Agenda, first session — Fairfield City Council, May 21, 2024 (part 2 of 2)

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Fairfield on the 3rd day of March, 2020, and
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of March, 2020, by the following vote:

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City of Fairfield, CA
Rockville Hills Regional Park
2023 User Survey Summary
The City of Fairfield received a total of 1,395 user responses to its 2023 user survey at Rockville Hills Regional Park. The answers to those questions have been summarized below.

How do you currently use Rockville Hills Regional Park? Mountain Biking (66%); Hiking (53%); Nature Observation (27%); Dog Walking (19%); Trail Running (11%); Picnicking (10%); Other (4%); Fishing (1%) How often do you visit Rockville Hills Regional Park?
Less than once a month (39%); 2-5 times a month (36%); 5-10 times a month (12%); more than 10 times a month (8%); never visited (3%); first time visitor (2%) When you visit, how many people come with you?
1-3 people (62%); none (23%); 4-5 people (12%); 8 or more people (2%); 6-7 people (1%) Do you have safety concerns when visiting Rockville Hills Regional Park? NO (83%); YES (17%)
If you have safety concerns, what are they?
A. Bicycles and E-bikes: Many respondents express concerns about the behavior of cyclists and e-bike riders. Complaints include speeding, not yielding to pedestrians, not observing safety precautions, and being a hazard to other park visitors.

B. Wildlife: Safety concerns related to wildlife include rattlesnakes, mountain lions, and aggressive cows.

C. Homeless: Several respondents mention encounters or concerns about homeless individuals in the park, some of whom exhibit erratic or aggressive behavior.

D. Vehicle Safety and Break-ins: Parking area safety is a recurring concern, with reports of car break-ins and vandalism.

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2 | City of Fairfield, CA
Rockville Hills Regional Park
2023 User Survey Summary

GEOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIES GROUP
E. Trail Maintenance: Some respondents mention issues with trail maintenance, overgrown paths, fallen trees, and branches obstructing the trails, posing safety risks.

F. Loose and Unleashed Dogs: There are complaints about dogs running off-leash and sometimes being aggressive or causing conflicts.

G. General Park Security: Some respondents mention concerns about safety in isolated or less-trafficked areas of the park.

H. Safety While Alone: Many respondents express concerns about safety while visiting the park alone, particularly for female visitors.

I. Lack of Trail Etiquette: Some respondents mention a lack of trail etiquette, with bikers not yielding to pedestrians or hikers not sharing the trail responsibly.

J. Fire Hazards: Safety concerns related to fire hazards include the risk of fire in dry conditions and the potential for dangerous behavior related to fires.

K. Terrain and Trail Conditions: Safety concerns related to uneven or steep terrain, slippery paths, and potential hazards on the trails.

L. Suspicious or Aggressive Individuals: Concerns about encounters with aggressive or unsettling individuals within the park.

M. Speeding Cyclists: Specific concerns about cyclists traveling at high speeds, especially on narrow paths, creating potential hazards.

N. Other Safety Concerns: Miscellaneous concerns, such as encountering unruly park visitors, irresponsible drone use, underage drinkers, and underage smokers.

Would you support the use of e-bikes in Rockville Hills Regional Park? YES (66%); NO (34%)
Please provide any additional comments as they relate to the park.

The overwhelming majority of responses were related to e-bike usage given the previous two survey questions were specific to e-bikes. Therefore, the summary below is mostly specific to the allowance of e-bikes in the park.

It's important to note that the opinions expressed in the responses are varied and reflect the diverse perspectives of the park users. Some are supportive of E-Bikes, emphasizing accessibility and benefits for certain groups, while others have concerns about safety, trail impact, and potential conflicts between different trail users.

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Reasons Given in Favor of E-bikes:

A. Promote & enable outdoor activity and accessibility/inclusivity. o Allows certain demographics the ability to enjoy biking outdoors, such as the elderly or those with disabilities, who typically would be unable to. o Enhanced park experience and exploration for all, but especially those above.

B. Comparison to mountain bikes, which are already allowed in the park. o Many people indicate that e-bikes will not result in much difference.

C. E-bikes are supportive of youth and mountain biking team activities.

D. Suggestions to set rules for safe e-bike use and specify the allowed e-bike types.

E. Would be great for Solano Search & Rescue training – suggested by the Captain of SSR.

F. Perceived risks and misunderstandings given by non-bikers is frequently mentioned by people in favor of e-bikes; that those ‘against’ do not have a proper understanding.
o Some ‘against’ survey responses showcase this, as it seems that some people think e-bikes are like motorcycles or motorized dirt bikes.

Reasons Given Against E-bikes:

A. Safety of pedestrians and environmental impact concerns of more bikes. o Negative impact on the experience of non-bikers & general preference for a non-biking environment.
o Fear of negative impact on wildlife and damage to the trail and natural environment/habitats in the area.
• Although, some people acknowledge that with mountain bikes allowed already, this will not result in additional impacts. It seems that those giving these responses would prefer bikes not to be allowed at all.

B. Impact on trail overload – people fear this will increase traffic on the trails.

C. Concerns about enforcement/regulation and education of the masses even if e- bike rules and regulations are put in place.

D. Concerns about unfamiliar riders, trail etiquette, and unauthorized motor vehicles.

Reasons both For and Against E-bikes
A. Other parks already allow e-bikes.
o Some people want Rockville Hills Park to stay e-bike free for this very reason. o Others question why this park does not allow e-bikes when other parks do.

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Agenda Item No: 16.

AGENDA REPORT
DATE:May 21, 2024
TO:Mayor and City Council
FROM:David Gassaway, City Manager
SUBJECT:Discussion and Direction Regarding General Plan Update Draft Policies RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive report, open discussion, and provide direction to staff.

STATEMENT OF ISSUE
Staff is asking the council to review both draft policies of the General Plan Update and initial stakeholder feedback on the policies. Council is being asked to provide comments on the proposed policies and stakeholder input, and to forward the policies for inclusion in the General Plan Update.

Stabilizing the draft policies and receiving the council approval in May 2024 is critical to adopting the General Plan Update by December 2024. Significant changes to draft policies after May 2024 will delay adoption until 2025.

DISCUSSION
Background
The General Plan Update launched in December 2020. The council established its vision for future growth and development (Attachment 1:Focus Areas Map) in November 2023 based on three years of public engagement. This vision will be achieved through guiding and implementing policies.

Staff solicited input from the public at multiple workshops: General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC), Planning Commission, and City staff between October 2023 and March 2024 to inform them of the development of draft policies. Draft policies were published for an initial review by key stakeholder groups in April 2024.

Draft policies will be revised to incorporate stakeholder input and council direction. The Draft General Plan Update will be released for public review and comment in July 2024. Additional information and project documents are available on the project's website at www.fairfieldforward.com .

Draft Elements and Policies
The General Plan Update is organized by chapters called Elements. Each Element includes guiding policies and implementing policies. Guiding policies represent the broad direction and bigpicture ideas that will guide each Element, and implementing policies implement these bigpicture ideas.

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There are nine draft Elements as part of the General Plan Update:

Land Use and Urban Design
Travis Protection
Circulation
Public Services
Open Space Conservation and Recreation
Sustainability
Health and Safety
Environmental Justice and Public Health
Economic Development
Together, these Elements address topics required by State law, and add optional focus areas on Travis Air Force Base (TAFB), urban design, and economic development. This report briefly summarizes key components of the draft Elements and policies. Draft policies are summarized in more detail in Attachment 2, Summary of Draft Policies. Attachment 3, Draft Elements and Policies, provides the actual draft policies for each Element. Attachments 4 through 6 summarize the Planning Commission, GPAC, and staff comments. Comments received after publication of this report are being presented to the council on May 21, 2024.

Land Use Element
The Land Use Element implements the community’s vision for future growth and development. The General Plan is projected to result in approximately 13,498 new housing units and nearly 7.2 million square feet of new nonresidential uses. This would result in a total citywide population of 151,224 by 2050, or an additional 31,344 residents. Draft policies facilitate strengthening and expanding facilities, services, and the circulation system to accommodate projected growth.

The Land Use Element establishes a new land use classification system, which includes different land uses and their densities and intensities. The land use diagram (Attachment 7) applies land use designations to various parts of the General Plan Update Planning Area. The land use designations are meant to be broad enough to give the City flexibility in implementation, but clear enough to provide sufficient direction to carry out the General Plan.

The draft Land Use policies guide future development and urban design to strengthen existing neighborhoods and shopping areas, establish new mixeduse areas and job centers, and improve the built environment. Draft policies address the community’s needs for more housing, services, and retail and recreation opportunities while reducing reliance on vehicles and protecting natural resources.

Travis Protection Element
The draft Travis Protection Element is designed to ensure that the City’s growth plans and other policies protect the longterm viability of Travis Air Force Base. The Element emphasizes coordination with the TAFB, and enhances the economic viability and resiliency of the Air Force Base through collaborative planning efforts and new technologies. The Travis Reserve will continue to be preserved for future expansion of the TAFB. The City will collaborate with the TAFB to plan for an Enhance Use Lease Area, emergency evacuation routes, and military personnel housing and transportation needs.

Circulation Element
The Circulation Element strengthens and enhances the circulation network to meet the community's evolving mobility modes and needs. The current draft identifies specific roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian improvements to achieve the community’s vision for future growth and development, and enhance connectivity and safety. Staff recommends removing specific improvements from the Circulation Element to avoid repeated General Plan Amendments after adoption.

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Draft Circulation policies aim to address multimodal gaps and increase connectivity, safety, and the use of alternative modes of transportation. Policies will ensure that new development pays a fair share of costs for transportation improvements, balance Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) reduction with maintaining automobile flow through Level of Service (LOS) standards, explore opportunities to reduce parking requirements, address equitable access to infrastructure, and implement safety improvements.

Public Facilities and Services Element
The draft Public Facilities and Services Element establishes a policy framework to enhance public facilities and services. These include emergency services, utilities, and schools and learning institutions. The City will continue to provide excellent services by ensuring adequate facilities and services to meet projected needs. A new policy will enable the City to work with Solano County and the Solano County LAFCO to support mutually beneficial opportunities to support agritourism through service agreements aligned with City priorities. The City will work with school districts to develop long range land use plans and designate potential sites for additional school facilities.

Open Space, Conservation and Recreation Element
The Open Space, Conservation and Recreation Element addresses preservation and enhancement of the open spaces important to community life, and the conservation of natural resources. The draft Open Space, Conservation and Recreation Element supports the preservation of existing agricultural lands, conserves open space lands, protects wildlife and habitats, and expands and enhances the city’s park and recreation system and programs. Proposed policies support righttofarm, buffer agricultural lands from new development, and maintain permanent open space buffers between Fairfield and neighboring jurisdictions. The City will protect wildlife, habitats, wetlands, vernal pools, waterways, and cultural resources. The Parks Master Plan will be the primary tool for planning specific parks and recreation capital improvements and programming.

Sustainability Element
The Sustainability Element establishes a framework for responsibly utilizing and conserving the community’s natural resources. The draft Sustainability Element strengthens resiliency, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, conserves resources, and supports transitioning to renewable energy. The Climate Action Plan will be the primary tool for achieving greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.

The City will prepare for climate change by regularly updating hazard maps, evaluating climate risks, and prioritizing climate vulnerabilities in City facilities, infrastructure, and operations. The City will expand the urban tree canopy, seek to develop a land use and circulation pattern that reduces reliance on vehicles, and mitigate the urban heat island.

Health and Safety Element
The Health and Safety Element works together with the other Elements to create an environment in which residents, employees, and visitors feel safe. Draft policies address geologic hazards, urban fires and wildfire danger, wind hazards, flooding and sea level rise, hazardous materials, noise, and emergency evacuation routes. New developments will be required to be sited and designed to minimize risk from seismic events, wildfire, wind hazards, flooding and sealevel rise, and hazardous materials. The Fire and Police Departments will review proposals for new development to address safety issues during the planning phase of projects.

Environmental Justice and Public Health Element
The Environmental Justice and Public Health Element advances equity by addressing disparities in health outcomes between racial, ethnic, gender, and economic groups. Draft policies address and monitor air quality, expand access to healthy foods, and promote healthier homes through community partnerships, business attractions, and new programs. A set of policies seek to meaningfully engage a broad crosssection of residents and stakeholders, advance equity by focusing investments in areas with the greatest socioeconomic need and cumulative burdens, and incorporate health and equity criteria into capital planning and prioritization processes.

Economic Development Element
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Agenda Item No: 16.AGENDA REPORTDATE:May 21, 2024 TO:Mayor and City CouncilFROM:David Gassaway, City ManagerSUBJECT:Discussion and Direction Regarding General Plan Update Draft PoliciesRECOMMENDED ACTIONReceive report, open discussion, and provide direction to staff.STATEMENT OF ISSUEStaff is asking the council to review both draft policies of the General Plan Update and initialstakeholder feedback on the policies. Council is being asked to provide comments on the proposedpolicies and stakeholder input, and to forward the policies for inclusion in the General Plan Update.Stabilizing the draft policies and receiving the council approval in May 2024 is critical to adopting theGeneral Plan Update by December 2024. Significant changes to draft policies after May 2024 willdelay adoption until 2025.DISCUSSIONBackgroundThe General Plan Update launched in December 2020. The council established its vision for futuregrowth and development (Attachment 1:Focus Areas Map) in November 2023 based on three years ofpublic engagement. This vision will be achieved through guiding and implementing policies. Staff solicited input from the public at multiple workshops: General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC),Planning Commission, and City staff between October 2023 and March 2024 to inform them of thedevelopment of draft policies. Draft policies were published for an initial review by key stakeholdergroups in April 2024.Draft policies will be revised to incorporate stakeholder input and council direction. The Draft GeneralPlan Update will be released for public review and comment in July 2024. Additional information andproject documents are available on the project's website at www.fairfieldforward.com.Draft Elements and PoliciesThe General Plan Update is organized by chapters called Elements. Each Element includes guidingpolicies and implementing policies. Guiding policies represent the broad direction and bigpictureideas that will guide each Element, and implementing policies implement these bigpicture ideas.There are nine draft Elements as part of the General Plan Update:Land Use and Urban Design Travis Protection CirculationPublic Services Open Space Conservation and Recreation Sustainability Health and Safety Environmental Justice and Public Health Economic Development Together, these Elements address topics required by State law, and add optional focus areas on TravisAir Force Base (TAFB), urban design, and economic development. This report briefly summarizes keycomponents of the draft Elements and policies. Draft policies are summarized in more detail inAttachment 2, Summary of Draft Policies. Attachment 3, Draft Elements and Policies, provides theactual draft policies for each Element. Attachments 4 through 6 summarize the Planning Commission,GPAC, and staff comments. Comments received after publication of this report are being presented tothe council on May 21, 2024. Land Use ElementThe Land Use Element implements the community’s vision for future growth and development. TheGeneral Plan is projected to result in approximately 13,498 new housing units and nearly 7.2 millionsquare feet of new nonresidential uses. This would result in a total citywide population of 151,224 by2050, or an additional 31,344 residents. Draft policies facilitate strengthening and expanding facilities,services, and the circulation system to accommodate projected growth. The Land Use Element establishes a new land use classification system, which includes different landuses and their densities and intensities. The land use diagram (Attachment 7) applies land usedesignations to various parts of the General Plan Update Planning Area. The land use designations aremeant to be broad enough to give the City flexibility in implementation, but clear enough to providesufficient direction to carry out the General Plan. The draft Land Use policies guide future development and urban design to strengthen existingneighborhoods and shopping areas, establish new mixeduse areas and job centers, and improve thebuilt environment. Draft policies address the community’s needs for more housing, services, and retailand recreation opportunities while reducing reliance on vehicles and protecting natural resources. Travis Protection ElementThe draft Travis Protection Element is designed to ensure that the City’s growth plans and other policiesprotect the longterm viability of Travis Air Force Base. The Element emphasizes coordination with theTAFB, and enhances the economic viability and resiliency of the Air Force Base through collaborativeplanning efforts and new technologies. The Travis Reserve will continue to be preserved for futureexpansion of the TAFB. The City will collaborate with the TAFB to plan for an Enhance Use Lease Area,emergency evacuation routes, and military personnel housing and transportation needs. Circulation Element The Circulation Element strengthens and enhances the circulation network to meet the community'sevolving mobility modes and needs. The current draft identifies specific roadway, bicycle, andpedestrian improvements to achieve the community’s vision for future growth and development, andenhance connectivity and safety. Staff recommends removing specific improvements from theCirculation Element to avoid repeated General Plan Amendments after adoption. Draft Circulation policies aim to address multimodal gaps and increase connectivity, safety, and theuse of alternative modes of transportation. Policies will ensure that new development pays a fair shareof costs for transportation improvements, balance Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) reduction withmaintaining automobile flow through Level of Service (LOS) standards, explore opportunities to reduceparking requirements, address equitable access to infrastructure, and implement safety improvements. Public Facilities and Services Element The draft Public Facilities and Services Element establishes a policy framework to enhance publicfacilities and services. These include emergency services, utilities, and schools and learninginstitutions. The City will continue to provide excellent services by ensuring adequate facilities andservices to meet projected needs. A new policy will enable the City to work with Solano County and theSolano County LAFCO to support mutually beneficial opportunities to support agritourism throughservice agreements aligned with City priorities. The City will work with school districts to develop longrange land use plans and designate potential sites for additional school facilities. Open Space, Conservation and Recreation Element The Open Space, Conservation and Recreation Element addresses preservation and enhancement ofthe open spaces important to community life, and the conservation of natural resources. The draft OpenSpace, Conservation and Recreation Element supports the preservation of existing agricultural lands,conserves open space lands, protects wildlife and habitats, and expands and enhances the city’s parkand recreation system and programs. Proposed policies support righttofarm, buffer agricultural landsfrom new development, and maintain permanent open space buffers between Fairfield and neighboringjurisdictions. The City will protect wildlife, habitats, wetlands, vernal pools, waterways, and culturalresources. The Parks Master Plan will be the primary tool for planning specific parks and recreationcapital improvements and programming. Sustainability ElementThe Sustainability Element establishes a framework for responsibly utilizing and conserving thecommunity’s natural resources. The draft Sustainability Element strengthens resiliency, reducesgreenhouse gas emissions, conserves resources, and supports transitioning to renewable energy. TheClimate Action Plan will be the primary tool for achieving greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.The City will prepare for climate change by regularly updating hazard maps, evaluating climate risks,and prioritizing climate vulnerabilities in City facilities, infrastructure, and operations. The City willexpand the urban tree canopy, seek to develop a land use and circulation pattern that reduces relianceon vehicles, and mitigate the urban heat island. Health and Safety Element The Health and Safety Element works together with the other Elements to create an environment inwhich residents, employees, and visitors feel safe. Draft policies address geologic hazards, urban firesand wildfire danger, wind hazards, flooding and sea level rise, hazardous materials, noise, andemergency evacuation routes. New developments will be required to be sited and designed tominimize risk from seismic events, wildfire, wind hazards, flooding and sealevel rise, and hazardousmaterials. The Fire and Police Departments will review proposals for new development to addresssafety issues during the planning phase of projects. Environmental Justice and Public Health Element The Environmental Justice and Public Health Element advances equity by addressing disparities inhealth outcomes between racial, ethnic, gender, and economic groups. Draft policies address andmonitor air quality, expand access to healthy foods, and promote healthier homes through communitypartnerships, business attractions, and new programs. A set of policies seek to meaningfully engage abroad crosssection of residents and stakeholders, advance equity by focusing investments in areaswith the greatest socioeconomic need and cumulative burdens, and incorporate health and equity criteria into capital planning and prioritization processes.

Economic Development Element
The Economic Development Element states and advances economic development objectives to strengthen the local economy and create new jobs and businesses. The draft policies aim to strengthen industry clusters and emerging sectors, particularly advanced manufacturing. Additionally, the draft policy aims to expand industrial and commercial uses, as well as employment opportunities. The policies further aim to revitalize commercial areas such as Texas and North Texas Streets, and bolster agritourism in Suisun Valley. Land, utilities, and flexible development standards will help to attract new businesses. Enhanced collaboration between education providers and local businesses and industries will create a pipeline of qualified and skilled employees for employers. A set of policies will support agricultural preservation outside of Fairfield’s planned growth areas, and attract an industry that complements and supports the local agricultural economy.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
N/A
PUBLIC CONTACT/ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission reviewed the Draft Elements and Policies on May 1, 2024. Their input is being presented to the council on May 21, 2024. Input from staff and key stakeholder groups was solicited in April 2024. Input from key stakeholder groups received by May 20, 2024, is also being presented to the council on May 21, 2024.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION
The council may receive the presentation, discuss the Draft Elements and Policies, and provide any direction they choose.

STAFF CONTACT
Jessie Hernandez, Associate Planner
(707) 4287450
[email protected]
COORDINATED WITH
City Attorney's Office, City Manager's Office, Community Development Department, Finance Department, Fire Department, Human Resources Department, Parks and Recreation Department, Police Department, Public Works Department, Information Technology, Housing Services Department
ATTACHMENTS:

Description
Attachment 1: Focus Area Map
Attachment 2: Summary of Draft Policies
Attachment 3: Draft Elements and Policies
Attachment 4: Summary of Planning Commission Comments on Draft Policies Attachment 5: General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) Meeting 9 Attachment 6: Summary of Staff Comments on Draft Policies Attachment 7: Draft Land Use Diagram
REVIEWERS:

Reviewer Action Date
Dombrowski, Delaney Approved 5/13/2024 8:11 AM
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Agenda Item No: 16.AGENDA REPORTDATE:May 21, 2024 TO:Mayor and City CouncilFROM:David Gassaway, City ManagerSUBJECT:Discussion and Direction Regarding General Plan Update Draft PoliciesRECOMMENDED ACTIONReceive report, open discussion, and provide direction to staff.STATEMENT OF ISSUEStaff is asking the council to review both draft policies of the General Plan Update and initialstakeholder feedback on the policies. Council is being asked to provide comments on the proposedpolicies and stakeholder input, and to forward the policies for inclusion in the General Plan Update.Stabilizing the draft policies and receiving the council approval in May 2024 is critical to adopting theGeneral Plan Update by December 2024. Significant changes to draft policies after May 2024 willdelay adoption until 2025.DISCUSSIONBackgroundThe General Plan Update launched in December 2020. The council established its vision for futuregrowth and development (Attachment 1:Focus Areas Map) in November 2023 based on three years ofpublic engagement. This vision will be achieved through guiding and implementing policies. Staff solicited input from the public at multiple workshops: General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC),Planning Commission, and City staff between October 2023 and March 2024 to inform them of thedevelopment of draft policies. Draft policies were published for an initial review by key stakeholdergroups in April 2024.Draft policies will be revised to incorporate stakeholder input and council direction. The Draft GeneralPlan Update will be released for public review and comment in July 2024. Additional information andproject documents are available on the project's website at www.fairfieldforward.com.Draft Elements and PoliciesThe General Plan Update is organized by chapters called Elements. Each Element includes guidingpolicies and implementing policies. Guiding policies represent the broad direction and bigpictureideas that will guide each Element, and implementing policies implement these bigpicture ideas.There are nine draft Elements as part of the General Plan Update:Land Use and Urban Design Travis Protection CirculationPublic Services Open Space Conservation and Recreation Sustainability Health and Safety Environmental Justice and Public Health Economic Development Together, these Elements address topics required by State law, and add optional focus areas on TravisAir Force Base (TAFB), urban design, and economic development. This report briefly summarizes keycomponents of the draft Elements and policies. Draft policies are summarized in more detail inAttachment 2, Summary of Draft Policies. Attachment 3, Draft Elements and Policies, provides theactual draft policies for each Element. Attachments 4 through 6 summarize the Planning Commission,GPAC, and staff comments. Comments received after publication of this report are being presented tothe council on May 21, 2024. Land Use ElementThe Land Use Element implements the community’s vision for future growth and development. TheGeneral Plan is projected to result in approximately 13,498 new housing units and nearly 7.2 millionsquare feet of new nonresidential uses. This would result in a total citywide population of 151,224 by2050, or an additional 31,344 residents. Draft policies facilitate strengthening and expanding facilities,services, and the circulation system to accommodate projected growth. The Land Use Element establishes a new land use classification system, which includes different landuses and their densities and intensities. The land use diagram (Attachment 7) applies land usedesignations to various parts of the General Plan Update Planning Area. The land use designations aremeant to be broad enough to give the City flexibility in implementation, but clear enough to providesufficient direction to carry out the General Plan. The draft Land Use policies guide future development and urban design to strengthen existingneighborhoods and shopping areas, establish new mixeduse areas and job centers, and improve thebuilt environment. Draft policies address the community’s needs for more housing, services, and retailand recreation opportunities while reducing reliance on vehicles and protecting natural resources. Travis Protection ElementThe draft Travis Protection Element is designed to ensure that the City’s growth plans and other policiesprotect the longterm viability of Travis Air Force Base. The Element emphasizes coordination with theTAFB, and enhances the economic viability and resiliency of the Air Force Base through collaborativeplanning efforts and new technologies. The Travis Reserve will continue to be preserved for futureexpansion of the TAFB. The City will collaborate with the TAFB to plan for an Enhance Use Lease Area,emergency evacuation routes, and military personnel housing and transportation needs. Circulation Element The Circulation Element strengthens and enhances the circulation network to meet the community'sevolving mobility modes and needs. The current draft identifies specific roadway, bicycle, andpedestrian improvements to achieve the community’s vision for future growth and development, andenhance connectivity and safety. Staff recommends removing specific improvements from theCirculation Element to avoid repeated General Plan Amendments after adoption. Draft Circulation policies aim to address multimodal gaps and increase connectivity, safety, and theuse of alternative modes of transportation. Policies will ensure that new development pays a fair shareof costs for transportation improvements, balance Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) reduction withmaintaining automobile flow through Level of Service (LOS) standards, explore opportunities to reduceparking requirements, address equitable access to infrastructure, and implement safety improvements. Public Facilities and Services Element The draft Public Facilities and Services Element establishes a policy framework to enhance publicfacilities and services. These include emergency services, utilities, and schools and learninginstitutions. The City will continue to provide excellent services by ensuring adequate facilities andservices to meet projected needs. A new policy will enable the City to work with Solano County and theSolano County LAFCO to support mutually beneficial opportunities to support agritourism throughservice agreements aligned with City priorities. The City will work with school districts to develop longrange land use plans and designate potential sites for additional school facilities. Open Space, Conservation and Recreation Element The Open Space, Conservation and Recreation Element addresses preservation and enhancement ofthe open spaces important to community life, and the conservation of natural resources. The draft OpenSpace, Conservation and Recreation Element supports the preservation of existing agricultural lands,conserves open space lands, protects wildlife and habitats, and expands and enhances the city’s parkand recreation system and programs. Proposed policies support righttofarm, buffer agricultural landsfrom new development, and maintain permanent open space buffers between Fairfield and neighboringjurisdictions. The City will protect wildlife, habitats, wetlands, vernal pools, waterways, and culturalresources. The Parks Master Plan will be the primary tool for planning specific parks and recreationcapital improvements and programming. Sustainability ElementThe Sustainability Element establishes a framework for responsibly utilizing and conserving thecommunity’s natural resources. The draft Sustainability Element strengthens resiliency, reducesgreenhouse gas emissions, conserves resources, and supports transitioning to renewable energy. TheClimate Action Plan will be the primary tool for achieving greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.The City will prepare for climate change by regularly updating hazard maps, evaluating climate risks,and prioritizing climate vulnerabilities in City facilities, infrastructure, and operations. The City willexpand the urban tree canopy, seek to develop a land use and circulation pattern that reduces relianceon vehicles, and mitigate the urban heat island. Health and Safety Element The Health and Safety Element works together with the other Elements to create an environment inwhich residents, employees, and visitors feel safe. Draft policies address geologic hazards, urban firesand wildfire danger, wind hazards, flooding and sea level rise, hazardous materials, noise, andemergency evacuation routes. New developments will be required to be sited and designed tominimize risk from seismic events, wildfire, wind hazards, flooding and sealevel rise, and hazardousmaterials. The Fire and Police Departments will review proposals for new development to addresssafety issues during the planning phase of projects. Environmental Justice and Public Health Element The Environmental Justice and Public Health Element advances equity by addressing disparities inhealth outcomes between racial, ethnic, gender, and economic groups. Draft policies address andmonitor air quality, expand access to healthy foods, and promote healthier homes through communitypartnerships, business attractions, and new programs. A set of policies seek to meaningfully engage abroad crosssection of residents and stakeholders, advance equity by focusing investments in areaswith the greatest socioeconomic need and cumulative burdens, and incorporate health and equitycriteria into capital planning and prioritization processes. Economic Development ElementThe Economic Development Element states and advances economic development objectives tostrengthen the local economy and create new jobs and businesses. The draft policies aim to strengthenindustry clusters and emerging sectors, particularly advanced manufacturing. Additionally, the draftpolicy aims to expand industrial and commercial uses, as well as employment opportunities. Thepolicies further aim to revitalize commercial areas such as Texas and North Texas Streets, and bolsteragritourism in Suisun Valley. Land, utilities, and flexible development standards will help to attract newbusinesses. Enhanced collaboration between education providers and local businesses and industrieswill create a pipeline of qualified and skilled employees for employers. A set of policies will supportagricultural preservation outside of Fairfield’s planned growth areas, and attract an industry thatcomplements and supports the local agricultural economy.FINANCIAL IMPACTN/APUBLIC CONTACT/ADVISORY BODY RECOMMENDATIONThe Planning Commission reviewed the Draft Elements and Policies on May 1, 2024. Their input isbeing presented to the council on May 21, 2024. Input from staff and key stakeholder groups wassolicited in April 2024. Input from key stakeholder groups received by May 20, 2024, is also beingpresented to the council on May 21, 2024.ALTERNATIVE ACTIONThe council may receive the presentation, discuss the Draft Elements and Policies, and provide anydirection they choose.STAFF CONTACTJessie Hernandez, Associate Planner(707) 428[email protected] WITHCity Attorney's Office, City Manager's Office, Community Development Department, FinanceDepartment, Fire Department, Human Resources Department, Parks and RecreationDepartment, Police Department, Public Works Department, Information Technology, Housing ServicesDepartmentATTACHMENTS:DescriptionAttachment 1: Focus Area MapAttachment 2: Summary of Draft PoliciesAttachment 3: Draft Elements and PoliciesAttachment 4: Summary of Planning Commission Comments on Draft PoliciesAttachment 5: General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) Meeting 9Attachment 6: Summary of Staff Comments on Draft PoliciesAttachment 7: Draft Land Use DiagramREVIEWERS:

Reviewer Action Date
Dombrowski, Delaney Approved 5/13/2024 8:11 AM
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Attachment 2.

