CITY OF FAIRFIELD
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 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 (online), Doriss Panduro, Chuck Timm, and ScottTonnesen; Vice -Mayor Rick Vaccaro, and Mayor Price.
INVOCATION
Worship Pastor Patrick Serna of Highway International Christian Fellowship gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Timm.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Vice Mayor Vaccaro welcomed everyone. He announced that it is Restaurant Week from October 1-8 in downtown and encouraged everyone to support the participating restaurants. He thanked the school district for providing mental health support for students, as it's badly needed.
Councilmember Bertani reported that the Clergy Action Network (CAN) has planned a movie night on the Solano County lawn on Saturday, October 22, at dusk for a fun family night! The group also has planned a Thanksgiving dinner to be served at the Community Center in Willow Hall on Tuesday, November 22. Volunteers are needed. Next, she reported that the CAN meeting on October 25 will have a panel of service men and women from Travis AFB discussing coming home from deployment and the challenges they face. Lastly, she reported that Police Chief Cantrell's retirement ceremony would be held on November 3.
Councilmember Moy reported she and some of her colleagues attended a grand opening of Math Miracles on North Texas Street, an excellent educational program. Next, she encouraged folks to visit restaurants participating in Restaurant Week. Lastly, she thanked the Homeless Intervention Team (HIT) for the compassion they show to our homeless population and for showing up quickly when called.
Councilmember Timm reported he visited the new PAL Center and thanked Lowe's Stores for its generous donation of $300,000 to remodel the old roller-skating rink site. He stated Lowe's arrived with 60 employees to transform the old building. He said that PAL would hold a soft opening later this month.
Councilmember Panduro reported she attended the last summer concert on September 30 to listen to Alvon Johnson's Jazz Band. She thanked Jeff Trager for creating the successful concert series that is bringing the community together. Next, she reported she attended an event on Mare Island on September 16, where California Governor Newsom signed a package of legislation to cut pollution and accelerate the state's transition to clean energy. Ms. Panduro was there as a Board member of Marin Clean Energy, representing Fairfield, and said it was exciting to witness. Lastly, she shared that she attended a Youth Commission meeting and invited the community to attend future meetings.
CouncilmemberTonnesen reported he enjoyed the Taste of Downtown event. He reported he and other elected officials attended a ribbon cutting of the electronic billboard off Interstate 80 and Red Top Road, which features an amazing replica of a C-5 A Galaxy Transport ("Plane on a Stick"), which celebrates Travis Air Force Base. He reported he visited PAL's Haunted House (Skreemz!) with the lights on! He encouraged people to visit and support PAL. Lastly, he reported that BIG LOTS has moved into the old Yardbirds' building on Oliver Road.
Mayor Price read a letter from the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Fairfield thanking the City of Fairfield for the annual National Night Out celebrations throughout Fairfield. It was their first time hosting and they enjoyed it so much, they plan to do it again next year.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager David Gassaway reported that Police Investigations has moved into the Cordelia Library building at 5050 Business Center Drive. A ribbon -cutting event will be held on October 13 at 10 a.m. to celebrate the opening.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim stated there was no reportable action taken in the closed session.
CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees had no report.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation declaring Breast Cancer Awareness Month presented by Police Chief Deanna Cantrell to Director of the Solano Midnight Sun Breast Cancer Foundation, Barbara Rigdon. Fairfield Poet Laureate Suzanne Bruce read a special poem she wrote for the occasion.
2. Proclamation declaring Cyber Security Month presented by Councilmember Chuck Timm to the Director of Information Technology Savita Chaudhary and IT Infrastructure Manager Eudora Fleischman.
3. Proclamation declaring Water Professionals Appreciation Week presented by Councilmember Rick Vaccaro to Assistant Director of Public Works, Utilities, Michael Hether; Water Treatment Managers Stuart Hamilton and Brandan Hiltman; and Water Distribution Manager George Shimboff.
4. Proclamation declaring National Fire Prevention Week presented by Councilmember Scott Tonnesen to Fire Inspector III/Plans Examiner Bryan Just, who is part of the Fire Prevention Bureau.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
John Takeuchi spoke about election signs.
