REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
City Hall - Council Chambers
4381 Broadway St., Suite 201, American Canyon
April 18, 2023
6:30 PM
Consistent with Government Code Secon 54953 and the American Canyon City Council Resoluon Declaring the Existence of a Local Emergency due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, City Council and other public meengs will be conducted both in person at City Hall, 4381 Broadway, Suite 201, and also via Zoom Teleconferencing to promote local, state, and federal guidelines and social distancing recommendaons for the containment of the coronavirus. City officials and members of the public are invited to a5end the meeng either in person or via teleconference. This meeting will be broadcast live to residents on Napa Valley TV, on our website here and on YouTube here.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: The City Council will provide materials in appropriate alterna-ve formats to comply with the Americans with Disabili-es Act. Please send a wri2en request to City Clerk at 4381 Broadway, Suite 201, American Canyon, CA 94503 or by email to [email protected]. Include your name, address, phone number and brief descrip-on of the requested materials, as well as your preferred alterna-ve format or auxiliary aid, Mayor: Leon Garcia
Vice Mayor: Pierre Washington
Councilmembers: Mariam Aboudamous, Mark Joseph, David Oro CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA APRIL 18, 2023
1 at least three calendar days before the meeting.
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
The Mayor will call the meeng to order and conduct role call. Council will immediately convene into Closed Session a9er hearing any public comment on Closed Session items. At 6:30 p.m. the Council will reconvene into Open Session and then resume Closed Session at the end of the meeting to address outstanding items, if necessary.
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL - CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
This me is reserved for members of the public to address the City Council on Closed Session Items only. Comments must be made in person and are limited to 3 minutes. Comments for items on the Open Session agenda will be taken when the item is called in Open Session. Comments for Items not on the Closed Session or Open Session agenda will be heard during the Open Session Public Comment period.
MEETING RECESS - COUNCIL TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – An*cipated Li*ga*on Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2).
Two Matters.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Exis*ng Li*ga*on. Pursuant to Government Code Sec*on 54956.9(d)(1):
a. American Canyon I , LLC vs. Napa Unified School District(Napa Superior Court Case No. 22CV001145).
b. City of American Canyon v. City of Vallejo, et al. (Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2022-00327471).
c. City of American Canyon v. Leon Dale Schmidt , Napa County Superior Court Case No. 22CV001041
3. Threat to Public Services of Facilities - Pursuant to Government Code 54957(a) Consulta*on with: Jason B. Holley, City Manager/Director of Emergency Services & William D. Ross, City Attorney
6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER - COUNCIL TO RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL - OPEN SESSION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA APRIL 18, 2023
2 REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION/CONFIRMATION OF REPORTABLE ACTION
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
4. Proclamation - National Building Safety Month
5. Proclamation - National Volunteers Week April 16th-22nd, 2023
6. Proclamation - Nation Earth Day, April 22, 2023
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA This me is reserved for members of the public to address the City Council on items that are not on the Closed Session or Open Session agenda and are within the subject ma5er jurisdicon of the City Council. Comments are limited to 3 minutes. Comments for items on the Open Session agenda will be taken when the item is called in Open Session.The City Council is prohibited by law from taking any acon on ma5ers discussed that are not on the agenda, and no adverse conclusions should be drawn if the City Council does not respond to public comment at this time.
AGENDA CHANGES
The Mayor and Council may change the order of the Agenda or request discussion of a Consent Item. A member of the Public may request discussion of a Consent Item by making that request during Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
7. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of April 4, 2023 Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting of April 4, 2023.
8. Report Upon Return from Closed Session
Recommendation: Approve the Report Upon Return from Closed Session from the Regular City Council Meeting of April 4, 2023.
9. 6th Cycle Housing Element Municipal Code Implementation Recommendation: Waive second reading, read by -tle only, and adopt an Ordinance by the City Council of the City of American Canyon amending the American Canyon Municipal Code Chapter 19.38 “Emergency Shelters”; and Chapter 19.39 “Accessory Dwelling Units” consistent with current State Law.
10. Circle K Gas Station Off-Site Public Improvements
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolu-on of the City Council of the City of American Canyon accepting the Off-Site Public Improvements associated with the Circle K Gas Station Project.
11. BPR Consulting Group Permit Technician Contract Amendment and Extension Recommendation: Adopt a Resolu-on of the City Council of the City of American Canyon approving Amendment 1 to Agreement 2022-A136 with BPR Consul-ng Group Permit Technician services to increase the total contract amount by $157,500 to an amount not to exceed $207,500, extend the contract term to June 30, 2024, and amend the Fiscal Year 2022/23 budget to account for the additional contract cost during the current fiscal year.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA APRIL 18, 2023
3 12. Annual 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Recommendation: Receive and file the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
13. Credit Card Processing Fees
Recommendation: Approve changes to the City's credit card processing prac-ces so that fees will no longer be absorbed by the City and instead passed through to end users.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Summary Vacation of Easement
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolu-on of the City Council of the City of American Canyon, authorizing the City Manager to summarily vacate the 25-foot-wide water easement, containing 61,924 square feet, more or less, described in Exhibit A, Parcel B, in Resolu-on 2009-08.
15. Speed Survey Update
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolu-on (1) approving the 2022 Engineering and Traffic Surveys and the Speed Limit recommenda-ons therein and direc-ng the City Clerk to file the Report with the Napa County Traffic Court; and (2) waive first reading, read by -tle only, and introduce an Ordinance amending Title 10 – Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 10.56 Speed Limits of the American Canyon Municipal Code.
BUSINESS
16. Parks and Recreation Department User Fee Schedule
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolu-on to amend the Parks and Recrea-on User Fee Schedule to update and establish new user fees for the performance of various Parks and Recreation Department services.
17. Annual Communications Report
Recommendation: Receive and file 2022 Annual Communications Report
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
18. Maintenance and Utilities Department, Water Operations Update Recommendation: Receive a Presenta-on on Maintenance and U-li-es Department, Water Operations Update
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Mayor and Council may comment on ma5ers of public concern and announce ma5ers of public interest; no collective council action will be taken.
19. Future Agenda Items of Note:
May 2, 2023
Municipal Clerk Week
Earth Day
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA APRIL 18, 2023
4 Older Americans Month
Mental Health Month
Bike Month
Secondhand Smoke Prohibition
Kids Commerce Business License Fee Waiver
Facility Rental Insurance
May 16, 2023
Memorial Day
Public Works Week
National Building Safety Month
Safe Gun Storage Ordinance
LLAD Draft Engineers Report
Proposed FY 23/24 Budget
June 6, 2023
Juneteenth
LGBTQ Pride Month
Philippine Cultural Month
Final FY 23/24 Budget
LLAD Annual Budget
20. Council Committee Report - Councilmember Mark Joseph
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I, Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk for the City of American Canyon, do hereby declare that the foregoing agenda of the City Council was posted in compliance with the Brown Act prior to the meeting date. ______________________________________
Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA APRIL 18, 2023
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PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL BUILDING SAFETY MONTH
WHEREAS, the City of American Canyon recognizes that our future depends on the growth and strength of safe homes, buildings, and infrastructure; and WHEREAS, safe buildings ensure a high quality of life that protect us when disasters strike, and; WHEREAS, building safety depends on the devotion of committed professionals ––public sector Building Officials, Permit Technicians, Plan Check Engineers, Civil Engineers, Building Inspectors, Code Enforcement Officers, Planners, Fire Prevention Officials, and private sector Architects, Engineers, Builders, Tradespeople, Design Professionals, Laborers, Plumbers and construction industry support staff and manufacturers—who work year-round to ensure buildings are constructed with safety as Priority Number 1, and;
WHEREAS, working together with the International Code Council, a nonprofit that brings together “built environment experts” at the local, state, territorial, tribal and federal levels of government to create highest-quality building codes, and;
WHEREAS, modern building codes provide comfortable, energy-efficient environments that safeguard the public from natural hazards such as hurricanes, snowstorms, tornadoes, wildland fires, floods and earthquakes, and;
WHEREAS, National Building Safety Month reminds everyone that our largely unknown public safety protectors assure that buildings essential to our prosperity are safe, sustainable, and affordable, and; WHEREAS, each year, people across our Nation renew their commitment to building safety wherever they live or work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the City of American Canyon joinsthe Nation in recognizing the Month of May 2023 as National Building Safety Month.
Dated: April 18, 2023
__________________________________________
Leon Garcia, Mayor
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PROCLAMATION
National Volunteer Week
WHEREAS, the City of American Canyon recognizes April 16 th through April 22, 2023 as National Volunteer
Week; and
WHEREAS, our community partners and nonprofit organizations are essential to help us build a stronger community through volunteer projects and special events that help enhance our community’s quality of life; and
WHEREAS, we shine a light on the people who inspire us to serve, recognizing and thanking volunteers who lend their time, talent, and voice to make a difference within our community; and WHEREAS, volunteers empower others to take action, realize their ability to make a difference and be a force that transforms the world; and
WHEREAS, we recognize and thank the following agencies for their continued support and dedication to our community:
Community Action of Napa Valley (County Food Bank),
America Canyon Kiwanis Club, and American Canyon Emergency Food Pantry, the Napa Valley Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD), Innovative Health Solutions,
American Canyon Boys and Girls Club,
Napa Valley Unified School District,
American Canyon Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), OLE Health,
Harvest Freewill Baptist Church,
Holy Family Baptist Church,
Collabria Care,
Feeding it Forward,
Parents CAN,
7 Crosswalk Church,
American Canyon Community and Parks Foundation,
American Canyon Arts Foundation,
American Canyon High School Key Club,
American Canyon Lions Club,
Soroptimist International of American Canyon,
American Canyon Troop Support,
VFW Post 1123,
Napa Junction PTA,
Remax,
American Canyon Orthodontics,
American Canyon Pediatrics,
Brian Farmer Insurance,
Boy Scouts Troops #7062,
Cub Scouts Troop #7178,
Jameson Humane,
American Canyon Chamber of Commerce,
Catholic Charities,
various individual volunteers; and
WHEREAS, through their generosity of time, money, and in-kind services, many opportunities have been afforded to our community, including food and essential service distributions, community and fundraiser events, programs and services, community projects, and so much more; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Mayor Leon Garcia, on behalf of the American Canyon City Council, encourage the community to show appreciation to our community partners and nonprofit organizations by recognizing April 16
th through April 22, 2023 as National Volunteer Week.
Date: April 18, 2023 ____________________________
Leon Garcia, Mayor
8 CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
PROCLAMATION
National Earth Day – April 22, 2023
WHEREAS, the global community faces extraordinary challenges such as environmental and climate change, food and water shortages, economic struggles, and global health issues; and WHEREAS, all people, regardless of race, gender, income, or geography, have a right to a healthy, sustainable environment with economic growth and opportunity; and WHEREAS, we are all caretakers of our planet and have an obligation to combat climate change and environmental degradation to preserve the earth’s beauty and resources; and WHEREAS, it is understood that the citizens of the global community must step forward and take action to create positive environmental change to combat these global challenges; and WHEREAS, a sustainable environment can be achieved on the individual level through educational efforts, public policy, and consumer behavior changes; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to broaden and diversify the environmental movement to achieve maximum success; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Mayor Leon Garcia, on behalf of the American Canyon City Council, hereby proclaim April 22, 2023 as Earth Day. And encourage people in American Canyon to combat climate change and environmental degradation, support green economic initiatives, and encourage others to undertake similar actions.
Date: April 18, 2023 ____________________________
Leon Garcia, Mayor
9 CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
April 4, 2023
5:30 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - CLOSED SESSION
Closed session was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL - CLOSED SESSION
Present: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: none. The public comments period was closed.
MEETING RECESS - COUNCIL TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
The meeting recessed to convene in closed session at 5:31 p.m. 5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2). Two Matters.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
American Canyon I, LLC vs. Napa Unified School District (Napa Superior Court Case No. 22CV001145).
City of American Canyon v. City of Vallejo, et al. (Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2022- 00327471).
City of American Canyon v. Leon Dale Schmidt, Napa County Superior Court Case No. 22CV001041 10 CALL TO ORDER - COUNCIL TO RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION 6:30 P.M. OPEN SESSION - REGULAR MEETING
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL - OPEN SESSION
Present: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION/CONFIRMATION OF REPORTABLE ACTION City Attorney William Ross provided an oral report upon return from closed session. Closed session commenced at 5:30 p.m. Closed session adjourned at 6:14 p.m. A written report will be provided.
City Council adjourned to open as the Fire Board and hear one item at 6:34 p.m. Fire Board adjourned at 6:36 p.m. and City Council reconvened at 6:37 p.m.
PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3. Proclamation - National Fair Housing Month
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Pablo Zatarian, Fair Housing Napa Valley.
4. Proclamation - Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Tracy Lamb, NEWS.
5. Proclamation - Recognizing April as Arts Month
Mayor Garcia announced the proclamation. It was received by Crystal Tim, Arts Council Napa Valley.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON CLOSED SESSION OR OPEN SESSION AGENDA Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Albert Iliff was called to speak; William Baker was called to speak; Fran Lemos was called to speak; Jenelle Sellick was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
AGENDA CHANGES
There were no changes to the agenda.
11 CONSENT CALENDAR
Action: Motion to adopt CONSENT CALENDAR made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Excused: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
6. Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of March 21, 2023 Action: Approved the minutes of the City Council Meeting of March 21, 2023.
7. Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of March 24, 2023 Action: Approved the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of March 24, 2023.
8. Report Upon Return from Closed Session
Action: Approved the Report Upon Return from Closed Session from the Regular City Council Meeting of March 21, 2023.
9. 2023 Military Equipment Inventory and Equipment Use Policy Action: Adopted by Minute Order 2023-09 the 2023 Military Equipment Inventory and Equipment Use Policy.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. 6th Cycle Housing Element Municipal Code and General Plan Amendment Implementation Council received a staff report from Community Development Director Brent Cooper. Mayor Garcia opened the public hearing and called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: William Baker was called to speak. Public comments and the public hearing were closed.
Action: Motion to adopt Resolution 2023-05 of the City Council of the City of American Canyon to delete General Plan Goal 1B Growth Control Policies consistent with current State Law made by Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, seconded by Councilmember Mark Joseph and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
Excused: None
12 Action: Motion to adopt Waive first reading, read by title only, and adopt an Ordinance by the City Council of the City of American Canyon amending the American Canyon Municipal Code Chapter 19.38 "Emergency Shelters"; and Chapter 19.39 "Accessory Dwelling Units" consistent with current State Law made by Councilmember Mark Joseph, seconded by Councilmember David Oro, and CARRIED by roll call vote.
Ayes: Councilmember Mark Joseph, Councilmember David Oro, Vice Mayor Pierre Washington, Mayor Leon Garcia
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Councilmember Mariam Aboudamous
Excused: None
BUSINESS
11. American Canyon Police Department’s 2022 Annual Report Action: Receive and file the American Canyon Police Department’s 2022 Annual Report.
Council received a staff report from Police Chief Rich Greenberg. Mayor Garcia called for public comments. Written comments: none. Oral comments: Fran Lemos was called to speak; Beth Marcus was called to speak; Albert Iliff was called to speak. The public comments period was closed.
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
12. 2023 City Council Strategic Planning Session Report Council received a 2023 City Council Strategic Planning Session Report from City Manager Jason Holley.
Council received oral updates from Parks & Recreation Director Alexandra Ikeda and Community Development Director Brent Cooper.
MAYOR/COUNCIL COMMENTS, COMMITTEE REPORTS, AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. City Council Committee Report - Councilmember Joseph City Council reviewed Council Member Reports and provided oral updates.
14. Future Agenda Items of Note:
April 18, 2023
Volunteer Week
13 Earth Day
National Building Safety Month
Speed Survey
Parks and Recreation User Fees
Communications Annual Report
May 2, 2023
Municipal Clerk Week
Older Americans Month
Mental Health Month
Bike Month
Secondhand Smoke Prohibition
Kids Commerce Business License Fee Waiver
Facility Rental Insurance
Proposed Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget
May 16, 2023
Memorial Day
Public Works Week
National Building Safety Month
Safe Gun Storage Ordinance
Water Presentation
LLAD Draft Engineers Report
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
Respectfully Submitted,
_____________________________________
Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk
14 William D. Ross
David Schwarz
Kypros G. Hostetter
Law Offices of
William D. Ross
400 Lambert Avenue
Palo Alto, California 94306
Telephone: (650) 843-8080
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April 6, 2023
VIA E-MAIL
The Honorable Leon Garcia, Mayor
and Members of the City Council
City of American Canyon
4381 Broadway, Suite 201
American Canyon, CA 94503
Re: Report Upon Return from Closed Session; Virtual Regular City Council Closed Session Meeting of the American Canyon City Council; April 4, 2023 Dear Mayor Garcia and Members of the City Council:
This communication sets forth reportable action, if any, of the City Council (“Council”) of the City of American Canyon (“City”), consistent with provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Opening Meeting Act (Government Code Section 54950, et seq.) resulting from the Closed Session of the Virtual Regular City Council Closed Session Meeting of April 4, 2023, consistent with Government Code Section 54957.1.
Mayor Leon Garcia called the meeting to order in Open Session at 5:30 p.m. with all Council Members present, with the exception of Council Member Mariam Aboudamous who was absent, after determining that there were no public comments on Closed Session matters, and then adjourned to Closed Session at 5:31 p.m.
There were two matters agendized for City Closed Session consideration.
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) Two Matters
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
a. American Canyon I, LLC v. Napa Valley Unified School District (Napa County Superior Court Case No
22CV001145).
15 The Honorable Leon Garcia, Mayor
and Members of the City Council
April 6, 2023
b. City of American Canyon v. City of Vallejo, et al.
(Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2022-00327471).
c. City of American Canyon v. Leon Dale Schmidt, (Napa
County Superior Court Case No. 22CV001041).
With respect to the first matter considered under Closed Session Agenda Item No. 1., although there was direction concerning a future Council Closed Session and the specific criteria to be used for that Closed Session, there was no reportable action under the common law attorneyclient privilege and that provided by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2).
With respect to the second matter considered under Closed Session Agenda Item No. 1., there was reportable action in the form of direction (4-0, Council Member Aboudamous absent) to direct an accord and satisfaction communication to California Trenchless, Inc. (“CTI”) for materials, labor, equipment/subcontractors specialists associated with the January 19, 2023 termination of the June 22, 2022 Agreement between the City and CTI.
The terms of the accord and satisfaction communication to CTI based on CTI documentation is as follows:
Supportable Costs/Claims Documented
Cost + 5%
Materials: $740,216.16
Labor: $70,736.78
Equipment/Subcontractors/Specialists: $71,592.92
Total: $882,545.85
The total referenced includes the following City charge which is also documented by documentation from CTI and City records:
Charge
Deposit Paid $1,215.00
Except as indicated, there was no other reportable action under the common law attorneyclient privilege and that provided by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2).
With respect to Closed Session Agenda Item No. 2.a., there was no reportable action under the common law attorney-client privilege and that provided by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
With respect to Closed Session Agenda Item No. 2.b., there was no reportable action under 16 The Honorable Leon Garcia, Mayor
and Members of the City Council
April 6, 2023
the common law attorney-client privilege and that provided by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
With respect to Closed Session Agenda Item No. 2.c., there was no reportable action under the common law attorney-client privilege and that provided by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Your Council concluded the Closed Session at 6:14 p.m.
In Open Session, it was indicated that a written report upon return from Closed Session consistent with Government Code Section 54957.1, would be prepared concerning the matters agendized for Closed Session.
This communication should be reviewed under the Consent portion of the Agenda of your next Regular or Special City Council Meeting.
Should you have questions concerning this Report, it may be taken off the Consent calendar when agendized in the future, or our office may be contacted in the interim.
Very truly yours,
William D. Ross
City Attorney
WDR:jf
cc: Jason B. Holley, City Manager
Maria Ojeda, Assistant City Manager
Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk
Cherri Walton, Deputy City Clerk
17 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
APRIL 18, 2023
STAFF REPORT
CONSENT
ITEM NUMBER: 9.
TITLE
6th Cycle Housing Element Municipal Code Implementation
RECOMMENDATION
Waive second reading, read by /tle only, and adopt an Ordinance by the City Council of the City of American Canyon amending the American Canyon Municipal Code Chapter 19.38 “Emergency Shelters”; and Chapter 19.39 “Accessory Dwelling Units” consistent with current State Law.
CONTACT
Brent Cooper, AICP, Community Development Director
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
On April 4, 2023, the City Council adopted a Resolu/on to amend the General Plan to delete Land Use Element Goal 1b and introduced the first reading of an Ordinance to amend Municipal Code Chapter 19.38 Emergency Shelters to delete resident parking requirements and update the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance (Municipal Code Chapter 19.39).
The proposed municipal code changes are consistent with State Law and adopted Housing Element Programs. Adop/ng these municipal code changes at this /me will facilitate responses to the State of California's Housing and Community Development Housing Element review letter.
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Organizational Effectiveness: "Deliver exemplary government services."
FISCAL IMPACT
N/A.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed municipal code amendments are exempt from environmental review under CEQA because the amendments are consistent with State law that preempt any inconsistent local ordinance. Thus, the City’s ac/on is not crea/ng a new land use regula/on and it can be seen with certainty that no environmental impacts will result from the City’s ac/on. Consequently, and in accordance with CEQA Sec/on 21084(a) and both Sec/on 15002(i)(1) – lack of Local Jurisdic/onal 18 Discre/on – and Sec/on 15061(b)(3) – General Rule of Exemp/on – of the CEQA Guidelines, the ordinance adop/on is exempt from CEQA review and a No/ce of Exemp/on has been prepared for this proposed amendment.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. CC Ordinance E Shelters and ADU Ordinance
1 CC Ordinance E Shelters and ADU Ordinance
19 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON AMENDING THE AMERICAN CANYON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 19.38 “EMERGENCY SHELTERS”; AND CHAPTER
19.39 “ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS CONSISTENT WITH CURRENT STATE LAW WHEREAS, on January 31, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended, and the City Council approved the 6th Cycle Housing Element (Housing Element); and
WHEREAS, on February 7, 2023, the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) submitted a letter that identifies needed changes to the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance (American Canyon Municipal Code (ACMC) Chapter 19.39; and WHEREAS, on February 10, 2023, HCD submitted a letter that comprehensively reviews the Housing Element including comments to amend the Emergency Shelter parking requirements (ACMC Chapter
19.38); and
WHEREAS, Staff is actively working on responding to all of HCD’s comments. Specific Ordinance Amendments that address certain HCD Housing Element letter comments include the following:
1. Zoning for a Variety of Housing Types (Emergency Shelters) Municipal Code Chapter 19.38 requires Emergency Shelters provide two parking spaces per staff and one space per six occupants. However, State Law prohibits resident parking requirements unless the City can demonstrate that the combined employee and resident requirements do not exceed the parking standards for other commercial and residential uses in that zone. To address HCD’s State Law Emergency Shelter parking requirement comment, the resident parking requirement will be deleted.
2. ADU Ordinance Update HCD identified inconsistencies between the Municipal Code Chapter
19.39 ADU ordinance and State Law. To address HCD’s comments, the ADU ordinance will be revised consistent with HCD review comments that address State law; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments modifies Chapter 19.38 Emergency Shelters consistent with current State law; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments modifies Chapter 19.39 Accessory Dwelling Units consistent with current State law; and
WHEREAS, a duly-noticed public hearing was held by the City of American Canyon Planning Commission on March 23, 2023 on the subject ordinance, and recommends City Council approval; and WHEREAS, a duly-noticed public hearing was held by the City of American Canyon City Council on April 4, 2023 on the subject ordinance, at which time all those in attendance were given the opportunity to speak on this proposal and to submit comments.
NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
20 SECTION 1: Adopt the updated American Canyon Municipal Code Chapter 19.38 “Emergency Shelter” as follows:
Chapter 19.38 EMERGENCY SHELTERS
19.38.010 Location of emergency shelters.
Emergency shelters are permitted as an allowed use in the community commercial (CC) and light industrial (LI) subject to the location restrictions identified in this section. Emergency shelters are also permitted within the medium density residential (RM), high density residential (RH) with approval of a conditional use permit and subject to the location restrictions identified in this section. Emergency shelters shall not be located within less than three hundred from any other existing emergency shelter facility. (Ord. 2014-06 § 6, 2014)
19.38.020 Standards.
In addition to the development standards in the underlying zoning district, emergency shelters shall comply with the standards set forth in this section. In the event of conflict between these standards and the underlying zoning district regulations, the provisions of this section shall apply.
A. Physical Characteristics.
1. Compliance with applicable state and local uniform housing and building code requirements.
2. The facility shall have on-site security during all hours when the shelter is open.
3. Facilities shall provide exterior lighting on pedestrian pathways and parking lot areas on the property. Lighting shall reflect away from residential areas and public streets.
4. Facilities shall provide secure areas for personal property.
B. Limited Number of Beds per Facility. Emergency shelters shall not exceed forty beds.
C. Limited Terms of Stay. The maximum term of staying at an emergency shelter is six months in a consecutive twelve-month period.
D. Parking. The emergency shelter shall provide on-site parking at a rate of two spaces per facility for staff.
E. Emergency Shelter Management. A management plan is required for all emergency shelters to address management experience, good neighbor issues, transportation, client supervision, client services, and food services. Such plan shall be submitted to and approved by the community development department prior to operation of the emergency shelter. The plan shall include a floor plan that demonstrates compliance with the physical standards of this chapter. The operator of each emergency shelter shall annually submit the management plan to the planning, inspections and permitting department with updated information for review and approval. (Ord. 2014-06 § 6, 2014) 21 SECTION 2: Adopt the updated American Canyon Municipal Code Chapter 19.39 “Accessory Dwelling Units” as follows:
American Canyon, California Municipal Code Title 19 ZONING DIVISION 2. ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Chapter 19.39 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
19.39.010 Purpose of the chapter.
19.39.020 Applicability.
19.39.030 General plan consistency.
19.39.040 Definitions.
19.39.050 Development standards—Generally.
19.39.060 Junior accessory dwelling unit standards.
19.39.070 Parking standards.
19.39.080 Operational standards.
19.39.090 Design standards.
19.39.100 Review and approval process.
19.39.110 Code enforcement.
19.39.010 Purpose of the chapter.
The purpose of this chapter is to increase the supply of smaller units and rental housing units by allowing accessory dwelling units on lots containing a single-family dwelling in various residential districts as shown on Table 19.10.040, and to establish design and development standards for accessory dwelling units to ensure that they are compatible with existing neighborhoods and consistent with the general plan and its elements. Accessory dwelling units contribute needed housing to the community’s housing stock. (Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 2020; Ord. 2017-05 § 2, 2017)
19.39.020 Applicability.
The provisions of this chapter apply to all lots that are occupied with a single-family dwelling unit and multifamily dwelling and zoned residential. Accessory dwelling units do not exceed the allowable density for the lot upon which the accessory dwelling unit is located and are a residential use that is consistent with the existing general plan and zoning designation for the lot. (Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 2020; Ord. 2017-05
§ 2, 2017)
22 19.39.030 General plan consistency.
An accessory dwelling unit that conforms to this chapter shall be deemed to be an accessory use or an accessory building and shall not be considered to exceed the allowable density for the lot upon which it is located, and shall be deemed to be a residential use that is consistent with the existing general plan and zoning designations for the lot. The accessory dwelling units shall not be considered in the application of any local ordinance, policy, or program to limit residential growth in accordance with Government Code Section 65852.2(a)(8). (Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 2020; Ord. 2017-05 § 2, 2017)
19.39.040 Definitions.
“Accessory dwelling unit” means one additional dwelling unit attached to, within, or detached from the proposed or existing primary dwelling unit one thousand two hundred square feet or less that is on the same parcel in areas zoned to allow single-family and/or multifamily dwelling residential use, and provides permanent and independent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation for one or more persons. An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following:
1. An efficiency unit, as defined in Section 17958.1 of the Health and Safety Code.
2. Amanufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code. “Junior accessory dwelling unit”means one accessory dwelling unitthatisfive hundred square feet or less that is contained entirely in the primary residence or within an attached garage. “Primary residence” means the residential dwelling that existed on the parcel before or constructed concurrent with the accessory dwelling unit. (Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 2020; Ord. 2017-05 § 2, 2017)
19.39.050 Development standards—Generally.
A. Each accessory dwelling unit requires approval of a building permit.
B. The applicant of each accessory dwelling unit building permit application shall identify the anticipated rent and household size of the new accessory dwelling unit.
C. One detached accessory dwelling unit and one junior accessory dwelling unit are permitted per single-family parcel.
D. A single-family primary residence dwelling must exist on the parcel before the accessory dwelling unit is built or it shall be built concurrently with the accessory dwelling unit.
E. Accessory dwelling units shall comply with the lot area, yard setback, height, and building coverage standards of the applicable residential zoning district as described in Section
19.10.050 except for the following:
23 1. The accessory dwelling unit is built in the garage and the garage setback is closer than the setback for the primary residence.
2. If the accessory dwelling unit is built in an existing accessory structure, the existing accessory structure setbacks apply and not the setbacks for a single-family house.
3. Existing setbacks apply to existing structure conversions.
4. Development standards shall be waived to permit a detached accessory dwelling unit that is no greater than eight hundred square feet, and has four-foot setbacks. The maximum height depends on these conditions:
i. A height of 16 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed single family or multifamily dwelling unit. ii. A height of 18 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed single family or multifamily dwelling unit that is within one-half of one mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high-quality transit corridor, as those terms are defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code. A local agency shall also allow an additional two feet in height to accommodate a roof pitch on the accessory dwelling unit that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit.
iii. A height of 18 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily, multistory dwelling.
iv. A height of 25 feet or the height limitation in the local zoning ordinance that applies to the primary dwelling, whichever is lower, for an accessory dwelling unit that is attached to a primary dwelling. This clause shall not require a local agency to allow an accessory dwelling unit to exceed two stories.
5. The applicant shall not be required to correct pre-existing nonconforming zoning conditions as conditions of approval.
F. Accessory Dwelling Living Area Standard.
1. Detached accessory dwelling units shall not exceed one thousand two hundred square feet and height in accordance with Section 19.35.050(E)(4).
2. Attached accessory dwelling units may occupy up to fifty percent of the primary residence living area but shall not exceed one thousand two hundred square feet.
3. Junior accessory dwelling unitsshall not exceed five hundred square feet.
G. Fire Sprinkler Requirements.
1. Accessory dwelling units shall comply with all applicable fire safety provisions of state law as well as locally adopted building and fire codes under Title 16. Examples include, but are not limited to, standards such as water supply and fire department access.
2. Understate law, in general, accessory dwelling unitsshall not be required to be equipped with fire sprinklers unless fire sprinklers are required for the primary residence. For purposes of 24 this requirement, the following standards shall apply:
i. When the primary residence has fire sprinklers, the accessory dwelling unit shall be constructed with fire sprinklers.
ii. When the primary residence does not have fire sprinklers, the junior accessory dwelling unit and attached accessory dwelling unit do not require fire sprinklers unless the junior accessory dwelling unit or attached accessory dwelling unit increases the size of the house by at least fifty percent. iii. Detached accessory dwelling units require fire sprinklers unless the primary residence does not have fire sprinklers.
H. Deed Restrictions. Prior to issuing a building permit for an accessory dwelling unit, the property owner shall file with the county recorder, in a format with language approved by the city, a declaration of restrictions containing a reference to the deed under which the property was acquired by the present owner and stating that:
1. The accessory dwelling unitshall not be sold separately.
2. The restrictions are binding upon any successor in ownership of the property.
3. The property owner must occupy as a primary residence one of the two dwelling units on the property, either the primary or accessory dwelling unit except accessory dwelling unit and junior accessory dwelling unit applications submitted between January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2025.
4. When the applicant is a qualified nonprofit housing organization, a deed restriction is not required.
I. Impact Fees.
1. Accessory dwelling unitsless than seven hundred and fifty square feet are exempt from all city impact fees.
2. Impact fees for accessory dwelling units equal or greater than seven hundred and fifty square feet are exempt from water and sewer capacity fees. All remaining impact fees shall be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit.
J. Accessory Dwelling Units on Multifamily Dwellings. The building division shallreview and approve ministerially accessory dwelling units under the following conditions.
1. Non-habitable area within an existing multifamily dwelling structure, including, but not limited to: storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements or garages, may be converted to one or more accessory dwelling units if each accessory dwelling unit complies with state dwelling unit building standards.
2. Anexistingmultifamily dwellingshallbepermittedto accommodate additional accessory dwelling units in an amount up to twenty-five percent of the existing multifamily dwelling units.
25 3. An existing multifamily dwelling is permitted up to two detached accessory dwelling units on the same lot. Each detached accessory dwelling unit shall subject to a height limit in accordance with Section 19.35.050(E)(4) and four- foot rear yard and side yard setbacks.
K. CC&Rs. As defined in California Civil Code Section 4751 or any successor statute, any covenant, condition, and restriction (CC&R) or contained in any deed, contract, security instrument, or other instrument affecting the transfer or sale of any interest in a planned development, and any provision of a governing document, that effectively prohibits or unreasonably restrictsthe construction or use of an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit on a lot zoned for single-family residential use that meets the above-described minimum standards (subsections F and G) established for those units shall be void and unenforceable. (Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 2020; Ord. 2017-05 § 2, 2017)
19.39.060 Junior accessory dwelling unit standards.
A. Each junior accessory dwelling unitshall comply with the following building standards.
1. Electric service may not exceed one hundred twenty volts.
2. No appliances may be fueled with natural gas or propane.
3. The dwelling must have its own exterior entrance.
4. The kitchen must include a cooking facility with appliances, and includes a food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the size of the junior accessory dwelling unit.
5. The kitchen sink waste line may not exceed one and one-half inches.
6. The bathroom may be included in the unit orshared with the primary residence.
7. Junior accessory dwelling units are exempt from the building code wall separation requirements with the primary residence. (Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 2020; Ord. 2017-05 § 2, 2017)
19.39.070 Parking standards.
A. When accessory dwelling unit parking is required by this chapter or provided at the discretion of the homeowner, parking spaces may be covered or uncovered, provided as tandem parking on an existing driveway or on a paved surface in a setback or yard area.
B. Primary Residence. Parking for the primary residence must comply with Chapter 19.21.
C. Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit.
1. Aminimum of one on-site parking space isrequired.
26 2. Notwithstanding subsection (C)(1), on-site parking is not required when:
i. The detached accessory dwelling unit is located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit or within one block of a car- sharing pickup/drop-off location; and/or
ii. The ADU is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district; and/or
iii. The ADU is part of the proposed or existing primary residence or an accessory structure; and/or
iv. On-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the ADU.
D. Attached Accessory Dwelling Unit. No on-site parking isrequired.
E. Junior Accessory DwellingUnit. No on-site parking isrequired.
F. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit or converted to an accessory dwelling unit, the city shall not require replacement ofthe off-street parking spaces. (Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 2020; Ord. 2017-05 § 2, 2017)
19.39.080 Operational standards.
A. The accessory dwelling unit may not be sold separately from the primary residence.
B. Owner-Occupancy. The property owner shall reside in either the primary residence or the accessory dwelling unit except accessory dwelling unit and junior accessory dwelling unit applications submitted between January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2025.
C. An accessory dwelling unit may not be rented for transient occupancy (less than thirty consecutive days). (Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 2020; Ord. 2017-05 § 2, 2017)
19.39.090 Design standards.
Accessory dwelling units shall comply with the following design standards that are intended to maximize the compatibility of accessory dwelling units with the neighborhoods in which they are located.
A. The accessory dwelling unit shall comply with any City adopted objective design standards applicable to ADUs.
B. An accessory dwelling unit connected to an onsite water treatment system requires a percolation test completed within the last five years, or, if the percolation test has been recertified, within the last ten years. (Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 2020; Ord. 2017-05 § 2, 2017)
19.39.100 Review and approval process.
27 Permits for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units shall be reviewed ministerially through the building division in accordance toGovernment Code Section 65852.2 (a) through (e).
A. The building division shall act on the application to create an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit within sixty days from the date the building division receives a completed application if there is an existing single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot.
B. If the permit application to create an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit is submitted concurrently with a permit application to create a new single-family dwelling on the lot, the building divisionmay delay acting on the accessory dwelling unit orjunior accessory dwelling unit permit application until the building division acts on the new singlefamily dwelling permit application, but the application to create the accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit shall be considered ministerial without discretionary review or a hearing. If the applicant requests a delay, the sixty-day time period shall be tolled for the period of the delay. (Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 2020)
19.39.110 Code enforcement.
For accessory dwelling units built before January 1, 2020, the property owner may request delayed enforcement of building standards for five years.
A. There shall be no delays granted after January 1, 2030.
B. There shall be no delays granted if the delay of the correction will cause a violation needed to protect health and safety. (Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 2020) SECTION 3. CEQA FINDINGS. The City Council finds the municipal code amendments are exempt from environmental review under CEQA because the amendments are consistent with State law that preempt any inconsistent local ordinance. Thus, the City’s action is not creating a new land use regulation and it can be seen with certainty that no environmental impacts will result from the City’s action. Consequently, and in accordance with CEQA Section 21084(a) and both Section 15002(i)(1) – lack of Local Jurisdictional Discretion – and Section 15061(b)(3) – General Rule of Exemption – of the CEQA Guidelines, the ordinance adoption is exempt from CEQA review and a Notice of Exemption has been prepared for this proposed amendment.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall become effective effect 30 days after its final passage pursuant to Government Code section 36937.
SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and adopted this Ordinance and each section, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
28 SECTION 6. CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS. The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which this Ordinance is based are located at the City Clerk’s office located at 4831 Broadway, Suite 201, American Canyon, CA 94503. The custodian of these records is the City Clerk.
The foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon, State of California, held on the 4
TH day of April, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
The foregoing Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon, State of California, held on the 18th day of April, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Leon Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________ ___________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk William D. Ross, City Attorney 29 ORDINANCE NO. 2023-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON AMENDING THE AMERICAN CANYON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 19.38 “EMERGENCY SHELTERS”; AND CHAPTER
19.39 “ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS CONSISTENT WITH CURRENT STATE LAW WHEREAS, on January 31, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended, and the City Council approved the 6th Cycle Housing Element (Housing Element); and
WHEREAS, on February 7, 2023, the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) submitted a letter that identifies needed changes to the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance (American Canyon Municipal Code (ACMC) Chapter 19.39; and WHEREAS, on February 10, 2023, HCD submitted a letter that comprehensively reviews the Housing Element including comments to amend the Emergency Shelter parking requirements (ACMC Chapter
19.38); and
WHEREAS, Staff is actively working on responding to all of HCD’s comments. Specific Ordinance Amendments that address certain HCD Housing Element letter comments include the following:
1. Zoning for a Variety of Housing Types (Emergency Shelters) Municipal Code Chapter 19.38 requires Emergency Shelters provide two parking spaces per staff and one space per six occupants. However, State Law prohibits resident parking requirements unless the City can demonstrate that the combined employee and resident requirements do not exceed the parking standards for other commercial and residential uses in that zone. To address HCD’s State Law Emergency Shelter parking requirement comment, the resident parking requirement will be deleted.
2. ADU Ordinance Update HCD identified inconsistencies between the Municipal Code Chapter
19.39 ADU ordinance and State Law. To address HCD’s comments, the ADU ordinance will be revised consistent with HCD review comments that address State law; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments modifies Chapter 19.38 Emergency Shelters consistent with current State law; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments modifies Chapter 19.39 Accessory Dwelling Units consistent with current State law; and
WHEREAS, a duly-noticed public hearing was held by the City of American Canyon Planning Commission on March 23, 2023 on the subject ordinance, and recommends City Council approval; and WHEREAS, a duly-noticed public hearing was held by the City of American Canyon City Council on April 4, 2023 on the subject ordinance, at which time all those in attendance were given the opportunity to speak on this proposal and to submit comments.
NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
30 SECTION 1: Adopt the updated American Canyon Municipal Code Chapter 19.38 “Emergency Shelter” as follows:
Chapter 19.38 EMERGENCY SHELTERS
19.38.010 Location of emergency shelters.
Emergency shelters are permitted as an allowed use in the community commercial (CC) and light industrial (LI) subject to the location restrictions identified in this section. Emergency shelters are also permitted within the medium density residential (RM), high density residential (RH) with approval of a conditional use permit and subject to the location restrictions identified in this section. Emergency shelters shall not be located within less than three hundred from any other existing emergency shelter facility. (Ord. 2014-06 § 6, 2014)
19.38.020 Standards.
In addition to the development standards in the underlying zoning district, emergency shelters shall comply with the standards set forth in this section. In the event of conflict between these standards and the underlying zoning district regulations, the provisions of this section shall apply.
A. Physical Characteristics.
1. Compliance with applicable state and local uniform housing and building code requirements.
2. The facility shall have on-site security during all hours when the shelter is open.
3. Facilities shall provide exterior lighting on pedestrian pathways and parking lot areas on the property. Lighting shall reflect away from residential areas and public streets.
4. Facilities shall provide secure areas for personal property.
B. Limited Number of Beds per Facility. Emergency shelters shall not exceed forty beds.
C. Limited Terms of Stay. The maximum term of staying at an emergency shelter is six months in a consecutive twelve-month period.
D. Parking. The emergency shelter shall provide on-site parking at a rate of two spaces per facility for staff.
E. Emergency Shelter Management. A management plan is required for all emergency shelters to address management experience, good neighbor issues, transportation, client supervision, client services, and food services. Such plan shall be submitted to and approved by the community development department prior to operation of the emergency shelter. The plan shall include a floor plan that demonstrates compliance with the physical standards of this chapter. The operator of each emergency shelter shall annually submit the management plan to the planning, inspections and permitting department with updated information for review and approval. (Ord. 2014-06 § 6, 2014) 31 SECTION 2: Adopt the updated American Canyon Municipal Code Chapter 19.39 “Accessory Dwelling Units” as follows:
American Canyon, California Municipal Code Title 19 ZONING DIVISION 2. ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Chapter 19.39 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
19.39.010 Purpose of the chapter.
19.39.020 Applicability.
19.39.030 General plan consistency.
19.39.040 Definitions.
19.39.050 Development standards—Generally.
19.39.060 Junior accessory dwelling unit standards.
19.39.070 Parking standards.
19.39.080 Operational standards.
19.39.090 Design standards.
19.39.100 Review and approval process.
19.39.110 Code enforcement.
19.39.010 Purpose of the chapter.
The purpose of this chapter is to increase the supply of smaller units and rental housing units by allowing accessory dwelling units on lots containing a single-family dwelling in various residential districts as shown on Table 19.10.040, and to establish design and development standards for accessory dwelling units to ensure that they are compatible with existing neighborhoods and consistent with the general plan and its elements. Accessory dwelling units contribute needed housing to the community’s housing stock. (Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 2020; Ord. 2017-05 § 2, 2017)
19.39.020 Applicability.
The provisions of this chapter apply to all lots that are occupied with a single-family dwelling unit and multifamily dwelling and zoned residential. Accessory dwelling units do not exceed the allowable density for the lot upon which the accessory dwelling unit is located and are a residential use that is consistent with the existing general plan and zoning designation for the lot. (Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 2020; Ord. 2017-05
§ 2, 2017)
32 19.39.030 General plan consistency.
