CITY OF FAIRFIELD
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2023; 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 1000 WEBSTER STREET
FAIRFIELD, CA 94533 OR VIA ZOOM
MIOUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Catherine Moy called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers Doug Carr, Scott Tonnesen, K. Patrice Williams, Vice Mayor Pam Bertani, and Mayor Moy. Councilmembers Doriss Panduro and Rick Vaccaro were absent.
INVOCATION
Worship Pastor Pamela Gore of City Church gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Bertani led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Vice Mayor Bertani reported on the State of the Base. She mentioned that on Saturday, February 25, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Bethel Community Church, a Black History Month celebration will be presented by the Fairfield Clergy Action Network (CAN) and the Solano County Black Chamber of Commerce event. There will be food trucks and live performances. Vice Mayor Bertani also added that the Fairfield CAN would meet on Tuesday, February 28, at 3 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. She also added that the smoke shop where the City Council voted to remove their business license is still operating, and she requested that this item be added as a future agenda item. City Attorney David Lim stated that since that case is currently in ligation, he will discuss this matter with the council offline.
Councilmember Carr reported that he attended the Youth Good Character Awards ceremony. He also attended the Communities of Recovery Conference to keep him up to date with homeless projects.
Councilmember Carr also attended the Fairfield Police Association's Crab Feed which benefited the Public Safety Academy. He also attended the Downtown Theatre's House of Floyd concert, which was wonderful, and he encourages the community to go out and attend local events, it will benefit mental health, which was a big struggle for most folks during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Councilmember Tonnesen reported on the Allan Witt ball fields and how the Pacific Little League has been improving the fields, which will be re -opening in early March. He also noted that restrooms are coming to Lee Bell Park.
Councilmember Williams thanked the Marketing and Outreach Division for putting on a beautiful ceremony of lights for Mayrene Bates. She also noted that today was the 60-day mark of being a City Councilmember. Councilmember Williams acknowledges the number of commissions and committees councilmembers serve on and the importance of time management. She is also excited about tours scheduled for her to visit all the different City facilities. Councilmember Williams also learned a lot at the New Mayor and Councilmembers conference presented by the League of California Cities.
Mayor Moy reported that the Listening Tours would be happening soon, and the first meeting will be on Saturday, March 25, at 11 a.m. at the Bethel Community Church. Councilmember Tonnesen
requested that the Listening Tours be added to the agenda. Mayor Moy responded that this item has already been added to the March 7 City Council agenda.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Gassaway reported on a successful City Council retreat that happened earlier this month. He also added that the Senior Leadership Team had a retreat afterward to discuss the topics that were mentioned in the City Council Retreat. City Manager Gassaway noted that there is planning to be a study session that will happen on Tuesday, March 14, to discuss further the work plan for City Council goals for the year. He also added that there would be a CAP Solano JPA Board meeting on Thursday, February 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the County Administrative Building to discuss homeless efforts, and the public is welcome to attend.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Lim has nothing to report out of the closed session.
CITY CLERK REPORT
Deputy City Clerk Beavers reported that five seats are available on the Youth Commission, and she encourages young adults to apply. Quarterly interviews are being held, the next application deadline is March 21, and interviews are tentatively scheduled for April 11.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mike Wright and Stephanie Perry spoke about the Grand Jury.
Alex Lunine spoke about improving air quality and funding for sidewalk beautification projects.
Cornelius Wood spoke on the Listening Tours.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Resolution 2023-21 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 Councilmember Williams asked for Item 2 to be pulled for discussion.
2. Resolution 2023-22 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for Overtime Compensation Owed to Employees Represented by Fairfield Police Management Association
Human Resources Director Farbod Pirouzmand answered questions from Councilmember Williams. No members of the public wished to speak. Vice Mayor Bertani made a motion to approve Item 2. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
3. Resolution 2023-23 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving a Contract with Alliant Insurance Services as the Broker for Employee Health and Welfare Benefit Programs
4. Resolution 2023-24 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Funding Agreement Between the City of Fairfield and the City of Vacaville for the
Exchange of $1,500,000 in Regional Transportation Impact Fee Funding for Jepson Parkway Improvements
Councilmember Williams asked for Item 5 to be pulled for discussion.
