Local, state, or federal rules would regulate which income categories must be served by each development.
Of projects currently in the pipeline, eight consist of market-rate units affordable to above-moderate households, while four projects have an affordability component. These affordable projects are generally clustered in the northwestern and central areas of the city. All projects with affordability components have restricted rents or sales price resulting from a development subsidy, negotiated land disposition agreement, or in compliance with Chapter
19.28 of the Municipal Code, Inclusionary Housing Requirements.
Appendix C, Assessment of Fair Housing, discusses the fair housing impacts of the development of the pipeline projects discussed here. The projects are well distributed across the northern and central part of the city, and do not result in an over-concentration of affordable housing in any one area. The city’s five census tracts are all considered low resource, according to metrics discussed in more detail in the Assessment of Fair Housing. The northern and central part of the city has lower environmental outcome scores, but higher educational outcome scores. Lower economic outcomes and lower incomes are more prevalent in the southern part of the city, where no pipeline projects (affordable or market rate) are located. Therefore, development of the pipeline projects, scattered throughout the northern and central parts of the city, does not result in an overconcentration of affordable or market-rate housing in low- or highresource areas or an increased risk of displacement.
Table 6-2 identifies the approved or pending projects credited towards meeting the City’s RHNA. The locations of these projects are symbolized with the corresponding Map ID numbers in Table 6-2
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ID
Project
Name
ELI*
Units
VLI*
Units
LI*
Units
MI*
Units
AMI*
Units
Total
Units
Entitlement
Status
1 Oat Hill
Parcel A
– – – – 206 206 Approved
2 Oat Hill
Parcel B
– – – – 85 85 Approved
3 Sun Square – – 20 – – 20 Pending
Approval
4 The
Residences
at Napa
Junction
- 46 - 406 – 452 Pending
Approval
5 Watson
Ranch: Lot 7,
9 – – – – 165 165 PreApplication
6 Watson
Ranch: Lot
10 – – – – 219 219 Approved
7 Lemos Point 19 103 62 2 - 186 Approved
8 Watson
Ranch: Lot
14, 15
– – – – 98 98 Approved
9 Canyon
Estates
– – – – 35 35 Approved
10 Napa Cove 13 13 39 0 1 66 Approved
11 219 Rio Del
Mar
Subdivision
– – – – 3 3 Approved
12 West Carolyn
Subdivision
– – – – 4 4 Approved
Total 32 162 121 408 816 1,539
Notes: ELI = Extremely Low Income; VLI = Very Low Income: LI = Low Income; MI = Moderate Income; AMI = Above Moderate Income
Watson Ranch Specific Plan
The Watson Ranch Specific Plan (WRSP), adopted on April 25, 2019, implements the Town Center General Plan Designation, and details the development of 309 acres in the northeast area of the city. Future development includes a mixeduse Town Center surrounding the Napa Valley Ruins & Gardens, new residential neighborhoods of varying housing types, 50 acres of parks and open space, and a community trail system that connects to the Napa Valley Vine and River to Ridge Trails. The project involves infrastructure improvements including an extension of Newell Drive and Rio Del Mar, a grade-separated crossing under the Union Pacific Rail Line at Rio Del Mar, and improvements to water distribution, sanitary sewer, and storm water drainage systems to serve the WRSP area. At build out, it is projected that the entire WRSP can accommodate approximately 1,253 housing units, 200,00 square feet of commercial and retail space, and a 627
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Within the WRSP, four projects at various stages of the entitlement process represent the first phase of the specific plan and include the development of 668 housing units. These projects include:
• Lemos Pointe Apartments: This project includes the development of eight three-story buildings on a vacant 6.77-acre site with a total of 186 deed-restricted affordable housing units. Nineteen of these units will be affordable to extremely low-income households, 103 units will be affordable to very low-income households, 62 units will be affordable to low-income households and two units, designated for onsite property managers, will be affordable to moderate-income households. The project includes units of various types ranging from 400 square foot studios to 1,050 square foot, three-bedroom units. On-site amenities include an open turf area, basketball half-court, tot lot, picnic area, dog park, and 0.72 acres of open space. The project is located in the Watson Ranch Specific Plan area, adjacent to the Napa Valley Ruins and Gardens.
• Watson Ranch Lot 10: This project includes the subdivision of a 27.2- acre site and construction of 219 single-family homes, ranging from three to four bedrooms. These homes will be sold at market rate and for the purposes of the Housing Element are considered above moderateincome housing units. The project was approved by City Council on September 21, 2021. Grading and building permits have been submitted to the City and are currently under review.
• Watson Ranch Lots 14 and 15: This project includes the subdivision of a 42.24-acre parcel into 101 lots for the development of 98 single-family residences, ranging from three to five bedrooms, three vacant lots, and over an acre of open space. The project was approved by the City Council on December 15, 2020. Grading and building permits have been submitted and are currently under review.
• Watson Ranch Lots 7 and 9: The City is working with a developer to facilitate the subdivision of a 29.9 acre site and the development of 165 above moderate-income units.
Napa Cove
The Napa Cove Project is located west of Highway 29 in the Broadway District Specific Plan (BDSP) area. The project includes a lot line adjustment and the development of three two- and three-story buildings for a total of 66 multifamily housing units and 0.48 acres of open space on a vacant 3.48-acre site.
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Residences at Napa Junction
The Residences at Napa Junction Project is located in the Broadway Specific Plan area, east of Highway 29 and north of Canyon Ridge Apartments. The project proposes to develop a vacant 15-acre parcel with a total of 452 housing units and 22,000 square feet of shared open space including two community centers, a community pool, and athletic facilities. Forty-six of the units (15 percent of the total units) would be affordable to very low-income households and 406 units would be affordable to moderate-income households. The development application was submitted to the City in September of 2021 and is pending approval.
Sun Square
The Sun Square project is located at 425 Napa Junction Road, east of Highway 29 and south of Napa Junction Road within the Broadway District Specific Plan.
The project proposes to redevelop an underutilized one-acre site containing two existing single-family residences with a mixed-use building. The project includes 9,521 square feet of office and training space, 20 one-bedroom units, a rooftop garden, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. All 20 units would be affordable to low-income households. The development permit was submitted to the City in August of 2021 and is pending approval.
Canyon Estates
The Canyon Estates project site is located east of Newell Drive, within the eastern portion of City. The project includes the subdivision of a 112-acre parcel to establish 35 single-family lots, four open space lots, and a 74-acre conservation easement. The single-family and open space lots are located on approximately 38 acres within City limits and the remaining 74 acres of the site are in the unincorporated area of the county. The project was approved by City Council on February 16, 2016, and as of June of 2022 major site improvements (utility infrastructure and streets) are under construction. All 35 parcels would be for sale at market rates for the construction of individual custom homes.
Oat Hill
The Oat Hill project proposes a lot line adjustment and the construction of a multi-family housing complex on two adjacent, vacant parcels totaling 20 acres.
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Accessory Dwelling Units
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) anticipated to be built between 2023 and 2031 are also credited towards the City’s RHNA. An ADU is a secondary dwelling unit located on residentially zoned property that has an existing single-family or multi-family residence. Due to its small square footage, it could provide affordable housing options for family members, friends, students, the elderly, in-home health care providers, the disabled, and others.
On Average the City of American Canyon approves 3.3 applications to construct an ADU per year, and over the last three years, an average of two ADUs were built per year. Therefore, the City assumes a total of 16 ADUs would be constructed in this 8-year RHNA projection period between 2023 and 2031.
Based on the City’s ADU rental price survey (which asks ADU permit applicants to disclose the rental price for the proposed unit), all ADUs are assumed to be affordable to low and very low-income households.
Remaining Share of RHNA
After counting anticipated units from projects at various stages of the entitlement process and projected ADU development within the 6th cycle planning period, the City must demonstrate its ability to meet its remaining RHNA (if any) through the identification of sites suitable for housing development. Table 6-3 shows the remaining RHNA after accounting for units that are pending or approved as of June 30, 2022, and the number of ADUs assumed to be permitted between 2023 and 2031.
Adequacy of Residential Sites
Inventory in Meeting RHNA
After accounting for planned and approved units and projected ADU development, the City has fully satisfied its total allocation for the 2023-2031 planning period with an 933-unit buffer. (Table 6-3)
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Category
RHNA
Allocation
Units Pending,
Approved, or Under
Construction
Estimated
ADUs
Remaining
RHNA
Very Low 169 194 8 0 (33 unit buffer)
Low 109 121 8 0 (20 unit buffer)
Moderate 95 408 0 0 (313 unit buffer)
Above
Moderate
249 816 0 0 (567 unit buffer)
Total 622 1,539 16 0 (933 unit buffer)
While the City is not obligated to identify additional sites for housing development beyond the units in the development pipeline, there remains a remaining capacity for the development of approximately 1,247 dwelling units within the Broadway District and Watson Ranch Specific Plans. Build out projections of the BDSP include the construction of a total of 1,200 dwelling units at densities of 20 to 35 dwelling units per acre. After accounting for projects planned and approved within the BDSP, there is capacity for an additional 662 dwelling units. Similarly, after accounting for projects planned and approved within the WRSP, there is remaining capacity for approximately 585 residential units at densities ranging from two to over 20 dwelling units per acre.
Availability of Infrastructure and
Services
The City’s budget for all operations provides funding for the development and maintenance of the infrastructure resources needed to support sustainable growth of the City. This includes development, operation, and maintenance of the city’s parks and open space, streets and transportation network, utilities including water, sewer, storm drainage, and solid waste management, police and fire departments, schools, libraries, and recreational programs etc. Approved pipeline projects have undergone environmental review to consider impacts of the projects related public infrastructure and resources. All planned and approved projects have available infrastructure or include the construction of infrastructure to support the new development.
Wastewater System
The City’s sewer system includes approximately 53 miles of sewer mains, five pump stations, and five miles of sewer force main. The collection system is divided into three primary sewer basins: the Main Basin, Sunset Meadows, and Industrial Area. The sewer system service area encompasses the City limits and sphere of influence including a portion of the Airport Industrial area north of 631
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Buildout conditions incorporated in the system capacity evaluation included development under the Watson Ranch Specific Plan, Broadway District Specific Plan, approved projects, and additional development anticipated under the General Plan. The existing sewer system was evaluated under peak dry weather flow and peak wet weather flow conditions. The analysis showed there are hydraulic deficiencies in existing pipelines and peak flows exceed the capacity of the Main Basin, Sunset Meadows, and Green Island Pump Stations. The Sewer Master Plan identifies near-term and long-term capital improvement projects to address hydraulic deficiencies and accommodate planned growth that target minimizing flow entering the collecting system and replacing undersized pipes and pumps with larger facilities. With implementation of the recommended capital improvement projects, the sewer system has the capacity to accommodate growth planned under the General Plan1
. Considering there are
no zoning changes required under the proposed 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, buildout under the previous General Plan assessed by the Sewer Master Plan adequately captures future growth anticipated in the Housing Element Update.
Potable Water System
The City’s water supply system consists of approximately 82 miles of water mains, three storage tanks, two booster pump stations, 831 fire hydrants and 2,080 valves. Water is supplied by the State Water Project, water from the cities of Vallejo and Napa, and recycled water produced at the City’s Water Reclamation Facility. The City’s potable water service area includes the City limits, sphere of influence, as well as the industrial/commercial area north of the City, including the Napa Airport Industrial Park, the area west of the City to the Napa/Solano County line to the east, and from the Napa/Solano County line to the south to Soscal Ridge north of the airport.
The 2015 Urban Water Management Plan outlines planning for water supplies to support City growth through the year 2040. The plan evaluates supply and demand in five-year increments, outlines water shortage contingency planning, and provides water conservation and demand reduction measures. The City has adequate water supply to meet existing and future demands during normal water year conditions and multiple-dry water year conditions through the year 1 American Canyon, City of. 2016. Sewer Master Plan. American Canyon, CA. May 2016. https://www.cityofamericancanyon.org/home/showpublisheddocument/9733/637123638634130000 632
6-10 | American Canyon Housing Element Background Report, HCD Review Draft 2040. Under single-dry water year conditions, the water supply is sufficient throughout 2030, after which shortfalls begin to appear.2 The 2016 Potable Water Master Plan evaluates hydraulic performance of the existing potable water distribution system, analyzes existing and projected future potable water demands, and identifies and prioritizes capital improvement projects to address system deficiencies and meet projected future growth. Future buildout assumed in the analysis includes development projects in the planning and approval stage such as the Watson Ranch Specific area and Broadway District Specific Plan as well as the development of all land consistent with the Zoning and Land Use Maps (as of December 2015). The evaluation of the existing system under existing and buildout conditions identified there is insufficient water storage capacity, pipeline deterioration, and pipelines that are undersized for the current conditions and fire flow requirements. Capital improvement projects to address the system deficiencies include construction of new potable water tanks, replacement of leaking and deteriorating water pipelines, and construction of new water pipelines. With implementation of these projects, the City’s potable water system should support anticipated future buildout.3 Additionally, projects such as the Watson Ranch Specific Plan include construction of on-site and off-site improvements for water infrastructure to support the new development.
The City also relies on recycled water as a portion of its overall water supply. The City’s Recycled Water Master Plan, adopted in 2016, outlines implementation of the water reuse program and identifies capital improvement projects to complete distribution and storage infrastructure to support planned growth.
The recycled water system includes the Water Reclamation Facility (constructed in 2000), pump station, one million-gallon elevated storage tank, and 14 miles of distribution pipelines. The plan assesses the capacity of the recycled water system based on existing and future demands and found a deficit in pumping capacity. Future demands from projected growth assumed under the analysis included anticipated development within the Watson Ranch Specific Plan area, Broadway District Specific Plan, other known development projects, and development of undeveloped parcels. Under projected buildout conditions, annual demand is anticipated to utilize 43 percent of annualized dry weather flows and 85 percent of recycled water production during the summer. The Recycled Water Master Plan identifies capital improvement projects to upgrade the recycled water system to serve projected buildout, including upgrades to the pump station, new transmission mains, and constructing recycled water pipelines to connect existing and future customers.
2 American Canyon, City of. 2015. Final 2015 Urban Water Management Plan for City of American Canyon.
American Canyon, CA. June 14, 2016.
https://www.cityofamericancanyon.org/home/showpublisheddocument/17856/637123637363600000 3 American Canyon, City of. 2016. Potable Water Master Plan. American Canyon, CA. May 2016. https://www.cityofamericancanyon.org/home/showpublisheddocument/17957/637123637178300000 633
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American Canyon Housing Element Background Report, HCD Review Draft | 6-11 The City’s Zero Water Footprint program offsets new potable water demand by conserving potable elsewhere in the water delivery system through conservation projects, such as converting existing customer and public landscape irrigation to recycled water, fixing pipeline leaks, extending the recycled water pipelines to new areas of the City, and expanding recycled water use for toilet flushing and other programs to reduce potable water demands and achieve maximum potential of the recycled water program.4 Storm Water and Drainage
The City of American Canyon is responsible for the City’s drainage facilities.
