CITY OF FAIRFIELD
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 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 Doriss Panduro, Scott Tonnesen, Rick Vaccaro, and K. Patrice Williams, Vice Mayor Pam Bertani, and Mayor Moy. Councilmember Doug Carr was absent.
INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Bertani gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Scott Tonnesen gave the pledge of allegiance.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Vice Mayor Pam Bertani thanked everyone who attended the District 1 Listening Tour. She reminded everyone that there will be another Listening Tour at Paradise Valley Estates on September 16, from 11 a.m. —1 p.m. Vice Mayor Bertani requested to adjourn the meeting to June Johnson's brother Gizmo who recently passed away.
Councilmember Doriss Panduro volunteered at the Tomato Festival and attended the Prime Rib in' the Park, which is a fundraising event by the Fairfield Community Services Foundation that raises money for the PAL Program and the Fun on the Run.
Councilmember Rick Vaccaro stated that the tomato festival was wonderful, and he requested that the mayor adjourn the September 19 City Council meeting in remembrance of Matt Garcia.
Councilmember Scott Tonnesen agreed with Councilmember Vaccaro regarding Matt Garcia. He also reported that the Brick Breaking Ceremony went very well and that he is looking forward to Wence's restaurant and a dumpling house coming downtown.
Councilmember K. Patrice Williams reported that the District 1 Listening Tour was a success. She also went on a tour with the Parks & Recreation tour to visit parks in District 1. Councilmember Williams enjoyed touring Ridgeview Park and the Allan Witt Aquatics Complex. She also toured the Police Department's Investigative Unit located at the Cordelia Library. Councilmember Williams announced that microtransit Fast Connect started their new service today. She also noted that the Cordelia General Plan�Study Session
is on September 12, 2023.
Mayor Cat Moy reported about Flannery LLC, which consists of a bunch of billionaires from Silicon Valley trying to build a new city around the Travis Air Force Base. She stated that she and the city manager will be meeting with this group in the near future.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Gassaway reported about finalizing the LLMD ballot tabulation audit. The audit did not change the results of the tabulation. He reminded the public who would like to attend the Paradise Valley Listening Tour are required to wear a facemask.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim had no report.
CITY CLERK REPORT
Deputy City Clerk Esther Beavers reported that the City is accepting applications for the Measure P Oversight Committee. Applications are due September 29, 2023. She added that the City is also accepting applications for the Landscape Oversight Committee and the Youth Commission.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of Delanda "Dee" Buchanan presented by Mayor Catherine "Cat" Moy
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Skip Thomson commented on Flannery LLC.
Jeff Trager commented on events that are coming to the Downtown Theatre.
Harry Matt commented on events that are happening at the Adult Recreation Center.
John Takeuchi commented on Measure P about the $13M that is needed to repair streets.
The following individuals commented on the peafowl: Ron Kultti, June Johnsen, Renee Allen, Kirsten Daugherty, Heidi Daugherty, Laura Vierra, Alix Pate, Lynn Davis, Beverly Edmonds, Thea Hansen, Khalid, Mitch Slater, Scott Hicken, Mike Pate, Orlando Cerecedes, Denise Hunley, Doug Leavell, and Manu Singh.
Councilmember Tonnesen requested to add peafowl to the next City Council meeting, and the Mayor approved.
Vice Mayor Bertani recommended having a town hall meeting in Rolling Hills to discuss solutions to the peafowl issue further and then bring it back to the City Council.
Councilmember Vaccaro stated that ground rules need to be set that you do not speak poorly of other neighborhoods.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Resolution 2023-222 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving Payment Agreement for the
Purchase of Cybersecurity Hardware and Software from ePlus Inc.
Resolution 2023-223 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving Additional Transfer of Funds from Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2 to the Solano Land Trust and Authorizing an Update to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget
4. Resolution 2023-224 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the North Bay Regional Water Treatment Plant Chiller Replacement for O-Zone Generator Project as Complete Resolution 2023-225 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Rejecting the Sole Bid for the Cadenasso Drive Pavement Reconstruction Project - Federal Aid Project No. STPL 5132(055) Resolution 2023-226 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving a Contractor Service Agreement with TerraCare Associates for Landscape Maintenance Services in the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2023-11 (Paradise Valley)
Resolution 2023-227 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing a Transfer from the General Fund to Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 3 — Waterman Highlands, No. 5 —Smith Ranch, No. 6 — Peppertree, No. 7 — Rolling Hills, No. 8 — Kolob Estates, No. 12 — Downtown Business District, and No. 13 — North Cordelia to Subsidize Fiscal Year 2023-2024 City Staff Costs
8. Resolution 2023-228 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement and Non -Disclosure Agreement with TerraVerde Energy LLC for the Management of a Solar Power Purchase Agreement Design -Build Project for the Waterman Water Treatment Plant
9. Resolution 2023-229 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Suspending Competitive Bidding and Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Specialized Valves for the Waterman Water Treatment Plant from Frank Olsen Company
10. Resolution 2023-230 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Final Map and Authorizing Execution of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for the Brighton Place Subdivision
11. Resolution 2023-231 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving a Service Agreement with Joe A.
Gonsalves & Son for Legislative Advocacy Services Related to State Legislative and Governmental Affairs No members of the public wished to speak on any item on the consent calendar. Councilmember Vaccaro made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Panduro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
NEW BUSINESS
12. City Manager Gassaway opened the discussion on the Landscape Oversight Committee Appointment.
Council direction to staff was for the council to select members to the Landscape Oversight Committee from their respective districts and, for the mayor, an at -large position. The council also recommended setting a deadline for the applications. City Manager Gassaway stated that the deadline will be in a week's time, and the City's goal is to appoint people for the Landscape Oversight Committee by the September 19 City Council meeting.
13. Resolution 2023-232 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Allowing the City of Fairfield to Hire Lynette Syme as a Part -Time Senior Transportation Technician Retired Annuitant Without a Six -Month Break in Service
Mr. Pirouzmand made a brief presentation. No members of the public wished to speak on the item.
Councilmember Vaccaro made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-232. Vice Mayor Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Transportation Manager Diane Feinstein recommended to Council that it open the Public Hearing; and approve Resolution 2023-233 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adopting Fare Structure Changes for FAST Connect
Ms. Feinstein made a staff presentation. Mayor Moy opened the public hearing.
There were no public speakers.
Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Williams made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-233. Vice Mayor Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously 6-0.
15. Homeless Services Management Analyst April Cobb recommended to Council that it open the Public Hearing and; First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 2023-11 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Establishing a Safe Parking Program, Permit Process, and Adopting Operational Standards Ms. Cobb made a staff presentation. Mayor Moy opened the public hearing.
There were no public speakers.
Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Vaccaro made a motion to waive the full reading of Ordinance 2023-11, read by title only, and introduce the ordinance for the first reading. Vice Mayor Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously 6-0.
Mayor Moy adjourned the meeting in remembrance of Gizmo, June Johnson's brother.
ADJOURNED AT 8:24 P.M. TO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2023, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER.
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