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Interview Room
There is only one regular interview room with full audio and video capabilities. The room is used by both Patrol and Investigations.
Restrooms
The restroom facilities for staff are located in each of the respective locker rooms. Similar-sized law enforcement agencies typically have additional staff restroom facilities. There are also public restrooms in the lobby.
Equipment Room
The current equipment room is a converted jail cell from when the Department included a City jail. The City no longer operates any custodial facilities.
Dispatch / Communications Center (PSAP)
The portion of the facility allocated to Dispatch is too small. The 140-square-foot room is set up to accommodate two positions working at the same time. In the spring of 2023, the City received a warning letter from the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal OSHA) regarding the PSAP not being in compliance with Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). If the City wanted to hire a dispatcher who required any reasonable accommodation, the candidate would not be able to access the Dispatch Center. This issue needs to be addressed as soon as possible.
Currently, two dispatchers are assigned to the Dispatch Center per shift. Future Dispatch needs should accommodate at least four dispatch workstations that are fully ADA compliant. Consideration should also be given to evolving technology—such as the possibility of more cameras being deployed throughout the City and installing the number of screens necessary to monitor camera locations. When designing a new police facility, the PSAP should be designed with adequate space for today’s staffing needs while also anticipating needs 10 or more years into the future.
Parking
There is adequate and secure space for all Department vehicles whether marked or unmarked. The City has plans to install six additional charging stations for electric vehicles.
The rear of the building is accessible from a residential area. The public parking lot in the front of the building sits low and does not have good drainage. As a result, the front parking lot floods regularly during heavy rain events.
Department personnel are required to park their personal vehicles in an unsecured lot attached to a City park that is adjacent to the Department. This is not a secure parking lot for employees who are arriving to or leaving work during hours of darkness, particularly for female professional staff members. The current parking arrangement also leaves employees’ personal vehicles vulnerable to vandalism.
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5. POLICE FACILITY REGULATORY STANDARDS
5.1 Codes, Standards, and Legislation
California Building Code
The International Code Council launched the International Codes Series (I-codes) at the end of the 1990s as a singular replacement for regional building codes. Locally, the California Building Code is borne out of the International Building Code and local jurisdictions adopt the California Building Code as their own guidance.
The International Building Code provides a tiered approach for the required structural performance of a building and, as essential facilities, police stations are subject to the strictest structural requirements.
While an office building is required to be built to protect life in the event of a disaster—which means the occupants survive but the building may be condemned—a police station must be designed to protect life and be immediately occupiable post-disaster. This means a police station will be better able to resist the shaking of an earthquake or the high winds of an unusual storm.
California Essential Services Buildings Seismic Safety Act (ESBSSA) In 1986, the California Legislature determined that buildings providing essential services should be capable of providing those services to the public after a disaster. Their intent in this regard was defined in legislation known as the Essential Services Buildings Seismic Safety Act of 1986 and includes requirements that such buildings shall be:
“Designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards and to resist… the forces generated by earthquakes, gravity, and winds.” (Excerpt from Health and Safety Code section 16001) The enabling legislation can be found in the California Health and Safety Code, Chapter 2, sections 16000 through 16022.
1 In addition, the California Building Code cited above defines how the intent of the act is to be implemented in Title 24, Part 1 of the California Building Standards Administrative Code, Chapter 4, Articles 1 through 3.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The ADA, enacted in 1990, establishes a series of standards for accessibility for persons with identified disabilities (e.g., 2010 ADA Standards). Requirements for public buildings are scoped under Title 2 of the ADA, and public facilities are subject to higher accessibility standards than commercial and residential developments. Title 2 public buildings are required to be fully accessible for disabled staff and the public. The ADA law is clear: spaces are not exempt based on a policy that excludes persons with disabilities from certain work, and a police facility is considered a public building in its entirety. 1https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayexpandedbranch.xhtml?tocCode=HSC&division=12.5.&title=&part= &chapter=2.&article=
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5.2 Other Facility Considerations
Community Presence and Access
A police station is a connection to the community to provide service and a destination for assistance and care for those in danger. The police station should be accessible to the community. Most police facilities being designed today provide space for community meetings and other engagement opportunities.
Parking and walkways to the lobby of the station and emergency phone should follow ADA requirements to allow all members of the community to be able to approach the station for assistance. Many elements of the station’s site configuration, building orientation, and exterior facade should provide a clear understanding of the location a community member should go to receive help, often the primary entry of the facility.
Safety – Vehicular Circulation
Site pathways and features should provide access and direction from the parking and pedestrian way to the pedestrian entry without crossing the path of department vehicle response. This provides community safety and more rapid response ability. There needs to be secure, separated parking for police and employee vehicles.
Security and Public to Private Separation
A separate lobby space should be provided to allow for the public to come to the police station. The lobby should be secure and separate from the working areas of the station.
The building and site of a police facility should be secure from theft and unauthorized visitors to protect equipment and personnel so they can perform their service to the community unhindered. Special equipment is an asset to the community and requires special training to operate. Visitor entry and parking can be located outside of a secure fence.
Equity And Inclusion
Traditional police stations provided facilities that had limited privacy, with open floor plans in offices, locker rooms, and restrooms. This reduced the opportunity to cultivate a diverse staff by not providing equitable and inclusive accommodations. For police departments to be inclusive and recruit, retain, and support a diverse assortment of personnel, facilities that accommodate all must be provided when an agency is designing a police building that can serve as a long-term replacement. Separate gender restrooms and showers allow for any officer to maintain equitable support conditions. This encourages diversity within a police department by providing a facility that has a layout that is inclusive to all.
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6. STATE DATA PERSPECTIVE ON ATWATER GROWTH
Understanding the City’s basic population trajectory involves analyzing various factors including historical population growth, demographic composition, economic conditions, geographic location and amenities, and any potential policy / development initiatives.
During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, California saw a population decline for the first time since gaining statehood in 1850, with cities in the northern part of the state seeing more significant population loss than cities in the southern part of the state. This phenomenon was only mildly evident in the City of Atwater’s specific numbers, as the City’s steady, long-term growth continues to underscore its resilience and appeal. According to recent data from the California Department of Finance, the state once again experienced positive population growth overall in 2023, with several contributing factors leading to the end of a three-year period of population decline.2 This trend reversal—while at a smaller scale—was evident in data pertaining to the City as well.
The following figure reflects the City’s growth trajectory since 2010.
Figure 3—City of Atwater – Population Trend (2010–2024) 2010–2019 Population Data Source: State of California, Department of Finance, E-4 Population Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State, 2011–2020, with 2010 Census Benchmark; Sacramento, California, May 2021. 2021–2024 Population Data Source: State of California, Department of Finance, E-4 Population Estimates for Cities, Counties, and the State, 2021–2024, with 2020 Census Benchmark; Sacramento, California, May 2024. 2 https://dof.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/352/Forecasting/Demographics/Documents/E-1_2024_Press_Release.pdf 26,000
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6.1 City and Regional Studies: Population and Housing Unit Growth The City is currently updating its General Plan and growth projections. For this study, Citygate reviewed the draft work to date, the Merced County Association of Governments 2023–2031 Draft City MultiJurisdictional Housing Element, the Association’s 2022 County Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Plan for Atwater, and the California Department of Finance historical population numbers for Atwater, upon which sales taxes allocations are based. Based on these documents, Citygate observed the following:
2023–2031 Draft City Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element found:
➢ The resident population for Atwater in 2010 was 28,168. By 2021, it was 31,401. ➢ For housing units, this report found there were 9,771 units in 2010. By 2020, there were 10,448—an increase of 677 units at an average of 68 units per year. The California Department of Finance E-1 Population estimates found:
➢ In 2023, Atwater had a reported population of 31,418 residents. The 2022, the County RHNA Plan identified:
➢ Between 2023–2032, the City will need 3,017 total additional housing units, an average of 335 per year.
Current Atwater Development Applications
Redwood Apartments: 52 units
Waterstone Apartments: 120 units
Sunset Project: 25 homes
University Park: approximately 364 multi-family units The near-term total of all units is 561. If all units were built over the next three years, the average number of units per year would be 187. A rate of 187 units per year is slightly more than 2.5 times the historic rate of 68 units per year.
Population Projection
Starting with the E-1 2023 population of 31,418 and subtracting the 2010 population of 28,168 yields an increase of 3,250 residents—an average gain of 250 residents (0.8 percent) per year.
The Housing Element showed a gain of 68 units per year over the past ten years.
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The RHNA Plan desires a gain of 335 units per year.
The historic units and population growth rates year over year were very modest. The latest number of annual units called for by the RHNA is very aggressive given current financing challenges for buyers and builders related to housing. The current City applications for housing average 187 units per year, in-between the two low/high numbers. Thus, using 187 units per year for three years, times a typical, moderate rate of 2.5 people per dwelling unit, equals a resident growth rate of 468 people per year, which is just under double the historic rate. As a percent increase of a base population of 31,418 in 2023, the first-year population growth of 468 persons is a rate of 1.49 percent. As a straight-line projection, 468 people per year until the 2032 RHNA date equals 4,212 additional residents—which is modestly higher than the 3,233-resident gain from 2010 to 2021.
It is all but impossible to accurately measure the incident demand generated by the in-migration of employees, tourists, the houseless, and those commuting through the City. However, all of these elements are represented in the Department’s total incident count. Thus, using residents per 1,000 incidents as a forecasting model provides a ratio of people to incidents. This measure does not say that only residents generate more (or fewer) incidents, but what can be used to project population are the dwelling units applied for, or that zoning could allow.
