CITY OF FAIRFIELD
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL
CONCURRENT MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2023; 6:00 PM
AND WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 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, and K. Patrice Williams; Vice Mayor Pam Bertani. Mayor Moy was absent due to U.S. Mayor's Conference in Ohio.
INVOCATION
Associate Pastor Jimmie Allen of BayNorth Church gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Panduro led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Williams shared that she and Councilmember Tonnesen toured North Cordelia with Interim Director of Community Development Dave Feinstein; they also attended the Veterans' Affairs of Solano County event on Memorial Day. She reported that she and others attended the raising of the pride flag in celebration of Pride Month on June 1. Lastly, she asked if Council would be receptive to holding another Listening Tour event in September for District 5 for Councilmember Panduro. Vice Mayor Bertani agreed to it.
Councilmember Tonnesen thanked the Fairfield -Suisun Chamber of Commerce for allowing him to host the City Council Listening Tour that focused on District 2 on June 3: He thanked Councilmembers Carr and Williams for leaving an event in Napa to attend.
Councilmember Vaccaro reported that he and Councilmember Panduro attended the May 25 "2 x 2" Solano County Homeless Committee meeting and shared that the meetings are open to the public on the fourth Thursday of every month at the County building. Next, he congratulated his wife, Sue Vaccaro, who was recently sworn in as the new President of the Filipino -American Solano Chamber of Commerce. Councilmember Vaccaro requested that a street be renamed as David Isom to be added to a future agenda.
Councilmember Panduro thanked Director of Finance John Furtado and his staff for the budget update at the recent City Council Study Session. Next, she reported that she attended the Civic Leaders monthly update event at Travis Air Force Base. She also attended the 80th anniversary "bash" at Travis, where they unveiled a special logo marking the occasion. Airmen also received awards, and there was a special flyover at the end of the event. Lastly, she thanked Councilmember Williams for hosting the recent National Small Business Month event held in Solano County. Ms. Williams has a small business, Empower Solano, and they distributed awards to several local small businesses.
Councilmember Carr invited the community to attend the weekly Farmers' Markets in downtown — every Thursday afternoon, 3-7 p.m. They need more shoppers so they can add more vendors. He thanked Director of Finance John Furtado and staff for the great budget presentation that was presented at the last City Council Study Session. He reported he attended the most recent concert in at County Greens of the Free Summer Concert Series. Next, he thanked the Chamber of Commerce for hosting the Council Listening Tour on June 3. Lastly, he reminded everyone that there are some great restaurants downtown and encouraged folks to eat locally! Vice Mayor Bertani thanked City of Fairfield staff for hosting the Clergy Action Network (CAN) Appreciation Luncheon held at Paradise Valley. Special thanks to City Manager's Office staff Kelly Ballard and Esther Beavers for coordinating the great event. She invited the community to attend the 2"d Annual Juneteenth Festival hosted by CAN and the City of Fairfield on June 17 from 12 — 5 p.m. at the County Greens. Next, she reported participating in a neighborhood cleanup for the Rolling Hills Neighborhood Network. She thanked Terra Care Services for maintaining the landscaping in the area.
Lastly, she asked if the topic of peacocks in District 6 could be placed on a future agenda for discussion.
People are feeding the peacocks in their yards, so they are leaving Dunnell Nature Park, where they are supposed to remain.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Gassaway reported that the Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) is starting up again.
Anyone interested in applying should contact Ilea Martin at [email protected]. He reminded everyone that the next City Council Study Session would be held on June 13 in Council Chamber, and the topic of discussion is the General Plan. Lastly, he invited the community to the Trucks of the Trade event at Cordelia Library on June 3.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim had nothing to report.
CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees reported that there were seven seats open on the new Landscape Oversight Committee (one for each district and one seat at -large) and two seats open for Rockville Hills Regional Park Citizens' Advisory Committee. She also reported that recruitment for the Youth Commission is ongoing.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation Declaring Pride Month Presented by Councilmember Rick Vaccaro to Solano Pride Center Executive Director Jonathan Cook. Several board members were in attendance and thanked the Council for the recognition.
City Manager Gassaway reported that Item 2 would be continued to the June 20, 2023, Council meeting.
2. Recognition of the 2023 Water Awareness Video Contest 1st Place Winner
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Susan Labrecque reported that her dog ingested methamphetamine from visiting the Allan Witt Dog Park and had to be rushed to a pet emergency hospital.
