CITY OF FAIRFIELD
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 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 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers Doug Carr, Doriss Panduro, Scott Tonnesen, Rick Vaccaro, K. Patrice Williams, and Mayor Moy. Vice Mayor Pam Bertani was absent.
INVOCATION
Worship Pastor Alex English of the Fairfield Church of Christ gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Carr led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Carr reminded the community of the City Council Heart to Heart Listening Tour happening on April 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Mankas Neighborhood Center at 2800 Owens Drive, in District 3, which is his district. He hopes to see a big crowd! Councilmember Panduro reported she and colleagues attended a meeting for the local American Petroleum and Convenience Store Association (APCA—which was formed to unite independent gasoline and convenience store owners). She said the main topics involved petty theft and legislation regarding a ban on flavored tobacco. Next, she reported she attended a Fire Safety Expo at Solano Community College. hosted by the Green Valley Fire Safe Council. She thanked Fairfield Fire for participating and engaging with the community. Lastly, she reported that Sustainable Solano is hosting a community cleanup of the Linear Park Trail on April 29 at Dover entrance.
Councilmember Vaccaro reported that the Council General Plan Study Session meeting on April 11 was a success. He said Council would provide feedback in June on the General Plan. Next, he stated he and colleagues attended the League of California Cities Leadership Summit last week and that he was pleased that California State Association of Counties (CSAC) participated for the first time. The main topic was homelessness in California.
Councilmember Tonnesen invited the community to attend the Blues, Brews, and BBQ event in the Downtown area on April 22. He also reported that the Police Department will host a Prescription Drug Takeback event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the same day. Lastly, he reported that the Downtown area will celebrate National Night Out for the first time this year on August 1 and that more information would be forthcoming.
Councilmember Williams reported she attended several of the same events as her fellow councilmembers. She enjoyed the Council General Plan Study Session and reported she plans to delve deeper into researching what the plan is today and what the community wants it to look like for the future. Next, she reported she appreciated the tour of Fire Station 37 by Fire Chief Matt Luckenbach and enjoyed learning about the equipment and the budget. ' Councilmember Moy reported that she and her colleagues spoke to California State Senator Bill Dodd at the Leadership Summit in Sacramento, and that he promised to work with the City Council on homelessness issues. She stated that Council hopes to start a pilot program in Fairfield on homelessness and that they will need assistance from Senator Dodd on legislation to make it happen. Next, she reported that the pallet shelters for homeless will open in late April and will initially house 16 people.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Gassaway reported that the Manuel Campos Parkway project is back on track. He stated that from Mystic Drive to Clay Bank Road, traffic has been diverted to the westbound new lanes.
There are still some curb repairs, landscaping, and streetlight projects before the project is complete, which means only one lane will be open eastbound until completion. Lastly, he stated there were no changes to the agenda.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim had nothing to report.
CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees reported that there were several seats open on Youth Commission, two seats for Planning Commission, and one seat open on the Solano County Commission for Women and Girls. She thanked the City of Fairfield volunteers in honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week.
PRESENTATIONS
1. City Clerk Rees presented a proclamation declaring National Volunteer Appreciation Week to Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Counties, Kathy Abraham, the volunteer and office coordinator for the Food Bank's Fairfield warehouse.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jeff Trager spoke about upcoming events at the Downtown Theatre.
Sukhdip Purewall spoke about the Aurora Green Valley Apartments.
