Fairfield City Council
March 29, 2022

CITY OF FAIRFIELD
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2022; 5:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 1000 WEBSTER STREET,
FAIRFIELD, CA 94533 OR VIA ZOOM
AGENDA
Per AB 361 councilmembers may attend via teleconference. Members of the public may join via Zoom at:  https://fairfieldca.zoom.us/j/89601370849 ?
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CALL TO ORDER 5:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Pam Bertani
Councilmember Cat Moy
Councilmember Doriss Panduro
Councilmember Chuck Timm
Councilmember Scott Tonnesen
Vice­Mayor Rick Vaccaro
Mayor Harry Price
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PROCESS FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons wishing to address the City Council on subjects on the agenda may do so at this time. The council cannot discuss or take action on matters not on the agenda for this meeting. To speak on an agenda item, please complete a speaker's card and give it to the city clerk before the meeting, or at the latest, prior to the time for public comments on that item. When joining via Zoom, please use the “raise your hand” feature or press *9 on your phone to request to speak.  Speakers are limited to three minutes.

NEW BUSINESS

1.Resolution 2022­56 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Endorsing Support for Amending the Governance Structure of Community Action Partnership of Solano, Joint Powers Authority Recommended Action
Adopt resolution.

Funding Source
N/A
Contact:Dawn La Bar, (707) 428­7749
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2.Homeless Initiatives Overview and Council Goal Priority Setting Recommended Action
City Council to discuss their goals and priorities regarding Citywide homeless initiatives.

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CITY OF FAIRFIELDSPECIAL MEETINGTUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2022; 5:00 PMCOUNCIL CHAMBER, 1000 WEBSTER STREET,FAIRFIELD, CA 94533 OR VIA ZOOMAGENDAPer AB 361 councilmembers may attend via teleconference. Members of the public may join viaZoom at:  https://fairfieldca.zoom.us/j/89601370849?pwd=RWM2dk1zVUNLNUF2K2MzMnNtNjV1QT09  or by phone: (669) 900­6833 Webinar ID: 8960137 0849 Passcode: 7074287400CALL TO ORDER 5:00 PMROLL CALLCouncilmember Pam Bertani Councilmember Cat MoyCouncilmember Doriss PanduroCouncilmemberChuck TimmCouncilmember Scott Tonnesen Vice­Mayor Rick VaccaroMayor Harry PricePLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEPUBLIC COMMENTS PROCESS FOR PUBLIC COMMENTSPersons wishing to address the City Council on subjects on the agenda may do so at this time. Thecouncil cannot discuss or take action on matters not on the agenda for this meeting. To speak on anagenda item, please complete a speaker's card and give it to the city clerk before the meeting, or atthe latest, prior to the time for public comments on that item. When joining via Zoom, please use the“raise your hand” feature or press *9 on your phone to request to speak.  Speakers are limited tothree minutes.NEW BUSINESS1.Resolution 2022­56 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Endorsing Support for Amendingthe Governance Structure of Community Action Partnership of Solano, Joint Powers AuthorityRecommended ActionAdopt resolution. Funding SourceN/AContact:Dawn La Bar, (707) 428­7749a2.Homeless Initiatives Overview and Council Goal Priority Setting Recommended Action
City Council to discuss their goals and priorities regarding Citywide homeless initiatives.

Funding Source
N/A
Contact:Dawn La Bar, (707) 428­7749
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The City of Fairfield does not discriminate against any individual with a disability. City publications will be made available upon request in the appropriate format to persons with a disability. If you need an accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting due to a disability, please contact Amber Alexander, Deputy City Clerk, in advance of the meeting at (707) 428­7402 or (707) 399­5623 (TTY).

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
I, Amber Alexander, Deputy City Clerk, do hereby certify that I have caused a true copy of the above notice and agenda to be delivered to each of the members of the Fairfield City Council, at the time and in the manner prescribed by law and that this agenda was posted at City Hall, 1000 Webster Street, Fairfield, California on March 22, 2022.

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Agenda Item No: 1.

AGENDA REPORT
DATE:March 29, 2022
TO:Mayor and City Council
FROM:David Gassaway, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT:Resolution 2022­56 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Endorsing Support for Amending the Governance Structure of Community Action Partnership of Solano, Joint Powers Authority
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt resolution.

