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
January 14, 2025
06:00 p.m.
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Full printing of the City Council Packet
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor/Chair John Carli
Vice Mayor/Vice-Chair Greg Ritchie, District 2
Council/Agency/Authority Member Roy Stockton, District 1
Council/Agency/Authority Member Michael Silva, District 3
Council/Agency/Authority Member Sarah Chapman, District 4
Council/Agency/Authority Member Ted Fremouw, District 5
Council/Agency/Authority Member Jeanette Wylie, District
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Approve the Minutes for the regular meeting of December 10, 2024.
5. PRESENTATIONS –
A.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS & PREVENTION MONTH PROCLAMATION
(Staff contact: Chris Polen, Police Chief (707) 449-5407) Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month Proclamation
6. CONSENT CALENDAR –
A.
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 TO SECTION 15162 OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES FOR THE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, AND FINDING THAT IN THE ALTERNATIVE THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA (SECOND READING)
(Staff contact: Peyman Behvand, Planning Manager (707) 449-5332)
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 (2024)
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 #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Initiative 3A: Promote Housing for All
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 6A
Ord. 2001 Accessory Dwelling Unit Amendment
B.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
(Staff contact: Sheila Ernst, Deputy City Clerk (707) 449-5112)
Individual Action: By simple motion, approve the 2025 Regular City Council Meeting Schedule.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: Not applicable
Budget Distribution: Not applicable
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient City Services
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 6B
C.
ACCEPT THE ART PIECE "WEAVING OUR FUTURE" BY ANGELA ARTERITANO INTO THE CITY OF VACAVILLE’S PUBLIC ART COLLECTION
(Staff contact: Melody Land, Recreation Manager (707) 449-5657)
Individual Action: By simple motion, accept the art piece "Weaving Our Future" by Angela Arteritano, into the City of Vacaville’s Public Art Collection.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: No funds are being requested.
Funding Sources: American Rescue Plan Act - ARPA (FD 2095)
Budget Distribution: The budget for this item was previously approved by the Council and budgeted in the ARPA special revenue fund for Parks and Recreation (2095.25.2541.331)
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Goal #5 - Promote Community Engagement and Increase Equity and Inclusion
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 6C
D.
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 (Staff contact: GeorgeAnne Meggers-Smith, Assistant City Manager (707) 449-5651) Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: Not Applicable
Funding Source: General Fund
Budget Distribution: If approved by the Council, the revenue would be deposited into the Water Operations Fund (1001.42.0000.4403).
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #1 - Ensure Public Safety
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: Yes
Staff Report 6E
Res. 2025-001 Verizon Wireless 1st Amendment at Nelson Park Extension WS11 E.
RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN VACAVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR 2025 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON JANUARY 28, 2025
(Staff contact: Don Burrus, Director of Economic Development Services (707) 449-5611)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution announcing the City’s intention to levy assessments for the Downtown Vacaville Business Improvement District (Downtown Vacaville) for 2025 and set the public hearing for January 28, 2025.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no additional funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: Not applicable
Budget Distribution: Not applicable
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #2 - Strengthen the Local Economy Initiative
Initiative 2A: Articulate a current Economic Development Program
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 6E
Res. 2025-002 DVBID 2025 Resolution of Intent
F.
RESOLUTION DECLARING CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 1675 EAST MONTE VISTA AVENUE (APN: 0129-240-600) TO BE SURPLUS LAND, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO INITIATE MARKETING OF THE PROPERTY IF THE CITY DOES NOT NEGOTIATE A SALE OF THE PROPERTY TO A PREFERRED BUYER UNDER THE SURPLUS LAND ACT
(Staff contact: Don Burrus, Director of Economic Development Services (707) 449-5611)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: No amount is requested for this item.
Funding Source: Not applicable
Budget Distribution: Not applicable
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #2 - Strengthen the Local Economy
Initiative 2A: Articulate a current Economic Development Program
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 6F
Res. 2025-003 1675 East Monte Vista Ave. Surplus Land
G.
APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING DECEMBER 13, 2024; DECEMBER 20, 2024; DECEMBER 27, 2024; AND
JANUARY 3, 2025; AND WIRE AND ACH DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 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 $19,224,057.19.