An accessory dwelling unit that conforms to this chapter shall be deemed to be an accessory use or an accessory building and shall not be considered to exceed the allowable density for the lot upon which it is located, and shall be deemed to be a residential use that is consistent with the existing general plan and zoning designations for the lot. The accessory dwelling units shall not be considered in the application of any local ordinance, policy, or program to limit residential growth in accordance with Government Code Section 65852.2(a)(8). (Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 2020; Ord. 2017-05 § 2, 2017)
19.39.040 Definitions.
“Accessory dwelling unit” means one additional dwelling unit attached to, within, or detached from the proposed or existing primary dwelling unit one thousand two hundred square feet or less that is on the same parcel in areas zoned to allow single-family and/or multifamily dwelling residential use, and provides permanent and independent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation for one or more persons. An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following:
1. An efficiency unit, as defined in Section 17958.1 of the Health and Safety Code.
2. A manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code. “Junior accessory dwelling unit”means one accessory dwelling unitthatisfive hundred square feet or less that is contained entirely in the primary residence or within an attached garage. “Primary residence” means the residential dwelling that existed on the parcel before or constructed concurrent with the accessory dwelling unit. (Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 2020; Ord. 2017-05 § 2, 2017)
19.39.050 Development standards—Generally.
A. Each accessory dwelling unit requires approval of a building permit.
B. The applicant of each accessory dwelling unit building permit application shall identify the anticipated rent and household size of the new accessory dwelling unit.
C. One detached accessory dwelling unit and one junior accessory dwelling unit are permitted per single-family parcel.
D. A single-family primary residence dwelling must exist on the parcel before the accessory dwelling unit is built or it shall be built concurrently with the accessory dwelling unit.
E. Accessory dwelling units shall comply with the lot area, yard setback, height, and building coverage standards of the applicable residential zoning district as described in Section
19.10.050 except for the following:
33 1. The accessory dwelling unit is built in the garage and the garage setback is closer than the setback for the primary residence.
2. If the accessory dwelling unit is built in an existing accessory structure, the existing accessory structure setbacks apply and not the setbacks for a single-family house.
3. Existing setbacks apply to existing structure conversions.
4. Development standards shall be waived to permit a detached accessory dwelling unit that is no greater than eight hundred square feet, and has four-foot setbacks. The maximum height depends on these conditions:
i. A height of 16 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed single family or multifamily dwelling unit. ii. A height of 18 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed single family or multifamily dwelling unit that is within one-half of one mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high-quality transit corridor, as those terms are defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code. A local agency shall also allow an additional two feet in height to accommodate a roof pitch on the accessory dwelling unit that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit.
iii. A height of 18 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily, multistory dwelling.
iv. A height of 25 feet or the height limitation in the local zoning ordinance that applies to the primary dwelling, whichever is lower, for an accessory dwelling unit that is attached to a primary dwelling. This clause shall not require a local agency to allow an accessory dwelling unit to exceed two stories.
5. The applicant shall not be required to correct pre-existing nonconforming zoning conditions as conditions of approval.
F. Accessory Dwelling Living Area Standard.
1. Detached accessory dwelling units shall not exceed one thousand two hundred square feet and height in accordance with Section 19.35.050(E)(4).
2. Attached accessory dwelling units may occupy up to fifty percent of the primary residence living area but shall not exceed one thousand two hundred square feet.
3. Junior accessory dwelling unitsshall not exceed five hundred square feet.
G. Fire Sprinkler Requirements.
1. Accessory dwelling units shall comply with all applicable fire safety provisions of state law as well as locally adopted building and fire codes under Title 16. Examples include, but are not limited to, standards such as water supply and fire department access.
2. Understate law, in general, accessorydwelling unitsshall not be required to be equipped with fire sprinklers unless fire sprinklers are required for the primary residence. For purposes of 34 this requirement, the following standards shall apply:
i. When the primary residence has fire sprinklers, the accessory dwelling unit shall be constructed with fire sprinklers.
ii. When the primary residence does not have fire sprinklers, the junior accessory dwelling unit and attached accessory dwelling unit do not require fire sprinklers unless the junior accessory dwelling unit or attached accessory dwelling unit increases the size of the house by at least fifty percent. iii. Detached accessory dwelling units require fire sprinklers unless the primary residence does not have fire sprinklers.
H. Deed Restrictions. Prior to issuing a building permit for an accessory dwelling unit, the property owner shall file with the county recorder, in a format with language approved by the city, a declaration of restrictions containing a reference to the deed under which the property was acquired by the present owner and stating that:
1. The accessory dwelling unitshall not be sold separately.
2. The restrictions are binding upon any successor in ownership of the property.
3. The property owner must occupy as a primary residence one of the two dwelling units on the property, either the primary or accessory dwelling unit except accessory dwelling unit and junior accessory dwelling unit applications submitted between January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2025.
4. When the applicant is a qualified nonprofit housing organization, a deed restriction is not required.
I. Impact Fees.
1. Accessory dwelling unitsless than seven hundred and fifty square feet are exempt from all city impact fees.
2. Impact fees for accessory dwelling units equal or greater than seven hundred and fifty square feet are exempt from water and sewer capacity fees. All remaining impact fees shall be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit.
J. Accessory Dwelling Units on Multifamily Dwellings. The building division shallreview and approve ministerially accessory dwelling units under the following conditions.
1. Non-habitable area within an existing multifamily dwelling structure, including, but not limited to: storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements or garages, may be converted to one or more accessory dwelling units if each accessory dwelling unit complies with state dwelling unit building standards.
2. Anexistingmultifamily dwelling shall bepermittedto accommodateadditionalaccessory dwelling units in an amount up to twenty-five percent of the existing multifamily dwelling units.
35 3. An existing multifamily dwelling is permitted up to two detached accessory dwelling units on the same lot. Each detached accessory dwelling unit shall subject to a height limit in accordance with Section 19.35.050(E)(4) and four- foot rear yard and side yard setbacks.
K. CC&Rs. As defined in California Civil Code Section 4751 or any successor statute, any covenant, condition, and restriction (CC&R) or contained in any deed, contract, security instrument, or other instrument affecting the transfer or sale of any interest in a planned development, and any provision of a governing document, that effectively prohibits or unreasonably restrictsthe construction or use of an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit on a lot zoned for single-family residential use that meets the above-described minimum standards (subsections F and G) established for those units shall be void and unenforceable. (Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 2020; Ord. 2017-05 § 2, 2017)
19.39.060 Junior accessory dwelling unit standards.
A. Each junior accessory dwelling unitshall comply with the following building standards.
1. Electric service may not exceed one hundred twenty volts.
2. No appliances may be fueled with natural gas or propane.
3. The dwelling must have its own exterior entrance.
4. The kitchen must include a cooking facility with appliances, and includes a food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the size of the junior accessory dwelling unit.
5. The kitchen sink waste line may not exceed one and one-half inches.
6. The bathroom may be included in the unit or shared with the primary residence.
7. Junior accessory dwelling units are exempt from the building code wall separation requirements with the primary residence. (Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 2020; Ord. 2017-05 § 2, 2017)
19.39.070 Parking standards.
A. When accessory dwelling unit parking is required by this chapter or provided at the discretion of the homeowner, parking spaces may be covered or uncovered, provided as tandem parking on an existing driveway or on a paved surface in a setback or yard area.
B. Primary Residence. Parking forthe primary residence must comply with Chapter 19.21.
C. Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit.
1. A minimum of one on-site parking space isrequired.
36 2. Notwithstanding subsection (C)(1), on-site parking is not required when:
i. The detached accessory dwelling unit is located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit or within one block of a car- sharing pickup/drop-off location; and/or
ii. The ADU is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district; and/or
iii. The ADU is part of the proposed or existing primary residence or an accessory structure; and/or
iv. On-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the ADU.
D. Attached Accessory Dwelling Unit.No on-site parking isrequired.
E. Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit. No on-site parking isrequired.
F. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit or converted to an accessory dwelling unit, the city shall not require replacement of the off-street parking spaces. (Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 2020; Ord. 2017-05 § 2, 2017)
19.39.080 Operational standards.
A. The accessory dwelling unit may not be sold separately from the primary residence.
B. Owner-Occupancy. The property owner shall reside in either the primary residence or the accessory dwelling unit except accessory dwelling unit and junior accessory dwelling unit applications submitted between January 1, 2020 to January 1, 2025.
C. An accessory dwelling unit may not be rented for transient occupancy (less than thirty consecutive days). (Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 2020; Ord. 2017-05 § 2, 2017)
19.39.090 Design standards.
Accessory dwelling units shall comply with the following design standards that are intended to maximize the compatibility of accessory dwelling units with the neighborhoods in which they are located.
A. The accessory dwelling unit shall comply with any City adopted objective design standards applicable to ADUs.
B. An accessory dwelling unit connected to an onsite water treatment system requires a percolation test completed within the last five years, or, if the percolation test has been recertified, within the last ten years. (Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 2020; Ord. 2017-05 § 2, 2017)
19.39.100 Review and approval process.
37 Permits for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units shall be reviewed ministerially through the building division in accordance toGovernment Code Section 65852.2 (a) through (e).
A. The building division shall act on the application to create an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit within sixty days from the date the building division receives a completed application if there is an existing single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot.
B. If the permit application to create an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit is submitted concurrently with a permit application to create a new single-family dwelling on the lot, the building divisionmay delay acting on the accessory dwelling unit orjunior accessory dwelling unit permit application until the building division acts on the new singlefamily dwelling permit application, but the application to create the accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit shall be considered ministerial without discretionary review or a hearing. If the applicant requests a delay, the sixty-day time period shall be tolled for the period of the delay. (Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 2020)
19.39.110 Code enforcement.
For accessory dwelling units built before January 1, 2020, the property owner may request delayed enforcement of building standards for five years.
A. There shall be no delays granted after January 1, 2030.
B. There shall be no delays granted if the delay of the correction will cause a violation needed to protect health and safety. (Ord. 2020-04 § 1, 2020) SECTION 3. CEQA FINDINGS. The City Council finds the municipal code amendments are exempt from environmental review under CEQA because the amendments are consistent with State law that preempt any inconsistent local ordinance. Thus, the City’s action is not creating a new land use regulation and it can be seen with certainty that no environmental impacts will result from the City’s action. Consequently, and in accordance with CEQA Section 21084(a) and both Section 15002(i)(1) – lack of Local Jurisdictional Discretion – and Section 15061(b)(3) – General Rule of Exemption – of the CEQA Guidelines, the ordinance adoption is exempt from CEQA review and a Notice of Exemption has been prepared for this proposed amendment.
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall become effective effect 30 days after its final passage pursuant to Government Code section 36937.
SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and adopted this Ordinance and each section, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
38 SECTION 6. CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS. The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which this Ordinance is based are located at the City Clerk’s office located at 4831 Broadway, Suite 201, American Canyon, CA 94503. The custodian of these records is the City Clerk.
The foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon, State of California, held on the 4TH day of April, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
The foregoing Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon, State of California, held on the 18th day of April, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Leon Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________ ___________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk William D. Ross, City Attorney 39 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
APRIL 18, 2023
STAFF REPORT
CONSENT
ITEM NUMBER: 10.
TITLE
Circle K Gas Station Off-Site Public Improvements
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolu+on of the City Council of the City of American Canyon accep+ng the Off-Site Public Improvements associated with the Circle K Gas Station Project.
CONTACT
Erica Ahmann Smithies, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer Edison Bisnar, P.E., Engineer III
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
On October 22, 2020, the Planning Commission approved the Circle K Gas Sta+on Condi+onal Use Permit (Resolu+on No. 2020-09) for the development of a 5,187 square-foot convenience store with a 5053 square-foot gas sta+on canopy on a 2.25 acre site at 112 Lombard Road in the Broadway District Specific Plan area, APNs 058-081-007, 058-081-003, and 058-320-013.
On October 4, 2021, the City of American Canyon Public Works Department approved the Improvement Plan for Napa Junc+on Road and Lombard Road associated with the Circle K Gas Station Project. The following were the conditioned off-site public improvements:
1. Napa Junc+on Road: Widening the northern por+on of Napa Junc+on Road along the frontage of the site to accommodate two northbound le@ turn pockets. Associated street improvements included a new 6-foot-wide monolithic sidewalk with curb and guBer, striping and signage for a bike lane.
2. Lombard Road Improvements: Widening the east por+on of Lombard Road to achieve a 40- foot curb-to-curb street width along the frontage of the project, with 12-foot travel way and 8-foot wide off-street parking in both the northbound and southbound lanes. Associated street improvements included a new 6-foot-wide monolithic sidewalk with curb and guBer along the frontage of the project, installing a new underground storm drain system, 40 streetlights, striping and signage for a new bike lane, east-west pedestrian crossing and curb ramps at Lombard Road and Napa Junction Road intersection.
On January 31, 2023, the project engineer submiBed the Project Record Drawings (Exhibit A). Napa Junc+on Road and the Lombard Road Improvements associated with the Circle K Project, DV20-0003 have been completed to the City’s sa+sfac+on. Therefore, it is appropriate to accept them into the City’s system for operation and maintenance.
On April 3, 2023, the project engineer submiBed a leBer cer+fying the off-site improvements and grading associated with the project have been constructed in substan+al conformance with the approved plans and any subsequent revisions (Exhibit B).
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Infrastructure: "Develop and maintain infrastructure resources to support sustainable growth."
FISCAL IMPACT
All costs associated with the opera+on and maintenance of the public facili+es will be the responsibility of the City.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Project was presented at a no+ced public hearing held on October 22, 2020. The Planning Commission adopted Resolu+on 2020-09 recommending that the City Council adopt the Mi+ga+on Monitoring and Reporting Program.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution - Circle K Acceptance
2. Exhibit A - Circle K Offsite Improvements Record Drawings 2023-01-31
3. Exhibit B - Circle K Off-Site Certification Letter 04-03-23 41 RECORDING REQUESTED BY:
City of American Canyon
4381 Broadway, Ste. 201
American Canyon, CA 94503
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
City of American Canyon
4381 Broadway, Ste. 201
American Canyon, CA 94503
MAIL TAX STATEMENTS TO: SAME AS ABOVE SPACE ABOVE FOR RECORDERS USE This document is exempt from the payment of a recording fee pursuant to Government Code § 27383 and §6103 RESOLUTION NO. 2023‐
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON TAKING THE FOLLOWING ACTION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CIRCLE K GAS STATION PROJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CIRCLE K GAS STATION PROJECT.
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2020, The Planning Commission approved the Circle K Gas Station Conditional Use Permit (Resolution No. 2020‐09) for the development of a 5,187 square‐foot convenience store with a 5053 square‐foot gas station canopy on a 2.25 acre site at 112 Lombard Road in the Broadway District Specific Plan area, APNs 058‐081‐007, 058‐081‐003, and 058‐320‐013; and WHEREAS, on October 4, 2021, the City of American Canyon Public Works Department approved the Improvement Plan for Napa Junction Road and Lombard Road associated with the Circle K Gas Station Project. The following were the conditioned off‐site public improvements:
A. Napa Junction Road: Widening the northern portion of Napa Junction Road along the frontage of the site to accommodate two northbound left turn pockets.
Associated street improvements included a new 6‐foot‐wide monolithic sidewalk with curb and gutter, striping and signage for a bike lane.
B. Lombard Road Improvements: Widening the east portion of Lombard Road to achieve a 40‐foot curb‐to‐curb street width along the frontage of the project, with 12‐foot travel way and 8‐foot wide off‐street parking in both the northbound and southbound lanes. Associated street improvements included a new 6‐foot‐wide monolithic sidewalk with curb and gutter along the frontage of the project, installing a new underground storm drain system, streetlights, striping and signage for new bike lane, east‐west pedestrian crossing and curb ramps at Lombard Road and Napa Junction Road intersection; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2023, the project engineer submitted the Project Record Drawings (Exhibit A).
Napa Junction Road and the Lombard Road Improvements associated with the Circle K Project, DV20‐ 42 2
0003 have been completed to the City’s satisfaction. Therefore, it is appropriate to accept them into the City’s system for operation and maintenance; and
WHEREAS, on April 3, 2023, the project engineer, submitted a letter certifying the Off‐site improvements and grading associated with the project have been constructed in substantial conformance with the approved plans and any subsequent revisions (Exhibit B); and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of American Canyon hereby accepts all the public improvements, associated with the Circle K Gas Station project, constructed per the approved plans.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon held on the 18th day of April, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
____________________________
Leon Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVE AS TO FORM:
____________________________ _____________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk William D. Ross, City Attorney Attachments:
Exhibit A: Circle K Off‐Site Improvements Record Drawings Exhibit B: Circle K Off‐Site Engineer’s Certification Letter 43 LANDS OF
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68 ams associates, inc. • 801 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Suite 220 • Walnut Creek, CA, 94596 • Phone 925.943.2777 • Fax 925.943.2778 April 3rd, 2023
Mr. Edison Bisnar
City of American Canyon
Public Works Department
4381 Broadway, Suite 201
American Canyon, CA 94503
Re: Civil As-Built Certification
CUP No. PL20-0010, DV20-0003
NWC State Route 29 & Napa Junction Rd.
American Canyon, CA 94503
ams Project No. 17-2368-01
Dear Mr. Bisnar,
This letter is to certify that the off-site improvements for Napa Junction Rd. & Lombard Rd. have been constructed based on the City approved Off-Site Improvement Plans and Specifications prepared by ams associates, inc.
Please feel free to call me with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Farhad Iranitalab, R.C.E. 33142
ams associates, inc.
Cc: Mr. Chad Headrick - PR Construction
Mr. Ross Hillesheim – California Group
69 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
APRIL 18, 2023
STAFF REPORT
CONSENT
ITEM NUMBER: 11.
TITLE
BPR Consulting Group Permit Technician Contract Amendment and Extension
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolu*on of the City Council of the City of American Canyon approving Amendment 1 to Agreement 2022-A136 with BPR Consul*ng Group Permit Technician services to increase the total contract amount by $157,500 to an amount not to exceed $207,500, extend the contract term to June 30, 2024, and amend the Fiscal Year 2022/23 budget to account for the addi*onal contract cost during the current fiscal year.
CONTACT
Brent Cooper, AICP, Community Development Director
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
In 2022, the sharp rise in building permit ac*vity necessitated addi*onal Permit Technician services for the Community Development Department. At that *me, the City Manager signed an agreement with BPR Consul*ng Group for a contract not to exceed $50,000 that extended to June 30, 2023. A copy of Agreement 2022-A136 is included as Attachment 2.
Over that *me, staff has been very pleased with the performance of BPR Consul*ng Group services.
In addi*on to providing con*nuous permit technician service during staff leave absences, building permit ac*vity in Watson Ranch and the Broadway District has con*nued to increase beyond expecta*ons. Consequently, the $50,000 contract amount is projected to be completed several months before the end of the fiscal year. To ensure con*nued service standards are met, staff requests a contract amendment in the amount of $157,500. This amount would provide con*nued service for this current and next fiscal year.
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Organizational Effectiveness: "Deliver exemplary government services."
FISCAL IMPACT
Total contract amendment cost is $157,500. The FY2023-23 budget will be amended by $40,500 to cover the addi*onal services. FY 2023-24 contract budget of $117,000 will be included in the 70 ensuing budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The recommended action (approving contract amendment for Building Safety Services) is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA,” Public Resources Code Sec*on 21000 et seq.) because the ac*ons will not cause, or have the poten*al to cause, a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (See, CEQA Guidelines, Title 14 California Code of Regula*ons, Sec*ons 15060(c)(2),(3), and 15061(b)(3)).
Further, the proposed ac*ons are statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guideline sec*on 15273, specifying that establishment or modifica*on of rates, tolls, fares, and other charges by public agencies for mee*ng opera*ng expenses including employee wages are exempt from CEQA.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. BPR Contract Resolution 1st Amendment
1.2 BPR Agreement 1st Amendment
2. AGREEMENT 2022-A136
71 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON APPROVING AMENDMENT 1 TO AGREEMENT 2022-A136 WITH BPR CONSULTING GROUP PERMIT TECHNICIAN SERVICES TO INCREASE THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $157,500 TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $207,500, EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM TO JUNE 30, 2024, AND AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 BUDGET TO ACCOUNT FOR THE
ADDITIONAL CONTRACT COST DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR WHEREAS, the City has a longstanding practice of providing Building & Safety Services through a combination of in-house and contract staff; and
WHEREAS, because of the volatility of development, contracting specialized Building and Safety staff helps the City remain flexible with resources in response to market conditions and demands; and WHEREAS, City lacks the qualified personnel to provide the specified work product; and WHEREAS, consistent with the “A/B/C Test” stipulated by the Dynamex Operations West Inc. v. Superior Court (Case No. S222732), the BPR Consulting Group is an independent contractor free from the control and direction of the City in connection with the performance of the work, who performs work that is outside the usual course of the City’s business and is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, or business of the same nature as the work performed for the City; and WHEREAS, on September 7, 2022, the City Manager approved the BPR Consulting Group Permit Technician services contract (Agreement 2022-A136) in the amount not to exceed $50,000 with a term that expires June 30, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the BPR Consulting Group Permit Technician services are funded with building permit issuance, building permit and plan check fee user fee revenue; and WHEREAS, the 2022/23 Fiscal Year mid-year budget allocates $399,500 for Miscellaneous Contractual Services; and
WHEREAS, due to increased building activity, the 2022/23 Fiscal Year budget shall be amended to increase Building Permit revenue by $40,500 and Miscellaneous Contractual Services by $40,500; and WHEREAS, the BPR Consulting Group contract shall be increased to reflect the additional work accomplished during Fiscal Year 2022/23 and anticipated work for Fiscal Year 23/24, equaling $157,500 for a total contract amount not to exceed $207,500.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of American Canyon hereby determines that the BPR Consulting Group is free from the control and direction of the City in connection with the performance of the work, both under the contract for the performance of such work and in fact.
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of American Canyon hereby determines that the BPR Consulting Group performs work that is outside the usual course of the City’s business. 72 SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of American Canyon hereby determines that the BPR Consulting Group is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, or business of the same nature as the work performed for the City.
SECTION 3: The City Council of the City of American hereby amends the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget as follows:
Account Current Augment Amount New Total
Building Permit
100-60-640-32110
$806,327 $40,500 $846,827
Miscellaneous
Contractual Services
100-60-640-42190
$605,377 $40,500 $645,877
SECTION 4: The City Council of the City of American Canyon hereby approves Amendment 1 to Agreement 2022-A136 with BPR Consulting Group increasing the total contract amount by $157,500 to an amount not to exceed $207,500 for Building and Safety Permit Technician services and extends the contract term to June 30, 2024, as incorporated by reference as Exhibit A to this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon held on the 18th day of April 2023 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Leon Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________ _________________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk William D. Ross, City Attorney Exhibit A – 1
st Amendment to Agreement 2022-A136
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AMENDMENT #1 TO AGREEMENT NO. 2022-A136 TO THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON STANDARD
AGREEMENT
FOR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SERVICES WITH BPR CONSULTING GROUP
RECITALS
1. The City of American Canyon (“CITY”) and BPR Consulting Group entered into an Agreement (Agreement No. 2022-A136) dated September 7, 2022; and
2. The Agreement provides for amendments to perform specific tasks under a specific scope of services that may arise during the term of the agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, CITY and BPR Consulting Group agree as follows:
1.00 SERVICES AND COMPENSATION
BPR Consulting Group agrees to provide services as listed in Attachment “A” to Agreement 2022- A136 and increase the contract amount for additional services in the amount of $157,500 for a total not to exceed contract amount of $207,500.
2.00 TIME OF PERFORMANCE
The services covered by this Amendment shall be performed or provided by June 30, 2024.
3.00 REMAINING PROVISIONS
All other terms of the September 7, 2022, Agreement remain in full force and effect.
Executed on __________________, 2023, at American Canyon, California.
CITY: CONSULTANT/CONTRACTOR:
By: ____________________________ By: __________________________ Jason B. Holley Ron Beehler, SE, CBO
City Manager Director of Client Services
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
APRIL 18, 2023
STAFF REPORT
CONSENT
ITEM NUMBER: 12.
TITLE
Annual 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report
RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
CONTACT
Brent Cooper, AICP, Community Development Director
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
California law requires every city and county adopt a long-term General Plan that expresses a longterm shared vision of a Healthy, Equitable, Resilient, and Economically Vibrant community. As the cons4tu4on of development, General Plan policies are fulfilled through City func4ons related to land use decisions, municipal service delivery, capital improvement projects, and considera4on of funding priorities including potential service level changes.
Sec4on 65400(b) of the State of California Government Code requires planning agencies to provide an Annual Progress Report (APR) to the legisla4ve body (i.e.: “City Council”) and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) on the status of the General Plan and implementa4on progress. The four basic purposes of the annual report are as follows:
Assess General Plan implementa4on progress consistent with the goals, policies and implementation measures.
Provide informa4on that may lead to needed General Plan modifica4ons to improve implementation.
Correlate land use decisions made during the repor4ng period, and General Plan goals, policies and implementation measures.
Inform local agency progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to housing development.
The State of California Office of Planning and Research (OPR), who will receive a copy of this APR, provides guidance on the format for the General Plan APR. OPR states there is no standardized format and the APR is not required to discuss all the General Plan elements. For this reason, OPR suggests that by using annual repor4ng informa4on per4nent to General Plan such as: “annual 128
reports,” “performance reports,” “budget reports,” or “state of the city/county reports”, the APR need not be elaborate and time-consuming.
OPR encourages jurisdic4ons to include these types of reports or por4ons in the APR so long as they specifically address the implementa4on of the General Plan. This approach enables General Plan implementa4on to be discussed in the broader context of the jurisdic4on's overall programs and ac4vi4es, including real estate development, economic development, public infrastructure, public safety, and other topics.
This year’s General Plan Annual Report looks back at 2022 and the City’s progress toward implemen4ng the General Plan. The APR draws significantly on published annual reports, such as the State of the City, Community Development published monthly status reports, the American Canyon Police Annual Report, and the Fire District monthly newsleEer. All these reports reflect priorities that fulfill General Plan policies.
A copy of the Housing Element Annual Progress Report is included in this report as Appendix A to complete the General Plan review. The Housing Element Annual Progress Report was presented to the Planning Commission on February 23, 2023 and the City Council on March 21, 2023 and delivered to OPR and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on March 24, 2023. In future years, the General Plan Annual Report will be paired with the Housing Element Annual Report.
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Community and Sense of Place: "Build on the strength of our local community to develop a clear 'sense of place' and establish our unique identity."
FISCAL IMPACT
N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
1. American Canyon General-Plan-APR-2022
2. Appendix A American Canyon Housing-Element-APR - 2022 129
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Purpose of this Document
California law requires every city and county adopt a long-term General Plan that expresses a long-term shared vision of a Healthy, Equitable, Resilient, and Economically Vibrant community. As the constitution of development, General Plan policies are fulfilled through City functions related to land use decisions, municipal service delivery, capital improvement projects, and consideration of funding priorities including potential service level changes.
Section 65400(b) of the State of California Government Code requires planning agencies to provide an annual report to their legislative body and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) on the status of the General Plan and progress in its implementation. The four basic purposes of the annual report are as follows:
• Assess General Plan implementation progress consistent with the goals, policies and implementation measures.
• Provide information that may lead to needed General Plan modifications to improve implementation. • Correlate land use decisions made during the reporting period, and General Plan goals, policies and implementation measures.
• Inform local agency progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to housing development.
This APR draws significantly on published annual reports, such as the State of the City, Community Development published monthly status reports, the American Canyon Police Annual Report, and the Fire District monthly newsletter. All these reports reflect priorities that fulfill General Plan policies. This year’s General Plan Annual Report looks back at 2022 and the City’s progress toward implementing the General Plan.
A copy of the Housing Element Annual Progress Report is included in this report as “Appendix A” to complete the General Plan review. The 2022 Calendar Year Housing Element Annual Progress Report was presented to the Planning Commission on February 23, 2023 and the City Council on March 21, 2023 and delivered to OPR and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on March 24, 2023.
General Plan Background/Element Status
California law requires that every city and county adopt a long-term General Plan that addresses seven specific topics or “elements,” organized in any format or structure preferred by the community. The General Plan may also address other topics the community feels are relevant. Regardless of the format or issues addressed, the Plan must be internally consistent.
Following incorporation in January 1992, the City adopted a General Plan in 1994. The General Plan includes the following elements: 1) Land Use, 2) Housing, 3) Economic Development, 4) Circulation, 5) Utilities, 6) Public Services-Facilities, 7) Parks- Recreation, 8) Natural – Historic – Cultural, 9) Geology, 10) Flood Hazards, and 11) Noise. The General Plan also includes a Bicycle Plan and Pedestrian Plan as Appendix 1 and 2 to the Circulation Element.
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Since the original General Plan adoption, the City has incrementally amended the Land Use Element many times, the most recent was April 4, 2023. This most recent amendment deleted Goal 1B and associated policies related to Growth Control policies from the original General Plan because the outdated Goal is inconsistent with State Law.
The Circulation Element was comprehensively updated in 2013 with incremental amendments since that time, the most recent was June 4, 2019. The 2019 Circulation Element amendment reflected changes needed to the Circulation plan to accommodate the Watson Ranch Specific Plan.
The Housing Element has been comprehensively updated consistent with State mandates, the most recent was January 31, 2023 pending certification by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
Since 2020, the City has been preparing a comprehensive Technical update to the General Plan. At this time, an Administrative Draft Internal review of a Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) has been prepared. Following staff review of this document, the City will release the PEIR for a 45-day public review period and commence General Plan public hearings leading to its adoption by the end of 2023.
City’s Responsibility
The effectiveness of the General Plan ultimately depends on how it is implemented and maintained over time. The General Plan is a fundamental document that provides local control over the physical development of our City. All Capital Improvement Projects, Land Use Ordinances, Development Approvals, Impact Fees, Infrastructure dedications and Conditions of Approvals must be consistent with the General Plan.
General Plan Amendments
State law allows the City to amend its General Plan no more than four times per year. Amendments may be proposed and acted upon at any time during the year and one action may include multiple amendments. Any changes to the General Plan require public hearing by the City Council and evaluation of the environmental impacts as required by the California Environmental Quality Act. In 2022, the City did not amend the General Plan.
Monitoring Long-Term Growth
The City monitors long-term growth through consistency among General Plan Elements working together to connect future growth with needed infrastructure. Implementing actions, such as traffic, water, parks, and other impact fees helps pay for the impacts of new development. Master Plans, such as the Urban Water Master Plan, the 5- Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and other long-range infrastructure plans address impacts of land use growth.
Specific Plans, such as the Broadway District Specific Plan and Watson Ranch Specific Plan tie future growth to infrastructure needs. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) also plays an important role in evaluating proposed development with infrastructure needs. 133
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Major Development Applications
The City processed these major development applications during Calendar Year 2022:
Sunsquare Mixed Use - A Design Permit application for a 3-story mixed-use building with 20 apt units over a 9,820 SF office. This application is scheduled to be reviewed by the Planning Commission in April 2023.
Promontory at Watson Ranch - A tentative subdivision map and design permit for 216 single family homes, a 6+ acre open space/park, and approximately 1/2 mile of Napa Valley Vine Trail. This application is under review.
Residences at Napa Junction – A Design Permit for 453 multi-family rental dwellings with 15% affordable housing. This application is under review.
Watson Ranch Lot 8 Subdivision – A Tentative Subdivision map for 25 single family homes. This application is under review.
Watson Ranch Specific Plan Amendment – An update to the Watson Ranch Specific Plan. This application is under review.
Hotel @ The Ruins - A Design Permit for a proposed 200-room hotel at the Watson Ranch Ruins & Gardens, conference facilities, event venues, and 30 attached condominium residences. This application was approved by the Planning Commission in January 2023.
Giovannoni Logistics Center – A Design Permit and Tentative Parcel map for a 2.4 million sqft logistics center. This application was approved by the City Council in March 2023.
Hampton Inn Hotel – A Zone Change and Conditional Use Permit for a 112-room, 3-story hotel. This application was approved by the City Council in 2022.
SDG Commerce 217 Distribution Center – A Conditional Use Permit for a new 217,000 sqft distribution warehouse. The appeal of the Planning Commission’s 2021 approval was withdrawn in 2022. With the Planning Commission approval sustained, the construction permits are nearing ready for approval.
Chicken Guy Restaurant - A Conditional Use Permit for a 2,818 sqft quick serve drive-thru restaurant. The Planning Commission will resume its review of this application in April 2023.
Major Development Construction
Construction was approved, initiated or completed within American Canyon for the following major projects during the Calendar Year 2022:
Watson Ranch Artisan (Lot 14/15) – This project consists of 98 single family homes on a 12-acre site. The project received site plan and subdivision approval in 2020 and construction permits in 2022.
Watson Ranch Harvest (Lot 10) – This project consists of 216 single family homes on a 27-acre site. The project received site plan and subdivision approval in 2021 and construction permits in 2022. 134
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Napa Cove Affordable Apartments – This project consists of 66 deeply affordable apartments on 3.5 acres. The 3-building project received site plan approval in 2021 and building permits in 2022.
North Bay Urgent Care – This project consists of a new 6,000 square foot freestanding urgent care facility.
The building received site plan approval in 2019, construction permits in 2019, and was completed in 2022.
Home2Suites Hotel – This project consists of 102 hotel rooms on 2 acres. The building received site plan approval in 2020, construction permits in 2022, and is now under construction.
Pacific Gas and Electric Regional Center – This project consists of a 100,000 square foot regional center for maintenance operations on 12 acres. The project received site plan approval in 2021 and construction permits in 2022.
Oat Hill Residential Project – The Oat Hill Residential project includes 219 multifamily residential units on 20 acres. The project received entitlements consisting of a general plan amendment, zone change, subdivision maps, site plan approval and an airport land use commission override in 2021 and grading permits in 2022.
Major 2022 Planning Activities that Support General Plan Goals Comprehensive General Plan Update – The City issued a Notice of Preparation of a Program EIR for the Comprehensive General Plan update in 2022.
6 th Cycle Housing Element Update – The Association of Bay Area Governments affirmed a RHNA transfer agreement between the City of American Canyon and Napa County that transfers 176 units of varying affordability requirements to the City of American Canyon in 2022. The City subsequently updated the Housing Element and submitted it to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
Native American tribal consultation – The 6th Cycle Housing Element includes Policy H-8.12 that requires any Native American human remains, grave goods, ceremonial items, and items of cultural patrimony found in conjunction with development, including archaeological studies, excavation, geotechnical investigations, grading, and any ground disturbing activity, shall implement the “Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Treatment Protocol for Handling Human Remains and Cultural Items Affiliated with the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation” shall be implemented as included as Appendix A to the Housing Element Background Report. This policy applies to any development project, not just housing.
Annual Housing Element Report - The Planning Commission and City Council each conducted a public hearing to review the Housing Element Annual Report prior to the April 1 deadline in 2022. This report is attached to the General Plan APR.
Fuel Station Prohibition Ordinance – The City Council approved an ordinance in 2022 that prohibits new and expanded fossil-fuel stations in American Canyon. This zoning code amendment was preceded by a Land Use Amendment approved in 2021 to add climate-change policies to the General Plan. 135
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Smoke Free Multiunit Ordinance – A student-led proposal to adopt an ordinance that would prohibit smoking within and on the grounds of any multiunit residential development. An ordinance has been drafted and is anticipated to be reviewed by the City Council by June 2023. 2-Year Contract with the City of Napa Housing Authority – The entered into a 2-year agreement that enables American Canyon to take advantage of specialized housing services provided by the City of Napa Housing Authority in 2022.
1-Year Contract with Fair Housing Napa Valley – The entered into a 1-year agreement in 2022 that enables American Canyon to take advantage of specialized Fair Housing services provided by the nonprofit agency Fair Housing Napa Valley.
2022 Building Code Update – The City approved an update to the California Building Codes to ensure development is constructed consistent with State law and local amendments. 2020 Urban Water Management Plan – The City updated the 2015 Urban Water Management Plan for the City’s water service area consistent with State law in 2022.
Local Streets and Roads Plan – The City adopted a Local Streets and Roads plan in 2022. 5-Year Capital Improvement Program – The Planning Commission approved a General Plan Consistency determination for the 5-Year Capital Improvement Program in 2022.
Impact Fee Inflation Adjustment – To maintain the buying power of impact fees over time, the City Council approved an annual inflation adjustment to impact fees in 2022.
Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) Project Initiation Document - In 2022, the City continued its support to NVTA’s efforts to complete a “Project Initiation Document” for Highway 29 beautification, functionality, and operational improvements. In 2022, the NVTA Board approved the plan and authorized environmental review.
Status of General Plan Implementation Actions
The table below analyzes selected General Plan policies and action items that made notable progress in 2022. The table is not a comprehensive list of all policies and action items in the General Plan; many policies/actions are under ongoing implementation and may not be listed here.
A majority of the General Plan policies and related action items have been implemented through the adoption of ordinances or resolutions, incorporated into the regular governmental activities, or considered during the review of development proposals. The policy implementations below provide a snapshot to highlight annual progress.
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Land Use Element
Goal 1E Develop residential neighborhoods that provide a range of housing opportunities In 2022, the City issued construction permits and inspected housing projects for a wide range of housing types: the Oat Hill multifamily project (291 units), the Lemos Pointe affordable apartments (186 units), the Napa Cove affordable apartments (66 units), the Watson Ranch Artisan single family homes (98 units), the Watson Ranch single family homes (216 units).
Goal 1F Develop high quality commercial uses
In 2022, the City completed inspection of the North Bay Urgent Care which will provide a much-needed medical service to American Canyon. The city issued building permits for the Home2Suites hotel which is under construction. The City also welcomed two new restaurants to American Canyon in 2022:
Ristorante Pasta D’oro and Bel King Indian Grill.
2022 also saw completion of the Circle K gas station and convenience store. This is the last gas station in American Canyon due to the 2021 approval of an ordinance that prohibits new and expanded gas stations in American Canyon.
Goal 1I and Economic Development Element Goal 3 Develop industrial uses that provide employment for residents and revenue for the City.
In 2022, the City continued to process the Giovannoni Logistics Center which would provide 2.4 million square feet of industrial development in the Green Island Industrial Park and approved construction permits for the Pacific Gas & Electric Regional Center.
Goal 1L Study potential development of lands between Newell Drive and the City Urban Limit Line In 2022, the City continued to see progress in the construction of Canyon Estates – a custom home neighborhood in the former Special Study area. This project includes 35 acres of permanent open space and a contribution to improvements at the Newell Open Space reserve.
Goal 1QExpand American Canyon’s jurisdictional boundaries to establish a logical pattern of growth and services In 2022, the City issued a Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Paoli/Watson Lane Annexation. This project would add approximately 80 acres into the City limits consistent with the General Plan Sphere of Influence and Urban Limit Line. An EIR has been released for public review in 2023.
Economic Development Element
Goal 3B Improve the appearance and functionality of the Highway 29 corridor and establish a Town Center to provide for economically sound local-serving commercial development.
In 2022, the city issued construction permits for new commercial and residential development in the Broadway District along Highway 29 and in Watson Ranch which will provide a new Town Center, known as the Napa Valley Ruins & Gardens.
Circulation Element
Guiding Policy 1: Safe and convenient access to activities in the community.
In 2022, the City completed the following traffic calming projects:
• Crosswalk ramp improvements on Folland Drive, Corsicana Drive, Brophy Street, Kemp Lane, Kemp Way, Sheffield Way, and Folland Drive, Gold Valley Way at Tapestry Lane • Enhanced pedestrian intersection on Donaldson Way at Shenandoah Drive and on Silver Oak Trail at White Oak Drive
• 8,600 feet of new Class II Bike Lanes on Donaldson Way, Shenandoah Drive, and Silver Oak Trail
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• Installed 410 feet of sidewalk on Eucalyptus Drive
• Installed permanent traffic calming measures on Wetlands Edge, including speed cushions and curb bulb-outs
The City initiated the We Love Safe Streets program and resident pledge.
In 2022, the City of American Canyon completed an annual pavement resurfacing project that included paving, ADA upgrades, bike lane, and/or crosswalk improvements at the following streets: American Canyon Road East (between Flosden Road & City Limits), Blanco Street, Brophy Street, Corsicana Drive, Commerce Boulevard, Donaldson Way East, Flosden Road at Daniel Drive, Folland Drive, Gold Valley Way & Tapestry Lane, Kemp Lane, Kemp Way, Sheffield Way, Shenandoah Drive, and Silver Oak Trail.
This project was funded by SB1/Gas Tax, Measure T, and ARPA Funding. Six streets are planned for 1.5 miles of grind and overlay through Measure T Funding in 2023. Other streets are also intended to be funded through SB1/Gas Tax Funding. The selected areas are based on our pavement management program, considering public safety, underground utility needs, and available funding. To learn more about how these decisions are made or see the specific areas on the project list, visit CityofAmericanCanyon.org/Streets.
Guiding Policy 2: Implement Planned Roadway Improvements.
In 2022, the City completed a critical link of Devlin Road and Vine Trail from Green Island Road to Middleton Way.
Guiding Policy 3: Design circulation system to focus regional travel on SR 29.
In 2022, the City supported the Napa Valley Transportation Authority efforts to develop a “Project Initiation Document” for Highway 29 beautification, functionality, and operational improvements.
Utilities Element
Goal 5 Establish and maintain a secure water supply and treatment, distribution and storage system.
Over the past decade American Canyon has reduced 32% in water delivered from the State Water Project (equal to 389 million gallons of water) even though the City has grown by a few thousand people and 10 million SF of commercial/industrial development. Continued efforts in water sustainability by:
• Implementation of the City’s Zero Water Footprint Policy, • Partnering with all jurisdictions throughout the county on a public messaging billboard on Hwy 29 in south Napa County,
• Broadening the use of recycled water including residential landscaping deliveries, • Diligent employee work to replace leaky pipelines, and • Introducing the AquaTrax Customer Water Portal that lets residents track their water consumption in real time.
To save water, residents can limit irrigation and repair leaks at home. Sign up for “My Water Portal” and learn more about water-saving resources—including American Canyon’s ‘Cash for Grass’ and the toilet replacement rebates—at CityofAmericanCanyon.org/SaveWater.
In 2022, more than 500 American Canyon residents participated in the residential recycling program, saving 7.1 acre-feet (AF) of potable water.
Goal 5A Provide a high quality water supply to American Canyon water users.
In 2022, the City continued to participate in development of the Sites Reservoir, which is an environmentally sensitive reservoir that stores excess winter runoff water for use when demands are high. This facility is anticipated to be completed in early 2030’s. 138
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Public Services-Facilities Element
Goal 6A Ensure a high level of fire protection and emergency services for the City's residents, businesses and visitors.
In 2022, the Fire District welcomed a new Fire Chief Geoff Belyea.
In other highlights during 2022:
• The Fire District Board approved to purchase two new Type 1 Fire Engines • Hired Firefighters: Conner Alexander, Eric Hanson, Sarah Bayersdorfer & Christopher Heim • Hired Assistant Chief Cliff Campbell
• In-House Academy Completion, led by Captain Kenny Diede • Retirement of Captain Josh Corderio and Interim Assistant Chief James Comisky II • 5 Years’ Service Awards: EJ Abalos & Rob Rojas
• September 11th Ceremony
• 15 Years’ Service Award: Martha Banuelos
• Completed and Adopted a Fire District Master Plan
• Completed over 50 Public Education Events
• Educated more than 1,000 Community Members “Hands Only CPR” • Public Safety Open House Event – Including a Quiet Hour for the Special Needs Community • The Board established a Battalion Chief classification • Retired Battalion Chief Anthony Kastros led an Officers Training and Team Building exercise • Negotiated a long-term supplemental funding source to mitigate fiscal impacts from the Giovannoni Logistics Center.
Goal 6B Ensure a high level of police protection for the City's residents, businesses and visitors.
In 2022, Community Resource Officer Maureen Patterson (CRO) served a long list of responsibilities, including crime prevention, monthly meeting with property managers, crime free multi-housing program, homeless outreach, graffiti and gang prevention, working with local businesses, numerous community outreach and event meetings.
In 2022, the Police Department organized the 38th American Canyon National Night Out held on the first Tuesday in August. This year, there were 12 neighborhood hosted parties.
In 2022, the American Canyon Neighborhood Watch resident enrollment climbed to more than 3,600.
This is an increase from just over 1,600 since 2020.
In 2019, ACPD and NW created a home surveillance camera registry program. There are now 153 residents who have joined the NW Camera Registry (up from 127 last year).
