Agenda, special meeting — Fairfield City Council, May 3, 2022

CITY OF FAIRFIELD
SPECIAL MEETING
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022; 5:30 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/84183030545?pwd=Wlh0NktTbTl3c0RyeVp6T1ZQMkNuZz09 or by phone: (669) 9006833 Webinar ID: 841 8303 0545 Passcode: 7074287400 CALL TO ORDER 5:30 PM
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Pam Bertani
Councilmember Cat Moy
Councilmember Doriss Panduro
Councilmember Chuck Timm
Councilmember Scott Tonnesen
ViceMayor Rick Vaccaro
Mayor Harry Price
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.

PRESENTATIONS

1.Upcoming Legislation by Gonsalves & Son
Contact:Karen Rees, (707) 4287767
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COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion unless a member of the City Council or the public requests that separate action be taken on a specific item.

2.Resolution 2022104 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adopting the City of Fairfield’s 2022 State and Federal Legislative Platform
Recommended Action
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CITY OF FAIRFIELDSPECIAL MEETINGFAIRFIELD CITY COUNCILTUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022; 5:30 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/84183030545?pwd=Wlh0NktTbTl3c0RyeVp6T1ZQMkNuZz09 orby phone: (669) 9006833 Webinar ID: 841 8303 0545 Passcode: 7074287400CALL TO ORDER 5:30 PMROLL CALLCouncilmember Pam Bertani Councilmember Cat MoyCouncilmember Doriss PanduroCouncilmemberChuck TimmCouncilmember Scott Tonnesen ViceMayor Rick VaccaroMayor Harry PricePUBLIC 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.PRESENTATIONS1.Upcoming Legislation by Gonsalves & SonContact:Karen Rees, (707) 4287767aCOUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICEAll matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion unless a member ofthe City Council or the public requests that separate action be taken on a specific item.2.Resolution 2022104 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adopting the City of Fairfield’s 2022 State and Federal Legislative Platform
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution.

Funding Source
N/A
Contact:Anna Guiles, (707) 4287399
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ADJOURN
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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 the City Clerk's Office, in advance of the meeting at (707) 4287400 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 April 27, 2022.

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Agenda Item No: 2.

AGENDA REPORT
DATE:May 3, 2022
TO:Mayor and City Council
FROM:David Gassaway, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT:Resolution 2022104 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adopting the City of Fairfield’s 2022 State and Federal Legislative Platform RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt resolution.

STATEMENT OF ISSUE
Historically, the City Council adopts an annual legislative platform that establishes the priorities, principles, and policy statements of the City of Fairfield City Council and creates the basis for its advocacy efforts at the state and federal levels. This resolution will update and adopt the 2022 State and Federal Legislative Platform.

DISCUSSION
The Legislative Platform establishes the priorities, principles, and policy statement of the City of Fairfield City Council and creates the basis for its advocacy efforts, alerting our legislative partners of the greatest needs of our residents and where we need additional help. The Platform provides general direction to City departments, legislative advocates, delegation members, and the public on our positions on critical policy matters that may impact how the City does business.

Overall, the proposed 2022 Platform priorities mostly remain unchanged from the previous platform and reflect the current issues and challenges the City faces. The Platform is organized by departments and highlights legislative interests, including policy positions intended to strengthen the City's operations, increase funding opportunities, and maintain local authority. While the City will respond to various legislative items throughout the year, priority policy areas include affordable housing and homeless resources, infrastructure funding, and maintaining local control.

Affordable Housing and Homeless Resources
The City continues to support policies and funding mechanisms for affordable housing and homeless resources. The City strives to permanently reduce homelessness in Fairfield by protecting the health and safety of all residents, increasing housing opportunities, enhancing the system of care, improving public policy and engagement, and strengthening regional capacity to address homelessness. Since 2018, the City of Fairfield has spent approximately $8 million in overall services for those experiencing homelessness. The City will continue to seek funding support and legislation that provides resources and programming to address California's homeless crisis. Affordable and permanent supportive Packet Page 3 of 19

Infrastructure Funding
The City faces a significant amount of deferred maintenance and unfunded capital projects.

