CITY OF FAIRFIELD
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 20, 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, Scott Tonnesen, Vice Mayor Rick Vaccaro, and Mayor Price.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Bertani gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Timm led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Panduro reported she attended the League of California Cities in Long Beach September 7-9, 2022, along with many of her colleagues. She participated in the Tomato & Vine Festival as part of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The money raised will help provide student scholarships.
She attended an event at the new BMW building, where they allowed students to tour the construction site and learn about the various trade jobs.
Councilmember Tonnesen thanked staff for coordinating the Tomato & Vine Festival. He said it was great to see so many people enjoying the event and the perfect weather.
Councilmember Timm had nothing to report.
Councilmember Moy reported that she, Police Captain Dan Marshall, and the Mayor attended a surprise birthday party for the "First Lady" of Lambs of God in Christ (LOGIC). She stated she would like the City to participate in the Toys for Tots program that LOGIC provides at Christmas time. She also reported playing mini golf as a fundraiser for Alzheimer's Association.
Councilmember Bertani reported that Colonel Richardson of Travis Air Force Base was a host panelist in Council Chamber and spoke about how the City and TAFB can work together to assist our service men and women. The Clergy Action Network (CAN) is planning a Thanksgiving meal for the community on November 22 at Willow Hall. They need volunteers -- to register, call (707) 628-6974.
Mayor Price thanked Travis AFB for hosting the 75th anniversary gala of the United States Air Force in Vacaville on September 17. According to the theme this year, airmen were called to "Innovate, Accelerate and Thrive" as the U.S. Air Force and Department of the Air Force approach their 75th anniversaries on Sept. 18, 2022. The event was sold out, and all had a great time.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Acting City Manager and Chief of Police Deanna Cantrell had nothing to report. There were no changes to the agenda.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim reported that Assistant City Attorney Ethan Pawson would be staffing Item 13.
CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees announced that volunteers are needed for the Housing Services Touch Up the Town community cleanup event on October 7 from 8 am to 12 noon.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Councilmember Panduro read a proclamation declaring Constitution Week as September 16-22, 2022, and presented it to Nanette McKnight Shamieh and Patricia McKnight of the Chief Solano Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jeff Trager spoke about events at the Downtown Theatre.
Bryan Lynch spoke about snakes.
Alex Lunine spoke about Sustainable Solano.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Resolution 2022-244 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
3. Resolution 2022-245 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the First Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement between the City of Fairfield and Lionext, Inc.
4. Resolution 2022-246 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Software License and Professional Services Agreement with Cyclomedia Technology, Inc. and Authorizing an Update to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget
5. Resolution 2022-247 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving a Hosting and Upgrade Agreement with MaintStar, Inc.
6. Resolution 2022-248 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving Acceptance of the California Office of Traffic Safety 2022-23 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant and Approval of Activities to Reduce Traffic Collisions and Fatalities Due to Unsafe Driving
7. Resolution 2022-249 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield to Suspend Competitive Bidding and Authorize the City Manager to Purchase a Specialized Television Production Van
8. Resolution 2022-250 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the Police Training Facility Roof Restoration Project as Complete
9. Resolution 2022-251 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Initiating Proceedings for the Annexation of Territory, Annexation No. 8, (LogistiCenter at Fairfield) to the City of Fairfield Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 17 - Chadbourne-Beck-Cordelia; and the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments Related Thereto Commencing with Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and Resolution 2022-252 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Granting Preliminary Approval of the Engineer's Report for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 17 - Chadbourne- Beck-Cordelia, Annexation No. 8 (LogistiCenter at Fairfield); and the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments Related Thereto Commencing Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and Resolution 2022-253 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring Its Intention to Annex Territory to the City of Fairfield Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 17 - Chadbourne-Beck-Cordelia; and to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments Related Thereto Commencing Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and Calling for a Property Owner Protest Proceeding, to Submit to the Qualified Property Owners the Question of Levying Such Assessments and Establishing an Assessment Range Formula for Annexation No. 8 (LogistiCenter at Fairfield)
10. Resolution 2022-254 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Fairfield and Community Action Partnership of Solano, Joint Powers Authority to Receive Emergency Solutions Grant Coronavirus Round Two Program Grant Funds to Support the Pallet Shelter Project
11. Resolution 2022-255 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring Its Intention to Annex Territory (LogistiCenter at Fairfield) to Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 and Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes Therein for Annexation No. 61
Vice Mayor Vaccaro made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Councilmember Timm seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
12. Homeless Services Manager Dawn La Bar gave a presentation on the Minute Action Approving Response to the 2021-2022 Grand Jury Report Entitled "Shelter Solano, Inc.: A Review of its First Three Years Operating an Emergency Shelter in Solano County;" and Discussion on Grand Jury Recommendation of Forensic Audit
Brandon Wirth and John Eckstrom of Shelter, Inc. spoke on Item 12.
After a lengthy discussion, Councilmember Moy made a motion to request that Mayor Price write a letter to the presiding judge of the Grand Jury, Wendy Getty, requesting an extension to the City of Fairfield's response to the Grand Jury Report entitled "Shelter Solano, Inc." under Penal Code 933.0 which requires the City of Fairfield to respond within 90 days. If Judge Getty does not grant the extension, we authorize staff to agendize and call a special meeting to decide how to respond. We also instruct Interim City Manager David Gassaway to review contracts regarding responses to findings #2, 3, and 4. Councilmember Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. Homeless Services Manager Dawn La Bar recommended to Council that it open the public hearing; and approve Urgency Ordinance 2022-11 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Implementing an Emergency Homeless Shelter Program for the Duration of the Shelter Crisis Declaration; and Resolution 2022-256 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the Implementation of an
Emergency Homeless Shelter Program Permit Process and Adopting Emergency Shelter Operational Standards
Mayor Price opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Price closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Moy made a motion to waive the full reading of the ordinance, read by title only, and adopt Urgency Ordinance 2022-11 and approve Resolution 2022-256. Councilmember Timm seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNED MEETING AT 7:50 P.M. TO TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2022, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER. &4i4- of
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