CITY OF FAIRFIELD
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 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 6:08 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
Worship Pastor Alex Ledoux of Samoan Christian Fellowship Assembly of God gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Timm led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Panduro spoke about Dia de Los Muertos, which is an important day in Hispanic culture, mourning and remembering loved ones who have passed on. She reported that she and Vice Mayor Vaccaro attended a recent 2 x 2 Regional Homeless Committee meeting and that they approved proposed changes to the bylaws. They received presentations on the Housing Improvement Grant (HIP) program and the Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP). She stated that the meetings are open to the public.
Lastly, she made a statement regarding her candidacy for District 5.
Councilmember Tonnesen reported that 31 businesses distributed candy to 200+ trick -or -treaters on Halloween. He thanked the Matt Garcia Foundation for their participation and for also holding a movie night. Lastly, he thanked Debi Tavey, downtown consultant, and former president of the Fairfield -Suisun Chamber of Commerce. He stated he was looking forward to the Veterans Day Concert and Parade and the Christmas tree lighting.
Councilmember Timm reported he and others visited the Cordelia truck scales for a tour and presentation on the Cordelia Truck Scales project. The new technology would allow for 1,000 trucks per hour to be processed (instead of 800 per day that are currently processed). The project is now shovel - ready but still needs $240M to be completed. He stated that Solano Transportation, the City of Fairfield, and the State of California are seeking those funds through lobbying efforts.
Councilmember Moy reported she and Councilmember Panduro visited the Adult Recreation Center for its Halloween luncheon. She thanked ARC staff for a very entertaining time! She thanked Communications Manager Bill Way for his recent podcast, Words with Way, about the dangers of fentanyl (one pill can kill). She stated that the Fairfield -Suisun Unified School District is going to work with the City of Fairfield to host more town halls to educate the community about fentanyl. Next, she reported that a resident called her to report a disabled homeless woman sleeping in front of North Bay
Hospital. Councilmember Moy contacted the City's Homeless Intervention Team (HIT) to assist the woman, and she thanked Shelter Solano for finding a place for her.
Councilmember Bertani reported that Chief of Police Deanna Cantrell is retiring, and a reception will be held for her on November 3 at 10 a.m. in Willow Hall. She thanked the chief for the tremendous job she has done for the City and the positive culture she created during her tenure. She stated that new Chief of Police Dan Marshall would be sworn in on November 7 at 3 p.m. at the Downtown Theatre. She thanked Dan for his continued service to the city. Next, she reported the Clergy Action Network (CAN) met last week and held a panel discussion with members of Travis Air Force Base (TAFB), on how the City and CAN could engage with our servicemembers, especially once they return from deployment. She thanked communications Manager Bill Way for the great video he created of CAN members welcoming TAFB members.
Vice Mayor Vaccaro also thanked Chief Cantrell for her dedicated service. He stated that incoming Police Chief Marshall will do a great job, as he's been serving the Fairfield community well for 24 years. Next, he reported he would be holding a neighborhood meeting at Paradise Valley Estates on November 16 at 7 p.m. to address crime in the area. He said everyone was welcome, even those who don't live in Paradise Valley. Lastly, he commented on a letter that was recently sent to the Daily Republic from Marilyn Farley.
Mayor Price reported that he visited Sr. Pastor David Isom, at St. Stephen's CME Church last Saturday and thanked him, his staff, and the congregation for the great work they are doing in the community such as holding algebra and science tutoring, and esteem building workshops, focusing on young people of color. Lastly, he reported that he visited Vanden High School, where he taught for 35 years, with other candidates running for office. Students held discussions with candidates about the issues that are important to them.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager David Gassaway stated he wanted to publicly acknowledge and thank Chief Cantrell for her excellent service to the City of Fairfield, and that he would have more comments at her reception. He told the incoming Chief Marshall to "get ready" — there's a lot of work ahead! Next, he reported he had the distinct honor to attend the Airlift/Tanker Association Conference in Denver on October 27-30, with members from Travis Air Force Base. He learned a lot about how the City of Fairfield can assist Travis with future endeavors. He stated that under the Consent Calendar, Item 4 was missing an attachment that staff provided for Council at the dais and it has been corrected online. Lastly, he said there were no changes to the agenda.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Assistant City Attorney Lori Liu stated there was no reportable action from the closed session.
CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees thanked the Solano Recovery Project for adopting Lee Bell Park and Gone for Good for their past participation.
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation declaring Extra Mile Day presented by Councilmember Doriss Panduro to Volunteer Coordinator Karen Rees
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jeff Trager spoke about upcoming events at the Downtown Theatre and he thanked Pete Escovedo for his community service over the years.
Jeriann Guzman voiced her concerns about speeding vehicles on Union Avenue.
John Takeuchi spoke about term limits for elected officials.
Brandon Wirth spoke about Shelter Solano.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes from July, September, and October 2022
3. Resolution 2022-288 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
4. Resolution 2022-289 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield to Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement Between the City of Fairfield and Willdan Energy Solutions for the Modeling and Financial Planning Services for the Municipal Fleet Electric Vehicles and Facility Analysis
5. Resolution 2022-290 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Contract to Bockmon & Woody Electric Co., Inc. for the CDBG Linear Park Trail Lighting Project and Authorizing an Update to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Councilmember Timm made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Vice Mayor Vaccaro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
6. Vice Mayor Vaccaro read Resolution 2022-291 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield supporting and proclaiming November 13-19, 2022, as "United Against Hate Week." He stated that diversity is Fairfield's strength and that there is no place for hate in our community.
Councilmember Bertani made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-291. Councilmember Timm seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
7. Associate Civil Engineer Caroline Vedder gave an update on Lee Bell Neighborhood Park Restrooms and various options for Council to consider.
The four options that were discussed were: 1) do not add restrooms; 2) add porta-potties as needed; 3) add a permanent porta-potty facility, or 4) add a permanent facility John Takeuchi spoke on Item 7.
After a lengthy discussion, Councilmember Tonnesen gave direction to staff to start with option 2, adding porta-potties as needed for park reservations of large groups; and work towards option 4 in the future, as long as a permanent facility could meet all criteria established by Council. Vice Mayor Vaccaro concurred. All councilmembers were unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (text in red should be deleted)
8. Community Development Management Analyst Jonathan Atkinson recommended to Council that it open the Public Hearing; and Resolution 2022-292 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER2021-038) and Approving a General Plan Amendment (GPA2021-003) for the 80-12 Industrial Center Project Involving Two Industrial Warehouse Buildings on Approximately 19.44 Acres at 300 Chadbourne Road (APNs: 0028- 750-240, -250, -260, -270, -290, and -300); and
First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance 2022-16 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Amending Chapter 25, Article I of the Fairfield City Code (also Known as the Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map) to Rezone Approximately 19.44 Acres at 300 Chadbourne Road (APNs: 0028-750-240, -250, -260, -270, -290, and -300) from Regional Commercial (CR) District to Limited Industrial (IL) District Mayor Price opened the public hearing.
Will Parker spoke on Item 8.
Mayor Price closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Timm made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-292. Councilmember Moy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Timm made a motion to waive the full reading of Ordnance 2022-16, read by title only, and introduce the ordinance for the first reading. Councilmember Panduro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 7:45 P.M. TO TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2022, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER.
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