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CITY OF FAIRFIELD
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
April 7, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Harry T. Price Memorial Council Chamber
1000 Webster Street, Fairfield, CA 94S33 or Via Zoom
A. CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
Mayor Catherine "Cat" Moy called the meeting to order at 6:06 pm.
B. ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers Doug Carr, Doriss Panduro, Manveer Sandhu, Scott Tonnesen, K. Patrice Williams, Vice Mayor Pam Bertani, and Mayor Moy.
C. INVOCATION - Imam Faridbeg Mirza of the Islamic Center of Fairfield Imam Faridbeg Mirza of the Islamic Center of Fairfield gave an invocation.
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Bertani led the Pledge of Allegiance.
E. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Williams reported she took a tour of Rockville Hills Regional Park (RHRP) guided by Nick and Julie of the Rockville Citizens Advisory Committee (RCAC). She thanked them for showing her the beauty and the challenges of the park. Next, she shared that she hosted a meet and greet at Cordelia Library on March 30 that was very well -attended.
She said the power of that event was community members meeting one another. Lastly, she coordinated an Easter egg hunt and community event at sponsor Mile High Sky Ranch in Cordelia. MSK Solutions, a full -service residential care center, was another sponsor.
Bruno's Restaurant provided hot dogs. There were pony rides, a petting zoo, and more! Hundreds of kids attended and Ms. Williams is already planning to hold an even larger event in 2027. She thanked Councilmembers Tonnesen and Panduro for attending.
Councilmember Tonnesen had nothing to report.
Councilmember Carr attended the Chocolate & Vine event hosted by Fairfield Community Services Foundation. He complimented Fairfield High School culinary students who prepared the hors d'oeuvres for the occasion. He encouraged people to visit Che' Yla's Southern Cuisine Restaurant in the mall as the food is delicious. He reported that he also
Docusign Envelope ID: 12D5CC1A-A3DC-8BF1-838E-B33C60902FE3 attended the Solano Surf Fundraiser Dinner - great food and funds were raised for student scholarships! He also attended the grand reopening of the Waterman Blvd. Safeway, along with City Manager Gassaway and colleagues. Lastly, he walked the new walking trail that surrounds the Octo Soccer Complex fields and said dogs are welcome there.
Councilmember Panduro attended the kick-off of the North Texas Street Revitalization program for businesses located on the N. Texas corridor. It's a grant reimbursement program - designed to help with lighting, landscaping, permanent signage, and parking lot repairs. Within the first 48 hours, five applications were submitted. Visit www.fairfield.ca.gov/ntx for more information. Next, she attended a tour of the construction site of Robbieburr Berger Park, which is also located on N. Texas Street. There will be a First 5 Children's Center adjacent to it. She said there are a lot of exciting things happening in this neighborhood!
Vice Mayor Bertani reported that she and Mayor Moy held their first Public Table town hall meeting at the Cordelia Library on March 28 for issues mainly concerning residents of District 1, but other topics were discussed. She thanked Mayor Moy and Councilmember Tonnesen for attending. Many participants spoke about the Vista Ridge project and the LLMD refunds, which the council will be discussing at the April 21 city council meeting.
The next Public Table is scheduled for April 18 at 811 Texas Street, 10 am to 12 pm. Next, the Fairfield Clergy Action Network (CAN) meets every 4th Tuesday of the month, 3-4:30 pm, in the Vista Conference Room at the Community Center. CAN is coordinating the next Fresh Food Fest, the National Day of Prayer (May 7), and Juneteenth (June 19) event.
Lastly, she reported that she has received many calls, comments and concerns regarding the mall (Solano Town Center) which prompted her to request a special study session on the mall and the possible redevelopment of the mall. The meeting is tentatively scheduled for May 12 in Council Chamber at 5 pm.
Councilmember Sandhu attended the State of the Base with several colleagues. He also attended a "Power of 30" event - the 30th anniversary celebration hosted by the Solano Community Foundation to honor three decades of local giving and impact in Solano County on March 20 at Caymus-Suisun Winery. The Foundation has grown into a $14 million non-profit that supports education, community wellness, and nonprofit capacity - building. He reported that he enjoyed the Dog -Daze and Adopt -A -Pet event on March 21 at Allan Witt Park.
Mayor Moy reported on construction on the new weigh station on 1-80 will not be completed for at least two more years. She attended a major food delivery from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who delivered 40,000 pounds of food to local non -profits and community pantries on March 26. The recent donation supplied 17 local nonprofits, food banks, and shelters in Fairfield, Vacaville, Suisun City, and Dixon.
F. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager David Gassaway invited the community to attend the Blues, Brews, and Barbecue event in downtown Fairfield on April 18, 12 to 4 pm, on the Solano County
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There will be a free, fun kid zone also. He also encouraged residents to attend Wings Over Solano Travis Air Show on April 25 and April 26, where the Thunderbirds will perform.
Lastly, he stated that Jelly Belly would match any donations for the refurbishment of the downtown Fairfield arch electric sign. Any funds donated from April 6 to April 20 - Jelly Belly has generously agreed to match up to $25,000.
G. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney David Lim reported that during the closed session on March 17, 2026, City Council approved a stipulation of attorney fees in the matter of Thacker vs. City of Fairfield.
The court confirmed the stipulation in the amount of $223,509 for Solano County Superior Court Case Number CU23-03108.
H. CITY CLERK'S REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees reported that the City is still accepting applications forthe Landscape Oversight Committee for District 2. Also, she stated recruitment for the Youth Commission is ongoing, students ages 13-19. Email [email protected] for applications.
I. PRESENTATIONS
1.1 Proclamation Declaring American Muslim Appreciation & Awareness Month Presented by Councilmember Manveer Sandhu
Councilmember Manveer Sandhu presented a proclamation to Imam Faridbeg Mizra of the Islamic Center of Fairfield in honor of American Muslim Appreciation & Awareness Month.
J. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Matthew Bidou spoke about the mayor's residence and Markeley Lane.
Joseph Joyce spoke about the mayor's residence.
Nora Dizon spoke about City Church and the fact that they have not received funds approved by council.
Mark Novag spoke about the Markeley Lane extension project and his concerns about safety issues.
Tracy Nachand spoke about National Public Health Week and the marketing tactics of tobacco industry.
Calyn Kelly asked council to meet with youth regarding tobacco prevention advocacy.
Jesus Pantoja and Daniel Gonzalez (students) spoke about the Youth Tobacco Advocacy & Prevention Policy Project and vaping.
Terrence Strong spoke about Fairfield bus service (FAST). 3 Docusign Envelope ID: 12D5CC1A-A3DC-8BF1-838E-B33C60902FE3 K. CONVENE JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY The joint meeting of the City Council and Housing Authority Public Hearing was convened at 7:09 pm.
L. HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC HEARING
L.1 Resolution HA2026-02 HD. Fairfield Housing Authority's Public Housing Agency Annual Plan
Housing Division Manager Tanya Tran 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 approve Resolution HA2026-02.
Councilmember Panduro seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Moved by: Councilmember Carr
Seconded by: Councilmember Panduro
Hold Public Hearing and adopt resolution.
Motion Carried
M. RECONVENE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
The meeting of the City Council reconvened at 7:14 pm.
N. CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no requests to speak on the consent calendar.
Vice Mayor Bertani made a motion to approve the consent calendar. Mayor Moy seconded the motion.
The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Moved by: Vice Mayor Bertani
Seconded by: Mayor Moy
To approve the consent calendar.
Motion Carried
N.1 Resolution 2026-43 PW Waterman WTP High Lift Pump and Power Upgrades Approve Construction Management Addendum
Adopt resolution.
4 Docusign Envelope ID: 12D5CC1A-A3DC-8BF1-838E-B33C60902FE3 N.2 Resolution 2026-44 PW Budget Adjustment for the Parks Capital Projects and Streets Capital Projects Funds
Adopt resolution.
N.3 Resolution 2026-45 PW Cost Sharing Agreement for Green Valley Road Overcrossing Amendment No. 2
Adopt resolution.
N.4 Resolution 2026-46 PW Awarding Construction Contract for Midtown Sewer Replacement Project (Phase 1)
Adopt resolution.
N.5 Resolution 2026-47 PW Water Enterprise Capital Budget Adjustment for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Project (CPW-090055) Adopt resolution.
N.6 Resolution 2026-48 PW Water Enterprise Metron AMI Purchase Adopt resolution.
N.7 Resolution 2026-49 PW Establishing Capital Project Transit Maintenance Facility Expansion within the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan and Reallocation of Funds
Adopt resolution.
N.8 Resolution 2026-50 PW Pre -Authorization for a One -Time Water Transfer for the 2026 State Water Project with Solana County Water Agency Adopt resolution.
N.9 Resolution 2026-51 HD Economic & Planning Systems Amendment Adopt resolution.
N.10 Resolution 2026-52 PR First 5 Memorandum of Understanding Adopt resolution.
N.11 Resolution 2026-53 HR Side Letters of Agreement for CaIPERS Reporting Purposes
Adopt resolution.
