CITY OF FAIRFIELD
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
July 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 6:14 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers Doug Carr, Manveer Sandhu, Scott Tonnesen, K. Patrice Williams, Vice Mayor Pam Bertani, and Mayor Moy. Councilmember Doriss Panduro was absent.
C. INVOCATION - Pastor David Cobb of The Love Community Pastor David Cobb of The Love Community and a member of the Fairfield Clergy Action Network gave an invocation.
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Bertani led the Pledge of Allegiance.
E. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Williams reported that the extra dumpster placed at Cordelia Community Park is full and to call Republic Services at (707) 437-8900 with questions. She asked that residents do not drop off anything other than trash, as some people have been using the Republic Services garbage strike as a time to clean out their garages. She invited the community to attend the LLMD North Cordelia meeting on July 29, from 5-7 pm at the Public Works Corporation Yard at 420 Gregory Lane. She thanked Councilmember Tonnesen, Mayor Moy, and Planning Commissioner George Kennedy for picking up trash at elderly and disabled residents' homes this week. Lastly, she shared that she attending the second Solano County Housing Convening meeting hosted by Solano County Supervisor Cassandra James and United Way Bay Area Unite, where Fairfield Director of Housing La Tanna Jones spoke.
Councilmember Tonnesen reported that the July 4 Parade was fantastic and that he enjoyed, along with his fellow councilmembers, riding in the old fire truck that was built 1 in the 1930s. He shared that the new lights and trees in downtown look amazing and encouraged the community to visit and check out the new restaurants.
Councilmember Carr also commented on the July 4 Parade and said that it was very well attended. He invited the community to attend the next movie in the park event on August 8 at Hillview Park; he shared that there would be food trucks on site at 6 pm and that the Aladdin movie would start at sundown. He attended the last movie night at Woodcreek Park and said he had a fun evening.
Vice Mayor Bertani thanked City Manager Gassaway, Mayor Moy, and staff for attending the Listening Tour on June 28 at Rolling Hills Elementary School. She reported that he LLMD meeting for July 16 at Dunnell Nature Park & Education Center is cancelled and notices were sent out. However, the Landscape Oversight Committee meeting is still scheduled for July 17, 5-7 pm at the Public Works Corporation Yard. She reminded residents that trash bins are now "bacterial incubators" as the garbage strike continues - handle the garbage carefully. Wear gloves!
Councilmember Sandhu shared that it was a pleasure to ride in the special fire truck in the July 4 Parade, along with his fellow councilmembers. He reported that he participated in a panel of newly elected officials in Solano County at a pop-up event at Solano Community College on July 14, along with 20 interns.
Mayor Moy thanked the Public Works employees who have been assisting at trash sites where people have been dumping car parts, tires, old mattresses, etc. and said she was disappointed in people who have used the garbage strike as an excuse to dump large bulky items. She also thanked Councilmember Tonnesen, Planning Commissioner Kennedy, and two colleagues from Suisun City for assisting her with picking up trash at people's homes the last few days (for :example: one was an elderly disabled veteran and another a quadriplegic person). Next, she reported that a firefighter had been injured in a car fire that quickly spread to a grass fire July 14. Thankfully, he was hospitalized, but will be okay.
F. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Gassaway gave a status update on waste management and the garbage workers strike. He shared that there are 4 locations in Fairfield where residents can drop off household garbage (only what you normally put in your trash can) and those sites will now have security 24/7, coordinated by the City and Republic Services. He thanked Public Works staff for cleaning up the trash sites, which is very hard work. He reported that garbage pickup service will be starting up again with relief drivers on a limited basis on July 16. He said residents with proof of residency can also take their garbage to Potrero Landfill.
He said he hopes that the dispute between Republic Services and the Teamster's Union will be resolved soon and that the strike will end, with regular garbage pickup back in full gear. But in the meantime, limited service will resume. Critical businesses like NorthBay Hospital, Travis Air Force Base, and commercial businesses will be given priority. He stated that the City of Fairfield has notified Republic Services that they are in breach of their
franchise agreement contract and they will hold them accountable. The Franchise Agreement can be viewed on the City's website under Public Works / Solid Waste and Recycling.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim had nothing to report.
H. CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees reported that there is still one seat open on the Landscape Oversight Committee for District 2. Youth Commission recruitment is ongoing for ages 14-19.
