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CITY OF FAIRFIELD
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
April 21, 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 6:12 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 - Pastor Christian Bravo of Liberty Church Youth Pastor Elliott Urbina of Liberty Church gave an invocation.
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Assistant City Manager Farbod Pirouzmand led the Pledge of Allegiance.
E. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Sandhu invited the community to attend the Wings Over Solano Air Show at Travis Air Force Base April 25-26, where the Thunderbirds will put on an amazing show! He said to arrive early in order to go through security with your real ID and to find parking.
Vice Mayor Bertani thanked everyone for attending the meeting. She said since the meeting is expected to be long, anyone interested in what's going on in District 4 and beyond can visit her website at www.pambertaiii.com .
Councilmember Panduro reported that April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. On April 13, members from CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Solano, the District Attorney's Office, Fairfield Police, and the Children's Network came together to plant blue pinwheels signifying the number of children that were abused in Solano County in the past year. She thanked her colleagues and Mayor Moy for attending the significant event.
Sadly, each pinwheel represents three children that were abused in Fairfield. She shared that CASA is in need of more volunteer advocates as they have 20 children on the waiting list. Visit www.casasolano.org for more information.
1 Docusign Envelope ID: 12D5CC1A-A3DC-8BF1-838E-B33C60902FE3 Lastly, she reported that she attended the Spring Luncheon at the Adult Recreation Center (ARC) hosted by the Fairfield Community Services Foundation, where she enjoyed a nice meal and a fun visit with the Easter Bunny with several of her colleagues.
Councilmember Carr spoke about the next Homeless Roundtable happening on April 22 at the Fairfield Community Center. On May 6, Homeless Services Division is hosting another Homeless Outreach Partnership Event (HOPE) at Liberty Church. He stated that there is a sharp rise in homelessness and a need for services. Next, he reported that he attended a VIP tour of -the new Goodwill Store next to Mary's Pizza Shack. It is now open for business and is called a super store. It is a 27,000-square-foot facility —roughly four times larger than typical area stores —featuring over 100,000 items. He concluded by saying he enjoyed the Blues, Brews, and Barbecue (BBB) event in downtown on April 18.
Councilmember Tonnesen had no report as he had attended most of the events already mentioned.
Councilmember Williams stated the "Cookie Lady" will be coming to the Aurora Apartments in Green Valley area sometime this summer, as she spoke to her at the BBB event. She attended the monthly Lunch Mob hosted by the City's Economic Development team that was held at Moana Hawaiian BBQ located at 1708 West Texas Street. Lastly, she stated that she
Mayor Moy reported that 90 third graders from Fairview Elementary School visited City Hall on April 16 and she held a mock council meeting with City Clerk Karen Rees and staff members. One student acted as Mayor and six students as councilmembers. The students had a fun day visiting the Police and Fire Departments and also each department gave the students a brief presentation on what their role is in the City. The students returned to school with some very nice swag bags! Next, Mayor Moy stated that she would close the meeting in honor of retired Police K-9 Cort (age 12),a highly decorated German Shepherd, who died on April 20 following a battle with cancer. Cort joined the Fairfield Police Department in early 2015 and served alongside Sgt. Michael Pena for nearly nine years until his retirement in November 2023.
Mayor Moy stated that Presentation 1.5 Vista Ridge Appraisal would be removed from the agenda as Housing Services Director La Tanna Jones and City Manager David Gassaway are both out of town and she would like them both present for this item. She indicated if anyone is present that would like to speak on this matter can still do so during public comment.
F. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Assistant City Manager Farbod Pirouzmand asked for Item K.3 to be pulled and brought back at a future meeting.
G. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney David Lim had nothing to report.
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City Clerk Rees had nothing to report.
PRESENTATIONS
1.1 Proclamation Declaring National Poetry Month Presented by Mayor Catherine "Cat" Moy and Poet Laureate Michael Wyly
Mayor Moy presented a proclamation to Fairfield Poet Laureate Michael Wyly in celebration of National Poetry Month. Michael read an original poem entitled "Ariadne as Tour Guide." Celebrated every April, National Poetry Month, is the world's largest literary celebration, initiated by the Academy of American Poets in 1996 to highlight poetry's vital role in culture. It promotes poetry reading, supports poets, and encourages awareness of poetry.