Drainage originates in the hills of the Sulfur Spring Mountains flows east to west across the City. The City’s storm drain system includes about 12.5 miles of storm drain, 350 manholes, and 890 catch basins. Outfalls discharge to creeks, wetlands, and the Napa River. The City currently operates under the 1996 Final Draft Storm Drain Master Plan and is in the process of updating the Storm Drain Master Plan to plan for storm drain system and stream management over the next 20 years. The 1996 Storm Drain Master Plan evaluated the capacity of the City’s storm drain system over the course of 15 years to the year 2011.5 The development anticipated under the pipeline projects surpasses the scope of the 1996 plan; however, every project will be required to construct improvements to the system to accommodate runoff from the project. Multiple projects include construction of storm drainage infrastructure to adequately serve the proposed development. For example, the Watson Ranch Specific Plan includes new detention basins to collect on-site drainage and use of a former mine Quarry Lake as a detention basin to minimize downstream drainage volumes.6 Circulation System
The City’s Department of Public Works constructs and maintains transportation infrastructure and streets within the City, including approximately 55 miles of streets, 927 street lights, and six traffic signals. The Circulation Element of the General Plan, updated in October of 2018, guides infrastructure growth for the City’s transportation system, including travel by automobile, transit, walking, and cycling. The City adopted a Pedestrian Master Plan in May 2017 and updated the Bicycle Plan in February 2020 with the goal of completing the City’s pedestrian and bicycle network and connecting to the bicycle networks of the surrounding communities in the County. The Vine Transit bus network is the only transit available in American Canyon with several routes through the city.
However, not all areas of the City are adequately served by available bus routes. 4 American Canyon, City of. 2016. Recycled Water Master Plan. American Canyon, CA. May 2016. https://www.cityofamericancanyon.org/home/showpublisheddocument/9735/637123637560170000 5 American Canyon, City of. 1996. City of American Canyon Storm Drainage Master Plan. American Canyon, CA. May 2016. https://www.cityofamericancanyon.org/home/showpublisheddocument/15292 6 American Canyon, City of. 2018. Watson Ranch Specific Plan. American Canyon, CA. November 6, 2018. https://www.cityofamericancanyon.org/home/showpublisheddocument/15740/637123523109630000 634
6-12 | American Canyon Housing Element Background Report, HCD Review Draft Highway 29 runs north-south in American Canyon and divides the city in two.
This road provides local north-south connection within the city as well as interregional connection to the rest of Napa County to the north, City of Vallejo to the south, and Counties of Marin and Sonoma to the west. Commuters, travelers, and truck traffic frequently pass through American Canyon via Highway 29 for access throughout the region.
Dry Utilities
PG&E supplies electricity and natural gas in the City. Marin Clean Energy supplies electricity with a higher percentage of renewable energy than PG&E. Other dry utilities such as telephone and data services and cable television are serviced by contracted providers within the city, including Xfinity and AT&T.
Environmental Constraints
The County of Napa in partnership with local jurisdictions and agencies, including the City of American Canyon Fire Protection District, developed and adopted the Napa County Operational Area Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation plan in 2020. This plan provides the framework for hazard mitigation planning for the entire county and identifies and prioritizes hazards specific to local jurisdictions, including American Canyon. The entire City is located in a severe earthquake probability zone due to the City’s proximity to multiple faults including the West Napa Fault, San Andreas, Green Valley Fault, and Hayward faults. Portions of the southern areas surrounding American Canyon Creek are within the 100-year and 500-year flood zone and dam inundation zones; however, none of the pipeline projects are within the flood or dam inundation zones. Small areas in eastern parts of the City are in the high fire hazard severity zone and a portion of the northeast area of the City. The Watson Ranch Specific Plan Area is located in the moderate fire hazard severity zone. The City implements programs to mitigate earthquake and wildfire hazards, such as requiring new development comply with the latest California Building Code and the City’s Fuel Reduction Program.7
Financial Resources for Affordable
Housing
Affordable housing development programs in American Canyon include inclusionary units developed pursuant to the City’s Affordable Housing Ordinance, the City’s Affordable Housing Impact Fee, public-private partnerships, critical residential maintenance, and rental rehabilitation 7 Napa, County of. 2020. 2020 Napa County Muti-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Napa, CA. August 13, 2020. https://mitigatehazards.com/napa-county-mjhmp/documents/ 635
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American Canyon Housing Element Background Report, HCD Review Draft | 6-13 programs. American Canyon partners with the Housing Authority of the City of Napa to administer certain housing programs.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is administered by HUD and provides federal funding through annual grants to states, cities, and counties for community development and housing projects. Projects must meet one of the following national objectives of the program to be eligible for funding.
The national objectives include the following:
• Benefiting low- and moderate-income persons
• Preventing or eliminating slums or blight
• Addressing community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious or immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community for which other funding is not available
The City of American Canyon is a non-entitlement jurisdiction and applies for CDBG funds to assist low- and moderate-income families with first time homebuyer down payment assistance and housing rehabilitation.
HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
The HOME program provides federal funds for the development and rehabilitation of affordable rental and ownership housing for households with incomes not exceeding 80 percent of area median income. The program gives local governments the flexibility to fund a wide range of affordable housing activities through housing partnerships with private industry and non-profit organizations. HOME funds can be used for activities that promote affordable rental housing and homeownership by low-income households, including:
• Building acquisition
• New construction and reconstruction
• Moderate or substantial rehabilitation
• Homebuyer assistance
• Rental assistance
• Security deposit assistance
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The City’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance requires developers pay in-lieu fees for projects that do not include affordable housing. These fees are directed toward the Affordable Housing Fund to support affordable housing programs in the City.
The City has an Affordable Housing Impact Fee for nonresidential development.
The fee is assessed per square foot of new non-residential development. The Impact fee is updated annually for inflation. The current 2022 Calendar Year fee schedule is listed in Table 6-4 below.
Table 6-4 Affordable Housing Nexus Fee
Type of Use
2022 Affordable Housing Nexus Fee
Per Gross Sq Ft
Residential, Single Family, Townhouse $3.36
Residential, Stacked Flats, Apartment $3.90
Office $0.85
Hotel $0.85
Retail $0.85
Warehouse $0.56
Industrial $0.56
All Other Nonresidential $0.85
Administrative Resources
This section describes administrative resources available to the City of American Canyon. These include the Building Division, Code Enforcement, Planning Division, housing programs, and partnerships with nonprofit organizations and other agenciesthat help the City achieve the goals and objectives laid out in this Housing Element.
City of American Canyon Planning Division
The Planning Division of the Community Development Department provides development and planning services to the public and supports the objectives of the City Council by implementing the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Division also processes applications for land development, subdivisions, and annexations and coordinates inter-agency and regional planning.
The Planning Division is responsible for ensuring land uses and new development comply with City codes, the General Plan, City Council, and Planning Commission policies, and California law. Approval of projects through the planning process is required before the City issues grading or building 637
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County of Napa
The Napa County Housing Authority (NCHA) provides housing programs, including addressing housing needs for farm workers throughout the County, particularly for migrant/seasonal workers; homelessness services; and the Homebuyer’s Assistance Program.
City of Napa
The City of Napa Housing Authority operates a variety of affordable housing programs and administers rental assistance programs throughout the county.
The City of American Canyon contracts with the City of Napa Housing Authority for management of the Section 8 Housing Voucher Program, the City’s housing rehabilitation loan program, housing grant applications, annual monitoring of income-restricted residential units, and other housing services in American Canyon.
Affordable Housing Providers
Affordable housing providers are a critical resource for accomplishing the goals and objectives of this Housing Element. This can be accomplished through private/public partnerships. Affordable housing developments are shown in Table 6-5, below.
Table 6-5 Affordable Housing Providers in American Canyon Organization
Name of
Development Address Type
The Pacific Companies Lemos Pointe 100 Fran Lemos
Lane
Multifamily
CRP Affordable Housing Napa Cove 3805 Broadway Multifamily Napa Junction North of eastern
terminus Napa
Junction Road
Multifamily
Sun Square 425 Napa Junction
Road
Multifamily
SAHA Valley View 100 Natalie Lane Senior
MidPen Housing Vineyard Crossings 200 Tapestry Lane Multifamily 638
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Community Engagement
The Housing Element must reflect the values and preferences of the community.
Accordingly, community participation is an important component of the development of this Element. Section 65583(c)(8) of the Government Code states that the local government must make “a diligent effort to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the development of the housing element.” This process not only includes community members, but also participation from local agencies and housing groups, community organizations, and housing sponsors.
American Canyon provided opportunities to solicit input from stakeholders and community members through stakeholder interviews, community pop-up events, workshops, a housing survey, a project-specific website, and public hearings.
Public Noticing
To reach the largest and broadest spectrum of community members and stakeholders, Hayward utilized the following notification methods throughout the update to the Housing Element.
1. Advertisement in the City Manager’s Update, which has 13,543 subscribers.
2. Regular posts to the City’s social media accounts, including NextDoor (7,225 members) and Facebook (5,159 followers) announcing the housing survey and community workshops.
3. Regular “e-blasts” to list of 2,070 stakeholders, including organizations, businesses, housing managers, and community members.
4. Community workshops were advertised on the community calendar events and public meeting agendas.
5. Distributed printed flyers and postcards at pop-up-up events, as described below.
Housing Survey
The project website hosted an online housing survey for 127 days (from January 10, 2022, to May 16, 2022) that allowed the public to provide feedback on housing needs, current housing conditions, and opportunities for housing programs. The survey was available in Spanish translation. There were 166 survey participants. Forty percent of the respondents from the digital survey 640
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The input provided by the participants included the following major themes:
• The biggest housing needs facing American Canyon are lower-priced housing and opportunities for first-time homebuyers.
• The future of American Canyon’s housing needs are primarily more housing options priced so that younger families can afford to live in the city and repairs for older homes.
• Respondents found a need for promoting equal access to fair housing choice as well as fair housing education and landlord/tenant counseling services.
• Respondents reported a need for down payment assistance programs, as well as low-cost home repair programs.
• Accessory dwelling unit programs desired include advice on planning an ADU and financial assistance.
• Down payment assistance was identified as the most needed housing assistance service.
• Advice on ADU types and financial assistance were the most requested ADU assistance service.
Additionally, a second mini-survey was distributed during community pop-up events conducted between January and August 2022, including Pride, Juneteenth, Meet Me In The Street, and National Night Out. The mini-survey was available in digital and print versions that allowed the public to provide feedback on the most important housing issue. Fifty-five percent of the respondents stated that they own a home in American Canyon, and 32 percent stated that they rent a home in American Canyon. One question asked respondents to name the most important housing issue, and respondents were able to choose more than one answer. Fifty-seven percent of respondents stated that the most important housing issue is a lack of affordable housing options to buy, and about 40 percent stated that a lack of affordable housing options to rent is a priority. A third reported that challenges maintaining existing housing is an issue, and 13 percent stated that a lack of housing options near transit is a priority.
City staff surveyed seniors at the City’s Senior Center on May 23, 2022. The majority of respondents lived in single-family homes. When asked the most important living issues seniors could face, the majority responded high housing costs; the second most common answer was more variety of smaller housing options.
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American Canyon Housing Element Background Report, HCD Review Draft | 7-3 City staff also surveyed high school students on May 13, 2022. When asked what housing types are needed in American Canyon, the majority of respondents said single-family homes. About 40 percent responded “apartments,” and about 30 percent responded “condominiums/townhomes.”
The surveys provided local and qualitative context to quantitative data collected for the Housing Needs Assessment and Assessment of Fair Housing, and informed program design.
Project Website
To further facilitate the distribution and gathering of information, the City created a separate project website dedicated to the General Plan Update, including the Housing Element update. The project website provided detailed background information on the Housing Element, frequently asked questions, educational videos and articles, and a calendar of meetings and events. Project materials associated with the Housing Element update were regularly posted on the project website, including documents from the community survey and information before and after community workshops. A link on the website enabled people to sign up for project email updates and a City staff contact to provide comment at any time throughout the project process. Website content was available in English and Spanish. The project website is available at:
https://stories.opengov.com/americancanyonca/published/oD3fjKDBX Stakeholder Interviews
To gather local expert-level knowledge and input on the Housing Element Update, three small group interviews were conducted on March 14, 21, and 25, 2022. The City contacted 168 stakeholders, including organizations, businesses, housing managers, and community members. The following organizations serve special needs households or renters, providing affordable housing, or offer fair housing services, and participated in stakeholder interviews:
• Affordable Housing and Market-Rate Housing Developers Working in American Canyon and Napa and Sonoma Counties (March 14, 2022) o Charles Durrett, Architect
o Rick Hess, RH Hess Development
o Andrew Killeen, Executive Director, Sonoma Napa Habitat for Humanity
o Adam Lind, Project Manager, DR Horton
o Erica Roetman Sklar, CEO, Napa Valley Community Housing 642
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o Elaine Clark, Executive Director Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging
o Tracy Lamb, Executive Director, NEWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse Services
o Pablo Zatarain, Executive Director, Fair Housing Napa Valley • Housing and/or Service Providers Working in American Canyon (March 25, 2022)
o Lark Ferrell, City of Napa (staff to the Housing Authority of City of Napa which contracts with American Canyon for housing services)
o Ali Gaylord, MidPen Housing, Director of Housing for North Bay o Renee Schomp, The Napa Sonoma ADU Center
Each stakeholder interview consisted of at least five guided discussion questions to solicit input from participants on housing topics the groups is most acquainted with. Interview notes are available in Appendix A.
The input provided by the stakeholder interviewees included the following major themes:
• There is a need for more areas that allow a mix of uses. Locating housing near services can help affordable projects compete for state funding. • Development standards should allow for more flexibility. • Funding is a bigger barrier than zoning in getting affordable housing built. State funding programs are competitive, and local funding can help projects compete.
• Parking requirements are seen as necessary given the community context (still largely auto dependent), but those same requirements can prevent projects from achieving the maximum density.
