Day 1999.09.14CC
A meeting of the City Council of the City of Vacaville was held at the City Council Chambers, 650 Merchant Street, September 14, 1999. Mayor Fleming called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Council members Augustine, Clancy, Slade, Vice Mayor Wood, and Mayor Fleming
Absent: None
Others Present: City Manager John Thompson, City Attorney Charles O. Lamoree and City Clerk Kathy Andronico
2. Pastor Bud Jones, Vaca Valley Christian Life Center, gave the INVOCATION and
Mayor Fleming
led the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Mayor Fleming asked if there were any
additions or deletions to the
agenda. Mayor Fleming stated he would move Item 11a to Presentations – Item 5b. Council
member
Clancy, seconded by Council member Slade made a motion “ to approve the agenda as amended.”
Motion unanimously approved.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Vice Mayor Wood, seconded by Council member Augustine made a motion “ to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 24, 1999, as submitted.” Motion unanimously approved.
5. PRESENTATIONS
A. PROCLAMATION DECLARING “ A DAY OF RECOGNITION FOR THE GENEROSITY OF JOHN AND ORIETTA MARTIN” - Charles Thorpe, President of the Leisure Town Homeowners Association, recounted some of the life events of John and Orietta Martin, who were residents of Leisure Town for several years. Mayor Fleming presented the proclamation honoring their generous monetary contribution to several organizations in Vacaville, including the City organization itself.
B. POW/MIA RECOGNITION - Kelli Eberle introduced
members of various Vacaville Veterans
organizations. The Council was invited to attend the POW/MIA recognition event, September 17 at
9:30
a.m. Council thanked Ms. Eberle for her untiring work with the Veterans and her personal efforts
to
ensure that Veterans are remembered and cared for. Mayor Fleming mentioned that this is the 100th
anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Fleming asked if anyone on the Council or in the audience wanted to remove an item from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. Council member Clancy, seconded by Council member Slade, made a motion “ to adopt the ordinance and resolutions." Motion approved by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Augustine, Clancy, Slade, Vice Mayor Wood and Mayor Fleming
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A. Ordinance No. 1624 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE AMENDING SECTION 5.32.030 OF THE VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY (Second Reading) and Resolution No. 1999-111 - RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING APPLICATION FEE FOR CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
B. Resolution No. 1999-112 - RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS PROVIDING INTENTION TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-01, AND NOTICE OF HEARING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF THE OLD ROCKY ESTATES SUBDIVISION PROPERTY TO THE BROWNS VALLEY LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICTS
C. Resolution No. 1999-113 - RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP-CALIFORNIA SPRINGS UNIT 1
Resolution No. 1999-114 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION INTO THE STONEGATE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT – CALIFORNIA SPRINGS UNIT 1
D. Resolution No. 1999-115 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VACAVILLE SUPPORTING THE HEALTHY CITIES AND COMMUNITIES CONCEPT AND SUBMITTAL OF RENEWAL APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROJECT
E. Resolution No. 1999-116 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR – BROWNS VALLEY/I-80 RAMP IMPROVEMENTS
F. Resolution No. 1999-117 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR – NUT TREE PARKWAY LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS
G. Resolution No. 1999-118 - RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATION SPENDING LIMIT FOR 1998/99 IN COMPLIANCE WITH ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION
7. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - None
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION OF THE SPANOS PROPERTY INTO THE HAWKINS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (DISTRICT No. 21) AND ORDERING LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001
The City Manager reviewed the staff report, noting that this action will annex the Spanos Apartments into the existing Hawkins Park Maintenance District, which was one of the conditions of approval.
Mayor Fleming opened and closed the public hearing with no public comment noted.
Council member Augustine, seconded by Vice Mayor Wood made a motion “ to adopt the subject
resolution.” Resolution No. 1999-119, “ Resolution Approving the Annexation
of the Spanos
Property into the Hawkins Neighborhood Park Assessment District (District No. 21) and Ordering
Levy of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2000-2001,” was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Augustine, Clancy, Slade, Vice Mayor Wood and Mayor Fleming
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Council member Clancy commended the Spanos Corporation, noting that during construction, the site has
remained very neat and orderly.
B. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE VACAVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO 1999 MISCELLANEOUS LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENTS
City Planner Larry Emerson presented the staff report for Council consideration. He explained that the amendments were initiated following Council’ s direction at its meeting of July 27. He stated that the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed amendments and no one spoke in opposition. City Planner Emerson then reviewed the three amendments.
