City Council Meeting Minutes February 15,2022 Page 1
CITY OF FAIRFIELD
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CONCURRENT REGULAR MEETING
FAIRFIELD TUESDAY,FEBRUARY 15,2022;6:00 PM
VIA TELECONFERENCE
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MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Harry T. Price called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers Pam Bertani, Cat Moy, Doriss Panduro, Chuck Timm, and Scott Tonnesen;Vice Mayor Rick Vaccaro, and Mayor Price.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Tonnesen led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Vice-Mayor Vaccaro reported he attended the State of the Base at Travis Air Force Base (TAFB) and he stated that the Commander gave a dynamic speech. Next, he reported that he attended the grand opening of BMW and said it was a great event. Lastly, he commented that he was pleased to see the mask mandate lifted in Fairfield as of February 16 and stated he hoped that students could soon attend school without wearing masks.
Councilmember Bertani reported she also attended the State of the Base at TAFB, and she gave accolades to Colonel Simmons and the entire staff at TAFB, who do a tremendous job! Councilmember Moy wished everyone a belated Happy Valentine's Day.
Councilmember Panduro reported that it was her first time attending the State of the Base address. She commented that TAFB is a great partner, locally and internationally.
Councilmember Timm congratulated BMW on a great event and stated he hoped to see more minority owned businesses in Fairfield. He wished Councilmember Tonnesen a happy birthday!
Councilmember Tonnesen stated he had been on the City Council for fourteen months and he was pleased to announce that the bathrooms at Allan Witt Park will be open on March 22, which was something he has asked for since he was elected. Next, he requested that pickleball and the tennis courts at Allan Witt be placed on a future agenda for more discussion. Lastly, he thanked everyone for the birthday wishes.
City Council Meeting Minutes February 15, 2022 Page 2 Mayor Price reported that he attended the Fairfield Host Lions Club annual student event and was impressed by four high school speakers who were competing against students from Nevada for$22,000 in scholarships.The topic was "How can kindness reunite our country."
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager David Gassaway reported there was one change to the agenda: Item 17 needs to be continued to the March 1, 2022, Council meeting. He stated that City Hall would fully reopen on February 16 with mask guidance protocols. Lastly, he reported that the Council meeting on March 1 would be held in person, with an option for Councilmembers and/or the public to participate online via Zoom.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Acting City Attorney David Lim had nothing to report.
CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees had nothing to report.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Councilmember Moy read a proclamation for National Cancer Prevention Month.
2. Assistant Public Works Director of Utilities Michael Hether presented the Crosstown Pipeline
Project and showed a video.
3. Community Development Manager Sebastian Conn of Marin Clean Energy(MCE)gave a presentation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
George Kennedy spoke about pickleball.
Leo Callejas spoke about events hosted by the Solano Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Chairman Price convened the meeting of the Housing Authority at 6:45 p.m.
City Clerk Rees read the following statement: The holding of a joint meeting of the City Council and Housing Authority entitles the councilmembers to receive additional compensation of$35 for attending this joint meeting.
Reconvened meeting of the City Council at 6:47 p.m.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Resolution 2022-22 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Reconsidering and Authorizing Public Meetings to be Held Via Teleconferencing Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)and Making Findings and Determinations Regarding the Same
7. Resolution 2022-23 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving Amendments to the Cityof Fairfield Conflict of Interest Code
8. Resolution 2022-24 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Cooperative County Agreement with the County of Solano and Other Members of the Solano Regional GIS Consortium to Provide Funding for Countywide Aerial Imagery Services
9. Resolution 2022-25 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Site Host Agreement for the Installation of Public Use Electric VehicleChargers with Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions (EVCS) and an Electric Fast Charge Program Contract with Pacific Gas& Electric(PG&E)
10. Resolution 2022-26 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Rescinding City Council Resolution 2018-256; and
Resolution 2022-27 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing Submittal of Applications for all CalRecycle Grant and Payment Programs for which the City of Fairfield is Eligible
11. Resolution 2022-28 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Consultant Services Agreement with NBS for Assessment Engineer Services for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 7 — Rolling Hills, No. 11 — Paradise Valley, and No. 13—North Cordelia
12. Resolution 2022-29 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Modification of Section 5.2 in the Conditions of Approval for Responsible and Compliant Retail Fairfield LLC, as set Forth in Resolution No. 2021-40, Regarding the Presence of On-Site Security During Non-Business Hours
13. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2022-02 Adding Section 2A.6 Electronic Filing of Campaign Statements to Chapter 2A of the Fairfield Municipal Code to Require Electronic Filing of Fair Political Practices Commission Campaign Disclosure Statements Councilmember Timm made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Councilmember Bertani seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
14. Deputy City Clerk Amber Alexander recommended to council that it approve the first reading and introduction of Ordinance 2022-04 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield
City Council Meeting Minutes February 15,2022 Page 4 Adopting the Official Council District Map to Establish Boundaries for the City Council Districts Following the Decennial Federal Census.
Councilmember Timm made a motion to waive full reading of Ordinance 2022-04, read by title only, and introduce the ordinance for first reading. Vice Mayor Vaccaro seconded the motion. By a roll call vote,the motion carried unanimously.
15. Assistant Public Works Director of Utilities Michael Nether requested policy direction on a Potential Inter-Agency Water Delivery Agreement for the MiddleGreen Valley Project (MGVP).
Duane Kromm, Nora Dizon,Terry Schmidtbauer,Jim Spering, Marilyn Farley,Anthony Russo, and Amanda Monchamp spoke on Item 15.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to move forward with the project, per Solano County's formal request to establish an interagency water service delivery agreement with Solano Irrigation District (SID) for the treatment, delivery, and sale of potable water for distribution to the MGVP. Vice Mayor Vaccaro seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried 6-1 with Councilmember Moy voting no. Staff will return to council with a resolution to formalize the agreement.
16. Economic Development Manager Dwayne Dalman recommended to Council that it approve Resolution 2022-30 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement Between the City of Fairfield and J Stokes Agency to implement the Branding and Marketing Component of the Economic Development Strategic Plan.
Dan Stokes of 1.Stokes Agency introduced himself and stated he was excited about the project and looked forward to working with the City.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-30. Councilmember Timm seconded the motion. By a roll call vote,the motion carried
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Interim City Manager announced during his report that Item 17 would be continued to March 1, 2022.
17. Public Hearing; and First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 2022-05 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Amending Chapter 12B of the Fairfield Municipal Code Modifying the Hours of One Lake Park
City Council Meeting Minutes February 15, 2022 Page 5 ADJOURNED MEETING AT 7:56 P.M. TO TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2022, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER.
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