1 CITY OF FAIRFIELD
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
September 16, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Harry T. Price Memorial Council Chamber
1000 Webster Street, Fairfield, CA 94533 or Via Zoom
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A. CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
Vice Mayor Pam Bertani called the meeting to order at 6:06 pm.
B. ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers Doriss Panduro, Scott Tonnesen, and K. Patrice Williams, and Vice Mayor Pam Bertani. Mayor Catherine "Cat" Moy and Councilmember Doug Carr were absent. Councilmember Manveer Sandhu was out of town and joined the meeting online at 6:15 pm, and left the meeting at 7:41 pm.
C. INVOCATION - Lieutenant Andrew Flockhart of Salvation Army Lieutenant Andrew Flockhart of the Salvation Army gave an invocation.
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Panduro.
E. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Panduro reported that she and Councilmember Tonnesen attended the Mexican Fiesta at the Adult Recreation Center in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month on September 11. She thanked the Parks & Recreation Department for always coordinating the best events, and she also thanked eXp Realty for sponsoring the luncheon. Next, she thanked everyone who helped with the N. Texas Street cleanup that she hosted, along with the Police Department, as part of their participation in the Adopt-A-Street program.
She is working on a Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) event in coordination with Parks & Recreation. More information will be available once the details are set.
Councilmember Tonnesen reported that the Compost Giveaway coordinated by Public Works Sr. Management Analyst Corey Beavers and staff was a successful event. This was the fifth year, and the event is held twice per year at Dunnell Nature Park. He also thanked Republic Services staff, who assisted with the event.
2 Councilmember Williams spoke about her interest in manufacturing in Fairfield. She and Councilmember Tonnesen will be touring Just Desserts on Fulton Drive, and TriCor Braun on Cordelia Road in the near future. She reported that Solano EDC will host the Future of Manufacturing Panel Breakfast for Manufacturing Week on October 16, 8 -10 am at the Logistics Center at 2140 Cordelia Road. Next, she shared that she met with the Cordelia Library Teen Advisory Committee recently (16 teens), who are looking for internships and mentorship. Lastly, she invited the community to attend her Meet & Greet on September 20, 10 am to 12 pm, at the Cordelia Library.
Councilmember Sandhu did not have anything to report.
Vice Mayor Bertani stated she would forego a report since there is a full agenda.
F. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager David Gassaway reported that Item M.2 Public Hearing would be continued to the next council meeting on October 21, 2025.
There is no council meeting on October 7, 2025, as it is National Night Out.
G. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney David Lim had nothing to report.
H. CITY CLERK'S REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees shared that it is National Constitution Week, September 16-23, 2025, that commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. She also announced that September 16 is National IT Professionals Day and stated that the City of Fairfield has the best IT team and they are deserving of recognition.
I. PRESENTATIONS
I.1 Proclamation and Poem Declaring National Hispanic Heritage Month Presented by Councilmember Doriss Panduro and Poet Laureate Michael Wyly Councilmember Doriss Panduro presented a proclamation to Rebecca LaCount and Isabel Anderson, Co-Coordinators of the Puente Project from Solano Community College, along with several students. The Puente Project is a national award - winning program that has improved the college-going rate of tens of thousands of California’s educationally underrepresented students for 40 years. Next, Fairfield Poet Laureate Michael Wyly read an original poem he wrote for the occasion, entitled "An Ofrenda for Fairfield."
I.2 Proclamation Declaring National Little League Month Presented by Vice Mayor Pam Bertani
Vice Mayor Bertani presented a proclamation to Fairfield Pacific Little League President Erika Leahy to recognize National Little League Month. A large crowd of players, coaches, and parents was present to celebrate!
3 I.3 Proclamation Declaring NorthBay Healthcare Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Day Presented by Mayor Cat Moy
Councilmember Williams presented a proclamation to the following individuals from NorthBay Health: Vice President Katie Lydon, Chief Experience Officer and President of NorthBay Health Foundation Paul McGinty, Medical Director Brian Montenegro, and NICU Manager Megan Anderson, in honor of the 40th Anniversary of the NorthBay Healthcare Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
J. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Kevin Phillips of Archway Recovery Services spoke of substance abuse disorder.
Leo Callejas spoke about events hosted by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Pastor Sam Norris of NorthBay Church of Christ announced that his congregation would be serving breakfast on September 17 to Fire Chief John Sturdee, Fire staff, Police Chief Dan Marshall, and Police staff.
K. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Williams asked that Item K.8 be pulled from consent for discussion. After Clerk Rees read the item, Ms. Williams realized it was not the item she wanted to pull from Consent and withdrew her request. Item K.8 was not pulled from the Conset Calendar. There were no other requests to speak on consent items.
By a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously 5-0.
Moved by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Seconded by: Councilmember Panduro
To approve the consent calendar.
Absent (2): Councilmember Carr, and Mayor Moy
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
K.1 CM Approval of Meeting Minutes for August 2025
Approve the meeting minutes.
