CITY OF FAIRFIELD
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Harry T. 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 6:06 pm.
B. ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers Doug Carr, Doriss Panduro, Manveer Sandhu, Scott Tonnesen, and K. Patrice Williams, Vice Mayor Pam Bertani, and Mayor Moy.
C. INVOCATION
Pastor Christian Bravo of Liberty Church gave an invocation.
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Sandhu led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Williams wished everyone a Happy New Year and stated that she looks forward to the Council Retreat held on January 24-25, 2025, where the council sets the priorities for the new year.
Councilmembers Tonnesen and Carr had nothing to report.
Councilmember Panduro attended the Fairfield -Suisun Chamber of Commerce mixer (held with Vacaville Chamber of Commerce) at Solano Community College. She had the opportunity to meet the new Superintendent - President Kellie Sims Butler. She shared that she and colleagues attended a retirement event at Travis AFB for the 60th Air Mobility Wing's Executive Director Joe Dingman. She presented him with the "Key to the City" which she was proud to do. Lastly, she shared that there were three new businesses on North Texas Street in District 5:
R&V Cosmetics, Valentina's Mexican Restaurant, and Sushi Tsunami Restaurant.
Vice Mayor Bertani reported she attended the National Council for Negro Women's 19th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Commemorative Breakfast on January 20 and stated it was an excellent event. The theme was "Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy." Next, she reported that the first meeting of the Fairfield Clergy Action Network of this new year will be held on Tuesday, January 28, at 3 pm at Willow Hall at the Community Center.
Councilmember Sandhu reported he attended the Dr. MLK Jr. Day event and retirement event for Joe Dingman! of Travis AFB. He also attended the Solano County Farm Bureau's 107th Annual Meeting & Dinner on January 18.
Mayor Moy announced that the City Council would be once again holding Listening Tours throughout the six districts of Fairfield starting in the spring. They are open forum 2-hour events held in various neighborhoods
(usually on Saturdays) with councilmembers and City staff members present to answer questions about what's happening in Fairfield. Next, she talked about the community's concerns about homeless individuals starting fires.
She shared that our Police and Fire Departments are very aware of the situation, and that two people were arrested just this week as they were each caught in the act (one person was from out of the area). Mayor Moy encouraged citizens to call the Police Department whenever they see something suspicious.
F. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Gassaway stated that Item K.11 (Annual Financial Report would be moved to New Business as it should not have been placed under the Consent Calendar). Item K.12's staff report had an error. The Fairfield - Suisun Sewer District titles were transposed on the Executive Committee versus the Sewer District Board. Mayor Moy and Councilmember Panduro serve on the Executive Committee and the other five council members sit on the Board.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim had nothing to report.
H. CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees had nothing to report
I. PRESENTATIONS
1.1 Proclamation Declaring Martin Luther King Jr. Day Presented by Councilmember K. Patrice Williams to Nikila Gibson, President of Tri-City NAACP.
1.2 Proclamation Declaring Lunar New Year Presented by Councilmember Manveer Sandhu to CC Yin, Founder & Chair of Asian Pacific American Public Affairs (APAPA).
1.3 Proclamation Declaring National Slavery & Human Trafficking Awareness Month Presented by Mayor Catherine "Cat" Moy to Victim Services Director Melissa Nickson of SANE / SART (which stands for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner / Sexual Assault Response Team).
J. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Joe Joyce spoke about Chinese Lunar New Year.
Marianne Butler spoke about the Solano Resource Conservation District and the Watershed Explorers program.
K. CONSENT CALENDAR
K.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes for December 2024 Funding Source: N/A K.2 Resolution 2025-01 CD Purchase and Sale Agreement 2250/2256 N. Texas Street Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions between the City of Fairfield and Patrick M. Lively for the Property Located at 2250 and 2256 N Texas Street Located in Solano County, California and Authorizing an Update to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Adopt resolution.