John Takeuchi spoke about the City Council study session he attended on April 11.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes from March 2023
3. Resolution 2023-59 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Providing Annual Renewal of Chapter 31 of the Fairfield Municipal Code, Confirming Review of the Fairfield Police Department Annual Military Equipment Report, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute and Approve the Purchase of Military Equipment in Accordance with City Ordinance 2022-06
4. Resolution 2023-60 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Contract to Unlimited Environmental, Inc., for the Building Demolition and Removal at 1100, 1116, 1118, and 1120 Texas Street Project and Authorizing an Update to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget
5. Resolution 2023-61 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing and Approving an Agreement by and Between the City of Fairfield and the Fairfield Conference & Visitors Bureau for the Operation and Administration of the Fairfield Tourism Improvement District for the Period of May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2028
6. Second Reading 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 Councilmember Vaccaro made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
NEW BUSINESS
7. Senior Management Analyst Chris Lewis recommended to Council that it approve Resolutions 2023-62 Through 2023-70 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Initiating Proceedings for the Formation of the City of Fairfield Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 2023-1(Gateway), 2023-3 (Waterman Highlands), 2023-5 (Rancho Solano), 2023-6 (Peppertree), 2023-7 (Rolling Hills), 2023-8 (Kolob Estates), 2023-11 (Paradise Valley), 2023-12 (Downtown Business District), and 2023-13 (North Cordelia) and the Levy and Collection of Assessments Within the Districts for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code, and Article XIII D ofthe California Constitution, Describingthe Improvements to Serve the District, and Ordering the Preparation of an Engineer's Report; and Resolutions 2023-71 Through 2023-79 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Providing Preliminary Approval of the Engineer's Reports for the Proposed Formation of the City of Fairfield Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 2023-1 (Gateway), 2023-3 (Waterman Highlands), 2023-5 (Rancho Solano), 2023-6 (Peppertree), 2023-7 (Rolling Hills), 2023-8 (Kolob Estates), 2023-11 (Paradise Valley), 2023-12 (Downtown Business District), and 2023-13 (North Cordelia) and the Levy and Collection of Assessments Within the Districts for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code, and Article XIII D of the California Constitution; and
Resolutions 2023-80 Through 2023-88 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring Its Intention to Order the Formation of Assessment Districts, the City of Fairfield Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 2023-1 (Gateway), 2023-3 (Waterman Highlands), 2023-5 (Rancho Solano), 2023-6 (Peppertree), 2023-7 (Rolling Hills), 2023-8 (Kolob Estates), 2023-11 (Paradise Valley), 2023-12 (Downtown Business District), and 2023-13 (North Cordelia), to Levy and Collect Assessments Within Such Districts for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, and Appointing a Time and Place for Public Hearings.
Carol Hummel, Bernadette Curry, and Gina Schneider spoke on LLMD District 2023-3, Waterman Highlands. John Diamond called in to the meeting and spoke on the same matter.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve Resolutions 2023-62 through 2023-70.
Councilmember Panduro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, (6-0).
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve Resolutions 2023-71 through 2023-79.
Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, (6-0).
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve Resolutions 2023-80 Through 2023-88.
Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, (6-0).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Senior Management Analyst Chris Lewis recommended to Council that it open the public hearing and approve Resolution 2023-89 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Annexing Territory (Dutch Bros Coffee) to Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 (Public Safety Services, Open Space Operation, and Park Maintenance) as Annexation No. 62, Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within the Annexed Territory, and Submitting the Levy of a Special Tax to the Qualified Electors Thereof; and Resolution 2023-90 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring the Results of a Special Annexation Election in Territory Annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 (Public Safety Services, Open Space Operation, and Park Maintenance), Determining the Validity of Prior Proceedings, and Directing Recording of Amended Notice of Special Tax Lien for City of Fairfield Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 (Public Safety Services, Open Space Operation, and Park Maintenance) Annexation No. 62 (Dutch Bros Coffee).
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Vaccaro made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-89. Councilmember Panduro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, (6-0).
City Clerk Rees opened the ballot and read that there were three (3) yes votes, in favor.of annexation.
Councilmember Vaccaro made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-90. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, (6-0).
9. Senior Management Analyst Chris Lewis recommended to Council that it open the public hearing; and approve Resolution 2023-91 of the City'Council of the City of Fairfield Annexing Territory (StorQuest Express - Fairfield) to Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 (Public Safety Services, Open Space Operation, and Park Maintenance) as Annexation No. 63, Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within the Annexed Territory, and Submitting the Levy of a Special Tax to the Qualified Electors Thereof; and
Resolution 2023-92 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring the Results of a Special Annexation Election in Territory Annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 (Public Safety Services, Open Space Operation, and Park Maintenance), Determining the Validity of Prior Proceedings, and Directing Recording of Amended Notice of Special Tax Lien for City of Fairfield Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 (Public Safety Services, Open Space Operation, and Park Maintenance) Annexation No. 63 (StorQuest Express - Fairfield)
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Vaccaro made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-91. Councilmember Panduro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, (6-0).
City Clerk Rees opened the ballot and read that it was one (1) yes vote, in favor of annexation.
Councilmember Vaccaro made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-92. Councilmember Panduro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 7:52 P.M. TO TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2023, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER.
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