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
October 14, 2025
05:00 p.m.
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Full printing of the City Council Packet - Part I
Full printing of the City Council Packet - Part II
1. CLOSED SESSION
5:00 PM
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54950, et seq.
- Roll Call
- Opportunity for the public to address City Council regarding Closed Session items
- Adjourn to Closed Session
A.
CONSULTATION REGARDING CYBERSECURITY AND THREATS TO PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES
(Pursuant to Government Code § 54957(a))
B.
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 C.
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1))
Position: City Attorney
D.
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1))
Position: Fire Chief
Note: This Closed Session may be continued to the end of the Regular Meeting.
2. ROLL CALL FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM
Mayor/Chair John Carli
Vice Mayor/Vice-Chair Sarah Chapman, District 4
Council/Agency/Authority Member Roy Stockton, District 1
Council/Agency/Authority Member Greg Ritchie, District 2
Council/Agency/Authority Member Michael Silva, District 3
Council/Agency/Authority Member Ted Fremouw, District 5
Council/Agency/Authority Member Jeanette Wylie, District 6
3. MOMENT OF SILENCE followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
6. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL
A.
UPDATE ON RECENT ATTENDED BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS B.
APPOINT KARLA VALDEZ AS COMMISSIONER TO THE SOLANO COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF VACAVILLE Karla Valdez - Commissioner Application
7. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER –
8. PRESENTATIONS –
A.
COMMUNITY PLANNING MONTH PROCLAMATION
Community Planning Month 2025 Proclamation
B.
CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025 Proclamation
9. CONSENT CALENDAR - RECOMMENDED ACTION ON ALL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - By simple motion, adopt the items on the Consent Calendar.
A.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR LAGOON VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD D PHASE 1
(Staff contact: Chris Gioia, Public Works Engineering Manager (707) 449-5160)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: Public Works - Development Engineering (2028)
Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses related to this item is included in the Public Works-Development Engineering 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 9A
Res. 2025-095 LLV Neighborhood D Phase 1 Final Map
B.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE ULATIS CREEK BANK REPAIR PROJECT
(Staff contact: Jacob Smith, Construction Manager (707) 449-5429)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no additional funds requested for this item.
Funding Sources: Measure M (1002), Capital Improvement (1005), and Capital Outlay (4018).
Budget Distribution: The budget for this project is included in the Capital Improvement Project account #820333, and sufficient funding exists in the project account.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9B
Res. 2025-096 API Ulatis Creek Bank Repair
C.
APPROVE AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING RIGHTS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AND CALIFORNIA SUPPORTIVE HOUSING TO NEGOTIATE A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT QUINN ROAD (APN: 0133-100-170) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO IMPLEMENT THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN
(Staff contact: Tamara Colden, Housing and Community Services Director
(707) 449-5071)
Individual Action: By simple motion, approve the Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement and authorize the Housing and Community Services Director to finalize and execute the Agreement.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: No amount is requested for this item.
Funding Source: Not applicable
Budget Distribution: Not applicable
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Initiative 3A: Promote Housing for All
Levine Act: Yes
Staff Report 9C
Public Comment - Jean Price
D.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 GRANT FUNDING FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY ENFORCEMENT AND TRAINING; and
APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO THE 2025-26 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000
(Staff contact: Rob Myers, Police Lieutenant (707) 469-4769)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: $125,000
Funding Source: California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant.
Budget Distribution: If approved by Council, the budget would be loaded into a special revenue fund to track related expenditures, Fund 2055 (OTS STEP Grant FY 25-26).
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #1 - Ensure Public Safety
Initiative 1A: Manage Changing Paradigm for Police
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9D
Res. 2025-097 STEP Program Grant Funding
E.
INTRODUCE AND WAIVE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING DIVISION 15.20 OF THE VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AND SUPPLEMENTARY SECONDARY REFERENCES, WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS; SET A PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 19, 2025 FOR ADOPTION OF THE SAME; AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO WORK DIRECTLY WITH THE BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION TO OBTAIN APPROVAL OR MAKE MINOR CHANGES TO THE ADOPTED LANGUAGE IF NECESSARY FOR APPROVAL (Staff contacts: Aleris Dunn, Chief Building Official (707) 449-5152; Jill Childers, Fire Marshal (707) 449-5452) Individual Actions:
1. By simple motion, introduce the ordinance by title only and waive the first reading beyond the title; and
2. Set a public hearing on November 19, 2025, for the second reading and adoption of the ordinance
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no additional funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: Community Development (2022) and General Fund-Fire Department (1001)
Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses associated with the preparation and implementation of this item are covered within the existing annual operating budgets of the Community Development and Fire Department.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9E
F.