Summary of Draft Policies

Land Use Element
The Land Use Element establishes six residential designations, seven commercial and industrial designations, three mixed use designations, and eight Specific Plan, open space, agricultural, and public facility designations:

Figure 1. Land Use Designations
Land Use Designation Description Permitted
Density/Intensity
Residential
Very Low Density
Residential
Large estate lot residential development. 2.5 dwelling units (du)/gross acre or less
Low Density Residential Single-family development on large lots and standard single-family subdivisions.

2.5 to 4.5 du/gross acre
Low Medium Density
Residential
Standard single-family subdivisions and nontraditional
design (e.g., zero lot lines and townhomes)

4.5 to 9.0 du/gross acre
Medium Density
Residential*
Small-lot semi-detached or attached units (e.g., duets, townhomes, duplexes, etc.). Detached units may be
allowed if it is demonstrated that at least 10 percent of the units will provide affordable home ownership
opportunities.

9.0 to 18.0 du/gross
acre
High Density Residential Multi-family apartment and condominium development.

15.0 to 40.0 du/gross
acre
Commercial and Industrial
Community Commercial Neighborhood and community commercial uses that provide necessary day-to-day goods and services.

0.5 maximum Floor
Area Ratio (FAR)
Service Commercial Commercial service activities (e.g., auto repair, warehousing, equipment yards, etc.).

0.5 maximum FAR
Highway and Regional
Commercial
Regional shopping centers, highway-oriented retail and
service uses, and commercial recreation.

0.75 maximum FAR
Office Commercial Business and professional offices; hotels are allowed. 1.0 maximum FAR Business Flex* Light industrial and office uses with high quality landscaping and site design. Primarily applied in
Cordelia.

0.7 maximum FAR
Limited Industrial Light and medium industrial activity (e.g., research & development, warehousing, manufacturing,
assembling, offices, etc.).

0.5 maximum FAR
General Industrial Wide range of industrial activities (e.g., manufacturing, assembling, fabrication, etc.).

0.6 maximum FAR
Mixed Use
Corridor Mixed Use* Applies to nodes along the North Texas Street corridor.

Higher density housing with supporting retail and
services.

0.15 maximum FAR and
25 to 40 du/gross acre
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Land Use Designation Description Permitted
Density/Intensity
Center Mixed Use* Applies to Solano Town Center. Redevelopment of existing commercial center with commercial, business
flex, high-density housing, and community uses.

0.25 maximum FAR and
18-40 du/gross acre
Gateway Mixed Use* Applies to approximately 40-acre area at southeastern corner of Suisun Valley Road and Business Center Drive.

Retail, dining, entertainment, offices, lodging, and
residential uses.

0.25 maximum FAR and
18 to 40 du/gross acre
Flexible Mixed Use* Applies to several areas, each with its own unique mix of permitted uses.

Multiple
Specific Plans, Open Space, Agriculture, and Public Facility Heart of Fairfield Specific
Plan
Mixed use and higher density residential areas. Multiple Train Station Specific Plan Transit-oriented development, traditional neighborhoods, and major employment centers.

Multiple
Travis Reserve Applies to unincorporated land north and east of Travis Air Force Base (TAFB). Set aside for future expansion of TAFB only.

Public Facilities Public facilities and institutions (e.g., schools, water treatment plans, fire stations, etc.).

Intensive Agriculture Agricultural lands with potential for highest productive yield.

Extensive Agriculture Relatively lower productive yield; primarily used for grazing.

Recreational Open Space Improved for active recreational uses.

Conservation Open Space Areas having significant natural resource value. * These land use designations are new or are accompanied by new policies.

Land Use Element policies:
 Land for Educational Use – Ensure sufficient land for future school site planning.  Agricultural Land Preservation – Collaborate with Solano County and stakeholders to preserve agricultural lands surrounding Fairfield.
 Land for Travis Airforce Base – Integrate land use planning with the needs of TAFB.  Building Orientation and Parking – Orient buildings towards streets and tuck parking behind buildings.
 Public Realm and Placemaking – Enhance the public experience with widened sidewalks, shared trees, and amenities to create vibrant and distinctive places that foster a sense of community.
 Arts, History, and Culture – Develop art, history, and cultural programs; establish processes for identifying and protecting historical and cultural resources; and partner with stakeholders to plan for and deliver services and events.  Cordelia-Suisun Gateway – Promote development of a high-quality mixed use “lifestyle center”; orient buildings towards the street; require a functional community gathering place; utilize higher density residential building types.  Cordelia Commercial Center – Attract a midsize grocery store, require retail use, coordinate with Caltrans on future interchange configuration.

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 Business Flex Use – Attract a range of employment uses, prohibit warehousing, permit housing in certain areas conditionally, establish high -quality design standards.  Nelson Hill Study Area – Permit up to 250 units of housing and the applicant for development at Nelson Hill responsible for all annexation and mine closure costs.  Hale Ranch Study Area – Limit development to specific industries that support agriculture, agritourism, manufacturing, and production; and prohibit warehousing as a primary use.
 Solano Town Center – Redevelop the Solano Town Center with a mix of experiential retail, entertainment and recreation, employment, and community-oriented uses and higher-density housing. Encourage mixed-use and co-location of uses. Provide restaurants, cafes, and bars with terraces, public plazas, parks, and other amenities.  Heart of Fairfield – Promote transit-oriented development at the Transportation Center, explore options to develop a public plaza or other gathering spaces; enhance connections between downtown Fairfield and Suisun City’s Waterfront District.  North Texas Street – Prepare a Specific or Master Plan for North Texas Street; focus near- term development on mixed-use “nodes”, require development to include active frontage and green spaces, limit or prohibit new auto-oriented businesses.  Linear Park Trail – Fill in segment gaps to establish a continuous trail, avoid blank facades along the trail, develop0
activity nodes” along the trail, and improve public safety, wayfinding, and landscaping.  Train Station Specific Plan – Allow a greater density level, up to 80 du/acre, for transit - oriented development; link the Train Station Specific Plan Area with neighboring development.

Travis Protection Element

 New Development – Notify the Air Force of proposed development near TAFB; require proposals to be consistent with the Land Use Compatibility Plan for TAFB; and review proposals for potential hazards to aircraft.
 Travis Reserve – Ensure continued interim use of the Travis Reserve Area for agriculture and grazing and to reserve the area for future expansion of the TAFB.  Emergency Power Grid – Pursue opportunities to improve electrical system through evolving distributed generation and backup technologies, such as microgrids and renewable energy.
 Evacuation Route Planning – Involve TAFB in emergency planning efforts and emergency response plans.
 Enhance Use Lease Area – Support TAFB’s efforts to establish an Enhanced Use Lease Area.
 Military Personnel Housing and Transportation Needs – Identify strategies to meet the housing and transportation needs of military personnel.

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Circulation Element
 Address Gaps – Enhance and expand the multimodal transportation system by addressing deficiencies in roadways, bikeways, and pedestrian networks and expanding transit coverage.
 Financing Improvements – Ensure that new development pays a fair share of costs for local and regional transportation improvements.
 Coordinated Regional and Local Transportation System – Collaborate with local and regional jurisdictions and work with Caltrans and other jurisdictions to identify and implement needed improvements to highway and interstate facilities.  VMT and LOS – Balance Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) reduction with maintaining automobile flow through Level of Service (LOS) standards. When a traffic study is required for new development, require an analysis of VMT impacts.  Roadway Improvements – Work to implement the roadway network improvements listed in the Circulation Element.
 First and Last Mile Solutions – Collaborate with transit agencies to implement first-and- last-mile solutions.
 Facilitate Infill and Alternative Transportation – Ensure that the circulation system facilitates and complements infill development and supports alternative modes of transportation.
 Parking Reductions – Explore opportunities to reduce parking requirements consistent with demand and availability.
 Enhanced Transit – Evaluate potential for express transit service or micro-transit options and integrate regional transit with local transit.
 Bicycle Infrastructure – Design bike infrastructure that is equitably distributed, safe, and comfortable. Implement near-term bikeway improvement projects. Harness Linear Park as a central corridor connecting neighborhoods. Cooperate with neighboring jurisdictions and regional agencies to expand countywide bikeway network.  Pedestrian Infrastructure – Create and maintain a continuous system of connected sidewalks and pedestrian paths. Seek to address sidewalk gaps.  Safety Improvements – Adopt a Local Roadway Safety Plan and Vision Zero Plan, minimize bicycle/pedestrian/motor vehicle conflicts, incorporate features that enhance safety for all users as part of streetscape design, and collaborate with jurisdictions to implement the Safe Routes to School plan.
 New Transportation Technologies – Review and update City policies and plans as new transportation technologies and mobility services are developed. Continue to implement an integrated intelligent transportation systems framework to optimize traffic flow and enhance safety.

Public Facilities and Services Element
 Excellent Public Services – Meet projected needs; ensure that adequate utilities and services are available to serve new development and that new development pays its fair share; and implement comprehensive financing solutions such as benefit assessment districts and tax increment financing.

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 Service Agreements Outside of City Limits – Work with Solano County and the Solano County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to support mutually beneficial opportunities to support agritourism through service agreements where aligned with City priorities.
 Emergency Services – Establish suitable response times for Police and Fire departments; evaluate and invest in new technologies that enhance delivery of safety services; continue to enact mutual aid agreements with neighboring police and fire jurisdictions .  Schools and Learning Institutions – Work with school districts in developing long-range land use plans; designate potential sites for additional school facilities and reuse of surplus school sites; site schools to avoid major arterial streets; facilitate cooperative facilities agreements to share facilities.
 Higher Learning and Education – Raise awareness about trades and future-oriented industries in Fairfield; develop outreach programs with Solano College to promote higher education; and work with Solano College to align their programs with the needs of Fairfield’s employers.
 Knowledge Infrastructure – Distribute public facilities and programs equitably throughout Fairfield; work with Solano County and TAFB to ensure adequate library services; support Solano County and TAFB in expanding access to digital resources and tools; provide telecommunication systems and services (e.g., internet) for public use at City-owned facilities.
 Water Supply and Infrastructure – Acquire water supplies to support all foreseeable water needs; maintain water infrastructure in good working condition and prioritize improvement of distribution network in underserved areas; encourage long-term water conservation; explore expansion of non-potable water system and recycled water systems to serve irrigation and industrial process users.  Wastewater Collection and Treatment – Construct and maintain wastewater treatment facilities consistent with anticipated needs; and require all new development connect to the public wastewater collection system and construct all sanitary sewer lines.  Solid Waste – Reduce waste in landfills by ensuring that 75 percent of solid waste generated is reduced, recycled, or composted; and ensure continued provision of adequate solid waste collection and recycling services.

Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation Element
 Agriculture – Support right-to-farm policies and buffer agricultural lands from new development areas; and collaborate with stakeholders to support agriculture through agritourism.
 Greenbelt/Open Space Buffer – Maintain permanent open space buffers between Fairfield and neighboring jurisdictions; and continue to support the Solano Land Trust in acquiring and managing open space lands near Fairfield.  Conservation – Establish policies to protect indigenous wildlife and habitats; manage natural open space lands consistent with wildlife and habitat protection where feasible; and protect habitat areas and special-status species through development review.  Management of Natural Resources – Establish mechanisms to protect wetlands; continue to protect the Suisun Marsh through management of creeks and continued Packet Page 647 of 762Attachment 2 Page 5 of 11

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restriction of any land use or development; identify and protect vernal pools; protect and restore waterways; protect watersheds; and manage erosion.  Tribal, Cultural, and Historic Resources – Consult with Native American Tribes with ancestral ties to the Fairfield area prior to new development projects or land use changes; avoid impacts and require mitigation of impacts on cultural resources through the development review process; and prepare and maintain an inventory of historic structures.
 Parks, Trails, and Recreational Facilities – Use the Parks Master Plan as the primary tool for planning specific capital improvements and programming; maintain a diverse range of recreation programs serving all sectors of Fairfield’s population; reflect changing demographics and needs as part of parks and facilities improvements and programming; and work with regional partners to promote the development of regional parks and open spaces.
 Specific Park Improvements – Preserve and develop the entire Linear Park system and implement additional activity nodes; prioritize the development of a dedicated civic center or public plaza in the Heart of Fairfield area; require the developer of Nelson Hill to dedicate land for a small neighborhood playfield and a publicly-accessible open space and trail system; and require the redevelopment of the Solano Town Center to include a neighborhood park.
 Connections to the Parks System – Identify and develop linkages and connections to provide a functional network of parks, open spaces, and bike paths.  Park Funding – No park, trail, or open space will be developed until long term funding for maintenance is in place; explore ways to increase funding for park maintenance; consid er the use of tax measures or bond financing to implement parks and recreation improvements.

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Sustainability Element
 Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions – Use the Climate Action Plan and partner with agencies and utility companies to achieve greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.  Preparing for Climate Change – Regularly update hazard maps as part of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan updates; evaluate climate risks and prioritize climate vulnerabilities in City facilities, infrastructure, and operations; and establish a coordinated plan for pursuing grants.
 Urban Tree Canopy – Develop a Citywide Urban Forest Master Plan or similar document and a program to finance, manage, and expand the urban tree canopy.  Neighborhood Resilience – Publicize programs, standards, and precautions for preventing heat-related illness in employees who work outdoors; improve indoor air quality and protect against smoke and wildlife; optimize existing City-owned facilities for dual use as resiliency centers for cooling, enhanced air filtration, vehicle charging, etc.  Sustainable Energy – Coordinate with partners and stakeholders to reduce energy consumption and provide education, outreach, and training programs to increase awareness of energy conservation techniques and resources.  Transitioning to Renewable Energy – Engage in a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing initiative to support the installation of renewable energy systems and enhancements like electric vehicle chargers; subject to financial evaluation, establish minimum sustainable energy requirements to transition to electric building systems and appliances; and continue efforts to remove regulatory obstacles and introduce incentives to promote solar energy adoption.
 Sustainable Building Design – Seek to develop a land use and circulation pattern that reduces reliance on vehicles; require green building techniques and renewable energy technologies in municipal projects; encourage retention of existing structures and promote adaptive reuse; encourage utilization of roofing designs and treatments (e.g., cool roofs) that minimizes heat gain, and solar panels and shade parking lots to mitigate the heat island effect; require that developers shade at least 50 percent of a parking lot’s total paved areas within 15 years of the issuance of development permits; and design streets and infrastructure so they are more compatible with the natural environment, mitigate the urban heat island, and have fewer negative environmental impacts.  Sustainable Transportation Network – Promote alternative fuel stations; establish a schedule for transitioning the City’s vehicle fleet to electric vehicles; develop a strategic plan to expand electric vehicle chargers at City-owned facilities; and require the electrification of all loading docks.
 Water Conservation and Stormwater Management – Require water conservation techniques for all new development; consider establishing a program for water efficiency audits and implement incentives to encourage water-efficient retrofitting; conduct a water conservation audit of municipal facilities; develop and promote a drought-tolerant and native tree and plant species list for new development and require native and/or drought-tolerant landscaping at City-owned facilities and rights of way.  Sustainable Stormwater Management – Incorporate green infrastructure practices and consider developing a Green Streets Plan to create more sustainably designed street and Packet Page 649 of 762Attachment 2 Page 7 of 11

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storm drainage systems; and require stormwater management techniques to minimize runoff in public and private development.
 Reducing Waste – Continue to implement a comprehensive and user-friendly recycling program; continue to develop a zero-waste strategy for City operations and permitted events; explore requiring residential projects to exceed CalGreen standard of construction and demolition diversion; and explore opportunities for bioenergy production.

Health and Safety Element
 Geologic Hazards – Require new development to be sited and designed to minimize risks from seismic events; continue to maintain and enforce appropriate building standards; require detailed geographic studies for project within certain hazardous areas; require an erosion control and rehabilitation plan for projects requiring substantial groundbreaking activities; identify structures that may be subject to serious damage in the event of a major earthquake and provide information about retrofitting buildings; and reinforce water infrastructure that could potentially be damaged by seismic activity.  Urban Fires and Wildfire Danger – Continue and implement programs that seek to reduce the risk of structural fires; prioritize development in areas with existing adequate road networks, evacuation routs, and water infrastructure; require new development in areas of moderate or high fire hazard severity zones to prepare a Fire Protection Plan that minimizes risk; continue requiring all new development proposals to be reviewed by the Fire Department; promote the long-term integrity of water supplies to meet firefighting needs; and facilitate post-fire recovery by supporting efforts to stabilize slopes, control erosion, and replant affective areas.
 Wind Hazards – Monitor issues related to wind-storms damage and set new schools, housing, and care facilities at least 100 feet back from high voltage power lines or substations.
 Flooding and Sea Level Rise – Limit development in the 100-year floodplain; require development within flood plain areas to comply with FEMA regulations by providing adequate flood mitigation and financial protection; reinforce local ramps, bridges, and roads from flooding; develop and implement an annual drainage maintenance plan; utilize scientific findings on sea level rise and climate change to inform planning and development; collaborate with neighboring jurisdictions to minimize risks from flooding.  Hazardous Materials – Promote cleanup of hazardous sites; involve the Fire Department in reviewing all projects where potential for hazardous materials use has been identified; continue to address potential concerns associated with the transport, storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials and waste through the environmental review process; annually review the Multi-Hazard Disaster Plan; and consultant the TAFB in reviewing any project within 0.5 miles of the boundaries of the TAFB.  Noise – Protect occupants of new and existing buildings from excessive noise; use the noise and land use compatibility matric and noise contours map as criteria to determine the acceptability of a given proposed land use; for any projects that exceed noise exposure levels, site planning and architecture should incorporate noise attenuation; ensure that new development does not generate noise that exceeds the sound level limits Packet Page 650 of 762Attachment 2 Page 8 of 11

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established in this Plan; require noise studies and/or mitigation measures for all projects that would expose people to noise levels greater than the “normally acceptable” standard; locate new sensitive uses away from sources of excessive noise; regularly monitor noise levels near sensitive uses; address appropriate construction noise and vibration control measures in the City’s Municipal Code; require noise attenuation in noise sensitive areas impacted by highways; and require all new land use proposals to comply with the TAFB Land Use Compatibility Plan.
 Emergency Network and Evacuation Routes – Maintain and enhance the City’s capacity to deliver emergency services; continue to engage the Police and Fire Departments in the development review process; maintain and update the Emergency Operations Plan and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan; designate and outfit a Back-Up Emergency Operations Center; ensure the evacuation routes network is interconnected with adequate capacity; increase resilience to power losses; locate critical facilities so as to minimize exposure to hazards; apply technologies such as microgrids and battery storage to improve the electric grid’s resilience; increase public awareness of emergency preparedness programs and resources; and continue to offer community training on emergency prevention, preparedness, and response.

Environmental Justice and Public Health Element
 Air Quality – Protect sensitive receptors (e.g., schools and childcare centers) by creating buffers and implementing mitigation; partner to conduct community air monitoring; and collaborate to facilitate an air filter grant program.
 Healthy Homes – Facilitate a variety of healthy home programs such as home inspections and lead abatement by identifying funding sources and partnering with community organizations and local agencies.
 Access to Healthy Foods – Facilitate access to healthy foods by promoting fresh produce at convenience stores, attracting new grocery stores, and partnering with community organizations to establish community gardens.
 Public Engagement – Establish and implement meaningful engagement processes, collaborate with community partners to develop ongoing outreach, and elevate youth leadership.
 Equity – Focus programs and investments that benefit areas with the greatest socioeconomic need and cumulative burdens and incorporate health and equity criteria into capital planning and prioritization processes.

Economic Development Element
 Future Industries – Encourage and strengthen industry clusters and emerging sectors and implement strategies to attract and retail industries.
 Center for Manufacturing Excellence – Continue to support and advance Fairfield as a center for manufacturing excellence by creating broader awareness.  Base Industries – Attract and retain businesses that generate most of their revenue from the sale of products or services outside the region to increase the flow of capital.  Industrial and Service Commercial Uses – Maintain a wide spectrum of uses to provide greater local employment opportunities.

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 Commercial Revitalization – Provide for and encourage the maintenance and long term revitalization of existing commercial areas, such as Texas and North Texas Streets. Where appropriate, use incentives to encourage and assist the private sector to maintain and revitalize these areas.
 TAFB as Economic Engine – Continue to support the role of TAFB as a significant contributor to the economic base and seek land uses that expand economic opportunities to support TAFB and attract new mission sets.
 Provide Land and Utilities for Growth and Flexible Development Standards – Reserve the city’s limited land zoned for industrial uses to foster growth of targeted economic clusters; promote priority economic development opportunities with an inventory of shovel-ready sites published on the City’s website; coordinate economic development activities with infrastructure planning efforts; encourage the development of well- designed business areas that meet modern standards; implement development standards that are appropriate to the needs of targeted industries and flexible to accommodate the needs of evolving businesses; streamline permitting and processing for small and local businesses.
 Job Readiness – Develop and strengthen collaborative relationships to develop links between education providers and local businesses and industries; partner with Solano Community College and local school districts to develop vocational and entrepreneurship training programs; explore the development of a Skills Development Fund to upskill workers.
 Business Retention and Growth – Develop and facilitate access to financial resources and regulatory incentives for existing businesses looking to expand or move; partner with businesses to stimulate the growth and expansion of local businesses; pursue partnerships to provide technical resources and assistance to small businesses; promote strategies to increase business-to-business commerce.
 Encourage Economic Diversity and Equitable Opportunity – Consider providing incentives to new businesses that meet certain criteria (e.g., high quality jobs, facilitate housing opportunities for employees, etc.); remove impediments to gainful employment (e.g., lack of transportation, childcare, job training, etc.); diversify the city’s housing stock to bolster affordability; develop culturally-competent income and wealth-building programs for underserved communities; as redevelopment of North Texas Street occurs, develop a Commercial Displacement Strategy to promote business relocation.  Heart of Fairfield – Improve connectivity to and from downtown; revitalize and commit funding to invest in programs and spaces that support branding, identity, and a sense of place; continue to triage existing vacant properties; provide a mix of daytime and evening uses; transform second floor spaces into viable office and residential spaces; adopt additional tools to incentivize near-term investment, including loan and grant programs; and utilize placemaking and activities and promote services, amenities, events, and programming to make the Heart of Fairfield an attractive place to live and shop.  Agritourism – Support agricultural preservation outside of Fairfield’s planned growth areas; attract industry that complements and supports the local agricultural economy; form partnerships with Suisun Valley vintners, restaurants and hospitality to maximize Packet Page 652 of 762Attachment 2 Page 10 of 11

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support of Suisun Valley agriculture and viticulture; and encourage large businesses to incorporate visitor’s experiences.

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2 Land Use Element

2.1 Existing Land Use Pattern and Structure
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2.2 Land Use Framework
The General Plan framework consists of the land use classification system which includes different land uses, along with their associated densities and intensities, and Figure 2-2: Land Use Diagram, which applies land use designations to various parts of the Planning Area.

Land Use Designations
The following outlines the General Plan land use classification system, consisting of residen- tial, commercial and industrial, mixed-use, and other designations. The designations are meant to be broad enough to give the City flexibility in implementation, but clear enough to provide sufficient direction to carry out the General Plan. The City’s Zoning Ordinance will contain more detailed provisions and standards, consistent with the General Plan land use designations. More than one zoning district may be consistent with a single General Plan land use designation. While permitted densities/intensities are outlined as part of the land use descriptions below, for detailed description of these, please refer to the next section – Den- sity/Intensity Standards.

The Land Use Diagramis shown in Figure 2-2 and illustrates the General Plan land use desig- nations. In some instances, the land use designation may refer to typical floor area ration (FAR) or heights. This information is for illustrative purposes only and is not a limitation; actual building height and bulk controls are established in the City’s Zoning Ordinance but must be consistent with the intentions of the General Plan. A maximum FAR and/or residen- tial densityisassociated witheach land use designation, andseveral residential designations have minimum densities as well. Further details regarding density/intensity are provided in the next section.

All land use designations permit Public uses—including public parks, schools and libraries; and facilities for police and fire. All residential and commercial designations permit childcare facilities. Policies related to mixed use, residential, commercial and industrial uses are pre- sented in subsequent sections of this element.

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1 RESIDENTIAL
The Land Use Element and Diagram include six residential designations. Each residential des- ignation includes minimum and maximum densities, expressed in numbers of housing units per gross acre. Five residential land use designations are established to provide for develop- ment of a range of housing types. Densities are stated as the number of housing units per gross acre. Gross acreage is the total acreage of the site prior to dedication of land fo r public use, such as for streets. See Appendix A: Glossary for additional terms and definitions.

Accessory and “junior” accessory dwelling units (ADUs) permitted by local and State regula- tions, and density bonuses for the provision of affordable or senior housing, are in addition to densities otherwise permitted. For mixed-use areas with development intensities specified in FAR rather than residential density, bonus for affordable or senior housing will be in the form of an FAR increase comparable to the unit bonus.

Several residential designations include minimum densities in addition to the maximum.

These are outlined to enable efficient use of land, and attainment of the City’s housing devel- opment targets. Where site configurations, existing uses, and other constraints and circum- stances prevent attainment of the minimum densities, development may be permitted at lower density, subject to findings, through process outlined in the Zoning Ordinance.

Several residential designations specify permitted housing types, which require development to conform to these types, with exceptions as outlined in the Zoning Ordinance. ADUs and Junior ADUs are exempted from housing type limitations outlined below but are subject to requirements in the Zoning Ordinance.

