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CITY OF FAIRFIELD
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
February 17, 2026, 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
Vice Mayor Pam Bertani called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm.
B. ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers Doug Carr, Doriss Panduro, Manveer Sandhu, Scott Tonnesen, and K. Patrice Williams and Vice Mayor Pam Bertani. Mayor Moy was absent.
C. INVOCATION - Pastor Karen Stetiins of St. Mark's Lutheran Church Vice Mayor Bertani gave an invocation.
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Sandhu led the Pledge of Allegiance.
E. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Williams reported she attended the Economic Development Lunch Mob at The Main Grape on February 10. She encouraged the community to visit this new restaurant / wine bar at 721 Texas Street.
Councilmembers Tonnesen, Carr, Panduro, and Sandhu had nothing to report.
Vice Mayor Bertani reported that the Fairfield Clergy Action Network (CAN) would hold its first meeting of 2026 on February 24 at 3 p.m. at the Community Center in the Vista Conference Room. She shared that they will be planning the upcoming Fresh Food Festivals, National Day of Prayer (May 7 in Council Chamber) and Juneteenth event.
Anyone interested in joining can email Vice Mayor Bertani.
F. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager David Gassaway reported that the State of the City breakfast event on February 19 is sold out but people can still attend the speaker portion at the Hilton Garden Inn from 8-10 am. The meeting will be recorded for those that cannot attend. He also invited the community to attend an informational meeting on Measure P, also to be held 1 UUI:Ubl 11 r-11MUP", IU. LLI..000 11-VCVY-OOUJ-OULV- I / 1-J/ C I OUOCO on February 19 at 6 pm in the Council Chamber at 1000 Webster Street. He stated there were no changes to the agenda.
G. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Assistant City Attorney Christian Petrangelo reported that in the matter of David Thacker v. City of Fairfield, et. al., Solano County Superior Court docket number CU23-03108, the Court entered a Stipulated final Judgment in the matter. A full copy of the judgment can be obtained as a public record from the Solano County Superior Court, or by a request to the City Attorney's Office.
H. CITY CLERK'S REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees reported that Human Resources is participating in the Public Service & Local Government Career Expo on Tuesday, March 10, from 1-5 pm at the Vacaville Ulatis Community Center. This multi -agency event offers attendees the chance to connect with local government recruiters and access free professional services like resume reviews and interview coaching.
I. PRESENTATIONS
1.1 Proclamation Declaring Lunar New Year Presented by Councilmember Manveer Sandhu
Councilmember Sandhu presented a proclamation to CC Yen and members of the Asian Pacific American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) Solano County Chapter and Solano County Chinese American Association in celebration of Lunar New Year, the Year of the Horse.
1.2 Proclamation Declaring National Cancer Prevention Month Presented by Mayor Catherine "Cat" Moy
Vice Mayor Bertani presented a proclamation to NorthBay Health's Chris Matthews, Assistant VP of Government Relations and Real Estate and Katie Lydon, VP of Service Line, in recognition of National Cancer Prevention Month.
J. PUBLIC COMMENTS
E.J. Johnson spoke about upcoming events at the Downtown Theatre.
Michael E. Smith spoke about the Solano Grand Jury and encouraged people to apply.
K. CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no requests to speak on the consent calendar. Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve the consent calendar. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Moved by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Seconded by: Councilmember Carr
2 uuuublyl I m lvulu Jt7 IL). cct.000 1 I-u Cu'+-oouJ-oULU- I / ru! C I ouor-o To approve the consent calendar.
Motion Carried
K.1 CM Approval of Meeting Minutes for January 2026
Approve the meeting minutes.
K.2 Ordinance 2026-02 PW Amending Section 16.4.1 of Chapter 16 to Remove the Prohibition on Micro -Trenching and Conduct a Public Hearing Provide second reading and adopt Ordinance 2026-02.
K.3 Resolution 2026-22 PW Engineering Services Qualified Consultant Shortlist Adopt resolution.
K.4 Resolution 2026-23 PW Sewer Master Plan Cost Sharing Agreement Adopt resolution.
K.5 Resolution 2026-24 HR Approving a Contract with Alliant Insurance Services Adopt resolution.
L. NEW BUSINESS
L.1 CM Minute Action Approving the Mayor's Appointments Councilmember Panduro made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-25.
Councilmember Tonnesen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
City Clerk Rees administered the Oath of Office to Youth Commissioners Julian Cortes and Sahej Takhar.
Moved by: Councilmember Panduro
Seconded by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Approve appointments. Perform oath of office.
Motion Carried
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS
M.1 Resolution 2026-25 HD First Amendment to Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan
Housing Services Management Analyst Miesha Garnett gave a presentation. There were no requests to speak on this item. Councilmember Carr made a motion to 3 UUUublylI CI IVt71Upt; IU. 44t. DUD 11-UCU'f-ODUJ-OULU- 1 / FU/ C 1 OUDCO approve Resolution 2026-25. CouncilmemberTonnesen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
Moved by: Councilmember Carr
Seconded by: CouncilmemberTonnesen
Hold public hearing and adopt resolution.
Motion Carried
N. ADJOURN
Vice Mayor Bertani adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m. to Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 6 pm, at the Harry T. Price Memorial Chamber.
Vice Mayor
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