RESOLUTION DECLARING APNS 0129-230-110, 0129-280-210, 0129-280-230, 0129-280-240, 0129-280-300, 0129-280-320, AND 0129-280-330 (SOUTHWEST OF THE NUT TREE AIRPORT AND BROWNS VALLEY ROAD, AND EAST OF BROWN STREET AND CALLEN STREET) TO BE EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND UNDER THE SURPLUS LAND ACT (Staff contacts: Don Burrus, Economic Development Director (707) 449-5611) Individual Actions:
1. Consider adoption of the subject resolution by simple motion; and
2. Authorize staff to engage in initial negotiations with the prospective purchaser upon completion of the process required by the Surplus Land Act.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: No amount is requested for this item.
Funding Source: Not applicable
Budget Distribution: Not applicable
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Initiative 2B: Manage Impacts from Growth
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9F
Res. 2025-098 Surplus Land Act
G.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADDITION OF NOVEMBER 19, 2025 TO THE 2025 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE (Staff contact: Michelle Thornbrugh, City Clerk (707) 449-5110)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: Not applicable
Budget Distribution: The costs of staff time associated with this item is covered within existing operating budgets of the relevant City departments.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient City Services
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9G
Res. 2025-099 City Council Meeting Calendar Update
H.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 AND THE SPECIAL MEETING OF OCTOBER 2, 2025. (Staff contact: Michelle Thornbrugh, Municipal Services Clerk Manager (707) 449-5100)
Individual Action: Approve the Minutes for the meeting of September 23, 2025 and the special meeting of October 2, 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 9H
I.
APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING SEPTEMBER 19, 2025; SEPTEMBER 26, 2025; AND OCTOBER 3, 2025; AND WIRE AND ACH DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 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 $21,275,229.82.
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
Staff Report 9I
AP Register
Payroll Register
10. 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.
Public Comment - Les Harris
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS –
A.
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE MCMURTRY CREEK ESTATES SUBDIVISION, AND ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT AND A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PLAN, AND REJECTING LAND USE ALTERNATIVES, AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE MCMURTRY CREEK ESTATES SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF MCMURTRY LANE, NORTH OF PRESERVE LANE, AND WEST OF WHITE STONE COURT (APNS: 0105-200-140 AND 0105-200-150); and
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN BY CHANGING VARIOUS TEXTS, FIGURES, POLICIES, AND LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR THE MCMURTRY CREEK ESTATES SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF MCMURTRY LANE, NORTH OF PRESERVE LANE, AND WEST OF WHITE STONE COURT (APNS 0105-200-140 AND 0105-200-150) FROM HILLSIDE AGRICULTURE TO RESIDENTIAL ESTATES (0.5-3.0 UNITS/ACRE); and
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE SOLANO COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION TO INITIATE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE REORGANIZATION OF TERRITORY BETWEEN THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AND UNINCORPORATED SOLANO COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANNEXING THE TERRITORY REFERRED TO AS THE MCMURTRY CREEK ESTATES SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF MCMURTRY LANE, NORTH OF PRESERVE LANE, AND WEST OF WHITE STONE COURT, INTO THE CITY OF VACAVILLE (APNS: 0105-200-140 AND 0105-200-150); and
INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY CHANGE OF ZONING MAP TO PREZONE THE MCMURTRY CREEK ESTATES SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF MCMURTRY LANE, NORTH OF PRESERVE LANE, WEST OF WHITE STONE COURT (APNS 0105-200-140 AND 0105-200-150) TO RE-12 (RESIDENTIAL ESTATES MINIMUM 12,000 SQUARE FOOT LOT SIZE) (First Reading); and
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY FOR THE MCMURTRY CREEK ESTATES SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF MCMURTRY LANE, NORTH OF PRESERVE LANE, AND WEST OF WHITE STONE COURT (APNS: 0105-200-140 AND 0105-200-150)
1. By simple motion, adopt the subject resolutions; and
2. By title only, introduce the subject ordinance and waive reading of the title per Government Code §36934.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: None
Funding Source: Community Development Department (2022)
Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses related to this item is included in the Community Development annual operating budget.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #2 - Strengthen the Local Economy
Initiative 2A: Articulate a Current Economic Development Program
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Initiative 3A: Promote Housing for All
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 11A
McMurtry Creek Estates Presentation
Public Comment - Chris Whitaker
Res. 2025-100 McMurtry Creek Estates - EIR Reso
B.
