CITY OF FAIRFIELD
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
February 4, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Harry T. Price Memorial Council Chamber
1000 Webster Street, Fairfield, CA 94533 or Via Zoom
A. CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
Mayor Catherine " Cat" Moy called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
Councilmember Doug Carr joined the meeting at 6:01 pm.
Vice Mayor Pam Bertani joined the meeting at 6:01 pm.
Councilmember Doriss Panduro joined the meeting at 6:01 pm.
Manveer Sandhu joined the meeting at 6:01 pm.
Councilmember Scott Tonnesen joined the meeting at 6:01 pm.
Councilmember K. Patrice Williams joined the meeting at 6:01 pm.
Mayor Catherine "Cat" Moy joined the meeting at 6:01 pm.
City Clerk Karen Rees joined the meeting at 6:01 pm.
City Attorney David Lim joined the meeting at 6:01 pm.
B. ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers Doug Carr, Doriss Panduro, Manveer Sandhu, Scott Tonnesen, K. Patrice Williams, Vice Mayor Pam Bertani, and Mayor Moy.
C. INVOCATION - REVEREND PATRICK SERNA - INTERNATIONAL HIGHWAY FELLOWSHIP Reverend Patrick Serna of International Highway Fellowship provided an invocation.
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Scouts of America's Color Guard led the Pledge of Allegiance.
E. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Manveer Sandhu stated that he attended the Community Services Foundation Chocolate and Vine event. He mentioned a city in Australia that he would like the council to consider as a possible Sister City.
Vice Mayor Pam Bertani stated that the next Landscape Oversight Committee will take place on February 27, 2025, at 5 pm at 420 Gregory Lane (Corporation Yard). The Fairfield Clergy Action Network had its first meeting of the year, and they are planning to hold "Fresh Food Festivals" this year --the first one will be held at Anna Kyle Elementary School (date to follow). She spoke about the Southern California fires and asked our Fire Department to give a fire infrastructure update at a future council meeting.
Councilmember Doriss Panduro reported she and Councilmember Carr attended the 2 x 2 Regional Homeless CAP Solano JPA meeting, and she and Councilmember Williams attended the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA) conference in Palm Springs. She also attended a Chocolate and Vine event hosted by the Community Services Foundation. She shared that the Culinary Club at Fairfield High School prepared delicious appetizers for the event. Lastly, she reported she attended the quarterly Civic Leaders Breakfast at Travis Air Force Base.
Councilmember Doug Carr thanked Public Works, Police, Fire, and staff for taking great care of the city during the recent rainstorms.
Councilmember Scott Tonnesen requested Item K.1 be pulled off the consent calendar to be moved to New Business for discussion. He attended Vanden High School's Football Champion Parade. Lastly, he asked that the meeting be closed in honor of esteemed Fairfield citizen Arthur "Art" Engle, who died recently and was like a second father to Scott.
Councilmember K. Patrice Williams attended the CASA conference in Palm Springs in January with Councilmember Panduro, which she stated was excellent and informative.
She spoke about the effects of the executive orders from the White House.
Mayor Catherine "Cat" Moy thanked all the first responders and Public Works handling the challenging stormy weather. She stated that February 4 is World Cancer Day and that she is a 10-year cancer survivor. She reported that the United States will celebrate its 250th anniversary, or semi quincentennial, in 2026. This momentous occasion will be commemorated with a variety of events and activities across the country that Fairfield will celebrate. Staff is researching ideas and ways we can engage.
F. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Assistant City Manager Savita Chaudry had no report.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim had no report.
H. CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees had no report.
2 I. PRESENTATIONS
1.1 Proclamation and Poem Declaring Black History Month Presented by Councilmember K. Patrice Williams and Poet Laureate Michael Wyly Councilmember K. Patrice Williams presented the Black History Month.
