CITY OF FAIRFIELD
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 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 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers Doug Carr, Doriss Panduro, Scott Tonnesen, and Mayor Moy.
Councilmembers Rick Vaccaro, K. Patrice Williams, and Vice Mayor Bertani were absent.
INVOCATION
Pastor Jeff Hood of First Baptist Church gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Clerk Karen Rees led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Carr reported he attended the ribbon cutting for Nitro City Racing on Gateway Blvd.
He shared that it has a 9-hole glow in the dark mini -golf course, indoor car racing; and even axe throwing! Fun venue! He also attended the grand opening of Butter Pecan, a new cookie -shop on.
Texas Street downtown.. They offered delicious free cookies and had a long line down the block.
Councilmember Panduro reported she attended the recent CAP Solano JPA meeting (Homeless Regional Committee represented by every city in. Solano County and the County) last week. She shared that since Councilmember Vaccaro is retiring in November, Councilmember Carr will take his place on the board. She reported that the board made a monumental step forward as they agreed to hire administrative staff soon (every city will pay a share) and that staff member(s) will seek grant funding opportunities for homeless issues which is very necessary.
Councilmember Tonnesen stated he attended the same events as Councilmember Carr. He spoke about attending Brigadier General Derek Salmi's (Travis Air Force Base) going away ceremony, where Salmi piloted a C-17 Globemaster III in his final flight as the 60th Wing Commander of Travis.
Mayor Moy reported that cooling centers are open due to the excessive heat and temperatures above 100 degrees; the libraries and BayNorth Church are a few of the places opened for homeless and seniors (or anyone needing to cool off). She spoke about the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision regarding homeless encampments. They ruled that people without homes can be arrested and fined
for sleeping in public spaces, overturning six years of legal protections for homeless residents in California. She stated that the City of Fairfield would be educating the,public about what this change means for the community. Chief of Police Dan Marshall will give a presentation at the next Council meeting on the topic.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Gassaway reported that Cal Fire is no longer planning to hold any controlled burns in the area in July due to the excessive heat. 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 Rees reported that the next Trash Mob would be held on August 24, 9-11 am, across from the AM/PM at 105 Lopes Road.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Joseph Johnson spoke about a golf tournament on August 9 at Rancho Solano Golf Course, a fundraiser for the Girls and Omega Boys Club in Vallejo.
Ryan Messano spoke about his website (messano.news.com).
Rosalynn Parhams and Nancy Vanguardia spoke about code enforcement violations by homeless individuals in their neighborhood.
Anna Nicole spoke about homeless individuals.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Resolution 2024-168 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the Purchase of Datacenter Colocation and Disaster Recovery Services from ePlus Technology, Inc.
2. Resolution 2024-169 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Purchase of Support and Maintenance for City Backup Software and Hardware from ePlus Technology, Inc.
3. Resolution 2024-170 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 Geographic Technologies Group (GTG) for Geographic Information System (GIS) Consulting Services Citizen Mike Johnson asked for Item 4 to be pulled from the consent calendar.
4. Resolution 2024-171 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the Lee Bell Neighborhood Park Sports Field Lighting Improvements as Complete Mr. Johnson asked that Council consider funding other sports fields in Fairfield with lighting, other than just baseball/softball. He said there are no other sports fields that have lights in Fairfield.
Councilmember Carr made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-171. Councilmember Tonnesen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
5. Resolution 2024-172 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 Parodi Investigative Solutions, LLC for Pre -Employment Background Investigation Services
6. Resolution 2024-173 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Setting A Hearing forJuly 16, 2024 Re: Appeal of Revocation of Business License # 24000256 for Field Gift Shop Located at 1312 W. Texas Street, Fairfield, CA 94533 Pursuant to Chapter 10 (Section 10B.33) of the Fairfield Municipal Code Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve the consent calendar as presented.
Councilmember Panduro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
NEW BUSINESS
7. Minute Action Approving Mayor's Appointments to the Youth Commission Councilmember Panduro made a motion to approve the Mayor's appointments to the Youth Commission. Councilmember Tonnesen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
CALL UP: Youth Commissioners Derek Wood and Jaivir Chaudhry
8. Minute Action Approving Mayor's Appointments to the Planning Commission Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve the Mayor's appointments to the PC.
Councilmember Panduro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
City Clerk Rees administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Youth Commissioners Derek Wood and Jaivir Chaudhry and Planning Commissioners Jay Singh and Rheonna Reese.
9. Public Works Sr. Management Analyst Marisa Cumpian gave an Energy Conservation Project Update
City Council received the report and thanked Ms. Cumpian for her thoroughness.
10. Homeless Services Manager Samantha Burrows reported on the Notice of Funding Availability for Temporary Emergency Shelter Operations Update and Council Input.
Gene Ahu, Brandon Wirth, and Pastor Sam Morris spoke on Item 10.
City Council received a presentation from the Homeless Services Division on the funding recommendations from the Rank and Review panel for the Notice of Funding Available (NOFA) for Emergency Shelter Operations that was released in May of 2024. The Council's direction was to fund Change and New Beginnings at $300,000, BayNorth Church of Christ (winter shelter) at $150,000 and Mission Samoa HELP Program (Pallet Shelter) at $100,000. The funding will return to the July 16 council meeting for final contract approval.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Public Works Sr. Management Analyst Chris Lewis recommended that Council open the Public Hearing; and approve Resolution 2024-174 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Annexing Territory (Woolner Avenue by Solano-Napa Habitat for Humanity) to Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 (Public Safety Services, Open Space Operation, and Park Maintenance) as Annexation No. 68, 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 2024-175 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. 68 (Woolner Avenue by Solano-Napa Habitat for Humanity) Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-174. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
City Clerk Rees opened the ballot and read that there was one Yes vote, in favor of annexation.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-175. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
12. Assistant City Manager Savita Chaudhary recommended to Council that it open the Public Hearing; and approve Resolution 2024-176 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 Police Fees.
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Panduro made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-176. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).
13. Housing Services Sr. Management Analyst La Tanya Terrones recommended to Council that it open the Public Hearing; and approve Resolution 2024-177 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan.
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-177. Councilmember Panduro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 7:33 P.M. TO TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024, 6:00 P.M., HARRY T.
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