6.2 Impact to Police Staffing of Growth in Population and Calls for Service In 2023, the Department responded to a total of 28,208 CFS. This equates to an average demand of 77.3 requests per day, or 3.2 CFS per hour.
In 2023, the City’s resident population was 31,418. Using resident population as a surrogate ratio for people generating demand, in 2023, the CFS rate per 1,000 people was 898 requests per 1,000 population: 31,418/1,000 = 31.42; 28,208/31.42 = 897.7.
Using the previous projection of 4,212 additional residents by 2032 based on planned growth and the population trajectory, the result is a total resident population of 35,630 in 2032. At a ratio of 898 CFS per 1,000, 2032 CFS would grow to a total of 31,996—a change of approximately 1.14 percent. A total CFS growth of 3,788 incidents divided by eight years results in 473.5 new CFS per year, or slightly more than one per day.
In 2023, the Department saw a large, 10.6 percent increase in CFS over 2022. Much of that increase was driven by personnel and program additions. The 2021 to 2022 increase was just under six percent. Either of these back-to-back annual increases suggest the CFS rate is faster than resident population growth would indicate.
Stated this way, there could be appreciable increases in CFS that are higher in the non-resident populations. For purposes of staffing increases over the next eight years, Citygate suggests using a five percent annual, year-over-year increase for staffing projections between 2024 and 2032.
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Understanding that long-term projections through 2032 can change, and that the Police Chief feels a remodeled police building can only serve the Department for a maximum of five more years at most, in five years (by 2029), CFS could reach 34,287 annually.
The Department currently has 42 total personnel. At a total demand for service count of 28,208 in 2023, the staffing to service demand is 672 per person per year. Using a 2029 demand of 34,287 CFS, Department staffing could need to reach 51 total personnel, an increase of nine personnel in a combination of sworn and professional staff.
These projections should be considered low, as if civic demands on police department services of all types, not just Priority crimes, increases above five percent year-over-year. Very soon, the current facility—even if remodeled—will simply not be able to meet the needs of the community.
6.3 Facility Improvements and Remodel
With additional tenant improvements, the Chief believes the current police facility will be able to serve the community and enable the Department to remain in the present location for the three to five more years. Based on our own assessment and review, Citygate concurs with the Chief. However, for this to occur, the full completion of the City Hall south end renovation of 750 Bellevue Rd. is vital to providing the Department with efficient space. The Department has proposed what the interim remodel would consist of, and it is attached as Appendix A to the study.
In the mid to longer term, a larger, full replacement of the police facility will be required for the City to maintain adequate working space for Department personnel—including specialty services, management, and logistical support—considering projected population growth and the associated increase in calls for service.
Other cities in Atwater’s situation have found that there are only two viable choices:
1. The City could conduct a temporary remodel of the current facility while also immediately proceeding with the process of a new facility being funded, sited, designed, and constructed—meeting all regulatory requirements and being built to last 25 plus years.
2. If absent the resources to replace the police/City building in less than five years, the City could locate a vacant commercial building that would be cost effective to remodel for use as a police department, and which could serve the City for a decade or more.
7. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
As a result of this assessment, Citygate makes the following findings and recommendations. Citygate’s findings speak to key elements of Atwater’s particular context and provide a basis for Citygate’s recommendations.
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7.1 Findings
Finding 1: The current police facility can barely meet the needs of the City and the Department for the next three to five years if remodeling and enhancement measures are completed.
Finding 2: The area used for storage of property and evidence is almost full.
Finding 3: The area of the police facility used to house the 9-1-1 Communications Center / Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) is inadequate. The City has been warned in writing of this fact. The PSAP is not ADA complaint.
If the City was to hire a dispatcher who required reasonable accommodation to perform his or her role, it would be impossible for the facility to provide this accommodation.
Finding 4: Department personnel park their personal vehicles in an unsecured lot attached to a City park that is adjacent to the Department. This parking option for City employees is not the safest option, particularly for female professional staff members, and leaves employees’ personal vehicles vulnerable to vandalism .
7.2 Recommendations
Recommendation 1: Complete a modest remodel of the current police facility to accommodate the Department’s needs for the next three to five years.
Recommendation 2: Aggressively determine a course of action to either replace the current police facility with a newly constructed building or locate an existing commercial building that can be modified to fit the needs of the Department as an immediate stopgap solution while the City secures the funding to build a modern police station to serve the Department and community in the long term. The size and location needed for a permeant solution can be determined after the City finishes its General Plan and growth projections.
Recommendation 3: Reduce the amount of evidence stored for criminal cases. This is a complex process requiring the expertise of staff (sworn or professional staff) who can research criminal cases and determine whether older evidence may be destroyed or requires further time in storage. Citygate recommends the Department
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temporarily employ retired annuitants to oversee this process.
If this is not a viable option, the Department should consider additional temporary storage for the growing amount of
evidence and property.
Recommendation 4: The current workspace for the 9-1-1 Communications Center is inadequate. This issue needs to be addressed as soon as possible. The City should include a solution in the remodel or identify an off-site location that is compliant with regulations.
When designing an improved Communications Center, it
should be designed with adequate space for today’s staffing needs while also anticipating needs 10 or more years into the future. Currently, two dispatchers are assigned to the Dispatch Center per shift. Future Dispatch needs should accommodate at least four dispatch workstations that are fully ADA compliant.
Recommendation 5: Ensure that City employees have a secured parking area for their personal vehicles as part of the design of a new police facility.
APPENDIX A
POLICE DEPARTMENT FLOOR PLAN
EXHIBITS
APPENDI X 2 A. SPACE PROGRAM - FIRE STATION 41 GRIFFIN STRUCTURES 108 Appendix 2A.
Space Program
Fire Station 41
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Space Needs Program
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City of Atwater: Fire Station 41
Space Projections
Line Code SF Staff Qty SF
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1 Fire Station 41
2 3 Administration
4 5 A Shift
6 Captain 1
7 Engineer 1
8 Firefighter 2
9 10 B Shift
11 Captain 1
12 Engineer 1
13 Firefighter 2
14 15 C Shift
16 Captain 1
17 Engineer 1
18 Firefighter 2
19 20 Public Entry
21 Lobby / Front Counter allow 100 147 1 100 Surrender box inside/outside access 22 Unisex Restroom ADA-rest 80 - 1 80
23 24 Private Offices
25 Operations Battalion Chief PO-4 180 171 1 1 180
26 Captain Shared Office SPO-4 180 159 incl abv 1 180
27 Office Technician PO-2 120 1 1 120
28 Drop-in Office PO-2 120 1 120
29 30 Fire Crew Workroom Workstations on perimeter w/ conf table in the middle 31 Workstations 156
32 Engineer en-A 36 1 36
33 Firefighter en-A 36 2 72
34 Files file-1 15 1 15
35 Printer print-1 10 1 10
36 37 Support Space
38 Conference Room C-5 300 291 1 300
39 Admin File Room stor-2 100 1 100
40 41 Administration Assigned SF 924 14 1,313
42 Circulation unit circ-4 25% 248 328
43 Administration Net SF 1,172 14 1,641
44 45
FacilityDepartmentDivisionSpace TypeStaff/Item
Space Standard
Existing SF
Future Need
(10-20 Years)
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Space Projections
Line Code SF Staff Qty SF Facility Department Division Space Type Staff/Item Space Standard
Existing SF
Future Need
(10-20 Years)
46 Living Quarters
47 48 Sleeping Quarters
49 Captain's Headquarters
50 Dorm fire-dorm-c 150 incl below 1 150
51 Restroom / Shower fire-bath-single 100 incl below 1 100 52 Dorms fire-dorm-reg 120 1,210 4 480 Includes bed, desk, & 3 lockers for shift change 53 Gender Neutral Single Use Restroom / Shower fire-bath-single 100 incl below 3 300 54 Restrooms / Shower
55 Women's rest-shower 300 248
56 Men's rest-shower 300 168
57 Washer / Dryer WD-1 60 37 1 60
58 Linen Closet / Delivery Service Area allow 20 1 20
59 Janitor Closet / Cleaning Supplies jan 45 38 1 45
60 61 Living Areas
62 Kitchen kitchen-3 300 355 1 300 Includes range & island 63 Food Lockers locker-food 3 14 42
64 General Pantry allow 30 35 1 30
65 Refrigerator / Freezer fridge-comm 10 2 20
66 Water Delivery Area allow 20 1 20
67 Dining Room allow 300 incl below 1 300
68 Day Room allow 400 952 1 400
69 70 Living Quarters Assigned SF 3,043 - 2,267
71 Circulation unit circ-3 20% 195 453
72 Net SF 3,238 - 2,720
73 74
75 Apparatus Bay & Support Areas
76 77 Apparatus Bay
78 Drive-Thru Bays
79 Bay 1: 18' x 70' bay-3 1,260 1,050 1 1,260 Engine 41 80 Bay 2: 18' x 70' bay-3 1,260 1,050 1 1,260 Command Vehicle and Reserve engine 241 81 Bay 3: 18' x 70' bay-3 1,260 1,050 1 1,260 Includes utility truck and fire prevention trailer 82 Bay 4: 18' x 70' bay-3 1,260 1,050 1 1,260 includes storage for historic engine, rehab trailer and oxygen trailer 83 Bay 5 875
84 Bay 6 see fitness
85 Historic Engine Storage 330
86 Note: Preferred drive-thru access w/ quick release doors Bays to include exhaust removal system. 87 88
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Space Projections
Line Code SF Staff Qty SF Facility Department Division Space Type Staff/Item Space Standard
Existing SF
Future Need
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93 Apparatus Support
94 Turnout Gear locker-3 15 300 16 240 2 additional for mutual aid 95 Decontamination Room decon-1 120 1 120
96 Commercial extractor machine/spin. Space for hosing down soiled turnouts. Must be ventilated, hard floor and walls, drains, etc. 97 Include area for draining/hosing, & provide exterior hose-down access 98 Air Compressor Room allow 40 - 1 40
99 SCBA Testing, Storage, & Repair Room stor-2 120 100 1 120 100 Workshop & Tool Room / Alcove stor-2 120 150 1 120
101 Note: Provide center work bench/table 48" wide; work counters on long walls; Secured cage for locking special tools 102 Hose Drying Area qallow 40 50 1 40
103 Medical Supply Room stor-1 80 35 1 80
104 Ice Machine allow 10 10 1 10
105 Landscape Supplies stor-1 80 190 1 80
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107 Fitness Room
108 Weight / Fitness Room allow 800 915 1 800
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110 Building Support
111 Fire Riser allow 40 55 1 40
112 Electrical Room allow 80 17 1 80
113 IDF / MDF Rooms allow 60 40 1 60
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115 Apparatus Bay & Support Areas Assigned SF 7,267 - 6,870 116 Circulation unit circ-1 10% 846 687
117 Apparatus Bay & Support Areas Net SF 8,113 - 7,557
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120 Atwater Fire Station 41 Net SF 12,523 11,918
121 Net to Gross Circulation ntg factor-1 90% 716 1,324 122 Atwater Fire Station 41 Gross SF 13,239 - 13,242
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125 Exterior Components
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127 Support Spaces
128 Patio allow 400 485 1 400
129 Trash Enclosure allow allow 100 44 1 100
130 Emergency Generator allow 300 1 300
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132 Parking
133 Employee Parking stall-gen stall-std 200 6 1,200
134 Overlap Shift Parking stall-std 200 4 800
135 Visitor Parking stall-std 200 2 400 Includes ADA
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137 Exterior Components Assigned SF 529 - 3,200
138 Circulation
139 Exterior Components Gross SF 529 - 3,200
APPENDI X 2 B. SPACE PROGRAM - FIRE STATION 42 GRIFFIN STRUCTURES 112 Appendix 2B.
