Agenda packet — San Ramon City Council, September 12, 2023 (part 2 of 2)

R2. Each city and the County should consider report AH progress and lack of progress using data across all four measured income groups. Special attention should be paid to tracking the housing needs of residents categorized as very low- and low-income. Cities and the county should communicate their progress, biannually, against RHNA targets at council and supervisor meetings.

This recommendation has been partially implemented. Currently, staff presents progress reports annually at Planning Commission and City Council public meetings for consideration. These will now be presented biannually.

R3. Each city and the County should consider creating a dedicated AH commission comprised of a multi-disciplinary team of diverse citizens and led by a current, nonelected, city expert in planning. Each commission would be charged with providing a community voice in the process of helping to identify and address obstacles that hinder the development of affordable housing projects in their community.

This recommendation will not be implemented. Currently, the City has a Housing Advisory Committee that provides recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council on housing policy implementation and projects, including affordability consistent with Certified Housing Element and adopted ordinances. Through the certification of the City's Housing Element, we have reviewed existing processes and identified changes to resolve specific obstacles to achieving affordable housing. When clear policy direction is provided through our Certified Housing Element, a Housing Commission would add an extra layer of bureaucracy causing delays in approving much needed affordable housing. The creation of this additional hearing body would also be antithetical to the intent of SB330 and other housing laws to limit the number of hearings required for approval of affordable housing projects.

R4. Each city and the County should consider reviewing existing processes and identifying changes that would address or resolve the specific obstacles identified in this report that hinder achieving RHNA allocation targets for very low- and low-income housing their community.

This recommendation has been implemented. Through the certification of the City's Housing Element, City staff has reviewed existing processes and identified changes to resolve specific obstacles to achieving affordable housing.

R5. Each city and the County should consider developing a public dashboard to report progress against RHNA targets.

This recommendation been implemented, and the public dashboard is posted on our City Webpage with associated Agenda packet. The City also maintains a Pending Housing Project webpage of current residential development applications that are under review. https://www.sanramon.ca.gov/our_city/departments_and_divisions/community_development/planning_se rvices/pending_housing_projects
R6. Each city and the County should consider, in their individual Housing Element plans, putting forth land zoned “suitable for residential use,” without development obstacles, and located strategically close to existing services, for AH purposes.

This recommendation has been implemented. There are privately-owned lands within the City under the General Plan and Zoning Code that could allow development of AH by right. San Ramon’s certified Housing Element identifies housing in the city core within a 15-minute walk to jobs, transit, services, and retail shopping. For example, the CityWalk Master Plan was approved in 2020 for 4,500 new residential units in the city core.

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Packet Pg. 111 Attachment: Exhibit 2 - City of San Ramon Response Letter (2023-095 : City of San Ramon Response to Contra Costa Civil Grand Jury) RE: Grand Jury Report No. 2306, Affordable Housing: “A Plan Without a Home” September 13, 2023

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R7. Each city and the County should consider reviewing their zoning policies to identify restrictive zoning policies unique to their jurisdiction that impede AH projects and consider making zoning changes in light of that review that will support AH in their community.

This recommendation has been implemented. Through the certification of the City's Housing Element, we have reviewed existing processes and identified changes to resolve specific obstacles to achieving affordable housing. In accordance with Program 19: Zoning Code Amendments from the City’s Certified Housing Element, the City will amend the Zoning Code by the end of 2023 to facilitate the development of affordable housing and a variety of housing types and will continue to consider additional zoning policies to support AH.

R8. Cities should consider adopting an inclusionary housing ordinance as part of their standard development policy by the end of 2023 (if not already in place).

This recommendation has been implemented. On March 12, 2019, the City adopted an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.

R9. Each City and the County should consider how to prioritize the implementation of housing projects that promote development of very low- and low-income housing.

This recommendation has been implemented. Once a project is deemed complete, San Ramon typically processes a housing application within 3-4 months. Additionally, by the end of 2023, Program 22 from the City’s Certified Housing Element requires the City to revisit the CityWalk Master Plan to determine what streamlining approval process can be implemented for the already-approved 4,500 units in the Master Plan area. The adopted Zoning Ordinance provides the Zoning Administrator with the authority to approve some housing projects.

In addition, the City has adopted an Impact Fee Waiver Program for all affordable projects to assist with project funding and prioritize the production of very-low and low income housing.

R10. Each city and the County should consider prioritizing Measure X funding requests that support projects that address RHNA targets for very low- and low-income residents. Each city and County should consider reporting regularly to their residents on the use of Measure X funds for such purposes.

This recommendation will be implemented by Contra Costa County, not the City of San Ramon. The use of Measure X funds for housing are reported by the County here:
https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/8530/Measure-X
Sincerely,
Steven Spedowfski
City Manager
City of San Ramon
cc: Debbie Chamberlain, Community Development Director

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Packet Pg. 112 Attachment: Exhibit 2 - City of San Ramon Response Letter (2023-095 : City of San Ramon Response to Contra Costa Civil Grand Jury)

CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: September 12, 2023
TO: City Council/City Manager
FROM: Maria Fierner, Public Works Director
By: Christopher Low, Associate Engineer
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2023-096 - Accepting Offers of Dedication and Certain Roadway Improvements for a Portion of Faria Preserve Parkway (Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1 and Phase 2) for Maintenance, Releasing the Project Surety, and Accepting One-Year Warranty Bonds (Lennar)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Preserve (formerly Faria Preserve) is a residential development in northwest San Ramon approved for up to 618 units. Faria Preserve Parkway is the main circulation element through The Preserve development and extends from Bollinger Canyon Road east to San Ramon Valley Boulevard. The developer, Lennar, currently owns the portion of Faria Preserve Parkway that begins approximately 480 feet west of Omega Road and extends approximately 5,300 feet west to Bollinger Canyon Road and dedicated the roadway to the City for public roadway purposes on the Final Map for Subdivision 9342. Lennar has completed the roadway improvements within Faria Preserve Parkway and has requested acceptance of the improvements and the release of bonds by the City. The City’s acceptance of the improvements will include the acceptance of applicable offers of dedication and the roadway improvements.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends that the City Council accept certain offers of dedication and roadway improvements for a portion of Faria Preserve Parkway (Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1 and Phase 2) for maintenance, releasing the project surety, and accepting one-year warranty bonds.

BACKGROUND
The Preserve (formerly Faria Preserve) Project is a 600-unit development that is located between Bollinger Canyon Road and San Ramon Valley Boulevard, approximately 1,500 feet north of Crow Canyon Road within the Northwest Specific Plan Area.

On September 1, 2004, Claremont Homes filed applications for the Faria Preserve Community, which included a Vesting Tentative Map (VTM) 8891 for a major subdivision and Development Plan for 786 residential units. The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Northwest Specific Plan included the Faria Preserve Development Project, which was certified by the City

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Council on November 28, 2006. On December 5, 2006, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 25-06, approving the Faria Preserve Development VTM 8891.

On December 27, 2007, the East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD) and the Sierra Club filed lawsuits challenging certain approvals required for the development of the Faria Preserve. In April 2008, Settlement Agreements between EBRPD, Sierra Club, the City, landowners, and applicant were executed requiring the proponents of the Faria Preserve to make project modifications addressing the concerns of EBRPD and Sierra Club. These settlement-related refinements were approved by the City Council on June 24, 2008, with the adoption of Resolution No. 2008-132.

In 2012, Lafferty Communities acquired the Faria Preserve Project from Claremont Homes and on October 4, 2012, Lafferty Communities filed applications for the Revised Faria Preserve Community, which included Vesting Tentative Map (VTM) 9342 for a major subdivision and Development Plan for 786 residential units. Through the public review process, the 786 residential units were later reduced to 740 units. On September 23, 2014, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 05-14, approving VTM 9342. On November 4, 2014, the City Council upheld the September 23, 2014 Planning Commission approval of VTM 9342 and approved the Project with the adoption of Resolution No. 2014-093.