STATEMENT OF ISSUE
The Solano Safety Net Consortium, now known as Community Action Partnership of Solano, Joint Powers Authority (CAP Solano), was established in 1999 to end poverty and homelessness county­ wide. (See Attachment 2: "Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement" dated July 1999.) From 1999 until 2014, CAP Solano served as the Community Action Agency for the state Community Service Block Grant funds and Lead Agency to the local Continuum of Care. Since 2015, CAP Solano has grown significantly in funding and fiscal responsibility and is limited in its current structure to make any additional significant strides in permanently reducing homelessness in Solano County.

In order to improve collaboration among the local jurisdictions and effectively address homelessness county­wide, a Regional 2x2 Homeless Subcommittee (Regional 2x2) was formed in 2021. The Regional 2x2 assessed the functions of CAP Solano and now seeks to build on that framework by providing a higher level of support and resources. Therefore, it is requested that City Council approve a resolution supporting the Regional 2x2's effort to amend the governance structure of CAP Solano.

DISCUSSION
Since 2015, CAP Solano has grown significantly, from an annual budget of under $2 million to over $15 million in funding to support its goals to reduce homelessness and economic insecurity in Solano County. In addition to the progress made by CAP Solano, a willingness for a county­wide approach has been increasing due to the formation of a Regional 2x2 Homeless Subcommittee comprised of two elected City Council members from the cities of Benicia, Fairfield, Suisun City, Vacaville, and Vallejo in order to respond to homelessness more collectively and efficiently throughout the county.

The momentum of the Regional 2x2 has led to enthusiastic interest from the County of Solano in participating in a formal regional collaboration. Therefore, two Solano County Supervisors hosted a "Solano County Cities and County Homeless & Housing Summit" on March 2, 2022, attended by each member of the Regional 2x2, two Solano County Supervisors, and two elected officials from the Cities Packet Page 3 of 21

Agenda Item No: 1.AGENDA REPORTDATE:March 29, 2022 TO:Mayor and City CouncilFROM:David Gassaway, Interim City ManagerSUBJECT:Resolution 2022­56 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Endorsing Support forAmending the Governance Structure of Community Action Partnership of Solano, JointPowers AuthorityRECOMMENDED ACTIONAdopt resolution. STATEMENT OF ISSUEThe Solano Safety Net Consortium, now known as Community Action Partnership of Solano, JointPowers Authority (CAP Solano), was established in 1999 to end poverty and homelessness county­wide. (See Attachment 2: "Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement" dated July 1999.) From 1999 until2014, CAP Solano served as the Community Action Agency for the state Community Service BlockGrant funds and Lead Agency to the local Continuum of Care. Since 2015, CAP Solano has grownsignificantly in funding and fiscal responsibility and is limited in its current structure to make anyadditional significant strides in permanently reducing homelessness in Solano County.In order to improve collaboration among the local jurisdictions and effectively address homelessnesscounty­wide, a Regional 2x2 Homeless Subcommittee (Regional 2x2) was formed in 2021. TheRegional 2x2 assessed the functions of CAP Solano and now seeks to build on that framework byproviding a higher level of support and resources. Therefore, it is requested that City Council approve aresolution supporting the Regional 2x2's effort to amend the governance structure of CAP Solano.DISCUSSIONSince 2015, CAP Solano has grown significantly, from an annual budget of under $2 million to over $15million in funding to support its goals to reduce homelessness and economic insecurity in SolanoCounty. In addition to the progress made by CAP Solano, a willingness for a county­wide approach hasbeen increasing due to the formation of a Regional 2x2 Homeless Subcommittee comprised of twoelected City Council members from the cities of Benicia, Fairfield, Suisun City, Vacaville, and Vallejo inorder to respond to homelessness more collectively and efficiently throughout the county.The momentum of the Regional 2x2 has led to enthusiastic interest from the County of Solano in participating in a formal regional collaboration. Therefore, two Solano County Supervisors hosted a "Solano County Cities and County Homeless & Housing Summit" on March 2, 2022, attended by each member of the Regional 2x2, two Solano County Supervisors, and two elected officials from the Cities of Dixon and Rio Vista. The attendees expressed unanimous support in restructuring CAP Solano's governance structure. The attendees expressed unanimous support in restructuring CAP Solano’s governance structure, which is currently comprised of all jurisdictional staff representatives, to instead be comprised of two elected officials from each member jurisdiction.

