-330 AND -340)
Action: Approve Ordinance No. 1999.
Motion: Greg Ritchie, Vice Mayor, District 2
Second: Jason Roberts, District 5
Vote: Unanimously approved.
B. Accepted; CITY OF VACAVILLE FISCAL YEAR 2023 -2024 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT –
C. Approved; APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING NOVEMBER 15, 2024; NOVEMBER 22, 2024; NOVEMBER 29, 2024; AND DECEMBER 6, 2024; AND WIRE AND ACH DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2024
D. SPECIAL TAX ANNUAL REPORTING
Action: Accept the report.
Motion: Michael Silva, District 3
Second: Greg Ritchie, Vice Mayor, District 2
Vote: Unanimously approved.
E. Approved Resolution No. SA 2024 – 002; RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE APPROVING THE JULY 1, 2025 - JUNE 30, 2026 RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET
F. Approved; APPROVAL TO AMEND THE CURRENT MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AND COMMUNITY ACTION
PARTNERSHIP OF SOLANO JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY TO EXTEND SERVING AS FISCAL AGENT AND PROVIDING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION FROM JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026
G. Approved; APPROVAL OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE DISPOSITION,
DEVELOPMENT, AND LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AND CFY DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR DEVELOPMENT OF RENT RESTRICTED APARTMENT HOUSING ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY ON ALLISON DRIVE (A PORTION OF APN 0131- 030-950) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CELL
TOWER LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DISH WIRELESS LLC, FOR THE WIRELESS CELL SITE LOCATED AT 25 TRANQUILITY LANE
H. Continued; RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A THIRD
AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE WITH T-MOBILE WEST TOWER LLC, FOR THE WIRELESS CELL SITE LOCATED AT 111 S. ORCHARD AVE
I. Approved Resolution No. 2024 – 117; RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE WITH T- MOBILE WEST TOWER LLC, FOR THE WIRELESS CELL SITE LOCATED AT 111 S.
ORCHARD
J. Continued; RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE WITH GTE MOBILNET OF
CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, DBA VERIZON WIRELESS, BY CELLCO PARTNERSHIP, FOR THE WIRELESS CELL SITE LOCATED AT 1800 MARSHALL ROAD
K. Approved Resolution No. 2024 – 118; RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE WITH
GTE MOBILNET OF CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, DBA VERIZON WIRELESS, BY
CELLCO PARTNERSHIP, ITS GENERAL PARTNER FOR THE WIRELESS CELL SITE
LOCATED AT PEABODY ROAD AND FOXBORO PARKWAY
L. Approved Resolution No. 2024 –119; RESOLUTION APPROVING THE VACAVILLE CITY
COACH ZERO-EMISSION BUS ROLLOUT PLAN
M. Approved Resolution No. 2024 – 120; RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE LOWER LAGOON VALLEY POLICY PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS
N. Approved Resolution No. 2024 – 121; RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR THE ROBERTS’ RANCH VILLAGE F SUBDIVISION; and RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR THE ROBERTS’ RANCH VILLAGE G SUBDIVISION; and RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR THE ROBERTS’ RANCH VILLAGE H SUBDIVISION
O. Approved Resolution No. 2024 – 122; RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR VILLAGES AT VANDEN MEADOWS UNIT 5 SUBDIVISION
7. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - Click to listen to public comment on items within the Council's jurisdiction but not listed on the agenda.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS –
A. CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING UNDER THE TAX AND EQUITY FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
ACT OF TAX -EXEMPT BOND FINANCING BY THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE
COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF LEDG VACAVILLE
LP AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF TAX-EXEMPT BONDS, NOT TO EXCEED $20,000,000, TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT, AND EQUIPPING OF A 65 -UNIT MULTIFAMILY
RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT GENERALLY KNOWN AS VACAVILLE GABLES
APARTMENTS
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2024-124.
Motion: Greg Ritchie, Vice Mayor, District 2
Second: Jeanette Wylie, District 6
Vote: Unanimously approved.
B. URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14.09.270.040 OF THE VACAVILLE
MUNICIPAL CODE AND REAFFIRMING THE VACAVILLE GENERAL PLAN FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) AND FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL EIR AND
CONCLUDING THAT NO SUBSEQUENT EIR IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO SECTION 15162 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES FOR
THE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, AND FINDING THAT IN THE ALTERNATIVE THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA; and
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14.09.270.040 OF THE VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL
CODE AND REAFFIRMING THE VACAVILLE GENERAL PLAN FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT AND FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL EIR AND CONCLUDING THAT NO SUBSEQUENT EIR IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TOSECTION 15162 OF CEQA GUIDELINES
FOR THE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, AND FINDING THAT IN THE ALTERNATIVE THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA (First Reading)
Action: Approve interim ordinance No. 2000; and by title only, introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 14.09.270.040 (Accessory Dwelling Units).
Motion: Michael Silva, District 3
Second: Greg Ritchie, Vice Mayor, District 2
VOTE: 6-1
AYES: John Carli, Mayor, Greg Ritchie, Vice Mayor, District 2, Michael Silva, District 3, Sarah Chapman, District 4 , Jason Roberts, District 5, and Jeanette Wylie, District 6.
NOES: Roy Stockton, District 1.
9. BUSINESS –
A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR PLANNING CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH MINTIER HARNISH IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $120,000
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2024-125.
Motion: Michael Silva, District 3
Second: Roy Stockton, District 1
Vote: Unanimously approved.
B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 OF A FLOOD CORRIDOR
PROTECTION PROGRAM GRANT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000,000 FOR THE RANCHO LAGUNITAS DETENTION BASIN EXPANSION PROJECT, and RESOLUTION APPROVING A ONE-TIME BUDGET AUGMENTATION TO THE 2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,625,000 IN MEASURE M FUNDING AND THE REALLOCATION OF $375,000 OF
GENERAL FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS TOWARDS THE RANCHO
LAGUNITAS DETENTION BASIN EXPANSION PROJECT
Action: Approve Resolution Nos. 2024-126 and 2024-127.
Motion: Sarah Chapman, District 4 Second:
Greg Ritchie, Vice Mayor, District 2
Vote: Unanimously approved.
C. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE APPROVING A
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VACAVILLE
AND VICTORY GARDENS VACAVILLE LP FOR THE CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5763 VANDEN ROAD (APN: 0136 -080-040) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITH A MILITARY FOCUS TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAM HE-2D AND PROGRAM HE-9 OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2024-128.
Motion: Michael Silva, District 3
Second: Jeanette Wylie, District 6
Vote: Unanimously approved.
D. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CERTIFICATION BY THE SOLANO COUNTY REGISTRAR OF
VOTERS REGARDING THE CANVASS OF RETURNS AND RESULTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, AND DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF; and RECOGNITION OF COUNCILMEMBER ROBERTS, OATH OF OFFICE FOR
CITY CLERK AND CITY TREASURER, AND OATH OF OFFICE FOR COUNCILMEMBERS
FREMOUW, SILVA AND STOCKTON
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2024-129.
Motion: Greg Ritchie, Vice Mayor, District 2
Second: Jeanette Wylie, District 6
Vote: Unanimously approved.
10. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER – None
11. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL – Councilmembers individually reported on items of interest.
12. CLOSED SESSION – None
13. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, the regular meeting of the Vacaville City Council was adjourned at 9:26 p.m.