NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD HEREBY RESOLVES:
Section 1. Lynette Syme can be appointed by the City of Fairfield as an extra help Transportation Technician Senior, PERS retired annuitant without a six-month break in service.
Section 2. Lynette Syme’s appointment as a PERS retired annuitant is done in accordance with all other PERS requirements and restrictions related to the appointment of retired annuitants, including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) Limited, temporary appointment under Government Code Section 21224(a) due to Ms.
Syme’s specialized skills and experience.
(b) The appointment term is from September 27, 2023, through June 30, 2024, and her appointment will not exceed 960 hours.
(c) Compensation is set at the step 5 rate on the publicly available salary schedule for the Transportation Technician Senior position of $49.95 per hour. (d) Ms. Syme is not eligible for, nor will she receive any additional benefit or incentive such as paid time off or health and welfare benefits during her temporary, limited-term appointment; and
(e) Ms. Syme has verified that she has not received unemployment insurance within 12 months of this appointment.
Section 3. Lynette Syme’s appointment is for extra help on a temporary, limited-term basis to work on specialized projects (microtransit implementation and training).
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of September, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: MEMBERS: MOY / BERTANI / CARR /PANDURO / TONNESEN/ VACCARO / WILLIAMS
NOES: MEMBERS:
ABSENT: MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: MEMBERS:
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
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Agenda Item No: 14.
AGENDA REPORT
DATE:September 5, 2023
TO:Mayor and City Council
FROM:David Gassaway, City Manager
SUBJECT:Public Hearing; and
Resolution 2023233 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adopting Fare Structure Changes for FAST Connect
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Hold a public hearing and adopt resolution.
STATEMENT OF ISSUE
In September 2022, the City Council approved several recommended initiatives to ensure FAST would be a high performing and sustainable transit network postpandemic. One initiative increased FAST’s fixed route adult fare to $2, youth fare to $1.75, and Senior/Disabled Medicare (SDM) fare to $1 effective July 1, 2023.
The council also approved setting a fare for a new ondemand microtransit service called FAST Connect to $2 for all riders. FAST Connect will be initiated in September 2023, in two zones:
Cordelia/Green Valley and Northeast Fairfield.
To allow for seamless transfers and to transition more riders to use the regional Clipper Card, staff is now recommending FAST Connect ondemand fares mirror the FAST fixed route fares. As proposed, FAST Connect singleride youth fares would decrease from $2 to $1.75 for youth riders and from $2 to $1 for SDM riders. A 31day pass would decrease from $80 for all riders to $70 for youth riders and $40 for SDM riders. Fares would remain at $2 for adult riders. Riders who are 80 years and older would continue to use FAST services for free with an approved ID. This benefit would now also be extended to FAST Connect riders. FAST’s current $4 singleride fare for its DART paratransit services would remain unchanged.
DISCUSSION
In September 2022, the council approved fare changes for FAST fixed route bus services. Singleride fares were approved to increase $0.25 to $2 for adult riders and $1.75 for Youth riders. SDM riders fares increased from $0.85 to $1 FAST 31day passes increased by $20 to $80 for unlimited rides.
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Agenda Item No: 14.AGENDA REPORTDATE:September 5, 2023 TO:Mayor and City CouncilFROM:David Gassaway, City ManagerSUBJECT:Public Hearing; and Resolution 2023233 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adopting Fare StructureChanges for FAST ConnectRECOMMENDED ACTIONHold a public hearing and adopt resolution.STATEMENT OF ISSUEIn September 2022, the City Council approved several recommended initiatives to ensure FAST wouldbe a high performing and sustainable transit network postpandemic. One initiative increased FAST’sfixed route adult fare to $2, youth fare to $1.75, and Senior/Disabled Medicare (SDM) fare to $1effective July 1, 2023. The council also approved setting a fare for a new ondemand microtransit service called FASTConnectto $2 for all riders. FAST Connect will be initiated in September 2023, in two zones:Cordelia/Green Valley and Northeast Fairfield. To allow for seamless transfers and to transition more riders to use the regional Clipper Card, staff isnow recommending FAST Connect ondemand fares mirror the FAST fixed route fares. As proposed,FAST Connect singleride youth fares would decrease from $2 to $1.75 for youth riders and from $2 to$1 for SDM riders. A 31day pass would decrease from $80 for all riders to $70 for youth riders and$40 for SDM riders. Fares would remain at $2 for adult riders. Riders who are 80 years and older wouldcontinue to use FAST services for free with an approved ID. This benefit would now also be extended toFAST Connect riders. FAST’s current $4 singleride fare for its DART paratransit services wouldremain unchanged.DISCUSSION In September 2022, the council approved fare changes for FAST fixed route bus services. Singleride fares were approved to increase $0.25 to $2 for adult riders and $1.75 for Youth riders. SDM riders fares increased from $0.85 to $1 FAST 31day passes increased by $20 to $80 for unlimited rides.
