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
March 10, 2026
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 LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Pursuant to paragraph (2) or subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 45956.9 (one potential case)
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.
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2026 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH AND THE WORK OF THE SOLANO COMMISSION FOR WOMEN & GIRLS (Staff contact: Sheila Ernst, Deputy City Clerk (707) 449-5112)
9. CONSENT CALENDAR –
A.
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE BY CHANGE OF ZONING MAP FOR A VACANT 9.91-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LEISURE TOWN ROAD AND REDSTONE PARKWAY (APN 0137-030-160) FROM RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY TO RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY (SECOND READING)
(Staff contact: Albert Enault, Senior Planner (707) 449-5364)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject ordinance.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: None
Funding Source: Community & Economic Development Department (2022)
Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses related to this item is included in the Community & Economic Development annual operating budget.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #2 - Strengthen the Local Economy
Initiative 2A: Articulate a Current Economic Development Program
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Initiative 3A: Promote Housing for All
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9A
Ord. 2010 Harvest Ridge Subdivision
B.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM FOR THE OAK GROVE APARTMENTS PROJECT; AND IF SELECTED, THE EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT, ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND OF ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
(Staff contact: Matilda Horace, Housing Services Administrator, (707) 449-5038)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the required resolution to apply for 2025 HOME application for Rental Projects.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: None
Funding Source: Housing and Community Services Department
Budget Distribution: If awarded, this item would return to the Council for formal acceptance, budget appropriation, and a new fund would be established at that time.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Initiative 3A: Promote Housing for All
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9B
C.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A LEGISLATIVE SUBPOENA FOR RECORDS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 37104 AND 37105 DIRECTING AMERICA’S BEST VALUE INN’S CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS TO APPEAR BEFORE CITY COUNCIL AND PRODUCE RELEVANT BOOKS AND RECORDS RELATED TO AN INQUIRY INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY’S TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX ORDINANCE
(Staff contact: Nancy Ashjian, Assistant City Attorney, (707) 449-5031)
Individual Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of a legislative subpoena pursuant to California Government Code Sections 37104 and 37105 directing America’s Best Value Inn’s custodian of records to appear before City Council and produce relevant books and records related to an inquiry into compliance with the City’s Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: None
Funding Source: Not Applicable
Budget Distribution: The costs of staff time associated with this item are covered within existing operation budgets for the City Attorney’s Office and Finance Department.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Initiative 4A: Ensure Fiscal Sustainability
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9C
D.
INFORMATIONAL UPDATE REGARDING THE CITY’S DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE PROGRAM
(Staff contact: Brian Oxley, Director of Public Works, (707) 449-5313)
Individual Action: Receive the staff report.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: None
Funding Source: Developmental Impact Fees (Various), Sewer Capital (5004)
Budget Distribution: The budget for this project is included in the Capital Improvement Project #810366-2024 Development Impact Fee Update.
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 9D
E.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 24, 2026
(Staff contact: Michelle Thornbrugh, Municipal Clerk Services Manager (707) 449-5100)
Individual Action: Approve the Minutes for the meeting of February 24, 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 9E
F.
APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING FEBRUARY 20, 2026; AND FEBRUARY 27, 2026; AND WIRE AND ACH DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 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 $10,676,553.51.
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.
Staff Report 9F
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 AFFIRMING THE BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM ORDINANCE IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061(B)(3) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES; AND
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 14.09.271 ENTITLED BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS, TO CREATE NEW POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND STANDARDS FOR REGULATING BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS IN THE CITY OF VACAVILLE (FIRST READING)
(Staff contact: Albert Enault, Senior Planner (707) 449-5364)
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: None
Funding Source: Community & Economic Development Department (2022)
Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses related to this item is included in the Community & Economic Development annual operating budget.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #1 - Ensure Public Safety
Goal #2 - Strengthen the Local Economy
Initiative 2B: Manage Impacts from Growth
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Initiative 4A: Ensure Fiscal Sustainability
Levine Act: No.
