CITY OF FAIRFIELD
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
December 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 6:01 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, Mayor Moy.
C. INVOCATION - Pastor Christian Bravo of Liberty Church Pastor Louis Torres of Liberty Church gave an invocation.
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Bertani led the Pledge of Allegiance.
E. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Williams made a motion to agendize a discussion as to whether or not Mayor Moy lives within the city limits of Fairfield (a quo warranto). Mayor Moy stated she does live in Fairfield city limits but she seconded the motion. City Attorney Lim stated he would prepare a presentation for Council to move forward on the process.
Councilmember Tonnesenreported that West Texas Street businesses are open despite the construction and that Jennifer Rice and David Zellers of Economic Development are having signs printed that indicate businesses are open and should be available soon.
Councilmember Carr invited the community to attend a memorial ceremony for those from the unhoused community that died this year on December 17, at 5 pm, at Willow Hall. Also, volunteers are need for the Point In Time count for the homeless population on Thursday, January 29. Anyone interested in volunteering, please contact Homeless Services Manager Samantha Burrows to register.
Councilmember Panduro reported that she attended the Annual Solano Turkey Trot at Solano Community College on Thanksgiving and said it was the coldest race yet! The "Trot" is a fundraising charity event, with Meals on Wheels of Solano County and the Suisun City 1 Salvation Army KROC Center as the two recipients this year. She thanked everyone who participated and volunteered.
Vice Mayor Bertani thanked everyone for attending the council meeting. She thanked everyone who participated and/or volunteered in the Clergy Action Network (CAN) early Thanksgiving Dinner for those in need on November 25. She stated they served over 400 people with the help of more than 90 volunteers! Next, she invited the community to attend a CARE Act Court Town Hall on December 4, at 5-6:30 pm, in Council Chamber featuring city/county officials explaining the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court program for severe mental illness, offering residents info on treatment, housing, and care coordination, and collecting community feedback. Lastly, she read a letter from Pastor Anthony Gilmore of Bethel Community Church, who asked for a public apology regarding an incident that occurred during the November 18 council meeting.
Councilmember Sandhu reported he would leave the meeting early as he had a flight to catch to Asia. He shared that he attended the 100th KC-46A Pegasus tanker delivery to Travis Air Force Base earlier today, marking a major milestone for Air Mobility Command (AMC) and the U.S. Air Force in modernizing their aerial refueling fleet. The event included a ceremony, with high-ranking officials like AMC Commander Gen. John D. Lamontagne and Air Force Reserve Chief Lt. Gen. John Healy attending.
Mayor Moy shared that she was honored to welcome the Nirasaki, Japan Sister City student ambassadors on December 1 and looked forward to their presentation this evening. She reported that she would talk to Councilmember Carr further, along with City Attorney Lim and City Manager Gassaway regarding the incident at the November 18 council meeting.
F. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Gassaway invited the community to attend the annual Tree Lighting ceremony at 6 pm on Friday night, December 5, at the corner of Jefferson and Texas Streets, and also the Menorah Lighting at the same location, on Thursday, December 16, at 4 pm. Regarding the agenda, Item 1.2 presentation for the Veterans Day Parade awards - that has been continued to the December 16 council meeting, as the plaques did not arrive on time for the awardees. And public hearing Item M.1 will be continued to the January 20, 2026 council meeting.
G. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney David Lim had nothing to report.
H. CITY CLERK REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees had nothing to report.
1. PRESENTATIONS
1.1 Recognition of Sister City Exchange Students
2 Assistant to the City Manager Liz Aptekar introduced the Japanese student ambassadors, who are visiting from our Sister City of Nirasaki. Each of the six students and two chaperones introduced themselves. Ms. Aptekar presented each student with a certificate recognizing their participation in the program signed by Mayor Moy.
1.2 Veterans Day Parade Awards Presented by Recreation Program Coordinator Juan Segura
City Manager Gassaway stated this item would be presented at the December 16, 2025, council meetings as the plaques did not arrive in time.
1.3 Landscape Oversight Committee Quarterly Update Presented by the Landscape Oversight Committee Members
Chair Rick Johnson of the Landscape Oversight Committee and Vice -Chair Victoria Cook gave a quarterly update on LLMDs.
J. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jeff Trager spoke about upcoming events at the Downtown Theatre.
Minnie Noble spoke about a fall she suffered at the Adult Recreation Center earlier in the year. Mayor Moy stated that she would call Minnie the next day.
