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 19, 2025
05:00 p.m.
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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
Note: This Closed Session may be continued to the end of the 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 –
9. CONSENT CALENDAR –
A.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FARMSTEAD SUBDIVISION (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 funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: Land Development (2028).
Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses related to this item is included in the Public Works-Inspection 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. 2025-120 API The Farmstead
B.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE ROBERTS’ RANCH PHASE 2 OPEN SPACE - BURROWING OWL RESERVE II (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 funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: Land Development (2028).
Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses related to this item is included in the Public Works-Inspection annual operating budget.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Levine Act: Yes
Staff Report 9B
Res. 2025-121 API Roberts Ranch Owl Reserve
C.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR VANDENGATE SUBDIVISION (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 9C
Res. 2025-122 Vandengate Final Map Approval
D.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AND A ONE-TIME BUDGET AUGMENTATION WITH MICHAEL K. NUNLEY & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PLANNING, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, AND REPORT PREPARATION CONSULTANT SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (Staff contact: Tim Hawkins, Assistant Director of Utilities (707) 469-6412)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: $150,000
Funding Source: Utilities Department Water Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Fund Reserve (5101)
Budget Distribution: If approved by the Council, the budget will be loaded into the FY 2025-26 operating budget for Utilities Department- Water (5101.52.5212.672)
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #2 - Strengthen the Local Economy
Initiative 2B: Manage Impacts from Growth
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9D
Res. 2025-123 UWMP 2025
E.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 28, 2025, AND THE SPECIAL MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 3, AND NOVEMBER 7, 2025 (Staff contact: Michelle Thornbrugh, Municipal Services Clerk Manager (707) 449-5100)
Individual Action: Approve the Minutes of October 28, 2025, and the Special Meetings of November 3, and November 7, 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
Draft Minutes - October 28, 2025
Draft Minutes - November 7, 2025 Special Meeting
Draft Minutes - November 3, 2025 Special Meeting
F.
APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING OCTOBER 24, 2025; OCTOBER 31, 2025; AND NOVEMBER 7, 2025; AND WIRE AND ACH DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 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 $23,507,720.30.
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 9F
AP Register
Payroll Register
G.
RESOLUTION DECLARING CITY-OWNED PROPERTY ON ALLISON DRIVE (APN: 0131-030-950) TO BE SURPLUS LAND, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR THEIR DESIGNEE TO INITIATE MARKETING OF THE PROPERTY IF THE CITY DOES NOT NEGOTIATE A SALE OF THE PROPERTY TO A PREFERRED BUYER UNDER THE SURPLUS LAND ACT (Staff contact: Tamara Colden, Housing and Community Services Director (707) 449-5671)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
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
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9G
Res. 2025-128 Surplus Land for Allison Drive
Staff Report Item 12B (amended 11/18/2025)
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 –
A.
PUBLIC HEARING, SECOND READING, AND ADOPTION: 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
(Staff contacts: Aleris Dunn, Chief Building Official (707) 449-5152; Jill Childers, Fire Marshal (707) 449-5452)
Recommended Action: Hold a public hearing, accept comments, and by simple motion adopt the subject 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 is 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 11A
Building and Fire Code Presentation
Ord. 2006 VMC 15.20
Ord. 2006 VMC 15.20
B.
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE DOG STOP ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ARE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 (EXISTING FACILITIES) AND SECTION 15303 (NEW CONSTRUCTION OR CONVERSION OF SMALL STRUCTURES) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; and<br> ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE BY REVISING CHAPTER 14.09.270 ENTITLED STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES AND ACTIVITIES TO ADD NEW POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND STANDARDS FOR ANIMAL SHELTER AND BOARDING AND REVISING TABLE 14.09.070.A ENTITLED LAND USE REGULATIONS – COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS TO ALLOW ANIMAL SHELTER AND BOARDING IN THE CG ZONING DISTRICT WITH A USE PERMIT (First Reading); and<br> RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH THE DOG STOP PROJECT WITHIN AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE LOCATED AT 848A ALAMO DRIVE, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL<br> (Staff contact: Brenna Glischinski, Assistant Planner (707) 449-5374) Recommended Actions:<br>
1. By simple motion, adopt the subject resolutions; and<br>
2. By title only, introduce the subject ordinance and waive reading of the title per<br> Government Code §36934.nment Code §36934.<br> Recommended Actions:
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
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 11B
Res. 2025-124 The Dog Stop EIR Exemption
Res. 2025-125 The Dog Stop Conditions of Approval
The Dog Stop Presentation
12. BUSINESS –
A.