Amount Requested: Not applicable
Funding Source: Not applicable
Budget Distribution: Not applicable
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: No
RECOMMENDED ACTION ON ALL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - By simple motion, adopt the items on the Consent Calendar.
AP Register
Payroll Register
Staff Report 6G
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 – None
9. BUSINESS -
A.
PRESENTATION UPDATE FOR THE HOMELESS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT 1050 ORANGE DRIVE (APN: 0133-140-210); and
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $373,812
(Staff contact: Tamara Colden, Housing and Community Services Director (707) 449-5671)
Recommended Action: Receive the update and, by simple motion, approve the resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: $373,812 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Funds ($1,626,188 ARPA funding already set aside for the project).
Funding Source: State Department of Housing and Community Development Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds (Fund 2922).
Budget Distribution: Upon approval, the budget will be loaded into the appropriate Permanent Local Housing Allocation special revenue account.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Initiative 3A: Promote Housing for All
Levine Act: No
Quality In PLHA Presentation
Staff Report 9A
B.
RESOLUTION FOR AN EXCEPTION TO THE CALPERS 180-DAY WAIT PERIOD FOR THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/TRAFFIC ENGINEER PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 7522.56 AND 21224
(Staff contact: Sandy Hess, Employment Relations Manager (707) 449-5311)
Recommended Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: No funds are being requested.
Funding Source: General Fund (1001) and DIF-Traffic Impact (4105)
Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses related to this item is included in the Public Works annual operating budget.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9B
Exception for 180-Day CalPers Wait Period Presentation
Res. 2025-004 Exception for 180-Day CalPers Wait Period
10. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER –
11. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL –
A.
NOMINATION AND SELECTION OF NEW VICE MAYOR
In accordance with the Council Policies and Procedures, the Mayor will receive nominations for a Vice-Mayor from among the members of the Council and the City Council shall vote on the nomination. The Council will vote as nominations are made and receive a second, and the Mayor will continue to receive nominations until there is an affirmative vote of the majority of the Councilmembers present. Unless the position is vacated earlier, the term of the appointment shall be for one year commencing at the time of appointment and terminating immediately upon a subsequent appointment pursuant to this procedure. No appointed Councilmember shall be eligible to serve as Vice Mayor. Only Councilmembers who have served on the City Council for at least one year shall be eligible to serve as Vice Mayor. The Vice Mayor shall perform the duties of the Mayor during the Mayor’s absence or disability. The Vice Mayor remains as one member of the City Council and has no rights or authority different from any other member of the City Council, except when performing the duties of the Mayor.
Hold Council discussion, nominate, and select a new Vice Mayor for 2025.
B.
2025 CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS
Annually with the reorganization of the City Council the Mayor reviews the standing list of City Council assignments to various government and community-related committees and makes changes as are necessary. Once City Council has ratified the assignments, they will remain in effect until the next City Council rotation.
12. CLOSED SESSION – Pursuant to California Government Code Section, 54950, et seq.
A.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9)
Nicholas Smaystrla, et al. v. The City of Vacaville, et al., Solano County Superior Court, Case No. CU24-09801 B.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9)
City of Vacaville v. Northern Solano Lodging, LLC, et al., Solano County Superior Court, Case No. CU24-09356 C.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9)
George Arsenith, Christine Arsenith v 3M Company et al., Alameda Superior Court, Case No. 24CV089313 D.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957)
Positions: City Manager and City Attorney
13. ADJOURNMENT -
All public records relating to an open session item that are not exempt from disclosure pursuant to the Public Records Act and that are distributed to a majority of the City Council will be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the City Administration Counter at City Hall, 650 Merchant Street. The City may charge customary photocopying charges for requested copies of such documents.
This agenda and related materials may also be available on the City’s website under Public Meetings and Agendas’ subject to our staff’s ability to post the documents prior to the meeting. To view City Council meetings, tune in to cable Channel 26, or log onto the City’s website at www.cityofvacaville.com to watch the meeting live or on-demand. If you have questions, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (707) 449-5100.
I, City Clerk of the City of Vacaville, declare that the foregoing agenda for the JANUARY 14, 2025 , 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