On September 28, 2015, staff issued a Site Grading Permit and Project development, and construction began.

In March 2016, CalAtlantic Homes purchased the Faria Preserve Project from Lafferty Homes.

On June 3, 2016, the City received a filing for an initiative petition for 12.59 acres of land, identified as Neighborhood V, within the Faria Development, to reduce the density from a maximum 302 apartment units to a maximum 180 market-rate units. On July 26, 2016, the City Council conducted a Public Hearing introducing the initiative ordinance and on August 9, 2016, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 468, amending provisions of the City’s General Plan and Northwest Specific Plan affecting Neighborhood V of the Faria Preserve Project, effectively reducing the total number of units for the Faria Preserve Project to 618 units. (Neighborhood V would eventually be developed by Toll Brothers and re-named “Promenade” and then “Twin Oaks” approved for 162 units bringing the total unit count in The Preserve to 600 units).

In December 2016, the Project’s name was officially changed from “Faria Preserve” to “The Preserve.”
On June 27, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2017-061, approving the Large Lot Final Map for Subdivision 9342 for the phased development of The Preserve.

On November 14, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2017-122 and Resolution No. 2017-123, approving the Final Map for Subdivision 9443 for the creation of 141 residential lots and the Final Map for Subdivision 9457 for the creation of 69 residential lots, respectively.

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On December 12, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2017-131, approving the Final Map for Subdivision 9455 for the creation of 46 residential lots.

On January 9, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2018-007, approving the Final Map for Subdivision 9456 for the creation of 182 residential condominium units on 21 lots.

CalAtlantic Homes then merged with Lennar who has proceeded to development The Preserve project.

To date, Lennar has completed the following projects within The Preserve Development:
• Completion of the private Homeowner’s Association owned Community Pool Facility • Completion of private improvements in Subdivision 9443 (Neighborhood I) • Completion of private improvements in Subdivisions 9455 and 9457 (Neighborhood II) • Completion of the public roadway and landscape improvements for the Purdue Road Extension
To date the City has accepted approximately 480 feet of new roadways and approximately 0.51 acres of new landscape associated with The Preserve development.

DISCUSSION
Faria Preserve Parkway is an approximate 6,130-foot-long roadway that connects San Ramon Valley Boulevard to Bollinger Canyon Road and is the main access to The Preserve development by Lennar. The initial 350 feet of roadway from San Ramon Valley Boulevard to Omega Road was previously named “Purdue Road” and was formally changed to “Faria Preserve Parkway” on July 23, 2019, with City Council Resolution No. 2019-078.

On January 10, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-004 and accepted approximately 480 feet of Faria Preserve Parkway, known as the Purdue Road Extension extending westward from Omega Road. The remaining 5,300 feet of Faria Preserve Parkway was dedicated to the City for public roadway purposes on the Final Map for Subdivision 9342.

Lennar has designed and constructed this portion of the roadway into two phases, Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1 and Phase 2, respectively. Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1 begins at approximately 480 feet west of Omega Road and extends westward approximately 3,200 feet to Almeria Way. The remaining approximately 2,100 feet of roadway from Almeria Way to Bollinger Canyon Road was designated as Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 2. A Location Map is included as Attachment A.

Civil Improvements
Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1 consists of approximately 3,200 feet of roadway, 39 storm drain inlets/catch basins/manholes, and 19 double-head and 6 single-head streetlights. Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 2 consists of approximately 2,100 feet of roadway, 34 storm drain inlets/catch basins/manholes, and 15 double-head and four single-head streetlights, three bio-retention basins, and pavement and striping improvements on Bollinger Canyon Road.

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Bio-Retention Basins
The three bio-retention basins proposed for acceptance have been included as they are part of the roadway improvement plans. These bio-retention basins are described and located at the following areas:
• Bio-retention Basins C and D, located at the north-east intersection of Faria Preserve Parkway and Bollinger Canyon Road within the current City right-of-way. • Bio-retention Basin E, located at the south-east intersection of Faria Preserve Parkway and Bollinger Canon Road within the current City right-of-way. • It should be noted that there are two additional bio-retention basins constructed as part of the improvements for Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 2. These bio-retention basins are designated as Bio-retention Basin A and Bio-retention Basin B located on Parcel E and Parcel F of Subdivision 9342, respectively adjacent to Faria Preserve Parkway. Both of these parcels are dedicated to the Northwest San Ramon Geologic Hazard Abatement District (NWSR GHAD) and the bio-retention improvements will be accepted at a later date when the NWSR GHAD accepts theses parcels.

Storm Drain Easement
This acceptance includes a 15-foot-wide Storm Drain Easement on Parcel K of Subdivision 9342 that has been dedicated to the City or its designee, for public use for storm, flood, and surface water drainage, including construction, access for maintenance of works, improvements, and structures for same, whether covered or open, and for the clearing of obstructions and vegetation.

Public Utility Easements
This acceptance also includes 4-foot-wide Public Utility Easements fronting each of the parcels and lots or parcels on Faria Preserve Parkway, which coincide with the recommended roadway portion to be accepted. The Public Utility Easements have been dedicated to the City or its designee for underground electric, gas, cable, television, and telephone, storm drain, irrigation, sewer, and water uses and any improvements and appurtenances installed, including access for maintenance of works, improvements and structures for same, whether covered or open, and for the clearing of obstructions and vegetation and for the construction, reconstruction and maintenance of sidewalks and appurtenances and the public for the purpose of public access thereon. The affected parcels and lots along Faria Preserve Parkway include Parcels A, B, F, G, H, I, J, K, O, P, and Lots 1, 3, 4, and 5. It is noted that Parcel L and Parcel Q of Subdivision 9342 were part of lot mergers necessary to facilitate the sequential development by Claremont Homes for two-single family residences located on Faria Preserve Parkway just east of Bollinger Canyon Road. The offers of dedication for the roadway alignment and public utility easements in front of these two homes were accepted by the City on August 28, 2018, with the adoption of Resolution No. 2018-094 and the lot mergers were recorded on DOC-2020-0206610 and DOC2020-0206617, respectively.

Parcels M and N along Faria Preserve Parkway include a Public Utility Easement and Public

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Access Easement. These Public Utility and Public Access Easements are located at the entrances to the residential development and have been dedicated to the City or its designee for public use for pedestrian, and vehicular access, ingress, and egress.

Excluded from this roadway acceptance at this time are three roundabouts, one each located at Via Saccone and at Almeria Way on Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1, and a third roundabout at Neighborhood V (Mateo Miller Circle) and the entrance to Sunrise Ridge Park located on Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 2. Due to impacts from heavy construction vehicles causing repeated cracking of concrete and damages to landscape within the roundabouts, Lennar has notified the City that they will retain ownership of the roundabouts at this time (Attachment B). The roundabout improvements and associated roadway dedications will be accepted at a later date when there is less construction activity in the area from the construction of Sunrise Ridge Park and the construction of Neighborhood V being developed by Toll Brothers.

Faria Preserve Parkway was fully opened for use in August of 2020, and Lennar has been maintaining the roadway improvements until City acceptance.

The landscape improvements for Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1 and Phase 2 are being accepted under a separate item at this City Council meeting.

Upon City Council’s acceptance of these roadway dedications and improvements, any construction work affecting Faria Preserve Parkway, will be subject to an Encroachment Permit issued by the Public Works Engineering Division.

FISCAL ANALYSIS
Upon acceptance, the City will incur certain maintenance responsibilities.

Maintenance for Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1 are estimated to cost $7,400 annually. These estimated annual costs include: $1,600 for street sweeping; $1,500 for storm drain cleaning; $1,200 for routine maintenance; $2,500 for utilities (electric); and $600 for street lighting supplies and maintenance.

Maintenance for Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 2 are estimated to cost $19,850 annually. These estimated annual costs include: $1,200 for street sweeping; $1,200 for storm drain cleaning; $700 for routine maintenance; $2,000 for utilities (electric); $500 for street lighting supplies and maintenance; $13,250 for bio-retention maintenance; and $1,000 storm drain materials.