Approximately $82 million of unfunded capital and maintenance projects are outstanding over the next five years, the largest being in streets and public buildings. Priority projects for infrastructure funding include the Jepson Parkway Phase 2B and 2C, and the New Canon Road realignment. The City also seeks funding and support in improving public safety resiliency with the construction of Fire Stations 36 and 39, and an expansion to the existing Police Station.

Maintaining Local Control
The City of Fairfield is committed to preserving local control and decisionmaking authority, along with state and local funding sources, and opposes unfunded or inadequately funded mandates. The City supports ongoing engagement between state and local governments to ensure local control is maintained and responsible housing development is promoted in a collaborative effort.

Adoption of the proposed Platform by the City Council will streamline the City’s advocacy efforts by enabling City staff to take immediate action on pressing legislative items efficiently and without delay under City Council direction. Throughout the legislative session, the City will review and take positions on various policy and budget items at the State and Federal levels. When a recommended position is consistent with existing City policy, as adopted in the Platform, the City Manager’s Office will prepare a position letter for the mayor’s signature.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
N/A
PUBLIC CONTACT/ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATION
N/A
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
N/A
STAFF CONTACT
Anna Guiles, Assistant to the City Manager
(707) 4287399
[email protected]
COORDINATED WITH
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
Proposed Resolution
Proposed 2022 State and Federal Legislative Platform
REVIEWERS:

Reviewer Action Date
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Agenda Item No: 2.AGENDA REPORTDATE:May 3, 2022 TO:Mayor and City CouncilFROM:David Gassaway, Interim City ManagerSUBJECT:Resolution 2022104 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adopting the City ofFairfield’s 2022 State and Federal Legislative PlatformRECOMMENDED ACTIONAdopt resolution.STATEMENT OF ISSUEHistorically, the City Council adopts an annual legislative platform that establishes the priorities,principles, and policy statements of the City of Fairfield City Council and creates the basis for itsadvocacy efforts at the state and federal levels. This resolution will update and adopt the 2022 Stateand Federal Legislative Platform. DISCUSSIONThe Legislative Platform establishes the priorities, principles, and policy statement of the City ofFairfield City Council and creates the basis for its advocacy efforts, alerting our legislative partners ofthe greatest needs of our residents and where we need additional help. The Platform provides generaldirection to City departments, legislative advocates, delegation members, and the public on ourpositions on critical policy matters that may impact how the City does business.Overall, the proposed 2022 Platform priorities mostly remain unchanged from the previous platform andreflect the current issues and challenges the City faces. The Platform is organized by departments andhighlights legislative interests, including policy positions intended to strengthen the City's operations,increase funding opportunities, and maintain local authority. While the City will respond to variouslegislative items throughout the year, priority policy areas include affordable housing and homelessresources, infrastructure funding, and maintaining local control.Affordable Housing and Homeless ResourcesThe City continues to support policies and funding mechanisms for affordable housing and homelessresources. The City strives to permanently reduce homelessness in Fairfield by protecting the healthand safety of all residents, increasing housing opportunities, enhancing the system of care, improvingpublic policy and engagement, and strengthening regional capacity to address homelessness. Since2018, the City of Fairfield has spent approximately $8 million in overall services for those experiencinghomelessness. The City will continue to seek funding support and legislation that provides resourcesand programming to address California's homeless crisis. Affordable and permanent supportivehousing is a vital component in addressing homelessness, and the City strives to make housingaccessible to all income and service levels. The City will continue to monitor and support sustainablefunding for various levels of housing while also balancing the importance of local control over planningand land use. Infrastructure Funding The City faces a significant amount of deferred maintenance and unfunded capital projects.Approximately $82 million of unfunded capital and maintenance projects are outstanding over the nextfive years, the largest being in streets and public buildings. Priority projects for infrastructure fundinginclude the Jepson Parkway Phase 2B and 2C, and the New Canon Road realignment. The City alsoseeks funding and support in improving public safety resiliency with the construction of Fire Stations 36and 39, and an expansion to the existing Police Station.Maintaining Local Control The City of Fairfield is committed to preserving local control and decisionmaking authority, along withstate and local funding sources, and opposes unfunded or inadequately funded mandates. The Citysupports ongoing engagement between state and local governments to ensure local control ismaintained and responsible housing development is promoted in a collaborative effort.Adoption of the proposed Platform by the City Council will streamline the City’s advocacy efforts byenabling City staff to take immediate action on pressing legislative items efficiently and without delayunder City Council direction. Throughout the legislative session, the City will review and take positionson various policy and budget items at the State and Federal levels. When a recommended position isconsistent with existing City policy, as adopted in the Platform, the City Manager’s Office will prepare aposition letter for the mayor’s signature.FINANCIAL IMPACTN/APUBLIC CONTACT/ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATIONN/AALTERNATIVE ACTIONN/ASTAFF CONTACTAnna Guiles, Assistant to the City Manager(707) 428[email protected] WITHN/AATTACHMENTS:DescriptionProposed ResolutionProposed 2022 State and Federal Legislative Platform REVIEWERS:

