CITY OF FAIRFIELD

 FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR CONCURRENT MEETING

 Tuesday, July 7, 2020; 6:00 PM

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

 

AGENDA

 

 

Notice to Public

 

The City of Fairfield is committed to providing meeting facilities that are accessible to persons with disabilities and/or have language barriers. To request meeting materials in alternative formats, or to request a sign language interpreter, real-time captioning, or other accommodation, please contact Amber Alexander, Deputy Clerk, at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting at (707) 428-7402.

For individuals with hearing or speaking limitations, dial 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2922 (English). For Spanish, Tagalog or other language, please dial (800) 855-3000 and provide the communication assistant with the following City telephone number: (707) 399-4010.
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.
In light of health risks associated with COVID-19, members of the public are asked to consider very carefully before attending this meeting in person and to maintain a 6-foot distance from others. Please 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 - JOINT MEETING

Councilmember Catherine Moy 

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

INVOCATION - Worship Pastor Jeff Hood, First Baptist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COUNCIL REPORTS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
CITY CLERK REPORT
PRESENTATIONS
1.Recognition of Service for Measure P Oversight Committee Member Rochelle Sherlock, and Planning Commissioners Jesse Branch and Perry Pattiz - Presented by Mayor Price
Contact: Amber Alexander, (707) 428-7402
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2."Why I Work Here" Award Winning Video - Presented by Gale Spears, Communications Manager
Contact: Gale Spears, (707) 428-7611
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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. Public comments will be accepted by email at cityclerk@fairfield.ca.gov. Emailed public comments will be given to the Mayor and Council.
CONVENE MEETING OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FAIRFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR

SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE

 

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

3.Resolution SA2020-01 of the Successor Agency to the Fairfield Redevelopment Agency Authorizing Execution of the Green Valley II Parcel Map
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution.
Funding Source
$1,000; General Fund
Trisha Curran, (707) 428-7471
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CONVENE MEETING OF THE PARADISE VALLEY MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING DISTRICT
PVMMD CONSENT CALENDAR

PVMMD CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE

 

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

4.Resolution PVMMD 2020-03 of the Paradise Valley Maintenance and Monitoring District Board Approving the 2020-21 Supplement to Engineer’s Report, As Modified, and Ordering the Levy of Assessment for the Paradise Valley Maintenance and Monitoring District
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution.
Funding Source
N/A
Thomas Martian, (707) 428-7478
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RECONVENE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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.

5.Resolution 2020-126 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adopting the Revised Code of Conduct for Fairfield and Suisun Transit (FAST) Fixed Route and Paratransit Services
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: April Cobb, (707) 434-3809
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6.Resolution 2020-127 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Contract to REM Construction for the Fairfield Sports Center Fire Rebuild Project
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution.
Funding Source
$909,742, Public Buildings Capital Project Fund
Contact: Michael Hether, (707) 428-7493
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7.Resolution 2020-128 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the Public Works Director to Execute a Reimbursement Agreement for Preliminary Engineering Services with Union Pacific Railroad Company
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution.
Funding Source
$138,000; Streets Capital Projects Fund
Contact: Michael Hether, (707) 428-7493
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8.Resolution 2020-129 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adopting the Fairfield and Suisun Transit (FAST) Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP)
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Amber Villareal, (707) 434-3804
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9.Resolution 2020-130 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting the Jepson Parkway Phase 2A Project as Complete
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Thomas Martian, (707) 428-7478
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10.Resolution 2020-131 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Contract to R + R Pacific Construction for the Community Spaces Initiative – Allan Witt Community Park Phase 1 Skate Park Improvements & Phase 2 Dog Park Project
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution.
Funding Source
$3,820,987; Parks Capital Project Fund
Contact: Caroline Vedder, (707) 428-7484
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11.Resolution 2020-132 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing the City of Fairfield to Submit an Application for the Housing and Community Development Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program Funding and to Sign and Execute Standard Program Agreements
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution. 
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Dawn M. La Bar, (707) 428-7749
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12.Resolution 2020-133 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Reinstating the August 4, 2020, Meeting and Cancelling the October 6, 2020, Meeting
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Amber Alexander, (707) 428-7402
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NEW BUSINESS
13.Minute Action Approving Mayor's Appointments to the Planning Commission, Measure P Oversight Committee, and Poet Laureate.
Recommended Action
Approve appointments by minute action.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Karen L. Rees, (707) 428-7767
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14.

First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance 2020-09 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adding a New Section 11.8.8 to Chapter 11, Article VII 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

Waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce ordinance for first reading.

Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Jausiah Jacobsen, (707) 428-7314
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15.

First Reading and Introduction of an 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

Waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce ordinance for first reading.

Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Jausiah Jacobsen, (707) 428-7314
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16.

First Reading and Introduction of an 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

Waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce ordinance for first reading.

Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Jausiah Jacobsen (707) 428-7314
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17.Discussion and Direction of the City Council of the City of Fairfield to Create a Citizen Budget Committee and Establish its Purpose and Constitution
Recommended Action

Discuss and provide direction to staff.

Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Stefan T. Chatwin, (707) 428-7400
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
18.

Heart of Fairfield – Public Hearing; and

 

First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance 2020-12 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Creating the Webster and Empire Street Underground Utility District

Recommended Action
Hold public hearing, waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce ordinance for first reading.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Ryan Panganiban, (707) 428-7017
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19.Public Hearing; and

Resolution 2020-134 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Annexing Territory (7 Flags Express Car Wash) 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 2020-135 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring the 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. 46 (7 Flags Express Car Wash)
Recommended Action
Hold public hearing and adopt resolutions.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Thomas Martian, (707) 428-7478
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20.Public Hearing; and

Resolution 2020-136 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Establishing Procedures to Govern the Application Process and by Which Decisions Shall be Made Regarding the Issuance of Commercial Cannabis Business Permits; and

Resolution 2020-137 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving an Application for Authorization to Access State and Federal Level Summary Criminal History Information for Cannabis Employment, Contractors, Licensing or Certification Purposes
Recommended Action
Hold public hearing and adopt resolutions.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Amy Kreimeier, (707) 428-7450
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ADJOURN TO TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020, 6:00 P.M., FAIRFIELD SUISUN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, 2490 HILBORN ROAD, FAIRFIELD, CA 94533

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, Kelly Ballard, 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 Fairfield Suisun Unified School District, 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, California on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.