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CITY OF FAIRFIELD
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 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
Mayor Catherine "Cat" Moy called the meeting to order at 6:29 pm. The late start was due to closed session prior to council meeting.
B. ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers Doug Carr, Manveer Sandhu, Scott Tonnesen, K. Patrice Williams, Vice Mayor Pam Bertani, and Mayor Moy. Councilmember Doriss Panduro was absent.
C. INVOCATION - Pastor Vernon Burroughs of Community United Methodist Church Pastor Vernon Burroughs of Community United Methodist Church gave an invocation.
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Clerk Karen Rees led the Pledge of Allegiance.
E. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Sandhu reported he celebrated the installation of the 2026-2027 Officers of The Filipino -American Community of Fairfield, Suisun & Vacaville! It was great witnessing the installation officiated by Chief Dan Marshall and he congratulated President Robert Basa. Next, he shared that he attended the 2026 CivicWell Policymakers Conference in Yosemite March 12-15, 2026. He reported he will attend the State of the Base at Travis Air Force Base and former Councilmember Jack Batson's memorial service on March 20.
Vice Mayor Bertani reported that the Fairfield Clergy Action Network (CAN) will hold it's monthly meeting on March 24 at 3 pm in the Vista Conference Room at the Community Center. They will discuss the National Prayer Day event on May 7 in the Council Chamber and coordination of the Juneteenth event on June 19, 4-7 pm on the County Green. She reported that she will hold a "Public Table" event to talk to residents on March 28 at the Cordelia Library from 10 am to noon. Lastly, she thanked everyone involved in the delicious crab feed she attended in Rancho Solano over the weekend. 1 L/UIiUDiyii CI IVCIUpC mi.'fYC.7LD/1L-L/ CY-OUYO-OLLO-J r/1LUCC I IUr I Councilmember Carr spoke about several upcoming events. He encouraged people to attend the next Homeless Roundtable hosted by the Homeless Services Division on April 22 at 10 am in Willow Hall (Community Center). HSD will also host the next Homeless Outreach Partnership Event (HOPE) on May 6 at Liberty Church. Email [email protected] for more information. The monthly JPA CAP Solano meeting is happening on Thursday, March 26, 6:30 pm at the County Event Center. They are accepting applications for the Lived Experience Advisory Board.
Councilmember Tonnesen had nothing to report.
Councilmember Williams attended Holi 2026: Festival of Colors in Cordelia Park on March 15, organized by Bharatiya Heritage Foundation and Fairfield Hindu Temple. She also attended the ribbon cutting for Indian Mart on March 4 at 955 Oliver Road and the Women's HOPE at NorthBay Health on colorectal cancer awareness, now the second leading cause of cancer deaths in people under age 50. Lastly, she invited the community to attend her Meet & Greet event on March 30, 12-2 pm, at the Cordelia Library at 5050 Business Center Drive.
Mayor Moy shared that Jack Batson's memorial service on March 20 .will be held at Rockville Presbyterian Church at 2 pm, 4177 Suisun Valley Road for those wishing to pay their respects. She attended a Craft and Resource Fair fundraiser for Sacramento Valley National Cemetery's Avenue of Flags on March 7 in Vacaville. She was invited by a new company in Fairfield, B. Marin Candle Company.
Lastly, she spoke about Fairfield -Suisun Sewer District, who are proposing sewer rate increases to address infrastructure needs, with a public hearing scheduled for April 27, 2026. A proposed residential rate of $54.91 per month is slated for July 1, 2026, with continued rate increases over the next five years. Property owners can submit written protests before the April 27, 2026 hearing to oppose the rate increases. Visit www.fairfieldsuisunsewer.ca.gov .
F. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager David Gassaway had nothing to report. No changes to the agenda.
G. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney David Lim reported on closed session of March 17, 2026 on Item F.4 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)-(4) - Review and Legal Analysis of Citizen Requests for Refunds regarding Landscape, Lighting, and Maintenance Districts. Council voted 7-0 to place this item on the April 21, 2026, regular council meeting agenda.