Funding for these annual maintenance costs is to be paid for through General Fund and Community Facilities District (routine maintenance), Solid Waste (street sweeping), Citywide Lighting Zone 1 (utilities & street lighting supplies/maintenance), and NPDES (bio-retention maintenance and storm drain maintenance), and Measure J/Gas Tax.

The City secured several surety bonds (Performance and Labor & Materials) related to the roadway improvements for the Faria Preserve Parkway roadway improvements that are summarized in Table 1 below.

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Table 1
Surety Bonds for the Faria Preserve Parkway Roadway Improvements Project Name Performance Bond Labor & Materials Bond
Faria Preserve Parkway
Phase 1
Roadway improvements
$2,793,000 $1,396,500
Faria Preserve Parkway
Phase 2
Roadway improvements
$2,265,000 $1,132,500
Bollinger Canyon Road
Improvements
$210,000 $105,000
Faria Preserve Parkway
Phase 1
Joint Trench improvements
$903,710.78 $451,855.39
Faria Preserve Parkway
Phase 2
Joint Trench improvements
$1,152,500 $576,250
Through the subdivision improvement agreement for the development, the City shall release these bonds, and the developer is to provide warranty bonds in the minimum amount of 15% that will be retained by the City for a minimum of one year.

STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL
Following the acceptance of these public improvements, an executed copy of this Resolution will be recorded at the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder’s Office. The Public Works - Public Services Division will begin maintenance of these improvements on September 13. 2023. The City Engineer will release the project surety bonds and accept a one-year warranty bond.

ATTACHMENT
A: Location Map Faria Roadway Improvements
B: Letter/Exhibit from Lennar requesting to exclude roundabouts

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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-096

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAMON

ACCEPTING OFFERS OF DEDICATION AND CERTAIN ROADWAY

IMPROVEMENTS FOR A PORTION OF FARIA PRESERVE PARKWAY (FARIA PRESERVE PARKWAY PHASE 1 AND PHASE 2) FOR MAINTENANCE, RELEASING

THE PROJECT SURETY, AND ACCEPTING ONE-YEAR WARRANTY BONDS (LENNAR)
WHEREAS, the City approved the Final Map for Subdivision 9342 on June 27, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Faria Preserve Parkway is the main roadway to The Preserve development; and

WHEREAS, Faria Preserve Parkway from approximately 480 feet west of Omega Road extending approximately 5,300 west to Bollinger Canyon Road was designated by Lennar to be developed in two phases, known as Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1 and Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 2; and

WHEREAS, Lennar prepared plans, submitted bonds, and obtained permits from the City to construct the roadway improvements; and

WHEREAS, Lennar has constructed the roadway improvements in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) through the Mitigated Negative Declaration requirements for the Project; and

WHEREAS, Lennar has requested acceptance of the roadway improvements for Faria Preserve Parkway except for the three roundabouts, which will be accepted at a later date; and

WHEREAS, Bio-Retention Basin A on Parcel E of Subdivision 9342 and Bio-Retention Basin B on Parcel F of Subdivision 9342, are excluded from acceptance at this time and will be accepted by the Northwest San Ramon Geologic Hazard Abatement District at a later date; and

WHEREAS, the roadway improvements for the Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1 consists of approximately 3,200 feet of roadway, 39 storm drain inlets/catch basins/manholes, and 19 double-head and six single-head streetlights; and

WHEREAS, the roadway improvements for Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 2 consists of approximately 2,100 feet of roadway, 34 storm drain inlets/catch basins/manholes, 15 doublehead and four single-head streetlights, three bio-retention basins, and pavement and striping improvements on Bollinger Canyon Road; and

WHEREAS, the City Engineer is satisfied with and recommends acceptance of the roadway improvements for Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1 and Phase 2.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:

1. That the portion of Faria Preserve Parkway (Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1 and Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 2), as shown and offered for public use on the Map for Subdivision 9342 filed in Book 532 of Maps on Page 40, Official Records of Contra Costa County, State of California, is hereby accepted.

2. That the Faria Preserve Parkway, as described in the above recorded documents is declared to be a City street.

STREET
R/W & C/C (ft)
LENGTH (ft)
Faria Preserve Parkway
46 & 36
5,300

3. That the 4-foot-wide public utility easements, as shown and offered for public maintenance on Parcels A, B, F, G, H, I, J, K, O, P, and Lots 1, 3, 4, and 5 on the Final Map for Subdivision 9342 filed in Book 532 of Maps on Page 40 are hereby accepted.

4. That the public utility easements, as shown and offered for public maintenance on Parcel M and Parcel N of the Final Map for Subdivision 9342 filed in Book 532 of Maps on Page 40 are hereby accepted.

5. That the 15-foot-wide storm drain easement, as shown and offered for public maintenance on Parcel K of the Final Map for Subdivision 9342 filed in Book 532 of Maps on Page 40 is hereby accepted.

6. That the roadway improvements as shown on the plan entitled "The Preserve, Subdivision 9342, Faria Preserve Parkway Phase I Improvement Plans" are hereby accepted.

7. That the roadway improvements as shown on the plans entitled "The Preserve, Subdivision 9342, Faria Preserve Parkway Phase II Improvement Plans" which include improvements for Bollinger Canyon Road are hereby accepted.

8. That the joint trench and street lighting improvements as shown on the plans entitled "Faria Preserve Parkway - Phase I, Mainline Extension, Subdivision 9342" are hereby accepted.

9. That the project surety obligation of $2,793,000 (Bond No. 024070609 - Liberty Mutual Insurance Company) and labor and materials obligation of $1,396,500 (Bond No. 02470609 - Liberty Mutual Insurance Company) be released (Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1).

10. That the project surety obligation of $2,265,000 (Bond No. 0206592 - Berkley Insurance Company) and labor and materials obligation of $1,132,500 (Bond No. 0206592 - Berkley Insurance Company) be released (Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 2).

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11. That the project surety obligation of $210,000 (Bond No. 30019339 - The Continental Insurance Company) and labor and materials obligation of $105,000 (Bond No. 30019339 - The Continental Insurance Company) be released (Bollinger Canyon Road Improvements).

12. That the project surety obligation of $903,710.78 (Bond No. 0210207 - Berkley Insurance Company) and labor and materials obligation of $451,855.39 (Bond No. 0210207 - Berkley Insurance Company) be released (Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1 Joint Trench).

13. That the project surety obligation of $1,152,500 (Bond No. 30019340 - Liberty Continental Insurance Company) and labor and materials obligation of $576,250 (Bond No. 30019340 - Continental Insurance Company) be released (Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 2 Joint Trench).

14. That the project Warranty Bond in the amount of $418,950 from Lennar be accepted to cover a one-year warranty for the improvements on Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1.

15. That the project Warranty Bond in the amount of $339,750 from Lennar be accepted to cover a one-year warranty for the improvements on Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 2.

16. That the project Warranty Bond in the amount of $31,500 from Lennar be accepted to cover a one-year warranty for the improvements on Bollinger Canyon Road.

17. That the project Warranty Bond in the amount of $135,556.62 from Lennar be accepted to cover a one-year warranty for the improvements on Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1 Joint Trench.

18. That the project Warranty Bond in the amount of $154,350 from Lennar be accepted to cover a one-year warranty for the improvements on Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 2 Joint Trench.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:

19. That the acceptance of Faria Preserve Parkway specifically excludes the three roundabout areas at this time, and to be accepted/approved under a separate encroachment permit.

