Public Comments
Persons wishing to address the City Council on subjects not on the agenda but within the jurisdiction of the council may do. The council cannot discuss or take action on matters not on the agenda for this meeting, but councilmembers may briefly respond to statements made or questions raised by the public, ask for clarification from staff, refer the matter to staff, request staff to report back to the council at a subsequent meeting, or place the matter on a future agenda.
To speak on an agenda item, please complete a speaker's card and give it to the city clerk before the meeting, or at the latest, prior to the time for public comments on that item. When joining via Zoom (the Zoom link is located on the agenda), please use the “raise your hand” feature or press *9 on your phone to request to speak. Speakers are limited to three minutes per item.
Public Comments on Agenda Items
- Complete a speaker's card listing the specific agenda item number
- Give the completed card to the city clerk prior to the item is called
- There is a maximum time limit of three minutes to speak on the item
- The mayor will call for speakers after the staff report is presented and prior to council discussion on each item
Public Comments on Items NOT on the Agenda
- Use the public comment portion of the meeting
- Speakers must fill out a speaker's card
- Give the completed card to the city clerk to be recognized
- There is a maximum time limit of three minutes to speak
Participate via Zoom
When joining via Zoom, you will be asked to enter a name. We request that you identify yourself by name, as this will be visible online, and will be used to notify you that it is your time to speak. You may use your real name or a unique name as your identification to be called upon to speak. Offensive, derogatory, discriminating, or defamatory names will not be accepted into the meeting for commenting.
You will have three minutes to speak, and when your time is up, staff will mute your microphone, and you will be placed back into the regular attendee room. Please note that the clock begins when you are unmuted, so you must be prepared to speak when called upon.
Please note that joining the meeting by computer or phone is the technical responsibility of the party wishing to place their public comment. Staff will not be available for technical support or assistance during the live meeting.
*** PLEASE NOTE: For commenting on Special or Closed sessions,
you must refer to the agenda for those specific meetings to obtain the correct ZOOM Links***
SPOKEN PUBLIC COMMENTS USING A COMPUTER
- Follow the link to connect to ZOOM: https://fairfieldca.zoom.us/j/89060213840?pwd=UUd0WlpEMStLemcxbld4dzVMK3Z5dz09
- Enter your name (or unique identification, e.g. S. Jackson)
- When you wish to speak on an Agenda item, click on the "Raise Hand" button
SPOKEN PUBLIC COMMENTS USING A SMARTPHONE
- Download the ZOOM app at the App Store or the Google Play Store
- Enter the meeting ID: 890 6021 3840
- Enter your name (or unique identification, e.g. S. Jackson)
- When you wish to speak on an Agenda item, click on the "Raise Hand" button
SPOKEN PUBLIC COMMENTS USING A PHONE
- Dial (669) 900-6833
- Enter Meeting ID: 890 6021 3840#
- Passcode: 7074287400
- When you wish to speak on an agenda item, hit *9 on your keypad
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS BY EMAIL
Members of the public wishing to submit their comments via email must email their comments to the city clerk at cityclerk@fairfield.ca.gov. These comments will be forwarded to City Council for review, but will not be read aloud during the meeting.