Reviewer Action Date
Alexander, Amber Approved 4/19/2022 10:46 AM
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CITY OF FAIRFIELD

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-104

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD ADOPTING THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD’S 2022 STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM

WHEREAS, historically, the City Council adopts an annual legislative platform that establishes the priorities, principles, and policy statements of the City of Fairfield City Council ; and

WHEREAS, the legislative platform creates the basis for advocacy efforts, alerting legislative partners of the greatest needs of our residents and where additional help is needed; and

WHEREAS, the 2022 Legislative Platform remains mostly unchanged from the 2021 Platform and continues to reflect the current issues and challenges of the City of Fairfield; and

WHEREAS, the Platform highlights legislative interests, including policy positions intended to strengthen the City’s operations, increase funding opportunities, and maintain local authority; and

WHEREAS, the City will respond to various legislative items throughout the year, but priority policy areas will include affordable housing and homeless resources, infrastructure funding, and maintaining local control.

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

Section 1. The City Council approves the 2022 State and Federal Legislative Platform.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of May 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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City of Fairfield
2022 Federal and State Legislative Platform
Reaffirmed by City Council Resolution on May 3, 2022
Resolution 2022-xx

PURPOSE
The Legislative Platform establishes the priorities, principles, and policy statement of the City of Fairfield City Council and creates the basis for its advocacy efforts, alerting our legislative partners of the greatest needs of our residents and where we need additional help. The Platform provides general direction to City departments, legislative advocates, delegation members, and the public on our positions on critical policy matters that may impact how the City does business. Adoption of a legislative platform by the City Council streamlines the City’s advocacy efforts by enabling City staff to take immediate action on pressing legislative items efficiently and without delay under City Council direction.

Throughout the legislative session, the City will review and take positions on various policy and budget items at the State and Federal levels. When a recommended position is consistent with existing City policy, as adopted in the Platform, the City Manager’s Office will prepare a position letter for the mayor’s signature.

PRIORITY POLICY AREAS
Throughout the year, the City will respond to various legislative items, but three policy areas will remain a priority.

o Affordable Housing and Homeless Resources – The City continues to support policies and funding mechanisms for affordable housing and homeless resources.

The City strives to permanently reduce homelessness in Fairfield by protecting the health and safety of all residents, increasing housing opportunities, enhancing the system of care, improving public policy and engagement, and strengthening regional capacity to address homelessness. Since 2018, the City of Fairfield has spent approximately $8 million in overall services for those experiencing homelessness. The City will continue to seek funding support and legislation that provides resources and programming to address California's homeless crisis.

Affordable and permanent supportive housing is a vital component in addressing homelessness, and the City strives to make housing accessible to all income and service levels. The City will continue to monitor and support sustainable funding for various levels of housing while also balancing the importance of local control over planning and land use.

