CITY OF FAIRFIELD
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
December 17, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
HarryT. Price Memorial Council Chamber.
1000 Webster Street, Fairfield, CA 94533 or Via Zoom
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Catherine "Cat" Moy called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
B. ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers Doug Carr, Doriss Panduro, Scott Tonnesen, Rick Vaccaro, and K. Patrice Williams; Vice Mayor Pam Bertani, and Mayor Moy.
C. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Anthony Gilmore of Bethel Community Church.
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge was led by Councilmember Vaccaro.
E. PRESENTATIONS
E.1 A Proclamation thanking Councilmember Vaccaro for his dedicated service to Fairfield was presented by Mayor Moy.
E.2 Deputy Chief of Staff Debbi Gibbs of Congressman John Garamendi's Office presented a Congressional Commendation to Councilmember Vaccaro.
Raymond Courtemanche spoke on behalf of himself and his wife, Teresa Courtemanche (who was stuck in traffic) to thank Councilmember Vaccaro for stepping up in 2008 to fill the council seat of their late son, Matt Garcia, after he was tragically murdered on September 1 of that year.
F. COUNCIL REPORTS
Each councilmember spoke fondly of Councilmember Vaccaro and thanked him for being a voice of calm and reason and for his leadership on the Council for the past 16 years. They shared how much he would be missed and wished him well in his retirement.
Councilmember Vaccaro thanked everyone for their positive comments and thanked his family, wife Sue, son Nick, daughter Francesca, and her husband, Luke, and their three children Mason, 1 Ella, and Mia. Rick said how much he looked forward to having more time with his family, especially his grandkids.
G. , CONSENT CALENDAR
G.1 Resolution 2024-282 CM Declaring the Results of the November 5, 2024, General Election
Moved by: Tonnesen
Seconded by: Bertani — 7-0 (unanimous)
No requests to speak.
H. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS Pastor Gilmore administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Pam Bertani.
Police Lt. Jausiah Jacobsen administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Scott Tonnesen.
California Senator Christopher Cabaldon administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Manveer Sandhu.
Deputy City Clerk Esther Beavers administered the Oath of Office to City Clerk Karen Rees and City Treasurer Arvinda Krishnan.
I. ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 6:55 PM.
J. RECONVENED THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 7:05 PM.
K. ROLL CALL - NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEMBERS
On roll call were Councilmembers Doug Carr, Doriss Panduro, Manveer Sandhu, Scott Tonnesen, and K. Patrice Williams; Vice Mayor Pam Bertani, and Mayor Moy.
L. SELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
Mayor Moy made a motion to continue to have Pam Bertani serve as Vice Mayor. Councilmember Williams seconded the motion. (7-0) Unanimous
M. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Williams thanked staff for coordinating another successful Operation Santa in various neighborhoods throughout Fairfield. She committed that she and her colleagues would help spread the word next year so that even more children could be served. Lastly, she congratulated new Councilmember Sandhu and said he was a welcome addition to the City Council. She looks forward to working with him.
Councilmember Tonnesen enjoyed the Christmas Tree Lighting event and shared that it was the best -attended event in years. He also participated in the Coat and Toy Giveaway at Bethel Community Church on December 14 and thanked everyone who donated and helped. 2 Councilmember Carr shared that he also enjoyed the Christmas Tree Lighting event and he welcomed Councilmember Sandhu.
Councilmember Panduro thanked Police Lt. Kresha, who helped create Operation Santa, and the staff who are involved each year in delivering coats, toys, and joy to various neighborhoods. She said she was happy to see they had a Spanish-speaking Santa again this year. She thanked Dutch Bros., who generously donated hot chocolate for each stop. She wished outgoing Fairfield Poet Laureate Suzanne Bruce well and said she enjoyed translating and reading her poems in Spanish at the various events over the past two -and -a -half years.
Vice Mayor Bertani wished everyone Happy Holidays and said to take care of your health, as there are many viruses and germs circulating in the community.
Councilmember Sandhu stated he was looking forward to attending the 2025 NorCal Mayors and Councilmembers Academy with City Manager David Gassaway and others in late January 2025.
Mayor Moy thanked Public Works staff for their hard work and efforts during the recent rainstorms that caused local flooding. She attended the Kiwanis Holiday Breakfast with Santa event at Applebee's for foster children, and the LOGIC Ministries toy and coat giveaway event held at the mall in a vacant store (due to the rain). Lastly, she and several colleagues attended the Nirasaki Sister City farewell party for the exchange students who visited from Japan.
N. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Gassaway shared that he enjoyed the Nirasaki and all the logistics associated with their arrival and departure. He invited the community to attend the Menorah Lighting in downtown on December 26 at 5:30 p.m.
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim reported that in closed session on December 3, 2024, Council approved a Settlement and Compromise and Release in a Workers Compensation Appeals Board matter for Brent Pucci on December 13, 2024, Case No. ADJ10582477 and Case No. ADJ12277238, which is accessible on the Workers Compensation and Appeals Board website for the State of California.
P. CITY CLERK REPORT — no report
Q. PUBLIC COMMENTS — none
R. CONVENED JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY AT 7:30 PM.
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.
S. HOUSING AUTHORITY - PUBLIC HEARING
S.1 Resolution HA2024-05 HD Administrative Plan Update
3 Approving the Update of the Administrative Plan for the Fairfield Housing Choice Voucher Program for the Calendar Year 2025
Tanya Tran, Housing Division Manager, gave a presentation.
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
Moved by: Panduro
Seconded by: Bertani (7-0, unanimous)
T. RECONVENED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AT 7:33 PM
U. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item U.2 was pulled by Monica Brown and considered separately. - U.2 Resolution 2024-283 CM Unsheltered Street Outreach Services Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Fairfield and Change and New Beginnings to Provide Unsheltered Street Outreach Services.
Monica Brown spoke on Item U.2.
Moved by: Tonnesen
Seconded by: Carr (7-0, unanimous)
The City Council considered the remainder of the Consent Calendar U.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes for November 2024
U.3 Resolution 2024-284 PR Parks, Recreation, Open Space Master Plan U.4 Resolution 2024-285 IT Renewal Agreement Environmental Systems Research Institute
U.5 Resolution 2024-286 PW Transit Automated Vehicle Agreement Swiftly U.6 Resolution 2024-287 PW Energy Block Grant Voucher Program U.7 Resolution 2024-288 PW Landscape Maintenance - Community Parks Contract New Image
U.8 Resolution 2024-289 PW Landscape Maintenance - Landscape Lighting Maintenance Districts 8,3,6 Contract New Image
U.9 Resolution 2024-290 PW Landscape Maintenance - Landscape Lighting Maintenance District 12 Contract New Image
U.10 Resolution 2024-291 PW Linear Park Node 4A Award
U.11 Resolution 2024-292 PW Traffic Signal Improvements Clay Bank & Gulf Acceptance
4 U.12 Resolution 2024-293 PW North Bay Regional Water Treatment Expansion Program
U.13 Resolution 2024-294 PW Cordelia Library Maintenance Fund Budget Adjustment
U.14 Resolution 2024-295 PW Comprehensive Operational Analysis Amendment Innovate Mobility
Consent calendar was Moved by: Bertani, excluding Item U.2.
Seconded: Carr (7-0, unanimous)
V. NEW BUSINESS
V.1 Resolution 2024-296 FD Ambulance Services Tentative Agreement Medic Ambulance
Approving a Tentative Agreement with Medic Ambulance Services, Inc. to Become the City of Fairfield's Subcontractor for Advanced Life Support Ambulance Transport Services in Response to Solano County's Request for Proposal for Exclusive Operating Area Rights for Medical Transport Services
Fire Battalion Chief Donny Biro gave a presentation. There were no requests to speak.
Moved by: Tonnesen
Seconded by: Bertani (7-0, unanimous)
City Manager Gassaway asked if Councilmembers would agree that if any agency does not wish to join the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JEPA), staff could prepare the Request for Proposal (RFP) modifying it to exclude such agency or agencies. Every Councilmember agreed that yes, staff should move forward with the process.
W. PUBLIC HEARINGS
W.1 Resolution 2024-297 PW Rockville Entrance Fee Increase Approving an Increase and Establishing New Fees for the Rockville Hills Regional Park Entrance Fee Schedule
David Gassaway gave a presentation.
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
Moved by: Tonnesen
Seconded by: Carr (7-0, unanimous)
X. ADJOURNED MEETING AT 7:50 PM TO JANUARY 17, 2025, AT THE HARRY T. PRICE MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBER.
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