CITY OF FAIRFIELD
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
August 5, 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 6:15 p.m.
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 - Pastor Etta Goshen of True Love Baptist Church Minister Etta Goshen of the True Love Baptist Church provided an invocation.
D.. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Manager Gassaway led the Pledge of Allegiance.
E. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Williams reported that the North Cordelia Green Valley Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District (LLMD) Taskforce to see if there is a pathway to get an LLMD that failed to pass. The next meeting will be a North Cordelia Green Valley LLMD tour. She also spoke about the Lopes Road Webinar that is happening on Zoom on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 6 p.m.
Councilmember Tonnesen reported that he attended the Fairfield Golf Tournament (Fairfield Open). Local Fairfield resident Jaden Dumdumaya (age 19) shot a 69 on Saturday and a 64 on Sunday. He shot a 29 on the front at Rancho Solano. The Tomato Festival is happening on August 16-17 in downtown. He also mentioned that the following weekend is the 22nd Professional Pickle Ball Tournament at Allen Witt.
Councilmember Carr did not have a report, but to be aware of all the events that are happening downtown and check the City's website.
Councilmember Panduro reported that school starts on August 13, and there are several back -to -school resource fairs happening. On August 8, at the Family Justice Center located at 604 Empire Street from 2-6 p.m., there is a backpack giveaway and a school resource 1 fair. On August 9, the annual back -to -school resource fair is happening at St. Mark's Church, which is put on by the Fairfield -Suisun School District, and Fairfield Police will assist with this event. This event is from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Backpacks will be given out at this event. Another one is happening at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church at 1730 Enterprise Drive from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Vice Mayor Bertani reported that she attended the Listening Tour at the PAL center last week with discussions focused on Customer Service. She encouraged the public to attend the Vista Ridge Community Town Hall on August 6 at the Paradise Valley Clubhouse at 5- 7 p.m. She also added that she will be attending the Travis Air Force Base Annual Block Party on August 7.
Councilmember Sandhu reported that the Travis Unified School District has been working on the construction of the Golden West Middle School this Friday.
Mayor Moy reported that K-9 Officer Zero passed away and she will attend the service to honor Zero. She highlighted Suisun Valley is the number 1 wine region in the country.
Mayor Moy also mentioned that she will be attending the backpack giveaways. She will also be purchasing backpacks for residents that needs them for their children.
F. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Gassaway introduced the City's new Information Technology Director, Naveed Ashraf. He added that the City Hall hours are changing starting August 29.
Originally, the City Hall was closed on the first and third Fridays, but it will follow a standard 9/80 schedule,. meaning that it will be closed every other Friday. Please check out the City's website for an updated calendar.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Lim had no report.
H. CITY CLERK REPORT
Deputy City Clerk Beavers 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Anand Patel spoke about Fairfield's economic gains, and Suisun Valley is the number 1 wine region in the nation.
Jacques Watson spoke about the California Highway Patrol.
Tony Wade spoke about History Week, the Tomato Festival, and promoted books on history in Solano County.
J. CONSENT CALENDAR
2 Councilmember made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar except Item J.7, which has been pulled. Councilmember Sandhu seconded. The motion carries unanimously (7- 0).
Moved by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Seconded by: Councilmember Sandhu
To approve the consent calendar.
Motion Carried (7 to 0)
J.1 Resolution 2025-158 IT Approving Expenditure for Lease Agreement with Canon Financial Services
Adopt resolution.
J.2 Resolution 2025-159 PW Routeware Agreement
Adopt resolution.
J.3 Resolution 2025-160 PW Community Development Block Grant for the Americans with Disabilities Act Curb Ramp Replacement Project Budget Adjustment
Adopt resolution.
J.4 Resolution 2025-161 PW Donation Conveyance Agreement and Execution of Right of Entry Agreement
Adopt resolution.
J.5 Resolution 2025-162 PW Canon Station Planning Area 4 — Lake Trail Park Acceptance
Adopt resolution.
J.6 Resolutions 2025-163 and 2025-164 PW Electrical Infrastructure Purchase and Pacific Gas & Electric Easement for Corporation Yard Fleet Electrification Project Adopt resolutions.
J.7 Ordinance 2025-06 CD Vista Ridge Zone Change
Pat Horn, Lynna Magnuson, Wendy Adams, Steve Vancil, Cameron Dart, Carol Haddock, Carlos Davila, Micheall Hill, Sam Morris, Kelsey Morgado, and David Henry spoke about Item J.7.
Vice Mayor Pam Bertani made a motion to table Item J.7 until September 16, 2025.
Mayor Moy seconded the meeting. On a roll call vote, the motion failed 2-5. 3 K.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to provide second reading and adopt Ordinance 2025-06. Coucilmember Carr seconded. On a roll call vote, the motion carried 4-3.
Moved by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Seconded by: Councilmember Carr
Provide second reading and adopt Ordinance 2025-06.
Voting No: (3): Councilmember Sandhu, Vice Mayor Bertani, and Mayor Moy Motion Carried (4 to 3)
Amendment:
Moved by: Vice Mayor Bertani
Seconded by: Mayor Moy
To table Item J.7 until September 16, 2025
Voting No: (5): Councilmember Carr, Councilmember Panduro, Councilmember Sandhu, Councilmember Tonnesen, and Councilmember Williams Did Not Pass (2 to 5)
ADJOURN
Adjourned meeting at 7:45 p.m. at the Harry T. Price Memorial Council Chamber.
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