CALL TO ORDER
CITY OF FAIRFIELD
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CONCURRENT MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 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 6:00 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.
INVOCATION
Pastor Chris Estay of Fairfield Seventh Day Adventist Church gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Vaccaro.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Vice Mayor Vaccaro stated his thoughts and prayers were with the entire Sacramento community and the shooting victims' families after the tragedy that occurred over the past weekend. He also congratulated new Fire Chief Matt Luckenbach on his excellent job of hosting his first employee recognition event at the Downtown Theatre.
Councilmember Bertani reminded the community to take a short survey on CivicMic regarding the Lighting and Landscape Maintenance Districts (LLMD's): No. 11 for Paradise Valley, No. 7 Rolling Hills, and No. 13 North Cordelia neighborhoods. She asked for Council to agendize a discussion about forming an oversight committee for the LLMD's. Councilmember Moy seconded the motion.
Next, she spoke about the parolee housing on Waterman Boulevard that is housing sex offenders. She reported that Police Chief Cantrell and Police Captain Marshall have been proactive in answering questions she had. She stated that a legislative "fix" is necessary to address this issue, and recommended that councilmembers, along with a solid group of Fairfield residents, need to lobby in Sacramento.
Councilmember Moy reported she was honored to sit on an Eagle Scout Board last evening to cross examine young men and women who want to become Eagle Scouts. She stated there are a lot of bright, young people in our community doing impressive projects, and that they chose Nick Henderson as the next Eagle Scout. Next, she reported she had spoken to Senator Dodd regarding the parolee housing.
She asked that the matter be agendized for discussion at a future meeting to address what can be done legally at the local level. Lastly, she spoke about homelessness.
Councilmember Panduro reported she and Councilmember Tonnesen attended a League of California Cities Planning Commissioners Academy with two planning commissioners, March 16-18, at the Marriott San Ramon, and that it was very informative. Lastly, she stated that she and Councilmember Tonnesen had purchased tickets to the Blues, Brews, and BBQ happening in Downtown Fairfield April 23, and they look forward to seeing everyone there.
Councilmember Timm welcomed everyone to the meeting. He reported he attended the 8011 Anniversary celebration of the 22nd Airlift Squadron at Travis Air Force Base on April 1. He enjoyed meeting the "Double Deuce" alumni past and present.
Councilmember Tonnesen reported that the road striping project would soon begin in downtown Fairfield. Part of the plan involves removing stoplights and replacing them with stop signs. He stated that much needed parking will be added to the area also.
Mayor Price reported that former Colonel Jeffrey Nelson of Travis Air Force Base (TAFB) will be promoted to a General and that the mayor has been invited to the pinning ceremony. He stated that colonels are often stationed at TAFB as part of their training to become generals. Next, he reported that the Wings Over Solano Open House and Air Show will be held on May 14-15, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager David Gassaway reported that Police Chief Deanna Cantrell was available on Zoom if any questions arise regarding the police items on the agenda. He invited the community to purchase tickets for the Blues, Brews, and BBQ event on April 23. Tickets are available on the website.
Lastly, he stated he would pull Item 15 off the consent for discussion.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim had nothing to report.
CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees wished her husband, Alan, a happy 4151 wedding anniversary! She reported that the City was recruiting for a new Planning Commissioner, seven Youth Commissioners, two seats on the CDBG Advisory Committee, and for a Poet Laureate. Lastly, she reported Randy Kunes, who adopted Dickson Hill Road, has walked over 12,000 miles (according to his Fitbit) picking up trash on his daily walks. He averages about 30,000 steps per day!
PRESENTATIONS
1. Councilmember Timm read a proclamation declaring April 2022 as Fair Housing Month in Fairfield. He presented it to Education Director, Adriana Ames, of Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California.
2. Councilmember Moy Proclamation read a proclamation declaring April 12, 2022, as Education & Sharing Day in Fairfield. She presented it to Rabbi Chaim Zaklos, who spoke about the importance of the day and gave each of the councilmembers an "Ark" bank and a coin to commemorate the event.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jeff Trager spoke about upcoming events at the Downtown Theatre.
Jeremy Ferrell spoke about the closure of Food Maxx on North Texas.