• One way to facilitate building housing is to publicly fund or build infrastructure or conducting studies to assist developers. • All special needs populations struggle to find housing (homeless, those with mental or physical disabilities, large families, seniors, farmworkers, and very low-income households). Participants noted that much progress has been made on providing homes for homeless veterans.
Stakeholder interviews provided additional context to the data gathered for the Housing Needs Assessment, the Assessment of Fair Housing (Appendix C), and informed policy and program design.
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American Canyon Housing Element Background Report, HCD Review Draft | 7-5 Community Pop-Up Events
At all community pop-up events, the City promoted the Housing Element survey, and responses to the survey were incorporated into the Housing Needs Assessment, the Assessment of Fair Housing, and other relevant sections of this Housing Element.
American Canyon Middle School Event
On April 21, 2022, City staff hosted an educational, interactive pop-up event at the American Canyon Middle School. The pop-up event materials included posters explaining the General Plan Update and Housing Element Update, flyers to advertise a workshop, hard copies of the housing survey, comment cards, and a sign-in sheet. An additional 35 housing surveys were completed. Public comments identified lack of affordable housing as the largest housing issue.
April 21, 2022 American Canyon Middle School Event
American Canyon High School Classroom Visit
On May 13, 2022, City staff visited American Canyon High School and gave the senior students an informational presentation about the Housing Element update. Students were able to ask questions of City staff and fill out the Housing Element survey.
“Meet Me in the Streets” Events
Meet Me in the Streets is a monthly summer event hosted by the American Canyon Chamber of Commerce and held at Northampton Park. Events include food trucks, live music, and informational booths hosted by nonprofits or public agencies.
City staff attended the June 8, July 13, and August 10 events. As a result of the July 13 event, 42 survey responses were received.
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7-6 | American Canyon Housing Element Background Report, HCD Review Draft City of American Canyon booth at July 13 Meet Me in the Street event Juneteenth
City of American Canyon booth at Juneteeth event
City staff hosted a booth at the City’s Juneteeth event on June 18, 2022, at Main Street Park. City staff answered questions about the General Plan and Housing Element update and encouraged visitors to complete the Housing Element survey. As a result of the event, 29 survey responses were received. 645
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American Canyon Housing Element Background Report, HCD Review Draft | 7-7 City of American Canyon Juneteenth banner
June 18 Pride Pop Up
The City’s Pride Pop-up event was held at Community Park 2 in American Canyon. Twelve responses to the survey were received as a result of this event.
Juneteeth Event at Main Street Park
Senior Center Event
City staff facilitated a workshop at the Adult Activity Center on May 23, 2022.
The event was attended by eight people, and volunteers kept information and surveys for a week following the event. This resulted in a total of 22 survey responses.
Public Meetings
City staff gave informational presentations on the Housing Element update during the Planning Commission’s February 24, 2022, meeting. On March 1, 2022, staff of the Napa Sonoma Collaborative (a consultant team affiliated with the Association of Bay Area Governments that provides housing element technical assistance to all Napa and Sonoma County jurisdictions) gave an informational presentation to the City Council. The meeting was held virtually and shown live on Napa Valley TV Channel 28. The presentation was also 646
7-8 | American Canyon Housing Element Background Report, HCD Review Draft available for viewing after the fact on the City’s YouTube page, with subtitles available in multiple languages.
City staff and the consultant team presented to a joint session of the Planning Commission and City Council on October 18. The presentation was a summary of the housing element update process, community outreach conducted, findings of the housing element, and policies and programs developed to address findings. Commissioners and councilmembers asked questions and provided comments, and members of the public had an opportunity to provide comments.
Community Workshops
Workshop 1 – Introduction to the Housing Element
On April 13, 2022, a virtual workshop was hosted via Zoom, and live on Napa Valley TV Channel 28. The workshop was also available for viewing after the fact on the City’s YouTube page, with subtitles available in multiple languages. The workshop consisted of a presentation from the consultant team, overviewing the project, and garnering feedback from participants on key topics. The objective of the workshop was to present introductory information on the Housing Element, examine current housing needs and conditions, and gather input. The presentation was organized as follows:
• General Plan
• What is a General Plan?
• Housing Element
• What is a Housing Element?
• Housing Element Chapters
• Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)
• Community Profile
• Housing Constraints: Types & Examples
• Housing Sites Inventory
• Polling Questions
• Conclusion
• Question and Answer Session
• Next Steps
• How to Stay Involved
A series of polling questions and guided discussion periods were provided throughout the length of the workshop, along with an open question and answer session after the presentation was concluded.
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American Canyon Housing Element Background Report, HCD Review Draft | 7-9 The input provided by the workshop attendees included the following major themes:
• Concerns regarding increased traffic associated with new development, and ensuring new development has adequate parking for residents. • When discussing accessory dwelling units, there were concerns of potential impacts to existing infrastructure, including street parking, traffic, and additional noise.
• Questions about the City’s and community members’ goals regarding whether they prefer to expand or maintain the small-town atmosphere, which would impact the appropriate types of housing.
• Questions about the role of the City, community members, and the state when planning future housing and other items such as toll roads on highways.
• Questions as to what the City could do to encourage housing affordability, given the increase in housing costs statewide. Local policies can allow for balance to support open space and preserving biological resources.
• Question as to whether the Housing Element allows opportunities for traffic calming measures. Questions regarding transportation planning and the General Plan update.
• Expression of a desire to maintain open space while implementing housing.
• Question as to how to provide housing that is affordable for employees who work in American Canyon.
• Question as to whether corporations are allowed to buy housing to use for timeshares.
• Question as to how more housing could be built in drought conditions, which would ultimately increase cost of water.
The workshop was also available for viewing on the City’s YouTube page. The input received at this workshop was incorporated into the Assessment of Fair Housing and the constraints analysis and informed program design.
Workshop 2 –Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
On April 27, 2022, a virtual workshop was hosted via Zoom, and live on Napa Valley TV Channel 28, and live on Napa Valley TV Channel 28. The workshop was also available for viewing after the fact on the City’s YouTube page, with subtitles available in multiple languages. Approximately five participants attended the workshop. The workshop was also available for viewing after the fact on the City’s YouTube page. The workshop consisted of a presentation from the consultant team, overviewing the project, and garnering feedback from participants on key topics. The objective of the workshop was to present introductory information on the Housing Element, examine current fair housing 648
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• General Plan
• What is a General Plan?
• Housing Element
• Housing Element Chapters
• Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)
• Community Profile
• Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
• What is Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH)? • Fair Housing Legislation
• Summary of New Housing Element Requirements
• Assessment of Fair Housing
• Fair Housing and Outreach
• Current Conditions in American Canyon
• Integration and Segregation Patterns
• Current Conditions in American Canyon
• Racially and Ethnically Concentrated Areas of Poverty • Current Conditions in American Canyon
• Disparities in Access to Opportunities
• Current Conditions in American Canyon
• Disproportionate Housing Needs
• Current Conditions in American Canyon
• Polling Questions
• Conclusion
• Question and Answer Session
• Next Steps
• How to Stay Involved
The workshop featured an interactive discussion using a tool called Mural Board, which allows notes to be taken and shared with workshop participants in real time on a virtual white board. The discussion identified current conditions and opportunities for improvement based on all five AFFH categories of analysis. The input provided by the workshop attendees included the following major themes:
• Desire to connect health and equity in the Housing Element. Desire to define quality housing, specifically multi-unit housing, to include considerations of proximity to grocery, transit, physical activity opportunities, and smoke-free protections for residents. • Residentials feel informed through forums such as the City Manager’s newsletter, NextDoor and other forms of social media, and the City’s website and email lists.
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American Canyon Housing Element Background Report, HCD Review Draft | 7-11 that empty lots create an incomplete pattern of development and infrastructure.
• Concerns regarding public safety and traffic if more housing is built. • Identified a recent project on Melvin Road as one where reduced parking requirements were allowed.
• Desire to establish more wellness and entertainment activities within the community.
• Concern about water quality.
• Concerns about long commutes because of lack of jobs and services.
The input received at this workshop was incorporated into the AFFH analysis and informed program design.
Public Review Draft
The Housing Element was published for public review on September 27, 2022.
The draft was made available for the statutorily required 30 days, until October 27.
The Planning Commission and City Council conducted a joint Housing Element public workshop on October 18, 2022.
Following conclusion of the public review period on October 27, 2022, over the next 10 business days, the City considered all comments received during the public review period, before submitting the draft to HCD for consideration on November 11, 2022.
Comments Received
The City received the following comments during the public review period.
Table 7-1 describes aggregated comments received through surveys, in writing during the public review period, and at the October 18 Planning Commission / City Council study session.
Table 7-1 Summary of Comments Received and Responses
Comment Response
Concern about the water supply during
drought conditions and traffic congestion on
the State Highway.
The City prioritizes water service to
affordable housing projects. The city has a
water conservation ordinance that addresses
water conservation requirements during
periods of drought conditions. New
development must comply with the City’s
Zero Water Footprint policy that requires
new development to contribute to water
conservation programs.
Traffic congestion on the State highway is a
responsibility of Caltrans and outside the
City’s control.
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Commenters asked for more support for
ADU construction
Program F will adopt additional programs
and incentives encouraging ADU
development and remove subjective design
criteria to allow ADUs in the CN and CC
zones by-right
Commenters expressed support for more
smaller homes for seniors and first-time
homebuyers
Program T offers low-income homebuyers
assistance in purchasing a home.
Some of the biggest housing issues for
seniors is the high cost of housing and lack of
housing options
Program Z will provide targeted outreach to
seniors to inform them of the Residential
Rehabilitation Loan Program, PACE Program,
and other resources available to assist with
home rehabilitation.
Program C will update the Municipal Code to
provide zoning to accommodate a variety of
housing types, including small residential
care facilities.
There is a lack of affordable options to buy
and rent
Programs L, M, and P are intended to assist
in the construction of affordable housing and
offer incentives/concessions for affordable
development.
Program Y will offer rental assistance
programs to low-income renters.
Assistance for repairs for older homes is
needed
Program FF will implement meaningful
actions to begin to proactively address
factors contributing to fair housing barriers.
Programs GG and HH will expand the
distribution of fair housing information and
conduct fair housing workshops.
Down payment assistance programs is
needed
Program T offers low-income homebuyers in
purchasing a home. Program actions include
down-payment assistance or the
establishment of a mortgage credit
certificate program. Program H will offer
deferred interest loans to low-income
homeowners to finance home repairs.
There is a need for accessory dwelling unit
programs, including advice on planning an
ADU and financial assistance.
Program F will create an informational guide
for ADU development. This guide will be
made available on the City website.
Community Outreach Materials
The following pages contain reproductions of materials used in community engagement efforts, summarized in prior subsections.
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American Canyon
Housing Element
What is a Housing Element?
The Housing Element is a required component of a City’s General Plan mandated by the State of California. The Housing Element serves as a guide to assess what types of housing exists within a city and identify what types of housing and housing programs are needed to support the community.
What is included in a Housing Element?
How is the City’s Housing Need Determined?
HOUSING
NEEDS
HOUSING
CONSTRAINTS
HOUSING
RESOURCES
AFFIRMATIVELY
FURTHERING
FAITH HOUSING
HOUSING
PLAN
Demographics
Housing Stock
Characteristics
Barriers to Building
Housing (Governmental
Policies and Procedures,
Market Conditions)
Inventory of Available Sites
Resources Available for Building
and Preserving Housing
Goals, Policies, and
Programs to Help
Community Meet
Housing Need
Local and
Regional Data
Programs to
Address Fair
Housing Issues
and Disparities
CA DEPT OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS
CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
622 UNITS
Determines statewide and regional housing need
Allocates regional distribution of housing need
Decides how to meet its share of the regional need
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American Canyon
General Plan
What is a General Plan?
A General Plan is a long-range policy document that establishes a framework for development and growth over the next 20 to 30 years.
What topics or “Elements” are addressed in a General Plan? Open Space Noise Safety
Land Use Circulation Housing Conservation
GHG
Emissions
Climate Change
Adaptation
Housing Sites
& Streamlining
Wildfires &
Flooding
Tribal
Consultation
Vehicle Miles
Traveled
Complete
Streets
Environmental
Justice
New State Requirements
The updated General Plan will align with new State requirements:
Why Update the General Plan?
The City of American Canyon last updated its General Plan 30 years ago. As the community has evolved and requirements have changed, the collective vision for the City has developed with it. The General Plan update will allow the City of American Canyon to shape its future growth with thought and intention in alignment with local and regional goals.
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What is a Housing Element?
The Housing Element is a required component of a City’s General Plan mandated by the State of California. The Housing Element serves as a guide to assess what types of housing exists within a city and identify what types of housing and housing programs are needed to support the community.
What is included in a Housing Element?
How is the City’s Housing Need Determined?
HOUSING
NEEDS
HOUSING
CONSTRAINTS
HOUSING
RESOURCES
AFFIRMATIVELY
FURTHERING
FAITH HOUSING
HOUSING
PLAN
Demographics
Housing Stock
Characteristics
Barriers to Building
Housing (Governmental
Policies and Procedures,
Market Conditions)
Inventory of Available Sites
Resources Available for Building
and Preserving Housing
Goals, Policies, and
Programs to Help Community
Meet Housing Need
Local and
Regional Data
Programs to
Address Fair
Housing Issues
and Disparities
CA DEPT OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS
CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
622 UNITS
Determines statewide and regional housing need
Allocates regional distribution of housing need
Decides how to meet its share of the regional need
American Canyon
General Plan
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Join Us For An Interactive Community Workshop
AMERICAN CANYON, Calif., Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at 6:00pm - The City of American Canyon invites you to attend a virtual community workshop on the City's Housing Element Update for the Planning Period 2023-2031. Please join us to learn more about the update process and existing housing conditions and trends, and participate in interactive exercises where you can share your values and vision for thefuture of the city. The meeting will be held via Zoom at 6 PM (links to the meeting can be found on the City's website www.amcan2040.org).
The Housing Element addresses challenges and solutions to community housing needs. State law requires the Housing Element be updated every eight years. State Law also requires the City to accommodate housing locations for all income groups from low and very low income to moderate and above, and policies to facilitate housing for residents with special housing needs. The Housing Element is included in the American Canyon General Plan and outlines the City's plan to meet existing and projected future housing needs for all economic segments of the community.
For additional information, contact:
Jen Kansanback, Communications Manager
[email protected]
(707) 647-5355
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American Canyon is updating its Housing
Element – and wants you to be involved!
Over the next year, American Canyon will be
embarking on an important process to update
its citywide housing plan. Community input
is important so please JOIN US virtually on
Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at 6:00pm,
to learn what goes into a Housing Element and
how you can help shape our city. We will give an
overview of:
Planning for housing in American Canyon
Housing needs in American Canyon
How you can stay involved and give input
Join on Zoom!
