CITY OF FAIRFIELD
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL
CONCURRENT MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 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 of the City Council to order at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers Doug Carr, Scott Tonnesen, Rick Vaccaro, and K. Patrice Williams; Vice Mayor Pam Bertani and Mayor Moy. Councilmember Doriss Panduro was absent.
INVOCATION
Pastor John Reed of Fairfield Church of Christ gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Bertani led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Williams reported she attended the Fairfield Volkswagen grand opening and ribbon cutting and said it was great to see "Auto Row" busy compared to during the pandemic. She shared that she took a tour of Fairfield with Tony Wade, local historian, and author. She toured the industrial parks with Vice Chairman Brooks Pedder of CBRE, and Executive Director Kari Rader gave her a tour of Change and New Beginnings (CAN-B) homeless navigation center. In conclusion, Ms. Williams spoke about the ad hoc emergency housing committee Mayor Moy, Councilmember Carr, and she formed.
Councilmember Tonnesen reported he attended the grand opening of Farmers Market on May 2 with his colleagues. He shared that several downtown restaurants offer a discount every Thursday afternoon from 3-7 pm during the Farmers Market. He stated that he attended a festive Cinco de Mayo event in Suisun City with local elected officials.
Councilmember Vaccaro shared that he and Councilmember Tonnesen attended the Police Department's Prescription Drug Take Back event on April 27 and that they were amazed at the amount of drugs that people dropped off; he thanked the citizens who participated. He reported that he and several colleagues attended the successful 3rd Annual Brews, Blues, and Barbecue event on April 20. He said his grandkids had fun playing games.
Mayor Pam Bertani thanked everyone who participated in the National Day of Prayer event that the Fairfield Clergy Action Network hosted in the Harry T. Price Memorial Council Chamber on May 2. She
reported that a homeless roundtable is happening on Wednesday, May 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fairfield Community Center in Willow Hall. She invited the community to attend and be a part of the solution.
Councilmember Carr reported he attended U.S. Congressman John Garamendi's annual barbecue in Valley Springs and thanked him for the invitation. He shared that new restaurant "Saigon" in downtown is wonderful with reasonable prices.
Mayor Moy welcomed everyone. She shared that she and Councilmember Tonnesen attended the Employee Recognition Ceremony at the Downtown Theatre May 7 and she congratulated the employees who were recognized for years of service, special department awards, and city,manager's commendation awards. Next, she thanked Assistant City Manager Savita Chaudhary for filling in for City Manager David Gassaway this week. She congratulated her on winning the Women Leading Government Career Excellence Award at the recent Women's. Leadership Summit hosted by the Municipal Management Association of Northern California. Lastly, she asked Assistant Public Works Director (Engineering) Ryan Panganiban to give an update on Red Top Road.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Assistant City Manager Chaudhary had nothing to report. She stated she was unaware of any changes to the agenda.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim stated if anyone wanted to speak about PVMMD that was unrelated to Item 5, they could do so during regular public comment.
CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees thanked the Student Council of Sheldon Academy for adopting Woolner Avenue and holding their first cleanup. She also thanked adoptees Ana Potero & Ruth Clawson and crew; Steven Edmundson & Gold Ridge Neighbors; June Johnsen & Rolling Hills Network, and Michael and Peggy Richerson for their regular cleanups around Beck Avenue.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation declaring Asian & Pacific Islander Month Presented by Councilmember Rick Vaccaro to Hermie Sunga, former Vallejo City Councilmember and member of the Solano County Filipino -American Chamber of Commerce.
2. Proclamation declaring Public Service Recognition Week Presented by Councilmember Doug Carr to Human' Resources Director Farbod Pirouzmand
3. Employee Recognition Ceremony by HR Director Farbod Pirouzmand.
4. City Manager Commendation Awards —Assistant City Manager Chaudhary presented the awards to the following: FAST Transportation employees: Shaun Vigil, Lynette Syme, Lindsay Parker, and Ron Bremer; Tiffany Bossi of Human Resources; and Yuliya Elbo of Finance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Vani spoke about construction in Green Valley.
Mark Carmody, Rick Johnson, Theda Peck, Chris & Leia Sawyer, Marites & Ryan Cabanero, Jorge Albarran, Jose Gignoy, and Crystal Fong spoke about Paradise Valley Maintenance & Monitoring District.
Dorothy Riley spoke about her rights, nanobots, and mind control.
Councilmember Vaccaro asked for the PVMMD audit to be placed on a future council agenda. Vice Mayor Bertani seconded the motion. Mayor Moy said she would agendize it but could not give an exact date when.
Convened PVMMD meeting at 7:13 p.m.
Citizen Theda Peck asked for Item 5 to be removed from PVMMD Consent for discussion.
