CITY OF FAIRFIELD

 FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL

AMENDED AGENDA - REGULAR MEETING

 Tuesday, July 21, 2020; 6:00 PM

 FAIRFIELD-SUISUN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, 2490 HILBORN ROAD, FAIRFIELD, CA 94534

 

AGENDA

 

 


Notice to Public

 

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Consistent with the Governor's Executive Order N-29-20 regarding public meetings during the COVID-19 emergency, City Councilmembers may attend the meeting telephonically. Members of the public can observe the meeting on Comcast Cable Channel 26, ATT U-Verse 99, and web-streamed live http://www.fairfield.ca.gov/live, or at www.youtube.com/user/FFCATV/live.
Due to COVID-19, a mask is required for entry and must be worn for the duration of the meeting when 6-foot distance from others is not possible. Do not attend this meeting if you are experiencing symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, fever, difficulty breathing, or other flu-like symptoms. Members of the public who wish to comment on matters before the Council, in lieu of doing so in person, may submit comments by emailing cityclerk@fairfield.ca.gov.
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
ROLL CALL

Councilmember Catherine Moy 

Councilmember Chuck Timm
Councilmember Rick Vaccaro 
Vice-Mayor Pam Bertani
Mayor Harry T. Price

INVOCATION - PASTOR ANNE CHOY, COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COUNCIL REPORTS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
CITY CLERK REPORT
PUBLIC COMMENTS

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 complete a speaker's card and give it to the City Clerk before the meeting, or at the latest, prior to the time for public comments on that item. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to four minutes, with one minute to summarize their remarks.


CONSENT CALENDAR

All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion unless a member of the Council or the public requests that separate action be taken on a specific item.


1.Resolution 2020-138 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Response to the 2019-2020 Solano County Grand Jury Report Entitled, “Fairfield Measure P”
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Emily Combs, (707) 428-7629
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2.Resolution 2020-139 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting a Portion of Horizon Circle as a Public Right of Way
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Trisha Curran, (707) 428-7471
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3.Resolution 2020-140 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the Filing of a Claim with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for Allocation of Transportation Development Act (TDA), State Transit Assistance Fund (STAF), and Regional Measure 2 (RM2) Funds for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Diane Feinstein, (707) 434-3808
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4.Resolution 2020-141 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for Acquisition of Public Service Easement between Northbay Health Care Group and the City of Fairfield for the construction of B Gale Wilson Boulevard Bus Stops Project
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution.
Funding Source
$1,300; Capital Transit Fund
Contact: Phil Layoso, (707) 428-7505
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5.

Resolution 2020-142 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the Subdivision Improvements for the Strawberry Fields & Ivy Wreath Subdivision as Complete; and

 

Resolution 2020-143 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the Landscape Improvements for the Strawberry Fields & Ivy Wreath Subdivision as Complete

Recommended Action
Adopt resolutions.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Thomas Martian, (707) 428-7478
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6.Resolution 2020-144 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the Execution of Certifications and Assurances for the California State of Good Repair Program for the Corporation Yard Transit Fleet Electrification Project
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Tina Do Tran, (707) 434-3863
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7.Resolution 2020-145 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Design Services Agreement between the City of Fairfield and Fehr and Peers for On-Call Transportation Planning Services; and

Heart of Fairfield - Resolution 2020-146 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing a Task Order for Fehr & Peers to Provide Transportation Services Related to a Downtown Fairfield Parking and Circulation Study
Recommended Action
Adopt resolutions.
Funding Source
$109,850; Capital Streets Fund
Contact: Ryan Panganiban, (707) 428-7017
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8.Resolution 2020-147 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Approve and Execute the Cancellation and Return of a Special Assessment
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Jeremy Profitt, (707) 428-7709
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9.

Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2020-09 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adding a New Section 11.8.8 to Chapter 11, Article VIII of the Fairfield City Code to Restrict Public Access to a Portion of the “Prune Yard” Parking Lot, Located at 1001 Webster Street, Fairfield, CA 94533

Recommended Action
Provide second reading and adopt Ordinance 2020-09.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Jausiah Jacobsen, (707) 428-7314
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10.

Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2020-10 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adding a New Section 12.20 to Chapter 12 (Offenses - Miscellaneous) of the Fairfield City Code to Close the Civic Center Grounds During Certain Nighttime Hours

Recommended Action
Provide second reading and adopt Ordinance 2020-10.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Jausiah Jacobsen, (707) 428-7314
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11.

Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2020-11 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adding a New Section 12.21 to Chapter 12 (Offenses - Miscellaneous) of the Fairfield Municipal Code to Prohibit Sitting or Lying in Doorways in Downtown Fairfield Between Eleven p.m. and Seven a.m.

Recommended Action
Provide second reading and adopt Ordinance 2020-11. 
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Jausiah Jacobsen, (707) 428-7314
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12.Discussion and Direction of the City Council of the City of Fairfield to Finalize the Purpose and Scope of the Budget Advisory Committee
Recommended Action

Review, discuss, and provide direction to staff.

Funding Source
N/A
Stefan T. Chatwin, (707) 428-7400
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NEW BUSINESS
13.Heart of Fairfield Gateways and Branding Study
Recommended Action
Receive report and provide direction.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Brian K. Miller, (707) 428-7446
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14.Resolution 2020-148 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Calling and Providing for a Municipal Election to be Consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be Held in the City Of Fairfield on Tuesday, November 3, 2020; on an Ordinance Extending the Term of Measure L; and Ordering the Submittal of the Ordinance to the Voters for the Election
Recommended Action
Do not adopt resolution.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: David Feinstein, (707) 428-7448
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
15.Public Hearing; and

Resolution 2020-149 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Annexing Territory (Commercial Building) to Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 (Public Safety Services, Open Space Operation, and Park Maintenance), Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within the Annexed Territory, and Submitting the Levy of a Special Tax to the Qualified Electors Thereof; and

Resolution 2020-150 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring Results of a Special Annexation Election, Determining Validity of Prior Proceedings, and Directing Recording of Amended Notice of Special Tax Lien, City of Fairfield Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 (Public Safety Services, Open Space Operation, and Park Maintenance) Annexation No. 47 (Commercial Building)
Recommended Action
Hold public hearing and adopt resolutions.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Thomas Martian, (707) 428-7478
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16.Public Hearing; and

First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 2020-13 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Amending Sections 25.30.6, 25.1402, and 25.1405 of the Fairfield City Code to Add an Exemption from Noise Regulations and Clarify Regulations for the Use of Generators During Emergencies and Power Outages
Recommended Action
Hold public hearing; waive full reading, read by title only; and introduce ordinance for first reading.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Brian K. Miller, (707) 428-7446
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17.Public Hearing; and

First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 2020-14 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adopting Amendments to Chapter 25, Article I (also known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fairfield) Addressing Cannabis Activities to be Consistent with Chapter 10E “Commercial Cannabis Businesses” of the Fairfield Municipal Code
Recommended Action
Hold public hearing; waive full reading, read by title only; and introduce ordinance for first reading.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Amy Kreimeier, (707) 428-7450
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ADJOURN TO TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020, 6:00 P.M., FAIRFIELD-SUISUN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, 2490 HILBORN ROAD, FAIRFIELD.

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PUBLIC NOTIFICATION

I, Amber Alexander, 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 Thursday, July 16, 2020.