CITY OF FAIRFIELD
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL
CONCURRENT MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023; 6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 1000 WEBSTER STREET, FAIRFIELD, CA
94S33 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 Moy.
INVOCATION
Andre David Sr. of the Band of Believers Ministry gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Bertani led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Williams shared a very special story about how she encountered the realtor who sold her parents' home to her and her family seven years ago at the recent Annual Cordelia Village Community Garage Sale.
Councilmember Tonnesen thanked several audience members for their role in starting the Fairfield Pickleball League: Derek, Jane, and Janet. He also thanked George Kennedy, the "pickleball ambassador" of Fairfield, and shared that he is now a regional director of California and beyond! Councilmember Vaccaro said he hoped everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend. He reported he attended the 7th annual National Travel. and Tourism Week celebration at Caymus-Suisun Winery, where President and CEO of Visit Fairfield Anand Patel spoke.
Councilmember Panduro reported she attended a Solano County Farm Bureau meet and greet with Solano County Supervisor Wanda Williams. She stated it was great to meet the farmers and vintners who play an integral role in our agriculture. Lastly, she reported attending the world-renowned VOENA Children's Choir concert at the Downtown Theatre, which was fabulous. She encouraged the community to check out the theatre.
Vice Mayor Bertani invited the community to the Juneteenth celebration at the Solano Greens on Saturday, June 17. She stated she looked forward to seeing residents at the next City Council Listening Tour on Saturday, June 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce. This event is focused on District 2; .however, everyone is welcome. Visit Fairfield.ca.gov/listen for the schedule.
Councilmember Carr invited the community to the weekly Farmers' Market in downtown Fairfield every Thursday from 3-7 p.m. held on Solano Greens. He reported he attended a ribbon cutting at Fred's Burgers on N. Texas Street. Next, he reported that the free Summer Concert Series got off to a great start on May 12 and that the next concert is on May 26 in Dover Park. Lastly, he reported that he met with Human Resources Director Farbod Pirouzmand and got an overview of the HR Department.
Mayor Moy reported that she sits on the Solano Transportation Authority (STA) Board. She shared that their 2022 annual report is very informative. She spoke about how Markley Lane near Vanden High School is in dire need of repair. She is working with the STA, Vacaville Mayor John Carli, and Solano County Supervisor Mitch Mashburn to see how they can best advocate for the $5 million needed to address the problems to make the road safer. Next, Mayor Moy reported that she attended a Common Ground meeting at Holy Spirit Church on May 15 with, Supervisor Wanda Williams and members of Fairfield Police, regarding safety at and around Fairfield schools. She reported that Councilmember Williams was sworn into the Solano Safe Routes 2 School Board. Lastly, she stated it was National Police Week and she thanked the Police Department for their excellence and dedication.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Acting City Manager Farbod Pirouzmand had nothing to report.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim had nothing to report.
CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees reported that the Clerk's Office is recruiting for two new planning commissioners, seven Landscape Oversight Committee seats (one for each district and one at -large), and that Youth Commission recruitment is ongoing.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Fairfield Poet Laureate Suzanne Bruce read her poem entitled "Heritage," and Councilmember Vaccaro presented a proclamation declaring it Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month to C.C. Yin, chairman and co-founder of the Asian Pacific Islander Public Affairs Association.
2. Councilmember Williams presented a proclamation declaring it National Public Works Week to Director of Public Works Paul Kaushal.
3. Councilmember Carr presented a proclamation declaring Building Safety Month to Chief Building Official Jeff Thomas.
4. Councilmember Panduro presented a proclamation in Celebration of Jeff Trager in recognition of his 80t' birthday and his 56 years in the music promotion business.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Martin Fleischer, David Baker, and Victoria Cook discussed LLMDs in Rancho Solano.
Jeff Trager spoke about upcoming events at the Downtown Theatre.
Bryan Lynch spoke about his neighborhood and announced he's moving to Truckee.
Alanna, Angela Taylor, and Jessica Howell discussed the need for after -school care in the Travis Unified School District.
Dennis Green spoke about personal issues.
Convened meeting of the Housing Authority at 7:21 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 PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. Housing Authority Division Manager Tanya Tran recommended to the Housing Authority Commission to open the public hearing; and approve Resolution HA 2023-02 of the Fairfield Housing Authority Approving the Fairfield Housing Authority's Public Housing Agency Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Chair Moy opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Chair Moy closed the public hearing.
Vice Chair Bertani made a motion to approve Resolution HA 2023-02. Commissioner Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Reconvened the meeting of the City Council at 7:27 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Approval of Meeting Minutes from April 2023
7. Resolution 2023-115 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving a Master Agreement with N. Harris Computer Corporation (DBA "Harris") and Authorizing an Update to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget
8. Resolution 2023-116 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City'Manager to Execute an Agreement for Missing Deferred Compensation Payments Owed to Employees Represented by Fairfield Police Management. Association
9. Resolution 2023-117 of the City Council and the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute and Approve the Purchase of Technology Upgrade and Audio Video Equipment for the Police Department Art Koch Range and Training Facility
10. Resolution 2023-118 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Amending the Rockville Hills Regional Park Citizen Advisory Committee Guidelines to Increase the Number of Committee Members
11. Resolution 2023-119 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute New Reduced Fare Taxi Agreements Between the City of Fairfield and Liberty Transit, Inc. and Veterans Corporation
12. Resolution 2023-120 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No.1 to the Freeway Maintenance Agreement of State Highways Between the City of Fairfield and the State of California for the Maintenance of Insync Adaptive Traffic Signal Technology Systems and Emergency Vehicle Preemption Equipment at the Travis Boulevard & Westbound Interstate 80 Off -Ramp and the Travis Boulevard & Eastbound Interstate 80 On -Ramp Intersections
13. Resolution 2023-121 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing Execution of the Improvement Agreement for the One Lake Vanden Road Utility Extension (DWR EP 1877 Amendment); and
Resolution 2023-122 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing Execution of the One Lake Planning Area 5 Interim Wastewater Facilities Agreement
14. Resolution 2023-123 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Granting Preliminary Approval of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Engineer's Report, Declaring Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments, and Providing Notice of a Public Hearing Thereon for the Smith Ranch Assessment District
15. Resolution 2023-124 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Construction Contract to St. Francis Electric, LLC. for the HSIP Cycle 9 HAWK Signals Project, Federal Aid Project No. HSIPL-5132(051) and Authorizing an Update to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget
16. Resolution 2023-125 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Issue a Notice to Proceed to Willdan Energy Solutions to Perform an Investment Grade Audit
17. Resolution 2023-126 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes within Community Facilities District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Councilmember Vaccaro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
NEW BUSINESS
18. Public Works' Senior Management Analyst Chris Lewis recommended to Council that it approve Resolution 2023-127 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving a Five -Year Assessment Levy Schedule for the Proposed Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2023-12 (Downtown Business District).
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-127. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
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