M
INUTES 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
July 22, 2025
1. RO
LL 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.
P
resent: 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
A
bsent: None
2. M
OMENT 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 Vice Mayor Chapman, the Council unanimously approved the agenda of the regular meeting as written.
4. PRESENTATIONS – None
5. CO
NSENT CALENDAR –
Action: Approve the items on the Consent Calendar with the expectation of Item 5D which was pulled for separate consideration.
Motion: Michael Silva, District 3
Second: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Vote: Unanimously approved.
A. A
pproved Resolution No. 2025 - 071; 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
B. A
pproved Resolution No. 2025 – 072; RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE VANDEN II - CASA DE VENTI SUBDIVISION C. A
pproved; APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO THE VACAVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY AD
MINISTRATIVE 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
Item 9J
D. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE REGULAR MEETING START TIME WHEN CLOSED
SESSION IS REQUIRED AND THE ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2025 - 073.
Motion: Michael Silva, District 3
Second: Roy Stockton, District 1
Vote: Unanimously approved.
E. Approved; APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE MEETINGS OF JUNE 10, 2025, AND JUNE 24, 2025
F. Approved; 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
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: California Forever proposed shipyard.
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) Action: Introduce the subject ordinance and waive reading of the title.
Motion: Michael Silva, District 3
Second: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Vote: Unanimously approved.
8. BUSINESS –
A. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS INITIATIVE
Action: 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.
Motion: Roy Stockton, District 1
Second: Sarah Chapman, Vice Mayor, District 4
Vote: Unanimously approved.
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 Action: 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.
Motion: Roy Stockton, District 1
Second: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Vote: Unanimously approved.
9. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER – The City Manager announce hat the Finance department would be closing the public counter during the noon hour daily for the next three months due to staffing constraints, that the Real Time Information Center would be having an open house and that National Night Out would be held on October 7th. City Manager Chaudhary also noted that the City would be creating two new committees, one to review and update the Council Handbook and one to create a
Legislative Platform. She would be seeking appointment of two or three Councilmembers to sit on each committee at the August 12 Council meeting.
10. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL -
A. UPDATE ON RECENT ATTENDED BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
Mayor Carli reported that SolTrans is looking at cutting SolTrans services that could affect residents that travel east of Vacaville.
Councilmember Silva reported the Yola Solano Air Quality Management District was making air filters available first come first serve to constituents within the boundaries of the District.
Vice Mayor Chapman advised from the CMF/CSP Citizen Advisory Committee that Warden Cavagnolo was being transferred to the California State Prison Folsom. She noted that the STA Equity Committee continued to look at needed fixes to Highway 37 however funding is short.
Councilmember Wylie noted she attended the Travis Armed Forces meeting and that there would be a Civic Leaders meeting at the base.
B. APPOINT BOB HAMPTON AS PLANNING COMMISSIONER FOR THE CITY OF
VACAVILLE
Action: Motion to suspend the vacancy portion of the policy and move forward with the suggested appointment.
Motion: Ted Fremouw, District 5
Second: None
Vote: Failed. Motion did not receive a second and was lost.
New Action: Open the position in accordance with the policy.
Motion: Michael Silva, District 3
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
Jeanette Wylie, District 5
NOES: John Carli, Mayor
Ted Fremouw, District 5
C. APPOINT ROBERT MCCAULAY TO THE SOLANO COUNTY MOSQUITO
ABATEMENT DISTRICT TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF VACAVILLE
Action: APPOINT ROBERT MCCAULAY TO THE SOLANO COUNTY MOSQUITO
ABATEMENT DISTRICT TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF VACAVILLE
Motion: John Carli, Mayor
Second: None
Vote: Unanimously approved.
11. CLOSED SESSION – Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54950, et seq. Council adjourned to Closed Session at 7:45 p.m.
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 There being no further business before the Council, the regular meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m.