Fairfield City Council Meeting July 7, 2026

The City of Fairfield held a City Council meeting on July 7, 2026, which included extensive discussions on various community and city governance topics. Key procurement-related matters included the approval of a resolution to develop a city-managed volunteer program for the city golf courses, replacing the dissolving Touchstone Golf Foundation's oversight. The council reviewed and discussed volunteer benefits, legal compliance, and operational considerations, with a consensus to return with a detailed program proposal incorporating the Golf Advisory Board's recommendations. Additionally, the council authorized the issuance and sale of $15.25 million in special tax bonds for the One Lake Planning Area 5 Community Facilities District to fund infrastructure and a fire station. The council also approved placing measures on the November 2026 ballot to extend and increase the city's transactions and use tax and to change the city clerk's office to an appointive position. A comprehensive presentation on homeless priorities was given, highlighting funding challenges, service gaps, and potential strategies, with council direction to pursue increased funding for short-term solutions, prevention programs, and support for local service providers. The meeting concluded with the adoption of an Internet Service and Telephonic Service Disruption Policy for council meetings.