Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District (FSUSD) Back to School Fair (August 12, 2023) • Attended the FSUSD Back-to-School Fair.
• The event included free backpack giveaways, regional resources, onsite-mobile clinic, BBQ, dance performances, and safety bicycle helmet giveaways. • Approximately 1,300 children with their families attended the event.
Local Agency Formation Commissioner Board Meeting (August 14, 2023) • Attended as the Alternate board member representing city mayors. • The board held a Public Hearing for the Fairfield Island Annexation Phase 1 of locations generally referred to -Pittman Road, Blessed Baptist Church, and Sunset Apartments. These three separate islands were unincorporated areas surrounded by the City of Fairfield. 279
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o The board approved the annexation of these three islands, annexation into Fairfield- Suisun Sewer District, and detachment from the Suisun Fire Protection District, Cordelia Fire Protection District, Special Road Fund 108, and Solano County Lighting Service Area.
• The board approved an update to the personnel and salary resolution to reflect a 5% Cost of Living Adjustment and approved a new LAFCO project specialist.
Monthly STA Board Briefing with Executive Director (August 14, 2023) • Received updates regarding the updated School Tripper Schedule reflecting a change to the afternoon pick-up times based on direct community feedback. • Received update that one of the current Micro-Transit buses in circulation was receiving maintenance and was reaching end of life. This bus was a donation from SolTrans. • Received update that two Micro-Transit buses were being donated from the City of Vacaville for Suisun City use and that the three new buses approved by STA would be in the process to be ordered. Expected RFP and delivery is approximately up to one year out. • Received update that RFP for Micro-Transit app has been awarded and new app should be accessible by end of year.
Suisun-Solano Water Authority Board Meeting (August 14, 2023) • Note: Did not attend this meeting. Meeting was chaired by Vice President Kluge. • The board approved on Consent to authorize the SSWA manager to engage NBS Government to update the 2021 Financial Plan and Water Rate Study and prepare a Capacity Fee Study. • The board authorized the General Manager to purchase materials to have on hand in the event an emergency repair is needed to the Tolenas Lateral, Tolenas Transmission Line, and Gregory Hill Pipeline and further authorize advertising a Request for Proposals (RFP) to investigate the current state of corrosion protection on the remaining portions of prestressed concrete cylinder pipe of the Tolenas Lateral.
Greenbelt Alliance Hidden Heroes Award Ceremony (August 14, 2023) • Attended the Hidden Heroes Award Ceremony recognizing Emily Corwin, Senior environmental Engineer from Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District (FSSD), as one of three honorees. • Emily was honored for her work with FSSD and Suisun City regarding the Kellogg Resiliency Project. This project and projects near the FSSD headquarters are being designed to prioritize action to mitigate the impacts of sea level rise.
• Suisun City was featured as one of the cities selected by Greenbelt Alliance of work being done to create greater awareness of it being a “hot spot” of environmental challenges due to sea-level rise by 2030-2050.
City Manager Evaluation Ad-Hoc Committee (August 22, 2023) • The Ad-Hoc Committee, comprised of Mayor Hernandez and Mayor Pro Tem Washington, met to consolidate the evaluations completed by the rest of the City Council. 280
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• Evaluations were completed and discussed at the August 29th Closed Session meeting, with no reportable items.
League of California Cities-Northern Division Lobby Day in Sacramento (August 23, 2024) • Attended a lobby day in Sacramento with other elected officials from the Northern Division of CalCities.
• Met with legislators to advocate for local resources, especially around mental health and homelessness.
• Advocated for a need to look at funding formulas at the local level, currently cities with less than 50K people, like Suisun City, do not qualify to receive direct funding from the State for homelessness.
Suisun City Senior Health Resource Fair (August 24, 2023) • Attended the Senior Health Resource Fair hosted by the Recreation, Parks, and Marina Department at the Joseph Nelson Community Center.
• The event consisted of regional service providers that work with older adults and their caregivers. • Seniors also had the opportunity to be seen by the Mobile Diabetes Education Center (MOBEC) from Touro University for diabetes and blood pressure screenings and education.
CAP2 Solano JPA- Homelessness Regional Board Meeting (August 25, 2023) • Attended the regional homelessness board meeting alongside Councilmember Dawson. • The board received updates from the Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee which consists of Suisun City Councilmember Dawson and Rio Vista Councilmember Okamura. They synthesized prior work and updated a diagram that provides a high level visual overview of key areas of work. • Received a variety of reports regarding individuals referred to service providers. Suisun City has referred unsheltered individuals to Shelter Solano, Resource Connect Solano, and Solano Family Justice Center.
• Meeting materials are located at www.capsolanojpa.org
Senate Committee Hearing on Agriculture (August 29, 2023) • Attended the Senate Committee Hearing on Agriculture virtually. • The topic of the hearing was in regard to “Navigating Threats to California Agriculture”. The Flannery Group, which has purchased a great amount of agricultural land in Solano County and near Suisun City, was a topic of discussion.
• The Committee Hearing addressed various policies regarding disclosure of purchases and local jurisdictions on properties purchased.
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Suisun City / Planning Commission Joint Meeting (August 29, 2023) • The City Council and Planning Commission held a joint meeting to review roles of each governing body, regulations, and to attain a better understanding of how each governing body works. • City Council and Planning Commissioners received clarification on how Good Neighbor Policy works, opportunities to listen to Planning Commission meetings, and were provided opportunities to provide staff feedback on items they would like to see in the future, such as policies around commercial businesses.
• This is the second annual joint meeting between both governing boards.
Suisun City Environment and Climate Committee Meeting (August 30, 2023) • The Committee received a presentation from Solano Economic Development Corporation regarding Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN).
• The Committee received a report and presentation regarding Energy and Sustainability Policies, Building Codes, and Urban Runoff Management Program from Development Director Bermudez, Public Works Director Vou, and Public Works Engineer Lozano. • The Committee provided direction on the types of policies regarding sustainability they would like to see in current and future developments.
• The Committee has been advised of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that will be made available regarding the Highway 12 Logistics Center. As per their Resolution, the Committee has an opportunity to provide a formal response.
Suisun City / Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District (FSUSD) Joint Meeting (August 31, 2023) • A join meeting was held at City Hall Chambers for the City of Suisun and FSUSD. • The meeting included updates regarding the City, the Family Resource Center at Suisun Elementary, Suisun Micro Transit, Unsheltered Families, Camp CHAOS, Safe Routes to Schools, and the new Suisun City Police Activities League (PAL) program.
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