Agenda, first session — Fairfield City Council, September 6, 2022 (part 2 of 2)

“Special Tax” means the Special Tax to be levied in each Fiscal Year on each Assessor's Parcel of Taxable Property to fund the Special Tax Requirement and shall include Special Taxes levied or to be levied under Sections “C” and “D”, below.

“Special Tax Requirement” means that amount required in any Fiscal Year for the CFD to pay for:
(i) the Public Safety Services Requirement; (ii) the Open Space Operation Requirement; (iii) the Park Maintenance Requirement; (iv) reasonable Administrative Expenses; (v) any amounts required to establish or replenish a reserve fund that will not exceed 50% of the Special Tax requirement for that Fiscal Year; (vi) any amounts required to establish or replenish the Reserve Fund for Maintenance to the Reserve Fund for Maintenance Requirement; and (vii) pay for reasonably anticipated delinquent Special Taxes based on the delinquency rate for Special Taxes levied in the previous Fiscal Year; less any surplus of funds available from the previous Fiscal Year’s Special Tax levy.

“State” means the State of California.

“Taxable Property” means all Assessor's Parcels within the CFD that are not Exempt from the Special Tax pursuant to law or as defined herein.

“Undeveloped Property” means, for each Fiscal Year, an Assessor’s Parcel within the CFD for which a Certificate of Occupancy has not been issued on or prior to April 1st preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied and is not classified as Property Owner Association Property or Public Property, including an Assessor’s Parcel that is designated as a remainder parcel by any final documents and/or maps available to the CFD Administrator.

“Zoning Ordinance” means the Zoning Ordinance adopted by the City of Fairfield, as found in Chapter 25 of the Fairfield City Code.

B. ASSIGNMENT TO LAND USE CATEGORIES

Each Fiscal Year, commencing with Fiscal Year 2012-13, using the definitions above, each Assessor’s Parcel within the CFD shall be classified as Taxable Property or Exempt Property. In addition, each Fiscal Year, beginning with Fiscal Year 2012-2013, each Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property shall be further classified as Developed Property or Undeveloped Property. Developed Property shall be further classified as Single-Family Residential, Multi-Family Residential, High Density Residential, Mixed-Use Property, Commercial Property, Office Property, or Industrial Property.

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Exhibit B

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C. MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATE

1. Developed Property

TABLE 1

Maximum Special Tax for Developed Property
Community Facilities District No. 2012-2
Fiscal Year 2012-13 (Base Year)

Land Use Class Description Maximum Special Tax
1 Single-Family Residential $736.77 per Dwelling Unit
2 Multi-Family Residential $503.28 per Dwelling Unit
3 Mixed-Use Property Sum of applicable Land Uses,
Maximum Special Tax Rate
4 High Density Residential $489.68 per Dwelling Unit
5 Commercial $0.21 per gross square foot of
building floor area
6 Office $0.07 per gross square foot of
building floor area
7 Industrial $0.02 per net square foot of lot area

On each July 1st following the Base Year, the Maximum Special Tax rates in Table 1 shall be increased in accordance with the Annual Escalation Factor.

2. Exempt Property

No Special Tax shall be levied on Exempt Property as defined in Section A.

For each Fiscal Year, if the use or ownership of an Assessor's Parcel of Exempt Property changes so that such Assessor's Parcel is no longer classified as one of the uses set forth in Section A, therefore making such Assessor's Parcel no longer eligible to be classified as Exempt Property, such Assessor's Parcel shall be deemed to be Taxable Property and shall be taxed pursuant to the provisions of Section C.1.

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Exhibit B

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D. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF THE SPECIAL TAX

Commencing with Fiscal Year 2012-13, and for each subsequent Fiscal Year, the CFD Administrator shall calculate the Special Tax Requirement based on the definitions in Section “A” and levy the Special Tax as follows until the amount of the Special Tax levied equals the Special Tax Requirement:

The Special Tax shall be Proportionately levied each Fiscal Year on each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property up to 100% of the applicable Maximum Special Tax. The applicable Maximum Special Tax shall be based on the Developed Property’s classification as Single- Family Residential, Multi-Family Residential, Mixed-Use Property, High Density Residential, Commercial, Office or Industrial Property.

E. APPEALS

Any landowner who pays the Special Tax and believes that the amount of the Special Tax levied on their Assessor’s Parcel is in error shall first consult with the CFD Administrator regarding such error. If following such consultation, the CFD Administrator determines that an error has occurred, the CFD Administrator may amend the amount of the Special Tax levied on such Assessor’s Parcel. If following such consultation and action, if any, the landowner believes such error still exists, such person may file a written notice with the City Clerk of the City appealing the amount of the Special Tax levied on such Assessor’s Parcel. Upon the receipt of any such written notice, the City Clerk shall forward a copy of such notice to the City Engineer who shall establish as part of the proceedings and administration of the CFD, a special three-member Review/Appeal Committee. The Review/Appeal Committee may establish such procedures, as it deems necessary to undertake the review of any such appeal. The Review/Appeal Committee shall interpret this Rate and Method of Apportionment and make determinations relative to the annual administration of the Special Tax and any landowner appeals, as herein specified. The decision of the Review/Appeal Committee shall be final and binding as to all persons.

F. MANNER OF COLLECTION

Special Taxes levied pursuant to Section “D” above shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as ordinary ad valorem property taxes; provided, however, that the CFD may directly bill the Special Tax, may collect Special Taxes at a different time or in a different manner if necessary to meet the financial obligations of the CFD or as otherwise determined appropriate by the City Council.

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Exhibit B

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G. TERM OF SPECIAL TAX

Taxable Property in the CFD shall remain subject to the Special Tax in perpetuity or until the City Council takes appropriate actions to terminate the Special Tax pursuant to the Act.

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EXHIBIT C

Maximum Special Tax for Developed Property
Community Facilities District No. 2012-2
Fiscal Year 2022-2023

Land Use Class Description Maximum Special Tax
1 Single-Family Residential $994.70 per Dwelling Unit
2 Multi-Family Residential $679.47 per Dwelling Unit
3 Mixed-Use Property Sum of applicable Land Uses,
Maximum Special Tax Rate
4 High Density Residential $661.11 per Dwelling Unit
5 Commercial $0.283 per gross square foot of
building floor area
6 Office $0.094 per gross square foot of
building floor area
7 Industrial $0.027 per net square foot of lot
area

On each July 1st following the Base Year, the Maximum Special Tax rates in Table 1 shall be increased in accordance with the Annual Escalation Factor as defined in the Rate and Method of Apportionment.

Exempt Property

No Special Tax shall be levied on Exempt Property as defined in the Rate and Method of Apportionment (RMA).

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Agenda Item No: 11.

AGENDA REPORT
DATE:September 6, 2022
TO:Mayor and City Council
FROM:David Gassaway, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT:Resolution 2022239 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring Its Intention to Annex Territory (Valley Strong Credit Union) to Community Facilities District No. 20122 and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes Therein for Annexation No. 60 RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt resolution.

STATEMENT OF ISSUE
The adoption of the attached resolution will begin the proceedings for the annexation of certain property, known as Valley Strong Credit Union, into Community Facilities District 20122 (CFD 20122). CFD 20122 was established as an annexable district to provide funding to offset the increased cost for public safety services, open space operation, and park maintenance created by new development.

DISCUSSION
By Resolution No. 2012233, the City Council established CFD 20122, a MelloRoos community facilities district, with the intention that future development within the City of Fairfield (City) would annex to this district. The special taxes collected from the property owners within the district are used to fund public safety services, open space operation, and park maintenance.

The property proposed for annexation is owned by Valley Strong Credit Union and is located north of Manuel Campos Parkway and east of Interstate Highway 80 within the boundaries of assessor’s parcel numbers 0167110230 and 0167110250, as depicted on Exhibit A. The development on the property will be a Valley Strong Credit Union commercial building. Development of this property will change the property’s characteristics and manner in which the property will be used thereby creating a need for more services funded by CFD 20122.

The City contracts with Willdan Financial Services for the preparation of the necessary resolutions and balloting procedures for the annexation process. This process is a specialty service that the City has contracted out since 1995, on an individual consultant services basis for each development requiring annexation into a MelloRoos community facilities district.

Adoption of the Resolution of Intention is the first step to annex this property to CFD 20122. This will be Packet Page 153 of 301

Agenda Item No: 11.AGENDA REPORTDATE:September 6, 2022 TO:Mayor and City CouncilFROM:David Gassaway, Interim City ManagerSUBJECT:Resolution 2022239 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Declaring Its Intention toAnnex Territory (Valley Strong Credit Union) to Community Facilities District No. 20122and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes Therein for Annexation No. 60RECOMMENDED ACTIONAdopt resolution.STATEMENT OF ISSUEThe adoption of the attached resolution will begin the proceedings for the annexation of certain property,known as Valley Strong Credit Union, into Community Facilities District 20122 (CFD 20122). CFD20122 was established as an annexable district to provide funding to offset the increased cost forpublic safety services, open space operation, and park maintenance created by new development.DISCUSSIONBy Resolution No. 2012233, the City Council established CFD 20122, a MelloRoos communityfacilities district, with the intention that future development within the City of Fairfield (City) would annexto this district. The special taxes collected from the property owners within the district are used to fundpublic safety services, open space operation, and park maintenance.The property proposed for annexation is owned by Valley Strong Credit Union and is located north ofManuel Campos Parkway and east of Interstate Highway 80 within the boundaries of assessor’s parcelnumbers 0167110230 and 0167110250, as depicted on Exhibit A. The development on the propertywill be a Valley Strong Credit Union commercial building. Development of this property will change theproperty’s characteristics and manner in which the property will be used thereby creating a need formore services funded by CFD 20122.The City contracts with Willdan Financial Services for the preparation of the necessary resolutions andballoting procedures for the annexation process. This process is a specialty service that the City hascontracted out since 1995, on an individual consultant services basis for each development requiringannexation into a MelloRoos community facilities district.

Adoption of the Resolution of Intention is the first step to annex this property to CFD 20122. This will be the 60th annexation to the district. The resolution also establishes October 18, 2022, as the public hearing date for the final consideration of the annexation of the property to CFD 20122. Once the annexation is complete, the property owners will be required to pay annual special taxes for the property, beginning in fiscal year (FY) 20232024, as itemized on their property tax bill in accordance with the rate set forth in the CFD 20122 Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax.

The CFD 20122 Rate and Method of Apportionment was established as part of the formation of the district and fixed FY 20122013 as the base year for the annual special tax rate as shown in Exhibit B.

Since the formation, assessments have increased based on a cost inflator allowed in the original formation documents. Exhibit C shows the current special tax rate for the district.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
The anticipated annual revenue to be received by the City (CFD 20122 Fund 332) for this annexation is estimated to be $3,767.70, which is based on the FY 20222023 maximum special tax rate for industrial commercial property at $0.283 per gross square foot of building floor area ($0.283 x 13,313.42 sq ft). The CFD 20122 maximum special tax rates include an automatic annual consumer price index (CPI) adjustment. The process for the annexation is funded by the developer and no general fund monies are used for this effort.

PUBLIC CONTACT/ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATION
N/A
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
If the council has any questions concerning the required annexation of this development, this item may be rescheduled until the next council meeting to allow staff to provide the necessary background information. However, if the annexation is not approved, the conditions of approval for this development would not be fulfilled and the development process would cease.

STAFF CONTACT
Chris Lewis, Management Analyst
(707) 4287089
[email protected]
COORDINATED WITH
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
Attachment 1: Proposed Resolution
Attachment 2: Exhibit A Boundary Map
Attachment 3: Exhibit B Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax Attachment 4: Exhibit C Maximum Special Tax Rate
REVIEWERS:

Reviewer Action Date
Panganiban, Ryan Approved 8/22/2022 8:25 PM
Kaushal, Paul Approved 8/22/2022 8:30 PM
Beavers, Esther Approved 8/25/2022 7:30 PM
Beavers, Esther Approved 8/25/2022 7:30 PM
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CITY OF FAIRFIELD

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-239

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO

ANNEX TERRITORY (VALLEY STRONG CREDIT UNION) TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2012-2 AND TO AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES THEREIN FOR ANNEXATION NO. 60 WHEREAS, this City Council has conducted proceedings to establish Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 (Public Safety Services, Open Space Operation, and Park Maintenance) (CFD) pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended (Act), Chapter 2.5 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5, commencing at Section 53311, of the California Government Code; and

WHEREAS, under the Act, this council, as the legislative body for the CFD, is empowered with the authority to annex territory to the CFD and now desires to undertake proceedings to annex territory to the CFD.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD HEREBY RESOLVES:

Section 1. This council hereby finds and determines that public convenience and necessity require that territory be added to the CFD.

Section 2. The name of the existing CFD is “Community Facilities District No. 2012 -2 (Public Safety Services, Open Space Operation, and Park Maintenance)”.

Section 3. The territory included in the existing CFD is as shown on the map thereof filed in Book 24 of Maps of Assessment and Community Facilities Districts on pages 87-100 in the office of the County Recorder, County of Solano, State of California, to which map reference is hereby made, as well as the maps for Annexations 1 through 40 filed in Book 25 of Maps of Assessment and Community Facilities Districts at Pages 8, 12, 14, 19, 20, 31, 33, 34, 35, 38, 44, 45, 51, 53, 54, 57, 58, 59, 65, 64, 66, 68, 72, 73, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89, 90, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97 and 99 and the maps for Annexations 41 through 58 filed in Book 26 of Maps of Assessment and Community Facilities Districts at Pages 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 18, 24, 25, 26, 34, 35, 40, 41 and 42 which have been filed with the Solano County Recorder’s Office. Annexation 59 is concurrently being approved.

The territory now proposed to be annexed to the CFD is as shown on the Annexation Map No. 60 to the CFD, on file with the city clerk, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and made a part hereof, the boundaries of which territory are hereby preliminarily approved. The city clerk is hereby directed to cause the recordation of said Annexation Map No. 60 to the CFD, showing Packet Page 155 of 301Attachment 1 Page 1 of 3

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the territory to be annexed, in the Office of the County Recorder of the County of Solano within fifteen days of the date of adoption of this resolution.

Section 4. The types of public services financed by the CFD and pursuant to the Act consist of those services (Services) described in Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2012-233 adopted by the council on the 20th day of November 2012 (Resolution of Formation). It is presently intended that the Services be shared, without preference or priority, by the existing territory in the CFD and the territory proposed to be annexed to the CFD. It has been determined that this project will intensify the use of the property, creating a need for more services under this CFD.

Section 5. Except to the extent that funds are otherwise available to the CFD to pay for the Services and/or the principal and interest as it becomes due on bonds of the CFD issued to finance the Services, a special tax sufficient to pay the costs thereof is intended to be levied annually within the CFD and collected in the same manner as ordinary ad valorem property taxes. The proposed rate and method of apportionment of the special tax among the parcels of real property within the CFD, as now in existence and following the annexation proposed herein, and in sufficient detail to allow each landowner within the territory proposed to be annexed to the CFD to estimate the maximum amount such owner will have to pay, is described in Exhibit B, and the maximum special tax rate for the 2022-2023 fiscal year is described in Exhibit C. This reference hereby incorporates both Exhibits.

Section 6. Notice is given that on October 18, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., in the regular meeting place of this council, the City Council Chambers, located at 1000 Webster Street, Fairfield, California, the council, as the legislative body for the CFD, will conduct a public hearing on the annexation of territory to the CFD and consider and finally determine whether the public interest, convenience, and necessity require said annexation of territory to the CFD and the levy of said special tax therein.

Section 7. The city clerk is hereby directed to cause notice of said public hearing to be given by publication one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the CFD. The publication of the said notice shall be completed at least seven days before the date herein set for said hearing.

Said notice shall be substantially in the form specified in Section 53339.4 of the Act.

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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of September, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: PRICE / BERTANI / MOY / PANDURO / TIMM / TONNESEN / VACCARO

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

MAYOR

ATTEST:

____________________________

CITY CLERK
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EXHIBIT B

RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX

A Special Tax of City of Fairfield Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 (Public Safety Services, Open Space Operation, and Park Maintenance) (“CFD”) shall be levied on all Assessor's Parcels within the CFD and collected each Fiscal Year commencing in Fiscal Year 2012-13 in an amount determined by the City through the application of the rate and method of apportionment of the Special Tax set forth below. All of the real property in the CFD, unless exempted by law or by the provisions hereof, shall be taxed for the purposes, to the extent and in the manner herein provided.

A. DEFINITIONS

The terms hereinafter set forth have the following meanings:

“Acre or Acreage” means the land area of an Assessor’s Parcel, expressed in acres, as shown on an Assessor’s Parcel Map, or if the land area is not shown on an Assessor’s Parcel Map, the land area shown on the applicable Final Subdivision Map, other final map, other parcel map, other condominium plan, or functionally equivalent map or instrument recorded in the Office of the Country Recorder. The square footage of an Assessor’s Parcel is equal to the Acreage multiplied by 43,560.

“Act” means the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, being Chapter 2.5, Part 1, Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California, as amended.

“Administrative Expenses” means the actual or estimated costs incurred by the City as administrator of the CFD to determine, levy and collect the Special Taxes, including salaries and benefits of City employees whose duties are directly related to administration of the CFD and the fees of consultants, legal counsel, the costs of collecting installments of the Special Taxes upon the general tax rolls, preparation of required reports; and any other costs required to administer the CFD as determined by the City.

“Affordable Residential” or “Affordable Unit(s)” means for each Fiscal Year, any Dwelling Unit(s) located on an Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property that is available at an affordable housing cost, as defined by Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5, or an affordable rent, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50053, to lower income households as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50079.5. Affordable Units will require annual application to the City for verification of their affordable housing status on or prior to April 1st preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied. Any Unit not verified and approved by the City as an Affordable Unit shall be classified as Taxable Property for the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied. The City will have the authority to approve and establish policies regarding Affordable Units and their status.

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“Annual Escalation Factor” means the annual percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) for the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose area as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the twelve months ending the previous December.

“Assessor's Parcel” means a parcel of land shown on an Assessor's Parcel Map with a parcel number assigned by the Assessor of the County that corresponds to a number shown on the County Assessor’s roll.

“Assessor's Parcel Map” means an official map of the Assessor of the County designating parcels by Assessor's Parcel number.

“Base Year” means Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2013.

“Building Permit” means a permit issued for new construction of a residential or non-residential structure. For purposes of this definition, “Building Permit” shall not include permits issued solely for grading, utility improvements, or other such improvements that are constructed and installed and are not intended for human occupancy.

“Certificate of Occupancy” means a certificate issued by the City that authorizes the actual occupancy of a Dwelling Unit for habitation by one or more residents or the occupancy of a Non- residential structure.

“CFD Administrator” means an official of the City, or designee thereof, responsible for determining the Special Tax Requirement and providing for the levy and collection of the Special Taxes.

“CFD” means City of Fairfield Community Facilities District No. 2012-2 (Public Safety Services, Open Space and Park Maintenance).

“City” means the City of Fairfield.

“City Clerk” means the City Clerk for the City or his or her designee.

“City Engineer” means the City Engineer for the City or his or her designee.

“Commercial Property” means all Assessor's Parcels of Developed Property for which a building permit(s) has been issued for purposes of constructing non-residential property for any non- residential use located in a commercial zoning district as described in Section 25.22 of the Zoning Packet Page 160 of 301Attachment 3 Page 2 of 10

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Ordinance and all other property considered commercial as coded by the County’s assessor or as determined by the City, as of April 1st preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied.

“Council” means the City Council of the City, acting as the legislative body of the CFD.

“County” means the County of Solano, California.

“Density” means for each Assessor’s Parcel of Taxable Property the number of Dwelling Units per Acre determined pursuant to City’s Zoning Ordinance, or applicable Specific Plan, or a project- specific approval, whichever reflects the most accurate number of Dwelling Units planned for the project.

“Developed Property” means an Assessor’s Parcel within the CFD for which a Certificate of Occupancy was issued on or prior to April 1st preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied, based on the number of Dwelling Units, the amount of Commercial or Office building floor area, and/or the amount of Industrial lot area included in each Certificate of Occupancy for that Assessor’s Parcel.

“Dwelling Unit” means each separate residential unit that comprises an independent facility capable of conveyance or rental separate from adjacent residential units, in which a person or persons may live, which comprises an independent facility and is not considered to be for non- residential use only.

“Exempt Property” means for each Fiscal Year, an Assessor's Parcel within the CFD not subject to the Special Tax. Exempt Property includes: (i) Public Property, (ii) Property Owner Association Property, (iii) Affordable Units, (iv) Assessor’s Parcels with public or utility easements making impractical their utilization for other than the purposes set forth in the easement, (v) Undeveloped Property and (vi) property reasonably designated by the City or CFD Administrator as Exempt Property due to deed restrictions, conservation easement, or similar factors.

“Final Map” means an Assessor’s Parcel Map, a Final Subdivision Map, parcel map, condominium plan, or any other map functionally considered to be an equivalent development map that has been recorded in the Office of the County Recorder.

“Final Subdivision Map” means a subdivision of property creating single family residential buildable lots by recordation of a final subdivision map or parcel map pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act (California Government Code Section 6610 et seq.), or recordation of a condominium plan pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1352, that creates individual lots for which building Packet Page 161 of 301Attachment 3 Page 3 of 10

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permits may be issued without further subdivision and is recorded prior to April 1 preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied.

“Fiscal Year” means the period starting July 1 and ending on the following June 30.

“High Density Residential Housing” means all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property for which a building permit has been issued as of April 1st preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied for a residential structure consisting of two or more Dwelling Units, including, but not limited to, duplexes, triplexes, townhomes, condominiums, and apartment units intended for multi-family apartment and condominium development of 18 Dwelling Units or greater per Acre.

“Industrial Property” means all Assessor's Parcels of Developed Property for which a building permit(s) has been issued for purposes of constructing non-residential property for any allowable use in an industrial zoning district, as described in Section 25.24 of the Zoning Ordinance, which is not an office or financial institution and all other property considered industrial as coded by the County’s assessor or as determined by the City, as of April 1st preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied.

“Land Use Class” means any of the classes listed in Table 1.

“Lot” means an individual legal lot created by a Final Map for which a Building Permit could or has been issued.

“Maximum Special Tax” means the maximum Special Tax, determined in accordance with Section ”C” below, that can be levied by the CFD in any Fiscal Year on any Assessor’s Parcel.

“Mixed-Use Property” means an Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property containing or planned for containing a structure or structures that consists of one or more Dwelling Units, but also has dedicated space for non-residential use.

“Multi-Family Residential” means an Assessor’s Parcel within the CFD for which a Building Permit has been issued for purposes of constructing a residential structure or structures consisting of two or more Dwelling Units, including, but not limited to, duplexes, triplexes, town homes, condominiums, and apartment units, intended for development of less than 18 Dwelling Units per Acre, as of April 1st preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied.

“Non-Residential” means an Assessors’ Parcel within the CFD for which a Building Permit has been issued for a non-residential use and which does not contain any Dwelling Units.

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“Office Property” means all Assessor's Parcels of Developed Property for which a building permit(s) has been issued for purposes of constructing non-residential property for an office or financial institution in an industrial zoning district, as described in Section 25.4 of the Zoning Ordinance. Office property includes all office and financial institutions, as described in Table 25- 11 of the Zoning Ordinance and all other property considered office as coded by the County’s assessor or as determined by the City, as of April 1st preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied.

“Open Space” means any lands and interest in lands of a term of not less than five years, including easements, rights-of-way, and other interests, deemed appropriate for the use as public open space in, around, or adjacent to the City of Fairfield.

“Open Space Operation” means the estimated and reasonable costs of operating public open space lands including maintenance of improvements, fire control measures, educational programs and park ranger services. The costs for these activities include but not limited to (i) the costs of contracting for open space operation services, (ii) the salaries and benefits of City staff, including staff, that directly provide open space operation services, (iii) the expense related to equipment, apparatus, and supplies related to these services and authorized by the Act, and (iv) City overhead costs associated with providing such services within the CFD.

“Open Space Operation Requirement” means, for any Fiscal Year in which Special Taxes are levied, the amount equal to the budgeted costs for Open Space Operation applicable to the CFD for such Fiscal Year.

“Park” means a public park owned by the City of Fairfield, as defined in Section 12B.1 of the Municipal Code of the City of Fairfield.

“Park Maintenance” means the estimated and reasonable costs of providing park maintenance, including but not limited to (i) the costs of contracting for park maintenance services, (ii) the salaries and benefits of City staff, including maintenance staff, that directly provide park maintenance services, (iii) the expense related to equipment, apparatus, and supplies related to these services and authorized by the Act, and (iv) City overhead costs associated with providing such services within the CFD.

“Park Maintenance Requirement” means, for any Fiscal Year in which Special Taxes are levied, the amount equal to the budgeted costs for Park Maintenance applicable to the CFD for such Fiscal Year.

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“Property Owner Association Property” means for each Fiscal Year any property within the CFD that is owned by, or irrevocably dedicated as indicated in an instrument recorded with the County Recorder to a property owner association, including any master or sub-association.

“Proportionately” means for Developed Property, the ratio of the actual Special Tax levied per Unit to the Maximum Special Tax per Unit for Developed Property is equal for all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property.

“Public Property” means for each Fiscal Year any property within the CFD that is, or is expected to be, used for rights-of-way, parks, public schools or any other public purpose determined by the CFD Administrator or is owned by or irrevocably offered for dedication to the federal government, the State, the County, the City or any other public agency. Public Property does not include property for which a public agency is a landowner within the meaning of Section 53317(f) of the Act.

“Public Safety Services” means the estimated and reasonable costs of providing police services, fire protection and suppression services, and paramedic services including but not limited to (i) the costs of contracting for police, fire, and paramedic services, (ii) the salaries and benefits of City staff, if the City directly provides police services, fire protection and suppression services, and/or paramedic services, (iii) the expense related to equipment, apparatus, and supplies related to these services and authorized by the Act, and (iv) City overhead costs associated with providing such services within the CFD.

“Public Safety Services Requirement” means, for any Fiscal Year in which Special Taxes are levied, the amount equal to the budgeted costs for Public Safety Services applicable to the CFD for such Fiscal Year.

“Reserve Fund for Maintenance” means a fund that shall be created and maintained for the CFD for each Fiscal Year to provide necessary cash flow for the first six months of each Fiscal Year, reserve capital to cover monitoring, maintenance and repair cost overruns and delinquencies in the payment of Special Taxes and a reasonable buffer to prevent large variations in annual Special Tax levies.

“Single-Family Residential” means an Assessors’ Parcel within the CFD for which a Building Permit has been issued for purposes of constructing a residential structure consisting of one single-family Dwelling Unit, as of April 1st preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied.

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“State” means the State of California.

“Taxable Property” means all Assessor's Parcels within the CFD that are not Exempt from the Special Tax pursuant to law or as defined herein.

“Zoning Ordinance” means the Zoning Ordinance adopted by the City of Fairfield, as found in Chapter 25 of the Fairfield City Code.

B. ASSIGNMENT TO LAND USE CATEGORIES

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C. MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATE

1. Developed Property

TABLE 1

Maximum Special Tax for Developed Property
Community Facilities District No. 2012-2
Fiscal Year 2012-13 (Base Year)

On each July 1st following the Base Year, the Maximum Special Tax rates in Table 1 shall be increased in accordance with the Annual Escalation Factor.

2. Exempt Property

No Special Tax shall be levied on Exempt Property as defined in Section A.

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Exhibit B

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D. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF THE SPECIAL TAX

E. APPEALS

F. MANNER OF COLLECTION

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Exhibit B

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G. TERM OF SPECIAL TAX

Taxable Property in the CFD shall remain subject to the Special Tax in perpetuity or until the City Council takes appropriate actions to terminate the Special Tax pursuant to the Act.