Space Program
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Space Needs Program
FIRE STATION 42
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Space Projections
Line Code SF Staff Qty SF
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1 Fire Station 42
2 3 Administration
4 5 A Shift
6 Captain 1
7 Engineer 1
8 Firefighter 2
9 10 B Shift
11 Captain 1
12 Engineer 1
13 Firefighter 2
14 15 C Shift
16 Captain 1
17 Engineer 1
18 Firefighter 2
19 20 Public Entry
21 Lobby / Front Counter allow 100 40 1 40 Surrender box inside / outside access 22 Unisex Restroom ADA-rest 80 112 1 112
23 24 Private Offices
25 Batt Chief / Fire Marshal PO-4 180 68 1 1 68 Future
26 Coverage Chief's Dorm allow 120 68 1 68
27 Drop-in Office PO-2 120 1 75
28 Office Technician 75 incl abv relocated to FS 41
29 Captain Shared Office SPO-4 180 110 1 110
30 31 Support
32 Copy Area copy 40 55 1 55
33 34 Fire Crew Workroom Workstations on perimeter w/ conf table in the middle 35 Workstations
36 Engineer en-A 36 95 1 95
37 Firefighter en-A 36 incl abv incl abv
38 Files file-1 15 incl abv incl abv
39 40 EOC / Training Room allow 400 404 1 404
41 42 Administration Assigned SF 1,027 13 1,027
43 Circulation unit circ-4 25% 233 233
44 Administration Net SF 1,260 13 1,260
45 Space Standard
Existing SF
Future Need
(10-20 Years)
FacilityDepartmentDivisionSpace TypeStaff/Item
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Space Projections
Line Code SF Staff Qty SF
Space Standard
Existing SF
Future Need
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FacilityDepartmentDivisionSpace TypeStaff/Item
46 Living Quarters
47 48 Sleeping Quarters
49 Captain's Headquarters
50 Dorm fire-dorm-c 150 145 1 145
51 Restroom / Shower fire-bath-single 100 1 100
52 Dorms fire-dorm-reg 120 290 3 360 Includes bed, desk, & 3 lockers for shift change 53 Gender Neutral Single Use Restroom / Shower fire-bath-single 100 see below 2 200 54 Restrooms / Shower
55 Women's rest-shower 250 95 incl abv
56 Men's rest-shower 250 211 incl abv
57 Washer / Dryer WD-1 60 143 1 143
58 Linen Closet / Delivery Service Area allow 20 incl abv incl abv 59 Janitor Closet / Cleaning Supplies jan 45 37 1 37
60 61 Living Areas Areas can seat up to 8
62 Kitchen kitchen-3 300 214 1 214 Includes range & island 63 Food Lockers locker-food 3
64 General Pantry allow 30
65 Refrigerator / Freezer fridge-comm 10
66 Water Delivery Area allow 20
67 Dining Room allow 300 205 1 205
68 Day Room allow 400 290 1 290
69 70 Living Quarters Assigned SF 1,630 - 1,694
71 Circulation unit circ-3 20% 278 278
72 Net SF 1,908 - 1,972
73 74
75 Apparatus Bay & Support Areas
76 77 Apparatus Bay
78 Drive-Thru Bays
79 Bay 1: 18' x 47' bay-1 850 850 1 850
80 Bay 2: 18' x 47' bay-1 850 850 1 850
81 Note: Preferred drive-thru access w/ quick release doors Bays to include exhaust removal system. 82 83 Turnout Gear Room locker-3 15 129 15 129 2 additional for mutual aid 84 85 Decontamination Room decon-1 120 -
86 Commercial extractor machine/spin. Space for hosing down soiled turnouts. Must be ventilated, hard floor and walls, drains, etc. 87 Include area for draining/hosing, & provide exterior hose-down access 88 89
90 91
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Space Projections
Line Code SF Staff Qty SF
Space Standard
Existing SF
Future Need
(10-20 Years)
FacilityDepartmentDivisionSpace TypeStaff/Item
46 Living Quarters
47 48 Sleeping Quarters
49 Captain's Headquarters
50 Dorm fire-dorm-c 150 145 1 145
51 Restroom / Shower fire-bath-single 100 1 100
52 Dorms fire-dorm-reg 120 290 3 360 Includes bed, desk, & 3 lockers for shift change 53 Gender Neutral Single Use Restroom / Shower fire-bath-single 100 see below 2 200 54 Restrooms / Shower
55 Women's rest-shower 250 95 incl abv
56 Men's rest-shower 250 211 incl abv
57 Washer / Dryer WD-1 60 143 1 143
58 Linen Closet / Delivery Service Area allow 20 incl abv incl abv 59 Janitor Closet / Cleaning Supplies jan 45 37 1 37
60 61 Living Areas Areas can seat up to 8
62 Kitchen kitchen-3 300 214 1 214 Includes range & island 63 Food Lockers locker-food 3
64 General Pantry allow 30
65 Refrigerator / Freezer fridge-comm 10
66 Water Delivery Area allow 20
67 Dining Room allow 300 205 1 205
68 Day Room allow 400 290 1 290
69 70 Living Quarters Assigned SF 1,630 - 1,694
71 Circulation unit circ-3 20% 278 278
72 Net SF 1,908 - 1,972
73 74
75 Apparatus Bay & Support Areas
76 77 Apparatus Bay
78 Drive-Thru Bays
79 Bay 1: 18' x 47' bay-1 850 850 1 850
80 Bay 2: 18' x 47' bay-1 850 850 1 850
81 Note: Preferred drive-thru access w/ quick release doors Bays to include exhaust removal system. 82 83 Turnout Gear Room locker-3 15 129 15 129 2 additional for mutual aid 84 85 Decontamination Room decon-1 120 -
86 Commercial extractor machine/spin. Space for hosing down soiled turnouts. Must be ventilated, hard floor and walls, drains, etc. 87 Include area for draining/hosing, & provide exterior hose-down access 88 89
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APPENDI X 2 B. SPACE PROGRAM - FIRE STATION 42 GRIFFIN STRUCTURES 115 FIRE STATION 42 CONT.
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APPENDI X 2 C. SPACE PROGRAM FIRE STATION 43 GRIFFIN STRUCTURES 116 Appendix 2C.