These changes were successfully implemented on July 1, 2023.
By 2025, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) will be mandating Bay Area transportation agencies like FAST to have riders use only a Clipper Card to pay fares. The MTC has been working the last few years to reduce the fare media used by Bay Area transportation agencies to allow for consistency and ease of travel between regional systems. Until that time, MTC is not allowing transportation agencies using Clipper to make changes to their basic fare structure. This means the City cannot use Clipper for its new FAST Connect ondemand services unless it has the same fare categories and fares as FAST fixed route.
The below table outlines the proposed changes being recommended for council approval, which would allow FAST to encourage riders to fully transition to Clipper before 2025.
By the council implementing these requested changes, both FAST and FAST Connect riders 80 years and older would also be able to utilize these services for free. There would be no changes to the DART paratransit fare that is currently $4 for a singleride trip.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The total estimated cost for making this change is $50,000. However, the loss of fare revenue is temporary and will be recouped over two years due to FAST no longer having to print and encode paper passes that cost approximately $25,000 per year. The temporary estimated fare revenue loss would be funded by the Transportation Enterprise Fund (Fund 451 and 452).
There would be no impact to the General Fund.
PUBLIC CONTACT/ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATION
N/A
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
The council may reject these proposed fare changes. However, this is not recommended due to FAST’s need to keep its fare structure consistent for both fixed route and microtransit services.
STAFF CONTACT
Diane Feinstein, Transportation Manager
(707) 4343808
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Agenda Item No: 14.AGENDA REPORTDATE:September 5, 2023 TO:Mayor and City CouncilFROM:David Gassaway, City ManagerSUBJECT:Public Hearing; and Resolution 2023233 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Adopting Fare StructureChanges for FAST ConnectRECOMMENDED ACTIONHold a public hearing and adopt resolution.STATEMENT OF ISSUEIn September 2022, the City Council approved several recommended initiatives to ensure FAST wouldbe a high performing and sustainable transit network postpandemic. One initiative increased FAST’sfixed route adult fare to $2, youth fare to $1.75, and Senior/Disabled Medicare (SDM) fare to $1effective July 1, 2023. The council also approved setting a fare for a new ondemand microtransit service called FASTConnectto $2 for all riders. FAST Connect will be initiated in September 2023, in two zones:Cordelia/Green Valley and Northeast Fairfield. To allow for seamless transfers and to transition more riders to use the regional Clipper Card, staff isnow recommending FAST Connect ondemand fares mirror the FAST fixed route fares. As proposed,FAST Connect singleride youth fares would decrease from $2 to $1.75 for youth riders and from $2 to$1 for SDM riders. A 31day pass would decrease from $80 for all riders to $70 for youth riders and$40 for SDM riders. Fares would remain at $2 for adult riders. Riders who are 80 years and older wouldcontinue to use FAST services for free with an approved ID. This benefit would now also be extended toFAST Connect riders. FAST’s current $4 singleride fare for its DART paratransit services wouldremain unchanged.DISCUSSIONIn September 2022, the council approved fare changes for FAST fixed route bus services. Singleridefares were approved to increase $0.25 to $2 for adult riders and $1.75 for Youth riders. SDM ridersfares increased from $0.85 to $1 FAST 31day passes increased by $20 to $80 for unlimited rides.These changes were successfully implemented on July 1, 2023.By 2025, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) will be mandating Bay Areatransportation agencies like FAST to have riders use only a Clipper Card to pay fares. The MTC hasbeen working the last few years to reduce the fare media used by Bay Area transportation agencies toallow for consistency and ease of travel between regional systems. Until that time, MTC is not allowingtransportation agencies using Clipper to make changes to their basic fare structure. This means theCity cannot use Clipper for its new FAST Connect ondemand services unless it has the same farecategories and fares as FAST fixed route.The below table outlines the proposed changes being recommended for council approval, which