H. CITY CLERK'S REPORT
City Clerk Rees shared that she does not plan to run again in November of 2028 when her term is up. She suggested that the elected clerk become an appointed position, which means it must be put on the November 2026 ballot for the voters to decide. It cannot be 2 UUI:UJIyii CI tvviu. IU. "r_u4OM4-4/CY-OU40-OGLO-JrMGVGG I IVr 1 put on the ballot the same year the seat is open. Elections only happen in even -years so it must appear in 2026. She has been the clerk for 12 years; appointed initially, then elected in 2016, 2020, and 2024. She has run unopposed every time so feels that it must become an appointed position. She asked that it be agendized in the future and the mayor agreed.
I. PRESENTATIONS
1.1 Proclamation and Poem Declaring Women's History Month Presented Councilmember Doriss Panduro and Poet Laureate Michael Wyly Vice Mayor Bertani presented a proclamation in recognition of Women's History Month to the Daughters of the American Revolution Chief Solano Chapter, who attended in period costumes from the 1900s and the 1800s. Fairfield Poet Laureate Michael Wyly then read his original poem, entitled "Camille's Signature."
1.2 Proclamation Declaring Education and Sharing Day Presented by Mayor Catherine "Cat" Moy
Mayor Cat Moy presented a proclamation to Rabbi Chaim Zaklos of Chabad of Solano County to celebrate Education and Sharing Day, which happens on March 29, 2026 this year. Education and Sharing Day is a day established by the United States Congress in honor of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. It calls for increased focus on education, and recognizes the lifelong efforts of the Rebbe for education.
J. PUBLIC COMMENTS
EJ Johnson spoke about upcoming events at the Downtown Theatre and thanked Council for supporting the arts.
Monica Brown spoke about the quo warranto process regarding Mayor Moy.
K. CONVENE JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY Joint meeting of the City Council and Housing Authority was called to order at 7:19 pm.
There were no requests to speak. Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve the HA consent calendar. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimouosly 6-0.
L. HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
Joint meeting of the City Council and Housing Authority was called to order at 7:19 pm.
L.1 Resolution HA2026-01 HD Ohio Street Lease Renewal Agreement Between the Fairfield Housing Authority and Change and New Beginnings There were no requests to speak. Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve Resolution HA2026-01. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).
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Moved by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Seconded by: Councilmember Carr
Adopt resolution.
Motion Carried
M. RECONVENE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
The meeting of the City Council reconvened at 7:21 p.m.
N. CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no requests to speak. Vice Mayor Bertani made a motion to approve the consent calendar. Mayor Moy seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (6- 0).
Moved by: Vice Mayor Bertani
Seconded by: Mayor Moy
To approve the consent calendar.
Motion Carried
N.1 CM Approval of Meeting Minutes for February 2026
Approve the meeting minutes.
N.2 Resolution 2026-35 CM Conflict of Interest Code Update 2026 Adopt resolution.
N.3 Resolution 2026-36 CD 2025 Annual Progress Reports
Adopt resolution.
N.4 Resolution 2026-37 PW Canon Station Planning Area 5 — Neighborhood A & B Improvements Acceptance
Adopt resolution.
N.5 Resolution 2026-38 PW Canon Station Planning Area 5 — Neighborhood C Improvements Acceptance
Adopt resolution.
N.6 Resolution 2026-39 PW Purchase and Install Shop Doors for Fleet Adopt resolution.
N.7 Resolution 2026-40 PW Consenting to the Termination of an Existing Private Access and Utility Easement
4 UUI:UDIIy.II CIIVCIUPC IU.'i4CyLOML-L I C't-OU'}O-OLLO-Jr/1LUCC 1 IUr 1 Adopt resolution.
N.8 Resolution 2026-41 PW Budget Adjustment for Robbieburr Berger Park - 2030 N. Texas Street Recreation Center Project
Adopt resolution.
N.9 Resolution 2026-42 HD Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) Application Adopt resolution.
0. NEW BUSINESS
0.1 CD Presentation of Draft 2026 Build Fee Study Update Chief Building Official Jeff Thomas gave a presentation. There were no requests to speak. Council gave direction to bring the proposed fees back to Council on April 7, 2026 for discussion.
P. ADJOURN
Mayor Moy adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m. to Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 6 pm, Harry T.
Price Memorial Council Chamber.
nnSigned by:
2A78F93727E4463... Mayor
8zzss8oso83042B... City Clerk
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