Jeff Trager spoke about upcoming events at the Downtown Theatre.
George Kennedy invited the community to attend the Solano County Fair, June 15-18. He reported that "Ag Day" is on June 15 and that admission is free.
Deborah Stewart spoke about the parolee home of six sex offenders housed on Lincoln Street.
Bryan Lynch spoke about the Listening Tour for District 2 that he attended on June 3.
Josh Patton spoke about being a transit ambassador.
Alex Lunine spoke about Sustainable Solano.
HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Pam Bertani 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; and Vice Chair Bertani Chair Moy was absent.
3. Resolution HA2023-03 of the Fairfield Housing Authority Approving the Tenant Improvements for the 1525 Webster Street Office Project as Complete
Councilmember Vaccaro made a motion to approve the HA Consent Calendar as presented.
Councilmember Tonnesen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Convened meeting of the Paradise Valley Maintenance and Monitoring District at 7:08 P.M.
PVMMD CONSENT CALENDAR
City Attorney Lim requested Items 4 and 5 be pulled off consent as there were requests to speak.
4. Resolution PVMMD 2023-01 of the Paradise Valley Maintenance and Monitoring District Board Authorizingthe District Managerto Execute a Contractor Service Agreementwith Apex Grading, Inc.; and Resolution PVMMD 2023-02 of the Paradise Valley Maintenance and Monitoring District Board Authorizing the District Manager to Execute an On -Call Services Contract with Apex Grading, Inc.; and Resolution PVMMD 2023-03 of the Paradise Valley Maintenance and Monitoring District Board Authorizing the District Manager to Execute an On -Call Services Contract with Hanford Arc Theda Peck, Rick Johnson, and a man who identified himself as "Don't matter" spoke on Items 4 and 5.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve Resolutions 2023-01, 2023-02, and 2023-03.
Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
5. . Resolution PVMMD 2023-04 of the Paradise Valley Maintenance and Monitoring District Board Granting Preliminary Approval of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget, Declaring Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, and Providing Notice of a Public Hearing
Thereon for the Paradise Valley Maintenance and Monitoring District Councilmember Vaccaro made a motion to approve the PVMMD Consent Calendar as presented.
Councilmember Panduro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Reconvened.meeting of the City Council at 7:19 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Resolution 2023-128 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement Between the City of Fairfield and Restoration Family Counseling for Peer Support and Counseling Services
7. Resolution 2023-129 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Quitclaim Deed Releasing the City's Interest in Land Located at the Southeast Corner of Heath and Peach Tree Drives (APN: 0034-050-320) Conveyed to the City by Document Recorded as 200800038384, Solano County Records
8. Resolution 2023-130 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the Fire Station 35 — Alterations and Fire Station 40 — Door Replacement Project as Complete
9. Resolution 2023-131 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the Landscape Improvements for the Villages at Fairfield Village I — Unit 3 Subdivision as Complete
10. Resolution 2023-132 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement Between the City of Fairfield and Innovate Mobility, LLC to Develop, Complete, and Implement a Comprehensive Operational Analysis of FAST Local and Paratransit Services
11. Resolution 2023-133 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield declaring Its Intention to Annex Territory (Woolner Avenue by Solano-Napa Habitat for Humanity) to Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 and Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes Therein for Annexation No. 64Resolution 2023-134 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) Grant Allocations from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for Electric Infrastructure Upgrades at the City's Corporation Yard
12. Resolution 2023-134 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield authorizing Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) Grant Allocations from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for Electric Infrastructure
13. Resolution 2023-135 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the FAST Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Rollout Plan
14. Resolution 2023-136 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for Missing Deferred Compensation Payments and Interest Owed to Employees Represented by Fairfield Police Management Association and Revoking Resolution 2023-116 Due to an Administrative Error
15. Resolution 2023-137 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Rescinding Resolution No. 2023- 52 and'Resolution No. 2032-53 Related to the Annexation of Territory to Community Facilities District No. 2018-1(Train Station Specific Plan) and a Second Amended Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Taxes and Certain Related Actions in Connection Therewith; and Resolution 2023-138 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring Intention to Establish City of Fairfield Community Facilities District No. 2023-2 (Train Station Specific Plan II), to Authorize the Levy
of a Special Tax Therein, and to Set a Date for the Public Hearing Councilmember Vaccaro made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar.. Councilmember Tonnesen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
NEW BUSINESS
16. Minute Action Approving Mayor's Appointments to the Youth Commission and the Solano Commission for Women and Girls
Councilmember Panduro made a motion to approve the Mayor's appointments. Councilmember Vaccaro seconded the motion. Councilmember Tonnesen stepped away from the dais and did not vote.
