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
August 26, 2025
1. CLOSED SESSION
Roll Call – The Closed Session of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Carli at 5:00 p.m. held in person at 650 Merchant Street. All Councilmembers attended.
Opportunity for the public to address City Council regarding Closed Session items – No comments received
Adjourn to Closed Session – The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:02 p.m.
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) Position: City Attorney
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: Portion of property at 551 Davis Street, Vacaville, California, APN:
0130-250-250 Agency Negotiator: Savita Chaudhary, City Manager; Savita Chaudhary, Successor Agency, Assistant Executive Director Negotiating Party: Barry Ihrke - 551 Davis/Vacaville, LLC by Wilmington Trust Company Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
C. Tabled; CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: Portion of property at Quinn Road Surplus Property, Vacaville, California, APN: 0133 -100-170 Agency Negotiator: Savita Chaudhary, City Manager; Savita Chaudhary; Tamara Colden, Director of Housing and Community Services Negotiating Party: Punit Baragava, California Supportive Housing Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
2. ROLL CALL FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
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
Vice Mayor Sarah Chapman from 325 Vailview Drive, Nashville, TN 37207.
Absent/Excused: Ted Fremouw, District 5.
3. MOMENT OF SILENCE followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A moment of silence was observed, and Councilmember Wylie led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION – None
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Councilmember Silva, seconded by Councilmember Wylie, the Council unanimously approved the agenda of the regular meeting with the continuance of Item 9F and the removal of Item 1C.
6. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Stockton commented that staff is exploring further details regarding the warming/cooling shelter.
Councilmember Wylie requested to add the Veterans Proclamation & Plaque to an upcoming agenda. (6-0; Absent: Fremouw)
A. UPDATE ON RECENT ATTENDED BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
B. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES (LOCC) VOTING DELEGATE
Mayor Carli was elected as the Voting Delegate for the LOCC Annual Conference & Expo in Long Beach. (6-0; Absent: Fremouw)
7. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER
CM Chaudhary reported that staff has started the Development Process Improvement Report. “TI Tuesday” (Tenant Improvement) “Plan Check Express” launched on 8/19/25 to streamline the permit process for residential and commercial projects. “Residential Wednesday” also launched 8/20/25, for residential project patio covers, swimming pools, foundation repair, water heaters, and smaller projects.
Neighborhood Clean-up event in District 3 on 9/27/25 from 7 am to noon.
8. PRESENTATIONS – None
9. CONSENT CALENDAR -
Action: Approve the items on the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 9F, which was continued to the regular meeting of September 9, 2025, and the removal of Item 1C..
Motion: Jeanette Wylie, District 6
Second: Michael Silva, District 3 Vote:
AYES: John Carli, Mayor
Sarah Chapman, Vice Chair, District 4
Roy Stockton, District 1
Greg Ritchie, District 2
Michael Silva, District 3
Jeanette Wylie, District 6.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ted Fremouw, District 5.
A. Approved Resolution No. 2025 -081; RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE APPOINTMENT OF
BRIAN SOUSA AS CITY SURVEYOR FOR THREE ADDITIONAL YEARS
B. Approved Resolution No. 2025 -086; RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 DR - 4856 HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM, OFFERED THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY, FOR RETROFIT OF DOWNTOWN UNREINFORCED MASONRY
BUILDINGS
C. Approved Resolution No. 2025 -087; RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A
GRANT FROM KAISER PERMANENTE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT HEALTH GRANT PROGRAM AND TO ADJUST THE 2025 -26 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000
D. Approved; APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 2025
E. Approved; APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING AUGUST 8, 2025 AND AUGUST 15, 2025 (
F. Continued; RESOLUTION APPROVING A PREQUALIFICATION PACKAGE FOR CONTRACTORS TO BID ON THE WELLS 18, 19, AND 20 DRILLING PROJECT, AND
DESIGNATING THE DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES AS THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR
HEARING AND DETERMINING ANY APPEALS
Action: Approve the items on the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 9F, which was continued to the regular meeting of September 9, 2025.
Motion: Jeanette Wylie, District 6
Second: Michael Silva, District 3
Vote:
AYES: John Carli, Mayor, Sarah Chapman, Vice Chair, District 4, Roy Stockton, District 1, Greg Ritchie, District 2, Michael Silva, District 3, and Jeanette Wylie, District 6.
NOES: None
ABSTAINS: None
ABSENT: Ted Fremouw, District 5.
10. 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: Main Street Road Closures, California Forever, and Keating Park Maintenance. Councilmember Silva requested to agendize an update on the Business Improvement District.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
12. BUSINESS-
A. PEABODY - ALLISON SPECIFIC PLAN: INFORMATIONAL UPDATE The presentation was received.
B. MARKHAM CALLEN NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN
The presentation was received.
C. DOWNTOWN LIGHTING STUDY FINAL REPORT
The presentation was received.
13. CLOSED SESSION (continuation of Agenda Item 1 if needed) - None
14. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, the regular meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.