CITY OF FAIRFIELD
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2024; 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 6:00 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
Vice Mayor Bertani gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Vaccaro led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Williams reported she attended the State of the City (SOTC) address at the Hilton Garden Inn and said it was exceptional. She shared that it will be available on video soon and she encouraged everyone to watch it. She also reported she attended the Solano Economic Development Corporation (EDC) breakfast held at Bally Keal Estate on February 8, where California Forever CEO Jan Sramek and Duane Kromm of the Solano County Orderly Growth Committee spoke.
Councilmember Tonnesen reported he hosted the Downtown Business Walk a week ago. He thanked Crime Prevention Specialist Nicole Russo, Downtown Business Coordinator Debi Tavey, Recycling Coordinator Sandra Gonzalez and Sustainability Advisor Raquel Fenelia Asi of Republic Services. They visited 12 businesses in the 700 block of Texas Street to assist them with any challenges they may have. These face-to-face meetings will happen every quarter.
Councilmember Vaccaro thanked the first responders and Public Works who have been busy'dealing with rainstorms. He said the SOTC was excellent and he enjoyed the positive economic forecast. He asked Mayor Moy if tonight's meeting could be adjourned in memory of Leo Giovannetti, who died on February 8, 2024. Leo taught and coached at Armijo High School for 36 years and was well -loved by everyone. He wished his grandson Mason a happy 71h birthday! Councilmember Panduro reported she attended the Annual State of the Base at Travis Air Force Base on February 8, a presentation by Brig. Gen. Derek Salmi for local and civic community leaders. She
shared that Wings Over Solano (U.S. Navy Blue Angels) would hold an air show at TAFB March 17- 18, 2024. It's free and open to the public. Lastly, she thanked everyone who participated in the Adopt A Street cleanup along N. Texas Street on February 17 on her adopted street. The Police Department also adopted two streets in the area. They collected 15 large bags of trash.
Vice Mayor Bertani also attended the SOTC and the Solano EDC breakfast and said they were outstanding events. She reported that the next Fairfield Clergy Action Network (CAN) meeting would be held on February 27 at 3 p.m. in Council Chamber.
Councilmember Carr reported he and Councilmember Tonnesen met with the new owners of the Solano Town Center (mall), Spinosa Real Estate Group, and that they liked the plans the new owners have.
Mayor Moy thanked the staff who helped coordinate the SOTC, especially Communications Manager Bill Way and the Marketing and Outreach Division who taped the event and created the marketing materials, and Executive Office Manager Kelly Ballard who coordinated the event. Next, she reported that the water level in Lake Berryessa (Fairfield's main water source) is higher this year than at the same time last year. If we get 12+ more inches of rain, the Glory Hole could spill over as it did in 2017, when the lake became famous! Mayor Moy is a member of the Solano Transportation Authority Board and shared that they are working with other Bay Area cities to create a universal transportation card that could be used interchangeably on any mode of transit.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Gassaway thanked the Fairfield -Suisun Chamber of Commerce for hosting the SOTC and Keynote Speaker Jerry Nickelsburg of UCLA, who gave an economic forecast for the city. He said he's received positive feedback on the event. He reported that the "Cease Fire" issue regarding the Israel-Hamas war would return to Council on March 19, 2024. Lastly, he stated there were no changes to the agenda.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim had nothing to report.
CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees reported she was coordinating a Trash Mob on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 9-11 am at Allan Witt Park and needs more volunteers.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation Declaring National Cancer Prevention Month Presented by Mayor Cat Moy to Senior Health Services Manager Jayleen Richards of Solano County Public Health.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
David Colomb spoke about the Solano County Grand Jury and said they are recruiting new members.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes from January 2024
3. Resolution 2024-24 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 2024-25 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Contract to Globe Engineering Development (GED) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Lee Bell Park and Sidewalk Gap Closure Project and Authorizing an Update to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget
5. Resolutions 2024-26 Through 2024-33 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Professional Service Agreements for Engineering Design Services for Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 Capital Improvement Projects Between the City of Fairfield and Bennett Engineering Services (BEN I EN); Callander Associates Landscape Architecture, Inc. (CALA); Carollo Engineers, Inc.; Consor North America, Inc.; DKS Associates; Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.; Nichols Consulting Engineers, Chtd. (NCE); and Rick Engineering Company
6. Resolution 2024-34 of the City Council of The City of Fairfield Approving a Funding Agreement Between the City of Fairfield and Solano Transportation Authority (STA) for the East Tabor/Tolenas Safe Routes to School Gap Closure Project
7. Resolution 2024-35 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Contract to Mountain Cascade Inc., for the Cadenasso Drive Pavement Reconstruction Project, Federal Aid Project No. STPL 5132-055
8. Resolution 2024-36 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Suspending Competitive Bidding and Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Two Portable Bus Scaffolding Systems for FAST Battery Electric Buses
9. Resolution 2024-37 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving a Grant Agreement between the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) and the City of Fairfield to Receive Carl Moyer Grant Funds for the Municipal Fleet Electrification Project
10. Resolution 2024-38 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 Willdan Energy Solutions for Project Management and Owner's Representative Services for the Transit and Municipal Fleet Electrification Corporation Yard Improvements
Councilmember Vaccaro made a motion to approve the consent calendar. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
NEW BUSINESS
11. Assistant to the City Manager Anna Guiles recommended to Council that -it approve Resolution 2024-39 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adopting the City of Fairfield's 2024 State and Federal Legislative Platform.
Legislative Advocate Jason Gonsalves of Joe A. Gonsalves & Son's lobbying firm gave a state legislative update.
Councilmember Vaccaro made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-39. Vice Mayor Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
12. Chief of Police Dan Marshall recommended to Council that it approve Resolution 2024-40 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Amending the Departmental Position Control List.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-40. Vice Mayor Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
13. City Manager Gassaway recommended to Council that it approve Resolution 2024-41 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adopting the Updated Peafowl Management Plan (2024), Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into an Agreement with Raptor Events, LLC to Humanely Reduce Peafowl Pride Size, and Authorizing an Update to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget.
The following individuals spoke on Item 13: Heidi Daugherty, Jared Widrich, Fred Gates, Bret Barner, and Thea Hansen.
City Manager Gassaway stated that Raptor Events, LLC, would not trap any peafowl at Dunnell Nature Park but would trap at the various addresses of residents who gave permission for them to trap at their homes.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-42. Vice Mayor Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Fire Chief John Sturdee recommended to Council that it approve Resolution 2024-42 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager and the Fire Department to Apply through the Solano Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) for a Long -Term Service Agreement with the Cordelia Fire Protection District.
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Vaccaro made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-42. Councilmember Tonnesen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
15. Public Works Sr. Management Analyst Chris Lewis recommended to Council that it open the Public Hearing; and approve Resolution 2024-43 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Annexing Territory (Midway Meadows) to Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 (Public Safety Services, Open Space Operation, and Park Maintenance) as Annexation No. 66, Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within the Annexed Territory, and Submitting the Levy of a Special Tax to the Qualified Electors Thereof; and
Resolution 2024-44 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring the Results of a Special Annexation Election in Territory Annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 (Public Safety Services, Open Space Operation, and Park Maintenance), Determining the Validity of Prior Proceedings, and Directing Recording of Amended Notice of Special Tax Lien for City of Fairfield Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 (Public Safety Services, Open Space Operation, and Park Maintenance) Annexation No. 66 (Midway Meadows).
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayo Moy closed the public hearing.
Vice Mayor Bertani made a motion to approve 2024-43. Councilmember Vaccaro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
City Clerk Rees opened the ballot and read that there were two Yes votes in favor of annexation.
Councilmember Panduro made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-44. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 7:19 P.M. IN MEMORY OF FORMER ARMIJO HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER AND COACH LEO GIOVANNETTI WHO DIED ON FEBRUARY 8, 2024, TO TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2024, 6:00 P.M., AT THE HARRY T. PRICE MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBER.
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