In 2022, Officer Jade McLeod was paired with his three-year old Belgian Malinois K9 Partner “Brody.” Brody is trained in handler protection, suspect apprehension, explosive detection, and human detection. In 2022, Brody participated in two K-9 demonstrations, seven bomb sweeps, and 14 patrol deployments while assisting with multiple felony arrests.
Officer Mike Hudson, Officer Hudson was paired with his 3-year-old Belgian Malinois K-9 partner “Brick” in June 2021. Brick is trained in handler protection, suspect apprehension, narcotics detection, and human detection. In 2022, Brick participated in three K-9 demonstrations, 15 narcotic-related deployments, 30 patrol deployments, and assisted in multiple felony arrests.
A full report of the 2022 American Canyon Police Annual Report is available at https://bit.ly/43lm5Oy 139
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Parks and Recreation Element
Goal 7 Provide parks, trails and recreational services for all of the City's residents.
In 2022, the City approved the Playground Replacement Project in partnership with American Canyon Community & Parks Foundation. This project will upgrade playground equipment at Via Bellagio Park, Northampton Park, Linwood Park. The Northampton Park will be upgraded with an all-access universal play experience.
In 2022, the City Council adopted a Resolution approving and funding the Skateboard Relocation Project, which includes relocating the Skatepark from the NVUSD property to the City of American Canyon’s Veterans Park located at 2801 Broadway Street. The City is working with American Ramp Company to complete the project by the summer 2023.
Goal 7A Provide a variety of parks and trails that serve the diverse recreational needs of American Canyon's residents
In 2022, the City is working with the California Department of Parks and Recreation – California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002 Grant to provide an outdoor education site at the Wetlands. The City is finalizing the plans for this project and is looking to include a park restroom and an outdoor shaded area with benches. This project is slated for groundbreaking by late 2023.
Natural-Historic-Cultural Element
Goal 8F Reduce consumption of nonrenewable energy sources.
In 2020, the City Council approved a contract with ENGIE Services U.S. to install solar PV at three locations, emergency power at 4 critical facilities: Water Treatment Plant (WTP), Water Reclamation Facility (WRF), City Hall, and the Corporation Yard, battery storage at the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF), LED lighting retrofits at seven facilities, HVAC equipment and controls upgrades, and four Electric Vehicle charging stations at City Hall. In 2022, the Project completed a 240-kw solar array and backup generator at the City’s Water Treatment plant and a 510-kw solar array and backup generator at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Housing Element Annual Progress Report Overview (Appendix A) Preserving and enhancing the range and affordability of housing is an important goal of the General Plan.
Attached to this report is the Annual Housing Element Progress Report. This report was presented to the Planning Commission on February 23, 2023 and the City Council on March 21, 2023 and delivered to OPR and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on March 24, 2023. 140
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Jurisdiction American Canyon ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element ImplementationPlanning Period 5th Cycle 01/31/2015 - 01/31/2023 Date
Application
Submitted
Total
Approved
Units by
Project
Total
Disapproved
Units by
Project
Streamlining Application Status Notes
2 34 6 7 8 9 11 12
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+ Unit Category (SFA,SFD,2 to 4,5+,ADU,MH) Tenure R=Renter O=Owner Date Application Submitted+ (see instructions) Very Low- Income Deed Restricted Very Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Low- Income Deed Restricted Low-Income Non Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted Above Moderate- Income Total PROPOSED Units by Project Total APPROVED Units by project Total DISAPPROVED Units by Project Was APPLICATION SUBMITTED Pursuant to GC 65913.4(b)? (SB 35 Streamlining) Ddi the housing
development
application seek
incentives or
concessions
pursuant to
Government
Code section
65915?
Were incentives
or concessions
reqested
pursuant to
Government
Code section
65915
approved?
Please indicate
the status of the
application.
Notes+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 72 2 26 4 0 432 216 752 6 0 058-413-009 262 Sheffield 262 Sheffield ADU BP22-0012 ADU R 3/9/2022 1 1 1 0 No No No Approved058-611-019 1707 Rio Grande 1707 Rio Grande ADU BP22-0125 ADU R 3/17/2022 1 1 1 0 No No No Approved058-201-003 230 Andrew 230 Andrew ADU BP22-0269 ADU R 6/1/2022 1 1 1 0 No No No Approved059-241-019 58 Sarcedo 58 Sarcedo ADU BP22-0465 ADU R 8/30/2022 1 1 1 0 No No No Approved058-496-001 25 Larkspur 25 Larkspur ADU BP22-0533 ADU R 9/26/2022 1 1 1 0 No No No Approved058-544-010 209 Jana 209 Jana ADU BP22-0732 ADU R 12/14/2022 1 1 1 0 No No No Approved059-020-003 425 Napa Junction Sun Square Mixed Use PL21-0020 5+ R 8/2/2021 1 1 1 17 20 0 No No No Pending Project is in review059-020-037 TBD Napa Junction Residences at Napa Junction PL22-0011 5+ R 5/2/2022 46 407 453 0 No Yes Yes Pending Project is in review059-430-012 TBD WRSP Lot 8 PL22-0024 SFD R 9/15/2022 25 25 0 No No No Pending Project is in review059-030-007 TBD WRSP: Promontory PL22-0034 SFD R 12/20/2022 216 216 0 No No No Pending Project is in review059-030-007 TBD WRSP Promontory ADUs PL22-0034 ADU O 12/20/2022 26 26 52 0 No No No Pending Project is in review 000
Table A
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
1 5
Project Identifier Unit Types Proposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes Density Bonus Law Applications 10 Housing Development Applications Submitted
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Table A2
23 56 89
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+ Unit Category (SFA,SFD,2 to 4,5+,ADU,MH) Tenure R=Renter O=Owner Very Low- Income Deed Restricted Very Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Low- Income Deed Restricted Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted Above Moderate- Income Entitlement Date Approved # of Units issued Entitlements Very Low- Income Deed Restricted Very Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Low- Income Deed Restricted Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted Above Moderate- Income Building Permits Date Issued # of Units Issued Building Permits Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 6 26 2 39 0 0 1 88 156 058-141-003 44 Alta Loma 44 Alta Loma ADU BP20-0024 ADU R 1 1/21/2020 1 1 2/11/2021 1058-281-010 151 Thayer 151 Thayer ADU BP20-0487 ADU O 1 10/23/2020 1 1 3/24/2021 1 058-492-005 21 Alder Ct 21 Alder ADU BP21-0067 ADU O 1 2/17/2021 1 1 6/3/2021 1058-173-002 100 Corsicana 100 Corsicana ADU BP21-0325 ADU O 1 7/22/2021 1 1 11/6/2021 1058-151-045 120 Gisela 120 Gisela ADU BP21-0348 ADU R 1 8/2/2021 1 1 11/6/2021 1058-563-001 457 Poppyfield 457 Poppyfield ADU BP21-0553 ADU O 1 12/23/2021 1 1 11/23/2022 1 058-362-021 100 Rojas Napa Cove PL21-0027 5+ R 26 39 1 12/16/2021 66 26 39 1 3/23/2022 66
059-430-017 100 Fran Lemos WRSP: Lemos Point PL21-0004 5+ R 122 62 2 2/25/2021 186
122 62 2 11/23/2021 186
059-430-027 101 Frontier WRSP Lot 14 and 15: Artisan PL20-0032 SFD O 98 12/15/2020 98 44 12/13/2022 44
059-430-015 101 Goldback WRSP Lot 10: Harvest PL21-0014 SFD O 219 9/21/2021 219
44 12/14/2022 44
058-380-008 TBD Oat Hill Parcel A PL20-0022 5+ R 206 9/21/2021 206 0 058-320-001 TBD Oat Hill Parcel B PL20-0023 5+ R 85 9/21/2021 85 0058-413-009 262 Sheffield 262 Sheffield ADU BP22-0012 ADU R 1 3/9/2022 1 1 6/9/2022 1 058-611-019 1707 Rio Grande 1707 Rio Grande ADU BP22-0125 ADU R 1 3/17/2022 1 0 058-201-003 230 Andrew 230 Andrew ADU BP22-0269 ADU R 1 6/1/2022 1 0 059-241-019 58 Sarcedo 58 Sarcedo ADU BP22-0465 ADU R 1 8/30/2022 1 0058-496-001 25 Larkspur 25 Larkspur ADU BP22-0533 ADU R 1 9/26/2022 1 0058-544-010 209 Jana 209 Jana ADU BP22-0732 ADU R 1 12/14/2022 1 0058-282-004 25 Andrew 25 Andrew ADU BP19-0534 ADU R 1 12/30/2019 1 1 6/26/2020 1 0 0
059-430-021 TBD WRSP Lot 17: Hotel at the Ruins PL22-0012 5+ O 30 1/26/2023 30 0
0 0
1 Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Completed Entitlement Affordability by Household Incomes - Building Permits 4 7
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Project Identifier
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units 143
Streamlining Infill
Housing without Financial
Assistance or Deed
Restrictions
Term of Affordability
or Deed Restriction Notes
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Certificates of
Occupancy or other
forms of readiness
(see instructions)
Date Issued
# of Units
issued
Certificates of
Occupancy or
other forms of
readiness
How many of the
units were
Extremely Low
Income?+
Was Project
APPROVED using
GC 65913.4(b)?
(SB 35
Streamlining)
Y/N
Infill Units?
Y/N+
Assistance Programs
for Each Development
(may select multiple -
see instructions)
Deed Restriction
Type
(may select multiple
- see instructions)
For units affordable without
financial assistance or deed
restrictions, explain how the
locality determined the units
were affordable
(see instructions)
Term of Affordability or
Deed Restriction (years)
(if affordable in perpetuity
enter 1000)+
Number of
Demolished/Dest
royed Units
Demolished or
Destroyed Units
Demolished/De
stroyed Units
Owner or
Renter
Total Density Bonus Applied
to the Project (Percentage
Increase in Total Allowable
Units or Total Maximum
Allowable Residential Gross
Floor Area)
Number of Other
Incentives,
Concessions, Waivers,
or Other Modifications
Given to the Project
(Excluding Parking Waivers or Parking
Reductions)
List the incentives,
concessions,
waivers, and
modifications
(Excluding Parking Waivers or Parking
Modifications)
Did the project receive a
reduction or waiver of
parking standards? (Y/N)
Notes+
0 2020 0 0 4 15 0 00
1 6/29/2022 1 0 N Y Self-certified income survey
1 1/19/2022 1 0 N Y Self-certified income survey
00 N Y Self-certified income survey
1 11/18/2022 1 1 N Y Self-certified income survey
00 N Y Self-certified income survey00 N Y Self-certified income survey0 13 N Y Other, LIHTC DB Deed Restricted 55 0.0% 2 Development Standards Modification
Yes
SB330 application
0 0 N Y Other DB Deed Restricted 55 0.0% 2
Development Standards Modification
Yes
Part of Watson Ranch Specific Plan entitlement, approved in Nov. 2018. 00 N Y
Part of Watson Ranch Specific Plan entitlement, approved in Nov. 2018. 00 N Y
Part of Watson Ranch Specific Plan entitlement, approved in Nov. 2018. 0N Y
0N Y00 N Y Self-certified income survey
0 N Y Self-certified income survey0N Y Self-certified income survey0N Y Self-certified income survey0N Y Self-certified income survey0N Y Self-certified income survey 1 8/17/2022 1 1 N Y Self-certified income survey
0000 N Y
Part of Watson Ranch Specific Plan entitlement, approved in Nov. 2018. 0 Affordability by Household Incomes - Certificates of Occupancy Density Bonus 10 Housing with Financial Assistance
and/or Deed Restrictions Demolished/Destroyed Units
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Jurisdiction American Canyon ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element ImplementationPlanning Period 5th Cycle 01/31/2015 - 01/31/2023 1 Projection Period 34
RHNA Allocation by
Income Level 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Total Units to Date (all years) Total Remaining RHNA by Income Level Deed Restricted - - - 49 8 - - 122 26 - Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - 1 - 2 2 - Deed Restricted - 9 - 20 8 - - 62 39 - Non-Deed Restricted - - - - 3 - 3 4 - - Deed Restricted - - - - - - - 2 - -
Non-Deed Restricted - 140 - 1 - - - - 1 -
Above Moderate 164 - - - - 143 - - 1 88 - 232 -
392
- 149 - 70 162 1 3 193 156 - 734 -
5 67
Extremely low-Income
Need 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Total Units to Date Total Units Remaining 58 - - 11 - - - - 13 - 24 34
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Please note: For the last year of the 5th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted during the portion of the year that was in the 5th cycle. For the first year of the 6th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted since the start of the planning period. Projection Period units are in a separate column.
Total RHNA
Total Units
Income Level
Very LowLowExtremely Low-Income Units*
Note: units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income RHNA progress and must be reported as very low-income units in section 7 of Table A2. They must also be reported in the extremely low-income category (section 13) in Table A2 to be counted as progress toward meeting the extremely low-income housing need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). *Extremely low-income houisng need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). Value in Section 5 is default value, assumed to be half of the very low-income RHNA. May be overwritten.
Progress toward extremely low-income housing need, as determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1).
Please note: The APR form can only display data for one planning period. To view progress for a different planning period, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at [email protected]. -
210
This table is auto-populated once you enter your jurisdiction name and current year data. Past year information comes from previous APRs. 144
Moderate
116 54 58
Please contact HCD if your data is different than the material supplied here 148
2 Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
-
145
Jurisdiction American Canyon ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element ImplementationPlanning Period 5th Cycle 01/31/2015 - 01/31/2023 Date of Rezone Rezone Type
2 4 5 6 7 9 10 11
APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Date of Rezone Very Low-Income Low-Income Moderate-Income Above Moderate- Income Rezone Type Parcel Size (Acres) General Plan Designation Zoning Minimum Density Allowed Maximum Density Allowed Realistic Capacity Vacant/Nonvacant Description of Existing Uses Note: "+" indicates an optional fieldCells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
3 8
Project Identifier RHNA Shortfall by Household Income Category Sites Description 1 Sites Identified or Rezoned to Accommodate Shortfall Housing Need and No Net-Loss Law Table C
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Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
123 4
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation Program I.2.1: No-NetLoss Evaluation Procedure Policies 2.1.1, 2.1.2 Project review is ongoing with annual report to HCD In 2018, one project has been approved on a 5-acre site. The project, HFP Church, utilized 1.5-acres for a new church, which reduces the number of developable housing units on the site by 33. The offset can be made up from the 1253 housing units entitled in the City's Watson Ranch Specific Plan that was approved on November 6, 2018.
Program I.2.2: Maintain Inventory of Developable Sites
Policy 2.1.1 Update annually
An inventory of housing sites and the number of permits issued in 2022 is available on the city’s website and front counter for the Planning Division. The City approved the Broadway District Specific Plan (BDSP) in July 2018, which identified a capacity for up to 1,200 new units in the Broadway corridor. The City approved the Oat Hill multifamily project that proposes 291 apartment units on a site outside of the current inventory. The project required a Zone Change and General Plan Amendment.
Program I.2.3: Priority Sewer and Water Service for Affordable Housing Policy 2.1.3 Dec-15
The City modified their Sewer and Water Service to put affordable housing as the first priority in July 2019. The update incorporated in ACMC Section 13.10.020.
Program I.2.4: Incentives for Second Units Policy 2.2.4 Explore and adopt programs and/or incentives by 2018
The City adopted new guidelines and standards for Second Units, or Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), in 2017 and in 20202 to match the State’s regulations. The new guidelines are available in ACMC section 19.39. New incentives for ADU’s include the removal of water and wastewater capacity fees, the reduction in parking and fire sprinkler requirements, and the reduction in impact fees. In 2018, staff created two handouts that explains the building permit and zoning requirements for ADUs. In March 2019, the City joined the Napa-Sonoma ADU coalition to develop ADU outreach materials and fee estimating software. In 2022, the City approved a resolution to apply for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) program for a grant of up to $704,000 to assist in ADUs developed for low-income residents. The City is also scheduled to present revisions to the ADU Ordinance to comply with new state laws in early 2023.
Program I.2.5: Neighborhood Preservation Program
Policy 2.4.1 Ongoing The City’s Code Enforcement officer continues to implement this program Housing Programs Progress Report
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.
Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
147
Program I.2.6: Residential
Rehabilitation Loan Program
Policies 2.5.1, 2.5.2, 2.5.3 Apply for funding annually A $1 million grant was awarded in 2017. The City applied for a new $1 million CDBG grant, which includes $300,000 for owner-occupied rehabilitation assistance programs in February 2019, but was not awarded.
Program I.2.7: Code Enforcement Policies 2.5.1, 2.5.2 Ongoing The City’s Code Enforcement officer continues to implement this program Program I.2.8: City-owned Land for Affordable Housing
Policy 2.6.3 Review opportunities annually No city-owned land was made available during this period.
Program I.2.9: Employee Housing Program Policy 2.6.10
Begin exploring options by 2017 and adopt, as appropriate by 2019 Employee housnig is permitted by right in all single-family zoning districts. The City is on schedule to begin exploring options by 2017 and adopt, as appropriate by 2023.
Program I.2.10: Affordable Housing Fund Policy 2.6.5 Review opportunities annually The City approved up to $1 million in funding support for the Valley View Affordable Senior Apartment Project in 2016. The City received $102,302.40 in Affordable Housing Nexus fees in 2022.
Program I.2.11: Incentives for Affordable Housing Policies 2.6.3, 2.6.5 Ongoing The City required the Village at Vintage Ranch project increase the affordability term from 10 to 20 years for 8 Very Low and 8 Low income units in exchange for extending the term of their Design Permit approval. The City completed their update to the Density Bonus program to comply with the State's AB2753 Density Bonus Law in February 2019. In 2022, the City provided waivers for the Napa Cove project to reduce required parking, which provided 66 affordable apartment units. The City is currently reviewing a housing development project, the Residences at Napa Junction, that requested waivers for the development of 453 housing units that includes 46 very-low-income units.
Program I.2.12: Density Bonus Program Policy 2.6.3 Prepare brochure by 2016 The density bonus brochure was posted to the City’s website in 2016. See http://bit.ly/3x0U5k8 website link. The City updated their Density Bonus Ordinance in February 2019. The City approved two projects, the Lemos Pointe Apartments and the Napa Cove Apartments, which both utilized the Density Bonus program and requested concessions to design standards. The Lemos Pointe project consistsed of 186 affordable units and the Napa Cove project consisted of 66 affordable units. In 2022 the City received an application for the development of 453 apartment units, the Residents at Napa Junction. The Project utilizes the State Density Bonus program and requests several waivers. The project includes 46 very-low-income units. Staff provided third round comments to the applicant on February 9, 2023. Program I.2.13: Planned Development Process Policy 2.6.3 Ongoing The Village at Vintage Ranch provides 16 units of low and very low income units.
Program I.2.14: Assist in Accessing Grant Funding Policies 2.6.5, 2.6.6, 2.6.7 Review funding opportunities annually The City received a HOME grant in 2017. The City applied for a CalHome Disaster Assistance funds in December 2019 and was awarded $2.2 million for down payment assistance. The funds are to assist low and moderate income households who are victims of the 2017-2018 fires in federally declared disasters. The City is also applying for $1 million in HOME funds in January of 2020 and $1 million in CalHome General Funds for OOR and ADU programs in February 2020. The City also applied for the SB2 Planning Grant in December 2019 and received $160,000 in funding to update their building permit software and update their Housing Element. The City applied for the LEAP grant in March 2020 and was awarded $160,000 for pro-housing efforts. The City will pursue OBAG 2 grant funds in 2023. 148
Program I.2.15: Incentives
for Lot Consolidation Policy 2.6.3
Identify appropriate incentives and post information on website by 2017 Staff completed two lot mergers in 2016. There were no requests for consolidation and/or re-use of small lots to create larger parcels with greater affordable housing development potential in 2022.
Program I.2.16: Partner with the Housing Authority
Policy 2.6.6 Ongoing The City Council approved a 2-year contract with the City of Napa Housing Authority in June 2022.
Program I.2.17: Inclusionary Housing Program
Policy 2.6.8 Amend Ordinance in 2015
The City amended the Inclusionary Housing Program Ordinance in October 2019. The new program made the option of paying for in-lieu fees a last resort for developers.
Program I.2.18: Conduct Nexus Study for Affordable Housing Fees Policy 2.6.9 Consider adopting fee in 2015 The Nexus Study and Commercial linkage fee was adopted in 2016.
Program I.2.19: Preserve At-Risk Housing Policy 2.7.1 Ongoing The City of Napa Housing Authority (HACN) worked with the Lodge apartments to encourage presrevation of 11 affordable units that were scheduled to expire in 2016. HACN worked with the property owner to provide financial incentives to tenants of the affordable units that were scheduled to vacate. In 2018, lowincome tenants in 9 of the 11 units were vacated. The remaining 2 units to vacated in 2019. The City has ongoing efforts to preserve at-risk housing with the Napa Housing Authority.
Program I.2.20: Monitor Section 8 Status Policy 2.7.1 2007-2014 The City of Napa Housing Authority monitors apartments for Section 8 status. In 2022, the Housing Authority administered 134 housing vouchers, in which 34 of them were for the Valley View Senior Apts.
Program I.2.21: Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Program Policies 2.7.4 Ongoing Ongoing
Program I.2.22: Rental Assistance Program Policy 2.7.1
Seek funding for rental assistance when available.
The City Housing Authority secured 34 Section 8 vouchers for Homeless Veterans in 2016. The Housing Authority was awarded 11 Mainstream vouchers in 2018 and the City of American Canyon recieved those vouchers in 2019. The City applied for the CDBG Corona Response 1 (CARES grant) in August of 2020 and was awarded $98,000 to provide rental assistance. In 2022, the City signed affordable housing agreements with the Lemos Pointe Apartments for 186 affordable units and the Napa Cove Apartments for 66 affordable units.
Program I.2.23: Rehabilitation Loan Program Outreach to Elderly Homeowners Policy 2.8.1 Prepare outreach materials by 2016
The City Housing Authority provides on-going marketting of outreach materials to elderly citizens regarding Rehabilitation Loan Programs. The outreach consists of flyers, workshops, and newspaper advertisements. The City Housing Authority also conducts outreach meetings at the Senior Center and the Family Center in American Canyon. Due to the Governor's Shelter-In-Place order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, physical outreach meetings have been suspended from 2020 to 2022. Outreach is planned for Fall of 2023.
Program I.2.24: Facilitate Construction of Housing for Persons with Disabilities Policies 2.8.1, 2.8.5 Ongoing
The Valley View affordable Senior housing project will provide handicap accessibility and on-site supportive services. The project received building permits in 2017 and was completed in 2019.
Program I.2.25: Outreach to Developmentally Disabled
Policies 2.8.1, 2.8.5 Initiate coordination by 2016 In 2016, the City coordinated with North Bay Regional Center and has a link to their services. See http://bit.ly/2k626Np for a link to the website. 149
Program I.2.26: Zoning for
Small Group Homes Policy 2.8.8 2016 The City amended the zoning code in 2017 to classify small group homes, or residential care homes, as permitted uses for all residential zones.
Program I.2.27: Zoning for Employee Housing Policy 2.8.6 2016 The City amended the zoning code in 2017 to add employee housing as a use classification with the class as a permitted use in all residential zones.
Program I.2.28: Zoning for Single Room Occupancy Policy 2.8.1 2016 The City amended the zoning code in 2017 to add Single Room Occupancy facilities (SROs) use classification. The use is permitted in high-density residential zones.
Program I.2.29: Facilitate Construction of Large Units
Policy 2.8.2 Prepare fliers by 2017
The City prepared fliers in 2017 and they are available on the City’s Housing website as well as the planning division counter. See http://bit.ly/3lgseK1 for a link to the webpage.
Program I.2.30: Farmworker Housing Policy 2.8.6
Reach out to developers by 2017 and bi-annually thereafter The City added web links to farmworker housing resources on the City’s housing website. See https://bit.ly/3rwxmK4 for a link to the web site.
Program I.2.31: Distribute Homeless Shelter Information Policy 2.8.9 Ongoing The City of Napa Housing Authority provides this service on an ongoing basis.
Program I.2.32: Distribute Fair Housing Information Policies 2.9.1, 2.9.2 Ongoing The City of Napa Housing Authority provides this service on an ongoing basis. Fair Housing posters are displayed at City Hall.
Program I.2.33: Fair Housing Event Policy 2.9.2 Annually The City of Napa Housing Authority provides this service on an ongoing basis.
Program I.2.34: Encourage Sustainable Building
Policies 2.10.1, 2.10.3, 2.10.4 Ongoing
The City adopted a new Electric Vehicle Ordinance that streamlines permit processing for residential projects in 2019. The City adopted the Broadway District Specific Plan in 2019, which requires new development in the 300-acre district to provide 15% more energy reduction than the California Building Code requires.
Program I.2.35: Energy Conservation Fact Sheet Policies 2.10.5, 2.10.7 Distribute fact sheet by 2016 The Energy Conservation Fact sheet was prepared and is available on the City’s website. See https://bit.ly/3rwxmK4 for a link to the website.
Program I.2.36: Adjust Utility Allowances for Green Affordable Housing Units Policy 2.10.1 2016
The City adopted new utility allowances for affordable housing units and allowed for the adjustments of utility allowances for Green Affordable Housing units in 2017. See https://bit.ly/3rwxmK4 for a link to the website. The City updates the utility allowances on an annual basis.
Program I.2.37: Annual Housing Element Report Policies 2.11.1, 2.11.2 Annually The annual Housing Element report is scheduled to be reviewed by the Planning Commission on February 2023 and the City Council at a public hearing on March 2023.
Program I.2.38: Maintain Adequate Staffing Policy 2.11.1 Annual review of staffing levels Review of staffing levels occurred in conjunction with the annual fiscal year budget. 150
Jurisdiction American Canyon ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Period 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element ImplementationPlanning Period 5th Cycle 01/31/2015 - 01/31/2023 Description of Commercial
Development Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus
Date Approved
34 APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+ Very Low Income Low Income Moderate Income Above Moderate Income Description of Commercial Development Bonus Commercial Development Bonus Date Approved Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Units Constructed as Part of Agreement
Commercial Development Bonus Approved pursuant to GC Section 65915.7 Table E
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Project Identifier
1 2
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Annual Progress Report January 2020
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Jurisdiction American Canyon ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Period 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulasPlanning Period 5th Cycle 01/31/2015 - 01/31/2023 The description should adequately document how each unit complies with subsection (c) of Government Code Section 65583.1+.
For detailed reporting requirements, see the chcklist here:
Extremely LowIncome+ Very Low-Income+ Low-Income+ TOTAL UNITS+ Extremely Low- Income+ Very Low- Income+ Low-Income+ TOTAL UNITS+ https://www.hcd.ca.gov/communityͲ development/docs/adequateͲsitesͲchecklist.pdf Rehabilitation ActivityPreservation of Units At-RiskAcquisition of UnitsMobilehome Park PreservationTotal Units by Income Table F
Please note this table is optional: The jurisdiction can use this table to report units that have been substantially rehabilitated, converted from non-affordable to affordable by acquisition, and preserved, including mobilehome park preservation, consistent with the standards set forth in Government Code section 65583.1, subdivision (c). Please note, motel, hotel, hostel rooms or other structures that are converted from non-residential to residential units pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c)(1)(D) are considered net-new housing units and must be reported in Table A2 and not reported in Table F.
Activity Type
Units that Do Not Count Towards RHNA+
Listed for Informational Purposes Only
Units that Count Towards RHNA +
Note - Because the statutory requirements severely limit what can be counted, please contact HCD to receive the password that will enable you to populate these fields.
Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired for Alternative Adequate Sites pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c) Annual Progress Report January 2020
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Jurisdiction American Canyon ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Reporting Period 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulasPlanning Period 5th Cycle 01/31/2015 - 01/31/2023 Notes
23 6
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Unit Category
(2 to 4,5+)
Tenure
R=Renter
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate- Income
Deed Restricted
ModerateIncome Non Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Total Moderate Income Units
Converted from Above
Moderate
Date Converted Notes
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Table F2
Above Moderate Income Units Converted to Moderate Income Pursuant to Government Code section 65400.2 For up to 25 percent of a jurisdiction’s moderate-income regional housing need allocation, the planning agency may include the number of units in an existing multifamily building that were converted to deed-restricted rental housing for moderate-income households by the imposition of affordability covenants and restrictions for the unit. Before adding information to this table, please ensure housing developments meet the requirements described in Government Code 65400.2(b). 5 Project Identifier Unit Types
1 4
Affordability by Household Incomes After Conversion Units credited toward Above Moderate RHNA 153
Jurisdiction American Canyon
Reporting Period 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)Planning Period 5th Cycle 01/31/2015 - 01/31/2023 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation
23 4
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+ Realistic Capacity Identified in the Housing Element Entity to whom the site transferred Intended Use for Site 1 Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Note: "+" indicates an optional fieldCells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Table G
Locally Owned Lands Included in the Housing Element Sites Inventory that have been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of Project Identifier
NOTE: This table must only be filled out if the housing element sites inventory contains a site which is or was owned by the reporting jurisdiction, and has been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of during the reporting year. 154
Jurisdiction American Canyon Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Period 2022
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31)
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
Designation Size Notes
1 2 34 5 6 7
APN Street Address/Intersection Existing Use Number of Units Surplus Designation Parcel Size (in acres) Notes NOTE: This table is meant to contain an invenory of
ALL surplus/excess lands the reporting jurisdiction
owns
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Parcel Identifier
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Table H
Locally Owned Surplus Sites
For Napa County jurisdictions, please format the APN's as follows:999-999-999-999 155
Jurisdiction American Canyon ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: + indicates an
optional field
Reporting Period 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Planning Period 5th Cycle 01/31/2015 - 01/31/2023
Project Type Date
23 APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+ Activity Date Very Low Income Low Income Moderate Income Above Moderate Income Table I
Units Constructed Pursuant to Government Code 65852.21 and Applications for Lot Splits Pursuant to Government Code 66411.7 (SB9) NOTE: SB 9 PROJECTS ONLY. This table only needs to be completed if there were lot splits applied for pursuant to Government Code 66411.7 OR units constructed pursuant to 65852.21. Units entitled/permitted/constructed must also be reported in Table A2. Applications for these units must be reported in Table A.
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Project Identifier Unit Constructed
1 4
Annual Progress Report January 2020
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Jurisdiction American Canyon ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Period 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element ImplementationPlanning Period 5th Cycle 01/31/2015 - 01/31/2023 Project Type Date
23 APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+ Unit Category (SH - Student Housing) Date Very Low- Income Deed Restricted Very Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Low- Income Deed Restricted Low- Income Non Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Deed Restricted Moderate- Income Non Deed Restricted Above Moderate- Income Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Note
Cells in g
Table J
Student housing development for lower income students for which was granted a density bonus pursuant to subparagraph (F) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 65915 Project Identifier Units (Beds/Student Capacity) Approved 1 4
NOTE: STUDENT HOUSING WITH DENSITY BONUS ONLY. This
table only needs to be completed if there were student housing projects WITH a density bonus approved pursuant to
Government Code65915(b)(1)(F)
Annual Progress Report January 2020
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Jurisdiction American Canyon
Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning Period 5th Cycle 01/31/2015 - 01/31/2023
Current Year
Deed Restricted 26
Non-Deed Restricted 2
Deed Restricted 39
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 1
88 156
Units by Structure Type Entitled Permitted Completed
SFA 0 0 0
SFD 0 88 0
2 to 4 0 0 0
5+ 0 66 0
ADU 6 2 4
MH 0 0 0
Total 6 156 4
10 752
6 0
0 0
0 0
Income Rental Ownership Total
Very Low 0 00
Low 0 00
Moderate 0 00
Above Moderate 0 00
Total 0 00
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Units Constructed - SB 35 Streamlining Permits
Number of Streamlining Applications Approved
Total Developments Approved with Streamlining
Total Units Constructed with Streamlining
Total Housing Applications Submitted:
Number of Proposed Units in All Applications Received:
Total Housing Units Approved:
Total Housing Units Disapproved:
Total Units
Housing Applications Summary
Use of SB 35 Streamlining Provisions
Note: Units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income permitted units totals Number of Applications for Streamlining
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
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Jurisdiction American Canyon
Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Total Award Amount Total award amount is auto‐populated based on amounts entered in rows 15‐26.
Task $ Amount Awarded $ Cumulative Reimbursement
Requested
Other
Funding Notes
Summary of entitlements, building permits, and certificates of occupancy (auto‐populated from Table A2) Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 2
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 4
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
0 6
Current Year
Deed Restricted 26
Non-Deed Restricted 2
Deed Restricted 39
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 1
88 156
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 2
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 2
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
0 4
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Completed Entitlement Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Total Units
Certificate of Occupancy Issued by Affordability Summary Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Reporting
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Please update the status of the proposed uses listed in the entity’s application for funding and the corresponding impact on housing within the region or jurisdiction, as applicable, categorized based on the eligible uses specified in Section 50515.02 or 50515.03, as applicable.
$ ‐ Task Status
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
APRIL 18, 2023
STAFF REPORT
CONSENT
ITEM NUMBER: 13.
TITLE
Credit Card Processing Fees
RECOMMENDATION
Approve changes to the City's credit card processing prac(ces so that fees will no longer be absorbed by the City and instead passed through to end users.
CONTACT
Juan Gomez, Finance Director
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
To provide more convenient and efficient payment op(ons, the City is expanding the opportunity for its customers to pay for building permits and services online using credit cards. The City currently accepts credit cards payments online for u(lity bills, business license fees and recrea(onal classes. While these transac(ons are convenient and efficient, the City absorbs the fees associated with accep(ng credit cards. These fees include credit card company fees, processor fees and bank fees, which average $128,000 per year. To mi(gate the significant and growing charges associated with accep(ng credit cards, staff is recommending that these fees be paid directly by the end user to the credit card processor.
Since the City uses different pla9orms for processing credit cards, the fee that will be passed through to end user will range from 2.75% to 3%, this fee is in line with what other government agencies charge as a convenience fee or as a pass-through fee. ACH and e-check payments have a much smaller processing fee of $0.30 to $0.70 per transac(on and will con(nue to be absorbed by the City, allowing for a no fee alterna(ve payment method for those wan(ng to pay online. The expected implementa(on of this pass-through model is expected to be in July 2023, as staff will need to work with vendors to develop new online functionality and testing.
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Organizational Effectiveness: "Deliver exemplary government services."
FISCAL IMPACT
City Council approval of passing through the credit fees to the end user will result in savings to the 160
City of approximately $128,000 per year.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
15378(b) - The ac(on is not a "Project" subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") because it does not qualify as a "Project" under Public Resources Code Sec(ons 21065 and 21080 and in Section 15378(b) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
APRIL 18, 2023
STAFF REPORT
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM NUMBER: 14.
TITLE
Summary Vacation of Easement
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of American Canyon, authorizing the City Manager to summarily vacate the 25-foot-wide water easement, containing 61,924 square feet, more or less, described in Exhibit A, Parcel B, in Resolution 2009-08.
CONTACT
Erica Ahmann Smithies, P.E., Public Works Director
Edison Bisnar, P.E., Engineer III
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
An easement was originally acquired by the City to American Canyon on February 3, 2009, for the purpose of construc<ng, installing and maintaining the City’s Potable and Reclaimed Water Storage Tanks east of Newell Drive. See Exhibit A.
On April 19, 2016, the City of American Canyon City Council approved a Ves<ng Tenta<ve Map (VTM), Resolu<on 2016-20, to subdivide the canyon estates property to create 35 lots for custom or semi -custom homes, and the Canyon Estates residen<al design guidelines on property located east of Newell Drive, across from Donaldson Way and Granite Springs Way, assessor' s parcel numbers 059-040-078 and 079. See Exhibit B.
On February 22, 2021, the City of American Canyon Public Works Department approved the Canyon Estates Improvement Plans and following approval, the City’s water lines within the easement in Canyon Estates were relocated. See Exhibit C.
On December 6, 2022, the City of American Canyon City Council, Resolu<on 2022-R105, accepted the Canyon Estates Public Improvements. As a result, the old water main easement within Canyon Estates is no longer in use and is abandoned.
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Sec<on 8333(c) of the Streets and Highway Code provides a procedure for the City to vacate unneeded and unused public easement in a simple perfunctory manner; the procedure is known as a “Summary Vaca<on”. Because the facts of the situa<on support the required findings, staff recommends the Council adopt a Resolu<on vaca<ng the unused easement by way of Summary Vacation.
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Not applicable.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the proposed action.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
An environmental review for the Project was previously completed pursuant to CEQA. The vaca<ng of public easement is not a project as defined in Sec<on 15378(a) of the California Environmental Quality Act guidelines.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution - Canyon Estates Easement Vacation.pdf
2. Exhibit A - Resolution 2009-08
3. Exhibit B - Resolution 2016-20 Canyon Estates VTM
4. Exhibit C - Approved Canyon Estates
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY:
City of American Canyon
4381 Broadway, Ste. 201
American Canyon, CA 94503
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
City of American Canyon
4381 Broadway, Ste. 201
American Canyon, CA 94503
Attn: City Clerk
MAIL TAX STATEMENTS TO: SAME AS ABOVE SPACE ABOVE FOR RECORDERS USE This document is exempt from the payment of a recording fee pursuant to Government Code § 27383 and §6103 RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUMMARILY VACATE THE 61,924 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS, AN EASEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING AND MAINTAINING THE CITY’S POTABLE AND RECLAIMED WATER STORAGE TANKS PROJECT, BEING A PORTION OF THE LANDS OF EDWARD F.
BIGGS AND CHARLOTTE L. BIGGS, TRUSTEES OF THE BIGGS FAMILY TRUST DATED AUGUST 12, 1986, DESCRIBED BY THE DEEDS RECORDED JUNE 4, 2008 UNDER DOCUMENT NUMBERS 2008-0014217 AND 2008-0014218, NAPA COUNTY RECORDS.
WHEREAS, April 19, 2016, the American Canyon City Council approved a Vesting Tentative Map (VTM), Resolution 2016-20, to subdivide the canyon estates property to create 35 lots for custom or semi -custom homes, and the Canyon Estates residential design guidelines on property located east of Newell Drive, across from Donaldson Way and Granite Springs Way, assessor' s parcel numbers 059-040-078 and 079; and
WHEREAS, February 22, 2021, the City of American Canyon Public Works Department approved the Canyon Estates Improvement Plans and following approval, the City’s water lines within the easement in Canyon Estates was relocated; and
WHEREAS, December 6, 2022, the City of American Canyon City Council, Resolution 2022-R105, accepted the Canyon Estates Public Improvements. As a result, the old water main easement within Canyon Estates was no longer in use and was abandoned; and
WHEREAS, Section 8333(c) et seq. of the Streets and Highway Code provides a procedure for the City to vacate unneeded and unused public easement in a simple perfunctory manner, known as summary vacation; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of American Canyon hereby authorizes the City Manager to summarily vacate the water easement, 61,924 square feet, more or less, described in Resolution 2009-08, Exhibit A.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon held on the 18th day of April, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
____________________________
ATTEST: Leon Garcia, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________ _____________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, Interim City Clerk William D. Ross, City Attorney Attachments:
Exhibit A: Resolution 2009-08
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RESOLUTION NO. 009_08
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY
OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
INITIATING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS
FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT NAPA COUNTY ASSESSOR'SPARCEL NUMBERS
059-49040-AND 059-50040-
FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING AND MAINTAINING THE CITY'S POTABLE AND RECLAIMED WATER STORAGE TANKS PROJECT (WA 07-0500)
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable for the City of American Canyon ("City") to acquire permanent fee title to certain real property, as well as temporary construction easements over property located at, and consisting of portions of, those parcels of real property known as Napa County Assessor's Parcel Numbers 059-49, 040-and 059-50040- the Property") for the purpose of constructing, installing, and permanently maintaining the City's
Potable and Reclaimed Water Storage Tanks Project, which are described in Exhibits A" and "B" attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein; and, WHEREAS, the public use for which the Property is to be taken is the construction and operation by the City of American Canyon of municipal water storage and transmission facilities as part of the Potable and Reclaimed Water Storage Tanks Project (WA07-0500) and related access ways and facilities to serve the needs of the public ("the Project"); and, .
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to acquire real property by eminent domain pursuant to Section 37350.5 of the Government Code and pursuant to the Eminent Domain Law, including ( without limitation) Section 1240.125 of the Code of Civil Procedure; and, WHEREAS, an environmental review was conducted for the Potable and Reclaimed Water Storage Tanks Project and, following appropriate public notice; circulation, comment and review, a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was duly approved in February 2006 (State Clearinghouse # 2005112091) under the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Res. Code § § 21000 at seq.; "CEQA"). The environmental review conducted for the development program known as the American Canyon High School and New American Canyon Middle School and City of American Canyon High Pressure Water Storage Tank Project also evaluated the proposed activity, and, following appropriate public notice, circulation, comment and review, the Final Environmental Impact Report for the American Canyon High School and New American Canyon Middle School and City of American Canyon High Pressure Water Storage Tank Project (State Clearinghouse No. 2007092014) was duly certified in February 2008
WHEREAS, notice has been given as required by Section 1245.235 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and a Public Hearing was held at a
regularly scheduled meeting of the City
Council on the 3rd day of February, 2009, at which all persons shown as having an interest in 166
the Property on the last equalized county assessment roll were. given a reasonable opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter set forth hereinafter; and, WHEREAS, the City Council finds and declares that:
1) The public interest and necessity require the proposed water storage tanks project.
2) The project is planned and located in the manner that will be most compatible with the greatest public good and the least private injury.
3) The property acquisition, including permanent title and temporary construction easements, is necessary for the project.
4) The offer required by Government Code Section 7267.2 has been made to the owner or owners of record of the subject property.
5) There is an urgent and overriding need for the City to obtain possession of the subject property, before the issuance of final judgment in these eminent domain proceedings, in order that development of the project and construction of the public facilities may be undertaken in a
timely and orderly manner to best serve
public water service needs and in the interests of the public health, safety, and welfare.
6) The proposed activity is adequately described and is within the scope of the previously-certified Mitigated Negative Declaration, and was also included in the previously-certified Final EIR for the program referenced above, and no substantial evidence has been presented indicating that any further environmental review would be appropriate or permissible under Pub. Res. Code Section 21166 or other provision of CEQA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the' City of American Canyon that the City Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to institute and conduct to a conclusion an action in eminent domain to acquire for the City the property and interests in property, more particularly described in Exhibits A and B attached hereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to make application to the appropriate Court for an Order for Possession Before Judgment in these eminent domain proceedings, and the City's controller, treasurer, or other appropriate financial officer is authorized and directed to draw its warrant on the City's designated account payable to the State Treasurer, or to the Treasurer of Napa County, or such public agency depository as may be designated by the Court, in the amount of $160, 00, 243. and to deliver said warrant to the City Attorney for deposit with the designated payee as security for the Order of Possession Before Judgment as to the subject property, as provided by the Eminent Domain Law.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of American Canyon that the proposed property acquisition, including eminent domain proceedings, is an activity within the scope of the program approved earlier and the previously approved and certified Mitigated Negative Declaration adequately described the project for purposes of CEQA, as well as the previously certified Final EIR described above, and that there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that further environmental review for the proposed action is appropriate or justified under CEQA.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of American Canyon at aregularly scheduled meeting on this 3'dday of February, 2009, by the following roll call two-thirds (2/3) vote:
AYES: Garcia, Callison, Coffey, Bennett, West.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Leon Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Dorothy oadman, City Clerk William D. Ross, City Attorney Resolution of Necessity Water Tanks Feb 32008.DOG
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EXIMIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
FEE SEVIPLE TANKS SITE
PARCEL A .