wouldallow FAST to encourage riders to fully transition to Clipper before 2025.By the council implementing these requested changes, both FAST and FAST Connect riders 80 yearsand older would also be able to utilize these services for free. There would be no changes to the DARTparatransit fare that is currently $4 for a singleride trip.FINANCIAL IMPACTThe total estimated cost for making this change is $50,000. However, the loss of fare revenue istemporary and will be recouped over two years due to FAST no longer having to print and encodepaper passes that cost approximately $25,000 per year. The temporary estimated fare revenue losswould be funded by the Transportation Enterprise Fund (Fund 451 and 452). There would be no impact to the General Fund.PUBLIC CONTACT/ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATIONN/AALTERNATIVE ACTIONThe council may reject these proposed fare changes. However, this is not recommended due to FAST’sneed to keep its fare structure consistent for both fixed route and microtransit services.STAFF CONTACT Diane Feinstein, Transportation Manager
(707) 4343808
[email protected]
COORDINATED WITH
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Proposed Resolution
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CITY OF FAIRFIELD
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-233
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD ADOPTING FARE STRUCTURE
CHANGES FOR FAST CONNECT
WHEREAS, the City Council authorized staff to initiate its first Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) to identify changes needed for FAST to be a high-functioning and sustainable transit network post-pandemic in December 2020; 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, the council approved the FAST Forward fare and service recommendations that considered what Fairfield residents want from public transportation while balancing the needs of existing riders; and
WHEREAS, City staff is now recommending FAST Connect on-demand fares mirror FAST fixed route fares to allow for seamless transfers and transition more riders to use the regional Clipper Card; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was noticed and held prior to council approval of the fare changes.
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 fare recommendations.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of September, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: MEMBERS: MOY / BERTANI / CARR /PANDURO / TONNESEN/ VACCARO / WILLIAMS
NOES: MEMBERS:
ABSENT: MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: MEMBERS:
_________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________
CITY CLERK
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Agenda Item No: 15.
AGENDA REPORT
DATE:September 5, 2023
TO:Mayor and City Council
FROM:David Gassaway, City Manager
SUBJECT:Public Hearing and;
First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 202311 of the City Council of the City of Fairfield Establishing a Safe Parking Program, Permit Process, and Adopting Operational Standards
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt resolution, waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce ordinance for first reading.
STATEMENT OF ISSUE
Shortfalls in housing supply and affordable housing throughout the State, Bay Area region, and City of Fairfield are significant growing issues. Based on the Solano County 2022 Point in Time count (PIT) report, there are 1,179 homeless individuals in Solano County and 23% of those individuals live in their vehicles. This equates to approximately 300 homeless individuals in the City of Fairfield and approximately 74 using their vehicles as shelter. Safe parking programs provide interim assistance to households living in their vehicles. The proposed Ordinance authorizes a safe parking program and establishes operational standards for safe parking host sites.
DISCUSSION
The City Council has prioritized a goal of addressing homelessness and the impacts of homelessness on the community. In 2018, the council recognized the lack of shelter threatened the health and safety of homeless individuals and acted by adopting Resolution 2018223 declaring the existence of a shelter crisis in the City of Fairfield pursuant to Government Code Section 8698.2. In 2022, the council adopted Urgency Ordinance 202211 to implement an Emergency Homeless Shelter Program.
Safe Parking Programs offer interim assistance to households using vehicles as their residence by providing a safe place to park, access to restroom facilities, resources and access to social service programs, and other supports to transition into permanent, stable housing.
