CITY OF FAIRFIELD
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2023; 6:00 PM
HARRY T. PRICE MEMORIAL 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 6:04 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 Moy.
INVOCATION
Pastor Jeff Hood of First Baptist Church gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Carr led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Williams shared that it washer one-year anniversary as a councilmember. She thanked the city manager, city attorney, and staff for always being available to answer her questions. She also thanked staff for the facility tours. She has enjoyed getting to know everyone better and learning what each department does to keep the city running smoothly.
Councilmember Tonnesen commented that it was a super busy month. He stated that he and Councilmember Panduro were elected to the City Council during the COVID-19 pandemic, so there were not many events to attend. He's very much enjoying the events this year, including the Operation Santa Sleigh that the Police Department coordinates. Next, he said he enjoyed meeting the foreign exchange students from our Sister City, Nirasaki. He thanked Anna Guiles for coordinating their visit. Lastly, he thanked all of the churches that were involved in the various toy/coat drives during the holidays.
Councilmember Vaccaro attended the coat and toy drive at Bethel Community Church. He thanked City Manager Gassaway for attending and helping with his family. He thanked Police and Fire staff for truly caring about the kids in our community and made certain everyone had a nice holiday season.
Vice Mayor Bertani shared that she thanked God for everyone. She wished everyone a Happy Hannakah, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! She commented that our public safety staff make Fairfield a safer and more productive place to live. She thanked everyone who attended the peafowl workshop meeting on December 9 in the Rolling Hills Neighborhood.
Councilmember Carr said that this is his 58th Christmas in Fairfield. He shared that he attended the employee pancake breakfast, peafowl meeting, Santa Splash at the Allan Witt Aquatic Center, Menorah Lighting, and two toy/coat drives at Bethel Church and Logic Ministries. He wished everyone a Merry
Christmas!
Mayor Moy shared that this was her one-year anniversary as mayor and the one-year anniversary of the late Mayor Harry T. Price. She said it was unfortunate that she didn't really get to spend any time with him regarding the transfer of power since he died unexpectedly on December 16, 2022. Next, she reported .that she would speak at the State of the City address at the Hilton Garden Inn on February 15, 2024. In conclusion, she distributed homemade cookies to her fellow councilmembers wishing them a Merry Christmas!
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Gassaway reported that he would also speak at the State of the City breakfast on February 15, 2024, along with distinguished speaker and lead economist Jerry Nicklesburg of UCLA.
Tickets car! be purchased online at Fairfield.ca.gov/tickets. Next, he shared that he and his family hosted a foreign exchange student from our Sister City of Nirasaki, Japan, and that it was a rewarding experience. He thanked Anna Guiles for organizing their visit which involved a lot of coordination. He said if any high school students are interested in visiting Nirasaki in July 2024, please email [email protected] for information. Lastly, he asked Parks & Recreation Director Kristina Kaunzinger to report on the golf courses' schedule during the holidays with the transition of the new operator, Touch Stone Golf Management, set to begin on January 1, 2024. Ms. Kaunzinger provided a report.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim had nothing to report.
CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees reported that PAL needs plastic or paper bags of any size for their student food pantry and that they can be dropped off at Solano Town Center.
PRESENTATIONS
Cordelia Fire District Presentation Presented by Fire Chief John Sturdee
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes from November 2023
3. Resolution 2023-293 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield to Approve a Revised Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
4. Resolution 2023-294 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving a Funding Agreement Between the City of Fairfield and the Solano Transportation Authority for the Purchase of Solar- Powered Electric Vehicle Chargers, Suspending Competitive Bidding, Authorizing a Contract with BEAM for the Purchase of Two EV ARC 2020 Chargers, and Authorizing an Update to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget
5. Resolution 2023-295 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Ordering the Summary Vacation of a Portion of Cement Hill Road Between Portland Drive and Passion Lane and Authorizing Reservation
of a Public Service Easement
6. Resolution 2023-296 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the Subdivision Improvements for the Canon Station Area 4 Neighborhood - 5 Subdivision as Complete
7. Receive and File Agenda Report of Findings Regarding Audit of June 7, 2023, Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts Assessment Ballot Tabulation
8. Resolution 2023-297 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 Griffin Structures, Inc. for Professional Services for Fire Stations 36 and 39
9. Resolution 2023-298 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the Filing of a Claim with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for Allocation of Transportation Development Act and State Transit Assistance Fund for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
10. Resolution 2023-299 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving a Contractor Services Agreement with TerraCare Associates for Landscape Maintenance Services in the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2023-1 (Gateway)
11. Resolution 2023-300 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Final Map and Authorizing Execution of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for the Midway Meadows Subdivision
12. Resolution 2023-301 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving Purchase of Existing Restaurant and Kitchen Equipment and Supplies at Both Golf Courses from Sports Restaurant, Inc.
Vice Mayor Bertani made a motion to approve the consent calendar. Councilmember Vaccaro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
PUBLIC HEARING
13. Associate Planner Jessie Hernandez introduced Allison Moore and Rajeev Bhatia of Dyett & Bhatia Urban & Regional Planners, the lead consulting team assisting the City of Fairfield with the General Plan update. They gave an overview of the Draft Preferred Land Use Plan and Guiding Policies.
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing.
Cornelius Wood, Bob Karn, Robin Cox, Joe Green-Heffern, Duane Kromm, and James Bezek spoke on Item 13.
Mayor Moy closed the public hearing. City Council discussed the item but took no formal action.
The public are invited to an in -person workshop on Saturday, January 20, 2024 (location TBD) and an online Zoom meeting on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, to help finalize changes to the General Plan.
ADJOURNED AT 7:35 P.M. TO TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024, 6:00 P.M., HARRY T. PRICE MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBER. 6L�
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