Mayor Fleming opened and closed the public hearing with no comments noted.
Council member Slade, seconded by Council member Augustine made a motion “ to approve the
Negative
Declaration and to introduce the subject ordinance.” Motion unanimously approved. The title of the
ordinance, “ Ordinance Amending Chapter 14 of the Vacaville Municipal Code Related to 1999
Miscellaneous Land Use and Development Code Amendments,” was read by the City Clerk and
introduced by Council member Slade.
9. BUSINESS
A. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE LEISURE TOWN ROAD BRIDGE WIDENINGS/SAFETY PROJECT
RESOLUTION INITIATING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT REGARDING THE NUMBER OF LANES ON LEISURE TOWN ROAD AND THE LOCATION OF THE I-80 RELIEVER ROUTE
The City Manager explained that the City has very long-range plans for all of the infrastructure, including the circulation system like streets, bridges, overcrossings, etc. He stated that nearly all of the money to build those improvements comes from Development Impact Fees (DIF) and sometimes state and federal grants. However, even with all of that, there is not nearly enough money that comes in on a regular basis to build everything in the City’ s master plan. Therefore, staff is always looking for ways to bring more monies in, usually from state or federal grants in order to accelerate construction of these projects that relate to safety or convenience, or sometimes economic development goals. The City Manager stated that in the course of searching for opportunities, the City got involved with the reliever route that appeared to promise some alternatives for additional funding and accelerated needed improvements to the bridges, and eventually to the overcrossing and Leisure Town Road itself. He advised that when the idea surfaced at the Planning Commission, there was heated opposition to the whole concept. Since that time, staff has had several meetings with Leisure Town Road residents to try to come up with some alternative plans to meet their concerns. He emphasized that the proposal being presented at this meeting is very conceptual and has not had City Council direction, nor complete and final input from Solano County, the Solano Transportation Authority (STA), or the property owners themselves. He advised that staff would review the original plan and the modifications being suggested as a result of the neighborhood meetings.
Director of Public Works Dale Pfeiffer described the proposal to widen three bridges on Leisure Town
Road, located between Ulatis Drive and Interstate 80. The bridges are Horse Creek Bridge, Old
Ulatis
Creek Bridge and New Ulatis Creek Bridge. He explained that the project would reduce the potential
for
accidents, provide bridges that meet current standards, provide the safe flow of traffic, and enhance
pedestrian access. Director Pfeiffer provided slides to show the current bridges and how the
improvements would help traffic flow and safety. He noted that the cost for improvements to the
three
bridges is about $2.86 million, of which about half will be funded by the City’ s traffic impact
fees, and
$1.45 million through a federal grant. Director Pfeiffer talked briefly about the reliever route
(recently
renamed Jepson Parkway), explaining that the STA, in cooperation with other local jurisdictions, is
planning the I-80 Reliever Route. The improvements would provide a continuous roadway from Highway
12/Walters Road intersection in Suisun City, through Fairfield, to the I-80/Leisure Town Road
interchange in Vacaville. The project would provide $9.6 million in federal funding for the construction
of the Leisure Town Road Interchange. He stated that the City has received approval of the Leisure
Town
Road redesign from CalTrans after many years of negotiations. Staff estimates total construction
costs to
be about $22 million. Director Pfeiffer stated that if the Jepson Parkway project is approved
and the $9.6
million is received, the overcrossing would be constructed and completed in 2004. Director Pfeiffer
reiterated that the $1.45 million grant for the bridge improvements is not related to construction of
Jepson
Parkway, but was awarded because of safety needs.
Council member Clancy asked what commitments were made to Kaiser regarding the Leisure Town
overcrossing. Director Pfeiffer advised that the Leisure Town overcrossing was identified as a
major
priority for redesign and the City stated that it would be constructed as soon as funds became available.
The City Attorney added that the Kaiser Development Agreement also addresses improvements to the
subject overcrossing. The City Manager asked Director Pfeiffer to explain the process that has
been
underway to improve the overcrossing. Director Pfeiffer noted that the Leisure Town overcrossing
redesign has been ongoing for about 15 years. He explained that negotiations have been underway
with
CalTrans for no less than 7 years and that the redesign has been approved. Director Pfeiffer also
pointed
out that the redesign of the overcrossing began prior to the reliever route concept.
