CALL TO ORDER
CITY OF FAIRFIELD
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 3, 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 6:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers Pam Bertani, Doriss Panduro, Chuck Timm, and Scott Tonnesen; Vice Mayor Rick Vaccaro, and Mayor Price. Councilmember Cat Moy was absent.
INVOCATION
Richard West of Liberty Christian Church gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Timm led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Panduro reported she attended a League of California Cities legislative meeting held at Mare Island last week with Dawn La Bar of the City Manager's Office. They received an excellent state legislative update. She also attended the Voena Children's Choir performance held at the Downtown Theatre on May 1. She thanked Jeff Trager for always keeping the community updated on events at the Downtown Theatre. She encouraged everyone to check it out and called it a "gem" in the community.
Councilmember Tonnesen reported that Farmers' Market opens in downtown on May 5 (Cinco de Mayo). He stated the ribbon cutting would be held at 4:30 p.m. and invited everyone to attend, shop, and enjoy the live entertainment.
Councilmember Timm reported that he and his colleagues attended a Solano-Napa Habitat for Humanity event where U.S. Representatives John Garamendi and Mike Thompson presented a check for $1 million to help fund the group's housing projects, including a three -unit, low-income residential project on Woolner Avenue in Fairfield. Fairfield is the lead agency on the project and Solano County is a partner. He also attended the Solano EDC Breakfast on April 29 at the Hilton Garden Inn, the first time they have met in person in two years due to the pandemic.
Councilmember Bertani thanked everyone for attending the meeting. She was pleased to announce that the Clergy Action Network (CAN) would hold the first Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 18, on the Solano County lawn from 12-5 p.m. and the event would include food, games, and live music!
Vice Mayor Vaccaro thanked the Parks & Recreation Department for its hosting of the successful Blues, Brews, & BBQ event held in downtown on April 23. He reported he attended the ceremony held in
Council Chamber on May 2, honoring the City of Fairfield's Homeless Services Manager Dawn La Bar as Solano County's Woman of the Year 2022. Senator Dodd, who selected Dawn for this recognition, presented her with a special resolution. Solano County Supervisors Spering and Mashburn and others thanked Dawn for her dedication and service to the community. Lastly, he thanked staff for coordinating the Employee Recognition Ceremony held at the Downtown Theatre earlier in the day.
Mayor Price reported that he attended the Blues, Brews, and BBQ and said the food was delicious. He stated he is looking forward to cutting the ribbon at the opening of the Farmer's Market on May 5.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager David Gassaway stated he was pulling Item 10 from the Consent Calendar and that Item 21 would be continued at the May 17, 2022, meeting. He reported that the Farmers' Market would be held from 3-7 p.m. this year. Lastly, he thanked Human Resources staff for coordinating the Employee Recognition events of the week.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim reported that the City of Fairfield has settled Claim No. 21038, filed by Paulina Sheila Furtado Butler, in the amount of $95,000.
CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees had no report.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Director of Human Resources Farbod Pirouzmand gave a presentation on the Employee Recognition Ceremony in honor of Public Service Recognition Week.
2. Director of Human Resources Farbod Pirouzmand presented City Manager Commendation Awards to the following: Team Awards: Travis Jones and Tim Shephard of Information Technology; Deputy Fire Chief John Sturdee, Luke Cox, Doyle Peebles, Casey Morse, Chase Diaz, Chad Bubak and Michael Guerra of Fire; and an Individual Award was presented to Michael Rudolph of Fire.
3. Councilmember Bertani presented a Woman of the Year Proclamation to Homeless Services Manager Dawn La Bar. Dawn was recognized on May 2, 2022, by Senator Bill Dodd, who named Dawn as Solano County Woman of the Year.
4. Councilmember Panduro presented a proclamation for Public Service Recognition Week.
5. Vice Mayor Vaccaro presented a proclamation declaring May 1- May 7, 2022, as the 53rd Annual Professional Municipal Clerk's Week. City Clerk Rees accepted the proclamation and thanked former Deputy City Clerk Amber Alexander for her service.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Joseph Joyce spoke about campaign signs.
Jeff Trager spoke about upcoming events at the Downtown Theatre.
Bryan Lynch spoke about vacant lots.
CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Minute Action Approving Mayor's Appointment to the Solano County Mosquito Abatement District Board of Trustees
7. Second Reading and Adoption 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)
8. Resolution 2022-90 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
9. Resolution 2022-91 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing Acceptance of FY 2021-2022 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program Grant Allocations for Electric Infrastructure Upgrades at the Fairfield Corporation Yard
10. Resolution 2022-92 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing Execution of the Improvement Agreement for the Canon Station —Zone II Pump Station ** Pulled from Agenda by City Manager
11. Resolution 2022-93 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Contract to First Serve Production, Inc. for the Allan Witt Community Park Tennis Courts Resurfacing Maintenance Project and Updating the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Budget
12. Resolution 2022-94 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Report of the Advisory Board for Calendar Year 2021 and Proposed Budget for Calendar Year 2022 in Connection with the North Texas Street Business Improvement District; and Resolution 2022-95 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring Intention to Levy an Assessment Against Businesses within the North Texas Street Business Improvement District for Calendar Year 2022 and Setting a Time and Place for Hearing Objections Thereto Councilmember Timm made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, excluding Item
10. Councilmember Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
13. Minute Action Approving Mayor's Appointments to the Youth Commission Councilmember Panduro made a motion to approve the appointments to the Youth Commission.
Councilmember Tonnesen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
City Clerk Rees administered the Oath of Office to the following Youth Commissioners: Nadia Smith, Diego Cortes, and Rishi Patel.
14. Interim City Manager David Gassaway recommended to Council that it approve Resolution 2022-96 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with First 5 Solano Children and Families Commission for the Establishment of a First 5 Center in Fairfield Jennifer Barton and Erin Hannigan spoke on Item 14.
Councilmember Panduro made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-96. Vice Mayor Vaccaro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
15. Public Works Management Analyst Chris Lewis recommended to Council that it approve Resolution 2022-97 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing a Loan and Budget Transfer from the Intergovernmental Loan Fund to Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 7— Rolling Hills for Increased Landscape Maintenance and Consulting Services through Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and Authorizing an Update to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget; and Resolution 2022-98 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing a Loan and Budget Transfer from the Intergovernmental Loan Fund to Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 11 — Paradise Valley North for Increased Landscape Maintenance and Consulting Services through Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and Authorizing an Update to the Fiscal Year 2021- 2022 Budget; and Resolution 2022-99 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing a Loan and Budget Transfer from the Intergovernmental Loan Fund to Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 13 — North Cordelia for Increased Landscape Maintenance and Consulting Services through Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and Authorizing an Update to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget.
Vice Mayor Vaccaro made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-97. Councilmember Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Timm made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-98. Vice Mayor seconded the motion.
The motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-99. Councilmember Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
16. Interim Finance Director Juan Gomez recommended to Council that it continue 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).
Councilmember Bertani made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-87. Councilmember Timm seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
17. Director of Human Resources Farbod Pirouzmand recommended to Council that it approve Resolution 2022-100 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adopting a Successor Memorandum of Understanding Between the City and the Fairfield Employees' Association.
Councilmember Timm made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-100. Vice Mayor Vaccaro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
18. Director of Human Resources Farbod Pirouzmand recommended to Council that it approve Resolution 2022-101 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adopting a Successor Memorandum of Understanding Between the City and the Fairfield General Management Association Police Sgt. Sean Timm spoke on Item 18.
Vice Mayor Vaccaro made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-101. Councilmember Tonnesen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
19. Director of Human Resources Farbod Pirouzmand recommended to Council that it approve Resolution 2022-102 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adopting a Successor Memorandum of
Understanding Between the City and the Fairfield Police Management Association Councilmember Panduro made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-102. Councilmember Tonnesen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
20. Director of Human Resources Farbod Pirouzmand recommended to Council that it approve Resolution 2022-103 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adopting a Successor Memorandum of Understanding Between the City and the Fairfield Police Officers' Association.
Vice Mayor Vaccaro made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-103. Councilmember Tonnesen seconded the motion. the motion carried unanimously.
Interim City Manager David Gassaway pulled Item 21 and stated it would be continued on May 17, 2022.
21. Discussion Regarding Project Labor Agreements for City -Owned Capital Improvement Projects ADJOURNED MEETING AT 8:10 P.M. TO TUESDAY, MAY 17,2022,6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER OR VIA ZOOM.
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