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 24, 2026
06:00 p.m.
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Full printing of the City Council Packet
NOTICE:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, Subdivision (b), the following City Council meeting includes teleconference participation by the following City Councilmembers: Roy Stockton from 373 Frisbie Circle, Vacaville, CA 95688; and Councilmember Chapman from 27336 Sutherland Street, Southfield, MI 48076.
1. CLOSED SESSION - NONE
2. ROLL CALL FOR THE REGULAR MEETING
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 – NONE
9. CONSENT CALENDAR –
A.
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 (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 #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Initiative 4A: Ensure Fiscal Sustainability
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9A
Ord. 2015 Battery Energy Storage Systems
B.
AN 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 (SECOND READING)
(Staff contact: Larissa Morris, Management Analyst (707) 469-6417)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject ordinance.
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 9B
Ord. 2016 Water & Wastewater Municipal Code Updates
C.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR FUNDING UNDER THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM; 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 amended resolution to ensure compliance with HCD’s required Standard Agreement language and certification requirements.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: None
Funding Source: Department of Housing and Urban Development, Community Development Block Grant Entitlement funding.
Budget Distribution: Upon approval by HCD, $500,000 in HOME funding will be appropriated to the Housing and Community Services Department for eligible costs associated with the First Time Homebuyer program implementation.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #3 - Protect Vacaville’s Quality of Life
Initiative 3A: Promote Housing for All
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9C
Res. 2026-046 Application for Funding Under HOME Investment Partnership Program D.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES TELECOMMUNICATIONS GROUND-FACILITY LEASE RATE GUIDELINES AS THE CITY OF VACAVILLE RATES FOR CELLULAR SITE LEASE AGREEMENTS
(Staff contact: Erin Berndsen, Management Analyst II, (707) 449-5195)
Individual Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: There are no funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: General Fund and Water Fund
Budget Distribution: If Council approves the Guidelines, revenue will continue to be deposited into the General Fund and Water Operations Fund, as determined by the site location (5101.52.0000.4403 and 1001.42.0000.4403)
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9D
Res. 2026-047 Cell Site Fee Structure
E.
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE MIDWAY ROAD WATER LINE PROJECT TO THE APPARENT LOW BIDDER, KOIOS ENGINEERING, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,415,550
(Staff contact: Dan Sutton, Engineering Manager - CIP (707) 449-5035)
Individual Action: By simple motion, that the City Council award the construction contract for the Midway Road Water Line Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Koios Engineering, Inc. of San Francisco, CA; authorize the Director of Public Works or his designee to execute the contract in the amount of $8,415,550; and approve the project plans, special provisions, and working details.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: No additional funds requested for this item.
Funding Source: Water Development Impact Fees (5110)
Budget Distribution: The budget for this project in the amount of $8,415,550.00 is included in the Capital Improvement Project account #860132, and sufficient funding exists in the project account.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9E
Res. 2026-048 Midway Road Water Line Project
F.
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE 2026 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT TO THE APPARENT LOW BIDDER, PAVEMENT COATINGS CO., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,924,738.95
(Staff contact: Dan Sutton, Engineering Manager (707) 449-5035)
Individual Action: By simple motion, the City Council award the construction contract for the 2026 Slurry Seal Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Pavement Coatings Co. of Sacramento; authorize the Director of Public Works or his designee to execute the contract in the amount of $2,924,738.95; and approve the project plans, special provisions, and working details.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: No additional funds are being requested.
Funding Sources: SB1 (4012), Gas Tax (4010), Gas Tax (4011), Gas Tax (4014), and Measure M (1002)
Budget Distribution: The budget for this project in the amount of $2,924,738.95 is included in the Capital Improvement Project account #820395, and sufficient funding exists in the project account.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9F
Res. 2026-049 AWC 2026 Slurry Seal Project
G.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE 2025 ASPHALT CONCRETE REPAIR (FEDERAL PROJECT NO. RPSTPL 5094-069) 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: Measure M (1002) and Gas Tax (4010).
Budget Distribution: The budget for this project is included in the Capital Improvement Project account #820383, and sufficient funding exists in the project account.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9G
Res. 2026-050 Asphalt Concrete Repair Project
H.
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE WELL 18, 19, & 20 PROJECT TO THE APPARENT LOW BIDDER MOUNTAIN CASCADE, INC.; AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,196,235
(Staff contact: Tim Hawkins, Assistant Director of Utilities (707) 469-6412)
Individual Action: By simple motion, that the City Council of the City of Vacaville award the construction contract for the Well 18, 19, and 20 Project to Mountain Cascade, Inc. of Livermore, California; and authorize the Director of Utilities to execute said contract in the amount of $10,196,235.
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 in the amount of $10,196,235 is included in the Capital Improvement Projects # 860121-Well 18, 860131-Well 19, 860139-Well 20.
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 in the amount of $10,196,235 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 9H
Res. 2026-051 Wells 18, 19, and 20 Project
I.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE SOUTHTOWN - PHASE 3 EASTERN IMPROVEMENTS OF MAGNOLIA PARK
(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 9I
Res. 2026-052 API Southtown Phase 3 - Eastern Magnolia Park J.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE JEPSON PARKWAY PHASE 2 (FEDERAL PROJECT NO. RPSTPL 5094-069) 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: Traffic Impact Fee (4105), Sewer Impact Fee (5004), Capital Outlay Fund-Developer Funds (4018), and Caltrans Federal (4030 - OBAG 2 CMAQ, STIP, Federal Earmark).
