Patrick L. Enright

The agenda for this special meeting is focused on a closed session to conduct a conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation, specifically concerning one case of significant exposure to legal action.

The City Council meeting included proclamations for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and Education and Sharing Day, and various mayoral appointments to committees and boards. Key legislative actions involved accepting the 2025 Annual Progress Report of the General Plan and Housing Element, authorizing HVAC unit replacements for the Police Department and Corporation Yard, approving the purchase of a K-9 patrol vehicle, and authorizing lease agreements for child care programs at the Joseph Nelson Community Center. Additional items included contract change orders, extending audit services contracts, and discussing investment policy updates. The council also addressed organizational realignment, staffing plans, funding for homeless services, and municipal code updates regarding mobile food vendors.

This document provides an update on the City of Suisun City's Strategic Plan, which establishes long-term priorities and guides policy decisions, operational planning, and resource allocation for Fiscal Years 2024-25 through 2029-30. The plan identifies four primary goal areas: Public Safety, Community Appeal, Sustainability and Stewardship, and Community Vibrancy. The update details progress made across these goals, highlighting major initiatives such as infill development projects, solid waste franchise procurement, and infrastructure funding evaluations, all aimed at enhancing the quality of life, ensuring safety, and promoting resilience for the community.

The meeting agenda included a Closed Session for labor negotiations concerning multiple employee organizations and unrepresented employees. The Open Session agenda featured a City Manager Update and City Attorney Report. Key discussion items included the proclamation of February 2026 as Black History Month, a presentation on the Solano Transportation Authority Rail Hub, and an update on the Solid Waste Request for Proposal timeline. Several resolutions were scheduled for adoption, covering the acceptance of the Pedestrian Safety Enhancements Project completion, authorization to enter into a construction contract for sidewalk and asphalt repairs, adoption of a Social Media Policy, and adoption of a resolution establishing Rules of Procedures and Conduct for Commissioners, Committee Members, and Board Members. Additionally, the Council was set to adopt an ordinance establishing Entertainment Zones in accordance with Senate Bill 969.

Key discussions included a yearly update for the Recreation, Parks, Marina and Arts Commission. The consent calendar involved a recommendation of Community Events for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to the City Council, and a discussion regarding special events and potential volunteers. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to an Arts Master Plan Workshop, which was subsequently moved to the next meeting for better preparation. General Business covered the discussion and direction regarding improvements to a vacant waterfront lot to achieve BCDC compliance, with a motion passed to have staff create a plan for future approval. The Commission also voted to move forward with the installation of the final, sixth panel for the Walters Road Mosaic Art Project, utilizing remaining funds from the original allocation. Reports summarized updates on park inspections, including the need to fill a sand pit at McCoy Creek Park and a broken bus shelter at Goepp Park, as well as updates on the Save Suisun Events Ad Hoc committee and director reports on recent successful departmental events.