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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
April 8, 2025
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
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: John Carli, Mayor
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.
Absent: None
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A moment of silence was observed, and Councilmember Silva 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 as written.
4. PRESENTATIONS –
A. 2025 FAIR HOUSING MONTH PROCLAMATION (Staff contact: Mary Decker, Housing & Redevelopment Specialist I (707) 449-5672)
B. CALIFORNIA PARKS AND RECREATION SOCIETY AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - CREATING COMMUNITY (Staff contact: Elizabeth Crisante, Recreation Manager (707) 469- 4027)
5. CONSENT CALENDAR –
Action: Approve all the items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Michael Silva, District 3
Second: Roy Stockton, District 1
Vote: Unanimously approved.
A. Accepted; 2025 CITY OF VACAVILLE INVESTMENT POLICY
Agenda Item No. 5C
April 22, 2025
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B. Approved Resolution No. 2025 – 033; RESOLUTION AWARDING THE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT TO TPM CONSTRUCTION INC, AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
WORKS TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT FOR THE EXPANSION OF TRANSIT BUILDING PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,671,000 AND APPROVING THE PROJECT
PLANS, PROJECT MANUAL, AND WORKING DETAILS FOR THE PROJECT
C. Approved; AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE 2025 ASPHALT
CONCRETE REPAIR PROJECT TO THE APPARENT LOW BIDDER, QA CONSTRUCTORS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,701,202
D. Approved Resolution No. 2025 – 034; RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE 2024 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT
E. Approved Resolution No. 2025 – 035; RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE LOWER LAGOON VALLEY PARK PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
F. Approved; APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Approve the Minutes for the regular meeting of March 25, 2025.
G. Approved; APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING MARCH 28, 2025; AND APRIL 4, 2025; AND WIRE AND ACH DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 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 Make a Difference Day; Sober Living Homes; US Ship Building; Train Noise; Democracy for All in Housing and Financial Literacy
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS – NONE
8. BUSINESS –
A. SOLANO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION UPDATE
President and CEO Chris Rico presented an update on the programs and outreach of the Solano EDC.
B. STUDY SESSION ON FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES
Council directed staff to draft a letter of concern over the State Fire Hazard Severity Zones to CalCities.
C. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A JOINT APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE HOMEKEY+ PROGRAM FOR A HOMELESS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT 1050 ORANGE DRIVE (APN: 0133-140-210)
Action: Motion to deny all options provided.
Motion: Greg Ritchie, District 2 Second: Ted Fremouw,
District 5 Vote: Approved denial of Resolution and Options AYES: John Carli, Mayor, Roy Stockton, District 1, Greg Ritchie, District 2, and Ted Fremouw, District 5.
NOES: Sarah Chapman, Vice Mayor, District 4, Michael Silva, District 3, and Jeanette Wylie, District 6.
ABSTAINS: None
ABSENT: None
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D. Continued; DISCUSSION ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING
ALLOCATION PROCESS
E. PROHOUSING DESIGNATION PROGRAM STUDY SESSION
9. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER – City Manager Busch reported on another successful Make a Difference Day in the Leisure Town Community.
10. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL – Pursuant to California Government Code Section, 54950, et seq.
The Brown Act’s principle of transparency generally implies that boards, commissions, and committees should provide regular updates and recommendations to the City Council on their activities and decisions.
Councilmembers individually reported on items of interest.
A. UPDATE ON RECENT ATTENDED BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
Councilmember Stockton noted that the CAP Solano Board had completed Executive Director interviews and he would report the new Director once that is released.
Vice Mayor Chapman reported that the STA Equity Working Group was working on projects in Vallejo near Mare Island and enhancing State Route 37.
The Mayor noted that there are STA projects planned for SR 113.
11. CLOSED SESSION – Pursuant to California Government Code Section, 54950, et seq. the Council adjourned to Closed Session at 10:55 p.m.
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)) Position: City Manager
12. ADJOURNMENT – There being no further business before the C ouncil the regular meeting was adjourned at 12:15 a.m. with no further actions to report.