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
November 3, 2025
05:00 p.m.
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Full printing of the City Council Packet
1. CLOSED SESSION 5:00 PM
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 LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9 (one potential case) C.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9 (one potential case) D.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9) Maria Mandigal v. City of Vacaville, et al., Solano County Superior Court, Case Number CU25-09019 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 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
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.
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR WELLS 18, 19, AND 20 DRILLING PROJECT TO THE APPARENT PREQUALIFIED LOW BIDDER, ZIM INDUSTRIES, INC., AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,675,240 (Staff contact: Tim Hawkins, Assistant Director of Utilities (707) 469-6412)
Individual Action: By simple motion, the City Council of the City of Vacaville award the construction contract for the Wells 18, 19, and 20 Drilling Project to Zim Industries, Inc. of Fresno, California, and authorize the Director of Utilities to execute said contract in the amount of $4,675,240, both actions being contingent upon staff first finalizing well discharge agreements with necessary parties.
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 # 860121-Well 18, 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 9A
B.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR THEIR DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC OUTREACH SERVICES FOR LOCAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT MEASURES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $300,000 (Staff contact: GeorgeAnne Meggers-Smith, Assistant City Manager (707) 449-5651)
Individual Action: By simple motion, the City Council authorizes the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute an agreement for public outreach services for local municipal election ballot measures in an amount not to exceed $300,000.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: No additional funds are requested.
Funding Source: General Fund (1001)
Budget Distribution: The budget for this agreement is included in the FY 2025-26 operating budget for Non-Departmental (1001.01.0101.671)
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #1 - Ensure Public Safety
Goal #2 - Strengthen the Local Economy
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Goal #5 - Promote Community Engagement and Increased Equity and Inclusion
Levine Act: No.
Staff Report 9B
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.
STUDY SESSION ON SIDEWALK VENDING
(Staff contact: Jill Childers, Fire Marshal (707) 449-5482)
Recommended Action: By simple motion, address the decision points included as an attachment hereto and direct staff to return to Council with a draft ordinance accordingly.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: Staff is not presently requesting any funds in connection with this study session item, although based upon Council’s feedback, there may be a need in the future to consider supplementing the Code Enforcement budget to provide additional support for enhanced City enforcement functions.
Funding Source: None at this time.
Budget Distribution: The costs of staff time associated with this item, in the present study session form and in connection with ultimately preparing an ordinance for Council’s review, are 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 #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Goal #5 - Promote Community Engagement and Increased Equity and Inclusion
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 12A
Study Session - Sidewalk Vending Presentation
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 NOVEMBER 3, 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