MARKHAM CALLEN NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN
(Staff contact: Damiere Powell, Associate Planner (707) 449-5515)
Recommended Action: By simple motion, direct staff to revise and address any feedback on the Draft Markham Callen Neighborhood Plan, 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: American Rescue Plan Act 2021 (ARPA-2095)
Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses related to this item was previously approved by the Council for ARPA funding (2095.10.1007.331).
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Initiative 3A: Promote Housing for All
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 12A
Markham Callen Neighborhood Plan Status Update Presentation B.
RESOLUTION APPROVING NEGOTIATED TERMS OF SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE:
• VACAVILLE MANAGERS ORGANIZATION (VMO),
• VACAVILLE CITY EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION (VCEA),
• INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS STATIONARY LOCAL 39, AFL-CIO (LOCAL 39), • VACAVILLE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (VPOA),
• VACAVILLE FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION (VFA),
• VACAVILLE FIRE MANAGERS GROUP (FMG), and
• TERMS OF AGREEMENT WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGERS GROUP (AMG), and
APPROVING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR DEPARTMENT HEADS, THE CITY MANAGER, AND THE CITY ATTORNEY; and
APPROVING COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE CITY MANAGER, and
APPROVING AN EXPENDITURE ADJUSTMENT TO THE 2025-26 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,984,561; and
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CURRENT PAY SCHEDULE PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 20636 (Staff contact: Jessica Bowes, Director of Human Resources (707) 449-5101)
Recommended Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolutions.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: $7,371,251 in total; $1,984,561 in FY 2025-26
Funding Source: Various funding sources but primarily the General Fund
Budget Distribution: If approved by the City Council, the budget would be loaded to various city funds based on the cost distribution of the impacted employees.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Initiative 4C: Build a Positive Organizational Culture and Workforce
Levine Act: No
OLV 12B - Labor MOU Contracts Amended
Successor Labor Agreements Presentation
Res. 2025-126 Successor MOU Agreements
Res. 2025-127 Pay Schedule Adoption
C.
PRESENTATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL RESULTS; GENERAL FUND FIRST QUARTER 2025-26 BUDGET UPDATE; and
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE APPROVING BUDGET AUGMENTATION FOR $471,690 TO THE 2025-26 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET
(Staff contact: Ken Matsumiya, Director of Finance (707) 449-5180)
Recommended Action: Receive the update and by simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: $471,690
Funding Source: General Fund (1001)
Budget Distribution: If approved, the budget would be loaded in the operating budgets of the requesting departments.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 12C
Budget Update YE and Q1 Presentation
Res. 2025-129 Budget Update
D.
DRAFT LAND USE PLAN AND STATUS UPDATE FOR THE EAST OF LEISURE TOWN GROWTH AREA SPECIFIC PLAN (ELTGA) (Staff contact: Albert Enault, Senior Planner (707) 449-5364)
Recommended Action: Review the ELTGA draft land use plan and receive an update on next steps for the Project.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: None
Funding Source: Special Revenue Fund East of Leisure Town Growth (2923)
Budget Distribution: The budget for this item is included in the FY 2025-26 operating budget for Community Development Special Revenue Fund East of Leisure Town Growth Area.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Initiative 3A: Promote Housing for All
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 12D
East of Leisure Town Growth Area Draft Land Use Plan 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 19, 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