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EXHIBIT C

Maximum Special Tax for Developed Property
Community Facilities District No. 2012-2
Fiscal Year 2022-2023

Exempt Property

No Special Tax shall be levied on Exempt Property as defined in the Rate and Method of Apportionment (RMA).

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Agenda Item No: 12.

AGENDA REPORT
DATE:September 6, 2022
TO:Mayor and City Council
FROM:David Gassaway, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT:Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 202209 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Amending Chapter 27, Article X, Section 27.1104 of the Fairfield Municipal Code, Also Known as the City of Fairfield Community Preservation, to Establish the Regulations of Vacant Window Storefronts in the Downtown RECOMMENDED ACTION
Provide second reading and adopt Ordinance 202209.

STATEMENT OF ISSUE
The proposed ordinance amendment to Chapter 27, Article X, Section 27.1104: Community Preservation of the Fairfield Municipal Code (Code) mandates certain window displays in vacant commercial spaces in the downtown and downtown core district. Further, it provides Code compliance guidelines for property owners and establishes the administration of the guidelines.

DISCUSSION
Poorly kept storefronts of vacant commercial spaces downtown leads to visual blight. Blight attracts qualityoflife issues resulting in trespassing, squatting, trash, debris, and graffiti. These issues discourage pedestrian activity, particularly when visible in public rightsofways and public places.

Current language exists under Chapter 27, Article X, of the Code that addresses neglected vacant and foreclosed properties throughout the City of Fairfield. However, there is no codified language specific to vacant commercial properties and their storefront windows in downtown Fairfield.

The council identified the revitalization of downtown Fairfield as a priority. To achieve this objective, the council directed staff to implement a series of strategies under the Heart of Fairfield Specific Plan that includes cultivating downtown as the food and arts district of the city. To accomplish this, staff from the Police Department and the Economic Development Division recognized the need for the City to codify language and create processes to support revitalization and enforcement efforts.

Enforcement of minimum standards on vacant commercial spaces downtown is critical to revitalizing the district. Poorly maintained properties deter prospective tenants, prolong vacancy, drain limited public safety resources when qualityoflife issues become chronic, discourage pedestrian activity and patronage, and hinder future economic activity and investment. Implementing standards for vacant Packet Page 170 of 301

The proposed ordinance establishes four modes of compliance for property owners. The guidelines apply to the storefront windows of vacant commercial properties downtown. These properties are required to display one of the following types of displays:

1. Faux window dressings containing goods or services with the appearance of a vibrant business using background panels or other methods to screen views of the vacant commercial space from public rightsofway and public places.

2. Works of art, including paintings or sculptures or other displays of cultural, historical, seasonal, or educational value, utilizing colorful and vibrant materials, and using background panels or other methods to screen views of the vacant commercial space from the public rightsofway and public places.

3. Paintings applied directly to the window surface featuring visually appealing, colorful, vibrant scenes, shapes, or images visible from public rightsofway and public places.

4. Other measures approved by the city manager, or their designee in writing, that achieve the purposes of this article to avoid visual blight in the downtown and downtown core district and to enliven pedestrian experiences there.

Under the proposed ordinance, property owners must notify the City within 30 days of any building or structure becoming vacant. Property owners must then submit an action plan to the City, within 10 days of notification of vacancy, describing their proposed window display in compliance with one of the categories prescribed above. The city manager, or their designee, acts as the approving authority to determine if the action plan meets the requirements of the proposed code change. The community development staff will work with property owners, as necessary, to assist with compliance.

The Code Enforcement Division will help to enforce noncompliance with the new provisions of the proposed ordinance. The goal of Code Enforcement is to broker compliance instead of to issuing citations. The ultimate objective of this proposed amendment is to support the City’s strategies to revitalize downtown and prevent public safety issues that can arise from vacant commercial spaces.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no direct financial impact on the adoption of the proposed ordinance. However, the City may potentially provide nominal financial assistance through the Public Art Fund to support property owners in reaching compliance. First, the City will provide a variety of options that are either no cost or at low cost to the owner. This may involve City staff facilitating an arrangement between property owners and individual artists or artists groups to feature their work and meet compliance. Further, if property owners submit an action plan that satisfies the objective of the ordinance to revitalize downtown Fairfield and activate public art, the City may match a percentage or reimburse the total cost of the proposed installations.

PUBLIC CONTACT/ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATION
A public hearing notice was published in the Daily Republic newspaper on Wednesday, August 3, 2022.

The City has received no questions or comments regarding this proposal at the time of this writing.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION
The council may choose not to adopt the proposed ordinance, adopt portions of the ordinance Packet Page 171 of 301

Agenda Item No: 12.AGENDA REPORTDATE:September 6, 2022 TO:Mayor and City CouncilFROM:David Gassaway, Interim City ManagerSUBJECT:Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 202209 of the City Council of the City ofFairfield Amending Chapter 27, Article X, Section 27.1104 of the Fairfield MunicipalCode, Also Known as the City of Fairfield Community Preservation, to Establish theRegulations of Vacant Window Storefronts in the DowntownRECOMMENDED ACTIONProvide second reading and adopt Ordinance 202209.STATEMENT OF ISSUEThe proposed ordinance amendment to Chapter 27, Article X, Section 27.1104: CommunityPreservation of the Fairfield Municipal Code (Code) mandates certain window displays in vacantcommercial spaces in the downtown and downtown core district. Further, it provides Code complianceguidelines for property owners and establishes the administration of the guidelines.DISCUSSIONPoorly kept storefronts of vacant commercial spaces downtown leads to visual blight. Blight attractsqualityoflife issues resulting in trespassing, squatting, trash, debris, and graffiti. These issuesdiscourage pedestrian activity, particularly when visible in public rightsofways and public places.Current language exists under Chapter 27, Article X, of the Code that addresses neglected vacant andforeclosed properties throughout the City of Fairfield. However, there is no codified language specific tovacant commercial properties and their storefront windows in downtown Fairfield. The council identified the revitalization of downtown Fairfield as a priority. To achieve this objective, thecouncil directed staff to implement a series of strategies under the Heart of Fairfield Specific Plan thatincludes cultivating downtown as the food and arts district of the city. To accomplish this, staff from thePolice Department and the Economic Development Division recognized the need for the City to codifylanguage and create processes to support revitalization and enforcement efforts. Enforcement of minimum standards on vacant commercial spaces downtown is critical to revitalizingthe district. Poorly maintained properties deter prospective tenants, prolong vacancy, drain limitedpublic safety resources when qualityoflife issues become chronic, discourage pedestrian activity andpatronage, and hinder future economic activity and investment. Implementing standards for vacantwindow storefronts is one strategy to proactively abate blight and improve public perception of safetydowntown. The proposed ordinance establishes four modes of compliance for property owners. The guidelinesapply to the storefront windows of vacant commercial properties downtown. These properties arerequired to display one of the following types of displays:1. Faux window dressings containing goods or services with the appearance of a vibrant businessusing background panels or other methods to screen views of the vacant commercial space frompublic rightsofway and public places.2. Works of art, including paintings or sculptures or other displays of cultural, historical, seasonal, oreducational value, utilizing colorful and vibrant materials, and using background panels or othermethods to screen views of the vacant commercial space from the public rightsofway and publicplaces.3. Paintings applied directly to the window surface featuring visually appealing, colorful, vibrantscenes, shapes, or images visible from public rightsofway and public places.4. Other measures approved by the city manager, or their designee in writing, that achieve thepurposes of this article to avoid visual blight in the downtown and downtown core district and toenliven pedestrian experiences there.Under the proposed ordinance, property owners must notify the City within 30 days of any building orstructure becoming vacant. Property owners must then submit an action plan to the City, within 10 daysof notification of vacancy, describing their proposed window display in compliance with one of thecategories prescribed above. The city manager, or their designee, acts as the approving authority todetermine if the action plan meets the requirements of the proposed code change. The communitydevelopment staff will work with property owners, as necessary, to assist with compliance. The Code Enforcement Division will help to enforce noncompliance with the new provisions of theproposed ordinance. The goal of Code Enforcement is to broker compliance instead of to issuingcitations. The ultimate objective of this proposed amendment is to support the City’s strategies torevitalize downtown and prevent public safety issues that can arise from vacant commercial spaces.FINANCIAL IMPACTThere is no direct financial impact on the adoption of the proposed ordinance. However, the City maypotentially provide nominal financial assistance through the Public Art Fund to support property ownersin reaching compliance. First, the City will provide a variety of options that are either no cost or at lowcost to the owner. This may involve City staff facilitating an arrangement between property owners andindividual artists or artists groups to feature their work and meet compliance. Further, if property ownerssubmit an action plan that satisfies the objective of the ordinance to revitalize downtown Fairfield andactivate public art, the City may match a percentage or reimburse the total cost of the proposedinstallations.PUBLIC CONTACT/ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATIONA public hearing notice was published in the Daily Republic newspaper on Wednesday, August 3, 2022.The City has received no questions or comments regarding this proposal at the time of this writing.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION
The council may choose not to adopt the proposed ordinance, adopt portions of the ordinance regarding the definitions or requirements, or direct staff to return with revisions to the ordinance.

STAFF CONTACT
Jonathan, Luong, Management Analyst I
(707) 4287463
[email protected]
COORDINATED WITH
City Attorney's Office, Community Development Department, Police Department ATTACHMENTS:

Description
Proposed Ordinance
Action Plan Form
REVIEWERS:

Reviewer Action Date
Beavers, Esther Approved 8/25/2022 5:19 PM
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CITY OF FAIRFIELD

ORDINANCE NO. 2022-09

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD AMENDING CHAPTER 27 ARTICLE X, SECTION 27.1104 OF THE FAIRFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE, ALSO KNOWN AS THE CITY

OF FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY PRESERVATION, TO ESTABLISH THE REGULATIONS OF VACANT

WINDOW STOREFRONTS IN THE DOWNTOWN

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Chapter 27, Article X, Section 27.1104 of the Fairfield Municipal Code, also known as the City of Fairfield Community Preservation, to read as follows:

27.1104 Vacant Window Storefronts
(a) Purpose. This section mandates window displays for vacant commercial spaces within the downtown and downtown core district as defined in Section 25.23.1(A) and provides for the submission of action plans to the city manager or their designee for approval of window displays before they are installed.

(b) Applicability. This chapter applies to any building or structure in the downtown and downtown core district unless otherwise stated, including, but not limited to, properties that have been the subject of a foreclosure sale wherein title has been transferred to the beneficiary of a deed of trust, and to any pr operties transferred under a deed in lieu of foreclosure or sale. All responsible parties as to such buildings and structures shall comply with this section.

(c) Administration. The city manager or their designee shall administer this section and may adopt administrative rules and regulations consistent with its terms to aid in doing so. They shall give notices of such rules or regulations as required for an ordinance of the city and such rules or regulations shall take effect upon such notice or at such later times as they may specify.

(d) Action Plan. A responsible agent shall contact the office of the city manager or their designee within thirty days of the date that any building or structure contains vacant commercial space to coordinate any future requirements for tenant improvements.

Within ten days of the conclusion of this contact, the responsible agent shall submit an action plan to the city manager or their designee. The action plan shall describe:

1. The proposed window display; and

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2. How the proposed window display falls within one or more of the types of displays described in Section 27.1104(k)(1)—(4); and

3. Any other information the city manager or their designee reasonably requests to aid the administration of this section including, but not limited to, what is defined in Section 27.1107(A) of this article.

(e) The city manager or their designee shall approve or deny action plans in writing. If the city manager or their designee denies an action plan, he or she shall provide the reasons for denial and describe modifications which would make the action plan comply with this article.

(f) If the city manager or their designee approves an action plan, a responsible agent shall install the proposed window display within thirty days of the date of the approval.

(g) If the city manager or their designee denies an action plan, a responsible agent shall either:

1. Implement the action plan with the modifications proposed by the city manager or their designee within thirty days of the date of their denial; or

2. Submit a revised action plan within ten days of the date of the denial by the city manager or their designee.

(h) If the city manager or their designee approves a revised action plan, a responsible agent shall install the proposed window display within twenty days of the date of their approval of the revised action plan.

(i) If the city manager or their designee denies a revised action plan, a responsible agent must implement the original action plan as proposed by the city manager or their designee within twenty days of the date of the denial of the revised action plan.

(j) This chapter shall not apply to a vacant commercial space of a building or structure if the window display area space is the subject of an active, valid building permit for repair or rehabilitation and a responsible agent provides proof to the city manager or their designee, such as receipts, invoices or executed contracts, that the repair or rehabilitation is proceeding without significant delay.

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(k) Window displays for vacant commercial spaces. Each responsible agent as to a vacant commercial space shall maintain at least one of the following types of displays on or inside all ground-floor windows visible from public rights-of-way or public places:

3. Paintings applied directly to the window surface featuring visually appealing, colorful, vibrant scenes, shapes, or images visible from public rights -of-way and public places; or

4. Other measures approved by the city manager or their designee in writing that achieve the purposes of this article, to avoid visual blight in the downtown and downtown core district and to enliven pedestrian experiences.

(l) Displays should occupy at least eighty percent of the window area. No window display is required for a vacant commercial space when a responsible agent has submitted an action plan or revised action plan for that vacant commercial space and is otherwise in compliance with implementation requirements described in Section 27.1104 of this Code.

(m) Updated designs for window displays. A responsible agent shall submit a renewed action plan every six months while the space remains vacant. Each renewed action plan shall propose a new window display design for the vacant commercial space that complies with Section 27.1104 of this article so as to freshen the display’s appearance from public rights-of-way and public places.

SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be effective 30 days following its adoption by the City Council.

A summary of this ordinance shall, within 15 days after passage, be published in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California with the names of the council members voting for and against it.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fairfield on the 16th day of August, 2022, and

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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of September, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers: PRICE / BERTANI / MOY / PANDURO / TIMM / TONNESEN / VACCARO

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:

MAYOR
ATTEST:

_________________________

CITY CLERK

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ACTION PLAN FORM

VACANT WINDOW STOREFRONTS

Date:

SECTION A. A responsible agent shall contact the
office of the city manager or their designee within
thirty days of the date that any building or
structure contains vacant commercial space to
coordinate any future requirements for tenant
improvements. Within ten days of the conclusion
of this contact, the responsible agent shall submit
an action plan to the city manager or their
designee.

Property Address:

Name of Responsible Agent:

The action plan shall describe:

• The proposed window display; and
• How the proposed window display falls within one or more types of displays in Section B. • Any other information the City reasonably requests to aid the administration of this section.

SECTION B. Each responsible agent as to a vacant commercial space shall maintain at least one of the following types of displays on or inside all ground-floor windows visible from public rights-of-way or public places:

3. Paintings applied directly to the window surface featuring visually appealing, colorful, vibrant scenes, shapes, or images visible from public rights-of-way and public places; or

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SECTION C1. Describe your proposal for window display:

SECTION C2. How does the proposed window display fall within one or more of the types of displays defined in Section B?

SECTION C3. Additional information:

OFFICE USE ONLY

Date:

X
City Manager, or Designee

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Agenda Item No: 13.

AGENDA REPORT
DATE:September 6, 2022
TO:Mayor and City Council
FROM:David Gassaway, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT:Resolution 2022240 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting State Funds from Assembly Bill 178, Budget Act of 2022, and Authorizing an Update to the Fiscal Year 20222023 Budget
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt resolution.

STATEMENT OF ISSUE
The City of Fairfield received $2,700,000 from the State of California through Assembly Bill 178, Budget Act of 2022. Funds included $1,200,000 for the renovation of SHELTER Solano kitchen and $1,500,000 for Linear Park and Allan Witt Park upgrades. Funds were approved through Assemblymember Lori Wilson’s request, and City Council must accept funds before state disbursement.

DISCUSSION
In April 2022, the City of Fairfield submitted a funding request to Assemblymember Lori Wilson for the fiscal year (FY) 202223 State Budget (Attachment 1). The letter requested funds for three “shovel ready” projects:

Allan Witt Park Improvements Phase 3
Linear Park Improvement Project between North Texas Street and Dover Avenue SHELTER Solano Dining Hall and Kitchen Construction
Assemblymember Wilson successfully advocated on behalf of the City of Fairfield as part of her member request for the budget and on June 30, 2022, AB 178, Budget Bill Act 2022, was signed into law awarding the City of Fairfield $1,200,000 for the renovation of SHELTER Solano kitchen, and $1,500,000 for Linear Park and Allan Witt Park upgrades. Funding received will expand the City’s ability to address quality of life services within the park system and for those experiencing homelessness.

City funds previously budgeted for the park upgrades will be reallocated to future phases as needed and expand the City’s ability to improve quality of life and accessibility in the park system. Similarly, the previously budgeted funds which the council approved through Resolution 2022145 on June 21, 2022, for the SHELTER Solano kitchen upgrade will be reallocated to future homeless services needs. In addition, the City will amend the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SHELTER Solano to increase funding for the kitchen buildout for an additional $200,000.

Funds will be distributed through the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Housing and Community Development in autumn 2022. City staff will work with state agencies and Assemblymember Wilson’s staff to receive funds and report project progress.

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Agenda Item No: 13.AGENDA REPORTDATE:September 6, 2022 TO:Mayor and City CouncilFROM:David Gassaway, Interim City ManagerSUBJECT:Resolution 2022240 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Accepting State Funds fromAssembly Bill 178, Budget Act of 2022, and Authorizing an Update to the Fiscal Year 20222023BudgetRECOMMENDED ACTIONAdopt resolution.STATEMENT OF ISSUEThe City of Fairfield received $2,700,000 from the State of California through Assembly Bill 178, Budget Act of2022. Funds included $1,200,000 for the renovation of SHELTER Solano kitchen and $1,500,000 for Linear Parkand Allan Witt Park upgrades. Funds were approved through Assemblymember Lori Wilson’s request, and CityCouncil must accept funds before state disbursement.DISCUSSIONIn April 2022, the City of Fairfield submitted a funding request to Assemblymember Lori Wilson for the fiscal year(FY) 202223 State Budget (Attachment 1). The letter requested funds for three “shovel ready” projects:Allan Witt Park Improvements Phase 3Linear Park Improvement Project between North Texas Street and Dover AvenueSHELTER Solano Dining Hall and Kitchen Construction Assemblymember Wilson successfully advocated on behalf of the City of Fairfield as part of her member requestfor the budget and on June 30, 2022, AB 178, Budget Bill Act 2022, was signed into law awarding the City ofFairfield $1,200,000 for the renovation of SHELTER Solano kitchen, and $1,500,000 for Linear Park and Allan WittPark upgrades. Funding received will expand the City’s ability to address quality of life services within the parksystem and for those experiencing homelessness. City funds previously budgeted for the park upgrades will be reallocated to future phases as needed and expandthe City’s ability to improve quality of life and accessibility in the park system. Similarly, the previously budgetedfunds which the council approved through Resolution 2022145 on June 21, 2022, for the SHELTER Solanokitchen upgrade will be reallocated to future homeless services needs. In addition, the City will amend thememorandum of understanding (MOU) with SHELTER Solano to increase funding for the kitchen buildout for anadditional $200,000. Funds will be distributed through the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation and the Departmentof Housing and Community Development in autumn 2022. City staff will work with state agencies and Assemblymember Wilson’s staff to receive funds and report project progress.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
There will be no impact to the City’s General Fund as a result of your Council’s approval of this action. Approval will result in the following budget adjustment for the FY 202223 budget.

Fund Name Fund Project Name Project Type Amount
Special Revenue 155 Revenue 2.7M
Special Revenue 155 Navigation Center 10415 Expense 1.2M Special Revenue 155 Allan Witt Park 10019 Transfers Out251 1.1M Special Revenue 155 Linear Trail Dover to Texas 10439 Transfers Out251 0.4M Parks Capital Improvement 251 Linear Trail Dover to Texas 10439 Expense 0.4M Parks Capital Improvement 251 Allan Witt Park 10019 Transfers In155 1.1M Parks Capital Improvement 251 Linear Trail Dover to Texas 10439 Transfers In155 0.4M Parks Capital Improvement 251 Allan Witt Park 10019 Transfers In263 (1.1M) AB1600 Parks 263 Allan Witt Park 10019 Transfers Out (1.1M) Intergovernmental Services 551 Navigation Center 10415 Expense (1.2M) Intergovernmental Services 551 Uncommitted Council Priorities 10417 Transfers In155 1.2M PUBLIC CONTACT/ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATION
N/A
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
N/A
STAFF CONTACT
Anna Guiles, Assistant to the City Manager
(707) 4287399
[email protected]
COORDINATED WITH
Finance Department, Public Works Department
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
Resolution Accepting State Funds
Letter to Assemblymember Wilson Requesting Funds
REVIEWERS:

Reviewer Action Date
Beavers, Esther Approved 8/30/2022 9:54 AM
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CITY OF FAIRFIELD

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-240

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD ACCEPTING STATE FUNDS FROM ASSEMBLY BILL 178, BUDGET ACT OF 2022, AND AUTHORIZING AN UPDATE TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET

WHEREAS, State Assemblymember Lori Wilson represents California District 11 which includes the City of Fairfield; and

WHEREAS, the City of Fairfield submitted a letter to Assemblymember Wilson on April 22, 2022, requesting state funds as part of the member request process in the fiscal year (FY) 2022-2023 State Budget; and

WHEREAS, Assemblymember successfully advocated for the City’s funding request; and

WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 178, the Budget Act of 2022, was signed into law on June 30, 2022, awarding the City of Fairfield $1,200,000 for the SHELTER Solano Kitchen Renovation and $1,500,000 for Linear Park and Allan Witt Park Upgrades; and

WHEREAS, City Council approved Resolution 2022-145 allocating $1,000,000 for the SHELTER Solano Kitchen Renovation on June 21, 2022, and AB 178 allows the Council to approve an amendment to the Kitchen Renovation memorandum of understanding (MOU) increasing funds by $200,000; and

WHEREAS, the previously allocated funds for the SHELTER Solano Kitchen Renovation will be reallocated to future homeless service needs expanding the City’s ability to address the homeless crisis; and

WHEREAS, a portion of the previously allocated funds for the Allan Witt Phase 3 and Linear Park Design projects will be reallocated to future park needs expanding the City’s capacity to improve the quality of life through the park system.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD HEREBY RESOLVES:

Section 1. The City hereby accepts the funds of $2,700,000 from the State of California for SHELTER Solano kitchen renovations and park upgrades for Allan Witt Park and Linear Park.

Section 2. The council hereby approves an amendment to the SHELTER Solano Service MOU for the shelter kitchen renovation increasing the agreement by $200,000 for not to exceed the amount of $1,200,000.

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Section 3. The city manager, or his designee, is authorized to sign any documents required to accept the state funds and to enter into any agreements necessary to disperse funds.

Section 4. The council hereby approves a budget adjustment to reflect the proposed changes presented in the following table

Fund Name Fund Project Name Project Type Amount
Special Revenue 155 Revenue 2.7M
Special Revenue 155 Navigation Center 10415 Expense 1.2M Special Revenue 155 Allan Witt Park 10019 Transfers Out-251 1.1M Special Revenue 155 Linear Trail Dover to Texas 10439 Transfers Out-251 0.4M Parks Capital
Improvement 251 Linear Trail Dover to Texas 10439 Expense 0.4M Parks Capital
Improvement 251 Allan Witt Park 10019 Transfers In-155 1.1M Parks Capital
Improvement 251 Linear Trail Dover to Texas 10439 Transfers In-155 0.4M Parks Capital
Improvement 251 Allan Witt Park 10019 Transfers In-263 (1.1M) AB1600 Parks 263 Allan Witt Park 10019 Transfers Out (1.1M) Intergovernmental
Services 551 Navigation Center 10415 Expense (1.2M)
Intergovernmental
Services 551
Uncommitted Council
Priorities 10417 Transfers In-155 1.2M

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of September, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: PRICE / BERTANI / MOY / PANDURO / TIMM / TONNESEN / VACCARO

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

MAYOR
ATTEST:

____________________________

CITY CLERK
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CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE

April 22, 2022

Honorable Assemblymember Lori Wilson Sent Via Email
State Capitol,
1021 O Street, Room 5150
Sacramento, CA 94249

RE: Assembly Funding Request from the City of Fairfield

Dear Assemblymember Wilson:

Thank you for your interest in funding requests from the City of Fairfield for the upcoming FY 2022-23 State Budget cycle. We appreciate your willingness to support the local city and community needs in District 11. The following three projects are listed in priority order and represent the valuable quality of life projects that the City anticipates completing within the next year pending funding availability and would like your support in completing.

Project 1 Allan Witt Park Improvement Phase 3
Funding Request $5,000,000
Total Project Budget $6,500,000
Project Schedule Bid Q2 of 2022 | Award Q3 of 2022 | Construction Q1 of 2023

In 2018, City Council approved the conceptual master plan to renovate Allan Witt Community Park. The full build-out of the plan requires multiple phases over multiple years to match available funding. The City has completed the Phase 1 Skate Park Improvements and Phase 2 Dog Park Project. The City is currently finalizing the design to bid for Phase 3 which includes an inclusive accessible play area, parking lot, restroom, and shade structure/picnic area.

The City respectfully requests $5,000,000 for the construction of the project. The City currently has budgeted for Phase 3 construction and, if granted, would allow the City to reallocate currently budgeted funds to other priority projects within the park system. In addition to new picnic tables and improved parking, Phase 3 will improve the quality of life for the larger Fairfield region by offering the first inclusive accessible play area for users of all abilities in Fairfield.

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Letter to Assemblymember Lori Wilson
Re: Assembly Funding Request from the City of Fairfield April 22, 2022

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Project 2 Linear Park Improvement Project Between North Texas St. and Dover Avenue Funding Request $400,000
Total Project Budget $4,400,000
Project Schedule Design Q4 of 2022 – Q4 of 2023 | Construction awarded Q1 of 2024

The City of Fairfield has a 7-mile Linear Park which runs through the city from Rockville Road to Air Base Parkway. In 2017, the City commissioned the Central Fairfield Revitalization and Linear Park Concept Plan (Plan). The Plan utilized a robust community-based process to recommend Linear Park Corridor upgrades to create a more pedestrian-friendly and safer connection while expanding open space opportunities.

Since 2017, the City has focused on improving safety along the Linear Park through weed abatement and enhanced public safety patrolling, but funding has not been available to improve landscaping to create a more pedestrian-friendly trail.

The 2017 Report examined the demographic data of the resident population surrounding the Linear Park and found that those living closest to the park were disproportionately more racially and ethnically diverse (78.2%) compared to the citywide diversity (45.4%). The median household income was more than 50% lower than the broader citywide income, and they are much more likely to rent than own their home. In recent years, Linear Park has struggled with an increase in crime and homeless encampments due to the park’s design. Improved landscaping along the Linear Park will increase the quality of life for those living in the immediate area while encouraging increased use and a safe alternative transportation path through the city of Fairfield.

The City respectfully requests $400,000 to fund the design costs in the Linear Park between North Texas Street and Dover Avenue. Improvements will include installing irrigation infrastructure and drought- resistant landscaping along the 3,000 feet of the Linear Park.

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Letter to Assemblymember Lori Wilson
Re: Assembly Funding Request from the City of Fairfield April 22, 2022

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Project 3 SHELTER Solano Dining Hall and Kitchen Construction Funding Request $1,200,000
Total Project Budget $4,430,000
Project Schedule Currently under construction

SHELTER Solano is a year-round emergency
shelter in Fairfield serving Solano County
residents. SHELTER Solano provides case
management, housing search assistance, life
skills programs, employment services, and
educational programs for those experiencing
or at-risk for homelessness. In April 2022,
SHELTER Solano broke ground on a new
dining hall and kitchen. Not only will shelter
residents be able to meet and enjoy meals in
a larger space, but they will also be able to learn vital culinary arts skills that will assist them on their way back to self-sufficiency. SHELTER Solano currently has a budget shortfall of approximately $1,200,000 and has requested the City’s support in funding the completion of the new kitchen.