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o Infrastructure Funding – The City faces a significant amount of deferred maintenance and unfunded capital projects. Approximately $82 million of unfunded capital and maintenance projects are outstanding over the next five years, the largest being in streets and public buildings. P riority projects for infrastructure funding include the Jepson Parkway Phase 2B and 2C, and the New Canon Road realignment. The City also seeks funding and support in improving public safety resiliency with the construction of Fire Stations 36 and 39, and an expansion to the existing Police Station.

o Maintaining Local Control – The City of Fairfield is committed to preserving local control and decision-making authority, along with state and local funding sources, and opposes unfunded or inadequately funded mandates. The City supports ongoing engagement between state and local governments to ensure local control is maintained and responsible housing development is promoted in a collaborative effort.

POLICY STATEMENTS

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Monitor and support efforts that encourage economic development; strengthen local government’s capability to implement plans for growth, development, and conservation; seek additional funding through grants and other possible revenue streams for housing and neighborhood revitalization programs.

State
 Support legislation that provides cities with tools and resources that promote and stimulate economic development.
 Support local, county, and state efforts to attract, retain and provide incentives for current and future commercial and industrial businesses; to jointly leverage resources and assets to develop economic centers in Fairfield.  Support incentivizes for private investment, technological innovation, and job creation throughout the City.
 Support any programs that enable local government to finance economic revitalization; pursue tax-increment financing through Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD), or similar redevelopment strategies.  Support efforts to protect local control over planning and land use while strengthening local agencies’ legal and fiscal capability to prepare, adopt, and implement financial plans for orderly growth, development, beautification , and conservation of local planning areas.
 Support legislation that provides additional resources, including adequate funding, to local agencies to address regional growth issues such as air quality, water quality, air pollution, transportation corridors, and homelessness.

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 Oppose efforts to penalize RHNA non-performance without specific entitlement funding from the state to support local development of affordable housing.  Monitor local, state, and federal actions related to medical and recreational marijuana regulatory changes; support legislation that strengthens local governments’ regulatory authority and control over siting of marijuana.  Seek modification to the current state guidelines on the disposition of City surplus property, allowing more flexibility on how disposed property may be develop ed.  Seek additional funding sources, including grants, for affordable housing such as single residence occupancy housing, transit-oriented development, after- school/preschool programs, health and fitness programs, and downtown economic development.
 Support efforts to create efficiencies within CEQA and support efforts to limit delays in the local planning and development process.
 Support legislation that prevents CEQA lawsuits from being filed for any reason other than a bonafide environmental impact.

Federal
 Monitor federal mandates that affect economic development, land-use planning, neighborhood rehabilitation, revitalization, and oppose any additional redundant or cumbersome mandates/restrictions.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS: Monitor impacts of legislation or reform affecting public employees’ benefits, rights, and labor relations.

State
 Monitor legislation and regulations affecting labor relations, employee rights, benefits, and working conditions.
 Oppose legislation and regulations that further erode the management rights of public employers.
 Preserve a balance between the needs of the employees and the resources of public employers that have a legal fiduciary responsibility to taxpayers.  Monitor legislation or reform that would impact local public agencies and existing labor agreements.
 Monitor legislation or reform that would impact the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS).
 Work in partnership with other groups and stakeholders to promote sustainable and secure public pension systems to help ensure responsive and affordable public services.
 Support legislation that would control medical and legal costs related to workers’ compensation, especially for safety employees.

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FIRE/EMS/DISASTER PREPAREDNESS: Seek and support funding for various fire, EMS, and disaster preparedness projects, including specific federal funding for enhancements to the Emergency Operations Center and Fire Training Facility.

State
 Support efforts to address disaster preparedness and operational needs at the city and county levels, particularly communication equipment, PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events, training, or ongoing operations and maintenance costs.
 Support efforts to improve disaster preparedness, including evacuation preparedness and emergency fire responsiveness; healthy vegetation management; climate adaptation and resilience; and homeowner’s insurance reform.
 Seek funding and support for Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) training and programs to address Post Trau matic Stress Disorder (PTSD) effects on public safety and administration.
 Monitor legislation and potential reform surrounding the state EMS Act and Local EMS Agency (LEMSAs) authority regarding EMS delivery in the City.  Seek funding and possible legislation to recover costs associated with preparing for and recovering from PG&E PSPS events.

