CITY OF FAIRFIELD
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CONCURRENT MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2023; 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 1000 WEBSTER STREET, FAIRFIELD,
CA 94533 OR VIA ZOOM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Catherine "Cat" Moy called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers Doug Carr, Doriss Panduro, Scott Tonnesen, Rick Vaccaro, K. Patrice Williams, Vice Mayor Bertani,'and Mayor Moy.
INVOCATION
Worship Pastor Patrick Serna of Highway International Christian Fellowship gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Girl Scout Troop 818.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Carr reported that he had a busy schedule. He met with Finance Director John Furtado to learn more about the City's finances. He toured Fairfield's two water treatment plants (NBR and Waterman), along with a tour of Fire Station 31. He also met with Congressman John Garamendi and his staff. He attended a recent event for Drug Safe Solano. Lastly, he thanked Kelly Ballard for helping him with his busy schedule.
Vice Mayor Bertani thanked everyone involved in the Black History Month celebration held at Bethel Community Church on February 25, with special thanks to Pastor Gilmore and his congregation. She said it was well attended despite the rain. She thanked Kelly Ballard and Esther Beavers for their help.
Next, she reported that Clergy Action Network (CAN) would host an Easter meal on April 1 in Willow Hall at 11 a.m. She reported that CAN would also host the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Festival on the county lawn on June 17.
Councilmember Panduro reported that an event would be held on March 8 for International Women's Day at Willow Hall from 6-8 p.m., hosted by Fairfield Police and Liberty Church, in English and Spanish.
She spoke about her recent visit to Washington, D.C., and thanked Congressman Garamendi and his staff for the warm welcome.
Councilmember Vaccaro requested that the Council meeting be adjourned in memory of Mary Marsh, who recently died. He served with Mary on the Juvenile Justice Commission in the mid-90s. Mary
worked at Vanden High School and was very active in the community. He reported that he attended the Fire Department Awards Ceremony and thanked Fire Chief Matt Luckenbach for keeping it short! Next, he reported that he and Councilmember Panduro attended the recent 2 x 2 Regional Homeless Committee meeting. Lastly, he reported he would attend a meeting for Rancho Solano's Homeowner Association on Thursday, March 9, regarding the Landscape & Lighting Maintenance District (LLMD) for that area.
Councilmember Tonnesen reported he received several calls about electronic bicycles (or e-bikes) in Rockville Hills Regional Park and asked Mayor Moy to add it to a future agenda. He said he was pleased that several businesses in Downtown Fairfield were participating in the successful fagade program.
Lastly, he thanked everyone who participated in the Homeless Outreach Program Event (HOPE) on March 1. He particularly thanked the Homeless Intervention Team (HIT), the Community Action Resource Team (CART), Homeless Engagement and Response Team (HEART),- Homeless Services Division, and Housing Services Department for their continued impactful work.
Councilmember Williams wished everyone a Happy International Women's Day on March 8. She thanked Finance Director Furtado for the briefing on the City's finances. Lastly, she reported she visited Washington D.C. to attend the California Association of Sanitation Agencies Conference, as she serves as the second alternate on the Fairfield -Suisun Sewer District Board.
Mayor Moy wished all Jewish residents a Happy Purim today and a Happy International Women's Day tomorrow. She reported that she was proud to attend Alex Burton's Eagle Scout Court of Honor event and said he's a remarkable young man. She stated that she attended a recent Travis Community Consortium meeting where they spoke about California Assembly Bill 46, which would exempt retired military members from paying state income tax. She shared that she has written letters in support of this to State Senator Bill Dodd and State Assemblymember Lori Wilson.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Acting City Manager and Police Chief Dan Marshall stated that Item 4 would be pulled from the Consent Calendar as it is no longer relevant. Item 11 was also being pulled at the developer's request and would be brought back at the March 21 meeting. He reported that a major rainstorm is headed our way, with the'most rain occurring on March 9 and 10, and that sandbag stations are available for those living in areas prone to flooding.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim reported from the closed session that City Council decided to participate in opioid litigations brought by state and local subdivisions against Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart. The vote was unanimous, 7-0.
CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees welcomed Girl Scout Troop 818 and thanked Larry Bluford and his group, R.E.A.L.
Fairfield, for their monthly cleanups of blighted areas in Fairfield.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Poem Reading "Listen to Her Story" by Fairfield Poet Laureate Suzanne Bruce.
2. Proclamation declaring International Women's History Month presented by Councilmember Panduro to the Chair of the Solano County Commission for Women and Girls, Jennifer Hamilton, and former Chair Edie Thomas.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jim Inglebright spoke about his business, the Bright Spot.
