CITY OF FAIRFIELD
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
November 18, 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 6:17 pm.
B. ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers Doug Carr, Doriss Panduro, Manveer Sandhu (online), Scott Tonnesen, and K. Patrice Williams; Vice Mayor Pam Bertani, and Mayor Moy.
C. INVOCATION - Chaplain Heather Bodwell of Travis Air Force Base Chaplain Heather Bodwell of Travis Air Force Base gave an invocation.
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Clerk Karen Rees led the Pledge of Allegiance.
E. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Williams reported that she attended the quarterly Homeless Roundtable and she stated it was very informative, especially regarding the law passed by the federal government, HR1, and the effect it will have on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP benefits) and other programs such as Medicaid. She said the speaker was from Solano County as was very informative.
Councilmember Tonnesen had nothing to report.
Councilmember Carr shared that he enjoyed the Veterans Day Commemorative Concert and Parade. He reported that he.attended the Tiny Town ribbon cutting at Solano Town Center, a child -sized city built for imagination, exploration, and community and encouraged folks to check it out.
Councilmember Panduro thanked the Parks & Recreation Department for their excellent coordination of the Veterans Day Parade. She said she missed Travis Air Force Base members this year, as they were not able to participate due to the government shutdown.
She reported that she attended the Fall Harvest Lunch held at the Adult Recreation Center
and thanked staff for the great job they do on every event. She encouraged the community to check out the classes, workshops, and many clubs at ARC! Vice Mayor Bertani thanked everyone for showing up for the council meeting, as it was standing room only. She reported that the Fairfield Clergy Action Network was busy coordinating the annual Thanksgiving meal for those in need set for Tuesday, November 25, at 12:30 pm in Willow Hall.at:the Community Center. Next, she reported that the Town Hall CARE Act (Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment) meeting would be held in Council Chamber on December 4, 5 to 6:30 pm, hosted by herself, Mayor Moy, Solano County Superior Court Presiding Judge Alesia Jones, and Solano County Behavioral Health Director Jennifer Mullane.
Councilmember Sandhu had nothing to report.
Mayor Moy had no report but wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
F. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager David Gassaway reported that public hearing Item M.3 would be continued to a future date and once that date is set, a notice will be sent out. He requested that Items MA and M.2 be heard before item M.3 as they are quick items that would allow some staff to leave after to clear way for those residents standing - so that they can be seated. The Mayor agreed.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim had nothing to report.
H. CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees reported that one representative from Fairfield was needed for the Mosquito Abatement District. Anyone interested can email [email protected].
I. PRESENTATIONS
1.1 City Celebrates America Recycles Day with Naming of the Big Belly Monsters Public Works Senior Management Analyst Corey Beavers gave a presentation and showed a video of the "Big Belly Monsters" - the new trash cans in downtown Fairfield.
J. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Firefighter Danny Torres and his wife Kylie Torres; Jennifer and JT Hoyle; and Phil Bailey spoke about labor negotiations and lack of a contract for Fairfield Professional Firefighters Association.
The following individuals spoke about the Downtown Theatre's contract: Sharon Marcacci, Lori Ganda, Jennifer Hoyle, Dan Graves, Ani-Ani Ruiz,Charlotte Borleck, Antonio Lee, Angela Blanco Vargas, Yvonne'Benavidez, Kimberly Marshall, Yasmeen Abdusami Oakley. 2 Darlene Crumedy, Audra Walton, Yasmeen Abdusami Oakley, and Chris Lodgson (Audra,Yasmeen, and Chris were online) spoke about the importance of Senate Bill 515 (which goes into effect January 1, 2027). City Attorney Lim stated he was well aware of it and would educate council and staff on it soon. Currently, he is working on the bills that become effective January 1, 2026.
Joseph Wafters spoke about Bay Area Bike Project and the Rockville Gromduro Race.
Gary Jensen and Timothy Walsh spoke about wild turkeys (he counted 84) in their neighborhood.
K. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Bertani made a motion to approve the consent calendar.
Councilmember Tonnesen seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Moved by: Vice Mayor Bertani
Seconded by: Councilmember Tonnesen
To approve the consent calendar.
Motion Carried
K.1 CM Approval of Meeting Minutes for October 2025
Approve the meeting minutes.
K.2 Resolution 2025-218 CM Canceling January 6, October 6, and November 3, 2026, City Council Meetings
Adopt resolution.
K.3 Resolution 2025-219 PW Canon Station Planning Area 4 Backbone Landscape Improvements Acceptance
Adopt resolution.
K.4 Resolution 2025-220 PW Canon Station Planning Area 4 Lake Construction Acceptance
Adopt resolution.
K.5 Resolution 2025-221 PW Canon Station Planning Area 4 Lake Park Landscape — Phase 1 Construction Acceptance
Adopt resolution.
K.6 Resolution 2025-222 PW Canon Station Planning Area 4 — Neighborhood 5 Subdivision Improvements Acceptance
3 Adopt resolution.
K.7 Resolution 2025-223 PW Fairfield -Vacaville Hannigan Train Station Parking Lot Acceptance
Adopt resolution.