Federal
 Support, and if necessary, apply for Urban Search & Rescue (US&R), Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT), Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER), Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG), and Physical Fitness funding in order to strengthen existing programs, replace outdated equipment, provide training, safety gear and continuing education, and to increase public awareness about Emergency Awareness and Fire Safety.  Support and apply for funding to enhance the City’s Emergency Operations Center and disaster preparedness capabilities.

GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION & BUDGET/FINANCE: Protect and secure local authority and revenue sources to preserve existing infrastructure and community programs. Support legislation and funding that helps the City of Fairfield provide residents with equitable access to City programs and services.

State
 Oppose any effort to eliminate or cap the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds - one of the few remaining tools for local governments to finance large capital projects.

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 Seek, promote, and implement any new or alternative approaches that may replace redevelopment funding mechanisms that deliver positive benefits to Fairfield.
 Oppose any attempts to restrict local authority concerning issues that affect local communities.
 Oppose attempts to decrease, restrict, or eliminate city revenue sources. Oppose any efforts at the state level to retain additional revenues currently dedicated to local government for state purposes.
 Oppose measures that would impose state-mandated costs for which there is no guarantee of local reimbursement or offsetting benefits (i.e., unfunded mandates). Monitor legislation affecting accounting rules and financial reporting for both changes and conflicts between federal and state regulations.  Seek modification to state and local sales tax use and allocation, specifically online sales tax from the County pool to the city where the purchase is made, and the voter threshold for local infrastructure funding, to provide the City more opportunity to pursue particular local tax revenue.
 Monitor potential legislation that makes mandatory changes to district election policy and procedures.
 Seek modification to the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006 to allow Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) channels to be included in High-Definition tiers of service provided by any multichannel video service provider at no cost to local government.
 Support state action and funding to assist cities in maintaining local services and pandemic relief programs for residents and businesses.

Federal
 Monitor the progress of the federal budget committee and the budget’s effects on local government.
 Support federal action and funding to assist cities in maintaining local services and pandemic relief programs for residents and businesses.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CYBER SECURITY: Support legislative initiatives and pursue funding to promote data and technology to create efficiencies, promote economic development, enhance public safety, improve transportation and mobility, improve sustainability, enhance the municipal quality of life factors, and help solve civic challenges.

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State
 Advocate for legislation and funding to prevent and reduce cybercrime that would impact municipal services and support efforts to protect, prevent, and resolve cyber security attacks and breaches.
 Support and advocate for funding for technological advances for the proper digitization and archival of vital City records to ensure transparency, accessibility, and posterity of records.
 Support legislation and regulations that ensure emergency communication capabilities and interoperability for information technology and public safety department and agencies.
 Support legislation for cost-effective environmental technology initiatives.  Support policies that enhance digital inclusion and seek to overcome the di gital divide.

Federal
 Advocate for legislation and funding to prevent and reduce cybercrime that would impact municipal services and support efforts to protect, prevent, and resolve cyber security attacks and breaches.

HOUSING/HOMELESSNESS: Monitor and support sustainable funding for various levels of housing to address California’s housing and homeless crisis; neighborhood revitalization programs; improve cumbersome state funding allocation process and requirements; increase local funding and opportunities for substance abuse and/or mental health related homelessness, seek additional funding through grants and other types of revenue sources that improve and sustain quality of life for all Fairfield residents, including those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

State
 Develop, seek, and support legislation to provide the City with tools and resources that promote and stimulate housing development in areas of most need.  Support state budget policies and related legislation that provide sustainable and reliable funding for homeless, workforce and affordable housing for persons of very low- to moderate-incomes.
 Monitor state mandates such as CEQA and Bay Area Quality Management District legislation, that can potentially delay housing development, housing rehabilitation, and neighborhood revitalization efforts.  Support owner-occupancy through homeowner housing and homebuyer assistance programs that foster long-term neighborhood investment and stabilization.

