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Battery energy storage ordinance

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Last discussed Mar 10, 2026.

Public comments (10)

SupportiveDerek JohnsonMar 10, 2026

Speaking for Keep Vacaville Safe, he urged a yes vote, calling the ordinance a balanced framework protecting public safety while welcoming safer battery technologies.

City Council (Regular) - Mar 10, 2026 · 1:48:34 →
SupportiveMike KellerMar 10, 2026

A Kilkenny Road resident at 'ground zero' for proposed facilities thanked staff and urged approval, noting farmland concerns beyond lithium.

City Council (Regular) - Mar 10, 2026 · 1:51:12 →
SupportiveDiana Gaino RossettiMar 10, 2026

A former paralegal urged residents to have homes evaluated for property value risk and to learn from Moss Landing's battery fire, urging approval.

City Council (Regular) - Mar 10, 2026 · 1:52:29 →
SupportiveRobin JacobMar 10, 2026

A homeowner within 1,000 feet of the proposed Vaca-Dixon facility thanked the council and endorsed the ordinance.

City Council (Regular) - Mar 10, 2026 · 1:55:50 →
SupportiveRose GortonMar 10, 2026

Rose thanked the council for years of patience and urged approval to protect health and children by banning lithium-ion batteries.

City Council (Regular) - Mar 10, 2026 · 1:56:33 →
SupportiveAmber Cargo ReedMar 10, 2026

Thanked the council and suggested also exploring legislation or bans adopted by other counties.

City Council (Regular) - Mar 10, 2026 · 1:57:53 →
SupportiveUnidentified ResidentMar 10, 2026

A Poplar Road resident since 1984 urged approval and suggested a one-mile buffer instead of 500 feet, warning I-80, Kaiser, and the airport are at risk.

City Council (Regular) - Mar 10, 2026 · 1:58:06 →
SupportiveChris WhitakerMar 10, 2026

Urged approval and encouraged residents to comment to the California Energy Commission, warning of phone surveys opposing the ordinance.

City Council (Regular) - Mar 10, 2026 · 2:01:33 →
SupportiveRhonda MadridMar 10, 2026

A property owner since 1988 welcomed local action and asked for a copy of the ordinance to share with friends.

City Council (Regular) - Mar 10, 2026 · 2:02:39 →
SupportiveCheryl (Unidentified Resident)Mar 10, 2026

Thanked the council for protecting the city and warned that AI data centers may be the next challenge, offering a toolkit.

City Council (Regular) - Mar 10, 2026 · 2:04:00 →