Over the past five years, the City has spent approximately $8 million in overall services for those experiencing homelessness and continues to invest in solutions and partnerships to address the homeless crisis in our community. In August 2021, City Council allocated $1.5 million to SHELTER Solano to develop a Navigation Center as part of the City’s approach to addressing homelessness. SHELTER Solano’s request for an additional $1.2 million to complete the kitchen construction is a strain for the City to accommodate, and we respectfully request the funding to support the completion of their shelter kitchen construction.

Thank you for your consideration of the above quality of life projects, please let City staff know if additional information is necessary for your consideration.

Respectfully,

Harry Price, Mayor

cc: Fairfield City Council
Joe A. Gonsalves and Sons

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Agenda Item No: 14.

AGENDA REPORT
DATE:September 6, 2022
TO:Mayor and City Council
FROM:David Gassaway, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT:Resolution 2022241 of the City Council of the City Of Fairfield Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the Community Action Partnership of Solano Joint Powers Agency, Authorizing the Appointment of City Councilmembers as the Primary Voting Member and Alternate, and Authorizing the Appointment of Staff Members as a Primary Member and Alternate to the Newly Constituted Technical Advisory Committee to the Community Action Partnership of Solano Joint Powers Agency
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt resolution.

STATEMENT OF ISSUE
In 1999, the County and cities within Solano County established a joint powers authority (“Solano Safety Net Consortium” or “SSNC”) for the purpose of providing oversight and coordination of homeless and safety net services; to receive safety net funding and administer such funding including making grants available to nonprofit entities for the provision of homeless services; and to provide centralized guidance and oversight for homeless housing services, community action councils, and other safety net services.

In 2006, SSNC was renamed Community Action Partnership of Solano or CAP Solano (CAP Solano JPA), to reflect the national trend of community organizations and local governments working together in partnership to reduce homelessness and provide basic safety net services. CAP Solano JPA is the collaborative applicant for federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds, the Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) lead agency, and the recipient of the County’s Community Service Block Grant funds (CSBG) from the State of California.

On March 29, 2022, the Fairfield City Council adopted Resolution 202256 affirming the Council’s support for amending the governance structure of CAP Solano JPA agreement to specifically include elected officials from the County and partnering cities on the newly constituted Board of Directors. The attached proposed Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for CAP Solano JPA includes that change along with other edits to reflect the change in the name, a clarification of the role of CAP Solano JPA as the regional coordinator of homeless safety net services, and the creation of a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).

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It is recommended that the council approve the new agreement and appoint a City Councilmember as the primary voting member and one City Councilmember as the alternate to the newly constituted Board of Directors as well as appoint City staff as the primary and alternate member to the newly constituted TAC.

DISCUSSION
In 1995, after the closure of the Solano Economic Opportunity Council, Solano County became the Community Action Agency as there were no other eligible private nonprofit organizations to take on this role. Community Action Agencies are nonprofit private and public organizations established under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 to fight the War on Poverty by empowering lowincome households to become selfsufficient. In 1999, the Solano County Board of Supervisors dedesignated the County as the Community Action Agency and, together with most of the cities within the county, formed the Solano Safety Net Consortium to serve as the Community Action Agency. The Solano Safety Net Consortium was later renamed the Community Action Partnership Solano Joint Powers Agency, or CAP Solano JPA. Today CAP Solano JPA’s Board includes staff from the County and six of the seven cities within the county.

CAP Solano JPA has successfully increased the amount of funding available to assist the region’s most vulnerable populations and currently administers a budget of approximately $10.5 million in federal and state funding. Through Requests for Proposals, it funds nonprofits and local government entities that provide direct services to the region’s unsheltered residents and those at imminent risk of losing their housing.

Although CAP Solano JPA has served the county and its residents well for more than 20 years, the increased number in the homeless population and the scarcity of local resources to provide services motivated representatives from the City Councils from Benicia, Fairfield, Suisun City, Vacaville, and Vallejo to form a Regional 2x2 Homeless Committee (2x2) that soon evolved into an effort to create a more concerted regional response to homelessness. Vice Mayor Rick Vaccaro and Councilmember Doriss Panduro are currently serving as Fairfield’s elected representatives on the 2x2.

On March 3, 2022, a Countyhosted “Homeless and Housing Summit” was held in partnership with the 2x2 Committee during which it was proposed that rather than create a new entity to address homelessness, that the governance structure of CAP Solano JPA be changed to include local elected official representatives on the Board of Directors to elevate the priorities of all participating jurisdictions in addressing the ongoing challenges of homelessness countywide. On March 29, 2022, the council adopted Resolution 202256 affirming support for this change and on June 21, 2022, the council received a verbal update from Vice Mayor Rick Vaccaro from the Solano County and Cities Homeless Roundtable held on May 19, 2022.

After receiving input and feedback during several Homeless Roundtable/2x2 meetings occurring over the past several months, the attached proposed final version of the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for CAP Solano JPA was verbally supported by all representatives on July 28, 2022. In addition to the change in the governance structure, the agreement has been updated and modified to reflect the change in the name; a clarification of the role of CAP Solano JPA as the regional coordinator of homeless safety net services; and the creation of a TAC.

All CAP Solano JPA member agencies (along with the City of Dixon who is not yet an official member of CAP Solano JPA) are in the process of approving the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement, and appointing their representatives to the Board of Directors and to the TAC.

Therefore, it is recommended that the Council approve the attached resolution, authorize the city manager to execute it, appoint Vice Mayor Rick Vaccaro as the primary voting member and Councilmember Doriss Panduro as the alternate to the Board of Directors, and appoint Dawn La Bar as the primary voting member and Sullina Sanchez as the alternate to the newly constituted TAC.

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Agenda Item No: 14.AGENDA REPORTDATE:September 6, 2022 TO:Mayor and City CouncilFROM:David Gassaway, Interim City ManagerSUBJECT:Resolution 2022241 of the City Council of the City Of Fairfield Authorizing the CityManager to Execute the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreementfor the Community Action Partnership of Solano Joint Powers Agency, Authorizing theAppointment of City Councilmembers as the Primary Voting Member and Alternate, andAuthorizing the Appointment of Staff Members as a Primary Member and Alternate tothe Newly Constituted Technical Advisory Committee to the Community ActionPartnership of Solano Joint Powers AgencyRECOMMENDED ACTIONAdopt resolution.STATEMENT OF ISSUEIn 1999, the County and cities within Solano County established a joint powers authority (“Solano SafetyNet Consortium” or “SSNC”) for the purpose of providing oversight and coordination of homeless andsafety net services; to receive safety net funding and administer such funding including making grantsavailable to nonprofit entities for the provision of homeless services; and to provide centralizedguidance and oversight for homeless housing services, community action councils, and other safety netservices. In 2006, SSNC was renamed Community Action Partnership of Solano or CAP Solano (CAP SolanoJPA), to reflect the national trend of community organizations and local governments working together inpartnership to reduce homelessness and provide basic safety net services. CAP Solano JPA is thecollaborative applicant for federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds, the HomelessManagement Information Systems (HMIS) lead agency, and the recipient of the County’s CommunityService Block Grant funds (CSBG) from the State of California.On March 29, 2022, the Fairfield City Council adopted Resolution 202256 affirming the Council’ssupport for amending the governance structure of CAP Solano JPA agreement to specifically includeelected officials from the County and partnering cities on the newly constituted Board of Directors. Theattached proposed Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for CAP Solano JPAincludes that change along with other edits to reflect the change in the name, a clarification of the role ofCAP Solano JPA as the regional coordinator of homeless safety net services, and the creation of aTechnical Advisory Committee (TAC).It is recommended that the council approve the new agreement and appoint a City Councilmember asthe primary voting member and one City Councilmember as the alternate to the newly constituted Boardof Directors as well as appoint City staff as the primary and alternate member to the newly constitutedTAC.DISCUSSIONIn 1995, after the closure of the Solano Economic Opportunity Council, Solano County became theCommunity Action Agency as there were no other eligible private nonprofit organizations to take on thisrole. Community Action Agencies are nonprofit private and public organizations established under theEconomic Opportunity Act of 1964 to fight the War on Poverty by empowering lowincome householdsto become selfsufficient. In 1999, the Solano County Board of Supervisors dedesignated the Countyas the Community Action Agency and, together with most of the cities within the county, formed theSolano Safety Net Consortium to serve as the Community Action Agency. The Solano Safety NetConsortium was later renamed the Community Action Partnership Solano Joint Powers Agency, orCAP Solano JPA. Today CAP Solano JPA’s Board includes staff from the County and six of the sevencities within the county. CAP Solano JPA has successfully increased the amount of funding available to assist the region’s mostvulnerable populations and currently administers a budget of approximately $10.5 million in federal andstate funding. Through Requests for Proposals, it funds nonprofits and local government entities thatprovide direct services to the region’s unsheltered residents and those at imminent risk of losing theirhousing.Although CAP Solano JPA has served the county and its residents well for more than 20 years, theincreased number in the homeless population and the scarcity of local resources to provide servicesmotivated representatives from the City Councils from Benicia, Fairfield, Suisun City, Vacaville, andVallejo to form a Regional 2x2 Homeless Committee (2x2) that soon evolved into an effort to create amore concerted regional response to homelessness. Vice Mayor Rick Vaccaro and CouncilmemberDoriss Panduro are currently serving as Fairfield’s elected representatives on the 2x2. On March 3, 2022, a Countyhosted “Homeless and Housing Summit” was held in partnership with the2x2 Committee during which it was proposed that rather than create a new entity to addresshomelessness, that the governance structure of CAP Solano JPA be changed to include local electedofficial representatives on the Board of Directors to elevate the priorities of all participating jurisdictionsin addressing the ongoing challenges of homelessness countywide. On March 29, 2022, the counciladopted Resolution 202256 affirming support for this change and on June 21, 2022, the councilreceived a verbal update from Vice Mayor Rick Vaccaro from the Solano County and Cities HomelessRoundtable held on May 19, 2022.After receiving input and feedback during several Homeless Roundtable/2x2 meetings occurring overthe past several months, the attached proposed final version of the Amended and Restated JointExercise of Powers Agreement for CAP Solano JPA was verbally supported by all representatives onJuly 28, 2022. In addition to the change in the governance structure, the agreement has been updatedand modified to reflect the change in the name; a clarification of the role of CAP Solano JPA as theregional coordinator of homeless safety net services; and the creation of a TAC. All CAP Solano JPA member agencies (along with the City of Dixon who is not yet an official memberof CAP Solano JPA) are in the process of approving the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise ofPowers Agreement, and appointing their representatives to the Board of Directors and to the TAC.Therefore, it is recommended that the Council approve the attached resolution, authorize the citymanager to execute it, appoint Vice Mayor Rick Vaccaro as the primary voting member and Councilmember Doriss Panduro as the alternate to the Board of Directors, and appoint Dawn La Bar as the primary voting member and Sullina Sanchez as the alternate to the newly constituted TAC.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
N/A
PUBLIC CONTACT/ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATION
N/A
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
The council may choose not to approve the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement; however, that is not recommended since the proposed agreement has been reviewed and approved by the Homeless Roundtable/2x2 representatives. Each city is in the process of scheduling the approval of the attached before its respective City Council and has already been approved by the County Board of Supervisors in August 2022.

STAFF CONTACT
Dawn La Bar, Homeless Services Manager
(707) 4287749
[email protected]
COORDINATED WITH
City Attorney's Office, Solano County, and Solano County cities.

ATTACHMENTS:

Description
Proposed Resolution
Proposed Agreement
REVIEWERS:

Reviewer Action Date
La Bar, Dawn Approved 8/29/2022 4:59 PM
Beavers, Esther Approved 8/29/2022 5:24 PM
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CITY OF FAIRFIELD

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-241

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS

AGREEMENT FOR THE COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF SOLANO JOINT POWERS

AGENCY, AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCILMEMBERS AS THE PRIMARY

VOTING MEMBER AND ALTERNATE, AND AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF STAFF

MEMBERS AS A PRIMARY MEMBER AND ALTERNATE TO THE NEWLY CONSTITUTED

TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF SOLANO

JOINT POWERS AGENCY

WHEREAS, in 1999, the County and cities within Solano County established a joint powers authority (“Solano Safety Net Consortium” or “SSNC”) to provide oversight and coordination of homeless and safety net services; to receive safety net funding, and administer such funding including making grants available to nonprofit entities for the provision of homeless services; and to provide centralized guidance and oversight for homeless housing services, community action councils, and other safety net services; and

WHEREAS, in 2006, SSNC was renamed Community Action Partnership of Solano or CAP Solano Joint Powers Agency (JPA) to reflect the national trend of community organizations and local governments working together to reduce homelessness and provide essential safety net services.

CAP Solano JPA is the collaborative applicant for federal Housing and Urban Development funds, the Homeless Management Information Systems lead agency, and the recipient of the County’s Community Service Block Grant funds from the State of California; and

WHEREAS, on March 29, 2022, the Fairfield City Council adopted Resolution 2022-56, affirming the council’s support for amending the governance structure of the CAP Solano JPA agreement to include elected officials from the County specifically and partnering cities on the newly constituted Board of Directors; and

WHEREAS, the proposed Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for CAP Solano JPA includes that change along with other edits to reflect the change in the name, a clarification of the role of CAP Solano JPA as the regional coordinator of homeless safety net services, and the creation of a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD HEREBY RESOLVES:

Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are a substantive part of this resolution.

Section 2. The city manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute the Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the Community Action Packet Page 189 of 301Attachment 1 Page 1 of 2

RES. NO. 2022-241

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Partnership of Solano Joint Powers Agency. The Agreement shall be substantially in the form of the Agreement attached to the staff report associated with this Resolution, with such changes as may be approved by the city attorney.

Section 2. The appointment of Rick Vaccaro as the Primary Member and Doriss Panduro as the Alternate Member to the newly restructured Board of Directors with the Community Action Partnership of Solano Joint Powers Agency.

Section 3. The appointment of Dawn La Bar as the Primary Member and Sullina Sanchez as the Alternate Member to the newly constituted Technical Advisory Committee with the Community Action Partnership of Solano Joint Powers Agency.

Section 4. The city manager, or his designee, is hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary or proper to effectuate the purpose of this resolution.

Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of September, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: PRICE / BERTANI / MOY / PANDURO / TIMM / TONNESEN / VACCARO

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

MAYOR

ATTEST:

____________________________

CITY CLERK

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1 AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT

SOLANO SAFETY NET CONSORTIUM

COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF SOLANO JOINT POWERS AGENCY

This Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement ("Agreement"), dated for reference July ___, 1999September 22, 2022, is by and among the cities of Fairfield, California, Vacaville, California, Vallejo, California, Suisun City, California, Rio Vista, California, Benicia, California, Dixon, California (the "Cities") and the County of Solano (the "County"), (collectively, the "Member Agencies" and "parties" to this Agreement). Each of the Cities is a municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of California and the County is a political subdivision of the State of California. The addresses of the principal business office of the Agencies are as follows:

City of Fairfield
1000 Webster Street
Fairfield, California 94533

City of Vacaville
650 Merchant Street
Vacaville, California 95688

City of Vallejo
555 Santa Clara Street
Vallejo, California 94590-5934

City of Suisun City
701 Civic Center Boulevard
Suisun City, California 94585

City of Rio Vista
One Main Street
Rio Vista, California 94571

City of Benicia
250 East "L" Street
Benicia, California 94510

City of Dixon
600 East "A" Street
Dixon, California 95620

County of Solano
580675 Texas Street, Ste. 6500
Fairfield, California 94533-6378

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2 This Agreement is made pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Law (Articles 1 through 4 [commencing with Section 6500] of Chapter 5, Division 7, Title 1 of the California Government Code, as now or hereafter amended, hereinafter the ("Act”).

PREAMBLE

WHEREAS, each of the Agencies is authorized by law to provide homeless and safety net services; and

WHEREAS, each of the Agencies has determined that there is a need to coordinate the provision of homeless and safety net services on a county-wide basis; and

WHEREAS, each of the Agencies has determined that the creation of a Joint Powers Agency (JPA) is the best organizational approach for coordinating the provision of homeless and safety net services; and

WHEREAS, each of the Agencies has determined that the creation of a Joint Powers Agency (JPA) to acquire, own and use property necessary to the provision of homeless and safety net services will enable the Agencies to realize significant cost savings and administrative efficiencies in acquiring and using such property; and

WHEREAS, agencies created pursuant to the Act are authorized by the Act to finance, acquire and own public capital improvements and to convey such public capital improvements to any of its members; and

WHEREAS, in 1999, the cities of Fairfield, Vallejo, Suisun City, Rio Vista, and Benicia, along with the County of Solano, entered into a joint powers agreement to form the agency originally known as the Solano Safety Net Consortium, which was later renamed as the Community Action Partnership of Solano County; and

WHEREAS, in 2014, the City of Vacaville became a signatory to the and became a member of the joint powers agency originally known as the Solano Safety Net Consortium, which was later renamed as the Community Action Partnership of Solano County; and

WHEREAS, there currently exists the Vallejo/Solano Continuum of Care, commonly known as the Housing First Solano Continuum of Care, (“HFS” or “the CoC”) properly formed pursuant to the Homeless Emergency Assistance Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2009 (HEARTH Act); and

WHEREAS, there also currently exists the Solano County Tripartite Advisory Board (“Tripartite Board”) that was duly formed and constituted under California Government Code section 12752 to provide the Community Service Block Grant programmatic oversight; and
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3 WHEREAS, the parties to the joint powers agreement now desire to enter into a new and superseding agreement to reflect a change in the Board membership to be comprised of a representative from the legislative body of each member agency and other modifications as set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, nothing in the adoption and approval of this Agreement is intended to limit nor abridge the powers and authority of any Member Agency, the Housing First Continuum of Care, or the Tripartite Board and each will continue to exist in their respective capacities with the newly constituted JPA.

NOW, THEREFORE and in consideration of the foregoing and of the mutual covenants and promises herein set forth, the Agencies agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION

(1) Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to create a public entity to provide oversight and coordination of homeless and safety net services to the residents of the Agencies; to serve as the conduit for safety net funding support; to administer such funds and make grants available to other government or non-profit entities for services to the homeless; to secset policy and be the central agency for the oversight and technical assistance for the operation of homeless shelters, transitional housing, homeless assistance centers, community action councils and other safety net se vicesservices; and to undertake such other programs as the Board of Directors may authorize. For purposes of participation in this Agreement, oversight is merely intended to represent regional coordination and no Member Agency, by virtue of its participation, intends or agrees to abridge any power and/or legal authority it has by virtue of said Member Agency’s participation of this Agreement.

(2) Creation of ConsortiumJPA. Pursuant to the Act, there is hereby created a public entity to be known as the "Community Action Partnership (“CAP”) of Solano Safety Net Consortium" ("Consortium").Joint Powers Authority (“JPA”)" ("JPA"). The ConsortiumJPA shall be a public entity separate and apart from each of the Agencies, and- shall administer this Agreement.

(3) Board.

(a) Created. The ConsortiumJPA shall be administered by a Board of Directors (the “Board”). The Board shall be called the "Board of Directors of the CAP Solano Safety Net Consortium.”JPA.” All voting power of the ConsortiumJPA shall reside in the Board.

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4 one Director and one alternatetwo Directors, with one Director designated as the primary voting member and the other Director as the alternate who has full voting authority in the absence of the primary Director. Each Director and alternate shall be a member of the governing body of the Member Agency that he or she represents and shall serve at the pleasure of such governing body.

(c) At-Large Director. The Board of Directors may, by resolution, appoint an additional Director and alternate. The Board may wish to appoint an at- large Director and alternate if there are an even number of Directors.

(d)(c) Term; Vacancies. Each Director and alternate shall serve a two-year term commencing on July 1st and ending on June 30th of the second following year and each Director and alternate shall serve at the pleasure of the body that appointed them. Vacancies during a term and following expiration of the term of any Director or alternate shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments.

(e)(d) Compensation; Expenses. Directors and alternates shall notmay receive compensationa stipend for service on the Board butand shall receive reimbursement for necessary expenses, including travel incurred in connection with his or her services as a Director or alternate with prior approval and pursuant to resolution of the Board.

(4) Meetings of the Board.

(a) Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board shall be held on the first Monday of every month with the exception of legal holidays, or at such other time as the Board may fix by resolution from time to time. No notice of any regular meeting of the Board need be given to the Directors.

(b) Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board may be called in accordance with the provisions of Section 54956 of the California Government Code.

(c) Call, Notice and Conduct of Meetings. All meetings of the Board, including, without limitation, regular, adjourned regular and special meetings, shall be called, noticed, held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Sections 54950 et seq. of the California Government Code.

(5) Minutes. The Secretary (as defined in Article II, Paragraph (3) hereof) shall cause to be kept minutes of the meetings of the Board, and shall, as soon as possible after each meeting, cause a copy of the minutes to be forwarded to each Director and alternate and to each of the Agencies.

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5 can only be exercised by the Director or alternate in attendance at the meeting and no alternate may vote if the Director for whom that alternate was appointed is in attendance at the time the vote is to be cast. In no event shall any Agency have more than oneAny motion is deemed passed when it has received two-thirds vote. of the current Member Agencies. Should any party elect to withdraw from the ConsortiumJPA, such party shall no longer have a vote in any ConsortiumJPA policy matter.

(7) Quorum. A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, except chatthat less than a quorum may adjourn meetings of the Board.

(8) By-laws. The Board may adopt by-laws, rules and regulations for the conduct of its meetings or as are necessary for the purposes hereof.

(9) Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the ConsortiumJPA shall be from July 1 of one year to June 30 of the following year, or any other twelve-month period hereafter designated by the Directors.

(10) ExecutiveTechnical Advisory Committee. The Consortium may JPA shall establish the ExecutiveTechnical Advisory Committee (the "Committee") offor the Solano Safety Net Consortium. The BoardJPA. Each Member Agency shall appoint the members ofone trained/technical staff member, and alternate, to the Committee and shall fill all vacancies on the Committee andshall be filled by the Agency from which the vacancy arose.

The Board shall establish procedures and regulations for the function of the Committee as the Board deems appropriate. The Committee shall provide technical advice and assistance and perform such other duties as are delegated by the Board.

(11) Personnel. The Board shall be responsible for the regulation of all personnel activities, including but not limited to the selection, recruitment, discipline, and discharge of any ConsortiumJPA staff. The Board may designate the Executive Director or another person to exercise the authority of the Board to perform any or all of the duties of this Section (11) and to take such action as is necessary and appropriate with regard to those duties.

ARTICLE II

OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

(l) ChairmanChair. The ConsortiumJPA shall have a ChairmanChair who shall be a Director and who shall be selected as ChairmanChair by the Board and who shall perform the duties normal to said office. The ChairmanChair may sign contracts on behalf of the ConsortiumJPA and shall perform such other duties as may be imposed by the Board.

(2) Vice-ChairmanChair. The ConsortiumJPA shall have a Vice-ChairmanChair who shall be a Director and who shall be selected as Vice-ChairmanChair by the Board. In the absence of the ChairmanChair, the Vice-ChairmanChair shall perform the duties of the ChairmanChair and shall perform all duties normal to such office.

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6 (3) Secretary. The ConsortiumJPA shall have a Secretary shall who shall be selected by the Board and shall perform all duties normal to such office. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Executive Director may take on the role and responsibilities of Secretary.

(4) Treasurer and Auditor. Pursuant to Sections 6505.5 and 6505.6 of the Act, the treasurer of one of the cities or the county treasurer or a certified public accountant shall be designated by the Board as the Treasurer/Auditor of the Consortium.JPA. The governing body of the designated Treasurer/Auditor shall accept such designation. The Treasurer/Auditor shall be the depositary, shall have custody of all of the accounts, funds and money of the ConsortiumJPA from whatever source, shall have the duties and obligations set forth in Sections 6505 and 6505.5 of the Act and shall assure strict accountability of all funds and reporting of all receipts and disbursements of the ConsortiumJPA. As the provided in Section 6505 and Section 6505.6 of the Act, the Treasurer/Auditor shall make arrangements with the certified public accountant for an annual independent audit of accounts and records of the ConsortiumJPA.

(5) Executive Director. The Board may appoint an Executive Director by a majority vote of the whole Board and may delegate authority to the Executive Director to execute contracts approved by the Board and to perform any duties necessary and appropriate for the day-to-day management and operation of the ConsortiumJPA.

(6) Officers in Charge of Records. Funds and Accounts. Pursuant to Section 6505.1 of the Act, the Treasurer/Auditor shall have charge of, handle and have access to all accounts, funds and money of the ConsortiumJPA and all records of the ConsortiumJPA relating thereto; and the Secretary shall have charge of, handle and have access to all other records of the ConsortiumJPA.

(7) General Counsel. The Board may appoint a General Counsel of the ConsortiumJPA who shall provide legal advice and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board.

(8) Other Employees. The Board shall have the power to appoint and employ such other employees, consultants and independent contractors as may be necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement.

(9) Assistant Officers. The Board may appoint such assistants to act in the place of the Secretary or other officers of the ConsortiumJPA (other than any Director) as the Board shall from time to time deem appropriate.

(10) Removal and Reappointment. Unless otherwise expressly stated herein, all officers of the ConsortiumJPA shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. Nothing in this paragraph, however, shall authorize the Board to appoint or dismiss a Director or alternate with the exception of the At- Large Director and alternate..

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7 POWERS

(1) General Powers. The ConsortiumJPA shall exercise in the manner herein provided the powers common to each of the Agencies and necessary or appropriate to the accomplishment of the purposes of this Agreement, subject to the restrictions set forth in Paragraph (54) of this Article III.

(2) Designation as Community Action Agency. UponWith the approval by the Solano County Board of Supervisors, the Consortium shall beJPA is designated as the Community Action Agency (CAA) for Solano County. Such designation shall grant to the ConsortiumJPA the power to seek grants and funding on a County-wide basis. Any and all laws, rules and regulations that apply to the CAAs shall apply to the ConsortiumJPA, including but not limited to, provisions of Government Code Sections 12750 through 12763, and as amended from time to time.

(3) Specific Powers. The ConsortiumJPA is hereby authorized, in its own name, to do all acts necessary for the exercise of the foregoing powers, including, but not limited to, any or all of the following:

(a) to provide oversight and coordination of homeless and safety net services to the residents of the Agencies;

(b) to serve as the conduit for safety net funding support;

(c) to apply for and administer such funds and make grants available to other government and non-profit entities for services to the homeless;

(d) to be the central agency for the oversight and technical assistance for the operation of homeless shelters, transitional housing, homeless assistance centers, community action councils and other safety net services funded by the JPA;

(e) to make and enter into contracts as approved by the Board;

(f) to set measurable goals, performance objectives and standards that must be met and achieved by groups under contract to the ConsortiumJPA to deliver services to the homeless or to construct affordable housing;

(g) to employ agents or employees;

(h) to manage, maintain, or operate any public facility or improvement of the JPA;

(i) to sue and be sued;
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8 (j) to incur debts, liabilities or obligations, provided that no such debt, liability or obligation shall constitute a debt, liability or obligation of any or all of the Agencies;

(k) to apply for, accept, receive and disburse grants, loans and other aid from any agency of the Federal Government, the State of California, any of the Agencies, or private funding sources;

(l) to invest any money in the treasury pursuant to Section 6505.5 of the Act that is not required for the immediate necessities of the ConsortiumJPA, as the ConsortiumJPA determines is advisable, in the same manner and upon the same conditions as local agencies, pursuant to Section 53601 of the California Government Code;

(m) to make and enter into agreements necessary to carry out the purposes of this Agreement;

(n) to carry out and enforce all the provisions of this Agreement; and

(o) to exercise any and all other powers as may be provided in the Act.

