CITY OF FAIRFIELD
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CONCURRENT MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2022; 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 1000 WEBSTER STREET,
FAIRFIELD, CA 94533 OR VIA ZOOM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
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
Worship Pastor Karen Freeman of Grace Episcopal Church gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Timm.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Panduro congratulated Touro University on its 25th anniversary. She thanked the dance group: Folklorico Juvenil Dazantes Unidos de Vacaville, for performing at City Hall before the council meeting in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Councilmember Tonnesen stated he was informed by a union member that Councilmember Moy had disparaged City Council and he made a motion asking that she be censured. City Attorney David Lim explained the censure procedure. After a lengthy conversation, Councilmember Timm said he seconded the motion to censure Councilmember Moy. Council directed the City Attorney to prepare a report on the censure process and report back to the City Council.
Councilmember Timm stated he did not have a report but would like the matter of censure looked into.
Councilmember Moy stated that she did not make a statement disparaging the City Council and said she will defend herself. Later, she reported that she was honored to attend a fundraiser event for a 17- year-old Fairfield student, who will be representing the US in Italy at the World Games in the sport of Karate. Next, she reported that the Ball Metal 9th Annual School Supply Drive, Car & Bike Show is happening on Saturday, September 10, and that the gates open at 8 a.m. She reported that the Solano County Council of Women's Realtors is holding their 8th Annual Grape Escape fundraiser event at Wooden Valley Winery on September 16. The funds raised will go to Solano Advocates for Victims of Violence. (SAVV).
Councilmember Bertani stated she would like the matter of censure to be investigated. Later she reported that Clergy Action Network (CAN) is planning events for the upcoming holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas. She will provide more information once the details are confirmed. They are also planning a family movie night at dusk on the County lawn on October 15. Lastly, she stated she hoped to see
everyone at the Tomato & Vine Festival this upcoming weekend.
Vice Mayor Vaccaro thanked Brandon Wirth from Shelter, Inc. for providing a cooling center for homeless individuals due to the recent record -breaking heat wave. He reported that he attended the 12th Annual Labor Day Breakfast hosted by the Ironworkers Union #378. He said the event was held outside in the heat and that he appreciated how hard everyone worked to make it happen.
Mayor Price reported that he and Interim City Manager, David Gassaway, and other representatives from the Travis Community Consortium attended the California Defense Leaders' Summit in Sacramento on August 30, 2022.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager David Gassaway invited the community to attend the Tomato & Vine Festival on September 10-11 in downtown Fairfield. He reported that eviction assistance is available to residents through September 30. Residents can visit www.Fairfield.ca.gov/cdbg to see if they qualify. Lastly, he stated there were no changes to the agenda.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim had nothing to report.
CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees thanked several Adopt -A -Street groups for their ongoing cleanups: Beth Self, Steve Edmundson and Gold Ridge Neighbors, Randy Kunes, Michael and Peggy Richerson, Frank Aguon and Fairfield High School's Jr. ROTC, and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Knights of Columbus. Lastly, she thanked Ana Petero, Ruth Clawson, and crew.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation Declaring Hispanic Heritage Month presented by Councilmember Doriss Panduro.
Accepting the proclamation was Dr. Fatima Hernandez of Touro University, who has worked tirelessly in Solano County on vaccinating the population against COVID-19.
Before the meeting, Council, staff, and the community were treated to a dance performance in City Hall lobby by dance group Folklorico Juvenil - Danzantes Unidos de Vacaville in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
George Kennedy thanked staff and the community for participating in the recent ribbon cutting at Allan Witt Park for the new pickleball and tennis courts, and futsal court.
Bryan Lynch spoke about cleaning up Fairfield.
Carol Himmel spoke about Public Records Act (PRA) requests to the City of Fairfield.
K. Patrice Williams thanked Councilmember Panduro for recognizing Dr. Fatima Hernandez of Touro.
Josh Patton spoke about cooling centers.
Convened meeting of the Housing Authority at 6:51 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.
ROLL CALL
On roll call were Commissioners Bertani, Moy, Panduro, Timm, and Tonnesen; Vice Chair Vaccaro, and Chairman Price.
HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Resolution HA2022-08 of the Fairfield Housing Authority Approving an increase in Tenant Improvement Funding from $650,000 to $950,000 in Low Mod Income Housing Assets Funds for Office Space at 1525 Webster Street, Suites A & B
Vice Chair Vaccaro made a motion to approve Resolution HA2022-08. Councilmember Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Reconvened meeting of the City Council at 6:52 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Approval of Meeting Minutes from August 16, 2022
4. Resolution 2022-233 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. Minute Action Approving Commemorative Dedication and Name Application for Yarbrough Drive
6. Resolution 2022-234 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Ordering the Vacation of Portions of Atlantic Avenue, East Atlantic Avenue, and Cement Hill Road, and Authorizing the City Manager to Convey Said Vacated Areas as Set Out in the Agreement for Exchange of Real Property and Joint Recording Instructions Between the City of Fairfield and the Fairfield -Suisun Unified School District
7. Resolution 2022-235 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement Between the City of Fairfield and Shah Kawasaki Architects for Professional Architectural and Engineering Services for the Fire Station 39 Project
8. Resolution 2022-236 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Submission of the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Any Agreements or Documents Requested By HUD
9. Resolution 2022-237 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Revising the City -Sponsored Special Events List for Calendar Year 2022
10. Resolution 2022-238 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring Its Intention to Annex Territory (Fairfield Industrial Center) to Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes Therein for Annexation No. 59
11. Resolution 2022-239 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring Its Intention to Annex Territory (Valley Strong Credit Union) to Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes Therein for Annexation No. 60
12. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2022-09 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Amending Chapter 27, Article X, Section 27.1104 of the Fairfield Municipal Code, Also Known as the City of Fairfield Community Preservation, to Establish the Regulations of Vacant Window Storefronts in the Downtown
Councilmember Timm made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Councilmember Moy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
13. Assistant to the City Manager Anna Guiles recommended to Council that it approve Resolution 2022-240 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting State Funds from Assembly Bill 178 AB- 178), Budget Act of 2022, and Authorizing an Update to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget.
Brandon Wirth of Shelter Solano and Assemblymember Wilson spoke on Item 13. Ms. Guiles commended Ms. Wilson for her efforts in spearheading the passage of AB-178.
Councilmember Bertani made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-240. Councilmember Timm seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
14. Homeless Services Manager Dawn La Bar recommended to Council that it approve Resolution 2022-241 of the City Council of the City Of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the Community Action Partnership of Solano Joint Powers Agency, Authorizing the Appointment of City Councilmembers as the Primary Voting Member and Alternate, and Authorizing the Appointment of Staff Members as a Primary Member and Alternate to the Newly Constituted Technical Advisory Committee to the Community Action Partnership of Solano Joint Powers Agency.
Joe Joyce (online) spoke on Item 14.
Vice Mayor Vaccaro made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-241. Councilmember Moy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
15. Public Works Management Analyst Corey Beavers recommended to Council that it approve the first reading and introduction of Ordinance 2022-10 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adding Article X (Single -Use Foodware Accessories and Standard Condiments) to Chapter 9 of the Fairfield Municipal Code.
John Takeuchi spoke on Item 15.
Vice Mayor Vaccaro made a motion to waive the full reading of Ordinance 2022-10, read by title only, and introduce the ordinance for first reading. Councilmember Timm seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-1, with Councilmember Moy voting no.
16. Interim City Manager David Gassaway approved Resolution 2022-242 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving a Funding Agreement for Archways Recovery Services, Inc. for Funding Up to $525,000 as Local Matching Funds for a California Department of Health Care Services Behavioral Health
Continuum Infrastructure Program Grant.
Mayor Price left the dais.
Councilmember Panduro stated that although she lives within 500 feet of this project, per the law and her conversation with City Attorney Lim, she is still able to comment and vote on this item.
K. Patrice Williams spoke on Item 16.
Councilmember Bertani made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-242. Councilmember Tonnesen seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.
Mayor Price returned to the dais.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
17. Public Works Transportation Manager Diane Feinstein recommended to Council that it open the public hearing; and approve Resolution 2022-243 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing Approval of Fairfield and Suisun Transit's Comprehensive Operational Analysis.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
Terrence Strong and Anna (online) spoke on Item 17.
Mayor Price closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Panduro made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-243. Vice Mayor Vaccaro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNED MEETING AT 8:15 P.M. TO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2022, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER.
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