CITY OF FAIRFIELD
CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Harry T. Price Memorial Council Chamber
1000 Webster Street, Fairfield, CA 94533 or Via Zoom
Notice to Public
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DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:
Pursuant to Government Code 84308, City Council Members are disqualified and not able to participate in any agenda item involving contracts (other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts), franchises, discretionary land use permits and other entitlements if the City Council Member received more than $250 in campaign contributions from the applicant or contractor, an agent of the applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant who actively supports or opposes the City's decision on the agenda item in the 12 months prior to the date the item is on the agenda. Members of the City Council who have received, and applicants, contractors or their agents who have made, campaign contributions totaling more than $250 to a City Council Member in the 12 months prior to the date the item is on the agenda are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the subject proceedings. Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution and identify the recipient City Council Member and may be made either in writing to the City Clerk before the agenda item or by verbal disclosure during consideration.
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A. CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Doug Carr
Councilmember Doriss Panduro
Councilmember Manveer Sandhu
Councilmember Scott Tonnesen
Councilmember K. Patrice Williams
Vice Mayor Pam Bertani
Mayor Rick Vaccaro
C. INVOCATION - Pastor Jeff Hood of First Baptist Church D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
E. COUNCIL REPORTS
F. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
G. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT
H. CITY CLERK'S REPORT
I. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons wishing to address the City Council on subjects not on the agenda but within the jurisdiction of the council may do so at this time. The council cannot discuss or take action on matters, not on the agenda for this meeting, but councilmembers may briefly respond to statements made or questions raised by the public, ask for clarification from staff, refer the matter to staff, request staff to report back to the council at a subsequent meeting, or place the matter on a future agenda. To speak on an agenda item, please use the “raise your hand” feature or press *9 on your phone.
Speakers are limited to three minutes per item, as determined by the mayor.
J. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion unless a member of the City Council or the public requests that separate action be taken on a specific item.
Recommended Action:
To approve the consent calendar.
J.1 CM Approval of Meeting Minutes for May 2026
Approval of Meeting Minutes for May 2026
Funding Source: N/A
Contact: Karen Rees, (707) 428-7767
Recommended Action:
Approve the meeting minutes.
J.2 Resolution 2026-148 CM Mayor’s Revised Appointments and Recommendations 2026
Approving Mayor's Revised Appointments and Recommendations for the Calendar Year 2026 Funding Source: N/A
Contact: Karen Rees, (707) 428-7767
Recommended Action:
Adopt resolution.
J.3 Resolution 2026-149 CM Reasonable Accommodation Policy for Remote Participation at Meetings Subject to the Brown Act
Adopting the Reasonable Accommodation Policy for Public Participation at Meetings Subject to the Brown Act and the Legislative Body Reasonable Accommodation Policy for Remote Participation at Meetings Subject to the Brown Act
Funding Source: N/A
Contact: David Lim, (415) 421-8484
Recommended Action:
Adopt resolution.
J.4 Resolution 2026-150 PW Water Treatment Mixing Equipment Replacement Suspending Competitive Bidding and Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase a Replacement Mixer Gear from Veolia Water Technologies
Funding Source: $259,359; Capital Water Fund
Contact: Michael Hether, (707) 428-7493
Recommended Action:
Approve resolution.
J.5 Resolution 2026-151 PW Approving the Conveyance of Easements to the Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District (FSSD)
Approving the Conveyance of Easements to Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District Within Accessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 0166-102-080, 0170020-140, & 0170-020-170 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute two Easement Deeds
Funding Source: N/A
Contact: Ryan Panganiban, (707) 428-7017
Recommended Action:
Adopt resolution.
J.6 Resolution 2026-152 PW Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 with Caltrans
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Sharing of State Highway Electrical Facilities in the City of Fairfield
Funding Source: N/A
Contact: Andrea Flores, (707) 434-3811
Recommended Action:
Adopt resolution.
J.7 Resolution 2026-153 PW Adopting the Second Update to the Landscape Oversight Committee Guidelines and Duties of the Committee
Second Update to the Landscape Oversight Committee Guidelines and Duties and Discussion and Direction Regarding the Landscape Oversight Committee Request to Modify Residency Requirements
Funding Source: N/A
Contact: Chris Lewis, (707) 428-7089
Recommended Action:
Adopt resolution.