(4) Restrictions on Exercise of Powers. The powers of the ConsortiumJPA shall be exercised in the manner prescribed in the Act and shall be subject (in accordance with Section 6509 of the Act) to the restrictions upon the manner of exercising such powers that are imposed upon the Agenciesa general law city.

(5) Obligations of ConsortiumJPA. The debts, liabilities and/or obligations of the ConsortiumJPA shall not be the debts, liabilities and/or obligations of any or all of the Agencies.

ARTICLE IV

CONTRIBUTION; ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS; FUNDS

(1) Contributions. Each of the Agencies may, but are not required to:

(a) Make contributions from their treasuries for the purposes set forth herein;

(b) Make payments of public funds to defray the cost of such purposes;

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(2) Accounts and Reports. The Treasurer/Auditor shall establish and maintain such funds and accounts as may be required by any applicable laws or regulations or good accounting practice. The books and records of the ConsortiumJPA in the hands of the Treasurer/Auditor shall be open to inspection at all reasonable times by representatives of the Agencies. The Treasurer/Auditor, within 120 days after the close of each fiscal year, shall give a complete written report of all financial activities for such fiscal year to the Agencies.

(3) Funds. Subject to the applicable provisions of any instrument or agreement into which the ConsortiumJPA may enter, which may provide for a trustee to receive, have custody of and disburse ConsortiumJPA funds, the Treasurer/Auditor of the ConsortiumJPA shall receive, have the custody of and disburse ConsortiumJPA funds in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices, shall approve demands against the ConsortiumJPA pursuant to Government Code Section 6505.5(e), and shall make the disbursements required by this Agreement or necessary to carry out any of the provisions or purposes of this Agreement.

(4) Funds to Nonparticipating Agencies. Should any party elect to withdraw from the ConsortiumJPA or should any Solano County city elect not to join the Consortium or should any Solano County city elect not to join the ConsortiumJPA, such party’s or city’s status in future funding cycles for homeless and safety net services will not change as a result of membership or non-membership in the ConsortiumJPA, with the exception that no such party or city shall receive any additional funds generated by the ConsortiumJPA.

(5) Annual Budget and Administrative Expenses. The Board shall adopt a budget for administrative expenses, which shall include all expenses not included in any financing issue of the ConsortiumJPA, prior to the commencement of each fiscal year.

ARTICLE V

TERM; DISPOSITION OF ASSETS

(1) Term. This Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until terminated by a unanimous vote of the Board.

(2) Disposition of Assets. Upon the dissolution of the ConsortiumJPA, after paying or adequately providing for the debts and obligations of the ConsortiumJPA, the remaining assets of the ConsortiumJPA shall be distributed to the parties to this Agreement with the exception of Block Grant funds which shall be transferred to the successor CAA pursuant to the provisions of Article V, Paragraph 6 of this Agreement. If for any reason the parties to this Agreement are unable or unwilling to accept the assets of the ConsortiumJPA, said assets shall be distributed to the Federal Government, to the State of California or to any local government for public purposes.

(3) Terminations. Any Member Agency may withdraw from its status as a party to this Agreement at the end of any given fiscal year provided that at such time said Member Agency has either discharged, or arranged for, to the satisfaction of remaining members of Packet Page 212 of 301Attachment 2 Page 22 of 26

10 the Board, the discharge of any pending obligation it has assumed hereunderin writing by separate instrument entered into by each Agency, and further provided that written notice of intention to so withdraw has been served upon the Board and the Clerk of each Member Agency hereto no later than April 30th preceding the end of the fiscal year.

(4) Continuation. The inclusion of additional parties to this Agreement or the withdrawal of some, but not all, of the parties to this Agreement shall not be deemed a dissolution of the ConsortiumJPA nor a termination of chisthis Agreement. The ConsortiumJPA shall continue to exist and this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect so long as there shall be at least two parties to this Agreement.

(5) One-Year Review. After the first year of operation of the ConsortiumJPA, the legislative body of each party to this Agreement shall evaluate the effectiveness of the ConsortiumJPA and shall determine whether the ConsortiumJPA should continue to operate.

Further, at any time, the Board of Directors may evaluate the effectiveness of the ConsortiumJPA and shall determine whether the ConsortiumJPA should continue to op rate.operate.

(6) Community Action Agency. If the ConsortiumJPA is dissolved, the County of Solano through the County Board of Supervisors shall be designated the CAA.

ARTICLE VI

GENERAL PROVISIONS

(1) Notices. Any notices required by or given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the Clerk of each of the Agencies at the address of the principal business offices of the respective Agencies listed in the introduction of this Agreement or at such other address as any Agency may specify in writing to the ConsortiumJPA.

(2) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be deemed to have been made and shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

(3) Headings. The article and paragraph headings contained in this Agreement are for the convenience of reference only and are not intended to define, limit or describe the scope of any provision of this Agreement.
(
(4) Consent. Whenever any consent or approval is required by this Agreement, such consent or approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.

( 5) Amendment. This Agreement may be amended at any time, or from time to time, except as limited by contract with the owners of bonds issued by the ConsortiumJPA or Packet Page 213 of 301Attachment 2 Page 23 of 26

11 certificates of participation regarding payments to be made by the ConsortiumJPA or the Agencies or by applicable regulations or laws of any jurisdiction having authority, by one or more supplemental agreements executed by all of the parties to this Agreement either as required to carry out any of the provisions of this Agreement or for any other purpose. (
(6) Enforcement by ConsortiumJPA. The ConsortiumJPA is hereby authorized to take any or all legal or equitable actions, including, but not limited to, injunction and specific performance, necessary or permitted by law to enforce this Agreement.

(7) Severability. Should any part, term or provision of this Agreement be decided by any court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal or in conflict with any law of the State of California, or otherwise be rendered unenforceable or ineffectual, the validity of the remaining parts, terms, or provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby.

( 8) Successors. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors of the Agencies, respectively. None of the Agencies may assign any right or obligation hereunder without the written consent of the other Agencies.

(9) New Parties. Upon approval by the Board additional public agencies may become parties to this Agreement.

(10) Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement. may be executed on behalf of the respective Agencies in one or more counterparts all of which collectively shall constitute one document and agreement.

(11) Effective Date. This Agreement shall take effect upon execution by at least two of the listed Agencies.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed and attested by their proper officers thereunto duly authorized on the day and year set above each of the parties.

Dated:

ATTEST CITY OF FAIRFIELD

__________________________ _____________________________ City Clerk Mayor

Dated:

ATTEST CITY OF VACAVILLE

__________________________ _____________________________ City Clerk Mayor
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12 Dated:

ATTEST CITY OF VALLEJO

__________________________ _____________________________ City Clerk Mayor

Dated:

ATTEST CITY OF SUISUN CITY

__________________________ _____________________________ City Clerk Mayor

Dated:

ATTEST CITY OF RIO VISTA

__________________________ _____________________________ City Clerk Mayor

Additional signatures to follow on the next page

Dated:

ATTEST CITY OF BENICIA

__________________________ _____________________________ City Clerk Mayor

Dated:

ATTEST CITY OF DIXON

__________________________ _____________________________ City Clerk Mayor

Dated:

ATTEST COUNTY OF SOLANO
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Agenda Item No: 15.

AGENDA REPORT
DATE:September 6, 2022
TO:Mayor and City Council
FROM:David Gassaway, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT:First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 202210 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adding Article X (SingleUse Foodware Accessories and Standard Condiments) to Chapter 9 of the Fairfield Municipal Code RECOMMENDED ACTION
Waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce ordinance for first reading.

STATEMENT OF ISSUE
On October 5, 2021, Assembly Bill (AB) 1276 was signed into law regulating the distribution of single use foodware accessories and condiments to consumers. AB 1276 amended existing law regulating plastic straws and prohibits a food facility from providing any singleuse foodware accessory or standard condiment to a consumer unless specifically requested by the consumer, and also prohibits singleuse foodware accessories from being bundled or packaged in a way that prohibits the consumer from taking only the item desired when specifically requested. Included in the provisions of AB 1276 is the requirement that local governments authorize an enforcement agency by June 1, 2022. To comply with AB 1276, City staff recommends the addition of Article X to Chapter 9 of the Fairfield Municipal Code authorizing violations be processed through the City’s administrative citation process.

DISCUSSION
The United States uses an estimated 561 billion disposable foodware items annually resulting in 4.9 million tons of waste. Unused food accessories, including utensils, straws, napkins, condiment packages, and other singleuse foodware, are either sent to a landfill or littered resulting in polluted streets and waterways in our communities. The State has recognized that these littered products cause environmental harm requiring significant cleanup costs and energy.

In response to this, the State passed AB 1884, in September 2018, prohibiting fullservice restaurants from distributing singleuse straws to consumers without first being requested by the consumer.

Expanding upon AB 1884, Governor Newsom approved AB 1276, in October 2021, prohibiting all food facilities from providing any singleuse foodware accessory or standard condiment unless requested by the consumer.

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Agenda Item No: 15.AGENDA REPORTDATE:September 6, 2022 TO:Mayor and City CouncilFROM:David Gassaway, Interim City ManagerSUBJECT:First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 202210 of the City Council of the City ofFairfield Adding Article X (SingleUse Foodware Accessories and StandardCondiments) to Chapter 9 of the Fairfield Municipal CodeRECOMMENDED ACTIONWaive full reading, read by title only, and introduce ordinance for first reading.STATEMENT OF ISSUEOn October 5, 2021, Assembly Bill (AB) 1276 was signed into law regulating the distribution of singleuse foodware accessories and condiments to consumers. AB 1276 amended existing law regulatingplastic straws and prohibits a food facility from providing any singleuse foodware accessory orstandard condiment to a consumer unless specifically requested by the consumer, and also prohibitssingleuse foodware accessories from being bundled or packaged in a way that prohibits the consumerfrom taking only the item desired when specifically requested. Included in the provisions of AB 1276 isthe requirement that local governments authorize an enforcement agency by June 1, 2022. To complywith AB 1276, City staff recommends the addition of Article X to Chapter 9 of the Fairfield MunicipalCode authorizing violations be processed through the City’s administrative citation process.DISCUSSIONThe United States uses an estimated 561 billion disposable foodware items annually resulting in 4.9million tons of waste. Unused food accessories, including utensils, straws, napkins, condimentpackages, and other singleuse foodware, are either sent to a landfill or littered resulting in pollutedstreets and waterways in our communities. The State has recognized that these littered products causeenvironmental harm requiring significant cleanup costs and energy. In response to this, the State passed AB 1884, in September 2018, prohibiting fullservice restaurantsfrom distributing singleuse straws to consumers without first being requested by the consumer.Expanding upon AB 1884, Governor Newsom approved AB 1276, in October 2021, prohibiting all foodfacilities from providing any singleuse foodware accessory or standard condiment unless requested bythe consumer.

AB 1276 defines singleuse foodware accessories as follows: utensils, chopsticks, condiment cups and packets, straws, stirrers, splash sticks, and cocktail sticks. Standard condiments are defined as follows: relishes, spices, sauces, confections, or seasonings such as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, soy sauce, hot sauce, salsa, salt, pepper, sugar, and sugar substitutes.

AB 1276 requires food facilities that use thirdparty food delivery platforms to list singleuse foodware accessories and standard condiments on their menu and only provide such items when requested. The law excludes correctional institutions, health care facilities, residential care facilities, and public and private school cafeterias.

To comply with AB 1276, City staff recommends adopting an ordinance to add Article X to Chapter 9 of the Fairfield Municipal Code establishing standards related to singleuse foodware accessories and standard condiments, and authorizing the City, through the city manager or their designee, to act as the enforcement agency through the City’s administrative citation process.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
No financial impact is anticipated with the passing of Ordinance No. 202210. City staff from the Public Works Department will provide education and annual inspections to businesses that will be impacted by the Ordinance.

PUBLIC CONTACT/ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATION
N/A
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
If the City Council has any questions, this request may be delayed so that City staff may provide the necessary additional information. AB 1276 required local governments to authorize an enforcement agency by June 1, 2022, and delaying the action may subject the City to noncompliance.

STAFF CONTACT
Corey Beavers, Management Analyst II
(707) 4287528
[email protected]
COORDINATED WITH
City Attorney's Office
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
Proposed Ordinance
Assembly Bill No. 1276
REVIEWERS:

Reviewer Action Date
Hether, Michael Rejected 8/22/2022 7:43 PM
Hether, Michael Approved 8/22/2022 7:56 PM
Kaushal, Paul Approved 8/22/2022 8:05 PM
Beavers, Esther Approved 8/25/2022 7:22 PM
Beavers, Esther Approved 8/25/2022 7:23 PM
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CITY OF FAIRFIELD

ORDINANCE NO. 2022-10

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD ADDING ARTICLE X (SINGLE - USE FOODWARE ACCESSORIES AND STANDARD CONDIMENTS) TO CHAPTER 9 OF THE

FAIRFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Chapter 9 Article X is hereby added to the Fairfield City Code to read as follows:

Article X. Single-Use Foodware Accessories and Standard Condiments Ordinance

9.560 Purpose.

The purpose of this Article is to reduce the use of waste that is generated by all single- use food service products in compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 1276.

9.570 Definitions.
“AB 1276” means the California State Assembly Bill regulating the distribution of single-use foodware accessories by food vendors to be made available only upon request of the consumer. AB 1276 applies to plastic and non-plastic single-use foodware items and standard condiments.

“Consumer” means a person who is a member of the public, takes possession of food, is not functioning in the capacity of an operator of a food facility, and does not offer food for resale.

“Food facility” means an operation that stores, prepares, packages, serves, vends, or otherwise provides food for human consumption at the retail level and as further defined in Health and Safety Code Section 113789.

“Ready-to-eat food” means food that is in a form that is edible without additional preparation to achieve food safety, as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 114004 or Health and Safety Code Section 114008, is a raw or partially cooked food of animal origin and the consumer is advised as specified under Health and Safety Code Section 114093 or may receive additional preparation for palatability or aesthetic, epicurean, gastronomic, or culinary purposes and as further defined in Health and Safety Code Section 113881.

“Single-use” means designed to be used once and then discarded, and not designed for repeated use and sanitizing.

“Single-use foodware accessory” means all the following single-use items provided alongside ready-to-eat food: Utensils, which are defined as forks, knives, spoons, and sporks, chopsticks, condiment cups and packets, straws, stirrers, splash sticks and coc ktail sticks.

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“Standard condiment” means relishes, spices, sauces, confections, or seasonings that require no additional preparation and that are usually used on a food item after preparation, including ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, soy sauce, hot sauce, salsa, salt, pepper, sugar, and sugar substitutes.

“Third-party food delivery platform” means a business engaged in the service of online food ordering and delivery from a food facility to a consumer and as further defined in Health and Safety Code Section 113930.5. A food facility does not include a grocery store, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 113948, or a room, building, or place or portion thereof, excluding a restaurant, used to sell to a customer primarily the following products:
fresh produce, meat, poultry, fish, deli products, dairy products, perishable beverages, baked foods, and prepared foods.

“Refillable Self-service Dispenser” means a container or equipment that is used to hold disposable foodware accessories for customers to obtain at their discretion.

9.580 Requirements for Food Facilities and Third-Party Food Delivery Platforms.

A. Except as provided in paragraph C below, a food facility, for on-premises dining or when using a third-party food delivery platform, shall not provide any single-use foodware accessory or standard condiment packaged for single use to a consumer unless the single-use foodware accessory or standard condiment is requested by the consumer.

B. Single-use foodware accessories and standard condiments packaged for single use provided by food facilities for use by consumers shall not be bundled or packaged in a manner that prohibits a consumer from taking only the type of single -use foodware accessory or standard condiment desired without also having to take a different type of single-use foodware accessory or standard condiment.

C. A food facility may ask a drive-through consumer if the consumer wants a single-use foodware accessory or if the single-use foodware accessory is necessary for the consumer to consume ready-to-eat food, or to prevent spills of or safely transport ready-to- eat food.

D. A third-party food delivery platform shall provide consumers with the option to request single-use foodware accessories or standard condiments from a food facility serving ready-to-eat food.

E. If a food facility uses any third-party delivery platform for ready-to-eat food, the food facility shall customize its menu with a list of available single-use foodware accessories and standard condiments, and only those single-use foodware accessories or standard condiments selected by the consumer shall be provided by the food facility. If a consumer does not select any single-use foodware accessories or standard condiments, no single-use foodware accessory or standard condiment shall be provided by the food facility for delivery of ready-to-eat food.

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F. Nothing in this section shall prohibit a food facility from making unwrapped single-use foodware accessories available to a consumer using refillable self-service dispensers that dispense one item at a time to allow for single-use foodware accessories to be obtained.

G. Nothing in this section shall prohibit a food facility from making standard condiments available to a consumer using refillable self-service dispensers to allow for standard condiments to be obtained. A food facility that offers standard condiments is encouraged to use bulk dispensers for the condiments rather than condiments packaged for single use.

H. A food facility is encouraged, but not required, to take actions in addition to the requirements of this section that support a goal of reducing the use of and waste generated by all single-use food service products.

9.590 Exemptions.

This Article shall not apply to the following institutions or facilities: (a) correctional institutions, which has the same meaning as in Section 7502 of the Penal Code; (b) health care facilities licensed pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 1250) of Chapter 2 of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code or facilities that are owned or operated by a health care service plan licensed pursuant to Chapter 2.2 (commencing with Section 1340) of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code; (c) residential care facilities licensed pursuant to Division 2 (commencing with Section 1200) of the Health and Safety Code; and (d) public and private school cafeterias, as referenced in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 113789 of the Health and Safety Code.

9.600 Enforcement and Penalties.

A. The city manager, or their designee, shall have primary responsibility for enforcement of this Article and shall have authority to issue citations for violation of any provision of this Article. The city manager may establish administrative procedures and take any actions reasonable and necessary to further the purposes of this Article or to obtain compliance with this Article.

B. Any person, food facility, or third-party delivery platform that violates or fails to comply with any of the requirements of this Article shall be subject to the administrative citation procedures set forth in Chapter 6-4.30 of the Maywood Municipal Code.

C. Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 9, Section 9.360 the first and second violations of this Article shall result in a notice of violation, and any subsequent violation shall constitute an infraction punishable by a fine of twenty-five dollars ($25) for each day in violation, but not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300) annually.

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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 adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, without regard to whether any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 3. A summary of this ordinance shall be printed and published twice in the Daily Republic, a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the City of Fairfield.

SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be effective 30 days following its adoption by the council. A summary of this ordinance shall, within 15 days after passage, be published in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California with the names of the city councilmembers voting for and against it.

SECTION 5. The city clerk shall certify the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted in the manner prescribed by law.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fairfield on the 6th day of September, 2022, and

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of September, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers: PRICE / BERTANI / MOY / PANDURO / TIMM / TONNESEN / VACCARO

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:

MAYOR

ATTEST:

_________________________

CITY CLERK

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Assembly Bill No. 1276
CHAPTER 505
An act to amend Sections 42270 and 42271 of, to amend the heading of Chapter 5.2 (commencing with Section 42270) of Part 3 of Division 30 of, and to add Sections 42272 and 42273 to, the Public Resources Code, relating to solid waste.
[Approved by Governor October 5, 2021. Filed with Secretary of State October 5, 2021.]
legislative counsel’s digest
AB 1276, Carrillo. Single-use foodware accessories and standard condiments.

Existing law prohibits a full-service restaurant, as specified, from providing single-use plastic straws, as defined, to consumers unless requested by the consumer, and places the duty to enforce this prohibition on specified state and local health and environmental health officers and their agents.

Existing law specifies that the first and 2nd violations of these provisions result in a notice of violation, and any subsequent violation is an infraction punishable by a fine of $25 for each day the full-service restaurant is in violation, but not to exceed an annual total of $300.

This bill would instead prohibit a food facility from providing any single-use foodware accessory or standard condiment, as defined, to a consumer unless requested by the consumer, as provided. The bill would prohibit those items from being bundled or packaged in a way that prohibits the consumer from taking only the item desired. The bill would authorize a food facility to ask a drive-through consumer, or a food facility located within a public airport to ask a walk-through consumer, if the consumer wants a single-use foodware accessory in specified circumstances. The bill would require a food facility using a third-party food delivery platform to list on its menu the availability of single-use foodware accessories and standard condiments and only provide those items when requested, as provided. The bill would exclude from these requirements correctional institutions, health care facilities, residential care facilities, and public and private school cafeterias.

This bill would require a city, county, or city and county, on or before June 1, 2022, to authorize an enforcement agency to enforce these requirements. The bill would specify that the first and 2nd violations of these provisions result in a notice of violation, and any subsequent violation is an infraction punishable by a fine of $25 for each day in violation, but not to exceed an annual total of $300. By creating a new crime and imposing additional duties on local governing bodies, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.

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The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.

This bill would provide that with regard to certain mandates no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

With regard to any other mandates, this bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs so mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:

SECTION 1. The heading of Chapter 5.2 (commencing with Section 42270) of Part 3 of Division 30 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:

Chapter 5.2. Single-Use Foodware Accessories and Condiments SEC. 2. Section 42270 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:
42270. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:
(a)  “Consumer” has the same meaning as in Section 113757 of the Health and Safety Code.
(b)  “Food facility” has the same meaning as in Section 113789 of the Health and Safety Code.
(c)  “Ready-to-eat food” has the same meaning as in Section 113881 of the Health and Safety Code.
(d)  “Single-use” means designed to be used once and then discarded, and not designed for repeated use and sanitizing.
(e)  “Single-use foodware accessory” means all of the following single-use items provided alongside ready-to-eat food:
(1)  Utensils, which is defined as forks, knives, spoons, and sporks. (2)  Chopsticks.
(3)  Condiment cups and packets.
(4)  Straws.
(5)  Stirrers.
(6)  Splash sticks.
(7)  Cocktail sticks.
(f)  “Standard condiment” means relishes, spices, sauces, confections, or seasonings that require no additional preparation and that are usually used on a food item after preparation, including ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, soy sauce, hot sauce, salsa, salt, pepper, sugar, and sugar substitutes. (g)  “Third-party food delivery platform” has the same meaning as in Section 113930.5 of the Health and Safety Code.

SEC. 3. Section 42271 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:
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shall not provide any single-use foodware accessory or standard condiment packaged for single use to a consumer unless the single-use foodware accessory or standard condiment is requested by the consumer. (b)  Single-use foodware accessories and standard condiments packaged for single use provided by food facilities for use by consumers shall not be bundled or packaged in a manner that prohibits a consumer from taking only the type of single-use foodware accessory or standard condiment desired without also having to take a different type of single-use foodware accessory or standard condiment.
(c)  A food facility may ask a drive-through consumer if the consumer wants a single-use foodware accessory if the single-use foodware accessory is necessary for the consumer to consume ready-to-eat food, or to prevent spills of or safely transport ready-to-eat food.
(d)  A food facility that is located entirely within a public use airport, as defined in Section 77.3 of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations, may ask a walk-through consumer if the consumer wants a single-use foodware accessory if the single-use foodware accessory is necessary for the consumer to consume ready-to-eat food, or to prevent spills of or safely transport ready-to-eat food.
(e)  (1)  A third-party food delivery platform shall provide consumers with the option to request single-use foodware accessories or standard condiments from a food facility serving ready-to-eat food. (2)  If a food facility uses any third-party delivery platform for ready-to-eat food, the food facility shall customize its menu with a list of available single-use foodware accessories and standard condiments, and only those single-use foodware accessories or standard condiments selected by the consumer shall be provided by the food facility. If a consumer does not select any single-use foodware accessories or standard condiments, no single-use foodware accessory or standard condiment shall be provided by the food facility for delivery of ready-to-eat food.
(f)  Nothing in this section shall prohibit a food facility from making unwrapped single-use foodware accessories available to a consumer using refillable self-service dispensers that dispense one item at a time to allow for single-use foodware accessories to be obtained.
(g)  Nothing in this section shall prohibit a food facility from making standard condiments available to a consumer using refillable self-service dispensers to allow for standard condiments to be obtained. A food facility that offers standard condiments is encouraged to use bulk dispensers for the condiments rather than condiments packaged for single use. (h)  Nothing in this section shall prevent a city, county, city and county, or other local public agency from adopting and implementing an ordinance or rule that would further restrict a food facility or a third-party food delivery platform from providing single-use foodware accessories or standard condiments to a consumer.
(i)  A food facility is encouraged, but not required, to take actions in addition to the requirements of this section that support a goal of reducing the use of and waste generated by all single-use food service products. 89 Ch. 505 — 3 — Packet Page 225 of 301Attachment 2 Page 3 of 4

SEC. 4. Section 42272 is added to the Public Resources Code, to read:
42272. (a) On or before June 1, 2022, a city, county, or city and county shall authorize an enforcement agency to enforce this chapter. (b) The first and second violations of this chapter shall result in a notice of violation, and any subsequent violation shall constitute an infraction punishable by a fine of twenty-five dollars ($25) for each day in violation, but not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300) annually.

SEC. 5. Section 42273 is added to the Public Resources Code, to read:
42273. This chapter does not apply to any of the following:
(a)  Correctional institutions, which has the same meaning as in Section 7502 of the Penal Code.
(b)  Health care facilities licensed pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 1250) of Chapter 2 of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code or facilities that are owned or operated by a health care service plan licensed pursuant to Chapter 2.2 (commencing with Section 1340) of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code.
(c)  Residential care facilities licensed pursuant to Division 2 (commencing with Section 1200) of the Health and Safety Code.
(d)  Public and private school cafeterias, as referenced in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 113789 of the Health and Safety Code.

SEC. 6. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution for certain costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district because, in that regard, this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution.

However, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains other costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.

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Agenda Item No: 16.

AGENDA REPORT
DATE:September 6, 2022
TO:Mayor and City Council
FROM:David Gassaway, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT:Resolution 2022242 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving a Funding Agreement for Archways Recovery Services, Inc. for Funding Up to $525,000 as Local Matching Funds for a California Department of Health Care Services Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Grant
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt resolution.

STATEMENT OF ISSUE
Archway Recovery Services, Inc. (Archway), has requested $525,000 in funding from the City of Fairfield. Archway is required to raise $1.2 million in local match funds to receive $14 million in State of California grant funds to construct a new addiction treatment facility in Fairfield.

DISCUSSION
Founded in 1995, Archway is a Solano County based 501(c)3 organization focused on providing substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation services. Based in Fairfield, Archway currently serves up to 19 clients in residential treatment and approximately 130 clients in outpatient facilities located in the cities of Fairfield and Vallejo.

In June 2022, Archway was awarded $14,332,411 in Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 3 Launch Ready Grant funding from the State of California Health and Human Services Agency, Department of Health Care Services. The grant allows Archway to construct a new 16,900 square foot residential treatment facility in Fairfield. As a condition of receiving the grant funds, Archway is required to provide $1.2 million in local matching funds.

Archway has negotiated a deal with St. Stephen CME Church for the use of approximately 1.7 acre of vacant land, owned by St. Stephen CME and located off Heath Drive, to construct the new inpatient facility. The land was appraised in August 2022 at a value of $675,000, which counts towards Archway’s local match requirement for the State grant funds.

Archway is working to raise the remaining $525,000 in local grant funds required to meet the $1.2 million local match requirement. As Archway works to raise funds from various sources, they have approached the City to request the City ‘backstop’ the local match requirement through a conditional funding agreement.

Archway is in conversations with the County of Solano for additional funding to apply towards their local match funds. Additionally, Archway has approached private organizations for philanthropic funding to further assist in the closing the local match gap. Any funds Archway receives will offset the amount the City provides, and City staff anticipates that the full $525,000 will not be necessary from the City.

Archway has a limited amount of time to demonstrate to the State that the local match funding is dedicated to the project. If the City were to guarantee up to the full amount, it will satisfy the State’s local match requirement and allow Archway to sign the grant agreement and confirm availability of local match. However, the local match funds are not needed until the project begins construction, anticipated in 2023, and the State has stated there is flexibility on the final source of local match funds.

