CALL TO ORDER
CITY OF FAIRFIELD
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CONCURRENT MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2022; 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 1000 WEBSTER STREET, FAIRFIELD,
CA 94533
MINUTES
Mayor Harry T. Price called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers Pam Bertani, Cat Moy (online), Doriss Panduro, Chuck Timm, and Scott Tonnesen; Vice Mayor Rick Vaccaro (online), and Mayor Price.
INVOCATION
Pastor John Reed of Fairfield Church of Christ gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Panduro led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Bertani thanked Public Works staff and NBS Consultants for their diligent work regarding Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Districts (LLMD) issues. She reported that she will host three town hall meetings for residents in her district to increase community engagement. The first one will be at Paradise Valley Golf Course in the club house on April 28, from 6-8 p.m., to be followed on May 21 at Falati Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Gold Ridge neighbors, and at Dunnell Nature and Education Center for the Rolling Hills neighbors on June 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Councilmember Moy reported it was National Poetry Month. She stated it was also National Volunteer Appreciation Week and she thanked Volunteer Program Coordinator Karen Rees for her work with volunteers. Next, she stated that she had been contacted about threats that were made concerning Green Valley Middle School and that the Police Department was aware of it. Lastly, she reported that she and Councilmember Panduro recently interviewed youth candidates for Youth Commission. She said several of the youth talked about student anxiety and depression and their concerns about youth suicide.
Councilmember Panduro thanked Girl Scout Troop 30104 who she hosted last week in Council Chamber, as they were working on their democracy badges. She stated they asked great questions and were very engaged and interested in government. Next, she asked residents to take the Matt Garcia Community Park survey online, as community input is critical to designing the future 50 -acre park to be located on Vanden Road.
Councilmember Timm had no report.
Councilmember Tonnesen reported that downtown merchants can take advantage of the facade program that Community Development coordinates. Merchants can receive up to $10,000 for improvements and signage. He stated there is also a majorfa�ade program where merchants can receive up to $50,000. Applications are available online.
Vice Mayor Vaccaro stated that he would like to see the Council collaborate with the Fairfield -Suisun and Travis Unified School Districts on mental health and our students. He said it was a major issue facing our country and especially our youth and it's important to be proactive.
Mayor Price reported on an annual event at the Islamic Center with Police Chief Cantrell, and Kiwanis Club Easter Egg on Easter Sunday.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager David Gassaway invited the public to attend the Blues, Brews & BBQ event on April 23 in downtown Fairfield. He reported that the work being done in Rockville Hills Regional Park is on the Solano County side of the park. Solano Land Trust is making improvements and building a parking lot and installing a crosswalk. He further reported that at the June meeting of Rockville Hills Regional Park Citizens Advisory Board, the budget will be presented.
Next, he reported that the City's Fleet Division was recently ranked #30 in nation for 100 Best Fleets in the Americas program, and he thanked Fleet Manager David Renschler and his staff for their excellent work. Lastly, he stated that Item 9 was being pulled from Consent Calendar by the request of the applicant; and Item 18 will be pulled due to the Interim Finance Manager Juan Gomez's illness.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim reported that he would be presenting two items at a Council meeting in May. 1) an update on homeless enforcement; and 2) update on the halfway house located on Waterman Boulevard.
CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees reported it is National Volunteer Appreciation Week and said she looked forward to reading a proclamation honoring volunteers.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Councilmember Tonnesen read a proclamation declaring April as Autism Awareness Month.
Director of Special Care Services, Debbie Davis, and Special Needs Parent Liaison, Angel Hixon, accepted the proclamation and spoke about the importance of inclusion of our special needs community.
2. Volunteer Program Coordinator Karen Rees read a proclamation for National Volunteer Appreciation Week, thanking the City of Fairfield's many volunteers for their dedication. Poet Laureate Bonnie De Michele read a special poem she wrote honoring volunteerism.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Gary Sengo spoke about his property and the City's General Plan update.
Robert Fessenden thanked staff who cleared away brush and debris at last year's fire site of Tabor/Fairfield.
Jeff Trager spoke about upcoming events at the Downtown Theatre.
Convened a joint meeting of the City Council and Housing Authority at 6:43 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.
