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
October 28, 2025
1. CLOSED SESSION
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, Vacaville CA. All Councilmembers were present.
Mayor Carli opened the public comment period. There were no speakers, the public comment period was closed.
Pursuant to California 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. 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
2. ROLL CALL FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
The Mayor called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 6:05 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
Absent: None
3. MOMENT OF SILENCE followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A moment of silence was observed, and Vice Mayor Chapman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
The Mayor noted there were no actions to report and the Council would be reconvening to Closed Session at the end of the regular meeting.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Councilmember Silva , seconded by Councilmember Wylie, the Council unanimously approved the agenda of the regular meeting as written.
6. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL
A. UPDATE ON RECENT ATTENDED BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
The Mayor reported there was an STA discussion on SolTrans routes and subcommittee was created to look at the issues. He further reported that the Solano County Mayors Committee would be discussing the County Tax Sharing Agreement at future meeting.
7. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER
The City Manager reported that in preparation for the planning of a new 5-year Strategic Plan, the City has launched a resident satisfaction survey and is holding three community focus group meetings, two in-person and one virtual. She further noted the City has launched Vacaville Insights, a monthly newsletter to keep the community informed on City happenings.
8. PRESENTATIONS – None
9. CONSENT CALENDAR -
Action: Approve all items on the Consent Calendar.
Motion: Michael Silva, District 3
Second: Sarah Chapman, Vice Mayor, District 4
Vote: Unanimously approved.
A. Approved Ordinance No. 2007; 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)
B. Approved Ordinance No. 2008; 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)
C. Approved Resolution No. 2025–110; RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025- 26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET BY $57,945 FOR THE GEORGIE DUKE
SPORTS CENTER
D. Approved Resolution No. 2025 –111; RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE VACAVILLE CITY COACH 2025-2027 TITLE VI PROGRAM
E. Received; UPDATE ON ALLISON TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND
DIRECT STAFF WHETHER TO PROCEED WITH THE SURPLUS LAND ACT PROCESS
F. Approved Resolution No. 2025–112; RESOLUTION ACCEPTING KAISER-FUNDED
GRANT EXTENDING TWO OFFICER POSITIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF
POLICE TO EXECUTE THE LETTER AGREEMENT
G. Approved; 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
H. Approved Resolution No. 2025–113; 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
I. Approved Resolution No. 2025–114; 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
J. Approved; 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
K. Approved Resolution No. 2025–115; RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A MUTUAL AID MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) FOR
CYBERSECURITY SERVICES WITH SOLANO COUNTY AND PARTICIPATING
JURISDICTIONS
L. Approved; APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 2025.
M. Approved; APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING OCTOBER 10, 2025, AND OCTOBER 17, 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: Battery Energy Storage Systems, California Forever
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
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2025-116
Motion: Jeanette Wylie, District 6
Second: Sarah Chapman, Vice Mayor, District 4
Vote: Unanimously approved.
B. ACCEPT ANNUAL REPORT ON OPPORTUNITY HOUSE OPERATIONS FROM VACAVILLE
SOLANO SERVICES CORPORATION
Action: By simple motion, accept the annual report.
Motion: Ted Fremouw, District 5
Second: Roy Stockton, District 1
Vote: Unanimously approved.
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
Action: Approve Resolution No. 2025-117
Motion: Roy Stockton, District 1
Second: Ted Fremouw, District 5
Vote: Unanimously approved.
D. DRAFT 2025 GOALS AND POLICIES FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS (CFD) AND DRAFT 2025 GOALS AND POLICIES FOR FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSES (FIA) STUDY
SESSION
E. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE NEW CITY ATTORNEY EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Action: Approve Resolution No. 2025-118; and provide authorization for the Mayor to execute the agreement.
Motion: Ted Fremouw, District 5
Second: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Vote: Unanimously approved.
13. CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to Pursuant to California Government Code Section, 54950, et seq., Council adjourned to Closed Session at 8:35 p.m. to reconvene Items 1.A, 1.B and 1.C.
14. ADJOURNMENT – There being no further business, the Council adjourned the regular meeting at 10:27 p.m.