Facility
Upon acceptance of the grant, Archway will build a new 2story 16,900 square foot intreatment facility.

The facility will include up to 62 beds including beds for detoxification and residential treatment and with its outpatient program providing a comprehensive continuity of care that include posttreatment recovery services, sober living home placement, and job skill development and placement services.

The facility is designed to provide all necessary amenities including kitchen, congregate dining, laundry service, exercise room and equipment, and bathrooms. The facility will also include conference space for group counseling, private counseling, and all required medical service, operations, and intake office spaces.

The facility will be designed to serve both men and women, with onsite management and building design with patient safety in mind. The facility represents a substantial increase in the number of substances use disorder patients that can be treated in Fairfield and Solano County.

The facility will serve patients from both outside of Fairfield and outside of Solano County. Archway receives funding from the State of California Department of Health Care Services through the Wellness and Recovery Drug MediCal Organization Delivery System (DMCODS). As a contractor of the DMC ODS, Archway may accept substance use disorder patients from 6 other Northern California counties.

As a condition of City funding, Archway has agreed to provide all services necessary to return patients to their point of origin, if outside of Fairfield. They will provide the City with quarterly reporting on the patients accepted from outside of Fairfield and proof of return to their point of origin upon discharge.

City staff has emphasized that the facility cannot have an impact on the already strained efforts to reduce homelessness in Fairfield, under the assumption that substance dependent patients from outside of Fairfield could end up on our streets.

The facility will also serve the City in assisting those already experiencing homelessness by providing an outlet for substance abuse treatment. Archway has agreed to provide direct referral intake from the Homeless Intervention Team (HIT) and Homeless Services Division (HSD). Through a yet to be determined process, HIT and HSD will be able to directly refer any individuals in need of addiction treatment to Archway, and Archway will assist those individuals in obtaining treatment.

The facility will be located at the southeast corner of Heath Drive and Peach Tree Drive (APN: 034050 320) on a currently vacant parcel of land owned by St. Stephen CME Church. Archway has negotiated directly with St. Stephen CME for the rights to use the land. The City is not a party to the land transaction.

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Agenda Item No: 16.AGENDA REPORTDATE:September 6, 2022 TO:Mayor and City CouncilFROM:David Gassaway, Interim City ManagerSUBJECT:Resolution 2022242 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Approving a FundingAgreement for Archways Recovery Services, Inc. for Funding Up to $525,000 as LocalMatching Funds for a California Department of Health Care Services Behavioral HealthContinuum Infrastructure Program GrantRECOMMENDED ACTIONAdopt resolution.STATEMENT OF ISSUEArchway Recovery Services, Inc. (Archway), has requested $525,000 in funding from the City ofFairfield. Archway is required to raise $1.2 million in local match funds to receive $14 million in State ofCalifornia grant funds to construct a new addiction treatment facility in Fairfield.DISCUSSIONFounded in 1995, Archway is a Solano County based 501(c)3 organization focused on providingsubstance abuse treatment and rehabilitation services. Based in Fairfield, Archway currently serves upto 19 clients in residential treatment and approximately 130 clients in outpatient facilities located in thecities of Fairfield and Vallejo. In June 2022, Archway was awarded $14,332,411 in Behavioral Health Continuum InfrastructureProgram (BHCIP) Round 3 Launch Ready Grant funding from the State of California Health and HumanServices Agency, Department of Health Care Services. The grant allows Archway to construct a new16,900 square foot residential treatment facility in Fairfield. As a condition of receiving the grant funds,Archway is required to provide $1.2 million in local matching funds. Archway has negotiated a deal with St. Stephen CME Church for the use of approximately 1.7 acre ofvacant land, owned by St. Stephen CME and located off Heath Drive, to construct the new inpatientfacility. The land was appraised in August 2022 at a value of $675,000, which counts towards Archway’slocal match requirement for the State grant funds. Archway is working to raise the remaining $525,000 in local grant funds required to meet the $1.2million local match requirement. As Archway works to raise funds from various sources, they haveapproached the City to request the City ‘backstop’ the local match requirement through a conditionalfunding agreement. Archway is in conversations with the County of Solano for additional funding to apply towards their localmatch funds. Additionally, Archway has approached private organizations for philanthropic funding tofurther assist in the closing the local match gap. Any funds Archway receives will offset the amount theCity provides, and City staff anticipates that the full $525,000 will not be necessary from the City. Archway has a limited amount of time to demonstrate to the State that the local match funding isdedicated to the project. If the City were to guarantee up to the full amount, it will satisfy the State’s localmatch requirement and allow Archway to sign the grant agreement and confirm availability of localmatch. However, the local match funds are not needed until the project begins construction, anticipatedin 2023, and the State has stated there is flexibility on the final source of local match funds. FacilityUpon acceptance of the grant, Archway will build a new 2story 16,900 square foot intreatment facility.The facility will include up to 62 beds including beds for detoxification and residential treatment and withits outpatient program providing a comprehensive continuity of care that include posttreatmentrecovery services, sober living home placement, and job skill development and placement services.The facility is designed to provide all necessary amenities including kitchen, congregate dining, laundryservice, exercise room and equipment, and bathrooms. The facility will also include conference spacefor group counseling, private counseling, and all required medical service, operations, and intake officespaces. The facility will be designed to serve both men and women, with onsite management and buildingdesign with patient safety in mind. The facility represents a substantial increase in the number ofsubstances use disorder patients that can be treated in Fairfield and Solano County. The facility will serve patients from both outside of Fairfield and outside of Solano County. Archwayreceives funding from the State of California Department of Health Care Services through the Wellnessand Recovery Drug MediCal Organization Delivery System (DMCODS). As a contractor of the DMCODS, Archway may accept substance use disorder patients from 6 other Northern California counties. As a condition of City funding, Archway has agreed to provide all services necessary to return patientsto their point of origin, if outside of Fairfield. They will provide the City with quarterly reporting on thepatients accepted from outside of Fairfield and proof of return to their point of origin upon discharge.City staff has emphasized that the facility cannot have an impact on the already strained efforts toreduce homelessness in Fairfield, under the assumption that substance dependent patients fromoutside of Fairfield could end up on our streets. The facility will also serve the City in assisting those already experiencing homelessness by providingan outlet for substance abuse treatment. Archway has agreed to provide direct referral intake from theHomeless Intervention Team (HIT) and Homeless Services Division (HSD). Through a yet to bedetermined process, HIT and HSD will be able to directly refer any individuals in need of addictiontreatment to Archway, and Archway will assist those individuals in obtaining treatment. The facility will be located at the southeast corner of Heath Drive and Peach Tree Drive (APN: 034050320) on a currently vacant parcel of land owned by St. Stephen CME Church. Archway has negotiateddirectly with St. Stephen CME for the rights to use the land. The City is not a party to the landtransaction.

The property is located between St. Stephen CME to the east, Parkway Community Church to the west across Heath Drive, and residential homes and apartments to the south and north respectively. The property is zoned residential high density and community care facilities are a permitted use.

Funding Agreement
The proposed funding agreement details the conditions of City funding. It requires Archway to continue seeking additional funding partners and ensures that Archway is not able to receive more than $1.2 million in total local match funding. Per the grant requirements, Archway must operate the facility for a 30year duration. The funding agreement provides the same term, ensuring that Fairfield maintains access to substance abuse treatment for Fairfield residents as a first right of referral for the duration of the facility use. Any breach of the agreement by Archway requires a refund of any City funds provided.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
If approved, the City will commit to providing up to $525,000 in funding to Archway Recovery Services.

The funding source is the Intergovernmental Services Fund (551).

PUBLIC CONTACT/ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATION
N/A
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
The City Council may choose not to provide funding to Archway Recovery Services, Inc. or request additional conditions as appropriate. A refusal to provide funding may risk Archway’s efforts to receive the $14 million state grant funds to construct the facility.

STAFF CONTACT
David Gassaway, Interim City Manager
(707) 4287400
[email protected]
COORDINATED WITH
City Attorney's Office, City Manager's Office, Fire Department, Police Department ATTACHMENTS:

Description
Attachment 1: Proposed Resolution
Attachment 2: Proposed Funding Agreement
Attachment 3: Draft Architectural Rendering
REVIEWERS:

Reviewer Action Date
Beavers, Esther Approved 8/26/2022 2:38 PM
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CITY OF FAIRFIELD

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-242

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD APPROVING A FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR ARCHWAY RECOVERY SERVICES, INC. FOR FUNDING UP TO $525,000 AS

LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS FOR A CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONTINUUM INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM GRANT

WHEREAS, Archway Recovery Services, Inc. (Archway) is a California 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on providing addiction treatment services in Solano County; and

WHEREAS, Archway was conditionally awarded $14,332,411 in Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 3 Launch Ready Grant funding from the State of California Health and Human Services Agency Department of Health Care Services to construct a new 16,900 square foot residential treatment facility in Fairfield (Facility); and

WHEREAS, as a condition of receiving BHCIP funds for the Facility, Archway is required to demonstrate a commitment of $1.2 million in local matching funds, of which land value is an eligible component of the local match requirement; and

WHEREAS, Archway has negotiated an agreement with St. Stephen CME Church, located at 2301 Union Avenue, Fairfield, CA, for the use of approximately 1 acre of vacant land owned by St.

Stephen CME to the west of the church off Heath Drive; and

WHEREAS, the value of the land provided by St. Stephen CME was appraised in August 2022 at $675,000 in value, equaling 56.25% of the local match requirement for the BHCIP grant; and

WHEREAS, Archway must demonstrate a commitment of the remaining required $525,000 in local matching funds to the State of California by the end of September 2022 to maintain eligibility to receive BHCIP grant funds for the Facility; and

WHEREAS, Archway receives funding from the Partnership HealthPlan of California, a non-profit community-based health care organization that contracts with the State of California to administer Drug Medi-Cal benefits through local care providers to provide recipients access to high-quality, cost-effective health care; and

WHEREAS, Medi-Cal provides Archway the operational funding necessary to provide drug and alcohol treatment services to individuals suffering from substance use disorders without the need for additional local funding for patient treatment; and

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WHEREAS, the City of Fairfield has identified drug and alcohol addiction treatment and services as a critical need in the City’s efforts to combat homelessness and substance abuse in Fairfield; and

WHEREAS, Archway has asked the City of Fairfield to provide a commitment of up to $525,000 as a ‘backstop’ to the total local match funding required to meet the BHCIP local match funding requirement to receive the full grant and construct the Facility; and

WHEREAS, in exchange for the commitment of funding the City of Fairfield will receive priority access to in-patient treatment beds at the Facility for referral by the Homeless Services Division or Police Department Homeless Intervention Team; and

WHEREAS, the City of Fairfield is not expected to provide the total $525,000 in funding for the local match as Archway seeks additional funding from other community partners; and

WHEREAS, Archway is in conversation with the County of Solano to receive a commitment of funding from the County as a part of the local match requirement of the BHCIP grant; and

WHEREAS, a funding agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A provides numerous conditions that Archway must meet to be eligible for any City of Fairfield funding provided as a local match; and

WHEREAS, the City has funding reserved in the Intergovernmental Services Fund sufficient to meet the entire $525,000 in local match required, and committing funds can assist Archway in demonstrating to the State of California that all local matching funds are available to meet the requirements of the BHCIP grant program; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fairfield hereby finds the need for addiction treatment services in the community’s best interest and agrees to provide up to a total of $525,000 in local matching funds to Archway to ensure the Facility is built and serves the Fairfield community.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD HEREBY RESOLVES:

Section 1. The Funding Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A, providing Archway Recovery Services, Inc. funding up to $525,000 as local matching grant funds for the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program based on the conditions precedent described therein, is hereby approved.

Section 2. The city manager is authorized to execute the Funding Agreement on behalf of the City of Fairfield and is further authorized to make any changes to the agreement, or take any other actions necessary, to protect the City’s interests.

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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of September, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: MEMBERS: PRICE / BERTANI / MOY / PANDURO / TIMM / TONNESEN / VACCARO

NOES: MEMBERS:

ABSENT: MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: MEMBERS:

_________
MAYOR

ATTEST:

____________________________

CITY CLERK

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FUNDING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD AND ARCHWAY RECOVERY SERVICES, INC.

FOR FUNDING UP TO $525,000 AS LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS FOR A CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONTINUUM

INFRASTRUCUTRE PROGRAM GRANT
This Funding Agreement (“AGREEMENT”) is entered into as of this ______ day of ___________ 2022, (“Effective Date”) between the City of Fairfield (“CITY”), a municipal corporation and Archway Recovery Services, Inc. (“ARCHWAY”), a California 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. Each may be referred to individually as “Party” or collectively as “Parties”, as the context may require.

RECITALS
WHEREAS, ARCHWAY was conditionally awarded $14,332,411 (Fourteen million, three-hundred and thirty-two thousand, four-hundred and eleven dollars) in Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) Round 3 Launch Ready Grant (“Grant” or “BHCIP Grant”) funding from the State of California Health and Human Services Agency Department of Health Care Services to construct a new 16,900 square foot residential treatment facility in Fairfield (the “Facility”); and
WHEREAS, permanently reducing homelessness continues to be a top priority for the Fairfield City Council. As such, City staff continues to identify opportunities that provide services to those experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness, while also limiting impacts to the surrounding community; and

WHEREAS, according to the National Institute of Health, data suggests a high prevalence of substance use disorders among currently homeless individuals; and

WHEREAS, like many other communities in California, Solano County has seen a rapid and troubling 500% increase in opioid overdose deaths between 2017 and 2021, with opioid overdose emergency department visits more than doubling since the start of the COVID -19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS, as a condition of receiving Grant funds for the Facility, ARCHWAY is required to demonstrate commitment of $1.2 Million in local matching funds, of which land value is an eligible component of the local match requirement; and

WHEREAS, ARCHWAY has negotiated an agreement with St. Stephen CME Church, located at 2301 Union Avenue, Fairfield, CA for use of approximately 1 acres of vacant land owned by St.

Stephen CME to the west of the church off of Heath Drive; and WHEREAS, the value of the land provided by St. Stephen CME was appraised in August 2022 at $675,000 in value, equaling 56.25% of the local match requirement for the Grant; and

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WHEREAS, ARCHWAY must demonstrate a commitment of the remaining required $525,000 in local matching funds to the State of California by the end of September 2022 to maintain eligibility to receive the Grant funds for the Facility; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this AGREEMENT is to establish an agreement between the Parties for the provision of up to the full $525,000 in local matching funds required to receive the Grant funds to construct the Facility in Fairfield; and

WHEREAS, the CITY desires to partner with ARCHWAY to provide substance use disorder services for individuals experiencing homelessness within the city in order to permanently reduce homelessness, and ARCHWAY operates substance use disorder supportive services; and

WHEREAS, each Party has caused this AGREEMENT to be duly approved by its respective governing body, and by so doing, has found and determined that this AGREEMENT furthers the health, safety, and general welfare of their respective residents/clients.

AGREEMENT

1. Term. This AGREEMENT shall take effect upon signed execution by the Parties and shall remain in effect for the performance period of the BHCIP Grant, or until terminated by the provisions provided herein.

2. Facility. ARCHWAY agrees to construct a new residential substance abuse treatment facility in Fairfield, CA consisting generally of a two-story residential recovery care facility. The exterior shall include perimeter fencing and access gates, all required on- site ADA, visitor, and employee parking spaces as determined by the CITY, a rain garden/bioretention basin, outdoor exercise and open space, trash enclosure, walkways, landscaping, signage, and other requirements as determined by the CITY through the standard entitlement process. The interior of the Facility shall include a lobby, administrative intake/discharge space, operations offices, family and private counseling rooms, conference room(s) and/or group counseling space, detoxification rooms, medical service space, laundry, food preparation and congregate meal space, elevator, electrical/mechanical space, dormitory space sufficient for 60 in-treatment beds, workstations, storage space, all requisite restrooms, and other requirements to meet CA Building Code requirements. Failure of ARCHWAY to include all of the amenities described above shall not be grounds for termination of this AGREEMENT so long as the City, through the City Manager or their appointed representative, deems ARCHWAY to be in substantial compliance with the terms of this AGREEMENT

3. City Funding.

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A) CITY agrees to reserve, and make available to ARCHWAY, funding of up to $525,000 (Five Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars) from sources eligible and sufficient to use for this AGREEMENT. CITY shall not release funds to ARCHWAY until a Certificate of Occupancy is issued for the Facility, or until sufficient evidence is provided to CITY, which the CITY deems acceptable in its sole discretion, to release funds prior to Certificate of Occupancy based on requirements of the Grant.

B) In no case shall CITY release any amount of funding that causes ARCHWAY to receive more than $1,200,000 (One Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars) in local matching funds, including the value of land provided for in Section 5 of this AGREEMENT for the purpose of constructing the facility, as required by the Grant program. Any amount of funding provided by CITY to ARCHWAY is provided for the sole purpose of closing any gap in funding required to meet the local match requirements of the Grant.

C) Prior to the release of any CITY funds, ARCHWAY shall provide detailed accounting, including, but not limited to, invoices and receipts as deemed necessary in the sole discretion of CITY, to demonstrate all sources and uses of funding provided and expended for the purpose of constructing the Facility.

D) In the event that ARCHWAY obtains alternative funding to cover the local match requirement of the Grant, this AGREEMENT may be terminated as stipulated in this AGREEMENT.

4. Archway Funding.

A) ARCHWAY shall make best efforts to secure additional funding from sources other than the CITY to reach the total $1.2 million required by the Grant. Potential funding sources include County of Solano and private philanthropic organizations. ARCHWAY shall provide CITY evidence of efforts to secure additional funding if requested by CITY at its sole discretion.

B) ARCHWAY shall provide all funding required to operate the Facility upon Certificate of Occupancy, including providing for all maintenance and Facility upkeep, for a period no less than Thirty (30) years, or as required by the Grant.

C) ARCHWAY warrants and certifies that it is in good standing with the State of California Department of Healthcare Services (DHS), and Partnership HealthPlan of California who administers Medi-Cal substance use disorder funding, pursuant to Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, and in compliance with all other applicable federal, state, and local laws. Any adverse findings by DHS, Partnership HealthPlan of Packet Page 235 of 301Attachment 2 Page 3 of 10

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California, or any other federal, state, or local agency shall constitute a material breach of this AGREEMENT subject to termination for cause as provided herein.

5. Land for Facility.

A) ARCHWAY has entered negotiations with St. Stephen CME Church, owner of vacant land located at the southeast corner of Heath Drive and Peach Tree Drive (APN: 034 - 050-320)(the Property), for use of the Property to develop the Facility. Prior to release of any funding from CITY to ARCHWAY, as described in Section 3 of this AGREEMENT, ARCHWAY shall demonstrate to CITY a contractual right to use the Property for the Facility. The CITY is not a party to any contractual agreement between ARCHWAY and St. Stephen CME Church and shall have no rights or obligations under that agreement.

ARCHWAY agrees to indemnify and defend the CITY in any disputes arising between ARCHWAY and St. Stephen CME Church.

B) ARCHWAY shall obtain all permits required by City, or any other governmental agency with authority over the Facility, prior to construction of the Facility. Failure by ARCHWAY to obtain permits shall constitute a material breach of this AGREEMENT subject to termination for cause as provided for herein.

6. Use of Facility.

A) Upon Certificate of Occupancy of the Facility, ARCHWAY shall comply with all applicable guidelines and conditions of the Grant for operation s of the Facility including, but not limited to, serving vulnerable adults suffering from substance use disorder in Solano County using professionally licensed and certified practitioners.

Services shall meet the criteria of the American Society of Addiction Medicine for treatment of substance use disorders in a continuity of care from Early Intervention through Withdrawal Management, Long-term Residential Treatment, and case management to locate permanent housing.

B) As a condition of funding provided under this AGREEMENT, CITY shall have a first right of referral for residents of Fairfield to receive services provided at the Facility.

ARCHWAY shall assist referred individuals in obtaining eligibility to receive Drug Medi- Cal funding, or other federal or state funding or services as applicable, to fund services provided at the Facility. CITY shall provide referral of individuals in need of substance use disorder recovery services in a manner consistent with, or in a format requested by, ARCHWAYS and in compliance with any federal or state mandated requirements.

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C) ARCHWAY shall ensure that the Facility will not cause any nuisance to the surrounding neighborhood in which it is located. The Facility shall not allow loitering of individuals outside of the facility, except for within designated spaces as approved by CITY through the permitting process. ARCHWAY shall provide for on-site security or management personnel 24 hour per day, 7 days per week (24/7), to ensure strict enforcement of rules to prevent loitering or nuisances.

7. Responsibility of Return to Point of Origin. The CITY finds it in the publics best interest to prevent the unintended relocation of individuals suffering from substance use disorders to Fairfield from outside of the community. The CITY acknowledges that ARCHWAY provides substance use disorder services to individuals that may originate from outside of Fairfield and/or Solano County. ARCHWAY shall provide transportation to all individuals to safely return them to their point of origin upon failure to complete, or upon successful completion of, treatment at the Facility. ARCHWAY shall provide CITY with quarterly reporting of data on individuals receiving services that originated from outside of Fairfield, along with proof of return of individuals to their point of origin upon termination of services at the Facility. Failure of ARCHWAY to provide transportation to return individuals to their point of origin shall constitute a material breach of this AGREEMENT subject to termination for cause as provided for herein.

8. Termination.

A) This AGREEEMNT may be terminated by City with 10 business days written notice to ARCHWAY identifying a material breach of this AGREEMENT. Upon written notice to terminate for cause, ARCHWAY shall have 5 business days to respond in writing to either i) cure the material breach as deemed acceptable by CITY in its sole discretion; or ii) repay to CITY any funds provided under this AGREEMENT, if such funding from CITY has already been released.

B) This AGREEMENT may be terminated by either Party for any reason by notifying the other Party with 60 calendar day written notice of intent to terminate.

C) In the event CITY elects to waive its remedies for any material breach by ARCHWAY of any term, covenant, or condition of this AGREEMENT, such waiver by CITY shall not limit CITY’S remedies for any succeeding breach of that or of any other term, covenant, or condition of this AGREEMENT.

Any written notice of intent to terminate shall be provided via certified mail with electronic copy provided to the following:

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City of Fairfield
David Gassaway, Interim City Manager
1000 Webster Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
[email protected]

Archway Recovery Services, Inc.

Kevin A. Phillips, Executive Director
609 Jefferson Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
[email protected]

9. Indemnification. Each Party shall indemnify, defend, protect, hold harmless, and release the other Party and its elected bodies, officers, agents, and employees, from and against any and all claims, losses, proceedings, damages, causes of action, liability, costs, or expense (including attorneys’ fees and witness costs) arising from or in connection with, or caused by any negligent act or omission or willful misconduct of such indemnifying Party. This indemnification obligation shall not be limited in any way by any limitat ion on the amount or type of damages or compensation payable to or for the indemnifying party under workers’ compensation acts, disability benefit acts, or other employee benefit acts.

10. Insurance. Archway shall comply with CITY insurance coverage requirements as detailed in Exhibit A of this AGREEMENT.

11. Severability. If any provision or portion of this AGREEMNT is found by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable or invalid for any reason, such provision shall be severable and shall not in any way impair the enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement.

12. Compliance with all Laws. The Parties shall observe and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, and codes.

13. Venue. Venue for any legal dispute shall be the Solano County Superior Court or the United States Eastern District of California.

14. Non-Discrimination Clause.

A) During the performance of this AGREEMENT, the Parties and their subcontractors shall not deny any benefits or privileges to any person on the basis of race, religion, Packet Page 238 of 301Attachment 2 Page 6 of 10

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color, ethnic group identification, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex or sexual orientation, nor shall they discriminate unlawfully against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, ethnic group identification, national origi n, ancestry, physical handicap, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex or sexual orientation. Each Party shall ensure that the evaluation and treatment of employees and applicants for employment are free of such discrimination.

B) The Parties shall comply with the provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Government Code section 12900, et seq.), regulations promulgated pursuant to it (Title 2, California Code of Regulations, section 7285.0, et seq.), the provisions of Article 9.5, Chapter 1, Part 1, Division 3, Title 2 of the Government Code (sections 11135-11139.5) and any state or local regulations adopted to implement any of the foregoing, as such statutes and regulations may be amended from time to time.

15. Access to Records and Retention. All Parties, acting through their duly authorized representative, as well as any federal or state grantor agency providing all or part of the funding associated with this Agreement, the State Controller, the Comptroller General of the United States, and the duly authorized representatives of any of Parties, shall have access to any books, documents, papers and records of any Party, except where prohibited by requirements for HIPAA compliance, which are directly pertinent to the subject matter of this Agreement for the purpose of making audit, examination, excerpts and transcriptions. Except where longer retention is required by any federal or state law, the Parties shall maintain all required records for three years after final payment for any work associated with this Agreement, or after all pending matters are closed, whichever is later.

16. Assignment. Except as otherwise expressly permitted by this AGREEMENT, no assignment of rights and obligations hereunder shall be valid without prior written consent of the non-assigning Party.

17. Amendment/Modification. This AGREEMENT may be modified or amended only in writing and with the prior written consent of the Parties.

18. Entirety of Agreement. This AGREEMENT constitutes the entire AGREEMENT between the Parties relating to the subject matter of this AGREEMENT and supersedes all previous agreements, promises, representations, understandings and negotiations, whether written or oral, among the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this AGREEMENT.

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The effective date of this AGREEMENT shall be the date signed by the City. This AGREEMENT may be signed in counterparts by the Parties and through legally binding electronic signature services.

ARCHWAY RECOVERY SERVICES, INC.

By:

Kevin A. Phillips, Executive Director

Date: _____________________

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Name:

Title:

CITY OF FAIRFIELD

By:

David Gassaway, Interim City Manager

Date: _____________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

City Attorney

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EXHIBIT A

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
ARCHWAY shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the PROVIDER, its agents, representatives, or employees. 1) MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMITS OF INSURANCE
a) Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence Form CG 00 01) with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, products and completed operations, and property damage. If Commercial General Liability or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
b) Automobile Liability coverage (Form CA 00 01 with Code 1 – any auto) with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage. c) Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California and Employers’ Liability insurance, each in the amount of $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
2) INSURANCE PROVISIONS
a) DEDUCTIBLES AND SELF-INSURED RETENTIONS. Any deductibles or self- insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the CITY. At the option of the CITY, either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self -insured retentions as respects the CITY, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers; or the ARCHWAY shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses. b) The general and automobile liability policies (and if applicable, pollution liability, garage keepers liability and builder’s risk policies) are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
i) The CITY, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as insureds as respects: liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the PROVIDER; products and completed operations of the PROVIDER; premises owned, occupied or used by the PROVIDER; and automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the PROVIDER. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the CITY, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers. ii) For any claims related to this project, the PROVIDER’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the CITY, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers.

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Any insurance or self-insured maintained by the CITY, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be excess of the PROVIDER’s insurance and shall not contribute with it. iii) Any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies including breaches of warranties shall not affect coverage provided to the CITY, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers.
iv) The PROVIDER’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability. v) Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days’ prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the CITY.
vi) The policy limits of coverage shall be made available to the full limits of the policy. The minimum limits stated above shall not serve to reduce the PROVIDER’s policy limits of coverage. Therefore, the requirements for coverage and limits shall be (1) the minimum coverage and limits specified in this Agreement, or (2) the broader coverage and maximum limits of coverage of any insurance policy or proceeds available to the named insured, whichever is greater.
c) ACCEPTABILITY OF INSURER. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M.