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Resolution 2022-75 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
5. Resolution 2022-76 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield to Re -Appropriate $12.5 Million of Previously Appropriated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) 2021 Funds to the General Fund (Fund 011) to Fund City Services as Allowable Under the ARPA Revenue Loss Category, to Appropriate the Remaining $4.2 Million of ARPA 2021 Funds to Fund City Services as Allowable Underthe ARPA Revenue Loss Category, to Approve a Transfer of $16.7 Million from the Special Programs (Fund 041 ARPA) to the General Fund (Fund 011), and to Update the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget in Connection Therewith
6. Resolution 2022-77 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the Recapitalization of the Heart of Fairfield Revitalization and Enhancement Assistance Program in the Amount of $250,000 and Updating the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget
7. Resolution 2022-78 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring its Intention to Initiate Vacation of a Portion of Guittard Way and Setting a Public Hearing Thereon
8. Resolution 2022-79 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the Subdivision Improvements for the Canon Station Planning Area 4 — Neighborhood 4A as Complete; and Resolution 2022-80 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the Landscape Improvements for the Canon Station Planning Area 4 — Neighborhood 4A as Complete Interim City Manager Gassaway pulled Item 9 at the request of the applicant.
9. Resolution 2022-81 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing Execution of the Improvement Agreement for the Canon Station — Planning Area 4 — Linear Park Trail Segment 3A
10. Resolution 2022-82 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing Execution of the Memorandum of Agreement Providing for Implementation of the Solano Stormwater Alliance
11. Resolution 2022-83 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Contract to TNT Industrial Contractors, Inc. for the Waterman Water Treatment Plant Ozone System Improvements; and
Resolution 2022-84 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to Task Order No. 2 for West Yost Associates, Inc. to Provide Engineering Services
During Construction for the Waterman Water Treatment Plant Ozone System Improvements and Updating the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Budget
12. Resolution 2022-85 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Reimbursement Agreement for Preliminary Engineering Services with Union Pacific Railroad Company for Jepson Parkway Phase 2B —Vanden Road and Canon Road Overcrossing
13. Resolution 2022-86 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Renewal Purchase of Support from EPlus Technology Inc.
14. Second Reading and Adoption 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
15. Second 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 City Code Changing the 48 Hour No Return Timeframe to 30 Days
Councilmember Timm made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, excluding Item 9.
Councilmember Panduro seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
16. Interim City Manager Gassaway continued a discussion on Resolution 2022-65 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Designating Additional City -Sponsored Special Events for Calendar Year 2022.
Parks & Recreation Superintendent Juanita Johnson gave a presentation on why they were considering changing the Tomato & Vine Festival to a Fusion Festival. After a lengthy discussion, Council agreed they want to keep the branding of the Tomato & Vine, but with a new twist of fusion, celebrating Fairfield's diversity.
Cornelius Wood spoke on Item 16.
After a lengthy discussion by Council, Councilmember Bertani made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-
65. Councilmember Timm seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.
17. Community Development Management Analyst Jonathan Luong presented a report on Inclusionary Housing Policies and Commercial Linkage Fees.
Housing Director La Tanna Jones and Interim City Manager Gassaway also provided information on inclusionary housing policies and spoke about various options available.
Council received the report. No action was taken but Council asked for more research to be done and to bring the item back to Council for action.
Due to the Interim Director of Finance being ill, Item 18 will be continued at the May 3, 2022, Council meeting.
18. Resolution 2022-87 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the City's Fiscal Year 2020-21 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the Federal Awards Report (Single Audit)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
19. Assistant Public Works Director Ryan Panganiban recommended to council that it open the Public Hearing; and approve Resolution 2022-88 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Annexing Territory (Brio Studios) to Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 (Public Safety Services, Open Space Operation, and Park Maintenance) as Annexation No. S6, Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within the Annexed Territory, and Submitting the Levy of a Special Tax to the Qualified Electors Thereof; and Resolution 2022-89 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring the Results of a Special Annexation Election in Territory Annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 (Public Safety Services, Open Space Operation, and Park Maintenance), Determining the Validity of Prior Proceedings, and Directing Recording of Amended Notice of Special Tax Lien for City of Fairfield Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 (Public Safety Services, Open Space Operation, and Park Maintenance) Annexation No. 56 (Brio Studios).
Mayor Price opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Price closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Timm made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-88. Vice Mayor Vaccaro seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.
City Clerk Rees opened the ballot and read that there was one (1) Yes vote, in favor of annexation.
Councilmember Timm made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-89. Councilmember Moy seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.
20. Principal Planner Meily Sheehan recommended to Council that it open the Public Hearing; and approve the First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 2022-08 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Amending Chapter 25, Article I, Section 25.12.3 of the Fairfield Municipal Code, Also Known as the City of Fairfield Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map, Rezoning Approximately .68- Acres at the Northeast Corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Brighton Drive (APN: 0034-022- 380) from Residential Low -Medium: 6 (RLM:6) to Residential Low -Medium (RLM).
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
David Pyle spoke on Item 20.
Mayor Price closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Moy made a motion to waive full reading of Ordinance 2022-08, 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.
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 8:07 P.M. TO TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMRER_
Mayor