J.8 Resolution 2026-154 PW Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage Property Abatement Program Agreement with Central Valley Flood Protection Board Authorizing City Manager to Execute a Sacramento and San Joaquin Drainage District Property Abatement Program Agreement with the Central Valley Flood Protection Board Funding Source: N/A
Contact: Sanjay Mishra, (707) 428-7477
Recommended Action:
Adopt resolution.
J.9 Resolution 2026-155 CD NorthBay Purchase and Sale Agreement Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Purchase and Sale Agreement Between the City of Fairfield and NorthBay Healthcare Corporation for the Property Located on Suisun Valley Road (Assessor Parcel Number 0027-260-230)
Funding Source: N/A
Contact: Dave Zellers, (707) 428-7436
Recommended Action:
Adopt resolution.
K. NEW BUSINESS
K.1 CM Minute Action Approving the Mayor’s Appointments Minute Action Approving Mayor’s Appointment to the Planning Commission and the Youth Commission
Funding Source: N/A
Contact: Karen Rees, (707) 428-7767
Recommended Action:
Approve appointments. Perform oath of office.
K.2 Resolution 2026-156 PR Golf Volunteer Program
Authorize Development of a Volunteer Program for City Golf Courses and Adopting Volunteer Service Benefit Policy
Funding Source: N/A
Contact: Kristina Kaunzinger, (707) 428-7470
Recommended Action:
Adopt resolution.
*K.3 Resolution 2026-157 FN CFD Bonds One Lake (Planning Area 5) Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Special Tax Bonds for City of Fairfield Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (One Lake Planning Area 5) with Respect to its Improvement Area No. 1, and Approving and Authorizing Related Documents and Actions Funding Source: N/A
Contact: John Furtado, (707) 428-7629
Recommended Action:
Adopt resolution.
K.4 HD Presentation and Direction for Homeless Priorities Funding Source: N/A
Contact: Samantha Burrows, (707) 428-7749
K.5 Resolution 2026-119 CM Internet Service and Telephonic Service Disruption Policy Adopting the “Internet Service and Telephonic Service Disruption Policy” for City Council Meetings
Funding Source: N/A
Contact: David Lim, (415) 421-8484
Recommended Action:
Adopt resolution.
K.6 Resolution 2026-158 and Ordinance 2026-05 CM Submitting to the Voters a Measure to Make the Office of City Clerk an Appointive Position
Resolution 2026-158 Approving an Ordinance and Ordering that a Measure be Submitted to the Voters of the City at the General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, to Change the Office of City Clerk to an Appointive Position; and Ordinance 2026-05 Adding a New Article IX (City Clerk) to Chapter 2 (Administration) of the
Fairfield Municipal Code to Change the Office of City Clerk to an Appointive Office Funding Source: N/A
Contact: Farbod Pirouzmand, (707) 428-7397
Recommended Action:
Adopt resolution.
K.7 Resolution 2026-159 and Ordinance 2026-06 CM Proposed Ordinance and Resolution for Amending TUT Ordinance
Resolution 2026-159 Approving an Ordinance and Ordering that a Measure be Submitted to the Voters of the City at the General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, to Extend the City’s Transactions and Use Tax and Increase by 1% the Local Transactions and Use Tax from 1% to 2% until Ended by Voters, with the Tax Administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration and;
Ordinance 2026-06 Amending Sections of Article VII of Chapter 18 of the Fairfield Municipal Code to Extend and Increase the Rate of the Existing Transactions and Use Tax by 1%, from 1% to 2% Until Ended by Voters, to be Administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
Funding Source: N/A
Contact: Farbod Pirouzmand, (707) 428-7397
Recommended Action:
Adopt resolution.
L. ADJOURN
ADJOURN TO TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026, 6:00 P.M., HARRY T. PRICE MEMORIAL COUNCIL CHAMBER.
Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and distributed by the City of Fairfield to all or a majority of the Fairfield City Council less than 72 hours prior to that meeting are available for public inspection at City Hall, in the 4th floor lobby, 1000 Webster Street, Fairfield, California during normal business hours.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
I, Esther Beavers, Deputy City Clerk, do hereby certify that I have caused a true copy of the above notice and agenda to be delivered to each of the members of the Fairfield City Council, at the time and in the manner prescribed by law and that this agenda was posted at City Hall, 1000 Webster Street, Fairfield, California on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.