Budget Distribution: The budget for this project is included in the Capital Improvement Project account #820306, and sufficient funding exists in the project account.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 9J
Res. 2026-053 API Jepson Parkway Phase 2
K.
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE 2026 ASPHALT CONCRETE REPAIR PROJECT TO THE APPARENT LOW BIDDER, LISTER CONSTRUCTION INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,175,601.52
(Staff contact: Dan Sutton, Engineering Manager (707) 449-5035)
Individual Action: By simple motion, the City Council adopt a resolution awarding the construction contract for the 2026 Asphalt Concrete Repair Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Lister Construction Inc. of Vacaville; authorize the Director of Public Works or his designee to execute the contract in the amount of $1,175,601.52; and approve the project plans, special provisions, and working details.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: No additional funds are being requested.
Funding Sources: SB1 (4012), Gas Tax (4010), Gas Tax (4011), Gas Tax (4014), and Measure M (1002)
Budget Distribution: The budget for the AC repair project in the amount of $1,175,601.52 is included in the Capital Improvement Project account #820394, and sufficient funding exists in the project account.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: No
AWC 2026 AC Repair Project
Staff Report 9K
Res. 2026-054 AWC 2026 AC Repair Project
L.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF MARCH 10, 2026
(Staff contact: Michelle Thornbrugh, Municipal Clerk Services Manager (707) 449-5100)
Individual Action: Approve the Minutes for the meeting of March 10, 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 9L
M.
APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING MARCH 6, 2026 AND MARCH 13, 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 $8,239,875.99.
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 9M
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 AMENDING TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE BY UPDATING CHAPTER 3.16, TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX TO STRENGTHEN ENFORCEMENT AND MODERNIZE ADMINISTRATION (FIRST READING)
(Staff contact: Leslie Hoover, Assistant Finance Director (707) 449-5103)
Recommended Action: By title only, introduce the subject ordinance and waive first reading of the City of Vacaville ordinance to repeal and replace Chapter 3.16 of the Vacaville Municipal Code, to modernize a chapter that has not been comprehensively updated since 2003, reflect current legal requirements, and significantly strengthen the City’s enforcement tools for the collection and administration of the Transient Occupancy Tax.
Fiscal Impact:
To be determined.
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)
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services (Initiative 4A: Ensure Fiscal Sustainability)
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 11A
Transient Occupanty Tax CH 3.16 Municipal Code Updates Presentation B.
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING APPLICATION AND APPEALS FEES FOR SIDEWALK VENDING PERMITS, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 5.40 OF THE VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE
(Staff contact: Jill Childers, Fire Marshal (707) 449-5482)
Recommended Action: Consider and adopt a resolution establishing the application and appeals fees for sidewalk vending permits.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: None.
Funding Source: Community Development (Fund 2022)
Budget Distribution: The costs of staff time associated with preparing the documents related to this item 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 11B
Sidewalk Vending Permit Application Fee Presentation
Res. 2026-055 Sidewalk Vending Permit Application Fee
12. BUSINESS –
A.
CONSIDERATION AND SELECTION OF PLANNING AND PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS
(Staff contact: Michelle A. Thornbrugh (707) 449-5110)
Recommended Action: That the Mayor appoint four Planning Commissioners and five Parks and Recreation Commissioners from the applicant pool, subject to City Council ratification.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: None
Funding Source: City Clerk (1001)
Budget Distribution: The budget for any expenses related to this item is included in the City Managers annual operating budget.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 12A
B.
ENTERTAINMENT ZONE STUDY SESSION
(Staff contact: Damiere Powell, Associate Planner (707) 449-5515) Recommended Action: By simple motion, direct staff to continue to develop an ordinance and management plan for the entertainment zone, provide feedback and considerations for the program, and return to the City Council for adoption.
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 12B
Entertainment Zone Study Session Presentation
C.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RESTORATION OF SIX DELAYED FIREFIGHTER POSITIONS TO BE ADDED TO THE APRIL 2026 FIRE ACADEMY AS FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDICS; AND AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AUGMENTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,850 TO THE 2025-26 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET
(Staff contact: Alex Nourot, Deputy Fire Chief (707) 469-4284)
Recommended Action: By simple motion, adopt the subject resolution.
Fiscal Impact:
Amount Requested: $51,850
Funding Source: General Fund (1001)
Budget Distribution: If approved by Council, the Fire Departments FY 2025-26 operating budget will be amended for the one-time augmentation. The ongoing position costs will be included in the base budget as a part of the upcoming FY2026-27 budget process.
Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative:
Goal #1 - Ensure Public Safety
Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services
Levine Act: No
Staff Report 12C
Fire Department Staffing Restoration Presentation
Res. 2026-056 Fire Restore of Delayed FF Positions
13. CLOSED SESSION - NONE
14. ADJOURNMENT -
I, City Clerk of the City of Vacaville, declare that the foregoing agenda for the MARCH 24, 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