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 Propose modifications to any programs that fund affordable housing programs and projects that do not provide funds to administer and deliver them.  Pursue additional funding sources, including grants, to produce workforce and affordable housing for lower income households. Housing types to include single residence occupancy units, transit-oriented development, and accessory dwelling units.
 Support and/or pursue changes to the Surplus Land Act that currently limits local authority to dispose of property where proceeds can be used for affordable housing development.
 Continue opposition to state efforts to mandate construction of new unfunded affordable housing and penalties that would penalize cities that fail to meet under- funded Regional Housing Needs Assessment requirements for new housing construction.
 Support legislation that increases mental health funding, services, and resources for homeless individuals, including crisis intervention, mobile outreach, diagnosis, streamlined access to medication, and dual diagnosis.
 Support legislation exempting motel and hotel conversions to transition housing from CEQA.
 Support efforts to prevent and end youth and transition-aged youth homelessness.
 Support legislation and resources that support mental health resources, such as access to psychiatric facilities, behavioral health care treatment, and street -based services.
 Support ongoing state investment for homeless services, homelessness prevention, and rapid rehousing/supportive housing to meet the needs of those experiencing homelessness and the chronically homeless.  Improve state funding allocation process and requirements for emergency shelters, homeless prevention, and supportive services for homeless and those at risk of homelessness.
 Increase local funding and opportunities for substance abuse and/or mental health related homelessness.
 Seek and support legislation and/or initiatives that create alternatives to incarceration for homeless with mental health and/or substance abuse conditions committing low-level crimes.
 Seek and support initiatives that identify, address, and eliminate racial disparity among homeless and those at risk of homelessness.
 Support legislation and policy that provides opportunity for regional collaboration of services and funding that most effectively and efficiently serves homeless and those at risk of homelessness.

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Federal
 Monitor federal mandates that affect housing rehabilitation, neighborhood revitalization, and homeowner/homebuyer assistance programs, and continue opposition to additional mandates/restrictions that delay development.  Urge Congressional action to adopt federal spending plans that provide sustainable, reliable funding for priority local programs such as Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Veteran’s Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 8 funds. Monitor budget bills to ensure that administrative and program funding is not provided at levels below what is required to manage these programs.

PARKS AND RECREATION: Support investment in policy and funding that creates equitable access to City programs, parks, open space and recreation and that fosters active and healthy lifestyles.

State
 Support youth funding and policies that promote healthy lifestyles, proper nutrition, life skills, college preparation, job experience training, antibullying awareness, decrease obesity and diabetes, and funding incentives for inter- generational programming.
 Seek funding and support legislation for trail improvements, park development, enhancement, and expansion. Offer Prop 68 funding or similar opportunities annually.
 Support senior funding and policies that promote healthy lifestyles, financial protection and security, safety measures, proper nutrition, and funding incentives for intergenerational programming.
 Seek funding and resources to provide more opportunities for at -risk youth to access youth programming.
 Support diverse ethnic public health outreach efforts and policies that educate and promote physical activity, healthy lifestyle options, and maximizing use of open space for personal enjoyment.
 Seek and support funding and policies that promote equity of access to recreational programming for people with disabilities, and funding incentives for adaptive recreation programming.
 Support funding and legislation in line with community need that improve community engagement through technology at all City Community Centers, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades and improvements, community outreach efforts, virtual programming, and enhanced quality of the City’s local access station, Channel 26.

