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
February 10, 2026
06:00 p.m.
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1. CLOSED SESSION - NONE
2. ROLL CALL
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 - NONE
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.
CITY OF VACAVILLE YOUTH PROCLAMATIONS
(Staff contact: Beatriz Aguilar, Senior Program Coordinator (707) 449-5255)
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.
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 (SECOND READING); and
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN ENTITLED LAND USE REGULATIONS (SECOND READING)
(Staff contact: Damiere Powell, Associate Planner (707) 449-5515)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject ordinances.
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 #2 - Strengthen the Local Economy
Initiative 2A: Articulate a Current Economic Development Program
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9A
Ord. 2011 LUDC Updates
Ord. 2012 DTSP Updates
B.
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING AND REPLACING SECTION 14.09.270.040 ENTITLED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
(Staff contact: Damiere Powell, Associate Planner (707) 449-5515)
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. 2013 Accessory Dwelling Units
C.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SOLANO COUNTY WATER AGENCY FOR A ONE-TIME TRANSFER OF UP TO 3,000 ACRE-FEET OF VACAVILLE 2026 STATE WATER PROJECT WATER SUPPLIES WITH ANOTHER STATE WATER CONTRACTOR
(Staff contact: Justen Cole, Director of Utilities (707) 469-6400)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: Not applicable
Budget Distribution: Any proceeds from sales or trades will be deposited into the Water Fund revenue account (5102.52.0000.5221)
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Initiative 4A: Ensure Fiscal Sustainability
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9C
Res. 2026-019 Pre-authorization for Transfer of State Water Project Water D.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SOLANO COUNTY WATER AGENCY FOR A ONE-TIME TRADE OR SALE OF UP TO 3,000 ACRE-FEET OF VACAVILLE 2026 SOLANO PROJECT WATER SUPPLIES
(Staff contact: Justen Cole, Director of Utilities (707) 469-6400)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
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
Initiative 4A: Ensure Fiscal Sustainability
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9D
Res. 2026-020 Pre-authorization for Trade or Sale of Solano Project Water E.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION TO, AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS WITH, THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR THE NORTH BAY REGIONAL WATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION, KNOWN AS THE FAIRFIELD VACAVILLE WATER WORKS PROJECT; and
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES FOR THE APPLICATION TO, AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS WITH, THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR THE NORTH BAY REGIONAL WATER TREATMENT PLANT EXPANSION, KNOWN AS THE FAIRFIELD VACAVILLE WATER WORKS PROJECT (Staff contact: Ben Menzel, Assistant Utilities Engineer (707) 469-6428)
Individual Action: By simple motion, the City Council of the City of Vacaville (City) authorizes the Director of Utilities to apply to the SWRCB for grant and loan funding and execute all necessary agreements and related documents required to secure funding for the Fairfield-Vacaville Water Works Project, a joint project between the City of Vacaville and the City of Fairfield to expand the NBR WTP.
Fiscal Impact:
Adoption of the resolution authorizes the City to apply for:
1. Emergent Contaminants Grant Funding; and
2. A low-interest loan in an amount not to exceed $50 million. If awarded, these funds will support the expansion of the City’s drinking water treatment facilities as part of the Fairfield-Vacaville Water Works Project. Approval of this action does not obligate the City to accept grant and/or loan funds or incur debt at this time. If the grant and/or loan is approved and the City elects to proceed, no impact to the City’s General Fund is anticipated as project costs and repayment obligations are anticipated to be managed within the Water Fund.
Amount Requested: Not to exceed $50 million, through state-level funding sources. No funds are requested at this time.
Funding Source: Repayment obligations are anticipated to be funded through a combination of Development Impact Fees (DIF) and Water Operations and Maintenance (O&M) rate revenues.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Initiative 3A: Promote Housing for All
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Initiative 4A: Ensure Fiscal Sustainability
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9E
Res. 2026-021 North Bay Regional Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project Res. 2026-022 North Bay UT Application Regional Water Treatment Plant Expansion Project F.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE GRANT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS RELATED TO THE FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GRANT OBJECTIVES, AND APPROVING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO THE 2025-26 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,400
(Staff contact: Alex Nourot, Deputy Fire Chief (707) 469-4284)
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 $17,400.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: $17,400
Funding Source: Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant Program (2061).
Budget Distribution: If approved by the City Council, the Fire Department’s FY 2026 operating budget will be amended (2061.65.6528.920’2061.65.6528.4702).
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #1 - Ensure Public Safety
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9F - Revised 2/5/26
Res. 2026-023 Firehouse Subs MOU
G.