20. That the acceptance of Faria Preserve Parkway specifically excludes Bio-Retention Basin A and Bio-Retention Basin B, which will be accepted by the Northwest San Ramon GHAD at a later date.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at the meeting of September 12, 2023 by the following votes:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

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ABSTAIN:
_____________________________
David E. Hudson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Christina Franco, City Clerk

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SAN RAMON VALLEY BLVD

BOLLINGER
CANYON
RD

FARIA PRESERVE PKWY

PARCEL I

PARCEL O

PARCEL B

PARCEL K

PARCEL J
3 4
SUBD 9342

PARCEL A
SUBD 9342

CITY LIMIT
LOT 3
LOT 1
LOT 4
LOT 5

PARCEL F PARCEL P

PARCEL G

PARCEL H
SUBD 9342

CITY LIMIT
4-FT WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY

EASEMENT FRONTING

PARCELS A,B,F,G,H,I,J,K,
O,P AND LOTS 1,3,4,5 (TYP)
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PARCEL E
Mateo
Miller Cir SUNRISE

RIDGE PARK DEERWOOD RD

LOCATION MAP

THE PRESERVE

FARIA PRESERVE PARKWAY
1 ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS ±

FARIA PRESERVE PARKWAY
PHASE 1

FARIA PRESERVE PARKWAY
PHASE 2

ROUNDABOUT IMPROVEMENTS

EXCLUDED

ATTACHMENT A

PUBLIC ACCESS AND UTILITY

EASEMENT ON PARCEL M

PUBLIC ACCESS AND UTILITY

EASEMENT ON PARCEL N
15-FT WIDE STORM DRAIN
EASEMENT ON PARCEL K 4
3 2

VIA SACCONE

ALMERIA WAY

NEIGHBORHOOD
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Packet Pg. 123 Attachment: A: Location Map Faria Roadway Improvements (2023-096 : Accepting Offers of Dedication 2603 Camino Ramon, Ste 525, San Ramon, CA 94583 • Phone: 925-242-0811 • Fax: 925-242-0837 May 18, 2023
City of San Ramon
c/o Public Works, Chris Low
7000 Bollinger Canyon Rd
San Ramon, CA 94583
Dear Mr Low,
Please accept this letter as Lennar’s request to the City of San Ramon for completion of inspection walks and formal acceptance of Faria Preserve Parkway. This request is specific to all of Faria Preserve Parkway including the public right of way and related public landscape from the eastern limit bounded by San Ramon Valley Boulevard, to the western limit bounded by Bollinger Canyon Rd. This incorporates both Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Faria Preserve Parkway road improvement construction.

Please note, per the request and as indicated within the provided exhibit, the roundabouts (3 total) have been excluded from the City inspection walk and acceptance request. Roundabouts have generally been defined by the area between the outer face of curb edge of the ADA Crossing of Faria Preserve Parkway at each roundabout location and includes any improvements and landscape within the exclusion area. The roundabouts have been temporarily excluded from acceptance due to repeated damages caused by construction vehicles still accessing the project at this time. Roundabouts will require a separate walk with the City at a later date for City acceptance.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Best,
Jay Winzler
Project Manager
[email protected]
925/327.8318

ATTACHMENT B

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REFERENCE ONLY
2/9/2023

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ROUNDABOUT AREA NOT INCLUDED IN

FARIA PRESERVE PARKWAY TRANSFER
-Bounded by ADA Crosswalk

LIMIT OF FARIA PRESERVE
PARKWAY PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENT

ACCEPTANCE

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ROUNDABOUT AREA NOT INCLUDED IN

FARIA PRESERVE PARKWAY TRANSFER
-Bounded by ADA Crosswalk

LIMIT OF FARIA PRESERVE
PARKWAY PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENT

ACCEPTANCE

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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: September 12, 2023
TO: City Council/City Manager
FROM: Maria Fierner, Public Works Director
By: Christopher Low, Associate Engineer
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2023-097 - Accepting Certain Landscape Improvements for a Portion of Faria Preserve Parkway (Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1 and Phase 2) for Maintenance, Releasing the Project Surety, and Accepting One-Year Warranty Bonds (Lennar)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Preserve (formerly Faria Preserve) is a residential development in northwest San Ramon approved for up to 618 units. Faria Preserve Parkway is the main circulation element through The Preserve development and extends from Bollinger Canyon Road east to San Ramon Valley Boulevard. The developer, Lennar, currently owns the portion of Faria Preserve Parkway that begins approximately 480 west of Omega Road and extends approximately 5,300 west to Bollinger Canyon Road and dedicated the roadway to the City for public roadway purposes on the Final Map for Subdivision 9342. Lennar has completed the landscape improvements within Faria Preserve Parkway and has requested acceptance of the improvements and the release of bonds by the City. The City’s acceptance of the landscape improvements will coincide with the acceptance of the right-of-way dedications for the roadway under a separate City Council action.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends that the City Council accept certain landscape improvements for a portion of Faria Preserve Parkway (Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1 and Phase 2) for maintenance, releasing the project surety, and accepting one-year warranty bonds.

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Council on November 28, 2006. On December 5, 2006, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 25-06, approving the Faria Preserve Development VTM 8891.

In 2012, Lafferty Communities acquired the Faria Preserve Project from Claremont Homes, and on October 4, 2012, Lafferty Communities filed applications for the Revised Faria Preserve Community, which included Vesting Tentative Map (VTM) 9342 for a major subdivision and Development Plan for 786 residential units. Through the public review process, the 786 residential units were later reduced to 740 units. On September 23, 2014, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 05-14, approving VTM 9342. On November 4, 2014, the City Council upheld the September 23, 2014 Planning Commission approval of VTM 9342 and approved the Project with the adoption of Resolution No. 2014-093.

On September 28, 2015, staff issued a Site Grading Permit and Project development and construction began.

In March 2016, CalAtlantic Homes purchased the Faria Preserve Project from Lafferty Homes.

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On December 12, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2017-131, approving the Final Map for Subdivision 9455 for the creation of 46 residential lots.

On January 9, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2018-007, approving the Final Map for Subdivision 9456 for the creation of 182 residential condominium units on 21 lots.

CalAtlantic Homes then merged with Lennar who has proceeded to development The Preserve project.

To date, Lennar has completed the following projects within The Preserve Development:
• Completion of the private Homeowners Association owned Community Pool Facility • Completion of private improvements in Subdivision 9443 (Neighborhood I) • Completion of private improvements in Subdivisions 9455 and 9457 (Neighborhood II) • Completion of the public roadway and landscape improvements for the Purdue Road Extension
To date, the City has accepted approximately 480 feet of new roadways and approximately 0.51 acres of new landscape associated with The Preserve development.

DISCUSSION
Faria Preserve Parkway is an approximate 6,130-foot-long roadway that connects San Ramon Valley Boulevard to Bollinger Canyon Road and is the main access to The Preserve development by Lennar. The portion of roadway between San Ramon Valley Boulevard and Omega Road, approximately 350 feet, was formally changed from “Purdue Road” to “Faria Preserve Parkway” on July 23, 2019, with the adoption of Resolution No. 2019-078.

Lennar has designed and constructed this portion of the roadway into two phases, Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1 and Phase 2, respectively. Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1 begins at approximately 480 feet west of Omega Road and extends westward approximately 3,200 feet to Almeria Way. The remaining approximate 2,100 feet of roadway from Almeria Way to Bollinger Canyon Road was designated as Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 2. A Location Map is included as Attachment A.

Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1 consists of approximately 49,050 square feet (1.13 acres) of right-of-way landscape located in the median and parkway strip, decorative stone walls, and neighborhood entry portals. Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 2 consists of approximately 93,150 square feet (2.14 acres) of right-of-way landscape in the median and parkway strip, decorative stone monument pilasters, and neighborhood entry portals. The decorative stone walls, pilasters, and neighborhood entry portals will be maintained by Lennar, or its successor, through a separate Maintenance Easement Agreement.

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Several inspections were conducted by City staff to develop a punch list of items to be addressed by the developer. The punch list items were completed on June 12, 2023, and in accordance with the project specifications, staff approved the start of a 90-day maintenance period wherein Lennar will continue to maintain the landscape improvements. At the end of the 90-day maintenance period, staff will conduct another inspection to verify that Lennar has met its maintenance obligations prior to the City beginning maintenance.