By link https://zoom.use/join
Or by phone (408)638-0968
Webinar ID: 836 7527 0533
Passcode: 776748
www.amcan2040.org
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American Canyon Housing Element Workshop 2 - Discussion Activity The City of American Canyon wants to improve fair housing practices as part of its Housing Element Update. We appreciate your perspective on current conditions and opportunities for the future.
Overview
30 - 60 minutes
Are there opportunities to create additional or expanded housing rights programs in American Canyon?
We know the environments
people live in direct health. Are
there opportunities to
incorporate health in the housing
element? Could we define
quality housing (specifically
multi-unit housing) to include
considerations of proximity to
grocery, transit, physical activity
opportunities, and smoke-free
protections for residents?
Identify and discuss opportunities to
improve fair housing programs in American
Canyon
Category 1: Fair Housing Enforcement and Outreach
I stay informed
through the City
Manager
newsletter, Next
Door, Facebook
"American Canyon
Happenings"
What forums and events do you use to stay informed of American Canyon's programs? The AmCan
website,
email
updates, and
Facebook
Not sure if there are areas
of AmCan that include less
investment in infrastructure.
You sometimes see missing
links for sidewalks and
crosswalks. This is
particularly common in
Highway 29. You see empty
housing tracts that lack
infrastructure.
Infrastructure
related to traffic
and continued
increase in
crime
What areas in American Canyon, if any, appear to have less investment in infrastructure and housing?
How would you describe the housing conditions surrounding Highway 29? Empty housing tracts
with new housing
coming: Rio Del Mar
Mixed use; Watson
Ranch development; off
of Melvin Road with new
housing; current
conditions include a
giant gravel lot; City Hall
The Melvin Road housing project
did not meet the city’s parking
parameters for high density housing
based on the number of units and
number of tenants. Allocating
Melvin Road for overflow parking for
tenants seems unconventional, or
not? Also the new road to be
opened along the city tennis courts
as a second access to the new
housing complex will increase the
already heavy traffic on Melvin.
Empty housing tracts;
mixture of development
along Highway 29. No good
sidewalk conditions. There
is no connected sidewalk
network. Intersection of
Highway 29 and Donaldson
is a good example. When
looking into the future of
pedestrian access,
Melvin is not the
answer… Is there
going to be a
relevant traffic study
as we discussed in
our community
meeting in February?
How do you or your neighbors access good jobs or
schools in American Canyon?
In terms of school access, as a former
American Canyon High School
student. I lived nearby and would
walk. Accustomed to driving when
living in a suburban area. A lot of work
is being done for infrastructure
improvements to prioritize pedestrians
and bike facilities. We are a small town
where walking and biking may be
accessible if there is infrastructure. So
much car congestion at Donaldson
and Highway 29 during morning and
evening.
Are there opportunities to improve access for public
transit, bikes, and walking?
Completing
sidewalk
network
Priorities for
pedestrian
and bicycle
infrastructure
in the future
Suburban
environment
encourages use
of automobiles,
but issues with
traffic congestion
Need for
traffic
calming
measures in
the city
Concerns
with parking
and traffic
I would like to highlight the
County Bicycle Plan and AmCan
Bicycle Plan; in terms of bike
facilities 5-6% of bicyclist
commuters are comfortable using
unprotected bicycle lanes. We
see unsafe infrastructure is not
used by cyclists and pedestrians.
Opportunities in ATP grant
funding to improve bike and
pedestrian infrastructure in
American Canyon.
Are there any areas in American Canyon that have
environmental issues (for example, air or water quality) that could impact people living there?
We tend to grocery shop
elsewhere. We commute
for our jobs because there
are not many local
opportunities. This week
we received notice of a
water quality issue in
November. There is an
issue with timely
communication.
It would be nice if there
was community emphisis
and activities centered
around wellness and
entertainment. Aside from
Safeway, Walmart and a
very few restaurants there
is not much to do in AC.
Do current housing options meet the needs of a variety of family sizes in American Canyon?
Interested in the RHNA allocation and what
it looks for American Canyon. There are
many people who live here but do not
work here. Current conditions for single
family homes and concerns for parking.
Some communities reconsider parking
requirements because of development
cost. The Watson Ranch and Lemos Point
seems to be mostly or entirely single family
homes with starting point of $800,000. I
would recommend the City and its future
housing location, consider housing types,
traffic levels, and housing costs. Transitoriented development and mobility hubs could present good opportunities.
I believe there should
be a mix of housing
options to have
diversity. As we
learned from the
pandemic, open
space (publicly and
your house) is key.
Are there areas of American Canyon that might have
overcrowding or poor housing quality?
Not knowledgeable of
overcrowding in
apartments. Vintage
Ranch area apartment
complex has a parking
issue. Seen residents
put cones in front of
their house to save
parking spots.
Do you have any recommendations to maintain a stable
housing supply in American Canyon?
Category 2: Integration and Segretation Patterns/ Category 3: Racially Concentrated Areas of Poverty Category 4: Disparities in Access to Opportunities
Category 5: Disproportionate Housing Needs
My understanding is the
affordable housing
parameters established by the
State were met or exceeded.
There are new numbers for
those programs moving
forward. Need clarity for new
numbers and status of
meeting existing numbers.
Question of the article for the
growth plan.
By adding a
larger
population,
what is the plan
for safety?
Can someone talk to Napa
Valley Register article last
week addressing AMC City
wanting to go beyond and
increase the prior plan
through 2030? If traffic,
crime and an emphasis on
the quality of life offered in
AMC, should we modify/
increase growth?
Are our community NEEDS
being prioritized? The existing
citizens would like to see
improvements to decrease
traffic and crime making AMC a
fun and healthy living
experience. Too much “build
out” focus not enough quality
of life focus. *build out meaning
more and more housing
bringing more and more traffic
Traffic
Calming
Workshop
coming soon.
Not to worry, the
parking guidelines
can be waived and
you too can have
160 units w/tenants
parking in front of
your home.
More community
involvement. Surrounding
cities have heavy
attendance to council
meetings and other
forums. What is AMC City
doing to get more
community heard?
Additional Miscellaneous Comments
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Q1 The biggest housing needs facing American Canyon today are (check all that apply):
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0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Need housing
choices in...
Need more
housing for...
Need
lower-cost...
Need homes
that are...
American
Canyon needs...
All of
American...
Other (please
specify)
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54.82% 91
23.49% 39
39.76% 66
59.64% 99
30.72% 51
16.87% 28
18.67% 31
Total Respondents: 166
# OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE
1 Housing Rental for Single Mothers/Fathers or Families first time buyers 5/8/2022 12:13 AM 2 Low income housing programs and grants to support hospitality workers in Napa County for EXISTING LOW INCOME PROJECTS. Follow existing 2030 Expansion Plan approved by Napa County. No Diversion from existing 2030 Napa County approved General Plan Housing Element.
5/5/2022 12:00 AM
3 Please do not ad more homes and people if you don't have a plan for traffic to accommodate a higher population. 4/26/2022 8:22 AM 4 Housing should not be viewed in isolation. You can't just build new units when critical infrastructure (good roads, good schools, connected communities) to support renters and homeowners is missing. 4/24/2022 11:43 PM
5 Please stop over crowding the city. We like our small town. If we wanted an over crowded town we would live in San Francisco.
4/21/2022 6:34 PM
6 There will be enough homes when the Watson Ranch project is done. Please scale back to Napa Cove Apartments to 33 instead of 66. Please don't go through with the Oat hill Project. Remember just because you can doesn't mean you should. 4/19/2022 6:36 PM
7 Should we not ask the community what our goals are first for American Canyon? This would provide context as to whether or not housing needs are currently being met or not met (e.g. keeping a small community, expanding, protecting open space, etc)
4/13/2022 5:28 PM
8 unsure/don't know 4/11/2022 10:11 PM
9 Traffic dictates American Canyon cannot manage more housing without first creating more road space. 4/7/2022 10:58 PM 10 Adequate parking and roadways to accommodate more homes 4/3/2022 12:19 PM 11 No more low income housing. Do you want to be another vallejo 4/2/2022 2:49 PM 12 Where can American canyon residents sign up for housing assistance? Email me at [email protected] 3/31/2022 7:53 AM
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Need housing choices in lower price range
Need more housing for seniors
Need lower-cost rental housing
Need homes that are affordable to first-time homebuyers American Canyon needs housing for people who work here
All of American Canyon’s housing needs are being met
Other (please specify)
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13 Would love to see an updated senior living community facility 3/17/2022 11:29 AM 14 Need better traffic control to accommodate housing 3/13/2022 9:45 AM 15 No more housing AC is overcrowded 3/11/2022 6:28 PM
16 all housing needs better ecologic/economc integration with passive solar, proper siting, rainwater catchment (esp w/ metal roofs), look at Leed certification for best progressive approach 3/9/2022 6:26 AM
17 "Missing Middle" Homes arranged around a Courtyard 3/4/2022 5:29 PM 18 Ensuring sustainable, minimal growth that maintains small town atmosphere and protection of open spaces 3/2/2022 6:02 PM 19 Please no more apartments 3/2/2022 2:36 PM
20 Needs housing for middle class people. 3/1/2022 10:42 PM 21 No more Apartments 3/1/2022 1:57 PM
22 American Canyon is over crowded. Control the crime before your bring in more homes 3/1/2022 1:32 PM 23 I have watched the market here for 10 years. Properties that have been empty for ages and cost 1/2 just 7 years ago ... are still empty and have been raised in price and rezoned for apartments now. Update, dreams are not made in apartments. My family wants a yard, plants, pets ... I can't stay here if I can't have real roots in this city. This is a temporary space for us at the moment.
2/28/2022 10:54 AM
24 Continue building homes, not apartments 2/26/2022 10:31 PM 25 Houses for low income single parent 2/26/2022 10:17 AM 26 Townhome/condos 2/26/2022 6:42 AM
27 Lack of infrastructure (walkability, restaurants and shopping) for those who live here 2/25/2022 7:25 PM 28 Need more businesses to support new residences this does not include gas stations. 2/25/2022 3:19 PM 29 Need rent to own housing. 2/25/2022 2:16 PM
30 Need traffic solutions for all the housing we have now. 2/25/2022 1:55 PM 31 LOWER RENT on the existing apartments. 2/24/2022 7:57 AM 660
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Q2 American Canyon’s housing needs in the coming 10 years will include (check all that apply):
Answered: 166 Skipped: 0
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Housing priced
so that my...
Businesses
will need...
Housing will
need to be...
Older homes
will be...
Our aging
population w...
Other (please
specify)
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57.83% 96
36.14% 60
46.39% 77
52.41% 87
40.96% 68
9.64% 16
Total Respondents: 166
# OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE
1 Prioritize Traffic, Crime & the AMC Quality of Life before more expansion. 5/5/2022 12:00 AM 2 Watson Ranch should cover housing needs with the 1000 homes/apartments being built. Please stop building more apartments (especially without sufficient parking)
4/21/2022 6:34 PM
3 There will be enough homes when the Watson Ranch project is done. 4/19/2022 6:36 PM 4 See answer in question 1 4/13/2022 5:28 PM
5 No more apartments or townhouses 4/12/2022 9:56 AM
6 Adequate parking and roadways to accommodate more homes 4/3/2022 12:19 PM 7 housing also needs more attention to grading & drainage that promotes replenishing the aquifers and not letting the rainfall runoff into the street or storm drains
3/9/2022 6:26 AM
8 "Missing Middle" Homes arranged around a Courtyard 3/4/2022 5:29 PM 9 need to be affordable 3/3/2022 9:11 AM
10 Housing Element and other planning documents/processes should incorporate health equity and high quality housing considerations as they apply to Multi-Family Housing. For example, new MUH should include smoke-free air protections, common outdoor space for physical activity, and proximity to services. 2/28/2022 11:21 AM
11 there is senior housing everywhere ... how about family housing, that is not apartments. We currently live in apartments in this area. Our management doesnt care. We dont even have the security of a lease currently due to the pandemic. 2k a month ... I cant have plants/pets ... yet every neighbor has plants/pets. There are no safety protocols for the pandemic. I don't want more apartments; I want to escape the hell of an apartment I am currently trapped in. My housing could put my family in desperate need soon, no one cares, and I left desperate to fix this. 2/28/2022 10:54 AM
12 Affordable prices for a single parent who are struggling in life and can’t afford the rent here so we don’t have to move out in this area.
2/26/2022 10:17 AM
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Housing priced so that my children can afford to live here Businesses will need housing affordable to their workers Housing will need to be priced to attract new families to American Canyon Older homes will be deteriorating and in need of repair Our aging population will need accessible, well-designed housing options Other (please specify)
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13 Making American canyon into more than a community of homes where people work and shop elsewhere 2/25/2022 7:25 PM 14 Many of us who grew up here have to move out as it is too expensive 2/24/2022 7:57 AM 15 No more "affordable" or senior housing or subsidized housing so that neighborhoods keep top re-sale value and taxes stay lower.
2/23/2022 8:56 PM
16 Working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to locate and deport illegal aliens who are living in homes they are not entitled to.
2/23/2022 5:35 PM
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Q3 Please rank what you feel are the types of new housing that would be most successful in American Canyon today (1 is most successful and 5 is least successful):
Answered: 166 Skipped: 0
Accessory
dwelling uni...
Co-housing
(housing wit...
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Courtyard
housing...
Micro-units
(small studi...
Single room
occupancy...
Mid-rise
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Mid rise
(4-story)...
Missing middle
housing, lik...
Multifamily
apartments
Residential
C F ilit
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0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Most succe… (no label) (no label) (no label)
Least succ…
Care Facilit...
Larger, custom
homes
Single story
houses and...
