CITY OF FAIRFIELD
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 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 6:02 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 Dexter Thomas of Fairfield Community Seventh Adventist Church gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Panduro led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Williams reported that she went on a tour of Fairfield with Councilmember Tonnesen. She attended the Library Afro Revolution event at the Civic Center, a celebration of diversity and literacy starring social media stars Mychal Threets (former Solano County librarian) and Blair Imani on March 30. She also attended an event at Bethel Community Church, hosted by Executive Director of Love the Skin You're In, Loretta Gadus, celebrating girls. Lastly, she attended the Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Celebration honoring the legendary Tuskegee Airmen and Black military excellence at the Fairfield Hilton Hotel.
Councilmember Tonnesen reported that he participated in the 57th Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Lee Bell Park, as he has been doing since he was five years old! He thanked the Fairfield Kiwanis Club.
Councilmember Vaccaro reported he and Councilmember Panduro attended the CAP Solano 1PA Homeless 2 x 2 meeting on March 28, 2024, where they approved the staffing memorandum, which will be presented to City Council for final approval.
Councilmember Panduro reported she and several colleagues attended the recent Travis Air Force Base Civic Leaders Breakfast where the 60th Security Forces Squadron thanked Fairfield Police for assisting with events on base, most recently, the Wings Over Solano Air Show, where they helped with crowd and traffic control. Next, she stated that she and members of Police and PAL would be cleaning a section of their adopted street (N. Texas) on April 6 from 9-11 am.
Vice Mayor Pam Bertani thanked everyone for showing up and for being engaged in the community.
She reported that the Fairfield Clergy Action Network (CAN) is organizing the National Day of Prayer event on May 2, 2024, in Council Chamber, at 11:30 am. She said that Liberty Church and City Church have taken the lead in coordinating this event. Lastly, she shared that she and several colleagues attended a transit meeting at Paradise Valley Estates on April 1 and that staff did an excellent job
answering questions. She indicated that Paradise Valley Estates is the sixth largest employer in Fairfield!
Councilmember Carr did not have a report as he has been out of town.
Mayor Moy thanked the police officers and firefighters/paramedics that responded to a report of a man not breathing at Allan Witt Aquatic Complex last weekend. There was also an off -duty nurse that started CPR before first responders arrived. Next, she reported that Homeless Services and other groups would hold a HOPE event (Homeless Outreach Partnership Event) on April 3, 10 am — 2 pm, at BayNorth Church of Christ. She thanked Sam Morris for hosting.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Gassaway reported he sits on the Revenue and Taxation Policy Committee for the League of California Cities. He attended an interesting presentation from CalTrans regarding the reduction of gasoline tax due to electrification of vehicles. Over the next decade, State of California may see a reduction of $5 billion dollars in revenue on gas tax — which is a very serious issue. For more information, visit www.caroadcharge.com . Lastly, he stated there were no changes to the agenda.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim did not have a report.
CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees reported that Bus Route 3 would allow HOPE attendees to ride the bus for free on April 3.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Assistant Public Works Director Michael Hether (Utilities) and Solano County Water Agency Deputy Chief Alex Rabidoux gave a presentation on Bay Delta Conservation Plan Water Impacts.
Nora Dizon spoke on Item 1.
NEW BUSINESS (Item moved before Public Comment due to number of public speakers) Mayor Moy called Item #4 out of order.
4. Minute Action Approving Mayor's Appointments to the Youth Commission Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve the appointments. Vice Mayor Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
City Clerk Rees administered the oath to Youth Commissioners Diego Cortes, Mahi Heir, and Gurdas Atwal.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals spoke about the closure of.City Church's homeless shelter: Gwen Lange, Deanna Thomas, Johnie Thomas, Laurie Brown, Louise Bray, Tonya Van Hook, Deirdre Dodson, Shari Campise, Verne, Steven Keppel, Brandi Ruth, Jazzmin D., Edwina Carr, Michele Guerra, Judy Frendo, Rosario Silva, Enrique Babbel, Debra Lyn McCarthy, Virginia Tevlin, Red, Deborah Mulvey, Denise. D.
Johnson, Peter Horn, Kirk Moldenhauer, Mary Robinson, Michael Kubiak, Veronica Kidby, James Bell, Kevin Wigle, Nora Dizon, Joel McDonald, Jamie S. Rodriguez, Jennifer Artz, Anna Sanchez, Rochelle
Conner, Ben Benavente, Valerie Santos, Israel, Wanda Wallis, Karen Aldridge, Maritza Olmedo, Kathy Stevens, Larry Ihrig, Bessie Rochi, Hope Lopez, and Joan Miller. City Attorney gave an update on the matter at the request of the City Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Resolution 2024-63 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving a Right of Entry Agreement with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC.
3. Resolution 2024-64 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring Its Intention to Annex Territory (Cement Hill Retail Center) to Community Facilities District No. 2023 -2 (Train Station Specific Plan II) and Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes Therein for Annexation No. 1 There were no requests to speak on consent.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve the consent calendar. Councilmember Vaccaro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. Police Services Manager Jeremy Profitt recommended that Council open the Public Hearing; and approve Resolution 2024-65 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield by Approving/Sustaining] or [Denying/Overruling] the Appeal of Denial for Renewal of Business License # 99000054 for Panderia La Mexicana Located at 1972 N. Texas Street #H, Fairfield, CA 94533 Pursuant to Chapter 10 (Section 106.33) of the Fairfield Municipal Code.
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing.
Daughter of Jamil Hamid Muthana Saleh spoke.
Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
Vice Mayor Bertani made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-65 denying / overruling the appeal of the revocation of business license #99000054 for Panderia La Mexicana. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
This action terminates Mr. Saleh's liquor license.
ADJOURNED MEETING AT 8:41 P.M. TO TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024, 6:00 P.M., HARRY T. PRICE MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBER.
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