Home-occupation uses are allowed in all residential areas as incidental to residential use, with limitations on size and other parameters as established in the Zoning Ordinance. Exist- ing mobile home parks are considered conforming uses in all residential areas. Limited non- residential uses, such as bed-and-breakfast inns and public and quasi-public uses of an ad- ministrative, educational, recreational, community assembly, cultural, communications, or public service nature, are allowed in residential areas subject to FAR limitations and discre- tionary review as outlined later in the element.

Very Low Density Residential
This designation is characterized by large estate lot residential development. Typically, lot sizes would be 15,000 square feet or greater. However, clustered single-family homes on smaller lots with significant permanent open space may also be found in th is designation.

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2 overlay will be subject to the requirements of the hillside grading and could result in a density below the maximum permitted by the range.

The permitted density is less than or equal to 2.5 dwelling units/gross acre.

Low Density Residential
This designation includes single-family development on large lots, and standard single-family subdivisions. Lot sizes could range from 7,500 to 15,000 square feet; lot sizes could be smaller where development is clustered
The permitted density range is 2.5-4.5 dwelling units/gross acre.

Low Medium Density Residential
This designation includes standard single-family subdivisions and nontraditional designs such as zero lot lines, patio homes, and townhomes. Typically, lot sizes would range from 3,750 to 7,500 square feet. In those areas where lot sizes at the lower end of the range are proposed, careful attention shall be given to the size and massing of homes and to the provi- sion of adequate open space areas and recreational opportunities.

The permitted residential density range is 4.5 - 9.0 dwelling units/gross acre.

Medium Density Residential
This designation is intended for a small-lot semi-detached (attached on one side), or attached units, such as duets and townhouses/rowhouses or other ‘plex’-type development, including duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes. In some cases, detached units may be allowed in this des- ignation, but only if it is demonstrated that at least ten percent of the units will provide af- fordable home ownership opportunities to low and/or moderate-income households. The City may allow alternatives to providing home-ownership opportunities within a project, such as deed restricting units elsewhere or paying an in-lieu fee and may waive the require- ment for affordable housing in certain cases if the development offers significant public ben- efits; however, detached homes must still match lot sizes, provide open spaces, and recrea- tional areas. Multi-family development is typically not permitted, as the highest densities permitted in this designation area are attainable with townhouse development.

Typically, single family attached and detached lots in this designation would range from 3,000 to 4,500 square feet for each unit. It is intended that development in this designation be con- veniently serviced by neighborhood commercial and recreational facilities and have access to arterial or collector streets, and designed for walkability.

The permitted residential density range is 9.0-18.0 dwelling units/gross acre.

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3 High Density Residential
This designation is intended for multi-family apartment and condominium development. This designation is located in close proximity to major arterial streets, commercial and recrea- tional facilities, and employment centers.

The permitted residential density range is 15.0-25.0 dwelling units/gross acre.

Very High Density Residential
This designation principally encompasses multi-family apartment and condominium devel- opment in high-intensity areas in existing high-intensity complexes. However, a full range of housing types is permitted, including attached housing (provided within the permitted den- sity range), single room occupancy (SRO) facilities, live-work housing, and congregate-care housing.

The permitted residential density range is 25.0-40.0 dwelling units/gross acre.

COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
Commercial and industrial uses encompass a diverse range of business uses in Fairfield, from food processing and manufacturing to neighborhood commercial facilities. Where these de- velopment are adjacent to residential areas or result in high intensity of employment uses , such as offices and medical facilities, resulting developments and districts should emphasize strong urban design, including buildings and landscapes that relate to the surroundings and have high level of public-realm amenities, such as tree-lined streets; sidewalks, pedestrian paths, and crossings; and plazas and other gathering spaces for workers and visitors. Site planning should ensure that streets are lined with occupied buildings or landscapes, with parking and service facilities tucked behind or away from public streets. Large parcels would be broken up into smaller blocks by pedestrian paths to create more walkable settings and parking garages may be used to promote shared parking. The commercial and industrial de- scriptions below outline the maximum permitted Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for each designa- tion; typical FARs for each land use are also provided, although these typical FARs do not represent adopted policy.

Community Commercial
This designation incorporates neighborhood and community commercial uses and includes a variety of commercial areas that provide for a range of necessary day-to-day retail goods and services. Permitted uses include retail stores; eating and drinking establishments; com- mercial recreation; gas and service stations; financial, business and personal services; motels; and medical, educational and social services. Automobile sales and repair services are condi- tionally permitted.

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4 Typical neighborhood and community commercial centers have one or more anchor tenants such as a supermarket, discount or off-price department store, hardware/home improve- ment store or combined drug/variety/garden store. Specialty shopping centers that may be smaller in size than other community shopping centers but that serve a community-level market are also included in this designation. These centers do not have a supermarket but provide specialized goods and services.

This designation also includes strip commercial shopping areas along North Texas Street and Texas Street west of Pennsylvania Avenue that are not designated for mixed-use or residen- tial development. These areas are characterized by retail commercial and office uses, usually developed as freestanding units.

The Train Station Specific Plan identifies several parcels suitable for community-serving commercial development. In addition, the Specific Plan identifies mixed use commercial ar- eas which will integrate housing and commercial uses. The Specific Plan includes design standards which will emphasize mixed use and pedestrian-oriented building orientation, scale and amenities.

Maximum permitted FAR is 0.5.

Service Commercial
This designation provides for commercial service activities, such as auto repair, building ma- terial supply, warehousing, wholesale trade, contractors, suppliers, equipment yards, and other similar uses. Each proposed use must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for compat- ibility with surrounding land uses. The smaller service commercial centers are intended for lower intensity service operations. The larger centers are designed to provide sites for uses with large land area requirements.

Maximum permitted FAR is 0.5.

Highway and Regional Commercial
This designation includes regional shopping centers, highway-oriented retail and service uses, and commercial recreation. Regional shopping centers are large shopping centers with a variety of large department stores and specialty shops that serve a market area that exceeds the planning area. Professional offices, governmental uses, hotel and motels may be permit- ted in the highway and regional commercial designation if the site size is sufficient and if found to be compatible with adjacent land uses. Certain neighborhood and community com- mercial uses may be permitted in this designation. Such uses would consist of retail sales, personal services, and business services.

Maximum permitted FAR is 0.75.

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5 Office Commercial
This designation permits business and professional offices. Hotels are allowed. The typical FAR for this designation is 0.30; however, FARs at the high end of the range will be expected in more central areas and would typically require structured parking, and at the low end of the range in outlying areas.

Maximum permitted FAR is 1.0.

Business Flex
This designation is intended for light industrial and office uses, with a high level of landscape treatment and site design that integrates development with surroundings. This designation is primarily applied in the Cordelia area, although it may be applied in other areas as well.

Uses may include office and administration facilities, research and development, food re- search and manufacturing, green technology, and support business and commercial facilities.

Warehousing as a standalone use is not permitted. These areas are characterized by a high employment density.

In areas shown with a hatch, residential uses are conditionally permitted subject to criteria in the Zoning Ordinance and discretionary review and approval. In these areas, the maximum residential density shall be 30 units per acre, with an overall maximum FAR of 0.7 (for all uses, residential and non-residential combined).

Limited Industrial
This designation provides for light and medium industrial type activity. Uses typical of this designation may include but are not limited to research & development, warehouse, whole- sale distribution, manufacturing, assembling, fabrication, office uses, and support uses. Not permitted within this designation are uses which require open air storage of large quantities of raw, semi-refined, or finished products. Retail uses are discouraged in this designation but may be permitted as a secondary use to a permitted use. This land use is appropriate as a buffer between General Industrial areas and non-industrial areas. The maximum FAR is 0.5.

The Train Station Specific Plan identifies two “employment centers" (Planning Area 6) desig- nated for Limited Industrial, employment-generating uses. Up to 25 percent of the area should be developed for heavier, “General Industrial" uses, particularly those facilities which require rail service. In addition, the employment centers will also include development of neighborhood-serving community nodes with small scale retail and services for employment center workers and nearby residents.

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6 General Industrial
This designation allows for a wide range of industrial activities which includes manufactur- ing, assembling, fabrication, and other similar uses. The intent of this designation is to pro- vide a location for heavy industrial uses. Areas developed under this designation should be located with direct access to major roads, freeways, or rail lines. The maximum FAR is 0.6.

More specific land industrial uses for the Hale Ranch Study Area are required; please see as- sociated policies later in this element.

MIXED USE AND SPECIFIC PLAN AREAS
This designation has been applied to several areas throughout the city. Each area has a unique mix of specified permitted uses. The Land Use Policies and Zoning Ordinance describe the permitted uses at each location in detail.

Corridor Mixed Use
The Corridor Mixed Use designation applies to nodes along the North Texas Street corridor.

This designation provides for a mix of higher density housing with supporting retail and ser- vices that cater to daily needs of local residents. Permitted uses include housing, retail, res- taurants, personal services, public uses, and professional business offices. Prohibited uses include hotels/motels, service commercial uses, and vehicle sales and services. Commercial uses should be concentrated integrated at the ground level at a minimum of 0.15 FAR, unless exempted by the City subject to findings. The maximum FAR for all uses (residential and non- residential) is 1.0. Where commercial uses in a mixed-use development exceed 0.15 FAR, the City may permit a maximum FAR of up to 1.2.

A mix of uses is not required on every site but is desired at key locations in order to foster nodes of commercial mixed-use development along the corridor. Mixed use may be in either a vertical format (multiple uses in the same building) or horizontal format (multiple single- use buildings on the same site). The allowable residential density is 25-40 dwelling units per acre, with densities on the lower end of that range where proposed development abuts exist- ing medium-density residential development.

Center Mixed Use
The Center Mixed Use designation applies to the 128-acre area at the northwestern corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Travis Boulevard (Solano Town Center). This designation provides for the redevelopment of the existing commercial center and adjacent properties with a range of commercial, business flex, high-density housing, and community uses. The Center Mixed Use designation is envisioned as an integrated, pedestrian-oriented designation including re- tail, dining, a grocery store, entertainment or concert venues and cinemas, medical offices, Packet Page 660 of 762Attachment 3 Page 7 of 102

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A minimum nonresidential FAR of 0.25 is required across the entire area, and the maximum overall FAR for all nonresidential and residential uses is 1.0. Residential uses, where pro- vided, shall have a net density range of 18-40 units per acre (either standalone or in vertical mixed-use format), with an overall maximum of 500 units for the area (with higher total unit count if affordable/senior housing is provided, corresponding to State density bonus provi- sions).

Gateway Mixed Use
The Gateway Mixed Use designation applies to the approximately 40-acre area at the south- eastern corner of Suisun Valley Road and Business Center Drive in Cordelia, located at the “gateway” to Suisun Valley, an emerging viticultural and wine-making visitation destination.

The Gateway Mixed Use designation is envisioned as a commercial development that is de- signed to cater to the lifestyle needs and preferences of its visitors and integrates a mix of retail, dining, entertainment, office, and parks/civic spaces/recreational uses, as well as lodg- ing. The scale of retail and entertainment uses may be considered at a smaller scale than the Center Mixed Use designation.

A minimum overall nonresidential FAR of 0.25 is required across the entire area, and the maximum overall FAR for all nonresidential and residential uses is 1.0. Residential uses, where provided, shall have a net density range of 18-40 dwelling units per acre, with an over- all maximum of 300 units for the area.

Flexible Mixed Use
This designation applies to several other areas throughout the City, each with a unique mix of specified permitted uses. The Land Use Policies and Zoning Ordinance describe the per- mitted uses at each location in detail.

Heart of Fairfield Specific Plan
The Heart of Fairfield Specific Plan has identified several areas which could be classified as mixed use. In particular, West Texas Street, Downtown Fairfield, and the south end of Union Avenue are identified as higher density residential and mixed use areas. Please refer to the Specific Plan for more information.

Train Station Specific Plan (TSSP)
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8 within 10 planning areas. For more information on the mix of permitted land uses envisioned, please refer to the Specific Plan.

TRAVIS RESERVE
This designation applies to certain unincorporated land located north and east of Travis Air Force Base. Land in the Travis Reserve is set aside for future expansion of the Travis Air Force Base only. No residential uses are permitted in the Travis Reserve. Until a military or airport use is proposed for land with the Travis Reserve designation, the City supports its continued use for agriculture and grazing.

PUBLIC FACILITIES
This includes a wide range of uses that can be defined as institutional responses to basic hu- man needs, such as health, education, safety, and recreation. Examples of typical public facil- ities include schools, water treatment plants, and fire stations. Public facilities, including waste management, are described in detail in the Public Facilities and Services Element. Haz- ardous waste management is addressed in the Health and Safety Element. Public facilities may be permitted within other land use categories.

AGRICULTURE
While agricultural land is limited within Fairfield City limits, surrounding agricultural land has value to the city both as an open space asset and as a contributor to the local economy.

The Land Use Element includes two agricultural categories.

Intensive Agriculture
Intensive agricultural lands are those which have the potential for the highest productive yield (usually used for row crops and orchards). These lands generally have soil classes I and II (prime soils). Suisun Valley and portions of lower Green Valley are characterized by inten- sive agriculture.

Extensive Agriculture
Extensive agricultural lands have a relatively lower productive yield and are primarily used for grazing. Extensive agricultural lands in the planning area include hilly slope areas around the city, portions of Suisun Marsh, and areas to the east and southeast of Travis Air Force Base.

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9 OPEN SPACE
The Land Use Element and Diagram include two open space categories: Recreation and Con- servation. Open space areas are linked in the diagram by a trail system. This trail system and other aspects of the open space system are discussed in greater detail in the Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation Element.

Recreational Open Space
This designation is intended for land that has been improved for active recreational uses.

Generally, uses in this designation include regional, community and neighborhood parks and golf courses.

Conservation Open Space
This designation includes areas having significant natural resource value that are not used for active recreation (such as the Suisun Marsh).

2.3 Density and Intensity Standards
The General Plan establishes density/intensity standards for each use designation. Den- sity/intensity is expressed as a maximum for some designations and a range for others; de- velopment would be subject to both the maximum and the minimum limits, where specified.

Residential density is expressed as housing units per gross acre, which is based on the gross lot area prior to the dedication of any rights-of-way, public parks, or other public areas. In cases where a project site encompasses more than one lot, the density may be averaged over the entire project site. Development would be required within the density range (both maxi- mum and minimum) where stipulated in the designation. Bonuses for affordable, senior and other housing mandated by the State are in addition to densities permitted.

Standards of population density for residential uses can be derived by multiplying the maxi- mum allowable number of housing units per acre by the average number of persons per hous- ing unit assumed for the applicable residential designation. The average number of persons per housing unit has been assumed to be 2.4 persons per household for multifamily and 3.1 persons per household for single-family, based on California Department of Finance projec- tions. It is important to note that this average does not represent City policy; it simply pro- vides the basis for correlating the permitted number of housing units per acre with an esti- mate of the number of residents of those units.

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10 regulates visual prominence and can be used to estimate traffic generation. It can be clearly translated to a limit on building bulk in the Zoning Ordinance and is independent of the type of use occupying the building. Building area devoted to structured or covered parking (if any) is not included in FAR calculations.

The Zoning Ordinance may provide specific exceptions to the FAR limitations for uses with low employment densities, such as research facilities, or low peak-hour traffic generation, such as a hospital. In addition to density/intensity standards, some land use designations stipulate allowable building types (such as single-family residential) as well.

The table below outlines density/intensity standards for all land uses.

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11 Table 2-x: Density and Intensity Standards
Designation Density Intensity
Residential
Very Low Density Res-
idential
<2.5 -
Low Density Residen-
tial

2.5-4.5 -
Low-Medium Density
Residential

4.5-9 -
Medium Density Resi-
dential
9-18 Established through discretionary review
High Density Residen-
tial
18-25 Established through discretionary review
Very High Density
Residential
25-40 Established through discretionary review
Commercial and
Industrial

Community Commer-
cial
Conditionally permitted;
up to 32
Up to 0.5
Service Commercial No residential permitted Up to 0.5
Highway and Regional
Commercial
Conditionally permitted;
up to 32
Up to 0.75
Office Commercial No residential permitted Up to 1.0
Business Flex Conditionally permitted;
up to 30

0.25 to 0.7 (including all uses, residential
and non-residential)
Limited Industrial No residential permitted 0.5
General Industrial No residential permitted 0.6
Mixed Use and
Specific Plans

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12 Table 2-x: Density and Intensity Standards
Designation Density Intensity
Corridor Mixed Use 25-40 Minimum 0.15 non residential

1.0 maximum; 1.2 if nonresidential mini-
mum is greater than 0.15 (including all
uses, residential and non-residential)
Center Mixed Use 18-40 Minimum 0.25 nonresidential

1.0 maximum (including all uses, residen-
tial and non-residential)
Gateway Mixed Use 18-40 Minimum 0.25 nonresidential

1.0 maximum (including all uses, residen-
tial and non-residential)
Heart of Fairfield Spe-
cific Plan
Specified in the HoF
Specific Plan
Specified in the HoF Specific Plan
Train Station Specific
Plan
Specified in the TSSP Specified in the TSSP
Other
Travis Reserve No residential permitted -
Public Facilities No residential permitted Determined on a case-by-case basis Conservation and
Agriculture

Recreational Open
Space
No residential permitted Established through discretionary review Conservation Open
Space
No residential permitted Established through discretionary review Agriculture- Intensive One single-family dwell-
ing per parcel
Established through discretionary review
Agriculture- Extensive One single-family dwell-
ing per parcel
Established through discretionary review

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13 2.4 Buildout
“Buildout” represents the likely development resulting from the application of land use des- ignations in the General Plan to vacant sites (parcels that do not have improvements, like a structure or a paved parking lot) or underutilized sites, which typically have improvements on site but have a low FAR or low assessed value ratio, where the value of the land is greater than the value of the improvement.

The General Plan is expected to result in approximately 13,498 new housing units and nearly

7.2 million square feet of new nonresidential uses. This would result in a total citywide pop- ulation of 151,224 by 2050, or an addition of 31,344 residents. The General Plan has a 2050 horizon; however, the Plan does not specify or anticipate when buildout will occur, as long - range demographic and economic trends are difficult to predict. The designation of a site for a certain use also does not necessarily mean that the site will be developed or redeveloped with that use during the planning period, as development will depend on property-owner initiative.

Much of the future growth in Fairfield is envisioned to occur within the existing Heart of Fair- field and Train Station specific plans as they continue to be implemented. Other growth in- cludes major development projects that are currently under construction, approved, or under review by the City (“pipeline” projects), which include about 3,099 housing units and 1,447,000 square feet of non-residential development as of December 2023. As a result of General Plan strategies, much of the new growth is targeted within key Focus Areas, as de- scribed in later sections and shown in Figure 2-3.

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Table 2-X. Development Summary- Projected Buildout
Existing Pipeline/Planned Development Project
Residential Pipeline
Specifi
c Plans
Housin
g
Elemen
t ADUs
Additional
Development
Net
Development
(Additional plus
Pipeline/Planned
)
Buildout,
2050
Single Fam-
ily
31,175

989

1,850

20 144

1,951

4,954

36,129
Multi Family
9,375

2,110

3,970

786

1,678

8,544

17,919
Total
40,550

3,099

5,820

806

144

3,629

13,498

54,048
Population
119,880

31,344

151,2241

Nonresidential
Retail
5,801,861

113,000

70,000 974,614

1,157,614

6,959,475
Office
2,705,519

23,000

70,000 1,442,995

1,535,995

4,241,514
Industrial
15,595,777

1,311,000

1,000,000 4,780,125

7,091,125

22,686,902

1. Assumes 5 percent vacancy rate, 2 percent group quarters. 2.4 persons per household assumed for multifamily, 3.1 persons per house- hold assumed for single family, adjusted from 2023 Department of Finance Estimates.

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2.4 Guiding and Implementing Policies

LAND USE
Land Use Pattern
LU-1: Maintain Fairfield as a distinct, well-balanced, complete, and thoughtfully planned community in keeping with the city’s scale, services, and surrounding environment.

LU-1.1 Orderly Growth. Promote and prioritize orderly development and growth of Fairfield through the following:
• Support a cohesive overall development pattern by land by pro- moting higher densities near downtown/CBB, along specific cor- ridors, and near transit, and lower densities in hillsides and where appropriate to for resource conservation and supporting Travis AFB operations.
• Promote infill development that makes efficient use of limited land supply, while ensuring compatibility and integration with adjacent uses.
• Maintain separation of urban and rural uses, including through maintaining strong urban growth boundaries. Any urban devel- opment requiring basic municipal services shall occur only within the urban boundaries established by the General Plan, except for support of mutually beneficial agritourism opportuni- ties outside the urban boundaries and for supporting Travis Air Force Base operations.
• Ensure that new development mitigates and provides for its fair share of impacts to the environment, public facilities, services, and infrastructure.

LU-1.2 Balanced Land Uses. Provide a variety of land uses throughout the city that fosters development of a balanced community, provid- ing adequate housing, employment, shopping, and social and lei- sure activities for all Fairfield residents.

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1 LU-1.3 Jobs-Housing Balance. Strive to improve the jobs-housing bal- ance by undertaking efforts to increase the supply of jobs in the community, including through maintaining an adequate supply of land that supports key areas of economic growth, including ad- vanced/food and beverage manufacturing, green technology, and other employment-supportive opportunities.

LU-1.4 Complete Neighborhoods. In addition to balanced citywide land use, build “complete neighborhoods” where residents have conven- ient access to flexible employment uses, neighborhood grocery stores and other retail, coffee shops, childcare, dining and enter- tainment, and other compatible uses that help meet their everyday needs. Actions include:
• Explore potential to allow accessory commercial units (ACUs) in certain residential zones to increase accessibility to local- serving service and businesses.
• Promote home occupation uses to enable work from home and small-scale enterprises while maintaining the quality and char- acter of existing residential neighborhoods.
• Allow for convenient supporting services and alternative resi- dential types to meet special needs by permitting recreational uses, public and quasi-public uses, public assembly, day care and congregate living facilities, and single room occupancy (SRO) units in residentially designated areas, when they meet the neighborhood development, design and compatibility stand- ards.

LU-1.5 Heart of Fairfield and Train Station Specific Plans. Continue to implement the Heart of Fairfield and Train Station specific plans, and amend as necessary to respond to significant changes in com- munity priorities or economic realities.

LU-1.6 Mixed Use Activity Centers. Transform key infill locations into a network of mixed use activity centers throughout the city, including the Cordelia-Suisun Gateway, Transportation Center, Solano Town Center, and North Texas Street, to complement larger scale change envisioned within the specific plans and create more complete com- munities. To facilitate transformation, do the following:
• Regularly coordinate with property owners of these major focus areas as development plans progress, ensuring alignment with city goals and community needs,
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2 • Develop area plans or specific plans for these larger areas. As part of area study, evaluate competitive cost comparisons of commercial or employment-related uses and fiscal impacts to inform development in a way that maximizes benefits for the City.
• Require development to be within the overall designated density range for the mixed use area, while encouraging a variety of housing types.

Please see ‘Focus Areas’ policies for more information.

Land Uses
Residential
LU-2: Promote a variety of housing types to serve the diverse needs of the commu- nity and that stimulate investment.

LU-2.1 Residential Densities. Require residential development to be con- sistent with the density ranges included in the General Plan. Lower densities may be permitted only when all of the following findings are made:
• The development would be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and would not have a detrimental effect on exist- ing or future multi-family development.
• The development would be equal or superior to the higher den- sity development with respect to site planning and to preserva- tion of natural topography, mature trees, and other natural re- source.
• The density reduction will not prevent the City from achieving its goals for low- and moderate-income housing as defined in the Housing Element.

LU-2.2 Variety of Housing Types. Promote the development of a greater variety of housing types and sizes in existing neighborhoods and new focus areas, including single-unit homes on small lots, acces- sory dwelling units, tiny homes, alley-facing units, townhomes, lofts, live-work spaces, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, bungalow courts, senior housing, and student housing, to meet the needs of future demographics and changing household sizes. Actions include:

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3 • Require development to conform to housing types specified in the land use designation descriptions, Allow deviations where development within the stipulated density range includes a va- riety of housing types – for example, a higher density develop- ment that includes both townhomes and multifamily units. • Undertake a study to evaluate permitting duplex and triplex de- velopments in single-family neighborhoods1 -- all, or based on specific location and performance standards (e.g., in Central Fairfield).

LU-2.3 Higher Density Nodes. Locate high-density residential or mixed- use development in areas near downtown, regional access routes, transit stations, employment centers, shopping areas, and public services. These include:
• The Suisun-Cordelia Gateway;
• The Heart of Fairfield specific plan area, including the area nearest to the Fairfield Suisun Train Station and the Transpor- tation Center;
• Nodes along North Texas Street;
• As part of Solano Town Center redevelopment; and
• The area in the Train Station Specific Plan nearest to the Fair- field-Vacaville Train Station.

For new mixed-use areas, establish flexible parking requirements, setbacks, and other development standards in the Zoning Ordi- nance.

LU-2.4 Special Housing Needs. Distribute special residential land uses, such as senior housing, throughout the City to assure their acces- sibility to activity centers and shopping areas and to provide the op- tion of continuing to reside in neighborhoods of mixed economic, ethnic and age groups. For projects located on the periphery of the

1 Note that one accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and one junior ADU is permitted for all single-family homes in ac- cordance with State law, effectively enabling three units per lot.

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4 City that house seniors or the mobility-impaired, special transporta- tion, such as vans, shall be required to be provided by the project.

LU-2.5 Mixed-Use Development. In land use designations where a variety of land uses are permitted, allow mixed-use development that pro- vides for an integrated mixture of residential and employment-gen- erating uses within the same building (vertical mixed use) or on the same block (horizontal mixed use).

Commercial and Industrial
LU-3: Support flexibility in land use designations to respond to changing and evolv- ing economic needs. Promote a mix of uses in appropriate locations and set- tings.

LU-3.1 Employment Uses. Provide a variety of employment areas in which industrial and commercial activities provide economic oppor- tunity for residents and contribute to stable economic and tax bases for the City.

LU-3.2 Manufacturing Expansion. Promote expansion of manufacturing, food processing, and other similar uses, building upon the existing cluster of these uses and Fairfield’s locational advantages. See the Economic Development Element for more information.

LU-3.3 Variety of Business Sizes and Spaces. Promote a range of busi- ness establishments of various sizes and types, including small businesses, incubator uses, live-work spaces, artist studios, and small home-based businesses to foster entrepreneurship, work- force development, and increased workforce participation.

LU-3.4 Strip Commercial Uses. Discourage new strip commercial devel- opment and encourage existing strip commercial uses to be rede- veloped into pedestrian-friendly, contemporary shopping environ- ments.

LU-3.5 Accessible Commercial Centers. Ensure that land is maintained to accommodate commercial centers in residential areas to serve the everyday needs of nearby residents. Should a property owner seek to develop or redevelop a commercially designated site, retain the site for a majority nonresidential use if there is less than 10 acres of commercially designated land within a quarter mile radius of that site.

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5 LU-3.6 Entertainment Uses. Prioritize new commercial uses that are ori- ented toward youth, families, and entertainment, particularly in the Solano Town Center area. Ensure that regulations support the unique needs of entertainment businesses, including extended op- erating hours, noise, and event parking and traffic.

LU-3.7 Auto Showrooms. Update development regulations to reflect con- siderations of taller/multi-story automobile showrooms/offices and provide flexibility to have larger showrooms and reduced outdoor car storage reflecting changing automobile sales trends.

Institutional
LU-4: Collaborate with relevant departments, districts, and agencies to ensure there is adequate land to support Fairfield’s public facilities and institutional uses.

LU-4.1 Land for Educational Use. Coordinate with Fairfield Suisun and Travis unified school districts to ensure there is adequate land avail- able for future school site planning.

LU-4.2 Land for Utilities and Infrastructure. Coordinate with FSSD, Cal- trans, and other agencies and departments to ensure there is ade- quate land available for future utilities and infrastructure planning.