Anyone interested can email [email protected].
I. PRESENTATIONS
1.1 4th of July Parade Awards Presented by Parks & Recreation Program Coordinator Juan Segura
Parks & Recreation Superintendent Juanita Johnson presented the 4th of July Parade awards to the winners.
J. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals spoke about labor negotiations with SEIU Local 1021 union:
Aaron Gadow, Akbor Bibb, Shelly Martin, Andy LaTorre, Bruce Boyer, Phil Stewart, Elizabeth Harrison, Kathy Sawyer Shishido, and Brandon Dawkins.
John Thompson, LaKeesha Johnson, and George Kennedy spoke about the garbage workers' strike.
Matthew Bidou, Mark Nowag, and Will Wade spoke about Markeley Lane.
K. CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no requests to pull items from the Consent Calendar.
The vote was approved (6-0).
Moved by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Seconded by: Councilmember Carr
To approve the consent calendar.
Motion Carried Unanimously
K.1 CM Approval of Meeting Minutes for June 2025
Approve the meeting minutes.
K.2 Resolution 2025-148 PW West Texas Street Utility Relocation Project Acceptance
3 Adopt resolution.
K.3 Resolution 2025-149 PW Professional Service Agreement for Design of Rolling Hills Pump Station Pump and Power Upgrades
Adopt resolution.
K.4 Resolution 2025-150 PW Solano Express Intercity Transit Funding and Cost - Sharing Agreement
Adopt resolution.
K.5 Resolution 2025-151 PW Funding Agreement for Cement Hill Water Treatment Plant New Entrance Project
Adopt resolution.
K.6 Resolution 2025-152 PD PMAM False Alarm Program
Adopt resolution.
K.7 Resolution 2025-153 PD Approving Acceptance of the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program 2025-26
Adopt resolution.
K.8 Resolution 2025-154 PR Travis Unified School District After School Program Adopt resolution.
K.9 Resolution 2025-155 CD Fairfield Forward 2050 Implementation Phase 1 Professional Services Agreement
Adopt resolution.
K.10 Resolution 2025-156 CD Approving an Amendment to the City Naming Policy Adopt resolution.
K.11 Resolution 2025-157 IT Approving Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Park Consulting Group
Adopt resolution.
L. NEW BUSINESS
L.1 CM Minute Action Approving the Mayor's Appointments The motion was approved 6-0.
City Clerk Rees administered the Oath of Office to new Planning Commissioner Aidan Ali -Sullivan.
4 Moved by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Seconded by: Vice Mayor Bertani
Approve appointments. Perform oath of office.
Motion Carried Unanimously
L.2 CM Animal Control and Animal Care Services Report
Assistant to the City Manager Liz Aptekar gave a presentation.
Dennis Green Jr. spoke about Item L.2.
Council gave direction to staff to explore options to control the costs of both animal services and animal control.
Receive presentation, open discussion, and provide direction to staff.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS
M.1 Ordinance 2025-06 CD Vista Ridge Zone Change
Associate Planner Yee -Lynn Wong gave a presentation.
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. City Attorney Lim stated that there was an email received at approximately 4:45 pm for the Council that was in regards to this matter and forwarded to all councilmembers by City Clerk Rees. City Clerk Rees clarified that there were two other emails regarding the matter that arrived just after 4:45 pm, and she stated those were also forwarded to the council. The authors of the emails were all opposed to the zoning change and the project.
Carlos Davila, Pat Horn, Dennis Green Jr., Cameron Dart, Kay Locatelli, Deana Morad, and Micheall Hill spoke about Item M.1. Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
A lengthy discussion followed. Vice Mayor Bertani read a letter from Henrietta, President of the Sunrise Commons Homeowners' Association, opposing the zoning change.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to waive the full reading, read by title only, and introduce Ordinance 2025-06 for first reading.
Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. On roll call vote, the motion carried 4- 2, with Vice Mayor Bertani and Mayor Moy voting no.
Moved by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Seconded by: Councilmember Carr
Hold public hearing; waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce ordinance for first reading.
5 Motion Carried on a recorded vote
N. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 9:07 pm to August 5, 2025, at 6 pm, at the Harry T. Price Memorial Council Chamber.
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