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 28, 2025
5:00 p.m.
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1. CLOSED SESSION
5:00 PM
-Roll Call
-Opportunity for the public to address City Council regarding Closed Session items -Adjourn to Closed Session Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54950, et seq.
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.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 50 Nut Tree Road, APN #s 0129240560 (10.08 acres), 0129240310 (2.22 acres), and 0129240320 (1.17 acres)
Negotiating Parties: Savita Chaudhary - City Manager, Savita Chaudhary - Successor Agency, Executive Director
Negotiating Parties: Robb Osborne - Agent for Green Acres Nursery and Supply, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
C.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 1675 E. Monte Avenue, APN # 0129240600 (3.21 acres).
Negotiating Parties: Savita Chaudhary - City Manager, Savita Chaudhary - Successor Agency, Executive Director
Negotiating Parties: David Marks - Principal, Tower Investments, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
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
7. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER
8. PRESENTATIONS – None
9. CONSENT CALENDAR - RECOMMENDED ACTION ON ALL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - By simple motion, adopt the items on the Consent Calendar.
A.
ORDINANCE 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) (SECOND READING) (Staff contact: Albert Enault, Senior Planner (707) 449-5364)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject ordinance.
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 9A
Ord. 2007 McMurtry Creek Estates Subdivision Annexation B.
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 (SECOND READING) (Staff contact: Noah Rumbaoa, Associate Planner (707) 449-5430)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt 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 9B
Ord. 2008 Fields at Alamo Creek Subdivision Annexation
C.
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET BY $57,945 FOR THE GEORGIE DUKE SPORTS CENTER (Staff contact: Brian Oxley, Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer (707) 449-5313) Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: $57,945 which will adjust the fiscal year 2025-26 CIP Budget total from $50,068,166 to $50,126,111.
Funding Source: Parks and Recreation Facilities Maintenance funds (1001) and General Liability Insurance funds (5307).
Budget Distribution: If this request is approved by the Council, the CIP budget will be amended by $57,945.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9C
Res. 2025-110 CIP Budget Adjustment Georgie Duke Sports Center D.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE VACAVILLE CITY COACH 2025-2027 TITLE VI PROGRAM (Staff contact: Lori DaMassa, Transit Manager (707) 469-6575)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: No amount is requested for this item
Funding Source: Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
Budget Distribution: The costs of staff time associated with this item are covered within existing operating PW Transit budgets.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9D
Res. 2025-111 Transit Title VI Program 2025-2027
E.
UPDATE ON ALLISON TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND DIRECT STAFF WHETHER TO PROCEED WITH THE SURPLUS LAND ACT PROCESS (Staff contact: Tamara Colden, Housing and Community Services Director (707) 449-5671)
Individual Action: By simple motion, receive the update and direct staff whether to proceed with the Surplus Land Act process for the Allison Drive property.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: No amount is 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 9E
F.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING KAISER-FUNDED GRANT EXTENDING TWO OFFICER POSITIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO EXECUTE THE LETTER AGREEMENT (Staff contact: David Kellis, Police Captain (707) 469-4817)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: $426,000.00
Funding Source: Kaiser Foundation Hospitals - Neighborhood Policing Project Grant (2049)
Budget Distribution: The budget for this grant is included in the Police Departments FY2026 annual operating budget.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: $426,000.00
Funding Source: Kaiser Foundation Hospitals - Neighborhood Policing Project Grant (2049)
Budget Distribution: The budget for this grant is included in the Police Departments FY2026 annual operating budget.
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9F
Res. 2025-112 Kaiser Grant Renewal
G.
AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AND SOLANO IRRIGATION DISTRICT RELATED TO DISCHARGE OF GROUNDWATER TO DISTRICT INFRASTRUCTURE ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF WELLS ALONG MIDWAY ROAD (Staff contact: Tim Hawkins, Assistant Director of Utilities (707) 469-6412)
Individual Actions:
By simple motion, it is recommended that the City Council of the City of Vacaville:
1. Authorize the City Manager, or authorized designee, to negotiate an agreement with the Solano Irrigation District (SID) to allow for the discharge of groundwater to District infrastructure in connection with the construction and operation of Wells 19 and 20 along Midway Road; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no additional funds requested for this item.
Funding Sources: This Project is funded by Water Development Impact Fees (5110)
Budget Distribution: The budget for this Project is included in the Capital Improvement Projects # 860131-Well 19, 860139-Well 20
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Initiative 4A: Ensure Fiscal Sustainability
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9G
H.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE GRANT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS RELATED TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY THROUGH THE REGIONAL CRASH RESPONSE AND EXTRICATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GRANT OBJECTIVES; and APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO THE 2025-26 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,000 (Staff contact: Kris Concepcion, Fire Chief (707) 449-5452)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution and approve a budget adjustment to the 2025-26 fiscal year operating budget in the amount of $130,000.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: $130,000
Funding Source: California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the Regional Crash Response and Extrication Improvement Program grant.
Budget Distribution: If approved by Council, the Fire Department’s FY2026 operating budget will be amended to include a new special revenue fund established to track related expenditures and revenues.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #1 - Ensure Public Safety
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9H
Res. 2025-113 Office of Traffic Safety Grant
I.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO: 1) EXECUTE A FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH INTREPID FIBER NETWORKS TO FUND THE CITY’S CONSULTING COSTS WITH EN ENGINEERING, LLC (ENTRUST), AT NO COST TO THE CITY FOR THE INITIAL PHASE OF THE PARTNERSHIP EVALUATION AND A BUDGET AUGMENTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $61,065; AND 2) EXECUTE A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH EN ENGINEERING, LLC (ENTRUST) AT NO COST TO THE CITY FOR CONSULTING AND NEGOTIATIONS SERVICES WITH INTREPID FIBER NETWORKS FOR ADVANCEMENT OF THE CITY’S BROADBAND PARTNERSHIP PROJECT (Staff contact: Rica Guidry, Program Manager (707) 449-5134)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: $61,065
Funding Source: Broadband Special Revenue Fund (TBD)
Budget Distribution: If this request is approved by the Council, a Special Revenue fund will be established, and the City Managers Operating Budget will be amended.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #2 - Strengthen the Local Economy
Goal #2B - Manage Impacts from Growth - Develop a new Fiber-Optic Master Plan
Levine Act: Yes
Staff Report 9I
Res. 2025-114 Broadband-Intrepid-Entrust
J.
