MINUTES OF THE JOINT REGULAR
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AUTHORITY,
AND PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE
April 14, 2026
1. CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER – The Closed Session of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Carli at 5:00 p.m. held in person at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville CA.
ROLL CALL – Present: John Carli, Sarah Chapman, Roy Stockton, Greg Ritchie, Ted Fremouw, and Jeanette Wylie. Absent: Michael Silva,
OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS. Mayor Carli opened the public comment period. There were no speakers, the public comment period was closed.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54950, et seq. the Council convened to Closed Session
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9) National Prescription Opiate Litigation, No. 1:17- MD-2804-DAP (N.D.
Ohio) (Remnant Defendants) Note: This Closed Session may be continued to the end of the meeting.
2. ROLL CALL
Present:
John Carli, Mayor
Michael Silva, Vice Mayor, District 3 - arrived at 6:27 p.m.
Roy Stockton, District 1
Greg Ritchie, District 2
Sarah Chapman, District 4
Ted Fremouw, District 5
Jeanette Wylie, District 6
Absent: None
3. MOMENT OF SILENCE followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A moment of silence was observed, and Councilmember Wylie led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
There were no actions to report.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by Councilmember Ritchie, seconded by Councilmember Chapman, the Council unanimously approved the agenda of the regular meeting with the exception of item 9.D which will be moved to the April 28th meeting.
6. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL
A. UPDATE ON RECENT ATTENDED BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEE
MEETINGS
Councilmember Stockton recently attended the Month of the Military Child on base and noted that the event was well attended.
Mayor Carli noted the Solano County Water Agency (SCWA) board meeting included an update on Lake Berryessa and the snowpack numbers. He reported that Vacaville is in a healthy position when it comes to water. Solano Transportation Authority (STA) held a meeting on Apr 8, and discussed the future of transportation during a low budget year. Mayor also mentions that there was mention of a SolTrans budget cliff in the next 18-24 months. Local Agency Formation Committee (LAFCO) met on the 13th and included discussions about Municipal Service Reviews. Vacaville staff are actively working with LAFCO staff to address comments.
Councilmember Wylie attended the Month of the Military Child which is aimed at celebrating the children of Reservists stationed around the country. She also attended a Yolo Solano Air Quality Board meeting. Councilmember Wylie noted that she was looking forward to the 5th annual Spruce Up Day in District 6 which will be held Saturday, Apr 18. This program was funded by District Dollars, which will no longer be a funding stream as of next fiscal year. She extends her thanks to the nearly 40 volunteers helping with this event. Lastly, the Councilmember attended the Grand re-opening of North Bay operating rooms and reminded the community that the Travis Air Force Bay's Air Show "Wings Over Solano" will be taking place Apr 25-26.
7. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER
Education and informational sessions around a potential tax measure are taking place. There will be twelve community meetings throughout the city (two in each district). For more information and to find the meeting schedule, go to CityofVacaville.gov/ChoosingaPath.
On April 25th from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. at Solano Community College our Police Activities League (PAL) is having a Youth Summit. The theme is "Break the Chains, Not Yourself" and is free for students grades 7-12.
On April 16th at 10 a.m. at Three Oaks Community Center, the Housing and Community Services Department will be co-hosting a Fair Housing Workshop with Legal Services of Northern California.
Event is open to all landlords, tenants, and rental leasing agents and will go over federal and state fair housing laws.
8. PRESENTATIONS –
A. BIOVILLE USA 2026 PROCLAMATION
Proclamation presented to Assistant Director of Community Development Claudia Garcia in honor of the upcoming BioVille event that encourages all to explore the BioTechnology field.
B. 2026 FAIR HOUSING MONTH PROCLAMATION/COMMUNITY CONTEST
ANNOUNCEMENT
Proclamation presented to Odessa Lopez, Executive Assistant, Housing and Community Services, in honor of 2026 Fair Housing Month. Odessa also announced that the Fair Housing Month Poster Contest is open for submissions through April 25. The theme is "What Does Fair Housing Mean to You." More information can be found at CityofVacaville,gov/FairHousing.
C. 2026 DISPATCHER WEEK PROCLAMATION
Proclamation presented to Melissa Costigan, Communications Manager with the Police Department in honor of Dispatcher Week April 12-18, 2026.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR –.
On a motion by Councilmember Wylie, seconded by Councilmember Fremouw the Council present unanimously approved all the items on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 9D which was continued to the April 28, 2026, meeting.
