CITY OF FAIRFIELD
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR CONCURRENT MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 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 6:06 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 Christian Bravaof Liberty Church gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Manager David Gassaway led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Carr did not have a report.
Vice Mayor Bertani thanked everyone for coming and did not have a report.
Councilmember Panduro shared that she and the Fairfield Police Department adopted North Texas Street as a part of the Adopt -A -Street Program. There was an Adopt -A -Street Cleanup event this past Saturday with a good turnout. She also shared that she concluded the six-month Water Education for Latina Leaders (WELL) Fellowship Program which she gained exposure to. California water history and impacts of climate change on the water supply and quality. For the past six months, she has been traveling up and down the state learning about water crisis' happening in neighboring cities.
Councilmember Panduro, Mayor Alma Hernandez of Suisun, and'Assemblymember Lori Wilson's Office will be hosting a Water Legislative Workshop. More details to come. She invites anyone to attend who would like to learn about water issues impacting our region.
Councilmember Vaccaro reported that Mayor Moy, Councilmember Tonnesen, and he raised the Pride Flag in front of City Hall this week and that he is proud that it has become an annual tradition.
Councilmember Tonnesen shared that the Farmers Market continues every Thursday afternoon . through September. He also shared that he and a few other councilmembers attended the Trucks of the Trade event on June 1 which was a heavily attended, successful event hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department. He further commended Parks and Recreation staff for their efforts. He also attended the Rev Up Car Show at Armijo High School.
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Councilmember Williams shared that she had a pop-up booth at the Trucks of the Trade event and encouraged councilmembers to have more pop-up booths at events. She commended the law ,enforcement agency presence at the event as well as the FAST Transit and MOD vehicles.
Mayor Moy reported that last night, she and the city manager met the students who have been selected for the Sister City Summer Exchange Program in Japan. She complimented Anna Guiles on her efforts to select such great students. She also shared that the Vacaville Reporter had a story about the Solano County Water Agency that was entirely inaccurate.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Gassaway had nothing to report. There were no changes to the agenda.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim had nothing to report.
CITY CLERK REPORT
Deputy City Clerk Delaney Dombrowski had nothing to report. City Clerk Karen Rees was absent.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation Declaring Pride Month Presented by Councilmember Vaccaro to Solano Pride Center to Executive Director Will McGarvey.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jeff Trager spoke about upcoming events at the Downtown Theatre.
George Kennedy spoke about the success of the Trucks of the Trade event. He also advertised the upcoming County Fair.
Vince Guisande spoke about the Rockville Citizens Advisory Committee.
Joseph Joyce advertised the Solano County Fair in Vallejo.
Khaynda Joyce Scott shared her frustration with obtaining an ID in Fairfield and how the process is unclear and difficult.
Rodney Smith spoke about his rights.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Bertani asked for Item 3 to be pulled for discussion.
3. Resolution 2024-126 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Fairfield and Abode Services for Unsheltered Homeless Street Outreach Services
Ms. Burrows gave a staff presentation. Vice Mayor Bertani asked for Abode Services to present on their scope of work and role in the community at the next council meeting. Councilmember Williams concurred.
Deshawn Waters, Associate Director of Abode Services, commented that he would be happy to present at the next meeting.
Vice Mayor Bertani made a motion to continue this item to another council meeting agenda for presentation by Abode and council discussion. Mayor Moy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
City Council resumed consideration of the Consent Calendar.
2. Resolution 2024-125 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Reappropriating $3.1 million in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021(ARPA) Funds to Respond to, the COVID-19 Emergency, Addressing its Economic Effects and Updating the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget
4. Resolution 2024-127 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the Subdivision Improvements for the Canon Station Planning Area 4- Neighborhood 8 Subdivision as Complete
5. Resolution 2024-128 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the Subdivision Improvements for the Villages at Fairfield, Village II- Lot 4 Subdivision as Complete
6. Resolution 2024-129 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the Horizon Circle and Storm Drain Basin Improvements as Complete
7. Resolution 2024-130 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Incorporating a Project List Funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
8. Resolution 2024-131 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring Its Intention to Annex Territory (Green Valley III Apartments) to Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 and Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes Therein for Annexation No. 69
Vice Mayor Bertani moved approval of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Carr, Motion carried unanimously (7-0).
ACTION ITEM
9. City Council Direction to Director of Community Development or the Planning Commission for Special Review of Restated and Amended Development Agreement No. 2014-1 with Albert D. Seeno Construction Company, a California limited partnership, Seecon Financial and Construction Company, a California corporation, and West Coast Home Builders, a California corporation City Attorney David Lim shared that this was an action item placed on the agenda following a closed session and discussion with Mayor Moy. Council to determine if they would like to further instruct staff to conduct a special review of the development agreement with Seecon. Staff cannot conduct a special review without authorization from the Council. There is no formal vote to be taken or resolution
present.
Nora Dizon spoke on Item 9.
Doug Chen spoke on Item 9 on behalf of Albert D. Seeno Construction Company.
Council expressed interest in seeing the project done right the first time as soon as possible with the least amount of obstacles, even if it means a delayed completion date upon trenchwork finalization.
After a lengthy discussion, Councilmember Vaccaro made a motion for the Director of Community Development to come back to Council and potentially move the item to Planning Commission if necessary. Mayor Moy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
NEW BUSINESS
10. Director of Parks and Recreation Kristina Kaunzinger provided a Part Two to her previous presentation on the Parks, Recreation, Open Space Master Plan.
Council received the report. Kristina revealed the results from the homework she assigned the Council to complete at the last meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
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11. Assistant Director of Public Works (Utilities) Michael Hether, requested that the Council receive the report and close the public hearing after providing an update on the Power Purchase Agreement with Onyx Development Group LLC. for the Provision and Operation of a Solar Field at the Waterman Water Treatment Plant.
Tim Dowling and John Takeuchi spoke on Item 11.
After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
CONVENED JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY AT 8:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
On roll call were Commissioners Doug Carr, Doriss Panduro, Scott Tonnesen,. Rick Vaccaro, K. Patrice Williams; Vice Chair Pam Bertani and Chair Catherine "Cat" Moy.
Deputy City Clerk Delaney Dombrowski read the following'statement: The holding of a joint meeting of the City Council and Housing Authority entitles the councilmembers to receive additional compensation of $35 for attending this joint meeting
JOINT NEW BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL` AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
12. ' Assistant City Engineer, Jason Riley recommended the Council approve Resolution 2024-132 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing an Update to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget and Updating the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan to Remove the West Texas Relief Sewer Project and Include the Markeley Lane Extension, Fairfield Soccer Complex Feasibility Study, Downtown Streetscape Phase 2 — Intersection Corners, and North Texas Street Improvement Projects
Councilmember Carr made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-132. Councilmember Panduro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). ,JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
13. Director of Finance, John Furtado and Budget Officer, Ashley Doyle recommended that the Council adopt Resolutions 2024-133 through 2024-137, and Housing Authority Resolution 2024-03 Approving the Mid -Cycle Update to Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 and 2024-2025 Budget and Financial Plan
Acting as both Councilmembers. and Housing Authority Commissioners, Councilmember/Commissioner Tonnesen made a motion to approve City Council Resolutions 2024- 133 through Resolutions 2024-137 and Housing Authority resolution HA2024-03, Vice-Mayor/Vice- Chair Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
ADJOURNED MEETING AT 9:02 P.M. TO TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2024, 6:00 P.M., HARRY T. PRICE MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBER.
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