The restructuring of CAP Solano's current governance structure to include elected officials would likely lead to several key factors, including but not limited to:

Improved jurisdictional collaboration, reducing current silos Coordination of funding, resources, and project delivery Improved system delivery response
Increased regional, state, and federal funding access
Therefore, it is requested that Fairfield City Council adopt a resolution endorsing support for modifying the current governance structure of the Community Action Partnership of Solano, Joint Powers Authority.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
N/A
PUBLIC CONTACT/ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATION
N/A
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
City Council could choose not to support amending the current structure of CAP Solano. However, this is not recommended due to the current support of all cities in Solano County and the County of Solano in improving service delivery for the homeless and those at risk of homelessness.

STAFF CONTACT
Dawn M. La Bar, Homeless Services Manager
(707) 428­7749
[email protected]
COORDINATED WITH
City Attorney's Office
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
Proposed Resolution
Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement dated July 1999
REVIEWERS:

Reviewer Action Date
La Bar, Dawn Approved 3/21/2022 ­ 7:27 PM
Alexander, Amber Approved 3/22/2022 ­ 12:28 PM
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CITY OF FAIRFIELD

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-56

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD ENDORSING SUPPORT FOR

AMENDING THE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE OF COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF

SOLANO, JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

WHEREAS, in 1999, through a collaborative effort between Solano County and various cities, the Community Action Partnership of Solano, Joint Powers Authority (CAP Solano), formerly known as the Solano Safety Net Consortium (SSNC), was formed to address poverty and homelessness on a county-wide basis; and

WHEREAS, CAP Solano is designated as the Community Action Agency for Solano County in order to receive State Community Services Block Grant funding, serves as the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Collaborative Applicant for the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program, and is responsible for the administration and function of the county-wide Homeless Management Information System (HMIS); and

WHEREAS, while CAP Solano has served the residents of Solano County well since its formation, greater collaboration is needed between the County and cities to develop a more effective response to homelessness; and

WHEREAS, it has been recommended that one option for greater collaboration amongst the Solano County jurisdictions is to change the governance of the CAP Solano Board of Directors to require membership to be comprised of local elected officials; and

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of CAP Solano that the CAP Solano Board of Directors be comprised of two elected officials from each of the city councils of Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun, Vacaville, and Vallejo, along with two members from the Solano County Board of Supervisors.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD HEREBY RESOLVES:

Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are a substantive part of this resolution.

Section 2. The City Council endorses support to modify the CAP Solano Joint Powers Authority Agreement to amend the membership requirement of the CAP Solano Board of Directors to be comprised of two elected officials of its member jurisdiction and be supported by a technical advisory committee staffed by subject matter representatives from each me mber jurisdiction.

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RES. NO. 2022-56

Section 3. The city manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to draft an amendment to the Community Action Partnership of Solano, Joint Powers Authority Agreement for this council’s consideration and approval.

Section 4. The city manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary or proper to effectuate the purpose of this resolution.

Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 29th day of March 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: PRICE / BERTANI / MOY / PANDURO / TIMM / TONNESEN / VACCARO

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

MAYOR

ATTEST:

____________________________

CITY CLERK

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RESOLUTION NO. 99-215 RESOLUTION DE-DESIGNATING THE COUNTY OF SOLANO AS THE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY AND DESIGNATING THE SOLA.J'\/0 SAFETYNET CONSORTIUM AS THE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY FOR SOLANO COUNTY WHEREAS, Solano County designated itself as the Community Action Agency in 1995, after the closure of Solano Economic Opportunity Council, and WHEREAS, there continues to be an absence of qu alified private non-profit organizations in Solano County to designate as the Community Action Agency, and WHEREAS, the cities of Solano County recognize a need to coordinate with the county on the provision of safety net services to all residents of Solano County, and \VHEREAS, the county and certain cities have joined together in a joint powers authority, named the Solano Safety Net Consortium, for the purpose of coordinating and providing safety net services to the residents of Solano County, and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Solano County believes that the Solano Safety Net Consortium is better qualified to act as the Community Action Agency for Solano County than the county acting alone, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Solano that Solano County de-designates the County of Solano as the Community Action Agency; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Solano that Solano County hereby designates the Solano Safety Net Consortium as the Community Action Agency for Solano County, and directs staff to do all things necessary to obtain approval of such designation from appropriate state and federal agencies; ATTACHMENT 2Packet Page 7 of 21Attachment 2 Page 1 of 15

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