Kam Holzendorf spoke about the amount of trash at Ledgewood Creek and asked for help from the City.
Carol Hummell spoke about LLMD's.
Deanna Deckard and Richard Creighton spoke about the halfway house at 2969 Waterman Boulevard, that is housing registered sex offenders, asking for help from the City Council. Vice Mayor Vaccaro responded, and stated Council should hold a special meeting to discuss the situation. The City Council also directed City Attorney Lim to meet with residents outside the City Council chambers to further discuss the issue. City Attorney Lim left the meeting.
Convened meeting of the Housing Authority at 7:05 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 7:09 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Heart of Fairfield - Resolution 2022-57 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Contract to W Bradley Electric, Inc., for the Heart of Fairfield Downtown Striping and Intersection Improvements Project
4. Resolution 2022-58 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the Purchase of a Backup System from EPIusTechnology Inc.
5. Resolution 2022-59 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing an Upgrade of Audio/Visual Equipment at the Emergency Operations Center
6. Resolution 2022-60 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the Purchase of Additional Storage for CCTV from Berkeley Communications Corp.
7. Resolution 2022-61 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Second Amendment to the Communications Facility Ground Lease Between the City of Fairfield and GTE Mobilnet of California Limited Partnership dba Verizon Wireless for the Cellular Site Located off of Manuel Campos Parkway, Fairfield, More Commonly Known as APN 0167-100- 160
8. Resolution 2022-62 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Nine Replacement Vehicles for Fixed Route, Paratransit, and Microtransit Operations
9. Resolution 2022-63 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring Its Intention to Annex Territory (Yelton Properties LLC) to Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes Therein for Annexation No. 57
10. Resolution 2022-64 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring Its Intention to Annex
Territory (Popeyes) to Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes Therein for Annexation No. 58
Interim City Manager David Gassaway requested that item 15 be pulled for discussion. City Council moved to continue the item to April 19, 2022. The motion carried unanimously.
11. Resolution 2022-65 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Designating Additional City - Sponsored Special Events for Calendar Year 2022
12. Resolution 2022-66 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Contract to Pacific Polymers, Inc. for the Police Training Facility Roof Restoration Project
13. Resolution 2022-67 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Contract to VSS International, Inc. for the 2021 Pavement Maintenance Project and Updating the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Budget
14. Resolution 2022-68 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving a Five -Year Contract with George Hills Company, Inc.
15. Resolution 2022-69 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Submit a Grant Request to the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC) to Fund an Analysis of the Region's Critical Infrastructure Resilience
16. Resolution 2022-70 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
Councilmember Moy made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented Vice Mayor Vaccaro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
17. Councilmember Moy read Resolution 2022-71 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Affirming Support for an Age- Friendly Community. Solano County Supervisor Monica Brown accepted the Resolution and thanked Moy for making it a priority.
Vice Mayor Vaccaro made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-71. Councilmember Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
18. Assistant to the City Manager Anna Guiles recommended to Council that it approve Resolution 2022-72 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adopting a Council Policy for Councilmember Hosted Roundtables for Channel 26; and
Resolution 2022-73 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adopting a Council Policy for Councilmember Hosted Town Hall Meetings Using City Resources.
After a lengthy discussion, Councilmember Moy moved to table both resolutions and refer them to the proposed ad hoc subcommittee on policy. Councilmember Timm seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0.
19. Police Lt. Sam Rowland recommended to Council that it approve the first reading and introduction of Ordinance 2022-06 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adding Chapter 31 to the Fairfield Municipal Code to Establish a Military Equipment Use Policy for the Fairfield Police Department.
Councilmember Moy made a motion to waive full reading of Ordinance No. 2022-06, read by title only, and introduce the ordinance for first reading. Councilmember Tonnesen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
20. Police Lt. Jausiah Jacobsen recommended to Council that it approve the first reading and introduction of Ordinance 2022-07 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Amending Section 12.15 and 12.15.1 of Chapter 12, Article I of the Fairfield Municipal Code Changing the 48 Hour No Return Timeframe to 30 Days.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to waive full reading of Ordinance No. 2022-07, read by title only, and introduce the ordinance for first reading. Councilmember Moy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNED MEETING AT 7:57 P.M. TO TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2022, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER OR
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