CITY OF FAIRFIELD
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
April 15, 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 6:03 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 Catherine "Cat" Moy.
C. INVOCATION
Vice Mayor Bertani gave an invocation.
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Manveer Sandhu led the Pledge of Allegiance.
E. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Sandhu reported that he attended the Travis Air Force Base Annual Knucklebusters event for the 60th and 349th Air Mobility Wings. He also attended the Solano Family Justice Center's Denim & Diamond's fundraiser benefit on March 28.
Vice Mayor Bertani reported that Fairfield Clergy Action Network is assisting with the Homeless Outreach Partnership Event (HOPE) on April 30 at Liberty Church on N. Texas Street. Visit www.fairfieldclergyactionnetwork.com for more information. The regular CAN meeting will be held on April 22 at the Fairfield Community Center at 3 pm. Next, the National Day of Prayer will be held on May 1 at noon outside the Council Chamber in the quad area. Lastly, the Landscape Oversight Committee meeting will be held on April 17 at 5 pm at the Public Works Corporation Yard.
Councilmember Panduro reported that she and Councilmember Tonnesen attended the Spring Fling Luncheon at the Adult Recreation Center; they had loads of fun! She held an Adopt -A -Street cleanup recently on North Texas Street with the Fairfield Police Department. She thanked her family for helping. She attended a Lunch Mob for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held in her District 5. A rep from Rosales Tax spoke to the 1 group at lunch about taxes and small businesses. Lastly, she shared that she looks forward to the ribbon cutting of the new Pet Hotel on N. Texas Street, a luxury boarding and grooming facility for dogs and cats.
Councilmember Carr thanked the Fire Department for their quick response to a house fire on his street, saving the dogs in the home.
Councilmember Tonnesen had nothing to report.
Councilmember Williams thanked the attendees of her Listening Tour held on March 22 at the Fairfield-Cordelia Library for District 1. The next one happens on April 26 in District 2 at 10 am at the Fairfield -Suisun Chamber of Commerce. It's where councilmembers and city staff answer residents' questions about projects, events, etc. that are happening in each district. On May 1, from 6-8 pm, Ms. Williams will host a N. Cordelia Lighting, Landscaping, and Maintenance District meeting at the Fairfield-Cordelia Libraryto provide information and answer residents' questions.
Mayor Moy was invited to attend Chabad Solano Center for Jewish Life's Passover Seder's ritual feast on April 12. She shared that Rabbi Zaklos' daughter prepared all of the delicious food. Mayor Moy reported that the 58th Annual Easter Egg hunt hosted by the Kiwanis Club at Lee Bell Park will be held on April 19. Also happening on April 19 is the Blues, Brews & BBQ on the County Lawn in downtown Fairfield. She invited everyone to attend! F. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Gassaway reported that the VIP tickets for Blues, Brews, and BBQ are sold out, but early bird tickets are still available. Regarding the agenda, he stated that Item P.1 Public Hearing Commercial Cannabis - Authentic Fairfield LLC would be continued to the May 6, 2025, council meeting at 6 p.m., at the request of Authentic Fairfield LLC's legal counsel.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim had nothing to report.
H. CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees reported that there was still an opening on the Landscape Oversight Committee for District 2. She stated that Fairfield 101 Civic Academy, set to begin on May 7, has been cancelled due to low registration. Anyone who signed up will be placed on a wait list. Lastly, she shared that anyone wanting to stay connected with what's happening in Fairfield should visit www.fairfield.ca.gov/connect .
I. PRESENTATIONS
1.1 Proclamation Declaring National Poetry Month Presented by Councilmember Manveer Sandhu and Poet Laureate Michael Wyly
2 Councilmember Sandhu read a proclamation recognizing National Poetry Month and presented it to Fairfield Poet Laureate Michael Wyly. Michael read an original poem for the occasion, "A Good Skateboarding Poem."
1.2 Adopt -A -Street Recognition
City Clerk and Program Coordinator Karen Rees recognized several Adopt -A -Street groups for their dedication and commitment to the program.