Shayla Lewellen spoke about the Phoenix and Vista Ridge projects.
K. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve the consent calendar.
Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Moved by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Seconded by: Councilmember Carr
To approve the consent calendar.
Motion Carried (7 to 0)
K.1 Resolution 2025-233 PW Canon Station Planning Area 4 Offsite Water Improvements Acceptance
Adopt resolution.
K.2 Resolution 2025-234 PW Pinnacle Petroleum, Inc. Contract Award for Renewable Diesel and 87 Octane Gasoline
Adopt resolution.
K.3 Resolutions 2025-235 and 2025-236 PW Travis Trail Safe Routes to School and Transit Trail Project
3 Adopt resolutions.
K.4 Resolution 2025-237 PW Canon Station Planning Area 4 Backbone Phase 2 — Canon Bridge Improvements Acceptance
Adopt resolution.
K.5 Resolution 2025-238 PW Canon Station — Planning Area 4 Lake Park Landscape — Phase 2 Acceptance
Adopt resolution.
L. NEW BUSINESS
L.1 CM Measure P Oversight Committee Annual Report Presented by Steve Vancil Chair Steve Vancil of the Measure P Oversight Committee presented the annual report prepared by the Committee.
Council thanked Steve for the excellent presentation. Anyone can access the report at www.fairfield.ca.gov/measurep .
No action by City Council necessary.
L.2 Resolution 2025-239 CM Accepting the Negotiated Settlement Agreement with Solano Garbage Company (dba Republic Services)
City Attorney Lim gave a presentation regarding the negotiated settlement agreement with Solano Garbage Company (dba Republic Services).
There were no requests to speak. Vice Mayor Bertani made a motion to approve the resolution. Mayor Moy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Adopt resolution.
L.3 Resolution 2025-240 HR Amending Terms and Conditions for Fairfield Employees Association Memorandum of Understanding
HR Director and Assistant City Manager Farbod gave a brief presentation. There were no requests to speak.
Councilmember Panduro made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-240.
Councilmember Sandhu seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Adopt resolution.
L.4 Resolution 2025-241 HR Amending Terms and Conditions of Non -Represented Confidential Employees
4 HR 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 2025-241.
Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Councilmember Sandhu left the meeting after the vote on this item.
Adopt resolution.
L.5 Resolution 2025-242 PR Downtown Theatre Management Agreement The following individuals spoke on Item L.S: Nichole Lemke, Megan Davis, E.J.
Johnson, Tony Wade, Tia Madison, John Johnson speaking on behalf of Barbara Peters, Katie Witt speaking on behalf of Barbara McFadden, Casey Ellis, Jill Perez, Dae Spering, Anthony Allen, Andrea Hallahan, Jenn Rivers, Mandy Huffaker, Kirstin Pieschke, Gregory Kearns, Robert Brudney, Sue Cavazos, Linda Perry, David Leonard, Lance Marshall, Kimberly Marshall, Diana Winningham, Michael Meszaros, Joseph Abrew speaking on behalf of Kelly Pidgeon James, Krista Rae Flores, Tessa Ewert, Conner Watson, Amanda Millett, Michael Cross, Christina Rae, Antonio Escobedo, Sandra Gray, Yvonne B., Jim Spering, Anna Eaton, Isabelle Guitierrez, Cora Moreno, Brooklyn Hobbs, Dave McCallum, Wanda Cook, Heidi Peeler, and AJ Rooney (online).
After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Moy made a motion to award the contract to the Downtown Theatre Foundation for the Arts (DTFA) under the direction of Dae Spering, for a two-year extension past the February 28, 2026 date, with friendly amendments such as forming a Board of Directors, holding regular meetings and taking minutes, with transparency in reporting, clarification in contract on ownership of name and assets of the venue. If there is any change in the future, provide monthly reports (like the golf courses provide) that include ticket sales, accounts payable / receivable, also more diversity in programming (Mariachi, rock & roll, school groups), a contract with minimal conflicts so it is enforceable, vetting of professional groups to protect the City. Councilmember Tonnesen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Adopt resolution.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS
M.1 Continued CD General Plan Housing Implementation
This item was pulled from the agenda and will be heard in January.
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N. ADJOURN
Mayor Moy adjourned the meeting at 9:52 p.m. to December 16, 2025, 6 pm, at the Harry T. Price Memorial Council Chamber.
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