Bryan Lynch spoke about his neighborhood.
K. Patrice Williams spoke about the Point in Time Count for homeless individuals.
Susan Hoffman spoke about the need for lights in Cordelia and Ridgeview Park.
Lisa Strange of N. California Department of Insurance spoke about insurance and wildfire prevention.
CONSENT CALENDAR
5. Resolution 2022-257 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
6. Resolution 2022-258 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the Renewal of the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Through Crayon Software Experts, LLC, Resellers of the California State Department of Technology Microsoft Agreement
7. Resolution 2022-259 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield to Suspend Competitive Bidding and Authorize the City Manager to Purchase a Replacement Specialized CCTV Sewer Inspection Van
8. Resolution 2022-260 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Suspending Competitive Bidding and Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase a Replacement Water Tender Truck
9. Resolution 2022-261 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Suspending Competitive Bidding and Authorizing Execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Contractor Services Agreement between the City of Fairfield and Pinnacle Petroleum Inc. for the Provision and Delivery of Renewable Diesel and 87 Octane Gasoline at the City of Fairfield Corporation Yard
10. Heart of Fairfield - Resolution 2022-262 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 GHD Engineers for the West Texas Complete Streets Project
Heart of Fairfield - Resolution 2022-263 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 Coastland Civil Engineering, Inc. for Project Management Services on the West Texas Utility Relocation and Complete Streets Projects
Heart of Fairfield - Resolution 2022-264 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Fairfield and GHD Engineers for the West Texas Utility Relocation Project
11. Second Reading and Adoption 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
12. Resolution 2022-265 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the Allan Witt Community Park Tennis Courts Resurfacing Maintenance Project as Complete
13. Resolution 2022-266 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the Heart of Fairfield Downtown Striping and Intersection Improvement Project as Complete
14. Resolution 2022-267 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Contract to Kerex Engineering for the Waterman Boulevard Sidewalk
Project and Rancho Solano Median Extensions Project
Vice Mayor Vaccaro made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Councilmember Bertani seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
15. Fire Chief Matt Luckenbach recommended to Council that it approve Resolution 2022-268 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Fire Department to Apply Through Solano LAFCO for Short -Term and Long -Term Contract for Service Agreements with the Cordelia Fire Protection District.
Councilmember Bertani made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-268. Councilmember Timm seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.
16. Interim City Manager Gassaway opened the discussion for continued 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.
City Attorney David Lim reported that although presiding Superior Court Judge Getty stated she did not have the legal authority to grant an extension to the City for their grand jury response due October 3, 2022, Solano County Counsel Lori Mazzella did grant an extension to October 10, 2022.
After a lengthy discussion, Councilmember Timm made a motion to approve the Grand Jury response.
Vice Mayor Vaccaro seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion passed 6-1, with Councilmember Moy voting no.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
17. Planning Manager Dave Feinstein recommended to Council that it open the public hearing, and approve Resolution 2022-269 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Setting the Amount of Certain Development Impact Fees Established by Ordinance No. 2013-11; and approve First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 2022-12 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Amending Chapter 25, Article XI of the Fairfield Municipal Code.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Price closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Timm made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-269 with a corrected fee structure.
Councilmember Tonnesen seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.
18. Planning Manager Dave Feinstein recommended to Council that it open the public hearing; and approve the First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 2022-13 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield approving the First Amendment to the Restated and Amended Development Agreement By and Between the City of Fairfield and Albert D. Seeno Construction Co., a California Limited Partnership, Seecon Financial and Construction Co, Inc., a California Corporation, and West Coast Homebuilders Inc., a California Corporation.
Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
Nora Dizon, Susan Hoffman, and George Kennedy spoke on Item 18.
Mayor Price closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Timm made a motion to waive the full reading of Ordinance 2022-13, read by title only and introduce the ordinance for first reading. Councilmember Bertani seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 8:14 P.M. TO TUESDAY, OCTOBER
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