Excluded from this landscape acceptance at this time are three roundabouts, one each located at Via Saccone and Almeria Way on Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1, and a third roundabout at Neighborhood V (Mateo Miller Circle) and the entrance to Sunrise Ridge Park located on Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 2. Due to impacts from heavy construction vehicles causing repeated cracking of concrete and damages to landscape within the roundabouts, Lennar has notified the City that they will retain ownership of the roundabouts at this time (Attachment B). The roundabout improvements and associated roadway dedications will be accepted at a later date when there is less construction activity in the area from the construction of Sunrise Ridge Park and the construction of Neighborhood V being developed by Toll Brothers.

Faria Preserve Parkway was fully opened for use in August of 2020, and Lennar has been maintaining the roadway improvements until City acceptance.

The roadway right-of-way dedications and improvements for Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1 and Phase 2 are being accepted under a separate item at this City Council meeting.

Upon City Council’s acceptance of the roadway dedications and improvements, any construction work affecting Faria Preserve Parkway, will be subject to an Encroachment Permit issued by the Public Works Engineering Division.

FISCAL ANALYSIS
Upon acceptance, the City will incur certain maintenance responsibilities.

The landscape maintenance responsibilities for Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1 are estimated to cost $43,150 annually. These estimated annual costs include: $22,650 for contracted landscape maintenance services, materials, and supplies; and $20,500 for utilities (water).

The landscape maintenance responsibilities for Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 2 are estimated to cost $59,500 annually. These estimated annual costs include: $39,000 for contracted landscape maintenance services, materials, and supplies; and $20,500 for utilities (water).

Funding for these annual maintenance costs is to be paid for through The Preserve Landscape & Lighting Assessment District and the Faria Community Facilities District (CFD).

The City secured a Performance Bond in the amount of $974,718.00 and a Labor & Materials bond in the amount of $487,359.00 as surety for the landscape improvements for Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1. The City secured a Performance Bond in the amount of $1,097,946.00 and a

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Labor & Materials bond in the amount of $548,973.00 as surety for the landscape improvements for Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 2. Through the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for the development, the City shall release these bonds and the developer is to provide a warranty bond in the minimum amount of 15% that will be retained by the City for a minimum of one year.

STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL
Following the acceptance of these public improvements, an executed copy of this Resolution will be recorded at the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder’s Office. The City Engineer will release the project surety bonds and accept a one-year warranty bond. A 90-day end of maintenance inspection will be conducted after September 12, 2023, and upon verification that the developer’s maintenance obligation has been completed, the Public Works - Public Services Division will begin maintenance of these improvements.

ATTACHMENT
A: Location Map Faria Landscape Improvements
B: Letter from Lennar for exclusion of roundabouts

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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-097

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAMON

ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS FOR A PORTION OF FARIA PRESERVE PARKWAY (FARIA PRESERVE PARKWAY PHASE 1 AND PHASE 2) FOR MAINTENANCE, RELEASING THE PROJECT SURETY, AND

ACCEPTING ONE-YEAR WARRANTY BONDS (LENNAR)
WHEREAS, the City approved the Final Maps for Subdivision 9342 on June 27, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Faria Preserve Parkway is the main roadway to The Preserve development; and
WHEREAS, Faria Preserve Parkway from approximately 480 feet west of Omega Road extending approximately 5,300 west to Bollinger Canyon Road was designated by Lennar to be developed in two phases, known as Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1 and Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 2; and
WHEREAS, Lennar prepared plans, submitted bonds, and obtained permits from the City to construct the roadway improvements; and
WHEREAS, Lennar has constructed the roadway improvements in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) through the Mitigated Negative Declaration requirements for the Project; and
WHEREAS, Lennar has requested acceptance of the landscape improvements for Faria Preserve Parkway except for the three roundabouts, which will be accepted at a later date; and WHEREAS, the landscape improvements for the Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1 consists of approximately 49,050 square feet (1.13 acres) of right-of-way landscape located in the median and parkway strip; and
WHEREAS, the landscape improvements for Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 2 consists of approximately 93,150 square feet (2.14 acres) of right-of-way landscape located in the median and parkway strip; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer is satisfied with and recommends acceptance of the landscape improvements for Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1 and Phase 2; and WHEREAS, Lennar began a 90-day maintenance period on June 12, 2023, and will continue to maintain the landscape improvements until such time as a final verification inspection has been completed after September 12, 2023; and

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WHEREAS, the City will begin maintenance of the landscape improvements after verification that the landscape maintenance has been completed to the satisfaction of the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:

1. That the landscape improvements as shown on the plan entitled “Subdivision 9342 The Preserve – Faria Preserve Parkway – Phase 1” are hereby accepted.

2. That the landscape improvements as shown on the plans entitled “Subdivision 9342 Faria Preserve – Faria Preserve Parkway – Phase 2” are hereby accepted.

3. That Lennar will continue to maintain the landscape improvements until the City has verified completion of the landscape maintenance period after September 12, 2023.

4. That the project surety obligation of $974,718.00 (Bond No. 367115S – Developers Surety and Indemnity Company) and labor and materials obligation of $487,359.00 (Bond No. 36115S – Developers Surety and Indemnity Company) be released.

5. That the project surety obligation of $1,097,946.00 (Bond No. 9311333 – Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland) and labor and materials obligation of $548,973.00 (Bond No. 9311333 – Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland) be released.

6. That the project Warranty Bond in the amount of $146,207.70 from Lennar be accepted to cover a one-year warranty for the improvements in Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 1.

7. That the project Warranty Bond in the amount of $164,691.90 from Lennar be accepted to cover a one-year warranty for the improvements in Faria Preserve Parkway Phase 2.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:

8. That the acceptance of Faria Preserve Parkway specifically excludes the three roundabout areas at this time.

9. That the decorative concrete stone walls, monument pilasters, and entry portals are to be maintained by Lennar, or its successor, per a separate Maintenance Easement Agreement.

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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at the meeting of September 12, 2023 by the following votes:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

David E. Hudson, Mayor
ATTEST:

Christina Franco, City Clerk

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Packet Pg. 144 Attachment: A: Location Map Faria Landscape Improvements (2023-097 : Accepting Certain Landscape 2603 Camino Ramon, Ste 525, San Ramon, CA 94583 • Phone: 925-242-0811 • Fax: 925-242-0837 May 18, 2023
City of San Ramon
c/o Public Works, Chris Low
7000 Bollinger Canyon Rd
San Ramon, CA 94583
Dear Mr Low,
Please accept this letter as Lennar’s request to the City of San Ramon for completion of inspection walks and formal acceptance of Faria Preserve Parkway. This request is specific to all of Faria Preserve Parkway including the public right of way and related public landscape from the eastern limit bounded by San Ramon Valley Boulevard, to the western limit bounded by Bollinger Canyon Rd. This incorporates both Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Faria Preserve Parkway road improvement construction.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Best,
Jay Winzler
Project Manager
[email protected]
925/327.8318

ATTACHMENT B

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REFERENCE ONLY
2/9/2023

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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: September 12, 2023
TO: City Council/City Manager
FROM: Kathi Heimann, Parks & Community Services Director By: Mae Mlyniec, Administrative Analyst
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2023-098 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement (C2021-048) with RydeTrans for Senior Citizens’ Transportation Services, Correcting the Hourly Rate for Drivers Using City Owned Vehicles for Senior Passengers to $59.91

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt this resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement (C2021-048) with RydeTrans for senior citizens’ transportation services, correcting the hourly rate for drivers using City owned vehicles for senior passengers to $59.91.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-073 on June 27, 2023, authorizing execution of Amendment No. 1 to the original Agreement for additional funds of $61,369.00 for a cumulative 3-year Agreement amount not-to-exceed $180,680.00.

Staff is correcting the hourly rate for drivers using city-owned vehicles for senior passengers to $59.91. It was listed incorrectly in the Scope of Services for Amendment No. 1 as $71.71.

