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CITY OF FAIRFIELD
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
May 26, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Harry T. Price Memorial Council Chamber
1000 Webster Street, Fairfield, CA 94533 or Via Zoom
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Catherine "Cat" Moy called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers Doug Carr, Doriss Panduro, Scott Tonnesen, and K.
Patrice Williams, Vice Mayor Pam Bertani, and Mayor Moy:
Councilmember Sandhu arrived at 5:11 p.m.
C. INVOCATION - Pastor Donato Powell of Fairfield Church of Christ No invocation was given as Pastor Powell of Fairfield Church of Christ gave the invocation on May 19, 2026. This meeting is a continuation of that meeting.
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Manager David Gassaway led the Pledge of Allegiance.
E. COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Moy read the following statement: This is a continuation of the meeting from last Tuesday, May 19, 2026. At that meeting, shortly after the invocation by Pastor Powell, the sound on the internet feed for the meeting went out due to a hardware failure to the sound system in Council Chambers. The City Council took a recess at 6:08 p.m. At 6:27 p.m. the City went back in session to handle the ministerial items in Items E, F, G, H, and I, the City Council and staff reports and the City Proclamations. The City also ceremonially swore in members of the Youth Commission but did not approve their formal appointments. NO FORMAL ACTION OR VOTES WERE TAKEN BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
At 7:03 p.m., the sound system was not back online, so the City Council voted unanimously 4-0 to continue the meeting to May 26, 2026.
We will now continue the meeting of May 19, 2026 at Item J - Public Comment.
F. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1 Docusign Envelope ID: FDB88268-0939-87AA-8156-10568B71DDFF No action taken (announcements were made on May 19, 2026).
G. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
No action taken (announcements were made on May 19, 2026).
H. CITY CLERK'S REPORT
No action taken (announcements were made on May 19, 2026).
PRESENTATIONS
No action taken (announcements were made on May 19, 2026).
J. PUBLIC COMMENTS
George Kennedy spoke about the Voting Rights Act. The following individuals spoke about the police incident at Fairfield High School on May 20, 2026, with 16-year old student Maurice Williams:
Lisa Romero, Pastor William L. Harris, Sarah Palomo, Alamo Brown, Golddie Williams, Lisa McGee, Datanya Washington, Rev. Dr. Ira Manning, Michelle Monterrosa, Larry Bluford, Jennie Caliri, Christian Cisneros, Rhamesha Stevenson and Will Williams (Maurice Williams' mother and father) Sequoia Williams (Maurice's stepmother), and his Uncle spoke.
Mayor Moy called for a short recess at 5:55 p.m.
Mayor Moy readjourned the meeting at 6:08 p.m.
"Volunteer", Nickie Williams, Anh Loc Harris, Kris Kelley, Kim DeOcampo, Kaylani McCard, Andrew Holiman, Berry Accius, Ricki Lassiter, David Barrozo, Gabriela Castro Diaz, Batman, Angela Dominguez, Christopher Brookbank, Mena K., Jane Sheehan, Cora Cotton, Tianna Justice C., Leon Cobb, LaTachianna Pontiflet, Najora Watley, Ana Petero, Xenia Tom, Haley, two students from Fairfield High School.
The following spoke online: Joseph Joyce spoke about third party investigations and Mayor Moy, McKenna (independent reporter) asked questions about the process, Justin Hall asked for the city's website to use larger font, and Edward (Smitty) spoke about police behavior and response.
At the conclusion of public comments, Vice Mayor Bertani asked if any items could be continued to the next meeting. City Manager Gassaway stated that Items 0.2, 0.3, and 05 would be continued to the next meeting on June 2, 2026 at 6 pm in the Harry T. Price Memorial Council Chamber.
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K. CONVENE JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PARADISE VALLEY
MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING DISTRICT
Mayor Moy called the joint meeting of the City Council and Paradise Valley Maintenance and Monitoring District to order at 8:00 pm.
2 Docusign Envelope ID: FDB88268-0939-87AA-8156-10568B71DDFF L. PARADISE VALLEY MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING DISTRICT CONSENT CALENDAR LA Resolution PVMMD 2026-01 PW Granting Preliminary Approval of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Paradise Valley Maintenance and Monitoring District Budget and Assessments
Theda Peck spoke on Item L.I. Sr. Management Analyst Chris Lewis answered questions asked by Ms. Peck and council.
Councilmember Sandhu made a motion to approve Resolution PVMMD 2026-01.
Councilmember Tonnesen seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-2, with M'ayor Moy and Vice Mayor Bertani voting no.
Moved by: Councilmember Sandhu
Seconded by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Adopt resolution.
Motion Carried
M. RECONVENE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Moy reconvened the council meeting at 8:11 p.m.
N. CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no requests to speak on the consent calendar. Councilmember Tonnesen made a motion to approve the consent calendar. Councilmember Sandhu seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Moved by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Seconded by: Councilmember Sandhu
To approve the consent calendar.
Motion Carried
N.1 Resolution 2026-73 PW EnergllZE Transit Set -Aside Funding Lane for Phase 1A — Corporation Yard Fleet Electrification Project
Adopt resolution.
N.2 Resolution 2026-74 PW Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Senate Bill 1 Project List Adopt resolution.
