CITY OF FAIRFIELD
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
February 18, 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 6:00 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 Vernon Burroughs of Community United Methodist Church of Fairfield gave an invocation.
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Attorney David Lim led the Pledge of Allegiance.
E. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Sandhu reported he had a meeting with Solano Meals On Wheels and that he attended the Lunar New Year's celebration at Yin Ranch in Vacaville on February 2, which was hosted by the Chinese American Association of Solano County. This year is the "Year of the Snake."
Vice Mayor Bertani reported she attended an event hosted by the Black Student Union of Rodriguez High School in honor of Black History Month. She stated the students were deep thinkers and an impressive group. Next, she invited the faith community to attend the next Fairfield Clergy Action Network (CAN) monthly meeting on February 25 at 3 pm at Willow Hall.
Councilmember Panduro shared that she and Police staff held their joint cleanup of North Texas Street last Saturday, as part of their Adopt A Street participation. She reported that she attended the Valley Strong Credit Union grand opening and recalled how the late Mayor Harry Price had attended the ground -breaking with several councilmembers in 2022 (which was his last event as mayor before hie died). She commented on how 1 beautiful the building is. Lastly, she shared that the North Texas Street Business Association would hold its monthly meeting at the Fairfield -Suisun Chamber of Commerce on February 19 at noon.
Councilmember Carr distributed the Rotary Good Character Youth Awards at the Kroc Center in Suisun on February 5, where 27 students were honored for embodying the core values of truth, fairness, and service to others (many of the students were PAL kids).
Councilmember Tonnesen reported that a lot more improvements are scheduled for the downtown area and thanked the community for their patience. He said, "It will get done!" Councilmember Williams spoke about the council retreat in late January. At the retreat, the council set its priorities and goals for the year. She said it was an excellent two-day session, and they accomplished a lot.
She spoke about Fairfield having excellent assets in our businesses, schools, parks, etc.
Lastly, she said she enjoys her regular meetings with Mayor Moy.
Mayor Moy stated that Interstate-80 road construction between Fairfield and Vacaville will include an express toll lane. The toll fee information has not yet been released but should be soon. Also, on Interstate 80 westbound, Solano Transportation Center and the State of California will build a brand-new truck stop. They are currently removing trees along the Linear Trail adjacent to the freeway to make room for the new building and widening of lanes. Groundbreaking should happen this spring.
Lastly, she attended a meeting by the Suisun Valley Vintners & Growers Association meeting on February 5, where they heard from Cary Keaten, General Manager, Solano Irrigation District, regarding the proposed repurposing of Lake Berryessa water under the 'Unrestricted Flow' mandate proposed by the State Water Resources Control Board. She said more information will be forthcoming but the outlook is poor, as the State wants to take up to 75% of Solano County's water. She said all of Solano County's elected officials will be involved in the next meeting.
F. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Gassaway had nothing to report and there were no changes to the agenda.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim had nothing to report.
H. CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees reported that the Trash Mob on February 8 was a success. She thanked PTO President Janet Gassaway of Sullivan Language Immersion Academy for recruiting parents and students to help clean a section of Linear Trail off Union Avenue.
She also thanked Councilmember Sandhu for attending. She reported that there were 2 openings on two committees: the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee and the Landscape Oversight Committee.
I. PRESENTATIONS
1.1 Proclamation Declaring National Cancer Prevention Month Presented by Mayor Catherine "Cat" Moy
President of Solano Midnight Sun Foundation, Barbara Rigdon, was unable to attend to receive the proclamation.
1.2 Fire Resiliency and Preparedness Update
Fire Chief John Sturdee gave the update on wildfire resiliency and preparedness.
J. PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Jeff Trager spoke about upcoming events at the Downtown Theatre. • Curt Johnston spoke about the Vineyard Jam Concert happening on June 28, 2025, at Solano Community College.
• Russell Cameron spoke about the Solano Grand Jury and its need for new jury members.
• James Berg spoke about Suisun City.
K. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by: Vice Mayor Bertani
Seconded by: Councilmember Williams
To approve the consent calendar.
Motion Carried Unanimously
K.1 CM Approval of Meeting Minutes for January 2025
Approve the meeting minutes.
K.2 Resolution 2025-26 PW Waterman Pipeline Project Acceptance Adopt resolution.
K.3 Resolution 2025-27 PW Cadenasso Drive Pavement Reconstruction Project Acceptance
Adopt resolution.
K.4 Resolution 2025-28 PW Urban Water Management Plan 2025 Update Adopt resolution.
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K.5 Resolution 2025-29 CD Pacific Gas & Electric Easement Deed Adopt resolution.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
L.1 Ordinance 2025-01 CD Amending Various Sections of Chapter 25 and Ordinance 2025-02 Amending Section 7.5 of Chapter 7
Senior Planner Jonathan Atkinson presented.
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing.There were no requests to speak. Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
Moved by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Seconded by: Councilmember Carr
Hold public hearing; waive full reading, read by title only and introduce ordinances for first reading.
Motion Carried Unanimously
ADJOURN
ADJOURNED MEETING AT 7:19 PM TO MARCH 4, 2025, AT HARRY T. PRICE MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBER.
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