Best’s rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the CITY. d) VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE. ARCHWAY shall furnish the CITY with original endorsements effecting coverage required by this Exhibit. The endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf; on forms equivalent to CG 20 10 11 85, subject to CITY approval; and submitted electronically through the Exigis insurance system to:
[email protected]. All insurance certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the CITY before work commences. At the request of the CITY, ARCHWAY shall provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements effecting the coverage required by these specifications. e) SUB-CONTRACTORS. ARCHWAY shall require all subcontractors to procure and maintain insurance policies subject to the requirements this Exhibit. Failure of ARCHWAY to verify existence of sub-contractor’s insurance shall not relieve ARCHWAY from any claim arising from sub- contractors work on behalf of PROVIDER.

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EXTERIOR VIEW - BUILDING CORNER AT ENTRY

NEW RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY

FAIRFIELD, CA FEASIBILITY STUDY
New Residential Treatment Facility
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FLOOR PLAN KEYNOTES

1.LOBBY

2.ADMINISTRATIVE INTAKE/DISCHARGE

3.OPERATIONS OFFICE

4.CONFERENCE ROOM

5.FAMILY COUNSELING ROOM

6.INTAKE PROCESSING

7.PRINTER ALCOVE

8.OFFICE SUPPLIES

9.STAFF BREAK ROOM

10.RESTROOM (RESIDENT ALL GENDER)

11.RESTROOM (STAFF)

12.RESTROOM (DETOX)

13.DETOX ROOM

14.DETOX SUPPORT

15.MEDICATION SERVICES

16.DELIVERY

17.LAUNDRY

18.FOOD PREP

19.EATING/SOCIAL

20.ELEVATOR

21.ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM

22.ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL

23.EXERCISE
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1.DORM - SLEEPING TWO

2.DORM - SLEEPING FOUR

3.GROUP COUNSELING

4.COUNSELING OFFICE

5.STAFF WORKSTATION

6.LOUNGE

7.RESTROOM (ALL GENDER)

8.RESTROOM (MEN’S)

9.STORAGE / SUPPLIES
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FAIRFIELD, CA FEASIBILITY STUDY
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Agenda Item No: 17.

AGENDA REPORT
DATE:September 6, 2022
TO:Mayor and City Council
FROM:David Gassaway, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT:Public Hearing; and
Resolution 2022243 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing Approval of Fairfield and Suisun Transit’s Comprehensive Operational Analysis RECOMMENDED ACTION
Hold public hearing and adopt resolution.

STATEMENT OF ISSUE
In December 2020, the City initiated its first Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) of Fairfield and Suisun Transit (FAST), called FAST Forward, to provide the City with a tenyear road map and identify changes needed for FAST to be a highfunctioning and sustainable transit network post pandemic. The FAST Forward COA has been completed and recommendations are being presented for City Council consideration, approval, and implementation.

DISCUSSION
Transit agencies use COAs to complete system evaluations and propose strategic plans. A COA outlines changes and initiatives needed to: maximize service productivity, increase and sustain ridership, improve operational efficiency, maximize available funding, and ensure longterm financial stability. The proposed service and fare recommendations were developed after extensively reviewing data on how and where Fairfield residents travel and evaluating how existing service matched where and when people traveled. FAST Forward’s recommendations were developed to balance the needs of existing riders, with improving transit access and quality, to attract new riders.

FAST Forward conducted extensive community outreach to gather feedback on the current FAST system. In June 2021, the council held a study session with FAST staff and Innovate Mobility to discuss initial recommendations and community outreach. At this meeting, the council provided direction to City staff to look at options to continue utilizing a contract operator (current MV Transportation) to implement microtransit and continue reducing fixedroute service to areas where ridership and connectivity would be maximized.

The market survey and direct community feedback received throughout the project clearly demonstrated that Fairfield residents wanted faster, more frequent service to make public transit a more attractive option than other modes of transportation. FAST Forward’s recommendations were developed to balance the needs of existing riders with improving transit access and quality for potential riders.

As proposed, all FAST service would continue to operate MondaySaturday. A few of the major recommendations from FAST Forward include:

Continue fixed route in areas with proven high ridership (current Routes 1, 3, 6) Implement a new service mode called “microtransit” to increase existing citywide transportation coverage
Replace paratransit services (DART) with citywide microtransit Proposed fare increases, including an increase of $.25 (from $1.75 to $2) for an adult single ride trip.

Microtransit offers flexible routing/scheduling of vehicles and is typically booked through a smartphone application. It allows riders to request ondemand rides within a zone, or deliver them to a transfer station to complete their journey to their destination. Microtransit technology providers build routes to match supply (driven vehicle) and demand (trip) to extend the efficiency and accessibility of the fixed route transit service. This will increase rider access to mobility by offering highquality service where fixedroute buses cannot operate efficiently, upgrading dialaride and paratransit services, and providing critical connections to fixedroute transit.

To ensure a smooth transition, service recommendations would be implemented in two phases:

Phase I – February 2023:

Replace current FAST Routes 2, 4, and 8 with microtransit services in Cordelia/Green Valley and Southeast Fairfield
Deploy microtransit service in two zones to provide more consistent responsive service.

Zone 1: Cordelia/Green Valley
Zone 2: Southeast Fairfield/Travis Air Force Base

1. MV Transportation drivers would be trained and screened to operate 12passenger accessible vehicles owned by the city

2. Riders would request ondemand rides within a zone; if traveling outside a zone, riders would be taken to FAST local fixedroute transfer locations at designated stops such as the Cordelia Library, Solano Town Center, and Fairfield Walmart

3. Identify a microtransit technology partner to assist FAST with determining stop locations for this ondemand service

4. Run services from 6 am8 pm weekdays, and 8 am6 pm on Saturdays

5. Continue operating fixedroute bus tripper service to and from Rodriguez High School, and other Fairfield schools as needed, to ensure student travel needs are accommodated.

Phase II July/August 2023:

Combine, restructure and rebrand remaining local fixedtransit routes Route 1: Increase frequency to between 1520 minutes to decrease wait time by up to 50% on weekdays and 75% on Saturdays
Route 3: Increase frequency to every 30 minutes and for sections overlapping with Route 1, buses would be available every 15 minutes, decreasing wait times by up to 50% weekdays and 75% on Saturdays
Routes 6 and 7 would be combined to create a new Route 6 New Route 6 would provide riders to connect with Cordelia/Green Valley microtransit vehicles
Replace paratransit and reduced taxi program services with citywide microtransit.

Continue current convenient reservation scheduling
Reduce wait and travel times with ADA calls receiving priority service Increase overall service hours to prepandemic levels since microtransit would be taking the place of paratransit and taxi program services
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Agenda Item No: 17.AGENDA REPORTDATE:September 6, 2022 TO:Mayor and City CouncilFROM:David Gassaway, Interim City ManagerSUBJECT:Public Hearing; and Resolution 2022243 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing Approval ofFairfield and Suisun Transit’s Comprehensive Operational AnalysisRECOMMENDED ACTIONHold public hearing and adopt resolution.STATEMENT OF ISSUEIn December 2020, the City initiated its first Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) of Fairfieldand Suisun Transit (FAST), called FAST Forward, to provide the City with a tenyear road map andidentify changes needed for FAST to be a highfunctioning and sustainable transit network postpandemic. The FAST Forward COA has been completed and recommendations are being presentedfor City Council consideration, approval, and implementation.DISCUSSIONTransit agencies use COAs to complete system evaluations and propose strategic plans. A COAoutlines changes and initiatives needed to: maximize service productivity, increase and sustainridership, improve operational efficiency, maximize available funding, and ensure longterm financialstability. The proposed service and fare recommendations were developed after extensively reviewingdata on how and where Fairfield residents travel and evaluating how existing service matched whereand when people traveled. FAST Forward’s recommendations were developed to balance the needs ofexisting riders, with improving transit access and quality, to attract new riders.FAST Forward conducted extensive community outreach to gather feedback on the current FASTsystem. In June 2021, the council held a study session with FAST staff and Innovate Mobility to discussinitial recommendations and community outreach. At this meeting, the council provided direction to Citystaff to look at options to continue utilizing a contract operator (current MV Transportation) to implementmicrotransit and continue reducing fixedroute service to areas where ridership and connectivity wouldbe maximized.The market survey and direct community feedback received throughout the project clearly demonstratedthat Fairfield residents wanted faster, more frequent service to make public transit a more attractiveoption than other modes of transportation. FAST Forward’s recommendations were developed tobalance the needs of existing riders with improving transit access and quality for potential riders.As proposed, all FAST service would continue to operate MondaySaturday. A few of the majorrecommendations from FAST Forward include:Continue fixed route in areas with proven high ridership (current Routes 1, 3, 6)Implement a new service mode called “microtransit” to increase existing citywide transportationcoverageReplace paratransit services (DART) with citywide microtransitProposed fare increases, including an increase of $.25 (from $1.75 to $2) for an adult single ridetrip.Microtransit offers flexible routing/scheduling of vehicles and is typically booked through a smartphoneapplication. It allows riders to request ondemand rides within a zone, or deliver them to a transferstation to complete their journey to their destination. Microtransit technology providers build routes tomatch supply (driven vehicle) and demand (trip) to extend the efficiency and accessibility of the fixedroute transit service. This will increase rider access to mobility by offering highquality service wherefixedroute buses cannot operate efficiently, upgrading dialaride and paratransit services, andproviding critical connections to fixedroute transit.To ensure a smooth transition, service recommendations would be implemented in two phases:Phase I – February 2023:Replace current FAST Routes 2, 4, and 8 with microtransit services in Cordelia/Green Valley andSoutheast FairfieldDeploy microtransit service in two zones to provide more consistent responsive service. Zone 1: Cordelia/Green ValleyZone 2: Southeast Fairfield/Travis Air Force Base1. MV Transportation drivers would be trained and screened to operate 12passengeraccessible vehicles owned by the city2. Riders would request ondemand rides within a zone; if traveling outside a zone, riderswould be taken to FAST local fixedroute transfer locations at designated stops such as theCordelia Library, Solano Town Center, and Fairfield Walmart3. Identify a microtransit technology partner to assist FAST with determining stop locations forthis ondemand service4. Run services from 6 am8 pm weekdays, and 8 am6 pm on Saturdays5. Continue operating fixedroute bus tripper service to and from Rodriguez High School, andother Fairfield schools as needed, to ensure student travel needs are accommodated.Phase II July/August 2023:Combine, restructure and rebrand remaining local fixedtransit routesRoute 1: Increase frequency to between 1520 minutes to decrease wait time by up to 50%on weekdays and 75% on SaturdaysRoute 3: Increase frequency to every 30 minutes and for sections overlapping with Route 1,buses would be available every 15 minutes, decreasing wait times by up to 50% weekdaysand 75% on SaturdaysRoutes 6 and 7 would be combined to create a new Route 6New Route 6 would provide riders to connect with Cordelia/Green Valley microtransitvehiclesReplace paratransit and reduced taxi program services with citywide microtransit.Continue current convenient reservation scheduling Reduce wait and travel times with ADA calls receiving priority service Increase overall service hours to prepandemic levels since microtransit would be taking the place of paratransit and taxi program services
Continue implementation of transit fleet electrification Replace five fixedroute diesel buses and four cutaway gasoline paratransit vehicles with fully electric zeroemission vehicles
Complete city corporation yard site improvements and infrastructure upgrades Procure and install chargers
Expand and modernize vehicle maintenance facility by four additional service bays to ensure city can maintain electric vehicles onsite
Redesign routes to maximize charging, as needed
Implement fare increase effective July 1, 2023
Microtransit and transit single ride adult fare would increase from $1.75 to $2 Microtransit/Fixed Route adult 31day pass would increase from $60 to $80.

Paratransit single ride fare would increase from $3.50 to $4.

Other Recommendations:

Allow Suisun City’s new microtransit program to access healthcare locations since many of Solano County’s medical services are in Fairfield as the Solano County seat Limit neighboring transit programs to avoid duplicating and competing with FAST’s current reduced local taxi program:

Solano Transportation Authority’s Lyft First/Last Mile program designed to facilitate connections with county transit to the Fairfield Transportation Center, Suisun Valley’s SolanoExpress commuter stop, and the FairfieldVacaville Hannigan Train Station Delay fare increase until July 2023, to allow residents to be introduced to and try the new microtransit services at a reduced cost, initially. Fare increase is necessary for longterm sustainability and to meet 20% farebox recovery standards that are due to be reinstated on July 1, 2023.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item has no impact to the general fund. Increased revenue will be generated from increasing fares in July 2023.

PUBLIC CONTACT/ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATION
As outlined in the discussion section of this report, extensive public outreach and a council study session was conducted in June 2021. The feedback collected was carefully evaluated prior to presenting COA recommendations. Public notices were printed in the Daily Republic outlining COA fare recommendations on August 5, 2022, and August 31, 2022.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION
The council may choose not to approve the recommendations outlined in the COA, however, that is not recommended as not implementing these service and fare recommendations will impact FAST’s ability to provide more extensive services within available resources.

STAFF CONTACT
Diane Feinstein, Transportation Manager
(707) 4343808
[email protected]
COORDINATED WITH
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
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Agenda Item No: 17.AGENDA REPORTDATE:September 6, 2022 TO:Mayor and City CouncilFROM:David Gassaway, Interim City ManagerSUBJECT:Public Hearing; and Resolution 2022243 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Authorizing Approval ofFairfield and Suisun Transit’s Comprehensive Operational AnalysisRECOMMENDED ACTIONHold public hearing and adopt resolution.STATEMENT OF ISSUEIn December 2020, the City initiated its first Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) of Fairfieldand Suisun Transit (FAST), called FAST Forward, to provide the City with a tenyear road map andidentify changes needed for FAST to be a highfunctioning and sustainable transit network postpandemic. The FAST Forward COA has been completed and recommendations are being presentedfor City Council consideration, approval, and implementation.DISCUSSIONTransit agencies use COAs to complete system evaluations and propose strategic plans. A COAoutlines changes and initiatives needed to: maximize service productivity, increase and sustainridership, improve operational efficiency, maximize available funding, and ensure longterm financialstability. The proposed service and fare recommendations were developed after extensively reviewingdata on how and where Fairfield residents travel and evaluating how existing service matched whereand when people traveled. FAST Forward’s recommendations were developed to balance the needs ofexisting riders, with improving transit access and quality, to attract new riders.FAST Forward conducted extensive community outreach to gather feedback on the current FASTsystem. In June 2021, the council held a study session with FAST staff and Innovate Mobility to discussinitial recommendations and community outreach. At this meeting, the council provided direction to Citystaff to look at options to continue utilizing a contract operator (current MV Transportation) to implementmicrotransit and continue reducing fixedroute service to areas where ridership and connectivity wouldbe maximized.The market survey and direct community feedback received throughout the project clearly demonstratedthat Fairfield residents wanted faster, more frequent service to make public transit a more attractiveoption than other modes of transportation. FAST Forward’s recommendations were developed tobalance the needs of existing riders with improving transit access and quality for potential riders.As proposed, all FAST service would continue to operate MondaySaturday. A few of the majorrecommendations from FAST Forward include:Continue fixed route in areas with proven high ridership (current Routes 1, 3, 6)Implement a new service mode called “microtransit” to increase existing citywide transportationcoverageReplace paratransit services (DART) with citywide microtransitProposed fare increases, including an increase of $.25 (from $1.75 to $2) for an adult single ridetrip.Microtransit offers flexible routing/scheduling of vehicles and is typically booked through a smartphoneapplication. It allows riders to request ondemand rides within a zone, or deliver them to a transferstation to complete their journey to their destination. Microtransit technology providers build routes tomatch supply (driven vehicle) and demand (trip) to extend the efficiency and accessibility of the fixedroute transit service. This will increase rider access to mobility by offering highquality service wherefixedroute buses cannot operate efficiently, upgrading dialaride and paratransit services, andproviding critical connections to fixedroute transit.To ensure a smooth transition, service recommendations would be implemented in two phases:Phase I – February 2023:Replace current FAST Routes 2, 4, and 8 with microtransit services in Cordelia/Green Valley andSoutheast FairfieldDeploy microtransit service in two zones to provide more consistent responsive service. Zone 1: Cordelia/Green ValleyZone 2: Southeast Fairfield/Travis Air Force Base1. MV Transportation drivers would be trained and screened to operate 12passengeraccessible vehicles owned by the city2. Riders would request ondemand rides within a zone; if traveling outside a zone, riderswould be taken to FAST local fixedroute transfer locations at designated stops such as theCordelia Library, Solano Town Center, and Fairfield Walmart3. Identify a microtransit technology partner to assist FAST with determining stop locations forthis ondemand service4. Run services from 6 am8 pm weekdays, and 8 am6 pm on Saturdays5. Continue operating fixedroute bus tripper service to and from Rodriguez High School, andother Fairfield schools as needed, to ensure student travel needs are accommodated.Phase II July/August 2023:Combine, restructure and rebrand remaining local fixedtransit routesRoute 1: Increase frequency to between 1520 minutes to decrease wait time by up to 50%on weekdays and 75% on SaturdaysRoute 3: Increase frequency to every 30 minutes and for sections overlapping with Route 1,buses would be available every 15 minutes, decreasing wait times by up to 50% weekdaysand 75% on SaturdaysRoutes 6 and 7 would be combined to create a new Route 6New Route 6 would provide riders to connect with Cordelia/Green Valley microtransitvehiclesReplace paratransit and reduced taxi program services with citywide microtransit.Continue current convenient reservation schedulingReduce wait and travel times with ADA calls receiving priority serviceIncrease overall service hours to prepandemic levels since microtransit would be taking the placeof paratransit and taxi program servicesContinue implementation of transit fleet electrificationReplace five fixedroute diesel buses and four cutaway gasoline paratransit vehicles withfully electric zeroemission vehiclesComplete city corporation yard site improvements and infrastructure upgradesProcure and install chargersExpand and modernize vehicle maintenance facility by four additional service bays toensure city can maintain electric vehicles onsiteRedesign routes to maximize charging, as neededImplement fare increase effective July 1, 2023Microtransit and transit single ride adult fare would increase from $1.75 to $2Microtransit/Fixed Route adult 31day pass would increase from $60 to $80.Paratransit single ride fare would increase from $3.50 to $4.Other Recommendations:Allow Suisun City’s new microtransit program to access healthcare locations since many ofSolano County’s medical services are in Fairfield as the Solano County seatLimit neighboring transit programs to avoid duplicating and competing with FAST’s currentreduced local taxi program:Solano Transportation Authority’s Lyft First/Last Mile program designed to facilitateconnections with county transit to the Fairfield Transportation Center, Suisun Valley’sSolanoExpress commuter stop, and the FairfieldVacaville Hannigan Train StationDelay fare increase until July 2023, to allow residents to be introduced to and try the newmicrotransit services at a reduced cost, initially. Fare increase is necessary for longtermsustainability and to meet 20% farebox recovery standards that are due to be reinstated on July 1,2023.FINANCIAL IMPACTThis item has no impact to the general fund. Increased revenue will be generated from increasing faresin July 2023.PUBLIC CONTACT/ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATIONAs outlined in the discussion section of this report, extensive public outreach and a council studysession was conducted in June 2021. The feedback collected was carefully evaluated prior topresenting COA recommendations. Public notices were printed in the Daily Republic outlining COA farerecommendations on August 5, 2022, and August 31, 2022.ALTERNATIVE ACTIONThe council may choose not to approve the recommendations outlined in the COA, however, that is notrecommended as not implementing these service and fare recommendations will impact FAST’s abilityto provide more extensive services within available resources.STAFF CONTACTDiane Feinstein, Transportation Manager(707) 434[email protected] WITH ATTACHMENTS:

Description
Attachment 1: Proposed Resolution
Attachment 2: Proposed FAST Forward COA Executive Summary and Recommendations Attachment 3: Proposed Service Map
Attachment 4: Proposed Fare Recommendations
REVIEWERS:

Reviewer Action Date
Feinstein, Diane Approved 8/23/2022 3:56 PM
Kaushal, Paul Approved 8/23/2022 4:05 PM
Beavers, Esther Approved 8/25/2022 7:23 PM
Beavers, Esther Approved 8/25/2022 7:24 PM
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CITY OF FAIRFIELD

RESOLUTION NO. 2022-243

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF FAIRFIELD AND SUISUN TRANSIT’S COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS

WHEREAS, the Fairfield City Council authorized staff, in December 2020, to initiate its first Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) utilizing Innovate Mobility, LLC to identify changes needed for Fairfield and Suisun Transit (FAST) to be a high-functioning and sustainable transit network post-pandemic; and

WHEREAS, the COA initiative, called FAST Forward, reviewed past data, performed a market survey, evaluated where and when Fairfield residents travel and conducted extensive public outreach to solicit feedback; and

WHEREAS, FAST Forward has developed recommendations that consider what FAST residents want from public transportation while balancing the needs of existing riders; and

WHEREAS, a public hearing was noticed and held prior to council approval of the COA.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD HEREBY RESOLVES:

Section 1. The city manager, public works director, and/or the transportation manager are designated to complete all actions to implement service and fare recommendations outlined in the FAST Forward COA.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of September, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: PRICE / BERTANI / MOY / PANDURO / TIMM / TONNESEN / VACCARO

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

_________
MAYOR

ATTEST:

____________________________

CITY CLERK
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CONTENTS
WHAT IS FAST FORWARD? .............................................................. 1 DATA SOURCES AND GLOSSARY ..................................................... 2 DETERMINING MOBILITY NEEDS .................................................... 3 Transit Availability
Understanding current travel patterns
UNDERSTANDING MOBILITY WANTS ............................................ 11 ADDRESSING RESOURCES ........................................................... 16 GUIDING PRINCIPLES ................................................................... 18 Enhance Access
Better Connect Local Communities
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Better Regional Connections
Faster and more frequent, Reliable Service
Address Equity
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS ..................................................... 25 Phase I – February 2023
Other Service Recommendations
Phase II – July/August 2023
Recommended Service Hours
RIDER BENEFITS .......................................................................... 40 FARE RECOMMENDATIONS .......................................................... 41 Ridership and Revenue Modeling
FAST FLEET ELECTRIFICATION ..................................................... 43

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FIGURES AND TABLES
FIGURE 1 - MOBILITY SUCCESS .................................................................................................................................................. 1 FIGURE 2 - CURRENT SYSTEM MAP WITH POPULATION DENSITY ........................................................................................... 3 FIGURE 3 - FIXED ROUTE DAILY REVENUE HOURS .................................................................................................................... 4 FIGURE 4 - FIXED ROUTE DAILY RIDERSHIP ............................................................................................................................... 5 FIGURE 5 - FIXED ROUTE PRODUCTIVITY .................................................................................................................................. 5 FIGURE 6 - FIXED ROUTE WEEKDAY PRODUCTIVITY BY ROUTE ................................................................................................ 6 FIGURE 7 - ON-TIME PERFORMANCE BY ROUTE ....................................................................................................................... 6 FIGURE 8 - AVERAGE TRAVEL TIME PER ROUTE ........................................................................................................................ 7 FIGURE 9 - CURRENT TRAVEL DISTRIBUTION BY HOUR ........................................................................................................... 8 FIGURE 10 – PRE- AND POST-PANDEMIC TRAVEL DEMAND BY HOUR COMPARED ................................................................. 8 FIGURE 11 - CURRENT TRIP PATTERNS ..................................................................................................................................... 9 FIGURE 12 - MOBILITY MODE CHOICE ..................................................................................................................................... 11 FIGURE 13 - TRAFFIC VOLUME MAP ......................................................................................................................................... 11 FIGURE 14 - EXAMPLE TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE TRANSIT COMMUTE .................................................................................... 12 FIGURE 15 - EXAMPLE TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE CAR COMMUTE ............................................................................................ 12 FIGURE 16 - FAST SERVICE AREA GROWTH 2010-2040 ........................................................................................................... 15 FIGURE 17 - FAST ANNUAL EXPENSES BY YEAR ...................................................................................................................... 16 FIGURE 18 – FAST EXPENSES BY YEAR WITHOUT SOLANOEXPRESS ..................................................................................... 16 FIGURE 19 – FIXED ROUTE AND DART ANNUAL SERVICE HOURS BY YEAR ............................................................................ 17 FIGURE 20 - MEASURING "ACCESS" COURTESY JARRET WALKER ......................................................................................... 19 FIGURE 21 - POPULATION WITHIN 1/4 MILE OF EXISTING PUBLIC TRANSIT STOPS ............................................................. 20 FIGURE 22 - JOBS ACCESSIBLE WITHIN 45 MINUTES ............................................................................................................. 20 FIGURE 23 - LOCAL TRIP DISTRIBUTION ................................................................................................................................. 21 FIGURE 24 - TRIP GENERATORS AND DISTANCE TO TRANSIT ................................................................................................ 21 FIGURE 25 - TRIP GENERATORS GREATER THAN 0.5 MILES FROM TRANSIT ......................................................................... 21 FIGURE 26 - REGIONAL TRIP DISTRIBUTION ........................................................................................................................... 22 FIGURE 27 - MOBILITY VULNERABILITY INDEX ........................................................................................................................ 24 FIGURE 28 - TRAVEL TIMES FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS .............................................................................................. 24 FIGURE 29 - ROUTE 2 EASTBOUND .......................................................................................................................................... 25 FIGURE 30 - ROUTE 2 WESTBOUND ......................................................................................................................................... 25 FIGURE 31 - ROUTE 2 PASSENGER LOAD PER STOP ............................................................................................................... 26 FIGURE 32 - ROUTE 4 EASTBOUND .......................................................................................................................................... 26 FIGURE 33 - ROUTE 4 WESTBOUND ......................................................................................................................................... 26 FIGURE 34 - ROUTE 4 LOAD BY STOP ....................................................................................................................................... 27 FIGURE 35 - ROUTE 8 NORTHBOUND ...................................................................................................................................... 27 FIGURE 36 - ROUTE 8 SOUTHBOUND ...................................................................................................................................... 27 FIGURE 37 - ROUTE 8 LOAD BY STOP ....................................................................................................................................... 28 FIGURE 38 - PROPOSED MICROTRANSIT ZONE MAP .............................................................................................................. 29 Packet Page 253 of 301Attachment 2 Page 3 of 49

FIGURE 39 - MICROTRANSIT ZONE 1 MAP ............................................................................................................................... 30 FIGURE 40 - MICROTRANSIT ZONE 2 MAP ............................................................................................................................... 31 FIGURE 41 - SUISUN CITY MICROTRANSIT DESTINATIONS IN FAIRFIELD .............................................................................. 33 FIGURE 42 - PROPOSED ROUTE 1 MAP .................................................................................................................................... 34 FIGURE 43 - PROPOSED ROUTE 3 MAP .................................................................................................................................... 35 FIGURE 44 - PROPOSED ROUTE 6 MAP .................................................................................................................................... 36 FIGURE 45 - PARATRANSIT SUBSIDY PER PASSENGER ........................................................................................................... 37 FIGURE 46 - PARATRANSIT ACTIVITY MAP ............................................................................................................................... 37 FIGURE 47 - FAST FORWARD PHASE I AND II SERVICE MAP .................................................................................................... 38 FIGURE 48 - FAIRFIELD CORPORATION YARD SITE PLAN ........................................................................................................ 43

TABLE 1 - TRAVEL DEMAND BY TIME PERIOD COMPARED ...................................................................................................... 10 TABLE 2 - PROPOSED SERVICE PLAN DAILY HOURS ............................................................................................................... 39 TABLE 3 - FAST FORWARD JOURNEY TIME SAVINGS .............................................................................................................. 40 TABLE 4 - PROPOSED FARE STRUCTURE ................................................................................................................................ 41 TABLE 5 - RIDERSHIP AND REVENUE PROJECTIONS .............................................................................................................. 42 Packet Page 254 of 301Attachment 2 Page 4 of 49

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WHAT IS FAST FORWARD?
As a result of reduced ridership due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fairfield and Suisun Transit (FAST) recognized a need to proactively reimagine and adjust its services. In December 2020, the Fairfield City Council directed staff to initiate its first Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) called FAST Forward to provide the City of Fairfield (City) with a ten-year road map identifying changes needed for FAST to be a high functioning and sustainable transit network post-pandemic.

