CITY OF FAIRFIELD
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
September 2, 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 6:16 p.m.
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 - Chaplain Joe Smith of the Fairfield Police Department Chaplain Joe Smith of the Fairfield Police Department gave an invocation.
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Carr.
E. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Williams reported she attended the recent groundbreaking ceremony at Fire Station 36 on Business Center Drive with several of her colleagues. She hosted the fifth committee meeting for the Landscaping, Lighting, and Maintenance District (LLMD) committee meeting for the Cordelia / Green Valley area recently. The next meeting is scheduled for October 14, 5-7 pm, on the second floor of the Cordelia Library.
Councilmember Tonnesen reported that the first Pickleball Tournament held at Allan Witt Park on August 22-24 was a great success! He thanked George Kennedy and Derek Bromstead for their excellent coordination of the event. He thanked the firefighters who battled three fires off Highway 12 over the Labor Day weekend. He said they did a fantastic job and he was proud of them.
Councilmember Carr reported he attended the kick-off party at Caymus-Suisun Winery, which sponsored the Fairfield & Suisun Valley PPA Challenger pickleball tournament. He shared that it was hard to find a parking spot for the pickleball tournament - the place was packed. Next, he reported he attended the Vista Ridge informational meeting at Willow Hall on August 27. He also attended the JPA Cap Solano monthly meeting with 1 Councilmember Panduro, as they are part of the committee. Lastly, he thanked Liberty Church for hosting a Health and Wellness event on August 30.
Councilmember Panduro reported she had lunch with members of the North Texas Street Business Association (which is in her district) at Valentina's Mexican Restaurant at 2155 N.
Texas Street. The food and service were excellent. She shared that she attended the retirement of School Superintendent Lisette Estrella -Henderson, after a distinguished 40- year career as an educator. She wished her well and thanked her for her service.
Vice Mayor Bertani reported that the Fairfield Clergy Action Network (CAN) is planning their annual Thanksgiving meal on November 25 at Willow Hall. If anyone would like to donate turkeys or volunteer their time, please call Kelly Ballard at (707) 428-7401. CAN is also coordinating the next free Fresh Food Festival on October 14 at 3 pm at Grange Middle School. She thanked all of the vendors who donated food. Lastly, she is working with Solano Superior Court Presiding Judge Alesia Jones and Solano County Director of Behavioral Health Jennifer Mullane to coordinate a Care Act Courts town hall meeting on Wednesday, November 5, at 6:30 pm. in the Council Chamber. Lastly, she asked that Danco Group staff allow the community to speak at the next Vista Ridge informational meeting scheduled on September 17 - she heard from many residents who were not allowed to speak at the last meeting.
Councilmember Sandhu reported he held a Listening Tour on August 23 for his District 6.
The main topic of discussion was Markeley Lane, which he said he will not stop talking about until it's completed. He thanked Councilmember Tonnesen and staff for attending.
Next, he and City Manager Gassaway attended the send-off reception for Brigadier General Jay Johnson, who is leaving Travis Air Force Base for his next assignment at the Pentagon. He shared that he, Police Chief Marshall, Director of Parks & Recreation Kristina Kaunzinger, and Communications Manager Bill Way attended the Meals on Wheels Gala.
Lastly, he gave a shout -out to Dae Spering of the Downtown Theatre for the fun dress rehearsal of the musical "Six" that he attended.
Mayor Moy thanked Chuck Wagner and Caymus-Suisun for sponsoring the Pickleball Tournament. She shared that Chuck is looking forward to engaging more with the community. She reported that she, Councilmember Carr, and City Manager Gassaway met with "bigwigs" of Goodwill. They will be opening a new large store at the old Yard Birds site (next to Mary's Pizza Shack). They will be training folks who need jobs! Lastly, she said she was honored to be asked to speak at the Japan —United States Sister City Association (JUSSCA), in collaboration with California Sister Cities, the Prefectural Government of Yamanashi, and the United Nations University (UNU), 2025 Japan —United States Leadership Summit, October 4-11.
F. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager David Gassaway had nothing to report.
G. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney David Lim had nothing to report.
H. CITY CLERK'S REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees reported that there is still one seat open for the Landscape Oversight Committee for District 2 and that recruitment is ongoing for the Youth Commission.
Anyone interested can email: [email protected].
I. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Derek Bromstead and George Kennedy spoke about the success of the PPA Pickleball Tournament.
Pam Muick thanked Councilmember Sandhu for arranging a trash pickup in her neighborhood on Empire Street.
Kevin Phillips spoke about the Vista Ridge project and also substance abuse disorder.
Tony Wade spoke about Matt Garcia and the anniversary of his death, which was September 1, 2008.)
Deana Morad spoke about the Vista Ridge project.
J. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion carried unanimously (7-0) for the consent calendar.
Moved by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Seconded by: Councilmember Carr
To approve the consent calendar.
Motion Carried Q to 0)
J.1 Resolution 2025-172 PW Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 9 High - Intensity Activated Crosswalk Signals Project Acceptance Adopt resolution.
J.2 Ordinance 2025-07 PW Amending Ordinance 2020-04 to Remove the Prohibition of use of Electric Bikes in Rockville Hills Regional Park Provide second reading and adopt Ordinance 2025-07.
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
K.1 Resolution 2025-173 CD Exempt Surplus Land Cherry Hills Court Director of Community and Economic Development David Zellers gave a brief presentation.
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Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Moved by: Vice Mayor Bertani
Seconded by: Councilmember Carr
Hold public hearing and adopt resolution.
Motion Carried Q to 0)
K.2 Resolution 2025-174 CD Addendum to the Villages and General Plan Amendment for Lago Vista; and Ordinance 2025-08 to Redesignate Project Area in the Villages of Fairfield
Consultant Damian Arnaiz of Kimley-Horn Engineering, Planning & Design Consultants gave a brief presentation.
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. Vice President Rob White of The Lewis Group spoke. Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Moved by: Vice Mayor Bertani
Seconded by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Hold public hearing; adopt resolution; waive full reading, read by title only; and introduce ordinance for first reading.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 7:13 pm.
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