Space Program
Fire Station 43
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Space Projections
Line Code SF Staff Qty SF
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New Fire Station 43
1 Administration
2 3 A Shift
4 Captain 1
5 Engineer 1
6 Firefighter 2
7 8 B Shift
9 Captain 1
10 Engineer 1
11 Firefighter 2
12 13 C Shift
14 Captain 1
15 Engineer 1
16 Firefighter 2
17 18 Public Entry
19 Lobby / Front Counter allow 80 1 80 Surrender box inside / outside access 20 Unisex Restroom ADA-rest 80 1 80
21 22 Private Offices
23 Operations Battalion Chief PO-4 180 1 1 180
24 Captain Shared Office SPO-4 180 1 180
25 Drop-in Office PO-2 120 1 120
26 27 Fire Crew Workroom Workstations on perimeter w/ conf table in the middle 28 Workstations
29 Engineer en-A 36 1 36
30 Firefighter en-A 36 2 72
31 Files file-1 15 1 15
32 Printer print-2 20 1 20
33 34
35 Administration Assigned SF - 13 783
36 Circulation unit circ-4 25% 196
37 Administration Net SF - 13 979
38 39
40 41
42 Space Standard
Existing SF
Future Need
(10-20 Years)
FacilityDepartmentDivisionSpace TypeStaff/Item
APPENDI X 2 C. SPACE PROGRAM FIRE STATION 43
Space Needs Program
FIRE STATION 43 (NEW)
GRIFFIN STRUCTURES 118
City of Atwater: Fire Station 43
Space Projections
Line Code SF Staff Qty SF
Space Standard
Existing SF
Future Need
(10-20 Years)
FacilityDepartmentDivisionSpace TypeStaff/Item
44 Living Quarters
45 46 Sleeping Quarters
47 Captain's Headquarters
48 Dorm fire-dorm-c 150 1 150
49 Restroom / Shower fire-bath-single 100 1 100
50 Dorms fire-dorm-reg 120 3 360 Includes bed, desk, & 3 lockers for shift change 51 Gender Neutral Single Use Restroom / Shower fire-bath-single 100 2 150 52 Washer / Dryer WD-1 60 1 60
53 Linen Closet / Delivery Service Area allow 20 1 20
54 Janitor Closet / Cleaning Supplies jan 45 1 45
55 56 Living Areas Areas can seat up to 6
57 Kitchen kitchen-5 300 1 300 Includes range & island
58 Food Lockers locker-food 3 13 39
59 General Pantry allow 30 1 30
60 Refrigerator / Freezer fridge-comm 10 2 20
61 Water Delivery Area allow 20 1 20
62 Dining Room allow 300 1 300
63 Day Room allow 400 1 400
64 65 Living Quarters Assigned SF - - 1,994
66 Circulation unit circ-3 20% 399
67 Net SF - - 2,393
68 69 Apparatus Bay & Support Areas
70 71 Apparatus Bay
72 Drive-Thru Bays
73 Bay 1: 18' x 70' bay-3 1,260 1 1,260
74 Bay 2: 18' x 70' bay-3 1,260 1 1,260
75 Note: Preferred drive-thru access w/ quick release doors Bays to include exhaust removal system. 76 77 Turnout Gear Room locker-3 15 15 225 2 additional for mutual aid 78 79 Decontamination Room decon-1 120 1 120
80 Commercial extractor machine/spin. Space for hosing down soiled turnouts. Must be ventilated, hard floor and walls, drains, etc. 81 Include area for draining/hosing, & provide exterior hose-down access 82 83 Apparatus Support
84 Air Compressor Room allow 40 1 40
85 SCBA Testing, Storage, & Repair Room stor-1 80 1 80
86 Workshop & Tool Room / Alcove shop-2 120 1 120
87 Note: Provide center work bench/table 48" wide; work counters on long walls; Secured cage for locking special tools 88 89 Hose Drying / Storage Area qallow 40 1 40
90 Medical Supply Room stor-1 80 1 80
APPENDI X 2 C. SPACE PROGRAM FIRE STATION 43
FIRE STATION 43 (NEW) CONT.
GRIFFIN STRUCTURES 119
City of Atwater: Fire Station 43
Space Projections
Line Code SF Staff Qty SF
Space Standard
Existing SF
Future Need
(10-20 Years)
FacilityDepartmentDivisionSpace TypeStaff/Item
91 92 Fitness Room
93 Weight / Cardio Room allow 600 1 600
94 95 Building Support
96 Fire Riser allow 40 1 40
97 Electrical Room allow 80 1 80
98 Mechanical Room allow 80 1 80
99 IDF / MDF Rooms allow 60 1 60
100
101
102 Apparatus Bay & Support Areas Assigned SF - - 4,085 103 Circulation unit circ-1 10% 409
104 Net SF - - 4,494
105
106
107
108 Atwater Fire Station 43 Net SF - 7,866
109 Net to Gross Circulation ntg factor-2 85% 1,388
110 Atwater Fire Station 43 Gross SF - 9,254
111
112
113
114
115 Exterior Components
116
117 Support Spaces
118 Patio allow 400 1 400
119 Trash Enclosure allow allow 100 1 100
120 Emergency Generator allow 300 1 300
121
122 Parking
123 Employee Parking stall-gen stall-std 200 5 1,000
124 Overlap Shift Parking stall-std 200 4 800
125 Visitor Parking stall-std 200 2 400 Includes ADA
126
127 Exterior Components Assigned SF - 3,000
128 Circulation
129 Exterior Components Gross SF - 3,000
130
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APPENDI X 2 C. SPACE PROGRAM FIRE STATION 43
FIRE STATION 43 (NEW) CONT.
APPENDI X 2 D. SPACE PROGRAM POLICE DEPARTMENT GRIFFIN STRUCTURES 120 Appendix 2D.
Space Program
Police Department
GRIFFIN STRUCTURES 121
City of Atwater Police Department
Space Requirements
line Code SF Staff Qty SF Staff Qty SF Staff Qty SF
40 City of Atwater Police Department 1
2 Administration 3
4 Office of the Chief
5 6 Private Offices
7 Chief of Police PO-7 300 404 1 1 300 1 1 300 1 1 300
8 Lieutenant PO-5 210 290 1 1 210 1 1 210 1 1 210
9 Admin Assistant PO-3 150 163 1 1 150 1 1 150 1 1 150
10 11 Support Areas
12 Executive Conference Room C-4 240 200 1 240 1 240 1 240 13 Work Room / Supplies / Personnel Files work-rm 120 1 120 1 120 1 120 14 Unisex Restroom ADA-1 80 1 80 1 80 1 80
15 Coffee Bar cof-2 20 1 20 1 20 1 20
16 17 Office of the Chief Assigned SF 1,057 3 1,120 3 1,120 3 1,120 18 Circulation unit circ-4 25% 131 280 280 280
19 Office of the Chief Net SF 1,188 3 1,400 3 1,400 3 1,400 20 21
22 23 Administration Assigned SF 1,057 3 1,120 3 1,120 3 1,120 24 Circulation 131 280 280 280
25 Administration Net SF 1,188 3 1,400 3 1,400 3 1,400
26 27
28 29 Operations 30
31 Patrol
32 33 Private Offices
34 Sergeant SPO-8 360 426 4 1 360 4 1 360 4 1 360 includes files/lockers 35 36 Cubicles
37 Police Officers 16 18 20
38 School Resource Officer en-C 64 1 1 64 1 1 64 1 1 64 39 Reserve Police Officer [1] [1] [1]
40 41 Report Writing
42 Report Writing Station en-A 36 100 3 108 4 144 4 144 43 Copy Work Area Copy-2 40 1 40 1 40 1 40
44 45 Support Areas
46 Briefing Room brief-3 800 458 1 500 1 600 1 800
47 Holding Cell d-tank 180 158 1 180 1 180 1 180
48 AV Cabinet allow 30 1 30 1 30 1 30
49 Mailboxes mail 20 130 1 20 1 20 1 20
50 Armory ARM 150 87 1 150 1 150 1 150
51 Battery Packs cntr-ln 6 6 36 6 36 6 36
52 K-9 Storage allow 60 1 60 1 60
53 Gear Storage allow 150 110 1 150 1 150 1 150
54 55
56 Patrol Assigned SF 1,469 21 1,638 23 1,834 25 2,034
57 Circulation unit circ-4 25% 290 410 459 509
58 Patrol Net SF 1,759 21 2,048 23 2,293 25 2,543
59 60
61 62
FacilityDepartmentDivisionSpace TypeStaff/ItemNotes
5 Year
Projection Space Standard Current Need
10-20 Year
Existing SF Projection
APPENDI X 2 D. SPACE PROGRAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
Space Needs Program
POLICE DEPARTMENT
GRIFFIN STRUCTURES 122
City of Atwater Police Department
Space Requirements
line Code SF Staff Qty SF Staff Qty SF Staff Qty SF
40 FacilityDepartmentDivisionSpace TypeStaff/ItemNotes
5 Year
Projection Space Standard Current Need
10-20 Year
Existing SF Projection
64 Investigations
65 66 Private Offices
67 Sergeant PO-3 150 155 1 1 150 1 1 150 1 1 150
68 69 Cubicles
70 Detectives en-C 64 311 3 3 192 3 3 192 3 3 192
71 72 Support Areas
73 Conference Room C-4 240 1 240
74 Storage stor-4 150 202 1 150 1 150 1 150
75 Interview Room int-2 100 82 1 100 1 100 1 100
76 Interview Monitoring Room 88 - - - - - -
77 78
79 Investigations Assigned SF 838 4 592 4 592 4 832
80 Circulation unit circ-4 25% 190 148 148 208
81 Investigations Net SF 1,028 4 740 4 740 4 1,040
82 83
84 85 Operations Assigned SF 2,307 25 2,230 27 2,426 29 2,866 86 Circulation 480 - 558 - 607 - 717
87 Operations Net SF 2,787 25 2,788 27 3,033 29 3,583
88 89
90 91
92 93
94 95
96 97
98 99
100
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APPENDI X 2 D. SPACE PROGRAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICE DEPARTMENT CONT.