Director of Community Development Ron Rowland reviewed the proposed initiation of a General Plan
amendment regarding the number of lanes on Leisure Town Road and the realignment of the reliever
route. He stated that extensive public testimony was received at the August 17 meeting of the
Planning
Commission, which resulted in the following recommendations to the City Council: reduce the number of
lanes from six to four on Leisure Town Road and initiate a General Plan amendment that would designate
a new arterial street 1,250 to 3,800 ft. east of Leisure Town Road. He stated that there is no
precise
alignment at this time, but a specific area must be looked at for the Environmental Impact Report.
Director Rowland reviewed a concept for building a separate two-lane reliever route noting that the
proposed change would require approval of the STA, and since it lies outside the City, it would also
need
approval of the County Board of Supervisors. He stated that the realignment might induce growth
east of
Leisure Town Road or at least make it possible. He stated that an exact realignment has not been
established and that staff has not had discussions with the property owners in the County or the residents
on Stonegate Drive where the realignment would intersect with Leisure Town Road. Director
Rowland
emphasized that this is a long-term plan and that there is no funding at this time for the widening
or
improvements on Leisure Town Road, and that there is no funding for a new arterial road. He advised
that a letter was received from the Solano Chapter of the Sierra Club objecting to the negative declaration
and environmental review of the three bridges. He stated that the Sierra Club felt the bridge
improvements should have been deferred until the Environmental Impact Report was prepared for the full
reliever route. Director Rowland stated that staff disagrees with the author of the letter and
again pointed
out that the bridge widening is a separate safety issue – not tied to Jepson Parkway.
Council members commented on a 1970 ABAG diagram which depicted a connection from I-80 to
Meridian Road to Highway 12, inquired if the $1.45 million grant for the bridge improvements was tied
to
the reliever route, regional requirements; and what, if any, jurisdiction the STA might have to force
Vacaville to place the reliever route on Leisure Town Road. Director Pfeiffer stated that reliever
route/overcrossing improvements were based on separate funding sources from the bridge improvements.
Director Rowland stated that since the proposed concept places the reliever route outside the City limits,
the Board of Supervisors would need to approve the realignment. Director Pfeiffer stated that
he had met,
along with Council member Slade, with the Executive Board of the STA and that they are willing to
consider an alternate route for the reliever route that is not on Leisure Town Road between New Alamo
Creek and the New Ulatis Creek bridge.
Mayor Fleming opened the public hearing.
Ted Bynam, representing a group of citizens in the Meadowlands Area from Alamo on the south to
Stonegate (and a little bit farther north on Leisure Town) presented the City Council with a petition,
signed by 831 area residents, opposing the widening of Leisure Town Road to a 4, 6 or 8 lane reliever
route. As a spokesperson for the residents he stated that the project would threaten the integrity
and
quality of life, lower property values, severely increase noise and air pollution from trucks, cars
and
commercial pass-through vehicular traffic and wold create an unhealthy and unsafe environment for
children and impact the quality of life for individuals in the area. He suggested that signage,
lighting and
better planning be initiated prior to widening the bridges. He asked that consideration be given
to slowing
traffic on Leisure Town, perhaps with signals, and that turning lanes and shoulder improvements be
considered. Mr. Bynam talked about the current large truck traffic and suggested that the road
be off-limits to large trucks. He felt that better planning was needed and encouraged the City Council
to delay
the project for 6-8 months to allow City residents’ involvement. Mr. Bynam stated that
the reliever route
was not for the benefit of Vacaville residents and suggested considering the old ABAG route.
Council member Augustine asked about the “ drop dead” date for accepting the grant funding. Director
Pfeiffer stated that the City must obligate by 2001, however several issues must be taken into
consideration like design, right-of-way acquisition, bid openings, weather conditions, etc. Therefore,
staff
feels that a delay of three months would be the maximum. Director Pfeiffer stated that if the
funds are not
obligated at a specific time, the money will be lost.
Recess taken from 8:34 – 8:50 p.m.
Carl Dysinger, homeowner in Normandy Meadows, and Association President, stated that the residents in
his subdivision had not been told of future plans to widen Leisure Town Road when they purchased their
homes. He talked about the increased traffic that has occurred since the Leisure Town Road extension
was completed, especially increased truck traffic. He felt widening Leisure Town Road would enable
people to travel faster than they already do.
