CITY OF FAIRFIELD
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
November 4, 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 6:09 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers Doug Carr, Doriss Panduro, Manveer Sandhu, Scott Tonnesen, and K. Patrice Williams (online), and Mayor Moy. Vice Mayor Pam Bertani was absent.
C. INVOCATION - Pastor Karen Freeman of Grace Episcopal Church Pastor Karen Freeman of Grace Episcopal Church gave an invocation.
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Attorney David Lim led the Pledge of Allegiance.
E. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Williams spoke about food insecurity in Fairfield in light of the recent Cal Fresh / Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits cut by the federal government. She attended a meeting hosted by Solano County Supervisor Wanda Williams on October 30 at the Kroc Center addressing the food shortage and other government cuts. She will host another town hall on November 18 at the Fairfield Civic Center Library.
Next, she thanked Green Valley Orangetheory Fitness co-owner Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, who provided food and grocery cards for anyone with an EBT card on November 3.
Councilmember Williams shared that anyone needing food assistance can contact the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Counties at www.foodbankccs.org .
Councilmember Tonnesen had nothing to report.
Councilmember Carr had nothing to report but encouraged the community to attend the Veterans Day Parade on November 11 in downtown Fairfield, and the concert at the Downtown Theatre at 10 a.m. before the parade.
1 Councilmember Panduro shared that the "Dia de los Muertos" (Day of the Dead) event held at the Community Center on October 30 was an amazing event that she enjoyed hosting, along with Solano Community College and Solano Hispanic Chamber of Commerce members. This free, family -friendly event featured a community ofrenda (altar), traditional music, Pan de Muerto, and a candlelight walk to honor the memory of departed loved ones. She thanked the Parks & Recreation Department and the Marketing and Outreach Division (MOD) for their help in a successful event.
Councilmember Sandhu reported that he attended the Solano Advocates for Victims of Violence (SAVV) event, "Shining the Light," and thanked them for the important work they are doing in the community. He also attended the Solano County Library Foundation's Annual Author's Luncheon on November 2, which he said was inspirational.
Mayor Moy gave a "shout out" to everyone in the community who is helping with the food shortage. She said Fairfield is a very generous town and she appreciates everyone who is donating, including many churches. She shared that if anyone is donating canned goods, to please provide a can opener also. She reported that due to the government shutdown, Travis Air Force Base would not be participating in the Veterans Day Parade this year nor would they be able to provide the flyover to start the parade. The 2024 flyover featured a KC-46 Pegasus from Travis AFB. She told them they would be greatly missed.
Lastly, she shared that sadly, retired Fire Engineer Chris Bell (age 41) had lost his battle to cancer on November 3. And that Councilmember Tonnesen's mother Sharon Tonnesen also died of cancer on October 22. She extended her deepest condolences to both families and stated that she would adjourn the council meeting this evening in their memory.
F. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Gassaway had nothing to report. There were no changes to the agenda.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim reported on the closed session meeting that was held just prior to tonight's council meeting that the City Council voted 6-0 (with Vice Mayor Bertani absent) to authorize staff to enter into a settlement agreement with Republic Services in regards to the garbage strike that occurred in July of 2025. The terms of the agreement will be made public once the final details are completed.
Although normal service was resumed and a new agreement was reached, the city of Fairfield was seeking legal action and refunds from Republic Services for the period of disruption, as reported in late July and August 2025.
H. CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees had nothing to report.
I. PRESENTATIONS
2 1.1 Proclamation Declaring U.S. Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Presented by Vie Mayor Pam Bertani
Councilmember Sandhu presented the Proclamation Declaring U.S. Marine Corps 250th Anniversary to Jesse Branch.
1.2 Proclamation Declaring Native American Heritage Month Presented by Mayor Catherine "Cat" Moy
Mayor Moy presented the Proclamation Declaring Native American Heritage Month to the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation.
J. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Nancy Meadows spoke about the Fairfield Lions Club partnership with the City of Fairfield to restore historic downtown arch, which is now 100 years old.
Ross H. Price III and Derrick -Lum spoke about the flooding issue in the Woodcreek neighborhood.
The following individuals spoke about management at the Downtown Theatre: Dr. Tia Madison, Andrea Hallahan read a letter from Susan Cavazos, Annelise Schaufel read a letter from Barbara McFadden, David Leonard, Alyza Thomson, Casey Ellis, Amanda Millett, EJ Johnson, K. Soto, Sandy Wright, Lance Marshall, Joseph Abrew, Tina Perez Hill, Steve Hill, and Laura Gizcobazzi.
K. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve the consent calendar.
Councilmember Panduro seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried 6-0, as Vice -Mayor Bertani was absent.
Moved by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Seconded by: Councilmember Panduro
To approve the consent calendar.
Motion Carried
K.1 Resolution 2025-213 CD Special Education Local Plan Area First Amendment Adopt resolution.
K.2 Resolution 2025-214 PW Enclave Red Top - Unit 3 Improvements Acceptance Adopt resolution.
K.3 Resolution 2025-215 PW Request to Metropolitan Transportation Commission for East Tabor Avenue/Tolenas Avenue Safe Routes to School and Sidewalk Gap Closure Project
3 Adopt resolution.
K.4 Resolution 2025-216 PW Approving Transfer of Land Assessor's Parcel Number 0180-401-060 from ADS West to the City of Fairfield
Adopt resolution.
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
L.1 Resolution 2025-212 CD Approving an Addendum to the Villages at Fairfield Environmental Impact Review and Approving a General Plan Amendment for Parkside and Ordinance 2025-12 CD Parkside Zone Change
Director of Community & Economic Development Dave Zellers and Contract Planner Daria Young of Kimley-Horn & Associates gave a joint presentation.
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. Ashvini Ross, Prabujyot Singh, and Rob White (Lewis Group) spoke about Item L.I. Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Sandhu made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-212 and to waive full reading of Ordinance 2025-12, read by title only, and introduce the ordinance for first reading. Councilmember Tonnesen seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried 6-0, as Vice -Mayor Bertani was absent.
Moved by: Councilmember Sandhu
Seconded by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Hold public hearing; adopt resolution; waive full reading, read by title only; and introduce ordinance for first reading.
Motion Carried
L.2 Resolution 2025-217 PW Approving and Establishing Water Rates Effective January 1, 2026, January 1, 2027, January 1, 2028, January 1, 2029, and January 1, 2030
Assistant Director of Public Works / Utilities Michael Hether and Alex Handlers of Bartle Wells Associates gave a joint presentation.
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
Michael Hether stated there were 13 protest emails received. City Clerk Rees stated there were no others received. City Attorney Lim stated since there were only 13 protests were received, a majority protest is not established, therefore, council is able to proceed with the vote and adopt this resolution if they so choose.
City Clerk Rees concurred.
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Councilmember Carr made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-217.
Councilmember Tonnesen seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried 6-0, as Vice Mayor Bertani was absent.
Moved by: Councilmember Carr
Seconded by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Hold Public Hearing and, in the absence of a majority protest, adopt resolution Motion Carried
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 pm in memory of retired Fire Engineer Chris Bell, who died on November 4, and Sharon Maupin Tonnesen, local resident and mother to Councilmember Scott Tonnesen, who died on October 22, to Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 6 pm at the Harry T. Price Memorial Council Chamber. Chris is survived by his parents, wife, and three daughters. Sharon is survived by three children, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
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