CITY OF FAIRFIELD
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 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, K. Patrice Williams, Vice Mayor Pam Bertani, and Mayor Catherine "Cat" Moy.
INVOCATION
Pastor Joe Smith of Calvary Baptist Church gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Williams led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Carr attended the Vine to Table event hosted by the Community Services Foundation.
He said he highly recommends that people buy tickets early next year as it's a popular event. He shared that he attended the peafowl town hall meeting and that it was very productive.
Vice Mayor Bertani spoke about the peafowl meeting and said there was more consensus than difference after the two-hour meeting. She reported that there would be a follow-up meeting and that she is looking forward to a solution that everyone can live with. She thanked her colleagues for attending the meeting. Lastly, she reported that the Clergy Action Network (CAN) would host another annual Thanksgiving meal on Tuesday, November 21 at noon in Willow Hall and that they need volunteers. Over 70 turkeys were donated! Lastly, she congratulated Sgt. Major Jesse Branch, on celebrating his 90th birthday. She thanked Bethel Community Church for hosting his party.
Councilmember Panduro reported she could not attend the peafowl meeting as she was a panelist at the Annual California Association of Student Councils Conference; a non-profit, student -led youth leadership and advocacy organization committed to empowering youth. She reported on an exhibition at Solano Community College celebrating Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) from October 17-30.
Next, she invited the community to attend the grand opening of Food 4 Less on October 18. Lastly, she shared that the North Texas Street Business Association (NTSBA) would hold a business meeting on October 18 at noon at Your Town's Cafe.
Councilmember Vaccaro shared that he enjoyed the Vine to Table event and looks forward to attending next year. He reported he attended the Valley Strong Credit Union grand opening on Oliver Road, along with Councilmember Tonnesen. He asked that people keep those suffering due to war in the Middle
East region in their prayers.
Councilmember Tonnesen thanked the Fire Department staff for the fantastic Open House for Fire Prevention Week held at Fire Station 37 on. October 12. He said that the staff always does an outstanding job. He attended the professional 2023 Fairfield Challenger Tennis Tournament on October 15 at the Solano Community College, where athletes played on hard courts.
Councilmember Williams reported she attended the 2023 California Forward Economic Summit in Indian Wells on October 11-13. The Summit's bipartisan network of business, equity, environmental and civic organizations is unique in championing solutions that meet the triple bottom line — balancing equity, environmental sustainability, and economic growth. She was proud to represent Fairfield among the 800 participants from local and state governments and non -profits.
Mayor Moy shared that she attended a Rally for Israel at Chabad Solano Center for Jewish Life hosted by Rabbi Chaim Zaklos, honoring those who were murdered or kidnapped by Hamas in the war on Israel on October 7. She said it was a very somber event. Next, she reported that Flannery Associates would present at the next board meeting of the Solano County Water Agency (of which she is a member) on November 9. The meeting is open to the public. Next, she thanked all who attended the peafowl town hall meeting and thanked Vice Mayor Bertani for leading the meeting. Lastly, she shared that she was named a Solano County Woman of the Year by Assemblymember John Garamendi and other women leaders. She stated that she was proud to be among such accomplished women.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Gassaway reported that he met with the new owners of Solano Town Center, Spinoso Real Estates Group their vision is in line with City Council's vision for the mall. He said more information would follow at a future meeting. He invited the community to visit the Pumpkin Patch Festival at the Western Railway Museum, hosted by local rotary groups. They raise funds for youth programs. Lastly, he stated there were no changes to the agenda.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City AtJ orney David Lim did not have anything to report.
CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees reported that volunteers are needed for the Veterans Day Parade.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation declaring Breast Cancer Awareness Month Presented by Mayor Catherine "Cat" Moy to Jason and Donna Quintero, co-founders of Pink Lemonade, Inc.
2. Fairfield Poet Laureate Suzanne Bruce read her original poem "Voyagers" in honor of Filipino American History Month. Finance employee Lycel Marin read the poem in Tagalog. Councilmember Vaccaro presented a proclamation for the occasion to his lovely wife, Sue Vaccaro, President of the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jeff Trager spoke about upcoming events at the Downtown Theatre.
Dr. Jerry Collins recommended that the City Council appoint Interim Fire Chief John Sturdee as the permanent Fire Chief. Dr. Collins submitted a petition with signatures.
Matt Bidou and Gary Wingo spoke about Markeley Lane.
