CITY OF FAIRFIELD
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 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 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers Doug Carr, Doriss Panduro, Scott Tonnesen, Rick Vaccaro, K. Patrice Williams, and Vice Mayor Bertani. Mayor Catherine "Cat" Moy was absent.
INVOCATION
Worship Pastor John Reed of Fairfield Church of Christ gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Panduro led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Carr reported that he had attended several events. He stated he looks forward to the City Council Listening Tour at Mankas Neighborhood Center on April 22 for District 3 (his district). He attended the Fairfield -Suisun Sewer District Board meeting on March 27 and stated it was informative.
The highlight of his month was Operation Homecoming's 50th Anniversary of Prisoners of War from Vietnam event held at Travis Air Force Base on March 30-31. Lastly, he enjoyed touring the City's fire stations and seeing how well -trained our firefighters are.
Councilmember Panduro reported that attending the Filipino -American Hawaiian Night at the Adult Recreation Center was a pleasure. The Filipino -American Communities of Fairfield, Suisun, and Vacaville hosted it. She also attended a presentation by California Treasurer Fiona Ma that she gave to 11th and 12th-grade students at Vanden High School. Ms. Ma spoke to them about leadership, civic engagement, and financial literacy. Lastly, she welcomed a new business, La Michoacana Plus, located in her District
5. Councilmember Vaccaro reported he attended the Trans Day of Visibility rally hosted by the Solano Pride Center on March 31. The annual event celebrates transgender people and helps raise awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide. He reported that two planning sessions are scheduled for CAP Solano JPA Regional 2 x 2 Homeless Committee on April 22 (9 am-2 pm) and April 27 (3-8 pm). Lastly, he shared that he and his colleagues would attend the League of California Cities City Leaders Summit in Sacramento on April 12-14, 2023.
Councilmember Tonnesen reported that two or three new restaurants are opening soon in downtown Fairfield. He shared that the downtown facade program is ongoing, with City matching funds up to $7,500.
Councilmember Williams reported she recently toured Fairfield and Suisun Transit (FAST) with Transportation Manager Diane Feinstein and Traffic Engineer Garland Wong. She learned about the division's plans to alleviate traffic congestion in District 1. She reported that she spoke at a Tuskegee Airmen event on behalf of Mayor Moy and that it was the highlight of her month! Vice Mayor Bertani reported that the first City Council Listening Tour held in District 5 was a success.
She thanked the Police and Fire chiefs for attending and answering questions. She invited the community to attend the National Day of Prayer event on May 4, held in the Council Chamber from noon-1 pm. She shared that the Clergy Action Network (CAN) would celebrate its second anniversary on May 23 at a luncheon held at Paradise Valley to mark the occasion. Lastly, she reminded everyone that the Juneteenth celebration would be held on the county lawn on Saturday, June 17.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Gassaway invited the community to attend the Blues, Brews, and BBQ event on April 22 in downtown Fairfield at Texas and Jefferson Streets. He indicated that more people were needed to participate in the BBQ Cook -Off competition. He stated there were no changes to the agenda.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim stated he had nothing to report.
CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees shared that she was looking forward to the presentations, especially the recognition of Stephanie Beardsley, a fellow Soroptimist, for her work with PALS Girls Circle. She also thanked several Adopt A Street groups for their regular cleanups and helping Keep Fairfield Beautiful:
Linda Elkins, Randy Kunes, Steven Edmundson/Gold Ridge Neighbors, Ruth Clawson & Ana Petero & crew; Kam Holzendorf and Krew, 60th LRS Fuels Management TAFB, Michael & Peggy Richerson.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Poem Reading "Why Read Poetry?" by Poet Laureate Suzanne Bruce celebrating National Poetry Month.
2. Proclamation declaring National Poetry Month presented by Councilmember Williams to Poet Laureate Suzanne Bruce.
Proclamation declaring. Education & Sharing Day Presented by Councilmember Rick Vaccaro.
4. Proclamation declaring Fair Housing Month presented by Councilmember Scott Tonnesen to Adriana Ames, Director of Education for the Fair Housing Advocates of N. California (via Zoom)
5. Recognizing Stephanie Beardsley Presented by Police Chief Dan Marshall
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pat Sivigliano spoke about the Landscaping & Lighting Maintenance Districts.
County Supervisor Monica Brown and Caroline Villarreal spoke about the End 68 Hours of Hunger program and food insecurity.
Aimee Tran spoke about the Wiseman Company's Aurora Apartments project.
CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Resolution 2023-55 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing Execution of the Improvement Agreement for the Canon Station Planning Area 5 — Phase 1 Backbone Roads
7. Resolution 2023-56 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Service Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. to Provide Engineering and Design Services for the Midtown Five -Year Sewer Replacement Plan
8. Resolution 2023-57 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Landscape Maintenance Agreement Between the City of Fairfield and the State of California (Caltrans) for Improvements on State Route 12 at Webster Street, Jackson Street, and Pennsylvania Avenue (Clean California)
9. Resolution 2023-58 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Submit a Priority Development Area Grant, Application in the Amount of $200,000 in Response to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's Priority Development Area Grant Call for Projects and Authorizing the City Manager to Commit up to $200,000 in Matching Funds in the Form of Staff Time Councilmember Vaccaro made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Councilmember Tonnesen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0.
NEW BUSINESS
10. City Manager Gassaway recommended to Council that it approve Resolution 2023-59 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Ratifying the City Manager's Proclamation of Existence of a Local Emergency.
Solano County Supervisor Monica Brown spoke on Item 10.
Councilmember Panduro made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-59. Councilmember Vaccaro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Interim Community Development Director Dave Feinstein recommended to Council that it open the Public Hearing; and approve the First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 2023-08 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Amending Section 25(E) of Chapter 10E of the Municipal Code, also Known as Commercial Cannabis Businesses, to Allow Curbside Delivery at Licensed Storefront Cannabis Retailers
Vice Mayor Bertani opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Vice Mayor Bertani closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to waive the full reading, read by title only, and introduce Ordinance 2023-08. Councilmember Vaccaro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0.
ADJOURNED MEETING AT 7:04 P.M. TO TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2023, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER.
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