FISCAL ANALYSIS
The breakdown of annual fees are as follows for RydeTrans:

Base pricing term of extension of contract for years 3 through 5 are as follows:
• Hourly rate for drivers using City owned vehicle for senior passengers $59.91 per hour • Hourly rate for contractor vehicle and driver transporting senior patrons $77.23 per hour • Hourly rate for contractor vehicle and driver transporting non-senior patrons $77.23 per hour
The FY 2023/24 Parks and Community Services Department’s budget includes the projected revenue to help offset this expense.

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STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL
Staff will prepare the contract for RydeTrans per the established Purchasing and Procurement Policy.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-098

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAMON AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AGREEMENT (C2021-048) WITH RYDETRANS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS’

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, CORRECTING THE HOURLY RATE FOR DRIVERS USING CITY OWNED VEHICLES FOR SENIOR PASSENGERS TO $59.91 WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-073 on June 27, 2023 authorizing execution of an Amendment No. 1 to the original Agreement for additional funds of $61,369.00 for a cumulative 3-year Agreement amount not-to-exceed $180,680.00; and WHEREAS, CITY desires to correct the hourly rate for drivers using City owned vehicles for senior passengers to $59.91 without any additional changes to Amendment No. 1.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San Ramon does hereby authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to the agreement (C2021- 048) with RydeTrans for Senior Citizens’ Transportation Services, correcting the hourly rate for drivers using city owned vehicles for senior passengers to $59.91.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at the meeting of September 12, 2023 by the following votes:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
________________________
Dave Hudson, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Christina Franco, City Clerk

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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: September 12, 2023
TO: City Council/City Manager
FROM: Maria Fierner, Public Works Director
By: Debbie Hince, Administrative Coordinator
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE 519 - Amending Section B8-45 (INCREASE IN SPEED LIMITS) of Chapter II (SPEED LIMITS), Division B8 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), Title B (REGULATIONS) of the City of San Ramon Municipal Code and Allowing the Public Works Director (Or Designee) to Erect Signs and Establishing Speed Limits on Various Roads and Streets

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff routinely conducts Engineering and Traffic Surveys (E&TS) in accordance with the California Vehicle Code in order to maintain legally enforceable speed limits on City roadways.

Changes in traffic patterns or the roadway network and E&TSs expiring occasionally result in the need to establish or adjust speed limits. Such adjustments require an update to the Speed Limit Ordinance. Speed limits that are not maintained according to California State Law cannot be effectively enforced by the San Ramon Police Department (SRPD).

Steps for updating the City’s speed limits include conducting E&TSs in accordance with regulations, preparing a draft update to the Speed Limit Ordinance, presenting results to the Transportation Advisory Committee, and presenting the amended Ordinance to the City Council at a Public Hearing for Council adoption.

The results of the E&TSs for segments on the following roadways require an amendment to the Speed Limit Ordinance along with updated signs to reflect the new speed limit: Albion Road, Bishop Drive, Ivy Leaf Springs Road, South Monarch Road, and Wedgewood Drive.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the Ordinance amending Section B8-45 (Increase in Speed Limits) and authorizing the Public Works Director (or Designee) to erect signs establishing speed limits on various streets and roads.

BACKGROUND
The Traffic and Circulation Element of the City’s General Plan establishes a hierarchy of streets designed to guide motorists through the community, local neighborhoods, and business districts.

The California Vehicle Code (CVC) governs the setting of the speed limits on all public

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roadways in California. Contrary to popular belief, the CVC allows local agencies very little discretion for setting posted speed limits. Speed limits in the City are determined by the procedures in the CVC and set by Ordinance. An E&TS is performed on each arterial and collector street based on CVC required intervals. The E&TS ensures that the speed limits reflect current traffic conditions and patterns on the existing roadway network. The City’s Speed Limit Ordinance is updated when establishing a speed limit for the first time and when the new E&TS shows a new speed limit is required. The Ordinance was last updated in 2018. A summary of the CVC requirements and procedures for setting speed limits is presented below.

Speed Limit Where No Posted Speed Limit Exists
According to CVC 22352, a Prima Facie speed limit of 25 miles per hour (mph) shall be applicable under the following conditions:

1. On any highway, in any business or residence district unless a different speed is determined by local authority under procedures set forth in this code;

2. When approaching or passing a school building or the grounds thereof, contiguous to a highway and posted with a standard “School” warning sign, while children are going to or leaving the school either during school hours or during the noon recess period; and

3. When passing a senior center or other facility primarily used by senior citizens, contiguous to a street other than a state highway and posted with a standard “Senior” warning sign.

Required Procedure for Establishing Posted Speed Limits To increase the speed limit of a roadway segment beyond the Prima Facie Speed Limit described above, an E&TS, must be conducted to document the speeds of a sample of drivers within the segment to determine the 85th percentile speed. The speed limit laws in California assume that 85 percent of the travelling public drives at or below a reasonably safe and prudent speed. The 85th percentile speed is the speed at or below which 85 percent of the traffic is moving through the roadway segment.

The CVC also requires that E&TSs be conducted by trained personnel who inconspicuously measure speeds of passing vehicles using a radar device from an unmarked vehicle to avoid influencing speeds. The speed measurements must be taken at a location where the prevailing speeds are representative of the roadway segment, and a location selected to minimize the effects of traffic signals and stop signs.

Surveys are conducted during off-peak hours on weekdays when traffic is flowing freely. Each survey should consist of a minimum sample size of 100 vehicles, and no less than 50 vehicles on very low volume roadways. The 85th percentile speed can be determined by plotting each driver’s speed within the sample, then excluding the fastest 15 percent of the plotted speeds. The maximum speed of the remaining plotted speeds is the 85th percentile speed. Studies have shown that speed limits posted within 5 mph of the 85th percentile speed produce the best results in

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terms of overall safety. Consequently, the CVC requires that the posted speed be within 5 mph of the critical speed. Exceptions may only be made for unusual conditions that are not readily apparent to drivers and that are justified by engineering judgment.

Should any government agency in California choose to set speed limits in segments or zones that do not comply with the CVC requirements, they will be considered by the CVC to be “speed traps” and unenforceable by radar. There are other undesirable legal consequences resulting from speed traps that are described in greater detail in the “Discussion” section that follows.

DISCUSSION
E&TSs are required by the CVC to be updated at least every seven (7) years. Updates are required to ensure that speed limits reflect current traffic conditions and patterns on the existing roadway network. New E&TSs have been conducted for all roadway segments within the City’s roadway network that were set to expire pursuant to CVC requirements. Some changes to the roadway network segments as well as changes to speed limits are included in the proposed updated Ordinance (attached).

The proposed Ordinance update incorporates the adjustments required for compliance with the CVC. Staff has also conferred with the City Attorney’s Office and identified the steps for updating the City’s speed limits:

1. Conduct E&TSs in accordance with regulations;

2. Present the information to the City Council;

3. City Council to hold a Public Hearing;

4. City Council to adopt Ordinance;

5. Install street signage to reflect new speed limits; and

6. Enforce speed limits.

Effect of Ordinance Update on Speed Limit Enforceability Without an update to the Speed Limit Ordinance to reflect the changes in speed limits on the City’s transportation network, a significant percentage of the City’s roadway segments would not be in compliance with the CVC and would not be enforceable by radar or other electronic devices. The resulting condition would reflect minimal police presence or speed enforcement.

Furthermore, if speed-related citations are issued using radar along these roadway segments, a challenged citation may be dismissed.

Effect of Ordinance Update on Police in Obtaining Convictions The CVC prohibits the use of speed traps (Section 40801), as well as the use of any evidence obtained by use of a speed trap (Section 40803) for the purpose of prosecution:
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obtained from or by the maintenance or use of a speed trap.” Thus, SRPD chooses enforcement locations where the greatest impact can be achieved with available resources. Enforcement on roadway segments described in the CVC as a speed trap is not practical, and such zones will not receive enforcement priority. Updating the Speed Limit Ordinance to reflect the prevailing speed limits provides the City’s law enforcement with the tools needed to uphold the health and safety of our roadway users.