N.3 Resolution 2026-76 PW Mankas Blvd Distribution Main Replacement Award Construction Contract
Adopt resolution
3 Docusign Envelope ID: FDB88268-0939-87AA-8156-10568B71DDFF N.4 Resolution 2026-77 PW 1336 Woolner Avenue Purchase and Sale Agreement Adopt resolution.
N.5 Resolution 2026-78 PW Preliminary Approval of FY 2026-2027 Smith Ranch Assessment District Engineers Report and Assessments
Adopt resolution.
N.6 Resolution 2026-79 PW Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes Within Community Facilities District No.1 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Adopt resolution.
N.7 Resolution 2026-80 PW Reimbursement Agreement for East Tabor Avenue/Tolenas Road Safe Routes to School and Sidewalk Gap Closure Project Adopt resolution.
N.8 Resolution 2026-81 PW Canon Station Planning Area 5 — Neighborhood N and M Subdivision Improvement Agreement
Adopt resolution.
N.9 Resolution 2026-82 PW Modification to the Designation of LLMD No. 13 — North Cordelia to LLMD No. 13 — Green Valley
Adopt resolution.
N.10 Resolution 2026-83 PD Restoration Family Counseling Center, Inc.
Adopt resolution.
N.11 Resolution 2026-84 HD Memorandums of Understanding Renewal for the Provision of Temporary Emergency Shelter Operations
Adopt resolution.
N.12 Resolution 2026-85 CD Professional Services Agreement with Ascent for General Plan Implementation
Adopt resolution.
N.13 Resolution 2026-86 FD Equipment Purchase for Stations 36 and 39 Adopt resolution.
N.14 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.
N.15 CM Minute Action Approving the Mayor's Appointments 4 Docusign Envelope ID: FDB88268-0939-87AA-8156-10568B71DDFF Approve appointments.
0. NEW BUSINESS
0.1 Resolution 2026-87 CM Addition of Property Assessor's Parcel Number 0037- 160-040 to City Council Election District 5
In an abundance of caution, City Attorney David Lim requested Councilmembers Tonnesen and Panduro to recuse themselves, since the item pertains to Districts 2 and 5 and they are the elected representatives for those districts. Councilmembers Tonnesen and Panduro left the dais. Attorney Lim further stated that he is asking the council to approve Resolution 2026-87, adding a parcel of property to District
5. The property sits in between the two districts; however, City Elections Official/City Clerk Rees stated that more of the property abuts District 5. City Manager Gassaway concurs. There are currently no registered voters on the property in question. Under the California Elections Code 21603.A:
(a) If the boundaries of a city expand by the addition of new territory, including through annexation of unincorporated territory or consolidation with another city, the council shall add that new territory to the nearest existing council district without changing the boundaries of other council district boundaries.
Lisa Murphy spoke online on Item 0.1.
Councilmember Carr made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-87.
Councilmember Sandhu seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-1, with Mayor Moy voting no.
Councilmembers Tonnesen and Panduro returned to the dais.
Moved by: Councilmember Carr
Seconded by: Councilmember Sandhu
Adopt resolution.
Motion Carried
0.2 CM Mid -Cycle Update for City Council Fiscal Year 2025-2027 Strategic Goals and Priorities
Item 0.2 is continued to the next council meeting on June 2, 2026.
0.3 PW Rockville Hills Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee Presentation Item 0.3 is continued to the next council meeting on June 2, 2026.
0.4 FN Budget Update
Director of Finance John Furtado gave a presentation.
Docusign Envelope ID: FDB88268-0939-87AA-8156-10568B71DDFF Michael Rudolph spoke on Item 0.4.
City Manager Gassaway stated that Finance staff still needs to bring back a budget document for council to adopt, an expenditure plan starting July 1, 2026, for the next fiscal year as staff is making adjustments to the approved two-year budget in the mid -cycle of 2025-2026.
Councilmember Williams asked for a presentation on the condition of Neitzel Road and surrounding area. She visited the area with the HEART and HIT teams last year and she saw a lot of debris being pulled out of the creek, which is an environmental health concern. City Manager Gassaway stated that it is not currently a project for Public Works, and therefore, it is not budgeted. However, if council determines it needs to be, staff can then decide to prioritize it as there is a current list of projects that need to be completed.
No action taken. Information item only.
0.5 HD Presentation and Direction for Homeless Priorities Item 0.5 was continued to the June 2, 2026, council meeting.
P. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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 Police Sergeant Derrick Fok gave a presentation. Mayor Moy opened the public hearing. There were no requests to speak. Mayor Moy closed the public hearing.
Vice Mayor Bertani made a motion to waive the full reading, read by title only, and introduce Ordinance 2026-03 for first reading. Councilmember Tonnesen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
Moved by: Vice Mayor Bertani
Seconded by: Councilmember Tonnesen
Hold public hearing; waive full reading, read by title only and introduce ordinance for first reading.
Motion Carried
Q. ADJOURN
Mayor Moy adjourned the meeting at 9:23 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 6 pm, at the Harry T. Price Memorial Council Chamber. 6 Docusign Envelope ID: FDB88268-0939-87AA-8156-10568B71DDFF Signed by: Signed by:
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