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A REPORT REGARDING THE INSPECTION OF CERTAIN OCCUPANCIES REQUIRED FOR ANNUAL INSPECTIONS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
(Staff contact: Jill Childers, Fire Marshall (707) 469-5482)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: None
Funding Source: General Fund (1001)
Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses related to this item is included in the Fire Department’s annual operating budget.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #1 - Ensure Public Safety
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9G
Res. 2026-024 SB1205 2025 CA Health and Safety Inspection Code H.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF JANUARY 27, 2026
(Staff contact: Michelle Thornbrugh, Municipal Clerk Services Manager (707) 449-5100)
Individual Action: Approve the Minutes for the meeting of January 27, 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 9H
I.
APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING JANUARY 23, 2026; AND JANUARY 30, 2026; AND WIRE AND ACH DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 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 $14,344,424.04
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 9I
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.
ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 5.40, "SIDEWALK VENDING," TO THE CITY OF VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE (FIRST READING)
(Staff contact: Jill Childers, Fire Marshal (707) 449-5482)
Recommended Actions:
1. By title only, introduce the subject ordinance and waive first reading, and find that said action is not a project under CEQA because it involves administrative activities of the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
2. Provide direction to staff regarding any preferred delayed enforcement timelines, beyond the ordinance effective date, which is thirty days from date of adoption as required by law, to establish educational outreach efforts before commencing enforcement.
3. Provide direction regarding whether staff should pursue a formalized mutual enforcement agreement of some kind with the County as to food safety regulations (any such agreement would return to Council for approval before finalization).
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: None
Funding Source: General Fund (1001)
Budget Distribution: The costs of staff time associated with this item, in connection with preparing this 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 11A
12. BUSINESS –
A.
PRESENTATION OF VOTER SURVEY RESULTS REGARDING A GENERAL PURPOSE TRANSACTION AND USE TAX (SALES TAX) AND BUSINESS LICENSE TAX MODERNIZATION AND RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO MOVE FORWARD WITH PUBLIC EDUCATION IN ANTICIPATION OF PLACING A SALES TAX MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 2026 GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT
(Staff contact: GeorgeAnne Meggers-Smith, Assistant City Manager (707) 449-5651)
Recommended Action: Receive the presentation on the voter survey results, open discussion, and adopt the attached resolution to:
1. Direct staff to proceed with public education efforts regarding the City’s fiscal condition, service levels, and revenue needs, consistent with applicable California law governing public agency communications in anticipation of placing a General Purpose Transactions and Use Tax (“sales tax”) measure on the November 2026 General Election ballot for voter consideration, subject to final ballot language, ordinances, and resolutions required by law; and
2. Decline to move forward at this time with modernization or updates to the Business License Tax ("BLT"), and direct staff to return to the City Council with analysis and options at a later date, if requested by the Council.
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 12A
B.
DOWNTOWN VACAVILLE PROPERTY-BASED IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PBID) OR COMMUNITY BENEFIT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (CBID) UPDATE AND RECEIVE DIRECTION REGARDING NEXT STEPS
(Staff contacts: Erin Morris, Director of Community & Economic Development (707) 449-5307)
Recommended Action: By simple motion, provide direction to staff to move forward with additional outreach to property owners and, if additional support is achieved, develop a scope of work and contract with New City America to move forward with the district formation process.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: Community Development (2022) and Economic Development (1001’1002)
Budget Distribution: The costs of staff time associated with this item are covered within the operating budget of the Community & Economic Development Department.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #2 - Strengthen the Local Economy
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 12B
C.
CELEBRATE HOUSING STUDY SESSION
(Staff contact: Damiere Powell, Associate Planner (707) 449-5515)
Recommended Action: Council receive the informational presentation.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: No funds are 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 #2 - Strengthen the Local Economy
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 12C
Continued
D. FOUNDATIONS IN HOUSING SERIES #1 - THE SPECTRUM OF HOUSING: UNDERSTANDING THE TYPES, NEEDS, AND LEGAL FOUNDATIONS FOR HOUSING (Staff contact: Tamara Colden, Housing and Community Services Director (707) 449-5671) Recommended Action: Council receive the information.
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 #3 - Protect Vacaville's Quality of Life
Initiative 3A: Promote Housing for All
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 12D
E.
RESOLUTION RENEWING THE CITY OF VACAVILLE’S MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY ORDINANCE NO. 1978 BASED ON A REVIEW OF THE VACAVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT
(Staff contact: Dustin Willis, Police Lieutenant (707) 430-3171)
Recommended Action: Receive and review the annual Vacaville Police Department military equipment report and adopt the resolution authorizing the renewal of the Military Equipment Use Policy Ordinance No. 1978.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: None Funding Source: General Fund
Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses related to this item is included in the Police Department’s annual operating budget.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #1 - Ensure Public Safety
Initiative 1A: Manage Changing Paradigm for Police
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 12E
Res. 2026-025 AB481 2025 Military Equipment Use Renewal
13. CLOSED SESSION (continuation of Agenda Item 1 if needed)
14. ADJOURNMENT - In Memory of Buff Fleming
I, City Clerk of the City of Vacaville, declare that the foregoing agenda for the FEBRUARY 10, 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