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27.22%
43 17.72%
28 22.78%
36 11.39%
18 20.89%
33 158 2.81
10.90%
17 5.77%
9 21.15%
33 16.67%
26 45.51%
71 156 3.80
18.47%
29 14.65%
23 29.30%
46 15.92%
25 21.66%
34 157 3.08
16.88%
27 16.25%
26 15.00%
24 17.50%
28 34.38%
55 160 3.36
7.01%
11 7.01%
11 18.47%
29 22.93%
36 44.59%
70 157 3.91
11.46%
18 12.74%
20 21.02%
33 14.65%
23 40.13%
63 157 3.59
27.50%
44 20.63%
33 23.13%
37 9.38%
15 19.38%
31 160 2.73
16.67%
26 14.74%
23 23.08%
36 12.18%
19 33.33%
52 156 3.31
28.10%
43 22.88%
35 22.88%
35 15.03%
23 11.11%
17 153 2.58
16.77%
26 14.19%
22 23.87%
37 14.84%
23 30.32%
47 155 3.28
49.69%
80 19.25%
31 18.01%
29 4.97%
8 8.07%
13 161 2.02
MOST
SUCCESSFUL
(NO
LABEL)
(NO
LABEL)
(NO
LABEL)
LEAST
SUCCESSFUL
TOTAL WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
Accessory dwelling units (second units/granny units/junior units) Co-housing (housing with an emphasis on community living ie: shared open spaces, or kitchens)
Courtyard housing (housing arranged around a common courtyard) , Micro-units (small studio apartments with full kitchens, Murphy beds, dropdown surfaces like tables or desks and more design features) Single room occupancy (small apartment that may have a common kitchen) Mid-rise (4-story) apartments
Missing middle housing, like townhouses and low-rise multiuse buildings Multifamily apartments
Residential Care Facilities for Seniors or Persons with Disabilities Larger, custom homes
Single story houses and condominiums
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42.68% 70
41.46% 68
58.54% 96
19.51% 32
17.07% 28
Q4 Which Fair Housing Napa Valley services do you feel are most needed in our community? Answered: 164 Skipped: 2
Total Respondents: 164
# OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE
1 Create Low Income Project specifically for Full Time Hospitality Workers - Winery, Restaurants, Resort & Destination 5/5/2022 12:00 AM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Landlord/tenant
counseling
Education/infor
mation on...
Promoting
equal access...
Assistance
with filing ...
Other (please
specify)
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Landlord/tenant counseling
Education/information on tenant rights
Promoting equal access to housing choice for all residents Assistance with filing a housing discrimination complaint Other (please specify)
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Properties - including all hospitality service based employees. 2 Homeless resources 5/1/2022 12:09 AM
3 Short term rental options. 4/26/2022 7:19 AM
4 Proper notice from the city on housing projects 4/21/2022 6:34 PM 5 Proper notification for all American Canyon Residents of any housing projects, gas stations, stores, restaurants, etc. 4/19/2022 6:36 PM 6 Not sure. Need context and understanding about what services are currently being used. 4/13/2022 5:28 PM 7 accountability for tax dollars 4/12/2022 9:56 AM
8 citate illegal dumping and not picking up pet waste 4/11/2022 10:11 PM 9 Information campaign about what Fair Housing Napa Valley’s purpose is. 4/7/2022 10:58 PM 10 Allow pets to live with seniors for companionship 4/3/2022 12:19 PM 11 Landlord friendly laws passed 4/2/2022 2:49 PM
12 Somewhere to turn in emergencies to save home from being taken for for unpaid property taxes. Especially since I had already filed a claim against pge for damages incurred house suffered do to heavy construction by pge themselves.. other family members came to the house and grabbed paperwork needed to keep houses needs and essentials current. Again contact me at [email protected]. Due to pandemic legal assistants failed to return phone calls. Urgent Matter*. 3/31/2022 7:53 AM
13 traffic control prior to more housing! 3/13/2022 9:45 AM 14 None 3/11/2022 6:28 PM
15 Resources and grants for home improvement to go green. 3/6/2022 9:21 AM 16 Unsure 3/2/2022 6:02 PM
17 proper notice of homes planning to be built. the city is getting to crowed with everything being shoved in the center of the city.
3/2/2022 1:27 AM
18 Middle class option 3/1/2022 10:42 PM
19 ??? 3/1/2022 12:44 PM
20 . 2/28/2022 5:34 PM
21 N/A 2/28/2022 2:37 PM
22 help local people become homeowners and make real roots in your town. I have been here 7 years now. People dont want to know each other, people dont want to communicate ... they just want to fuss on nextdoor and facebook, have zoom meetings about accomplishing nothing. Kindness is barely promoted. I actually want to help my town and my hands are tied at every try.
2/28/2022 10:54 AM
23 Descrimination of low income family who can’t afford the rent here and not even enough income to survive and have to do multiple jobs
2/26/2022 10:17 AM
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24 Low income legal aid for tenants 2/25/2022 3:27 PM
25 None 2/25/2022 3:01 PM
26 Application assistance and housing resource center. 2/25/2022 2:16 PM 27 Code enforcement to keep neighborhoods safe. 2/23/2022 8:56 PM 28 Finding out WHY people are "low income" and getting them to find better jobs or finding out what they are mis-spending their money on.
2/23/2022 5:35 PM
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63.25% 105
57.23% 95
45.18% 75
36.75% 61
6.02% 10
Q5 Which Housing Assistance Services do you feel are most needed in our community? Answered: 166 Skipped: 0
Total Respondents: 166
# OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE
1 For existing homeowners with buildout parcels. 5/5/2022 12:00 AM 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Downpayment
assistance f...
Free to
low-cost hom...
Education
seminars for...
Financial
assistance t...
Other (please
specify)
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Downpayment assistance for lower-income First Time homebuyers Free to low-cost home repair loans for Low-income homeowners Education seminars for aspiring homeowners
Financial assistance to build an accessory dwelling unit Other (please specify)
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2 Financial assistance to all homeowners for upkeep and upgrade to energy efficiency 4/12/2022 9:56 AM 3 Allow pets to live with seniors for companionship 4/3/2022 12:19 PM 4 None. If you cant afford it, go somewhere else 4/2/2022 2:49 PM 5 Representative to assist people's with with special needs on housing issues. 3/31/2022 7:53 AM 6 Enlighten city leaders with traffic issues prior to building 3/13/2022 9:45 AM 7 . 2/28/2022 5:34 PM
8 Low-cost home repair loans for middle class homeowners that live paycheck to paycheck. All the assistance goes to lowincome. Think about the middle class that are having a hard time keeping up.2/28/2022 2:19 PM 9 stop price gouging on apartments 2k is too high ... make your current apartment housing accountable for their properties, actually inspect that people are being treated fairly in local apartments. THEY AREN'T. I love my town, and hate my home ... at some point I believe I will have no choice but to leave here. It seems noone cares about residence, only the businesses lining the pockets with money. I also have dreams to have a viable business here, but the people who own properties literally talk you out of using their facility and wont talk about you putting a business there. I have seen some of these building empty for 10 years now and I cant put a real business there or live there. This makes 0 sense. Let us use these empty places. Let us clean up places that are unusable. 2/28/2022 10:54 AM
10 None 2/25/2022 3:01 PM
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Q6 Which Accessory Dwelling Unit Assistance services are most important? Answered: 164 Skipped: 2
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Pre-approved
ADU floorplans
Educational
“How To”...
Homeowner
one-on-one...
Financial
assistance w...
Education on
how to becom...
Advice on what
type of ADU...
Other (please
specify)
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34.76% 57
31.10% 51
41.46% 68
50.61% 83
28.05% 46
52.44% 86
7.32% 12
Total Respondents: 164
# OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE
1 Allow pets to live with seniors for companionship 4/3/2022 12:19 PM 2 Ensuring the integrity of our neighborhoods and preventing over crowded street parking. Making sure ADUs do not directly or indirectly impact their neighbors
3/2/2022 6:02 PM
3 N/A 3/2/2022 10:27 AM
4 Idk 3/1/2022 3:14 PM
5 We don't have many homes with lots sized big enough for this type of housing. 3/1/2022 3:08 PM 6 This is not a realistic answer to the housing shortage. 3/1/2022 12:54 PM 7 . 2/28/2022 5:34 PM
8 create buiz buildings with housing units on top?? I would love to own a place where I can work and live. We need more combination zoning of this sort. Less apartment zoning. Help homeowners become more self reliant, encourage gardening, kindness, neighborly interaction. People in this town are rude and dont communicate well. We dont need to zoom about zooming ... pick up your phones, call someone you love, engage in a real moment and real care. Thats what our community needs.
2/28/2022 10:54 AM
9 I feel there should be an emphasis put on home ownership, not bringing more renters in. 2/26/2022 10:31 PM 10 None 2/25/2022 3:01 PM
11 None 2/25/2022 2:51 PM
12 Quicker permit process for ADU’s 2/25/2022 2:16 PM
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Pre-approved ADU floorplans
Educational “How To” Webinar series
Homeowner one-on-one consultations with an ADU expert
Financial assistance with construction expenses
Education on how to become a landlord
Advice on what type of ADU will work best for your situation Other (please specify)
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Q7 How would you best describe your race/ethnicity? Select all that apply Answered: 165 Skipped: 1
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
American
Indian or...
Filipino
Asian/Pacific
Islander
Black or
African...
Latinix/Hispani
c
White/Caucasian
Multiple
Ethnicities
Other (please
specify)
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2.42% 4
12.12% 20
13.33% 22
4.24% 7
22.42% 37
50.91% 84
12.12% 20
4.24% 7
Total Respondents: 165
# OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE
1 Not applicable 4/13/2022 5:28 PM
2 Other 4/7/2022 10:58 PM
3 None of your business 3/1/2022 4:31 PM
4 . 2/28/2022 5:34 PM
5 N/A 2/28/2022 2:37 PM
6 N/a 2/27/2022 4:35 PM
7 American Indian (Mexico) 2/25/2022 7:14 PM
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Filipino
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Latinix/Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Multiple Ethnicities
Other (please specify)
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Q8 Which best describes your current living situation?
Answered: 166 Skipped: 0
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Live alone
Live with...
Live with
spouse or...
Live with your
own children
Live with
parents
Multiple
generations...
Other (please
specify)
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5.42% 9
41.57% 69
19.88% 33
3.01% 5
19.88% 33
10.24% 17
TOTAL 166
# OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE
1 Outside 5/1/2022 12:09 AM
2 Spouse and minor aged children 4/26/2022 9:22 AM
3 Live with spouse and children 4/19/2022 1:49 PM
4 live with spouse and young children 4/4/2022 7:21 PM
5 live alone 3/13/2022 9:45 AM
6 live alone (note your 1st option says "Live alone Live with roommates" which is contradictory) 3/9/2022 6:26 AM 7 2-adult children and their spouses had to move back home due to high rents and a housing market that is out of reach 3/7/2022 10:57 AM 8 Live with spouse and young children 3/2/2022 8:50 PM
9 Live with spouse and children 3/2/2022 2:36 PM
10 live with my spouse and 4 kids 3/2/2022 1:27 AM
11 live alone 3/1/2022 9:54 PM
12 Single Family, spouse and children 3/1/2022 3:08 PM
13 Spouse and children 3/1/2022 12:43 PM
14 Live with spouse and children 3/1/2022 11:41 AM
15 Spouse and children 2/27/2022 4:35 PM
16 live with husband and children 2/25/2022 1:57 PM
17 rent from parents 2/24/2022 7:57 AM
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Live alone Live with roommates
Live with spouse or significant other
Live with your own children
Live with parents
Multiple generations living together (adult children, parents, grandparents, etc.) Other (please specify)
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Q9 Which type of housing do you currently occupy?
Answered: 166 Skipped: 0
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Accessory
Dwelling Uni...
Apartment
Condominium/tow
nhome
Co-op housing
Duplex/triplex
Group
home/assiste...
Mobile home
Single-family
home
I do not
currently ha...
Other (please
specify)
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0.60% 1
7.83% 13
1.20% 2
1.20% 2
0.60% 1
0.00% 0
4.82% 8
82.53% 137
0.60% 1
1.81% 3
Total Respondents: 166
# OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE
1 I rent a bedroom. 3/31/2022 7:53 AM
2 I would love to be able to afford a home in american canyon. But i also love the small town feel. Please do not over crowd our town, crime is already an issue
3/1/2022 1:32 PM
3 Affordable senior apartment 2/26/2022 6:42 AM
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Accessory Dwelling Unit (granny flat/guest house)
Apartment
Condominium/townhome
Co-op housing
Duplex/triplex
Group home/assisted living
Mobile home
Single-family home
I do not currently have a permanent home
Other (please specify)
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Q10 What is your age group?
Answered: 166 Skipped: 0
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Under 18
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-65
Over 65
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0.00% 0
6.63% 11
27.11% 45
28.31% 47
16.27% 27
8.43% 14
13.86% 23
Total Respondents: 166
ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Under 18
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-65
Over 65
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Q11 Let us know if there is anything we missed! Below, please let us know if there is another housing type you desire that wasn’t mentioned previously that you believe the City needs more of.
Answered: 43 Skipped: 123
# RESPONSES DATE
1 I would love to see some kind of assistance for first time home buyers or atleast affordable options for apartments. 5/12/2022 7:36 PM 2 Again, I disagree with updating the approved General Plan through 2030. This is not an UPDATE, it is a DIVERSION from the approved Napa County Plan. If AMC public were ask to prioritize community needs, housing expansion would fall below Traffic, Crime, and a long list of Quality of Life CURRENTLY offered in AMC. 5/5/2022 12:00 AM
3 Please relay to the community about the nature of the housing element as part of the general plan. Sometimes our community feels super surprised when a development comes in that they don’t like but it’s been in the General Plan for many years. If there is a significant change in the GP land use for the housing element, the nearby community (at least 500 feet buffer) should be notified and told what is changed that may affect them. Perhaps an interactive GIS (arcgis online) map that someone can enter in the address to see highlighted areas of change? (Before/after) 4/26/2022 9:22 AM
4 ADU options need very clear details for development. 4/26/2022 7:19 AM 5 Please don't build more housing like Oat Hill Apartments and scale back the Napa Cove Apartments to 33 instead of 66 apartments. Please make sure there is 2 parking spaces per apartment plus guest parking for all apartment/condo/townhouse projects. Please keep speed limits at reasonable numbers. Donaldson Way should be 25 m.p.h. from end to end. Newell Drive should be 30 m.p.h. (even if/when an extension is make to Watson Ranch) , there is a lot of pedestrian traffic (primarily children walking to school).American Canyon road should be 35 m.ph. from Newell Drive to Wetlands edge. There is too many close calls in this area. 4/19/2022 6:36 PM
6 More parking space in front of home because current parking spaces get occupied by: residents with boats, shuttle buses or RV’s that park in neighborhood making it difficult to park in front of own home. 4/16/2022 12:25 PM
7 Live work units to purchase. Loft type housing 4/15/2022 6:00 PM 8 See response to question 1. Understanding goals of community members is critical before these questions can be adequately answered.
4/13/2022 5:28 PM
9 It would be nice to know the current zoning in AC and if that would change in the future to accommodate more housing. 4/13/2022 9:31 AM 10 1-The traffic flow and improved roadways need to be addressed NOW! 2-Allow senior residents to have pets for mental health companionship.