K.3 Resolution 2025-02 CD Purchase and Sale Agreement for Mankas Corner Holdings Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions between the City of Fairfield and Mankas Corner Holdings, LLC for the Approximately 3,612 square foot portion of the Property Commonly Known as 3305 Cherry Hills Court Property Located in Solano County, California Property
Located in Solano County, California
K.4 Resolution 2025-03 CD Amending Budget for Intergovernmental Services Fund Amending the Budget for the Intergovernmental Services Fund
K.5 Resolution 2025-04 PD Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Fiscal Year 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Local Solicitation
K.6 Resolution 2025-05 PW Purchase and Install Cellular Routers and Automatic Vehicle Announcement System Equipment
Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase and Install Wireless Devices and Automatic Vehicle Announcement System Equipment for Transit Buses
K. 7 Resolution 2025-06 PW West Texas Street Gateway Improvements Acceptance Accepting the West Texas Street Gateway Improvements Project as Complete K.8 Resolution 2025-07 PW Fairfield -Vacaville Hannigan Train Station Parking Lot Contract Approvingthe Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Contract to Mountain Cascade Inc. for the Fairfield -Vacaville Hannigan Train Station Parking Lot Project and Authorizing an Update to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget K.9 Resolution 2025-08 PW Suisun City Fire Maintenance Memorandum of Understanding Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Suisun City to Provide Fire Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs
K.10 Resolution 2025-09 PW Community Facilities District 2012-2 Annexation 70 Declaring its Intention to Annex Territory (StoragePRO RV Parking) to Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 and Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes Therein for Annexation No. 70 Item K.11 moved to New Business, to follow L.1 as stated by City Manager and renumbered as L.2 K.11 Resolution 2025-10 FN Fiscal Year 2023-24 Comprehensive Financial Report Approving the City's Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the Draft Schedule of Expenditures for Federal Awards Report
K.12 CM Fairfield -Suisun Sewer District Appointments
Minute Action Approving Mayor's Appointment for the Fairfield -Suisun Sewer District Mayor Moy made a motion to approve the consent calendar, excluding Item K.11. Vice Mayor Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
L. NEW BUSINESS
L.1 CM Poet Laureate Appointment
Minute Action Approving Mayor's Appointment for the Poet Laureate Councilmember Panduro made a motion to approve the appointment.
Councilmember Tonnesen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
City Clerk Rees administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Poet Laureate Michael Wyly.
L.2 (Listed as K.11 on agenda) Resolution 2025-10 FN Fiscal Year 2023-24 Comprehensive Financial Report Approving the City's Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual. Comprehensive Financial Report and the Draft Schedule of Expenditures for Federal Awards Report
Director of Finance John Furtado presented the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Comprehensive Financial Report.
No requests to speak.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-10.
Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously (7-0) L.3 (Listed as L.2 on agenda) Resolution 2025-11 CD City Sponsored Special Events Calendar Adopt City - Sponsored Special Events for the 2025 Calendar Year Funding Junior Planner Yee -Lynn Wong presented.
No requests to speak.
CouncilmemberTonnesen made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-11.
Mayor Moy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
L4 (Listed as L3 on agenda). Resolution 2025-12 Retired Annuitant City Manager's Office Allowing the City of Fairfield to Hire Whitney Skillman as a Communications Supervisor Retired Annuitant Without a Six -Month Break in Service
Human Resources Director Farbod Pirouzmand presented.
No requests to speak.
Mayor Moy made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-12.
Councilmember Tonnesen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
L.5 (Listed as L.4 on agenda) Resolution 2025-13 HR Retired Annuitant Public Works Allowing the City of Fairfield to Hire Diane Feinstein as a Transportation Manager Retired Annuitant Without a Six - Month Break in Service
Human Resources Director Farbod Pirouzmand presented.
No requests to speak.
Mayor Moy made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-13.
Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS
M1. Resolution 2025-14 HD Danco Homes, LLC Allocation of Local Housing Trust Funds and Resolution 2025-15 First Amendment Community Development Block Grant Approving the Allocation of Local Housing Trust Funds to Danco Homes, LLC. for the Acquisition and Redevelopment of Permanent Supportive Housing in the City of Fairfield and Approving the First Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and the Fiscal Year 2023-2022 Consolidated Annual Progress Evaluation Report Senior Housing Project Manager•LaTanya Terrones presented.
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. Ramon Amaral and Chris Dart spoke on Item M.1.
Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Carr made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-14.
Councilmember Williams seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-1, with Mayor Moy voting no.
Mayor Moy made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-15.
Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously (7-0).
N. ADJOURNED MEETING AT 8:16 PM TO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025, AT 6:00 PM AT HARRY T. PRICE
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