All that certain real property situate in the *County of Napa, State of California, being a portion of the lands of Fdward F. Biggs and Charlotte L. Biggs, Trustees. of, the Biggs Family Trust dated August 12, 1986 described by deeds recorded June 4, 2008 under Document Numbers 2008-0014217 and .2008-0014218, Napa County Records, being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at a point on the westerly line of said, lands being marked by a ''/x" rebar with cap LS 4366, from which point a %s" rebar with cap LS 4366 bears North 05° 2"54'. West; 942.73 feet as shown on Sheet 2 of that certain map entitled AMENDED MAP SCALLY RANCH UNIT 1" filed April 8, 2004 in Book 24 of.
Subdivisions Maps, at Pages 36. through 57, Napa County Records; thence northerly along said westerly line North 05° 2"54' West, 335.76 feet; thence leaving said westerly line North 43° 06"47' East, .73.16 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the northwest, having a radius of 237.50 feet; thence northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 27° 06", 14' an arc distance of 112.89 feet; thence North 16° 00"33' East,
64.77 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the northwest, having a radius of 237.50 feet; thence northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 22125'48", an arc distance of 92.98 feet; thence North 05° 48"52' West, 45.55 feet; . thence North 39° 52"29' East, 1143.70 feet; thence North 84° 52"29' East, 140.70 feet thence South 50° 08"30' East, 151.51 feet;. thence South 28° 0"00' East, 311.88 feet; thence South 73900' East, 08"338.44 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence North 07° 36"34' West, 84.80 feet, thence North 20°67ast, 16' 100.00 feet; thence South 69043' East, 34"500.00 feet to the easterly line of said lands; thence southwesterly, along said easterly line South 20°6"16' West, 220.00 feet; thence leaving said easterly line South 80° 0"44' West, 295.00 feet; thence ' North 34° 26"41' West, 200.00 feet to a point which bears South 67° 36"34' East, 85.57 feet from the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence North 07° 36"34' West, 85.57 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
Containing 139,525 square feet, more or less.
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EXIE11iBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
25' PERMANENT UTA.ITY EASEMENT
PARCEL B
All that certain real property situate in.the County of Napa, State of California, being a portion of the lands of Edward P. Biggs and Charlotte L. Biggs, Trustees of.the Biggs Family Trust dated August 12, 1986 described by deed recorded June 4, 2008 under Document Number 2008-0014217, Napa County Records, being more particularly described as follows:
A strip of land 25 feet wide the northwesterly, northerly and northeasterly lines of which' are described as follows:
Commencing at a point on the westerly line of said lands being marked by a 112" rebar with cap LS 4366, from which point a XS". rebar with cap LS 4366 bears North 05° 2"54' West, . 942.73 feet as shown on Sheet 2 of that certain map entitled AMENDED MAP SCALLY RANCH UNIT 1" Sled April 8, 2004 in Book. 24 of Subdivisions Maps, at Pages 36 through 57, Napa County Records; thence northerly along said westerly line North 05° 2"54' West, 335.76 feet to. the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence leaving said westerly line North 43° 06"47' East, 73.16 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the northwest, having a radius of 237.50 feet; thence northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 27° 06", 14' an arc distance of 112.89 feet, thence North 16° 00"33' East, 64.77 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the northwest, having a radius of 237.50 feet; thence northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 22° 48", 25' an are distance of 92.98 feet, thence North 05052' West, 48"45.55 feet; thence North 39' 5229' Tast, 1143.70 feet; thence North 84° 52"29' East, 140.70 feet; thence South 50° 08"30' East, 151.51 feet; thence South 28° 0"00' East, 311.88 feet; thence South 73000' East, 08"338.44 feet to the westerly line of the hereinbefore described PARCEL A.
The sidelines of said strip of land ate to be shortened or lengthened to form vertices and to begin at the westerly line of said lands and to terminate at the westerly line of the hereinbefore described PARCEL A.
Containing 61,924 square feet, more or less.
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
10' TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
PARCEL C
All that certain real property situate in the County. of Napa, State of California, being a portion of the lands of Edward F. Biggs and Charlotte L. Biggs, Trustees.ofthe Biggs Family Trust dated August 12, 1986 described by deed recorded June 4, 2008 under Document Number 2008-0014217, Napa County Records, being more particularly described as follows:
A strip of land, 10 feet wide, the southeasterly, southerly and southwesterly lines of which are described as follows:
Commencing at a point on the westerly line of said lands being marked by a'/x" rebar with cap LS 4366, from which point a W' rebar with.cap LS 4366 bears North 05° 2"54' West, 942.73 feet as shown on Sheet. 2 of that certain map entitled AMENDED MAP SCALLY RANCH UNIT 1" filed April 8, 2904 in Book 24 of _ Subdivisions Maps, at Pages 36 through 57, Napa County Records; thence northerly along said westerly line North 05° 2"54' West, 335.76 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence leaving said westerly line North 43° 06"47' East, 73.16 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the northwest, having a radius of 237.50 feet; thence northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 27° 06", 14' an arc distance of 112.89 feet; thence North 16° 00"33' East, 64.77 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the northwest, having a radius of 237.50 feet; thence, northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 22° 48", 25' an are distance of 92.98 feet;. thence North 05052148"West, 45.55 feet; thence North 39° 5TTast, 29'1143.70 feet; thence North 84029' East, ' 521' 140.70 feet; thence South 50° 08"30' East; 151.51 feet; thence South 28° 0"00' East, 311.88 feet; thence South 73° 08"00' East, 194.16 feet t6 the westerly line of the hereinafter described PARCEL D.
The sidelines of said strip of land are to be shortened or lengthened to form vertices and to begin at the westerly line of said lands and to terminate at the westerly line of the hereinafter described PARCEL D.
Containing 23,330 square feet, more or less.
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
STAGING. AREA #1
PARCEL D
All that certain real property situate in the County of Napa, State of California, being a portion of the lands of Edward F. Biggs and Charlotte L. Biggs, Trustees of the Biggs.
Family Trust dated August 12, 1986 described by deed recorded June 4, 2008 under Document Number 2008-001 42 1 7, Napa County Records, being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at a point on the westerly line of said lands being marked by a '/a" rebar with cap LS 4366, from which point a %z" rebar with cap LS 4366 bears North - 05° 2"54' West, 942.73 feet as shown on Sheet 2 of that certain map entitled AMENDED MAP SCALLY RANCH UNIT I" filed April 8, 2004 in Book 24 of Subdivisions Maps, at Pages 36 through 57, Napa County Records; thence northerly along said westerly line North 95° 2"54' West, 335.76 feet; thence leaving said westerly line North 43° 06"47' East, 73.16 feet to the. beginning of a curve concave to the northwest, having a radius of 237.50 feet; thence northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 27° 06", 14'an are distance of 112.89 feet; thence North 16° 00"33' East,
64.77 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the northwest, having a radius of 237.50 feet; thence northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 22° 48", 25'an are distance of 92.98 feet; thence North 05° 48"52' West; 45.55 feet; thence North 39° 52"29' East, 1143.70 feet; thence North 84° 52"29' East, 140.70 feet; thence South 50° 08"30' East, 151.51 feet; thence South 28° 0"00' East, 311.88 feet; thence South 73° 08"00' East, 194.16 feet to the to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence South 73° 08"00' East, 144.28. feet to the westerly line of the hereinbefore described PARCEL A thence along said westerly line North 07034' Wcst, 36"84.80 feet; thence along said westerly line North 20°6"16' East, 100.00 feet; thence leaving said westerly line North 60° 43"12' West, 142.78 feet; thence South 06° West, 36102" 135.79 feet; thence South 16° 52"59' West, 75.00 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
Containing 23,999 square feet, more or less.
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
STAGING AREA #2
PARCEL E '
All that certain real property situate in the.County of Napa, State of California, being a portion of the lands. of Edward F. Biggs and Charlotte L. Biggs, Trustees of the Biggs Family Trust dated August 12, 1986 described by deed recorded June. 4, 2008 under Document Number 2008-0014217, Napa County Records, being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at a point on the westerly line of said lands being marked by a Y2" rebar with cap LS 4366, from which point a Y2" rebar with cap LS 4366 bears North 05° 2"54' West .942.73 'feet as shown on Sheet 2 of that certain map entitled AMENDED MAP SCALLY RANCH UNIT 1" filed April 8, 2004 in Book 24 of Subdivisions Maps, at Pages 36 through 57, Napa County Records; thence northerly along said westerly line North 05° 2"54' West, 335.76 feet to the most westerly corner of the hereinbefore described PARCEL B; thence leaving said westerly line, .along the northwesterly line of said PARCEL B, North 43° 06"47' East, 31.25 feet; thence South 46012' East; 54"25.00 feet to a .point on the southeasterly line of said PARCEL B, said point being the TRUE. POINT OF BEGINNING; thence northeasterly, along said southeasterly Be North 43° 06"47' East, 41.91 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the northwest having, a radius of 262.50 feet; thence northeasterly, along said southeasterly line; along said'curve, through a central angle of 12° 03", 47'an arc distance of 58.57 feet; thence leaving said southeasterly line South 46112' East, 54"106.51 feet, thence South 43° 06"47' West, 100.00 feet; thence North 46° 54"12' West, 100.00 feet.to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
Containing 10,125 square feet, more or less.
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EXHIRIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
PERMANENT ACCESS EASEMENT
PARCEL F AND PARCEL G
All that certain real property situate in the County ofNapa, State of California, being a portion of the lands of Edward F. Biggs and Charlotte L. Biggs, Trustees of the Biggs Family Trust dated August 12, 1986 described by deed recorded June 4, 2008 under Document Number 2008- 0014217, Napa County Records, being more particularly described as follows:
PARCEL F
A strip of land 15 feet wide, the'centerline of which is described as follows:
Commencing at a point on the westerly line of said lands being marked by a rebar with cap LS 4366, from which point a Y," rebar with cap LS 4366 been North 05° 2"54' West, 942.73 feet as shown on Sheet 2 of that certain map entitled "AMENDED MAP SCALLY RANCH UNIT 1" filed April 8, 2004 in Book 24 of Subdivisions Maps, at Pages 36 through 57, Napa County Records; thence southerly along said.westerly Be South 09058108"East, 421.94 feet; thence leaving said westerly line North 62059' East, 53"20. fed73.to a point hereinafter referred to as POINT "A",' being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continuing North 62059' East, 53" 152.69 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the northwest having a radius of 1000.00 feet; thence northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 03026145", an arc distance of
60. fect; 14.thence North 59033" East, 08"35731 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the northwest having a radius of 200.00 feet; thence northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 3504519", an arc distance of 124.81 feet; thence North 23° 49"47' East, 72.91 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the southeast having a radius of 160.00 feet; thence northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of29031'16", an are distance of 82.44 feet; thence North 53019' East, 05"35.49 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the southeast having a radius of 160.00 feet; thence northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 38° 24", 00'an ' are distance of 106.13 feet; thence.South 88140' Fast, 31"44.34 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the north having a radius of 450.00 feet; thence easterly along said curve through a central angle of8°04", 24' an arc distance of 65.98 fat; thence North. 55' East, 82° 25"66.30 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the northwest having a radius of 170.00 feet; thence northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 19909146", an arc distance of 56.86 feet to the beginning of a compound curve having a radius of 270.00 feet; thence northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of. 33049'03", an are distance of, 159.36 feet; thence North 29° 36"56' East, 112.27 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the west having a radius of 100.00 feet; thence northerly' along said curve through a central angle of 03°0", 57' an arc distance of 6.89 feet to a point hereinafter referred to as POINT "B"; thence continuing along said curve through a central angle of 29° 07", 53' an are distance of 52.16 feet; thence North 03° 31"53' Wes4 44.86 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the west having a radius of 400.00 feet; thence northerly along said. curve through. a central angle. of l1°49' 18", an are distance of 82.53 feet; thence North 15042' West, 49"71.46 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the southwest having a radius of 500.00 feet; thence northwesterly along said curve through a central angle of 09°0717", an arc distance of 79.60 feet; thence North 24050' West, 06"
36.15 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the east having a radius of 310.00 feet; thence northerly along said curve through a central angle of45° 32", 24' an are distance of 245.69 feet;, thence North 20°6"34' East, 106.80 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the northwest having a radius of 500.00 feet; thence northerly along said curve through a central angle of 0601511511, an arc distance of 54.58 feet to the beginning of a reverse curve having a radius of
50.00 feet; thence northeasterly along said.curve through a central angle of 51° 06", 16'an are distance of 44.74 feet to the southwesterly line ofthe herembefore described PARCEL B.
The sidelines of said strip are to be shortened or lengthened to terminate at the southwesterly line ofthe hereinbefore described PARCEL B.
174
EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIP' IONT'
PERMANENT ACCESS EASEMENT
PARCEL F AND PARCEL G
Together with:
BEGINNING at the hereinbefore described POINT A"; thence South 27° 0"00' East, 7.50 feet, thence South 62059' West, 53"10.96 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the southeast having a radius of 32.50 feet; thence southwesterly along said curve through.acentral angle of 23021'10", an are distance of 13.25 feet to said westerly line; thence northerly along said westerly line North 09158' West, 08"25.77 feet to a point, being the beginning of a non-tangent curve concave to the north having a radius of 22.50 feet, to. which point a radial line bears South 19° 5"22' West; thence easterly along said curve through a central angle of 4602310611, an arc distance of 18.22 feet; thence South 27000' East,' 07"7.50 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
Containing 35,206 square feet, more or less.
PARCEL G
A strip of land 15 feet wide, the centerline of which is described as follows:
BEGINNING at the hereinbefore described POINT "B"; being the beginning of a non-tangent curve, concave to the south, having a radius of 221.93 feet, to which point a radial line bears North 36° 50"39' West; thence easterly along said curve through a central angle of 59035'30", an are distance of 230.82 feet to the beginning of a compound curve having a radius of 494.02 feet; thence southeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 06121'56", an are distance of
54.89 feet to the beginning of a compound curve having a radius of 307.50 feet; thence southeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 08156'15", an are, distance of 47.97 feet; thence South 54013' East, 10"87.68 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the southwest having a radius of 334.04 feet; thence southeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 03027'03", an are distance of 20.12 feet to the southerly line of said lands.
The sidelines of said strip are to be shortened or lengthened to begin at the easterly line of. the hereinbefore described PARCEL F and to terminate at the southerly line of said lands.
Containing 6,420 square feet, more or less.
175
EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
PARCEL F-1 AND PARCEL G-1
All that certain real property situate in the County of Napa, State of California, being a portion of the lands of Edward F. Biggs and Charlotte L'. Biggs, Trustees of the Biggs Family Trust dated August 12,. 1986 described by deed recorded June 4, 2008 under Document Number 2008- 0014217, Napa County Records, being more particularly described as follows:
PARCEL F-I
A strip ofland 20 feet wide, the centerline of which is described as follows:
Commencing at a point on the westerly line of said lands being marked by a Yx" rebar with cap LS 4366, from which point a rebar with cap LS 4366 bears North 05° 2"54' West, 942.73 feet. as shown on Sheet 2 of that certain map entitled "AMENDED MAP SCALLY RANCH UNIT 1" filed April 8, 2004 in Book 24 of Subdivisions Maps, at Pages 36 through 57, Napa-County Records; thence southerly along said westerly line South 09°8"58' East, 42L94 feet;' thence leaving said westerly. line North 62059' East, 53"173.42 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the northwest having .a
radius of 1600.00 feet; thence northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of OOd24'02", an are distance of 6.99 feet to the easterly line of the hereinafter described Parcel H, being the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continuing along said curve through a central angle of 03d02'42% an arc distance of 53.14; thence North 59° 08'.' 33" East, 35731 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the northwest having a radius of 200.00 feet; thence northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 35045'19", an arc distance of 124.81 feet; thence North 23° 49"47' East, 72.91 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the southeast having a radius of 160.00 feet; thence northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 29031'16", an arc distance of 82.44 feet; thence North 53019' East, 05"35.49 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the southeast having a radius of 160.00 feet; thence northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 38° 24", 00' an are distance of 106.13 feet; thence South 88° 31 " 40'East, 44.34 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the north having a radius . of 450.06 feet,-thence easterly along said curve through a central angle of 8024'0411, an arc distance of 65.98 feet thence North 82055' East, 25"66.30 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the northwest having a radius of 170.00 feet, thence northeasterly along.sald curve through a central angle of 19° 46°, 09' an arc distance of 56.86 feet to the beginning of a compound curve having a radius of270.00 feet; thence northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 33° 03", 49'an arc distance of 159.36 feet; thence North 29056' East, 36"112.27 feet to the beginning of a
curve concave to the west having a radius of 100.00 feet; thence northerly along said curve through a central angle of 03051'00", an arc distance of 6.89 feet to a point hereinafter referred to as POINT "B"; thence continuing along said curve through a central angle of29° 07", 53'an arc distance of 52.16 feet; thence North 03° 31"53' West, 44.86 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the west having. a radius of 400.00 feet; thence northerly along said curve through a central angle of 11049'18", an am distance of 82.53 feet: thence North . 15° 49"42' West, 71.46 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the southwest having a radius of 500.00 feet thence northwesterly along said curve through a central angle of 09007,17", an arc distance of 79.60 feet; thence North 24950' West, 06"36.15 feet to the beginning'of a curve concave to the cast having a radius of 310.00 feet; thence northerly along said curve through a central angle of 45024'32", an are distance of 245.69 feet; thence North 20°6"34' East, 106.80 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the northwest having a radius of 500.00 feet; thence northerly along said curve through a central angle of06° 15", 15'an arc distance of 54.58 feet to the beginning of a reverse curve having a radius of 50.00 feet; thence northeasterly along said curve through a central angle of51° 06", 16'an are distance of. 7444.feet to the southwesterly line of the hereihbefore described PARCEL B.,
176
EYMIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
PARCEL F-1 AND PARCEL G-1
The sidelines of said strip are to be shortened or lengthened to begin at the hereinafter described PARCEL H and to terminate at the southwesterly line of the hereinbefore described PARCEL B.
Excepting therefrom:
All ofthe hereinbefore described PARCEL F.
Containing 10,760 square feet, more or less.
PARCEL G-1
A strip of land 20 feet wide, the centerline of which is described as follows:
BEGINNING at the hereinbefore described POINT "B"; being the beginning of a non-tangent curve, concave to the south, having a radius of 221.93 feet, to which point a radial line bears North 36039' West; 50"thence easterly along said curve through a central angle of 59635'30", an arc distance.of 230.82 feet to the beginning of a compound curve having a radius of 494.02 feet; thence southeasterly along said curve through a central angle of 06121'56", an arc distance of
54.89 feet to the beginning of, a compound curve having a radius of 307.50 feet; thence southeasterly along said curve through a central angle of08156'15", an an distance of 47,97 feet; thence South 54913' East, 10"87.68 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the southwest having a radius of 334.04 feet; thence southeasterly along said curve through a central. angle of 03°3", 27'an arc distance of 20.12 feet to the southerly line of said lands.
The sidelines of said strip are to lie shortened or lengthened to begin at the easterly line of the hereinbefore described PARCEL F and to terminate at the southerly line of said lands.
Excepting therefrom:
All ofthe hereinbefore described PARCEL G.
Containing 2,065 square feet, more or less.
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
STAGING AREA #3
PARCEL H
All that certain real property situate in the County of Napa, State of califoraia, being a portion of the lands: of Edward F. Biggs and Charlotte L. Biggs, Trustees of the Biggs Family Trust dated August 12, 1986 described by deed recorded June 4, 2008 under Document Number 20084014217, Napa County Records, being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at a point on the westerly line of said lands being marked by a %x" rebar with cap LS 4366, from which point a rebar with cap LS 4366 bears North 05° 2"54' West, 942.73 feet as shown on Sheet 2
of that certain map entitled
AMENDED MAP SCALLY RANCH UNIT 1" feted April 8, 2004 in Book 24 of.
Subdivisions Maps, at Pages' 36 through 57, Napa County Records; thence. southerly along said westerly line South 09158' East, 08"37432' feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continuing along said westerly line South 09°8"58' East, 125.43 feet; thence leaving said westerly line North 63° 21"06' East, 203.07 feet; thence North 26° 39"53' West, 120.00 feet; thence South 63° 21"06' West, 166.55 feet to. the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING:
Excepting therefrom:
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That portion lying within the herein before described PARCEL F.
Containing 19,418 square feet, more or less.
178
EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENT
PARCEL K
All that certain real property situate in the County of Napa, State of California, being a portion of the lands of 'Edward F. Biggs and Charlotte L. Biggs, Trustees ofthe Biggs Family Trust dated August 12, 1986 described by deed recorded June 4, 2008 under Document Number 2008-0014217, Napa County Records, being. more particularly descn'bed as follows:
Commencing at a point on the westerly line of said lands being marked by a''/2" rebar with cap LS 4366, from which point a Y2" rebar with cap LS 4366 bears North 05° 2"54' West, 942.73 feet as shown on Sheet 2 of that certain, map entitled AMENDED MAP SCALLY RANCH UNIT V filed April 8, 2004 in Book 24 of Subdivisions Maps, at Pages 36 through 57, Napa County Records; thence northerly along said westerly dine North" 54' West, 05° 2"335.76 feet; thence leaving said westerly line North 43° 06"47' East, 73.16 feet to. the beginning of a curve concave to the northwest, having a radius of 237.50 feet; thence northeasterly along said curve through.a central angle of 27° 06", 14'an are distance of 112.89 feet; thence North 16° 00"33' East, .
64.77 feet to the beginning of a curve concave to the northwest, having a radius of 237.50 feet; thence northeasterly along said curve through a.central angle of22° 48", 25' an arc distance of 92.98 feet; thence North 05° 48"52' West, 45.55 feet; thence North 39° 52"29' East, 1143.70 feet; thence North 84° 52"29' East, 140.70 feet; thence South 50° 08"30' East, 151.51 feet; thence South 28° 0'00' Tast, 311,88 feet; thence South 73° 08"00' East, 338.44 feet to the westerly line of the hereinbefore described PARCEL A; thence southerly, along said westerly line South" 07° 36"34' East, 85.57 feet, thence along said westerly line .South 34° 26"41' East, 63.29 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continuing along said westerly line South 34° 26"41' East, 29.01 feet; thence leaving said westerly line, North. 16' West, 78° 4"58.01 feet; thence.North. 34- 264l' West, 15.00 feet; thence North 55° 34"18' East, 13.33 feet; thence South 78° 4"16' East, 38.68 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGBdNING.
Containing 1,067 square feet, more or less.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
A VESTING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP TO SUBDIVIDE THE CANYON ESTATES PROPERTY TO CREATE 35 LOTS FOR CUSTOM OR SEMI -CUSTOM HOMES, AND THE CANYON ESTATES RESIDENTIAL
DESIGN GUIDELINES ON PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF NEWELL DRIVE, ACROSS FROM DONALDSON WAY AND GRANITE SPRINGS WAY, ASSESSOR' S PARCEL NUMBERS 059-040-078 AND 079, ( FILE NO.
PL15- 0004)
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 65300 of the State Planning and Zoning Law, the City of American Canyon has adopted a General Plan to provide comprehensive long- range planning and a blueprint of the city' s future form, including land use and circulation maps that specify the roadway network and the distribution of types and intensities of land; and
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Loewke Planning Associates for approval of a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map to divide the Canyon Estates property to create 35 lots for custom or semi -custom homes, and the Canyon Estates Residential Design Guidelines on property located east of Newell Drive, across from Donaldson Way and Granite Springs Way, Assessor' s Parcel Numbers 059- 040-078 and 079 ( File No. PL14- 0004); and
WHEREAS, The City Council approved a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the overall project in January 2015 in conjunction with the General Plan Amendment, prezoning and initiation of annexation for the Canyon Estates project; the subdivision is substantially consistent with the project evaluated; and no further environmental review is needed; and
WHEREAS, a duly -noticed public hearing was held by the City of American Canyon Planning Commission on January 28, 2016 on the subject application, at which time all those in attendance were given the opportunity to speak on this proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map to divide the Canyon Estates property to create 35 lots for custom or semi -custom homes, and the Canyon Estates Residential Design Guidelines; and WHEREAS, a duly -noticed public hearing was held by the City of American Canyon City Council on February 16, 2016 on the subject application, at which time all those in attendance were given the opportunity to speak on this proposal;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of American Canyon hereby approves the Canyon Estates Vesting Tentative Map and Residential Design Guidelines, subject to the following Findings and Conditions of Approval.
SECTION 1. FINDINGS
1. The subdivision is substantially consistent with the project evaluated in the Negative Declaration for the overall project approved January 2015 in conjunction with the General Plan Amendment, prezoning and initiation of annexation for the Canyon Estates project; and no further environmental review is needed; and
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2. American Canyon Municipal Code ( ACMC) Section 18. 22.055 provides that the planning commission shall not recommend approval and the city council shall not approve a tentative subdivision map if any of the following findings are made:
A. That the proposed tentative subdivision map is not consistent with the city' s general plan or its elements or other applicable plans;
The proposed map is consistent with the General Plan because it will provide individual lots with adequate access and utility services to be developed with custom or semi -custom homes and the subdivision design and the Residential Design Guidelines are consistent with and implement the General Plan policies for Residential Estate ( RE) development in hillside areas, as analyzed in the staff reportfor this project.
B. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is not consistent with the city' s general plan or its elements or any other applicable plans;
The proposed improvements for the subdivision are consistent with the City' s General Plan, including the size of individual lots, setbacks of residential buildings from the electrical transmission line easement, and the provision of two points of access to the subdivision, as analyzed in the staff report for this project. in order to more fully comply with the requirements to " maximize long range views of the community and surrounding landscape, the maximum building heights of 13 lots are reduced from what was proposed by the applicant.
C. That the site is not physically suitable for the type of development proposed; The subdivision site is physically suitable for the type of development because it is adjacent to existing residential development, the subdivision is designed to protect Newell Creek and its major tributary which runs through the site, and is designed to provide large lots for estate development with views of the Napa River area.
D. That the site is not physically suitable for the proposed density of development proposed; The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development because the density of development will comply with the limits set out in the General Plan and can be improved and provided with necessary utilities to serve the future development. There are no geologic conditions which would prevent the intended development, and the site is of sufficient size to provide a conservation area to offset the proposed development.
E. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat; The subdivision and related improvements would not adversely affect wildlife habitat areas, as described in the initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Canyon Estates General Plan Amendment, Rezoning, and Annexation, dated August 2014 and approved by the City Council in January of 2015. Adequate setbacks are maintained from Newell Creek and its tributary, and a conservation easement will be place over most of the 74 acres of upland area.
F. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is likely to cause serious public health problems;
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The subdivision improvements are consistent with the improvements provided for other development in the City and are not likely to cause serious health problems.
G. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed subdivision. In this connection, the city council may approve a tentative subdivision map if it finds that alternate easements, for access or for use, will be provided, and that these will be substantially equivalent to one previously acquired by the public. This subsection shall apply only to easements of record or to easements established by judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction and no authority is granted to the city council to determine that the public at large has acquired easements for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision;
There are no public access easements within the subdivision site which would be affected and the subdivision includes the dedication ofpublic trails east of the subdivision.
H. That the discharge of waste water, including sewage and stormwater runoff, from the proposed subdivision would result in a violation of existing water quality requirements prescribed by the regional water quality control board.
The conditions of approval will require the completion of infrastructure improvements that would accommodate sewage and stormwater runoff in compliance with water quality requirements, as shown in the Vesting Tentative Map.
Because none of the findings to disapprove the proposed subdivision can be made, the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (PL15- 0004) is approved, subject to the following conditions.
SECTION 2. INCLUSIONARY HOUSING REQUIREMENTS
In accordance with American Canyon Municipal Code ( ACMC) Section 19. 28.050 provides that the City Council approves the payment of inclusionary housing in -lieu fees as an alternative to providing the ten percent low-income units within the Canyon Estates subdivision because the Council finds thatthe provision of on- site inclusionary units is infeasible for this subdivision for the following reasons:
The developer cost to complete these 35 very large hillside lots comes to over $450,000 per lot; this figure is more than double what a lower-income family could afford to pay for both the finished lot and the home to be built on it.
2. The annual maintenance costs assessed by the HOA to each lot in this project is estimated at $ 10,000 per lot, or equivalent to nearly half of the entire housing budget for a lower-income family offour.
3. If 4 of the lots were discounted to sell at roughly $80,000 each (one-third of what a lower-income family could pay), the result would be to inflate the market price for remaining 31 finished lots in Canyon Estates to roughly $600,000 — a level substantially beyond the threshold of marketfeasibility. 3 185
SECTION 3: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Planning Conditions
Approval, Exhibits, and Expiration
1. Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (PL15- 0004) to divide APN 059- 040- 078 and 079 into 35 house lots, four open space parcels to be owned by the future Home Owners' Association, a private roadway parcel, and a upland area subject to a conservation easement is approved as shown on the Vesting Tentative Map for Canyon Estates prepared by Bellecci & Associates, revised through January 2015, consisting of ten sheets, marked Exhibit A and on file in the Community Development Department, except as modified by conditions contained in this approval.
2. In addition to the development standards of the Rural Residential Hillside ( RRH) Zoning District set out in American Canyon Municipal Code Chapter 19. 10, future development of the subdivision and the individual lots shall be subject to the Canyon Estates Residential Design Guidelines prepared by Loewke Planning Associates, revised through February 8, 2016, consisting of 28 pages, marked Exhibit B and on file in the Community Development Department, except as modified by conditions contained in this approval.
3. In accordance with American Canyon Municipal Code Section 18. 24.050, a final map must be submitted for processing within 24 months from the day of final action by the City Council to approve the Tentative Map, otherwise the Tentative Map approval shall be of no further force and effect.
Within this 24 month period, the applicant may submit a written request for an extension of time to file the Final Map in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act, Government Code Section 66452. 6 ( e), which shall be subject to City Council action. The approved extensions cannot exceed a total of six years.
4. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of American Canyon (" City"), its elected officials, officers, employees, attorneys, representatives, boards, commissions, consultants, volunteers and agents from and against all claims, actions, including actions to arbitrate or mediate, damages, losses, judgments, liabilities, expenses and other costs, or proceedings against the City, its elected officials, officers, employees, attorneys, representatives, boards, commissions, volunteers, or agents to attack, modify, set aside, void, or annul an approval, conditional approval, permit, entitlement, environmental document, environmental clearance, mitigation plan, or any other document or any of the proceedings, acts, or determinations taken, done, or made prior to granting of such approval, conditional approval, permit, entitlement, environmental clearance, environmental document, mitigation plan, or other document, by the City, including, without limitation, an action against an advisory agency, appeal board, or legislative body within the applicable limitation period.
The obligation to defend, indemnify and hold the City harmless shall include the payment of all legal costs and attorney' s fees ( including a third party award of attorney' s fees), arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with the City' s act or acts leading up to and including approval of any environmental document or mitigation plan granting approvals to the applicant, incurred on behalf of, or by, the City, its elected officials, officers, employees, representatives, attorneys, boards, commissions, volunteers and agents in connection with the defense of any claim, action, or proceeding challenging the entire or a portion of an approval, conditional approval, permit, entitlement or any other document of any related claim.
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The obligation to defend, indemnify, and hold the City harmless shall include, but not be limited to, the cost of preparation of any administrative record by the City, staff time, copying costs, court costs, or attorney' s fees arising out of a suit or challenge contesting the adequacy of a permit, approval, conditional approval, entitlement, environmental document, mitigation plan, environmental clearance, or any other document or approval related to the applicant' s project.
The City will promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding and will cooperate fully in the defense. If the City fails to promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding, or the City fails to cooperate fully in the defense, the applicant shall not be responsible to defend, indemnify, or hold harmless the City.
In the event a legal challenge to a City permit, approval, conditional approval, environmental document, environmental clearance, mitigation plan, entitlement or any other document, proceeding, determination, or action related to the applicant' s project is successful, and an award of attorneys' fees is granted against the City, the applicant shall be responsible to timely pay the full amount of such an award.
5. The applicant is responsible for paying all charges related to the processing of this discretionary case application within 30 days of the issuance of the final invoice or prior to the issuance of building permits for this project, whichever occurs first. Failure to pay all charges shall result in delays in the issuance of required permits or the revocation of the approval of this application.
6. Prior to recordation of the Final Map, the applicant shall submit to the Community Development Department and City Attorney for review and approval a draft copy of the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC& Rs) for this project. The CC& Rs for this subdivision shall be consistent with the Final Subdivision Map in terms of easements for public utility purposes, relocated easements, public access easements, emergency vehicle access easements, landscaping and maintenance and shall include a provision that requires the City to approve subsequent amendments to the CC& Rs.
7. Street names in the subdivision shall be subject to City review and approval prior to recordation of the Final Map.
8. In compliance with American Canyon Municipal Code, Chapter 19.28, Inclusionary Housing Requirements, the applicant' s request to pay inclusionary housing in- lieu fees instead of providing the units on site is hereby granted, subject to the applicant' s offer that future development within the subdivision shall be subject to the in- lieu housing fees in effect at the time of building permit.
Prior to recording the Final Map, the applicant shall enter into an Affordable Housing Agreement with the City specifying that the inclusionary housing in- lieu payment is payable at the time of issuance of a building permit for a new house in the subdivision and shall be based on the fees in effect at that time.
9. The public trail system as shown on Exhibit " A," includes three segments: ( a) the trail along the access road to the water tank, (b) the side trail west of the access road to the lookout point, and ( 3) the trail extension (" Trail Extension") north of the access road extending to and crossing Newell Creek. As offered by the applicant, the applicant shall dedicate easements, include the design of the trail system in the improvement plans, and construct the public trail system including the crossing of Newell Creek, subject to the following:
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a. The City shall be responsible for the environmental review; design of the trail improvements and creek crossing; securing the necessary permits from resource agencies and conservation easement trustee entities; and construction of portion of the Trail Extension starting at the U. S.
Fish and Wildlife Service jurisdictional line on the south side of Newell Creek, through to the connection to existing trails in the Newell Open Space on the north side of the Creek ( referred to herein as the " Creek Crossing"). The applicant shall be responsible for the dedication of the potential trail alignment on the Final Map, and for all of the City' s costs for this portion of the Trail Extension, subject to a credit against the portion of the Parks and Recreation Impact fee specified in Paragraph c of this Condition. The applicant is not required to include the Creek Crossing on the subdivision improvement plans, but shall include the public access easement for the Creek Crossing on the Final Map.
b. Prior to recordation of the Final Map, the applicant shall enter into an agreement with the City regarding paying the City' s costs for the portion of the Trail Extension as described in Paragraph A of this condition. The applicant shall be responsible for the payment of the City' s actual costs even if they exceed the maximum amount of credit towards the Parks and Recreation Impact Fee as specified in Paragraph e of this Condition. The agreement shall provide that the applicant shall pay to the City a portion of the Parks and Recreation in- lieu fee in the amount of$ 144,410 upon recordation of the Final Map for the project, and shall be responsible to reimburse the City for any costs for the portion of the Trail Extension as described in Paragraph a of this Condition that exceed this payment. The agreement shall include that the remaining portion of the Parks and Recreation Impact fee in the amount of$ 1, 066 per residential unit shall be paid at the time of issuance of a building permit for the construction of a new home. c. The project is subject to the payment of the park and civic facilities development impact fee established by American Canyon Municipal Code Chapter 15.08. The amount of this impact fee may be reduced by the costs of the environmental review, permitting, design and construction of the Trail Extension to a maximum of$ 4,126 for each of the 35 residential lots. This amount is the portion of the impact fee attributed to parkland acquisition and development as adopted by the City Council on January 20, 2015. The project is subject to the payment of the remaining portion of the impact fee related to the costs of civic facilities, and recreation facilities including the community gym and the aquatic center. The documentation of the applicant' s construction cost of the Trail Extension submitted for credit against the park fees shall be subject to the review and approval by the City Engineer.
d. The feasibility of the public trail located to the east of the proposed subdivision and west of the City' s water tanks shall be confirmed prior to recordation of the Final Map. If any portion of the trail cannot be provided as shown on the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map, an amendment to the Canyon Estates Vesting Tentative Map is required before recordation of the Final Map.
10. The applicant shall provide a 10-foot wide easement along the most northern portion of Assessor' s Parcel Number 059- 040-078 adjacent to the Newell Open Space to allow a rural trail ( bladed not improved with paving) from the Newell Open Space to a point adjacent to the northeasterly corner of the site, avoiding impact to existing trees, as conceptually shown on Exhibit " C" as the " Ridgeline Trail". The easement alignment as shown on the Final Map shall be to the satisfaction of the Parks and Recreation Director. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service ( USFWS) is expected to confirm through their Biological Opinion that the proposed Ridgeline Trail will not preclude the accommodation of sufficient onsite land outside the City Boundary to serve as a habitat preserve in order to adequately 6 188
compensate for all temporary and permanent disturbances to lands within the subdivision boundary. In the event that this is not the determination of USFWS, then the applicant shall not be required to make this trail easement dedication. Additionally, the applicant will not be responsible for improvement of this trail. Exhibit " C" consists of one page labeled " Exhibit C, 02/ 16/ 2016" on file in the Community Development Department.
11. The subtrail overlook located to the east of Lots 17 and 18 shall be improved with public amenities such as seating, a drinking fountain, interpretative information, dedication plaques, etc. The design of these amenities shall be subject to the review and approval by the Community Development Director.
12. The retention adjacent to Lots 7, 14, 15, and 16 shall be constructed as a series of retaining walls, which shall not exceed six feet in height each, and shall be separated by at least five feet to provide for landscaping.
13. The mitigation measures as set out in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program approved by the City Council in approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration for this project in Resolution 2015- 05 are hereby made conditions of this project approval and incorporated herein.
Public Works Conditions
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
14. The Applicant shall be responsible for all City map check, plan check and inspection costs. The Applicant shall establish a Developer Deposit Account with the City upon the initiation of plan check services. The amount of the initial deposit shall be determined by the City Engineer. Additional funds may be required based upon actual plan check and inspection costs.
15. All improvements shall be designed in accordance with the American Canyon Municipal Code ACMC), City of American Canyon Engineering Standard Plans and Specifications for Public Improvements ( City Standards), except as specifically noted otherwise in these conditions.
Approvals depicting improvements that do not conform to the ACMC or the City Standards do not constitute approval of exceptions this requirement unless explicitly authorized herein or in another City resolution.
16. All existing and proposed new utilities to serve the project, both on- site and along project frontages, shall be placed underground. Exceptions may be allowed for surface mounted transformers, pedestal mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets.
17. Unless otherwise explicitly permitted, all existing wells, septic tanks and/ or underground fuel storage tanks shall be abandoned under permit and inspection of Napa County Department of Environmental Services or other designated agency. If there are none, the project engineer shall provide a letter describing the scope of the search done to make this determination.
18. A detailed Soils Investigation/ Geotechnical Report shall be prepared and submitted for review. The report shall address, at a minimum, potential for liquefaction, R- values, expansive soils and seismic risk. The improvement plans shall incorporate all design and construction criteria recommended in the Geotechnical Report.
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19. A drainage report prepared by a California Registered Civil Engineer shall be submitted for review with the initial submittal of the Improvement Plans. The report shall include hydrologic and hydraulic calculations to support the design and sizing of all public and private drainage facilities including storm drains, detention facilities and weirs.
20. A detailed Post-Construction Stormwater Control Plan ( SWCP) that identifies and sizes all permanent post-construction stormwater treatment BMPs shall be prepared and submitted for review approval. The Plan shall be prepared in accordance with the latest edition of the Bay Area Stormwater Management Agencies Association ( BASMAA) Post-Construction Manual and the requirements of the State Water Resources Control Board Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Water System ( MS4) General Permit( Order 2013- 0001 DWQ).
21. A Post Construction Stormwater Operations and Maintenance Plan that provides a color-coded plan sheet showing all storm drain and water quality infrastructure that is to be maintained, along with detailed instructions and schedules for the ongoing maintenance and operation of all postconstruction stormwater BMPs shall be submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer.
Once approved, the property owner shall enter into an agreement (transferrable to future Homeowner' s Association) with the City that provides the terms, conditions, and security associated with the ongoing requirements of the Post Construction Stormwater Best Management Practices.
22. A Final Map, as defined in the Subdivision Map Act, shall be prepared by a licensed surveyor or civil engineer. The Final Map shall show all parcels, rights-of-way, and easement(s), and shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review. The Final Map shall be in substantial conformance with the approved Vesting Tentative Map and all applicable conditions of approval. The Final Map is not valid until it has been approved by the City and recorded. Closure calculations shall be provided at the time of initial Final Map submittal. All calculated points within the map shall be based upon one common set of coordinates. All information shown on the Final Map shall be directly verifiable by information shown on the closure calculation printout. The point( s) of beginning shall be clearly defined. All lot acreages shall be shown on the Final Map and shall be verifiable from information shown on the closure calculation printout. A current title report ( within past 30 days) shall be submitted at the time of initial Final Map submittal.
23. The Applicant shall secure all necessary rights-of-way and public and private easements for both onsite and offsite improvements. Rights-of-way and easements shall be dedicated on the map or granted by separate instrument. The Applicant shall prepare all necessary legal descriptions and deeds.
24. To the extent any offsite public improvements require the acquisition of property not currently owned by the Applicant or the City, the Applicant shall first make a good-faith effort to acquire the necessary property rights, however if the Applicant makes such an effort and is unable to acquire such rights, then the Applicant may request the City acquire the necessary property rights through the exercise of eminent domain provided that the Applicant enters first into an agreement with the City to pay for all costs incurred by the City to acquire such rights and if the City does not acquire the rights necessary to allow the offsite public improvements to be completed by the Applicant within statutory timeline provided by law, then the Applicant shall be relieved of the obligation to construct those off-site improvements only to the extent they require property not currently owned 8 190
by the Applicant or the City. The Applicant shall make a good-faith effort to identify and acquire the necessary property rights at the earliest opportunity.
25. The Applicant shall transmit by certified mail a copy of the conditionally approved Vesting Tentative Map together with a copy of Section 66436 of the State Subdivision Map Act to each public entity or public utility that is an easement holder of record.
26. Applicant shall submit site Improvement Plans, prepared by a registered Civil Engineer, for review and approval of the City. No final grading or other construction shall be performed until the Improvement Plans have been approved. The applicant shall not begin clearing, grubbing, or rough grading at the site prior to approval of the Improvement Plans, unless explicitly approved by the City of American Canyon through the standard grading and utilities only permit process. An Encroachment Permit is required for any work within City right of way. Encroachment Permits will not be issued prior to the approval of the Improvement Plans.
27. All private street, water mains, sewer mains, recycled water facilities and storm drains shall be clearly labeled as " Private" on the Improvement Plans, along with clear demarcation points where they become public.
28. All public water service laterals or services ( domestic, recycled and fire water) shall include approved backflow prevention devices.
29. The Applicant shall keep adjoining public streets free and clean of project dirt, mud, materials, and debris during the construction period, as is found necessary by the City Engineer.
30. If any hazardous material is encountered during the construction of this project, all work shall be immediately stopped and the Fire Department, Napa County Department of Environmental Services or other designated agency, and the City Inspector shall be notified immediately. Work shall not proceed until clearance has been issued by all of these agencies.
31. Prior to final preparation of the subgrade and placement of base materials, all underground utilities shall be installed and service connections stubbed out behind the sidewalk. Public utilities, Cable TV, sanitary sewers, and water lines, shall be installed in a manner that will not disturb the street pavement, curb, gutter and sidewalk, when future service connections or extensions are made.
32. Where soil or geologic conditions encountered in grading operations are different from that anticipated in the soil and/ or geologic investigation report, or where such conditions warrant changes to the recommendations contained in the original soil investigation, a revised soil or geologic report shall be submitted for approval by the City Engineer. Additionally, if field conditions warrant installation of any subdrains, the location, size and construction details must be provided to the City for review and approval prior to construction.
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34. Prior to placing the final lift of asphalt, all public storm drain and sanitary sewer lines shall be video inspected at the Applicant' s expense. All video tapes shall be submitted to the City. If any inadequacies are found, they shall be repaired prior to the placement of the final lift of asphalt.
