Fairfield City Council Meeting March 17, 2026

The City of Fairfield held a council meeting on March 17, 2026, which included various community updates, proclamations, and reports from council members. A significant procurement-related discussion involved the Building Safety Division's recent fee study presented by the chief building official. The study recommended adjustments to the division's fee structure, proposing a net average fee increase of 3% for flat and base rate fees, which is lower than the 5-5.8% increase expected if the current fee structure remained. The proposed changes aim to better align fees with service costs, particularly for large projects, while reducing hourly rates by 5-18%. The council gave direction to proceed with bringing the proposed fee adjustments forward for formal approval. Other topics included community events, public art partnerships, and announcements about upcoming meetings and public hearings, but no other procurement or contracting decisions were made during this session.