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
January 28, 2025
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 Sarah Chapman, District 4
Councilmember Roy Stockton, District 1
Councilmember Greg Ritchie, District 2
Councilmember Michael Silva, District 3
Councilmember Ted Fremouw, 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 Councilmember Silva led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - On a motion by Councilmember Stockton, seconded by Councilmember Silva, the Council unanimously approved the agenda of the regular meeting with the continuance of Item 8D.
4. PRESENTATIONS – None
5. CONSENT CALENDAR -
Action: Approve all the items on the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 5C, which was pulled for separate consideration.
Motion: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Second: Roy Stockton, District 1
Vote: Unanimously approved.
A. Approved; APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Approve the Minutes for the regular meeting of January 14, 2025.
B. Approved; APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING JANUARY 10, 2025 AND JANUARY 17, 2025
C. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE TO JOIN THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY PACE PROGRAM;
AUTHORIZING THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO
CONDUCT CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS, AND LEVY CONTRACTUAL
PACE ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF VACAVILLE
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2025 - 005.
Motion: Michael Silva, District 3
Second:` Roy Stockton, District 1
Vote: Unanimously approved.
6. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR – Click here to listen to public comment on items within the Council's jurisdiction but not listed on the agenda.
Topics included; Battery Energy Storage Systems; Cannabis for ADA persons; Protecting water rights; street vendors on private property; Centennial Park issues
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS –
A. RESOLUTION APPROVING A SERVICE FEE FOR TRAKIT CREDIT CARD AND ACH
PAYMENTS
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2025 - 006.
Motion: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Second: Michael Silva, District 3
Vote: Unanimously approved.
B. Continued to the meeting of February 25, 2025 DOWNTOWN VACAVILLE BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT CONTRACT RENEWAL
8. BUSINESS –
A. ACCEPT ANNUAL REPORT ON OPPORTUNITY HOUSE OPERATIONS FROM VACAVILLE
SOLANO SERVICES CORPORATION
Action: Accept the annual report.
Motion: Michael Silva, District 3
Second: Jeanette Wylie, District 6
Vote: Unanimously approved.
B. RESOLUTION RENEWING THE CITY OF VACAVILLE'S MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY ORDINANCE NO. 1978 BASED ON A REVIEW OF THE VACAVILLE POLICE
DEPARTMENT'S ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2025 - 007.
Motion: Ted Fremouw, District 5
Second: Roy Stockton, District 1
Vote: Unanimously approved.
C. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AND A BUDGET AUGMENTATION WITH
ECONOMIC PLANNING SYSTEMS (EPS) FOR THE PREPARATION OF A FISCAL AND
FUNDING IMPACT ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT FEE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $302,000 FOR THE EAST OF LEISURE TOWN GROWTH AREA SPECIFIC PLAN Action: Approve Resolution No. 2025 - 008.
Motion: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Second: Roy Stockton, District 1
Vote: Unanimously approved.
D. Continued; RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO
EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AND A BUDGET AUGMENTATION
WITH ARDURRA FOR ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $406,000 FOR THE EAST OF LEISURE TOWN GROWTH AREA SPECIFIC PLAN
E. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMISSION
APPOINTMENT POLICY
Council directed staff to bring back options for adoption at the February 25, 2025, Council meeting.
F. RESOLUTION ALLOCATING $373,812 OF 2020 PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION FUNDS TO EDEN OAK GROVE INVESTORS, L.P. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE OAK GROVE SENIOR APARTMENTS PROJECT AT 475 WEST MONTE VISTA AVENUE (APNS 0126-150-050 AND 0126-160-150) Action: Approve Resolution No. 2025-009.
Motion: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Second: Roy Stockton, District 1
Vote: Unanimously approved.
9. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER – The City Manager noted that the Commission Application could return for review on the February 11 Council Meeting and noted that the Warming Center had been activated due to the inclement weather.
10. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL – Councilmembers reported individually on items of interest. The Mayor noted he was appointed to the Solano Land Formation Commission.
11. CLOSED SESSION – Pursuant to California Government Code Section, 54950, et seq.,Council adjourned to Closed Session at 10:10 p.m.
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) Position: City Attorney
B. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) Position: City Manager
12. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business before the Council, the regular meeting was adjourned at 12:04 a.m.