35. All streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks or other public facilities damage in the course of construction associated with this Project shall be the responsibility of the Applicant and shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the City at the Applicant' s expense.
36. After all of the new underground utilities within existing public streets have been installed, the entire affected areas shall be milled and repaved to present a neat finished pavement area.
Multiple trench patches are not acceptable.
37. All construction stormwater pollution prevention best management practices ( BMP' s) shall be installed as the first order of work and in accordance with the State Water Resources Control Board's General Construction Permit for Storm water Discharges Associated with Construction and Land Disturbance Activities ( Order 2009-0009-DWQ) and the Applicant' s Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan ( SWPPP). All stormwater BMP' s shall be maintained to the satisfaction of the Qualified SWPPP Developer( QSD), Qualified SWPPP Practitioner( QSP), and the City Engineer.
38. Construction and grading activities on the site shall be limited to between 7: 00 a. m. and 6: 00 p. m.
Monday through Friday. Work on weekends and holidays requires written approval from the City Engineer. If weekends and holiday work is approved, construction and grading activities on the site shall be limited to between 8: 00 a. m. to 6: 00 p. m. on Saturdays, and between 10:00 a. m. and 6: 00 p. m. on Sundays and State and Federal holidays.
39. With the exception of water used for loading and testing of potable water lines, all construction water used for the project shall be obtained from a source other than American Canyon potable water sources. Applicant shall provide verification that an outside source of construction water, e. g., recycled water, has been established and will be available for the duration of the project.
40. In accordance with the City' s Zero Water Footprint Policy, prior to the issuance of a building permit, a Will-Serve Letter and Water Supply Report shall be executed with the City which will quantify the new potable water demand for the proposed development and will identify the necessary mitigation for the development' s demands with " wet-water" offsets with one or more of the following options:
a. Reducing existing potable water demands on- site;
b. Funding programs or constructing projects that would conserve an equivalent amount of water elsewhere within the water service area;
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The completion of the approved water demand mitigations will be required prior to occupancy of the new development.
41. All landscaping shall be designed to use recycled water for irrigation. Recycled water landscaping shall be designed to comply with California Code of Regulations Title 22 and shall include design details to prevent runoff of recycled water. The irrigation system shall include an ET/ SMART controller.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
42. Applicant shall submit Improvement Plans prepared by a registered Civil Engineer ( Engineer of Record) in substantial conformance with the Vesting Tentative Map( Sheets 1 through 10), prepared by Bellecci& Associates, Inc., dated January 2016 (VTM).
43. All on-site ( defined as: within the subdivision boundaries) streets, sidewalks, streetlights, domestic water facilities, sewers, recycled water facilities, storm drain facilities and stormwater quality facilities shall be privately owned and maintained with the exception of the following on- site Public Improvements: the two relocated 18" domestic water mains and one relocated 18" recycled water main, the tank access road/ public trail along the south side of the subdivision within Lot " C", the public trail on Lot" A," the individual water meters, any fire hydrants connected directly to the City' s 18" potable water transmission main and the City of Vallejo' s relocated water transmission mains.
44. The Applicant shall construct all of the on- site and off-site Public Improvements generally shown on the Vesting Tentative Map and more specifically described below. a. Newell Drive Improvements:
Newell Drive along the entire subdivision frontage (including the projection of the subdivision frontage through APN 059-382- 001) shall be widened as necessary to a paved width of 36- feet, and shall include curb, gutter, landscaping, a fence matching the existing fencing now along the project frontage, and along the west side of Newell Drive, and an 8- foot wide meandering sidewalk. The existing streetlights and other existing infrastructure shall be relocated as necessary. Crosswalks shall be installed across Newell Drive at the southerly legs of the intersections with Granite Springs Way and Donaldson Way and shall include appropriate signage and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon ( RRFB) warning systems. A midblock pedestrian crossing shall be installed to connect the future public trail within the PG& E easement on the east side of Newell Drive with the existing trail on the west side of Newell Drive. This mid- block crossing will require modification of the median to accommodate the pedestrian crossing, and shall include appropriate signage and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon ( RRFB) warning systems. The public trail immediately east of Newell Drive shall include design elements to ensure that cyclists and pedestrians stop before crossing Newell Drive.
Pedestrian curb ramps meeting the most recent ADA standards shall be provided at all new intersections corners and at both ends of the new crosswalks. b. Relocation of Existing Potable Water and Recycled Water Transmission Mains:
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The two existing 18" domestic water mains and one 18" recycled water main shall be relocated through the subdivision and the adjacent parcel to the east (APN 059-040-078) to be within, or immediately adjacent to, the new tank access road within the new utility easement, that is 25 feet wide outside the City' s municipal boundaries, and 30 feet wide within, from Newell Drive to the point where the existing mains currently are within the existing tank access road. The separation distance between water and recycled water transmission mains and the existing PG& E high voltage electrical transmission towers shall be as approved by PG& E. At the discretion of the City Engineer, the fences along the rear of Lots 1, 2 and 3 shall be held back from the edge of the easement to allow excavation of the water transmission mains.
c. Tank Site Access Road:
The tank site access road shall be reconstructed along its entire length, both through the subdivision and through the adjacent parcel to the east ( APN 059-040-078) regardless of whether it is a realigned segment or existing alignment. Except for the segment of the access road that utilizes the " 25' Secondary Access" road, the tank access road shall be improved in accordance with City Service Road standards and have a minimum all-weather surface of 14 feet in width with 1- foot shoulders on both sides as approved by the City Engineer. d. Public Trails:
Public trails shall be constructed on APN 059-040-078 and Lot " A" as shown on the VTM at a minimum graded width of 10 feet and shall have a permeable graded surface to be proposed by the subdivider and subject to approval by the City Engineer. e. Potable Water Pump Station and Hydropneumatic System:
The applicant shall fund the design and construction of a water pump station and hydropneumatic tank system to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Such pump station shall be designed to serve the proposed development in combination with a hydropneumatic system, and to ultimately supply water to the City' s future high pressure water tank, once such tank is constructed; understanding that changes such as pump impellers and reprogramming of the Variable Speed Drives (VFD' s) will be required for the station' s ultimate configuration. The hydropneumatic portion of the system will not be needed once the development is connected directly to the City' s high pressure zone. The cost to decommission the hydropneumatic system shall be borne by the applicant by way of a funding mechanism acceptable to the City Engineer.
The final design of the pump station shall at a minimum include the following:
1. Two (2) electrically driven VFD pumps
2. Primary electrical power shall be supplied by Pacific Gas and Electric Company( PG& E)
3. Backup power shall be supplied by an integral backup generator fueled by natural gas supplied by PG& E
4. Piping shall meet City and AWWA standards
5. Electrical components, motors, and motor control units shall meet standards established by the Underwriter' s Laboratory( UL Listed)
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instrumentation and security) shall be connected to the City' s desired alarm system provider.
7. Construction of the pump station building shall be of fire resistant materials and shall architecturally match existing buildings located at the proposed pump station site, and shall be to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
8. The pump station building shall be constructed as having a separate pump station room, and a control room which shall have adequate environmental systems to protect electrical components from extreme temperatures.
9. Hydropneumatic system located downstream of the pump station with the ability to supply a minimum and consistent pressure of 40psi to the highest pad elevation shown on the approved VTM, as well as meet the minimum fire flow as determined by the American Canyon Fire Protection District.
10. A hydraulic model of the proposed pump station and hydropneumatic system that shows that the proposed design meets all of the above listed system requirements. f. Water Meters:
Although the on- site water system, including the individual lot services, will be private, the water meters and meter boxes will be City owned and maintained. g. Fire Hydrants:
A minimum of two public fire hydrants shall be installed, one being located at the project entrance off of Newell Drive, and other being located in the general vicinity of where the 25' access road meets the public trail adjacent to Lot " C" within the boundaries of the subdivision.
h. City of Vallejo Water Transmission Mains:
The two existing City of Vallejo water transmission mains shall be realigned to be within Lots A" and Lot" C" as shown on the VTM. The design and construction of the relocation of the City of Vallejo' s water transmission mains shall be done in accordance with the City of Vallejo Standard Specifications and Standard Drawings. Prior to the preparation of the Improvement Plans, the Applicant shall submit to the City of Vallejo a preliminary plan and profile. The Applicant shall provide written verification from the City of Vallejo that they approve the preliminary alignment plan including the separation distance from the existing PG& E gas line and easement.
The final design shall include vaults with isolation and combination air-release valves at the tie-in points. The crossing of the water mains beneath Street" A" shall be incased in concrete.
The new private sewer in Canyon View Way shall cross beneath and perpendicular to the City of Vallejo water transmission mains and shall meet State pipeline separation guidelines. The access easement adjacent to Lot 35 shall be graded and include a concrete driveway apron to allow vehicular access.
The Applicant shall be reimburse the City of Vallejo for all costs related to its water main relocation including plan check, shutdown, inspection, testing and startup. Applicant shall obtain a City of Vallejo pipeline encroachment permit prior to any work within their existing easements.
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45. The Applicant shall construct all of the on- site Private Improvements generally shown on the Vesting Tentative Map and more specifically described below. All private streets, water, sewer, recycled water, storm drainage and stormwater quality improvements shall be designed in accordance with the City of American Canyon Engineering Standard Plans and Specifications for Public Improvements( City Standards), except as specifically noted otherwise in these conditions. a. Street Improvements:
The private on- site streets identified on the VTM as Street " B," Court" C," Circle " D" and Circle E" shall be constructed to a minimum curb-to-curb width of 30-feet and shall have a minimum 4-foot wide sidewalk along at least one side of the street. These streets shall have signage and or red painted curbs prohibiting parking along one side.
The private on- site street identified on the VTM as Street " A" shall be constructed to a minimum curb-to-curb width of 60-feet and shall have minimum 4-foot wide sidewalks along both sides. The travel lanes, exclusive of the center median, shall be at least 20-feet wide.
The private on- site street identified on the VTM as " 25' Secondary Access" shall be constructed to a minimum curb-to-curb width of 24-feet and shall have a minimum 4-foot wide sidewalk along at least one side of the street. This street shall have signage indicting that it is a Fire Lane and red painted curbs prohibiting parking along both sides.
Pedestrian curb ramps meeting the most recent ADA standards shall be provided at all intersections corners adjacent to sidewalks and at the limits of the improvements where they do not adjoin existing sidewalk improvements. Sidewalk warps shall be provided as necessary to allow a clear four-foot wide walkway at all locations, including areas where mailboxes, streetlights, and fire hydrants obstruct sidewalks.
b. Subdivision Landscaping: The portions of Parcel A to the south of Lot 35, Parcel D, and the portions of Parcel C outside of the PG& E transmission line easement shall all be landscaped as part of the subdivision improvements. Landscape plans shall be submitted in conjunction with the improvement plans for onsite improvements and shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Director.
c. Water Distribution Facilities:
The on- site private water system shall be separated from the City' s water system by the installation of a backflow prevention device at the point of connection. The point of connection will be determined though to design of the public booster pump system and associated piping.
d. Sewer Collection Facilities:
The on- site private sewer collection facilities shall be separated from the City' s sewer system by the installation of a manhole at the property line.
e. Recycled Water Facilities:
The on- site private recycled water system shall be designed in accordance with the applicable provisions of Titles 17 and 22 of the California Code of Regulations, and shall be separated from the City' s recycled water system by the installation of a meter and backflow prevention 14 196
device at the back of the sidewalk. The private recycled water system shall include a private booster pump designed and constructed to meet the flow requirements of all future landscaping within the subdivision. Applicant shall enter into a Recycled Water User' s Agreement with the City transferrable to the HOA. The HOA will be the single entity responsibly for operating the recycled water system in accordance with the terms of that agreement.
f. Storm Drain Facilities:
Construct private on-site drainage facilities, detention facilities, weirs and other appurtenances to collect and convey all surface drainage to an approved outfall. Provide for the positive drainage of all adjacent upstream or upgrade properties to prevent ponding. Offsite peak storm water discharge shall not exceed 90% of the undeveloped peak flow from the 24- hour, 100-year event.
g. Stormwater Quality Facilities:
Permanent on- site private post-construction stormwater treatment BMPs shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the approved SWCP.
46. Prior to SUBMITTAL OF THE IMPROVEMENT PLANS, the Applicant shall:
a. Submit the City' s" Improvement Plan Checklist".
b. Pay an initial cash deposit for City plan check services in amount to be determined by the City prior to the time of submittal. The Project engineer shall contact City staff to discuss submittal details to determine initial deposit amount.
c. Provide the following:
1) Public Street Repair Plan
2) Utility Plan and Joint Trench Plan
3) Construction Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan ( SWPPP) 4) Drainage Report
5) Post-Construction Stormwater Runoff Management Plan (SRMP) 6) Geotechnical Report
7) Soil Corrosivity Analysis
8) Construction Traffic Control Plan.
d. Pothole and physically determine ( by way of a survey performed by the Engineer of record) the actual horizontal location and vertical depth of all existing underground utilities throughout the proposed area of work and provide the design of all new utility installations required to serve the project including a schedule for implementation of such work as to prevent disrupting of utility service to adjacent properties. e. Provide written verification from PG& E describing the acceptable distance that the three City 18" water transmission lines may be placed in relation to the existing PG& E high voltage electrical transmission towers running along the southern boundary of the project. 15 197
f. Provide a preliminary report and schematic plan prepared by a registered Civil Engineer of the proposed public potable water system which includes the required pump station and hydropneumatic system, with sufficient detail for the City ( or preferred consultant) to perform a hydraulic model of the proposed improvements to verify its ability to meet all of the system requirements.
47. Prior to APPROVAL OF THE IMPROVEMENT PLANS, the Applicant shall:
a. Provide written acknowledgment by the Geotechnical Engineer of Record that the Plans incorporate all design and construction criteria specified in the Geotechnical Report. b. Provide written acknowledgment by the City of Vallejo City Engineer that they approve the Improvement Plans for the relocation of their water transmission facilities. c. Furnish proof of the acquisition of all rights of entry and/ or temporary and permanent easements necessary to construct the project and the location of all such rights on the Plans. d. Furnish proof that all permits that may be required by the California Department of Fish & Game, State and Regional Water Quality Control Board, US Army Corps of Engineers and any other regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over the proposed construction have been obtained.
e. Submit a copy of the Notice of Intent and WDID# for coverage under the State Water Resources Control Board' General Construction Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction and Land Disturbance Activities( Order 2009- 0009- DWQ). f. Provide a final PS& E ( plans, specifications, and estimate) package for the City' s review of the public potable water boosting system ( pump station, hydropneumatic system, and all associated piping).
48. Prior to COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES, the Applicant shall:
a. Pay off all current account balances with the City of American Canyon. b. Pay an inspection fee in amount to be determined at the time of commencement for the City's inspection of the Public Improvements.
c. Conduct a pre-construction meeting with representatives of the City whereby the Applicant, the Legally Responsible Party ( LRP), Qualified SWPPP Practitioner ( QSP), Qualified SWPPP Developer( QSD), and/ or the Contractor provides the following:
1) Six( 6) full-size bond copies of the approved Improvement Plans for the City' s use. 2) One ( 1) job-site copy of the latest edition of the City Standards for the Contractor use. 3) One ( 1) job-site copy of the SWPPP for use by the LRP, QSP, QSD, and Contractor.
49. Prior to SUBMITTAL OF THE FINAL MAP, the Applicant shall apply jointly to the County of Napa and the City for a Lot Line Adjustment to move the lot line between APN 059-040-078 and APN 16 198
059-040-079 to be concurrent with the City Urban Limit Line and the eastern boundary of the subdivision.
50. Prior to RECORDATION OF THE FINAL MAP, the Applicant shall:
a. Record the Lot Line Adjustment between APN 059-040-078 and APN 059-040-079 described above.
b. Construct all of Public and Private Improvements to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the City of Vallejo City Engineer. Alternatively, the Applicant may enter into a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with the City agreeing to complete all of the Public and Private Improvements prior to Occupancy of the first unit. Such an Agreement will require the Applicant to provide bonds, proof of workers compensation insurance, and general liability insurance in the forms and amounts as deemed satisfactory to the City. c. Establish a Homeowner' s Association ( HOA) in accordance with State law with recorded Codes, Covenants, & Restrictions ( CC& Rs) that are satisfactory to the City Engineer and City Attorney to provide long-term and ongoing maintenance of all of the Private Improvements identified above. Specifically, the HOA will be responsible for the long-term and ongoing maintenance of the private streets, sidewalks, streetlights, domestic water facilities, sewers, recycled water facilities ( including the booster pump), storm drain facilities ( including the detention basin) and stormwater quality facilities within the limits of the subdivision. The City will have enforcement authority over the HOA' s maintenance obligations and the obligation to review and approved proposed changes amendments to the CC& R' s. The CC& R' s shall require the HOA to create and maintain a separate maintenance reserve fund in the amount of a percentage of the cost of constructing the HOA maintained improvements listed above.
Said percentage will be determined by the City prior to recordation of the CC& Rs. d. Generally, in substantial conformance with that which is shown on the approved Vesting Tentative Map, convey all easements and dedications, public and private, for the construction, use and/ or maintenance of, roads, trails, or other access, on the Final Map, or by separate instrument recorded concurrently and referenced on the Final Map. All dedications to the City and City of Vallejo shall be Irrevocable Offers of Dedication.
Dedications to the City over the adjacent parcel to the east ( APN 059-040-078) and dedications to City of Vallejo shall be made by separate instrument. Specific offers of dedication shall include:
1) A 25-foot wide easement in favor of the City for purposes of utilities, maintenance access and public access through Lot C adjacent to Lots 1, 2 and 3 from Newell Drive to the adjacent parcel to the east( APN 059-040-078).
2) A 30-foot wide easement in favor of the City for purposes of utilities, maintenance access and public access through the adjacent parcel to the east ( APN 059-040-078) generally following the alignment of the existing tank access road. 3) A 25-foot wide easement in favor of the City for purposes of public access over the segment of the private on- site street identified on the VTM as " 25' Secondary Access" that connects the two segments of the tank access road. 17 199
4) 10-foot wide easements in favor of the City for purposes of public access over the public trail alignments on Lot " A" and the adjacent parcel to the east (APN 059-040-078) where separate from the tank access road, as shown on the VTM. 5) An easement in favor of the City for purposes of emergency vehicle access and maintenance access over the private roads within the subdivision. 6) An easement in favor of the City for purposes of public access over Lot " C" adjacent to Newell Drive as necessary to accommodate the new 8-foot wide meandering sidewalk. 7) A 20-foot wide easement in favor of the City Vallejo for purposes of utilities over Lot A, Lot C and crossing private Street " A" following the alignment of the relocated City of Vallejo water transmission mains as shown on the VTM.
8) An easement in favor of the City Vallejo for purposes of maintenance access over private Street" A" and a portion of Street" B."
9) Blanket easements in favor of the City Vallejo for purposes of maintenance access over Lots" A" and " C."
10) 5- foot wide public utility easements behind the curbs along both sides of the private streets as necessary to accommodate the joint trench utilities and the water meters. e. Abandon all existing easements that are relocated or otherwise no longer needed. f. Submit signed deeds with Certificates of Acceptance for all dedications to the City of Vallejo. g. Furnish proof of the payment of the mapping service fee as required by Napa County Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 92- 119.
51. Prior to APPROVAL OF A BUILDING PERMIT, the Applicant shall:
a. Pay all account balances and current City and American Canyon Fire District fees( Mitigation& Capacity) in accordance with applicable State and City laws. These fees include, but may not be limited to the following: Traffic Mitigation, General Plan Update, Civic Facilities, Fire District, Water Capacity, and Wastewater Capacity.
b. Complete the public potable water system improvements including the pump station, hydropneumatic system, and all necessary piping up to, and including the points of connection to the private water system. Such public improvements shall be tested to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the American Canyon Fire Protection District.
52. Prior to OCCUPANCY OF ANY BUILDING, the Applicant shall:
a. Submit an inspector' s punch list indicating that all of the improvements are constructed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Vallejo' s City Engineer. b. Restore all adjacent off-site road surfaces to pre-project conditions. c. Submit a certification by the Geotechnical Engineer of Record that all the work has been completed in substantial conformance with the recommendations in Soils Investigation/ Geotechnical Report.
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d. Submit testing certification all backflow devices installed. e. Provide a mylar and digital copy of the Improvement Plans that include all as-built or field changes, in digital AutoCAD (. dwg) and (. shp) format ( void of any AutoCAD block formats preventing full editing capabilities of the drawings), compatible with the City' s current version, and tied to the City' s coordinate system.
f. Provide a letter stating that all of the Developer' s Conditions of Approval have been met. g. Provide a letter from the Civil Engineer of Record certifying that all the site improvements were constructed and inspected in substantial conformance with the approved plans and City Standards.
h. Provide letter(s) from the Architect of Record, Structural Engineer of Record and all other design professionals who signed the building permit plan submittal indicating that all the building improvements have been constructed in substantial conformance with their plans. i. Either enter into and record a Post-Construction Stormwater Operations and Maintenance Agreement with the City that shall be transferrable to the established HOA, or include the post construction stormwater operations and maintenance obligation in the CC& Rs. j. Enter into a Recycled Water User' s Agreement with the City transferrable to the HOA.
FIRE District Condition
GENERAL CONDITIONS
53. In accordance with the standard mitigation measures and conditions of approval set forth by the American Canyon Fire Protection District, the developer shall pay the Fire and Paramedic Impact Fee ( see current Standard Fees and Charges adopted by resolution), prior to the issuance of any building permits.
54. Fire District plan review shall be based on the information submitted at the time of permit application. Any changes to the approved/ permitted scope of work including additions, alterations, demolition, repair or a change in occupancy/ use may impact the project requirements, including but not limited to the installation of additional fire protection systems or components.
FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS
55. Fire Apparatus Access Roads shall be designed in accordance with provisions set forth in the California Fire Code Chapter 5 and Appendix D as amended by the American Canyon Fire Protection District and the applicable Public Works Standard. 19 201
56. Fire apparatus access shall be provided to within 150 feet of the most remote portions of all buildings from an approved exterior route. The final design of fire department access components shall be reviewed and approved by the Fire Chief prior to installation.
57. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed minimum width of 20 feet (curb to curb) and a minimum unobstructed vertical clearance of 13' 6". They shall have an all-weather paved surface capable of supporting a GVW of 75,000 pounds.
58. Access roads shall be completed with all- weather surfaces prior to the stockpiling of combustible materials or beginning combustible construction.
59. When required by the chief, fire apparatus access roads shall be designated as Fire Lanes and appropriate signs and/ or markings installed in accordance with the California Vehicle Code and approved City standards.
FIRE PROTECTION
60. Fire Protection systems shall be installed in accordance with provisions set forth in the California Fire Code as amended by the American Canyon Fire Protection District and the applicable National Fire Protection Association Standard.
61. Plans and calculations for all fire protection systems and features shall be submitted and approved prior to the issuance of a building permit.
62. An approved water supply capable of supplying the required fire flow for fire protection systems shall be provided to all premises upon which facilities or buildings are hereby constructed or moved into or within the City. Required fire flow and hydrant distribution shall be in accordance with Appendix B and C of the California Fire Code.
63. Establish a Homeowner' s Association ( HOA) in accordance with State law with recorded Codes, Covenants, & Restrictions ( CC& Rs) that are satisfactory to the City Engineer, Fire Protection District and City Attorney to provide long-term and ongoing maintenance of all private improvements
64. The HOA shall be responsible for the inspection, testing and ongoing maintenance of the private water delivery system connected to and including private fire hydrants within the limits of the subdivision.
65. All required inspection testing and maintenance of the private water delivery system including hydrants and valves shall meet the standards adopted by the California State Fire Marshal and the American Canyon Fire Protection District including but not limited to the most current adopted editions of the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 9 ( California Fire Code) and adopted NFPA Standards.
CONSTRUCTION
66. New buildings and additions to existing buildings shall conform to requirements set forth in the currently adopted editions of the California Building Code, California Fire Code, city standards and nationally recognized standards.
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67. Buildings undergoing construction shall maintain fire safety at all times. Construction practices shall be in accordance Chapter 14 of the California Fire Code. Hot work shall be performed in accordance with Chapter 26 of the California Fire Code.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon held on the 16th day of February, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Joseph, Leary, Ramos, Vice Mayor Bennett, and Mayor Garcia NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
APRIL 18, 2023
STAFF REPORT
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM NUMBER: 15.
TITLE
Speed Survey Update
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolu&on (1) approving the 2022 Engineering and Traffic Surveys and the Speed Limit recommenda&ons therein and direc&ng the City Clerk to file the Report with the Napa County Traffic Court; and (2) waive first reading, read by &tle only, and introduce an Ordinance amending Title 10 – Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 10.56 Speed Limits of the American Canyon Municipal Code.
CONTACT
Erica Ahmann Smithies, P.E., Public Works Director
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
Maintaining vehicle speed enforcement is a key component in ensuring our neighborhood streets remain safe. The posted Speed Limits are not enforceable without a valid (i.e. current) Engineering and Traffic Safety Report
Most streets in American Canyon are classified as local streets because they typically have low vehicle volumes and speeds. These roads have an automa&c (or prima facie) Speed Limit of 25 mph, regardless of whether or not a Speed Limit sign is posted. Special areas around sensi&ve popula&ons (such as schools) also have a prima facie speed limit of 25 mph.
Larger, high-volume City streets (such as collectors and arterials) have a prima facie Speed Limit of 55 mph. However, California Vehicle Code (CVC) also prohibits driving a vehicle on these streets “… at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and the surface and width of, the highway, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property”.
Because the reasonable and prudent standard is subjec&ve, the State Legislature requires an Engineering and Traffic Survey (ETS) be conducted to substan&ate a lower speed limit. A Survey is required to guard against ci&es tendency to create speed traps in order to generate revenue from unsuspecting motorists.
Specifically, CVC §40802 et seq. requires an ETS to be conducted every five to ten years to 211
determine the prevailing speed (or 85th percen&le speed). The prevailing speed is that which 85% of motorists are measured when driving safely (i.e. reasonable and prudent). It can vary over &me depending upon site condi&ons. Most oFen, the measured prevailing speed becomes the posted Speed Limit. However, the prevailing speed may be adjusted downward to a lower Speed Limit.
The maximum Speed Limit reduc&on is 5 mph (below the prevailing speed). This reduc&on can only be based upon engineering judgement of “condi&ons not readily apparent to the driver” (e.g. presence of pedestrians and collision rates). Said differently, the City cannot arbitrarily pick a lower Speed Limit; rather, it measures the speeds of the (mostly) safe vehicles, and then it can enforce those limits on all drivers. Further explana&on of this ra&onale is shown in AIachment 3 and a summary of recommended Speed Limits is shown in the table below:
ID Roadway Segment
Current Speed
Limit (mph)
Recommended
Speed Limit (mph)
1 Green Island Road Mezzetta Court to
SR 29
40 40
2 Eucalyptus Drive
Wetlands Edge
Road to Donaldson
Way
35 30
3 Benton Way
Wetlands Edge
Road to Donaldson
Way
25 25
4 Donaldson Way
West
Donaldson Way to
SR 29
25 25
5 Donaldson Way
East
SR 29 to Newell
Drive
25 25
6 West American
Canyon Road
Wetlands Edge
Road to James
Road
40 35
7 Kimberly Drive
Meadow Bay Drive
to SR 29
25 25
8 Wetlands Edge
Road
Eucalyptus Drive to
Kensington Drive
25 25
9 Hummingbird Way
Benton Way to
West American
Canyon Road
25 25
10 Donaldson Way
Eucalyptus Drive to
Benton Way
25 25
11 Elliot Drive
Benton Way to
West American
Canyon Road
30 25
12 Elliot Drive
West American
Canyon Road and
Marla Drive
25 25
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13 James Road
Wilson Way to
West American
Canyon Road
25 25
14 Danrose Drive
West American
Canyon Road to
Mini Drive
25 25
15 Broadway Street
American Canyon
Road to Mini Drive
30 30
16 Newell Drive
Northern Newell
Open Space
Extents to
American Canyon
Road
35 30
17 Flosden Road
American Canyon
Road to Southern
City Limits
45 40
18 American Canyon
Road East
Broadway Street to
Eastern City Limits
45 40
In October 2022, the City ini&ated the new ETS for City streets (loca&ons 1-18 above) to help law enforcement’s ability to enforce posted Speed Limits. The ETS was completed under the direc&on of a Professional Traffic Engineer (Fehr and Peers) and the Public Works Director. It includes speed survey data, traffic volume counts, and accident history for the selected streets. This data was considered along with roadway characteris&cs, adjacent land uses, side street traffic, and sight distances in recommending appropriate posted speeds.
Based on the analysis in the ETS report, the recommenda&ons were to maintain the exis&ng speed limits for all roadway segments except for Segment 2, Segment 3, Segment 6, Segment 11, Segment 12, Segment 16, Segment 17 and Segment 18 outlined in the above table where a speed limit reduc&on of 5 mph is recommended. Addi&onal details including a comparison of the 2016/2017 ETS report are also provided in the 2022 ETS report.
Staff recommends the Council approve the 2022 Engineering and Traffic Surveys report and the recommended Speed Limits therein. Staff further recommends the Council supersede and replace Chapter 10.56 “Speed Limits”, Title 10 – “Vehicles and Traffic” of the American Canyon Municipal Code with the recommended speeds in the 2022 Engineering and Traffic Surveys report and file the necessary paperwork with the Napa County Traffic Court.
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Public Safety: "Ensure American Canyon remains a safe community."
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct financial impact to the City in approving the report. 213
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The approval of the 2022 ETS is a Class 21 Categorical Exemp&on under CEQA Guidelines Sec&on 15321 (b), Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution - 2022 Speed Survey
2. Ordinance - Chapter 10.56 Speed Limits
3. Speed Survey Report April 2023
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023‐______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON APPROVING THE 2022 ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEYS AND THE SPEED LIMIT
RECOMMENDATIONS THEREIN AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE THE REPORT
WITH THE NAPA COUNTY TRAFFIC COURT
WHEREAS, the California Vehicle Code (CVC) requires Engineering and Traffic Surveys (ETS) be conducted every five years where police enforcement involves the use of radar or other electronic devices to measure the speed of moving vehicles; and
WHEREAS, in October 2022, the City of American Canyon initiated an ETS on eighteen City streets for the purposes of establishing enforceable Speed Limits; and
WHEREAS, a Professional Traffic Engineer has reviewed the speed survey data, traffic volume counts, and accident reports for the selected streets, along with roadway characteristics, adjacent land uses, side street traffic and sight distance and made recommendations for Speed Limits consistent with CVC §22350 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer’srecommendations are memorialized in the 2022 Engineering and Traffic Surveys Report prepared by Fehr and Peers on April 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director, the Fire Chief and the Police Chief agree with the recommendations in the 2022 Engineering and Traffic Surveys Report; and WHEREAS, that the City Council of the City of American Canyon hereby approves the 2022 Engineering and Traffic Surveys Report prepared by Fehr and Peers on April 2023; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of American Canyon hereby sets Speed Limits on selected City streets identified below; and ID Roadway Segment
Current Speed
Limit (mph)
Recommended
Speed Limit (mph)
1 Green Island Road Mezzetta Court to SR 29 40 40
2 Eucalyptus Drive Wetlands Edge Road to
Donaldson Way
35 30
3 Benton Way Wetlands Edge Road to
Donaldson Way
25 25
4 Donaldson Way
West
Donaldson Way to SR 29 25 25
5 Donaldson Way
East
SR 29 to Newell Drive 25 25
6 West American
Canyon Road
Wetlands Edge Road to James
Road
40 35
7 Kimberly Drive Meadow Bay Drive to SR 29 25 25
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2 8 Wetlands Edge
Road
Eucalyptus Drive to Kensington
Way
25 25
9 Hummingbird
Way
Benton Way to West American
Canyon Road
25 25
10 Donaldson Way Eucalyptus Drive to Benton Way 25 25
11 Elliott Drive Benton Way to West American
Road
30 25
12 Elliott Drive West American Canyon Road and
Marla Drive
25 25
13 James Road Wilson Way to West American
Canyon Road
25 25
14 Danrose Drive West American Canyon Road to
Mini Drive
25 25
15 Broadway Street American Canyon Road to Mini
Drive
30 30
16 Newell Drive Northern Newell Open Space
Extents to American Canyon
Road
35 30
17 Flosden Road American Canyon Road to
Southern City Limits
45 40
18 American Canyon
Road East
Broadway Street to Eastern City
limits
45 40
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of American Canyon hereby directs the City Clerk to file the 2022 Engineering and Traffic Surveys report with the Napa County Traffic Court.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon held on the 18th day of April, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
____________________________
Leon Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVE AS TO FORM:
____________________________ _____________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk William D. Ross, City Attorney 216
ORDINANCE NO. 2023‐____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON AMENDING CHAPTER
10.56 SPEED LIMITS, TITLE 10 – VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC OF THE AMERICAN CANYON MUNICIPAL CODE WHEREAS, State law establishes prima facie speeds limits of 25 mph and 55 mph on certain City streets but allows the City to set lower prima facie speed limits based upon recommendations from an Engineering and Traffic Survey; and upon adoption by ordinance of the City and posting of such limits on the street thereon; and; and
WHEREAS, Engineering and Traffic Surveys are valid up to ten years depending upon site conditions and law enforcement personnel training and any recommendations for a lower prima facie speed limit must be adopted by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City commissioned the 2022 Engineering and Traffic Surveys Report prepared by Fehr and Peers on April 2023; and
WHEREAS, the 2022 Engineering and Traffic Surveys Report was prepared under the direction of a Professional Traffic Engineer based upon speed survey data, traffic volume counts, accident reports, roadway characteristics, adjacent land uses, side street traffic and sight distance for the selected streets and include recommendations for Speed Limits; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director, the Fire Chief, and the Police Chief agree with the recommendations in the 2022 Engineering and Traffic Surveys Report.
NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Chapter 10.56 Speed Limits, Title 10 vehicles and Traffic of the American Canyon Municipal Code is superseded and replaced with:
ID Roadway Segment
Current Speed
Limit (mph)
Recommended
Speed Limit (mph)
1 Green Island Road Mezzetta Court to SR 29 40 40
2 Eucalyptus Drive Wetlands Edge Road to
Donaldson Way
35 30
3 Benton Way Wetlands Edge Road to
Donaldson Way
25 25
4 Donaldson Way
West
Donaldson Way to SR 29 25 25
5 Donaldson Way
East
SR 29 to Newell Drive 25 25
6 West American
Canyon Road
Wetlands Edge Road to James
Road
40 35
7 Kimberly Drive Meadow Bay Drive to SR 29 25 25
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8 Wetlands Edge
Road
Eucalyptus Drive to Kensington
Way
25 25
9 Hummingbird
Way
Benton Way to West American
Canyon Road
25 25
10 Donaldson Way Eucalyptus Drive to Benton Way 25 25
11 Elliott Drive Benton Way to West American
Road
30 25
12 Elliott Drive West American Canyon Road and
Marla Drive
25 25
13 James Road Wilson Way to West American
Canyon Road
25 25
14 Danrose Drive West American Canyon Road to
Mini Drive
25 25
15 Broadway Street American Canyon Road to Mini
Drive
30 30
16 Newell Drive Northern Newell Open Space
Extents to American Canyon
Road
35 30
17 Flosden Road American Canyon Road to
Southern City Limits
45 40
18 American Canyon
Road East
Broadway Street to Eastern City
limits
45 40
SECTION 2:
The Ordinance shall take effect 30 days from adoption.
The foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon, State of California, held on the 18th day of April, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
The foregoing Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon, State of California, held on the 2nd day of May, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: _____________________________
Leon Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________ ___________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, CMC, City Clerk William D. Ross, City Attorney 218
City of American Canyon –
2022 Engineering and Traffic Survey
Prepared for:
City of American Canyon
April 2023
WC22-3928
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary .................................................................................................................................... i
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 1
2. Existing Roadway Network .................................................................................................................... 3 Roadway Network................................................................................................................................................. 3
3. Average Daily Traffic Volumes .............................................................................................................. 8
4. Speed Survey Analysis ....................................................................................................................... 10 Data Collection ................................................................................................................................................... 10 California Vehicle Code ...................................................................................................................................... 10 Prima Facie Speed limits ............................................................................................................................ 11 Engineering and Traffic Survey................................................................................................................... 11 AB-43 and AB-1938 .................................................................................................................................... 13 Collision Data............................................................................................................................................... 14 Segments Summaries........................................................................................................................................ 20
5. Comparison of 2022 Speeds to 2016/2017 Surveys ..................................................................... 29
6. Summary and Conclusion .................................................................................................................. 33 Appendices
Appendix A: Data Sheets for Study Segments
Appendix B: CVC Section 627
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Figure 1: Study Roadway Segments........................................................................................................................... 2 Figure 2: Posted Speed Limits .................................................................................................................................... 6 Figure 3: Institutions, Community Centers, and Priority Locations........................................................................... 7 Figure 4: Average Daily Traffic Volumes (Bi-Directional) ........................................................................................... 9 Figure 5: Observed 85th Percentile Speeds ............................................................................................................17 Figure 6: Summary of Observed 85th Percentile Speeds .......................................................................................18 Figure 7: Location of Collisions Related to Speed...................................................................................................19 Figure 8: Change in 85th Percentile Speeds Between 2016/2017 and 2022.....................................................32 List of Tables
Table 1: Summary of Speed Survey Results ............................................................................................................14 Table 2: Speed Survey Comparison between 2016/2017 and 2022 Results......................................................29 221
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Executive Summary
This report presents the results of an engineering and traffic survey analysis completed in the City of American Canyon, California. This study analyzes the appropriateness of posted speed limits on 18 roadway segments within the American Canyon City limits. Speed limits for the roadway segments were evaluated and compared to the 85th percentile speed to make recommendations on whether the speed limit is appropriate and can be radar enforced per California law. Locations where the 85th percentile speed deviates from the posted speed limit by at least 2.5 miles per hour were analyzed in more detail. Additionally, in October 2021, Assembly Bill 43 (AB 43) was signed by the Governor and in September 2022, Assembly Bill 1938 (AB 1938) became law. Both Assembly Bills authorize local authorities to consider the safety of vulnerable users such as pedestrians, bicyclists, and those who roll (wheelchair users, scooters, etc.) when setting speed limits. With these Assembly Bills in place, local authorities have additional justification to lower speed limits in combination with other improvements to manage speeds. These redundancies in implementation on our roadway system to reduce fatal and severe injuries are in line with the national and state level adoption of the Safe System Approach.
The Safe System Approach is based on the premise that death and severe injury due to collisions is unacceptable on our roadways, and we have a shared responsibility to prevent these tragic events from occurring. The adoption of the lower speed limit settings from AB 43 and AB 1938 promotes the reduction in speeds in areas where there is potential for more multimodal activity. Lowering speeds of vehicles helps to reduce the kinetic energy between vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists when a crash does occur, reducing the outcome of a fatal or severe injury.
Overall, the observed 85th percentile speeds have slightly increased as compared to the data from the 2016/2017 Speed Surveys. Speeds have increased in one or both directions on 8 of the 16 roadway segments (50%) and decreased or stayed the same on 8 roadway segments. One new segment (Kimberly Drive) was added to this speed survey and has no recorded 2016/2017 speed data. The following road segments have 85th percentile speeds that are 10 mph or more above the current posted speed limit:
• Kimberly Drive from Meadow Bay Drive to SR 29 (Segment 7) • Elliot Drive from West American Canyon Road to Marla Drive (Segment 12) • Broadway Street from American Canyon Road East to Mini Drive (Segment 15) The California Vehicle Code (CVC) and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) allow consideration of other factors besides the 85th percentile speed when setting posted speed limits. These factors include existing roadway conditions (e.g., pavement width), on-street residential density, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and speed-related collision data. Further, the adoption of AB 43 and AB 1938 allows local 222
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jurisdictions to also consider surrounding land use contexts such as schools, senior zones, and business activity districts. Incorporating these factors into the speed survey evaluation, we recommend the existing speed limits be maintained on all but five study roadway segments in the City of American Canyon.
We recommend the City reduce the posted speed limit on the following roadway segment from 45 mph to 40 mph:
• Flosden Road from American Canyon Road East to the Southern City Limits (Segment 17) • American Canyon Road East from Broadway Street to the Eastern City Limits (Segment 18) We recommend the City reduce the posted speed limit on the following roadway segment from 40 mph to 35 mph:
• West American Canyon Road from Wetlands Edge to James Road (Segment 6) We recommend the City reduce the posted speed limit on the following two roadway segments from 35 mph to 30 mph:
• Eucalyptus Drive from Wetlands Edge Road to Donaldson Way (Segment 2) • Newell Drive from the Northern Newell Open Space Extents to American Canyon Road East (Segment 16)
The recommendation for these segments comes from the need for reducing speeds around school zones.
We recommend the City implement a 25 miles per hour speed limit within 500 to 1,000 feet of a school zone. Outside of this zone, the segments are recommended to be 30 mph.
We recommend the City reduce the posted speed limit on the following roadway segment from 30 mph to 25 mph:
• Elliot Drive from Benton Way to West American Canyon Road (Segment 11) We recommend the City reduce the posted speed limit on the following roadway segment from 25 mph to 15 mph:
• Benton Way from Wetlands Edge Road to Donaldson Way (Segment 3) The recommendation for this segment comes from the need for reducing speeds around school zones and community amenities such as the American Canyon Community Center, Phillip West Aquatic Center, the Boys and Girls Club, and the Community Park 2. AB 321, adopted in 2008, allows local government to lower the speed limit at schools to a 15 mile per hour speed limit within 500 to 1,000 feet of a school zone. Outside of the school zone, the segment is recommended to remain at 25 mph. 223
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The City should continue to monitor speeds on the following eight roadway segments and implement traffic calming measures to reduce the 85th percentile speeds. These roadways have been prioritized into Three Tiers in which the City should consider installing traffic calming improvements, with Tier I being the highest priority:
Tier I
• Kimberly Drive from Meadow Bay Drive to SR 29 (Segment 7) • Elliot Drive from West American Canyon Road to Marla Drive (Segment 12) Tier II
• Broadway Street from American Canyon Road East to Southern City Limits (Segment 15) Tier III
• West American Canyon Road from Wetlands Edge Road to James Road (Segment 6) • Flosden Road from American Canyon Road East to the Southern City Limits (Segment 17) • American Canyon Road East from Broadway Street to the Eastern City Limits (Segment 18) 224
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1 1. Introduction
This report presents the speed survey analysis completed in the City of American Canyon, California. This study analyzes the appropriateness of posted speed limits on various roadway segments within City limits based on the laws and regulations defined in the California Vehicle Code Division 11, Chapter 7. Speed limits for the roadway segments were evaluated and compared to the 85th percentile speed to make recommendations on whether the speed limit is appropriate. Locations where the 85th percentile speed deviates from the posted speed limit by at least 2.5 miles per hour were analyzed in more detail. The analysis evaluated the operations of the following 18 roadway segments, which are shown on Figure 1:
1. Green Island Road from Mezzetta Court to SR 29
2. Eucalyptus Drive from Wetlands Edge Road to Donaldson Way
3. Benton Way from Wetlands Edge Road and Donaldson Way
4. Donaldson Way West from Donaldson Way to SR 29
5. Donaldson Way East from SR 29 to Newell Drive
6. West American Canyon Road from Wetlands Edge Road to James Road
7. Kimberly Drive from Meadow Bay Drive to SR 29
8. Wetlands Edge Road from Eucalyptus Drive to Kensington Way
9. Hummingbird Way from Benton Way to West American Canyon Road
10. Donaldson Way from Eucalyptus Drive to Benton Way
11. Elliot Drive from Benton Way to West American Canyon Road
12. Elliot Drive from West American Canyon Road to Marla Drive
13. James Road from Wilson Way to West American Canyon Road
14. Danrose Drive from West American Canyon Road to Mini Drive
15. Broadway Street from American Canyon Road East to Mini Drive
16. Newell Drive from the Northern Newell Open Space Extents to American Canyon Road East
17. Flosden Road from American Canyon Road East to the Southern City Limits
18. American Canyon Road East from Broadway Street to the Eastern City Limits The remainder of this report is divided into the following five chapters. • Chapter 2: Existing Roadway Network describes existing speed limits, lane configurations, and collision data for the roadway segments analyzed.