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Agenda Item No: 15.AGENDA REPORTDATE:September 5, 2023 TO:Mayor and City CouncilFROM:David Gassaway, City ManagerSUBJECT:Public Hearing and;First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 202311 of the City Council of the City ofFairfield Establishing a Safe Parking Program, Permit Process, and AdoptingOperational StandardsRECOMMENDED ACTIONAdopt resolution, waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce ordinance for first reading.STATEMENT OF ISSUEShortfalls in housing supply and affordable housing throughout the State, Bay Area region, and City ofFairfield are significant growing issues. Based on the Solano County 2022 Point in Time count (PIT)report, there are 1,179 homeless individuals in Solano County and 23% of those individuals live in theirvehicles. This equates to approximately 300 homeless individuals in the City of Fairfield andapproximately 74 using their vehicles as shelter. Safe parking programs provide interim assistance tohouseholds living in their vehicles. The proposed Ordinance authorizes a safe parking program andestablishes operational standards for safe parking host sites.DISCUSSIONThe City Council has prioritized a goal of addressing homelessness and the impacts of homelessnesson the community. In 2018, the council recognized the lack of shelter threatened the health and safety ofhomeless individuals and acted by adopting Resolution 2018223 declaring the existence of a sheltercrisis in the City of Fairfield pursuant to Government Code Section 8698.2. In 2022, the council adoptedUrgency Ordinance 202211 to implement an Emergency Homeless Shelter Program.Safe Parking Programs offer interim assistance to households using vehicles as their residence byproviding a safe place to park, access to restroom facilities, resources and access to social serviceprograms, and other supports to transition into permanent, stable housing.
Surveys completed by several California counties report that people who live in their vehicles do not identify as being homeless. Safe parking provides the City more accurate and up to date data on the number of homeless individuals in the city and increases capacity to meet the needs of the homeless population. This permit process and operational standards give City staff the ability to establish regulations and monitor safe parking host sites to ensure the welfare of participants.
A Safe Parking Program provides a legal pathway for property owners in Fairfield to provide safe parking as an ancillary use to the primary permitted use of the following facilities:
Community Assembly
Cultural Facility
Government Building
Public Use or Public Safety Facility
Quasipublic
Social Service Center
Property owners who wish to participate must provide the Homeless Services Division with a Safe Parking permit application, a site management and operations plan, and agree to a one year term of conditions outlined in the Safe Parking Program Ordinance. Management and operations plans shall include a:
Security monitoring plan
Participant screening process
Location and hours of operations (minimum of 10 hours)
Number of parking spaces available and number of participants Types of vehicles permitted (maximum of 10 per site)
Emergency point of contact visible at host site
Waste Disposal Plan
The Safe Parking operational requirements align with Urgency Ordinance 202211 to ensure a safe and secure environment for the city’s most vulnerable population.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
N/A
PUBLIC CONTACT/ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATION
N/A
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
The council may choose not to adopt the ordinance and resolution implementing a safe parking program. However, this is not recommended, as this ordinance aligns with the City's efforts to increase opportunities to transition homeless individuals to permanent, stable housing.
STAFF CONTACT
April Cobb, Management Analyst I
(707) 4287609
[email protected]
COORDINATED WITH
City Attorney's Office, City Manager's Office, Community Development Department, Fire Department, Police Department, Public Works Department
ATTACHMENTS:
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Agenda Item No: 15.AGENDA REPORTDATE:September 5, 2023 TO:Mayor and City CouncilFROM:David Gassaway, City ManagerSUBJECT:Public Hearing and;First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 202311 of the City Council of the City ofFairfield Establishing a Safe Parking Program, Permit Process, and AdoptingOperational StandardsRECOMMENDED ACTIONAdopt resolution, waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce ordinance for first reading.STATEMENT OF ISSUEShortfalls in housing supply and affordable housing throughout the State, Bay Area region, and City ofFairfield are significant growing issues. Based on the Solano County 2022 Point in Time count (PIT)report, there are 1,179 homeless individuals in Solano County and 23% of those individuals live in theirvehicles. This equates to approximately 300 homeless individuals in the City of Fairfield andapproximately 74 using their vehicles as shelter. Safe parking programs provide interim assistance tohouseholds living in their vehicles. The proposed Ordinance authorizes a safe parking program andestablishes operational standards for safe parking host sites.DISCUSSIONThe City Council has prioritized a goal of addressing homelessness and the impacts of homelessnesson the community. In 2018, the council recognized the lack of shelter threatened the health and safety ofhomeless individuals and acted by adopting Resolution 2018223 declaring the existence of a sheltercrisis in the