Vacaville public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several public improvement resolutions, including road widening and sewer replacements. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the General Plan's environmental impact reports and land use element amendments.
- Nut Tree Road widening and Foxboro Parkway extension
- 2023 Slurry Seal Project
- Downtown Alley Sewer Replacement Project
- Jepson Parkway Phase 2 canal relocation project
- Reprogramming $250,000 for the Bike Trail Crossings Project
Special City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider a resolution to establish a policy for displaying flags at the Vacaville Flag Monument. Additionally, the council will receive a presentation regarding the existing city proclamation policy to provide direction to staff.
- Resolution establishing a Flag Display Policy
- Presentation on the City of Vacaville Proclamation Policy
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several items including a $4.4 million retail theft prevention grant and a $37,500 request for the Downtown Vacaville Business Improvement District. The agenda also includes various land development approvals and infrastructure resolutions.
- $4,432,444 organized retail theft prevention grant award
- $37,500 funding request for Downtown Vacaville Business Improvement District
- $250,000 agreement for solar-powered electric vehicle chargers
- Weber Road Construction Yard development agreement
- Surplus land declaration for 133 Bush Street
Parks and Recreation Commission
The commission will review a design for the Brown Street neighborhood park and community center. The meeting also includes informational presentations regarding Play 4 All Park and the Mariposa Neighborhood Center.
- Review of the Brown Street neighborhood park and community center design
- Presentation of an alternative to the splash pad feature at Play 4 All Park
- Presentation of preliminary designs for special purpose facilities at Mariposa Neighborhood Center
- Selection of a commissioner for the 2024 VPAT season of shows
- Selection of a commissioner for the Vacaville Art and Culture Alliance Committee
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several consent calendar items including public improvement acceptances and grant appropriations. The agenda also includes public hearings for neighborhood assessments and a construction yard project, as well as a discussion on the Urban Reserve.
- Acceptance of $126,000 in State of California Office of Traffic Safety grant funding
- Acceptance of $156,734 in State of California COPS and Front-Line Law Enforcement funding
- Professional services agreement with AP Triton, LLC for $56,963
- Information technology services agreement with Government Technology Group, LLC for $145,000
- Public hearing for the Weber Road Construction Yard Project
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several development items including a term extension for the Villages at Vanden Meadows and a subdivision map for Roberts’ Ranch Village. The agenda also includes an erosion repair contract and a public hearing regarding an appeal of the Montessa house plans.
- Extend development agreement for the Villages at Vanden Meadows by three years
- Levy special taxes within Lower Lagoon Valley Community Facilities Districts No. 13 (Areas 1 and 2)
- Approve a 23-unit single family subdivision map for Roberts’ Ranch Village D-South
- Award $612,027 construction contract to Lister Construction Inc. for Hillcrest Circle/Burr Oak Court erosion repairs
- Public hearing regarding the denial of an appeal by the Friends of Montessa
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review a three-year extension for the Villages at Vanden Meadows development. Additionally, the council is holding public hearings regarding property annexations and special tax levies for Lower Lagoon Valley Improvement Areas No. 1 and No. 2.
- Extension of development agreement for Villages at Vanden Meadows
- Special tax levy and annexation for Lower Lagoon Valley Improvement Area No. 1
- Special tax levy and annexation for Lower Lagoon Valley Improvement Area No. 2
- Lease-purchase agreement for Motorola APX 8000 portable radios totaling $558,597.36
- Capital Improvement Program budget amendment of $675,000
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review updates on the Downtown Specific Plan and local housing development. The agenda also includes a lease amendment for a T-Mobile wireless site and a memorandum of understanding regarding soil use at Centennial Park.
- Second amendment to T-Mobile West, LLC communications site lease at 901 Butcher Road
- MOU with Landify ECT Corporation for upcycled soil use in Centennial Park Phase I
- Amended resolutions regarding property annexation into Community Facilities District No. 13
- Downtown Specific Plan implementation update
- Housing development and housing laws presentations
City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider the North Village Development project and its environmental impact report. Other items include a $2.39 million asphalt contract, affordable housing land declarations on Orange Drive, and various public improvement acceptances.
