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Mayor· 2022-2026

John Carli

Vacaville

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
14
Total speaking time
6:27:27
Avg per meeting
27:41
Segments
5806

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Top issues during term (20)

high↓Jan 2026[3]

Youth Baseball and Softball Capacity Crunch

No city funds are requested now; any future sale terms would come back to the council.

high↓Jan 2026[3]

Business License Tax Modernization

Could add $1.6 to $2.4 million a year to the general fund if voters approve.

high↓Mar 2026[3]

Choosing a Path — Possible Sales Tax Measure

A revenue measure could affect city funding for services if placed on the November 2026 ballot.

medium↓May 2024[2]

official conduct

We don't know yet if this will cost taxpayers any money, but it's definitely a big deal for city hall.

high↓May 2026[2]

Centennial Park Bike Park via Landify Partnership

The bike park costs the city nothing; it is funded entirely through Landify's dirt-import business model.

medium↓May 2026[2]

public safety and crime

While drones cost money, they could save the city cash in the long run by improving response times and potentially deterring crime.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Section 8 housing plan

Federal budget proposals could eliminate key funding programs like HOME that make local affordable projects financially possible.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Southtown/Moody Housing Density Reduction

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Housing as Economic Infrastructure

It's all about getting the city's money flowing again and making sure businesses thrive.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

City Land Strategy and Combined RFP

The city can offer land at reduced cost (often $1) in exchange for affordability restrictions, avoiding large cash outlays.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Tulare Drive water line replacement

$553,140 from water replacement funds.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

budget cuts

Saves the city the cost of leadership COLAs for 2026 while deficit spending continues.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

ADU and Land Use Code Updates

Smaller ADUs are exempt from development and school impact fees under the new state rules.

low↓Jan 2026[1]

General Plan Amendment Process Streamlining

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Credit Card Processing Fee

Could save the city about $400,000 a year; residents paying by card would pay up to 3% more.

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Commission Appointment Policy Overhaul

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Strategic Plan and Reserve Policy Review

Affects how the city manages its general fund reserves.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Inclusionary Housing Ordinance / Housing Trust Fund Question

Affordable projects depend on competitive state grants the city has repeatedly failed to win.

medium↓Mar 2026[1]

Keaton Park lighting safety

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Decisions during term (112)

Recorded while Carli was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved6-0May 6, 2026

Approval of Agenda (with commissioner reports moved to end)

approvedMay 6, 2026

Approval of April 1, 2026 Meeting Minutes

approved6-0May 6, 2026

Ratification of Committee Appointments

approved6-0May 6, 2026

Approval of Agenda

approved7-0Apr 28, 2026

Approval of Agenda

approved7-0Apr 28, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 9.A, 9.B, 9.D, 9.G, 9.H)

approved6-1Apr 28, 2026

Final Map for Lagoon Valley Neighborhood L (9.C)

approved7-0Apr 28, 2026

Accept Public Improvements for 2025 Slurry Seal Project (9.E)

approved7-0Apr 28, 2026

Revised Water and Sewer Construction Standards (9.F)

approved7-0Apr 28, 2026

Appointment of Parks and Recreation Commissioner (12.A)

approvedVoted yes6-1Apr 28, 2026

General Liability Self-Insured Retention for 2026/27 (12.C)

approved7-0Apr 28, 2026

Ordinance Levying Special Tax within the City of Vacaville Community Facilities District No. 11 (Southtown Police and Fire Services), Including Certain Annexation Territory, City of Vacaville Community Facilities District No. 11 (Southtown…

approved7-0Apr 28, 2026

Resolution Accepting the Energy Conservation Services Project

approved7-0Apr 28, 2026

Approval of Minutes - Approve the Minutes for Meeting of April 14, 2026

approved6-0Apr 21, 2026

Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026-2027

approved6-0Apr 21, 2026

Approval of minutes – approve the minutes for nomination of regular meeting of February 17, 2026.

approved6-0Apr 21, 2026

Harvest Ridge Subdivision Tentative Map and Environmental Reaffirmation

approved6-0Apr 21, 2026

Approval of Agenda:

approved6-0Apr 21, 2026

Adjournment: Adjourn to the next regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

approved7-0Apr 14, 2026

Approval of Agenda