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 23, 2025
1. CLOSED SESSION 5:00 PM
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. at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville CA. Vice Mayor Chapman participated remotely. - Opportunity for the public to address City Council regarding Closed Session items No public comments received.
- Adjourn to Closed Session
Pursuant to Government Code Section §54950, et seq., the Council adjourned to Closed Session.
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) National Prescription Opiate Litigation, No. 1:17 - MD-2804-DAP (N.D.
Ohio) (Purdue Pharma L.P. and Sackler Family)
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9) National Prescription Opiate Litigation, No. 1:17- MD-2804-DAP (N.D.
Ohio) (Secondary Manufacturers: Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus) Note: This Closed Session may be continued to the end of the Regular Meeting.
2. ROLL CALL FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
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 Vice Mayor Chapman participated virtually.
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
Absent: None
3. MOMENT OF SILENCE followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A moment of silence was observed, and the Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION There were no actions to report. The Council had unfinished business and would reconvene to Closed Session at the end of the meeting.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Councilmember Silva, seconded by Councilmember Ritchie, the Council unanimously approved the agenda of the regular meeting as written.
6. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL
A. APPOINT BOB HAMPTON AS PLANNING COMMISSIONER FOR THE CITY OF
VACAVILLE
The Mayor nominated, and the Council ratified, the appointment of Bob Hampton to fill an unfilled term on the Planning Commission until March 31, 2026 (6-0 Silva abstained).
B. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON REQUEST FROM THE VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR A
PLAQUE RECOGNIZING ALL LOCAL MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS
The Council unanimously approved providing a plague of recognition as requested.
C. UPDATE ON RECENT ATTENDED BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
Councilmember Silva reported that the Yolo Solano Air Quality Management District approved in their budget funding for a fully electric bus for the Boys and Girls Club. Councilmember Stockton noted there was a 3x3 meeting Vacaville Unified School District and joint use agreements were discussed. Vice Mayor Chapman attended a Solano Transportation Authority meeting and CMF events. She noted that tours and events for youth are available for
7. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER
8. PRESENTATIONS –
A. WATER PROFESSIONALS APPRECIATION WEEK PROCLAMATION (OCTOBER 4TH - 12TH) Presentation received.
B. FIRE PREVENTION WEEK PROCLAMATION (OCT. 5TH - 11TH) Presentation received.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Approve all items on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 9C which was pulled for separate discussion.
Motion: Jeanette Wylie, District 6
Second: Michael Silva, District 3
Vote: Unanimously approved.
A. Approved Resolution No. 2025 – 092; RESOLUTION GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF GAS FACILITIES IN CITY OWNED PROPERTY (PARCEL "A" AS SHOWN ON THE VACA VALLEY TRAVEL
CENTER PARCEL MAP) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE ALL
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
B. Approved; APPROVAL OF THE RESPONSE LETTER TO THE CIVIL GRAND JURY REGARDING THE VACAVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
PROGRAM
C. APPROVAL OF THE RESPONSE LETTER TO THE CIVIL GRAND JURY REGARDING THE VACAVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S HOMELESS OUTREACH PROGRAM Action: Approve the response letters and authorize the Police Chief to submit the response to the Civil Grand Jury as required by Penal Code 933.
Motion: Sarah Chapman, Vice Mayor, District 4
Second: Michael Silva, District 3
Vote: Unanimously approved.
D. Approved; AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE WELL 18, 19, & 20 ELECTRICAL
PREPURCHASE PROJECT TO THE APPARENT LOW BIDDER, ADVANCED INTEGRATION & CONTROLS; AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,262,500
E. Approved Resolution No. 2025 – 093; RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LIST OF CONTRACTORS PREQUALIFIED TO BID ON THE WELL 18, 19, & 20 DRILLING PROJECT
F. Approved; AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE SIERRA VISTA PARK
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO THE APPARENT LOW BIDDER, JPB DESIGNS INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,431,156.50
G. Approved; APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE MEETINGS OF AUGUST 26, 2025 AND SEPTEMBER 9, 2025
H. Approved; APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 AND SEPTEMBER 12, 2025
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: Homelessness; Zoom Court; California Forever; Energy Efficiency Upgrades.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
12. BUSINESS –
A. CONSIDERATION OF A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NEW CITY AMERICA, INC. FOR INVESTIGATION OF AND POTENTIAL FORMATION OF A NEW
DOWNTOWN VACAVILLE PROPERTY-BASED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PBID) OR
COMMUNITY BENEFIT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (CBID)
Action: Authorization for the City Manager to execute an agreement with New City America, Inc., in the amount of $34,000.
Motion: Ted Fremouw, District 5
Second: Roy Stockton, District 1
Vote: Unanimously approved.
B. RESOLUTION INITIATING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN BY REVISING
POLICIES AS NEEDED TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY HOME
ON A RIDGELINE WITHIN THE PROPOSED VINE TREE ESTATES PROJECT LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF VINE STREET AND WEST OF GABLE AVENUE (APN 0129-140- 060)
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2025 - 094.
Motion: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Second: Roy Stockton, District 1
Vote: Approved 4-3
AYES: John Carli, Mayor, Roy Stockton, District 1, Greg Ritchie, District 2, and Ted Fremouw, District 5.
NOES: Sarah Chapman, Vice Mayor, District 4, Michael Silva, District 3, and Jeanette Wylie, District 6.
ABSENT: None
C. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE
PROHOUSING DESIGNATION PROGRAM
Action: Continued
D. 2025 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE PROGRAM UPDATE - STUDY SESSION
E. APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM YEAR 2024 - 2025
CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT AFTER
RECEIVING COMMENTS
Action: Accept comments from the public, provide any comments, and approve the Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2024- 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report.
Motion: Michael Silva, District 3
Second: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Vote: Unanimously approved.
13. CLOSED SESSION (continuation of Agenda Item 1 if needed) - Pursuant to Government Code Section §54950, et seq., the Council reconvened to Closed Session at 12:49 a.m.
14. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business before the Council, the regular was adjourned at 1:04 a.m