Ellie Bush stated she was opposed to the current bridge expansion project and opposed to including any
part of Leisure Town Road in the reliever route. She supported better lighting, bike lanes and
strict
limitations on truck traffic. She stated that the process has opened up dialogue between City
government
and area residents, but felt much more work needs to be done. She asked that the project be delayed
and
that more citizen input be allowed.
Joseph Bush voiced his opposition to the bridge and Leisure Town Road expansion. He felt the bridge expansion would be one more step towards expansion of Leisure Town Road. He also felt the federal funds for the bridges would come with “ strings,” paving the way for more widening.
Pastor Bud Jones stated that there is already an I-80 reliever route and it is Leisure Town Road now. He
noted that while he does not support it as a reliever route, it should not be left as it is today. He
agreed
with postponing the discussion for additional wisdom and study, but encouraged improvements to Leisure
Town Road to make it safer.
Charlie Thorpe objected to widening Leisure Town Road and the reliever route.
Suzanne Sprouse, property owner in the country, advised that the conceptual plan for the alternate reliever
route would go through her property. She stated that she had just learned of the concept and that
no one
had discussed the proposal with her prior to this meeting. She talked about her reason for moving
out of
the city and her plans to build a home on her property.
Larry Greenslate stated that the problem with Leisure Town Road is that it is a long straight road. He
noted that people drive too fast. He suggested that the road needs to be improved. Mr. Greenslate
also
stated that he is angry with the process and does not feel the residents are being listened to.
Jay Dougherty stated the federal funds always come with strings attached. He asked if staff has
looked
into “ T” and EEMP funds to acquire open space and mitigate traffic. He stated
that the development of
Leisure Town Road will bring more development, smog, noise and traffic into the area.
Director Pfeiffer stated that the bridge improvements would be accomplished with T-21 funds, and that
he
was not familiar with EEMP funds. Mayor Fleming asked if the bridges are widened with the T-21
funds,
will the City be obligated to locate the reliever route in that area and does the funding tie the City
to any
federal mandates. Director Pfeiffer stated that if funding is spent to widen the bridges on Leisure
Town,
and the reliever route is not located there, the City will not be asked to reimburse the funds. He
stated that
the grant for the widening of the bridges does not require any specific location for the reliever route. The
improvements to the bridges are “ safety related.” The City Attorney stated that
his understanding of the
grants involved for bridge widening is the same as Director Pfeiffer’ s; that the funding does
not commit
that the bridges be included in the reliever route. He advised the Council that control of trucks
and traffic
in Vacaville is within the Council’ s authority; however the state could come in at a later date
and say that
Leisure Town Road will be a reliever route.
Lou Derfuss stated that the reliever route already exists. He agreed that Leisure Town Road needs
safety
improvements. He noted that planning takes time and urged the Council to move forward. He
offered
support for the bridge widening, but suggested that the bridge widening and reliever route issues be
addressed separately.
Carl Bourne opposed the Leisure Town Road bridge project. He feels the project has more to do
with the
reliever route and less to do with safety. He felt the City was putting regional interests above
local
interests. Mr. Bourne encouraged the Council to turn down the grant money and do better planning
that
would be more beneficial to the residents of Vacaville.
Mike Simpson asked the Council to delay its decision and think of a solution to the unsafe conditions
of
the current Leisure Town Road.
There being no further public comment, Mayor Fleming closed the public hearing.
Mayor Fleming stated he did not support Leisure Town Road as a reliever route, or large trucks on that
road, but felt it was important to widen the bridges.
Council member Augustine thanked the many residents who met with him to discuss their concerns with
the project. He supported the need for traffic calming and safety improvements on Leisure Town
Road.
He suggested additional lighting, safe turn lanes, limitations on truck traffic, etc. He felt
it would be
appropriate to hold more meetings to talk about the plan. Council member Augustine lamented that
it is
not possible to build a reliever route first and that by default, Leisure Town Road will become a reliever
route. He noted that there is no money for the reliever route at this time and that it may not
be built for 5-10 years. He recommended looking at other alternatives and favored postponing an
emotional decision to
see what else could be done.
Council member Slade also thanked the residents who met with Council to express their concerns. She
assured the residents that Council is listening to their concerns as evidenced by the alternatives staff
has
tried to develop in response to those meetings. She felt it was important to widen the bridges
and also felt
that Leisure Town Road would have to be widened to four lanes in the future. Council member Slade
agreed that traffic calming measures should be explored for Leisure Town Road and she supported getting
larger trucks off the road as well.