4/3/2022 12:19 PM
11 Dont turn this city into a crap place to live with all this affordable/low income housing 4/2/2022 2:49 PM 12 What to do about urgent housing matter when it was taken at start of pandemic. I called all legal representatives listed on pamphlet given to me from the sheriff's department. Nobody would return my phone calls. Again you can contact me at [email protected].
3/31/2022 7:53 AM
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13 Please address traffic issues prior to more building! 3/13/2022 9:45 AM 14 Need single level homes with additional mini apartment type unit attached for a family member. So e if these homes were built on Mare Island but they were 2 story. Had a small hallway to left after you entered in the front door of home which led to a mini apartment type home with small kitchen open to a small living space, 1 bedroom and own shower and laundry room
3/12/2022 10:46 AM
15 again, all housing needs the best practices for efficient homes... passive solar & building siting where the sun naturally enters the living space for additional light & heat in the winter months, yet proper awning widths give shade when the sun is higher in the summer, etc Also, need to utilize skylights, solar tubes, rooftop solar electricity and even solar hot water. That would allow for no natural gas needs
3/9/2022 6:26 AM
16 Down payment assistance for first time homebuyers is greatly needed but only goes so far when the cheapest houses you can find are $600k or more. Realistically you would need a down payment of $200k to bring it down to a price most people can afford to pay monthly. So unless other government programs are offered with down payment assistance or housing somehow stops rising, a large percentage of potential home buyers are still being left behind. 3/2/2022 2:46 PM
17 N/A 3/2/2022 10:27 AM
18 Please don't build anymore overpriced homes or apartments. Apartments starting at $2500 a month are not affordable, my mortgage is cheaper than that. This is my my oldest child is still living at home. Please STOP building everything in the city center making traffic far worse than it already is. Please keep speed limits in residential areas (especially with schools near by) to 25 mph through housing and 30mph on main streets like Newell Drive (its a dangerous place for pedestrians ) 3/2/2022 1:27 AM
19 Housing that attracts the type of residents we want in American Canyon. We don't want to become Vallejo. 3/1/2022 10:42 PM 20 Maybe some laws to stop landlords raising rents in a pandemic 3/1/2022 5:18 PM 21 First home buyer program 3/1/2022 3:51 PM
22 Apartment prices need to be lowered. Stop building homes with no yards. Build homes in an affordable way so that they aren’t over priced. I’m an Interior Designer and would love to help provide affordable finishes for this to happen. Even i want To move back to AC but prices literally make no sense with the quality home . 3/1/2022 3:14 PM
23 Starter homes/apartments for young adults. My 22 year old son can't afford to live in his own (or even with a roommate) when he works full time.
3/1/2022 3:08 PM
24 ¡Necesitan mejorar la traducción! 3/1/2022 2:50 PM
25 They're actually needs to be more apartments and houses that are catered to the people that make minimum wage and to let us know that not everybody that lives in American Canyon makes $100,000 or Plus and you know that we can all afford 2500 plus dollars a month for rent it needs to be more affordable 3/1/2022 1:57 PM
26 American Canyon used to be a small town with stables and families. Now its crazy with crime from neighboring cities and within. Low income apartments are bringing in people who are no good for our town. Please stick to family homes to bring in families who fit in with the american canyon life style. 3/1/2022 1:32 PM
27 Home ownership is not for everyone. It requires stable income and constant maintenance. American Canyon wild be best to avoid low income housing and additional apartments as we are a small community that has already outgrown our roads and infrastructure. It’s okay to maintain well what we are and not keep adding more congestion and overcrowding. 3/1/2022 11:41 AM
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28 Bring more entertainment, food, parks and Recs. We need men and womens softball/basketball. 3/1/2022 9:46 AM 29 None 2/28/2022 10:15 PM
30 I feel that we do not need more housing. The highway is already over crowded. I moved here to live in a small community not a big city
2/28/2022 5:34 PM
31 Impact of additional housing/residents on future water shortages 2/28/2022 12:46 PM 32 I want my city to care, not zoom about caring, actually care. I want to be able to live and work in the same place. This is completely viable for many people, and you should accommodate this lifestyle. Make property owners do something with properties that have been empty and unused for ages. they are an eye sore at the least. Encourage our town to do a facelift on itself and its personality. Stop with all the apartments; apartments are the life suckers of all finances. We need happy people, financially flourishing people ... housing is the place to start. 2/28/2022 10:54 AM
33 Affordable Housing projects for a single parent who needs assistance because it’s too expensive for rent an apartment or buy a house here. We are here for long years but still can’t afford it. My children needs some spaces because we’re living with a lot of different families here in the house because income isn’t enough to pay for the rent, pay bills, food, gas and etc. we don’t want to move out in a different state because my kids love his school and like to be stable when it comes to his education.
2/26/2022 10:17 AM
34 American Canyon is a diamond in the rough. Watson Ranch is going to add to the City undoubtedly. We need more affordable single-family options. Town houses and condos might be a great addition. However, DO NOT forget about the enormous traffic issue between Airport Dr and American Canyon Rd. 2/25/2022 7:44 PM
35 PLEASE....PLEASE stop adding more people to the City before addressing traffic and water. 2/25/2022 3:27 PM 36 New housing should be limited in height and density. I like the quiet and family friendly community. Safe and clean. 2/25/2022 3:25 PM 37 Senior housing, more single family housing thats affordable. 2/25/2022 3:01 PM 38 Areas/communities which alternate housing arrangements ADU homes with Co-housing…..etc should be focused in. 2/25/2022 2:51 PM 39 AC really needs to avoid becoming another Napa. Few if any people moved here for that. AC drew families due to affordability and good family feeling. That is being lost due to greed. Need more family friendly things to do. Do not need more housing. Need to use what we have in way beneficial to average citizen. 2/25/2022 2:26 PM
40 We can only grow so much. We have a Highway to the east and water the west. Solano County to the south and an Airport to the north. Not sure who's doing the traffic studies but they are lying to you. Before you build a house, you must have good foundation.
2/25/2022 1:55 PM
41 Young adults (service economy) working in the city, including those with intellectual or developmental disabilities need access to independent housing.
2/24/2022 2:59 PM
42 Please put a stop to rent hikes. The rent is out of control in American Canyon. Housing prices are out of control. Kids who grew up here have to move out of town to find affordable housing. The income limit on help is too low 2/24/2022 7:57 AM
43 Tiny homes in back yards and fewer restrictions, fees for adding space to a home. 2/23/2022 8:56 PM 686
American Canyon Housing Element Background Report, HCD Review Draft | A-1 Appendix A
Yocha Dehe Wintun
Nation Treatment
Protocol
The following pages contain the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Treatment Protocol for Handling Human Remains and Cultural Items Affiliated with the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation.
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Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
PO Box 18 Brooks, California 95606 p) 530.796.3400 f) 530.796.2143 www.yochadehe.org August 18, 2022
City of American Canyon
Attn: Nicolle Hall, Administrative Technician
4381 Broadway St., Suite 201
American Canyon, CA 94503
RE: American Canyon 6th Cycle Housing Element YD-03152022-04 Dear Ms. Hall:
Thank you for the consultation meeting on, August 08, 2022, regarding the proposed American Canyon 6th Cycle Housing Element. We appreciate you taking the time to discuss the project.
Based on the information provided during our consultation meeting, the Tribe has concerns that the project could impact known cultural resources. Therefore, we request that you incorporate Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation’s Treatment Protocol into the mitigation measures for this project. Please submit the updated mitigation measures to the Cultural Resources Department once completed. We respectively decline any comment on the project at this time.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
CRD Administrative Staff
Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
Office: (530) 796-3400
Email: [email protected]
Please refer to identification number YD – 03152022-04 in any correspondence concerning this project.
Thank you for providing us with this notice and the opportunity to comment.
Sincerely,
Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
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Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
PO Box 18 Brooks, California 95606 p) 530.796.3400 f) 530.796.2143 www.yochadehe.org Treatment Protocol for Handling Human Remains and Cultural Items Affiliated with the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
The purpose of this Protocol is to formalize procedures for the treatment of Native American human remains, grave goods, ceremonial items, and items of cultural patrimony, in the event that any are found in conjunction with development, including archaeological studies, excavation, geotechnical investigations, grading, and any ground disturbing activity. This Protocol also formalizes procedures for Tribal monitoring during archaeological studies, grading, and ground-disturbing activities.
I. Cultural Affiliation
The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation (“Tribe”) traditionally occupied lands in Yolo, Solano, Lake, Colusa and Napa Counties. The Tribe has designated its Cultural Resources Committee (“Committee”) to act on the Tribe's behalf with respect to the provisions of this Protocol. Any human remains which are found in conjunction with Projects on lands culturally-affiliated with the Tribe shall be treated in accordance with Section III of this Protocol. Any other cultural resources shall be treated in accordance with Section IV of this Protocol.
II. Inadvertent Discovery of Native American Human Remains Whenever Native American human remains are found during the course of a Project, the determination of Most Likely Descendant (“MLD”) under California Public Resources Code Section 5097.98 will be made by the Native American Heritage Commission (“NAHC”) upon notification to the NAHC of the discovery of said remains at a Project site. If the location of the site and the history and prehistory of the area is culturally-affiliated with the Tribe, the NAHC contacts the Tribe; a Tribal member will be designated by the Tribe to consult with the landowner and/or project proponents.
Should the NAHC determine that a member of an Indian tribe other than Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation is the MLD, and the Tribe is in agreement with this determination, the terms of this Protocol relating to the treatment of such Native American human remains shall not be applicable; however, that situation is very unlikely.
III. Treatment of Native American Remains
In the event that Native American human remains are found during development of a Project and the Tribe or a member of the Tribe is determined to be MLD pursuant to Section II of this Protocol, the following provisions shall apply. The Medical Examiner shall immediately be notified, ground disturbing activities in that location shall cease and the Tribe shall be allowed, pursuant to California Public Resources Code Section 5097.98(a), to (1) inspect the site DocuSign Envelope ID: 0D69CDD2-A513-4BF7-A2E6-01DD9D465223 690
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PO Box 18 Brooks, California 95606 p) 530.796.3400 f) 530.796.2143 www.yochadehe.org of the discovery and (2) make determinations as to how the human remains and grave goods should be treated and disposed of with appropriate dignity.
The Tribe shall complete its inspection and make its MLD recommendation within fortyeight (48) hours of getting access to the site. The Tribe shall have the final determination as to the disposition and treatment of human remains and grave goods. Said determination may include avoidance of the human remains, reburial on-site, or reburial on tribal or other lands that will not be disturbed in the future.
The Tribe may wish to rebury said human remains and grave goods or ceremonial and cultural items on or near the site of their discovery, in an area which will not be subject to future disturbances over a prolonged period of time. Reburial of human remains shall be accomplished in compliance with the California Public Resources Code Sections 5097.98(a) and (b).
The term "human remains" encompasses more than human bones because the Tribe’s traditions call for the burial of associated cultural items with the deceased (funerary objects), and/or the ceremonial burning of Native American human remains, funerary objects, grave goods and animals. Ashes, soils and other remnants of these burning ceremonies, as well as associated funerary objects and unassociated funerary objects buried with or found near the Native American remains are to be treated in the same manner as bones or bone fragments that remain intact.
IV. Non-Disclosure of Location of Reburials
Unless otherwise required by law, the site of any reburial of Native American human remains shall not be disclosed and will not be governed by public disclosure requirements of the California Public Records Act, Cal. Govt. Code § 6250 et seq. The Medical Examiner shall withhold public disclosure of information related to such reburial pursuant to the specific exemption set forth in California Government Code Section 6254(r). The Tribe will require that the location for reburial is recorded with the California Historic Resources Inventory System (“CHRIS”) on a form that is acceptable to the CHRIS center. The Tribe may also suggest that the landowner enter into an agreement regarding the confidentiality of site information that will run with title on the property.
V. Treatment of Cultural Resources
Treatment of all cultural items, including ceremonial items and archeological items will reflect the religious beliefs, customs, and practices of the Tribe. All cultural items, including ceremonial items and archeological items, which may be found at a Project site should be turned over to the Tribe for appropriate treatment, unless otherwise ordered by a court or agency of competent jurisdiction. The Project Proponent should waive any and all claims to ownership of DocuSign Envelope ID: 0D69CDD2-A513-4BF7-A2E6-01DD9D465223 691
Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
PO Box 18 Brooks, California 95606 p) 530.796.3400 f) 530.796.2143 www.yochadehe.org Tribal ceremonial and cultural items, including archeological items, which may be found on a Project site in favor of the Tribe. If any intermediary, (for example, an archaeologist retained by the Project Proponent) is necessary, said entity or individual shall not possess those items for longer than is reasonably necessary, as determined solely by the Tribe.
VI. Inadvertent Discoveries
If additional significant sites or sites not identified as significant in a Project environmental review process, but later determined to be significant, are located within a Project impact area, such sites will be subjected to further archeological and cultural significance evaluation by the Project Proponent, the Lead Agency, and the Tribe to determine if additional mitigation measures are necessary to treat sites in a culturally appropriate manner consistent with CEQA requirements for mitigation of impacts to cultural resources. If there are human remains present that have been identified as Native American, all work will cease for a period of up to 30 days in accordance with Federal Law.
VIII. Work Statement for Tribal Monitors
The description of work for Tribal monitors of the grading and ground disturbing operations at the development site is attached hereto as Addendum I and incorporated herein by reference.
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ADDENDUM I
Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
Tribal Monitors
Description of Work and Treatment Protocol
I. Preferred Treatment
The preferred protocol upon the discovery of Native American human remains is to (1) secure the area, (2) cover any exposed human remains or other cultural items, and (3) avoid further disturbances in the area.
II. Comportment
All parties to the action are strongly advised to treat the remains with appropriate dignity, as provided in Public Resource Code Section 5097.98. We further recommend that all parties to the action treat tribal representatives and the event itself with appropriate respect. For example, jokes and antics pertaining to the remains or other inappropriate behavior are ill advised.
