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
January 27, 2026
05:00 p.m.
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1. CLOSED SESSION - Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54950, et seq.
5:00 PM
A.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9 (two potential cases) 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 Member Michael Silva, District 3
Council/Agency/Authority Member Roy Stockton, District 1
Council/Agency/Authority Member Greg Ritchie, District 2
Council/Agency/Authority Sarah Chapman, District 4
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 –
A.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS & PREVENTION MONTH PROCLAMATION (Staff contact: Chris Polen, Police Chief (707) 449-5407) Human Trafficking Awareness Month Proclamation
9. CONSENT CALENDAR –
A.
RESOLUTION AUGMENTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET BY ADDING A TOTAL OF $586,201 TO FUND THE WELL 21 PROJECT AND PROVIDE FOR A CONTINGENCY OF 40%, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND TESTING OF WELL 21 PROJECT TO THE APPARENT LOW BIDDER, WELL INDUSTRIES, INC., AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $418,715
(Staff contact: Tim Hawkins, Assistant Director of Utilities (707) 469-6412)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: $586,201
Funding Sources: This Project is funded by Water Development Impact Fees (5110).
Budget Distribution: The budget for this project will be included in a new Capital Improvement Well 15 & 21 Improvements Project. If this request is approved by the Council, the CIP budget will be amended by $586,201.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Initiative 4A: Ensure Fiscal Sustainability
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9A
Res. 2026-007 Well 21 Drilling Project
B.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR CORDEROS PARK AND NASHE MESTO PARK PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS 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: Corderos Park Improvements Phase 2 - Measure M (1002); Nashe Mesto Park Improvements Phase 2 - Park Development Impact Fees (4100)
Budget Distribution: The budget for this project is included in the Capital Improvement Project account #840158 (Corderos Park) and account #840177 (Nashe Mesto Park), and sufficient funding exists in the project account.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9B
Res. 2026-008 API Corderos & Nashe Mesto Park Improvements Phase 2 C.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE STINSON AND WEST MONTE VISTA SEWER AND WATER IMPROVEMENTS 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: Water Development Impact Fee (5110), Sewer Major Replacement (5003), Sewer Development Impact fee (5004), and American Rescue Plan Act 2021 (2095).
Budget Distribution: The budget for this project is included in the Capital Improvement Project account #850112 and #860135, and sufficient funding exists in the project account.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9C
Res. 2026-009 API Stinson & West Monte Vista Sewerand Water Improvements D.
RESOLUTION TO SUMMARILY VACATE THE EXCESS PORTION OF AN EXISTING PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 40 AS SHOWN IN BOOK 32 OF SUBDIVISION MAPS, PAGE 22, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SOLANO COUNTY
(Staff contact: Chris Gioia, Public Works Engineering Manager (707) 449-5160)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: None.
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
Levine Act: Yes
Staff Report 9D
Res. 2026-010 Rosewood Ln PUE Vacation
E.
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING RIGHTS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AND SOLANO YOUTH SPORTS DEVELOPMENT GROUP TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NUT TREE PARK NEAR THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF BROWNS VALLEY PARKWAY AND ALLISON DRIVE (APNS 0129-230-110, 0129-280-300, 0129-280-210, 0129-280-230, 0129-280-240, 0129-280-320, AND 0129-280-330)
(Staff contacts: Erin Morris, Director of Community Development (707) 449-5307)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: Community Development (2022).
Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses associated with the preparation and implementation of this item is included in Community Developments annual operating budget.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
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 9E
Res. 2026-011 Nut Tree Park ENRA
F.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF JANUARY 6, 2026, AND THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 9, 2025, AND JANUARY 13, 2026
(Staff contact: Michelle Thornbrugh, Municipal Clerk Services Manager (707) 449-5100)
Individual Action: Approve the Minutes for the special meeting of January 6, 2026, and the regular meetings of December 9, 2025, and January 13, 2026
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 9F
G.
APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING JANUARY 9, 2026; AND JANUARY 16, 2026
(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 $5,632,012.77.
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
RECOMMENDED ACTION ON ALL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS - By simple motion, adopt the items on the Consent Calendar.
OLV 9G - Payment of Claims
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 –
A.
RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE VACAVILLE GENERAL PLAN FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FEIR) AND FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL EIR (FSEIR) AND CONCLUDING THAT NO SUBSEQUENT EIR IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO SECTION 15162 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES FOR THE 2025 ANNUAL LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT CODE; and
RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN ADDENDUM TO THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) AND THE 2021 SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN EIR; and
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE BY UPDATING DIVISION 14.02 ENTITLED INTERPRETATIONS AND DEFINITIONS, DIVISION 14.09 ENTITLED ZONING, AND 14.17 ENTITLED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS (FIRST READING); and
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN ENTITLED LAND USE REGULATIONS (FIRST READING) 2025 LUDC and DTSP Update Presentation
Recommended Actions:
1. By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution; and
2. By title only, introduce the subject ordinance and waive reading of the title per Government Code §36934.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: Community Development Department (2025)
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 11A
Res. 2026-012 2025 LUDC and DTSP Update
Res. 2026-013 2025 LUDC and DTSP Update
B.
RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE VACAVILLE GENERAL PLAN FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FEIR) AND FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL EIR (FSEIR) AND CONCLUDING THAT NO SUBSEQUENT EIR IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO SECTION 15162 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE CITY’S ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE; and
ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 14.09.270.040 OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE, ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (FIRST READING) (Staff contact: Damiere Powell, Associate Planner (707) 449-5515) Recommended Actions:
1. By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution; and
2. By title only, introduce the subject ordinance and waive reading of the title per Government Code §36934.
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
ADU Ordinance Zoning Text Amendments Presentation
Res. 2026-014 Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amendment
12. BUSINESS –
A.
RESOLUTION APPROVING A SERVICE FEE FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS
(Staff contact: Ken Matsumiya, Director of Finance, (707) 449-5180)
Recommended Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: No additional funding is being requested.
Funding Source: Not applicable
Budget Distribution: Not applicable
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 12A
Credit Card Processing Fees Presentation (Revised 1/27/26) Res. 2026-015 Credit Card Processing Fees
B.
CITY OF VACAVILLE BUSINESS LICENSE TAX MODERNIZATION STUDY SESSION 2
(Staff contact: Leslie Hoover, Assistant Finance Director (707) 449-5103)
Recommended Action: This item is for informational purposes as part of several citywide revenue strategies aimed at reducing deficit spending.
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 the existing operating budget for Non-Departmental.
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 12B
Business License Tax Modernization Sudy Session 2 Presentation (Revised 1/27/26) C.
RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN VACAVILLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR 2026 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 24, 2026
(Staff contacts: Erin Morris, Director of Community Development (707) 449-5307)
Recommended Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution announcing the City’s intention to levy assessments for the Downtown Vacaville Business Improvement District for 2026 and set the public hearing for February 24, 2026.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no additional funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: Not applicable
Budget Distribution: Not applicable
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #2 - Strengthen the Local Economy
Initiative 2A: Articulate a current Economic Development Program
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 12C
DVBID Levy and Collect Assessments & Set Public Hearing Res. 2026-016 Downtown Vacaville BID Renewal - Resolution of Intent D.
RESOLUTION INITIATING A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO AMEND CHAPTER 14.04.010 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) AND CHAPTER 14.04.020 (APPLICATION PROCESS) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS TO BE FILED YEAR-ROUND AND TO MODIFY THE INITIATION PROCESS FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT REQUESTS
(Staff contacts: Erin Morris, Director of Community Development (707) 449-5307)
Recommended Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution and direct staff to proceed with drafting an ordinance that streamlines the General Plan Amendment application and review process.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: Community Development (2022)
Budget Distribution: The costs of staff time associated with this item are covered within the operating budgets of the Community Development Department.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #2 - Strengthen the Local Economy
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 12D
Zoning Code Text Amendment Initiation Presentation
Res. 2026-017 GPA Streamlining Zoning Code Text Amendment Initiation E.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN UPDATED COMMISSION APPOINTMENT POLICY AND TAKING ANY NECESSARY ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE SELECTED POLICY; and
ACTION FOR CONSIDERATION: MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO THE APPLICANT REVIEW COMMITTEE
(Staff contact: GeorgeAnne Meggers-Smith (707) 449-5651)
Recommended Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution and make appointments to the Applicant Review Committee.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: City Council (1001)
Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses related to this item is included in the City Council annual operating budget.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 12E
Commission Appointment Policy Presentation
Res. 2026-018 Commissioner Appointment Policy
13. CLOSED SESSION (continuation of Agenda Item 1 if needed)
14. ADJOURNMENT - All public records relating to an open session item that are not exempt from disclosure pursuant to the Public Records Act and that are distributed to a majority of the City Council will be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the City Administration Counter at City Hall, 650 Merchant Street. The City may charge customary photocopying charges for requested copies of such documents.
I, City Clerk of the City of Vacaville, declare that the foregoing agenda for the JANUARY 27, 2026 , 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