City of Fairfield pursuant to Government Code Section 8698.2. In 2022, the council adoptedUrgency Ordinance 202211 to implement an Emergency Homeless Shelter Program.Safe Parking Programs offer interim assistance to households using vehicles as their residence byproviding a safe place to park, access to restroom facilities, resources and access to social serviceprograms, and other supports to transition into permanent, stable housing.Surveys completed by several California counties report that people who live in their vehicles do notidentify as being homeless. Safe parking provides the City more accurate and up to date data on thenumber of homeless individuals in the city and increases capacity to meet the needs of the homelesspopulation. This permit process and operational standards give City staff the ability to establishregulations and monitor safe parking host sites to ensure the welfare of participants.A Safe Parking Program provides a legal pathway for property owners in Fairfield to provide safeparking as an ancillary use to the primary permitted use of the following facilities:Community AssemblyCultural FacilityGovernment BuildingPublic Use or Public Safety FacilityQuasipublic Social Service CenterProperty owners who wish to participate must provide the Homeless Services Division with a SafeParking permit application, a site management and operations plan, and agree to a one year term ofconditions outlined in the Safe Parking Program Ordinance. Management and operations plans shallinclude a:Security monitoring planParticipant screening processLocation and hours of operations (minimum of 10 hours)Number of parking spaces available and number of participantsTypes of vehicles permitted (maximum of 10 per site)Emergency point of contact visible at host siteWaste Disposal PlanThe Safe Parking operational requirements align with Urgency Ordinance 202211 to ensure a safe andsecure environment for the city’s most vulnerable population.FINANCIAL IMPACTN/APUBLIC CONTACT/ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATIONN/AALTERNATIVE ACTIONThe council may choose not to adopt the ordinance and resolution implementing a safe parkingprogram. However, this is not recommended, as this ordinance aligns with the City's efforts to increaseopportunities to transition homeless individuals to permanent, stable housing.STAFF CONTACTApril Cobb, Management Analyst I(707) 428[email protected] WITHCity Attorney's Office, City Manager's Office, Community Development Department, Fire Department, Police Department, Public Works Department
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Proposed Ordinance
Safe Parking Permit Application
REVIEWERS:
Reviewer Action Date
Beavers, Esther Approved 8/21/2023 2:43 PM
Beavers, Esther Approved 8/21/2023 2:44 PM
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CITY OF FAIRFIELD
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-11
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD ESTABLISHING A
SAFE PARKING PROGRAM, PERMIT PROCESS, AND ADOPTING OPERATIONAL
STANDARDS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds as follows:
A. On September 4, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution 2018-223, finding that the health and safety of homeless individuals in Solano County was threatened by a lack of shelter and declaring the existence of a shelter crisis in the City of Fairfield pursuant to Government Code Section 8698.2.
B. In 2020, the council adopted a formal Homeless Strategy to focus resources and consolidate and coordinate services for the City's homeless population, including the formal creation of a Homeless Services Division in the City Manager’s Office to manage the City’s response to homelessness.
C. In 2022, the council adopted an Urgency Ordinance 2022-11, implementing a temporary shelter services program to be provided within existing churches, places of worship, and other assembly uses to respond to the immediate need for shelter for people experiencing homelessness within the Fairfield community.
D. Safe parking programs offer interim assistance to individuals and households using vehicles as shelter by providing access to restroom facilities, resources to social service programs, and other supports to transition into permanent, stable housing.
E. The establishment of a Safe Parking Program permit will ensure that host sites will operate in a safe manner to protect those using safe parking and connect them to resources for stable and permanent housing.
F. Based on the findings above, the council finds that there is a current need to establish a safe parking site permit program to operate safe parking sites in the City to mitigate unsafe parking for individuals using vehicles for shelter and welfare due to the lack of available, affordable housing.
G. The council finds and determines that preserving public health, safety, and welfare requires an Ordinance to be enacted to allow the safe provision of those using their vehicles as shelter.
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SECTION 2. A new chapter 5E, “Safe Parking Program” is hereby added to read as follows:
“CHAPTER 5E – SAFE PARKING PROGRAM
5E.1 Purpose and Applicability. The purpose of this section is to establish regulations to govern the operation of safe parking host sites within the City of Fairfield to ensure the safety and welfare of individuals using their vehicles as shelter and to adopt performance standards and permitting guidelines for the safe parking host sites.
5E.2 Permit Required. No safe parking host site shall be established or maintained unless and until a safe parking host site permit has been issued by the Homeless Services Division Manager or their designee.