See Public Facilities Element for more information.

Agriculture and Open Space
LU-5: Support preservation of existing agricultural and open space lands outside of the City limits, and development of agritourism in the greater Fairfield/Suisun Valley/Green Valley areas. See Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation for additional policies on open space conservation.

LU-5.1 Agricultural Land Preservation. Work collaboratively with Solano County, property owners, and others in preserving agricultural and open space lands surrounding the city. Support strategic expansion of Fairfield’s urban boundary for manufacturing and food-pro- cessing uses in the Hale Ranch area. Do not support expansion of residential or low-intensity employment uses (such as warehousing and distribution) into agricultural areas.

LU-5.2 Right-to-Farm. Preserve agricultural enterprises by supporting right-to-farm policies, and separating and buffering agricultural lands from new development areas.

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6 LU-5.3 Agritourism Coordination. Coordinate with Solano County on mu- tually beneficial, appropriate opportunities to support agritourism and updating the Suisun Valley Strategic Plan.

LU-5.4 Agricultural Stakeholder Coordination. Cooperatively work with farmers, property owners, universities, colleges, Solano County, and agricultural organizations and agencies to support agricultural uses and a vibrant and thriving Suisun Valley.

Land Use Compatibility
LU-6: Minimize conflicts between land uses in Fairfield and promote development that is sensitive to its environmental and scenic context.

LU-6.1 Land Use Compatibility. Require industrial and commercial devel- opment to minimize noise, heat, glare, dust, and odor impacts on adjacent uses.

LU-6.2 Land for Travis AFB. Integrate land use planning with the needs of the Travis AFB community. Require proposed land uses to be consistent with the land use compatibility criteria, maps, and poli- cies of the Travis Air Force Base Land Use Compatibility Plan. See the Travis Protection Element for more information.

LU-6.3 Natural Features in Site Design. Preserve identified prominent topographical features, including ridgelines, steep slopes and hillsides; and natural features such as tree stands and riparian ar- eas.

LU-6.4 Clustered Development. Promote clustered development to mini- mize grading, preserve landforms, and minimize visual impacts.

LU-6.5 Environmental Constraints in Site Design. Ensure that develop- ment is reflective of the area’s environmental constraints—including localized presence of geologic faults, slopes/unstable soils, flood hazards—as well as natural resources. Consider incorporating ge- ologic faults/Alquist Priolo Zones as part of the open space or trails system.

LU-6.6 Avoid View Encroachment. Restrict development from signifi- cantly encroaching on public views of ridgelines, agricultural areas, the Cement Hill Range, and the Suisun Marsh.

LU-6.7 Scenic Vistas and Roadways. Any development in a Scenic Vista Area or along a scenic roadway shall not obstruct significant views.

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7 URBAN DESIGN
Citywide Principles
LU-7: Enhance and improve the built environment in Fairfield through site design that emphasizes cohesive, compact, connected, and “human-scaled” devel- opment, or neighborhoods, places, and streetscapes focused on needs and experience of people.

LU-7.1 Urban Design Standards. Develop and maintain urban design standards and guidelines for specific areas or development types that focus on human-scale proportions to create an engaging and visually pleasing streetscape. Support community and public realm design that reflects the community’s diversity and meets the needs of persons of all ages and abilities.

LU-7.2 Parking. Locate commercial buildings close to the streets with parking tucked behind to present a cohesive street appearance and enable better pedestrian and transit accessibility.

LU-7.3 Building Orientation. Require developments to be oriented to- wards streets through attention to building massing, landscaping, location of entrances from the street, locating residential building stoops and balconies to face the street, to have “eyes on the street” and foster active, walkable, and enjoyable street frontages.

LU-7.4 Transitional Buffers. Provide for buffers and transitions between low- and high-intensity land uses.

LU-7.5 Pedestrian-Oriented Connections. Provide a network of safe, well-maintained, interconnected streets, paseos, pathways, and bi- cycle routes onsite that facilitates travel through the site for pedes- trians, cyclists and other non-motorized modes of transportation.

Link these connections to amenities such as commercial corridors, parks, schools, and public transportation hubs.

LU-7.6 Shared Parking. Where feasible, share design features between adjacent developments, such as shared parking (to create a “park- once” strategy) and cross-access (to reduce curbcuts), shared building design features, shared signing, consistent landscape treatments across frontages, and other integrating features.

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8 LU-7.7 Gated Development. Avoid exclusive development typologies such as gated, walled, or fenced-off developments which do not support a connected neighborhood environment.

LU-7.8 Public Realm. Where feasible, enhance the pedestrian experience with widened sidewalks, shade trees, and pedestrian amenities such as street furniture, attractive paving, and pedestrian scaled lighting.

LU-7.9 Parcel Consolidation. Allow and encourage consolidation of smaller parcels for larger projects to encourage more compatible site design. Consider amendments to parking requirements, set- backs, and open space requirements for consolidated parcels in certain areas as incentives for consolidation.

LU-7.10 Placemaking. Through location-specific standards and guidelines, create cohesive, vibrant, memorable, and distinctive places within the city that foster a strong sense of identity and community, im- proving overall livability and attracting visitors and businesses.

LU-7.11 Third Spaces. As part of public and private development, encour- age development of “third spaces” to build social cohesion, or places where people can interact with each other in public separate from the two usual social environments of home and the workplace.

Incentives for development could include FAR bonuses or other in- centives.

LU-8: Provide a sense of arrival to Fairfield at major gateways, and make it easy for people identify and navigate to key locations in Fairfield.

LU-8.1 Gateways. Create entryways to the City that achieve a sense of arrival to the City, as shown in Figure x. These entryways shall in- corporate signage, landscaping, architectural features, and combi- nations of land uses that enhance the image of the City.

LU-8.2 Wayfinding. Develop and implement a comprehensive wayfinding program serving all modes of transportation, directing people to key destinations in Fairfield. This could include signage, mile markers, consistent branding, language and ADA accessibility, and integra- tion with technology, as feasible.

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9 Arts, History, and Culture
LU-9: Cultivate a vibrant, inclusive artistic and cultural environment in Fairfield that celebrates its heritage, showcases its diversity, and supports a unified Fair- field identity.

LU-9.1 Arts, History, and Cultural Programs. In partnership with com- munity, define and incorporate programs for public art, cultural her- itage/indigenous history, and other historical markers in public spaces and buildings.

LU-9.2 Historic and Cultural Resources. Establish a systematic and comprehensive process or committee for identifying, protecting, and preserving the historic and cultural resources of the city. Ensure committee representation includes Fairfield residents of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

LU-9.3 Arts and Culture Partnerships. Partner with nonprofits, faith com- munities, artists and performers, youth, and other community groups in planning for and delivering community services and events.

LU-9.4 Historic Preservation. Encourage private preservation of buildings which have historic significance and/or architectural merit.

Focus Areas
Cordelia-Suisun Gateway
LU-10: Develop a “destination gateway” to Suisun Valley that includes land uses that promote and support agritourism.

LU-10.1 Lifestyle Center. Promote development of a high-quality mixed use “lifestyle center” development that includes, experiential retail, farm-to-table restaurants with outdoor dining, artisan food produc- ers or smaller tasting rooms, farm tour offices, commercial recrea- tion, and lodging. Require medium and higher-density residential uses to ensure 24-hour vibrancy.

LU-10.2 Building Orientation. Require buildings to be oriented toward the street. Do not allow parking lots (with the exception of angled park- ing) in front of buildings adjacent to the area’s primary circulation network.

LU-10.3 Community Gathering Place. Require a functional community gathering place or plaza open to the public as part of site design.

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10 Encourage programming and active uses of this space that support agritourism, for example, a farmer’s market, wine and cider tasting, fall festivals, and other activities.

LU-10.4 Cordelia-Suisun Gateway Density and Intensity. As indicated in the land use designation, permit a range of housing types. Devel- opers may utilize higher density residential building types and in- creased FARs along major roads determined as part of site design to promote clustered, walkable development, provided that devel- opment does not exceed the gross density for the area.

Cordelia Commercial Center
LU-11: Prioritize development of a new neighborhood commercial center serving Cor- delia, anchored by a grocery store on the vacant site at the confluence of I-80 and the new Highway 12 connector.

LU-11.1 Grocery Store. Seek to attract a midsize grocery store and other essential services to serve a growing Cordelia population. Market the site and conduct interviews with food retailers to understand constraints and potential incentives.

LU-11.2 Commercial Requirement. Require commercial retail use at the site. Mixed use may be conditionally permitted, provided the com- mercial square footage is sufficient to support a midsize grocery store and freeway noise can be adequately buffered.

LU-11.3 Caltrans Coordination. Coordinate with Caltrans on future inter- change configuration through the site to maximize access to the center by Cordelia residents and the broader Fairfield community.

New Cordelia Residential Neighborhood
LU-12: Support a new low-medium density neighborhood with a neighborhood park contiguous with City limits in the rolling lands in the existing Sphere of Influ- ence west of Business Center Drive. Require annexation to City as a condition of City services.

LU-12.1 Cordelia Neighborhood Development. Require development of a cohesive master plan with integrated residential and open space development, that avoids steeper slopes and ridgelines. Limit de- velopment to no more than 50 percent of the site area. Permit no more than 50 units of medium density housing and up to 250 units of low-medium density housing.

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11 LU-12.2 Cordelia Neighborhood Park. Require dedication of land for a neighborhood park to serve needs of an increased population in Cordelia and promote development of an integrated, publicly-ac- cessible trails system in the area that connects the area’s open space assets, residential neighborhoods, and adjacent schools, and provides access to ridgelines and vantage points.

LU-12.3 Cordelia Neighborhood Clustering. Cluster development to avoid seismic impacts and visual impacts to hillsides and ridges. If grad- ing, limit to within 50 feet from a ridgeline. Consider geologic faults/Alquist Priolo Zones as part of park and/or trail design.

LU-12.4 Cordelia Neighborhood Caltrans Coordination. Coordinate with Caltrans on future interchange configuration through the site and design housing adjacent to the freeway with adequate ventilation and sound proofing to minimize air and noise impacts.

LU-12.5 Cordelia Neighborhood School Site. Coordinate with the Fairfield Suisun School District on additional school facilities planning needs and land acquisitions. At least 10 acres of the new neighborhood is designated for an additional school; should this site not be needed, a low medium density shall apply.

Business Flex Use
Support development of a “business/industrial mix” corridor along Business Center Drive in northern Cordelia and other select areas in the city.

LU-12.6 Business Flex Use Area. Attract a range of employment uses, in- cluding smaller-scale food and beverage manufacturing, “maker” or “incubator” space for changing businesses, green technology, re- search and development, co-working space, medical office, and other type of future growth-oriented uses. Consider implementing flexible parking standards to foster development of maker spaces, research and development uses, and startup spaces.

LU-12.7 Prohibit Warehousing- Business Flex. Prohibit warehousing and storage as a primary use in favor of more employment-dense em- ployment types.

LU-12.8 Conditional Housing. Permit housing north of Business Park Drive as a conditional use to meet workforce need and promote a mixed- use development pattern.

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12 articulation, setbacks, building massing, and other components of building design, that support the function of business flex uses, but also result in building aesthetics that integrate development with surrounding areas.

LU-12.10 Business Flex in Central Fairfield. Where the Business Flex use is applied south of the Heart of Fairfield along SR-12, permit battery storage as an accepted use.

Nelson Hill Study Area.

LU-13: Promote reuse of Nelson Hill as a predominantly lower density residential neighborhood with publicly-accessible open spaces, hiking trails and scenic vistas.

LU-13.1 Nelson Hill Development. Permit no more than 350 units of hous- ing at the Nelson Hill site. Encourage developer to incorporate pub- licly accessible open space and hiking trails into site design that maximize views to surrounding scenic areas.

LU-13.2 Nelson Hill Site Plan. Development in the Study Area shall be con- tingent upon City approval of a site plan that addresses:
• Clustered residential development that minimizes grading and visual dominance over the hills
• A trails plan showing publicly-accessible trails, and parking staging areas
• Agreements for the maintenance and public access of open space and hiking areas
• A vegetation and fire-management plan
• Provision of adequate emergency egress (two ins and outs) • Provision of adequate utilities
LU-13.3 Nelson Hill Annexation Costs. New development at Nelson Hill shall be responsible for costs associated with annexation, including detachment fees ongoing payments pursuant to tax share agree- ments, and payments resulting from LAFCO conditions. Funding requirements shall be secured through a pre-annexation agreement or similar document.

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13 LU-13.4 Nelson Hill Mine Closure. The applicant for development of Nel- son Hill shall pay for all costs associated with closing of the mining operation, including for City resources and time expended.

Hale Ranch Study Area
LU-14: Develop the Hale Ranch Study Area with specific high-value employment uses in a way that is compatible with surrounding agricultural and agritourism uses.

LU-14.1 Hale Ranch Development. Limit development to specific indus- tries that support agriculture, agritourism or food science, manufac- turing, and production, including winemaking and production activi- ties, agricultural technology, and food and beverage manufacturing.

LU-14.2 Prohibit Warehousing. Prohibit warehousing and distribution as primary uses. These uses are allowed if ancillary/in support of = the main use.

LU-14.3 Public Services Prior to Annexation. Determine ability to serve development with City services prior to any annexation process.

LU-14.4 Landscape Buffer. Require planting of one or more rows of trees to the south and west of the property to visually separate develop- ment from agricultural lands.

Central Fairfield
Solano Town Center
LU-15: Promote redevelopment of the Solano Town Center as a vibrant mixed-use center in the future.

LU-15.1 Solano Town Center. As larger format retail phases out, seek to redevelop the Solano Town Center area with the following uses:
• Experiential retail and other uses, including outdoor dining, live events, cafés, lounging areas, a grocery store, essential ser- vices, and others
• Entertainment and recreational uses, like a movie theater, roller rink, VR studio, rock climbing gym, community green space, etc. • Employment uses, like medical offices, flexible workspace, or a micro fulfillment center
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14 • Community-oriented uses, such as a teen center, community center, or vocational training center
• Higher-density housing
LU-15.2 Day-to-Evening Vitality. Encourage mixed-use development and co-location of residential and commercial uses within sight distance to promote day-to-evening vitality.

LU-15.3 Solano Center Amenities. Provide restaurants, cafes and bars with terraces, as well as public plazas, parks, public art, and family- friendly amenities that activate public spaces and build sense of place.

LU-15.4 Solano Center Connections. Connect the site to the Transporta- tion Center via the Linear Park Trail with signage, gateways, land- scaping, and other features. Enhance pedestrian and bicyclist safety crossings at Travis Boulevard and the Linear Park.

Heart of Fairfield
LU-16: Continue to enhance and support the vision of the Heart of Fairfield Specific Plan and promote Downtown as a vibrant heart of the community, with a vi- brant mix of diverse uses, including retail, eating and drinking establishments, entertainment, offices, and housing, and community gathering spaces.

LU-16.1 Transportation Center Development. Promote higher density housing or mixed-use development at the Transportation Center through application of the Mixed Use-West Texas designation. (i) Prioritize residential/mixed-use residential development in the par- cels immediately adjacent to the Transportation Center. (ii) Should regional commercial retailers choose to relocate, work with property owners of parcels adjacent to the Transportation Center to explore mixed use development south of Cadenasso Drive, and east of Beck Avenue. Require a minimum nonresidential FAR of 0.2 in these areas, and a maximum total FAR of 0.5.

LU-16.2 “Heart” of the Heart of Fairfield. Explore the use of publicly- owned sites or private/public partnerships to develop a distinct pub- lic gathering place, or “heart” of the Heart of Fairfield, that enhances community connectedness, vibrant gathering spaces, and public life. Potential sites could include the vacant lot across from the Packet Page 684 of 762Attachment 3 Page 31 of 102

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LU-16.3 Connections to Waterfront District. Coordinate with Suisun City to explore opportunities for enhanced connections and wayfinding between the Heart of Fairfield Specific Plan, train depot, and Suisun’s Waterfront District.

North Texas Street
LU-17: Transition North Texas Street toward more pedestrian-oriented land uses, in- cluding housing and mixed uses, in an attractive, comfortable, and human- scaled public realm.

LU-17.1 North Texas Streetscape Master Plan. In the near term, prepare a Streetscape Master Plan with recommendations for public realm improvements and building/street relationship, traffic calming, po- tential roadway modifications, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, safety improvements, tree planting and landscaping, public art, lighting, and other components.

LU-17.2 North Texas Specific or Master Plan. In the longer term, prepare a specific or master plan for the entirety of North Texas Street to provide a cohesive vision and overall development pattern.

LU-17.3 North Texas Density. Encourage variations in densities and hous- ing types, provided the overall density is within the land use desig- nation for the area. Focus highest density at the intersection with Linear Trail and other locations shown on the Land Use Diagram, and promote cohesive visual transitions to adjacent lower density developments.

LU-17.4 Development Nodes. Focus near-term development on mixed-use development “nodes” containing a mix of commercial and higher density mid-rise housing, along with green space. Promote revitali- zation of aging older developments while preserving the rich and diverse array of grocery stores, locally-owned neighborhood restau- rants, and other uses that serve the community.

LU-17.5 Active Frontage. Require development in these nodes to include an active frontage and green spaces. Parking lots in new develop- ment are required to be located behind the buildings and shall not front North Texas Street.

LU-17.6 Limit New Auto-Oriented Uses. Limit or prohibit new auto-oriented businesses along, including vehicle services/service commercial uses and fast food restaurants.

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16 LU-17.7 Transit Improvements: As density and population increase, ex- plore transit improvements, like a rapid bus line, to connect North Texas and West Texas.

LU-17.8 Compatible Bike and Pedestrian Improvements. Promote more pedestrian-oriented design, including trees, sidewalks, and cross- ings, while acknowledging North Texas Street’s current role as an automobile-oriented arterial that provides regional access.

LU-17.9 Access and Amenities. In the largest node near the Linear Park, require developers to create bicycle and pedestrian access and amenities, and a well-designed interface between Linear Park and new projects.

Fairfield Linear Park Trail
LU-18: Ensure that new development is designed to optimize Fairfield's Linear Park, making the park a central feature that enhances quality of life, connectivity, and recreational opportunities for residents.

LU-18.1 Fill Linear Park Gaps. Fill in segment gaps to establish a continu- ous Linear Park Trail, from Solano Community College to the Train Station Specific Plan, that serves as a unifying link between Cor- delia, central Fairfield, and northeastern Fairfield.

LU-18.2 Linear Park Easements. Where the City does not own segments, explore possibility of easements in coordination with property own- ers.

LU-18.3 Eyes on the Trail. Avoid blank facades along the trail. Windows, doors and transparent openings are encouraged to provide “eyes on the trail” and heighten sense of security. To the extent feasible, surface and structured parking should not front onto the trail. In hatched areas shown on Figure X, require development to have en- trances oriented toward the park.

LU-18.4 Linear Park Activity Nodes. Develop “activity nodes” as described in the Linear Park Central Fairfield Revitalization & Linear Park Concept Plan. Promote pop-up urbanism with temporary programs such as food trucks, mobile recreational programs, and flash social events such as concerts, art installations, outdoor exercise, and others as a way to maintain and foster activity within specific areas in the park.

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17 and openings into the park from adjacent properties. See the Circu- lation Element for more information on Linear Park crossings and improving safety.

LU-18.6 Linear Park Wayfinding. Improve wayfinding and signage to and along the Linear Park Trail and at major destinations.

LU-18.7 Linear Park Landscaping. Improve landscaping with native plants, trees, and other amenities, like water fountains, benches, and light- ing. Prioritize improvements in Central Fairfield.

LU-18.8 Linear Park Mid-Block Connections. Seek opportunities for mid- block connections and provide easy, safe routes to the Fairfield Transportation Center and the Suisun Fairfield Train Station, Down- town Fairfield, and both the City and County Government Centers.

Eastern Fairfield
Train Station Specific Plan (TSSP)
LU-19: Continue to support and enhance implementation of the TSSP’s vision as a complete, aspirational community combining village charm with contemporary sustainability and lifestyle demands.

LU-19.1 Updated Residential Density. Allow for up to 80 dwelling units per acre in the high density residential designation to facilitate increase density near transit. The target density of the high density residen- tial designation shall be the maximum density, 80 du/ac.

LU-19.2 Concentrated Commercial. Focus and reduce the area within the Community Commercial land designation from 17 acres to 10 acres to reflect market realities. Allow development to occur with either mixed use or residential-only uses.

LU-19.3 Links to Adjacent Development. Seek to link the TSSP to neigh- boring development, including connections from the Train Station to Travis AFB, and connections to existing and future residential development to the west and southwest.

Travis AFB
LU-20: Support the mission of Travis AFB in their efforts to develop a community- oriented enhanced use lease (EUL) area east of Vanden High School.

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18 LU-20.1 Enhanced Use Lease Area. As Travis AFB plans for the EUL area develop, participate in planning efforts to assess need for infrastruc- ture improvements and potential provision of City services.

LU-20.2 Land Use Coordination. Coordinate regularly with Travis AFB to ensure compatible and synergistic land uses as development plans for the EUL progress.

Other Areas
LU-21: Support continued study of the area southwest of Cement Hill Road and Pea- body Road.

LU-21.1 Cement Hill and Peabody Study Area. Given known environmen- tal constraints, conduct a study to inform feasible development ca- pacity of the Special Study Area. Allow for a range of housing den- sities, with densities of up to 50 dwelling units an acre in the vicinity of the Fairfield-Vacaville Train Station.

Program Actions:

1. After adoption of the comprehensive amendment to the General Plan and prepa- ration of municipal service review, request Solano County LAFCO amendment of SOI.

2. Amend the Zoning Ordinance to reflect the following:
• Zoning standards for new mixed use areas, including the Cordelia-Suisun Gateway, North Texas nodes, and Solano Town Center.
• Standards for the Business Mixed Use area that reflect flexible develop- ment standards that allow for a palette of allowable land uses. • A finer-grained pattern of industrial zones to accommodate a wider range of emerging industrial uses and intensities.

3. Review the City’s design guidelines, development standards and development review procedures on a periodic basis to allow for new and innovative design techniques and evolving technologies.

4. Develop an Arts and Culture Master Plan for the city, as well as appropriate pub- lic art requirements for development projects of a certain size.

5. Adopt lighting standards intended to maintain ambient lighting levels after prepar- ing a City Lighting Standards study to determine visibility, minimum glare, and minimum spillage standards in relation to other properties or into the sky.

6. Develop a master or Specific Plan for North Texas, focused on public realm im- provements.

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Travis Protection Element
Guiding and Implementing Policies
TP-1: Ensure that future land uses are compatible with the continued operation of Travis AFB, as well as the health and safety of Fairfield residents in its vicinity.

TP-1.1 New Development Near Travis AFB. Continue to notify the Air Force of proposed development activities in the vicinity of Travis AFB.

TP-1.2 Travis AFB LUCP Compatibility: Require any applicable land uses and proposals to be consistent with the land use compatibility, noise and overflight policies and criteria of the latest adopted Land Use Compatibility Plan (LUCP) for Travis Air Force Base:
• No new residential zoning will be applied to land in Com- patibility Zones A, B1, B2, or C and no new schools will be permitted in these areas. See Figure 3-2.
• Projects within Zones A, B1, B2, or C or that exceed height limits specified shall be referred to the Solano County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) as required by the Solano County Air- port Land Use Compatibility Review Procedures. Projects that exceed the height limits specified in the LUCP for Travis AFB shall also be referred to the ALUC.
• Nonconforming development or reconstruction within the Travis AFB LUCP Area of Influence shall be consistent with the poli- cies in the LUCP regarding such development or reconstruction. • If it is the determination of the ALUC that any of the mandatory projects referred to the ALUC are inconsistent with the LUCP for Travis AFB, the City Council may hold a hearing to consider the project. The City Council may overrule the ALUC after the hearing by a two-thirds vote if it makes specific findings that the proposed action is consistent with the purposes of Airport Land Use Commission Law as contained in Article 3.5 of the Public Utilities Code.

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1 i. Objects and structures within Compatibility Zones A, B1, B2, C, D and the Height Overlay Zone for Travis AFB shall conform to FAR Part 77 height limits.

TP-1.3 Hazards to Aircraft. Review development proposals for any poten- tial hazards to aircraft in flight, including: uses that release into the air any substance such as steam, dust and smoke which would im- pair pilot visibility; uses that produce light emissions, glare or dis- tracting lights which could interfere with pilot vision or be mistaken for airfield lighting; sources of electrical emissions which would in- terfere with aircraft communications or navigation; and uses which would attract birds or waterfowl to the extent that they would pose a danger to aircraft operation in the vicinity of the Base.

TP-1.4 Homebuyer Notification: Require, as a condition of approval of development within Compatibility Zone C of the Travis AFB LUCP/all new residential development east of Claybank Road, homebuyer notification regarding aircraft operational impacts on the property.

TP-1.5 New Technologies and Frequency Management. Consult with Travis AFB in planning and review of any new facilities that could impede or interfere with needed frequencies for military readiness activities or potentially create competition through increasing use of frequencies (such as increased use and availability of new genera- tions of wireless technology.)
TP-2: Continue to acknowledge the importance of military readiness activities and protect the viability of Travis AFB to accommodate expansions and new and/or different missions consistent with the changing world role of the United States.

TP-2.1 Travis Reserve. Coordinate with Solano LAFCO and Solano County to ensure continued interim use of the Travis Reserve Area for agriculture and grazing lands (including the Wilcox Ranch Area), and to reserve the area for future expansion of the air force base. If the status of the base changes, the construction of nonmilitary air- port and support uses may be permitted.

TP-2.2 Travis AFB Coordination and Planning. Establish mechanisms to facilitate the exchange of information between the City of Fairfield and the Air Force as follows:
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2 airspace, and to notify Travis AFB when a proposed project or plan may have an impact on military facilities and operations.; • Early notification by Travis AFB to the City of changes in aircraft flight patterns; and
• An ongoing consultation mechanism between the City and Travis AFB on issues of mutual concern.

TP-2.3 Utilities and Services Planning. Coordinate with Travis AFB on any future need for provision of additional City of Fairfield utilities and other municipal services and incorporate this planning in the development of new infrastructure plans. Continue to use intergov- ernmental support agreements to meet any identified service needs.

TP-2.4 Emergency Power Grid. Pursue opportunities to improve electrical system reliability and sustainability through evolving distributed generation and backup technologies, such as microgrids, renewa- ble generation, and storage systems at Travis AFB.

TP-2.5 Evacuation Route Planning. Involve Travis AFB in the City of Fair- field’s emergency evacuation planning efforts and development of emergency response plans.

TP-2.6 Enhanced Use Lease Area. Support Travis AFB’s efforts to estab- lish an Enhanced Use Lease Area west of Vanden High School.

See the Land Use and Urban Design Element for more information.

TP-2.7 Military Personnel Housing Needs. Cooperate with Travis AFB officials in identifying strategies to meet the housing needs of mili- tary personnel.

TP-2.8 Military Personnel Transportation Needs. Cooperate with Travis AFB in planning for any needed roadway improvements, exten- sions, bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure, transit options, and connec- tions between the Base and the Fairfield-Vacaville Train Station.

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4 Circulation Element
Table 4-1. Roadway Improvements
Location Description
New neighborhood west of Business
Center Drive
New multimodal roadway networks to
connect new neighborhoods
Nelson Hill
Suisun Valley Parkway and Pittman
Road
Overcrossing widening
Air Base Parkway and Heath Drive
westbound
Changes to left turn movement
I-80 and Manuel Campos Parkway
eastbound
Right turn on to Manuel Campos Parkway
queues at the off-ramp
Manuel Campos Parkway westbound left turn queues to turn on to Hilborn Road Air Base Parkway between North
Texas Street and I-80
Roadway widening
Red Top Road between Havenhill
Road and Interstate 80
Widened to four-lane arterial
I-80 between Cordelia and Business
Center Drive
New connection over I-80
Clay Bank Road and Air Base
Parkway
Intersection changes to improve LOS
North Texas and Travis Boulevard
Pennsylvania Ave/Pennsylvania Ave
and Travis Boulevard
Pennsylvania Ave and West Texas
Street
Suisun Valley Road and Business
Center Drive
Green Valley Road and Business
Center Drive
Peabody Road and Cement Hill
Road/Vanden Road
North Texas Street/Nelson Road and
Manuel Campos parkway
Beck Avenue and West Texas Street
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Pennsylvania Avenue and SR 12

Table 5-x. Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity Near-Term Improvements Location/Project Description
Trail Network Expansion
Study
Study to expand the Linear Park Trail from its current terminus in the northeast to the Fairfield-Vacaville Amtrak Station, as well as incorporate other proposed trails and paths identified through the ATP.

