CITY OF FAIRFIELD FAIRFIELD
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CONCURRENT MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 5,2022; 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 1000 WEBSTER STREET,
FAIRFIELD, CA 94533
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Harry T. Price called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers Pam Bertani (online), Cat Moy, Doriss Panduro, Chuck Timm, and Scott Tonnesen, Vice Mayor Rick Vaccaro, and Mayor Price.
INVOCATION
Worship Pastor Rayshaun Trotter of LOGIC Ministries gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Panduro led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Vice Mayor Vaccaro stated his thoughts and prayers were with the victims of mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois during their July 4 Parade. He commented that it was disturbing to hear that a large group of white supremacists marched through Boston during holiday celebrations.
Councilmember Bertani agreed with the Vice Mayor's comments about racism and the recent mass shootings. Lastly, she said she was proud of the diversity of our city, which was on full display for Fairfield's 4th of July Parade.
Councilmember Moy gave her condolences to the family of the teen drowning victim in Lake Berryessa.
She said it was heartbreaking. She reported her town hall meeting on the dangers of fentanyl was well attended and a lot of great information was provided. She thanked members of the Police and Fire Departments and everyone else who participated.
Councilmember Panduro gave kudos to staff for coordinating the parade and family activities. She enjoyed seeing the community come together and shared that one of the firefighters told her that the parades are the best part of his job. She thanked Director of Housing LaTanna Jones and his staff for their efforts in securing $4.5M in American Rescue Plan Act funding from Solano County for 67 -units of affordable housing at 200 E Tabor Avenue.
Councilmember Timm stated the parade was well run and fun! His three granddaughters had fun riding on the firetruck. He reported that he visited the new Jelly Belly Museum and recommended people to visit to learn the history of how they make candy. In reference to the mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, he said he condemns violence and told everyone to cherish your kids and community.
Councilmember Tonnesen thanked staff for coordinating the parade. He said he knows firsthand the chaos that goes on behind the scenes to put on such a great event. He thanked the Fire Department for hosting a pancake breakfast before the parade. Lastly, he stated that bathrooms at Lee Bell Park for young athletes are badly needed. He made a motion to place the topic on a future agenda.
Councilmember Moy seconded the motion.
Mayor Price reported he enjoyed talking to many of the parade participants before the parade. He thanked the Fire Department and the firefighters that assisted him when he suffered a fainting spell upon descending from the firetruck.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager David Gassaway echoed everyone's comments about the parade. He said he was proud to represent Fairfield. He stated there were no changes to the agenda.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim reported that the City Council voted 7-0 to stay in the class action lawsuit as a plaintiff in the matter of City of Long Beach, et. al. v. Monsanto Company, et. al., United States District Court, Central District of California, Case No. CV 16-3493 FMO(ASx).
CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees reported that she and her husband, Alan, enjoyed riding on the firetruck during the 4th of July Parade. She said she looked forward to swearing in the new poet laureate, planning commissioners, and youth commissioners later in the evening.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Councilmember Scott Tonnesen presented a proclamation declaring July as Parks & Recreation Month Presented to Director of Parks & Recreation, Kristina Chamberlin.
2. Councilmember Moy presented a proclamation for Paul Farmer's 32 Years of Service. Mr. Farmer was unable to attend.
3. Chief of Police Deanna Cantrell introduced Solano County's Chief Probation Officer Chris Hansen and Chief Deputy Probation Officer Donna Robinson, who gave an update on Solano County Juvenile Probation programs.
4. Communications Manager Bill Way gave a presentation on the Marketing & Outreach Division (MOD) and Public Engagement.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jeff Trager spoke about upcoming events at the Downtown Theatre Nora Martinez spoke about homeless and housing.
Bryan Lynch spoke about Tabor Park.
Convened meeting of the Paradise Valley Maintenance and Monitoring District at 7:06 p.m.