- North Village Development Project FEIR and General Plan amendments
- $2,395,000 construction contract for 2023 Asphalt Concrete Overlay project
- Declaration of vacant sites on Orange Drive for affordable housing development
- $578,350 contract for City Hall Tenant Improvements Phase 2
- Speed limit establishments based on 2023 engineering and traffic survey
City Council Meeting
The City Council is considering several items including a $9.3 million request for transit operations and funds for the Chamber of Commerce. The agenda also includes land use decisions regarding the Lower Lagoon Valley neighborhood and various resolutions.
- Application for $1,400,000 Federal Transit Administration grant for City Coach operations
- Application for $9,388,357 in Transportation Development Act funds for transit operations and capital projects
- Payment of $57,738.60 membership and services fee to the Vacaville Chamber of Commerce
- Final map approval for Lower Lagoon Valley neighborhood K Phase 1 and Business Village Large Lot
- Vacation of Corvina Drive, Ladera Street, Mahogany Drive, Shiraz Drive, and Toscana Avenue
City Council Meeting
The City Council approved several ordinances regarding the Housing Element and Land Use Development Code. The meeting also included discussions on underground utility districts and a study session on objective design standards.
- Ordinance No. 1984: Implementing Housing Element programs and new residential high density limited zoning
- Ordinance No. 1985: Updating Land Use and Development Code divisions regarding zoning, subdivisions, and grading
- Resolution 2023-066: Declaring city-owned property at 5763 Vanden Road as exempt surplus land for affordable housing
- Resolution 2023-073: Authorizing a parking lot expansion agreement with Play 4 All Park, Inc. up to $344,000
- Resolution 2023-074: Establishing property tax rates for paramedic/firefighter and North Bay Aqueduct programs
City Council Meeting
The City Council is reviewing the 2023-2031 Housing Element and various General Plan amendments. Additionally, the council will consider adopting the operating budget and a $56,826,054 Capital Improvement Program budget for fiscal year 2023-24.
- Adoption of the 2023-2031 Housing Element and related zoning changes
- Adoption of the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program budget for $56,826,054
- Construction contract for Pheasant Country Park improvements for $775,780.47
- Construction contract for Markham Elementary School pedestrian improvements for $142,500
- Grant application for Organized Retail Theft Prevention Program up to $6,125,000
City Council Meeting
The City Council reviewed a proposed Community Choice Aggregation program and discussed the Marin Clean Energy model. Additional business included an updated Emergency Operations Plan and a budget study session.
- Meadowlands Park improvements contract awarded to Lister Construction, Inc. for $731,644.68
- $80,000 budget adjustment for residential solar energy permitting system
- Implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation program via Marin Clean Energy
- Updated Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) approval
- Annual levy proceedings for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Assessment Districts
City Council Meeting
The City Council reviewed several items including a broadband master plan presentation and an inclusionary housing study session. The meeting also addressed budget expenditure adjustments and the updated Emergency Operations Plan.
- $7,570,589 budget amendment for Parks and Recreation and Housing and Community Services
- 2023-2024 Road Repair Project List funded by Senate Bill 1
- Easement for PG&E electrical facilities on City parcels
- Negotiating rights agreement for a Boys & Girls Club facility on Brown Street
- $60,000 expenditure adjustment to the 2022-23 operating budget
City Council Meeting
The City Council approved several construction and service contracts, including a water and sewer project and a slurry seal project. The Council also considered funding for ballfield lighting and a municipal broadband network.
- Wykoff Water and Sewer Replacement Project contract: $2,607,141
- 2023 Slurry Seal Project contract: $3,067,000
- Municipal broadband network design agreement: up to $493,936
- Centennial and Arlington Park ballfield lights funding: $800,000 via Measure M
- Musco Lighting, LLC agreement: $1,268,348
City Council Meeting
The City Council approved several items including a construction contract and lease amendments. The Council also received reports on the fiscal year 2021-22 financial audit and community visioning tools.
- Awarded $1,064,514 construction contract to Ghilotti Bros., Inc. for the 2023 Asphalt Concrete Repair Project
- Authorized first amendment to T-Mobile West, LLC communications site lease at 1800 Marshall Road
- Confirmed CalPERS retirement cost-sharing for unrepresented non-safety employees
- Received fiscal year 2021-22 annual financial audit report
- Received presentation on community vision, growth management, and housing strategy
Special Meeting of the City Council - Housing Development
The City Council will receive a presentation regarding housing development. This item is for informational purposes only and requires no official action.
- Presentation on Housing Development
City Council Meeting
The City Council reviewed presentations on the draft Safety Element and Environmental Justice goals. The agenda also included a consent calendar covering utility easements, housing maps, and website services.