• Chapter 3: Average Daily Traffic Volumes presents the average daily traffic volumes for the study roadway segments.
• Chapter 4: Speed Survey Analysis describes the methodology used for the speed survey and the data analysis.
• Chapter 5: Comparison of 2022 Speeds to 2016/2017 Survey compares the results of the 2022 speed survey to the results of the 2016 and 2017 speed surveys. • Chapter 6: Summary and Conclusion
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5. Donaldson Way East from SR 29 to Newell Drive
6. West American Canyon Road from Wetlands Edge Road to James Road
7. Kimberly Drive from Meadow Bay Drive to SR 29
8. Wetlands Edge Road from Eucalyptus Drive to Kensington Way
9. Hummingbird Way from Benton Way to West American Canyon Road
10. Donaldson Way from Eucalyptus Drive to Benton Way
11. Donaldson Way from Benton Way to West American Canyon Road
12. Elliot Drive from West American Canyon Road to Marla Drive
13. James Road from Wilson Way to West American Canyon Road
14. Danrose Drive from West American Canyon Road to Mini Drive
15. Broadway Street from American Canyon Road East to Mini Drive
16. Newell Drive from the Northern Newell Open Space Extents to American Canyon Road East
17. Flosden Road from American Canyon Road East to the southern city limits
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This section describes the existing roadway facilities as noted in the City’s Circulation Element and posted speed limits for the study segments.
Roadway Network
The City of American Canyon and study roadway network are presented on Figure 1. West American Canyon Road, Newell Drive, and Flosden Road are major arterial roadways in the City serving the highest traffic volumes and have higher travel speeds. Local and collector streets in the survey include Green Island Road, Eucalyptus Drive, Benton Way, Donaldson Way, Kimberly Drive, Wetlands Edge Road, Hummingbird Way, Elliot Drive, James Road, Danrose Drive, and Broadway Street. All of these roadways are described in detail below. Figure 2 presents the posted speed limits on the study roadway network. Figure 3 presents the City’s schools and Safety Priority Locations identified in the LRSP.
Green Island Road is a two-lane, east-west collector that terminates in the west and extends to SR 29 in the east. The posted speed limit on Green Island Road is 40 miles per hour east of Mezzetta Court and 25 miles per hour west of Mezzetta Court. Parking is prohibited on both sides of the street west of Mezzetta Court and on the south side of the street east of Mezzetta Court. The segment between Mezzetta Court and SR 29 has discontinuous sidewalks on the north side of the street and no bicycle facilities.
Eucalyptus Drive is a two-lane, east-west collector that terminates in the west and extends to Rio Del Mar in the east. The posted speed limit on Eucalyptus Drive is 35 miles per hour. The Class I path along the Napa Junction Elementary School frontage serves both pedestrians and bicyclists. The south side of the roadway has sidewalk from Wetlands Edge Road to Theresa Avenue.
Benton Way is a two-lane, east-west collector that terminates at Wetlands Edge Road in the west and Donaldson Way/Elliot Drive in the east. The posted speed limit on Benton Way is 25 miles per hour. This roadway has sidewalks and Class II bike lanes on both sides of the street. Between Wetlands Edge Road and Donaldson Way, Benton Way serves American Canyon Middle School, the Boys and Girls Club, American Canyon Co-Op Preschool, and the American Canyon Community Services.
Donaldson Way West is a two-lane, east-west collector that terminates at Donaldson Way/Elliot Drive in the west and SR 29 in the east. The posted speed limit on Donaldson Way is 25 miles per hour. Parking is prohibited on the south side of the street for 150 feet east of SR 29. This roadway has discontinuous sidewalks on both sides of the street. Donaldson Way West has Class II bike lanes on both sides west of Carolyn Drive and a Class III bike boulevard east of Carolyn Drive. 227
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4 Donaldson Way East is a two-lane, east-west arterial that terminates at SR 29 in the west and Newell Drive in the east. The posted speed limit on Donaldson Way is 25 miles per hour between SR 29 and Tuscan Oak Trail and 30 miles per hour between Tuscan Oak Trail and Newell Drive. Parking is prohibited on the north side of the street west of Crestwood Lane and the south side between Tuscan Oak Trail and the American Canyon Police Department. This roadway has discontinuous sidewalks on both sides of the street and no bicycle facilities.
West American Canyon Road is a four-lane, east-west arterial that terminates at Wetlands Edge Road in the west and SR 29 in the east. The posted speed limit on West American Canyon Road is 40 miles per hour.
Parking is prohibited along various segments on the south side of the road between Chaucer Lane and James Road. The segment between Wetlands Edge Road and James Road has continuous sidewalk along the south side of the street, but there is a 1,000-foot gap in the north side sidewalk west of James Road.
Class II bike lanes are provided along both sides of West American Canyon Road.
Kimberly Drive is a two-lane, east-west collector that terminates at Meadow Bay Drive in the west and SR 29 in the east. The posted speed limit on Kimberly Drive is 25 miles per hour. This roadway has sidewalks on both sides of the street and discontinuous Class II bike lanes provided only between Elliot Drive and SR
29. Wetlands Edge Road is a two-lane, north-south collector that terminates at Eucalyptus Drive in the north and Kensington Way in the south. The posted speed limit on Wetlands Edge Road is 25 miles per hour.
Parking is prohibited on the west side of the road where parking is not designated. This roadway has a Class I path of the west side of the street, and sidewalks on the east side of the street.
Hummingbird Way is a two-lane, north-south local road that terminates at Benton Way in the north and West American Canyon Road in the south. The posted speed limit on Hummingbird Way is 25 miles per hour. This roadway has sidewalks on both sides of the street and no bicycle facilities.
Donaldson Way is a two-lane, north-south collector that terminates at Eucalyptus Drive in the north and Benton Way/Donaldson Way West in the south. The posted speed limit on Donaldson Way is 25 miles per hour. This roadway has sidewalks on both sides of the street and no bicycle facilities.
Elliot Drive is a two-lane, north-south collector that terminates at Benton Way/Donaldson Way West in the north and the City limits in the south. The posted speed limit on Elliot Drive is 30 miles per hour north of West American Canyon Road and 25 miles per hour south of West American Canyon Road. The segment between Benton Way and West American Canyon Road has sidewalks and Class II bike lanes on both sides of the street. The segment between West American Canyon Road and the City limits has sidewalks on both sides of the street and Class II bike lanes that terminate at the walking path near Linwood Park. Elliot Drive also serves the American Canyon Adult Activity Center.
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5 James Road is a two-lane, north-south collector that terminates at Wilson Way in the north and West American Canyon Road in the south. The posted speed limit on James Road is 25 miles per hour. This roadway has sidewalks, with minor sidewalk gaps, on the east side of the street and no bicycle facilities.
Danrose Drive is a two-lane, north-south collector that terminates at West American Canyon Road in the north and Mini Drive in the south. The posted speed limit on Danrose Drive is 25 miles per hour. This roadway has sidewalks on both sides of the street and no bicycle facilities.
Broadway Street is a two-lane, north-south collector that terminates at American Canyon Road East in the north and Southern City Limits in the south. The posted speed limit on Broadway Street is 30 miles per hour north of Mini Drive. Parking is prohibited on both sides of the roadway along most of Broadway Street aside from near the Veterans Memorial Park and the American Canyon Dog Park. Sidewalks are provided along the west side of the roadway with portions of sidewalk being a Class I path. There are gaps in the sidewalk along the east side of the road. There is a discontinuous Class II bike lane on the east side of the street.
Newell Drive is a four-lane, north-south arterial that terminates at the northern Newell Open Space extents and American Canyon Road East in the south. The posted speed limit on Newell Drive is 35 miles per hour.
Parking is prohibited on both sides of the roadway between American Canyon Road East and just north of Silver Oak Trail, near American Canyon High School. There are Class I paths along the west side of the street, and Class I paths along the east side of the street between the Silver Oak Trail in the north and American Canyon Road East in the south. No sidewalk is present on the east side of the street between the northern Newell Open Space extents and Silver Oak Trail.
Flosden Road is a four-lane, north-south arterial that terminates at American Canyon Road East in the north and Southern City Limits in the south. The posted speed limit on Flosden Road is 45 miles per hour. Parking is prohibited along various segment on both sides of the road. This roadway has sidewalks on both sides of the street and no bicycle facilities.
American Canyon Road East is a four-lane, east-west arterial west of Flosden Road and a two-lane road east of Flosden Road from SR 29 in the west to the city limits. The posted speed limit on American Canyon Road East is 45 miles per hour within the city limits. Parking is prohibited on the south side of the road between Broadway Street and Flosden Road. American Canyon Road East has continuous sidewalks along the south side west of Via Firenze and no bicycle facilities. 229
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8 3. Average Daily Traffic Volumes
This section of the report presents the Average Daily Traffic (ADT) volumes for the roadway segments analyzed for this report. Segment counts were taken in early October 2022. Figure 4 graphically presents the ADT for the 18 study roadway segments analyzed.
All but two of the roadway segments analyzed in this report serve fewer than 10,000 ADT. Flosden Road between American Canyon Road East and the Southern City Limits serves an average of 17,600 vehicles per day. Flosden Road is another major arterial and connects to American Canyon Road East and the City of Vallejo; therefore, the higher volumes on this roadway are expected. American Canyon Road East between Broadway Street and the Eastern City Limits serves an average of 19,800 vehicles per day. American Canyon Road East is a major arterial in the City of American Canyon and connects to SR 29 and Flosden Road, so the higher volumes on this roadway are expected.
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10 4. Speed Survey Analysis
This section represents the results of a speed survey conducted in September 2022. The data from the survey is presented first, followed by the analysis of each segment. The key measure for analysis is the 85th percentile or critical speed of a roadway segment. The 85th percentile speed is that speed at which 85 percent of free-flowing vehicles are traveling at or below the posted speed limit. Special attention is paid to those roadway segments where the 85th percentile speed exceeds the posted speed limit by 2.5 miles per hour (mph) or greater.
Appendix A contains individual data sheets for all 18 roadway segments analyzed for the 2022 American Canyon Speed Survey.
Data Collection
Speed surveys were conducted at 18 locations within the City of American Canyon. Some study roadways have multiple study segments to reflect the changes in posted speeds, traffic volumes, streets width or other significant factors that vary on a roadway. Automated machine equipment was used to capture existing average daily traffic (ADT) volumes. Per guidelines from the MUTCD, speeds for high-volume locations were collected with radar equipment. For those roadway segments that have lower roadway volumes that do not allow for effective radar observations, automated machine equipment that continually collects traffic data was used to capture observed travel speeds. The approximate locations of the volume data collection points are indicated in Figure 1 and correspond with the location number indicator for each roadway segment.
Figure 5 and Figure 6 visually show the 85th percentile speeds for the 18 study roadway segments analyzed.
Based on the speed survey analysis, the posted speed limit at each location was evaluated and recommendations made on whether the speed limit is appropriate. Specifically, the 85th percentile speed was used as a baseline comparison to the posted speed limit.
California Vehicle Code
Division 11, Chapter 7, of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) defines the California Speed Laws (also known as Sections 22348-22413). Relevant sections of the CVC are used to determine speed limits in local jurisdictions are discussed below.
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11 Prima Facie Speed limits
Prima facie speed limits are the innate speed limits on the roadway and shall be applicable unless changed as authorized in the CVC. Section 22352 of the CVC indicates the following prima facie speed limits. • 15 mph: at railway crossings, when traversing any intersection with site restrictions, or on any alley.
• 25 mph: in any business or residence district as defined by Division 1 of the CVC, when approaching or passing a school building or grounds, or when passing a senior center or other facility primarily used by senior citizens.
These prima facie speed limits are set by the CVC and the prima facie speed limit of 25 mph can only be changed based on an Engineering and Traffic Survey.
Engineering and Traffic Survey
In order for the court systems and the public to accept and respect the posting and enforcement, by radar, of posted speed limits, an Engineering and Traffic Survey must incorporate sound, repeatable methods conforming to the CVC and engineering principles.
Section 22357(a) stipulates that local authorities may set speed limits greater than 25 mph if an Engineering and Traffic Survey, such as this, determines that speeds greater than 25 mph would facilitate the orderly movement of vehicular traffic and would be reasonable and safe upon any street excluding those subject to a prima facie limit of 25 miles per hour. Based on the Engineering and Traffic Survey, the local authority may, by ordinance, determine and declare a speed limit of 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, or 60 miles per hour or a maximum speed limit of 65 miles per hour, whichever is found most appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic, and is reasonable and safe.
An Engineering and Traffic Study shall include the consideration of all the following as defined in Section 627 of the CVC:
• Prevailing speeds as determined by the traffic engineering measurements, • Collision records, and
• Highway, traffic, and roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver.
In addition to the metrics identified above, local authorities may consider the following:
• Residential density, if any of the following conditions exist on a portion of highway, other than a business district:
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12 ◦ Upon one side of the highway, within one-quarter mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 13 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures, ◦ Upon both sides of the highway, collectively, within one-quarter of a mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 16 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures, or
◦ The portion of highway is longer than one-quarter of a mile but has the ratio of separate dwelling houses or business structures to the length of the highway described in the earlier two points above; and
• Pedestrian and bicycle safety.
The declared speed limits become effective when appropriate speed limit signs are erected on the street.
This does not apply to any 25-mph prima facie limit as it relates to passing a school building, senior center, or other facility primarily used by senior citizens.
Methodology for Modifying Prima Facie Speed Limits
When conducting an Engineering and Traffic Survey to establish speed limits, Section 21400 of the CVC, and Section 2B.13 of the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), requires that local authorities round the 85th percentile free flow speed to the nearest 5 mph increment to set the appropriate speed limit, except:
1. The posted speed limit may be reduced by five mph from the nearest five mph increment of the 85th percentile speed, based on guidelines from CVC Section 627 and 22358.5, or
2. In cases where the 85th percentile speed would be rounded up the nearest five miles per hour increment, local authority may decide to instead round down and set the speed limit to the lower five miles per hour increment. If the speed limit is set at the lower five mph increment the local authority shall not reduce the speed limit any further for any reason, including those set forth in CVC Section 627 and 22358.5.
In addition, the speed limit shall be established at the same level in both directions at a given point on a roadway for uniformity purposes. Thus, the lower of the two critical speeds may be used to determine the overall segment speed limit.
In addition to the CVC Section 627 description above, Appendix B contains the text of CVC Section 627 and describes in detail what factors should be taken into consideration when establishing speed limits. A speed limit can be lowered by five mph to account for these special factors. Establishment of a speed limit of more than five mph below the 85th percentile speed should only be done after careful consideration. 236
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13 Roadway Reconfigurations
West American Canyon Road is a major arterial in the City serving the highest traffic volumes and have higher travel speeds. However, we recommend (Chapter 4, Segment Summaries) that this roadway be converted to a two-lane roadway. Since this segment serves less than 25,000 vehicles, a two-lane roadway with enhanced pedestrian and bicycle facilities is more suited for the surrounding land uses.
AB-43 and AB-1938
California Assembly Bills No. 43 and No. 1938 were passed to update Vehicle Code relating to traffic safety in 2021 and 2022, respectively. AB-43 and AB-1938 outline the following amendments to current prima facie speed limit laws:
• The prima facie limits are twenty-five miles per hour:
o On any highway, in any business or residence district unless a different speed is determined by local authority or the Department of Transportation under procedures set forth in this code.
o When approaching or passing a school building or the grounds thereof, contiguous to a highway and posted with a standard “SCHOOL” warning sign, while children are going to or leaving the school either during school hours or during the noon recess period. o When passing a senior center or other facility primarily used by senior citizens, contiguous to a street other than a state highway and posted with a standard “SENIOR” warning sign. • The Department of Transportation shall, in the next scheduled revision, revise and thereafter maintain the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices to require the Department of Transportation or a local authority to round speed limits to the nearest five miles per hour of the 85th percentile of the free-flowing traffic. However, in cases in which the speed limit needs to be rounded up to the nearest five miles per hour increment of the 85th-percentile speed, the Department of Transportation or a local authority may decide to instead round down the speed limit to the lower five miles per hour increment.
• If a local authority, after completing an engineering and traffic survey, finds that the speed limit is still more than is reasonable or safe, the local authority may, by ordinance, determine and declare a prima facie speed limit that has been reduced an additional five miles per hour for either of the following reasons:
o The portion of highway has been designated as a safety corridor. A local authority shall not deem more than one-fifth of their streets as safety corridors. o The portion of highway is adjacent to any land or facility that generates high concentrations of bicyclists or pedestrians, especially those from vulnerable groups such as children, seniors, persons with disabilities, and the unhoused.
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14 • If a local authority, after completing an engineering and traffic survey, finds that the speed limit is still more than is reasonable or safe, the local authority may, by ordinance, retain the current speed limit or restore the immediately prior speed limit if that speed limit was established with an engineering and traffic survey and if a registered engineer has evaluated the section of highway and determined that no additional general purpose lanes have been added to the roadway since completion of the traffic survey that established the prior speed limit. • Notwithstanding any other law, a local authority may, by ordinance, determine and declare a 25 or 20 miles per hour prima facie speed limit on a highway contiguous to a business activity district when posted with a sign that indicates a speed limit of 25 or 20 miles per hour. These prima facie limits apply only to roads that meet all of the following conditions:
o A maximum of four traffic lanes.
o A maximum posted 30 miles per hour prima facie speed limit immediately prior to and after the business activity district, if establishing a 25 miles per hour speed limit. o A maximum posted 25 miles per hour prima facie speed limit immediately prior to and after the business activity district, if establishing a 20 miles per hour speed limit. • The bill prohibits the total reduction in the speed limit from exceeding 12.4 miles per hour from the 85th percentile speeds.
Collision Data
Collision data was obtained from the Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS) for the five-year window between January 2016 and December 2020. Specifically, collision data where the primary collision factor was related to speed were used to augment the analysis in this report. Table 1 shows the collisions by segment and Figure 7 shows the location of speed-related collisions for the five-year window analyzed.
Table 1: Summary of Speed Survey Results
Roadway Segment
Posted
Speed
limit
85th Percentile
Speed
Difference from
Posted Speed limit Collisions
SpeedRelated
Collisions3
Average
Statewide
Collision
Rate4
Segment
Collision
Rate NB/EB1 SB/WB2 NB/EB1 SB/WB2
1. Green Island Road from
Mezzetta Court to SR 29 40 38 39 -2 -1 3 3 1.12 0.47
2. Eucalyptus Drive from
Wetlands Edge Road to
Donaldson Way
35 37 38 2 3 0 0 1.12 0.0
3. Benton Way from
Wetlands Edge Road and
Donaldson Way
25 31 30 6 5 1 0 1.12 0.51
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Roadway Segment
Posted
Speed
limit
85th Percentile
Speed
Difference from
Posted Speed limit Collisions
SpeedRelated
Collisions3
Average
Statewide
Collision
Rate4
Segment
Collision
Rate NB/EB1 SB/WB2 NB/EB1 SB/WB2
4. Donaldson Way West
from Donaldson Way to SR
29 25 31 32 6 7 0 0 1.12 0.0
5. Donaldson Way East from
SR 29 to Newell Drive 25 32 32 7 7 3 2 1.12 0.64
6. West American Canyon
Road from Wetlands Edge
Road to James Road
40 40 41 0 1 4 1 1.15 0.62
7. Kimberly Drive from
Meadow Bay Drive to SR 29 25 40 37 15 12 4 1 1.12 1.70
8. Wetlands Edge Road
from Eucalyptus Drive to
Kensington Way
25 33 32 8 7 1 0 1.12 0.60
9. Hummingbird Way from
Benton Way to West
American Canyon Road
25 29 25 4 0 1 1 1.12 1.83
10. Donaldson Way from
Eucalyptus Drive to Benton
Way
25 28 30 3 5 3 1 1.12 0.90
11. Elliot Drive from Benton
Way to West American
Canyon Road
30 35 35 5 5 0 0 1.12 0.0
12. Elliot Drive from West
American Canyon Road to
Marla Drive
25 35 37 10 12 3 0 1.12 0.73
13. James Road from Wilson
Way to West American
Canyon Road
25 32 35 7 10 2 0 1.12 0.51
14. Danrose Drive from
West American Canyon
Road to Mini Drive
25 30 30 5 5 4 1 1.12 0.78
15. Broadway Street from
American Canyon Road East
to Mini Drive
30 40 41 10 11 1 0 1.12 0.21
16. Newell Drive from the
Northern Newell Open
Space Extents to American
Canyon Road East
35 39 39 4 4 5 3 1.15 0.70
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16 Table 1: Summary of Speed Survey Results
Roadway Segment
Posted
Speed
limit
85th Percentile
Speed
Difference from
Posted Speed limit Collisions
SpeedRelated
Collisions3
Average
Statewide
Collision
Rate4
Segment
Collision
Rate NB/EB1 SB/WB2 NB/EB1 SB/WB2
17. Flosden Road from
American Canyon Road East
to the Southern City Limits
45 51 50 6 5 6 2 1.15 0.35
18. American Canyon Road
East from Broadway Street
to Eastern City Limits
45 48 52 3 7 7 4 1.15 0.36
Notes:
1. NB = Northbound, EB = Eastbound
2. SB= Southbound, WB = Westbound
3. Speed-related collisions are collisions in which drivers are assessed to be driving above the posted speed limit.
4. Average statewide collision rate (accident/million-miles) is based on accident data for the years 2017 through 2019. Accident rates of existing road segments are used to predict the average rates on new roads, or to compare rates on other roads of the same type.
This rate is based on all collision types, not just speed-related collisions.
5. The bold texts indicates segments where the collision rate is higher than the statewide collision rate of similar roadway type.
Source: 2020 Collision Data on California State Highways (road miles, travel, collisions, collision rates), Caltrans 240
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20 Segments Summaries
This section of the report analyzes all roadway segments and provides an explanation for necessary speed adjustments. Where the 85th percentile speed exceeds the posted speed limit by 2.5 mph or greater, additional information is provided to determine the adequacy of the posted speed limit. Other factors such as collision records, roadside conditions, and residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety are also used in determining the adequacy of the posted speed limits.
Segment 1. Green Island Road from Mezzetta Court to SR 29 The posted speed limit on Green Island Road from Mezzetta Court to SR 29 is 40 mph. In the eastbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 2 mph under the posted limit, while in the westbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 1 mph under the current posted speed limit.
The 85th percentile speeds in both eastbound and westbound directions indicate an initial speed limit of 40 mph which is equal to the current posted speed limit. Therefore, we recommend the City maintain the existing speed limit of 40 mph.
Segment 2. Eucalyptus Drive from Wetlands Edge Road to Donaldson Way The posted speed limit on Eucalyptus Drive from Wetlands Edge Road to Donaldson Way is 35 mph. In the eastbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 2.0 mph over the posted limit, while in the westbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 3.0 mph over the posted speed limit.
Eucalyptus Drive has a discontinuous Class I path for pedestrians and bikes on the North side of the street.
Napa Junction Magnet Elementary School is also located at the west end of this segment. The school generates pedestrian and bicycle traffic along the roadway.
According to AB 43, speeds may be lowered on roadways with high pedestrian and bicycle traffic to improve safety. Therefore, we recommend the City reduce the speed limit to 25 mph 500-1,000 feet around Napa Junction Elementary and 30 mph outside of the school zone.
Segment 3. Benton Way from Wetlands Edge Road to Donaldson Way The posted speed limit on Benton Way from Wetlands Edge Road and Donaldson Way is 25 mph. The observed 85th percentile speeds were 6 mph and 5 mph greater than the posted speed limit in the eastbound and westbound directions, respectively, which would initially indicate a posted speed limit of 30 mph.
This segment of Benton Way has sidewalks and bike lanes in both directions. However, American Canyon Middle School, Boys and Girls Club, American Canyon Co-Op Preschool, and American Canyon Community 244
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21 Services are located along this roadway segment and attract a substantial level of pedestrian and bicycle activity throughout the day. No speed-related collisions have been reported on this section of Benton Way for the five-year period analyzed for this report.
Based on the segment properties explained above and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five miles per hour below the limit established by the observed 85th percentile speeds. Additionally, AB 321 allows cities to lower speed limits to 15 mph around schools that are located in a residential district on a two-lane road with an existing speed limit of 30 mph or less.
Due to Benton Way’s proximity to schools and other institutions that produce high pedestrian and bicycle traffic, we recommend that the City reduce the speed limit to 15 mph within the school zone and implement traffic calming measures outlined in the American Canyon Complete Streets Safety Assessment (2022). Traffic calming measures at the intersection of Chaucer Lane include adding highvisibility crosswalks along the west and south leg, installing curb extensions on the west leg, and making the curb red to increase the visibility of pedestrians crossing. Benton Way is recommended to remain at 25 mph outside of the school zone.
Segment 4. Donaldson Way West from Donaldson Way to SR 29 The posted speed limit on Donaldson Way West from Donaldson Way to SR 29 is 25 mph. The observed 85th percentile speeds were 6 mph and 7 mph greater than the posted speed limit in the eastbound and westbound directions, respectively, which would initially indicate a posted speed limit of 30 mph.
More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. Additionally, Donaldson Way West has discontinuous sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides of the street. In accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five miles per hour below the limit established by the 85th percentile speed. No speed-related collisions have been reported on this section of Donaldson Way West for the five-year period analyzed for this report.
Based on the segment properties explained above and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five miles per hour below the limit established by the observed 85th percentile speeds. Therefore, due to the residential nature of Donaldson Way West and lack of continuous pedestrian and bicycle facilities, we recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 25 mph.
Segment 5. Donaldson Way East from SR 29 to Newell Drive The posted speed limit on Donaldson Way East from SR 29 to Newell Drive is 25 mph. The 85th percentile speeds were observed to be 7 mph greater than the posted speed limit in both directions, which would initially indicate a posted speed limit of 30 mph.
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22 Donaldson Way East has discontinuous sidewalks on the north side of the street and no bicycle facilities on either side of the roadway. Additionally, a railway crosses this segment of Donaldson Way East just west of Tuscan Oak Trail. Two speed-related collisions have been reported on this section of Donaldson Way East for the five-year period analyzed for this report.
Based on the segment properties explained above and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five miles per hour below the limit established by the observed 85th percentile speeds. Therefore, due to the residential nature of Donaldson Way West and lack of continuous pedestrian and bicycle facilities, we recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 25 mph.
Segment 6. West American Canyon Road from Wetlands Edge Road to James Road The posted speed limit of West American Canyon Road from Wetlands Edge Road to James Road is 40 mph.
In the eastbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured equal to the posted limit, while in the westbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 1 mph over the current posted speed limit.
West American Canyon Road has a continuous sidewalk on the south side of the street and a discontinuous sidewalk on the north side of the street. This segment has discontinuous unprotected Class II bike lanes on both sides of the street.
The 85th percentile speeds in both eastbound and westbound directions indicate an initial speed limit of 40 mph which is equal to the current posted speed limit. West American Canyon Road’s average daily traffic is less than 25,000 vehicles. According to AB 43, speeds may be lowered by five miles per hour where there are high pedestrian and bicycle traffic to improve safety. Therefore, to improve the pedestrian and bicycle environment, we recommend that the City reduce the speed limit to 35 mph. Due to West American Canyon Road’s low daily traffic volumes1, we also recommend that the City convert the two outside travel lanes to Class I paths or protected Class IV bike lanes (see Chapter 4, Roadway Reconfigurations).
Segment 7. Kimberly Drive from Meadow Bay Drive to SR 29 The posted speed limit of Kimberly Drive from Meadow Bay Drive to SR 29 is 25 mph. In the eastbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 15 mph over the posted limit, while in the westbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 12 mph over the posted speed limit, which would initially indicate a posted speed limit of 35 mph.
More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. Kimberly Drive has sidewalks on both sides of the street and discontinuous bike lanes 1 https://highways.dot.gov/safety/proven-safety-countermeasures/road-diets-roadway-configuration 246
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23 on both sides. One speed-related collision has been reported on this section of Kimberly Drive for the fiveyear period analyzed for this report. Additionally, the roadway segment collision rate is measured at 1.70 acc/mil.miles which is greater than the average statewide collision rate of similar roadway types (1.12 acc/mil.miles).
Based on the segment properties explained above and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five miles per hour below the limit established by the observed 85th percentile speed, which would be 30 mph. However, due to the segment properties identified above such as the residential nature of Kimberly Drive and lack of bicycle facilities, we recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 25 mph. The City should monitor this segment as a Tier I priority for possible traffic calming measures to reduce the 85th percentile speeds.
Segment 8. Wetlands Edge Road from Eucalyptus Drive to Kensington Way The posted speed limit of Wetlands Edge Road from Eucalyptus Drive to Kensington Way is 25 mph. In the northbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 8 mph over the posted speed limit, while in the southbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 7 mph over the posted speed limit.
The 85th percentile speeds would initially indicate raising the speed limit to 30 mph.
More than 13 separate dwelling units exist on the east side of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. Wetlands Edge Road has a Class I path on the west side of the street, and sidewalks on the east side of the street. Additionally, there are five marked uncontrolled crosswalks that connect to the San Francisco Bay Trail. This segment has no on-street bicycle facilities, but bicyclists are able to use the Class I path along the west side of the street. One speed-related collision has been reported on this section of Wetlands Edge Road for the five-year period analyzed for this report.
Based on the segment properties explained above and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five miles per hour below the limit established by the observed 85th percentile speeds. Therefore, due to the residential nature of Wetlands Edge Road, we recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 25 mph.
Segment 9. Hummingbird Way from Benton Way to West American Canyon Road The posted speed limit of Hummingbird Way from Benton Way to West American Canyon Road is 25 mph.
In the northbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 4 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured equal to the posted speed limit.
Since the lower of the two 85th percentile speeds can be used to set the speed limit, the 85th percentile speeds in the southbound direction indicate an initial speed limit of 25 mph which is equal to the current posted speed limit. Therefore, we recommend the City maintain the existing speed limit of 25 mph. 247
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24 Segment 10. Donaldson Way from Eucalyptus Drive to Benton Way The posted speed limit of Donaldson Way from Eucalyptus Drive to Benton Way is 25 mph. In the northbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 3 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 5 mph over the posted speed limit.
Since the lower of the two 85th percentile speeds can be used to set the speed limit, the 85th percentile speeds in the northbound direction indicate an initial speed limit of 30 mph.
According to the California MUTCD 2014 Edition, Revision 3, for cases in which the nearest five miles per hour increment of the 85th percentile speed would require rounding up, then the speed limit may be rounded down to the nearest five miles per hour increment below the 85th percentile speed, if no further reduction is used. The 85th percentile speeds in the northbound direction were rounded up to indicate an initial speed limit of 30 mph, which can be rounded down to 25 mph. Therefore, we recommend the City maintain the existing speed limit of 25 mph.
Segment 11. Elliot Drive from Benton Way to West American Canyon Road The posted speed limit of Elliot Drive from Benton Way to West American Canyon Road is 30 mph. In both northbound and southbound directions, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 5 mph over the posted limit. The 85th percentile speeds would initially indicate raising the speed limit to 35 mph.
More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. Elliot Drive has sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides of the roadway. This segment’s connection to two major roadways, West American Canyon Road and Benton Way, generates pedestrian and bicycle traffic. No speed-related collisions have been reported on this section of Elliot Drive for the fiveyear period analyzed for this report.
Based on the segment properties explained above and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five miles per hour below the limit established by the observed 85th percentile speeds. According to AB 43, speeds may be lowered on roadways with high pedestrian and bicycle traffic to improve safety. Therefore, to improve the pedestrian and bicycle environment, we recommend that the City reduce the current speed limit to 25 mph.
Segment 12. Elliot Drive from West American Canyon Road to Marla Drive The posted speed limit of Elliot Drive from West American Canyon Road to Marla Drive is 25 mph. In the northbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 10 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 12 mph over the posted speed limit, which would initially indicate a posted speed limit of 35 mph. 248
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25 More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. The American Canyon Adult Activity Center is also located along Elliot Drive. Elliot Drive has sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides of the street, although there are areas where the sidewalk narrows to approximately three feet along the segment. In 2023, crosswalk enhancements were added to the crosswalk for a walking trail south of Knightsbridge Way that included high-visibility striping and a pedestrian activated rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB). No speed-related collisions have been reported on this section of Elliot Drive for the five-year period analyzed for this report.
Based on the segment properties explained above and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five miles per hour below the limit established by the observed 85th percentile speed, which would be 30 mph.
California Assembly Bill No. 43 sets a prima facie speed limit of 25 mph when passing a senior center.
According to AB 43, speeds may be lowered near senior centers and where the pedestrian and bicycle environment poses a risk to safety. Due to the proximity to a senior center and the segment properties identified above such as the residential nature of Elliot Drive and lack of pedestrian and bicycle facilities, we recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 25 mph. The City should monitor this segment of Elliot Drive as a Tier I priority for possible traffic calming measures to reduce the 85th percentile speeds.
Segment 13. James Road from Wilson Way to West American Canyon Road The posted speed limit of James Road from Wilson Way to West American Canyon Road is 25 mph. In the northbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 7 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 10 mph over the posted speed limit. Since the lower of the two 85th percentile speeds can be used to set the speed limit, the 85th percentile northbound speed would initially indicate raising the speed limit to 30 mph.
More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. James Road has sidewalks on the east side of the street, however there are two sidewalk gaps – one at Wilson Way and the other at Donaldson Way. The City will close these sidewalk gaps in late 2023. James Road does not have bicycle facilities. No speed-related collisions have been reported on this section of James Road for the five-year period analyzed for this report.
Based on the segment properties explained above and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five miles per hour below the limit established by the observed 85th percentile speeds. Therefore, due to the residential nature of James Road and lack of pedestrian and bicycle facilities, we recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 25 mph. 249
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26 Segment 14. Danrose Drive from West American Canyon Road to Mini Drive The posted speed limit of Danrose Drive from West American Canyon Road to Mini Drive is 25 mph. In both northbound and southbound directions, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 5 mph over the posted limit. The 85th percentile speeds would initially indicate raising the speed limit to 30 mph.
More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. Danrose Drive has sidewalks on both sides of the street, but it does not have bicycle facilities. One speed-related collision has been reported on this section of Danrose Drive for the five-year period analyzed for this report.
Based on the segment properties explained above and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five miles per hour below the limit established by the observed 85th percentile speeds. Therefore, due to the residential nature of Danrose Drive and lack of bicycle facilities, we recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 25 mph.
Segment 15. Broadway Street from American Canyon Road East to Southern City Limits The posted speed limit of Broadway Street from American Canyon Road East to the Southern City Limits is 30 mph. In the northbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 10 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 11 mph over the posted speed limit. The 85th percentile speeds would initially indicate raising the speed limit to 40 mph.
Broadway Street has sidewalks on one or both sides of the street and discontinuous bike lanes. Veterans Memorial Park, American Canyon Dog Park, and a playground are located along this roadway segment and attract a substantial level of pedestrian and bicycle activity throughout the day. No speed-related collisions have been reported on this section of Broadway Street for the five-year period analyzed for this report.
Based on the segment properties explained above and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five miles per hour below the limit established by the observed 85th percentile speed, which would be 35 mph. However, due to the segment properties identified above such as the roadway conditions and lack of continuous pedestrian and bicycle facilities, we recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 30 mph. The City should monitor this segment of Broadway Street for possible traffic calming measures to reduce the 85th percentile speeds.
Segment 16. Newell Drive from the Northern Newell Open Space Extents to American Canyon Road East
The posted speed limit on Newell Drive from the Northern Newell Open Space Extents to American Canyon Road East is 35 mph. In both northbound and southbound directions, the 85th percentile speed was 250
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27 measured at 4 mph over the posted limit. The 85th percentile speeds would initially indicate raising the speed limit to 40 mph.
Newell Drive has a Class I path along the west side of the road, and a Class I path on the east side of the road between Silver Oak Trail and American Canyon Road East. There is no sidewalk present on the east side of the street between the northern Newell Open Space extents and Silver Oak Trail. American Canyon High School is also located at the south end of this segment. The school generates pedestrian and bicycle traffic along the roadway.
According to AB 43, speeds may be lowered on roadways with high pedestrian and bicycle traffic to improve safety. Therefore, we recommend the City reduce the speed limit to 25 mph 500-1,000 feet around American Canyon High School and 30 mph outside of the school zone.
Segment 17. Flosden Road from American Canyon Road East to the Southern City Limits The posted speed limit on Flosden Road from American Canyon Road East to the Southern City Limits is 45 mph. The observed 85th percentile speeds were 6 mph and 5 mph greater than the posted speed limit in the northbound and southbound directions, respectively, which would initially require a posted speed limit of 50 mph.
Flosden Road is a major arterial and has high traffic volumes serving an average of over 17,000 vehicles daily. This segment has sidewalks on both sides of the road, but it does not have bicycle facilities. Two speed-related collisions have been reported on this section of Flosden Road for the five-year period analyzed for this report. The American Canyon Local Road Safety Plan identified this segment as a high severity roadway due the severity of its collisions from 2017 to 2021.
Based on the segment properties explained above and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five miles per hour below the limit established by the observed 85th percentile speeds. According to AB 43, speeds may be lowered by five miles per hour where the speed limit is deemed more than reasonable or safe. Therefore, due to the segment properties identified above, such as high traffic volumes and lack of adequate bicycle facilities, and the City-identified safety risk, we recommend that the City reduce the speed limit to 40 mph.
Segment 18. American Canyon Road East from Broadway Street to the Eastern City Limits
The posted speed limit on American Canyon Road East from Broadway Street to the Eastern City Limits is 45 mph. The observed 85th percentile speeds were 3 mph and 7 mph greater than the posted speed limit in the eastbound and westbound directions, respectively, which would initially require a posted speed limit of 50 mph.
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28 American Canyon Road East is a major arterial and has high traffic volumes serving an average of nearly 20,000 vehicles daily. This segment has sidewalks on the south side of the road, but it does not have bicycle facilities. Four speed-related collisions have been reported on this section of American Canyon Road East for the five-year period analyzed for this report. The American Canyon Local Road Safety Plan identified both the segments of American Canyon Road East between Silver Oak Trail and Newell and between Newell and the Eastern City Limits as high severity roadways due the severity of their collisions from 2017 to 2021.
Based on the segment properties explained above and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five miles per hour below the limit established by the observed 85th percentile speeds. According to AB 43, speeds may be lowered by five miles per hour where the speed limit is deemed more than reasonable or safe. Therefore, due to the segment properties identified above, such as high traffic volumes and lack of adequate bicycle facilities, and the City-identified safety risk, we recommend that the City reduce the speed limit to 40 mph. 252
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29 5. Comparison of 2022 Speeds to
2016/2017 Surveys
This section of the report compares the observed 85th percentile speeds collected for this report, to those observed in the 2016/2017 speed surveys. Specifically, this section presents a comparison of the trends in observed speeds in the City. Table 2 compares the 85th percentile speeds for the 2016/2017 and 2022 speed data and Figure 8 shows the difference in the observed 85th percentile speeds between year 2016/2017 and year 2022 data (2022 minus 2016/2017).
As shown in Table 2, half of the 85th percentile speeds have increased as compared to data from 2016/2017.
On the following 8 roadway segments the 85th percentile speeds increased in one or both directions from 2016/2017 to 2022.
4. Donaldson Way West from Donaldson Way to SR 29
8. Wetlands Edge Road from Eucalyptus Drive to Kensington Way
10. Donaldson Way from Eucalyptus Drive to Benton Way
12. Elliot Drive from West American Canyon Road to Marla Drive
13. James Road from Wilson Way to West American Canyon Road
14. Danrose Drive from West American Canyon Road to Mini Drive
15. Broadway Street from American Canyon Road East to Mini Drive
16. Newell Drive from the Northern Newell Open Space Extents to American Canyon Road East Table 2: Speed Survey Comparison between 2016/2017 and 2022 Results Roadway Segments
Posted
Speed
limit
85th Percentile Speed Change between 2016
and 2022 Speed
Survey NB/EB 2
1 SB/WB1
2016/
2017 2022
2016/
2017 2022 NB/ EB1 SB/ WB1
1. Green Island Road from Mezzetta Court to SR
29 40 41 38 42 39 -3 -3
2. Eucalyptus Drive from Wetlands Edge Road to
Donaldson Way 35 41 37 42 38 -4 -4
3. Benton Way from Wetlands Edge Road and
Donaldson Way 25 32 31 30 30 -1 0
4. Donaldson Way West from Donaldson Way to
SR 29 25 32 31 30 32 -1 2
5. Donaldson Way East from SR 29 to Newell
Drive 25 34 32 35 32 -2 -3
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30 Table 2: Speed Survey Comparison between 2016/2017 and 2022 Results Roadway Segments
Posted
Speed
limit
85th Percentile Speed Change between 2016
and 2022 Speed
Survey NB/EB 2
1 SB/WB1
2016/
2017 2022
2016/
2017 2022 NB/ EB1 SB/ WB1
6. West American Canyon Road from Wetlands
Edge Road to James Road 40 43 40 42 41 -3 -1
7. Kimberly Drive from Meadow Bay Drive to SR
29 25 N/A 40 N/A 37 N/A N/A
8. Wetlands Edge Road from Eucalyptus Drive to
Kensington Way 25 32 33 35 32 1 -3
9. Hummingbird Way from Benton Way to West
American Canyon Road 25 30 29 31 25 -1 -6
10. Donaldson Way from Eucalyptus Drive to
Benton Way 25 32 28 29 30 -4 1
11. Elliot Drive from Benton Way to West
American Canyon Road 30 35 35 35 35 0 0
12. Elliot Drive from West American Canyon
Road to Marla Drive 25 34 35 33 37 1 4
13. James Road from Wilson Way to West
American Canyon Road 25 31 32 32 35 1 3
14. Danrose Drive from West American Canyon
Road to Mini Drive 25 29 30 29 30 1 1
15. Broadway Street from American Canyon East
Road to Mini Drive 30 38 40 37 41 2 4
16. Newell Drive from the Northern Newell Open
Space Extents to American Canyon Road East 35 36 39 36 39 3 3
17. Flosden Road from American Canyon Road
East to the Southern City Limits 45 52 51 50 50 -1 0
18. American Canyon Road East from Broadway
Street to Eastern City Limits 45 N/A 48 N/A 52 N/A N/A
Notes:
1. NB = Northbound, EB = Eastbound, SB= Southbound, WB = Westbound
2. Change between 2022 and 2016 speed survey = 2022 85th percentile speed minus 2016 85th percentile speed. Yellow highlight denotes speed increase and green highlight indicates a speed decrease or no change.
3. N/A indicates that no recorded speed data for year 2016 is available to compare against 2022 speed data.
Source: Fehr & Peers, November 2022.
On the remaining 8 roadway segments the 85th percentile speeds either decreased or were unchanged compared to the 2016/2017 data.
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31 The greatest increase in the 85th percentile speed between 2016/2017 and 2022 occurred on Elliot Drive from West American Canyon Road to Marla Drive (Segment 12) and Broadway Street from American Canyon Road East to Mini Drive (Segment 15) with a four miles per hour increase in the southbound direction. The speeds on Elliot Drive and Broadway Street however, only increased by one mile per hour and two miles per hour in the northbound direction, respectively. The largest decrease in speed occurred on Hummingbird Way from Benton Way to West American Canyon Road (Segment 9), which decreased by six miles per hour in the southbound direction. The speeds on Hummingbird Way however, only decreased by one mile per hour in the northbound direction.