K.2 Resolution 2025-175 and 2025-176 CM Solano County Civil Grand Jury – School Resource Officers and Police Homeless Outreach
Adopt resolutions.
K.3 Resolution 2025-177 CM Memorandum of Understanding with Rancho Solano Master Association for Streetlight and Landscape Maintenance Adopt resolution.
4 K.4 Resolution 2025-178 IT Amendment to the SaaS Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for Munis and EnerGov (BUILD)
Adopt resolution.
K.5 Resolution 2025-179 IT Approving Amendment with MaintStar, Inc.
Adopt resolution.
K.6 Resolution 2025-180 HR Increase Contract Amount for Bertrand, Fox, Elliot, Osman, & Wenzel, LLP Agreement
Adopt resolution.
K.7 Resolution 2025-181 HR Increase Contract Amount for Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP Agreement
Adopt resolution.
K.8 Resolution 2025-182 FD Public Private Partnership Amendment Adopt resolution.
K.9 Resolution 2025-183 PW Onyx Solar Power Purchase Agreement Amendment Adopt resolution.
K.10 Resolution 2025-184 PW Midway Meadows Subdivision Improvements Acceptance
Adopt resolution.
K.11 Resolution 2025-185 PW Jepson Parkway Phase 2B-2C National Environmental Policy Act Revalidation
Adopt resolution.
K.12 Resolution 2025-186 PW Nichols Consulting Engineers, Chtd. Design Fiscal Year 2025 Professional Services Agreement Amendment
Adopt resolution.
K.13 Resolution 2025-187 PW Zanjero Water Supply Portfolio and Water Legal Services
Adopt resolution.
K.14 Resolution 2025-188 PW Updated Federal Transit Administration Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
Adopt resolution.
K.15 Resolution 2025-189 PW Energy Conservation Project – Phase 1 Project Budget Adjustment
5 Adopt resolution.
K.16 Resolution 2025-190 PW Planning Area 1 Peabody Road Right-of-Way Property Acquisition
Adopt resolution.
K.17 Ordinance 2025-08 CD to Redesignate Project Area in the Villages of Fairfield Provide second reading and adopt Ordinance 2025-08.
L. NEW BUSINESS
L.1 PD Discussion and Direction Regarding Rental Housing Safety Program Police Manager Jeremy Profitt gave a presentation and answered questions.
John Takeuchi spoke on Item L.1.
Council received the report and directed staff to move forward with drafting a resolution and ordinance to address rental housing safety to present to council at a future meeting.
Councilmember Sandhu left the meeting at 7:41 pm, stating that it was late on the East Coast. City Attorney stated they are at quorum with four councilmembers in attendance, and if anyone needed to take a recess before the next item. Council agreed to move on to the next item.
Receive report, open discussion, and provide direction to staff.
L.2 Resolution 2025-191 CM Revised Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for Emergency Ambulance Services
City Manager Gassaway gave a brief presentation. There were no requests to speak.
The motion carried 4-0.
Moved by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Seconded by: Councilmember Panduro
Adopt resolution.
Absent (3): Councilmember Carr, Councilmember Sandhu, and Mayor Moy Motion Carried (4 to 0)
L.3 Resolution 2025-192 FD Emergency Medical Services Billing Services Tentative Agreement
Fire Battalion Chief Danny Biro gave a presentation.
6 James Pierson spoke on Item L.3. After a discussion, council decided to reject Resolution 2025-192.
Councilmember Tonnesen made an alternative motion to re fuse all bids and to return this item to staff for a revised Request for Qualifications with local preference.
The motion carried 4-0.
Moved by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Seconded by: Councilmember Williams
Reject all bids, return this item to staff for a revised Request for Qualifications with local preference.
Motion Carried
L.4 Resolution 2025-193 CM Potential Ballot Measures for the Transaction and Use Tax (Sales Tax) Rate Increase
Assistant City Manager Farbod Pirouzmand gave a brief presentation. There were no requests to speak.
The motion carried 4-0.
Moved by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Seconded by: Councilmember Williams
Adopt resolution.
Absent (3): Councilmember Carr, Councilmember Sandhu, and Mayor Moy Motion Carried (4 to 0)
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS
M.1 Resolution 2025-194 HD Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report Housing Project Manager LaTanya Terrones gave a presentation.
Vice Mayor Bertani opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak.
Vice Mayor Bertani closed the public hearing.
The motion carried 4-0.
Moved by: Councilmember Panduro
Seconded by: Councilmember Williams
Hold public hearing and adopt resolution.
7 Absent (3): Councilmember Carr, Councilmember Sandhu, and Mayor Moy Motion Carried (4 to 0)
M.2 Ordinance 2025-09 CD Mobile Food Vending and Licensing As City Manager Gassaway stated, Item M.2 will be continued to the October 21, 2025, council meeting.
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N. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 pm to October 21, 2025, 6 pm, at the Harry T. Price Memorial Council Chamber.
Mayor City Clerk