- PG&E easement for electrical facilities on several city parcels
- Final map for 62-unit single-family subdivision at Roberts' Ranch Village E
- Agreement with Granicus, LLC to refresh city website for up to $145,000 over five years
- Letter opposing SB 423 streamlined housing approvals
- Presentation on draft Safety Element and Environmental Justice goals
City Council Meeting
The Vacaville City Council approved master plan updates for Eleanor Nelson Park and Al Patch Park, funded through the capital improvement budget. The council also authorized a Metropolitan Transportation Commission grant application for the Allison Priority Development Area, executed a right-of-way transfer with the Solano Irrigation District, and adopted the Housing Authority’s annual Section 8 voucher plan. Additionally, the council passed an ordinance requiring home sellers to disclose school enrollment numbers to buyers.
- Approved Eleanor Nelson Park Master Plan Update (Capital Improvement Project budget: 840113-Nelson Park Master Plan)
- Approved Al Patch Park Master Plan Update (Capital Improvement Project budget: 840108-Al Patch Park Phase 2 Master Plan)
- Authorized grant application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allison Priority Development Area
- Executed right-of-way transfer agreement with Solano Irrigation District dated December 14, 2022
- Approved ordinance requiring sellers to inform home buyers of school enrollment numbers (passed 4-2)
City Council Meeting
The Council will consider a request to reconsider the planned development for Southtown apartments at Leisure Town Road and Redstone Parkway. Additionally, the Council will discuss changing the land use designation for the Millennium Center from private recreation to commercial office.
- Reconsideration of the Southtown Apartments planned development and environmental impact documents
- Land use change for the Millennium Center at 3442 Browns Valley Road
- Police Department wellness and mental health program budget adjustment of $70,208.27
- Authorization for an energy savings assessment of city-owned buildings via ENGIE Services U.S.
- Negotiation for the use of the Harbison Event Center by the Solano County Home and Garden Show
City Council Meeting
The Council reviewed several items including a proposed assessment for the Downtown Vacaville Business Improvement District and land use changes for the North Village development. Additional discussions included renewable energy alternatives, budget updates, and the reconsideration of the Southtown Apartment project.
- Downtown Vacaville Business Improvement District: $75,000 fee for service and $20,000 budget augmentation
- Declaration of city-owned property on Brown Street as surplus land
- North Village Development project land use and zoning amendments
- Expenditure adjustment to the 2022-23 fiscal year operating budget of $834,100
- Reconsideration of the Southtown Apartment project following a settlement agreement
City Council Meeting
The City Council considered a memorandum of understanding to exchange $1,500,000 in regional transportation impact fee funding with the City of Fairfield. Additionally, the Council reviewed a side letter agreement for mid-contract economic enhancements for the Vacaville Police Officers Association.
- $1,500,000 exchange for Jepson Parkway Phase II Project
- Economic enhancement agreement with Vacaville Police Officers Association
- $25,390 landscape and lighting assessment district report by SCI Consulting Group
- Limited preference for 15 project-based units for homeless seniors at Pony Express Senior Apartments
- Intention to levy assessments within the Downtown Vacaville Business Improvement District
City Council Meeting
The City Council approved several items including the allocation of $757,101 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for a non-profit grant program. Additionally, the council authorized a $155,000 software purchase for the police department's Professional Standards & Training Division.
- Awarded $194,329.65 construction contract to Central Striping Service, Inc. for Edgeline and Centerline striping
- Authorized $155,000 for police software products with approximately $60,000 in recurring annual costs
- Approved $757,101 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Non-Profit Grant Program
- Approved Resolution No. 2023-009 to update the City of Vacaville Standard Conflict of Interest Code
City Council Meeting
The City Council approved several American Rescue Plan Act grant awards to local non-profits. Additionally, the council authorized negotiating rights for a biomanufacturing facility and a battery energy storage project.
- Approved $80,000 to Disabled American Veterans, $40,000 to Team Vacaville, $50,000 to On Stage Vacaville, and $103,086 to Leaven Kids
- Approved exclusive negotiating rights for Mango Materials, Inc. for a biomanufacturing facility near the wastewater treatment plant
- Approved exclusive negotiating rights for Menard Energy Storage LLC for a battery energy storage facility and community sports complex at 7050 Leisure Town Road
- Approved $493,936 augmentation to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Budget
- Appointed Jeanette Wylie as Vice Mayor