Red Top Road Implement low-cost Class IV separated bikeways on Red Top Road. This route would connect the existing countywide bicycle fa- cility on McGary Road to the proposed gap closure bikeway projects on Lopes Road and Business Center Drive, linking the Cordelia Junction area to Downtown Fairfield. This project would establish a safe route to Rodriguez High School, access to nearby industrial areas, and closing a gap to transit for FAST Transit Route 8.

Lopes Road Implement Class II Buffered Bicycle Lanes to close a gap in the countywide backbone network and serve to link over I -80 through Cordelia Junction between retail and industrial businesses. This project would establish a safe route to Rodriguez High School and close a gap to transit for FAST Transit Route 8.

Business Center Drive Conduct a feasibility study to determine the most appropriate route and consider installing a Class IV Separated Bikeway. This project would provide a link between the Bay Ridge Trail and the Fairfield Linear Park Trail and closes a gap in the countywide backbone net- work from Lopes Road. A safe route to Nelda Munday Elementary School, InterCoast Colleges Fairfield Campus, and Solano Com- munity Collection would be created and closes a gap to transit for FAST Transit Routes 7 and 8.

Linear Park to Downtown
Fairfield Accessibility
eastbound Off-Ramp

Study two routes to implement an all ages and abilities facilities with the intent to complement and connect with the planned project on West Texas Street and North Texas Street:
• The 2nd Street Class III Bicycle Route linked the Linear Park north toward the Solano Town Center and south to
West Texas Street, providing access to Downtown Fair-
field. This project would provide a safe route to Fairview Elementary School and close a gap to transit for local
FAST Transit Route 1. This route would connect through
one of Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Priority Development Areas and one Metropolitan Transportation
Commission Community of Concern.
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and frontage access for Armijo High School and would
provide direct access to the Union Avenue Bicycle and
Pedestrian Overcrossing to the Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak
Station if coupled with Jefferson Street. This project also closes a gap to transit for local FAST Transit Route 6 and connects through one Priority Development Area and
three Communities of Concern.

Table 4-2. Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enhancements
Location Improvement
Anna Kyle Elementary • Consider providing bicycle detection and clearance time on the Eisenhower Street approach as STA ATP
recommendations are implemented (bike)
• East Travis Boulevard and Eisenhower Street: Install
LPIs for all crosswalks and blank out “No Right Turn
on Red” signs for the northbound right turn during the
LPI
• Kidder Avenue: Stripe advanced stop bars at East
Travis Boulevard to improve yielding to pedestrians
in crosswalk
David Weird K-6 Preparatory
Academy
• Tabor Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue:
o Install LPIs for each crosswalk with a blank
out “No Right Turn on Red” sign and ensure
adequate crossing time. Prohibit right turn on
red during the LPI
o Tighten the southeast corner to shorten
crossing distances and slow down turns on
to Tabor Avenue/ Bulbout the southwest cor-
ner to improve visibility of pedestrians and
reduce crosswalk length.

Fairfield Linear Park at East
Tabor Avenue and North
Texas Street
• Install an LPI and “No Right Turn on Red” blank out
signs for the westbound approach on East Tabor Av-
enue
• Consolidate and close driveways along East Tabor
Avenue and North Texas Street near the intersection
to reduce conflict points for pedestrians and motor-
ists
• Provide an “escape ramp” for bicyclists traveling west- bound to access the sidewalk
• Provide a sharrow in the outer left turn lane of the
westbound approach for left turning bicyclists. Alterna- tively, bicyclists can choose to use the Class I facility for the two stage turn option
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• Consolidate and close driveways along East Tabor
Avenue and North Texas Street near the intersection
to reduce conflict points for bicyclists and motorists

Rockville Road/West Texas
Street and Oliver Road
• Install a raised crossing at Oliver Road southbound
channelized right onto Rockville Road
• Tighten the radius on the northeast corner to reduce
the pedestrian crossing distance and slow right turn-
ing speeds
• Stripe trail crossing and provide LPIs with blank out “No Right Turn on Red” signs on the southbound Oli-
ver Road approach and eastbound Rockville Road
approach
• Formalize the “goat trails” through the porkchop is-
land by installing sidewalk
• Install wayfinding signage to facilitate travel from the Linear Park to Ledgewood Creek Trail
• Fence off part of Oliver Road near the tunnel to direct crossings to the signal
Various:
• Air Base Parkway and
Heath Drive
• Air Base Parkway and
Clay Bank Road
• Air Base Parkway and
Walters Road
• Oliver Road, West
Texas Street and
Rockville Road
• West Texas Street and
I-80 eastbound Off-
Ramp

• Determine feasibility of Removing Channelized Right
Turns to improve pedestrian safety
Various:
• Oliver Road
• Dickson Hill
• Dover Avenue
• Waterman Boulevard
• Link Road
• Pittman Road
• West Texas Street
• Study potential for roadway reconfigurations to include bicycle infrastructure, the removal of slip lanes to
tighten the curb radius, and pedestrian crossing im-
provements to provide safer facilities for active trans- portation modes.

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4 Guiding and Implementing Policies
CIR-1: Establish and maintain a comprehensive, multimodal roadway system that is well-integrated with the City’s land use pattern.

CIR-1.1 Roadway Network. Work to implement the roadway improvements described in Table 4-1, and shown in Figure X. Coordinate with neigh- boring agencies as needed for project implementation. Necessary roadway network additions for growth areas include:
• Planned neighborhood west of Business Center Drive. Coordi- nate with the Solano Transportation Authority (STA) to plan for spe- cific I-680/I-80/SR-12 interchange improvement geometry, and con- nect the new neighborhood at Business Center Drive or Mangels Road.
• Nelson Hill. Plan for adequate ingress and egress to development in the “bowl” of Nelson Hill from Cordelia Road. A complete traffic study must be completed prior to annexation to assess the project’s potential impacts on nearby roadways, identify mitigation measures, and provide design elements that maintain and improve safety, walkability, visibility, and connectivity. The study shall be prepared in a manner directed by the City’s Traffic Engineer, and at a minimum, include/address the following:

1. Trip generation and Level of Service at the project’s frontage on Cordelia Road as well as other impacted intersections, includ- ing, but not limited to, the Lopes Road/Cordelia Road/Bridge- port Avenue intersection;

2. analysis of the appropriate local and collector intersections that may be affected by the development;

3. impacts of the project and the project’s road improvements on pedestrian and bicycle circulation and safety. It should propose mechanisms for mitigating such impacts and improving access for bicyclists and pedestrians; and

4. identify the quantity and location of access points needed to ac- commodate the project’s vehicular volume and determine the length left/right turn pockets on Cordelia Road using standards acceptable to the city’s Traffic Engineer.

Traffic calming elements shall be incorporated along the project’s frontage and access points and at key connectors throughout the project.

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5 • The Travis AFB Enhanced Use Lease Area. As part of Enhanced Use Lease Area development, a traffic study should evaluate the need for connections at Markeley Lane and Peabody Road, Markeley Lane and Twin Peaks Drive, and a through-connection at Armstrong Street and Markeley Lane.

CIR-1.2 Address Gaps. Enhance the scope of the multimodal transportation system by addressing deficiencies in roadways, bikeways, and pe- destrian networks, expanding transit coverage in underserved areas, and eliminating obstacles, both natural and humanmade, to improve accessibility and connectivity. Strategies include the following:
(i) Continue to monitor traffic volume and conduct annual safety audits of street segments and intersections. When impacts are identified, develop mitigation plans and incorporate/coordinate any needed improvements as part of the Capital Improvement Plan and/or grant-funded programs.
(ii) Participate in the STA’s updates to the Active Transportation Plan and coordinate with STA to refine and maintain prioritized lists of pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects including those iden- tified in the Active Transportation Plan, Safe Routes to School Plan, Local Road Safety Plan, and other relevant documents, that the City can feasibly accomplish over a phased timeframe.
(iii) Develop and regularly update the Citywide Transportation Capital Improvement Plan consistent with the General Plan, Congestion Management Plan, and Regional Transportation Plan. The Trans- portation Capital Improvement Plan shall identify how the improve- ments identified in the General Plan are to be funded. This shall include identification of City funding sources and amounts (i.e., taxes, assessments, fees), as well as non-City funding sources (i.e., taxes and funding share)
CIR-1.3 Right-of-Way. Acquire the ultimate right-of-way for streets during the early stages of development. Include adequate right-of-way for multi- modal use.

CIR-1.4 Access Points. Prohibit points of access from conflicting with other existing or planned access points. Control the frequency/seek to con- solidate access points to adjoining properties along arterials to assure the free flow of traffic on the arterial, except as needed to support access for pedestrians and bicyclists. Require points of access to roadways to be separated sufficiently to maintain capacity, efficiency, and safety of the traffic flow.

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6 CIR-1.5 Financing Improvements. Ensure that new development pays a fair share of costs for local and regional transportation improvements through the following:
(i) Amendments to the development impact fee ordinance as needed to help fund needed circulation improvements, as identified in the General Plan, the Transportation Capital Improvement Plan, Spe- cific Plans, Areawide Plans, or Development Agreements. Impact fees shall be set in accordance with the relative share of improve- ments necessitated by new development.
(ii) Identify non-fee based funding sources, including special taxes un- der the Mello-Roos Community Facilities District Act and benefit as- sessments under the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 or other similar legislation, consistent with the circulation improvements identified in the General Plan.

CIR-2: Achieve a coordinated regional and local transportation system that minimizes traffic congestion and efficiently serves users.

CIR-2.1 Regional Transportation Plans. Collaborate with local and regional jurisdictions in the preparation of regional plans.

CIR-2.2 Highway Improvements. Work with Caltrans and adjacent jurisdic- tions to identify and implement needed improvements to highway/in- terstate facilities, including freeway interchanges (including comple- tion of the I-680/I-80/SR-12 interchange project).

CIR-2.3 Coordination to Minimize Congestion. Cooperate with adjacent ju- risdictions and agencies to minimize congestion on City streets, par- ticularly on Fairfield’s principal arterial gateways and Routes of Re- gional Significance.

CIR-2.4 Coordination for Transportation Funding. In coordination with rel- evant agencies, ensure projects are aligned with County and regional plans to ensure eligibility for funding.

CIR-3: Manage the City’s transportation system to minimize congestion, improve the flow of traffic, improve air quality, and reduce vehicle miles traveled.

CIR-3.1 Mobility and VMT Balance. For roadways and intersections, strive to balance objectives of reducing VMT with maintaining automobile flow through use of Level of Service (LOS) standards in determining feasible transportation improvements. Allow LOS standards to be ex- ceeded under the following circumstances:

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7 • Constraints on development as would be required to achieve or maintain these standards would adversely impede achievement of this Plan’s economic, land use and community development, and environmental goals and policies;
• Traffic congestion occurs near specialized land uses such as schools, or in the Heart of Fairfield area;
• Mitigation of congestion would negatively affect transit, bicycle or pedestrian circulation, or would conflict with General Plan goals for these alternative modes of circulation, for example by increasing crossing distances, increasing pedestrian safety risk, or restricting bicycle or transit access;
• Traffic congestion is a result of an effort to reduce VMT through promotion of transit ridership and/or access, including the develop- ment of higher-density development in mixed use areas; or • A demonstrated significant increase in transit modes that reduce single-occupant vehicle trips, such as transit ridership, carpooling, bicycling, and/or walking is achieved.

CIR-3.2 LOS Standard and Exemptions. Maintain LOS D during peak hours (AM and PM) as the LOS performance target as the local standard to determine needed improvements. Accept lower levels of service (e.g.

LOS E), as outlined in Table xx, where right-of-way and other con- straints make attainment of LOS D difficult and/or infeasible. Exempt from the LOS policy the following areas/facilities reflecting goals and values of the community:
• Roadways of regional significance
• Heart of Fairfield area
• Areas around schools at pickup times
The City Engineer shall update the exempted intersections and roadway segments list periodically to be included with the traffic im- pact study guidelines and to be adopted by ordinance.

CIR-3.3 Traffic Study. When a traffic study is required for an application for new development, require that the study include an analysis of the appropriate arterial, collector, and local intersections and VMT im- pacts that may be affected by the proposal. The study shall also con- sider impacts of the project and the projects road improvements on multimodal circulation and safety and shall propose mechanisms for Packet Page 699 of 762Attachment 3 Page 46 of 102

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CIR-3.4 VMT Screening Criteria. Evaluate new development and redevelop- ment projects for compliance with adopted Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) significance thresholds and transportation impact screening criteria.

CIR-3.5 Roadway Improvements. Work to implement the roadway network improvements listed in table 4-1 and shown in Figure x. Coordinate with other agencies as needed for project implementation.

CIR-3.6 Improvement Prioritization. Prioritize street improvements based on current and forecasted service levels and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) data and identify capital improvement program pro- jects. Roadways experiencing or forecasted to experience worse than applicable Level of Service conditions (unstable or forced traffic flows) shall require improvements that also balance “complete streets” considerations for the benefit of pedestrians and bicyclists.

Improvements shall be made unless other public health, safety, wel- fare, or other factors affecting alternative modes of transportation de- termine otherwise.

CIR-4: Reduce reliance on single-occupant vehicles and increase share of trips made by alternate modes.

CIR-4.1 TDM Plans. Continue to require that all large public and private em- ployers develop TDM plans to encourage their employees to use some form of collective transportation to commute to and from work, including shared rides, car/vanpools, FAST/FAST microtransit, bicy- cle parking/facilities, and other options. These plans should include not only information regarding rideshare lists and available transit, but also provision of transit passes, preferential parking and other incen- tives to participating employees.

CIR-4.2 Regional TDM Programs. Coordinate with and promote regional TDM programs available through Solano Mobility and the Solano Transit Authority to educate the public on commuting options.

CIR-4.3 Regional VMT Mitigation Impact Fee. Support regional efforts for the development of a VMT mitigation impact fee program.

CIR-4.4 Drop Offs/Pick Ups. Promote efficient circulation planning at schools, partnering with the local school districts to optimize school drop-off/pick-ups.

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9 CIR-4.5 First and Last Mile Solutions. Collaborate with transit agencies and private mobility providers to implement first-and-last-mile solu- tions, such as on-demand or microtransit shuttle services, and bike- share programs, to enhance access to alternative transportation op- tions for residents and reduce reliance on personal vehicles.

CIR-4.6 Facilitate Infill and Alternative Transportation. Ensure that the cir- culation system facilitates and complements infill development and is supportive of alternative transportation, including walking, transit, par- atransit, micro-transit, and bicycles. See Land Use and Urban Design Element for more information.

CIR-5: Promote effective curb management and optimal parking solutions to enhance accessibility, reduce congestion, and promote efficient land use.

CIR-5.1 Parking Reductions. Explore opportunities to right-size parking re- quirements consistent with demand and availability of other means of transportation:
i. In areas envisioned for mixed use development and/or within a cer- tain radius of a train station or high-frequency transit area, allow for reduction or potential elimination of minimum parking requirements. ii. Permit reductions in on-site parking in exchange for pedestrian and bicycling improvements, such as secure bicycle parking, private shuttle services, or subsidized transit pass programs.
iii. Where appropriate, permit the use of off-site parking areas, on- street parking, and other alternatives to parking lots and parking garages.

CIR-5.2 Parking Management. Conduct a parking demand study to assess the utilization of existing parking facilities and identify opportunities to reduce parking requirements in areas with low demand. Parking management strategies could include shared parking in mixed use areas, dynamic pricing, on-street residential parking, and spill-over parking to avoid construction of unnecessary parking.

CIR-5.3 Curb Space Management. Develop curb space management guide- lines that incorporate best practices and strategies for deliveries and drop-offs in commercial and mixed-use areas.

CIR-5.4 Park-And-Ride Facilities. Ensure that park-and-ride facilities are well integrated with various modes of transportation, including buses/micromobility vehicles, trains, bicycles, and walking paths.

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10 CIR-5.5 Real-Time Information. Utilize technology to improve the user expe- rience at park-and-ride facilities and City parking garages. Implement real-time information systems for parking availability and transit schedules, mobile payment options for parking fees, and smart tech- nologies to streamline the use of facilities.

CIR-6: Create an efficient, accessible, and well-utilized public transit network that en- courages the use of public transportation as a viable alternative to personal vehicles locally and regionally.

CIR-6.1 Well-Connected Transit. Design transit stops, microtransit venues, and well-defined transit corridors that provide connected access to major public facilities, employment centers, and major points of inter- est, including the Heart of Fairfield area, the Texas corridor, the Solano Town Center, and others.

CIR-6.2 Potential Transit Ridership. Continue to implement the Heart of Fairfield and Train Station Specific Plans (including safety and circu- lation improvements) and encourage higher density developments in closer proximity to major transit infrastructure to increase potential ridership. Promote and advertise the variety of transit options down- town.

CIR-6.3 Express Transit. As part of periodic strategic planning efforts, eval- uate the potential for express transit service or microtransit options between the western, central, and eastern areas of the City.

CIR-6.4 Integrated Transit. Integrate regional transit with local transit to make the entire system more seamless and user-friendly. Coordinate the integration of local and regional transit with STA and other Solano County cities.

CIR-6.5 Fixed Guideway Systems. Coordinate with regional transit planners to determine feasibility of developing fixed guideway systems for in- terregional passenger traffic, making use of existing rail lines when- ever possible.

CIR-7: Promote a connected pedestrian and bicycle network that provides a safer, more enjoyable, and accessible means of getting to major destinations citywide without a car.

Bicycle Infrastructure
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CIR-7.2 Bikeway Improvements. As funding allows, implement near-term pedestrian bikeway improvement projects as described in Table 4-2 and continue to implement, as feasible, longer term high-priority con- nectivity improvements as described in the Solano Transportation Au- thority’s Active Transportation Plan, prioritizing those that address gaps in the network. Identify and obtain potential funding sources for construction and maintenance of bicycle facilities, and incorporated bike improvements into planned improvements when feasible. Use these funds to complement local funds wherever possible.

CIR-7.3 Linear Park Trail Bikeway. Harness the potential of the Linear Park as a central corridor connecting neighborhoods, promoting recrea- tion, and enhancing overall urban connectivity, and identifying loca- tions for spurs. Where the Trail crosses intersections, improve the trail to meet the street and preserve adequate line of sight. In key locations, implement traffic calming measures along the existing streets to reduce the speeds of vehicles as they approach the cross- ings. Study potential for the following improvements to improve safety at major intersections:
• Fairfield Avenue. Add rectangular rapid flashing beacon, walking school bus drop-off zone, crosswalk striping, improved access ramps, bulbouts on both sides of street, realign pathway with cross- walk.
• Union Avenue. Add rectangular rapid flashing beacon, walking school bus drop-off zone, bulbouts and crosswalk striping, and im- proved access ramps at crossings.
• Pennsylvania Avenue/Travis Boulevard. Incorporate intersection signal and geometric modification to facilitate bikeway and pedes- trian path, per NACTO guidelines
• North Texas Street/East Tabor Street. Include gateway markets and crosswalk striping; incorporate intersection signal and geomet- ric modification to facilitate bikeway and pedestrian path, per NACTO guidelines
For other information on Linear Park Trail safety and design im- provements, please see the Land Use and Urban Design Element.

CIR-7.4 Bike Share. Collaborate with STA on implementation of a bike share program to provide on-demand access to a network of rentable bicy- cles.

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12 CIR-7.5 Bike Amenities. Particularly in corridors and centers, work with transit service providers and developers to provide first-rate ameni- ties to support pedestrian, bicycle and transit usage, such as bus shelters and benches, bike racks on buses, high-visibility crossings, and modern bike storage.

CIR-7.6 Bicycle Education and Information. Facilitate and promote bicy- cling by providing adequate information to bicyclists regarding routes, facilities, destinations, and bicycle safety.

CIR-7.7 Regional Bikeway Network. Cooperate with neighboring jurisdic- tions and regional agencies to expand the countywide bikeway net- work and to provide linkages, where appropriate, with regional net- works.

Pedestrian Infrastructure
CIR-7.8 Pedestrian Infrastructure. Create and maintain a continuous sys- tem of connected sidewalks, pedestrian paths, and greenways throughout the city that facilitates convenient and safer pedestrian travel, connects neighborhoods and centers, and is free of major im- pediments and obstacles.

CIR-7.9 Sidewalk Gaps. Seek to address sidewalk gaps and create comfort- able pedestrian walking environments. See Land Use and Urban De- sign Element for additional policies on walkable environments.

Safety, Connectivity, and “Complete Streets”
CIR-7.10 Vision Zero. Work towards safer streets to reduce and eliminate fatal and severe injury collisions among vehicles, pedestrians, and bicy- clists by adopting a Vision Zero Plan and policy. The City will identify opportunities to streamline decision making to prioritize safety and improve internal alignment in programs, practices, and policies con- sistent with the Safe System Approach.

CIR-7.11 Minimizing Conflicts. Minimize bicycle/pedestrian/motor vehicle conflicts by providing proper trail, street and intersection signage, de- sign, and separation. Bicycle trails should cross at marked cross- walks or controlled intersections. Continue to monitor and consider for adoption new tested technologies which improve bicyclist’s mobil- ity and convenience while addressing safety considerations.

CIR-7.12 Safety Features. As part of streetscape design, roadway improve- ments should include guidance sources such as FHWA’s Safe Sys- tem Roadway Design Hierarchy and Safe System Approach for Speed Management, or Caltrans’ Design Information Bulletin 94 to Packet Page 704 of 762Attachment 3 Page 51 of 102

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13 incorporate features that enhance safety for all users and establish effective mode transitions, where appropriate. Examples of these fea- tures include bus pullouts and shelters, street lighting, enhanced crossing features such as rectangular rapid flashing beacons, high visibility crosswalk striping, curb extensions, pedestrian refuge is- lands, and curbside management features such as pickup/dropoff lo- cations for shared ride/transit network companies and spaces for de- livery vehicles to park safely for short durations. Prioritize these fea- tures described in Table 4-2.

CIR-7.13 Layered Network. Support safe and convenient access for all users, emphasizing “complete streets” that facilitate walking, bicycling and transit use wherever possible. Implement a ‘layered network’ ap- proach by establishing a system of priority for conflicting modes, such as trucks and bicycles, on alternative parallel routes or prohibiting truck travel during certain times of day through key arterials.

CIR-7.14 Complete Streets Considerations. Incorporate appropriate traffic calming and Complete Streets considerations during design of City capital and maintenance projects, per City specifications. Traffic calming and Complete Streets programs should tie funding and pri- oritization of projects back to projects identified in the City’s safety plans.

CIR-7.15 Safe Routes to School. Continue to collaborate with FSSD, TUSD, STA, and public and nonprofit partners in implementing the Safe Routes to Schools plan and secure dedicated funding to provide safe and equitable access for students to local schools.

CIR-8: Adopt and integrate emerging technologies to advance sustainability, acces- sibility, and efficiency in the circulation network.

CIR-8.1 New Transportation Technologies. As new transportation technol- ogies and mobility services, including connected and autonomous ve- hicles, electric vehicles, electric bicycles and scooters, roadway ma- terials, microtransit, traffic management systems, and transportation network companies are used by the public, review and update City policies and plans to maximize the benefit to the public of such tech- nologies and services without adversely affecting the City’s transpor- tation network.

CIR-8.2 Intelligent Transportation Systems. Continue to implement an in- tegrated intelligent transportation systems (ITS) framework to opti- mize traffic flow, enhance safety, and provide real-time information to travelers, thereby fostering a more efficient and sustainable transpor- tation network. Seek opportunities to expand use of ITS in other City Packet Page 705 of 762Attachment 3 Page 52 of 102

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Program Actions:

1. Study potential for roadway improvements as part of the North Texas Streetscape Master Plan, described in the Land Use and Urban Design Element.

2. In partnership with the Solano Transit Authority, continue to assess and prioritize bicycle and pedestrian improvements as part of future updates to the Solano County Active Transportation Plan.

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Public Facilities and Services Element
Guiding and Implementing Policies
Public Services
PFS-1: Provide excellent public services and utilities that address current needs and are commensurate with future growth.

PFS-1.1 Meet Projected Needs. Foster the orderly and efficient expansion of facilities and infrastructure to adequately meet projected needs, comply with current and future regulations, and maintain public health, safety, and welfare through the following:
• Monitor the pace and location of development in Fairfield and ensure that public facilities capacity and delivery of ser- vices keeps pace with development and growth in the city. • Discourage over-sizing of infrastructure that could induce growth at the edges of the city beyond what is anticipated in the General Plan.

PFS-1.2 Development Impact Fair Share. Through the development re- view process, ensure that adequate public utilities and services are available to serve new development and that new development pays its fair share of the public costs attached to each development project, which include, but are not limited to, the acquisition of per- manent open space, provision of adequate school facilities, the pro- vision of streets, police and fire service street lighting, sidewalks, landscaping, storm drains, water, sewer, and other infrastructure needs.

PFS-1.3 Financing Tools. Continue to implement comprehensive solutions to the financing of public facilities that adequately distribute costs based on the level of benefit received and the timing of develop- ment. Tools may include:
• Benefit assessment districts;
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1 • Mello-Roos Community Facilities Districts;
• Tax increment financing; and
• Other financing mechanisms in combination with pro-
grammed capital improvements to eliminate existing public service and facility gaps, and to provide necessary facilities in advance of the impacts created by development.

PFS-1.4 Concurrent Annexation. Aim for concurrent annexation of adja- cent unincorporated properties whenever possible in order to facili- tate the formation of assessment districts, Mello-Roos districts, and other financial mechanisms.

PFS-1.5 Service Agreements Outside of City Limits. Work cooperatively with Solano County and the Solano County Local Agency For- mation Commission (LAFCO) to support compatible land use plan- ning outside City limits, as well as focused, mutually beneficial op- portunities to support agritourism through service agreements where aligned with City priorities, provided the City does not bear the cost to improve existing infrastructure to City standards.

Emergency Services
PFS-2: Provide responsive, efficient, and effective police and fire services that pro- mote a high level of public safety.

PFS-2.1 Fire and Police Service and Response Needs. Establish suitable response times for Police and Fire departments as part of strategic planning processes for each department.

PFS-2.2 Public Safety Technology. Evaluate, invest in, and incorporate new technologies and innovations that enhance the efficient, cost- effective delivery of public safety services.

PFS-2.3 Mutual Aid. Continue to enact mutual aid agreements with neigh- boring police and fire jurisdictions as well as state agencies.

PFS-3: Foster feelings of safety through environmental design, community partner- ships, and interdepartmental/interjurisdictional collaboration.

PFS-3.1 Development Review. Continue to incorporate input from the po- lice and fire departments in the development review process to in- clude requirements for development projects to be designed and operated in a manner that minimizes the potential for criminal activ- ity (including provision of adequate public lighting; windows over- looking streets or parking lots; and paths to increase pedestrian Packet Page 708 of 762Attachment 3 Page 55 of 102

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2 activity within private development projects, etc.) and fire hazards, and maximizes the potential for responsive police and fire services.

PFS-3.2 Community Policing. Explore options for community volunteer programs and initiatives that continue to strengthen community po- licing.

Schools and Learning Institutions
PFS-4: Work cooperatively with the Travis and Fairfield-Suisun unified school districts in planning for future school facility needs, with focus on locations integrated into the existing urban fabric, when possible.

PFS-4.1 Long Range School Plans. Work with the school districts in devel- oping long-range land use plans to allow adequate time for the preparation of school facility plans for servicing new planned growth, while reflecting decreasing enrollment stemming from an aging population.

