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
September 9, 2025
1. CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54950, et seq.
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. 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
B. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) Position: City Attorney
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9) In the Matter of City of Vacaville In re: 331 N. West Street, Vacaville – Solano County Superior Court Case No. CU23-01924
D. 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 Note: This Closed Session may be continued to the end of the Regular Meeting.
ROLL CALL FOR THE REGULAR MEETING 6:00 PM
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: 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 participated from 325 Vailview Drive, Nashville, TN 37207.
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. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION – No actions to report.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Councilmember Silva, seconded by Councilmember Stockton, the Council unanimously approved the agenda of the regular meeting as written.
5. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL
A. UPDATE ON RECENT ATTENDED BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
Vice Mayor Chapman requested a proclamation in honor of the Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Celebration.
Councilmember Wylie noted there was a meeting with Travis Unified School District and reminded about the reduced speed limits around the schools.
6. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER – None
7. PRESENTATIONS – None
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: By simple motion, adopt the items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Roy Stockton, District 1
Second: Jeanette Wylie, District 6
Vote: Unanimously approved.
A. Approved Resolution No. 2025-088; RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE REAL-TIME INFORMATION CENTER TENANT
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
B. Approved Resolution No. 2025-089; RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE PARKSIDE GREEN SUBDIVISION
C. Approved; APPROVAL FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OPPOSING SB 254 (BECKER): ELECTRICITY: WILDFIRE MITIGATION: RATE ASSISTANCE: POLICY-
ORIENTED AND WILDFIRE ELECTRIC REIMBURSEMENT (POWER PROGRAM)
D. Approved Resolution No. 20250-090; RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE 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
E. Approved; APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING AUGUST 22, 2025, AND AUGUST 29, 2025; AND WIRE AND ACH DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2025
9. 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: Vacaville Constitution Day Event; California Forever; Shipbuilding; Alamo Park upgrades
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
11. BUSINESS –
A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO PUBLISH A
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR VOTER OPINION SURVEY AND PUBLIC EDUCATION
SERVICES ON THE INCREASES TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE TRANSACTIONS AND
USE TAX (SALES TAX), TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX (TOT), AND BUSINESS LICENSE TAX (BLT) MODERNIZATION AND APPROVING A FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26 ONE -TIME BUDGET AUGMENTATION FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $350,000 Action: Approve Resolution No. 2025 - 091
Motion: Ted Fremouw, District 5
Second: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Vote: Unanimously Approved
B. PRESENTATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE VACAVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2024/25 ANNUAL REPORT, 2024/25 PROGRESS REPORT, APPROVAL OF THE 2025/26 ANNUAL PROGRAM OF WORK, AND AUTHORIZATION OF 2025/26 PAYMENT OF THE MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICES FEE OF $ 61,800
Action: By simple motion, acceptance of the 2024/25 Chamber of Commerce Annual Report, Progress Report, approval of the 2025/26 Chamber of Commerce Program of Work, and authorization for payment of the membership and services fee of
$61,800.
Motion: Jeanette Wylie, District 6
Second: Roy Stockton, District 1
Vote: Unanimously approved.
C. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE 2024 DOWNTOWN VACAVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT TO MARCH 10, 2026
Action: By simple motion, authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment to extend the 2024 District Management Agreement until March 10, 2026.
Motion: Roy Stockton, District 1
Second: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Vote: Unanimously approved.
D. RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON WARMING CENTER OPERATIONS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON THE LOCATION FOR THE 2025/26 WINTER SEASON
Action: Approve 1040 Mason Street as the warming center for the 2025/26 winter season.
Staff will Identify date for a future study session.
Motion: Ted Fremouw, District 5
Second: Sarah Chapman, Vice Mayor, District 4
Vote: Unanimously approved.
12. CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54950, et seq., the Council reconvened Closed Session at 8:58 p.m.
13. ADJOURN – There being no further items, the Council adjourned the regular meeting at 11:15 p.m.