5E.3 Permit Application. Any person or organization desiring to operate a safe parking program under this section shall submit a safe parking host site permit application to the Homeless Services Division. The application shall be in writing and include the following:
A. Location. A safe parking host site is permitted for commercial, industrial, and residential areas provided they are located in conjunction with an existing and properly permitted community assembly, cultural facility, government building, public use, public safety facility, quasi-public and social service center, quasi- public facility, and safe parking site host permit as provided in subsection (B) of this section.
B. Ministerial Safe Parking Host Site Permit. A safe parking host site shall not be established or maintained unless a ministerial safe parking site host permit has been issued.
1. Scope. The safe parking host site shall allow safe parking as an ancillary use to the permitted primary community assembly, cultural facility, government building, public use, public safety facility, quasi-public and social service center. Any physical modification or expansion of facilities associated with a safe parking site shall comply with any applicable permit approvals and fire and life safety inspections.
2. Submittal Requirements. An application for the safe parking host site permit shall be submitted to the Homeless Services Division and shall include the following:
a. A site plan showing the proposed location of required facilities listed in subsection (D)(f), parking spaces designated for safe parking, and setbacks to adjacent properties as required per subsection (D)(j).
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b. A site management and operations plan describing the proposed functions of the site, including:
i. A list of other uses conducted on the site and their hours of operation, demonstrating that the primary use will not
conflict with the safe parking use.
ii. The number of safe parking spaces provided and the days and hours the spaces will be available for safe parking, pursuant to applicable parking regulations for the site zoning.
iii. A description of program management, including
procedures for site monitoring, participant screening, and provision of facilities and services.
iv. A description of how the host site shall manage waste disposal according to best management practices (i.e.,
adequate number of waste containers, ensure bins are
highly visible, plan to dispose of trash, etc.).
v. A description of how the site will meet the performance standards as provided in subsection (D).
vi. Any additional or supplemental information as is
reasonably necessary to verify or clarify that the proposal meets the requirements of this chapter or any other
provision of the Fairfield Municipal Code or to determine appropriate permit conditions or limitations.
C. Inspection Requirement. Prior to the approval of a safe parking host site permit, City staff shall perform an inspection of the site to ensure compliance with the safe parking site standards and reserves the right to make unannounced site inspections at any time after the permit is approved.
D. Safe Parking Host Site Standards. The zoning administrator or designee shall issue a safe parking host site permit when the applicant has demonstrated that they would meet all the following performance standards:
a. Operation. Safe parking host sites shall be operated as an ancillary use subordinate to or part of the principal use at an existing facility.
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b. Approved Site Management and Operations Plan. Safe parking host sites shall have a site management and operations plan approved by the homeless services division manager or their designee.
c. Hours of Operation. On any night that safe parking is offered, a safe parking host site shall operate for a minimum of ten (10) hours. The specific hours of operation for each site, including additional hours up to and including 24-hour operation, shall be established with approval of the safe parking host site permit and applicable parking regulations for the site zoning.
d. Types of Vehicles Permitted. Safe parking host sites shall be used only by operable cars, recreational vehicles (RVs), and vans that have received approval from the host site operator to park at specific safe host parking sites. For the purposes of this subsection, “operable” shall mean that the vehicle is not missing any significant component part and can be driven on and off-site without assistance.
e. Maximum Number of Participants. No more than ten (10) inhabited vehicles shall be allowed to park at a safe parking host site at one time. The number of people permitted in a vehicle should be equivalent to the number of seats in the vehicle unless otherwise authorized.
f. Facilities. Restrooms, potable water, and trash facilities shall be provided and maintained in a clean and orderly manner and accessible to participants on the site during safe parking hours.
g. Security. Safe parking host site shall provide staff trained in security and fire watch to monitor parking activities during safe parking hours of operation.
h. Vehicle Clearances. A minimum clearance of six (6) feet shall be maintained between any vehicle used for safe parking and any other vehicle.
i. Fire Safety. Fire extinguishers and combination smoke/carbon monoxide detectors are recommended within each RV and documented by the host site operator. Communal fire extinguisher(s) shall be provided by the host site, such that there is one fire extinguisher located within 75 feet of each inhabited vehicle.
