Vacaville City Hall Council Chamber 650 Merchant Street Entrance to the Council Chamber is located in the parking area off of Lovers Lane
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY
GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
AND
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
AGENDA
July 22, 2025
06:00 p.m.
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Full printing of the City Council Packet
1. ROLL CALL
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. PRESENTATIONS – None
5. CONSENT CALENDAR –
A.
RESOLUTION FIXING THE AMOUNT TO BE RAISED AND ESTABLISHING AN AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR THE PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTER AND/OR EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES PROGRAM AND NORTH BAY AQUEDUCT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 (Staff contact: Ken Matsumiya, Director of Finance (707) 449-5180) Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: Not applicable
Funding Source: Not applicable
Budget Distribution: Not applicable
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #1 - Ensure Public Safety
Initiative 1B: Manage the increasing call volume for Fire and EMS Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Initiative 4A: Ensure Fiscal Sustainability
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 5A
Res. 2025-071 Ad Valorem Property Tax Rates for FY26
B.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE VANDEN II - CASA DE VENTI SUBDIVISION
(Staff contact: Jacob Smith, Engineering Manager - Construction (707) 449-5429)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: Land Development (2028).
Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses related to this item is included in the Public Works-Inspection annual operating budget.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Initiative 3A: Promote Housing for All
Levine Act: Yes
Staff Report 5B
Res. 2025-072 API - Vanden II (Casa de Venti) Subdivision C.
APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO THE VACAVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN CHAPTER 18 TO INCORPORATE REGULATORY CHANGES TO THE FAMILY UNIFICATION PROGRAM (FUP) AS REQUIRED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
(Staff contact: Celinda Aguilar-Vasquez, Housing Services Administrator (707) 449-5689)
Individual Action: By simple motion, approve revisions to the Vacaville Housing Authority Administrative Plan Chapter 18 to incorporate regulatory changes to the Family Unification Program as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: None
Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses related to the item is included in the Housing and Community Services annual operating budget.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Initiative 3A: Promote Housing for All
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 5C
D.
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE REGULAR MEETING START TIME WHEN CLOSED SESSION IS REQUIRED AND THE ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
(Staff contact: Savita Chaudhary, City Manager (707) 449-5100)
Individual Action: By simple motion, to adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: Not applicable
Funding Source: General Fund (1001)
Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses related to the item is included in the City Managers’ annual operating budget.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: No
Staff Report Item 5D
Res. 2025-073 Amending the Order of the COV City Council Agenda E.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE MEETINGS OF JUNE 10, 2025, AND JUNE 24, 2025
(Staff contact: Michelle Thornbrugh, Municipal Services Clerk Manager (707) 449-5100)
Individual Action: Approve the Minutes for the meetings of June 10, 2025, and June 24, 2025.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: Not applicable
Budget Distribution: Not Applicable
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 5E
F.
APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING JUNE 27, 2025, JULY 4, 2025; AND WIRE AND ACH DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2025
(Staff contact: Ken Matsumiya, Director of Finance (707) 449-5180)
Individual Action: By simple motion, approve the Payment of Claims.
Fiscal Impact:
The claims paid for the period total $21,760,334.15.
Amount Requested: Not applicable
Funding Source: Not applicable
Budget Distribution: Not applicable
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: No
RECOMMENDED ACTION ON ALL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - By simple motion, adopt the items on the Consent Calendar.
Staff Report 5F
AP Register
Payroll Register
6. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR -
This is the time to address the Council with issues that are not on the agenda that are within the Council’s subject matter jurisdiction. With certain exceptions, the City Council may not discuss or take action on items that are not on the agenda. Members of the audience wishing to address a specific agendized item are encouraged to offer their public comment during consideration of that item. Comment is limited to three minutes per speaker or group spokesperson per Government Code §54954.3(a); VMC §2.04.130.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS –
A.
ORDINANCE REPLACING TITLE 11, DEVELOPMENT, OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE, BY UPDATING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 11.01, ENTITLED DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES, AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT A (First Reading)
(Staff contact: Erin Morris, Director of Community Development (707) 449-5307)
Recommended Action: By title only, introduce the subject ordinance and waive reading of the title per Government Code §36934.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: None.
Budget Distribution: Not Applicable
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #2 - Strengthen the Local Economy
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 7A
DIF Ordinance Presentation
8. BUSINESS –
A. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS INITIATIVE
(Staff contact: Erin Morris, Director of Community Development (707) 449-5307) Recommended Actions:
Direct staff to implement the Final Action Plan to improve the development review process; and Direct staff to bring updates to the Council at regular intervals.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested for the short-term and near-term items. Implementing the Action Plan will utilize existing staff resources. The long-term items may have financial implications which will be brought back to the Council for approval. Funding Source: None. Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses related to the item is included in various affected City departments’ annual operating budget.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #2 – Strengthen the Local Economy Initiative 2A: Articulate a current Economic Development program by creating an efficient development approval process. Goal #3 – Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life Initiative 3A: Promote Housing for All Levine Act:
No
Staff Report 8A
Process Improvements Initiatives Presentation
B.
ADOPT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM JULY 1, 2025 - JUNE 30, 2030 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, JULY 1, 2025 - JUNE 30, 2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND APPROVE THE SECTION 108 LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM APPLICATION
(Staff contact: Matilda Horace, Housing Services Administrator, (707) 449-5038)
Recommended Action: Accept comments from the public, provide any comment, and approve the Community Development Block Grant Program July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2030 Consolidated Plan, Community Block Grant Program July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 Annual Action Plan and Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program application.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: $28,180
Funding Source: Department of Housing and Urban Development, Community Development Block Grant Entitlement funding (2002).
Budget Distribution: If approved by Council, the additional budget would be loaded to the Department CDBG annual operating budget (2002)
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 8B
CDBG 25-30 Con Plan Presentation
9. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER –
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.
A.
UPDATE ON RECENT ATTENDED BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS B.
APPOINT BOB HAMPTON AS PLANNING COMMISSIONER FOR THE CITY OF VACAVILLE Bob Hampton - Planning Commissioner Application
C.
APPOINT ROBERT MCCAULAY TO THE SOLANO COUNTY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF VACAVILLE Robert Macaulay - Mosquito Abatement District Application
11. CLOSED SESSION – Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54950, et seq.
A.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Negotiators: Savita Chaudhary - City Manager, Ken Matsumiya - Finance Director, Jessica Bowes - Human Resources Director, Eddie Kreisberg - Principal, Kreisberg Law Firm Employee organization(s)/unrepresented employee(s): All bargaining groups and unrepresented employees
12. ADJOURNMENT
I, City Clerk of the City of Vacaville, declare that the foregoing agenda for the JULY 22, 2025 , Regular Meeting of the City
Council
/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority/Public Financing Authority was posted and available for review by the required time as prescribed by law, at the Vacaville City Hall Council
Chambers,
650 Merchant Street
,
Vacaville
,
California
.
The agenda is also available in the City Administration Lobby at City Hall, 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA ______________________________
Michelle A. Thornbrugh, City Clerk