CITY OF FAIRFIELD

 FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR CONCURRENT MEETING

 Tuesday, September 7, 2021; 6:00 PM

 COUNCIL CHAMBER, 1000 WEBSTER STREET, FAIRFIELD, CA 94533 OR VIA ZOOM

 

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, councilmembers may attend via teleconference. Members of the public can also observe the meeting on Comcast Cable Channel 26, ATT U-Verse 99 and web-streamed live at www.youtube.com/user/FFCATV/live.
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CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
ROLL CALL

Councilmember Pam Bertani 

Councilmember Cat Moy
Councilmember Doriss Panduro
Councilmember Chuck Timm
Councilmember Scott Tonnesen 
Vice-Mayor Rick Vaccaro
Mayor Harry Price

INVOCATION - Alex Ledoux, Samoan Christian Fellowship, Assembly of God
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COUNCIL REPORTS
CITY MANAGER REPORT
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
CITY CLERK REPORT
PRESENTATIONS
1.

Update on Homeless Services Manager

Contact: Stefan Chatwin, (707) 428-7400
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PUBLIC COMMENTS

PUBLIC COMMENTS

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CONVENE MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY

The holding of a joint meeting of the City Council and Housing Authority entitles the councilmembers to receive additional compensation of $35 for attending this joint meeting.

 

ROLL CALL

Commissioner Pam Bertani 

Commissioner Cat Moy
Commissioner Doriss Panduro
Commissioner Chuck Timm
Commissioner Scott Tonnesen 
Vice-Chair Rick Vaccaro
Chair Harry Price

HOUSING AUTHORITY NEW BUSINESS
2.Resolution HA2021-10 of the Fairfield Housing Authority Authorizing the Executive Director or His Designee to Enter into and Execute Formation Documents to Enable the Formation of a Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation to be Known as Fairfield Housing and Community Development Corporation (FHCDC) and Updating the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution.
Funding Source
$50,000; Housing Authority Fund
Contact: LaTanna Jones, (707) 428-7647
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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 City Council or the public requests that separate action be taken on a specific item.

3.Resolution 2021-211 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Amending the Departmental Position Control List and Adding New Pay Grades for the Newly Created Positions
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution.
Funding Source
$55,902; General Fund and $7,781; Low Mod Income Housing Assets
Contact: Farbod Pirouzmand, (707) 428-7397
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4.Resolution 2021-212 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Naming the Planned Great Park in the Train Station Specific Plan Area in Honor of Former City Councilmember Matt Garcia
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Brian K. Miller, (707) 428-7446
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5.Resolution 2021-213 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Ordering the Summary Vacation of a Portion of Air Base Parkway, Declaring Said Vacated Land to Be Exempt Surplus Land, and Authorizing Conveyance of Said Vacated Land
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Trisha Curran, (707) 428-7471
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6.Resolution 2021-214 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing Amendment No.1 for Bennett Engineering Services, Inc. to Provide Additional Engineering and Design Services for the Corporation Yard Improvements for the Fleet Electrification Project – Phase 1
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution.
Funding Source
$477,413; Transit Capital Fund
Contact: Phil Layoso, (707) 428-7505
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7.Resolution 2021-215 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 KASL Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Engineering Services to Complete the East Tabor Avenue Sidewalk Gap Closure Project
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution.
Funding Source
$187,735; Streets Capital Fund
Contact: Michael Hether, (707) 428-7493
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8.Resolution 2021-216 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Final Map and Authorizing Execution of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for the Canon Station Planning Area 4 – Neighborhood 5 Subdivision; and

Resolution 2021-217 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing Execution of the Landscape Improvement Agreement for the Canon Station Planning Area 4 – Neighborhood 5 Subdivision
Recommended Action
Adopt resolutions.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Alvin Lei, (707) 428-7476
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9.Resolution 2021-218 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Plans and Specifications and Awarding a Contract to Marina Landscape, Inc. for the Gateway Boulevard Median Island Modification Project and Updating the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Budget
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution.
Funding Source
$205,564; Gateway Blvd Reconstruction Fund
Contact: Caroline Vedder, (707) 428-7484
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10.Resolution 2021-219 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing a Permit Fee Waiver of $57,363 for SHELTER, Inc. for the SHELTER Solano Kitchen Project Located at 310 Beck Avenue 
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution. 
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: David Gassaway, (707) 428-7398
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11.Resolution 2021-220 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield to Adopt the Art in Public Spaces Policy
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Jonathan Luong, (707) 428-7463
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12.Resolution 2021-221 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield to Establish a Public Art Fund and Authorize an Adjustment to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget
Recommended Action
Adopt resolution.
Funding Source
$250,000; AB 1600 Urban Design Fund
Contact: Jonathan Luong, (707) 428-7463
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13.Minute Action Approving Response to the 2020-2021 Grand Jury Report Entitled “Does Bias Infiltrate Solano County Law Enforcement?”
Recommended Action

Approve the response letter to the Grand Jury.

Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Deanna Cantrell, (707) 428-7374
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14.Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2021-17 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adding a New Article XVII to Chapter 11 of the Fairfield Municipal Code to Prohibit Spectators at Illegal Speed Contests, Exhibitions of Speed, or Sideshows
Recommended Action
Provide second reading and adopt Ordinance 2021-17.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Matthew Thomas, (707) 428-7340
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NEW BUSINESS
15.Budget Advisory Committee Final Report
Recommended Action
Receive report and recommendations from the committee.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Amber Alexander, (707) 428-7402
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16.First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 2021-18 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Amending Section 1.7 of Chapter 1, Article I of the Fairfield Municipal Code to Allow Second and Subsequent Violations of the Fairfield Municipal Code to Be Penalized as Infractions or Misdemeanors
Recommended Action
Waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce ordinance for first reading.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Joshua Kresha, (707) 428-7606
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17.

Resolution 2021-222 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Updating the Compensation for City Clerk and City Treasurer; and 

 

First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 2021-19 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Amending Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code Relating to Compensation of Councilmembers; and

 

First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 2021-20 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Amending Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code Relating to Compensation of the Mayor

Recommended Action

Adopt resolution, waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce ordinances for first reading.

Funding Source
$75,000; General Fund
Contact: Emily Combs, (707) 428-7629
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18.

Resolution 2021-223 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Submission of the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Recommended Action
Adopt resolution.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: LaTanya Terrones, (707) 428-7454
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
19.

Public Hearing; and

Resolution 2021-224 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving the Engineer’s Report and Assessment Diagram Contained Therein Regarding the Annexation of Territory Designated as Annexation No. 4 (Green Valley Corporate Park Building A Parking) to the City of Fairfield Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 13 (North Cordelia); and the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments Related Thereto Commencing with Fiscal Year 2021-2022; and

Resolution 2021-225 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring the Results of a Property Owner Protest Ballot Proceeding for the City of Fairfield Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 13 (North Cordelia), Annexation No. 4 (Green Valley Corporate Park Building A Parking); and the Levy and Collection of Annual Assessments Related Thereto Commencing Fiscal Year 2021-2022; and 

 

Resolution 2021-226 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Ordering the Annexation of Territory (Green Valley Corporate Park Building A Parking) to the City of Fairfield Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 13 (North Cordelia); Designation as Annexation No. 4; and to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments Related Thereto Commencing Fiscal Year 2021-2022

Recommended Action
Hold public hearing and adopt resolutions.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Chris Lewis, (707) 428-7089
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20.Public Hearing; and

First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 2021-21 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Amending Various Sections of Chapter 25, Article I of the Fairfield Municipal City Code (also known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Fairfield) Updating the Regulations Pertaining to Large Family Day Care Use as Required by State Law, and Re-establishing Regulations Pertaining to Garage Conversions in All Residential Zoning Districts
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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21.Public Hearing; and

Resolution 2021-227 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Annexing Territory (Green Valley Corporate Park Building A) to Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 (Public Safety Services, Open Space Operation, and Park Maintenance) as Annexation No. 53, 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 2021-228 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring the Results of a Special Annexation Election in Territory Annexed to Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 (Public Safety Services, Open Space Operation, and Park Maintenance), Determining the Validity of Prior Proceedings, and Directing Recording of Amended Notice of Special Tax Lien for City of Fairfield Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 (Public Safety Services, Open Space Operation, and Park Maintenance) Annexation No. 53 (Green Valley Corporate Park Building A)
Recommended Action
Hold public hearing and adopt resolutions.
Funding Source
N/A
Contact: Chris Lewis, (707) 428-7089
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ADJOURN TO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2021, 6:00 P.M., 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, 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 August 31, 2021.