CITY OF FAIRFIELD FAIRFIELD
CITY COUNCIL CONCURRENT
MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 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, K. Patrice Williams, Vice Mayor Pam Bertani, and Mayor Moy. Councilmember Rick Vaccaro was absent.
INVOCATION
Pastor Andre Davis of the Band of Believers gave an invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Clerk Karen Rees led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Williams reported that she was appointed to the Tripartite Advisory Board, which provides community expertise and guides the Community Action Partnership Solano Joint Power Authority by recommending programs for Community Services Block Grant funding and advising CAP Solano JPA on long- term strategic planning, identifying local priorities and needs. She attended her first training and took a tour of Caminar, a provider of services to Solano County homeless residents seeking outpatient care to address mental health and substance use treatment. Next, she reported she would host a Fire Prevention Town Hall on October 10, 2024, from 10 am to 12 pm, at Nelda Mundy Elementary School, where Fire Marshal Steven Conti will present and answer questions.
Councilmember Tonnesen reported that the USA Pickleball Tournament hosted at Allan Witt Park was held on September 6-8, 2024 (in partnership with the Fairfield Pickleball Club) was a huge success. Participants were impressed with the courts and want to return to Fairfield to play! He also attended the Public Works Compost Giveaway event on September 14 at Dunnell Nature Center, which was another successful event.
Councilmember Panduro spoke about the recent Adopt A Street cleanup she held with Police staff and community members on North Texas Street from Travis Blvd. to Air Base Parkway and beyond! She reported that the North Texas Street Business Association would hold its monthly meeting on September 18 at noon at the Fairfield -Suisun Chamber of Commerce.
Vice Mayor Bertani reported that she attended a Golf Advisory Board meeting last week. She thanked the new operator, Touchstone Golf Management, on the improvements they are making at both golf
courses and stated they would provide a comprehensive report to Council at an October meeting. She shared that women golfers at Rancho Solano are giving lessons to high school and middle school girls; they provide the equipment and the lessons are free! Next, she reported that the Fairfield Clergy Action Network (CAN) has their monthly meeting on September 24 at 3 pm at Willow Hall. They are planning their 4th Annual Thanksgiving meal that will be held on November 19. They need 80 turkeys donated and have 30 committed so far. Contact Kelly Ballard at [email protected] to donate or volunteer.
Councilmember Carr shared that he also attended the Pickleball Tournament at Allan Witt and that it was a great event. He added that downtown Fairfield is looking nice these days and lots of people are visiting the many restaurants. He thanked staff for keeping the area clean.
Mayor Moy reported that a resident stopped her at the grocery store recently to thank the mayor and staff for continuing to clean up Fairfield and that people are noticing the improvements. She also thanked Public Works employee Rick Joiner who went out of his way to return a stolen cell phone to a woman. Rick found the cell phone at a homeless encampment while he was cleaning it as part of his duties as a Homeless Engagement and Response Team (HEART) member. She was very grateful.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Gassaway thanked the Rolling Hills Network Neighborhood group for inviting him to speak to them and give a general update of the City of Fairfield. 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 had nothing to report.
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation and Poem declaring Hispanic Heritage Month presented by Councilmember Doriss Panduro and Poet Laureate Suzanne Bruce to Pastor Christian Bravo from Liberty Church.
2. Proclamation declaring Constitution Week presented by Vice Mayor Pam Bertani to Nanette McKnight from the Chief Solano Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jeff Trager spoke about upcoming events at the Downtown Theatre.
Denise Ceccato, Leigh Sutherland, Charlene Phipps, and Jeffrey Pickerill spoke about Unite4Freedom.com (United Sovereign Americans).
Convened meeting of the Housing Authority at 6:36 p.m.
City Clerk Rees 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.
ROLL CALL
On roll call were Commissioners Doug Carr, Doriss Panduro, Scott Tonnesen, and K. Patrice Williams, Vice Chair Bertani, and Chair Moy. Commissioner Rick Vaccaro was absent.
CONSENT CALENDAR - JOINT MEETING CITY COUNCIL & HOUSING AUTHORITY
HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT
1. Resolution HA2024 -04 of the Fairfield Housing Authority Pursuant to the Surplus Land Act Declaring that Certain Real Properties Owned by the Fairfield Housing Authority are Surplus Land and Not Necessary for the Fairfield Housing Authority's Use and;
Resolution 2024-224 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Pursuant to the Surplus Land Act Declaring that Certain Real Properties Owned by the Fairfield Housing Authority are Surplus Land or Exempt Surplus Land, as Applicable, and Not Necessary for the City of Fairfield's Use Vice Chair Bertani made a motion to approve Resolution HA2024-04 and Resolution 2024-224.
Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. (6-0).
Reconvened meeting of the City Council at 6:52 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes from August 2024
5. Resolution 2024-225 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving a Subscription Agreement for Agenda Management Software from eScribe Software Ltd
6. Resolution 2024-226 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving a Professional Services Agreement for Fiber Network Consulting from Smart Fiber Networks and Authorizing an Update to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
7. Resolution 2024-227 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the North Bay Regional Water Treatment Plant Laboratory Improvement Project as Complete
8. Resolution 2024-228 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 Shpigler Consulting, Inc. for Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project Management Support
9. Resolution 2024-229 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 4 for DKS Associates to Provide Additional Engineering and Design Services for the Adaptive Signal Control Technology Project
10. Resolution 2024-230 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing an Update to the Fiscal
Year 2024-2025 Budget for the Red Top Road Widening Improvements and Phase 3 Master Infrastructure Clay Bank Road Improvements
11. Resolution 2024-231 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving Credit Card Processing Fees "Convenience Fees" to be Passed on to the End Users Councilmember Panduro made a motion to approve the consent calendar. Vice Mayor Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
NEW BUSINESS
12. Minute Action Approving Mayor's Appointment to the Youth Commission Councilmember Panduro made a motion to approve the Mayor's appointment to the Youth Commission.
Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). Youth Commissioner Rishi Patel was absent, so City Clerk Rees was unable to administer the Oath, but she will do so in the office.
13. Public Works Senior Management Analyst Marisa Cumpian gave a presentation and update on the Landscape Oversight Committee.
Rick Johnson and June Johnson spoke on Item 13. Steve Gerritsen and James Semien spoke online via Zoom on Item 13.
After a lengthy council discussion, Mayor Moy appointed Vice Mayor Bertani and Councilmember Williams to form a subcommittee to meet with the Landscape Oversight Committee to assist them to refocus and to report back to the entire City Council at a future meeting. Unexcused absences were discussed as was possibly adding more members to the Committee, as there are passionate people that are educated about Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District (LLMD's) that would like to participate (that were not appointed).
14. Assistant Director of Public Works, Engineering, Ryan Panganiban asked Council to consider Resolution 2024-232 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Rejecting All Bids for the Heart of Fairfield Downtown Texas Streetscape Improvement Project — Phase 113 Improvements; and Resolution 2024-233 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing an Update to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget for the Heart of Fairfield Downtown Texas Streetscape Improvement Project — Phase 1B Improvements.
There were no requests to speak.
Vice Mayor Bertani made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-232. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Councilmember Carr made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-233. Mayor Moy seconded the motion.
The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
ADJOURNED MEETING AT 8:11 P.M. TO TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024, 6:00 P.M., HARRY T. PRICE MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBER.
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