K.8 Resolution 2025-224 PW Red Top Zone II Pump Station Acceptance Adapt resolution.
K.9 Resolution 2025-225 PW Budget Adjustment for the Pittman Road — Central Way Assessment District
Adopt resolution.
K.10 Resolution 2025-226 PW Annex Territory Courage Investments Warehouse and Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes
Adopt resolution.
K.11 Resolution 2025-227 PW Annex Territory and Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes
Adopt resolution.
K.12 Resolution 2025-228 CD Compu-Tech Lumber Second Amendment Adopt resolution.
K.13 Ordinance 2025-09 CD Mobile Food Vending and Licensing Provide second reading and adopt Ordinance 2025-09.
K.14 Ordinance 2025-12 CD to Redesignate Parkside Project in Villages of Fairfield Provide second reading and adopt Ordinance 2025-12
K.15 Resolution 2025-229 FN Adding a Rule to Allow an Annual and Quarterly Billing Option for Utility User Tax Payments
Adopt resolution.
L. NEW BUSINESS
L.1 Resolution 2025-230 HR Amending Terms and Conditions for Fairfield Police Officers' Association Memorandum of Understanding
Human Resources Director and Assistant City Manager Farbod Pirouzmand gave a brief presentation. There were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-230.
Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously (7-0).
4 Moved by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Seconded by: Councilmember Carr
Adopt resolution.
Motion Carried
L.2 Resolution 2025-231 HR Amending Terms and Conditions for Fairfield General Management Association Memorandum of Understanding
Human Resources Director and Assistant City Manager Farbod Pirouzmand gave a brief presentation. There were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Panduro made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-231. Vice Mayor Bertani seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Mayor Moy called for a short restroom break.
Moved by: Councilmember Panduro
Seconded by: Vice Mayor Bertani
Adopt resolution.
Motion Carried
L.3 Resolution 2025-232 HD Agreements for the Vista Ridge Motel Conversion Mayor Moy reconvened the council meeting at 7:53 after a short recess. The following individuals spoke on Item L.3:
Cynthia Garcia, Jeann M., Rosalind Reid, Carol Haddock, Lisa Murphy, JD Hatchett, Angela Johnson, Rick Johnson, Sue Campbell, William T. Gant, Richard Fawson, Deana Morad, June Johnsen, Les Johnsen, Sally Griffith, Steve Vancil, Dr. Tacey Rodgers, Nora Dizon, Gerry Raycraft, Khalid, John Coyle, Xavier Ramirez, Ana Petero, Ian Purvis, Marites, Olmedo, Andrea Lair, Leo Camarena, Regina Buckley, Vickie Good, Dr. Chris: Claus, Dennis Green Jr., Nikki Pahal, Jenna Backlear, Pam Brown, Denise Brtko, Rena Lewis, Kristen, and Melvin Cowan. (Last two speakers were online).
Councilmember Williams asked City Attorney Lim if she needs to recuse herself from voting on this item due to the past and current work she does with homeless individuals. City Attorney. Lim stated he had received emails requesting that she and Councilmember Carr both recuse themselves due to the nature of their work.
City Attorney Lim stated that he and his staff had researched this issue, and stated that they do not need to recuse themselves as neither has a financial interest in the Vista Ridge project.
5 After continued council discussion and deliberation, Mayor Moy made a motion, seconded .by Vice Mayor Bertani, to table the vote until ongoing city code enforcement and county investigations looking into the state of the building could be completed. By a roll call vote, the motion failed 2-5, (Yes - Moy and Bertani; No - Williams, Tonnesen, Carr, Panduro, and Sandhu).
After continued council discussion and deliberation, Councilmember Carr made a motion to approve'Resolution 2025-232. Councilmember Williams seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion passed 4-3, (Yes - Williams, Tonnesen, Carr, and Panduro; No - Moy, Bertani, and Sandhu).
Moved by: Councilmember Carr
Seconded by: Councilmember Williams
Adopt resolution.
Motion Carried
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS
M.1 Ordinance 2025-10 CD Building Standards Code Adoption Chief Building Official Jeff Thomas gave a brief presentation.
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
Vice Mayor Bertani made a motion to provide the second reading of Ordinance 2025-10. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Moved by: Vice Mayor Bertani
Seconded by: Councilmember Carr
Hold public hearing; provide second reading and adopt Ordinance 2025-10.
Motion Carried
M.2 Ordinance 2025-11 FD Fire Code Amendments
Fire Marshal Steve Conti gave a brief presentation.
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Carr made a motion to provide the second reading of Ordinance 2025-10. Vice Mayor Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried (6-0).
Councilmember Sandhu was absent.
R
N.
Hold public hearing; provide second reading and adopt Ordinance 2025-11.
M.3 Continued Ordinance 2025-13 PW Repeal and Replace Chapter 22 of the Municipal Code
As City Manager Gassaway stated in his report, Item M3 is continued to a meeting at a future date. Once the date is set, notices will be sent out.
ADJOURN
Mayor Moy adjourned the.meeting at 11:17 pm to December 2, 2025, 6 pm, at the Harry T. Price Memorial Council Chamber.
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