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maintain adequate emergency vehicle access and access to fire protection systems, as determined by the Fire Marshal or their designee.
k. Setbacks from Property Lines. Designated safe parking spaces for cars, RV’s, vans, and any outside portable facilities shall be located a minimum of ten (10) feet from any property line.
l. Setbacks from Buildings. All vehicles shall be located at least ten (10) feet from any other building or structure on the property.
m. Noise. Safe parking host sites shall observe quiet hours between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. pursuant to Fairfield Municipal Code 25.1403. Use of generators shall be prohibited during quiet hours.
n. Posting. The safe parking host site address and phone number for the representative of the site operator shall be posted in a visible location at the safe parking site for emergency purposes and participant inquiries.
o. Exterior Storage Prohibited. Outdoor storage around parked vehicles shall be prohibited. Tents, tarps, and other temporary outdoor shelters, either affixed to a participant’s vehicle or freestanding, shall be prohibited.
p. Fires Prohibited. Fires, heaters, barbeque grills, and other outdoor cooking or warming appliances shall be prohibited.
E. Severability. If any subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance and each and every subsection, sentence clause and phrase thereof not declared invalid or unconstitutional, without regard to whether any portion of the article would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional. The courts are hereby authorized to reform the provisions of this Ordinance to preserve the maximum permissible effect of each subsection herein.
5E.4 Permit Issuance or Denial. The homeless services division manager shall issue an emergency safe parking host site permit except in the following circumstances:
A. The application is incomplete, or information contained in the application is found to be false in any material detail.
B. The application fails to demonstrate an ability to operate a safe parking site while meeting the requirements in this Chapter.
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5E.5 No Permit Fee Required. No fee shall be required for the processing of a safe parking host site permit application or issuance of a safe parking host site permit.
5E.6 Term. Any safe parking program host site permit issued under this Chapter shall expire one (1) year after issuance. At least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of any safe parking host site permit, the permit holder may apply for renewal of the permit or a new permit by contacting the Homeless Services Division.
5E.7 Permit Suspension and Revocation. The homeless services division manager or their designee may suspend or revoke a safe parking host site permit issued under this chapter.
The following shall constitute grounds for suspension or revocation:
A. A violation of any of the grounds upon which the homeless services division manager or their designee may refuse to issue a permit listed in Section 5E.3.
B. A violation of federal or state law or any provision of the Fairfield Municipal Code relating to the permit or the provision of the Safe Parking Program.
C. A violation of the Fairfield Municipal Code Chapter 27.101 relating to Community Preservation, also known as the “Nuisance Code.”
5E.8. Appeals.
A. An applicant or permittee that is aggrieved by a decision of the homeless services division manager or their designee with respect to a permit condition, denial, suspension, or revocation may appeal the decision by filing a written notice thereof with the city clerk within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of notice of the decision. The notice of appeal shall set forth the reasons why the decision should be reversed or modified.
B. In the event an appeal is filed to challenge a suspension or revocation, the suspension or revocation shall remain in effect until the city manager or their designee has rendered the final decision.
C. The city manager or their designee shall serve as the hearing officer. The hearing officer shall consider a timely filed appeal no later than 30 days from the date the appeal is filed. The appellant shall be notified in writing of the time and place set for the hearing.
D. Hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures established by the Hearing Officer. All parties involved shall have a right to: (1) offer testimonial, documentary, and tangible evidence bearing on the issues; (2) be represented by counsel; and (3) confront and cross-examine witnesses. Any relevant evidence may be admitted that is the sort of evidence upon which reasonable persons are Packet Page 194 of 197Attachment 1 Page 6 of 7
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accustomed to relay in the conduct of serious affairs. Any hearing may be continued for a reasonable time for the convenience of a party or a witness.
E. Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, in any hearing under this chapter, the burden is on the appellant to prove that the determination of the homeless services division manager or their designee was unreasonable and an abuse of discretion.
F. The hearing officer shall, within ten (10) days of the conclusion of the hearing, issue a written decision on the appeal supported by findings. On the date of the decision, notice thereof shall be mailed to the appellant. The decision of the hearing officer shall be final.
G.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall go into effect 30 days following its adoption by the City Council and shall remain in effect until repealed by the City Council. A summary of this Ordinance shall, within fifteen (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.