III. Excavation Methods
If, after the Yocha Dehe Tribal representative has been granted access to the site and it is determined that avoidance is not feasible, an examination of the human remains will be conducted to confirm they are human and to determine the position, posture, and orientation of the remains. At this point, we recommend the following procedures:
(A) Tools. All excavation in the vicinity of the human remains will be conducted using fine hand tools and fine brushes to sweep loose dirt free from the exposure. (B) Extent of Exposure. In order to determine the nature and extent of the grave and its contents, controlled excavation should extend to a full buffer zone around the perimeter of the remains. (C) Perimeter Balk. To initiate the exposure, a perimeter balk (especially, a shallow trench) should be excavated, representing a reasonable buffer a minimum of 10 cm around the maximum extent of the known skeletal remains, with attention to counter-intuitive discoveries or unanticipated finds relating to this or other remains. The dirt from the perimeter balk should be bucketed, distinctly labeled, and screened for cultural materials. (D) Exposure Methods. Excavation should then proceed inward from the walls of the balk as well as downward from the surface of the exposure. Loose dirt should be scooped out and brushed off into a dustpan or other collective device. Considerable care should be given to ensure that human remains are not further impacted by the process of excavation.
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Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
PO Box 18 Brooks, California 95606 p) 530.796.3400 f) 530.796.2143 www.yochadehe.org (E) Provenience. Buckets, collection bags, notes, and tags should be fully labeled per provenience, and a distinction should be made between samples collected from: (1) Perimeter Balk (described above), (2) Exposure (dirt removed in exposing the exterior/burial plan and associations, and (3) Matrix (dirt from the interstices between bones or associations). Thus, each burial may have three bags, “Burial 1 Perimeter Balk,” “Burial 1 Exposure Balk,” “Burial 1 Matrix.”
Please note the provisions below with respect to handling and conveyance of records and samples.
(F) Records. The following records should be compiled in the field: (1) a detailed scale drawing of the burial, including the provenience of and full for all human remains, associated artifacts, and the configuration of all associated phenomena such as burial pits, evidence for preinterment grave pit burning, soil variability, and intrusive disturbance, (2) complete a formal burial record using the consultants proprietary form or other standard form providing information on site #, unit or other proveniences, level depth, depth and location of the burial from a fixed datum, workers, date(s), artifact list, skeletal inventory, and other pertinent observations, (3) crew chief and worker field notes that may supplement or supercede information contained in the burial recording form, and (4) photographs, including either or standard photography or high-quality (400-500 DPI or 10 MP recommended) digital imaging.
(G) Stipulations for Acquisition and Use of Imagery. Photographs and images may be used only for showing location or configuration of questionable formation or for the position of the skeleton. They are not to be duplicated for publication unless a written release is obtained from the Tribe.
(H) Association. Association between the remains and other cultural materials should be determined in the field in consultation with an authorized Tribal representative, and may be amended per laboratory findings. Records of provenience and sample labels should be adequate to determine association or degree of likelihood of association of human remains and other cultural materials.
(I) Samples. For each burial, all Perimeter Balk soil is to be 1/8”-screened. All Exposure soil is to be 1/8”-screened, and a minimum of one 5-gallon bucket of excavated but unscreened Exposure soil is to be collected, placed in a plastic garbage bag in the bucket. All Matrix soil is to be carefully excavated, screened as appropriate, and then collected in plastic bags placed in 5- gallon buckets.
(J) Human remains are not to be cleaned in the field.
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Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
PO Box 18 Brooks, California 95606 p) 530.796.3400 f) 530.796.2143 www.yochadehe.org (K) Blessings. Prior to any physical action related to human remains, a designated tribal representative will conduct prayers and blessings over the remains. The archaeological consultant will be responsible for insuring that individuals and tools involved in the action are available for traditional blessings and prayers, as necessary.
IV. Lab Procedures
No laboratory studies are permitted without consultation with the tribe. Lab methods are determined on a project-specific basis in consultation with Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation representatives. The following procedures are recommended:
(A) Responsibility. The primary archaeological consultant will be responsible for insuring that all lab procedures follow stipulations made by the Tribe.
(B) Blessings. Prior to any laboratory activities related to the remains, a designated tribal representative will conduct prayers and blessings over the remains. The archaeological consultant will be responsible for insuring that individuals and tools involved in the action are available for traditional blessings and prayers, as necessary. (C) Physical Proximity of Associations. To the extent possible, all remains, associations, samples, and original records are to be kept together throughout the laboratory process. In particular, Matrix dirt is to be kept in buckets and will accompany the remains to the lab. The primary archaeological consultant will be responsible for copying all field records and images, and insuring that the original notes and records accompany the remains throughout the process. (E) Additional Lab Finds. Laboratory study should be done making every effort to identify unanticipated finds or materials missed in the field, such as objects encased in dirt or human remains misidentified as faunal remains in the field. In the event of discovery of additional remains, materials, and other associations the tribal representatives are to be contacted immediately.
V. Re-internment without Further Disturbance
No laboratory studies are permitted on human remains and funerary objects. The preferred treatment preference for exhumed Native American human remains is reburial in an area not subject to further disturbance. Any objects associated with remains will be reinterred with the remains.
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Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
PO Box 18 Brooks, California 95606 p) 530.796.3400 f) 530.796.2143 www.yochadehe.org VI. Curation of Recovered Materials
Should all, or a sample, of any archaeological materials collected during the data recovery activities – with the exception of Human Remains – need to be curated, an inventory and location information of the curation facility shall be given to tribe for our records.
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ATTACHMENT 3
Summary of 5th Cycle Housing Element Program Compliance Program Description Explanation Include in 6th Cycle
Housing Element?
A No-Net-Loss Evaluation
Procedure
City increased residential sites with Watson Ranch, Broadway District, and Oat Hill Residential.
Yes
B Maintain Inventory of
Developable Sites
Inventory available on city website. New entitlements
increased list of available sites.
Yes
C Priority Sewer and Water
Service for Affordable
Housing
Ordinance adopted in 2019. No. Outcome
complete.
D Incentives for Second
Units
ADU ordinance revised in 2017 and 2020. Partner with Napa Sonoma ADU Center. Reduce impact fees per State Law.
Yes
E Neighborhood
Preservation Program
Ongoing Code Enforcement provides this service. Yes
F Residential Rehabilitation
Loan Program
Several grants for this program were awarded. Yes
G Code Enforcement The Code Enforcement program is ongoing. Yes.
H City-owned Land for
Affordable Housing
City provided land for free to the Valley View affordable Senior Apts in the prior Housing Element cycle. No city owned land was available since that time.
Yes. Per State
Surplus Land Act
I Employee Housing
Program
Replaced with the Affordable Housing Nexus Fee No. Outcome complete
J Affordable Housing Fund Provided assistance to the Valley View affordable Senior Apts Yes. Add outcome metrics
K Incentives for Affordable
Housing
Village at Vintage Ranch and Valley View received incentives for affordable housing
Yes. Add outcome
metrics
L Density Bonus Program Density Bonus Ordinance updated in 2019. Yes. Add outcome metrics
M Planned Development
Process
Watson Ranch and Broadway District Specific Plans have new development standards that encourage housing.
Yes. Add outcome
metrics
N Assist in Accessing Grant
Funding
Staff assisted in grant funding in 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020 (two projects), and 2021.
Yes. Add outcome
metrics
O Incentives for Lot
Consolidation
Staff completed lot consolidations in 2015 and 2016. Yes P Partner with the Housing
Authority
A new two-year contract was approved 2022. Yes
Q Inclusionary Housing
Program
Inclusionary ordinance was updated in 2016 and 2019. Yes. Add outcome metrics
R Nexus Study for
Affordable Housing Fees
Nexus Study and Commercial linkage fee was adopted in
2016.
Yes. Add outcome
metrics.
S Preserve At-Risk Housing City of Napa worked with the Lodge apartments in 2016 but were unable to convince the owner to maintain expired
inclusionary units.
Yes. Add outcome
metrics
T Monitor Section 8 Status City of Napa monitors Section 8 status annually. Yes. Add outcome metrics
U Mobilehome Park Rent
Stabilization Program
Ongoing rent monitoring per the program Yes. Add outcome metrics
V Rental Assistance
Program
Multiple projects assisted during the 5th Cycle. Yes. Add outcome metrics
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Program Description Explanation Include in 6th Cycle
Housing Element?
W Rehabilitation Loan
Program Outreach to
Elderly Homeowners
The City of Napa conducts outreach meetings at the Senior Center and the Family Center in American Canyon.
Yes. Add outcome
metrics
X Facilitate
Construction of Housing
for Persons with
Disabilities
The Valley View Senior Homes affordable housing project provides handicap accessibility and supportive services Yes. Add outcome
metrics
Y Outreach to
Developmentally
Disabled
Website link to the North Bay Regional Center provided in 2016
Yes. Add outcome
metrics
Z Facilitate Construction of
Housing for Persons with
Disabilities
The Valley View Senior Homes affordable housing project provides handicap accessibility and supportive services Yes. Add outcome
metrics
AA Zoning for Employee
Housing
Zoning code amended in 2017 No. Task
Completed.
BB Zoning for Single Room
Occupancy
Zoning code amended in 2017 No. Task
Completed.
CC Facilitate Construction of
Large Units
Inclusionary ordinance amendment in 2019 provides an
incentive for larger units. Prepared fliers in 2017 and they are available on the City’s Housing website
DD Farmworker Housing Farmworker Housing resources are posted on the city’s website
Yes. Add outcome
metrics
EE Distribute Homeless
Shelter Information
The City of Napa provides this service on an ongoing basis Yes FF Distribute Fair Housing
Information
The City of Napa provides this service on an ongoing basis Yes GG Fair Housing Event The City of Napa provides this service on an ongoing basis.
Fair housing posters are displayed at City Hall.
Yes
HH Encourage Sustainable
Building
An Electric Vehicle Charging Station Streamlines Ordinance in 2019.
The Broadway District Specific Plan requires new
development to be 15 percent more energy efficient than the California Building Code.
Yes
II Energy Conservation Fact
Sheet
Energy Conservation Fact Sheet added to the website in 2017 Yes but may include alternative
strategies.
JJ Adjust Utility Allowances
for Green Affordable
Housing Units
Utility Allowances adjusted for Green Affordable Housing Units in 2017
Yes. Allowances
may need to be
updated.
KK Annual Housing Element
Report
Annual reports prepared on time. Yes
LL Maintain adequate
staffing
Projects reviewed within the State Permit Streamlining Act. Yes 698
ATTACHMENT
4 699
700
From: Gillian Adams
To: Megan Kirkeby - HCD ([email protected])
Cc: Matt Maloney; Dave Vautin; Tawny Macedo ([email protected]); Tom Brinkhuis ([email protected]); Jason Holley; Brent Cooper; [email protected]; Vincent Smith; [email protected]; [email protected]; Morrison, David; [email protected] Subject: [External] Napa County RHNA Transfers
Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2022 4:53:57 PM
Attachments: 06b 1 Summary_Sheet_Napa_County_RHNA_Transfers.pdf 06b 2 Attachment A - Napa_County_RHNA_Transfer_Request.pdf EB Minutes 20220317 469 Draft.pdf
Final_RHNA_Methodology_Report_2023-2031_March2022_Update.pdf Dear Megan,
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65584.07(a), on March 17, 2022, the ABAG Executive Board approved transfers of RHNA units from Napa County to the City of American Canyon (176 units), City of Napa (730 units), and City of St. Helena (2 units).
I have attached a copy of the agenda materials from the meeting (Item 6b), as well as a copy of the draft meeting minutes which reflect the Board’s approval of the consent calendar. I have also attached a revised version of ABAG’s Final RHNA Plan which reflects the updated final allocations for Napa County, American Canyon, City of Napa, and St. Helena.
Please let me know if you need any additional information.
Regards,
Gillian
Gillian Adams
Principal Planner
[email protected] | (415) 820-7911
BAY AREA METRO | BayAreaMetro.gov
Association of Bay Area Governments
Metropolitan Transportation Commission
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ATTACHMENT 5
6 th Cycle RHNA Compliance Table
RHNA Source
Very Low Income
(<50% AMI)
Low Income
(50-80% AMI)
Moderate Income
(80-120% AMI)
Above Moderate
Income
(>120% AMI) Total
ABAG RHNA Allocation 112 65 75 194 446
RHNA Transfer 5/25/10 * 46 38 18 47 149
RHNA Transfer 5/2/17 * 11 6 2 8 27
Total RHNA 169 109 95 249 622
Site Inventory Project
Very Low Income
(<50% AMI)
Low Income
(50-80% AMI)
Moderate Income
(80-120% AMI)
Above Moderate
Income
(>120% AMI) Total
Lemos Pointe 122 62 2 186
Napa Cove 26 39 1 66
Watson Ranch Lot 14/15 98 98
Watson Ranch Lot 10 219 219
Watson Ranch Lot 7,9 165 165
Oat Hill Parcel A & B 291 291
Residences at Napa Junction 46 407 453
Canyon Estates 35 35
Sun Square 20 20
Rio Del Mar Subdivision 3 3
West Carolyn Subdivision 4 4
Accessory Dwelling Units 8 8 16
Total Inventory 202 129 410 815 1,556
Subtract RHNA 169 109 95 249 622
RHNA Buffer (DUs) 33 20 315 566 934
RHNA Buffer Percent 20% 18% 332% 227% 150%
*RHNA transfer units are modified from the Signed Agreements by Napa County RHNA Transfer Request to MTC per Gov Code Sec 65584.07 702
Housing Element Site Inventories: Why Buffers and Excess Capacity Matter
No Net Loss Requirements
The No Net Loss Requirements Law (Government Code
§ 65863) ensures that assumptions jurisdictions make
in Housing Element site inventories match what is
actually built. A jurisdiction's Housing Element must
identify adequate sites to accommodate its regional
housing needs allocation (RHNA) at all income levels. A jurisdiction must make sure it maintains sites that can accommodate both the overall number of units
projected and the number of units at each income
level.
Unless jurisdictions have more sites in their Housing
Element inventory than the minimum required, they
may fall out of compliance if they:
1. Reduce a site’s residential density.
2. Approve development applications with fewer
units on the site than identified in the Housing
Element.
3. Approve development applications with higher
income units than stated in the Housing
Element.
Process
When development proposals are received,
jurisdictions must compare the proposal for that site to the assumptions in the Housing Element. If the
proposal has fewer units, or different affordability
assumptions, jurisdictions must demonstrate:
• Buffer - That their Housing Element has enough
of a buffer that there are still available sites to
meet the RHNA.
1 20 DUA for suburban jurisdictions; 30 DUA for
jurisdictions in a metropolitan county.
• Higher than expected units - Other
developments identified in the Housing
Element came in above the assumptions in the
Housing Element.
• Developments on sites not in the Housing
Element - Sites not identified in the Housing
Element are moving forward with housing.
If none of the above are true, jurisdictions within 180 days after approval of the new development must:
• Identify other sites- Identify other sites that are
eligible based on the criteria for Housing
Element site inventories that created the
shortfall.