PVMMD CONSENT CALENDAR
5. Public Works Sr. Management Analyst Chris Lewis recommended to Council that it approve Resolution 2024-01 of the Paradise Valley Maintenance and Monitoring District Board Granting Preliminary Approval of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget, Declaring Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, and Providing Notice of a Public Hearing Thereon for the Paradise Valley Maintenance and Monitoring District.
Theda Peck and Mark Carmody spoke on Item 5.
Vice Mayor Bertani made a motion to continue Item 5. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Reconvened meeting of the City Council at 7:30 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
6. Resolution 2024-84 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the First Amendment to the License Agreement Between the City of Fairfield and Global Signal Acquisitions LLC for Property Access to APN 0151-110-070, off Rancho Solano Parkway
7. Resolution 2024-85 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the First -In Alerting Platform Systems Project as Complete
8. Resolution 2024-86 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the Building Demolition and Removal at 1100, 1116, 1118, and 1120 Texas Street Project as Complete
9. Resolution 2024-87 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the CDBG Linear Park Trail Lighting Project as Complete
10. Resolution 2024-88 of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes within Community Facilities District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
11. Resolution 2024-89 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Granting Preliminary Approval of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Engineer's Report, Declaring Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of
Assessments, and Providing Notice of a Public Hearing Thereon for the Smith Ranch Assessment District Councilmember Williams asked for Item 12 to be pulled for discussion.
12. Resolutions 2024-90 through 2024-107 of the City.Council of the City of Fairfield Granting Preliminary Approval of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Engineer's Reports, Declaring Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments, and Providing Notice of a Public Hearing for Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts No. 1— Gateway, No. 3 — Waterman Highlands, No. 5 — Smith Ranch, No. 6 — Peppertree, No. 7 — Rolling Hills, No. 8 — Kolob Estates, No. 10 — Southbrook, No. 11— Paradise Valley North, No. 12 — Downtown Business District, No.13 — North Cordelia, No.14 — Woodlake, No.15 — Gold Ridge, No. 16 — Creekside at Cordelia, No. 17 — Chadbourne-Beck-Cordelia, No. 18 — Gold Ridge Park, No. 19 — Corporate Commons, No. 2023-1 (Gateway), and No. 2023-11(Paradise Valley) Councilmember Williams asked clarifying questions regarding Item 12. Councilmember Vaccaro made a motion to approve Item 12. Vice Mayor Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously or (6-0).
Vice Mayor Bertani made a motion to approve the consent calendar excluding Item 12.
Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
NEW BUSINESS
13. Director of Parks & Recreation Kristina Kaunzinger gave an update on Parks, Recreation, Open Space Master Plan and asked for Council input.
Council received the report. Director Kaunzinger assigned "homework" for council to review themes and ideas on several handouts and to select top two priorities for each of the main themes or ideas to improve and/or enhance the Master Plan. She asked that they return the handouts with their input to Kelly Ballard by May 21s'
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Assistant Director of Public Works (Utilities), Michael Hether, requested that the Council open the CONTINUED Public Hearing; and approve Resolution 2024-81 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Power Purchase Agreement with Onyx Development Group LLC for the Provision and Operation of a Solar Field at the Waterman Water Treatment Plant.
Mayor Moy opened the hearing.
Scott Eisen, Rudy Guzman, Darci Preissor, and Tim Dowling spoke on Item-14.
Mayor Moy closed the hearing. After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Moy made a motion to continue the public hearing to June 4, 2024. Vice Mayor Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
15. Public Works Sr. Management Analyst Lewis recommended the Council open the Public Hearing and approve Resolution 2024-108 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Annexing Territory (Cement Hill Retail Center) to Community Facilities District No. 2023-2 (Train Station Specific Plan II) as Annexation No., 1, 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 2024-109 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. 2023-2 (Train Station Specific Plan II), Determining the Validity of Prior Proceedings, and Directing Recording of Amended Notice of Special Tax Lien for City of Fairfield Community Facilities District No. 2023-2 (Train Station Specific Plan II) Annexation No. 1(Cement Hill Retail Center).
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
Mayor Moy made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-108. Councilmember Vaccaro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
City Clerk Rees opened the ballots and read that there were two Yes votes in favor of annexation.
Councilmember Carr made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-109. Mayor Moy seconded the motion.
The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
16. Police Lt. Sam Rowland recommended to council that it open the Public Hearing; and approve Resolution 2024-110 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Approve the Purchase and Use of Military Equipment in Accordance with City Ordinance 2022- 06.
Mayor Moy opened the hearing. Dorothy Riley spoke on Item 16. Mayor Moy closed the hearing.
Vice Mayor Bertani made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-110. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
17. Assistant City Manager Chaudhary recommended to council that it open the Public Hearing; and approve Resolution 2024-111 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Comprehensive User Fee Study and Amending the Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. Dorothy Riley spoke on Item 17. Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-111. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 9:09 P.M. TO TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024, 6:00 P.M., HARRY T.
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