GRIFFIN STRUCTURES 123
City of Atwater Police Department
Space Requirements
line Code SF Staff Qty SF Staff Qty SF Staff Qty SF
40 FacilityDepartmentDivisionSpace TypeStaff/ItemNotes
5 Year
Projection Space Standard Current Need
10-20 Year
Existing SF Projection
128 Support Services 129
130 Records
131
132 Private Offices
133 Records Manager PO-3 150 267 1 1 150 1 1 150 1 1 150 134
135 Ooen Workstations
136 Records Clerk en-C 64 incl abv 2 2 128 2 2 128 3 3 192 137
138 Support Areas incl abv
139 Records File Storage - - - - - - Electronic storage only 140 Copy / Work Area Copy-2 40 1 40 1 40 1 40
141 Internal Service Counter (secure side) allow 20 1 20 1 20 1 20 142
143 Records Assigned SF 267 3 338 3 338 4 402
144 Circulation unit circ-4 25% 53 85 85 101
145 Records Net SF 320 3 423 3 423 4 503
146
147
148
149 Communications
150
151 Private Offices
152 Dispatch Manager PO-3 150 173 1 1 150 1 1 150
153
154 Open Floor
155 Dispatchers Dispatch-1 100 232 7 2 200 7 3 300 8 3 300 All dispatch workstations to be fully ADA compliant 156 Training Console Dispatch-1 100 1 100 All dispatch workstations to be fully ADA compliant 157
158 Support Areas
159 Lockers locker-1 5 7 35 8 40 9 45
160 Coffee Bar / Kitchenette kitchenette 120 79 1 120 1 120 1 120 161 Chair Storage allow 40 1 40 1 40 1 40
162 Unisex Restroom ADA-1 80 39 1 80 1 80 1 80
163 Quiet Room Quiet-rm 120 1 120
164
165 Communications Assigned SF 523 7 475 8 730 9 955
166 Circulation unit circ-4 25% 110 119 183 239
167 Communications Net SF 633 7 594 8 913 9 1,194
168
169
170
171 Property & Evidence
172
173 Offices
174 Property & Evidence Technician PO-3 150 1 1 150 1 1 150 175
176 Officer Bag Tag
177 Work Table w/ Exhauster wtbl 40 1 40 1 40 1 40
178 Counter w/ Barcoding Station cnt-r 36 1 36 1 36 1 36 179 Evidence Drop Lockers evi-lock 30 1 30 1 30 1 30
180 Oversized Lockers ov-lock 15 1 15 1 15 1 15
181 Drying Cabinets / Closet dry1 20 1 20 1 20 1 20
182 Emergency Eyewash emerg-wsh 10 1 10 1 10 1 10
183
184 Evidence Support Areas 618
185 Intake Area intake 60 1 60 1 60 1 60
186 Supplies allow 20 1 20 1 20 1 20
187 General Evidence Storage (HD Shelving) allow 300 1 300 1 300 1 300 188 Firearms allow 100 1 50 1 50 1 100
189 Narcotics allow 100 1 50 1 50 1 100
190 Refrigerator evid-fridge 20 1 20 1 20 1 20
191 Freezer evid-freezer 20 2 40 2 40 2 40
APPENDI X 2 D. SPACE PROGRAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICE DEPARTMENT CONT.
GRIFFIN STRUCTURES 124
City of Atwater Police Department
Space Requirements
line Code SF Staff Qty SF Staff Qty SF Staff Qty SF
40 FacilityDepartmentDivisionSpace TypeStaff/ItemNotes
5 Year
Projection Space Standard Current Need
10-20 Year
Existing SF Projection
192 Bikes / Oversized Property allow 100 1 50 1 50 1 100 193 Evidence Return Vestibule / Registrants Access (w/ livescan) evi-vest 120 1 120 194
195
196 Property & Evidence Assigned SF 618 - 741 - 891 - 1,161 197 Circulation unit circ-4 25% 150 185 223 290
198 Property & Evidence Net SF 768 - 926 - 1,114 - 1,451 199
200
201
202 Community Services
203
204 Private Offices
205 Code Enforcement Manager PO-3 150 177 1 1 150 1 1 150 1 1 150 206
207 Open Workstations
208 Community Services Officer en-C 64 129 2 1 64 2 1 64 3 2 128 209 Code Enforcement Officer en-C 64 2 1 64 2 1 64 2 1 64 210 Volunteer en-C 64 98 1 64 1 64 1 64 Currently vacant 211
212 Support Areas
213 Files stor-1 80 1 80 1 80 1 80
214 Copy / Work Area Copy-2 40 1 40 1 40 1 40
215
216
217 Community Services Assigned SF 404 5 462 5 462 6 526 218 Circulation unit circ-4 25% 85 116 116 132
219 Community Services Net SF 489 5 578 5 578 6 658
220
221
222
223 IT
224
225 Private Office
226 IT Support Drop-In PO-2 120 254 1 120
227
228 Support Areas
229 Storage / Work Room allow 200 incl abv 1 200 1 200 1 200 230
231
232
233 IT Assigned SF 254 - 200 - 200 - 320
234 Circulation unit circ-4 25% 52 50 50 80
235 IT Net SF 306 - 250 - 250 - 400
236
237
238
239 Support Services Assigned SF 2,066 15 2,216 16 2,621 19 3,364 240 Circulation 450 - 555 - 657 - 842
241 Support Services Net SF 2,516 15 2,771 16 3,278 19 4,206 242
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245
246
247
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
255
APPENDI X 2 D. SPACE PROGRAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICE DEPARTMENT CONT.
GRIFFIN STRUCTURES 125
City of Atwater Police Department
Space Requirements
line Code SF Staff Qty SF Staff Qty SF Staff Qty SF
40 FacilityDepartmentDivisionSpace TypeStaff/ItemNotes
5 Year
Projection Space Standard Current Need
10-20 Year
Existing SF Projection
256 Common Areas 257
258 Public Lobby
259
260 Public Area
261 Entry Vestibule allow 80 1 80
262 Lobby allow 400 143 1 200 1 200 1 400
263 Memorabilia Wall / Case incl abv incl abv incl abv
264 Live Scan / Processing / Interview Room live-scan 125 121 1 125 1 125 1 125 265 Public ADA Restroom ADA-1 80 243 1 80 1 80 1 80
266
267 Public Lobby Assigned SF 507 - 405 - 405 - 685
268 Circulation unit circ-4 25% 158 101 101 171
269 Public Lobby Net SF 665 - 506 - 506 - 856
270
271
272
273 Staff Breakroom
274
275 Staff Break Areas
276 Lunchroom / Lounge allow 600 258 1 400 1 400 1 600
277
278 Staff Breakroom Assigned SF 258 - 400 - 400 - 600
279 Circulation unit circ-4 25% 82 100 100 150
280 Staff Breakroom Net SF 340 - 500 - 500 - 750
281
282
283
284
285 Fitness
286
287 Gym
288 Gym - Free Weight, Cardio, Open Floor gym-1 1000 1 1,000 289
290 Support Areas
291 Storage stor-1 80 1 80
292 Water Fountain wtr 20 1 20
293
294 Fitness Assigned SF - - - - - 1,100
295 Circulation unit circ-4 25% - - 275
296 Fitness Net SF - - - - - 1,375
297
298
299 Open Locker Area
300
301 Locker Area (Open Lockering)
302 Sworn / Reserve Lockers locker-3 15 777 30 450 35 525 35 525 303 Nonsworn Day Use Lockers locker-2 10 20 200 25 250 25 250 304
305 Support Areas
306 Toilet / Lav Changing (Priv. Single Occupant) open-lav 100 incl abv 4 400 4 400 4 400 307 Toilet / Lav / Shower (Priv. Single Occupant) open-shower 120 incl abv 2 240 3 360 3 360 308 Quiet / Sleep Room sleep-1 120 1 120 1 120 1 120 Includes sink for lactation 309
310 Open Locker Area Assigned SF 777 - 1,410 - 1,655 - 1,655 311 Circulation unit circ-4 25% 210 353 414 414
312 Open Locker Area Net SF 987 - 1,763 - 2,069 - 2,069 313
314
315
316
317
318
319
APPENDI X 2 D. SPACE PROGRAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICE DEPARTMENT CONT.
GRIFFIN STRUCTURES 126
City of Atwater Police Department
Space Requirements
line Code SF Staff Qty SF Staff Qty SF Staff Qty SF
40 FacilityDepartmentDivisionSpace TypeStaff/ItemNotes
5 Year
Projection Space Standard Current Need
10-20 Year
Existing SF Projection
320 General Building Components
321
322 Building Support
323 Mechanical / Electrical allow 300 324 1 300 1 300 1 300 324 Janitorial jan 45 30 1 45 1 45 1 45
325 Storage stor-1 80 86 1 80 1 80 1 80
326 Server Room allow 150 110 1 150 1 150 1 150
327
328 General Building Components Assigned SF 550 - 575 - 575 - 575 329 Circulation unit circ-4 25% 188 144 144 144
330 General Building Components Net SF 738 - 719 - 719 - 719 331
332
333
334 Common Areas Assigned SF 2,092 - 2,790 - 3,035 - 4,615 335 Circulation 638 - 698 - 759 - 1,154
336 Common Areas Net SF 2,730 - 3,488 - 3,794 - 5,769
337
338
339
340
341 City of Atwater Police Department Assigned SF 7,522 43 8,356 46 9,202 51 11,965 342 Circulation 1,699 - 2,091 - 2,303 - 2,993
343 City of Atwater Police Department Net SF 9,402 43 10,447 46 11,505 51 14,958 344 ntg factor-3 80% 838 2,611 2,876 3,739
345 City of Atwater Police Department GSF 10,240 43 13,058 46 14,381 51 18,697 346
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356
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362
363
364
365
366
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368
369
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377
378
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383
APPENDI X 2 D. SPACE PROGRAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICE DEPARTMENT CONT.