Vice Mayor Wood stated that the reliever route will do very little to remove any traffic from I-80. He
commented that he didn’ t feel the City should be helping traffic through our community for commuters.
He stated that he did not want to see Leisure Town Road expanded to six lanes, but felt four lanes would
add the necessary safety component that is needed. He acknowledged that this is the beginning
of a
process and there will be plenty of meetings and opportunities for public input throughout the process.
Vice Mayor Wood stated that to sacrifice the $9 million that would be lost by delaying or canceling
the
project did not make sense.
Council member Clancy offered support for a four-lane Leisure Town Road and the bridge widening, but
wanted further discussion about the reliever route. She suggested that the project move forward,
but that
the City be cautious about the reliever route.
Council member Clancy, seconded by Council member Slade made a motion “ to approve the resolution
adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Leisure Town Road Bridge Widening/Safety Project;
and that the City Council approve the resolution initiating a general plan amendment regarding the
number of lanes planned for Leisure Town Road and the location of the I-80 Reliever Route.”
The City Council briefly discussed the motion. Council member Augustine asked for clarification,
and
stated that his understanding of the motion is that the Council would be voting on four lanes for Leisure
Town Road, widening the bridges, and nothing more than that. Council member Clancy, maker of the
motion, stated that she was supporting four lanes and widening the bridges, not accepting the proposed
reliever route alternate concept, but working with everyone involved to see what alternatives can be
developed for the reliever route. Council member Augustine stated that it was very clear that
the four
lanes and widening of bridges is something the City must move forward with. However, he did not
favor
tying any of the decisions tonight to a reliever route from I-80 to Vanden Road.
Council member Slade restated her understanding of the Council’ s direction. She reconfirmed
that she is
to meet with the STA and City staff to try to come up with some other suggestions about alternatives
for
the reliever route.
Mayor Fleming offered a friendly amendment that the motion include a statement that it is not the
Council’ s desire to have Leisure Town Road, between Alamo and I-80 as a reliever route, and that
another road should be identified for the reliever route. The City Manager explained that funding
for the
Leisure Town Overcrossing improvements is tied to the reliever route, and if Leisure Town Road was not
part of the reliever route in some fashion, then the funding from the government for the overcrossing
improvements would be lost. Council member Clancy declined the friendly amendment. The City
Attorney explained that his interpretation of the motion, if approved, was that the reliever route would
be
re-studied to see if it could tie in elsewhere either at the top or bottom of Leisure Town Road. However,
if
there is no tie in on Leisure Town Road at some point for the reliever route, then the funding would
be
lost for the overcrossing improvements. The City Manager suggested that there may be a range of
alternatives for relocating the reliever route, but still tying it into Leisure Town Road at some point
farther
north and south. He stated that it would be difficult to redesign the overcrossing as part of
the solution
because the current redesign has been accepted by CalTrans and to change that design would cause a very
significant delay to the improvements. He reiterated that in order to maintain the funding for
the
overcrossing improvements, there must be a reliever route connection to Leisure Town Road.
Mayor Fleming asked Council member Clancy, motion maker, if she would like to bifurcate the motion,
thereby separating the decision on the number of lanes planned for Leisure Town Road from the location
of the I-80 reliever route. Council member Clancy declined.
Council member Augustine stated he could not support the motion if it is all tied together with the
reliever
route.
Resolution No. 1999-120, “ Resolution Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Leisure Town Road Bridge Widenings/Safety Project,” and Resolution No. 1999-121, “ Resolution Initiating a General Plan Amendment Regarding the Number of Lanes on Leisure Town Road and the Location of the I-80 Reliever Route,” were approved by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Clancy, Slade, and Vice Mayor Wood
NOES: Council member Augustine and Mayor Fleming
ABSENT: None
Mayor Fleming stated that he opposed the motion because it was not clear. He suggested that the reliever route could be redesigned to begin farther north on Leisure Town Road, bypassing Leisure Town Road between New Alamo Creek and the New Ulatis Creek bridge, and intersecting Leisure Town Road at some point beyond Alamo Drive. Council member Augustine stated he agreed with Mayor Fleming.
