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
June 24, 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.
Mayor/Chair John Carli
Vice Mayor/Vice-Chair Sarah Chapman, District 4
Council/Agency/Authority Member Roy Stockton, District 1 Council/Agency/Authority Member Greg Ritchie, District 2 Council/Agency/Authority Member Michael Silva, District 3 Council/Agency/Authority Member Ted Fremouw, District 5 Council/Agency/Authority Member Jeanette Wylie, District 6
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A moment of silence was observed, and Councilmember Stockton 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 removal of Closed Session.
4. PRESENTATIONS –
A. PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH PROCLAMATION PRESENTATION
5. CONSENT CALENDAR –
Action: By simple motion, adopt the items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Michael Silva, District 3
Second: Roy Stockton, District 1
Vote: Unanimously approved.
A. Approved Resolution No. 2025 – 060; RESOLUTION TO SUMMARILY VACATE THE EXCESS LOWER LAGOON VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD K PHASE 1 PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON SIXTEEN PARCELS AS SHOWN IN BOOK 98 OF SUBDIVISION MAPS, PAGES 57-74 IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SOLANO COUNTY
B. Approved Resolution No. 2025 – 061; RESOLUTION GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL FACILITIES ON CITY OWNED PROPERTY (PARCEL "A" AS SHOWN ON THE VILLAGES AT VANDEN MEADOWS UNIT 5 FINAL MAP) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
C. Approved Resolution No. 2025 –062; RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE APPROPRIATION SPENDING LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 IN COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE XIIIB OF
THE STATE CONSTITUTION
D. Approved Resolution No. 2025 – 063; RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A
GRANT FROM THE COUNTY OF SOLANO FOR THE SUBSTANCE USE, PREVENTION AND RECOVERY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND TO ADJUST THE 2024 -25 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,409.60
E. Approved Resolution No. 2025 – 064; RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE 2024 EDWARD BYRNE
MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM AS SUBGRANTEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,245 (
F. Received; DISPOSITION OF JUNE 10, 2025 CITY OF VACAVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM 8A - ACTION TO ALLOW THE VICE MAYOR TO SIGN AND ISSUE A LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH PROCLAMATION
G. Approved Resolution No. 2025 – 065; RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION 5-YEAR PLAN AND ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND AMENDING THE 5 - YEAR PLAN FOR THE PERMANENT LOCAL
HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM
H. Approved; APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF JUNE 10, 2025
I. Approved; APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING JUNE 13, 2025, AND JUNE 20, 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.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS –
A. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ENGINEERS REPORT, CONFIRMING DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENT, AND ORDERING LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF
VACAVILLE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2025-066
Motion: Roy Stockton, District 1
Second: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Vote: Unanimously approved.
B. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING FROM MAY 13, 2025 TO CONSIDER ADOPTION
OF BI -MONTHLY WATER AND SEWER RATE ADJUSTMENTS PROPOSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA STATE PROPOSITION 218 REQUIREMENTS Action: Approve Resolution No. 2025-070.
Motion: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Second: Sarah Chapman, Vice Mayor, District 4
Vote:
AYES: Sarah Chapman, Vice Mayor, District 4, Greg Ritchie, District 2, Michael Silva, District 3, and Jeanette Wylie, District 6.
NOES: John Carli, Mayor; Roy Stockton, District 1; and Ted Fremouw, District 5.
ABSENT: None
8. BUSINESS –
A. DISCUSSION OF GENERAL PLAN POLICIES AND CITY STANDARDS REGULATING
NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY PARKS, ALIGNMENT OF CARROLL WAY, AND
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING IN THE EAST OF LEISURE TOWN GROWTH AREA SPECIFIC PLAN
The majority of Council leaned toward flexibility with park sizes and types; Option B for Carrol Way North and South; a focus on “missing middle and workforce housing” rather than a percentage for inclusionary housing.
B. Received; INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES; DIF 101 THE BASICS
C. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF VACAVILLE OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26; and RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE
ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, ADOPTING THE CITY OF VACAVILLE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26; and RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26 CITY OF VACAVILLE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR $50,068,166 AND FINDING IT CONSISTENT
WITH THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, GENERAL PLAN, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS REPORT; and RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE APPROVING THE CURRENT PAY SCHEDULE PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 20636
Action: Approve Resolution Nos. 2025-067; 2025-068; 2025-069; and SA 2025-001.
Motion: Michael Silva, District 3
Second: Ted Fremouw, District 5
Vote: Unanimously approved.
9. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER –
10. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL
Councilmembers reported individually on items of interest.
A. UPDATE ON RECENT ATTENDED BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
Councilmember Silva reported that the Yolo Solano Air Management Quality Board had allocated grant funding to Kairos School for a crosswalk and ADA ramp on Elm Street; Electric Vehicle chargers at De Colores Park and an Electric Vehicle Van for the Boys and Girls Club.
Mayor Carli noted that Solano Transportation Board voted to adopt a pilot program for weekend tolling in the new express lanes.
11. Tabled; CLOSED SESSION –.
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: APNS 0129230110 (16.40 acres), 0129280300 (8.20 acres), 0129280240 (11.20 acres),0129280320 (0.90 acres), 0129280330 (15.40 acres), 0129280210 (10.0 acres). Agency Negotiator: GeorgeAnne Meggers -Smith, Interim City Manager and Successor Agency Executive Director Negotiating Party: Keith Thompson, CEO Solano Youth Sports Development Group Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
12. ADJOURN – There being no further business, the Council adjourned the regular meeting at 11:08 p.m.