City of Atwater Police Department
Space Requirements
line Code SF Staff Qty SF Staff Qty SF Staff Qty SF
40 FacilityDepartmentDivisionSpace TypeStaff/ItemNotes
5 Year
Projection Space Standard Current Need
10-20 Year
Existing SF Projection
384 Exterior Components 385
386 Exterior Areas
387
388 Support Spaces
389 Secure Sallyport allow 1200 1 1,200 1 1,200 1 1,200 390 Emergency Generator / Fuel Tank allow 300 1 300 1 300 1 300 391 Trash Enclosure / Loading Area allow 150 1 150 1 150 1 150 392 Duty Bags locker-1 5 30 150 35 175 35 175
393
394 Exterior Areas Assigned SF - 1,800 - 1,825 - 1,825
395 Circulation
396 Exterior Areas Gross SF - 1,800 - 1,825 - 1,825
397
398
399
400
401
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405
406
407
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409
410
411
412
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414
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417
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APPENDI X 3 . DETAILED PROJECT BUDGET GRIFFIN STRUCTURES 127 Appendix 3.
Detailed Project Budget
Prepared for City of Atwater
ROM Cost Estimate, R2
February 7, 2025
City of Atwater
Public Safety Upgrades
Atwater, CA
Atwater Public Safety Master Plan
Conceptual Statement of Probable Cost
Fire Station 43
Option 1 Option 2 Option 1 Option 2 Option 1 Option 1 Option 2 1 CONSTRUCTION COSTS 8,013,000 8,528,000 1,447,000 2,143,000 17,679,000 3,853,000 13,946,000 Building Materials and Labor 6,976,200 7,441,280 1,242,930 1,864,395 9,712,500 3,171,000 11,508,000 Site Improvements 250,000 250,000 50,000 50,000 5,514,740 304,000 504,000 Escalation to Midpoint of Construction (varies) 786,478 837,096 154,320 228,496 2,452,244 378,209 1,934,451 2 GEOTECHNICAL 15,000 15,000 0 0 30,000 15,000 30,000
Soils Reports (Buildings, Parking Areas) 15,000 15,000 N/A N/A 30,000 15,000 30,000 Allowance 3 ENVIRONMENTAL 5,000 5,000 0 0 0 5,000 5,000
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) / CEQA N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Site expected to be clear ACM/LBP Report 5,000 5,000 N/A N/A N/A 5,000 5,000 N/A
4 DEPUTY TESTING AND INSPECTION 50,000 50,000 10,000 10,000 270,000 60,000 210,000 Soils Testing (Deputy Inspections) 10,000 10,000 0 0 90,000 20,000 70,000 Allowance Materials Testing (Deputy Inspections) 40,000 40,000 10,000 10,000 180,000 40,000 140,000 Allowance 5 A/E SERVICES 810,000 860,000 150,000 220,000 1,770,000 390,000 1,400,000 Conceptual Design 810,000 860,000 150,000 220,000 1,770,000 390,000 1,400,000 Based on 10% fee Schematic Design Incl abv Incl abv Incl abv Incl abv Incl abv Incl abv Incl abv Design Development Incl abv Incl abv Incl abv Incl abv Incl abv Incl abv Incl abv Construction Administration Incl abv Incl abv Incl abv Incl abv Incl abv Incl abv Incl abv FF&E Procurement Incl abv Incl abv Incl abv Incl abv Incl abv Incl abv Incl abv 6 FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, & EQUIPMENT (FF&E) 225,000 250,000 50,000 50,000 570,000 155,000 755,000 Buildings 120,000 130,000 20,000 20,000 460,000 150,000 330,000 Allowance of $50/SF Lockers 40,000 40,000 N/A N/A 40,000 N/A 150,000 Allowance Fitness Room Equipment 60,000 60,000 30,000 30,000 45,000 N/A 250,000 Allowance Site 5,000 20,000 N/A N/A 25,000 5,000 25,000 Allowance 7 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND RELOCATION 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Temporary Facilities N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Relocation Expenses N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
8 ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS AND SPECIAL EQUIPMENT 320,000 340,000 60,000 80,000 700,000 160,000 560,000 Computers, Phones, Servers, Etc. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A City to advise on requirement, if any AV Systems 160,000 170,000 30,000 40,000 350,000 80,000 280,000 Based on 2% of Construction Costs Security Equipment 160,000 170,000 30,000 40,000 350,000 80,000 280,000 Based on 2% of Construction Costs 9 PROGRAM & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 400,000 400,000 75,000 75,000 900,000 190,000 400,000 Overhead, Fee & Administration costs 400,000 400,000 75,000 75,000 900,000 190,000 400,000 Allowance 10 UTILITY COMPANY CONNECTION SERVICES AND FEES 25,000 25,000 10,000 2,500 100,000 10,000 50,000 Electric Service 5,000 5,000 2,500 2,500 20,000 2,500 10,000 Allowance Water Service 5,000 5,000 2,500 N/A 20,000 2,500 10,000 Allowance Sewer Service 5,000 5,000 2,500 N/A 20,000 2,500 10,000 Allowance Gas Service 5,000 5,000 2,500 N/A 20,000 2,500 10,000 Allowance Phone/Data/Cable Service 5,000 5,000 N/A N/A 20,000 N/A 10,000 Allowance 11 CITY OF ATWATER FEES AND ADMINISTRATION 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Plan Check, Permit Fees, and Building Inspections N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Assumes exempt from fees 12 CONTINGENCY: CITY OF ATWATER 1,696,000 1,803,000 307,000 451,000 1,985,000 820,000 1,566,000 Course of Construction Contingency 1,603,000 1,706,000 289,000 429,000 1,768,000 771,000 1,395,000 20% for renovation; 10% for new construction Soft Cost Contingency 93,000 97,000 18,000 22,000 217,000 49,000 171,000 5% Allowance on all Soft Costs TOTAL PROJECT COSTS $11,559,000 $12,276,000 $2,109,000 $3,031,500 $24,004,000 $5,658,000 $18,922,000 NOTES:
1. Construction costs are based on February 2025 values and include escalation depending on the start and duration of construction.
2. This Statement of Probable Cost is based on current level of documentation available which is a visual observation of current facilities. Estimates are developed on reasonable best efforts to assess geographic considerations, assumed building type, construction methods, current labor rates and material costs, and local market conditions to generate an opinion of possible project specific costs. Adjustments to this estimate could produce amendments to subsequent and future project budget updates based upon changes in project specific requirements, program refinement or unforeseen adjustments in local market conditions affecting both direct and indirect costs.
Component
Fire Station 41 Fire Station 42
Comment
Police Department
City of Atwater
Public Safety Upgrades
Atwater, CA
ROM Cost Estimate, R2 February 7, 2025
BASIS OF ESTIMATE
ESTIMATE MARK UPS
The following markups are included in this estimate:
1) General Conditions Included in unit costs
2) Overhead and Profit (OH&P) Included in unit costs
3) Bonds & Insurance Included in unit costs
4) Design Contingency Included in unit costs
5a) Escalation to MOC, 11/14/26 10.88% Station 41 and PD Option 1 5b) Escalation to MOC, 01/13/27 11.94% Station 42
5c) Escalation to MOC, 08/28/27 16.10% Station 43 and PD Option 2 Escalation projections per annum:
2025 6.00%
2026 6.00%
2027 6.00%
2028 6.00%
EXCLUSIONS
The following items are excluded in this estimate.
1)
2) Off-site work
3) Night time and weekends work.
4) Interim housing.
5) Accelerated construction schedule.
6) Low voltage head end equipment.
ITEMS AFFECTING COST ESTIMATE
Items that may change the estimated construction cost may include but are not limited to the following:
1) Unforeseen sub-surface condition.
2)
3) Sole source procurement.
4) Any changes or delay from the projected construction schedule.
CLARIFICATIONS
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2)
3)
INTRODUCTION
This Cost Estimate is based on ROM diagrams dated August 28, 2024 and 01/30/2025, along with verbal and written guidance from the owner.
Escalation beyond midpoint of construction, which varies with the different stations. Station 41 has a projected construction start of September 2026 and a 4 month duration. Station 42 has a projected construction start of September 2026 and a 8 month duration. Station 43 has a projected construction start of January 2027 and a 15 month duration.
This estimate assumes the use of prevailing wages. The estimate does not include a PLA or CSWPA.
This estimate is based on the assumption of a competitive bid environment by a minimum of four at the General Contractor and the Subcontractor level.
Any changes to the scope of work not included in this report. We recommend updating the estimate to capture the value of any changes.
This estimate assumes design-bid-build delivery method.
