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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 20, 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 6:14 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers Doug Carr, Doriss Panduro, Manveer Sandhu, K. Patrice Williams, Vice Mayor Pam Bertani, and Mayor Moy. Councilmember Scott Tonnesen was absent due to illness.
C. INVOCATION - Pastor John Reed of Fairfield Church of Christ Pastor John Reed of the Fairfield Church of Christ gave an invocation.
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Sandhu led the Pledge of Allegiance.
E. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Sandhu had no report.
Vice Mayor Bertani reported that Fairfield Clergy Action Network would hold its second Fresh Food Festival (Giveaway) at David Weir K-8 Preparatory Academy at 1975 Pennsylvania Avenue on May 28, from 12 to 2 p.m. She reported that she, Councilmember Panduro, and Mayor Moy attended the 2025 Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Spring Conference & Expo in Monterey from May 13-15. She gave a very comprehensive report.
Councilmember Panduro reported she attended the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the brand new all-inclusive playground at Allan Witt Park. She thanked Parks & Recreation and Public Works staff, and anyone who participated in planning and creating this wonderful new space for children of all abilities to enjoy! Next, she thanked Public Works Assistant Director Michael Hether (Utilities) and the staff from Solano Irrigation District, who shared great insight and education into our current water challenges at the ACWA Conference. She reported she also attended a second ribbon cutting for the new 1 CommuniCare + OLE Health on Travis Blvd., hosted by the Solano Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Lastly, she attended the Fairfield -Suisun Unified School District's highest honors graduates ceremony, where one honoree was her nephew.
Councilmember Carr attended the Homeless Roundtable on May 14 at the Fairfield Community Center, which 83 people attended. He invited the community to attend the monthly meetings if they would like more information about our homeless population and what resources are available. He said to register if you want a sandwich! The CAP Solano JPA meeting regarding homelessness" is also held monthly; the next meeting will be Thursday, May 22, at 6:30 pm.
Councilmember Williams reported she attended the Bay Delta Water Tour hosted by the Water Education Foundation May 7-9 with other city staff, including Director of Public Works Sanja Mishra, Assistant Director of Public Works (Utilities) Michael Hether, and City Manager David Gassaway. This tour traveled deep into California's water hub and traversed the Sacramento -San Joaquin Delta and consisted of three 12-hour days. Next, she shared that she is a representative of the Tripartite Advisory Board (TAB) that guides the CAP Solano JPA by recommending programs for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding. She reported that TAB drafted their priorities for the 2026-2027 year.
Mayor Moy thanked Fire Chief Sturdee, Police Chief Marshall, and Councilmember Panduro for attending the Highest Honors Graduation Ceremony for those students who held a 4.0 or higher all through high school. Along with the mayor, they all shook each recipient's hand --all 250 of them!
F. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Gassaway shared that it was National Public Works Week, May 18- 24, and he thanked the entire staff for their dedication and professionalism. He enjoyed the Public Works Employee BBQ that he attended. He stated that Public Works engineering staff designed the new playground at Allan Witt Park, and the inspection team oversaw construction to make certain it was done safely and to plan. He asked the audience to give a round of applause for the Public Works staff to thank them for their dedication to their profession. Lastly, he stated there were no changes to the agenda.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim reported out of a closed session from May 6, 2025, on a Worker's Compensation claim by Christopher Bell (Claim No. FFL2100105) (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9), which was approved by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. The full amount of settlement can be found on the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board website.
H. CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Rees reported that three seats are open on the Measure P Oversight Committee, and the deadline to apply is July 11. She shared that one seat is open on the Planning Commission, and the deadline to apply is June 13. There is also one seat available on the 2 Landscape Oversight Committee for District 2. Lastly, open recruitment is ongoing for the Youth Commission.
I. PRESENTATIONS
1.1 Proclamation Declaring Asian & Pacific Islander Month Presented by Councilmember Manveer Sandhu
Councilmember Sandhu presented a proclamation to Vice President Jacob Francisco of the Solano Filipino -American Club of Fairfield, Suisun, and Vacaville, Inc. The organization was founded in 1956.