1.3 Solano Resource Conservation District Presentation by Marianne Butler, Environmental Education Director with Solano Resource Conservation District Environmental Education Director Marianne Butler and Executive Director Chris Rose of Solano Resource Conservation District gave an overview of all of the many programs that SRCD offers to the community.
1.4 Landscape Oversight Committee Update by Committee Chair Rick Johnson Landscape Oversight Committee Chair Rick Johnson provided an update on the Landscape Oversight Committee.
J. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Tony Mras, Mary Johnsen, and Tim Tieu spoke about increasing tennis participation in Fairfield.
Tracy Nachard spoke about the negative impacts of tobacco use in Fairfield.
Kasheef Bell spoke about a storm drain line behind Air Base Parkway that goes into his backyard.
William Ayala spoke about a towing incident.
K. CONVENE JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY L. HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC HEARINGS
The joint meeting of the City Council and Housing Authority convened at 7:47 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.
L.1 Resolution HA2025-02 HD Fairfield Housing Authority's Public Housing Agency Annual Plan Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Moy closed the public hearing. The motion passed unanimously (7-0).
Moved by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Seconded by: Councilmember Carr
Hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution.
3 Motion Carried Unanimously
M. RECONVENE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
The City Council meeting reconvened at 7:51 p.m.
N. CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no requests to speak on the consent calendar. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Moved by: Vice Mayor Bertani
Seconded by: Mayor Moy
To approve the consent calendar.
Motion Carried Unanimously
N.1 Resolution 2025-54 PW Pre -Authorization for a One -Time Water Transfer for the 2025 State Water Project with Solano County Water Agency Adopt resolution.
N.2 Resolution 2025-55 PW Canon Station Planning Area 5 — Neighborhood A & B Improvement Agreement
Adopt resolution.
N.3 Resolution 2025-56 PW Cement Hill Water Treatment Plant New Entryway Contract Award
Adopt resolution.
N.4 Resolution 2025-57 PW Sanitary Sewer Management Plan 2025 Update for Regulatory Compliance
Adopt resolution.
N.5 Resolution 2025-58 FN Accept Schedule of Federal Expenditures Adopt resolution.
N.6 Resolution 2025-59 FN Independent Annual Audit Services Adopt resolution.
0. NEW BUSINESS
0.1 Resolution 2025-60 PW West Texas Complete Streets Award and Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Update
4 Assistant Public Works Director Ryan Panganiban presented Item 0.1. There were no requests to speak on the item. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Moved by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Seconded by: Councilmember Carr
Adopt resolution.
Motion Carried Unanimously
0.2 Resolution 2025-61 CM Supporting Shipbuilding in Solano County City Manager David Gassaway presented Item 0.2. George Kennedy and Ana Petero spoke in favor of Resolution 2025-61. The motion carried unanimously (7- 0) with Vice Mayor Bertani stated that she would like to see robust community engagement about supporting shipbuilding efforts in Solano County.
Moved by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Seconded by: Councilmember Carr
Adopt resolution.
Motion Carried Unanimously
0.3 CM City Council Discussion and Direction Regarding Commercial Cannabis Businesses
Mayor Moy had asked for this item to be agendized. Councilmember Scott Tonnesen and Vice Mayor Pam Bertani recused themselves from the dais and left the building due to each of them receiving a $5,000 campaign donation in 2024 from another cannabis company, The Bright Spot.
A very lengthy discussion followed. Mayor Moy asked that the discussion be continued at a future meeting.
City Council Discussion and Direction to Staff, as Appropriate P. PUBLIC HEARINGS
P.1 Continued Resolution 2025-37 CD Commercial Cannabis - Authentic Fairfield LLC
As earlier noted by City Manager Gassaway, this item was continued to the May 6, 2025, city council meeting at the request of Authentic Fairfield LLC's legal counsel.
Hold public hearing and adopt resolution.
Q. ADJOURN
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:28 p.m. to May 6, 2025, 6 p.m., in the Harry T. Price Memorial Council Chamber.
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