Locunity/Vacaville, CA·City Council
The governing body of the City of Vacaville, composed of seven members: one at-large directly elected Mayor serving as presiding officer, and six councilmembers representing unique City Council districts, all serving four-year staggered terms. The Vice Mayor is selected by the Council from among its members. The City Council also serves as the governing body of the Redevelopment Agency and the Housing Authority. The City operates under a general law, City Manager–Council form of government.
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Recent updates from Governing Board
Council adopted a resolution establishing a housing trust fund seeded with existing HOME recapture money and loan repayments, with no new general fund dollars.
Why it matters: The fund can pool repayments and donations, match state grants, and improve the city's pro-housing designation application.
Staff recommended an RFP for a contracted operator at the Greyhound site; council leaned toward keeping weather activation while soliciting broader proposals, with dissent over cost and neighborhood impacts.
Why it matters: With about $67,000 left from a finite homelessness allocation and a winter forecast to be wet, the choice affects shelter access, city costs, and nearby businesses.
The Downtown Vacaville BID reported event attendance and sales tax gains and asked for an inflation-based assessment realignment, a seat at downtown planning, and city-branded trash can wraps.
Why it matters: Assessments unchanged since 1999 may rise about 150%, affecting downtown business owners and city downtown strategy.
Speakers announced an upcoming Assemblymember event, urged review of city spending, and urged accountability and a no vote on Prop 45.
Why it matters: Signals resident concern about reserves and growth before an election that will reshape the council.
After debate over a veterans and affordable housing bond requested by the League of California Cities, council voted 5-2 to issue no resolution, remaining neutral.
Why it matters: The vote shows how the council applies its legislative platform to a bond already before voters and flags process questions for future requests.
Goncalves reported 1,040 bills signed this year, passage of AB 1751 townhome by-right approval, and risks from AI, pension, license-plate-reader and budget issues in 2027.
Why it matters: Continued state housing preemption and a potential deficit could limit Vacaville's land-use control and revenue.
Council recognized 12 new firefighters, proclaimed Meggersmith Day, and viewed a National Night Out video.
Why it matters: Highlights Vacaville's full-service fire and ambulance model and a senior staff transition.
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