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fairfield on the 5th day of September, 2023, and
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___ day of _________________, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: MOY/BERTANI/CARR/PANDURO/TONNESEN / VACCARO / WILLIAMS
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
_________________________
CITY CLERK
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City of Fairfield
SAFE PARKING PERMIT - APPLICATION
Homeless Services Division, 1000 Webster Street, Fairfield, CA 94533 Telephone: 707-428-7609
PROJECT INFORMATION
PROGRAM NAME (If Applicable): ADDRESS / LOCATION OF SAFE PARKING SITE USE:
PRIMARY CONTACT: ADDITIONAL LOCATION(S) IF ANY:
DURATION OF SAFE PARKING USE:
Operation Date & Time: (Start) to (End)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SAFE PARKING OPERATIONS: ESTIMATED NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS:
TYPICAL SUBMITTAL ITEMS (as determined by the project planner):
Site Plan
Site Management and Operations Plan
Submitted Zoning Review and Building Inspection
Emergency Response Safety Plans
Certificate of Insurance
APPLICANT / OPERATOR NAME: APPLICANT / OPERATOR ADDRESS: CITY / STATE / ZIP:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:PHONE NUMBER: ( )
PROPERTY OWNER / AUTHORIZED AGENT NAME: OWNER / AGENT ADDRESS: CITY / STATE / ZIP:
PROPERTY OWNER / AUTHORIZED AGENT’S TITLE: E-MAIL ADDRESS:PHONE NUMBER:
( )
OWNER’S SIGNATURE
In signing this application, I, as the property owner/authorized agent (circle one), have the full legal capacity to, and hereby do, authorize the filing of this application. I have read and agree to abide by the regulations and conditions of approval listed on this application. I understand that any misrepresentation of submitted data may invalidate any approval of this application. If the use is not operated in compliance with these regulations, the permit may be revoked by the Permit Administrator.
PROPERTY OWNER / AUTHORIZED AGENT SIGNATURE: DATE:
APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE
I declare under penalty of perjury that all of the submitted information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I have read and agree to abide by the regulations and conditions of approval listed on this application. I understand that any misrepresentation of submitted data may invalidate any approval of this application. If the use is not operated in compliance with these regulations, the permit may be revoked by the Permit Administrator.
APPLICANT / OPERATOR SIGNATURE: DATE:
FOR CITY USE ONLY
SAFE PARKING PERMIT NO.: ADMIN ASSIGNED: DATE RECEIVED:
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City of Fairfield
SAFE PARKING PERMIT - APPLICATION
(continued)
FOR CITY USE ONLY
PROGRAM NAME: LAND USE PERMIT NO.:
PERMIT ADMINISTRATOR ACTION: APPROVED BY:DENIED BY:DATE OF ACTION:
SIGNED APPROVAL FROM THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS (as determined by the permit administrator):
Planning Division
1000 Webster Street(707)428-7461
PRINTED NAME: AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE / DATE:
Code Enforcement Division
1000 Webster Street(707)428-7587
PRINTED NAME: AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE / DATE:
Fire Marshal
1000 Webster Street(707)428-7550
PRINTED NAME: AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE / DATE:
Chief Building Official
1000 Webster Street(707)428-7442
PRINTED NAME: AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE / DATE:
Homeless Services Division
1000 Webster Street
(707)428-7679
PRINTED NAME: AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE / DATE:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1.The safe parking use authorized by this approval shall be in substantial conformance with the written description and project plan sheets date-stamped approved on , unless modified herein.
2.The safe parking use shall not be transferable to any firm, individual, or other address. Any substantial change or modification of the project application or conditions will necessitate the filing of a new safe parking permit application as determined by the Permit Administrator.
3.The permit shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance. The safe parking permit shall expire one year from the date of issuance and a new permit must be obtained for use after the one-year period.
4.If necessary, to ensure the public health, safety, and welfare, the Permit Administrator may impose additional operating conditions and restrictions upon the proposed project.
5.The permit may be revoked by the Permit Administrator effective immediately upon verbal or written notice of violation of the terms of the permit. Verbal notice shall be confirmed by written notice mailed to the applicant/permit operator within two working days.
6.If a building permit is required, the Building Safety Division shall review and approve all building permit plans prior to issuance of the building permit.
7.I authorize the City and related Divisions to conduct random and scheduled inspections of operations to ensure life and safety requirements are adhered to. _________(Applicant Initial) Additional Project Specific Conditions:
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