City of Atwater
Public Safety Upgrades
Atwater, CA
ROM Cost Estimate, R2 02/07/25
Scope Elements Area Cost / SF Total
FIRE STATION #41, RECONFIGURE 13,288 SF $525.00 $6,976,200 SITE IMPROVEMENTS, MINOR ALLOWANCES $250,000
ESCALATION TO MOC, 01/13/27 $786,478
$8,012,678
FIRE STATION #41, RECONFIGURE 13,288 SF $560.00 $7,441,280 SITE IMPROVEMENTS, MINOR ALLOWANCES $250,000
ESCALATION TO MOC, 11/14/26 $837,096
$8,528,376
FIRE STATION #42, RECONFIGURE 6,374 SF $195.00 $1,242,930 SITE IMPROVEMENTS, MINOR ALLOWANCES $50,000
ESCALATION TO MOC, 11/14/26 $154,320
$1,447,250
FIRE STATION #42, RECONFIGURE 6,374 SF $292.50 $1,864,395 SITE IMPROVEMENTS, MINOR ALLOWANCES $50,000
ESCALATION TO MOC, 11/14/26 $228,496
$2,142,891
NEW FIRE STATION BUILDING, 1-STORY, ALLOWANCE 9,250 SF $1,050.00 $9,712,500 SITE DEVELOPMENT 44,600 SF $123.65 $5,514,740
ESCALATION TO MOC, 08/28/27 $2,452,244
$17,679,484
POLICE DEPARTMENT, RECONFIGURE 15,100 SF $210.00 $3,171,000 SITE IMPROVEMENTS, MINOR ALLOWANCES $250,000
EXPAND PARKING (6 SPOTS), ALLOWANCE $54,000
ESCALATION TO MOC, 01/13/27 $378,209
$3,853,209
POLICE DEPARTMENT, RECONFIGURE 15,100 SF $420.00 $6,342,000 EXPANSION (LOCKERS, TOILETS, CHANGING, SHOWERS, GYM, 4,100 SF $1,260.00 $5,166,000 SITE IMPROVEMENTS, MINOR ALLOWANCES $450,000
EXPAND PARKING (6 SPOTS), ALLOWANCE $54,000
ESCALATION TO MOC, 08/28/27 $1,934,451
$13,946,451
TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST - PD OPTION 1
POLICE DEPARTMENT OPTION 1: RECONFIGURE EXISTING BUILDING + EXPANSION TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST - PD OPTION 2
CONSTRUCTION COST SUMMARY
TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST - FS#41 OPTION 1
TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST - FS#42 OPTION 1
TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST - FIRE STATION #43
FIRE STATION #43: NEW BUILD
FIRE STATION #42 OPTION 1: RECONFIGURE 2 DORMS, OFFICE AND FITNESS AREA FIRE STATION #41 OPTION 1: RECONFIGURE DORMS, DAY ROOM, FITNESS ROOM, TURNOUTS, CONFERENCE ROOM
AND UTILITY SPACES
FIRE STATION #41 OPTION 2: RECONFIGURE DORMS, DAY ROOM, FITNESS ROOM, TURNOUTS, CONFERENCE
ROOM, UTILITY SPACES AND OFFICES
TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST - FS#41 OPTION 2
FIRE STATION #42 OPTION 2: RECONFIGURE FITNESS AREA, OFFICE, CAPTAIN SHOWER AND DORM, ACCESSIBLE
RESTROOM AND SHOWER
TOTAL ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST - FS#42 OPTION 2
POLICE DEPARTMENT OPTION 1: RECONFIGURE EXISTING BUILDING
City of Atwater
Public Safety Upgrades
Atwater, CA
ROM Cost Estimate, R2 02/07/25
Fire Station #41: Modernization Options
City of Atwater
Public Safety Upgrades Atwater, CA
ROM Cost Estimate, R2
02/07/25
Element Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total
Fire Station #41, reconfigure 13,288 sf $525.00 $6,976,200 Site improvements, minor allowances 1 ls $250,000.00 $250,000 Subtotal $7,226,200
Escalation to MOC, 01/13/27 10.88% $786,478
Subtotal Option 1 = $8,012,678
Fire Station #41, reconfigure 13,288 sf $560.00 $7,441,280 Site improvements, minor allowances 1 ls $250,000.00 $250,000 Subtotal $7,691,280
Escalation to MOC, 01/13/27 10.88% $837,096
Subtotal Option 2 = $8,528,376
Fire Station #41: Modernization Options Detail Elements Option 2: Reconfigure dorms, day room, fitness room, turnouts, conference room, utility spaces and offices Option 1: Reconfigure dorms, day room, fitness room, turnouts, conference room and utility spaces
City of Atwater
Public Safety Upgrades
Atwater, CA
ROM Cost Estimate, R2 02/07/25
Fire Station #42: Modernization Options
City of Atwater
Public Safety Upgrades Atwater, CA
ROM Cost Estimate, R2
02/07/25
Element Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total
Fire Station #42, reconfigure 6,374 sf $195.00 $1,242,930 Site improvements, minor allowances 1 ls $50,000.00 $50,000 Subtotal $1,292,930
Escalation to MOC, 11/14/26 11.94% $154,320
Subtotal Option 1 = $1,447,250
Fire Station #42, reconfigure 6,374 sf $292.50 $1,864,395 Site improvements, minor allowances 1 ls $50,000.00 $50,000 Subtotal $1,914,395
Escalation to MOC, 11/14/26 11.94% $228,496
Subtotal Option 2 = $2,142,891
Fire Station #42: Modernization Options Detail Elements Option 1: Reconfigure 2 dorms, office and fitness area
Option 2: Reconfigure fitness area, office, captain shower and dorm, accessible restroom and shower
City of Atwater
Public Safety Upgrades
Atwater, CA
ROM Cost Estimate, R2 02/07/25
Fire Station #43: New Build
City of Atwater
Public Safety Upgrades Atwater, CA
ROM Cost Estimate, R2
02/07/25
Element Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total
New Fire Station Building, 1-story, allowance 9,250 sf $1,050.00 $9,712,500 Site Development
Temporary protections, traffic control and construction access, allowance 1 ls $245,000.00 $245,000
Site demolition, allowance 44,600 sf $7.00 $312,200
Earthwork and erosion control 44,600 sf $5.60 $249,760
Site electrical service and distribution including generator, allowance 44,600 sf $28.00 $1,248,800
Site lighting 44,600 sf $7.00 $312,200
Site low voltage including data and security 44,600 sf $3.50 $156,100 Hardscape, vehicular 13,200 sf $56.00 $739,200
Hardscape, pedestrian 3,482 sf $42.00 $146,244
Signage and specialties 44,600 sf $2.80 $124,880
Fencing and gates, allowance 1 ls $420,000.00 $420,000
Trash enclosure including shade structure over top, allowance 1 ls $182,000.00 $182,000 Landscaping
Planting areas including trees, shrubs, turf, irrigation and mulch 18,668 sf $24.50 $457,366 Site utilities
Fire water 44,600 sf $4.20 $187,320
Domestic water 44,600 sf $3.15 $140,490
Sanitary sewer 44,600 sf $3.50 $156,100
Gas, not required Excluded
Storm drain 44,600 sf $9.80 $437,080
Offsite work, not included Excluded
Subtotal $15,227,240
Escalation to MOC, 08/28/27 16.10% $2,452,244
Subtotal Option A = $17,679,484
Fire Station #43: New Build Detail Elements
New Fire Station #43
City of Atwater
Public Safety Upgrades
Atwater, CA
ROM Cost Estimate, R2 02/07/25
Police Department: Renovation Options
City of Atwater
Public Safety Upgrades Atwater, CA
ROM Cost Estimate, R2
02/07/25
Element Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total
Police Department, reconfigure 15,100 sf $210.00 $3,171,000 Site improvements, minor allowances 1 ls $250,000.00 $250,000 Expand parking (6 spots), allowance 1,800 sf $30.00 $54,000 Subtotal $3,475,000
Escalation to MOC, 01/13/27 10.88% $378,209
Subtotal Option 1 = $3,853,209
Police Department, reconfigure 15,100 sf $420.00 $6,342,000 Expansion (lockers, toilets, changing, showers, gym, lunch room / lounge), allowance 4,100 sf $1,260.00 $5,166,000
Site improvements, minor allowances 1 ls $450,000.00 $450,000 Expand parking (6 spots), allowance 1,800 sf $30.00 $54,000 Subtotal $12,012,000
Escalation to MOC, 08/28/27 16.10% $1,934,451
Subtotal Option 2 = $13,946,451
Police Department: Renovation Options Detail Elements
Option 1: Reconfigure Existing Building
Option 2: Reconfigure Existing Building + Expansion
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1850 WARBURTON A V ENU E
SUITE 120
SANTA CLARA, CA 95050
408 955 0431
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CITY COUNCIL
OF THE
CITY OF ATWATER
RESOLUTION NO. XXXX-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ATWATER ADOPTING THE ATWATER
PUBLIC SAFETY MASTER PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Atwater has initiated a Citywide Public Safety Master Plan; and WHEREAS, the City of Atwater’s Public Safety Master Plan is adopted by resolution; and WHEREAS, Griffin Structures, Inc was awarded the contract; and WHEREAS, funds for the master plan have been appropriated in the fiscal year 2023- 2024 & 2024-2025 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Atwater does hereby adopt the City of Atwater Public Safety Master Plan as follows:
A. All previous resolutions that set and/or amend the Atwater Public Safety Master Plan are hereby repealed and superseded by Resolution No. XXXX-25 B. The Atwater Public Safety Master Plan, attached hereto as EXHIBIT "A" and made a part of herein, is hereby approved.