11:00 – 11:10 p.m. – Recess
B. SKATE PARK LEASE AGREEMENT
The City Manager reviewed the staff report for the record. He explained that prior to beginning construction, the City must enter into a formal lease agreement which gives PAL the authority to construct and operate the facility.
Mayor Fleming asked for public comment and none was noted. Council member Clancy, seconded by
Council member Augustine made a motion “ to approve the draft lease agreement between the
City of
Vacaville and the Vacaville Police Activities League.” Council member Augustine stated
that this
partnership is a perfect example of City and private businesses working together. Motion unanimously
approved.
C. YOUTH SAFETY
The City Manager explained that staff, City Council representatives and Vacaville Board of Education members worked together to develop a report outlining a number of measures related to prevention, enforcement and treatment programs focusing on enhancing youth safety in the schools. He stated that Police Chief Harrison had recently been informed that the department had received a $250,000 grant of federal monies to spend on the school resource officer positions. He noted that during the City Council’ s budget process, general fund money was set aside for youth safety programs, and with the $250,000 grant, additional projects may now be possible.
The City Council asked questions regarding officers on campus, the use of canines on campus, etc. They
commended the Select Committee on City and School Relations, the City Manager and other staff who
had worked so hard to put the report together. Council member Augustine asked the City Manager
to
share the report with the Travis Unified School District and invite them to participate.
Mayor Fleming asked for public comment.
Ronald Schook, who has a daughter attending Will C. Wood, expressed concern about canines on campus,
searching lockers, and invading the personal rights of children. He stated that the lockers are
shared by
several students, therefore this must be considered if dogs are used to find contraband. He discussed
his
disappointment that more parents do not attend the meetings when these types of issues are discussed
and
felt the City should do more for the youth of Vacaville. He encouraged the City Council not to
merely
emphasize police enforcement when reviewing youth safety issues.
Mr. Schook was encouraged to meet with the City Manager and invited to join the Youth Roundtable so
that he could become aware of the many programs and efforts being explored for Vacaville’ s youth.
The City Council unanimously supported the conceptual plan.
10. REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER
A. FORUM ON DOWNTOWN VISIONING - The City Manager noted that the Strategic Plan identifies a visioning process for the downtown. He stated that staff proposes separate meetings with Housing & Redevelopment and the Planning Commission, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Downtown Vacaville Business Association. He stated that an “ all comers” meeting is scheduled for October 6 at the Opera House.
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The City Manager announced the Commission on Aging interviews to be held September 21, beginning at 6 p.m.; and the Special City Council meeting concerning executive housing to be held September 30, 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The special meeting will be televised.
11. REPORTS OF CITY COUNCIL
A. POW/MIA RECOGNITION – Mayor Fleming (moved to Presentation Item 5b)
B. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES VOTING DELEGATE/ALTERNATE - Council member Clancy, seconded by Council member Augustine made a motion “ to select Mayor Fleming as the delegate and Vice Mayor Wood as the alternate for the upcoming League of Cities Annual Conference.” Motion unanimously approved.
C. APPOINTMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION - Mayor Fleming stated he is unable to make a recommendation at this meeting because of other pressing issues, but would prepare information for the next Council meeting.
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Additional Council Comments
Council member Clancy talked about Billy Mills, a motivational speaker, who will be speaking at the Performing Arts Theater on September 28. She also talked about former Vacaville High School student Joe Hunter, Jr. who recently began his football career at UCLA. Council member Clancy asked for an attendance record for the Planning Commission.
Council member Augustine congratulated former Vacaville resident Jermaine Dye who is on the Kansas
City Royals, and the recent crowning of Alexandra Thompson (Miss Teen Fiesta Queen) with her new
title of Miss California Teen USA. Council member Augustine noted that he continues to receive
complaints concerning Code Compliance. Staff explained that Code Compliance will be fully staffed
very
soon.
Vice Mayor Wood stated that he spent the entire day, September 13, attending various meetings with
Council member Augustine. He wished Council member Augustine a happy birthday.
12. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS – Council member Slade, seconded by Council member Clancy made a motion “ to order the payroll register dated August 31, 1999, and check register dated September 3, 1999, paid.” Motion unanimously approved.
CLOSED SESSION – None
14. ADJOURNMENT – There being no further business before the City Council, the regular meeting of September 14, 1999 was adjourned by Mayor Fleming at 12 midnight.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Andronico, City Clerk