CITY OF FAIRFIELD
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2023; 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 1000 WEBSTER STREET, FAIRFIELD,
CA 94533 OR VIA ZOOM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Pam Bertani called the meeting to order at 6:16 p.m.
ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers Doug Carr, Doriss Panduro, Scott Tonnesen, Rick Vaccaro, and K. Patrice Williams, and Vice Mayor Bertani. Mayor Cat Moy was absent due to illness.
INVOCATION
Lead Pastor Christian Bravo of Liberty Christian Church gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Williams led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Carr thanked Public Works staff for their diligent work during all of the recent rainstorms.
Councilmember Panduro reported she attended the I Love to Read Day at David Weir Preparatory Academy and had a great time! She thanked Travis Air Force Base Commander Colonel Derek Salmi for the recent tour.
Councilmember Vaccaro also thanked Public Works staff and first responders for their hard work during the recent storms. He stated he attended the Council Workshop Study Session where they discussed their goals and priorities for the upcoming year.
Councilmember Tonnesen also thanked staff and first responders for their excellent work during the storms. He said he gets positive feedback from the community regarding City staff.
Councilmember Williams reported she was continuing her tours of City facilities and departments. She thanked Director of Housing Services La Tanna Jones, who met with her for two hours and drove her around to see various projects: CANB's homeless housing on Ohio Street (former Heather House), the pallet shelters project at 1260 Western Street, and the affordable housing Fair Haven Commons project.
She stated she is proud of the work Housing Services is doing.
Vice -Mayor Bertani reported that Council's Listening Tour would begin on March 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bethel Community Church for District 5. She shared that the Fairfield Clergy Action Network (CAN) would host the 2"d Annual Juneteenth celebration on June 17 on the Solano County Lawn and that they almost have enough vendors for the event.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Gassaway reported that the Fire Department will be delayed in doing their weed abatement this year due to the heavy rains. He shared that the podium for public speakers is being repaired. Lastly, he reported that the Police Department would conduct a public meeting on March 27 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers regarding California Assembly Bill (AB) 481, which requires California la'w enforcement agencies to obtain approval of a Military Equipment Use Policy by their applicable governing body prior to taking certain actions related to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment as defined by the legislature.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim stated that Item 6 would be pulled for discussion.
Mr. Lim also reported on the settlement in the matter of Alexis Rivas vs. City of Fairfield, Case No. 2:2022cv01907. U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. The City Council by a vote of 7-0 settled the matter and will pay $57,500 to Ms,. Rivas.
And in the case of: Ahmed Saaed vs. City of Fairfield, U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, Case No. 23cv00087; and the People of the State of California, and City of Fairfield v. Ahmed Saeed; and Smoke Shop N More LLC, Solano County Superior Court, Case No. FCS059677, the case was settled with a 6-0 vote. Mr. Saaed will pay the City of Fairfield the amount of $11,000.
CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees reported there are still openings for Youth Commission.
PRESENTATIONS
2. Proclamation declaring American Red Cross Monthpresented by Councilmember Carr presented -to Red Cross volunteers Mary Bichler and Phil Arsich.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Rick Johnson spoke about LLMD's and upcoming ballots.
John Takeuchi spoke about the Travis Air Force Base Aviation Museum and an upcoming event.
CONSENT CALENDAR,
3. Approval of Meeting Minutes from February 2023
4. Minute Action Approving Commemorative Dedication and Name Application for Harry Price
5. 2022 Annual Report on the General Plan
6. Continued 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), Use Permit (UP2021-002), and Environmental Review (ER2021-009), and Partially Granting an Appeal by Steve Mirabito/ StoragePro of Fairfield, LLC to Modify the Conditions of Approval, for 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)
City Attorney Lim pulled Item 6 for discussion.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-36. Vice Mayor Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-3, with Councilmembers Panduro, Vaccaro, and Williams abstaining.
7. Resolution 2023-48 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Updated Professional Services Agreements Between the City of Fairfield and the Following Plan Review and Inspection Consulting Firms: Bureau Veritas' North America, CSG Consultants, Interwest, Shums Coda, 4 Leaf, and TRB + Associates
Ms. Dean, attorney for the appellate, spoke on Item 6.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve Item 6. Vice Mayor Bertani seconded the motion.
The motion carried 6-0.
8. Resolution 2023-49 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.
9. Resolution 2023-50 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the 2021' Pavement Maintenance Project as Complete
10. Resolution 2023-51 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving an Amendment to the Technology Maintenance and Support Agreement for the EOC Upgrade with Western Audio Video
11. Resolution 2023-52 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Modifying the Amended and Restated Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Amended for Community Facilities District No. 2018-1 (Train Station Specific Plan); and
Resolution 2023-53 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring Its Intention to Annex Territory (Planning Area 5 and a Portion of Planning Area 4) to the City of Fairfield Community Facilities District No. 20,18-1 (Train Station Specific Plan) as Annexation No. 1 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes Therein
12. Second Reading and Ordinance 2022-17 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Amending Chapter 25, Article I, Section 25.12.3 of the Fairfield Municipal Code, also Known as the Zoning Map, Rezoning Parcel (APN: 0037-060-480) on Sunset Avenue from Residential, Low Medium Density District to Residential, Medium Density District
13. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2023-05 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Levying Special Taxes Within City of Fairfield Community Facilities District; No. 2023-1 (One Lake Planning Area 5)
14. Second Reading and Adoption 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 Clarify the Application Process and Requirements, Correct Typographical Errors, and Make Minor Organizational Revisions for Special Event Permits
15. Second Reading and Adoption 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
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Councilmember Panduro seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. Associate Planner Jessie Hernandez recommended to Council that it approve Resolution 2023-54 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Denying a General Plan Amendment (GPA2022-001) from Highway and Regional Commercial (CHR) to Industrial Business Park (IBP) and a Zone Change (ZC2022-002) from Office Commercial — North Cordelia (CO -NC) to Industrial Business Park (IBP) at 5253 Business Center Drive (APN: 0148-270-220).
Vice Mayor Bertani opened the hearing. Applicant Jose McNeill spoke on Item 16. Vice Mayor Bertani closed the hearing.
After Council discussion, Vice Mayor Bertani reopened the public hearing. Applicant Jose McNeill spoke again answering questions. Vice Mayor Bertani closed the hearing.
Councilmember Williams made a motion to continue the item to June in consideration of a General Plan designation and zoning change application for the property. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion.
The motion carried unanimously. (6-0).
ADJOURNED MEETING AT 7:43 P.M. IN MEMORY OF FORMER MAYOR HARRY T. PRICE TO TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER.
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