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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
February 11, 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 Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Councilmember Silva, seconded by Councilmember Ritchie, the Council unanimously approved the agenda of the regular meeting with the continuance of Item 8A.
4. PRESENTATIONS – None
5. CONSENT CALENDAR –
A. Approved; AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE TROWER PARK
LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO THE APPARENT LOW BIDDER, LISTER CONSTRUCTION, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,009,000
B. Approved; AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE 2025 ADA CURB RAMP
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO THE APPARENT LOW BIDDER, LISTER CONSTRUCTION INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, FOR $526,950
C. Approved Resolution No. 2025–010; RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE ROBERTS RANCH VILLAGE C SUBDIVISION
D. Approved Resolution No. 2025–011; RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET BY AN ADDITIONAL $111,254.92 FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, FOR
THE DIGITAL LITERACY PROJECT
E. Approved Resolution No. 2025–012; RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A
YOLO-SOLANO AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT CLEAN-AIR GRANT AND A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET IN
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THE AMOUNT OF $10,056
F. Approved; APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Approve the Minutes for the regular meeting of January 28, 2025.
G. Approved; APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING JANUARY 24, 2025; JANUARY 31, 2025; AND FEBRUARY 7, 2025; AND WIRE AND ACH DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2025
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 include non-sectarian prayer circle at City Hall; Centennial Park issues; sober living home on Stonewood Drive; Grand Jury seeking jurors; Moss Landing Battery Energy Storage fire.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS –
A. RESOLUTION DENYING AN APPEAL BY STEVEN STREM TO OVERTURN RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -001 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ADOPTING AN INITIAL STUDY /
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING A MINOR DESIGN REVIEW
AND TREE REMOVAL PERMIT FOR THE BROWN STREET (DE COLORES) PARK TO BE LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF BROWN STREET (APNS 0129 -320-020, -150, -170, - 180, -190, -200, -250, -260, AND 270), SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Action: Uphold the appeal by Steven Strem to overturn Resolution No. 2025-001 of the Planning Commission (DE COLORES PARK); adopt Resolution No. 2025-036 Resolution Upholding an Appeal by Steven Strem and Modifying Resolution No. 2025-001 of the Planning Commission Approving the Brown Street (De Colores) Park, and Adopting an Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration and Approving a Minor Design Review and Tree Removal Permit for the Brown Street (De Colores) Park to be Located on the East Side of Brown Street (APNs 0129-320-020, -150, -170, -180, -190, - 200, -250, -260, And 270), Subject to Conditions of Approval Motion: Roy Stockton, District 1
Second: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Vote: Approved
AYES: John Carli, Mayor
Roy Stockton, District 1
Greg Ritchie, District 2
Michael Silva, District 3
Ted Fremouw, District 5
NOES: Sarah Chapman, Vice Mayor, District 4
Jeanette Wylie, District 6.
ABSTAINS: None
ABSENT: None
8. BUSINESS –
A. Continued; RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A JOINT APPLICATION FOR THE PARTICIPATION IN THE HOMEKEY+ PROGRAM FOR A HOMELESS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT 1050 ORANGE DRIVE (APN: 0133-140-210)
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B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT AND A BUDGET AUGMENTATION WITH THE ARDURRA GROUP FOR ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $219,000
FOR THE EAST OF LEISURE TOWN GROWTH AREA SPECIFIC PLAN
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2025-013.
Motion: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Second: Roy Stockton, District 1
Vote: Unanimously approved.
C. PRESENTATION OF STRATEGIC PLAN 2024 UPDATE
D. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE APPROVING A
MERIT INCREASE FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2025-014.
Motion: Roy Stockton, District 1
Second: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Vote: Unanimously approved.
E. RESOLUTION APPROVING A ONE TIME -BUDGET AUGMENTATION TO THE 2024-2025
FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING THE HUMAN RESOURCES
DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BOB HALL
AND ASSOCIATES FOR EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000 FOR THE CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2025-015.
Motion: Jeanette Wylie, District 6
Second: Sarah Chapman, Vice Mayor, District 4
Vote: Unanimously approved.
F. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMISSION
APPLICATION
Action: Remove the question "Please indicate which district you are applying to represent."
Motion: Roy Stockton, District 1
Second: Ted Fremouw, District 5
Vote: Failed
AYES: John Carli, Mayor
Roy Stockton, District 1
Ted Fremouw, District 5.
NOES: Sarah Chapman, Vice Mayor, District 4
Greg Ritchie, District 2
Michael Silva, District 3
Jeanette Wylie, District 6.
ABSTAINS: None
ABSENT: None
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Action: Revise question from 'Please indicate which district you are applying to represent' to 'What district do you currently reside in?' Motion: Jeanette Wylie, District 6
Second: Sarah Chapman, Vice Mayor, District 4
Vote: Approved
AYES: Sarah Chapman, Vice Mayor, District 4
Roy Stockton, District 1
Greg Ritchie, District 2
Michael Silva, District 3
Ted Fremouw, District 5
Jeanette Wylie, District 6
NOES: John Carli, Mayor
ABSTAINS: None
ABSENT: None
9. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER – The City Manager noted that the extreme weather shelter was opened over the weekend and was working well.
10. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL –
Councilmember Fremouw noted that he had attended a CalCities Conference for new mayors and councilmembers and the Council reported on items of interest.
11. CLOSED SESSION – Pursuant to California Government Code Section, 54950, et seq., Council adjourned to Closed Session at 9:53 p.m.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9) Williams v City of Vacaville, Solano County Superior Court, Case Number CL24-04014
12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the regular meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m.