CITY OF FAIRFIELD FAIRFIELD
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 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 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers Doug Carr, Doriss Panduro, Scott Tonnesen, K. Patrice Williams, Vice Mayor Pam Bertani, and Mayor Moy. Councilmember Rick Vaccaro was absent.
INVOCATION
Pastor Jonathan Bove of Calvary Chapel Solano gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Attorney David Lim led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Vice Mayor Bertani reported that Liberty Church held its first annual health fair. The Fairfield Clergy Action Network recently had an ice cream social to discuss the upcoming 4th Annual Thanksgiving meal, which will be held at Willow Hall on November 19, 2024, at noon.
Councilmember Panduro reported that she attended the FAST Electric Bus Ribbon cutting. She also reported that the Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park is now open to the public. The park is located at 2601 Rockville Road and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible, and a -bikes are permitted. This park also connects to the Bay Area Ridge Trail. Councilmember Panduro requested to update the Council Handbook. She noted that some policies needed to be updated. Councilmember Panduro did not mind being on the review committee again, and Councilmember Williams agreed. Lastly, Councilmember Panduro requested to close the council meeting in honor of Candy Pierce, Executive Director of CASA for the past 14 years, who sadly died on August 21 from complications of COVID-19.
Councilmember Carr does not have a report.
Councilmember Tonnesen reported that he also attended the FAST Ribbon cutting. He encouraged everyone to go try out Monsoon Burger. Councilmember Tonnesen stated that the National Pickleball Tournament'is being held at Allan Witt Park on Friday, September 6, 2024, starting at 9 a.m.
Councilmember Williams reported that the Red Top Road Expansion Project is complete, and she is thankful that it was completed before school started. She also attended the League of Women Voters event at the Benicia Public Library, which was a one -person play based on the life of Fanny Lou Hamer, a civil rights activist and voter rights activist who played a major role during the civil rights movement.
Mayor Moy reported that there will be a Compost Giveaway Event at the Dunnell Nature Park-bn Saturday, September 14, 2024. Mayor Moy thanked all the candidates for running in the upcoming election. She asked all the candidates not to speak badly of each other and instead promote what they would do for Fairfield.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Gassaway reported that the last concert from the Summer Concert series, originally scheduled at the Solano County Lawn, has been moved to Allan Witt Park to coincide with the Pickleball Tournament on September 6.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim reported on Dustin Joseph's workers' compensation matter against the City of Fairfield. The Workers Compensation Appeal Board approved a settlement in case number ADJ14723686, and this information can be found on the Workers Compensation Appeal Board website.
CITY CLERK REPORT
Deputy City Clerk Esther Beavers reported on the Compost Giveaway Day at Dunnell Nature Park on September 14, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Homeless Services Division Point in Time Count and End of Year Update Presented by Homeless Services Manager, Samantha Burrows.
Vice Mayor Bertani requested the general fund expenditures for all the homeless services the City provided for the fiscal year 2023-2024. She requested the total amount of expenditures that the City of Fairfield has invested in serving the homeless population and a breakdown of how much the City gives to each homeless service provider.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Amanda Harrinauth spoke about the Special Olympics.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Minute Action Approving Mayor's Appointment for the 2024 League of California Cities Voting Delegate and Alternate
3. Resolution 2024-214 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Response to the 2022-2023 Solano County Civil Grand Jury Report Entitled: Solano County Canine Officer Training
Handling & End of Career Policies
4. Resolution 2024-215 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Purchase of Asset Management Software From Ivanti, Inc.
5. Resolution 2024-216 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the Improvements for the Villages at Fairfield — Clay Bank Road South as Complete
6. Resolution 2024-217 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
7. Resolution 2024-218 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the Improvements for the Canon Station Planning Area 4 - Vanden Road Landscape as Complete
8. Resolution 2024-219 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the Landscape Improvements for the Canon Station Planning Area 4 — Neighborhood 8 Subdivision as Complete
9. Resolution 2024-220 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Third Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding by and Among the Cities of Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City, Vacaville, Solano County Transit, and the Solano Transportation Authority for Intercity Taxi Card Program Services
10. Resolution 2024-221 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Letter of Understanding with the Solano County Water Agency for a One -Time Transfer of 1,000 Acre -Feet (Not -To -Exceed 2,000 Acre -Feet) of the Fairfield 2024 State Water Project Article 56 "Carryover" Water Supplies with Another State Water Contractor
11. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2024-06 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Fifth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Development Agreement Between the City of Fairfield and Canon Station LLC Regarding Land in the Train Station Specific Plan Area Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve the consent calendar. Vice Mayor Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
NEW BUSINESS
12. Finance Director John Furtado requested the council to Consider the Proposed Amendment and Restatement of the Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax for Improvement Area No. 1 of the City of Fairfield Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (One Lake Planning Area 5) and an Increase in the Amount of Bonded Indebtedness, Approving an Amended and Restated Deposit Agreement, and Approving Other Matters Related Thereto and adopt Resolution 2024-222.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-222. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously (6-0).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. Housing Services Department, Senior Management Analyst La Tanya Terrones requested City Council
to Approve the Submission of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant Program Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Any Agreements or Documents Requested by HUD and adopt Resolution 2024-223.
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Williams made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-223. Councilmember Panduro seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously (6-0).
14. Community Development Department, Senior Planner, Jonathan Atkinson provided the First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 2024-07 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Amending Various Sections of Chapter 25, Article I of the Municipal Code, also Known as the Zoning Ordinance, to Create a Land Use Definition for "Mini -Storage: Interior" and Conditionally Permit the Use in the Industrial Business Park District; Create a Land Use Definition for "Mini- Storage: Exterior;" and Adjust Various Land Use Regulations Pertaining to "Mini -Storage: Interior" and "Mini -Storage: Exterior" Uses Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. Mick duPont spoke on this item. Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
CouncilmemberTonnesen made a motion to waive the full reading, read bytitle only, and introduce Ordinance 2024-07. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously (6-0).
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