PFS-4.2 School Facility Needs. Continue to work with the school districts to designate additional potential sites for additional school facilities and reuse of school sites that may no longer be needed as future needs become known. Land for a tentative school site is designated and planned as shown in Figure x.

PFS-4.3 School Siting. Ensure that school sites are sited to avoid major arterial streets as possible and are linked with recreational parks and community corridors serving residential neighborhoods. See the Circulation Element for more information on Safe Routes to School.

PFS-4.4 School Impact Fees. Cooperate with the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and the Travis Unified School District in the assess- ment and collection of school impact fees on new development.

PFS-4.5 Cooperative Facilities Agreements. Facilitate cooperative ar- rangements between the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, the Travis Unified School District, Solano Community College, and/or the City to share facilities.

PFS-5: In partnership with Solano College, promote opportunities for higher learning and education to enhance community development and workforce diversifica- tion, and link programs to trades and future-oriented industries where Fairfield seeks to grow.

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3 industries in Fairfield, highlighting the career opportunities available in these sectors and encouraging students to pursue relevant edu- cation and training pathways.

PFS-5.2 Higher Education Outreach. Develop outreach programs in col- laboration with Solano College to engage local schools and com- munities, promoting the importance of higher education and the benefits it brings to both individuals and the community as a whole.

PFS-5.3 Aligned Educational Programs. Work with Solano College to align their educational programs with the needs of Fairfield's evolv- ing industries, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in these sectors.

PFS-6: Improve “knowledge infrastructure”, including maintenance and access to li- braries, community centers, cultural centers, internet and communications networks, and other systems that support Fairfield’s future.

PFS-6.1 Access to Quality Public Facilities and Programs. Strive to en- sure that community centers, arts/cultural facilities, senior centers and other public facilities and programs are distributed equitably and conveniently throughout Fairfield, and address inequities through the capital improvement planning process.

PFS-6.2 Library Services. Work with the Solano County Library and Travis Air Force Base Library to ensure adequate library services and fa- cilities are maintained for all residents.

PFS-6.3 Digital Literacy and Access. Through coordinated marketing and communications efforts, support the Solano County Library and Travis Air Force Base Library in expanding access to digital re- sources and information tools and in delivering language, literacy, and workforce skills development programs and services.

PFS-6.4 City-Owned Resources. Enhance the quality of existing City- owned arts and cultural resources and facilities through reinvest- ment, communications, and marketing.

PFS-6.5 Public/Private Collaboration. Pursue public/private technology in- frastructure projects that support business and municipal efficiency.

PFS-6.6 Telecommunication Infrastructure Improvements. Endeavor to incorporate state-of-the-art telecommunication systems and ser- vices (e.g., internet) for public use in City-owned public buildings and improve gaps in infrastructure to support telecommunication systems. Work with service providers to ensure access to and avail- ability of telecommunications systems.

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4 Water and Wastewater
PFS-7: Provide an adequate supply of quality water and water infrastructure to sup- port current and future population and employment growth, as well as focused support of the region’s agritourism goals.

PFS-7.1 Adequate Water Supply. Acquire water supplies to serve all fore- seeable needs in the General Plan with a minimum 90 percent reli- ability (e.g. water supplies may be deficient in no more than 10 per- cent of the years). Continue to pursue additional water supplies to meet the city’s future demands.

PFS-7.2 Infrastructure Maintenance and Improvement. Maintain water storage, conveyance, and treatment infrastructure in good working condition in order to supply domestic water to all users with ade- quate level of service. Prioritize improvement of the distribution net- work in underserved areas of the city.

PFS-7.3 Urban Water Management Plan. Encourage and actively promote long-term water conservation according to the water management programs established in the City's Urban Water Management Plan.

PFS-7.4 Non-Potable Water Supply System. In cooperation with FSSD, explore development of an expanded non-potable water system and recycled water systems to serve large irrigation and industrial process users in order to extend potable water supplies and reduce maximum day demands on the potable system, and to reduce reli- ance on groundwater for irrigation in areas adjacent to the city. See Sustainability Element for additional policies related to water con- servation.

PFS-8: Ensure provision of superior wastewater collection and treatment facilities to support current and future growth.

PFS-8.1 Sewer Services. Continue to provide sewer services and operate major public facilities through the Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District (FSSD).

PFS-8.2 Sewer System Maintenance. Support FSSD’s efforts to continue to provide sewer system maintenance for all main lines, pump sta- tions and treatment plant facilities. The City of Fairfield will provide maintenance for all sewer main lines less than 12" in diameter.

PFS-8.3 Wastewater Treatment. In cooperation with FSSD, plan, construct, and maintain wastewater treatment facilities to provide a level of wastewater treatment and service standards consistent with current and anticipated needs.

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5 PFS-8.4 New Development. Require that all new development located within City limits connect to the public wastewater collection system, construct all sanitary sewer lines serving such development (includ- ing oversizing of sewers if requested by FSSD or the City; the costs of oversizing shall be borne by the beneficiary of the oversizing), and provide adequate funding for the development’s use of all wastewater infrastructure and facilities.

PFS-9: Develop and maintain an environmentally sensitive, climate resilient drainage system for handling runoff and preventing localized flooding.

PFS-9.1 Capital Improvements. Complete flood control and storm drainage improvement projects on the Capital Improvements list and in ac- cordance with the Storm Drainage Master Plan to address identified flood hazards.

PFS-9.2 Cooperative Planning. Improve long-term drainage management in the watersheds affecting the City of Fairfield by establishing co- operative relationships with other agencies or jurisdictions for the purpose of planning and coordinating drainage programs and poli- cies on a regional basis.

PFS-9.3 Storm Drainage Plan. Prior to project approval, require new devel- opment and redevelopment projects to submit a storm drainage plan that meets the following requirements:
• Adherence to the City of Fairfield Standard Specifications and Details, Engineering Design Standards (Section 4 -
Storm Drainage);
• Prevention of on and off-site flooding through “green infra- structure”, Low Impact Development (LID) techniques and, if applicable, trash capture devices; and
• Demonstration of stormwater runoff volumes that are no greater than the capacity of any portion of the existing down- stream system through utilization of detention, retention, or other approved methods of stormwater management.

PFS-9.4 Floodplain Management. Utilize a variety of means for floodplain management, including structural improvements, land use and zon- ing controls, erosion control techniques, setbacks, levees, flood- ways, detention and retention of storm runoff, green infrastructure improvements, and other measures as circumstances dictate. Pri- ority will be given to those measures which provide results in a cost- effective way while complying with the Goals of this General Plan, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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6 requirements, and aesthetic, environmental, and recreational con- siderations.

PFS-10: Maintain adequate solid waste disposal capacity.

PFS-10.1 Reduce Waste in Landfills. Strive to reach the statewide goal of ensuring that 75 percent of solid waste generated is either reduced at source, recycled, or composted from the year 2020 forward, per AB 341 and SB 1383.

PFS-10.2 Collection and Recycling Services. Ensure the continued provi- sion of adequate solid waste collection and recycling services in Fairfield, including contracting to ensure adequate transfer station facilities and the availability of adequate landfill capacity to meet future needs.
• Continue to closely monitor the projected life of landfills serving the city. Ensure advance planning for its replace- ment or for alternative disposal methods before the landfill’s end of life.
• Implement programs within the Source Reduction and Re- cycling Element (not a General Plan element) which pro- mote source reduction, recycling, and composting as ways of reducing waste and increasing landfill capacity.

See the Sustainability Element for additional policies on recycling.

PFS-10.3 Countywide Waste Management. Continue to participate as member of the County Local Task Force for Integrated Waste Man- agement by providing input on county-wide waste management is- sues.

PFS-10.4 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal. Continue to promote the safe disposal of household hazardous waste, e-waste, and batter- ies through public education.

Program Actions:

1. As part of a 5-year strategic planning effort, develop a public safety facilities plan for fire, rescue, emergency medical facilities, and law enforcement that evaluates the following:
• Current infrastructure and adequacy to serve the existing planning area • Projections of impacts of new development on public safety facilities, in- cluding adequacy of facilities and equipment, response time standards, and personnel/facilities/resources needed to meet standards.

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7 2. Continue to implement, maintain, and regularly update the Urban Water Manage- ment Plan and Sewer System Management Plan in accordance with regulatory requirements.

3. Develop a long-range strategic capital development plan for public services facili- ties consistent with the General Plan. Continue to update the five-year Capital Improvement Plan to provide for needed public services and facilities in relation to the City's financial resources.

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Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation
Element
Table 6-X: Parkland Service Standards
Park Type Parkland Service Ratio
(Acres per 1,000
residents)
Neighborhood Parks 2
Community Parks 1.5
Pocket Parks 0.1
Sports Complex Parks 0.35
Regional Parks 4.5
Special Use Parks 2.5
Source: WRT, 2024
Guiding and Implementing Policies
Agriculture
OSCR-1: Support preservation of existing agricultural lands.

OSCR-1.1 Agricultural Lands. Preserve agricultural enterprises by supporting right-to-farm policies, and separating and buffering agri- cultural lands from new development areas.

OSCR-1.2 Agritourism. In coordination with property owners and Solano County, continue to explore mutually beneficial strategies to support agriculture through agritourism centers and services at ap- propriate locations.

OSCR-1.3 Agricultural Use in Travis Reserve. Maintain current agri- cultural zoning in the area east of Travis AFB, including the Jepson Prairie and the Wilcox Ranch.

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OSCR-2.1 Areas Abutting Open Space. Address preservation of greenbelts and open space buffers in development master plans and specific plans abutting any existing agricultural or open space area. Require protection of view corridors, watersheds, and promi- nent ridges as part of site planning. See the Land Use and Urban Design Element for additional policies.

OSCR-2.2 Open Space Access. Support the efforts of Solano County, Solano Land Trust, and the local agricultural community to improve bicycle routes and trails in Suisun Valley to facilitate tourist access to Suisun and Green Valleys.

OSCR-2.3 Open Space Buffers. Maintain permanent open space buffers between Fairfield and neighboring jurisdictions, including in the following areas:
• Fairfield-Vallejo Buffer Zone. Maintain open space buffer zones between Vallejo and Fairfield along I-80 and between Fairfield and Benicia along I-680. Ensure all land uses and activities in buffer zones conform to the policies contained in the Tri-City and County Cooperative Plan for Agriculture and Open Space Preservation.
• Fairfield-Vacaville Buffer Zone. Maintain open space buffer zones between Fairfield and Vacaville consistent with the Fair- field Train Station Specific Plan and the amended Greenbelt boundary established by the Solano-Vacaville-Fairfield Joint Powers Authority.

OSCR-2.4 Open Space Funding and Management Mechanism.

Continue to support the activities of the Solano Land Trust in ac- quiring and managing open space lands in the vicinity of Fairfield.

Support countywide and regional efforts to establish a permanent mechanism in Solano County to fund the acquisition and manage- ment of open space lands, including through Conditions of Ap- proval, development agreements (as applicable), establishment of districts, or parcel taxes for properties not in an open space assess- ment district.

Conservation
OSCR-3: Support public and private efforts for preserving open spaces and biological environments—particularly unique and fragile biological environments— within the Planning area.

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2 OSCR-3.1 Solano Multispecies Habitat Conservation Plan. Estab- lish policies to protect indigenous wildlife and their habitats. Support the Solano County Water Agency Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) preparation effort and, if the HCP is approved and adopted, imple- ment its requirements.

OSCR-3.2 Open Space Management. Manage natural open space lands, where feasible, in a manner consistent with wildlife protection and habitat preservation.

OSCR-3.3 Green Valley Falls. Work with the County and the City of Vallejo to preserve Green Valley Falls as a nature reserve.

OSCR-3.4 Rockville Trails. Support County and Solano Land Trust efforts to preserve, enhance, and restore the Rockville Trails prop- erty.

OSCR-3.5 Protection of Biological Resources with New Develop- ment. Protect critical habitat areas and special-status species through implementation of the following measures:
• Continue to consult with, and refer development proposals in sensitive areas to, State and federal wildlife agencies for review and comment.
• For any proposed development site containing habitat or quali- ties that potentially support special status species, require qual- ified biologists to conduct a reconnaissance survey of the site for special-status species and their habitats, jurisdictional wa- ters of the United States and any other protected biological re- sources. If no sensitive biological resources are found during this survey, no further surveys will be necessary.

If sensitive biological resources are found, the biologist will con- duct additional surveys, as needed, using methods and proto- cols developed or acceptable by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser- vice and California Department of Fish and Wildlife and make recommendations for avoiding sensitive biological resources to the extent feasible, or developing site-specific mitigation strate- gies to avoid impacts. The biologist will also flag or fence sen- sitive resources to be avoided. This requirement shall apply prior to City consideration of any development proposal for the site.
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3 Department of Fish and determine potential for impacts and pre- pare appropriate state and federal documentation for take au- thorization through the permit process. No take authorization is available for fully protected species, and consultation with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife would be required to develop approved avoidance measures.

OSCR-4: Continue to collaborate with Solano County, neighboring jurisdictions, and re- gional agencies to support the management of natural resources, including riparian corridors, wetlands, and open space areas.

OSCR-4.1 Restoration and Management. Promote restoration and establish permanent mechanisms to protect wetlands and riparian corridors and avoid or reduce the loss of riparian habitat to the ex- tent feasible. Require assessment of habitat by qualified profes- sionals for development projects along freshwater marsh, riparian, or open water habitat areas not already covered by the Creekside Protection Ordinance.

OSCR-4.2 Suisun Marsh. Continue to protect the integrity of the Suisun Marsh, including through the following strategies:
• Management of all seasonal creeks and other drainage
courses, including requirements of land dedication or open space improvement; and
• Continued restriction of any land use or development that is not consistent with the Suisun Marsh Secondary Management
Zone.

OSCR-4.3 Vernal Pools. Identify and protect vernal pools located in the entire General Plan Area.

OSCR-4.4 Waterway Maintenance and Restoration. Maintain exist- ing waterways in their natural state and restore degraded or dam- aged waterways to a natural state if possible.

OSCR-4.5 Fairfield Watersheds. Protect Fairfield watersheds by min- imizing point and nonpoint source pollutants.

OSCR-4.6 Erosion Control. Manage erosion in the Planning Area, particularly in watershed areas, though on-site erosion control.

OSCR-4.7 Minimize Site Disturbance. In design and construction, re- quire use of best practices to preserve natural resources such as soil, trees, native plants, and permeable surfaces.

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4 OSCR-4.8 Prevent Contaminated Runoff. Ensure that new parking lots and commercial development incorporate BMPs designed to prevent or minimize runoff of oil, grease, solvents battery acid, cool- ant, gasoline, sediments, trash, and other pollutants from the site.

Tribal, Cultural, and Historic Resources
OSCR-5: Protect and preserve Fairfield’s tribal, cultural and historic resources.

OSCR-5.1 Tribal Consultation. Consult with those Native American Tribes with ancestral ties to the Fairfield city limits prior to new develop- ment projects or land use changes.

OSCR-5.2 Cultural Resource Review. Prior to submittal, require project applicant to consult with the California Archaeological Inventory Northwest Information Center at Sonoma State University to de- termine if the project will have an impact on cultural resources.

OSCR-5.3 Cultural Resource Impacts. Avoid impacts on cultural re- sources through the following mechanisms:
• Require archeological studies by a qualified archeologist (as de- fined by the Secretary of the Interior’s standards) in areas of archeological significance prior to approval of development pro- jects.
• If avoidance is infeasible, require site testing by a qualified ar- cheologist to determine the significance of the resources, and implement recommended mitigation measures.
• Halt construction at a development site if cultural resources are encountered unexpectedly during construction and require con- sultation with a qualified archeologist to determine the signifi- cance of the resources.

OSCR-5.4 Historic Structures. Prepare and maintain an inventory of his- toric structures within the General Plan Area per the City’s adopted Historic Preservation Ordinance and, where appropriate, promote the inclusion of these structures on the California Register of His- toric Resources and the National Register of Historic Places. Work with property owners in seeking registration of historical structures as State Historic Landmarks or listing on the National Register of Historic Places
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5 Open Space for Recreation
OSCR-6: Provide, improve, and maintain a comprehensive system of parks, trails, and recreational facilities to meet the diverse needs of the city’s current and future residents, workers, and visitors.

OSCR-6.1 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Use the Parks Master Plan as the primary tool for planning specific capital improvements and parks and recreation programming in Fairfield. Update the Mas- ter Plan to plan for the additional parkland as needed to maintain the established service ratio in 2050. See planned parks in Figure X.

OSCR-6.2 Parks Service Ratios and Access Standards. Establish and maintain parkland provision ratios as shown in Table 6-X. • Require that proponents of new development projects contrib- ute to the acquisition and development of adequate parks and recreational facilities within the community, either through the dedication of park land or the payment of in-lieu fees. • Prioritize acquisition of parkland in areas that do not meet the service area standard of access to a neighborhood or commu- nity park within a one-half mile walking radius.

OSCR-6.3 School Facilities Partnerships. Continue to partner with Fairfield school districts and consider partnerships with other agen- cies such as Solano Community College or the County to expand public use of school facilities (such as sports fields, pools, and com- munity meeting facilities), and explore funding mechanisms for use.

OSCR-6.4 Equitable Park Infrastructure. Focus infrastructure im- provements or access improvement projects in existing parks and facilities to meet the diversified and long-term needs of residents of all ages.

OSCR-6.5 Recreation and Leisure Programs. Maintain a diverse range of publicly available recreation and leisure programs and community centers which serve the needs of all sectors of Fair- field’s population, including youth, adult, senior, and family-oriented activities. Reflect changing demographics and community needs and desires as part of parks and facilities improvements and pro- gramming by including diverse community participants in parks and recreation planning efforts.

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Specific Park Improvements
OSCR-6.7 Linear Park System. Preserve and develop the entire Lin- ear Park system, from Solano Community College eastward through the Fairfield Train Station Specific Plan area, as illustrated on the Land Use Diagram, exclusively as a multi-purpose recrea- tional and multimodal transportation corridor in order to provide link- ages among recreation and parks, schools, shopping, industry, res- idential, and other community activity centers. Implement additional activity nodes recommended by the Central Fairfield Revitalization & Linear Park Concept Plan, including the four-acre recreation node near North Texas Street. See the Land Use and Urban Design Ele- ment for additional policies related to the Linear Park.

OSCR-6.8 Civic Center Park Downtown. Prioritize development of a dedicated civic center or public plaza in the Heart of Fairfield area, with green space, picnic tables, space for concerts or events, and other ‘active’ park components. See Land Use and Urban Design Element for additional details.

OSCR-6.9 Nelson Hill Open Space and Trail System. Require devel- oper of Nelson Hill to dedicate land for a small neighborhood play- field, and develop and maintain a publicly-accessible open space and trail system surrounding development. See Land Use Element and Urban Design Element for additional details.

OSCR-6.10 Neighborhood Park in Cordelia. Require developer of property west of northern Cordelia to dedicate land for a neighbor- hood park, preferably with a combination of passive and active rec- reation areas. See Land Use and Urban Design Element for addi- tional details.

OSCR-6.11 Solano Town Center Park and Civic Spaces. Require re- development of the Solano Town Center to include a neighborhood park commensurate with amount of housing/residential population proposed, as well as public plazas and gathering spaces to support vibrant community-oriented spaces. See Land Use and Urban De- sign Element for additional details.

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OSCR-7: Incorporate deliberate and accessible connections to the parks system, pro- moting connectivity and green space utilization for residents of all ages.

OSCR-7.1 Park Linkages. Identify and develop linkages, corridors, and other connections to provide an aesthetically pleasing and functional network of parks, open space areas, and bike paths throughout the City with connections to surrounding regional parks.

Preserve public access corridors for walkers, bicyclists, and eques- trians.

OSCR-7.2 Park Connections. Prioritize adequate public transporta- tion to key parks, recreation facilities, and community centers throughout the City, especially in vulnerable or under-served com- munities. Partner with public and private entities to improve multi- modal transportation systems and pathways in neighborhoods with barriers or safety issues.

Park Funding
OSCR-8: Ensure that all parks, trails, and recreational open space properties have ad- equate funding for management, maintenance and necessary capital im- provements.

OSCR-8.1 Park Maintenance Funding. No park, trail, or recreational open space will be developed until long term funding for mainte- nance and management is in place, such as through a community facilities district, lighting and landscaping maintenance district, or an endowment program.

OSCR-8.2 Funding Mechanisms. Explore ways to increase funding for park maintenance, including the establishment of Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance districts. Developers shall establish a neighborhood association or other funding mechanism to fund pri- vate park and recreational facility maintenance.

OSCR-8.3 Tax Measures or Bond Financing. Consider the use of tax measures or bond financing to assist in the implementation of the parks and recreation improvements program.

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Sustainability Element
Guiding and Implementing Policies
GHG and Climate Change Vulnerability
SUS-1: Strive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050, and reach carbon neutrality by 2045, consistent with State law.

SUS-1.1 Climate Action Plan (CAP). Use the CAP (concurrently adopted with the General Plan) as the primary tool for achieving the City’s GHG reduction targets. Monitor and periodically report on CAP im- plementation progress, and update the CAP as necessary to make progress toward the City’s greenhouse gas reduction goals.

SUS-1.2 Climate Partnerships. Partner with local, regional, and County agencies and utility companies to achieve GHG reduction targets.

Strategies could include:
• Supporting local efforts to market programs and conduct community outreach
• Fostering public/private partnerships to achieve greater en- ergy efficiency.
• Collaborating with the Solano County Resource Conserva- tion District and other community organizations to formulate a program aimed at enhancing carbon sequestration within Fairfield’s parks, open spaces, and riparian zones.

SUS-2: Plan and prepare for the compounded effects of climate change as part of City planning and operations.

SUS-2.1 Hazards Evaluation. As part of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan updates or other processes, regularly update hazard maps related to wildfire and sea level rise using best available science.

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a) Establish guidance and procedures for the considera- tion of climate impacts in all City infrastructure and cap- ital projects, including minimum levels of preparation as applicable.
b) Continue to seek funding opportunities, such as grant funding and government programs, to provide for new
and continued financing mechanisms to support climate
and long-term adaptability.

SUS-2.3 Coordinated Climate Planning. Regularly participate in regional climate-related planning efforts related to wildfire, sea level rise, wa- ter conservation, and emergency planning.

SUS-3: Support economic changes that reduce environmental risks and ecological scarcities while promoting sustainable development.

SUS-3.1 Environmentally Friendly Purchasing. Evaluate and develop a potential environmentally preferable purchasing program, exploring the potential incorporation of criteria for locally-sourced goods, eco- friendly cleaning products, recycled content in paper goods, sus- tainable street furnishings, road construction materials, alternative fuel vehicles, and the engagement of local and sustainable busi- nesses for contracted services. Balance utilization of local and eco- conscious products/services and their financial implications for the City, considering both their benefits and effectiveness.

SUS-3.2 Sustainable Business. Establish a sustainable business certifica- tion and identification program to spotlight sustainable business op- erations in the community. Highlight these businesses as part of a program to encourage residents and businesses to shop locally and spur local economic activity.

Neighborhood Resilience
SUS-4: Ensure that Fairfield neighborhoods are equipped to effectively address and adapt to challenges associated with wildfire, flooding/sea level rise, and urban heat.

SUS-4.1 Urban Tree Canopy. Develop a Citywide Urban Forest Master Plan or similar document, to provide detailed information, recommenda- tions, and timelines to effectively manage and grow the City’s tree canopy. As part of this plan:

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a) Assess locations that would benefit from additional tree coverage and greenery, such as tree deficient or neigh- borhoods with vulnerable populations to shield again
rising temperatures.
b) Develop a program to finance, manage, and expand the City’s street tree canopy as a valuable ecological and
public health resource, especially along key corridors
and other areas with greater pedestrian concentrations, and higher-density neighborhoods
SUS-4.2 Energy-Efficient Appliances and Heat Pumps. Equip commu- nity-serving facilities with heat pumps instead of energy-intensive air conditioning units. Prioritize community-serving facilities in neighborhoods with a high urban heat island index and higher social vulnerability.

SUS-4.3 Heat-Related Illness Prevention. Work with labor organizations, the business community, and County and State health and safety agencies to publicize programs and standards for preventing heat- related illness in employees who work outdoors and publicize pre- cautions for preventing heat-related illness during heat waves.

SUS-4.4 Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality. Improve indoor air quality and protect against smoke and wildfire through methods such as re- quiring installation of high-efficiency MERV filters in new develop- ments and identifying additional clean air centers and resilience spaces within residential areas.

SUS-4.5 Resiliency Centers. Optimize existing City-owned community cen- ters, libraries, and other public facilities for dual use as resiliency centers which provide resources such as cooling, enhanced air fil- tration, onsite solar power and backup storage, vehicle charging, and supportive programming and services. Evaluate cost-benefits, infrastructure feasibility, and funding opportunities, and prepare a list of priority facilities as funding becomes available. Develop a re- silience communications strategy that integrates Resilience Cen- ters with the City’s regular and emergency communication strate- gies.

Sustainable Energy
SUS-5: Coordinate with partners and the public to reduce energy consumption and promote energy conservation.

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3 SUS-5.1 Electricity Provider Conservation Efforts. Support efforts of the City’s electricity provider that increase energy conservation in all households and businesses.

SUS-5.2 Energy Conservation Resources. Provide education, outreach, and training programs for residents and businesses to increase awareness of energy conservation techniques and resources.

SUS-6: Build a robust, reliable, and resilient energy system by transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

SUS-6.1 PACE Financing Initiative. Engage in a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing initiative aimed at supporting the installa- tion of renewable energy systems, enhancing energy efficiency in existing buildings, and facilitating enhancements like electric vehi- cle chargers and battery storage. Explore additional funding ave- nues to enhance local energy generation and storage capabilities.

SUS-6.2 Minimizing Dependence on Natural Gas. Subject to further finan- cial evaluation and community feedback, establish minimum sus- tainable energy requirements that may result in transition to electric building systems and appliances in both new constructions and ex- isting structures currently reliant on natural gas.

SUS-6.3 Overcoming Regulatory Hurdles. Continue efforts to remove reg- ulatory obstacles and introduce incentives to promote solar energy adoption, including rooftop solar installations and parking-lot cano- pies. Encourage and expedite the deployment of renewable energy systems aligned with the objectives outlined in the CAP.

SUS-6.4 State and Federal Advocacy. Advocate for State and federal leg- islative initiatives aimed at revising utility rates to incentivize energy conservation and allocating funding for research and development of alternative and renewable energy sources.

Sustainable Building Design
SUS-7: Create development patterns and incorporate design techniques that prioritize sustainability and energy efficiency in site and building design.

SUS-7.1 Sustainable Development Patterns. In appropriate locations/sites over a certain size, seek to develop a fine-grained, integrated land use and circulation pattern that reduces reliance on vehicle use and encourages getting around without a car.

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best management practices in site design, construction, and reno- vation of all public projects so City facilities serve as a model for energy efficiency through the following actions:
• Target all new municipal developments to exceed state Title 24 Energy Efficiency Standards to the extent pos- sible.
• Implement measures identified during the energy audit process to reduce energy use in existing buildings.

SUS-7.3 Existing Structure Reuse. Encourage the retention of existing structures and promote adaptive reuse and renovation with green building technologies in order to retain the structures’ embodied en- ergy, increase energy efficiency, and limit the generation of waste.

Pursue pilot projects to test use of new energy-efficient or climate resilient materials in City infrastructure projects, including as part of municipal facilities (such as administrative offices, community cen- ters, and maintenance buildings).

SUS-7.4 Ambient Heat Reduction. Encourage the utilization of roofing de- signs and surface treatments, such as "cool roofs", pavement that minimizes heat gain, or solar panels that shade parking lots to mit- igate the heat island effect associated with new developments. Tar- get community engagement of property owners in “urban heat is- lands” as shown in Figure x and raise awareness about cool roof rebates and other incentives.

SUS-7.5 Parking Lot Shading. Require that developers shade at least 50 percent of a parking lot’s total paved area within 15 years of the issuance of development permits.