Speed Limit Changes
The results of the E&TSs for the following roadway segments require an amendment to the Speed Limit Ordinance along with updated speed limit signs to reflect the new speed limits:

Roadway Segment From Segment To Existing Speed
Limit
Proposed
Speed Limit
Albion Road Bollinger
Canyon Road
Windemere
Parkway
35 mph 30 mph
Bishop Drive Norris Canyon
Road
Sunset Drive 30 mph 35 mph
Ivy Leaf
Springs Road
South Monarch
Road
Stoneleaf Road 35 mph 30 mph
South
Monarch Road
Bollinger
Canyon Road
Ivy Leaf
Springs Way
35 mph 30 mph
Wedgewood
Drive
North Monarch
Road
Stoneleaf Drive 35 mph 30 mph
The character and physical condition of the segment of Bishop Drive from Sunset Drive to Camino Ramon adjacent to City Center has changed classification from a collector roadway to a local roadway, which is subject to a prima facie speed limit of 25 mph. An E&TS is not required; therefore, it is not included in the above table or the Speed Limit Ordinance update.

Transportation Advisory Committee Review
On July 20, 2023, staff presented the Draft Speed Limit Ordinance to the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) for discussion. TAC members concurred with staff’s approach to the Ordinance update and expressed support for maintaining valid speed surveys to avoid speed trap conditions.

City Council Public Hearing
On August 8, 2023, the City Council introduced the Speed Limit Ordinance and held a public hearing. There were two members of the public that spoke during the Public Hearing session.

One resident objected to the Update, while the second requested assistance with traffic calming in their neighborhood. City Council requested staff to post the speed limit changes and locations to the City’s social media outlets to ensure that San Ramon residents are aware of the upcoming

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changes. Staff intends to post the updates to primary social media outlets following adoption of the Speed Limit Ordinance, in addition to the regular notification and posting process.

FISCAL ANALYSIS
Approximately 14 speed limit signs will need to be changed and/or added throughout the City to reflect adjustments in the speed limit at a cost of approximately $1,400 for all signs. The funds for the signs are included in the City’s approved Fiscal Year 2023/2024 budget and equally funded between the Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering operating budgets. The Division budgets allocate funds that are earmarked for “Work Order” tasks, which includes signage.

STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL

1. The Ordinance shall be posted in three (3) public places in the City within 15 days after adoption.

2. The specific speed limit changes and locations will be shared on the City’s social media accounts.

3. Staff will issue Work Orders to update signage on all affected roadway segments.

4. The 31st day after adoption, the Ordinance becomes effective and the San Ramon Police Department can begin enforcement of new speed limits along these City roadway segments.

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ORDINANCE 519

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAMON AMENDING SECTION B8-45 (INCREASE IN SPEED LIMITS) OF CHAPTER II (SPEED LIMITS), DIVISION B8 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), TITLE B (REGULATIONS) OF THE CITY OF SAN RAMON MUNICIPAL CODE AND

ALLOWING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR (OR DESIGNEE) TO ERECT SIGNS

AND ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON VARIOUS ROADS AND STREETS THE CITY OF SAN RAMON DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Section B8-45, INCREASE IN SPEED LIMITS of Chapter II, SPEED LIMITS of Division 8, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC of Title B, and REGULATIONS of the Municipal Code of the City of San Ramon is hereby repealed; Section 2. Section B8-45, INCREASE IN SPEED LIMITS of Chapter II, SPEED LIMITS of Division 8, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC of Title B, and REGULATIONS of the Municipal Code of the City of San Ramon is amended to read as follows:

Section B8-45. Increase In Speed Limits.

A. Thirty Miles Per Hour. The City Council does, upon the basis of an Engineering and Traffic Investigation and after Public Hearing, determine and declare that the orderly movement of vehicular traffic would be facilitated and would be safe within the hereinafter described residence or business district by increasing the prima facie limit of twenty-five (25) miles per hour. Consequently, no person shall drive a vehicle on or along the highway located within the following residence or business district at a speed greater than thirty (30) miles per hour:

Name of Street Description
Albion Road Bollinger Canyon Road to Windemere Parkway
Bollinger Canyon Road Crow Canyon Road to Norris Canyon Road Canyon Lakes Drive Bollinger Canyon Road to End
Fostoria Way East City Limit Line to San Ramon Valley Boulevard Ivy Leaf Springs Road South Monarch Road to Stoneleaf Road Japonica Way North Monarch Road to Ivy Hill Way
Lilac Ridge Road North Gale Ridge Road to Shoreline Drive South Monarch Road Bollinger Canyon Road to Ivy Leaf Springs Road Stagecoach Drive Alcosta Boulevard to South City Limit
Tareyton Avenue Montevideo Drive to Davona Drive
Wedgewood Drive North Monarch Road to Stoneleaf Drive
Westside Drive Alcosta Boulevard to San Ramon Valley Boulevard Westside Drive San Ramon Valley Boulevard to Talus Court

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B. Thirty-Five Miles Per Hour. The City Council does, upon the basis of an Engineering and Traffic Investigation and after Public Hearing, determine and declare that the orderly movement of vehicular traffic would be facilitated and would be safe within the hereafter described residence or business districts by increasing the prima facie limit of twenty-five (25) miles per hour. Consequently, no person shall drive a vehicle on or along the highways located within the following business districts at a speed greater than thirty-five (35) miles per hour:

C. Forty Miles Per Hour. The City Council does, upon the basis of an Engineering and Traffic Investigation and after Public Hearing, determine and declare that the orderly movement of vehicular traffic would be facilitated and would be safe within the hereafter described forty (40) mile per hour speed zone. Consequently, no person shall drive a vehicle on or along the highway located within the hereinafter described forty (40) mile per hour speed zone at a speed greater than forty (40) miles per hour:

D. Forty-Five Miles Per Hour. The City Council does, upon the basis of an Engineering and Traffic Investigation and after Public Hearing, determine and declare that the orderly Name of Street Description
Alcosta Boulevard Veracruz Drive to Fircrest Lane
Alcosta Boulevard San Ramon Valley Boulevard to Fircrest Lane Bishop Drive Norris Canyon Road to Sunset Drive
Camino Ramon Crow Canyon Road to Norris Canyon Road
Deerwood Drive Bollinger Canyon Road to Deerwood Road
Ivy Hill Way Albion Road to Picadilly Square
Norris Canyon Road West City Limit to Bollinger Canyon Road Old Ranch Road Alcosta Boulevard to Dougherty Road
San Ramon Valley Boulevard North City Limit to Norris Canyon Road Stoneleaf Road Wedgewood Drive to Ivy Leaf Springs Road Village Parkway Alcosta Boulevard to Kimball Avenue
Name of Street Description
Alcosta Boulevard Crow Canyon Road to Veracruz Drive
Bollinger Canyon Road North City Limit to Crow Canyon Road Bollinger Canyon Road Norris Canyon Road to San Ramon Valley Boulevard Bollinger Canyon Road San Ramon Valley Boulevard to Canyon Lakes Drive Camino Ramon Norris Canyon Road to Bollinger Canyon Road Crow Canyon Road Old Crow Canyon Road to Alcosta Boulevard Deerwood Road Crow Canyon Road to San Ramon Valley Boulevard East Branch Parkway Bollinger Canyon Road to Windemere Parkway North Monarch Road Dougherty Road to Bollinger Canyon Road Norris Canyon Road San Ramon Valley Blvd to Alcosta Boulevard

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movement of vehicular traffic would be facilitated and would be safe within the hereafter described forty-five (45) mile per hour speed zone. Consequently, no person shall drive a vehicle on or along the highway located within the hereinafter described forty-five (45) mile per hour speed zone at a speed greater than forty-five (45) miles per hour:

E. Fifty Miles Per Hour. The City Council does, upon the basis of an Engineering and Traffic Investigation and after Public Hearing, determine and declare that the orderly movement of vehicular traffic would be facilitated and would be safe within the hereafter described fifty (50) mile per hour speed zone. Consequently, no person shall drive a vehicle on or along the highway located within the hereinafter described fifty (50) mile per hour speed zone at a speed greater than fifty (50) miles per hour:

Section 3. Should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence, or word of this Ordinance be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction, or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences, and words of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.

Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect the 31st day after adoption. Before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after its adoption, this Ordinance shall be posted in three (3) public places within the City of San Ramon along with the names of the members of the City Council voting for and against the same.

This Ordinance was introduced at the meeting of the City Council of the City of San Ramon on August 8, 2023, and after the Public Hearing was adopted on September 12, 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

Name of Street Description
Crow Canyon Road West City Limit to Old Crow Canyon Road Crow Canyon Road Alcosta Boulevard to East City Limit
San Ramon Valley Boulevard Norris Canyon Road to Montevideo Drive San Ramon Valley Boulevard Montevideo Drive to Alcosta Boulevard Windemere Parkway Bollinger Canyon Road to East City Limit Name of Street Description
Bollinger Canyon Road Canyon Lakes Drive to Dougherty Road (north) Bollinger Canyon Road Dougherty Road (north) to Dougherty Road (south) Dougherty Road Crow Canyon Road to Bollinger Canyon Road (north) Dougherty Road Bollinger Canyon Road (north) to Bollinger Canyon Road (south)
Dougherty Road Bollinger Canyon Road (south) to South City Limit

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ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
__________________________
David E. Hudson, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________
Christina Franco, City Clerk

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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: September 12, 2023
TO: City Council/City Manager
FROM: Maria Fierner, Public Works Director
By: Darin Fitzpatrick, Program Manager
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2023-099 - Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Frontier Energy, Inc. for Fleet Electrification Consulting Services, as Part of CIP 400008 Fleet Electrification Study, for a Two-Year Term through September 12, 2025, in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,000

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On June 19, 2023, staff advertised the Request for Qualifications for Fleet Electrification Consulting Services, as part of CIP 400008. On July 17, 2023, eleven (11) consulting firms submitted Statements of Qualifications (SOQ). After a thorough review of the SOQs, staff conducted formal interviews with four of these firms: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Willdan Energy Solutions, Frontier Energy, Inc., and Optony USA. Each consulting firm was individually evaluated based on the information provided in their interview, staff knowledge, similar municipal projects, and overall scope of services, resulting in Frontier Energy, Inc. being ranked as number one overall. Frontier Energy, Inc. presented a comprehensive, multi-phased approach, outlining key elements much in line with the City’s long-term electrification goals for fleet and infrastructure.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends adoption of this Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Frontier Energy, Inc. for fleet electrification consulting services, as part of CIP 400008 Fleet Electrification Study, for a two-year term through September 12, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The State of California is planning to phase out the purchase of new vehicles (excluding Emergency Vehicles) that are equipped with internal combustion engines by 2035. In addition, state and local governments will be required to begin the transition by model year 2024 with at least half of all new heavy vehicles (excluding Emergency Vehicles) being zero emission. The City of San Ramon owns and operates a fleet of 181 vehicles across five departments including a combination of sedans, pickup trucks, medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, specialty vehicles, motorcycles, and passenger vans. Of these vehicles, six are electric vehicles (EV).

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The City requires Fleet Electrification Consulting Services to develop a comprehensive systemwide assessment of electric vehicle needs for the City, and to recommend a strategy for a multi‐tiered vehicle purchase and replacement process, inclusive of the support facilities required. This assessment will also address an integrated strategy for complying with the California Air Resources Board Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) Regulation and examine additional measures that may help the City achieve its goals in the Climate Action Plan. CIP 400008 Fleet Electrification Study was created in FY 2022/23 to begin this assessment.

On June 19, 2023, staff advertised the Request for Qualifications for Fleet Electrification Consulting Services, as part of CIP 400008. On July 17, 2023, eleven (11) consulting firms submitted Statements of Qualifications (SOQs). After a thorough review of the SOQs, staff conducted formal interviews with four of these firms: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Willdan Energy Solutions, Frontier Energy, Inc., and Optony USA. Each consulting firm was individually evaluated based on the information provided in their interview, staff knowledge, similar municipal projects, and overall scope of services, resulting in Frontier Energy, Inc. being ranked as number one overall. Frontier Energy, Inc. presented a comprehensive, multi-phased approach, outlining key elements in line with the City’s long-term electrification goals for fleet and infrastructure.

The fleet electrification study will complete research and conduct a plan to transition the City's vehicle fleet to zero-emission vehicles. The project will be multi-phased with the first phase to conduct a study to determine the likely timing of the conversion of various elements of the City’s fleet to zero-emission vehicles. The Study will include all City vehicles, including the Police Department. Currently the Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation (ACFR) provides conversion exemptions for emergency vehicles, as defined in California Vehicle Code (CVC) section 165.

The first phase will also include evaluation of the related infrastructure required and operational and fiscal impacts. Future phases may include detailed studies for the development of plans and specifications for infrastructure improvements such as charging stations, electrical upgrades, backup power supplies, and other options. It is anticipated that this work will require approximately one year to complete; additional time has been incorporated into the contract to accommodate any changes that the City may initiate.

FISCAL ANALYSIS
On January 10, 2023, the City Council approved Resolution 2023-002, authorizing an appropriation from the Vehicle Equipment Replacement Fund (Fund 602) to the Fleet Electrification Study (CIP 400008) in the amount of $200,000 to fund an initial study for fleet electrification. There are adequate funds in CIP 400008 to complete the initial phase of the proposed Fleet Electrification Study.

STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL
The City Attorney’s Office will forward the Agreement to Frontier Energy, Inc. for execution.

Upon receipt of the executed Agreement, certificate insurance and a copy of a current City business license, the City Attorney’s Office will send a copy of the executed Agreement to the Public Works - Public Services Division. Task letters will be issued for the services as required.

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Staff will continue to monitor the performance of the consultant throughout the remainder of the Agreement.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-099

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAMON

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FRONTIER ENERGY, INC. FOR FLEET ELECTRIFICATION CONSULTING SERVICES, AS PART OF CIP 400008 FLEET ELECTRIFICATION STUDY, FOR A TWO-YEAR TERM THROUGH SEPTEMBER 12, 2025, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000
WHEREAS, the City of San Ramon requires Fleet Electrification Consulting Services (CIP 400008) to develop a comprehensive system wide assessment of electric vehicle needs for the City, and to recommend a strategy for a multi‐tiered vehicle purchase and replacement process, inclusive of the support facilities required; and WHEREAS, on June 19, 2023, the CITY solicited Statement of Qualifications by Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) for Fleet Electrification Consulting Services (CIP 400008); and
WHEREAS, on July 17, 2023, eleven (11) consulting firms submitted Statements of Qualifications (SOQs); and
WHEREAS, after review of all Statement of Qualifications submitted pursuant to said RFQ, eleven (11) proposals on the project were accepted by the CITY and identified as qualified; and
WHEREAS, staff conducted formal interviews with four (4) of these firms: KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc., Willdan Energy Solutions, Frontier Energy, Inc., and Optony USA; and
WHEREAS, Frontier Energy, Inc. by reason of qualifications, experience, and facilities for performing the type of services contemplated herein, has been chosen to provide the requested services; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2023, the City Council approved Resolution 2023-002, authorizing an appropriation from the Vehicle Equipment Replacement Fund (Fund 602) to the Fleet Electrification Study (CIP 400008) in the amount of $200,000 to fund an initial study for Fleet Electrification; and
WHEREAS, there are adequate funds in CIP 400008 to complete the initial phase of the proposed Fleet Electrification Study.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Ramon does hereby authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Frontier Energy, Inc. for Fleet Electrification Consulting Services, as part of CIP 400008 Fleet Electrification Study, for a two-year term through September 12, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.

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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at the meeting of September 12, 2023 by the following votes:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
________________________
David E. Hudson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Christina Franco, City Clerk

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