1.2 Fairfield Community Services Foundation
Former City Manager Sean Quinn and Police Support Manager Jeremy Profitt gave a presentation about the Fairfield Community Services Foundation and the excellent work they do in the community, supporting underserved youth, families, and seniors. The Foundation was established in 1994 by dedicated community members who were passionate about enhancing the quality of life in Fairfield.
Their commitment to fostering positive change continues to inspire and unite the current board members in their efforts to create a thriving community.
J. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Rodney Smith spoke about his arrest.
K. CONVENE MEETING OF THE PARADISE VALLEY MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING
DISTRICT
The PVMMD meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
L. PVMMD Consent Calendar
L.1 Resolution PVMMD 2025-01 PW Granting Preliminary Approval of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget and Assessments and Providing Notice of Public Hearing Theda Peck asked for Item L.1 to be pulled. She spoke on the item.
Sr. Management Analyst Chris Lewis answered questions.
Motion carried unanimously 6-0.
Moved by: Councilmember Carr
Seconded by: Manveer Sandhu
Adopt resolution and hold public hearing.
Motion Carried Unanimously
M. RECONVENE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
3 City Council meeting reconvened at 7:24 pm.
N. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Moy left the meeting at 7:26 pm as she was not feeling well.
The council voted on the consent calendar, excluding Item N.3, which Councilmember Sandu pulled to be voted on separately.
Motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Moved by: Manveer Sandhu
Seconded by: Councilmember Carr
To approve the consent calendar.
Motion Carried Unanimously
N.1 Resolution 2025-72 CD T Mobile First Amendment
Adopt resolution.
N.2 Resolution 2025-73 PW FY 2024-2025 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program Grant Allocation Acceptance
Adopt resolution.
N.3 Resolution 2025-74 PW Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Senate Bill 1 Project List Councilmember Sandhu pulled Item N. 3 for discussion. Assistant Public Works Director / City Engineer Ryan Panganiban answered questions.
The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
Moved by: Manveer Sandhu
Seconded by: Councilmember Panduro
Adopt resolution.
Motion Carried Unanimously
N.4 Resolution 2025-75 PW Red Top Road Widening Improvements Acceptance Adopt.resolution.
0. NEW BUSINESS
0.1 Resolution 2025-76 FD Contract Amendment for Emergency Medical Services Request for Proposal Response, and Authorizing an Update to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
4 Deputy Fire Chief Rich Llewellyn presented Item 0.1 and answered questions from the council.
The motion carried 5-0.
Moved by: Manveer Sandhu
Seconded by: Councilmember Carr
Adopt resolution.
Motion Carried Unanimously
0.2 PW Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan Draft Assistant City Engineer Jason Riley gave a report.
Council received the report. No action taken.
Receive report, open discussion, and provide direction to staff.
0.3 PW Landscape Oversight Committee Recommendations for a Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District Proposition 218 Balloting Process Senior Management Analyst Chris Lewis gave a presentation.
Carol Haddock spoke on Item 0.3. Council received the report.
After a lengthy discussion, the council directed staff to use the Landscape Oversight Committee's recommendation to move forward in the Proposition 218 balloting process with two districts: LLMD No. 5 - Smith Ranch (Rancho Solano); and LLMD No. 7 (Rolling Hills). They agreed that there is not enough interest to recommend a third district at the present time. Council agreed that the target date for new assessments (LLMD's No. 5 and 7) should be July 1, 2026.
Receive report, open discussion, and provide direction to staff.
0.4 PW Proposed Updates for Use of Electric Bikes at Rockville Hills Regional Park and Discussion of Budget Constraints
Chair Jared Preston of the Rockville Hills Regional Park's Citizen Advisory Committee gave a presentation.
Jim Carr, Don Yoo, and Vince Guisande spoke on Item 0.4 and requested the council to allow Class 1 e-bikes in the park.
After a lengthy discussion, Councilmember Carr made a motion to allow Class 1 e- bikes in Rockville Hills Regional Park, with an amendment to the Community Facility District (CFD). Councilmember Panduro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).
5 Moved by: Councilmember Carr
Seconded by: Councilmember Panduro
Receive report, open discussion, and provide direction to staff:
Motion Carried Unanimously
P. ADJOURN
Adjourned meeting at 8:57 pm to June 3, 2025, at 6 pm in the Harry T. Price Memorial Council Chamber.
Mayor City Clerk
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