Staff Report 11A
BESS Ordinance Presentation
Public Comment - Laura and Michael Kakitnichan
Public Comment - J. Catherine O’Kelley
Public Comment - Norman and Rose Gorton
Public Comment - Laura and Michael Kakitnichan
Public Comment - Derek Johnson
Public Comment - Wendy Breckon
B.
OMNIBUS ORDINANCE TO REPEAL AND REPLACE MULTIPLE VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS AND SECTIONS RELATED TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES, CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL, WATER CONSERVATION, AND CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC PROJECTS (FIRST READING)
(Staff contact: Larissa Morris, Management Analyst (707) 469-6417)
Recommended Action: By title only, introduce the subject ordinance and waive first reading of the City of Vacaville ordinance to repeal and replace Chapters 13.08, 13.12, 13.14, 13.20, Section 14.01.020.010, and Section 11.01.190 of the City of Vacaville Municipal Code, to reflect updated legal requirements, operational standards, and best practices necessary to protect public health and support infrastructure reliability.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: None
Funding Source: Utilities Department Water and Sewer O&M Funds (5001 and 5101)
Budget Distribution: The costs of staff time associated with this item are covered within the operating budgets of the Utilities Department.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #1 - Ensure Public Safety
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 11B
Water & Wastewater Municipal Code Updates Presentation
12. BUSINESS –
A.
RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL SERVICES, REVIEW, AND DIRECT STAFF TO WORK WITH SOLANO COUNTY TO DEVELOP AN AGREEMENT OR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR UNINCORPORATED PROPERTIES LOCATED WITHIN THE VACAVILLE SPHERE OF INFLUENCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 56425(B)
(Staff contact: Albert Enault, Senior Planner (707) 449-5364)
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Council receive the presentation and public comments, and if desired, provide direction to staff.
Fiscal Impacts:
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: General Plan Implementation Fee (2023)
Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses associated with the preparation and implementation of this item was included in the previous augmentation that was loaded into the FY2024-25 operating budget for Community & Economic Development’s Special Revenue Fund (2023.20.2012.672).
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #2 - Strengthen the Local Economy
Initiative 2B: Manage Impacts from Growth
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 12A
MSR Update Presentation
B.
RECEIVE THE 2025 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
(Staff contact: Damiere Powell, Associate Planner (707) 449-5515)
Recommended Action:
No action is required. This item is an informational report.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: Community Development Department (2023).
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 2B: Manage Impacts from Growth
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Initiative 3A: Promote Housing for All
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 12B
2025 General Plan 2025 Annual Progress Report Presentation C.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE 2026 FACILITY USE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AND THE VACAVILLE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
(Staff contact: Scott Wagner, Management Analyst (707) 449-5635)
By simple motion, authorize the City Manager to execute the 2026 Facility Use Agreement by and between the City of Vacaville and the Vacaville Unified School District.
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
Goal #5: Promote Community Engagement and Increased Equity and Inclusion
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 12C
Joint Use Facility Agreement between COV and VUSD Presentation D.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN UPDATED PROCLAMATION POLICY
(Staff contact: GeorgeAnne Meggers-Smith, Assistant City Manager, (707) 449-5651)
Recommended Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
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 12D
Proclamation Policy Update Presentation
E.
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH CHABIN CONCEPTS TO PREPARE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
(Staff contact: Erin Morris, Director of Community & Economic Development, (707) 449-5307)
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the contract amendment for Chabin Concepts to prepare an Economic Development Strategy.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: $60,000
Funding Source: General Fund (1001) Salary savings
Budget Distribution: If approved by the Council, a one-time adjustment will be made to the FY 2026 Economic Development budget, reallocating salary savings from 1001.16.1600.110.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #2 - Strengthen the Local Economy
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 12E
Economic Development Strategy Contract 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 MARCH 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