Fairfield Council set to vote on making city clerk an appointed position, discuss lawsuit risk over landscape districts
Fairfield residents may see a change to the city clerk position on the November ballot. The City Council on July 7 will vote on a resolution to ask voters whether to make the clerk an appointed rather than elected office. The council also plans to discuss potential litigation over refund requests from landscape and lighting maintenance districts.
City Council to weigh clerk appointment, homeless priorities
The council’s regular July 7 meeting includes a vote on placing the appointed-clerk question before voters this fall. If approved, the measure would appear on the November 2026 ballot.
In other action, the council will consider:
- A purchase and sale agreement with NorthBay Healthcare for property on Suisun Valley Road. Terms were not disclosed in the agenda.
- Authorizing the issuance of special tax bonds for Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (One Lake Planning Area 5), Improvement Area No. 1. This would fund infrastructure for the One Lake development.
- A $259,359 purchase of a replacement mixer gear from Veolia Water Technologies for the city’s water treatment plant.
- Conveyance of three easements to the Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District on parcels identified by APNs 0166-102-080, 0170-020-140, and 0170-020-170.
The council will also receive a presentation on homeless priorities and provide direction to staff. All items except the clerk measure are listed on the consent calendar, meaning they could be approved in one vote unless pulled for separate discussion.
Closed session to discuss litigation threats over landscape districts
Before the regular meeting, the council will meet in closed session to discuss anticipated lawsuits related to resident refund requests for landscape and lighting maintenance districts (LLMDs). According to the agenda, a resident named David Thacker has threatened litigation concerning LLMD No. 5 in Rancho Solano. The council will also hold closed negotiations with the Fairfield Professional Firefighters Association (Local 1186) over a new labor contract.
Closed sessions are not open to the public, and no votes are taken on substantive matters in those sessions.
Planning Commission meetings cancelled
Two Planning Commission meetings have been cancelled. The June 24 regular meeting did not occur, and the July 8 meeting will also be skipped. The next regular Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for July 22.
Coming up
- **City Council public meeting**: July 7 at 6 p.m. (closed session at 5 p.m.) in the City Council Chamber. The agenda includes the appointed-clerk vote, the NorthBay Healthcare property deal, special tax bonds for One Lake, and homeless priorities. Residents can attend or watch online.
- **Planning Commission**: Next regular meeting July 22 (cancelled meetings June 24 and July 8). Check the city website for updates.
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