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CITY OF FAIRFIELD
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 19, 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
Councilmember Scott Tonnesen called the meeting to order at 6 pm.
B. ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers Doug Carr, Doriss Panduro, Scott Tonnesen, and K.
Patrice Williams. Mayor Moy, Vice Mayor Bertani, and Councilmember Sandhu were absent.
C. INVOCATION - Pastor Donato Powell of Fairfield Church of Christ Pastor Donato Powell of Fairfield Church of Christ gave an invocation.
RECESS TAKEN - 6:08 p.m.
Councilmember Tonnesen declared a recess after staff reported that the video feed of the City Council meeting had no audio. Recess declared to allow audio to be restored.
MEETING RESUMED - 6:27 p.m.
Audio still not restored to video feed, but Pledge of Allegiance, City Council reports, ceremonial proclamations, and ceremonial swearing in of Youth Commissioner were done (Items D, E, F, G, H, and 1).
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Carr led the Pledge of Allegiance.
E. COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Panduro reported that recruitment started today for the Social Services Manager job at CAP Solano JPA. The deadline to apply is June 1, 2026 at www.solanocounty.gov . The next CAP Solano JPA Board meeting is May 28 at 6:30 pm at Solano County Events Center. Lastly, she reported that she attended the recent Farmers Market in downtown Fairfield (Thursdays, 3 - 7 pm). She shared that there is a honey vendor, bread vendor and an "egg lady!"
1 uVUUDlylI clivulupu lu. rL/D004U0-uyJ,-0/MM-0 Iuu- IuuuuO/ luurr Councilmember Carr encouraged people to attend the next quarterly Homeless Roundtable happening July 22, 2026, at Willow Hall, Fairfield Community Center. He shared that the Octo Soccer Complex walking trail is now open along the perimeter of the park and dogs are allowed.
Councilmember Williams thanked CNN commentator and best-selling author Van Jones for his participation in an exclusive evening reception and conversation in support of her reelection campaign for District 1. She invited the community to attend her Read Along event at the Cordelia Library on Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to noon, which includes snacks, books, and literacy.
Councilmember Tonnesen shared that he is pleased the weekly Farmers Market is back and suggests arriving early to purchase bread as they sell out fast! F. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager David Gassaway reported it's National Public Works Week and he thanked the entire department for their dedication to excellence and hard work. He said the City could not function without them and he appreciates each of them. He stated that Item
0.2 will be pulled, butthat he would announce it again once the audio is working on Zoom.
G. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney David Lim had nothing to report.
H. CITY CLERK'S REPORT
City Clerk Karen Rees reported there are three open seats on the Planning Commission.
Applications are on city web site or interested parties can email [email protected].
Last day to apply is June 5.
1. PRESENTATIONS
1.1 Proclamation Declaring National Treatment Court Month Presented by Councilmember Doug Carr
Councilmember Carr declared it National Treatment Court Month and presented a proclamation to several members of Solano County Courts - MaDonna Garcia - Crowley, Natalie Estrada, Courtney Tindall, Lori Thompson, Karen Sheehy, Tiffani Thomas, Jennifer Artz, Russell Stephens, Cynthia Garcia, and Brian Taylor.
1.2 Proclamation Declaring Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Presented by Councilmember Manveer Sandhu Councilmember Doriss Panduro presented a proclamation in honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to Superintendent Tiffany Benson of the Travis Unified School District, who was unable to attend. Clerk Rees stated she would see that Ms. Benson received the proclamation.
2 UUUUDIylI CI IVCIVFJC IL. FL D004UO-UUOV-O I MM-O IUU-IUU000! iLiurr ADJOURN MEETING - 7.09 PM
On motion by Carr and seconded by Panduro and a unanimous 4-0 vote, Councilmember Tonnesen adjourned the meeting at 7:09 p.m. due to audio feed still not being restored to video feed. Items J, K, L, M. N, O, and P continued to Tuesday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Harry T. Price Memorial Council Chamber.
J. PUBLIC COMMENTS "NOT HEARD"
K. CONVENE JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PARADISE VALLEY MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING DISTRICT "NOT HEARD"
L. PARADISE VALLEY MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING DISTRICT CONSENT CALENDAR "NOT HEARD"
L.1 Resolution PVMMD 2026-01 PIN Granting Preliminary Approval of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Paradise Valley Maintenance and Monitoring District Budget and Assessments
Adopt resolution.