APPROVAL FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER EXPRESSING CONCERN ABOUT THE OPT-IN APPLICATION PROCESS WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION FOR THE MIDDLE RIVER POWER PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO INITIATE NEGOTIATIONS WITH MIDDLE RIVER POWER FOR A COMMUNITY BENEFITS PLAN PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 205 (Staff contact: Erin Morris, Director of Community Development (707) 449-5307)
Individual Action: By simple motion, authorize the Mayor to sign the subject letter as depicted by Attachment 1.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: Various
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 #1 - Ensure Public Safety
Goal #2 - Strengthen the Local Economy
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9J
K.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MUTUAL AID MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) FOR CYBERSECURITY SERVICES WITH SOLANO COUNTY AND PARTICIPATING JURISDICTIONS (Staff contact: Keith McDonald, IT Division Manager (707)449-5495)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: None
Funding Source: General Fund (1001)
Budget Distribution: The costs of staff time associated with this item are covered within existing City Manager-Information Technology operating budget.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Initiative 4B: Rebuild City Support Services - IT, Finance, HR, and Risk Management.
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9K
Res. 2025-115 Mutual Aid for Cybersecurity Services Agreement L.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 2025. (Staff contact: Michelle Thornbrugh, Municipal Services Clerk Manager (707) 449-5100)
Individual Action: Approve the Minutes for the meeting of September 23, 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 9L
M.
APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING OCTOBER 10, 2025, AND OCTOBER 17, 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 $7,674,005.51.
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 9M
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.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
12. BUSINESS –
A.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VACAVILLE TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT FUNDING ESCALATOR AND INCREASING THE DISTRICT ASSESSMENT FROM THREE PERCENT (3%) TO FOUR PERCENT (4%) BEGINNING FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 AND SETTING FORTH THE SCHEDULE FOR COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS AND THE COMPLETION OF BIANNUAL AUDIT REPORTS (Staff contact: Slater Matzke, Economic Development Services Manager (707) 449-5165)
Recommended Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution..
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested at this time.
Funding Source: Not applicable
Budget Distribution: Not applicable
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #2 - Strengthen the Local Economy
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 12A
Res. 2025-116 Visit Vacaville 2024-25 Annual Report
Visit Vacaville 2024-25 Annual Report Presentation
B.
ACCEPT ANNUAL REPORT ON OPPORTUNITY HOUSE OPERATIONS FROM VACAVILLE SOLANO SERVICES CORPORATION (Staff contact: Tamara Colden, Housing and Community Services Director (707) 449-5671)
Recommended Action: By simple motion, accept the annual report.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: Not applicable
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: No
Staff Report 12B
Opportunity House FY 24- 25 Presentation
C.
RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF SOLANO JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY; SOLANO COUNTY; AND THE CITIES OF BENICIA, FAIRFIELD, RIO VISTA, SUISUN CITY, VACAVILLE, AND VALLEJO FOR COST SHARING OF THE COORDINATED ENTRY SYSTEM (Staff contact: Tamara Colden, Housing and Community Services Director (707) 449-5671)
Recommended Action: By simple motion, adopt the resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Community Action Partnership of Solano Joint Powers Authority (CAP Solano JPA), Solano County, and the Cities of Benicia, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City, Vacaville, and Vallejo for cost-sharing of the Coordinated Entry System (CES) for the period of December 1, 2025, through May 31, 2028
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: $206,767 total
Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act 2021 (ARPA-2095)
Budget Distribution: Any expenses related to the item are included in the remaining ARPA operating budget (2095.30.3008.350)
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Initiative 3A: Promote Housing for All
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 12C
Res. 2025-117 CAP Solano CES MOU
CAP Solano CES MOU Presentation
D.
DRAFT 2025 GOALS AND POLICIES FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS (CFD) AND DRAFT 2025 GOALS AND POLICIES FOR FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSES (FIA) STUDY SESSION (Staff contacts: Erin Morris, Director of Community Development (707) 449-5307 and Ken Matsumiya, Director of Finance (707) 449-5180)
Recommended Action: By simple motion, direct staff to revise and address any feedback on the Draft 2025 Goals and Policies for Community Facilities Districts and Draft 2025 Goals and Policies for Fiscal Impact Analyses, and direct staff to return to the City Council for adoption.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: None.
Budget Distribution: The costs of staff time associated with this item are covered within existing operating budgets of the relevant City departments.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #2 - Strengthen the Local Economy
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 12D
Attachment 4 Economics and Planning Systems CFD and FIA Study CFD and FIA Policy Update Study Session Presentation
E.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE NEW CITY ATTORNEY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (Staff contact: Jessica Bowes, Director of Human Resources (707) 449-5132)
Recommended Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution; and provide authorization for the Mayor to execute the agreement.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: None
Funding Source: General Fund (1001)
Budget Distribution: The budget for this item is already included in the FY2026 operating budget for the City Attorney’s Office.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 12E
New CA Contract Presentation
Res. 2025-118 New City Attorney Contract
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 28, 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