FAST Forward first looked at how FAST could best balance and address the:
• Needs of existing users,
• Wants of people who would use transit if it was more convenient, and • Resources available as effectively and efficiently as possible.

FAST Forward then completed:
• A comprehensive review of all current transit services available to Fairfield and Suisun City residents, • A peer review of like-sized California transit systems, • A data-driven review of how, when, and where people move within the region, and • A comprehensive public engagement program to gather feedback on the current FAST system and initial recommendations.

After completing the above analysis, FAST Forward developed a series of recommendations designed to reimagine and reinvent transit in the City over the
next ten years. The City of Suisun City
(Suisun City) initially participated in this
initiative but has since decided to
separately develop and implement
microtransit options for its residents.

This Executive Summary provides an
overview outlining:

1. Transit needs, wants, and resources
of Fairfield residents,

2. Guiding principles necessary to
meet project goals, and

3. Updated/new transit service and
fare recommendations the City will
implement to meet the current and
future needs of its residents.

Figure 1 - Mobility Success
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DATA SOURCES AND GLOSSARY
C ENSUS D ATA: The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use to provide daily services, products, and support for the community. Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other services based on census data.

The results of the census also determine the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives, and they are used to draw congressional and state legislative districts.

The Constitution: Article 1, Section 2 mandates that the country conduct a count of its population once every 10 years. The 2020 Census marked the 24th time the country has counted its population; the first was in 1790. FAST Forward utilized the 2020 census data where it was available. In some cases, census data did not provide information on certain segments of the City such as the Cordelia and Green Valley. It should also be noted that the census data is analyzed by block group. In some cases, these blocks are very large geographically. However, concentrations of populations are not necessarily distributed evenly across the entire block group. This is the case in areas such as southern Fairfield.

A MERICAN C OMMUNITY S URVEY: The American Community Survey (ACS) is an ongoing survey that provides vital information on a yearly basis about our nation and its people. Information from the survey generates data that help determine how more than $675 billion in federal and state funds are distributed each year. Through the ACS, we know more about jobs and occupations, educational attainment, veterans, whether people own or rent their homes, and other topics. Public officials, planners, and entrepreneurs use this information to assess the past and plan the future.

R IDECHECK: FAST Forward ridership data was collected using automated passenger counters installed onl buses from January 2021-December 2021. These counters collected boardings and alightings along each route at different times of the day; this is known as a “ridecheck.” Overall, three full samples of weekday data (each trip was sampled a minimum of three times) and two samples of weekend trip data were collected.

GPS/LBS D ATA: Global positioning and location-based data has become common place through the advancement and proliferation of smartphones. This study utilizes disaggregated, anonymized GPS/LBS data to understand traffic movement, including frequency, location, and duration.

F OOD D ESERT: A food desert is an area that has limited access to affordable and nutritious food, in contrast with an area with higher access to supermarkets or vegetable shops with fresh foods.

E DUCATION D ESERT: An education desert is defined as a local area where there are either zero or only one public broad-access colleges nearby.

T RANSIT D EPENDENCY: The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) defines Transit-Dependent Population as people in the transit-dependent market that have no personal transportation, no access to such transportation, or are unable to drive.

R EVENUE H OURS: Revenue hours are defined as any time a FAST vehicle is in service.

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DETERMINING MOBILITY NEEDS
To determine the needs of Fairfield residents, FAST Forward looked at two areas – the availability of existing service and how it matched where and when people traveled.

TRANSIT AVAILABILITY

Figure 2 - Current System Map with Population Density
In FY 2019 (July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019), FAST operated 185 revenue hours each weekday and 77 revenue hours each Saturday of local service. FAST also operated 134 revenue hours each weekday hours for the SolanoExpress Blue Line and Green Express routes and 31 hours each Saturday for the SolanoExpress Blue Line.

During FY 2020 (July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020), service was suspended on several routes throughout the network, resulting in fewer revenue hours operated for both local and SolanoExpress routes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In FY 2021 (starting July 6, 2020), FAST partially restored service levels on both local and SolanoExpress commuter routes.

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In FY 2021 (July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021), local routes had 19% fewer weekday revenue hours and 21% less Saturday revenue hours than in FY 2019. SolanoExpress routes in FY 2021 had 43% fewer weekday revenue hours and 33% less Saturday revenue hours than in FY 2019.

Note: Route specific metrics are found in individual route profiles.

TRANSIT USAGE
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on FAST’s overall daily ridership. On local routes, FAST service was temporarily suspended on Routes 2, 4, 5, and 8 between March and June 2020 due to depressed ridership.

Heavily dependent on commuters, SolanoExpress ridership was even more significantly impacted by the pandemic than local routes (see Figure 4).

While service hours were partially restored in July 2020, ridership had not yet significantly rebounded by April 2021 when this study was initiated. This was due to residents still being encouraged to avoid non-essential interactions and travel and many continuing to stay home or drive.

For this study, ridership was collected via automated passenger counters (APCs) that were placed on FAST vehicles from January 2021 through December 2021. While the ridership and usage figures below represent an accurate count, it should be noted that local schools and Solano Community College were closed and conducting all teaching remotely.

The APC data collected in 2021 (represented as 2H FY 2021 in Figure 4) reflected a consistent rebound in local ridership as more riders returned to the system.
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Figure 4 - Fixed Route Daily Ridership

SERVICE EFFECTIVENESS AND QUALITY
To truly understand how transit users frequent the existing network, FAST Forward looked at indicators of productivity, on-time performance, and travel time to understand the effectiveness and service quality provided.

Productivity measures how many passengers on average use the service each revenue hour. Productivity sharply decreased from FY 2020 to FY 2021 as fewer passengers used the network due to COVID-19. The goal is to have higher productivity numbers as it correlates with greater use of the services.

Figure 5 - Fixed Route Productivity
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At the weekday route level, the Green Express and Route 1 were the most productive routes in the FAST network.

Route 4 and the Blue Line were the least productive. It should be noted Route 8 increased its productivity from FY 2019 to FY 2020 before dropping in FY 2021.

Because on-time performance per route was being measured during a depressed ridership period, and Fairfield and Suisun City have been recovering from a pandemic, the figures below do not necessarily reflect real-world performance. However, FAST’s fixed routes operated mostly on time during the data collection period (winter and spring 2021). Most routes performed faster than projected by the schedule, however, no early departures were observed.

Figure 7 - On-Time Performance by Route
The chart above compared scheduled route travel time to actual route travel time. For example, Route 1, had a scheduled travel time of 26.5 minutes. The actual travel time observed was 25.9 minutes indicating an on-time performance of 97% (25.9/26.5). 272626292537262326242424253625200 5 10
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Figure 6 - Fixed Route Weekday Productivity by Route
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On average, customers using FAST’s local services traveled 3.32 miles per journey and spent an average of 12 minutes on the bus.

UNDERSTANDING CURRENT TRAVEL PATTERNS
As part of FAST Forward, FAST utilized a next generation way of understanding travel patterns. Using cellular and GPS data, that was anonymized and disaggregated, and complex machine learning algorithms, the City would better understand current travel patterns. Then by comparing these travel patterns across past and current years, FAST could forecast future travel patterns.

This section provides information on travel patterns and an early glimpse as to how well travel needs have been met with existing transit services.

Current travel patterns reflect changes that began taking hold during the pandemic. With a higher work from home population, Figure 9 demonstrates travel patterns are now more focused all day. There is significant movement throughout the City in the early AM and PM, with late night and mid-afternoon being slightly depressed in comparison. Military time is used in both Figures 9 and 10 to demonstrate the travel pattern changes between 2019 and 2022.

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Figure 8 - Average Travel Time per Route
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Figure 9 - Current Travel Distribution by Hour
When comparing 2019 to 2022, trips started earlier in the day than prior to the pandemic. Trips in the early evening were also higher in 2022 compared to 2019, but 2022 trips dropped off before the end of the day.

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Figure 11 - Current Trip Patterns
As shown in Figure 11, 62% of trips taken occurred within Central Fairfield with an additional 19% of trips taken in the Cordelia/Green Valley area. Most trips from Cordelia/Green Valley went to Central Fairfield.

TRAVEL DEMAND BY TIME OF DAY
To understand and identify transit gaps, FAST Forward compared transit service trips to travel demand. Transit trips are considered those that start or end within ¼ mile of an existing transit route. In addition, average distance and travel time was compared between transit and non-transit trips. Currently, FAST does not operate late evening service or owl service, which is overnight (midnight to 5 am).

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Distance
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0600-1000 27% 4.4 10.03 66,726 23% 3.51 17.55
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1000-1600 23% 4.4 9.98 98,971 40% 3.58 17.91
PM Peak
1600-2000 27% 4.55 10.27 75,970 26% 3.66 18.3
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2000-2400 12% 4.24 9.85 N/A N/A N/A N/A
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2400-0600 10% 4.17 9.75 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Table 1 - Travel Demand by Time Period Compared
In the table above, travel demand was even across the main time periods (AM Peak/Midday/PM Peak), with a slight reduction in midday travel. On average, each trip taken by car within Fairfield was approximately 4.4 miles long and took 10 minutes. Only 30% of all travel demand could be met by existing FAST service. Again, this is measured by trips that start and end within ¼ mile of existing transit. The trips that can be taken on transit were approximately 19% shorter and took almost double the time. These indicators highlighted that Fairfield residents have geographic and time constraints that need to be better addressed by FAST.

Travel patterns between time periods did not change dramatically. However, travel patterns did intensify in Central Fairfield as the day approached the PM peak period.

FAST service was concentrated within Central Fairfield where most trips start or end. Only 23% of all current trips taken in the City could be completed using FAST service. This was not an indication that the service is poor, it was more an indication that the population and employment centers in the City have grown and changed; the goal of FAST Forward has been to identify these and create recommendations addressing these changes.

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UNDERSTANDING MOBILITY WANTS
Transit continues facing an uphill
battle attracting passenger car
owners and users. Based on the
American Community Survey (ACS)
data, 95% of all trips taken in Fairfield
are made using a passenger car. That
accounts for over 28,000 daily
Fairfield resident car trips per day.

The ACS also reports 93% of trips are
made by people who drive alone.

Most of these solo driving trips take
less than 15 minutes travel and are
less than 4 miles in each direction.

These solo trips enhance traffic
congestion.

Figure 13 - Traffic Volume Map

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Figure 12 - Mobility Mode Choice
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As part of this study, non-transit users were surveyed to understand what factors prevented them from using transit. Aside from having access to their own automobile, the majority of users said the service either provided a poor experience, because it took too long (13%), or it wasn’t available where they lived or needed to go (34%).

Over half of City residents surveyed said the inconvenience of transit was the biggest impediment to using transit versus driving.

As an example of this impediment, it would now take over two hours for a Cordelia area resident to travel to work at Travis Air Force Base by transit and would require this resident to make three transfers. When traveling by car, the same commute would take 23 minutes.

Despite these inconveniences, FAST Forward found there were opportunities to shift users from their cars to transit.

In the same survey referenced earlier, 63% of respondents between the ages of 35-44 said they would utilize FAST post-pandemic if better connections and faster service were implemented.

PUBLIC OUTREACH RESULTS
To further understand wants and needs, FAST Forward included a comprehensive public engagement process. The engagement process included the following methods:
• Phone and Email Market Survey,
• Onboard and Community Survey,
Figure 14 - Example Travis Air Force Base Transit Commute

Figure 15 - Example Travis Air Force Base Car Commute
36% Of respondents would use public transit post-pandemic – highest in California (tied with BART)
61% Of respondents would use transit if it had better connections and faster service
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• Virtual Community Meetings, and
• Pop-Up Workshops.

PHONE AND EMAIL MARKET SURVEY
The Phone and Email Market Survey was designed to inform FAST Forward by gathering statistically reliable data on relevant perceptions, opinions, travel characteristics, and mode-choice decisions of adult residents in the cities of Fairfield and Suisun City. There were 665 respondents to the market survey.

The survey found that the pandemic compelled many people to change their travel habits — including the frequency and types of trips they make, as well as their modes of travel. Prior to the pandemic, residents in FAST’s service area reported an average 16.8 days per month driving alone or with members of their household, 1.87 days per month carpooling with people they don’t live with, 1.57 days riding a bus, 1.55 days riding BART, and 1.14 days using an on-demand ride hailing service like Uber or Lyft. Approximately one-in-ten respondents indicated in a typical month they used a bike for a trip they otherwise would have taken by vehicle (0.84 days) and rode a Capital Corridor or Amtrak train (0.35 days), pre- pandemic. Just over one year into the pandemic, the average number of trip days reported by respondents was lower for every mode, indicating that residents are making significantly fewer trips overall now than they were previously.

Residents of Fairfield and Suisun City were mixed in their assessments of how well the transportation system in their area meets their needs. Approximately one-quarter rated the transportation system’s performance in this respect as excellent (5%) or good (19%), one quarter as fair (26%), whereas one-third provided a rating of poor (13%) or very poor (19%). An additional 18% were unsure or unwilling to share their opinion.

When asked in an open-ended manner what would make the bus a more attractive option, respondents who expressed a willingness to ride the bus post-pandemic were most apt to suggest adding transit stops or stations (26%) and improving schedules, routes, and/or connection (26%), followed by faster/more direct routes (9%), making the bus perform similar to an automobile (8%), reducing fares/ticket costs (7%), and improving the cleanliness (7%) and the safety/security of the transit system (6%).

ONBOARD AND COMMUNITY SURVEY
FAST posted the onboard and community survey on the agency website, and the project team posted the survey to the project website located at:
https://www.fastforward2021.com/ .

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Both FAST and project team distributed five e-mail notifications to a database of more than 900 recipients. Social media messages were posted on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and NextDoor. The project team posted paid and geographically targeted social media advertisements on Instagram and reached more than 3,200 community members in the Fairfield and Suisun City region.

The project team also reached out to more than 40 stakeholder groups through personal phone calls and emails, asking them to share information about the survey through their communication channels.

VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETINGS
In July 2021, FAST hosted a series of three virtual community meetings to present proposed changes to the region’s local fixed-route bus network and obtain community feedback. A total of 27 community members participated in these meetings, which were hosted virtually through Zoom due to statewide regulations regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The meetings took place on July 6, 7, and 8 from 5 - 6:30 pm.

POP-UP WORKSHOPS
The study team also held a series of three pop-up workshops at key locations and times throughout the project area to gain a wide scope of input:
• Workshop #1: September 30, 2021, at the
Fairfield Farmers Market,
• Workshop #2: October 14, 2021, at the Solano
Town Center, and
• Workshop #3: October 14, 2021, at the Safeway
on Waterman Road in Fairfield.

The purpose of these pop-up workshops was to talk to
existing and potential transit users about the new
proposed service changes for FAST, better explain the
new micro-transit service, as well as encourage
participation in an online user-survey to help the project team better understand the input and reactions to these proposed service changes. The project team interacted with over 160 people at the pop-up workshops informing them of the proposed recommended changes as well as how the new system would function for them specifically.

FEEDBACK ON PROPOSED SERVICE CHANGES

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MARKET FACTORS
Beyond the needs and the wants of Fairfield travelers, there were also external factors driving the need to evolve and modernize FAST’s transit network. This was not surprising, as a community evolves over time, and as a result, a community’s mobility needs change. For FAST to continue to successfully provide mobility options to residents, FAST’s network would need to adapt to post-pandemic travel patterns.

The cities of Fairfield and Suisun
City grew by approximately
10,000 residents between 2010
and 2018 and are expected to
add another 5,000 residents
between 2018 and 2030. The
number of jobs increased by
2,000 between 2010 and 2015
with an additional 6,000 jobs
expected between 2015 and
2030. This influx of additional
residents and jobs offers FAST
an opportunity to attract
additional riders if the network
changes to meet rider needs.

Expected growth in Fairfield, Suisun City, and Solano County was enough to warrant this FAST Forward study, but with COVID-19 fundamentally changing how people live their daily lives, the need to reinvent and reimagine FAST had never been greater. Much like other communities regionally, nationally, and worldwide, the pandemic resulted in more people working remotely, which drastically reshaped commuting patterns and shifted when and where people traveled throughout the FAST service area. The decrease in traditional commuters led to decreases in FAST’s ridership and fare revenue, leaving the agency with the need to attract riders from outside traditional markets. Adjusting to these new travel patterns and behaviors is needed to ensure FAST remains a viable mobility option for its residents.

To achieve a truly transformative service plan, the study has utilized data collected through a variety of means to comprehensively tell the story of how, why, and when people move in this area and how FAST services can positively change these habits and affect behavioral changes in resident travel patterns. People are ultimately motivated to make a change only when something becomes less expensive or more convenient. This study has assembled a series of principles to guide the ultimate recommendations found at the end of this section. 133,430 140,385 140,480 149,725
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ADDRESSING RESOURCES
Since FAST Forward was not an unconstrained plan, proper resource utilization was considered as part of the plan’s recommendations. The plan will also help build advocacy for additional funding by offering better, more compelling mobility solutions for residents.

In 2020, the City spent approximately $13.6 million in annual operating costs for its transit system according to the National Transit Database (NTD). This represents a 6% reduction from 2019. This reduction was due to reduced operating hours that were cut during the pandemic. Prior to 2020, annual service costs increased approximately

2.3% each year, which was in line with industry standards.

Figure 17 - FAST Annual Expenses by Year
In August 2022, FAST will no longer operate SolanoExpress routes, resulting in a significant reduction of FAST’s annual revenue that also will result in a corresponding reduction in expenses as shown in Figure 18.

Figure 18 – FAST Expenses by Year Without SolanoExpress 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Maintenance Costs $2,497,048 $2,337,348 $3,031,769 $2,985,215 $2,933,222 $2,881,781 Operating Costs $9,731,928 $9,687,390 $10,458,812 $11,339,584 $11,600,565 $10,754,924 $-
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Prior to 2020, FAST operated an average of 66,000 revenue service hours per year on its fixed route and DART service. Service hours were reduced 26% due to the pandemic in 2020.

Figure 19 – Fixed Route and DART Annual Service Hours by Year The goal of FAST Forward is to return local service to 2019 levels (if that level of service is still warranted) and address the primary needs and wants of City of Fairfield residents.

Longer term, FAST Forward’s primary goal will be to increase productivity, operate more efficiently, and maintain financial sustainability without operating SolanoExpress. FAST has already established a track record of proactively applying and then successfully receiving federal competitive grants, as demonstrated by FAST being awarded $3.4 million in operational grants in FY 2021-22. These grants will help offset COA implementation activities over the next three fiscal years (through FY 2024-25).

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GUIDING PRINCIPLES
In almost all transit systems, there are a limited number of places a person can reach within a reasonable period.

This includes travel to jobs, schools, healthcare, or leisure activities. As creatures of habit, people dedicate a certain amount of time for travel to their destination. FAST’s goal is to enhance access and provide better connections that make transit a reasonable choice.

FAST Forward’s recommendations were developed to balance the needs of existing riders with improving transit access and quality for potential riders. This plan also is designed to make transit an easier and convenient option for more people. To accomplish this mission, the following guiding principles were developed.

These guidelines are supported by the following project goals:
• Collaboratively determine a set of service types and how they function together, • Gather fully up-to-date, detailed ridership, market, and service information, • Prioritize the rider experience, and
• Develop service standards for existing and new service.

Enhance Access
Better Connect Local Communities
Better Regional Connections
Faster and More Frequent,
Reliable Service
Address Equity

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ENHANCE ACCESS
Shown graphically below, access can be measured by taking the amount of time a person is willing to travel to their points of interest in any given city. The basic premise of public transportation is to increase the number of useful places people can access in a reasonable amount of time without driving beyond the area they could reach on their own.

In Figure 20, access is determined by:
• The network, including transit routes with their frequency, speed, and duration. These features determine how long it takes to get from any point in the network to any other point. • The layout of the city. This determines how many useful destinations can be located near transit stops.

For example, where there are more people or useful destinations near a given stop, good access from that point is of value to more people.
• Your location. This determines which routes are close and frequent enough to be useful to you.

Figure 20 - Measuring "Access" Courtesy Jarret Walker
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In the City of Fairfield,
most residents live within
¼ mile of existing FAST
stops. However, there are
new and growing
population centers in
Green Valley, Paradise
Valley, and in Northeast
Fairfield with limited or no
access to FAST routes.

However, access is not just
about how close residents
live to existing transit, it is
also about where people
want to go (e.g., leisure,
healthcare, jobs, schools,
shopping, restaurants).

Disaggregated, anonymized
cell phone GPS/LBS data
was used to determine
travel patterns in the FAST
service area. When looking
at access to jobs, FAST
Forward looked at jobs that
were accessible within 45
minutes of public transit.

Outside of Central Fairfield
(the circled area on Figure
22) most jobs were
inaccessible via transit in
under 45 minutes.

Figure 21 - Population Within 1/4 Mile of Existing Public Transit Stops

Figure 22 - Jobs Accessible Within 45 Minutes

Jobs Accessible
Within 45 Minutes
Using Transit
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BETTER CONNECT LOCAL COMMUNITIES
The cell phone GPS/LBS data also showed Fairfield residents do not just travel within Fairfield. Figure 23 purple sections showed 77% of all Fairfield residents traveled outside City limits at least once per month. 23% of outside trips went to Vacaville, while 21% traveled to Vallejo or Benicia. Sections in green represented the percentage of trips that started in Fairfield but ended outside City limits.

The major trip generators in order of frequency of use in the current FAST service area are as follows:
• Solano Town Center
• Walmart-Suisun City
• Walmart-Fairfield
• Costco -Green
Valley
• Rodriguez High
School
• Suisun City
Waterfront
• Travis Air Force
Base
• Fairfield-Vacaville
Hannigan Train
Station
When looking at how well the existing transit network meets the demand of residents traveling within the City of Fairfield, it was clear many trip generators (blue dots in Figure 24) are within walking distance (0.5 miles) of existing FAST service. The darker blue dots reflect the most used trip generators.

Figure 25 shows the major trip generators that are greater than 0.5 miles from existing transit. These include new developments in Green Valley, Paradise Valley, and Northeast Fairfield.

Figure 23 - Local Trip Distribution
% of Trip Destinations
% of Trip Origins
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BETTER REGIONAL CONNECTIONS
With SolanoExpress commuter service, Fairfield residents have opportunities to travel much greater distances.

Figure 26 shows where Fairfield residents travel regionally to the Bay Area and Sacramento. The purple sections represent trips that originated in Fairfield with destinations outside the City limits. Sections in green represent the percentage of trips that started in Fairfield but ended outside the City limits.

The disaggregated, anonymized cell phone GPS/LBS
data was also used to determine regional travel
patterns. During an average month, Fairfield or Suisun
City commuters made 562,000 trips to major
destinations:
• 245,000 Davis/Sacramento trips
• 119,000 San Francisco trips
• 89,000 Richmond/ Oakland trips
• 65,000 Concord/Pleasant Hill trips
• 44,000 Napa/Sonoma/Petaluma trips
FAST transferred its operation of SolanoExpress
service to SolTrans in August 2022. While FAST will no longer directly operate the service, Fairfield transit
commuters will still board SolanoExpress at current
SolanoExpress pickup locations.

FASTER AND MORE FREQUENT, RELIABLE

SERVICE
The market survey and direct community feedback received throughout this project clearly demonstrates Fairfield residents want faster, more frequent service to make public transit a more attractive option over other mode options. While the service recommendations do include higher frequencies on core fixed transit routes, the service plan below also includes implementing a new service mode called “microtransit.”
Microtransit is a form of Demand
Responsive Transit (DRT). These
transit services offer flexible routing
and/or flexible scheduling of vehicles, typically booked through a smartphone application. Microtransit providers build routes to match demand (trip) and supply (driven vehicle) and extend the efficiency and accessibility of the transit service. Possible pick up/drop off stops are restricted, usually within a Microtransit is a more personal,
on-demand mobility service that
provides near door-to-door travel
in a shared ride for users.

Deploying microtransit will bring
FAST from within 1 mile of every
resident to within 1 block of every
resident within 5 years.

% of Trip Destinations

% of Trip Origins

Figure 26 - Regional Trip Distribution
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geofenced area. Vehicle type can vary, but microtransit is often operated with a van or minibus. Conceptually, microtransit fits somewhere between private individual transportation (cars or taxicabs) and public mass transit (bus). Trips are typically subsidized by a city government or transit agency. Microtransit improves access to mobility by offering high-quality service where fixed-route buses can’t operate efficiently, by upgrading dial-a-ride and paratransit services, or by providing critical first-mile/last-mile connections to fixed-route transit.

When customers request a ride using a smartphone application or by calling a dispatcher, a vehicle is dynamically routed to pick up a rider near their location and take them to their destination, while picking up and dropping off other passengers along the way, balancing rider convenience and overall service efficiency.

Microtransit services that are run through partnerships with transit authorities and municipal governments address the equity, accessibility, and environmental needs of the public more comprehensively than private ride pooling services operated by transportation network companies (TNCs) such as Uber or Lyft. Microtransit is purpose-built for seamless sharing at scale and designed to provide the following benefits:
● More efficient sharing reduces congestion and CO2 emissions ● Accessible vehicles are available for people with mobility challenges ● Riders without smartphones can dial into a dispatch number or book online ● People without credit cards can pay with cash
According to FAST Forward’s guiding principles, deploying microtransit would provide increased citywide transportation coverage as microtransit operates on-demand rather than on a fixed schedule. Microtransit would connect residents to more areas within Fairfield and would also increase connectivity with SolanoExpress and Amtrak. By adding a microtransit component, FAST would also address equity, access, real-world travel patterns, and traffic, while improving wait and travel times. Microtransit would also allow increased flexibility for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) riders by offering more frequent and direct service at a lower cost as microtransit would utilize existing paratransit vehicles and carry more passengers per hour than a traditional paratransit service.

Increased county and regional connectivity and coordination is also now being emphasized by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) post-pandemic. Suisun City choosing to discontinue coordination with FAST limits the intercity connectivity and coordination that existed for more than thirty years between the two cities.

This will have the added adverse impact of reducing ease of travel between the two cities for both Fairfield and Suisun City residents. FAST will look for other intracity and intercity partnering opportunities to demonstrate to MTC that Solano County services are becoming more and not less integrated.

ADDRESS EQUITY
Transit systems across the United States also speak about attracting “choice” riders and understanding the need to also serve the “transit dependent.” Transit dependent riders are normally determined by evaluating multiple socio-economic indicators such as poverty level, housing status, and language proficiency. These indicators were previously used by transit systems to determine a population’s propensity to use transit, however, new indicators demonstrate transit dependency may not be a good indicator of whether someone will use transit.

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That is why the approach used to determine the need for FAST users was not to look at transit dependency as a potential for ridership growth but to instead
use a new tool that looked at whether services
were accessible and equitable. This tool,
called the Mobility Vulnerability Index
(MVI), weights sixteen socio-economic
indicators based upon historical information
to determine what portions of the service area
would most be impacted by changes to the
public transit system. The MVI is derived from
indicators collected by the annual American
Community Survey and by census block group
(CBG). These indicators are placed into three
categories: Mobility, Housing, and Education.

The three categories are then weighted, and
each census block group was then ranked on a scale of 0-100 on how vulnerable these riders are to mobility changes.

MVI data was also used to determine impacts of congestion and where community education and food deserts are located. As part of FAST Forward, MVI illustrated the concentration of communities and individuals who are more vulnerable to changes in transportation. FAST Forward also ensured the voices of these communities were heard during the recommendation phase of this project to ensure these individuals were given an opportunity to provide feedback on proposed service changes.

