2025-2027 Council Goals - 2026 Update
Homelessness
Reduce homelessness and the impacts of homelessness
HM 1- Programs and Services for Addressing Unsheltered Homelessness HM 1.1 - Partner with nonprofit agencies on sustainable solutions to get people off the street Action item Dept
Increase shelter funding to CANBY, Bay North and Mission Housing Assist City Church to expedite re-opening Housing
HM 1.2- Identify and secure funding sources to support permanent solutions Action item Dept
Obtain more funding for Homeless Services (in addition to 1.5 mm one-time money) Housing Initiate construction of Vista Ridge Housing
Quality of Life
Elevate Fairfield as the place to live, work, and play
QL 1 – Strengthen Public Safety and Emergency Response
QL 1.1 - EMS County Wide Ambulance Transportation Contract Action item Dept
Lift Assist - Establish a fee for Skilled Nursing Facilities & Community Based Residential Facilities for lift assists FD
Accident Cost Recovery - Seek reimbursements from at-fault party’s insurance carrier, helping to recover costs related to personnel, equipment, and resources utilized during incident response FD QL 1.2 - Establish Analysis & Real-Time Intelligence Center (ARTIC) to support data-informed public safety operations
Action item Dept
Expand the RTIC – Purchasing more drones, looking at staffing models, and funding sources for these enhancements PD
Recruit lateral officers and dispatchers PD
QL 2 – Improve Infrastructure and Enhance Community Spaces QL 2.5 - Digital Inclusion, Equity and Broadband Infrastructure Action item Dept
Digital Literacy for Citizens - Through partnerships with community organizations, continue to support digital literacy efforts that help residents build the skills and confidence needed to use technology effectively and safely navigate today’s digital environment IT Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project - UP grading utilities billing system with advanced meters to enable two-way, real-time communication between the meters and the water utility’s central system PW QL 3 - Programs and Services
QL 3.1 - Support Travis AFB
Action item Dept
America 250 - Incorporte and enhance city events to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary as a AM250 city CMO
QL 3.3 - Develop and implement action plan based on Parks Master Plan results Action item Dept
Parks and Recreation & Public Works – Year 1 of 5 yr Strategic Plan of Parsk and Open Space Master Plan Implementation P&R
Develop YEP! (Youth Empowerment Program) P&R
Economic Development
Goal: Foster sustainable economic growth through innovation, investment, and inclusive opportunities.
ED 1 - Improve Infrastructure
ED 1.1 - Finalize North Texas grant program for property improvements Action item Dept
North Texas Street - Explore a grant program similar to West Texas Street grant program CD ED 2 - Advance Commercial Development and Investment Readiness ED 2.2 - Document and streamline the development workflow Action item Dept
Whole Organization Development Process
- Develop Express Lane for qualified applicants
- Develop shared messaging for talking about econonomic development in the city CD Business License Software - Exploring options for a new contractor CD ED 2.3 - Define specific redevelopment objectives for the targeted development areas (ex. Solano Town Center) and work with property owners on action plans where appropriate Action item Dept
General Plan Implementation - Complete Municipal Service Review (MRI) on Sphere of Influence (SOI) Review : Begin Annexation Process CD
Economic Development - Specific Plans, Focus Areas & Feasibility Studies - Suisun Valley Gateway
- Grocery Store Feasibility CD
ED 2.4 - Strengthen partnerships with universities, capital providers, and regional innovation assets to connect R&D with targeted industry recruitment
Action item Dept
Adult Sister Cities Trip to Nirasaki CMO
Housing
Goal: Provide housing diversity, affordable and accessible to all HS 1 - Increase Revenue for Affordable Housing Development HS 1.1 - Develop an Inclusionary Housing Policy to support long-term affordability Action item Dept
Inclusionary Housing Policy - Council’s approval needed Housing Housing Authority (HA) Site under contract for sale Housing HS 2.1 - Implement Programs to promote community development and expand housing access Action item Dept
Explore Opportunity Zones: LIHTC; there are three opportunity zones; contingeous zones can also qualify for tax credits; in July local jurisdictions can be requested from the governor's office Housing CDBG Consolidated Plan – Select consultant Housing
HS 2.2 - Strengthen participation in the Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Program Action item Dept
Housing Authority – Monitor voucher program to ensure sustaining city's high performing status with HUD Housing
HS 3 - Develop and Preserve Mixed-Income and Affordable Housing HS 3.2 - Secure funding and move forward with the Tabor Commons Project Action item Dept
Tabor Commons' new 67 Unit Project – Funding finalization Housing Community Engagement
Goal: Increase diversity of opportunities to engage the Fairfield community CE 1 - Increase Outreach
services
Action item Dept
Street Tree, & Sidewalk Ordinance changes – Begin the public outreach process PW CE 1.3 – Educate community on the city’s financial position Action item Dept
Measure P Education Campaign CMO
Plan the Pavement Management Program PW
CIP Projects – Priorities changes – suggestions/options to move up Markeley Lane construction PW CE 1.4 – Educate community on LLMD 218 process
Action item Dept
LLMDs - Implement LLMD response to Thacker case ruling and work with neighborhood groups that want to pursue new Prop. 218 votes PW
Organizational Excellence
Goal: Become a leader in local government best practices OE 1 - Retain, Recruit, and Develop an Empowered, Engaged, and Diverse Workforce OE 1.1 - Implement strategy for employee engagement program Action item Dept
Complete Employee Engagement Initiatives Strategy HR
OE 1.3 - Launch PERFORM, LEARN systems for performance evaluations and learning management Action item Dept
Complete NEOGov PERFORM Implementation HR
OE 3 - Enhance the Customer Experience
OE 3.1 - Modernize City applications to improve user accessibility and service delivery Action item Dept
Enhance BUILD (permitting system) – To address accessibility issues and continue to streamline the permitting process CD
OE 3.2 - Improve data driven decision making & information sharing Action item Dept
Proactive alignment to use AI for modernizing processes IT Update processes for Parks and Facilities user group agreements P&R OE 4 - Ensure fiscal sustainability
OE 4.1 - Continue identifying opportunities for providing cost savings with City services Action item Dept
Prepare for labor negotiations - contracts expire on June 30, 2027 HR