The motion carried (5-0).
City Clerk Rees administered the Oath of Office to Youth Commissioners Javir Chaudhry, Madison McCrea, and Alexa Sevilla. Commissioner Edwina Perez -Santiago for the Solano Commission for Women and Girls was absent due to illness.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
17. Public Works Senior Management Analyst Chris Lewis recommended to Council that it open the Public Hearing to Consider Resolutions 2023-139 through 2023-147 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring the Results of the Assessment Ballot Proceedings, Approving the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Engineer's Reports, Ordering the Formation of the Districts, Confirming the Assessments For Fiscal Year 2023-2024, and Taking Related Actions in Connection with Proposed 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).
Vice Mayor Bertani opened the public hearing.
Raymond Klein, James Semien, Bernadette Curry, Sheilah Tucker, Robert Taylor (via Zoom), Bill McCombe, Deborah Russell, and Pat Sivigliano spoke on Item 17.
Vice Mayor Bertani closed the public hearing. City Attorney Lim stated that the votes would occur on June 7, 2023 starting at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council chambers and be open to all members of the public for observation.
THE MEETING WAS CONTINUED AT 8:04 P.M. TO JUNE 7, 2023, AT 6:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
JUNE 7, 2023 - 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Moy opened the meeting at 6 p.m. and stated that for the sake of continuity, Vice Mayor Bertani would conduct the meeting. Mayor Moy was absent from the June 6 meeting as she was flying home from the U.S. Mayors' Conference in Ohio. She stated that she was well -versed in the LLMD process and had watched last night's meeting, so she would vote on Item 18.
Councilmember Carr was absent. All other councilmembers were in attendance.
Vice -Mayor Bertani presided over the meeting. Vice -Mayor opened public comment for Item #18. No members of the public asked to speak. Vice -Mayor closed public comment.
NEW BUSINESS —June 7, 2023, 6 p.m.
18. Senior Management Analyst Chris Lewis stated that City Clerk Rees would read the tabulation
of Ballots regarding Resolutions 2023-139 Through 2023-147 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring the Results of the Assessment Ballot Proceedings, Approving the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Engineer's Reports, Ordering the Formation of the Districts, Confirming the Assessments For Fiscal Year 2023-2024, and Taking Related Actions in Connection with Proposed 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).
City Clerk Rees read that 31 assessment ballots were mailed to the property owners in the Proposed Assessment District No. 2023-1, Gateway, and five of those ballots were received prior to the close of the public hearing. Four ballots representing $27,692.20 of assessments were submitted in support of the levy of the proposed assessments within the Assessment District. One ballot representing $1,088.56 of assessments was submitted in opposition to the levy of the proposed assessments within the Assessment District. District passed.
Mayor Moy made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-139 (LLMD District 2023-1, Gateway).
Councilmember Vaccaro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
City Clerk Rees read that 245 assessment ballots were mailed to the property owners in the Proposed Assessment District No. 2023-3, Waterman Highlands, and 116 of those ballots were received prior to the close of the public hearing. Fourteen ballots representing $9,454.71 of assessments were submitted in support of the levy of the proposed assessments within the Assessment District. One -hundred -two (102) ballots representing $68,589.06 of assessments were submitted in opposition to the levy of the proposed assessments within the Assessment District. District failed.
City Clerk Rees read that 1,218 assessment ballots were mailed to the property owners in the Proposed Assessment District No. 2023-5, Rancho Solano, and 603 of those ballots were received prior to the close of the public hearing. Three -hundred -thirty-seven (337) ballots representing $229,752.55 of assessments were submitted in support of the levy of the proposed assessments within the Assessment District. Two -hundred -sixty-two (262) ballots representing $257,050.53 of assessments were submitted in opposition to the levy of the proposed assessments within the Assessment District. District failed.
City Clerk Rees read that 367 assessment ballots were mailed to the property owners in the Proposed Assessment District No. 2023-6, Peppertree, and 113 of those ballots were received prior to the close of the public hearing. Fifty (50) ballots representing $7,266.69 of assessments were submitted in support of the levy of the proposed assessments within the Assessment District. Sixty-three (63) ballots representing $9,731.40 of assessments were submitted in opposition to the levy of the proposed assessments within the Assessment District. District failed.