5. Resolution 2023-25 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Suspending Competitive Bidding and Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase an Emergency Generator System from Bay City Electric Works
Assistant Public Works Director Michael Hether answered questions from Councilmember Williams. No members of the public wished to speak. Vice Mayor Bertani made a motion to approve Item 5. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
6. Resolution 2023-26 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Establishing the Fairfield Landscape Oversight Committee and Setting Forth Guidelines and Duties of the Committee
7. Resolution 2023-27 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Community Development Block Grant Program 5th Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan; and
Resolution 2023-28 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Community Development Block Grant Program 1st Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-2027 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan
8. Second Reading of Ordinance 2023-01 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Amending Section 2.7 to Chapter 2, Article II of the Fairfield Municipal Code Regarding Appointment, Removal, and Term of Office of the City Manager to Reflect the Current Number of Council Members Required for a Majority Vote, Remove the Requirement for an Indefinite Term, and Remove the Gender Classification of the City Manager
9. Second Reading of Ordinance 2023-03 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Amending Various Sections of Chapter 25, Article I of the Municipal Code, Also Known as the Zoning Ordinance, to Adjust Land Use Regulations and Development Standards in Alignment with the Goals and Objectives of the Heart of Fairfield Plan; Correcting the Description of the West Texas Street (HWT) District; Adjusting Permit Requirement Thresholds for Heart of Fairfield Plan Zoning Districts; Creating Definitions for Amenity Zone, Activity Zone, and Transparency; and Amending Chapter 25, Article I of the Municipal Code, Also Known as the Zoning Map, Rezoning a Parcel at 1100 Texas Street (APN: 0030-174-080) from Public Facilities (PF) District — Downtown Area Parking (131) Overlay District To Downtown (HD) District — Downtown Area Parking (131) Overlay District, and Parcels at 601 Beck Avenue (APN: 0028-920-300), 649 Beck Avenue (APN: 0028-920-290), and 699 Beck Avenue (APN: 0028-920-280) from Community Commercial (CC) District To HWT District; and
Second Reading of Ordinance 2023-04 of the City Council of The City of Fairfield Amending Various Sections of Chapter 25, Article I of the Fairfield Municipal Code, Also Known as the Zoning Ordinance, to Address New Issues, Correct Typographical Errors, Make Minor Organizational Revisions, Clarify Language, Bring the Zoning Ordinance into Closer Alignment with General Plan Goals, Objectives, and Policies; and Bring the Zoning Ordinance into Full Compliance with State Law
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, excluding Items 2 and 5. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS
10. Deputy City Clerk Esther Beavers presented on the Minute Action Approving Mayor's Appointments to the Youth Commission, Rockville Hills Regional Park Citizen Advisory Committee, and the Golf Advisory Board
New members of the Youth Commission, Rockville Hills Regional Park Citizen Advisory Committee, and the Golf Advisory Board were sworn in. Harsukh Sidhu and Annilynn Martinez were sworn in for the Youth Commission. Nikolaus Glazar was sworn in for the Rockville Hills Regional Park Citizen Advisory Committee. Tom Ebert was sworn in for the Golf Advisory Board. Cian Fei Long Wilson (Youth Commission) and Mike Garcia (Golf Advisory Board) were absent and will be sworn in at the City Clerk's Office at a later time.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve the mayor's appointments to the Youth Commission, Rockville Hills Regional Park Citizen Advisory Committee, and the Golf Advisory Board. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
11. City Council Discussion and Direction on the way to Honor the Late Mayor Harry T. Price for his Decades of Service to the Fairfield Community
After much discussion, the councilmembers agreed with either naming the City Council Chamber, the pond, re -naming Civic Center Drive, or rooms in City Hall to honor Harry Price.
Dana Dean spoke on ways to honor Mayor Harry T. Price.
Carol Hummel spoke on ways to honor Mayor Harry T. Price.
Vice Mayor Bertani made a motion to have staff examine re -naming the City Council Chamber to Harry T. Price City Council Chamber and re -name Civic Center Drive to Harry T. Price Drive.
Councilmember Williams seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
Vice Mayor Betani also recommended coordinating with the school district to see if there is a possibility to rename Vanden High School.
12. Economic Development Division Manager Dwayne Dalman presented on Resolution 2023-29 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing Modifications and a Recapitalization of the Heart of Fairfield Revitalization & Enhancement Assistance Program as well as the Establishment of a Downtown Equipment Loan Program
Vice Mayor Betani made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-29. Councilmember Tonnesen seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-1, with Councilmember Williams voting "no" on this item.
13. Economic Development Division Manager Dwayne Dalman presented on Resolution 2023-30 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving an Agreement with the North Texas Street Business Association for the Year 2023 Operation and Administration of the North Texas Street
Business Improvement District
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-30. Vice Mayor Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Finance Director John Furtado recommended to Council that it open the Public Hearing; and Resolutions 2023-31 Through 2023-35 and Ordinance 2023-05 for Proceedings (Including a Landowner Election) to Establish a Community Facilities District, One or More Improvement Areas and a Future Annexation Area for the One Lake Project Mayor Moy opened the public hearing.
La Keesha Johnson spoke on this item.
Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve Resolutions 2023-31, 2023-32, and 2023- 33 Vice Mayor Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
City Clerk Beavers opened the ballots and there were 172 "yes" votes for the Special Tax Election.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve Resolutions 2023-34 and 2023-35. Vice Mayor Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to waive full reading and approve the introduction of Ordinance 2023-05. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
15. Principal Planner Meily Sheehan recommended to Council to open the Public Hearing; and Resolution 2023-36 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Upholding the Planning Commission's Decision and Approving a Minor Development Review (MD2021-011) and Use Permit (UP2021-002) for the Development of a Recreational Vehicle Storage Facility, with the Capacity for 138 Vehicles and Solar Carports on a ±4.21-Acre Parcel at 490 Edison Court (APN:
0180-130-110)
Councilmember Williams recused herself from this hearing.
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing.
City Attorney Lim swore in all speakers. Interim Planning Manager Meily Sheehan presented for the City. Attorney Dana Dean spoke on behalf of appellant Edison RV Storage. City Council asked questions of both parties. There were no requests by the public to speak. Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to grant the appeal of Edison RV Storage as to the removal of the signage conditions. The trash enclosure and indemnification conditions remained as recommended by City Staff. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0.
No action was taken on Resolution 2023-36. City staff will return to City Council with a revised resolution to be placed in the Consent Calendar.
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 8:35 P.M. TO TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023, AT 6:00 P.M., CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER.
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