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 Seek funding for ADA upgrades on existing facilities, park and open space improvement and preservation, water safety, and increased equitable access to outdoor recreation in low-income neighborhoods.
 Seek funding and resources such as solar and habitat restoration that foster environmental stewardship and sustain the future of Fairfield’s natural habitat.  Seek funding for additional facilities and upgrades on existing facilities including youth soccer fields, baseball and softball fields, and basketball courts that will result in additional programming opportunities for at -risk youth and in locations in high unemployment and low-income neighborhoods.
 Seek ongoing funding for ongoing disease prevention (such as COVID-19) for public protection and prevention, such as sanitization, staffing, supplies, and one -time equipment upgrades in parks and public facilities.
 Support strategies and legislation to foster independence, well-being, and access to resources for older adults.
 Advocate for state and federal funding for opportunities to increase access to childcare for the community.
 Support legislation and bond measures that provide per capita grants to local governments to fund parks and capital improvements to community facilities and recreation programs that enhance the quality of life for Fairfield residents.  Seek and support funding and policies that promote art in public places, including parks and on public property.
 Seek and support funding and policies for irrigation infrastructure, including the removal and replacement of water smart technologies for municipal golf courses.  Seek and support funding for open space maintenance, educational programming, and increased public safety.

POLICE DEPARTMENT/CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM: Monitor ongoing effects of Criminal Justice Reform including potential for available funding sources; 2016’s passage of Proposition 64; and seek funding for supported local law enforcement projects including the Fairfield Police Activities League. Support legislation that assists in preventing and reducing crime, such as drug prevention programs, mental health initiatives, enhanced protective equipment, and solutions for homelessness.

State
 Support legislative and/or ballot measure efforts that provide dedicated funding to address the impacts associated with California’s Criminal Justice Reform.  Continue to participate with local partners and the California Police Chiefs Association in addressing the adverse effects of California’s Criminal Justice Reform.

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 Support efforts to address emergency preparedness and operational needs, particularly those that include regional efforts to improve interoperability, training, and/or ongoing operations and maintenance costs.  Monitor effects of 2016’s passage of The Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act on local retail marijuana sales, manufacturing, and distribution.  Monitor legislation that would implement changes to police officers’ duty requirements, including use of police cameras, license plate readers, city cameras, data storage requirements, and any changes to officer training requirements.  Seek support and funding resources for mental health, supportive housing, and shelters to assist the police Homeless Intervention Team in reducing homelessness.
 Seek support and funding resources to create a mobile mental health system that addresses acute mental health needs in line with current trends in response to the homeless mental health crisis.

PUBLIC WORKS/TRANSPORTATION: Secure funding and favorable administration to ensure infrastructure is built in a timely manner and projects are delivered.

State
 Monitor Climate Change, Alternative Fuels, Innovative Clean Transit Regulations, and their potential impacts.
 Support the state's goals for increased use of zero emission vehicles and support funding that goes towards the charging and electrical infrastructure necessary for Plug-in Electric Vehicles. Allow flexible standards for certain emergency and fleet vehicles that require traditional fuel due to technology, range, and terrain issues.  Support legislation that provides funding opportunities for energy-efficiency projects and programs for public buildings, facilities, and infrastructure.  Oppose further restrictions and changes in state law on local water conservation.  Monitor and oppose efforts to impose state water taxes on local water utilities.  Support legislation providing land use incentives in connection with rail and multimodal transit stations (Transit Oriented Development).  Support legislation that generates funding to support all modes of transportation, including transit, bicycles, and pedestrians.
 Support legislation that generates funding for storm drain capacity and maintenance projects.
 Oppose legislation that would reduce access to, or otherwise condition the receipt of, local streets and roads funding.
 Support legislation and regional policy that provide qualified Commuter Carpools and Vanpools with reduced tolls on toll facilities as an incentive to encourage and promote ridesharing that reduces greenhouse gases.