A. Approved Ordinance No. 2017; 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 (SECOND READING)
B. Approved Resolution No. 2026 – 057; RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
UTILITIES TO EXECUTE A CALIFORNIA WATER/WASTEWATER AGENCY RESPONSE NETWORK (CALWARN) 2007 OMNIBUS MUTUAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT
C. Approved Resolution No. 2026 – 058; RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO
THE CITY OF VACAVILLE INVESTMENT POLICY
D. Continued; RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE ALAMO
CREEK PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE EXPANSION OF TRANSIT BUILDING PROJECT
E. Approved Resolution No. 2026 – 059; RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE VACAVILLE MUSEUM RESTROOM RENOVATION PROJECT
F. Approved Resolution No. 2026 – 060; RESOLUTION TO AWARD THE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT FOR THE TULARE DRIVE WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT TO THE APPARENT LOW BIDDER, KOIOS ENGINEERING, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $553,140
G. Approved Resolution No. 2026 – 061; RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR ROBERTS’ RANCH VILLAGE D- NORTH
H. Approved Resolution No. 2026 – 062; RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DESIGN
CONCEPT FOR ALEBRIJE SCULPTURE PUBLIC ART AT TROWER PARK
I. Approved; APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF MARCH 24, 2026 AND THE SPECIAL MEETING OF APRIL 7, 2026
J. Approved; APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND PAYROLL PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR THE WEEKS ENDING MARCH 20, 2026; MARCH 27, 2026; AND APRIL 3, 2026; AND
WIRE AND ACH DISBURSEMENTS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH
10. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR -
Click on the link to listen to public comment on items within the Council's jurisdiction but not listed on the agenda. Topics include: Train noise near Roberts Ranch, Islamic Center Downtown, possible local sales tax measure, and California Forever
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS –
A. RESOLUTION SUBMITTING ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY AND LEVY OF SPECIAL
TAXES TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS, CITY OF VACAVILLE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 11 (SOUTHTOWN POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES) ANNEXATION NO. 8 (VANDENGATE); AND RESOLUTION DECLARING RESULTS OF SPECIAL ANNEXATION
ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING
RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN, CITY OF VACAVILLE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 11 (SOUTHTOWN POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES) ANNEXATION NO. 8 (VANDENGATE); AND ORDINANCE LEVYING SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE CITY OF VACAVILLE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 11 (SOUTHTOWN POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES), INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY, CITY OF VACAVILLE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 11 (SOUTHTOWN POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES) ANNEXATION NO. 8 (VANDENGATE) (First Reading)
Action: The Council held the Public Hearing for the Annexation of property into Community Facilities District No. 11. With no majority protest received the City Clerk opened the ballot for the special tax election. The ballot was in favor of the annexation.
The Council adopted by simple motion Resolution No. 2026-064 Submitting Annexation of Territory and Levy of Special Taxes to Qualified Electors; and Resolution No. 2026 - 065 Declaring Results of Special Annexation Election; and by title only, introduced the Ordinance Levying Special Tax within Community Facilities District No. 11, including the annexation territory.
Motion: Michael Silva, Vice Mayor, District 3
Second: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Vote: Unanimously approved.
B. RESOLUTION SUBMITTING ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY AND LEVY OF SPECIAL
TAXES TO QUALIFIED ELECTORS, CITY OF VACAVILLE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 12 (POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES) ANNEXATION NO. 6 (VANDEN COVE PHASE 1); AND RESOLUTION DECLARING RESULTS OF SPECIAL ANNEXATION
ELECTION, DETERMINING VALIDITY OF PRIOR PROCEEDINGS, AND DIRECTING
RECORDING OF AN AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN, CITY OF VACAVILLE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 12 (POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES) ANNEXATION NO. 6 (VANDEN COVE PHASE 1); AND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE LEVYING SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE CITY OF VACAVILLE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 12 (POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES),
INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY, CITY OF VACAVILLE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 12 (POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES) ANNEXATION NO. 6 (VANDEN COVE PHASE 1) (First Reading)
Action: The Council held the Public Hearing for the Annexation of property into Community Facilities District No. 12. With no majority protest received the City Clerk opened the ballot for the special tax election. The ballot was in favor of the annexation
The Council adopted by simple motion Resolution No. 2026-066 Submitting Annexation of Territory and Levy of Special Taxes to Qualified Electors; Resolution No. 2026 - 067 Declaring Results of Special Annexation Election; and by title only, introduced the Ordinance Levying Special Tax within Community Facilities District No. 12, including the annexation territory.
Motion: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Second: Sarah Chapman, District 4
Vote: Unanimously approved.
12. BUSINESS –
A. APPROVAL OF VACAVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (SECTION 8) ANNUAL PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY PLAN AND MOVING -TO- WORK
SUPPLEMENTAL PLAN AND REVISIONS TO THE VACAVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY
ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN TO IMPLEMENT ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND UPDATES Action: Approve Resolution No. HA 2026 - 01
Motion: Greg Ritchie, District 2
Second: Sarah Chapman, District 4
Vote: Unanimously approved.
B. BUDGET UPDATE - COST SAVING MEASURES
Item was informational. Council received the information and provided feedback to staff regarding budget.
C. RESOLUTION ADOPTING UPDATES TO THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE POLICY Action: Approve Resolution No. 2026 - 068 updating the General Fund Reserve Policy.
Motion: Michael Silva, Vice Mayor, District 3
Second: Roy Stockton, District 1
Vote: Unanimously approved.
D. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE ADOPTING THE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2027-2029 (JULY 2027 THRU JUNE 2029) Action: Approve Resolution No. 2026-069 adopting the Draft Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2029
Motion: John Carli, Mayor
Second: Roy Stockton, District 1
Vote: Unanimously approved.
13. CLOSED SESSION (continuation of Agenda Item 1 if needed) - None
14. ADJOURNMENT -There being no further business, the regular meeting was adjourned at 9:49 p.m.