1.2 Proclamation Declaring National Volunteer Appreciation Month Presented by Vice Mayor Pam Bertani
Vice Mayor Bertani presented a proclamation to Executive Director Erryn Eckhardt of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Solano in recognition of National Volunteer Appreciation Week. Volunteers are trained court -appointed advocates who support children in foster care by visiting them regularly, monitoring their safety, and advocating for their best interests in court. Councilmember Panduro is a staff member at CASA and said if anyone.would like more information to please email her at [email protected].
1.3 City Key Presentation to Jesse Branch for His Service Presented by Mayor Catherine "Cat" Moy
Mayor Moy presented a proclamation to Retired Sergeant Major Jesse Branch of United States Marine Corps declaring it "Jesse Branch Day" in the City of Fairfield.
She also gifted him a "Key to the City" for his outstanding community service and service to his country for the past 40 years. A video was shown to the packed chamber that was created by the Marketing and Outreach Division (MOD) in honor of Black History Month. He received an enthusiastic round of applause and a standing ovation!
1.4 Youth Air Protectors Presented by Willa Gruver from Sustainable Solano Board Member Dr. Bonnie Hamilton of Sustainable Solano introduced three student Youth Air Protector Project interns, who each gave a presentation: Joshua Paulo Ibrahim, Ian Sudaria, and Bryson (Bryce) Thompson. Each student conducted research, created a PowerPoint presentation, and presented to council and a packed chamber. For more information, visit sustainablesoiano.org.
1.5 Vista Ridge Appraisal Presented by Housing Services Director LaTanna Jones 3 Docusign Envelope ID: 12D5CC1A-A3DC-8BF1-838E-B33C60902FE3 This item was pulled from the agenda by Mayor Moy until Director of Housing La Tanna Jones and City Manager David Gassaway can be present.
J. PUBLIC COMMENTS
EJ Johnson spoke about upcoming events at the Downtown Theatre.
Ryan Messano spoke about miscellaneous items.
Sue Campbell, and Carol Haddock spoke as Citizens Against Vista Ridge and asked for Council to reconsider their decision of November 18, 2026, (vote 4-3 in favor of moving Vista Ridge forward). Sue and Carol also stated they wanted an extra minute to speak.
City Attorney Lim stated it was the Mayor's discretion to set the time limit. She decided she would allow speakers one extra minute (back to three minutes). The first two speakers had already left the chamber. Sue Campbell and Carol Haddock both spoke an additional minute each about Vista Ridge.
June Johnsen spoke about Vista Ridge.
Suriya Dasari and Ashton Taylor (elementary school students) spoke about being military kids during the Month of the Military Child.
Nora Dizon thanked Mayor Moy for placing Vista Ridge on the agenda.
David Thacker spoke about LLMD, refunds.
Patrick Williams spoke about Councilmember K. Patrice Williams.
Vice Mayor Bertani asked to speak about the Vista Ridge appraisal. She asked that Mayor Moy agendize it (which Moy already agreed to do).
Attorney Lim asked to address council. He stated that he takes his duties as the City Attorney very seriously and that he is the assigned attorney for the City of Fairfield, a municipal corporation (not any individual councilmember). Since the Vista Ridge matter is in litigation (Quincy Tan and Carol Haddock vs. City of Fairfield), he cannot discuss this in open session. He then asked each councilmember individually if they plan to get involved with the lawsuit against the City of Fairfield, to which each of the seven councilmembers stated no.
Rick Johnson (online) spoke about the Vista Ridge appraisal.
Susan Engle spoke about the Zoom capabilities when callers are calling in.
K. CONSENT CALENDAR
During her report, Mayor Moy asked that Item K.2 be moved to New Business. Assistant City Manager Pirouzmand asked that K.3 be removed from the agenda to be brought back to a future council meeting. City Clerk Rees stated that the vote exclude those items. There were no requests to speak on consent. Councilmember Sandhu made a motion to approve 4 Docusign Envelope ID: 12D5CC1A-A3DC-8BF1-838E-B33C60902FE3 the consent calendar, excluding Items. K.2 and K.3 Councilmember Carr seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Moved by: Councilmember Sandhu
Seconded by: Councilmember Carr
To approve the consent calendar.