The MVI analysis showed that the average travel time for Fairfield residents who live in vulnerable locations to major trip destinations in the City was over 60 minutes. When factoring wait time and transfer times, the average vulnerable transit user could spend more than two hours a day traveling less than ten miles round trip on public transit. As outlined in more detail in the next section, deploying microtransit in Cordelia/Green Valley and Southeast Fairfield would improve equity by reducing travel times for these residents. FAST Forward would also address equity in the City by increasing service along corridors that are adjacent to vulnerable populations and by introducing new modes such as microtransit to expand to areas where no service or inadequate service exist today.

Mobility Vulnerability
High
Medium
Low
Figure 27 - Mobility Vulnerability Index
Figure 28 - Travel Times for Vulnerable Populations
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SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
In June 2021, Fairfield City Council held a study session to provide feedback and direction to FAST staff and Innovate Mobility on initial recommendations and community outreach. At this meeting, City Council directed staff to look at options to continue utilizing a contract operator (currently MV Transportation) to implement microtransit and continue reducing fixed route service to areas where ridership and connectivity would be maximized.

A transit network redesign traditionally requires effort from both passengers and the transit agency. Updating a network to introduce a new mode and a shift in approach to providing fixed route service can make the most knowledgeable riders pause. FAST recognizes people are most comfortable with what they know. However, FAST also recognizes the need for network modernization to ensure long-term sustainability.

To ensure a smooth transition, service recommendations would be implemented in two phases. Adjustments would be considered and implemented as needed to service hours to ensure service was operated within available financial resources. New performance metrics would also be developed to regularly evaluate and adjust services during the ten-year period.

PHASE I – FEBRUARY 2023
Replace Routes 2, 4, and 8 with microtransit services in Southeast Fairfield and Cordelia/Green Valley.

REPLACE ROUTE 2 WITH MICROTRANSIT
Route 2 is a local route primarily running on Travis Boulevard and East Tabor Avenue, serving Solano Town Center, Kaiser Permanente Medical offices, Fairfield-Suisun Adult School, Lee Bell Park, Food4Less (formerly FoodMaxx), Tabor Park, additional various schools, and the Fairfield-Vacaville Hannigan Train Station. Route 2 operates Monday through Saturday.

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Figure 31 - Route 2 Passenger Load per Stop
Route 2’s major boarding locations are along East Tabor Avenue, with riders exiting the bus along Travis Boulevard to the Solano Town Center. Riders on Route 2 spend the least amount of time on the bus, averaging 8.5 minutes per ride. Route 2 ridership remains 30% below pre-pandemic levels.

Replacing Route 2 with an expanded microtransit zone would provide more frequent opportunities for riders to access zone services (e.g., faster trips to the Solano Town Center and to locations along the Texas Street corridor).

REPLACE ROUTE 4 WITH MICROTRANSIT

Route 4 is a local route primarily serving Cement Hill Road, Air Base Parkway, and North Texas Street. Route 4 serves Fairfield Walmart, Smart & Final, Fairfield High School, Laurel Creek Park, the Solano County Special Education Center, Travis Air Force Base (TAFB), and David Grant United States Air Force Medical Center (David Grant Medical Center). On weekdays, Route 4 operates only during peak periods. Beginning August 6, 2022, the Route 4 will no longer operate on Saturdays due to a lack of ridership. 0 0.5
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Figure 34 - Route 4 Load by Stop
Route 4 riders spend approximately 11 minutes on the bus per trip. Except for Route 8, Route 4 is the least productive route FAST operates on weekdays and is the lowest performing route on Saturdays. Route 4 ridership remains 40% below pre-pandemic levels.

New microtransit service would expand options for riders of this route by:
• Creating the ability to transfer to Routes 1, 3, and 6, • Improving access for residents living along Travis Boulevard, and • Dropping passengers off at the TAFB Main Gate using a smaller, more cost-efficient shuttle vehicle versus current use of a larger, mostly empty bus needing to pass through base security.

There have already been discussions initiated with TAFB personnel to work through any negative impacts from FAST no longer providing service on TAFB. FAST vehicles would still enter a side gate entrance to drop passengers off at David Grant Medical Center.

REPLACE ROUTE 8 WITH MICROTRANSIT

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Route 8 is a local route, serving the Cordelia area of Fairfield. Route 8 links to the rest of the FAST network via a transfer to Route 7 at the Cordelia Library. Route 8 serves the Cordelia Library, Green Valley Shopping Center, Pittman Road/ Central Way Loop, Rodriguez High School, Green Valley Middle School, and the Cordelia Community Park. Route 8 operates Monday through Saturday.

Figure 37 - Route 8 Load by Stop
Route 8 riders spend an average of 10 minutes on board the bus each trip. Ridership on Route 8 is 60% lower than pre-pandemic levels.

Implementing microtransit in this area would make sense, as outside of AM and PM hours when students ride to and from school, Route 8 is the least utilized local route in the FAST network on weekdays. Route 8 is the second least productive route on Saturdays.

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IMPLEMENT MICROTRANSIT SERVICE
FAST would initially deploy microtransit in two zones in Fairfield. Zone 1 would cover Cordelia/Green Valley, and Zone 2 would encompass Southeast Fairfield/Travis Air Force Base. Riders in these areas would receive more consistent, responsive service by trained and screened MV Transportation drivers who would operate city-owned and accessible 12-passenger vehicles. A microtransit technology partner is being identified to assist FAST with determining where boarding and alighting for the on-demand service would be located.

Figure 38 - Proposed Microtransit Zone Map
Routes 2, 4, and 8 would no longer operate as local fixed routes. Instead, for travel outside of these two microtransit zones, customers would transfer to FAST local fixed routes at designated stops, such as the Cordelia Library, Solano Town Center, and Smart & Final/Fairfield Walmart.

By implementing microtransit, riders would only wait up to 20 minutes for a microtransit vehicle to arrive rather than the average 60-minute wait on most existing fixed routes. Riders would save an average of 30 minutes per day utilizing microtransit over existing fixed route service. New service north of Air Base Parkway in Zone 2 and north of the Green Valley Shopping Center in Zone 1 would create additional points of access for residents.

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As mentioned previously, FAST would continue its ongoing coordination with TAFB personnel to address the impacts of FAST no longer entering TAFB to pickup and drop-off riders.

Zone 1 – Cordelia/Green Valley
Zone 1 is in the southwest portion of FAST’s service area currently served by Route 8 and is the location of the terminus of Route 7 at the Cordelia Library. Zone 1 would allow for ease of travel within the zone and include connections to the Fairfield Transportation Center (FTC), Solano County Health and Human Services, Solano Town Center, Cordelia Library, and other locations. The existing Route 7 does not provide convenient stop locations to current and future riders. The successful microtransit technology provider would assist FAST with determining where boarding and alighting locations for the on-demand service are best located.

Service Span
• 6 am – 8 pm Weekdays
• 8 am – 6 pm Saturdays
• No service on Sundays
Estimated Revenue Hours per Day
• Up to 28.2 on Weekdays
• Up to 20.4 on Saturdays
Rider Experience
• Wait times of less than 20 minutes
• Travel times of less than 30 minutes
As Rodriguez High School in Cordelia is still a major trip generator, and microtransit service cannot support large, simultaneous loads, FAST would continue operating bus tripper service to Rodriguez High School and other Fairfield schools as needed to ensure student travel needs can be accommodated. These trippers would only operate during the school year.

Figure 39 - Microtransit Zone 1 Map
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Zone 2 – Southeast Fairfield/Travis Air Force Base
Zone 2 would replace current Routes 2
and 4 and provide service to Southeast
and Central Fairfield, plus on-demand
service to the Travis Air Force Base
Main Gate, David Grant Medical Center,
and the Fairfield-Vacaville Hannigan
Train Station. The service would also
connect riders to key locations outside
the zone such as the Solano Town
Center and Fairfield Transportation
Center.

In a later implementation phase, FAST
would consider expanding
microtransit service north to portions
of Paradise Valley and to Paradise
Valley Estates. If this occurs, an
additional vehicle would be added to
manage increased demand.

Figure 40 - Microtransit Zone 2 Map
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OTHER SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS

FIRST/LAST MILE PROGRAM
Solano Transportation Authority (STA) is Solano County’s congestion management agency. Under its umbrella, STA oversees the First/Last Mile Program (First/Last Mile) contracted through Lyft. First/Last Mile was designed to facilitate a connection with county transit including the ferry building, the two county train stations, and Solano Express bus stops. In Fairfield, the program covered transportation to the FTC, Suisun Valley SolanoExpress commuter bus stop, and the Fairfield-Vacaville Hannigan Train Station.

All participants are eligible for 45 rides in one calendar month. Each ride is subsidized 80% of cost per ride up to $25. Participants must reside or work within the Solano County limits and be over the age of 18. Since Lyft drivers operate as independent contractors, STA is not able to control the availability of drivers, which drivers are chosen to complete the rides participants hail, nor is STA able to control the condition of the car or the conditions that the driver puts on passengers in their car.

In March 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, FAST temporarily suspended service on four local routes (Routes 2, 4, 5, and 8) for three months (March-June 2020). At that time, FAST accepted STA’s offer to temporarily expand First/Last Mile to enable those affected by the service reduction to access essential services. The locations covered by the temporary service elimination included David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB, Food4Less (formerly FoodMaxx), Smart and Final, Fairfield Walmart, and Green Valley Shopping Center. After FAST transit services were restored in July 2020, many of these locations remained geofenced under First/Last Mile. First/Last Mile has also expanded its Fairfield locations to other medical and government facilities (Solano Community College, California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Travis AFB, Solano County Government Center, Sutter Health, NorthBay Medical Center, Kaiser Clinic, OLE Health, DaVita Dialysis, Solano County Health and Human Services, Solano Business Park, and Solano Town Center). All these locations are also served by FAST.

To avoid the perception this service is duplicating and competing with FAST’s transit, microtransit, and current 24/7 reduced local taxi program, the City Council’s COA approval would authorize the City Manager or his designee to formally notify STA to remove all current First/Last Mile ½ mile geofencing in the City of Fairfield and limit program services in the City of Fairfield to location to location geofencing that would only drop off or pick up riders at SolanoExpress commuter stops at the Fairfield FTC, Suisun Valley bus stop, and at the Fairfield-Vacaville Hannigan Train Station. This would again make the program consistent with how the program was initially presented and how it is operated in other Solano County cities. This formal request would be made and become effective the month following City Council approval of the COA.

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SUISUN CITY MICROTRANSIT
Beginning in January 2022, Suisun City has requested its new microtransit program be allowed to enter Fairfield’s transit service area to accommodate healthcare needs of Suisun City residents. The City of Fairfield has conversely requested access to the Suisun-Fairfield Train Station and the former Suisun City Senior Center on Merganser Drive for transit and/or microtransit access. Staff from both cities are working through details on how these requests can be accommodated without duplication and competition between FAST current services and COA recommendations and Suisun City’s future microtransit service. These and other service transition points will be incorporated into an agreement for consideration by the City Council of both cities in late 2022.

Figure 41 - Suisun City Possible Microtransit Destinations in Fairfield

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PHASE II – JULY/AUGUST 2023
During Phase II, FAST would complete its network evolution with the restructuring of the remaining local routes and continued implementation of microtransit.

Current paratransit vehicles have been converted so Americans with Disabilities (ADA) eligible riders would also utilize accessible on-demand microtransit. Nine new twelve-passenger vehicles were approved by City Council in April 2022 to replace less efficient 2002 Gillig 35’ fixed route buses.

ROUTE 1
Route 1 would be extended from Dickson Hill Road north to Manuel Campos Parkway. Current service along Dickson Hill Road and Dover Avenue would be served by the new microtransit service. Wait times in the Dickson Hill Road and Dover Avenue sections of the previous Route 1 would be between 15-20 minutes versus 30-60 minutes currently.

Route 1 would operate every 30 minutes from approximately 5:30 am until 8 pm on weekdays and Saturdays. For sections with overlapping Route 3 service (see page 35), buses would be scheduled to arrive every 15 minutes.

These changes are estimated to decrease wait times by up to 50% on weekdays and 75% on Saturdays.

Figure 42 - Proposed Route 1 Map
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ROUTE 3
Texas Street is by far the busiest transit thoroughfare in Fairfield. As shown in Figure 42, more service would be added along Texas Street on Route 1. The proposal for Route 3 is to also run along Texas Street in a staggered fashion with Route 1. In essence, riders would board either Route 1 or Route 3 to reach most destinations along the Texas Street corridor. Like Route 1, Route 3 would be restructured to offer more service along Texas Street to the Solano Town Center, North Bay Medical Center, and Pennsylvania Avenue, which are currently major transit travel destinations.

Riders heading to the Solano Town Center, one of the biggest trip generators in the City, would have a one-seat ride by no longer having to transfer buses.

Route 3’s current service between the Solano Town Center and Fairfield Walmart and along Dover Avenue would be replaced with microtransit. These riders would have the ability to request a vehicle at prescribed stops and experience shorter wait and travel times.

Route 3 would operate every 30 minutes from approximately 5:45 am until 8:15 pm on weekdays and on Saturdays.

For sections with overlapping Route 1 service, buses would be available every 15 minutes, decreasing wait times by up to 50% on weekdays and 75% on Saturdays.

Figure 43 - Proposed Route 3 Map
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ROUTE 6 (FORMERLY ROUTES 6 & 7)
Routes 6 and 7 would be combined to create a new Route 6 - Fairfield-Cordelia crosstown route via Travis Boulevard. The new Route 6 would operate from Travis Boulevard and Sunset Avenue to the Cordelia Library.

Route 6 would serve the North Bay Medical Center, Solano Town Center, Fairfield Transportation Center, Suisun Parkway, Business Center Drive, Solano Community College, Green Valley Shopping Center, and the Cordelia Library. Service to the Fairfield Civic Center would be maintained with service provided on Routes 1 and 3.

The new Route 6 would provide service to Solano County Health and Human Services, Courage Drive, and Chadbourne Road where it would allow riders to connect with Cordelia/Green Valley microtransit vehicles.

Route 6 would operate every 30 minutes from approximately 6 am until 7:30 pm on weekdays and on Saturdays.

Riders on Route 6 would have 30-50% shorter wait times than on today’s Routes 6 and 7.

Figure 44 - Proposed Route 6 Map
It is recommended that new Routes 1, 3, and6 be renumbered or rebranded altogether as part of the Phase II changes. For example, Route 3 could be renamed “Texas St via Civic Center” to better identify the corridor where the route primarily travels.

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REPLACE PARATRANSIT AND TAXI WITH CITYWIDE MICROTRANSIT The final recommended change in Phase II of FAST Forward is to replace all existing taxi and paratransit service with microtransit, effectively expanding the new on-demand service across the entire City. Currently, paratransit service is the most expensive per rider for FAST to operate. The City would financially benefit from lowering costs per paratransit trips.

Paratransit customers would notice almost no difference in how they currently reserve trips and interact with the service. Instead, these riders would gain added convenience by having return trips operate on-demand versus having to wait for a scheduled return trip pickup as occurs now.

Paratransit customers would also receive scheduling priority over regular microtransit customers in booking and travel time to ensure their trips are completed in accordance with ADA guidelines.

Figure 45 - Paratransit Subsidy per Passenger
Based on the adjacent activity map,
paratransit customers would gain
benefits during Phase I of FAST Forward
as most paratransit trips are made in the
Cordelia/Green Valley and Southeast
Fairfield/TAFB areas. Under Phase II,
with microtransit service expanding to
Central Fairfield, paratransit customers
would experience reduced wait and
travel times along with greater
convenience booking trips.

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PROPOSED PHASE II SERVICE MAP
When the COA is fully implemented, FAST would operate faster, more frequent service along its most widely used corridors and replace underperforming routes and expensive paratransit service with microtransit. These changes would result in FAST serving major trip generators in the City of Fairfield more frequently. For example, residents from Cordelia/Green Valley could take microtransit directly to locations within the established zone and would also offer riders to easily transfer to fixed route service being provided more frequently on Routes 1, 3, or 6.

Figure 47 - FAST Forward Phase I and II Service Map
FAST would also continue coordinating with the City’s Engineering Division to minimize and address any future transit and microtransit impacts to street and traffic corridors. However, it is expected shifting to using smaller, lighter weight shuttle vehicles will help reduce future concerns.

Microtransit Zone 3
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RECOMMENDED SERVICE HOURS
After implementing all recommended changes, FAST would evaluate returning weekday service levels to pre- pandemic levels and whether increased service on Saturdays was needed to better address resident travel needs.

These combined changes address the guidelines presented earlier in this document.

FAST would expect to see a savings of $100k-$150k per year in paratransit operating costs from 2019 levels when Phase II of FAST Forward is deployed. This 10-15% savings would occur due to the reduction in paratransit per trip costs and from better, more efficient vehicle utilization.

Overall local service hours would increase over pandemic era FY 2020-21 and 2022 levels. This would be especially evident on Saturdays. Microtransit would also take the place of paratransit and local taxi as part of Phase II, which accounts for the larger increase in hours shown below in Table 2.

Table 2 - Proposed Service Plan Daily Hours
Hours 2019 2021 Phase I Phase II Fixed Route Weekday
Revenue 185.4 152.1 90.2 124.9
Platform 191.5 158.0 93.2 126.6
Saturday
Revenue 77.1 61.6 36.3 90.4
Platform 80.1 65.0 38.1 94.7 Paratransit Weekday
Revenue 43.2 14.1 28.2 0
Platform 45.9 15.3 30.6 0
Saturday
Revenue 13.3 5.9 11.8 0
Platform 14.3 6.6 13.2 0 Microtransit Weekday
Revenue 0 0 56 98
Platform 0 0 61 106.8
Saturday
Revenue 0 0 28 42
Platform 0 0 30 46
Total
Weekday Platform 237.4 173.3 184.8 233.4
Saturday Platform 94.4 71.6 81.3 140.7

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RIDER BENEFITS
When fully implemented, transit riders could expect to see a time travel savings of up to 30 minutes per day. As shown in Table 3 below, riders would also experience shorter wait times and increased single seat rides.

Table 3 - FAST Forward Journey Time Savings
Destination Origin
Current Proposed Changes Savings
Journey
Time* Transfers Journey
Time Transfers Journey
Time Transfers
Solano
Community
College
E Travis Blvd./ Sunset Ave. 82 1 65 1 -17 0
Marigold Dr./ N. Texas St. 70 1 51 0 -19 -1
Heath Dr. & Brenton Dr. 59 1 58 1 -1 0
Solano County
Health &
Human
Services
E Travis Blvd./ Sunset Ave. 69 1 50 0 -19 -1
Marigold Dr./ N. Texas St. 57 1 45 1 -12 0
Heath Dr. & Brenton Dr. 57 1 41 1 -16 0
Green Valley
Shopping
Center
E Travis Blvd./ Sunset Ave. 98 2 75 1 -23 -1
Marigold Dr./ N. Texas St. 84 1 68 0 -16 -1
Heath Dr. & Brenton Dr. 73 1 63 1 -10 0
Travis Blvd/
Oliver Rd
E Travis Blvd./ Sunset Ave. 57 1 34 0 -23 -1
Marigold Dr./ N. Texas St. 61 1 44 1 -17 0
Heath Dr. & Brenton Dr. 32 0 18 1 -14 1
Solano Town
Center
E Travis Blvd./ Sunset Ave. 38 0 30 0 -8 0
Marigold Dr./ N. Texas St. 44 1 23 0 -21 -1
Heath Dr. & Brenton Dr. 21 0 13 0 -8 0
*Journey time is defined as roundtrip travel time plus waiting, including transfers.

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FARE RECOMMENDATIONS
Under the proposed fare structure, the single ride local and microtransit fare would increase from $1.75 to $2. This is in line with similar sized systems with comparable service offerings. Please see the Fare Review section for more details.

Discounts for youth and seniors would adjust in line with the existing fare structure. Microtransit service would not have any discounts for youth or senior riders. The federal half-fare rules require that cash fares on local service be discounted 50% for certain riders. Microtransit service is not required to observe the federal half-fare rule.

The 31-day pass would increase to $80. This represents a 40 multiplier, which is higher than the existing multiplier.

A multiplier is defined as the number of rides a passenger will make on average. This is derived by dividing the pass price by the single ride fare. For FAST’s 31-day pass, the proposed multiplier ($80/$2.00) represents a multiplier of

40. Currently, the multiplier is 34. DART fares would increase in line with local service to $4 for a single ride and $40 for a 10-ride pass. Paratransit customers using microtransit would access in-advance scheduling and curb-to-curb service for a $4 fare.

Table 4 - Proposed Fare Structure
Fare Type Adult
(19-64)
Youth
(6-18)
Senior
(65+/Disabled/Medicare)
Microtransit Single Ride (Cash) $2.00 $2.00 $2.00
Fixed Route Single Ride (Cash) $2.00 $1.75 $1.00
Microtransit/Fixed Route 31-
Day Pass $80.00 $70.00 $40.00
Paratransit Single Ride $4.00 N/A N/A
Paratransit 10-Ride Pass $40.00 N/A N/A

RIDERSHIP AND REVENUE MODELING
The Simpson-Curtin Elasticity Model was used to estimate future ridership and revenue. The model estimates that when fares are increased by 10%, there would be a corresponding 3% ridership drop. Further information on the modeling undertaken for FAST Forward can be found in the Fare Review section of this report.

Under the proposed fare structure, fares would increase approximately 14.3%. A 4% ridership drop could occur should rider elasticity peak. However, when comparing ridership across the peer systems in California who have also increased fares, a smaller 0.95% drop occurred. Based on these factors, it is reasonable to conclude the rider elasticity drop would initially be between 0.95% (Low) - 4% (High). As the new service options are marketed and seen as a convenient affordable option, it is expected ridership will again increase.

Using Table 4’s proposed fare structure, Table 5 outlines the projected key financial indicators.

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Table 5 - Ridership and Revenue Projections
Mode Average
Fare
Farebox
Recovery Ridership Fare
Revenue
Subsidy
per Passenger
Low High Low High Low High Low High
Local $1.40 13% 14% 503,625 521,164 $705,075 $729,629 $8.84 $9.20 DART $2.80 10% 11% 20,960 21,960 $60,733 $58,689 $22.17 $23.04 Micro $1.80 12% 12% 48,000 50,000 $86,400 $90,000 $12.84 $13.33

Based on the above projections, initial farebox recovery would increase to between 13%-13.5%, which would be an increase of 14%-16% over 2019 levels (including the upcoming loss of Suisun City transit ridership). The ridership drop on the low end would be negligible versus 2019 levels.

Based on the microtransit system peer review completed as part of FAST Forward, this report recommends a $2.00 fare for microtransit with no discounts for youth and Senior/Disabled/Medicare (SDM) eligible riders. The average fare for microtransit is higher than that for local service because there would be no discounts for youth and SDM riders. This fare consistency would also minimize complications when riders transfer between the fixed route system and the microtransit system.

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FAST FLEET ELECTRIFICATION
To ensure California’s transportation sector reduces greenhouse gas emissions, the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) adopted an Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) regulation in December 2018. The ICT has mandated all public transit agencies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by gradually transitioning to a 100 percent zero- emission bus (ZEB) fleet. Beginning in 2029, 100% of new purchases by transit agencies must be ZEBs with a goal of full transition by 2040. In addition to FAST Forward’s initial service and financial sustainability recommendations already outlined, FAST’s electrification initiative will be the most critical for FAST to successfully implement during the next decade.

Prior to the ICT, FAST had already initiated electrification of its fleet. In 2016, the Fairfield City Council adopted FAST’s Alternative Fuels and Fleet Replacement Policy. FAST concurrently began competitively applying for grants to offset electrification infrastructure improvement costs and ZEB purchases. These efforts resulted in FAST successfully being awarded two competitive Federal Transit Administration (FTA) electrification grants totaling $2.4 million dollars, which provided further impetus for FAST to begin electrifying its fleet.

FAST houses and maintains its fleet at the City of Fairfield’s Corporation Yard. FAST shares use of the Corporation Yard with the City of Fairfield Public Works’ Operations and Fleet Divisions. The age of both the City’s Corporation Yard that houses FAST’s fleet and its vehicle maintenance facility have complicated and delayed FAST’s electrification implementation. Because CARB is also mandating the transition of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles to zero-emission, FAST has closely coordinated with City Public Works Operations, Fleet, and Engineering Divisions to develop a layout of how the Corporation Yard can accommodate all Public Works’ future growth and electrification infrastructure upgrades as shown below in Figure 48.

Figure 48 - Fairfield Corporation Yard Site Plan
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In spring 2020, Fairfield and Suisun Transit (FAST) began work on the Fairfield Transit Electrification Plan (FTEP) to continue moving towards fleet electrification. The FTEP will take FAST’s initial efforts a step further by developing a business plan to transition FAST’s transit fleet to an all-electric zero-emission fleet before 2035. When the current draft is finalized in late 2022, the Fairfield Transit Electrification Plan will provide a comprehensive road map that will include phased implementation and fleet replacement plans. The FTEP will also include short-, medium-, and longer-term cost estimates for FAST to effectively plan for transition to an all-electric fleet in less than fifteen years Part of the FTEP planning process will include an analysis of the following areas:
• Technology of battery electric vehicles (BEVs),
• Infrastructure upgrades,
• Maintenance facility expansion, and
• Funding needs.

The first phase will lay the necessary groundwork for the City to continue expanding and converting its transit fleet to BEVs. The FTEP draft plan recommends Phase I of Fairfield and Suisun Transit Electrification include the following project elements:
• Replacement of five (5) fixed-route diesel buses and four (4) cutaway gasoline paratransit vehicles with fully electric zero-emission vehicles,
• Site improvements and supporting infrastructure upgrades that allow for the operation of battery electric transit vehicles,
• Procurement and installation of six (6) dual port 150kW chargers, and • Expansion and modernization of the vehicle maintenance facility by four (4) additional service bays to ensure City of Fairfield’s Fleet Division can safely maintain BEVs onsite.

In August 2022, FAST was awarded $12,016,400 from FTA for transit electrification. Along with other anticipated state funding commitments, this competitive grant award should provide enough funding for the City of Fairfield to complete the first phase of transit electrification.

During FAST Forward’s implementation, FAST will need to take the steps outlined below to move forward seamlessly with this mandated transition.
• Apply for Pacific Gas & Electric’s (PG&E) Electric Fleet Program to fast track needed utility infrastructure, upgrades and subsidize the cost of behind-the-meter upgrades, • Complete full design of the Corporation Yard civil and electrical upgrades, • Complete design of maintenance facility upgrades,
• Redesign routes as needed to maximize charging,
• Receive and place into service its first BEBs,
• Install charging stations, and
• Plan for and apply for additional funding opportunities for future phases.

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Many of these steps will be completed concurrently. For example, the Fairfield City Council authorized FAST’s purchase of its first three Gillig BEVs in July 2022, and FAST staff placed the order in August 2022. While these vehicles are being built over the next 18 months, the PG&E application and design work will be completed for the infrastructure, civil, and electrical upgrades, and then implementation will begin. There is a need to move forward timely as the first electric vehicles will be placed into service in early 2024. FTA and Transportation Development Act (TDA) funding will be used for these purchases. The most important element for FAST to successfully electrify its fleet will be to plan for enough electrical capacity to support future technology and to use some form of electrical load management to maximize control of ongoing utility costs. FAST will also continue to outreach to other peer agencies to continue learning from other agencies’ electrification experiences.

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Fare RecommendationsFare Type Adult
(19-64)
Youth
(6-18)
Senior
(65+/Disabled/Medicare)
Microtransit Single Ride (Cash)$2.00 $2.00 $2.00
Fixed Route Single Ride (Cash)$2.00 $1.75 $1.00
Microtransit/Fixed Route 31-Day
Pass $80.00 $70.00 $40.00
Paratransit Single Ride $4.00 N/A N/A
Paratransit 10-Ride Pass $40.00 N/A N/A
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Fairfield City Council
September 6, 2022