• Rezone – Identify other sites that may require
rezoning to accommodate the shortfall
The RHNA Buffer
To reduce the likelihood of having to rezone, it is a best practice to have 15 to 30+ percent more units listed in the inventory than are required to meet a jurisdiction’s RHNA. This is especially important for the moderate,
low and very low-income categories.
HCD allows jurisdictions to use zoned density as a
proxy for lower income, as long as certain statutory
requirements are met. These include counting sites
zoned at a minimum of 20 or 30 units per acre as
affordable, depending on jurisdictional size 1. This is called the default density. While this is helpful in
getting a certified Housing Element, it is likely that
some sites that were considered affordable in the
ATTACHMENT 6
703
inventory based on zoned densities will not produce
enough (or any) affordable housing. In this case, the
buffer provides jurisdictions with the flexibility to use other sites to make up the difference. For example:
In the Housing Element, a jurisdiction listed a
one-acre site, zoned at 30 units per acre. The
jurisdiction assumed, for Housing Element
purposes, all 30 units were affordable.
A few years after the adopting the Housing
Element, the jurisdiction gets a proposal for 30
units on the site, but only five of those units are
affordable.
Unless the jurisdiction had a buffer, there would
be a shortfall of 25 affordable units, and the
jurisdiction would need to rezone or show
additional capacity somewhere else.
The need for a buffer or extra sites is most likely to
arise in affordable units, because of the default
density. However, jurisdictions could run into problems with market-rate units if developments come in at
lower densities than anticipated. For example:
A jurisdiction listed a two-acre site, zoned at 15
units per acre, for a total of 30 above moderate
units. If the actual development is 20 units,
there would be a shortfall of 10 above
moderate units.
If both examples happened, the jurisdiction would
remain in compliance for above moderate because the
shortfall of 10 is more than offset by the 25 extra from the first scenario. However, they would still need to
make up the 25 low and very low units on another site
or through rezoning.
A jurisdiction can provide a RHNA buffer in several
ways. The most common is including more sites than
necessary in the inventory. Other ways to buffer are to be conservative about the capacities of sites in the
inventory, be conservative in estimating affordable
units on sites (especially those zoned at default
densities or above) or rezoning sites to a density above what is needed to accommodate the allocation.
While it is important to be realistic about what can
feasibly be built on the inventory sites, these buffers give jurisdictions needed flexibility over the planning horizon to stay in compliance with state law, since
many factors affect development trends and decisions.
Helpful Links
• HCD No Net Loss Law Government Code §
65863 Memo
• HCD Housing Element Site Inventory Guidebook
(Government Code § 65583.2)
October 2021
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Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
PO Box 18 Brooks, California 95606 p) 530.796.3400 f) 530.796.2143 www.yochadehe.org August 18, 2022
City of American Canyon
Attn: Nicolle Hall, Administrative Technician
4381 Broadway St., Suite 201
American Canyon, CA 94503
RE: American Canyon 6th Cycle Housing Element YD-03152022-04 Dear Ms. Hall:
Thank you for the consultation meeting on, August 08, 2022, regarding the proposed American Canyon 6th Cycle Housing Element. We appreciate you taking the time to discuss the project.
Based on the information provided during our consultation meeting, the Tribe has concerns that the project could impact known cultural resources. Therefore, we request that you incorporate Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation’s Treatment Protocol into the mitigation measures for this project. Please submit the updated mitigation measures to the Cultural Resources Department once completed. We respectively decline any comment on the project at this time.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
CRD Administrative Staff
Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
Office: (530) 796-3400
Email: [email protected]
Please refer to identification number YD – 03152022-04 in any correspondence concerning this project.
Thank you for providing us with this notice and the opportunity to comment.
Sincerely,
Tribal Historic Preservation Officer
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Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
PO Box 18 Brooks, California 95606 p) 530.796.3400 f) 530.796.2143 www.yochadehe.org Treatment Protocol for Handling Human Remains and Cultural Items Affiliated with the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
The purpose of this Protocol is to formalize procedures for the treatment of Native American human remains, grave goods, ceremonial items, and items of cultural patrimony, in the event that any are found in conjunction with development, including archaeological studies, excavation, geotechnical investigations, grading, and any ground disturbing activity. This Protocol also formalizes procedures for Tribal monitoring during archaeological studies, grading, and ground-disturbing activities.
I. Cultural Affiliation
The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation (“Tribe”) traditionally occupied lands in Yolo, Solano, Lake, Colusa and Napa Counties. The Tribe has designated its Cultural Resources Committee (“Committee”) to act on the Tribe's behalf with respect to the provisions of this Protocol. Any human remains which are found in conjunction with Projects on lands culturally-affiliated with the Tribe shall be treated in accordance with Section III of this Protocol. Any other cultural resources shall be treated in accordance with Section IV of this Protocol.
II. Inadvertent Discovery of Native American Human Remains Whenever Native American human remains are found during the course of a Project, the determination of Most Likely Descendant (“MLD”) under California Public Resources Code Section 5097.98 will be made by the Native American Heritage Commission (“NAHC”) upon notification to the NAHC of the discovery of said remains at a Project site. If the location of the site and the history and prehistory of the area is culturally-affiliated with the Tribe, the NAHC contacts the Tribe; a Tribal member will be designated by the Tribe to consult with the landowner and/or project proponents.
Should the NAHC determine that a member of an Indian tribe other than Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation is the MLD, and the Tribe is in agreement with this determination, the terms of this Protocol relating to the treatment of such Native American human remains shall not be applicable; however, that situation is very unlikely.
III. Treatment of Native American Remains
In the event that Native American human remains are found during development of a Project and the Tribe or a member of the Tribe is determined to be MLD pursuant to Section II of this Protocol, the following provisions shall apply. The Medical Examiner shall immediately be notified, ground disturbing activities in that location shall cease and the Tribe shall be allowed, pursuant to California Public Resources Code Section 5097.98(a), to (1) inspect the site DocuSign Envelope ID: 0D69CDD2-A513-4BF7-A2E6-01DD9D465223 706
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The Tribe shall complete its inspection and make its MLD recommendation within fortyeight (48) hours of getting access to the site. The Tribe shall have the final determination as to the disposition and treatment of human remains and grave goods. Said determination may include avoidance of the human remains, reburial on-site, or reburial on tribal or other lands that will not be disturbed in the future.
The Tribe may wish to rebury said human remains and grave goods or ceremonial and cultural items on or near the site of their discovery, in an area which will not be subject to future disturbances over a prolonged period of time. Reburial of human remains shall be accomplished in compliance with the California Public Resources Code Sections 5097.98(a) and (b).
The term "human remains" encompasses more than human bones because the Tribe’s traditions call for the burial of associated cultural items with the deceased (funerary objects), and/or the ceremonial burning of Native American human remains, funerary objects, grave goods and animals. Ashes, soils and other remnants of these burning ceremonies, as well as associated funerary objects and unassociated funerary objects buried with or found near the Native American remains are to be treated in the same manner as bones or bone fragments that remain intact.
IV. Non-Disclosure of Location of Reburials
Unless otherwise required by law, the site of any reburial of Native American human remains shall not be disclosed and will not be governed by public disclosure requirements of the California Public Records Act, Cal. Govt. Code § 6250 et seq. The Medical Examiner shall withhold public disclosure of information related to such reburial pursuant to the specific exemption set forth in California Government Code Section 6254(r). The Tribe will require that the location for reburial is recorded with the California Historic Resources Inventory System (“CHRIS”) on a form that is acceptable to the CHRIS center. The Tribe may also suggest that the landowner enter into an agreement regarding the confidentiality of site information that will run with title on the property.
V. Treatment of Cultural Resources
Treatment of all cultural items, including ceremonial items and archeological items will reflect the religious beliefs, customs, and practices of the Tribe. All cultural items, including ceremonial items and archeological items, which may be found at a Project site should be turned over to the Tribe for appropriate treatment, unless otherwise ordered by a court or agency of competent jurisdiction. The Project Proponent should waive any and all claims to ownership of DocuSign Envelope ID: 0D69CDD2-A513-4BF7-A2E6-01DD9D465223 707
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VI. Inadvertent Discoveries
If additional significant sites or sites not identified as significant in a Project environmental review process, but later determined to be significant, are located within a Project impact area, such sites will be subjected to further archeological and cultural significance evaluation by the Project Proponent, the Lead Agency, and the Tribe to determine if additional mitigation measures are necessary to treat sites in a culturally appropriate manner consistent with CEQA requirements for mitigation of impacts to cultural resources. If there are human remains present that have been identified as Native American, all work will cease for a period of up to 30 days in accordance with Federal Law.
VIII. Work Statement for Tribal Monitors
The description of work for Tribal monitors of the grading and ground disturbing operations at the development site is attached hereto as Addendum I and incorporated herein by reference.
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ADDENDUM I
Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
Tribal Monitors
Description of Work and Treatment Protocol
I. Preferred Treatment
The preferred protocol upon the discovery of Native American human remains is to (1) secure the area, (2) cover any exposed human remains or other cultural items, and (3) avoid further disturbances in the area.
II. Comportment
All parties to the action are strongly advised to treat the remains with appropriate dignity, as provided in Public Resource Code Section 5097.98. We further recommend that all parties to the action treat tribal representatives and the event itself with appropriate respect. For example, jokes and antics pertaining to the remains or other inappropriate behavior are ill advised.
III. Excavation Methods
If, after the Yocha Dehe Tribal representative has been granted access to the site and it is determined that avoidance is not feasible, an examination of the human remains will be conducted to confirm they are human and to determine the position, posture, and orientation of the remains. At this point, we recommend the following procedures:
(A) Tools. All excavation in the vicinity of the human remains will be conducted using fine hand tools and fine brushes to sweep loose dirt free from the exposure. (B) Extent of Exposure. In order to determine the nature and extent of the grave and its contents, controlled excavation should extend to a full buffer zone around the perimeter of the remains. (C) Perimeter Balk. To initiate the exposure, a perimeter balk (especially, a shallow trench) should be excavated, representing a reasonable buffer a minimum of 10 cm around the maximum extent of the known skeletal remains, with attention to counter-intuitive discoveries or unanticipated finds relating to this or other remains. The dirt from the perimeter balk should be bucketed, distinctly labeled, and screened for cultural materials. (D) Exposure Methods. Excavation should then proceed inward from the walls of the balk as well as downward from the surface of the exposure. Loose dirt should be scooped out and brushed off into a dustpan or other collective device. Considerable care should be given to ensure that human remains are not further impacted by the process of excavation.
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PO Box 18 Brooks, California 95606 p) 530.796.3400 f) 530.796.2143 www.yochadehe.org (E) Provenience. Buckets, collection bags, notes, and tags should be fully labeled per provenience, and a distinction should be made between samples collected from: (1) Perimeter Balk (described above), (2) Exposure (dirt removed in exposing the exterior/burial plan and associations, and (3) Matrix (dirt from the interstices between bones or associations). Thus, each burial may have three bags, “Burial 1 Perimeter Balk,” “Burial 1 Exposure Balk,” “Burial 1 Matrix.”
Please note the provisions below with respect to handling and conveyance of records and samples.
(F) Records. The following records should be compiled in the field: (1) a detailed scale drawing of the burial, including the provenience of and full for all human remains, associated artifacts, and the configuration of all associated phenomena such as burial pits, evidence for preinterment grave pit burning, soil variability, and intrusive disturbance, (2) complete a formal burial record using the consultants proprietary form or other standard form providing information on site #, unit or other proveniences, level depth, depth and location of the burial from a fixed datum, workers, date(s), artifact list, skeletal inventory, and other pertinent observations, (3) crew chief and worker field notes that may supplement or supercede information contained in the burial recording form, and (4) photographs, including either or standard photography or high-quality (400-500 DPI or 10 MP recommended) digital imaging.
(G) Stipulations for Acquisition and Use of Imagery. Photographs and images may be used only for showing location or configuration of questionable formation or for the position of the skeleton. They are not to be duplicated for publication unless a written release is obtained from the Tribe.
(H) Association. Association between the remains and other cultural materials should be determined in the field in consultation with an authorized Tribal representative, and may be amended per laboratory findings. Records of provenience and sample labels should be adequate to determine association or degree of likelihood of association of human remains and other cultural materials.
(I) Samples. For each burial, all Perimeter Balk soil is to be 1/8”-screened. All Exposure soil is to be 1/8”-screened, and a minimum of one 5-gallon bucket of excavated but unscreened Exposure soil is to be collected, placed in a plastic garbage bag in the bucket. All Matrix soil is to be carefully excavated, screened as appropriate, and then collected in plastic bags placed in 5- gallon buckets.
(J) Human remains are not to be cleaned in the field.
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PO Box 18 Brooks, California 95606 p) 530.796.3400 f) 530.796.2143 www.yochadehe.org (K) Blessings. Prior to any physical action related to human remains, a designated tribal representative will conduct prayers and blessings over the remains. The archaeological consultant will be responsible for insuring that individuals and tools involved in the action are available for traditional blessings and prayers, as necessary.
IV. Lab Procedures
No laboratory studies are permitted without consultation with the tribe. Lab methods are determined on a project-specific basis in consultation with Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation representatives. The following procedures are recommended:
(A) Responsibility. The primary archaeological consultant will be responsible for insuring that all lab procedures follow stipulations made by the Tribe.
(B) Blessings. Prior to any laboratory activities related to the remains, a designated tribal representative will conduct prayers and blessings over the remains. The archaeological consultant will be responsible for insuring that individuals and tools involved in the action are available for traditional blessings and prayers, as necessary. (C) Physical Proximity of Associations. To the extent possible, all remains, associations, samples, and original records are to be kept together throughout the laboratory process. In particular, Matrix dirt is to be kept in buckets and will accompany the remains to the lab. The primary archaeological consultant will be responsible for copying all field records and images, and insuring that the original notes and records accompany the remains throughout the process. (E) Additional Lab Finds. Laboratory study should be done making every effort to identify unanticipated finds or materials missed in the field, such as objects encased in dirt or human remains misidentified as faunal remains in the field. In the event of discovery of additional remains, materials, and other associations the tribal representatives are to be contacted immediately.
V. Re-internment without Further Disturbance
No laboratory studies are permitted on human remains and funerary objects. The preferred treatment preference for exhumed Native American human remains is reburial in an area not subject to further disturbance. Any objects associated with remains will be reinterred with the remains.
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Should all, or a sample, of any archaeological materials collected during the data recovery activities – with the exception of Human Remains – need to be curated, an inventory and location information of the curation facility shall be given to tribe for our records.
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