Carol Hummel spoke about shared that she is pleased with the new golf course management company.
Gregory Dillard, Dana Williams, Lucy (no last name), and Felicia Kenny spoke about the horrible living conditions at Gateway Villages.
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Resolution 2023-254 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting,the Fairfield Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 9 Guardrail Replacement Project, Federal Aid Project No.
HSIPL-5132(052) as Complete
4. Resolution 2023-255 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring Its Intention to Annex Territory (Fairfield Industrial Center Buildings 2 & 3) to Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 and Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes Therein for Annexation No. 65
5. Resolution 2023-256 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the City of Fairfield Homeless Services Manager as a Government Representative on the Housing First Solano Continuum of Care Board
Councilember Tonnesen made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Panduro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
NEW BUSINESS
6. Receive Update on Community Action Partnership Solano Joint Powers Authority (CAP Solano JPA). Councilmembers Panduro and Vaccaro gave a presentation. City Council received the report.
Mayor Moy called a ten-minute recess.
7. Director of Parks. & Recreation Kristina Kaunzinger recommended to Council that it approve Resolution 2023-257 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield approving a Management Agreement with Touchstone Golf, LLC for Operation and Maintenance of the Rancho Solano and Paradise Golf Courses.
Martin from Touchstone Golf, LLC spoke on Item 7.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-257 with an amendment to change the wording in Section 1 from Exhibit A to Attachments 2 and 3. Vice Mayor Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
8. Public Works Sr. Management Analyst Chris Lewis recommended to Council that it approve Resolution 2023-258 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring the Results of a Special Election for the City of Fairfield Community Facilities District No. 2023-2 (Train Station Specific Plan II) and Directing the Recording of a Notice of Special Tax Lien; and
Waive First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 2023-12 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within the City of Fairfield Community Facilities District No. 2023- 2 (Train Station Specific Plan II).
Barbara Pascal (online) spoke on Item 8.
Mayor Moy made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-258. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
City Clerk Rees opened the ballots and later reported that 199.5 votes were in favor of the ballot measure and that 5.66 were in opposition to the ballot measure. Since there was a two-thirds majority in favor of the ballot measure, she read that "The resolution declaring election results and directing the recording of a Notice of Special Tax Lien shall be adopted." Mayor Moy made a motion to waive the first reading, read by title only, and introduce Ordinance 2023- 12 for the first reading. Vice Mayor Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7- 0).
9. Public Works Sr. Management Analyst Chris Lewis opened a discussion and asked the Council for direction regarding the Failed June 2023' Proposition 218 Vote for Seven Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts.
The following individuals spoke on Item 9: John Takeuchi, June Johnsen, Rick Johnson, Carol Hummel, and Frank Andrews.
After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Moy made a motion to direct staff to engage in a community survey of all seven districts that did not pass and to bring it back to City Council once the results are in for a debriefing. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
10. Option 1: Resolution 2023-259 of the City Council of the City of FairfieldAuthorizing a Community Development Department/Public Works Department Application Fee Waiver for City Church Entitlements Relating to Homeless Shelter Services at 743 E Tabor Avenue Option 2: Resolution 2023-260 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Denying a Comm unity Development Department/Public Works Department Application Fee Waiver Request for City Church Entitlements Relating to Homeless Shelter Service's at 743 E Tabor Avenue City Attorney Lim made a statement for the record that this item is a request from Pastor Scott Mulvey of City Church requesting a fee waiver for entitlement applications. This is all that is before City Council tonight to decide on.
Principal Planner Meily Sheehan gave a presentation and informed Council that they could select Option 1 or Option 2 or neither. After a lengthy discussion, Option 2 was chosen.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-260 (Option 2). Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. City Clerk Rees took a roll call vote. Everyone voted yes, with the exception of Vice Mayor Bertani, who voted no. Motion passed 6-1.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Principal Planner Meily Sheehan recommended to Council that it open the Public Hearing and; approve Resolution 2023-261 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Denying Amendment Requests to the Train Station Specific Plan (SP2022-001)
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. Frank Andrews spoke. Geoff Griffin of North Point Development spoke. Mayor Moy closed the public hearing. The City Council discussed the matter with City Staff and received additional input from the applicant.
Councilmember Vaccaro made a motion to approve Resolution 2023-261. Councilmember Tonnesen seconded the motion. Motion passed 7-0. The council directed staff to continue discussion on the project with the developer.
ADJOURNED AT 10:33 P.M. TO TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER.
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