C. The purpose of the Atwater Public Safety Master Plan will be to serve as a comprehensive framework to ensure the safety and well-being of our community by outlining the strategies, policies, and resources needed to address both current and future public safety needs.
D. Effective Date. The Atwater Public Safety Master Plan shall be effective upon adoption of this resolution.
Resolution No. XXXX-25 Page 2
The foregoing resolution is hereby adopted this 22nd day of September 2025.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
________________________________
MICHAEL G. NELSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_______________________________
KORY J. BILLINGS, CITY CLERK
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING
DATE:
September 22, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christopher Hoem, City Manager
PREPARED
BY:
Christopher Hoem, City Manager
SUBJECT: Vacant Commercial Building and Property Ordinance or Enhanced Enforcement of the Atwater Municipal Code (City Manager Hoem)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION
Direct staff to prepare a Vacant Commercial Building and Property Ordinance establishing requirements for registration, maintenance, and security of abandoned commercial properties; or
Direct staff to prioritize enhanced enforcement of the existing provisions of the Atwater Municipal Code related to property maintenance, nuisance abatement, and commercial blight: or
Continue current operations to address both new and ongoing code enforcement violations.
I. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
The City of Atwater continues to experience challenges with vacant and abandoned commercial buildings and lots. These properties can attract vandalism, graffiti, illegal dumping, trespassing, and other nuisance activities, negatively impacting public safety, neighborhood quality of life, and economic development opportunities.
Currently, the City enforces standards under existing Municipal Code provisions, including:
• Chapter 8.32 – Property Maintenance and Nuisance Abatement • Chapter 8.18 – Commercial Blight Prevention
CITY COUNCIL
Mike Nelson, Mayor
Danny Ambriz Brian Raymond
John Cale Kalisa Rochester
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• Chapter 8.34 – Landscape Maintenance
• Chapter 8.38 – Graffiti
• Chapter 8.50 – Camping and Storage of Personal Property • Chapter 15.38 – Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings While these chapters provide tools for enforcement, staff has identified limitations in effectively tracking and managing vacant commercial properties. Enforcement is prioritized and proactive for homeless encampments but often reactive and resource intensive for other blight-related enforcement.
II. FISCAL IMPACTS:
Option 1 (New Ordinance): Costs associated with drafting, adoption, and implementation of the ordinance, including staff time for registration, tracking, and enforcement. Potential revenue from registration fees and penalties may offset some costs.
Option 2 (Enhanced Enforcement): Increased enforcement may require additional staff hours and potential budget allocation for nuisance abatement activities. Costs may be partially recovered through fines, liens, and administrative citations.
Both Options: Either path will likely require the addition of 1 to 1.5 FTE Code Enforcement Officer(s) to manage increased registration, caseloads and ensure effective implementation.
III. LEGAL REVIEW:
This item has been reviewed by the City Attorney's office.
IV. EXISTING POLICY:
Outside of daily proactive homeless encampment enforcement, other enforcement activities are primarily complaint-driven. Staff generally respond to reports from community members rather than conducting routine proactive inspections. While this approach allows the City to address immediate concerns raised by residents and businesses, it has limitations. Complaint-based enforcement may not consistently identify all vacant or nuisance properties, can allow issues to persist until a complaint is filed, and often results in a reactive rather than preventive use of City resources.
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Estimated Enforcement Staff Time:
Code Enforcement Manager: 60% Homeless Enforcement, 5% Supporting Police Department Calls, 10% Building and Planning Violations, 25% Administration (including fielding complaints)
Code Enforcement Officer: 30% Proactive Blight Enforcement, 30% Complaint-Based Blight Enforcement, 20% Abandoned Vehicles, 20% Administration.
V. ALTERNATIVES:
N/A
VI. INTERDEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
Increased enforcement or a new ordinance to address vacant and abandoned commercial properties requires continued collaboration among multiple City departments:
Code Enforcement (Police Department): Responds to complaints, conducts inspections, issues citations, and works with property owners to achieve compliance.
Planning Division: Ensures vacant properties remain consistent with zoning requirements and reviews applications for redevelopment or adaptive reuse.
Building Division: Evaluates structures for safety, applies the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, and issues permits for rehabilitation or demolition when needed.
Either of these options would require an estimated 1. to 1.5 additional full-time equivalent (FTE) Code Enforcement Officer(s) to manage the increased workload effectively.
VII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
The public will have an opportunity to provide comments on this item prior to the City Council action.
VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
This item is not considered a "project" under section 21065 of the Public Resources Code as it will not directly or reasonably indirectly affect the physical environment and therefore is not subject to review of analysis.
IX. STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:
Agenda Report - Vacant Commercial Building and Property Ordinance or Enhanced Enforcement of the Atwater Municipal Code (City Manager Hoem) Page 4
Staff will follow the City Council's direction.
Submitted and Approved by:
Chris Hoem, City Manager
Attachments:
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING
DATE:
September 22, 2025
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Christopher Hoem, City Manager
PREPARED
BY:
SUBJECT: Discussion and Possible Action on Modifying the Review Process for the City’s Warrant Register (City Manager Hoem)
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION
Discuss and provide direction on modifying the City’s warrant register review process to remove it as a standing approval item on the City Council agenda.
I. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
At the regular meeting of the City Council held on September 8, 2025, an inquiry was raised regarding whether the City Council is legally required to approve the City’s warrant list. The matter is governed by California Government Code section 37208(b), which expressly provides:
“Warrants or checks drawn in payment of demands certified or approved by the city clerk as conforming to a budget approved by ordinance or resolution of the legislative body need not be audited by the legislative body prior to payment.” The plain language of this statute establishes that there is no legal obligation for the legislative body, i.e., the City Council, to approve the warrant list prior to payment of such warrants, provided that the expenditures are properly certified as conforming to the duly adopted budget.
A survey of practices in other jurisdictions confirms that municipal approaches vary. For example, the City of Merced does not include the warrant list on its City Council agendas. Other municipalities either submit the warrant list for formal approval or, in the alternative, include it solely as an informational item for purposes of “receipt and filing,” without action by the Council.
Historically, the City of Atwater has included the warrant list within the agenda packet for City Council meetings. While such practice is permissible, it is not legally mandated.
To enhance transparency and accessibility for the public, an alternative practice would be to publish the warrant list in a readily identifiable and prominent location on the City’s
CITY COUNCIL
Mike Nelson, Mayor
Danny Ambriz Brian Raymond
John Cale Kalisa Rochester
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official website. This method would ensure continued public access to the information while eliminating the unnecessary inclusion of the warrant list as an action or consent item in the Council’s agenda packet.
Accordingly, staff recommends that the City of Atwater discontinue the practice of including the warrant list in the Council’s agenda packet and instead direct that the warrant list be regularly and prominently posted on the City’s website.
II. FISCAL IMPACTS:
The proposed modification to the City’s handling of the warrant list does not create any new financial obligation for the City. Whether the warrant list is included in the City Council agenda packet or posted separately on the City’s website, the preparation of the document is already part of the ordinary duties of staff. The proposed change merely alters the method of public disclosure.
Any costs associated with implementing this practice are anticipated to be negligible and will be absorbed within existing departmental operating budgets. Specifically, the technical requirements of regularly uploading the warrant list to the City’s official website fall within the City’s current information technology and administrative capacity. No additional staff time, equipment, or outside services are expected to be required.
Accordingly, the recommended action will not result in any measurable fiscal impact.
III. LEGAL REVIEW:
This item has been reviewed by the City Attorney.
IV. EXISTING POLICY:
This item supports the objective #3 of the City's Strategic Plan, to promote transparency through communication.
V. ALTERNATIVES:
VI. INTERDEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
This item has been reviewed by all relevant departments.
VII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
The public will have the opportunity to provide comments on this item prior to City Council action.
VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
This item is not considered a "project" under section 21065 of the Public Resources Code as it will not directly or reasonably indirectly affect the physical environment and therefore is not subject to review of analysis.
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IX. STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:
Staff will follow the City Council's direction.
Submitted and Approved by:
Chris Hoem, City Manager
Attachments:
Oversight Committee for Public Safety Transactions and Use Tax Members:
Date of Committee Meeting: °1 { "I , / 'Z.0'2..5' Committee Chair Kindred-Winzer Committee Vice Chair Santos
Committee Member Ingram
Committee Member Perez
Committee Member Price
Committee Expenditure Review Form
The Citizens' Oversight Committee ("Committee") for the Public Safety Transactions and Use Tax ("Measure B") has reviewed the Measure B expenditure(s) incurred during the following period: 6/ lfJ/t~ - q/q/z, Based on this review and pursuant to AMC 3.45.140.C., a majority of the Committee hereby submits this report to the City Council as to whether or not Measure B expenditures were expended, in whole or in part, for the purposes specified in the Expenditure Plan.
Committee Report of Expenditure Findings: (To be completed by City Manager) Me,CA S() rt B e.>iP!J< hJ ~ we..r-t ~e,vkd -+o,.. ¼.e p,1 "po.t<' s Committee Chair Signature~"-{/<~ {J\{'~Date: c:0-CA·-7025