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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
March 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 Councilmember Wylie led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Councilmember Ritchie, seconded by Councilmember Wylie, the Council unanimously approved the agenda of the regular meeting with the continuance of Item 8H.
4. PRESENTATIONS -
A. SOLANO RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT EDUCATION PROGRAMS - Chris Rose and Marianne Butler highlighted resources and education programs in Vacaville.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR - RECOMMENDED ACTION ON ALL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - By simple motion, adopt the items on the Consent Calendar.
Action: Approve the items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Michael Silva, District 3
Second: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Vote: Unanimously approved.
A. Approved Ordinance No. 2002; ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.20.020 OF THE
VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE STOPPING, STANDING, AND
PARKING OF VEHICLES (SECOND READING)
B. Approved Ordinance No. 2003; ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 10.56 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES AND REPLACING IT WITH CHAPTER 10.56 OF THE VACAVILLE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES FOR PARKING
VIOLATIONS (SECOND READING)
C. Approved; AUTHORIZATION FOR A TEMPORARY MURAL DONATION OF "PHOENIX RISING" BY PETE FALA TO THE CITY OF VACAVILLE’S PUBLIC ART COLLECTION
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D. Approved Resolution No. 2025 – 022; RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH
PILLSBURY WINTHROP SHAW PITTMAN LLP TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES IN THE FORM OF RECOVERING FEDERAL REFUNDS OF THE CITY’S ELIGIBLE COVID LEAVE
PAYMENTS
E. Approved; APPROVE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
VACAVILLE AND VACAVILLE ISLAMIC CENTER FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 133 BUSH STREET (APN: 0130-122-090) AND A PORTION OF 140 DEPOT STREET (APN: 0130-122-070) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
NON-PROFIT RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY CENTER
F. Approved; APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Approve the Minutes for the regular meeting of February 25, 2025.
G. Approved; APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2025; AND MARCH 7, 2025; AND WIRE AND ACH DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025 Budget Distribution: Not applicable Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative: Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services Levine Act: No
6. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR – Click here to view Public Comment provided on sober living homes.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
8. BUSINESS –
A. RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN UPDATED COMMISSION APPOINTMENT POLICY AND
TAKING ANY NECESSARY ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE SELECTED POLICY Action: Approve Resolution No. 2025-026
with amendment Option 4
Motion: John Carli, Mayor
Second: Roy Stockton, District 1
Vote: Approved 4-3
AYES: John Carli, Mayor
Roy Stockton, District 1
Greg Ritchie, District 2
Ted Fremouw, District 5
NOES: Sarah Chapman, Vice Mayor, District 4
Michael Silva, District 3
Jeanette Wylie, District 6
B. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE WATER AND SEWER (WASTEWATER) RATE
STUDY PREPARED BY WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO ADJUST WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES, DIRECTING STAFF
TO PROVIDE NOTICE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF PROPOSITION 218, AND SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING Action: Approve Resolution No. 2025-024.
Motion: Jeanette Wylie, District 6
Second: Michael Silva, District 3
Vote: Unanimously approved.
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C. UPDATE OF PENSION AND OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB) ACTUARIAL VALUATION RESULTS AND 2025 HEALTH PREMIUM RATES
D. RECEIVE THE 2024 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
E. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AND A BUDGET AUGMENTATION WITH ECONOMIC & PLANNING SYSTEMS, INC. (EPS) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $121,935 FOR THE PREPARATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE TO THE CITY OF
VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL SERVICES REVIEW (MSR) AND SPHERE OF INFLUENCE (SOI)
AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO LAFCO WITH FUNDS TOTALING $32,800
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2025-025.
Motion: Michael Silva, District 3
Second: Roy Stockton, District 1
Vote: Unanimously approved.
F. STUDY SESSION - DOWNTOWN VACAVILLE LIGHTING
G. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN EQUIPMENT
LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE ACQUISITION, FINANCING AND LEASING OF CERTAIN FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER ACTIONS
NECESSARY TO THE CONSUMMATION OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY
THIS RESOLUTION
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2025-026.
Motion: Roy Stockton, District 1
Second: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Vote: Unanimously approved.
H. Continued; RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE
CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE CALHOME PROGRAM; THE EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT IF SELECTED FOR SUCH FUNDING AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO;
AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CALHOME
PROGRAM
I. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE 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
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2025-027
Motion: Roy Stockton, District 1
Second: Ted Fremouw, District 5
Vote: Approved 6-0
AYES: John Carli, Mayor
Roy Stockton, District 1
Greg Ritchie, District 2
Ted Fremouw, District 5
Sarah Chapman, Vice Mayor, District 4
Jeanette Wylie, District 6
ABSTAINS: Michael Silva, District 3
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9. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER – None
10. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL – Councilmembers individually discussed items of interest.
11. CLOSED SESSION – None
12. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business before the Council, the regular meeting was adjourned at 10:27 p.m.
The Meeting Minutes represent actions taken during the meeting of the City Council. Complete discussions on Regular Session meeting items can be viewed in archived video recordings by clicking on the item link or visiting the City’s website at https://www.cityofvacaville.gov/government/agendas-and-minutes