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE FIELDS AT ALAMO CREEK SPECIFIC PLAN, ADOPTING FINDINGS OF FACT AND A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, AND REJECTING LAND USE ALTERNATIVES, AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE FIELDS AT ALAMO CREEK SUBDIVISION (APN 0138-010-200); and
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN BY CHANGING THE LAND USE DIAGRAM AND VARIOUS TEXTS, FIGURES, AND POLICIES FOR THE FIELDS AT ALAMO CREEK SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HAWKINS ROAD AND APPROXIMATELY 2,600 FEET EAST OF LEISURE TOWN ROAD (APN 0138-010-200); and
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE SOLANO COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION INITIATE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE REORGANIZATION OF TERRITORY BETWEEN THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AND UNINCORPORATED SOLANO COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANNEXING THE TERRITORY REFERRED TO AS THE FIELDS AT ALAMO CREEK SUBDIVISION INTO THE CITY OF VACAVILLE (APN 0138-010-200); and
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE BY CHANGE OF ZONING MAP AND ADOPTING A PREZONING FOR THE FIELDS AT ALAMO CREEK SUBDIVISION, AND ADOPTING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AND G&W HOLDINGS, LLC (First Reading); and
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FARM AT ALAMO CREEK SPECIFIC PLAN AND APPROVING THE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR THE FIELDS AT ALAMO CREEK SUBDIVISION (APN 0138-010-200)
1. By simple motion, adopt the subject resolutions; and
2. By title only, introduce the subject ordinance.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: Community Development Department (2022)
Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses related to this item is included in the Community Development 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 11B
The Fields at Alamo Creek Presentation
Res. 2025-101 McMurtry Creek Estates - GPA Reso
12. BUSINESS –
A.
VACAVILLE MUSEUM FOUNDATION FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ANNUAL REPORT (Staff contact: Brian McLean, Director of Public Works (707) 449-5176)
Recommended Action: Receive informational report.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: None
Funding Source: Not applicable
Budget Distribution: The costs of staff time associated with this item is covered within existing operating budgets of the relevant City departments.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 12A
Vacaville Museum FY 2024-25 Annual Report Presentation
B.
CONSIDERATION OF HOMELESS ACTION PLAN AND DIRECTION ON NEXT STEPS (Staff contact: Tamara Colden, Housing and Community Services Director (707) 449-5671)
Recommended Action: Receive the staff presentation on the Homeless Action Plan and provide feedback and direction on Phase 1 of the Homelessness Action Plan, as well as direction on the development of Phase 2.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: Not applicable
Budget Distribution: The costs of staff time associated with this item is covered within existing operating budgets of the relevant City departments.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Initiative 3A - Promote Housing for All
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 12B
Homeless Action Plan & Next Steps Presentation
Public Comment - Danny Wells
C.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE PROHOUSING DESIGNATION PROGRAM (Staff contact: Damiere Powell, Associate Planner (707) 449-5515)
Recommended Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: None.
Funding Source: Community Development (2022)
Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses related to this item is included in the Community Development 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 12C
Prohousing Designation Program Study Session Presentation Public Comment - Revati Rajwade
Res. 2025-108 Prohousing Designation Program
D.
RESOLUTION INITIATING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN MAP BY CHANGING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF A VACANT 9.91-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LEISURE TOWN ROAD AND REDSTONE PARKWAY (APN 0137-030-160) FROM RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY (20.1-30.0 DU/AC) TO RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY (8.1-14.0 DU/AC) (Staff contact: Albert Enault, Senior Planner (707) 449-5364)
Recommended Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: None
Funding Source: Community Development Department (2022)
Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses related to this item is included in the Community Development annual operating budget.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #2 - Strengthen the Local Economy
Initiative 2A: Articulate a current Economic Development Program
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 12D
Alamo Creek Genearl Plan Amendment Initiation Presentation Res. 2025-109 Alamo Creek Subdivision GPA Initiation
13. CLOSED SESSION (continuation of Agenda Item 1 if needed)
14. ADJOURNMENT -
I, City Clerk of the City of Vacaville, declare that the foregoing agenda for the OCTOBER 14, 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