City Clerk Rees read that 1,052 assessment ballots were mailed to the property owners in the Proposed Assessment District No. 2023-7, Rolling Hills, and 418 of those ballots were received prior to the close of the public hearing. Two -hundred -twenty-three (223) ballots representing $172,545.65 of assessments were submitted in support of the levy of the proposed assessments within the Assessment District. One -hundred -ninety-four (194) ballot representing $258,481.73 of assessments were submitted in opposition to the levy of the proposed assessments within the Assessment District. District failed.
City Clerk Rees read that 130 assessment ballots were mailed to the property owners in the Proposed Assessment District No. 2023-8, Kolob Estates, and 63 of those ballots were received prior to the close of the public hearing. Twenty-one (21) ballots representing $15,841.43 of assessments were submitted in support of the levy of the proposed assessments within the Assessment District. Forty-one (41) ballots representing $30,545.00 of assessments were submitted in opposition to the levy of the proposed assessments within the Assessment District. District failed.
City Clerk Rees read that 1,055 assessment ballots were mailed to the property owners in the Proposed Assessment District No. 2023-11, Paradise Valley, and 374 of those ballots were received prior to the close of the public hearing. One -hundred -eighty-eight (188) ballots representing $76,013.37 of assessments were submitted in support of the levy of the proposed assessments within the Assessment District. One -hundred -eighty-five (185) ballots representing $74,468.82 of assessments were submitted in opposition to the levy of the proposed assessments within the Assessment District. District passed.
Councilmember Vaccaro made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-145 (LLMD District 2023-11, Paradise Valley). Mayor Moy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
City Clerk Rees read that 109 assessment ballots were mailed to the property owners in the Proposed Assessment District No. 2023-12, Downtown Business District and 59 (4 invalid) of those ballots were received prior to the close of the public hearing. Three (3) ballots representing $25,707.18 of assessments were submitted in support of the levy of the proposed assessments within the Assessment District. Fifty-two (52) ballots representing $199,433.06 of assessments were submitted in opposition to the levy of the proposed assessments within the Assessment District. District failed.
City Clerk Rees read that 2,494 assessment ballots were mailed to the property owners in the Proposed Assessment District No. 2023-13, North Cordelia, and 779 of those ballots were received prior to the close of the public hearing. Two -hundred -ninety-two (292) ballots representing $96,904.82 of assessments were submitted in support of the levy of the proposed assessments within the Assessment District. Four -hundred -eighty-seven (487) ballots representing $197,279.71 of assessments were submitted in opposition to the levy of the proposed assessments within the Assessment District. District failed.
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 6:17 P.M. TO TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER.
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Res. #
Dist #
District
Ballots
Support
Opposed
Action
Total $
Sent
Rcvd
% Rcvd
# Ballots
$ Amount
%
# Ballots
$ Amount
%
2023-139
2023-1
Gateway
31 5
16%
4 $ 27,692.20
96.2%
1 $ 1,088.56
3.8%
Adopted
$ 28,780.76
2023-140
2023-3
Waterman Highlands
245
116
47%
14 $ 9,454.71
12.1%
102
$ 68,589.06'
87.9%
Majority Protest
$ 78,043.77
2023-141
2023-5
Rancho Solano
1218
603
50%
337
$ 219,752.55
46.1%
262
$ 257,050.53
53.9%
Majority Protest
$ 476,803.08
2023-142
2023-6
Peppertree
367
113
31%1
50 $ 7,266.69
42.8%
63 $ 9,731.40
57.2%
Majority Protest
$ 16,998.09
2023-143
2023-7
Rolling Hills
10521
418
40%
223
$ 172,545.65
40.0%
194
$ 258,481.73
1 60.0%
Majority Protest
$ 431,027.38
2023-144
2023-8
Kolob Estates
130
63 48%
21 $ 15,841.43
34.2%
41 $, 30,545.00
65.8%
Majority Protest
46,386.43
2023-145
2023-11
Paradise Valley
1055
374
35%
188
$ 76,013.37
50.5%
185
$ 74,468.82
49.5%
Adopted
150,482.19
2023-146
2023-12
Downtown Business District
109
59 54%
3 $ 25,707.18
11.4%
52 $ 199,433.06.
88.6%
Majority Protest
!$225,140.24
2023-147
2023-13
North Cordelia
2494
779
31%
292
$ 96,904.82
32.9%
487
$ 197,279.71
67.1%
Majority Protest
294,184.53