CITY OF FAIRFIELD
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 2, 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, and K. Patrice Williams, Vice Mayor Pam Bertani, and Mayor Cat Moy.
INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Pam Bertani gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember K. Patrice Williams led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Doug Carr reported that he and Councilmember Williams toured the Corporation Yard and learned a lot. Councilmember Carr also added that the Listening Tour and the Blues, Brews, and BBQ was a great success.
Vice Mayor Pam Bertani encouraged residents to attend the Listening Tours. She reminded residents that the National Day of Prayer is on May 4, and a large Juneteenth event is on June 17.
Councilmember Doriss Panduro reported about CAP Solano and the Homeless Landscape Strategy.
She also attended the 7th Annual Motorcycle Training Competition.
Councilmember Rick Vaccaro also reported about CAP Solano and reminded residents to drive safely near schools as graduation will start soon.
Councilmember Scott Tonnesen reported that 701 Texas Street would be a dumpling house. He also mentioned that BMW will open on May 24 at 11 a.m. Councilmember Tonnesen also mentioned that the District 2 Listening Tour will be on June 3. He added that he is moving his business downtown to better connect with the community.
Councilmember K. Patrice Williams reported on Small Business Week. The Solano Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was very active this week, and the Solano Napa Small Business Development Center is a great resource for all small businesses. She highlighted a local business called Euphoria Spa and Boutique that just recently opened. She also attended the ribbon cutting for Mooya Burger and Shakes. Councilmember Williams noted that the Cordelia Community Yard Sale is from May 6-7.
Mayor Catherine Moy reported on the Travis Community Consortium. She also reported on the Solano County Water Agency and land lock.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Gassaway had no report.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim reported on action taken in City Council Closed Session on April 18 regarding the worker's compensation claim. for Kennan Sievers. The Worker's Compensation Appeals Board approved a settlement agreement authorized by the City Council for $75,000.
CITY CLERK REPORT
Deputy City Clerk Esther Beavers reported several seats open on Youth Commission, two for Planning Commission, seven for the Landscape Oversight Committee; and one for the Solano County Commission for Women and Girls.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation Declaring Public Service Recognition Week Presented by Councilmember Scott Tonnesen
2. Employee Recognition Ceremony
3. City Manager Commendation Awards
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jeff Trager spoke about upcoming events at the Downtown Theatre.
Bryan Lynch spoke about Councilmember Doriss Panduro and a proclamation for McDonald's.
Cornelius Wood spoke about the railroad.
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Resolutions 2023-93 Through 2023-99 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Granting Preliminary Approval of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Engineer's Reports, Declaring Intention to Order the Levy ,and Collection of Assessments, and Providing Notice of a Public Hearing for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 10 — Southbrook, No. 14 — Woodlake, No. 15 — Gold Ridge, No. 16 — Creekside at Cordelia, No. 17 — Chad bou rne-Beck-Cordelia, No. 18 — Gold Ridge Park, and No. 19 — Corporate Commons
5. Resolution 2023-100 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the Subdivision Improvements for the Goldhill Village III as. Complete
6. Resolution 2023-101 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Five Vehicles for Fixed Route, Paratransit, and Microtransit Operations $320,096.52; Transportation Development Act Funds
7. Resolution 2023-103 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Local Support Authorizing the Filing of an Application for Funding Assigned to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and Committing Any Necessary Matching Funds and Stating the Assurance to Complete the Travis Safe Route to School and Transit Project; and
Resolution 2023-104 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Local Support Authorizing the Filing of an Application for Funding Assigned to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and Committing Any Necessary Matching Funds and Stating the Assurance to Complete the Linear Park Node 4 Project
8. Resolution 2023-105 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the Director of Public Works to Execute Baseline Agreements with the California Transportation Commission for Federal and State Funded Projects
9. Resolution 2023-106 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Contractor Services Agreement Between the City of Fairfield and Life Scan Wellness Centers Councilmember Rick Vaccaro made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Vice Mayor Pam Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
NEW BUSINESS
10. Senior Management Analyst Chris Lewis recommended to Council that it approve Resolutions 2023-107 Through 2023-113 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Taking Action in Connection with Casting Assessment Ballots for City -Owned Parcels of Land in Proposed Fairfield Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 2023-3 (Waterman Highlands), 2023-5 (Rancho Solano), 2023-6 (Peppertree), 2023-7 (Rolling Hills), 2023-11 (Paradise Valley), 2023-12 (Downtown Business District), and 2023-13 (North Cordelia). -
SPEAKERS
The following individuals spoke about the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts: Rick Johnson, Sue Campbell, June Johnsen (on behalf of Carol Hummel), and again, June Johnsen.
Zach Ziadch spoke about Proposition 218.
Councilmember Doug Carr made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-107 in favor of the proposed assessment. Vice Mayor Pam Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
CouncilmemberVaccaro recused himself from Resolution 2023-108 and left the chamber. Councilmember Scott Tonnesen made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-108 to not submit the assessment ballots for City -owned parcels of land in the Proposed District. Vice Mayor Pam Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0. CouncilmemberVaccaro returned to the dais.
Councilmember Doug Carr made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-109 in favor of the proposed assessment. Vice Mayor Pam Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Vice Mayor Pam Bertani recused herself from Resolution 2023-110 and left the chamber. Mayor Moy made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-110 in favor of the proposed assessment. Councilmember Doug Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0. Vice Mayor Bertani returned to.the dais.
Councilmember Scott Tonnesen made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-111 in favor of the proposed assessment. Councilmember Doug Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Councilmember Scott Tonnesen recused himself from Resolution 2023-112 and left the chamber.
Councilmember Rick Vaccaro made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-112 in favor of the proposed assessment. Councilmember Doriss Panduro seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0, Councilmember Scott Tonnesen returned to the dais.
Vice Mayor Pam Bertani made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-113 in favor of the proposed assessment. Councilmember Williams seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0) Councilmember Williams requested to agendize the rate at which to levy for the Downtown Business District. Councilmember Williams made a motion to agendize the rate at which to levy for the Downtown Business District, and CouncilmemberTonnesen seconded the motion. Mayor Moy, who hasthe authority to agendize items at the request of two Councilmembers, asked staff to agendize the item. No vote was taken.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Councilmember Scott Tonnesen recused himself from this agenda item and left the chambers.
Senior Management Analyst LaTanya Terrones recommended to Council that it approve open the Public Hearing; and approve Resolution 2023-114 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Submit the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Execute the Funding Agreements for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers at the public hearing.
Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
Mayor Cat Moy made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-114. Vice Mayor Pam Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried 6-0.
ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 8:11 P.M. TO TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER.
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