Agenda Item No: K.7
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: January 20, 2026
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: David Gassaway, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution 2026-05 PR Approving City Sponsored Special Events Calendar
Adopt City-Sponsored Special Events for the 2026 Calendar Year
Funding Source: N/A
Contact: Juanita Johnson, (707) 428-7628
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt resolution.
STATEMENT OF ISSUE
The proposed resolution lists all the proposed City -sponsored (Sponsored) and City Signature (Signature) Special Events for the 2026 calendar year.
DISCUSSION
On January 21, 2014, the City Council adopted Ordinance 2013-25 amending the Fairfield Municipal Code to include Chapter 12A Special Events. The ordinance provides a comprehensive program to regulate special events in the City of Fairfield.
On March 21, 2023, the council adopted Ordinance 2023-06 amending the Fairfield Municipal Code to allow the council to designate additional City -sponsored events by resolution adopted no later than 90 days prior to the event.
Section 12A.4 states that the council may designate additional Sponsored events. To provide the council with the opportunity to modify the list of Sponsored events, staff proposes an annual comprehensive Sponsored events schedule for the council's revi ew and approval. For the 202 6 calendar year, staff are proposing the attached Special Event List. The list distinguishes Sponsored events from Signature events. Sponsored events are organized, hosted, and run entirely by an outside entity or by an outside entity with City partnership. Signature events are organized, hosted, and run entirely by the City. Both approved Sponsored and Signature events will require the event
organizer to submit a complete application, as set forth in Section 12.A.6, but shall be exempt from paying the Special Event Permit application fees. Sponsored and Signature events are not exempt from other legal or regulatory requirements, including but not limited to other required permits from City Departments.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
N/A
PUBLIC CONTACT/ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATION
N/A
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
The council may choose not to approve the resolution as proposed, and direct staff to modify the list of City-Sponsored and Signature events as desired.
COORDINATED WITH
City Manager's Office, Community Development, Finance, Fire, Police, and Public Works Departments
STAFF CONTACT
Juanita Johnson, Superintendent
(707) 428-7628
[email protected]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 2: Proposed Resolution
Attachment 3: Exhibit A 2026 City-Sponsored Special Event List