M. RECONVENE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL "NOT HEARD"
N. CONSENT CALENDAR "NOT HEARD"
To approve the consent calendar.
N.1 Resolution 2026-73 PIN EnerglIZE Transit Set -Aside Funding Lane for Phase 1A — Corporation Yard Fleet Electrification Project
Adopt resolution.
N.2 Resolution 2026-74 PIN Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Senate Bill 1 Project List Adopt resolution.
N.3 Resolution 2026-75 PIN Miracle Playsystems for the Cordelia Community Park Play Equipment Replacement Project
Adopt resolution.
N.4 Resolution 2026-76 PIN Mankas Blvd Distribution Main Replacement Award Construction Contract
Adopt resolution.
N.5 Resolution 2026-77 PIN 1336 Woolner Avenue Purchase and Sale Agreement Adopt resolution.
N.6 Resolution 2026-78 PIN Preliminary Approval of FY 2026-2027 Smith Ranch Assessment District Engineers Report and Assessments
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N.7 Resolution 2026-79 PW Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes Within Community Facilities District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Adopt resolution.
N.8 Resolution 2026-80 PW Reimbursement Agreement for East Tabor Avenue/Tolenas Road Safe Routes to School and Sidewalk Gap Closure Project Adopt resolution.
N.9 Resolution 2026-81 PW Canon Station Planning Area 5 — Neighborhood N and M Subdivision Improvement Agreement
Adopt resolution.
N.10 Resolution 2026-82 PW Modification to the Designation of LLMD No. 13 — North Cordelia to LLMD No. 13 — Green Valley
Adopt resolution.
N.11 Resolution 2026-83 PD Restoration Family Counseling Center, Inc.
Adopt resolution.
N.12 Resolution 2026-84 HD Memorandums of Understanding Renewal for the Provision of Temporary Emergency Shelter Operations
Adopt resolution.
N.13 Resolution 2026-85 CD Professional Services Agreement with Ascent for General Plan Implementation
Adopt resolution.
N.14 Resolution 2026-86 FD Equipment Purchase for Stations 36 and 39 Adopt resolution.
N.15 Resolutions 2026-88 Through 2026-105 PW Preliminary Approval of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts Engineer's Reports and Assessments
Adopt resolutions.
0. NEW BUSINESS **NOT HEARD**
0.1 CM Minute Action Approving the Mayor's Appointments ** YOUTH COMMISSIONERS CEREMONIALLY SWORN IN BUT NO VOTE TAKEN ** Due to the audio technical issue, council could not vote on approval for the Youth Commissioners. But they agreed to have City Clerk Rees administer the oath as 4 uuK;uaiyii r_11VV1UyU iu. ruo004uo-UVJa-01^M-0 IOV-IVUV00I iuurr they were all present, along with their families. She administered the oath to the following Youth Commissioners: Renzo Arellano, Hardaman Jhaj, Andrew Lee, and Sritha Veeriah.
Approve appointments. Perform oath of office.
0.2 Resolution 2026-87 CM Addition of Property Assessor's Parcel Number 0037- 160-040 to City Council Election District 5 ** NOT HEARD ** Councilmember Tonnesen declared a conflict on this item. (Councilmember Tonnesen resides in District 2.)
Councilmember Panduro declared a conflict on this item. (Councilmember Panduro resides in District 5.)
Adopt resolution.
0.3 CM Mid -Cycle Update for City Council Fiscal Year 2025-2027 Strategic Goals and Priorities ** NOT HEARD **
0.4 PW Rockville Hills Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee Presentation ** NOT HEARD **
0.5 FN Budget Update ** NOT HEARD **
0.6 HD Presentation and Direction for Homeless Priorities ** NOT HEARD ** P. PUBLIC HEARINGS ** NOT HEARD **
P.1 Ordinance 2026-03 PD Amending Chapter 8, Article I, Section 8.3, Chapter 56 of the Fairfield Municipal Code Regarding Explosives and Fireworks ** NOT HEARD **
Hold public hearing; waive full reading, read by title only and introduce ordinance for first reading.
Q. ADJOURN MEETING - 7:09 p.m.
On motion by Carr and seconded by Panduro and a unanimous 4-0 vote, Councilmember Tonnesen adjourned the meeting at 7:09 p.m. due to audio feed still not being restored to video feed. Items J, K, L, M. N, O, and P continued to Tuesday, March 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Harry T. Price Memorial Council Chamber.
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