Special Meeting of the City Council

Special Meeting of the City Council MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE April 4, 2022

This meeting will be conducted consistent with Assembly Bill 361 and Government Code section 54953(e) (contingent upon City Council action) which suspends certain requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act and provides the use of teleconferencing to make public meetings accessible by phone or computer, and guidance from the California Department of Public Health on gatherings. The Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. Remote public participation is allowed in the following ways: Viewing the meeting: Council meetings can be seen live on the City of Vacaville’s website at www.cityofvacaville.com (select the link to view the meeting from the Agendas/ Minutes page), on the City’s YouTube account, or Cable Channel 26. Comments on agenda items can be emailed to the City Clerk up to 3:30 p.m. prior to the meeting by emailing cityclerk@cityofvacaville.com. Please include the item number of which you wish to comment. Written comments will be provided to the City Council for consideration before Council action and will be made available to the public for review. Comments received are kept as part of the record of the meeting. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance contact the City Clerk’s Office at (707) 449-5100. Remote participation and public comment: To access the Zoom meeting, you may join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android device by clicking on this URL: https://cov.zoom.us/j/89194889590?pwd=QTlNNkpUT2k5czBRQjY5MGVWQXU0dz09 Password: 639925 1. ROLL CALL Present: Ron Rowlett, Mayor, Roy Stockton, D1, Greg Ritchie, D2, Michael Silva, D3, Nolan Sullivan, At Large, Jason Roberts, D5, Vice Mayor, and Jeanette Wylie, D6. Also Present: None 2. PUBLIC HEARING A. SELECTION OF FINAL COUNCIL ELECTION DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAP AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AMENDING SECTION 2.60.020 OF CHAPTER 2.60 OF TITLE 2 OF THE VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING BY-DISTRICT ELECTIONS, ADJUSTING THE BOUNDARIES OF CITY COUNCIL ELECTION DISTRICTS AND CONFIRMING SUCH REVISED COUNCIL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, AS REFLECTED IN THE ATTACHED MAP On a motion by Mayor Rowlett, seconded by Councilmember Silva, the Council approved Map Option 1 and introduced the subject ordinance (5-2; Sullivan, Wylie Noes). The City Clerk read the title of the ordinance. 3. BUSINESS A. COVID-19 UPDATE; and CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE MAKING FINDINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AB 361 AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) RENEWING RESOLUTION NO. 2021-088 AUTHORIZING REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE Vice Mayor Roberts motioned and Councilmember Sullivan seconded the Council returning to in-person meetings with the inclusion of a trial hybrid meeting. Motion failed, 3-4 (Ritchie, Silva, Stockton, Rowlett Noes). There being no further business before the Council, the special meeting of April 4, 2022, was adjourned at 5:57 PM.

Special Meeting of the City Council

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 April 4, 2022 05:00 p.m.

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This meeting will be conducted consistent with Assembly Bill 361 and Government Code section 54953(e) (contingent upon City Council action) which suspends certain requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act and provides the use of teleconferencing to make public meetings accessible by phone or computer, and guidance from the California Department of Public Health on gatherings. The Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. Remote public participation is allowed in the following ways: Viewing the meeting: Council meetings can be seen live on the City of Vacaville's website at www.cityofvacaville.com (select the link to view the meeting from the Agendas/ Minutes page), on the City's YouTube account, or Cable Channel 26. Comments on agenda items can be emailed to the City Clerk up to 3:30 p.m. prior to the meeting by emailing cityclerk@cityofvacaville.com. Please include the item number of which you wish to comment. Written comments will be provided to the City Council for consideration before Council action and will be made available to the public for review. Comments received are kept as part of the record of the meeting. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance contact the City Clerk's Office at (707) 449-5100. Remote participation and public comment: To access the Zoom meeting, you may join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android device by clicking on this URL: https://cov.zoom.us/j/89194889590?pwd=QTlNNkpUT2k5czBRQjY5MGVWQXU0dz09 Password: 639925

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ROLL CALL

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PUBLIC HEARING

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SELECTION OF FINAL COUNCIL ELECTION DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAP AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AMENDING SECTION 2.60.020 OF CHAPTER 2.60 OF TITLE 2 OF THE VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING BY-DISTRICT ELECTIONS, ADJUSTING THE BOUNDARIES OF CITY COUNCIL ELECTION DISTRICTS AND CONFIRMING SUCH REVISED COUNCIL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, AS REFLECTED IN THE ATTACHED MAP On a motion by Mayor Rowlett, seconded by Councilmember Silva, the Council approved Map Option 1 and introduced the subject ordinance (5-2; Sullivan, Wylie Noes). The City Clerk read the title of the ordinance.

Staff Report Item 2A

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BUSINESS

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COVID-19 UPDATE; and CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE MAKING FINDINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH AB 361 AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) RENEWING RESOLUTION NO. 2021-088 AUTHORIZING REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE BODIES, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE Vice Mayor Roberts motioned and Councilmember Sullivan seconded the Council returning to in-person meetings with the inclusion of a trial hybrid meeting. Motion failed, 3-4 (Ritchie, Silva, Stockton, Rowlett Noes). Consider returning to in-person public meetings or by simple motion the City Council adopt the subject resolution renewing Resolution No. 2021-088, allowing all indoor, in-person public meetings of the City of Vacaville, its related boards, subordinate commissions, and committees to continue to be conducted remotely pursuant to AB 361. Fiscal Impact: Amount Requested: There are no funds requested for the consideration of a Resolution. Should the City Council direct staff to implement a hybrid option, one-time expenses to deploy a fully integrated Zoom option or call-center model would range from $45,000 to $70,000, plus ongoing staffing and software expenses. Funding Source: Not applicable for consideration of a Resolution. Should the City Council direct staff to proceed with a hybrid option, one-time hardware, and labor costs could be allocated to Public Education and Governmental access channel funding, while software and staffing costs would require allocation from the General Fund. Budget Distribution: Not applicable Strategic Plan Goal/Initiative: Goal #4 - Maintain Effective and Efficient Services Pg.

Staff Report Item 3A

There being no further business before the Council, the special meeting of April 4, 2022, was adjourned at 5:57 PM.

I, City Clerk of the City of Vacaville, declare that the foregoing agenda for the APRIL 4, 2022 , 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