For those segments where the 85th percentile speeds increase compared to 2016/2017 data, the average increase was approximately 2.1 mph. Conversely, the 85th percentile speeds decreased on average by about
2.7 mph for those segments where the speeds decreased as compared to 2016/2017. 255
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32 Figure 8: Change in 85th Percentile Speeds Between 2016/2017 and 2022 Note: Segment 7 (Kimberly Drive) and Segment 18 (American Canyon Road East) are not included in this chart as no history of speed data is available. -6.0
-5.0
-4.0
-3.0
-2.0
-1.0
0.0 1.0
2.0 3.0
4.0 Change in 85th Percentile Speed (mph)
Roadway Segments
NB/EB 85th Percentile Difference SB/WB 85th Percentile Difference 256
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33 6. Summary and Conclusion
Based on the analysis in this report, we recommend the City of American Canyon maintain the existing speed limits for all roadway segments except for Segment 2, Segment 3, Segment 6, Segment 11, Segment 12, Segment 16, and Segment 17. We recommend the following reductions in speed limits:
• 35 mph to 25 mph around the school zone and 30 mph outside the school zone on Eucalyptus Drive from Wetlands Edge Road to Donaldson Way (Segment 2) • 30 mph to 15 mph around the school zone and 25 mph outside the school zone on Benton Way from Wetlands Edge Road and Donaldson Way (Segment 3)
• 40 mph to 35 mph on West American Canyon Road from Wetlands Edge Road to James Road (Segment 6)
• 30 mph to 25 mph Elliot Drive from Benton Way to West American Canyon Road (Segment 11) • 35 mph to 25 mph around the school zone and 30 mph outside the school zone on Newell Drive from the Northern Newell Open Space Extents to American Canyon Road East (Segment 16) • 45 mph to 40 mph on Flosden Road from American Canyon Road East to the Southern City Limits (Segment 17)
• 45 mph to 40 mph on American Canyon Road East from Broadway Street to the Eastern City Limits (Segment 18)
In addition, we recommend the City implement traffic calming measures to reduce the 85th percentile speeds and improve the pedestrian and bicycle environment on roadway segments by tier, with Tier I being top priority.
Tier I
• Kimberly Drive from Meadow Bay Drive to SR 29 (Segment 7) • Elliot Drive from West American Canyon Road to Marla Drive (Segment 12) Tier II
• Broadway Street from American Canyon Road East to Southern City Limits (Segment 15) Tier III
• West American Canyon Road from Wetlands Edge Road to James Road (Segment 6) • Flosden Road from American Canyon Road East to the Southern City Limits (Segment 17) • American Canyon Road East from Broadway Street to the Eastern City Limits (Segment 18) 257
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Data Sheets for Study Segments
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Roadway Name: Segment #: 1 Segment Limits:
2 Date:
35 feet Traffic Volumes:
40 mph
EB WB
38 39
Segment State Wide Average
Total Crashes 0.47 1.12
Speed Related 0.47 N/A
January 12, 2023
Signature Date
Bob Grandy, TE1422
California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph.
However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Green Island Rd from Between Mezzetta Court and SR 29.
Green Island Rd Between Mezzetta Court and SR 29
Number of Lanes October 13, 2022
Roadway Width
Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed during speed survey 100 Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) 6,522
Two-way EB|WB
Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Current Speed Data:
Railroad Crossing, Parking prohibited on both sides
of the street west of Mezzetta Court and on the
south side of the street east of Mezzetta Court
50th Percentile (Two-way) 33
85th Percentile
10 mph Pace (Two-way) 27-36 mph
Percent in Pace (Two-way) 63%
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area:
Discontinuous sidewalks on the north side of the
street, No bicycle facilities
Industrial Uses
Community Facilities: Crash History: Number Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) The posted speed limit on Green Island Road from Mezzetta Court to SR 29 is 40 mph. In the eastbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 2 mph under the posted limit, while in the westbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 1 mph under the current posted speed limit.
The 85th percentile speeds in both eastbound and westbound directions indicate an initial speed limit of 40 mph which is equal to the current posted speed limit. Therefore, we recommend the City maintain the existing speed limit of 40 mph.
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N/A Crash Data Collected from 01/01/16 to 12/31/20
Recommended Speed Limit: 40 mph
Summary and Justification:
3 3
Data Summary 1
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Roadway Name: Segment #: 2 Segment Limits:
2 Date:
35-50 feet Traffic Volumes:
35 mph
EB WB
37 38
Segment State Wide Average
Total Crashes 0.00 1.12
Speed Related 0.00 N/A
January 12, 2023
Signature Date
Bob Grandy, TE1422
California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph.
However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Eucalyptus Dr from Between Wetlands Edge Road and Donaldson Way.
Eucalyptus Dr Between Wetlands Edge Road and
Donaldson Way
Number of Lanes October 11, 2022
Roadway Width
Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed during speed survey 100 Average Daily Traffic (vehicles)
Two-way EB|WB
1,933
Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Current Speed Data:
N/A 50th Percentile (Two-way) 33
85th Percentile
10 mph Pace (Two-way) 29-38 mph
Percent in Pace (Two-way) 85%
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area:
Class I path along Napa Junction Elementary
School, discontinuous sidewalk on the south side of
the street
Residential Neighborhood
Community Facilities: Crash History: Number Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) The posted speed limit on Eucalyptus Drive from Wetlands Edge Road to Donaldson Way is 35 mph. In the eastbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 2.0 mph over the posted limit, while in the westbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 3.0 mph over the posted speed limit.
Eucalyptus Drive has a discontinuous Class I path for pedestrians and bikes on the north side of the street and a discontinuous sidewalk on the south side of the street.
Napa Junction Magnet Elementary School is also located at the west end of this segment. The school generates pedestrian and bicycle traffic along the roadway.
According to AB 43, there is a prima facie speed limit of 25 mph near schools, and speeds may be lowered on roadways with high pedestrian and bicycle traffic to improve safety. Therefore, we recommend the City reduce the speed limit to 25 mph 500-1,000 feet around Napa Junction Elementary and 30 mph outside of the school zone.
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Junction Family Resource Center
Crash Data Collected from 01/01/16 to 12/31/20
Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph in school zone, 30 mph outside school zone Summary and Justification:
0 0
Data Summary 2
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Roadway Name: Segment #: 3 Segment Limits:
2 Date:
45 feet Traffic Volumes:
25 mph
EB WB
31 30
Segment State Wide Average
Total Crashes 0.51 1.12
Speed Related 0.00 N/A
January 12, 2023
Signature Date
Bob Grandy, TE1422
California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph.
However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Benton Way from Between Wetlands Edge Road and Donaldson Way.
Benton Way Between Wetlands Edge Road and
Donaldson Way
Number of Lanes October 11, 2022
Roadway Width
Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed during speed survey 100 Average Daily Traffic (vehicles)
Two-way EB|WB
1,995
Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Current Speed Data:
N/A 50th Percentile (Two-way) 26
85th Percentile
10 mph Pace (Two-way) 23-32 mph
Percent in Pace (Two-way) 77%
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area:
Sidewalks and Class II bike lanes on both sides of
the street
Residential Neighborhood
Community Facilities: Crash History: Number Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) The posted speed limit on Benton Way from Wetlands Edge Road and Donaldson Way is 25 mph. The observed 85th percentile speeds were 6 mph and 5 mph greater than the posted speed limit in the eastbound and westbound directions, respectively, which would initially indicate a posted speed limit of 30 mph.
This segment of Benton Way has sidewalks and bike lanes in both directions. However, American Canyon Middle School, Boys and Girls Club, American Canyon Co-Op Preschool, and American Canyon Community Services are located along this roadway segment and attract a substantial level of pedestrian and bicycle activity throughout the day. No speed-related collisions have been reported on this section of Benton Way for the five-year period analyzed for this report.
Based on the segment properties explained above and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five miles per hour below the limit established by the observed 85th percentile speeds. Additionally, AB 321 allows cities to lower speed limits to 15 mph around schools that are located in a residential district on a two-lane road with an existing speed limit of 30 mph or less. Due to Benton Way’s proximity to schools and other institutions that produce high pedestrian and bicycle traffic, we recommend that the City reduce the speed limit to 15 mph within the school zone and implement traffic calming measures outlined in the American Canyon Complete Streets Safety Assessment (2022). Traffic calming measures at the intersection of Chaucer Lane include adding high-visibility crosswalks along the west and south leg, installing curb extensions on the west leg, and making the curb red to increase the visibility of pedestrians crossing. Benton Way is recommended to remain at 25 mph outside of the school zone.
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Crash Data Collected from 01/01/16 to 12/31/20
Recommended Speed Limit: 15 mph in school zone, 25 mph outside school zone Summary and Justification:
1 0
Data Summary 3
261
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Roadway Name: Segment #: 4 Segment Limits:
2 Date:
35-45 feet Traffic Volumes:
25 mph
EB WB
31 32
Segment State Wide Average
Total Crashes 0.00 1.12
Speed Related 0.00 N/A
January 12, 2023
Signature Date
Bob Grandy, TE1422
26 23-32 mph
81%
Two-way EB|WB
California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph.
However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Donaldson Way West from Between Donaldson Way and SR 29.
Donaldson Way West Between Donaldson Way and SR 29
Number of Lanes October 4, 2022
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area:
Roadway Width
Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed during speed survey Average Daily Traffic (vehicles)
Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Current Speed Data:
Prohibited parking on the south side of the street for
150 feet east of SR 29
50th Percentile
85th Percentile
10 mph Pace
Percent in Pace
100
3,574
Discontinuous sidewalks on both sides of the street,
Class II bike lanes on both sides west of Carolyn
Drive, Class III bike boulevard west of Carolyn Drive
Residential Neighborhood
Community Facilities: Crash History: Number Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) The posted speed limit on Donaldson Way West from Donaldson Way to SR 29 is 25 mph. The observed 85th percentile speeds were 6 mph and 7 mph greater than the posted speed limit in the eastbound and westbound directions, respectively, which would initially indicate a posted speed limit of 30 mph.
More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. Additionally, Donaldson Way West has discontinuous sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides of the street. In accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five miles per hour below the limit established by the 85th percentile speed. No speed-related collisions have been reported on this section of Donaldson Way West for the five-year period analyzed for this report.
Based on the segment properties explained above and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five miles per hour below the limit established by the observed 85th percentile speeds. Therefore, due to the residential nature of Donaldson Way West and lack of continuous pedestrian and bicycle facilities, we recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 25 mph.
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N/A Crash Data Collected from 01/01/16 to 12/31/20
Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph
Summary and Justification:
0 0
Data Summary 4
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Roadway Name: Segment #: 5 Segment Limits:
2 Date:
40 feet Traffic Volumes:
25 mph
EB WB
32 32
Segment State Wide Average
Total Crashes 0.64 1.12
Speed Related 0.42 N/A
January 12, 2023
Signature Date
Bob Grandy, TE1422
4,784
29 24-33 mph
90%
California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph.
However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Donaldson Way East from Between SR 29 and Newell Drive.
Donaldson Way East Between SR 29 and Newell Drive
Number of Lanes October 4, 2022
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area:
Roadway Width
Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed during speed survey Average Daily Traffic (vehicles)
Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Current Speed Data:
Railroad Crossing, Prohibited parking on the north
side of the street west of Crestwood Lane and the
south side between Tuscan Oak Trail and the
American Canyon Police Department
50th Percentile
85th Percentile
10 mph Pace
Percent in Pace
Two-way EB|WB
100
Discontinuous sidewalks on both sides of the street,
no bicycle facilities
Residential Neighborhood
Community Facilities: Crash History: Number Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) The posted speed limit on Donaldson Way East from SR 29 to Newell Drive is 25 mph. The 85th percentile speeds were observed to be 7 mph greater than the posted speed limit in both directions, which would initially indicate a posted speed limit of 30 mph.
Donaldson Way East has discontinuous sidewalks on the north side of the street and no bicycle facilities on either side of the roadway. Additionally, a railway crosses this segment of Donaldson Way East just west of Tuscan Oak Trail. Two speed-related collisions have been reported on this section of Donaldson Way East for the five-year period analyzed for this report.
Based on the segment properties explained above and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five miles per hour below the limit established by the observed 85th percentile speeds. Therefore, due to the residential nature of Donaldson Way West and lack of continuous pedestrian and bicycle facilities, we recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 25 mph.
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Crash Data Collected from 01/01/16 to 12/31/20
Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph
Summary and Justification:
3 2
Data Summary 5
263
City of American Canyon
2022 Speed Survey Analysis
Roadway Name: Segment #: 6 Segment Limits:
4 Date:
65-85 feet Traffic Volumes:
40 mph
EB WB
40 41
Segment State Wide Average
Total Crashes 0.62 1.15
Speed Related 0.15 N/A
January 12, 2023
Signature Date
Bob Grandy, TE1422
6,565
36 32-41 mph
69%
California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph.
However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along West American Canyon Rd from Between Wetlands Edge Road and James Road.
West American Canyon
Rd
Between Wetlands Edge Road and James
Road
Number of Lanes October 11, 2022
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area:
Roadway Width
Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed during speed survey Average Daily Traffic (vehicles)
Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Current Speed Data:
Two-twenty foot median, Prohibited parking along
various segments on the south side of the street
between Chaucer Lane and James Road
50th Percentile
85th Percentile
10 mph Pace
Percent in Pace
Two-way EB|WB
100
Discontinuous sidewalk on the north side of the street, Continuous sidewalk on the south side of the street,
Class II bike lanes on both sides of the street
Residential Neighborhood/Commercial Space
Community Facilities: Crash History: Number Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) The posted speed limit of West American Canyon Road from Wetlands Edge Road to James Road is 40 mph. In the eastbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured equal to the posted limit, while in the westbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 1 mph over the current posted speed limit.
West American Canyon Road has a continuous sidewalk on the south side of the street and a discontinuous sidewalk on the north side of the street. This segment has discontinuous unprotected Class II bike lanes on both sides of the street.
The 85th percentile speeds in both eastbound and westbound directions indicate an initial speed limit of 40 mph which is equal to the current posted speed limit. West American Canyon Road’s average daily traffic is less than 25,000 vehicles. According to AB 43, speeds may be lowered by five miles per hour where there is high pedestrian and bicycle traffic to improve safety. Therefore, to improve the pedestrian and bicycle environment, we recommend that the City reduce the speed limit to 35 mph. Due to West American Canyon Road’s low daily traffic volumes, we also recommend that the City convert the two outside travel lanes to Class I paths or protected Class IV bike lanes.
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Summary and Justification:
4 1
Data Summary 6
264
City of American Canyon
2022 Speed Survey Analysis
Roadway Name: Segment #: 7 Segment Limits:
2 Date:
35-60 feet Traffic Volumes:
25 mph
EB WB
40 37
Segment State Wide Average
Total Crashes 1.70 1.12
Speed Related 0.42 N/A
January 12, 2023
Signature Date
Bob Grandy, TE1422
2,391
34 28-37 mph
78%
California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph.
However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Kimberly Drive from Between Meadow Bay Drive and SR 29.
Kimberly Drive Between Meadow Bay Drive and SR 29
Number of Lanes October 4, 2022
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area:
Roadway Width
Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed during speed survey Average Daily Traffic (vehicles)
Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Current Speed Data:
N/A 50th Percentile
85th Percentile
10 mph Pace
Percent in Pace
Two-way EB|WB
100
Sidewalks on both sides of the street, Discontinuous
Class II bike lanes between Elliot Drive and SR 29
Residential Neighborhood
Community Facilities: Crash History: Number Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) The posted speed limit of Kimberly Drive from Meadow Bay Drive to SR 29 is 25 mph. In the eastbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 15 mph over the posted limit, while in the westbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 12 mph over the posted speed limit, which would initially indicate a posted speed limit of 35 mph.
More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. Kimberly Drive has sidewalks on both sides of the street and discontinuous bike lanes on both sides. One speed-related collision has been reported on this section of Kimberly Drive for the five-year period analyzed for this report. Additionally, the roadway segment collision rate is measured at 1.70 acc/mil.miles which is greater than the average statewide collision rate of similar roadway types (1.12 acc/mil.miles).
Based on the segment properties explained above and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five miles per hour below the limit established by the observed 85th percentile speed, which would be 30 mph. However, due to the segment properties identified above such as the residential nature of Kimberly Drive and lack of bicycle facilities, we recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 25 mph. The City should monitor this segment as a Tier I priority for possible traffic calming measures to reduce the 85th percentile speeds.
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Kimberly Park Athletic Field Crash Data Collected from 01/01/16 to 12/31/20 Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph
Summary and Justification:
4 1
Data Summary 7
265
City of American Canyon
2022 Speed Survey Analysis
Roadway Name: Segment #: 8 Segment Limits:
2 Date:
30 feet Traffic Volumes:
25 mph
NB SB
33 32
Segment State Wide Average
Total Crashes 0.60 1.12
Speed Related 0.00 N/A
January 12, 2023
Signature Date
Bob Grandy, TE1422
1,685
28 23-32 mph
75%
California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph.
However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Wetlands Edge Rd from Between Eucalyptus Drive and Kensington Way.
Wetlands Edge Rd Between Eucalyptus Drive and Kensington Way
Number of Lanes October 13, 2022
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area:
Roadway Width
Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed during speed survey Average Daily Traffic (vehicles)
Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Current Speed Data:
San Francisco Bay Trail on West side of the street,
Prohibited parking on the west side of the street
where parking is not designated
50th Percentile
85th Percentile
10 mph Pace
Percent in Pace
Two-way NB|SB
100
Sidewalks on both sides of the street, No bicycle
facilities
Residential Neighborhood
Community Facilities: Crash History: Number Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) The posted speed limit of Wetlands Edge Road from Eucalyptus Drive to Kensington Way is 25 mph. In the northbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 8 mph over the posted speed limit, while in the southbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 7 mph over the posted speed limit. The 85th percentile speeds would initially indicate raising the speed limit to 30 mph.
More than 13 separate dwelling units exist on the east side of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. Wetlands Edge Road has sidewalks on both sides of the street. However, there are five marked uncontrolled crosswalks that connect to San Francisco Bay Trail. This segment has no bicycle facilities. One speedrelated collision has been reported on this section of Donaldson Way East for the five-year period analyzed for this report.
Based on the segment properties explained above and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five miles per hour below the limit established by the observed 85th percentile speeds. Therefore, due to the residential nature of Wetlands Edge Road and lack of bicycle facilities, we recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 25 mph.
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N/A Crash Data Collected from 01/01/16 to 12/31/20
Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph
Summary and Justification:
1 0
Data Summary 8
266
City of American Canyon
2022 Speed Survey Analysis
Roadway Name: Segment #: 9 Segment Limits:
2 Date:
35 feet Traffic Volumes:
25 mph
NB SB
29 25
Segment State Wide Average
Total Crashes 1.83 1.12
Speed Related 1.83 N/A
January 12, 2023
Signature Date
Bob Grandy, TE1422
554
23 18-27 mph
76%
California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph.
However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Hummingbird Way from Between Benton Way and West American Canyon Road.
Hummingbird Way Between Benton Way and West American
Canyon Road
Number of Lanes October 13, 2022
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area:
Roadway Width
Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed during speed survey Average Daily Traffic (vehicles)
Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Current Speed Data:
N/A 50th Percentile
85th Percentile
10 mph Pace
Percent in Pace
Two-way NB|SB
100
Sidewalks on both sides of the street, No bicycle
facilities
Residential Neighborhood
Community Facilities: Crash History: Number Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) The posted speed limit of Hummingbird Way from Benton Way to West American Canyon Road is 25 mph. In the northbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 4 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured equal to the posted speed limit.
Since the lower of the two 85th percentile speeds can be used to set the speed limit, the 85th percentile speeds in the southbound direction indicates an initial speed limit of 25 mph which is equal to the current posted speed limit. Therefore, we recommend the City maintain the existing speed limit of 25 mph.
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N/A Crash Data Collected from 01/01/16 to 12/31/20
Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph
Summary and Justification:
1 1
Data Summary 9
267
City of American Canyon
2022 Speed Survey Analysis
Roadway Name: Segment #: 10 Segment Limits:
2 Date:
40 feet Traffic Volumes:
25 mph
NB SB
28 30
Segment State Wide Average
Total Crashes 0.90 1.12
Speed Related 0.30 N/A
January 12, 2023
Signature Date
Bob Grandy, TE1422
3,370
25 21-30 mph
79%
California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph.
However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Donaldson Way from Between Eucalyptus Drive and Benton Way.
Donaldson Way Between Eucalyptus Drive and Benton
Way
Number of Lanes October 11, 2022
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area:
Roadway Width
Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed during speed survey Average Daily Traffic (vehicles)
Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Current Speed Data:
N/A 50th Percentile
85th Percentile
10 mph Pace
Percent in Pace
Two-way NB|SB
100
Sidewalks on both sides of the street, No bicycle
facilities
Residential Neighborhood
Community Facilities: Crash History: Number Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) The posted speed limit of Donaldson Way from Eucalyptus Drive to Benton Way is 25 mph. In the northbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 3 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 5 mph over the posted speed limit, which would initially indicate a posted speed limit of 30 mph.
Since the lower of the two 85th percentile speeds can be used to set the speed limit, the 85th percentile speeds in the northbound direction indicates an initial speed limit of 30 mph.
According to the California MUTCD 2014 Edition, Revision 3, for cases in which the nearest five miles per hour increment of the 85th percentile speed would require rounding up, then the speed limit may be rounded down to the nearest five miles per hour increment below the 85th percentile speed, if no further reduction is used. The 85th percentile speeds in the northbound direction was rounded up to indicate an initial speed limit of 30 mph, which can be rounded down to 25 mph. Therefore, we recommend the City maintain the existing speed limit of 25 mph.
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N/A Crash Data Collected from 01/01/16 to 12/31/20
Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph
Summary and Justification:
3 1
Data Summary 10
268
City of American Canyon
2022 Speed Survey Analysis
Roadway Name: Segment #: 11 Segment Limits:
2 Date:
45 feet Traffic Volumes:
30 mph
NB SB
35 35
Segment State Wide Average
Total Crashes 0.00 1.12
Speed Related 0.00 N/A
January 12, 2023
Signature Date
Bob Grandy, TE1422
3,793
30 26-35 mph
74%
California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph.
However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Elliot Dr from Between Benton Way and West American Canyon Road.
Elliot Dr Between Benton Way and West American
Canyon Road
Number of Lanes October 11, 2022
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area:
Roadway Width
Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed during speed survey Average Daily Traffic (vehicles)
Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Current Speed Data:
N/A 50th Percentile
85th Percentile
10 mph Pace
Percent in Pace
Two-way NB|SB
100
Sidewalks and Class II bike lanes on both sides Residential Neighborhood Community Facilities: Crash History: Number Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) The posted speed limit of Elliot Drive from Benton Way to West American Canyon Road is 30 mph. In both northbound and southbound directions, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 5 mph over the posted limit. The 85th percentile speeds would initially indicate raising the speed limit to 35 mph.
More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. Elliot Drive has sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides of the roadway. This segment’s connection to two major roadways, West American Canyon Road and Benton Way, generates pedestrian and bicycle traffic. No speed-related collisions have been reported on this section of Elliot Drive for the five-year period analyzed for this report.
Based on the segment properties explained above and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five miles per hour below the limit established by the observed 85th percentile speeds. According to AB 43, speeds may be lowered on roadways with high pedestrian and bicycle traffic to improve safety. Therefore, to improve the pedestrian and bicycle environment, we recommend that the City reduce the current speed limit to 25 mph.
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N/A Crash Data Collected from 01/01/16 to 12/31/20
Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph
Summary and Justification:
0 0
Data Summary 11
269
City of American Canyon
2022 Speed Survey Analysis
Roadway Name: Segment #: 12 Segment Limits:
2 Date:
40-45 feet Traffic Volumes:
25 mph
NB SB
35 37
Segment State Wide Average
Total Crashes 0.73 1.12
Speed Related 0.00 N/A
January 12, 2023
Signature Date
Bob Grandy, TE1422
4,166
31 28-37 mph
80%
California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph.
However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Elliott Dr from Between West American Canyon Road and Marla Drive.
Elliott Dr Between West American Canyon Road
and Marla Drive
Number of Lanes October 4, 2022
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area:
Roadway Width
Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed during speed survey Average Daily Traffic (vehicles)
Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Current Speed Data:
Walking path crossing near Linwood Park and bridge
over creek North of Folland Drive
50th Percentile
85th Percentile
10 mph Pace
Percent in Pace
Two-way NB|SB
100
Sidewalks on both sides, Class II bike lanes on both
sides north of the walking path near Linwood Park
Residential Neighborhood
Community Facilities: Crash History: Number Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) The posted speed limit of Elliot Drive from West American Canyon Road to Marla Drive is 25 mph. In the northbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 10 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 12 mph over the posted speed limit, which would initially indicate a posted speed limit of 35 mph.
More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. The American Canyon Senior Center is also located along Elliot Drive. Elliot Drive has discontinuous sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides of the street. Additionally, there is a marked, uncontrolled crosswalk for a walking trail south of Knightsbridge Way. No speed-related collisions have been reported on this section of Elliot Drive for the five-year period analyzed for this report.
Based on the segment properties explained above and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five miles per hour below the limit established by the observed 85th percentile speed, which would be 30 mph.
California Assembly Bill No. 43 sets a prima facie speed limit of 25 mph when passing a senior center. According to AB 43, speeds may be lowered near senior centers and where the pedestrian and bicycle environment poses a risk to safety. Due to the proximity to a senior center and the segment properties identified above such as the residential nature of Elliot Drive and lack of pedestrian and bicycle facilities, we recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 25 mph. The City should monitor this segment of Elliot Drive as a Tier I priority for possible traffic calming measures to reduce the 85th percentile speeds.
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American Canyon Senior Center, Elliot Park, City of
American Canyon Community Garden
Crash Data Collected from 01/01/16 to 12/31/20
Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph
Summary and Justification:
3 0
Data Summary 12
270
City of American Canyon
2022 Speed Survey Analysis
Roadway Name: Segment #: 13 Segment Limits:
2 Date:
40 feet Traffic Volumes:
25 mph
NB SB
32 35
Segment State Wide Average
Total Crashes 0.51 1.12
Speed Related 0.00 N/A
January 12, 2023
Signature Date
Bob Grandy, TE1422
3,985
29 22-31 mph
73%
California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph.
However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along James Rd from Between Wilson Way and West American Canyon Road.
James Rd Between Wilson Way and West American
Canyon Road
Number of Lanes October 11, 2022
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area:
Roadway Width
Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed during speed survey Average Daily Traffic (vehicles)
Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Current Speed Data:
N/A 50th Percentile
85th Percentile
10 mph Pace
Percent in Pace
Two-way NB|SB
100
Sidewalks on the east side of the street, No bicycle
facilities
Residential Neighborhood
Community Facilities: Crash History: Number Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) The posted speed limit of James Road from Wilson Way to West American Canyon Road is 25 mph. In the northbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 7 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 10 mph over the posted speed limit. Since the lower of the two 85th percentile speeds can be used to set the speed limit, the 85th percentile northbound speed would initially indicate raising the speed limit to 30 mph.
More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. Elliot Drive has sidewalks on the east side of the street, but it does not have bicycle facilities. No speed-related collisions have been reported on this section of Elliot Drive for the five-year period analyzed for this report.
Based on the segment properties explained above and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five miles per hour below the limit established by the observed 85th percentile speeds. Therefore, due to the residential nature of James Road and lack of pedestrian and bicycle facilities, we recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 25 mph.
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American Canyon Library, American Canyon Fire
District
Crash Data Collected from 01/01/16 to 12/31/20
Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph
Summary and Justification:
2 0
Data Summary 13
271
City of American Canyon
2022 Speed Survey Analysis
Roadway Name: Segment #: 14 Segment Limits:
2 Date:
40 feet Traffic Volumes:
25 mph
NB SB
30 30
Segment State Wide Average
Total Crashes 0.78 1.12
Speed Related 0.19 N/A
January 12, 2023
Signature Date
Bob Grandy, TE1422
5,213
26 21-30 mph
86%
California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph.
However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Danrose Dr from Between West American Canyon Road and Mini Drive.
Danrose Dr Between West American Canyon Road
and Mini Drive
Number of Lanes October 11, 2022
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area:
Roadway Width
Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed during speed survey Average Daily Traffic (vehicles)
Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Current Speed Data:
N/A 50th Percentile
85th Percentile
10 mph Pace
Percent in Pace
Two-way NB|SB
100
Sidewalks on both sides of the street, No bicycle
facilities
Residential Neighborhood
Community Facilities: Crash History: Number Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) The posted speed limit of Danrose Drive from West American Canyon Road to Mini Drive is 25 mph. In both northbound and southbound directions, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 5 mph over the posted limit. The 85th percentile speeds would initially indicate raising the speed limit to 30 mph.
More than 16 separate dwelling units exist on both sides of the roadway within a quarter mile along this roadway segment. Danrose Drive has sidewalks on both sides of the street, but it does not have bicycle facilities. One speed-related collision has been reported on this section of Elliot Drive for the five-year period analyzed for this report.
Based on the segment properties explained above and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five miles per hour below the limit established by the observed 85th percentile speeds. Therefore, due to the residential nature of Danrose Drive and lack of bicycle facilities, we recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 25 mph.
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N/A Crash Data Collected from 01/01/16 to 12/31/20
Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph
Summary and Justification:
4 1
Data Summary 14
272
City of American Canyon
2022 Speed Survey Analysis
Roadway Name: Segment #: 15 Segment Limits:
2 Date:
30 feet Traffic Volumes:
30 mph
NB SB
40 41
Segment State Wide Average
Total Crashes 0.21 1.12
Speed Related 0.00 N/A
January 12, 2023
Signature Date
Bob Grandy, TE1422
4,941
35 32-41 mph
74%
California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph.
However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Broadway Street from Between American Canyon Road East and Mini Drive.
Broadway Street Between American Canyon Road East and
Mini Drive
Number of Lanes October 4, 2022
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area:
Roadway Width
Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed during speed survey Average Daily Traffic (vehicles)
Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Current Speed Data:
Prohibited parking on both sides of the roadway along
most of Broadway aside from near the Veterans
Memorial Park and the American Canyon Dog Park.
50th Percentile
85th Percentile
10 mph Pace
Percent in Pace
Two-way NB|SB
100
Continuous sidewalk with portions of a Class I path on
the west side of the street, Discontinuous sidewalk on
the east side of the street, Discontinuous Class II bike lane on the east side of the street
Residential Neighborhood, Green Space
Community Facilities: Crash History: Number Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) The posted speed limit of Broadway Street from American Canyon Road East to the Southern City Limits is 30 mph. In the northbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 10 mph over the posted limit, while in the southbound direction, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 11 mph over the posted speed limit. The 85th percentile speeds would initially indicate raising the speed limit to 40 mph.
Broadway Street has sidewalks on one or both sides of the street and discontinuous bike lanes. Veterans Memorial Park, American Canyon Dog Park, and a playground are located along this roadway segment and attract a substantial level of pedestrian and bicycle activity throughout the day. No speed-related collisions have been reported on this section of Elliot Drive for the five-year period analyzed for this report.
Based on the segment properties explained above and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five miles per hour below the limit established by the observed 85th percentile speed, which would be 35 mph. However, due to the segment properties identified above such as the roadway conditions and lack of continuous pedestrian and bicycle facilities, we recommend that the City maintain the current speed limit of 30 mph. The City should monitor this segment of Broadway Street for possible traffic calming measures to reduce the 85th percentile speeds.
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Veterans Memorial Park, American Canyon Dog Park Crash Data Collected from 01/01/16 to 12/31/20 Recommended Speed Limit: 30 mph
Summary and Justification:
1 0
Data Summary 15
273
City of American Canyon
2022 Speed Survey Analysis
Roadway Name: Segment #: 16 Segment Limits:
4 Date:
60 feet Traffic Volumes:
35 mph
NB SB
39 39
Segment State Wide Average
Total Crashes 0.70 1.15
Speed Related 0.42 N/A
January 12, 2023
Signature Date
Bob Grandy, TE1422
7,293
35 30-39 mph
76%
California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph.
However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Newell Drive from Between the Northern Newell Open Space Extents and American Canyon Road East.
Newell Drive Between the Northern Newell Open Space
Extents and American Canyon Road East
Number of Lanes October 4, 2022
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area:
Roadway Width
Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed during speed survey Average Daily Traffic (vehicles)
Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Current Speed Data:
Two-ten foot median, Prohibited parking on both sides
of the roadway between American Canyon Road and
just north of Silver Oak Trail, near American Canyon
High School
50th Percentile
85th Percentile
10 mph Pace
Percent in Pace
Two-way NB|SB
100
Discontinuous sidewalks on both sides of the street,
No bike facilities
Residential Neighborhood, Undeveloped Open Space
Community Facilities: Crash History: Number Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) The posted speed limit on Newell Drive from the Northern Newell Open Space Extents to American Canyon Road East is 35 mph. In both northbound and southbound directions, the 85th percentile speed was measured at 4 mph over the posted limit. The 85th percentile speeds would initially indicate raising the speed limit to 40 mph.
Newell Drive has discontinuous sidewalks on both sides of the street and does not have bicycle facilities. American Canyon High School is also located at the south end of this segment. The school generates pedestrian and bicycle traffic along the roadway.
According to AB 43, there is a prima facie speed limit of 25 mph near schools, and speeds may be lowered on roadways with high pedestrian and bicycle traffic to improve safety. Therefore, we recommend the City reduce the speed limit to 25 mph 500-1,000 feet around American canyon High School and 30 mph outside of the school zone.
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American Canyon High School Crash Data Collected from 01/01/16 to 12/31/20 Recommended Speed Limit: 25 mph in school zone, 30 mph outside school zone Summary and Justification:
5 3
Data Summary 16
274
City of American Canyon
2022 Speed Survey Analysis
Roadway Name: Segment #: 17 Segment Limits:
4 Date:
60 feet Traffic Volumes:
45 mph
NB SB
51 50
Segment State Wide Average
Total Crashes 0.35 1.15
Speed Related 0.12 N/A
January 12, 2023
Signature Date
Bob Grandy, TE1422
17,584
45 41-50 mph
65%
California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph.
However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along Flosden Rd from Between American Canyon Road East and the Southern City Limits.
Flosden Rd Between American Canyon Road East and
the Southern City Limits
Number of Lanes October 11, 2022
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area:
Roadway Width
Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed during speed survey Average Daily Traffic (vehicles)
Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Current Speed Data:
Two-ten foot median, Prohibited parking along various
segments on both sides of the road
50th Percentile
85th Percentile
10 mph Pace
Percent in Pace
Two-way NB|SB
100
Sidewalks on both sides of the street, No bike
facilities
Residential Neighborhood
Community Facilities: Crash History: Number Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) The posted speed limit on Flosden Road from American Canyon Road East to the Southern City Limits is 45 mph. The observed 85th percentile speeds were 6 mph and 5 mph greater than the posted speed limit in the northbound and southbound directions, respectively, which would initially require a posted speed limit of 50 mph.
Flosden Road is a major arterial and has high traffic volumes serving an average of over 17,000 vehicles daily. This segment has sidewalks on both sides of the road, but it does not have bicycle facilities. Two speed-related collisions have been reported on this section of Flosden Road for the five-year period analyzed for this report. The American Canyon Local Road Safety Plan identified this segment as a high severity roadway due the severity of its collisions from 2017 to 2021.
Based on the segment properties explained above and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five miles per hour below the limit established by the observed 85th percentile speeds. According to AB 43, speeds may be lowered by five miles per hour where the speed limit is deemed more than reasonable or safe. Therefore, due to the segment properties identified above, such as high traffic volumes and lack of adequate bicycle facilities, and the Cityidentified safety risk, we recommend that the City reduce the speed limit to 40 mph.
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N/A Crash Data Collected from 01/01/16 to 12/31/20
Recommended Speed Limit: 40 mph
Summary and Justification:
6 2
Data Summary 17
275
City of American Canyon
2022 Speed Survey Analysis
Roadway Name: Segment #: 18 Segment Limits:
2-4 Date:
30-65 feet Traffic Volumes:
45 mph
EB WB
48 52
Segment State Wide Average
Total Crashes 0.36 1.15
Speed Related 0.21 N/A
April 10, 2023
Signature Date
Bob Grandy, TE1422
Average Daily Traffic (vehicles) 19,777
California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires speed limits be justified by an Engineering and Traffic Survey conducted in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation. Speed limits are legally required to be established at the nearest five (5) mph increment to the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed is defined as that speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving. This means that a segment with an 85th percentile speed of 27.4 miles per hour can be posted for 25 mph, while a segment with a critical speed of 27.5 mph must be posted at 30 mph.
However, Section 627 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) stipulates that other factors besides the 85th percentile speed such as accident records, roadside conditions, residential density along the roadway, as well as pedestrian and bicyclist safety can be considered when determining speed limits.
Below are the results for the speed survey analysis conducted along American Canyon Road East from Between Broadway Street and the Eastern City Limits.
American Canyon Road
East
Between Broadway Street and the Eastern
City Limits
Number of Lanes April 6, 2023
Roadway Width Two-way EB|WB
Posted Speed Total Vehicles Observed during speed survey 100 Conditions Not Readily Apparent: Current Speed Data:
Two-seventeen foot median, Prohibited parking on
the south side of the road between Broadway and
Flosden Road
50th Percentile 43
85th Percentile
10 mph Pace 37-46 mph
Percent in Pace 61%
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Description of Surrounding Area:
Sidewalks on the south side of the street, no bicycle
faciltiies
Residential Neighborhood/Commercial Space
Community Facilities: Crash History: Number Rate (acc/mil vehicle miles) N/A Crash Data Collected from 01/01/16 to 12/31/20
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Recommended Speed Limit: 45 mph
Summary and Justification:
The posted speed limit on American Canyon Road East from Broadway to the Eastern City Limits is 45 mph. The observed 85th percentile speeds were 3 mph and 7 mph greater than the posted speed limit in the eastbound and westbound directions, respectively, which would initially require a posted speed limit of 50 mph.
American Canyon Road East is a major arterial and has high traffic volumes serving an average of nearly 20,000 vehicles daily. This segment has sidewalks on the south side of the road, but it does not have bicycle facilities. Four speed-related collisions have been reported on this section of American Canyon Road East for the five-year period analyzed for this report. The American Canyon Local Road Safety Plan identified both the segments of American Canyon Road East between Silver Oak Trail and Newell and between Newell and the Eastern City Limits as high severity roadways due the severity of their collisions from 2017 to 2021.
Based on the segment properties explained above and in accordance with CVC Section 627, the City has the authority to establish the speed limit at five miles per hour below the limit established by the observed 85th percentile speeds. According to AB 43, speeds may be lowered by five miles per hour where the speed limit is deemed more than reasonable or safe. Therefore, due to the segment properties identified above, such as high traffic volumes and lack of adequate bicycle facilities, and the Cityidentified safety risk, we recommend that the City reduce the speed limit to 40 mph.
Notes:
Is licensed by the Board for Professional
Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists
Data Summary 18
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Appendix B:
CVC Section 627
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VEHICLE CODE - VEH
DIVISION 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED [100 - 681]
( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. )
627.
(a) “Engineering and traffic survey,” as used in this code, means a survey of highway and traffic conditions in accordance with methods determined by the Department of Transportation for use by state and local authorities.
(b) An engineering and traffic survey shall include, among other requirements deemed necessary by the department, consideration of all of the following:
(1) Prevailing speeds as determined by traffic engineering measurements. (2) Accident records.
(3) Highway, traffic, and roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver. (c) When conducting an engineering and traffic survey, local authorities, in addition to the factors set forth in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (b) may consider all of the following:
(1) Residential density, if any of the following conditions exist on the particular portion of highway and the property contiguous thereto, other than a business district:
(A) Upon one side of the highway, within a distance of a quarter of a mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 13 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures.
(B) Upon both sides of the highway, collectively, within a distance of a quarter of a mile, the contiguous property fronting thereon is occupied by 16 or more separate dwelling houses or business structures.
(C) The portion of highway is longer than one-quarter of a mile but has the ratio of separate dwelling houses or business structures to the length of the highway described in either subparagraph (A) or (B).
(2) Pedestrian and bicyclist safety.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
APRIL 18, 2023
STAFF REPORT
BUSINESS
ITEM NUMBER: 16.
TITLE
Parks and Recreation Department User Fee Schedule
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolu)on to amend the Parks and Recrea)on User Fee Schedule to update and establish new user fees for the performance of various Parks and Recreation Department services.
CONTACT
Alexandra Ikeda, Parks and Recreation Director
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
The Parks and Recrea)on Department expressed an interest in conduc)ng a "Fee Study" to: 1) Determine Service Categories for the various programs and services provided; 2) Determine the cost recovery percentages for the services provided; 3) Be6er understand the true and full cost - "Market Rate" of our services; and 4) Develop and update a User Fee Schedule for our services. The last )me the Parks and Recrea)on Department updated its User Fee Schedule was in 2004 per Resolu)on 2004-11. The "Fee Study" project was originally started in FY2019/20 with combined efforts from City staff, the Parks and Community Services Commission, and 110% Inc. - a parks and recrea)on consultant group. In 2021, this project was put on hold due to the COVID19 Pandemic and was resumed in November 2022.
Executive Summary
On December 8, 2022, the Parks and Community Services Commission (PCS) reviewed and recommended 16 Service Categories (A6achment 1) and a Cost Recovery Pyramid Model (A6achment 2) that outlines and defines the cost recovery percentage rates for the services provided through the Parks and Recrea)on Department. Each Service Category was strategically placed within the Cost Recovery Pyramid Model (Pyramid), defining the common language of terms and concepts related to pricing, and setting the cost recovery percentages associated with each level of service. Each ")er" of the Pyramid, one (1) through five (5), is the level of service from the Highest Community Benefit to Highly Individual Benefit - with the goal of ensuring equitable pricing, maintaining the quality of our services, and iden)fying and recognizing core services for the community. This founda)on and upward progression are intended to represent the parks and recrea)on core mission, while also reflec)ng the growth and maturity of our organiza)on as we enhance our programs and facility offerings.
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On February 9, 2023, the PCS reviewed and commented on:
1) Allocaons Per Service - Iden)fied the "Market Rate" (full cost) for the services provided. This is a cri)cal element to maintain the fiscal health and stability of the City and allows City staff to make informed decisions and choices in the future. The "Market Rate" was calculated by:
a. Determining the - Total Per Program/Per Hour Rate : Program Costs + Division Costs + Direct Costs.
b. Determining the - " Market Rate" per service: Total Per Program/Per Hour Rate ( x) the MAX Cost Recovery Percentage (within the Cost Recovery Pyramid Tier).
2) Fee Comparison - City staff surveyed surrounding organiza)on's service fees and compared them to the City's Market Rate. This cost-benefit analysis assisted City staff in determining the difference between a Market Rate and an "Affordable Rate". The "Affordable Rate" - Resident Rate is the fee for services priced low enough for most residents who can afford to pay and par)cipate in these services. This rate can be influenced by numerous considera)ons, including surrounding organiza)on's service fees, community economic expenses, the socioeconomics of program par)cipants, and cost recovery expecta)ons. The PCS evaluated and compared our Market Rate with the surrounding organization's service fees.
3) Proposed User Fee Schedule - The PCS provided feedback and recommenda)ons for seJng the Residents Rates and Non-Resident Rates for each service, and Nonprofit Rates for Facility Rentals.
In summary, the work completed on February 9, 2023, provided sound feedback and thoughKul recommenda)ons that contributed to the Parks and Recrea)on Department User Fee Schedule that was presented to the PCS on Thursday, March 9, 2023.