O. NEW BUSINESS
0.1 CD Cordelia-Suisun Valley Gateway Study Session
Principal Planner Jonathan Atkinson gave a presentation. 5 Docusign Envelope ID: 12D5CC1A-A3DC-8BF1-838E-B33C60902FE3 Larry Trilops, NorthBay Health Chief of Strategy, and Louis Parsons of Discovery Builders answered questions from council. Resident Rodney Courtney spoke about including neighbors in the planning of this new facility.
The council gave direction to staff:
1) Council unanimously agreed that they are all amenable to a new General Plan vision for the subject property.
2) They would like to see destination type facilities.
3) They all agreed that the uses for the property should be health and medical related.
4) They wantvery robust community engagement and emphasized the importance of this.
5) Lastly, they all agreed they want top quality high -end design.
0.2 Resolutions 2026-54 and 2026-55 CD Advisory Board Report and Levy an Assessment Against North Texas Street Business Improvement District Director of Community and Economic Development David Zellers gave a presentation.
President / CEO Lisa Bonnington of the Fairfield -Suisun Chamber of Commerce spoke on Item 0.2.
Councilmember Panduro made a motion to approve Resolutions 2026-54 and 2026-55. Mayor Moy seconded the motion.
The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Moved by: Councilmember Panduro
Seconded by: Mayor Moy
Adopt resolutions.
Motion Carried
0.3 PW Landscape Oversight Committee Recommendation to Modify Member Residency Requirements
Public Works Senior Management Analyst Chris Lewis gave a presentation, along with LeTroy Smith, District 6 representative of the Landscape Oversight Committee.
Teresa Mark and Nora Dizon spoke on Item 0.3.
The Council did not make a decision regarding the LOC's recommendation to modify member residency requirements. Instead, the Council directed staff to 6 Docusign Envelope ID: 12D5CC1A-A3DC-8BF1-838E-B33C60902FE3 bring back an amended Landscape Oversight Committee Guidelines and Duties document with proposed language that narrows and specifies the exact scope of oversight responsibilities and outlines a list of topics the Committee will review, research, and report to Council.
0.4 PD Discussion and Direction Regarding Rental Housing Safety Program City Attorney David Lim requested that Item P.2 be heard before 0.4.
Police Community Engagement Manager Jeremy Profitt gave a presentation. The following individuals spoke on Item CIA: Karl Dumas, Don McDonald, Steve Talbert, Nora Dizon, Simona Padilla-Scholters, Pam Sigel, Greg Owens, and Jim Stever.
After a lengthy discussion, and based on community input from the public speakers, City Council gave staff direction to provide more community engagement, research and data regarding how the proposed Rental Housing Safety Program (RHSP) would impact Fairfield residential rental housing owners and residents, before moving forward with a RHSP.
P. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item P.2 was moved up in order on the agenda at the request of City Attorney David Lim and approved by the Mayor due to attorney for City Joanne Tran being pregnant and wanting to get her home at a reasonable time.
P.1 Resolution 2026-56 CD 2026 Building Fee Study Adoption Chief Building Official Jeff Thomas gave a presentation.
Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
Mayor Moy made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-56. Vice Mayor Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Moved by: Mayor Moy
Seconded by: Vice Mayor Bertani
Hold public hearing and adopt resolution.
Motion Carried
P.2 Resolution 2026-57 CM Appeal of the Denial of Business Permit for Massage Establishment Located at 1328 West Texas Street
City Attorney David Lim stated that he represents the City of Fairfield and Ms.
Joanne Tran of Stream, Kicks, Hicks, Wrage & Alfaro, PC Law will represent city staff (Police Community Engagement Manager Jeremy Profitt).
7 Docusign Envelope ID: 12D5CC1A-A3DC-8BF1-838E-B33C60902FE3 City Attorney Lim swore in Ms. Dong, her husband, and Jeremy Profitt before testimony in the quasi-judicial hearing.
Mayor Moy allotted Ms. Dong and her husband ten minutes to present their reason for appealing the denial of the business permit.
Police Community Engagement Manager Profitt was also allotted 10 minutes to present.
After a lengthy discussion, Councilmember Panduro made a motion to deny / overrule the appeal. Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. By a roll call vote, the motion was approved unanimously (7-0). Appeal by Miracle Massage DENIED.
Moved by: Councilmember Panduro
Seconded by: Councilmember Carr
Hold public hearing and adopt resolution.
Motion Carried
Q. ADJOURN
Mayor Moy adjourned the meeting at 11:03 p.m. to Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 6 pm, at the HarryT. Price Memorial Council Chamber.
Signed by:
15B2B9106A4D479... Acting Mayor
8 Signed by:
62295809D83042e... City Clerk