SUS-7.6 Green Streets. Design streets and infrastructure so they are more compatible with the natural environment, mitigate urban heat island effects, and have fewer negative impacts on air and water quality, flooding, climate, and natural habitat.

Transportation Network
SUS-8: Support programs to reduce auto dependency and GHG emissions from per- sonal vehicles. For policies to reduce vehicle miles traveled, see policies in the in Circulation Element.

SUS-8.1 Promote Alternative Fuel Stations. As part of permitting new fos- sil fuel stations or expansions, require provision of alternative fuel chargers/pumps and plans for eventual full transition to alternative fuels.

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5 SUS-8.2 Alternative and Public Transportation. Support the expansion of Park and Ride areas and other support facilities to encourage use of public transportation, including the City of Fairfield’s transit sys- tem (FAST) and on-demand microtransit, car and van pooling, and car/bike share. Initiate programs that encourage car-free tourism through incentives, outreach, awareness, and by creating a bicycle and pedestrian-friendly environment.

SUS-8.3 EV Fleet. Establish a schedule for transitioning the City’s vehicle fleet, starting with small and mid-size vehicles, to vehicles that are 100 percent electric or powered by clean, renewable energy.

SUS-8.4 EV Charging at City-Owned Facilities. Develop a strategic plan to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure at City-owned fa- cilities and work with electricity providers to overcome barriers to EV charging provision.

SUS-8.5 Electrify Loading Docks. Require the electrification of all loading docks to facilitate plug-in capability, and encourage or require trucks to utilize grid power in order to deliver goods.

SUS-8.6 Sustainable Transit. Increase education regarding use of more sustainable transportation options to reduce greenhouse gas emis- sions in the City.

Water Conservation and Stormwater Management
SUS-9: Implement measures to lower per capita urban water consumption, promoting water conservation and sustainability.

SUS-9.1 Water Conservation Techniques. Require water conservation techniques to be incorporated into the design of all development projects.

SUS-9.2 Water Efficiency Programs. Consider establishing a program that provides water efficiency audits for residential and commercial buildings and implement incentives to encourage water-efficient ret- rofit improvements to existing private buildings.

SUS-9.3 Greywater and Recycled Water. Promote the use of and analyze barriers to the use of greywater systems and recycled water for irri- gation purposes As infrastructure becomes available, encourage recycled (grey) water use and stormwater capture systems in new and existing developments, and in areas that do not impact ground- water quality.

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SUS-9.4 Municipal Water Use. Conduct a water conservation audit of ex- isting municipal facilities, and improve efficiency of municipal water use through retrofits and employee education.

SUS-9.5 Native/Drought Tolerant Landscaping. Develop a recommended drought-tolerant and native tree and plant species list and make it available on the City’s website, along with information about the benefits of using drought-tolerant and/or native vegetation. Require the planting of native and/or drought-tolerant landscaping at the site of new/existing City facilities, landscaped medians, and parkway strips to reduce water use and maintenance costs.

SUS-10: Integrate sustainable stormwater management strategies.

SUS-10.1 Green Infrastructure. Incorporate green infrastructure practices to reduce pollution runoff reduce stress on stormwater systems, re- charge underground aquifers, and reduce urban heat island effects, while promoting greenery in the community. Consider developing a Green Streets Plan that includes policy guidance, tools, analytics, and funding mechanisms to create more sustainably designed street and storm drainage systems.

SUS-10.2 Stormwater Management. Require stormwater management tech- niques that minimize surface water runoff in public and private de- velopments. Utilize low impact development techniques such as bi- oswales and other best management practices to manage storm- water.

Reducing Waste
SUS-11: Facilitate recycling, reduction in the amount of waste, and reuse of materials to reduce the amount of solid waste sent to landfill.

SUS-11.1 Recycling Program. Continue to implement a comprehensive, user-friendly recycling program that involves all City operations. Re- cover 75 percent to 85 percent of all waste generated at City oper- ations.

SUS-11.2 Waste Reduction. Promote sustainability measures for businesses and residents to reduce waste, such as municipal composting, re- cycling, and expanded education on the benefits of the green waste recycling program.

SUS-11.3 Zero Waste Strategy. Continue to develop a zero-waste strategy for City operations and for permitted events.

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SUS-11.5 Bioenergy. Explore opportunities for bioenergy production to re- duce solid waste generation and produce renewable energy through the conversion of biomass.

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8 Health and Safety Element
Table 8-X Land Use Compatibility for Community Noise Environments Land Use Category Exterior Day/Night Noise Levels
DNL or Ldn, dB
Interpretation
55 60 65 70 75 80
Residential – Single Family Normally Acceptable: Specified land use is satisfactory, based upon
the assumption that any buildings
involved are of normal conventional
construction, without any special
noise insulation requirements
Conditionally Acceptable: New
construction or development should
be undertaken only after a detailed
analysis of the noise reduction re-
quirements is made and needed
noise insulation features included in
the design.

Normally Unacceptable: New con-
struction or development should
generally be discouraged. If new
construction or development does
proceed, a detailed analysis of the
noise reduction requirements must
be made and needed noise insulation
features included in the design.

Clearly Unacceptable: New con-
struction or development clearly
should not be undertaken.

Residential – Multiple Family
Transient Lodging – Motels,
Hotels
Schools, Libraries, Churches,
Hospitals, Nursing Homes

Auditoriums, Concert
Sports Arena, Outdoor
Playgrounds, Parks
Golf Courses, Riding Stables,
Water Recreation, Cemeter-
ies

Office Buildings, Business
Commercial and Professional

Industrial, Manufacturing,
Utilities, Agriculture

Table 8-X: Allowable Noise Exposure1
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eas (DBA CNEL)
Interior Spaces (DBA
CNEL)
Residential 604 45
Motels, Hotels 65 45
Hospitals, Residential Care Facilities,
Schools, Libraries, Museums,
Churches, Day Care Facilities
65 45
Playgrounds, Parks, Recreation Uses 65 50
Commercial and Office Uses 65 50
Industrial Uses 70 65

1. Development proposed within the Travis AFB Area of Influence shall also be subject to the noise compatibility standards contained in the ALUCP.

2. For non-residential uses, where an outdoor activity area is not proposed, the standard does not apply. Where the loca- tion of outdoor activity areas is unknown, the exterior noise level standard shall be applied to the property line of the receiving use.

3. Where it is not possible to reduce noise in outdoor activity areas to the allowable maximum, levels up to 5 dB higher may be allowed provided that available exterior noise level reduction measures have been implemented and interior noise levels are in compliance with this table.

4. An exterior noise exposure level of 65 dBA CNEL is allowable for residential uses in a mixed-use project.

Table 8-x: Performance Standards for Non-Transportation Sources (As Measured at Property Line of Source/Sensitive Use)
Noise Level Descriptor Daytime (7 A.M. to 10 P.M.) Nighttime (10 P.M. to 7 A.M.) Hourly Leq, dB 55 45
Maximum Level, dB 75 65
Each of the noise levels specified above shall be lowered by 5 dB for simple tone noises, noises consisting primarily of speech or music, or for recurring impulsive noises.

Guiding and Implementing Policies
Geologic Hazards
HS-1: Protect people and property from earthquakes and other geologic hazards.

HS-1.1 Seismic Hazard Zones. Require new development to be sited and designed to minimize risks from seismic events. Buildings for human occupancy shall avoid surface traces of Packet Page 733 of 762Attachment 3 Page 80 of 102

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2 active faults and comply with the latest seismic and geologic safety structural standards, consistent with the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone Act and other relevant State laws.

HS-1.2 Building Standards. Continue to maintain and enforce appropriate building standards, such as the California Building Code, to ensure new development is designed to meet current safety standards associated with seismic activity.

HS-1.3 Geologic Studies. Require detailed geologic studies prior to issuance of building permits by a Registered Geologist (RG), Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG), and/or Geotech- nical Engineer for projects within areas of:
i. Potential seismic activity, including earthquake hazard zones shown in Figure X. Stud- ies prepared shall identify the location of all surface fault traces within 100 feet of any proposed structure and determine their relative activity; ii. Landslide potential;
iii. Liquefaction;
iv. Soils with high shrink/swell potential, or unstable soils; and v. Slope grades in excess of 20 percent.

Strict engineering standards and adequate provisions for mitigation of potential hazards to human life or property shall also be included.

HS-1.4 Erosion Control. Require an erosion control and rehabilitation plan to be prepared for projects requiring substantial groundbreaking activities to control short-term and long-term erosion and sedimentation in nearby streams and rivers.

HS-1.5 Rehabilitation and Retrofit. Identify and catalogue structures that may be subject to se- rious structural damage in the event of a major earthquake, and provide information to property owners on ways to pay for rehabilitation or retrofit of existing buildings to minimize the potential for damage from an earthquake. Prioritize retrofit of City-owned critical facil- ities and buildings.

HS-1.6 Transmission Facilities. Restrict the crossing of Alquist-Priolo Act Special Studies zones by new public and private transmission facilities, including power, water, sewer, gas, and oil lines, to the extent practical and feasible. Require owners to file an operations plan documenting probable effects of transmission line failure at the fault and various emer- gency facilities and safety assurance procedures. Should transmission facility crossing be unavoidable, facility design shall include sufficient provisions for valves, switches and other appropriate equipment for minimizing adverse impacts to nearby development from fire, disruption of service, spillage, etc. as a result of fault displacement and be equipped with adequate emergency devices to shut off gas flows in the event of pipeline rupture due to fault displacement.

HS-1.7 Protect Water Infrastructure from Seismic Activity. Reinforce local direct-fed water systems, tanks, pumps and storage tanks that could potentially be damaged by seismic activity through various protection activities.

HS-1.8 Seismic Hazard Coordination. Work with other public agencies to reduce potential dam- age from earthquakes and other geologic hazards to “lifeline” utility, economic, and trans- portation systems, including Caltrans; PG&E, FSSD; and other utilities providers.

Fire
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3 HS-2: Prevent urban fires and protect the community from wildfire danger.

HS-2.1 Structural Fires. Continue, enhance, or implement programs that seek to reduce the risk of structural fires.

HS-2.2 Prioritized Areas for Development. Prioritize development in areas with existing ade- quate road networks, evacuation routes, and water infrastructure. Avoid siting structures on hilltops and upper slopes in areas of high fire potential due to danger and difficulty of providing adequate fire protection, effective mitigation, and access points.

HS-2.3 Development in Areas of Moderate or Higher Fire Severity Zone. Require any new development in the areas of moderate or higher fire hazard severity zones (shown in Fig- ure 8-2) to prepare a Fire Protection Plan that minimizes risks by:
i. Assessing site-specific characteristics such as topography, slope, vegetation type, wind patterns, etc. as part of a risk analysis.
ii. Determination of fire response capability, including the assistance of local fire pro- tection agencies, and availability of local resources.
iii. Siting and designing development to avoid hazardous locations (e.g., through com- munity fire breaks) to the extent feasible.
iv. Incorporating fuel modification and brush clearance techniques in accordance with applicable fire safety requirements (including fuel breaks and their maintenance) and carried out in a manner which reduces impacts to environmentally sensitive habitat to the maximum feasible extent.
v. Using fire-resistant building materials and design features, such as visible signage, consistent with the adopted Fairfield Municipal Code and Fire and Building Code standards (including Fire Safe Regulations as minimum standard). vi. Using fire-retardant, native plant species in landscaping. vii. Complying with established standards and specifications for fuel modification, vis- ible home and street addressing and signage, defensible space, access and egress, and water facilities/supply.
viii. Banning fuel storage (e.g., fuel storage for power generators). ix. Requiring street improvements to comply with minimum fire road access stand- ards.
x. Disallowing new residential development/subdivisions in areas with less than two evacuation routes (as shown in Figure x), unless a development were to be able to provide additional connections to ameliorate this condition. xi. Following the most recent California Fire Code as adopted and amended. xii. Participating in the City’s fire safety and public education efforts related to require- ments for development, property maintenance, and emergency preparedness.

HS-2.4 Fire Department Review. Require all development applications to be reviewed and ap- proved by the Fire Department prior to project approval.

HS-2.5 Water Service for Fire. Promote the long-term integrity of water supplies to meet fire- fighting needs and ensure that new and existing developments in the WUI have suitable infrastructure, including water pressure, to deliver water supplies in emergency scenarios.

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4 HS-2.6 Wildfire Education. Develop a wildfire education program in collaboration with local fire entities to conduct a public outreach and education campaign to encourage homeowners to mitigate their properties and vegetation accumulation around their homes.

HS-2.7 Wildfire Recovery. Facilitate post-fire recovery by supporting efforts to stabilize slopes, control erosion, and replant affected areas with native species.

Wind Hazards
HS-3: Protect people and property from effects of wind hazards.

HS-3.1 Wind Precautions. Monitor issues related to damage from windstorms and undertake precautionary measures as needed, such as tree trimming.

HS-3.2 Power Line Setbacks. Set new schools, housing, and care facilities a minimum of 100 feet back from high voltage power lines or substations.

Flooding and Sea Level Rise (please also see policies in the Sustainability Element) HS-4: Protect people from flooding and proactively plan for impacts of sea level rise.

HS-4.1 100-year Floodplain Development. Limit development in the 100-year floodplain to de- velopment which represents an acceptable use of the land in relation to the hazards in- volved and the costs of providing flood control facilities. Locate critical facilities, such as hospitals, fire stations, police stations, public administration buildings, and schools outside of flood hazard areas, to the extent feasible.

HS-4.2 Flood Plain Regulations. Require development within flood plain areas as shown in Fig- ure 3-3 to comply with FEMA regulations by providing adequate flood mitigation and fi- nancial protection in the event of flooding. Continue to update FEMA flood control studies based upon development and ongoing improvements.

HS-4.3 Flood Insurance Program. Continue to participate in the National Flood Insurance Pro- gram (NFIP) at the highest discount rate practicable for the community and provide infor- mation to residents and business owners about the NFIP, Federal Emergency Manage- ment Agency Flood Insurance Rate Maps, and flood map changes.

HS-4.4 Infrastructure at Risk of Flooding. Reinforce local ramps, bridges, and roads from flood- ing, including elevating road(s) and installing culverts beneath roads or building a higher bridge across areas that experiences regular flooding. Consider adopting road construc- tion standards for areas designated as flood prone which allow for the passage of flood water under the road surface unless a diking effect is desired.

HS-4.5 Drainage Maintenance Plan. Develop an annual drainage maintenance plan including assessing high water marks to assess water depth and settling locations. Include in the plan the clearing of inlets annually (or more often as necessary) prior to monsoon season heavy rain events which are worsening due to climate change.

HS-4.6 Development and Sea Level Rise. Utilize the latest scientific findings on anticipated sea level rise and related climate change impacts to inform planning and development assess- ments. Incorporate this information into reviews to address potential flooding, risks of groundwater contamination, and other hazards linked to rising sea levels.

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5 HS-4.7 Multi-Jurisdiction Collaboration. Collaborate with neighboring municipalities to mini- mize risks from flooding, including through the following strategies:
• Study existing municipal storm drainage utility capacity and the effects of sea level rise;
• Identify regionally beneficial public improvements projects within the City limits that would help mitigate drainage utility surcharging and sea-level rise; and • Ensure stability of dams at Madigan, Frey, and Curry Lakes where dam failure could result in property damage or personal risk.

Hazardous Materials
HS-5: Minimize health and safety impacts related to hazardous materials.

HS-5.1 Hazardous Waste Cleanup. Promote cleanup of hazardous sites and safe disposal of hazardous materials. Continue to monitor and educate property owners with Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) to prevent leakage. Assist property owners with site cleanup if the site is to be redeveloped.

HS-5.2 Hazardous Material Review. Involve the Fire Department and Solano County Depart- ment of Resource Management in the review process for all projects located on commer- cial- and industrial-designated properties where potential for hazardous materials use has been identified.

HS-5.3 Hazard Mitigation and Risk Assessment. Continue to address potential concerns asso- ciated with the transport, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials and waste through the environmental review process and minimize risk through the use of proper mitigation measures. Require risk assessments for all commercial and industrial uses that store, use and produce hazardous materials and are adjacent to residential areas and immobile populations such as schools, hospitals, convalescent homes, prisons etc.

HS-5.4 Solano County Hazardous Waste Management. Support the Solano County Certified Unified Program Agency Operational Area (CUPA) Plan for Emergency Response to Haz- ardous Materials Incidents and the policies, objectives and programs contained therein to the extent that they are applicable to the City of Fairfield.

HS-5.5 Multi-Hazard Disaster Plan. Annually review the City of Fairfield Emergency Operations Plan and the Solano County CUPA Operational Area Plan for Emergency Response to Hazard- ous Materials Incidents to ensure that the sections of the plan which address emergencies associated with the storage and transport of hazardous materials reflect current inter- agency response agreements and procedures.

HS-5.6 Base Contamination and Remediation. During environmental document preparation for and before approval of any project within 0.5 mile of the boundaries of Travis Air Force Base, Consult with the Travis AFB Environmental Cleanup Program, EPA, California De- partment of Toxic Substances Control, and the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding continuing base contamination and remediation efforts. No pro- jects shall be approved where there is substantial evidence of existing contamination that would pose an unacceptable risk to the health of future occupants of the project.

Noise
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6 HS-6: Create a pleasant sound environment for living and working while striking a balance between the comfort of Fairfield residents and the city's economic activity, safeguarding against excessive noise and incompatible land uses.

HS-6.1 Protect Against Excessive Noise. Protect occupants of existing and new buildings from exposure to excessive noise, particularly adjacent to freeways, major roadways, the rail- road, and within areas of aircraft overflight.

HS-6.2 Noise Compatibility. Use the noise and land use compatibility matrix (Table x) and Pro- jected Noise Contours map (Figure x) as criteria to determine the acceptability of a given proposed land use, including the improvement/construction of streets, railroads, freeways, and highways.

HS-6.3 Noise Attenuation. For all projects that have noise exposure levels that exceed the stand- ards in Table 8-, site planning and architecture should incorporate noise-attenuating fea- tures. With mitigation, development should meet allowable sound level limits in Table 8-.

HS-6.4 Noise Generation. Ensure that new development does not generate noise in excess of the sound level limits outlined in Table 8-xx, whenever feasible.

HS-6.5 Noise Studies. Require a noise study and/or mitigation measures if applicable for all pro- jects that would expose people to noise levels greater than the “normally acceptable” standard as shown in Table X and for any other projects that are likely to generate noise in excess of these standards.

HS-6.6 Sensitive Uses. Locate new noise sensitive uses—including schools, hospitals, places of worship, and homes—away from sources of excessive noise unless proper mitigation measures are in place. Require that new noise-producing uses are located sufficiently far away from noise-sensitive receptors and/or include adequate noise mitigation, such as screening, barriers, sound enclosures, noise insulation, and/or restrictions on hours of op- eration. Control noise impacts at the noise source where feasible, as opposed to at the receptor end with measures to buffer, dampen, or actively cancel noise sources. Use site design, building orientation, building design, hours of operation, and other techniques, for new developments deemed to be noise generators.

HS-6.7 Noise Monitoring. Regularly monitor noise levels near sensitive uses to assess efficacy of or additional need for noise reduction measures, including traffic calming.

HS-6.8 Construction Noise. Address appropriate construction noise and vibration control measures, standards, and monitoring procedures for future development in the City’s Mu- nicipal Code to reduce impacts to nearby uses.

HS-6.9 Highway Noise. Require that noise attenuation facilities are installed as feasible in all noise-sensitive areas impacted by County, State, or federal highways through coordina- tion with Caltrans and the Federal Highway Administration.

HS-6.10 Rail Noise. Coordinate with Amtrak, the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) and California Northern Railroad (Cal Northern) and other private entities to consider the implementation of a railroad quiet zone and other methods of reducing railroad noise impacts on surround- ing noise-sensitive uses along railroad lines within the city.

HS-6.11 Aircraft Noise. Require all new land use proposals to comply with the basic and support- ing land use compatibility criteria of the Travis AFB Land Use Compatibility Plan (LUCP) Packet Page 738 of 762Attachment 3 Page 85 of 102

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7 for aircraft-generated community noise, as shown in Figure X. See Travis Protection Ele- ment for more information on airport land use compatibility.

HS-7: Maintain a prepared, comprehensive emergency response network and adequate evacuation routes.

HS-7.1 Emergency Response. Maintain and enhance the City’s capacity to deliver emergency services to Fairfield residents, ensuring that first responders have sufficient resources, staffing, and equipment to mitigate hazards. Continue to explore funding sources for cap- ital improvements necessary for emergency response.

HS-7.2 Emergency Services Review. Continue to engage the Police and Fire departments in the development review process to ensure that projects are designed and operated in a manner that minimizes the potential for public safety and fire hazards and maximizes the potential for responsive police and fire services.

HS-7.3 Hazard and Management Plans. Annually review the Emergency Operations Plan and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan to effectively prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mit- igate the effects of natural or human caused disasters (including rail hazards) that require the planned, coordinated response of multiple agencies or jurisdictions. Review and make updates to the City of Fairfield Emergency Operation Plan every 5 years or when necessary.

HS-7.4 Backup Emergency Operations Center. Designate and outfit a Back-Up Emergency Operations Center to provide redundancy, continuity, and scalability in emergency re- sponse efforts.

HS-7.5 Evacuation Routes. Ensure the evacuation routes network is interconnected with ade- quate capacity and reflects ability to evacuate for multiple threats through the following:
i. Maintain adequate capacity along evacuation routes through methods such as lim- iting street parking where capacity may be needed.
ii. Maintain a higher level of tree and vegetation maintenance along evacuation routes and remove flammable trees adjacent to these routes. iii. Collaborate with other City Officials upon the next update to the LHMP to ensure AB 747 requirements are met.

HS-7.6 Power Shutoffs. Through training and targeted programs, increase resilience to power losses, including Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS), and climate- driven extreme weather events for low income, medically dependent, and elderly populations through in- stallation of renewable energy and onsite energy storage with islanding capabilities (such as microgrids). Install backup power generators to support operation of critical facilities, including water and wastewater systems, emergency services, and cooling and heating centers.

HS-7.7 Critical Facilities Locations. Locate critical infrastructure and facilities, such as hospitals and health care facilities, emergency shelters, fire stations, police stations, emergency command centers, and other emergency service facilities and utilities so as to minimize exposure to flooding, seismic, geologic, wildfire, and other hazards. Ensure that critical services will remain operable in the event of disaster, including, water, communications, and utilities.

HS-7.8 Energy Resilience. Apply technologies such as microgrids, battery storage, and demand response programs that improve the electric grid’s resilience and meet demand during high use periods.

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8 HS-7.9 Community Facility Support. Prioritize capital improvements and maintenance of public facilities such as fire stations, libraries, senior centers, cultural centers, parks, and recre- ation centers to ensure that they can function as essential service facilities, respite cen- ters, and local assistance centers providing emergency social and medical services in times of distress (cooling and clean air stations, free air filtration mask distribution, food and vaccine distribution, clean water, testing centers, evacuation/disaster shelters, etc.), Provide secure shelter facilities with adequate supplies for displaced individuals. Equip community-serving facilities with heat pumps instead of energy-intensive air conditioning units.

HS-7.10 Emergency Preparedness Programs. Increase public awareness of City and County emergency preparedness programs and resources. Emergency Notification. Coordinate closely across agencies and jurisdictions to use early warning notification systems (Zonehaven, text messages, etc.) to notify residents by wireless emergency alert of the need to evacuate in the event of an emergency and the location of evacuation routes, points, and critical facilities such as schools and day care centers, particularly residents of vulnerable areas and neighborhoods with constrained emergency access.

HS-7.11 Community Training and Awareness. Continue to offer community training on emer- gency prevention, preparedness and response as part of the CERT program. Partner with community organizations to target harder-to-reach populations, such as the unhoused, or linguistically isolated populations. Training and educational materials should build capacity among residents to respond to an emergency.

Program Actions:

1. Develop a community wildfire protection plan (CWPP) that identifies and prioritizes areas for hazard fuel reduction treatments and recommend the treatment methods to be utilized.

2. Study the compounding impact of sea level rise on groundwater threats in areas with hazardous facili- ties. Coordinate with adjacent jurisdictions as appropriate to create a Shallow Groundwater Rise Vul- nerability Assessment to establish a detailed understanding of the effects of rising shallow groundwater on people, the built environment, and water supply. This includes buoyancy, seepage, infiltration, lique- faction, corrosion, and contaminant mobilization hazards.

3. Develop a run book (standardized written procedures) for buildings containing hazardous materials, including hazardous materials allocations and site map.

4. Develop an assessment plan to determine railway points of vulnerability to more accurately predict ar- eas of which would be impacted most during railway damage events.

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Environmental Justice and Public Health Ele-
ment
Guiding and Implementing Policies
EJPH-1: Reduce pollution burden and protect existing communities from air pollution effects, particularly in areas near major roadways.

EJPH-1.1 Sensitive Receptors. Protect sensitive receptors such as schools, childcare centers, senior living facilities, and residences from the impacts of stationary and non-stationary sources of pollution by en- suring adequate buffers or mitigation measures. Establish vegeta- tive barriers or green wall barriers in between industrial land and sensitive land uses, and along heavy-duty truck/goods movement corridors and freeways protect sensitive land uses from pollution impacts.

EJPH-1.2 Impact Assessment and Mitigation. Continue to use the Bay Area Air Quality and Monitoring District (‘Air District’) modeling tools and guidance documents as appropriate to identify and mitigate air qual- ity impacts from proposed development projects, including for pro- jects within 500 feet of a major freeway.

EJPH-1.3 Community Air Monitoring. In partnership with community organ- izations and the Air District, explore and identify city-owned loca- tions, such as parks, community facilities, libraries, police or fire sta- tions, and other facilities that could potentially be used as locations for air quality monitoring.

EJPH-1.4 Air Filters. Work with the Air District and other partners in the re- gion to explore creation of a grant program for installation and maintenance of air filtration devices/systems in existing buildings.

EJPH-1.5 Reduced Exposure to Air Pollution for Project Occupants. In- corporate measures to improve indoor air quality (including mini- mum MERV requirements) and reduce exposure to air pollution in new development projects.

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1 EJPH-1.6 Water Quality Hazard Prevention. Remediate and clean-up sites with known or potential contamination, as mapped in Figure x or identified on GeoTracker, that impact or potentially impact water quality. Continue to support the San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board and California Department of Toxic Sub- stances Control to assess cleanup sites, leaking underground stor- age tanks, and gasoline stations in EJ Communities with high water contamination threat.

EJPH-1.7 Siting Facilities to Avoid Overconcentration. Avoid new toxin sources by stringently evaluating the siting of facilities that might significantly increase pollution, especially near already dispropor- tionately impacted communities.

EJPH-1.8 Pesticide Control. Work with agricultural producers and Solano County in Fairfield’s vicinity to protect sensitive populations from pesticide drift by restricting use of pesticides in certain areas/en- couraging alternative, nontoxic pest control techniques.

EJPH-2: Facilitate the coordination of resources with other agencies to enhance the quality and livability of housing options, particularly for lower income families.

EJPH-2.1 Healthy Housing Improvements. Work with the Fairfield Housing Authority (FHA) to identify funding sources or incentives to rehabil- itate or upgrade housing occupied by low-income renters and homeowners to incorporate sustainable and green building prac- tices that support a healthier living environment such as the highest energy efficiency standards and air filtration and ventilation sys- tems.

EJPH-2.2 Housing Element Implementation. Coordinate with FHA and other housing agencies to ensure that implementation of the Hous- ing Element addresses environmental justice, including sanitary housing and maintenance, pollution and environmental hazards, af- fordability, and other community concerns.

EJPH-2.3 Lead Abatement. Work with Solano County and FHA to identify properties that may be at greatest risk for presence of lead (see Figure X), and raise awareness on funds available through the County’s Lead Paint Abatement Program. Target these programs in EJ Communities.

EJPH-2.4 Healthy Homes Inspections. Work with the Solano County Public Health Department and other organizations to publicize programs offering healthy homes resources/inspection. Target outreach ef- forts in EJ Communities.