On March 9, 2023, the PCS reviewed and commented on the Parks and Recrea)on Department User Fee Worksheet (A6achment 3) - which detailed the fees and charges for services that are provided by the City to our residents and customers. The Worksheet includes: 1) Columns one (1) through five (5) - Memorializing the work that was completed by PCS on February 9, 2023 (program costs, market rate, market rate percentage, current service fee, and cost recovery )er); 2) Column 6 - The cost recovery percentage between the Resident Rate and direct program costs; 3) Column 7 - Resident Rate for American Canyon residents residing within the American Canyon city limits; 4) Column 8 - The program fee increase (percentage) between our current service fee and the Resident Rate; 5) Column 9 - Set the Non-Resident Rate at 15% more than the Resident Rate; and 6) Column 10 - Set the Nonprofit Rate for facility rentals at 25% less than the Resident Rate.
The Parks and Recreation Department User Fee Schedule also includes:
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Resident Rates will only apply to American Canyon residents residing within the American Canyon city limits. Individuals claiming residency will be required to provide valid iden)fica)on at the )me of registra)on. Residency may be claimed by the following: 1) A California Driver's License with an American Canyon residen)al address; or 2) A photo iden)fica)on card with the individual's first and last name and a u)lity bill matching the individual's identification and the American Canyon residential address.
Non-Resident Rates will apply to anyone residing outside the American Canyon city limits.
Programs, classes, services, camps, and rentals will be 15% more than the Resident Rate and Drop-In programs will be one dollar ($1.00) more than the Resident Rate. All fees will be rounded up to the nearest dollar.
Nonprofit Rates will only apply to American Canyon nonprofit organiza)ons that have a valid State of California 501(c)(3) cer)ficate. This benefit will only apply to facility rental fees as indicated on the Parks and Recrea)on Department User Fee Schedule and set at 25% less than the Resident Rate. All other facility rental rules and regula)ons, and requirements apply - including insurance and refundable deposits. All fees will be rounded up to the nearest dollar.
Nonprofit and Community Partner Community Events - American Canyon nonprofit organiza)ons and community partners are encouraged to host, coordinate, and manage community-based events for American Canyon residents at City parks and facili)es. These community events provide a great community benefit (Tier 1 - within the Cost Recovery Pyramid Model) by enhancing our resident's quality of life, providing unique experiences that celebrate our community's cultural diversity, and showcasing our community's inclusivity. The City values these rela)onships and partnerships - in exchange, the City will provide a City park or facility at no charge to the nonprofit organiza)on or community partner. All other community event rules and regulations, and requirements will apply.
Ac)ve Adults (50+ years) and Ac)ve Military Member Discounts - Per the feedback received at the February 9, 2023 PCS Commission mee)ng, City staff is looking into addi)onal discount op)ons for Ac)ve Adults (50+ years) and ac)ve military members. As of March 9, 2023, City staff and the PCS is recommending that we con)nue to move forward with finalizing the Parks and Recrea)on Department User Fee Schedule, not including the addi)onal discount op)ons.
However, City staff will con)nue exploring these op)ons and will report back to the PCS when we have more information.
Next Steps
The Resolu)on (A6achment 4) amends the Parks and Recrea)on Department User Fee Schedule by upda)ng and establishing new user fees for the performance of various Parks and Recrea)on Department services. This schedule ensures transparency and consistency in the fees charged. City staff intends to review the department's services fees annually - making it a standard opera)ng 281
prac)ce as part of the annual budget process. This prac)ce will help reduce the need to dras)cally increase fees - avoiding fee spikes that are more likely to occur when municipali)es leave fees unchanged for mul)-year periods. Annual fee increases will be automa)cally adjusted to the annual percentage change of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all Urban Consumers for the San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose metropolitan area as published by the Bureau of Labor Sta)s)cs for the 12- month period ending nearest, but at least sixty (60) days prior to the adjustment date.
Upon adop)on of the Resolu)on, the Parks and Recrea)on Department User Fee Schedule will supersede the parks and recrea)on fees outlined within Resolu)on 2004-11, and all parks and recreation services fees shall be adjusted and amended.
COUNCIL PRIORITY PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Infrastructure: "Develop and maintain infrastructure resources to support sustainable growth."
FISCAL IMPACT
It is an)cipated that the proposed fee adjustments will result in addi)onal revenue to the General Fund of approximately $70,000.00 annually. This revenue is intended to "offset" the costs of exis)ng services being provided by the City. Recovering these costs from service recipients will help free up critical General Fund resources.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
None
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1. Service Categories
Attachment 2. Cost Recovery Pyramid Model
Attachment 3. Parks and Recreation Department User Fee Worksheet Attachment 4. Resolution for the Parks and Recreation Department User Fee Schedule 282
PCS Meeting: 12/08/2022
Park and Recreation Service Categories
TIER 1: HIGH COMMUNITY BENEFIT (0%-10%)
Volunteer/Internship/Community Service Programs: Managing individuals or groups to donate their time and effort to a structured or scheduled experience, support educational or service requirements, provide facility improvements, or provide essential services to the community. Examples include:
Volunteer projects throughout the city, internships, food distributions and deliveries, disaster aid and referrals, emergency shelter, trail maintenance, naturalists, and adopting a park or field.
Non-Monitored Park/Facility Use: Drop-in use of a park/facility/activity that is non-registered and noninstructed and is NOT monitored by City staff or volunteers. Examples include: Open spaces, trails, parks, skateparks, dog parks, playgrounds, passive and active park areas, etc.
Community Events – Nonprofits & Community Partners: Community-wide events provided by a cityrecognized nonprofit and community partner that benefits and serves the entire community as a whole; typically, these events would not require a fee to attend, but they need some support from the City (i.e. a facility, staff, or minimal resources) to help make the event successful for the entire community.
Examples include: Juneteenth, Pride, and Pumpkin Walk at the Wetlands.
Community Events – Produced by the City: Community-wide events typically produced by the Department and offered on an annual basis for the entire community. Examples include: The Fourth of July, Magic of the Season, etc.
TIER 2: CONSIDERABLE COMMUNITY BENEFIT (25%-50%)
Facility Passes and Drop-in Monitored Access: The use of recreation facilities for organized city programming that required staff monitoring or specialized equipment to conduct the program.
Examples include: Public swim, lap swimming, unstructured activities and social time, and open gym.
TIER 3: BALANCED COMMUNITY/INDIVIDUAL BENEFIT (25%-75%) Rentals/Exclusive Use – Affiliates/Partners/Community Service: Temporary and exclusive use of City space and facilities on a one-time or one-season basis through a formal agreement to groups identified as having allied interests with the City, fulfills a core service in lieu of the City and serves the community at large. Examples include: Reindeer Run, crab feed fundraisers, etc.
Tournaments/Leagues: Schedule one-time sporting and/or multi-game events for various age groups that are organized and/or managed by staff. Examples include: Softball league, basketball league, swim meets, volleyball league, etc.
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TIER 4: MOSTLY INDIVIDUAL BENEFIT (50%-100%)
Classes, Programs, Workshops, and Camps – Beginner / Multi-Level: Entry or multi-level group recreational and/or instructional programs and activities for children, youth, and adults who have no prior experience. Examples include: Learn to swim group lessons, basketball and fitness classes, enrichment, educational programs, etc.
Trips: Day, overnight, and extended trips that provide opportunities for participants to visit selected destinations. Examples include: Tours, dinners, theater, day trips, boat tours, etc.
Classes, Programs, Workshops, Camps, and Clinics – Advanced/Competitive/Certifications: Focus on advanced activities/instruction, certification, or competitive activities for children, youth, and adults with prior experience. Examples include: Lifeguard Training, competitive swim clinics, and travel/competitive sports.
TIER 5: HIGHLY INDIVIDUAL BENEFIT (75%-150%)
Merchandise/Concessions/Vending: Include consumable and non-consumable goods for purchase at various facilities. Examples include: Swim diapers, food, and beverages, city apparel, etc.
Private/Semi-Private Lessons: Lessons arranged for one to three students with a specific instructor and/or time. Examples include: Private tennis lessons, private swim lessons, personal training, etc.
Rentals – Private: Temporary and exclusive use of city facilities including centers, fields, pools, picnic areas, and parks, on a one-time or one-season basis by a private individual, group, organization, or business, etc. Examples include: Rentals for birthdays, weddings, corporate events/picnics, individual/private – not open to the public, etc.
Rentals/Exclusive Use – Private / Commercial Business: Any rental that is intended to charge a fee to attendees falls into this category. Examples include: Private/for-profit businesses of use of any city facility, ticketed event, i.e. mini–Bottle Rock, etc.
Specialized Activities/Camps: Targeted annual, individualized activities, events, and non-traditional camps requiring registration that are typically offered on a one-time or limited basis. Examples include:
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Volunteer / Internship / Community
Service Programs
Non-Monitored Park/Facility Usage.
Community Events - Nonprofits &
Community Partners.
Community Events - Produced by
the City.
Tier 1
Rentals / Exclusive Use - Affiliates /
Partners / Community Service.
Tournaments & Leagues .
Tier 3
Trips.
Classes, Programs, Workshops, and
Camps - Beginner & Multi-Level.
Classes, Programs, Workshops, and
Clinics - Advanced / Competitive /
Certifications.
Tier 4
Facility Pass and Drop-in Use
for Monitored Areas.
Tier 2
Merchandise / Concessions /
Vending.
Specialized Activities & Camps.
Private / Semi-Private Lessons.
Rentals - Private.
Rentals / Exclusive Use - Private /
Commercial Business (Fee charged
to attendee).
Tier 5
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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 Column 8 Column 9 Column 10 Details Program Costs Market Rate Market Rate % Current Fee Cost Recovery Tier Cost Recovery % Resident Rate Program Fee Increase % Non Resident Rate Non Profit Rate Group Swim Lessons per participant $81.33 $81.33 100% $58.00 4 86% $70.00 22% $81.00 Semi-Private Swim Lessons per participant $102.33 $153.50 150% $84.00 5 102% $105.00 26% $121.00 Private Swim Lessons per participant $172.33 $258.50 150% $119.00 5 87% $150.00 26% $173.00 Lap Swim: Drop-In Daily Drop-in / per visit $19.08 $14.31 75% $6.00 3 31% $6.00 0% $7.00 Lap Swim Monthly Light 8 visits - monthly $152.64 $114.48 75% $44.00 3 29% $44.00 0% $51.00 Lap Swim Monthly Unlimited 12 visits - monthly $228.96 $171.72 75% $63.00 3 27% $63.00 0% $73.00 Water Exercise: Drop-in Daily Drop-in $12.41 $12.41 100% $5.00 4 45% $6.00 22% $7.00 Water Exercise: Monthly Class per participant $148.92 $148.92 100% $54.00 4 44% $66.00 22% $76.00 Recreation Swim: 2 & Under Daily Drop-in $31.53 $15.77 50% Free 2 0% Free Free Recreation Swim (M-F): Youth 3-12 years Daily Drop-in $31.53 $15.77 50% $3.00 2 13% $4.00 30% $5.00 Recretaion Swim (M-F): Adult 13+ years Daily Drop-in $31.53 $15.77 50% $4.00 2 16% $5.00 25% $6.00 Recreation Swim (Satrudays): Youth 3-12 years Daily Drop-in $40.61 $20.31 50% $3.00 2 12% $5.00 68% $6.00 Recreation Swim (Saturdays): Adult 13+ years Daily Drop-in $40.61 $20.31 50% $4.00 2 15% $6.00 50% $7.00 Recreation Swim Pool Party (16 people Included) Flat Rate / During Recreation Swim $504.48 $324.96 50% $60.00 2 16% $80.00 34% $92.00 Recreation Swim Pool Party (Extra participants - Max 30) Additional Rate per person - Max 30 $31.53 $20.31 50% $3.00 2 13% $4.00 32% $5.00 Recreation Swim Pool Party: Refundable Deposit Flat Rate / Refundable $100.00 $100.00 Private Pool Party Rental (1-50 people) Hrly Rate / Min. 3 hour rental $91.33 $137.00 150% 5 112% $102.00 $118.00 Private Pool Party Rental (51-100 people) Hrly Rate / Min. 3 hour rental $111.33 $167.00 150% 5 112% $125.00 $144.00 Private Pool Party Rental (101-150) Hrly Rate / Min. 3 hour rental $131.33 $197.00 150% 5 113% $148.00 $171.00 Aquatics Pool Rental - Lane Rental for Programming Hrly Rate/min. 3 hrs + 3 lanes $22.44 $33.66 150% 5 54% $12.00 $14.00 $9.00 Private Pool Party Refundable Deposit Flat Rate / Refundable Deposit $200.00 $200.00 Canyon Kids Summer Camp Weekly Fee $125.51 $188.27 150% 5 127% $160.00 $184.00 Camp Connect Weekly Fee $68.91 $103.37 150% 5 102% $70.00 $81.00 Community Garden Annual Fee $91.00 $136.50 100% $15.00 4 44% $40.00 166% $46.00 Adult Softball League Per Participant (6 teams/12 player per team) $79.95 $120.00 150% 5 119% $95.00 $110.00 Adult Basketball/Volleyball League Per Participant (6 Teams/8 players per team) $153.21 $229.82 150% 5 78% $120.00 $138.00 Adult Soccer/Flag Football League Per Participant (6 Teams/11 players per team) $86.64 $129.96 150% 5 121% $105.00 $121.00 In-House Youth League (8 classes) Per Participant (8 Teams/8 players per team) $284.04 $213.03 75% 3 50% $140.00 $151.00 In-House Youth League (4 classes) 4 Week Program/1 day per week $142.00 $106.50 75% 3 56% $80.00 $92.00 Recreation Classes - Staff Lead Classes (8 Class Meetings) Per particpant $127.00 $127.00 100% 4 50-100% $64-$127 $74-$147 Independent Contracted Instructor Classes per participant $14.51 $14.51 100% $7.50 3 30-40% $50-$350 $58-$403 Open Gym: Drop-in Daily Drop-in $23.54 $11.77 50% $7.50 2 34% $8.00 7% $9.00 Senior Trips Per participant $97.00 $97.00 100% $30.00 4 50% $49.00 64% $57.00 Senior Programs: Drop-in Daily Visit Per Program $14.80 $7.40 50% $0.00 2 7% $1.00 100% $2.00 Senior Programs: Monthly Light Pass 8 Visits - Monthly $118.40 $59.20 50% $0.00 2 7% $8.00 $10.00 Senior Programs: Monthly Unlimited Pass 15 Visits - Monthly $222.00 $111.00 50% $0.00 2 7% $15.00 $18.00 Runs & Races per participants $4.55 $6.83 150% 5 44% $2.00 $3.00 $1.00 Parking Lot Rental Hrly Rate/Min. 2 hours $31.54 $47.31 150% 5 100% $32.00 $37.00 $24.00 Baseball Field Rental Hrly Rate/Min. 2 hours $36.29 $54.44 150% $15.00 5 41% $15.00 0% $18.00 $12.00 Field Prep Flat Rate $24.51 $36.77 150% 5 151% $37.00 $43.00 Turf Field Rental: Youth Programs Hrly Rate/Min. 2 hours - per field $48.54 $72.81 150% $15.00 5 31% $15.00 0% $18.00 $12.00 Turf Field Rental: Tournaments/Adult Programs Hrly Rate/Min. 2 hours - per field $48.54 $72.81 150% 5 42% $20.00 $23.00 $15.00 Park Rental: For Profit/Festival/Event Hrly Rate/Min. 2 hours - per field $48.54 $72.81 150% 5 154% $75.00 $87.00 Court Rental: Tennis/Pickle/Basketball/Bocce Hrly Rate/Min. 2 hours - per court $32.04 $48.06 150% $10.00 5 31% $10.00 0% $12.00 $8.00 Group Picnic Rental Daily Flat Rate $54.59 $81.89 150% $60.00 5 37% $120.00 101% $138.00 $90.00 Recreation Building Rental Hrly Rate/Min. 3 hours $63.20 $94.80 150% $27.00 5 64% $40.00 50% $46.00 $30.00 Adult Activity Center Rental: Assembly Room Hrly Rate/Min. 3 hours $63.20 $94.80 150% $50.00 5 102% $65.00 30% $75.00 $48.00 Adult Activity Center Rental: Meeting Room Hrly Rate/Min. 2 hours $57.54 $86.31 150% $32.00 5 57% $32.00 0% $37.00 $24.00 Adult Activity Center Commerical Kitchen Rental Hrly Rate/Min. 2 hours $57.54 $86.31 150% 5 125% $72.00 $83.00 $54.00 Napa Junction Community Center: Assembly Room Hrly Rate/Min. 3 hours $63.20 $94.80 150% 5 143% $90.00 $104.00 $68.00 Napa Junction Community Center: Classroom Hrly Rate/Min. 2 hours $57.54 $86.31 150% 5 56% $32.00 $37.00 $24.00 Projector Rental Daily Flat Rate $50.00 $58.00
Audio Rental Daily Flat Rate $50.00 $58.00
Bounce House Permits - Authorized City Vendor Flat Rate $50.00 $58.00 Portable Restrooms - Single Stall Restroom Flat Rate $187.00 $281.00 150% $187.00 5 100% $187.00 $187.00 Portable Restrooms - ADA Restroom Flat Rate $252.00 $378.00 150% $252.00 5 100% $252.00 $252.00 General Liabiltiy Insurance: Rentals Flat Rate $112.00 $168.00 150% $112.00 5 100% $112.00 $112.00 General Liability + Liquor Liability Insurance: Rentals Flat Rate $175.00 $262.50 150% $175.00 5 100% $175.00 $175.00 Facility Rental Cleaning Fee (35 or less people) Flat Rate $142.54 $213.81 150% $100.00 5 70% $100.00 $100.00 Facility Rental Cleaning Fee (36+ people) Flat Rate $142.54 $213.81 150% $100.00 5 140% $200.00 $200.00 Refundable Deposit: Classroom/Meeting Room Rentals Flat Rate / Refundable $100.00 $100.00 Refundable Deposit: Facility Rentals Flat Rate / Refundable $200.00 $200.00 Senior Services (50+ years)
Facility Rentals
Parks & Recreation Department User Fee Worksheet
Recreation/Sports/Fitness Classes
Aquatics
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RESOLUTION NO. _____ - 2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON AMENDING THE PARKS
AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT USER FEE SCHEDULE TO UPDATE AND ESTABLISH NEW USER FEES FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF VARIOUS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT SERVICES.
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of programs, services, and rentals to the residents of American Canyon and customers in neighboring cities; and WHEREAS, the Fee Study project started in FY2019/20 with the combined efforts of City staff, the Parks and Community Services Commission (PCS), and 110% Inc. – a parks and recreation consultant group, and was put on hold in 2021 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and was resumed in November 2022; and WHEREAS, recovery of the costs of providing governmental services to the fullest extent possible is of vital concern to the economic health of the City budget, and hereby the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of American Canyon; and
WHEREAS, the City’s fiscal policy requires that the City match fees and charges with the costs of providing services, except in cases where the social benefit impact outweighs the objective of full cost recovery; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department service fees have not been updated since 2004 per Resolution 2004-11; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City of American Canyon as follows:
SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. Resident Rate will only apply to American Canyon residents residing within the American Canyon city limits. Individuals claiming residency will be required to provide valid identification at the time of registration. Residency may be claimed by the following: 1) A California Driver’s License with an American Canyon residential address; or 2) A photo identification card with the individual’s first and last name, and a utility bill matching the individual’s identification and American Canyon residential address.
2. Non Resident Rates will apply to anyone residing outside the American Canyon city limits.
Programs, classes, services, camps, and rentals will be 15% more than the Resident Rate and Drop-In programs will be one dollar ($1.00) more than the Resident Rate. All fees will be rounded up to the nearest dollar.
3. Nonprofit Rates will only apply to American Canyon nonprofit organizations that have a valid State of California 501(c)(3) certificate. This benefit will only apply to facility rental fees as indicated on the Parks and Recreation Department User Fee Schedule and set at 25% less than the Resident Rate. All other facility rental rules and regulations, and requirements apply – including insurance and refundable deposits. All fees will be rounded up to the nearest dollar. 287
4. Nonprofit and Community Partner Community Events – American Canyon nonprofit organizations and community partners are encouraged to host, coordinate, and manage community-based events for American Canyon residents at City parks and facilities. These community events provide great community benefit (Tier 1 – within the Cost Recovery Pyramid Model) by enhancing our resident’s quality of life, providing unique experiences that celebrate our community’s cultural diversity, and showcasing our community’s inclusivity. The City values these relationships and partnerships – in exchange, the City will provide a City park or facility at no charge to the nonprofit organization or community partner. All other community event rules and regulations, and requirements apply.
SECTON 2. USER FEE SCHEDULE
1. The Parks and Recreation Department User Fee Schedule is outlined within Exhibit A.
2. On April 18, 2023, and on the same date annually thereafter, the City shall increase the rates in the Parks and Recreation Department User Fee Schedule to automatically adjust to the annual percentage change of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all Urban Consumers for the San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose metropolitan area as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the 12-month period ending nearest, but at least sixty (60) days prior to, the Adjustment Date.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of American Canyon adopt the Parks and Recreation Department User Fee Schedule effective upon this Resolution’s adoption date.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of American Canyon held on the _______ day of _________, _______, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
________________________________
Leon Garcia, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________ ________________________________ Taresa Geilfuss, City Clerk William D. Ross, City Attorney 288
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF AMERICAN CANYON
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT USER FEE SCHEDULE
AQUATICS FEES
Details Resident Non Resident Nonprofit
Group Swim Lessons Per Participant $70.00 $81.00
Semi-Private Swim Lesson Per Participant $105.00 $121.00 Private Swim Lesson Per Participant $150.00 $173.00
Lap Swim: Drop-In Daily Drop-In $6.00 $7.00
Lap Swim: Monthly Light 8-Visits/Monthly $44.00 $51.00
Lap Swim: Monthly Unlimited 12-Visits/Monthly $63.00 $73.00 Water Exercise: Drop-In Daily Drop-In $6.00 $7.00
Water Exercise: Monthly Class Per Participant $66.00 $76.00 Recreation Swim: 2 yrs. & Under Daily Drop-In FREE FREE Recreation Swim (M-F): Youth 3-12 yrs. Daily Drop-In $4.00 $5.00 Recreation Swim (M-F): Adult Daily Drop-In $5.00 $6.00
Recreation Swim (Sat): Youth 3-12 yrs. Daily Drop-In $5.00 $6.00 Recreation Swim (Sat) Adult Daily Drop-In $6.00 $7.00
Recreation Swim Pool Party Flat Rate/Rec Swim $80.00 $92.00 Recreation Swim Pool Party – Extra Guests Per Participant/Max 30 $4.00 $5.00 Recreation Swim Pool Party: Refundable Deposit Flat Rate/Refundable $100.00 $100.00 Private Pool Party Rental (1-50 People) Hrly Rate/3 HR. Min. $102.00 $118.00 Private Pool Party Rental (51-100 People) Hrly Rate/3 HR. Min. $125.00 $144.00 Private Pool Party Rental (101-150 People) Hrly Rate/3 HR. Min. $148.00 $171.00 Aquatics Pool Rental – Lane Rental for
Programming
Hrly. Rate/3 Hrs + 3 Lanes $12.00 $14.00 $9.00
Private Pool Rental – Refundable Deposit Flat Rate/Refundable $200.00 $200.00
RECREATION/SPORTS/FITNESS CLASS
Canyon Kids Summer Camp Per Participant/Per Wk. $160.00 $184.00 Camp Connection Per Participant/Per Wk. $70.00 $81.00
Community Garden Annual Fee $40.00 46.00
Adult Softball League Per Participant $95.00 $110.00
Adult Basketball/Volleyball League Per Participant $120.00 $138.00 Adult Soccer/Flag Football League Per Participant $105.00 $121.00 In-House Youth League(8 classes) Per Participant $140.00 $151.00 In-House Youth League(4 classes) Per Participant $80.00 $92.00 Recreation Classes – Staff Lead (8 classes) Per Participant $64.00-$127.00 $74.00-$147.00 Independent Contracted Instructor Class Per Participant $50.00-$350.00 $58.00-$403.00 Open Gym Drop-In Daily Drop-In Per Visit $8.00 $9.00
SENIOR SERVICES (50+ YRS)
Senior Day Trips Per Participant $49.00 $57.00
Senior Programs: Drop-In Daily Visit Per Program $1.00 $2.00 Senior Programs: Monthly Light Pass 8 Visits/Monthly $8.00 $10.00 Senior Programs: Monthly Unlimited Pass 15 Visits/Monthly $15.00 $18.00
FACILITY RENTALS
Runs & Races Per Participant $2.00 $3.00 $1.00
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Parking Lot Rental Hrly. Rate/2 HR. Min. $32.00 $37.00 $24.00 Baseball/Softball Field Rental Hrly. Rate/2 HR. Min. $15.00 $18.00 $12.00 Baseball/Softball Field Prep Daily Flat Rate $37.00 $43.00 Turf Field Rental: Youth Programs Hrly. Rate/2 HR. Min. $15.00 $18.00 $12.00 Turf Field Rental: Tournaments/Adult Programs Hrly. Rate/2 HR. Min. $20.00 $23.00 $15.00 Park Rental: For Profit/Festival/Event Hrly. Rate/2 HR. Min. $75.00 $87.00 Court Rental: Tennis/Pickleball/Basketball/Bocce Hrly. Rate/2 HR. Min. $10.00 $12.00 $8.00 Group Picnic Rental Daily Flat Rate $120.00 $138.00 $90.00 Recreation Building Rental Hrly. Rate/3 HR. Min. $40.00 $46.00 $30.00 Adult Activity Center Rental: Assembly Room Hrly. Rate/3 HR. Min. $65.00 $75.00 $48.00 Adult Activity Center Rental: Meeting Room Hrly. Rate/2 HR. Min. $32.00 $37.00 $24.00 Adult Activity Center Rental: Commercial Kitchen Hrly. Rate/2 HR. Min. $72.00 $83.00 $54.00 Napa Junction Community Center: Assembly
Room
Hrly. Rate/3 HR. Min. $90.00 $104.00 $68.00
Napa Junction Community Center: Classroom Hrly. Rate/2 HR. Min. $32.00 $37.00 $24.00 Projector Rental Daily Flat Rat $50.00 $58.00
Audio Rental Daily Flat Rat $50.00 $58.00
Park Bounce House Permit – Authorized Vendor Daily Flat Rat $50.00 $58.00 Portable Restroom Rental – Single Stall Restroom Flat Rate $187.00 $187.00 Portable Restroom Rental – ADA Restroom Flat Rate $252.00 $252.00 General Liability Insurance: Rentals Flat Rate $112.00 $112.00 General Liability + Liquor Liability Insurance:
Rental
Flat Rate $175.00 $175.00
Facility Rental Cleaning Fee (35 people or less) Flat Rate $100.00 $100.00 Facility Rental Cleaning Fee (36+ people) Flat Rate $200.00 $200.00 Refundable Deposit: Facility Rentals Flat Rate/Refundable $100.00 $100.00 Refundable Deposit: Group Picnic Rentals Flat Rate/Refundable $200.00 $200.00 290
April 18, 2023
Annual Communications Report
291
We strive to:
- Create greater awareness of American Canyon's initiatives and services - Promote the community's participation in local government decision-making process Communications Team
➢ 1 Full-time Communication Manager
➢ 1 Part-time Communications Coordinator
➢ Public Relations, Graphic Design, and
Communications Support Consultant
292
Our Approach
REPUTATION RESPONSIVE COLLABORATIVE
293
Our Audience
294
Partners Media Website Email
Print Materials Videos Social Media
Urgent Incident
& Emergency
Tools
Our Toolbox
295
Virtual City Hall
Website Improvements Coming Soon!
Virtual City Hall
Recreation
Utility Billing
Meetings & Agendas
Job Opportunities
191,436
Visits to
Site
www.CityofAmericanCanyon.org Most Visited Pages
296
Email
GovDelivery = provides security and a network of subscribers • More than 30 subscriber topics
• 355 Emails Sent in 2022
297
70.5%
Engagement
Rate
Benchmark:
298
Print Materials
299
Print Materials
300
Videos
301
Social Media: Citywide
@CityofAmericanCanyon
+175 subscribers in 2022
Total of 5,325
Partner Agency
@AmCanParksAndRec
+180 subscribers in 2022
Total of 587
@AmCanParksAndRec
+95 subscribers in 2022
Total of 1,313
@American.Canyon.
Police.Department
+694 subscribers in 2022
Total of 9,023
@AmCanPD
+270 subscribers in 2022
Total of 1,042
302
Social Media
+76 subscribers in 2022
Total of 430
+597 Members in 2022
Total of 7,705 Members
4,238 Households Claimed
303
Social Media Top Engagements
304
Social Media Top Engagements
305
Urgent Incident & Emergency Tools
Alert Napa County
(Nixle) 94503
Subscribers
+242 in 2022
Total of 18,687
Urgent Incidents
Could cause a significant impact to access on streets or quality of life services that have the potential to result in additional risks to public safety. Not life-threatening. ✓ Provide details known at time of release on all social media accounts, Nextdoor, and email to all subscribers. ✓ Alert Napa County (Nixle) Message may be sent from
Napa County Sheriff's Office (ACPD initiated).
Emergency Incidents
Requires immediate action (or knowledge) by residents
to maintain public safety and reduce loss of life.
✓ All of the "Urgent Incident Steps" through Napa County Operational Area Collaboration
✓ Reverse 911 "IPAWS"
✓ Hi-Lo Siren Alerts – ACPD/NCSO
✓ Posting Updates on Doors at City Hall & Public Safety Building
Visit ReadyNapaCounty.org
Download Everbridge
Mobile App
Napa County
Office of
Emergency Services 306
2022 Highlights
Website Page:
Construction & Project Updates
Collaboration with CDD and PW
on construction & project
updates
Input opportunity for projects
under review
307
Additional 2022 Highlights
308
Questions?
309
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
APRIL 18, 2023
STAFF REPORT
MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ORAL REPORTS
ITEM NUMBER: 18.
TITLE
Maintenance and Utilities Department, Water Operations Update
RECOMMENDATION
Receive a Presentation on Maintenance and Utilities Department, Water Operations Update
CONTACT
Felix Hernandez, III, Maintenance and Utilities Director Dominic Patrick, Water Systems Manager
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
Background & Analysis
The City operates a Water Treatment Plant near Highway 12 (Jameson Canyon Road) to produce and distribute water to customers that meets the highest quality standards set by state and federal regula7ons. There are two treatment processes at the Plant: a conven7onal sedimenta7on and filtra7on treatment process, and a second, state-of-the-art membrane filtra7on process. Together the two processes produce up to 5.5 million gallons of potable water each day for residents and businesses in our water service area, which extends from the Napa/Solano County line to Soscol Creek just north of the Napa Airport.
The Maintenance and U7li7es Department; Water Opera7ons Division provides for the health, safety and comfort of all American Canyon residents, workers and visitors on a daily basis. The services and func7ons provided by the Maintenance and U7li7es Department; Water Opera7ons Division helps make civilized life possible. Our goal is to meet the essen7al needs of the City and our larger service area in a way that brings pride to the community. The Water Opera7ons Division annually supplies approximately 2,600 acre-feet of water to its customers; that produces nearly 850 million gallons per year in addition to responding to over 900 services calls.
The Maintenance and U7li7es Department; Water Opera7ons Division operates and maintains 80 backflow devices and coordinates with property owners on over 950 other backflow devices, 56 recycled water connec7on consis7ng of over 10 miles of pipe, 5,300 potable water connec7ons, 5,700 metering devices, 3 potable water storage tanks, and 2 emergency water 7e-ins. The potable water distribu7on system consists of approximately 82 miles of water mains, two booster pump sta7ons, 831 fire hydrants and 2,080 valves. The principal water transmission mains in the 310
distribution system range in size from 14 to 20-inches.
Tonight, Council will receive a presenta7on of the Maintenance and U7li7es Department, Water Operations Division Update.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
15378(b) - The ac7on is not a "Project" subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") because it does not qualify as a "Project" under Public Resources Code Sec7ons 21065 and 21080 and in Section 15378(b) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
ATTACHMENTS:
MUD - Water Operations Update - April 18, 2023
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Water Operations Division
April 18, 2023
Maintenance and Utilities Department Update
312
• In Year 2022 the City achieved a 11% Total Potable Water Reduction compared to Year 2020. • Year to date, data indicates water reduction is consistent with Year 2022. • The City of American Canyon has a reduced water supply and demand roughly 81 (AF) January-March 2023, as compared to January – March 2022. 2
Drought Emergency Stage 2 – Potable Water Demand
313
3 American Canyon Water Supply
• Water Supply in year 2022 was 2,477
Acre Feet (AF)
• Water Supply in drought year 2020 was
2,609 (AF)
• Reduction equivalent ~43 million gallons
(132 AF) Year 2020 vs Year 2022
• On 3/24/2023 American Canyon received
an 85% water supply allocation from
Department of Resources (DWR)
• State Water Project (SWP) water supply
85% allocation is equivalent to 4,420 (AF) 314
• Annual Water
Treatment Plant
Inspection.
• Repair and replace
valves from North
Bay Aqueduct (NBA)
to American Canyon
Water Treatment
Plant.
• Repair and replace
pump for Oat Hill #1
Potable Water Tank
mixer.
4 Water Operations
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Water Operation
Stats for 2023: • Responded to
221 service calls
• Identified and
repaired 42
water meter
leaks
• Replaced 13
water meters
• Replaced 5
service
connections
• Repaired 2 water
mains
316 5
• The City’s 2020 UWMP was certified
by Drinking Water Resources (DWR)
• City Municipal Code Water
Conservation Plan Chapter 13.14
• Reduced Delta Reliance
• Six standard water shortage levels
• Supply and Demand Assessment
6 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP)
317
7 Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program
(LIWAP) for Utility Customers
• The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) provided financial assistance to low-income Californians to help manage their residential water utility costs. The program began in the summer 2022, the City of American Canyon received a total of $31,626.00 in the grant fund on behalf or residents in need of assistance.
Beginning March 14, 2023, Community Services and Development (CSD) has raised the maximum benefit for LIHWAP Arrearage Assistance from $2,000 to $15,000. 318
8 Staff Accomplishments
• Doug Campbell received a
Water Distribution Grade 1
Certificate.
• Juan Garcia received a Water
Distribution Grade 2
Certificate.
319
In Closing
Q&A
320
City Council Committee Report
Submitted
by: * Councilmember Mark Joseph
Council
Meeting
Date:
04/18/2023
Event
Date: 2023-04-05
Event Type Committee Report
Event Title:* Open Space, Active Transportation & Sustainability (OSATS) Commission meeting Event Report: Vice Mayor Washington and I were the guest speakers at this monthly meeting, summarizing the interim Climate Action Plan. The PowerPoint is attached. This was the official baton-passing from the Ad hoc Committee to OSATS. In addition, the Commission was asked to focus on two objectives: first, to solicit public input on our local residents' views on climate action (and what they're willing to do to achieve our ambitious targets); and second, to identify 2-3 "low hanging fruit" projects, that are relatively easy to achieve in the short term, while the Countywide Climate Action Plan is developed. In the first regard, there will be a survey at the upcoming Earth Day activities; and hopefully, a follow up in a City Manager Newsletter. Public meetings and neighborhood sessions may also be considered. On the second objective, we assured the commissioners they did not need to make that decision until they had some time to review the draft plan. (My preferences would be to develop an informational "dashboard" and consider requiring battery backup with any new solar installations).
Most of the ad hoc committee members were present and provided input. Hopefully, some of us will attend future meetings to answer questions and offer advice.
File/Photo Upload
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Event
Date:
Event Type Committee Report
Event Title:* Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) Event Report: NVTA Agenda-setting session: Met with the Executive Director to review the upcoming agenda. In general, the items reflect actions needed to ensure our ongoing major projects can stay on target. One interesting action will be a change order to the Maintenance Facility to allow hydrogen busses to be serviced. This could be a very proactive step, considering what the role hydrogen might play in the future with heavy duty equipment.
Vision Zero Stakeholder Meeting: Attended the online second meeting (of 3) of this taskforce. Here's the link to the PowerPoint presentation. It was a good overview of the 10 "profiles" (patterns such as driving under the influence, broadsides, collisions in crosswalks, etc.) that account for almost 80% of all KSI's (Killed or Serious Injury) incidences. For each profile, the consultants offered a number of engineering, educational and enforcement options to address the condition. We had a good discussion about how to use the data, including educating the public on the implications of Vision Zero--that is, it will negatively impact current vehicle driving behavior. It's important we get out in front of the public and let them know what we're proposing and why.
File/Photo Upload Max file size for all uploads is 10 MB Event
Date:
Event Type Other
Event Title:* City Activities and Events
Event Report: Visit Napa Valley Destination Showcase: Attended their annual event that highlights VNV's efforts to market the Napa Valley--and they are doing a great job in terms of revenue per available room. It also gives each jurisdiction a chance to show off what's happening in their city or town. 321
CalCities Divisional Dinner Meeting: Along with the Mayor, attended this meeting in Suisun City. Heard from new State Assembly person Lori Wilson (former Suisun City Mayor) and the CalCities Exec. Director, Carolyn Coleman. Good discussion about personal impacts on becoming a State Elected Official, and the housing issue was also a major topic.
One-on-One with Camille Hamilton Pating: Met with the upcoming instructor for our Diversity/Equity/Inclusion training. Had a good discussion about differences between generations as well as some practical ways of addressing the issue in a public arena.
File/Photo Upload Max file size for all uploads is 10 MB Event
Date:
Event Type Community Event
Event Title:* Community Events and Activities
Event Report: Earth Day, April 22 at Wetlands Edge, 10-noon: Still working with Napa Valley College and ACCPF on this exciting event. The latest is that NVTA will have their all-electric bus on site; there will be several booths representing environmental groups as well as from Napa Valley College's health and culinary programs. Also, the parking lot at Napa Junction Elementary will be available for spillover parking, and 4H is expected to have a BBQ. There will be a volunteer work party hosted by the City, starting at 9am.
Kiwanis Club: Attended the General Membership Meeting (and had a demonstration of auto-emergency defibrillators (AED's), and CPR techniques. Also attended the board meeting and reviewed the upcoming board elections.
AC/DC Meeting: The local Democratic Party Club met online and reviewed voter turnout data from the last election. American Canyon has the lowest turnout of any jurisdiction in Napa County, although we are comparable to the turnouts in Vallejo and Fairfield. We looked at it from a political party perspective (Republicans are turning out at higher rates) and geographic areas (no real variances). We still need to look at turnout based on age groups.
Napa County Democratic Central Committee: Attended the monthly meeting and heard from two candidates vying for Party Secretary.
AC Arts Foundation: the Board met and reviewed upcoming activities, including a painting class on May 23.
Napa Working Families Coalition: attended the monthly meeting, and heard about the housing element successes in Napa City (I connected their consultant with Brent Cooper, to hear what we have been able to accomplish). Also heard an update on their efforts to simplify access to all the new Federal funding that is becoming available for infrastructure and climate action.
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Draft Climate Action Plan
(Presentation to the OSATS Commission, April 5, 2023)
323
Council adopts Climate Emergency Resolution
(#2022-07, Feb. 1, 2022)
1. Net Zero Climate Pollutants by 2030
2. Evaluate Planning and Policy decisions
through the lens of this pledge; and
3. Established an Ad Hoc Climate Action
Committee to develop an action plan
Introduction and Background
324
Today’s Objectives:
1. Review the draft Climate Action Plan
2. Engage in a healthy discussion on the topic
3. Transfer the Climate Action role from the Ad
Hoc Committee to OSATS Commission.
Introduction and Background
325
• Open Space Acquisition and Preservation
• 2012 Energy & Climate Action Plan (County first)
• 2016 ILG Beacon Award
• 2018 Green Bldg. Code—Exceed by 15%
• Active Transportation (SR2S, Vine Trail)
• Engie Project in 2021
• Gas Station Ban in 2022
• Part of the Countywide Climate Action
Committee
Current Efforts
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• Guiding Principles:
• Data-driven/use a “Dashboard” of data elements to
track progress
• Emphasis on Public Awareness/Education/Individual
Actions and advocacy
• Lead by Example/Take Actions by the City and
Community Leaders
• Four Target Areas and 34 specific actions
Draft Climate Action Plan Overview
327
58.6 13.4
16.6 11.4
American Canyon's GHG Emissions by Source (2022)
Transportation Bldg Energy Solid Waste All Others
Greenhouse Gas Inventory
328
Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
1. Implement the City’s Pedestrian/Bike Plan
2. Increase Biking/Walking to Schools
3. Support completion of the Napa Valley
Vine Trail
4. Increase purchase & use of Bikes/e-bikes
5. Increase Public Transit Trips/Services
6. Track Local Employment by home city/zip
code
Transportation
329
Increase share of Electric Vehicles/Equipment
7. Track registered EV’s in American Canyon
8. Require EV Chargers in new developments
9. Encourage EV Chargers in existing
developments
10. Replace gas-powered equipment with
electric
11. City leads by example (Enterprise Lease)
Transportation (cont’d.)
330
Reduce GHG Emissions from Homes & Businesses
12. Increase Energy Efficiency audits in buildings
13. Reduce gas powered appliances in existing buildings
14. Discourage wood-burning stoves & fireplaces
15. Eliminate use of natural gas in new developments
Buildings
331
Increase the generation & use of renewable energy
16. Increase the number of solar installations
17. Increase the percentage of “Deep Green” customers
18. Encourage battery backup for existing solar customers
19. Require new development to include batteries
20. Consider using the Solar App+ program
Buildings (cont’d.)
332
Other GHG Reductions in Buildings
21. Explore feasibility of Solar Farms
22. Explore feasibility of lower GHG concrete in
buildings
23. Explore feasibility of “MicroGrids,” especially with a hydrogen generator backup (vs. diesel)
Buildings (cont’d.)
333
Engage the public to reduce GHG emissions
24. Encourage residents to use the Napa County Climate
Challenge app to reduce our carbon footprint
25. Support Climate Action events and programs (e.g.
Earth Day, Electric Mobility)
26. Support development of the Eco-Center
Awareness & Lifestyle Changes
334
Preserve & Enhance Carbon Sequestration Efforts
27. Preserve existing Trees & Forests
28. Increase Tree Planting efforts (Miyawaki Forests)
29. Establish a Street Tree Canopy program
30. Explore enhancing our Wetlands carbon sequestration
31. Reduce food and organic wastes from our landfill
32. Reduce methane leaks
Other Efforts
335
Improve our Resiliency in the face of Climate Change
33. Track sea level rise, especially along our shoreline (wetlands)
34. Develop our capacity to handle emergencies caused by Climate Change
Other Efforts (cont’d.)
336
• Management & Staffing: High-level position,
augmented with a volunteer support group
• Financial: Some baseline support needed, rely on
grants and possible Climate Impact Fee. Take
advantage of new Federal/State funding
• Monitoring: quarterly review of the Dashboard
• Advocacy: monitor Federal, State and Local actions
• Marketing: outreach to the community (schools,
nonprofits, faith community, etc.) is key
Implementation & Administration
337
• Focus on one item at a time; get it ready for action
and forward it to the Council as soon as it is ready.
• Triage the list of priorities (or add items that aren’t part of the interim plan) pick the item with the
biggest impact that isn’t going to be addressed by
some other agency.
• Generates the biggest savings sooner, and easier to
digest than dealing with everything at the same time.
Time is of the Essence…
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1. Develop the “dashboard” – monitor progress
2. Promote the Napa County Climate Challenge
3. Add a dedicated staff person to support Climate Action
4. Implement/update the City’s Bike Plan
5. Require Battery Backup in all new development &
incentivize installations in existing
6. Promote Energy Efficiency Audits/Retrofits of existing buildings – Replace Gas appliances with Electric versions Potential Key Recommendations
339
7. Expand EV Charging Stations & require for all new
development
8. Increase Carbon Sequestration (Trees & Wetlands)
9. Expand Solar Farms & Micro-grid feasibility (work
with PGE)
Potential Key Recommendations
340
Questions?
341