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 Support legislative and regulatory efforts to ensure that projects are eligible for state and regional funding of Transportation Oriented Development (TOD) projects. Ensure that development and transit standards for TOD projects can be reasonably met by developing suburban communities.
 Monitor and support efforts to streamline application, reporting and monitoring requirements to meet State local road mandates, and decrease additional requirements for ADA standards for on-street public parking and ramps for persons with disabilities.
 As Performance Standards continue to become more restrictive, actively support dialogue and possible legislation that would relax the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) standards to qualify for funding.
 Seek and support legislation and transportation funding reform to permanently increase funding for local streets and road maintenance. Continue to work with the local, regional, state, and federal partners to secure permanent funds for transportation infrastructure including maintenance and electrification mandates.  Support efforts to preserve and enhance local road maintenance funding, as well as transit, “safe route to school” initiatives, road safety, and enhanced accessibility and mobility initiatives.
 Monitor state efforts to lower the voter threshold on local tax measures for local road maintenance, storm drainage, and capital improvements.  Support legislation preserving the City’s interest in telecommunication, broadband, and infrastructure operations. Support efforts to fund and provide high-speed internet including infrastructure development and training, competition and redundancy, and local franchise authority and public right-of-way management. Monitor implementation of the State “Broadband for All" Action Plan.
 Support legislation, regulation, and compliance regarding cyber and physical security to protect utility assets and operations.
 Oppose legislation, regulatory proposals, or administrative actions that limit or eliminate local discretionary review of the installation of small cell wireless equipment or any wireless technology facilities on public infrastructure or in the public right of way.
 Seek funding support to help comply with solid waste mandates for recycling and organics recovery/processing.

Federal
 Seek and secure funding to meet storm water/water quality regulation mandates.  Continue to support and seek funding for transportation infrastructure, Fairfield/Vacaville Hannigan Intermodal Train Station buildout (including a station structure located on-site), and public transportation equipment, maintenance, replacement, and electrification initiatives.

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 Seek funding for the New Canon Road rail crossing grade separation.  Support federal legislation in both houses for MAP-21 and related transportation legislation and assist Fairfield and Suisun Transit and the Solano Transportatio n Authority in their efforts to secure federal funding for local and regional initiatives.  Seek funding for Fairfield Transportation Center expansion.  Support legislation and regional policy that provide qualified Commuter Carpools and Vanpools with reduced tolls on toll facilities as an incentive to encourage and promote ridesharing.
 Monitor and support efforts to streamline application, reporting and monitoring requirements to meet federal mandates, and decrease additional requirements for ADA standards for on-street public parking and handicap ramps associated with local road maintenance.
 Seek remedy to U.S. Attorney opinion requiring costly ADA upgrades to cape seal pavement surfacing projects.

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE/TRAVIS COMMUNITY CONSORTIUM: As the contracting agency for the Travis Community Consortium, support Travis Air Force Base (AFB) in maintaining funding and sustainability for key missions, while protecting the base from issues such as encroachment which would lessen the military value to the Department of Defense.

 Continue support of KC-10 program and oppose any attempts to eliminate the KC- 10 fleet due to federal budget cuts such as sequestration.  Continue support to change laws to streamline military spouse licensure requirements.
 Secure additional federal funding for military construction at Travis AFB as part of the President’s Budget Request (PBR) or alternative methods to provide facilities and infrastructure.
 Continue to explore and develop potential partnerships for the Air Force Community Partnership Program, formerly identified as “P4”, to assist in sharing community resources, reducing base operation costs, and enhancing military value.
 Continue to collaborate and partner on new initiatives to increase access to loc al transportation on base and within the regional community.  Military Housing and Transportation Connectivity. Continue to stay engaged on military family housing issues and continue to watch the privatized Travis AFB housing. This should include monitoring any changes to the plan and looking for opportunities to further enhance affordable housing opportunities and transportation connectivity for Travis personnel on -base and within the regional community.

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 Look for new opportunities to support Travis AFB, e.g., a study to address the establishment of a railroad spur line, a revised Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) due to aircraft modifications, and joint use of existing off-base activities to support Air Force efforts to reduce base operating costs.  Continue to support the Travis Community Consortium St rategy adopted in 2014.  Oppose budget cuts to the Department of the Air Force caused by federal budget sequestration or other congressional budget actions.
 Seek support from state legislators and policymakers as well as the Governor’s Military Council to assist in protecting and preserving Travis AFB missions and viability, including the future basing of the KC-46 at Travis AFB.

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Fairfield City CouncilMay 3, 2022

Fairfield City Council
May 3, 2022