Motion Carried
K.1 CM Approval of Meeting Minutes for March 2026
Approve the meeting minutes.
K.2 CM Minute Action Approving City Facility Naming to Honor Chris Bell Mayor Moy pulled Item K.2. Deputy Fire Chief Rich Llewellyn gave a brief presentation. Michael Rudolph, President of the Fairfield Professional Firefighter's Association, spoke on Item K.2 and agreed that new Fire Station 36 should be named after Chris Bell, a firefighter who served the City with dedication for 20 years and sadly, died in November 2025 due to job related cancer.
Councilmember Carr made a motion to approve naming Fire Station 36 in memory of Chris Bell. Councilmember Sandhu seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Moved by: Councilmember Carr
Seconded by: Councilmember Sandhu
Approve city facility naming honoring Chris Bell.
Motion Carried
K.3 Resolutions 2026-58 and 2026-59 PW Micro -Trenching Specifications and Standards and Broadband Specifications and Standards
Item K.3 was pulled and not considered.
K.4 Resolution 2026-60 PW Adaptive Traffic Control System Support Services Adopt resolution.
K.5 Resolution 2026-61 PW Awarding Site Improvements Lee Bell Park Adopt resolution.
K.6 Resolution 2026-62 PW Suspend Competitive Bidding and Authorize a Contract for the First -In Alerting Systems for Fire Stations 36 and 39 Project Adopt resolution.
5 Docusign Envelope ID: 12D5CC1A-A3DC-8BF1-838E-B33C60902FE3 K.7 Resolution 2026-63 PD Authorization to Purchase and Use Military Equipment Adopt resolution.
K.8 Resolution 2026-64 CD Model Airplane Club License Agreement Adopt resolution.
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
L.1 Resolutions 2026-65 and 2026-66 CD North Texas Street Business Improvement District
Director of Community and Economic Development Dave Zellers gave a brief presentation. Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Panduro made a motion to approve Resolutions 2025-65 and 2025-66. Vice Mayor Bertani seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Moved by: Councilmember Panduro
Seconded by: Vice Mayor Bertani
Hold public hearing and adopt resolutions.
Motion Carried
M. NEW BUSINESS
M.1 Discussion and Direction Regarding the Future State of Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts and Assessment Refunds
City Attorney Lim read a Legal Disclaimer statement he made on the April 21, 2026, staff report from City Manager Gassaway to Council regarding the City Council Closed Session on March 17, 2026.
Legal Disclaimer
On March 17, 2026, the content of this staff report was presented to the City Council in a Closed Session meeting to present confidential attorney -client communications to the council as the duly elected representatives of the City of Fairfield, a Municipal Corporation. The council has waived the attorney -client privilege on this matter and asked that this information be presented in an open meeting in the interest of public transparency.
Public comment was made by: Craig Gillespie, Nora Dizon, David Thacker, Carol Haddock, Hugh Campbell, John Oliver, Avery (last name not captured), Felicia Dixon -Adams, Susan Engle, June Johnson, John Monroe, Rick Johnon, and Khalid (last name not captured).
6 Docusign Envelope ID: 12D5CC1A-A3DC-8BF1-838E-B33C60902FE3 After discussion by City Council and input from City Staff, City Council directed City Staff by a 6-1 vote (Sandhu "No") to set assessment at 1996 levels.
The.City Council was unable to provide any other direction to City Staff. On motion by Moy and second by Bertani, by a unanimous 7-0 vote City Council voted to continue discussion on this matter to next General meeting on May 5, 2026. Direct to start in closed session first and then return to open session.
N. ADJOURN
Mayor Moy adjourned the meeting at 11:49 p.m. in memory of retired Police K-9 Cort, who passed away on April 20, 2026, following a battle with cancer. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 6 pm, at the Harry T. Price Memorial Council Chamber.
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