City Council Meeting Minutes March 1, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
CITY OF FAIRFIELD
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2022; 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 1000 WEBSTER STREET,
FAIRFIELD,CA 94533 OR VIA ZOOM
MINUTES
Mayor Harry T. Price called the meeting to order at 6:01p.m.
ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers Pam Bertani, Cat Moy, Doriss Panduro, Chuck Timm, and Scott Tonnesen; Vice -Mayor Rick Vacarro, and Mayor Price.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Bertani gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Timm led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Vice Mayor Vaccaro stated his thoughts and prayers are with the people of Ukraine during the unprovoked attack from Russia. He reported that Governor Newsom lifted the mask mandate and California will no longer require masks in schools starting March 12. Masks are still recommended but will not be mandated.
Councilmember Bertani reported that the Clergy Action Network (CAN) recently met and established their three main priorities: 1) homelessness; 2) affordable housing; and 3) rehabilitative services. She reported that City Council would hold their annual retreat at Art Koch Range and Training Facility, 1717 Rex Clift Lane, on March 11 and 12, and that it is open to the public.
Councilmember Moy welcomed everyone and thanked those who were watching from home. She asked that councilmembers join her in asking State Senator Bill Dodd to lobby the California State Legislature to consider a bill divesting any money that is currently going to Russia from the City of Fairfield. Lastly, she asked Mayor Price to adjourn the meeting in honor of Dr. Albert Mitchell, who died on February 10, 2022, of cancer. He had served as a neurologist at Travis Air Force Base from 1988-1991.
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Councilmember Panduro reported that she, along with other councilmembers, attended the groundbreaking of Fair Haven Apartments, 72 affordable housing units. She thanked staff and all community partners who worked on this badly needed project.
Councilmember Timm had no report.
Councilmember Tonnesen reported he attended the downtown striping project meeting. He made the community aware of work that will be happening in the downtown area and that this project is funded with CDBG funds.
Mayor Price reported he attended a retirement party for Police Manager Dawn Shepherd, who retired today after 34 years of service to the Fairfield Police Department. He wished her well.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager David Gassaway reported there were no changes to the agenda. He introduced and welcomed his new Assistant to the City Manager, Anna Guiles.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim had nothing to report.
CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees had nothing to report but stated her heart was broken for the people of Ukraine.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Councilmember Panduro read a proclamation declaring March as American Red Cross Month. Solano County Community Outreach Coordinator Nanette Shamieh, Susan Reese, and Pamela Ingram accepted the proclamation and thanked the City of Fairfield for their support.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jeff Trager spoke about events at the Downtown Theatre.
Jack Batson and Anthony Russo spoke about the Orderly Growth Committee.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2022-04 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adopting the Official Council District Map to Establish Boundaries for the City Council Districts Following the Decennial Federal Census
3. Resolution 2022-31 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Reconsidering and
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Authorizing Public Meetings to be Held Via Teleconferencing Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) and Making Findings and Determinations Regarding the Same
4. Resolution 2022-32 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Opposing California StatewideBallot Initiative 21-0042A1
5. Resolution 2022-33 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving an Amended and Restated Agreement for Legal Services with Richards, Watson and Gershon for City Attorney Services and Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to Execute Said Agreement on Behalf of the City
6. Resolution 2022-34 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield to Adopt the Updated Solano Multi -Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan
7. Resolution 2022-35 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving a Lease Agreement forMultif unction Copiers with Canon Solutions America, Inc.
8. Resolution 2022-36 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing Execution of the Improvement Agreement for the Canon Station Planning Area 4 — Backbone Phase 2 - Canon Bridge
9. Resolution 2022-37 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing a Loan and Budget Transfer from the Intergovernmental Loan Fund to Each of Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts (LLMD) No. 7 — Rolling Hills, No. 11— Paradise Valley North, and No. 13 — North Cordelia for Increased Landscape Maintenance Services Through Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and Updating the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Budget Theda Peck and Rick Johnson spoke on Item 9. Councilmember Bertani asked for the item to be pulled for further discussion.
Councilmember Bertani made a motion to table Item 9 for a future meeting. Councilmember Moy seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion failed 3-4 with Councilmembers Timm and Tonnesen, Vice Mayor Vaccaro, and Mayor Price voting no.
After additional discussion, Councilmember Bertani made a second motion to table Item 9 for up to 60 days to allow more community engagement with residents in LLMD districts 7, 11, and 13. Councilmember Moy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
10. Resolution 2022-38 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Funding Agreement Between the City of Fairfield and Solano Transportation Authorityfor Landscape Improvements on State Route 12 at Webster Street, Jackson Street, and Pennsylvania Avenue (Clean California) And Updating the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget
11. Resolution 2022-39 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager, Acting as Director of Emergency Services, to Temporarily Exempt Providers of Mobile COVID- 19 Testing Sites from the Fairfield Municipal Code and to Adopt Rules of
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Operation
Councilmember Timm made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, excluding Item 9. Councilmember Tonnesen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
12. Community Development Management Analyst Jonathan Luong recommended to Council to approve the first reading and introduction of Ordinance 2022-03 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Amending Section 2.24.1 of the Fairfield Municipal Code to limit the number of absences Planning Commissioners are Permitted within twelve months.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to waive the full reading, read by title only, and introduce Ordinance 2022-03 for first reading. Councilmember Bertani seconded the motion.
The motion carried unanimously, 6-0, as Councilmember Panduro left the dais briefly.
13. Fire Deputy Chief John Sturdee recommended to Council that it approve Resolution 2022-40 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield to Adopt the City of Fairfield Emergency Operations Plan.
Vice Mayor Vaccaro made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-40. Councilmember Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
14. Public Works Management Analyst Corey Beavers gave a presentation on Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, and Organic Waste Collection and Disposal Agreement, Introduction, and Overview. He stated that staff recommends Option 2.
Kevin Flanagan of Republic Services gave a short presentation and answered questions. City Council directed staff that they choose Option 2.
15. Public Works Director Paul Kaushal and Director of Parks and Recreation Kristina Chamberlin gave an update on the Allan Witt Court Renovation Project.
George Kennedy spoke on Item 15.
After a lengthy discussion led by Councilmember Tonnesen, Council directed staff they would like a total of 12 pickleball courts, 3 tennis courts, and 1 futsal court (to be only used for Futsal).
Specifically, the top 4 courts, closest to the parking lot, will be for pickleball and will equal 16 courts total. The lower courts will be 3 tennis courts and 1 futsal court.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. Community Development Management Analyst Jonathan Luong recommended to Council that it open the continued Public Hearing and approve the 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 to Modify the hours of One Lake Park.
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Mayor Price opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Price closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Timm made a motion to waive the full reading, read by title only, and introduce Ordinance 2022-05 for first reading. Councilmember Bertani seconded the motion.
The motion carried unanimously.
Before adjournment, Interim City Manager Gassaway reported that staff conducted research and found that no city funds were invested in Russia or Russian companies.
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