Proclamation to Mr. Shanan Danley of A2MEND Black Falcon Chapter of Solano Community College. Poet Laureate Michael Wyly read an original poem entitled "Oh, who will come and go with me?" dedicated to the memory of Mr. Adam Willis (1819-1891), a pioneer and one of the earliest known Black settlers in Fairfield.
1.2 Proclamation Declaring Scouting Day Presented by Mayor Catherine "Cat" Moy Mayor Moy presented the National Scouting America Day proclamation to all the different troops and packs in Fairfield. February 8, 2025, is the 115th anniversary of Boy Scouts of America (now called Scouting America).
1.3 Proclamation Declaring Vanden High School Football Champions Day Presented by Vice Mayor Pam Bertani
Vice Mayor presented the Vanden High School Football Champions Day Proclamation to the Vanden High School Football team and Head Coach Mike Clark.
J. PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Jeff Trager spoke about the events at the downtown theater.
Crystal spoke about FAST transit.
K. CONSENT CALENDAR
Item K.1 will be moved to New Business per Councilmember Tonnesen's request.
Moved by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Seconded by: Manveer Sandhu
To approve the consent calendar.
Motion Carried Unanimously
K.1 Resolution 2025-17 CM Solano Economic Development Corporation Agreement Liz Aptekar presented on Resolution 2025-17 CM Solano Economic Development Corporation Agreement. Councilmember Tonnesen asked where the minutes are posted and if the TCC is under the Brown Act.
Moved by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Seconded by: Vice Mayor Bertani
Adopt resolution.
3 Motion Carried Unanimously
K.2 Resolution 2025-18 PR Folger Graphics, Inc. Services Contract Adopt resolution.
K.3 Resolution 2025-19 IT Master License Agreement — New Cingular Wireless PCS, I.I.C.
Adopt resolution.
K.4 Resolution 2025-20 HD Application to California Department of Housing and Community Development for CalHome Funding
Adopt resolution.
K.5 Resolution 2025-21 PW Clean CA-SR12 Beautification Acceptance and Resolution 2025-22 Clean CA-SR12 Beautification Landscape Maintenance Service Contract
Adopt resolutions.
K.6 Resolution 2025-23 PW Enclave Red Top — Unit 3 Subdivision Improvement Agreement
Adopt resolution.
K.7 Resolution 2025-24 PW Cogeneration Engine Maintenance Services Agreement Adopt resolution.
L. NEW BUSINESS
L.1 CM Minute Action Approving the Mayor's Appointments After the vote, City Clerk Rees administered the Oath of Office to the following individuals: Cynthia Apaka, Jessica Aveytia, Jared Preston of Rockville Park Citizens Advisory Committee; Carol Haddock of Golf Advisory Board; and Youth Commissioner Daniel Gonzalez.
Moved by: Councilmember Panduro
Seconded by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Approve appointments. Perform oath of office.
Motion Carried Unanimously
L.2 PW Electric Bike Usage in Rockville Hills Regional Park The council received the report presented by Jared Preston of the Rockville Park Citizens Advisory Committee. Jim Carr, Julie Baptista, Vince Guisande, and Veronica 4 M.
Cornett (online) spoke on Item L.2. After a lengthy discussion, council requested that the item be brought back to City Council for a vote with a proposal and funding options, including staffing options.
E-bike discussion by council.
Receive report and provide direction to staff.
L.3 Resolution 2025-25 HD Joint Application with Danco for Homekey+ Funding Senior Housing Project Manager La Tanya Terrones gave a presentation. Lynna Magnuson, DeAndre "Dre" Richards, developer Chris Dart, and Chris Palomo spoke on Item L.3.
Moved by: Councilmember Williams
Seconded by: Manveer Sandhu
Adopt resolution.
Motion Carried Unanimously
ADJOURN
ADJOURNED MEETING AT 9:41 P.M. TO FEBRUARY 18, 2025, AT 6 PM COUNCIL MEETING AT HARRY T. PRICE MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBER.
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