Andre Davis, Sr., Tammy Harrison, and several members of their group, Band of Believers, spoke about the power of prayer and how they pray for Fairfield.
Convened the meeting of the Housing Authority at 6:47 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 Carr, Panduro, Tonnesen, Vaccaro, and Williams, Vice Chair Bertani, and Chair Moy.
HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Resolution HA2023-01 of the Fairfield Housing Authority Approving the Third,Amendmentto the Disposition and Development Agreement by and among the Fairfield Housing Authority, Affordable Housing Alliance II, Inc., and Sutton Place Development Corp. for Land located at 1600 Woolner Avenue, Fairfield, CA
Andre Casanova spoke on Item 3.
Councilmember Vaccaro made a motion to approve Resolution HA2023-01. Councilmember Tonnesen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0.
Reconvened meeting of the City Council at 6:49 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion unless a member of the City Council or the public requests that separate action be taken on a specific item.
Item 4 was pulled by acting City Manager Marshall.
4. Resolution 2023-37 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. Resolution 2023-38 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving Amendments to the City of Fairfield Conflict of Interest Code
6. Resolution 2023-39 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Appointment of a Director and Alternative Director from the City of Fairfield City Council to Serve on the Marin Clean Energy Board of Directors
7. Resolution 2023-40 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Vacating the Waterline Easement Lying Within 1420 Travis Boulevard (Raising Cane's Development)
8. Resolution 2023-41 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contribution Agreement between the City of Fairfield and the Solano Transportation Authority for the Purchase of Solano Express Intercity Bus Replacements
9. Resolution 2023-42 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring Its Intention to Annex Territory (Dutch Bros Coffee) to Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 and Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes Therein for Annexation No. 62
10. Resolution 2023-43 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring Its Intention to Annex Territory (StorQuest Express - Fairfield) to Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 and Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes Therein for Annexation No. 63
Item 11 was pulled by Acting City Manager Marshall. Staff will return with an updated item at the March 21, 2023, meeting.
11. Resolution 2023-44 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Second Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement Between the City of Fairfield and Lionext, Inc.
12. Resolution 2023-45 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Revised and Amended Plans and Specifications for the Manuel Campos Parkway Extension - Phase 2 Improvements Councilmember Vaccaro made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, excluding items 4 and 11. Vice Mayor Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0.
With input from the City Council, Mayor Moy requested to change the order of the remaining items with Item 16 to be heard first, Item 13 second, Item 15 third, and Item 14 last.
NEW BUSINESS
13. Assistant to the City Manager Anna Guiles recommended to Council that it approve Resolution 2023-46 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adopting the City of Fairfield's 2023 State and Federal Legislative Platform.
Jason Gonzalves gave a legislative update.
Councilmember Panduro made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-46. Councilmember Vaccaro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0.
14. Mayor Moy opened the City Council discussion and asked for direction on the Heart -to -Heart Listening Tours she and Vice Mayor Bertani had created:
After a lengthy discussion, with guidance from City Attorney Lim, Council decided that the informational "listening tour" meetings to be held in each Council district would become a series of noticed meetings so that all seven members could attend without violating the Brown Act. No action will be taken atthese meetings; they will simply be a way of listening to the residents in each district regarding their specific needs and issues.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. Junior Planner Yee -Lynn Wong recommended to Council that it open the Public Hearing; and approve Resolution 2023-47 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adopt City -Sponsored Special Events for the 2023 Calendar Year; and
First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 2023-06 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Amending Chapter 12A of the Fairfield Municipal Code, also Known as the Special Events Ordinance, to Clarifythe Application Process and Requirements, Correct Typographical Errors, and Make Minor Organizational Revisions for Special Event Permits
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
Vice Mayor Bertani made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-47. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0.
Vice Mayor Bertani made a motion to waive the full reading of Ordinance 2023-06, read by title only, and introduce the ordinance for the first reading. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0.
16. Police Support Manager Jeremy Profitt recommended to Council that it open the Public Hearing; and approve the First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 2023-07 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Amending Chapter 11, Section 7.2, Regarding the Use of Streets for Vehicle, Boat, Etc., Storage Prohibited
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. Rhoda Chandler, William Giugni, and Jim Inglebright spoke on Item 16. Mayor Price closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to waive the full reading of Ordinance 2023-07, read by title only, and introduce the ordinance for the first reading. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 7-0.
ADJOURNED MEETING AT 8:27 P.M. IN MEMORY OF MARY MARSH TO TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2023, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER.
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