Reconvened meeting of the City Council at 7:29 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Resolution No. 2022-147 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the City of Fairfield Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, and; Resolution No. 2022-148 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Amendments to the City of Fairfield Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Citizen Participation Plan (CPP)
7. Resolution 2022-149 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the Subdivision Improvements for the Estaire Subdivision
8. Resolution 2022-150 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the Subdivision Improvements for the Koros Subdivision as Complete; and Resolution 2022-151 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the Landscape Improvements for the Koros Subdivision as Complete
9. Resolution 2022 -152 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Consultant Services Agreement Between the City of Fairfield and Koff & Associates
10. Continued Resolution 2022-132 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Four (4) Year Lease Agreement with PNC Equipment, LLC Finance for Replacement of Golf Carts at Rancho Solano and Paradise Valley Golf Courses Councilmember Moy made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Councilmember Panduro seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
11. Minute Action Approving Mayor's Appointments to the Poet Laureate, Youth Commission, and Planning Commission
Councilmember Moy made a motion to approve the mayor's appointments. Councilmember Bertani seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.
City Clerk Rees administered the Oath of Office to the new Poet Laureate Suzanne Bruce; Youth Commissioners Gurmehar Atwal, Wayne Lathrop, and Lucas Hulett; and Planning Commissioners Don Greve and Shashi Paul.
Mayor Price called a 10 -minute recess. The Council meeting resumed at 7:42 p.m.
12. Director of Human Resources Farbod Pirouzmand recommended to Council that it approve Resolution 2022-153 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adopting a Successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Fairfield Fire Managers' Association Councilmember Timm made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-153. Vice Mayor Vaccaro seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.
13. The Director of Human Resources Pirouzmand recommended to Council that it approve Resolution 2022-154 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adopting a Successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Fairfield Professional Firefighters' Association.
Vice Mayor Vaccaro made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-154. Councilmember Moy seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.
14. The Director of Human Resources Pirouzmand recommended to Council that it approve Resolution 2022-155 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adopting a Successor Memorandum of Understanding Between the City and the Fairfield Part -Time Employees' Association.
Councilmember Moy made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-155. Vice Mayor Vaccaro seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.
15. Public Works Management Analyst Chris Lewis gave a presentation on Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 12 and Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Projected Budget.
Council was presented two options to vote on: 1) to offer a loan at 0% interest for a five-year term, seeking property owner support, adjusting services based on community feedback, conduct community engagement and Prop 218; and 2) do not offer a loan, reduce services, and conduct community engagement and Prop 218.
Councilmember Moy made a motion to approve Option 1 to offer the loan. Councilmember Timm seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.
16. Public Works Management Analyst Chris Lewis recommended to Council that it approve Resolutions 2022-156 to 2022-171 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Granting Preliminary Approval of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Engineer's Reports, Declaring Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments, and Providing Notice of a Hearing for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 1— Gateway, No. 3 — Waterman Highlands, No. 5 — Smith Ranch, No. 6 — Peppertree, No. 7 — Rolling Hills, No. 8 — Kolob Estates, No. 10 — Southbrook, No. 11 — Paradise Valley North, No. 12 — Downtown Business District, No. 13 — North Cordelia, No. 14 — Woodlake, No. 15 — Gold Ridge, No. 16 — Creekside at Cordelia, No. 17 — Chadbourne-Beck-Cordelia, No. 18 — Gold Ridge Park, and No. 19 — Corporate Commons.
David Thacker spoke on Item 16, specifically Resolution 2022-160.
Councilmember Timm made a motion to approve Resolutions 2022-156 to 2022-171 consecutively, excluding Resolution 2022-160. Councilmember Moy seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.
After a discussion, Councilmember Timm made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-160. Vice Mayor Vaccaro seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
17. Housing Services Senior Management Analyst La Tanya Terrones recommended to Council that it open the public hearing and approve Resolution 2022-172 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Submit the CDBG Five -Year Consolidated Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-27 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Allowing the City Manager Authorization to Execute the Funding Agreements with the CDBG Subrecipients for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Price closed the public hearing.
Vice Mayor Vaccaro voiced his objection to The Leaven receiving $14,000 of CDGB funds. He stated it was not that they were unworthy, but he felt that they have large corporate donors and many other
donations and do not need the funding like other applicants do.
Councilmember Moy made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-172. Councilmember Panduro seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried 5-2 with Vice Mayor Vaccaro and Councilmember Bertani voting no.
ADJOURNED MEETING AT 8:16 P.M. TO TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER. / 11�—�
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