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2 EJPH-3: Ensure that all Fairfield residents have access to healthy, affordable, and cul- turally relevant food. Promote food access initiatives that connect residents with local food systems to strengthen food security and supporting local grow- ers within Fairfield.

EJPH-3.1 Leveraging Resources to Support and Attract Local Grocery Stores. Leverage financial incentives, zoning, technical assistance, and other similar programs to attract new grocery retailers and/or support existing small local grocery stores in underserved residen- tial areas of the City, shown in Figure X. Examples of such support include grants or loans to purchase updated equipment (such as refrigerators), publicity, and directories of healthy food outlets.

EJPH-3.2 Healthy Convenience Stores. In collaboration with the Solano County Health Department and community organizations, develop and implement a program to encourage new and existing conven- ience stores, supermarkets, liquor stores and neighborhood and ethnic markets to stock fresh, healthy food. Identify stores that are willing to participate in this program. Target the program in key neighborhoods that have a high concentration of liquor stores and convenience stores, but lack fresh and healthy food options.

EJPH-3.3 Community Supported Agriculture. In partnership with Suisun Valley growers, nonprofit groups, schools, and other institutions, explore opportunities to expand community-support agriculture (CSA), a program that allows customers to buy a share of the har- vest directly, to help farmers receive a greater share of the money paid, bring customers fresh, local produce and promote health, community and the local economy.

EJPH-3.4 Community Gardens. In partnership with community organiza- tions, seek to preserve, expand, and maintain community gardens throughout the city. Inventory and explore feasibility of allocating suitable vacant or underutilized public and privately-owned land for edible landscaping and community gardens.

EJPH-3.5 Entrepreneurship and Food Innovation. Actively support food in- novations such as street (sidewalk) vending, food cooperatives, shared kitchens, pop-up markets and similar innovations that do not fit into the traditional brick-and-mortar storefront, farmers market, or community garden models.

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EJPH-3.7 Food Recovery Program. Support existing capacity of organiza- tions within Fairfield’s food system, and develop new capacity, to recover and redistribute edible food that is otherwise wasted. This includes:
• Engaging with stakeholders including local food donation, recovery, and collection organizations to build robust collection and food storage capacity, and reliable distribution systems to the neediest populations. • Engaging with food generators such as supermarkets, wholesale dis- tributors, large hotels, and institutions, to donate surplus edible food that food recovery partners want or will accept, and ensuring food gen- erators comply with the Edible Food Recovery requirements of SB 1383.
• Informing edible surplus food generators about strategies, existing pro- grams, and best practices for preventing the waste of surplus food.

EJPH-4: Develop and maintain a network of well-connected facilities and environments that encourage safe, convenient opportunities for physical activity and good health, and that meet community needs, especially for seniors and children.

EJPH-4.1 Equitable Park Distribution. Ensure an equitable distribution of parks within Fairfield such that all homes are within one-half mile walking distance of at least one park and/or open space. See the Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation Element for more in- formation.

EJPH-4.2 Trees and Greenery. Strategically plant native trees and greenery in the public right-of-way that have low water and maintenance re- quirements. Prioritize planting in areas that have lower tree canopy coverage, as shown in Figure 9-2.

EJPH-4.3 Barriers to Activity. As part of strategic planning processes, sur- vey and eliminate barriers to outdoor physical activity, such as dam- aged, incomplete, blocked, or littered sidewalks and bike paths; lack of safe street crossings and direct connections; excessive speed- ing; insufficient lighting; incidence or perception of crime; and lack of landscaping and shade trees along streets.

EJPH-4.4 Childcare/Headstart. Encourage safe, high quality, and affordable childcare services for residents and employees within or near hous- ing, transportation, and employment centers. Provide incentives such as density bonuses to residential and non-residential Packet Page 744 of 762Attachment 3 Page 91 of 102

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EJPH-4.5 Integrated Senior Living Facilities. Prioritize location of senior liv- ing facilities in areas that are well-served by transit and are in close proximity to shopping, medical services, community facilities, and parks and open space.

EJPH-4.6 Co-locating Community Facilities and Services. Where appro- priate, co-locate City facilities with other public facilities (e.g., schools, libraries, post offices, hospitals/clinics) so that multiple ser- vices may be delivered from a single location. Coordinate with ex- isting service providers to Explore development of a multi-genera- tional center that will provide opportunities for education, physical exercise, and other active living programs.

EJPH-4.7 Comfort in Public Spaces. Seek resources to increase feelings of safety in and around bike and walking paths and pedestrian areas, including the Linear Park Trail, through means such as reintroduc- ing bike patrols by the Fairfield Police Department. Implement com- munity-based policing strategies in coordination with neighborhood groups and local residents to improve personal safety and encour- age use of parks and facilities.

EJPH-4.8 Mobile Facilities. Explore the potential to offer City services and programs using mobile facilities, bringing services directly to com- munities in greatest need. Coordinate with school districts, healthcare and service providers on potential locations and events to cross-promote services.

Please see the Land Use and Community Design, Circulation, Public Facilities, and Open Space, Conservation, and Recreation elements for additional policies related to well-con- nected facilities and environments.

EJPH-5: Promote active public engagement and ensure diverse representation in the decision-making processes that affect Fairfield's development.

EJPH-5.1 Meaningful, Relevant Engagement. Design and implement public engagement processes and events that increase participation of socioeconomically disadvantaged residents and other underrepre- sented groups in city planning and decision-making through the fol- lowing strategies:
• Hold public meetings and outreach activities at culturally ap- propriate neighborhood gathering places, at accessible
times and venues, and/or at community events;
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5 • Using processes that provide clear, easily-understood lan- guage and information, and that emphasize active participa- tion of community members who are most affected by is-
sues at hand;
• Employing a wide range of culturally-sensitive outreach and engagement methods and activities, such as pop-up events, focus groups, online surveys, community listening sessions, and others.
• Providing transportation vouchers, interpretation and trans- lation services, food, childcare, compensation, and other services to remove barriers to participation.
• Ensuring transparency and focus on neighborhood and res- ident priorities, and providing meaningful opportunities for participants to influence outcomes.

EJPH-5.2 Capacity Building with Community Partners. Partner with com- munity-based organizations on an ongoing basis to develop and im- plement effective outreach programs, increase opportunities for community involvement, and build deeper understanding of City governance. Support community partners through technical assis- tance, data, meeting spaces, staff time, and other support services as feasible.

EJPH-5.3 Representation in Civic Processes. Work with advocacy groups to encourage individuals from underrepresented populations to rep- resent their communities in civic life, including on City boards and commissions.

EJPH-5.4 Youth Leadership. Continue to elevate leadership of the Fairfield Youth Commission and expand opportunities to meaningfully and authentically involve young people, particularly in City-sponsored events, activities, and planning processes.

EJPH-5.5 Transparent General Plan Implementation. Provide annual up- dates and a yearly town hall on general plan implementation pro- gress.

EJPH-5.6 Linguistically Isolated Communities. Continue to provide inter- pretation and translation services, assistance in accessing commu- nity services and programs, and direct engagement with specific demographic groups. Work with community organizations to estab- lish a language resource center to provide services such as English language learning programs for non-native speakers, interpretation, Packet Page 746 of 762Attachment 3 Page 93 of 102

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EJPH-5.7 Activity Programming. Coordinate with local businesses, commu- nity-based organizations, and school districts to support a year- round calendar of community events geared toward families and youth. Share opportunities to participate in relevant City processes at these events.

EJPH-6: Incorporate consideration of health equity impacts in City projects.

EJPH-6.1 Prioritize EJ Communities. Focus programs and investments that benefit areas with the greatest socioeconomic need and cumulative burdens as shown in Figure x, in order to reduce disparities and foster equity.

EJPH-6.2 Health Equity. Incorporate health and equity criteria into capital projects planning and prioritization efforts. For example, revise Capital Improvement Projects prioritization process to include po- tential equity impacts. See the City of Oakland as an example.

EJPH-6.3 Health Metrics Tracking. Work with Solano Public Health to iden- tify and develop tools and metrics to track health impacts of policies, programs, and capital projects over time.

EJPH-6.4 “Unhealthy” Uses. Consider updating City regulations to limit the number of fast-food outlets and mobile vendors serving primarily unhealthy food, alcohol, tobacco, and other regulated products near schools and parks and in areas with these existing facilities.

EJPH-7: Enhance mechanisms for effective coordination and communication among city departments and other relevant agencies to improve efficiency and ser- vice delivery.

EJPH-7.1 Integrated Approach to Homelessness. Continue to approach homelessness as a regional, community-wide, and interdepart- mental priority. Regularly coordinate with lead agencies and com- munity organizations on how other departments can support efforts to permanently reduce homelessness.

EJPH-7.2 Interagency and Interdepartmental Collaboration. On an estab- lished basis, collaborate with and among public agencies and City departments to leverage resources, support implementation of stra- tegic plans, avoid duplication of effort and enhance the effective- ness of public participation.

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7 EJPH-7.3 General Plan Implementation Transparency and Collaboration.

Develop a workflow to facilitate stronger interdepartmental coordi- nation and accountability among lead departments for General Plan implementation.

EJPH-7.4 Supporting Local Agencies. Continue to support local community service agencies and organizations in the provision of social ser- vices to meet needs of lower income and unhoused persons, in- cluding shelter, food, clothing, health care, mental health, and trans- portation. Explore opportunities to support awareness through City engagement channels, or consolidate resource guides for Fairfield residents on the City’s website. Explore opportunities for joint grants and other partnerships.

Program Actions:

1. Explore the feasibility of adopting a smoke-free ordinance prohibiting smoking of tobacco and use of electronic smoking devices in multifamily residential structures.

1. Develop City regulations/review and amend the Zoning Code to include stand- ards on urban agriculture, at-home gardens, community gardens, and farm stands, as appropriate.

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10 Economic Development Element
Guiding and Implementing Policies
ED-1: Build upon existing strengths while attracting new growth-oriented businesses to foster a diverse, stable, and forward-looking economic base.

ED-1.1 Future Industries. Encourage and strengthen industry clusters, emerging sectors, and implement strategies to incentivize, attract, and retain industries and entrepreneurial activities that represent the future of the city, including advanced and food and beverage manufacturing, green/clean technology, manufacturing/maker space, business incubators, life sciences and health services, and other industries. Continue working with real estate brokers, busi- ness leaders, and other informed stakeholders to understand the needs of these prospective businesses and institutions and ensure that City policies work to attract these targeted businesses.

ED-1.2 Center for Manufacturing Excellence. Continue to support and advance Fairfield as a center for manufacturing excellence by cre- ating broader awareness of Fairfield’s market position and accessi- bility within the region, including good access to freeways and rail, and utilities availability. Partner with entrepreneurs and maker-ori- ented associations, such as participation in the Bay Area Urban Manufacturing Initiative and the California’s Manufacturing Net- work, to expand awareness.

ED-1.3 Development Incentives. Reserve development incentives for projects that conform with the Economic Development Element, provide significant private capital investment to leverage public funds, generate new public revenues, and create large numbers of new jobs paying a living wage.

ED-1.4 Base Industries. Attract and nurture businesses that generate the majority of their revenue from the sale of products or services out- side the region to increase the flow of capital into the community.

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1 ED-1.5 Business and Industrial Parks. Market Fairfield’s various busi- ness and industrial parks that provide for primarily warehousing and manufacturing uses south of I-80, or for a mix of uses north of I-80.

ED-1.6 Industrial and Service Commercial Uses. Maintain a wide spec- trum of uses—including light industrial, production, and service and repair—to provide greater local employment opportunities, promote a “complete community” that enables residents to meet most daily needs locally, and provide a robust support ecosystem for local businesses.

ED-1.7 Commercial Revitalization. Provide for and encourage the maintenance and long-term revitalization of existing commercial ar- eas, such as Texas and North Texas streets, and support transfor- mation and continued viability of Solano Town Center with more diverse uses as the retail marketplace continues to evolve. Where appropriate, use incentives to encourage and assist the private sec- tor to maintain and revitalize these areas. Study the need for busi- ness improvement districts to fund improvements that enhance the character of key commercial areas of the city.

ED-1.8 Travis AFB as Economic Engine. Continue to support the role of Travis Air Force Base (Travis AFB) as a significant contributor to the economic base of the community. Seek land uses that expand economic opportunities to support Travis AFB and attract new mis- sion sets/economic activity related to Travis AFB activities. See the Travis Protection Element for more information.

ED-2: Provide sufficient land and utilities for growth and expansion, flexible devel- opment standards to reflect market realities, and business-friendly processes to encourage economic growth.

ED-2.1 Reserve Land for Employment. Reserve the city’s limited land zoned for industrial and other employment-generating uses in key geographic areas to foster growth of targeted economic clusters and uses identified herein, including spaces for innovation, collab- orative workspaces, business incubators/accelerators, and maker spaces.

ED-2.2 Priority Sites. Continue to promote priority economic development opportunities in the city with an inventory of shovel-ready sites pub- lished on the City’s economic development web portal. The inven- tory should provide pertinent details (e.g.: size, location, land use/zoning designation, infrastructure location and sizing, price, property representative, special features).

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2 ED-2.3 Adequate Infrastructure. Coordinate economic development ac- tivities with infrastructure planning efforts (including electricity, wa- ter, sewer, and broadband) and relevant agencies to ensure to the extent possible, appropriately sized utilities are available to support development of the most feasible, top-priority opportunity sites. Pre- pare infrastructure studies and financing strategies for key oppor- tunity areas to help developers assess the feasibility of proposed projects.

ED-2.4 Modern Infrastructure. As part of development review, encourage the planning and development of well-designed business and in- dustrial areas that meet modern standards in terms of parcel size, location, provide access to broadband and WiFi, accommodations for autonomous technology, electric vehicles, and drone flights.

ED-2.5 Flexible Development Standards. Implement development stand- ards (e.g., land use zoning, density/intensity, height, parking re- quirements, design guidelines, allowable uses) that are appropriate to the needs of the targeted industries and sectors referenced in the Economic Development Element, and that are flexible to accommo- date the needs of evolving businesses. See the Land Use and Com- munity Design Element for more information.

ED-2.6 Business-Friendly Environment. Regularly assess Fairfield’s competitiveness as a place to do business, including its timely pro- cessing of development applications and projects, and maintain de- velopment regulations and fees accordingly.

ED-2.7 Permitting and Processing. Improve the ease of doing business with the City by streamlining permitting and processing for targeted small and local businesses, including a portal and one-stop shop for addressing business needs within the City’s purview. Maintain an Economic Development staff position to serve as a conci- erge/ombudsperson to help shepherd key development projects through the process.

ED-3: Develop partnerships with economic development centers to provide job read- iness and local hire programs.

ED-3.1 Public and Private Business Relationships. Develop and/or strengthen collaborative relationships between private and public entities (e.g., Solano Community College, Workforce Alliance of the North Bay (WANB), Solano Workforce Development, Solano EDC, and Solano SBDC) to develop links between education providers and local businesses and industries to promote educational pro- grams that reflect the needs of the local economy.

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3 ED-3.2 Vocational Training. Partner with Solano Community College and local school districts to develop vocational and entrepreneurship training programs targeting underserved youth.

ED-3.3 Skills Development Fund. Explore development of a Skills Devel- opment Fund to upskill incumbent workers. Seek match funding on behalf of employers.

ED-4: Support local business retention and growth to expand employment opportu- nities in Fairfield, increase the City’s tax base, and enhance quality of life.

ED-4.1 Resources and Incentives. Develop and facilitate access to finan- cial resources and regulatory incentives for existing businesses looking to expand or improve, and to incubate locally- or regionally- owned start-ups by providing assistance with business planning, expansion, and access to capital.

ED-4.2 Local Business Needs. Partner with existing Fairfield businesses, Chambers of Commerce, and other groups to stimulate the growth and expansion of local businesses and address the city’s economic development needs. Conduct regular outreach to local businesses to solicit input on business needs and concerns to help identify op- portunities for the City to help improve the local business environ- ment.

ED-4.3 Business Support Organizations. Pursue partnerships across the county and the region with business support organizations (e.g., Chambers of Commerce, Solano Small Business Development Center, SCC, etc.) to provide technical resources and assistance to small businesses.

ED-4.4 Business-to-Business Commerce. Promote strategies to in- crease local business-to-business commerce as a way of helping local firms to mature and expand.

ED-5: Encourage economic diversity and equitable opportunities for Fairfield’s resi- dents.

ED-5.1 Incentives for Public Good. Consider providing incentives to new businesses that meet certain criteria, such as create high quality jobs (at least 75% of median income); generate a net positive im- pact on the City’s General Fund; rehabilitate, improve, and locate within older or vacant buildings; fall within one of the city’s targeted industries; and/or facilitate housing opportunities for their employ- ees.

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4 ED-5.2 Remove Barriers to Employment. Work to remove impediments to gainful employment, such as lack of transportation, childcare, job training, vocational education, and other factors, through land use planning, economic development, and strategic transportation plan- ning efforts. Coordinate efforts with local, State, federal, and private agencies/organizations.

ED-5.3 Workforce Housing. Diversify the city’s housing stock to bolster affordability as an integral aspect of the City’s economic develop- ment strategy. See the Land Use and Urban Design Element and Housing Element for more information.

ED-5.4 Wealth Building. Develop culturally-competent income and wealth-building programs for underserved communities that focus on acquiring property, business and professional development, and interfacing with City and other regulatory entities.

ED-5.5 Commercial Displacement Strategy. As redevelopment of North Texas Street occurs, develop a Commercial Displacement Strategy as part of the implementation process, to be informed by best prac- tices and stakeholder outreach and engagement focused on small businesses, restaurants, grocery stores, and other businesses ca- tering to local community needs to maintain these businesses in the community and promote their relocation.

ED-6: Continue to focus on the Heart of Fairfield as the city’s vital economic center and a food and arts destination.

ED-6.1 Downtown Connectivity. Explore opportunities to improve con- nectivity to and within Downtown and lessen parking demands, re- duce traffic, and cut down on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Strategies could include a free trolley or other “people mover” ser- vice between the Fairfield Transportation Center, North Texas Street, and Solano Town Center. See Circulation Element for more information.

ED-6.2 Heart of Fairfield Identity. Continue to revitalize and commit fund- ing to invest in programs and spaces that support branding and identity of the Heart of Fairfield’ as a food and arts destination, em- phasizing culture, history, art, brand, and sense of place, including wayfinding and signage, banners, public park and open space im- provements, and creative space.

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ED-6.4 Day- and Night-time Uses. Recognize that providing a vital mix of daytime and evening uses is integral to the economic success of the Heart of Fairfield. Consult property owners, real estate brokers, and developers to identify barriers and incentives for investments needed to transform second floor spaces in the Heart of Fairfield into viable office and residential spaces, as well as remaining open in evening hours.

ED-6.5 Near-Term Investment Tools. Adopt additional tools to incentivize near-term investment in the Heart of Fairfield, including loan and grant programs, , reduced parking requirements, improvement dis- tricts, and other tactics.

ED-6.6 Heart of Fairfield Placemaking. Continue to build the Heart of Fairfield’s family-friendly feel through placemaking and activities (e.g., plazas, play fountains, water features, and seasonal ameni- ties) and promote services and amenities, events and programming to make the Heart of Fairfield an attractive place to live as well as an appealing shopper destination.

ED-7: Expand opportunities for agritourism in greater Fairfield and support and mar- ket Fairfield as a visitor destination.

ED-7.1 Suisun Gateway
ED-7.2 Agritourism Opportunities. Support agricultural preservation out- side of Fairfield’s planned growth areas, and promote the link be- tween agriculture and climate change mitigation.

ED-7.3 Agriculture Support. Attract industry that complements and sup- ports the local agricultural economy, such as agricultural pro- cessing and winemaking. Promote and integrate commercial busi- nesses and ventures supportive of Suisun Valley’s locally-produced products, such as wine tasting rooms, in the Heart of Fairfield and Cordelia Suisun Gateway areas.

ED-7.4 Cross-Sector Partnerships. Form partnerships with Suisun Valley vintners, restaurants and hospitality, and other “cross sector” rela- tionships to maximize support of Suisun Valley agriculture and viti- culture and City of Fairfield hospitality, dining, and retail sectors.

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Program Actions:

1. Regularly update an economic development strategy which, in part, identifies the existing economic base, identifies certain business sectors for special expansion and recruitment efforts, and maintains the desired jobs-housing balance. As part of the strategy, analyze the City's per capita sales by market category compared to statewide averages. Target those sectors where the City is deficient or below the state average.

2. Establish a call program with existing traded sector businesses to identify issues that constrain growth and opportunities to expand business and market available sites in Fairfield.

3. Evaluate need for Measure P funds for citywide service delivery prior to 2033 sunset date and determine need to seek and obtain voter approval to extend the measure.

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Attachment 4.

Summary of Planning Commission
Comments on Draft Policies

Planning Commission comments about General Plan Update draft policies at the May 1, 2024, Planning Commission meeting are summarized below. C

Land Use
• Cordelia-Suisun Valley Gateway – Increase densities beyond those proposed and require vertical mixed use at the Cordelia-Suisun Valley Gateway. Site new housing near existing housing development.
• Horizontal Mixed Use – Only allow horizontal mixed use on across multiple parcels if they are formally proposed (applied for) at the same time. • Housing in Agriculture Zoning Districts – Allow more than one housing unit per parcel in agricultural zoning districts to accommodate “family compounds.” • New Banks – Facilitate new bank locations for underserved areas. • Parking Standards – Create flexible parking requirements that can meet evolving needs. • Public Art – Install new public art projects.
• Solano Town Center – Encourage outdoor shopping areas and gathering places at Solano Town Center.
• TSSP Area – Don’t reduce commercial acreage in the Train Station Specific Plan (TSSP) area.

Circulation
• Bike and Pedestrian Infrastructure – Use impact fees and development requirements to require bike and pedestrian infrastructure improvements. Expand bike infrastructure like bike racks. Support biking along Linear Park.
• EV Infrastructure – Expand Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure. • Public School Congestion – Coordinate school hours in Cordelia to reduce congestion (e.g., move start and end times, so schools don’t start or end at the same time).

Advocate for school district busing services for all kids.

Public Facilitates and Services
• Mental Health Care Facilities – Facilitate the development of new mental health care facilities.
• Park Improvements - Generate funds to fund park improvements. • Water – Protect the City’s access to water.

Sustainability
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• Environmentally Friendly Purchasing – Establish an environmentally friendly purchasing program.
• Solar Energy – Expand and strengthen solar energy generation. • Waste Reduction – Reduce waste. Educate the public to encourage better sorting.

Environmental Justice and Public Health
• EJPH-4.6 – Add “resource center” or “community action center” to this policy. • Healthy Food Access – Support a holistic approach to healthy food access, including new grocery stores.

Economic Development
• Educational Partnerships to Support Agriculture – Coordinate educational institutions to support agriculture.
• Heart of Fairfield Vibrancy Program - Increase the size of wraps in the Heart of Fairfield vibrancy program.
• Satellite Programs - Collaborate with UC and Cal State universities to establish satellite programs in Fairfield.
• Streamline Development – Streamline the development review process. Hold a developers’ forum to identify barriers and bottlenecks.

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1 General Plan Advisory Committee Meeting #9
Meeting #9: May 2, 2024 | 6:00-8:00 PM

The General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) is an advisory body appointed by the Fairfield City Council to provide input to the planning team, engage community members and stakeholders and act as “community ambassadors” in the development of the Fairfield General Plan Update. The ninth GPAC meeting was held on Thursday, May 2nd on Zoom; 5 of the 12 GPAC members attended the meeting.

The purpose of this meeting was to identify any gaps and give feedback on initial draft policies for the General Plan elements. Full elements will be released for public review in summer 2024.

MEETING RECAP
• The Meeting began with a brief presentation on the draft policies for each of the elements, including an overview of how policies addressed key issues raised by the public.
• After the presentation, GPAC members discussed issues they were most interested in, and identified any gaps/raised concerns.

MEETING SUMMARY
Land Use
• One participant indicated concern about battery storage and safety issues at the site near SR-12, south of the Heart of Fairfield area. The team noted that language could be added that specified studies and other safety requirements prior to implementation of such a use.
• One participant inquired why fourplexes weren’t included as a housing type for consideration in study of expanding ‘missing middle’ housing in single family neighborhoods, and why a study was called for rather than changing allowable types as part of the General Plan update. The team indicated that robust additional community engagement, awareness raising, and decisionmaker input would be important for this type of change, and a study would provide a vehicle for that input. • When considering future land uses near Travis Air Force Base (AFB), policies should avoid siting noise sensitive uses or creating other land use compatibility issues into the future, particularly if flight paths change, or more land is needed to support AFB mission sets. The team pointed to policies in the Travis Protection element that reference compliance with the Travis Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP) and land dedicated in the Travis Reserve for AFB expansion.

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2 • It was noted that specifying “Suisun Valley” may be too limiting, as there are other agricultural areas in the Planning Area. The team will look with a critical eye for any areas where agricultural area descriptions may be expanded.

Circulation
• Need exists for additional pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure as part of future development in northeastern Fairfield. The team indicated that policies would be supportive of infrastructure development, including linkages between existing development projects in Fairfield, such as Goldridge. FAST microtransit could also serve these areas in the interim if the population does not yet achieve levels needed to support increased full service route frequency.
• While policies exist that require new assisted living facilities to include shuttles, one member of the public indicated a need for transportation to serve existing assisted living facilities, particularly Paradise Valley.

Public Facilities
• One participant inquired about additional elementary schools, particularly in the northeast area. The team indicated that the City could reserve land for schools where needed, but additional school construction is at the school district’s discretion. There is currently land reserved near Gary Falati Park within the Travis Unified School District, and land for schools in the Villages east of Claybank Road within the Fairfield Suisun Unified School District.
• One member of the public asked if the State Water Quality Control Board’s proposal to cut water from Lake Berryessa was included in the Element. The team noted that the proposal has not yet been considered or adopted, and as such, it would be speculative to include at this time. However, the City’s future urban water master plans would consider this if it was adopted in the future, and policies would be modified accordingly.

Health and Safety
• One participant noted concerns about perception of personal safety when walking and biking and desired to see safety considerations incorporated throughout the elements.

Economic Development
• One participant noted support for additional workforce development pathways to support economic development, particularly programs that involve major employers.

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3 Environmental Justice
• One participant expressed desire to see an ordinance related to prohibition of smoking in multifamily units as part of this Element, particularly since this is a major contributor to poor indoor air quality. The team indicated that it was currently included as an action, as study would be needed to determine if enforcement is feasible.
• A member of the public indicated that Fairfield’s building code does not include standards for hood vents, a major source of indoor air pollutants. The team noted that they would verify this. As of this summary writing, the City of Fairfield has adopted the 2022 California Building Code, which includes standards for kitchen exhaust.

ATTENDANCE
GPAC Members
• Noah Rumbaoa
• Robin Cox
• Anthony Russo
• Shanon Singh
• Naomi Gordon

City of Fairfield Staff
• Dave Feinstein, Planning Division Manager
• Jessie Hernandez, Associate Planner
Consultant Team
• Alison Moore, Dyett & Bhatia
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Attachment 6.

Summary of Staff
Comments on Draft Policies

Staff provided hundreds of comments on the draft policies. This document summarizes staff comments that would significantly change proposed language or policies and will be presented to the City Council on May 21, 2024. Minor comments, such as those expanding or narrowing language, are excluded.

• Commercial Intensity – Increase intensities for mixed use areas intended for high density development.
• Horizontal Mixed Use – Permit horizontal mixed use across multiple parcels for projects that formally apply all at once.
• Limited Industrial and General Industrial – Better differentiate between the limited industrial and general industrial land use designations. • Medium Density Residential – Remove language that would require affordable units for single-family detached projects in the medium density residential land use designation.

Staff are currently developing an inclusionary housing ordinance that would require affordable housing units or in-lieu fees citywide.
• Smoke-Free Ordinance Prohibiting Smoking in Multifamily Structures – Management and implementation of this ordinance would be challenging given limited resources and staff capacities.

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Fairfield City Council
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