Internal Alighment Criteria
Resolution Date: July 18, 2023
Job Class Group Internal Alignment Criteria
Police Evidence and Property Technician IISCEA Match Community Services Officer II Police Officer POA Benchmark
Police Sergeant POA Benchmark
Police Support Services Manager SCMPEABenchmark
Principal Planner SCMPEA20% above Sr. Planner
Project Manager SCMPEABenchmark
Public Safety Dispatcher I POA 10% below Public Safety Dispatcher II Public Safety Dispatcher II POA Benchmark
Public Works Director/City Engineer Unrep Tier 2 Executive Public Works Inspector SCEA Benchmark
Public Works Superintendent SCMPEABenchmark
Public Works Supervisor SCMPEABenchmark
Recreation Coordinator SCEA 20% below Recreation Supervisor Recreation Manager SCMPEABenchmark
Recreation Supervisor SCMPEABenchmark
Recreation, Parks & Marina DirectorUnrep Tier 1 Executive Senior Accountant SCMPEA15% above Accountant
Senior Associate Engineer SCMPEA10% above Assoc Engineer Senior Building Inspector SCEA 20% above Bldg Insp II
Senior Maintenance Worker SCEA 10% above Maintenance Worker II Senior Management Analyst SCMPEA10% above Management Analyst II Senior Planner SCMPEA10% above Assoc Planner
Senior Public Safety Dispatcher POA 10% above Public Safety Dispatcher II Youth Services Specialist SCEA 25% above Community Services Officer II
Salary Survey Summary Data
March 23, 2023
Survey Classification Union Top Step Median Top
Step
$ to Reach Median
Top Step
% to Reach Top
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90% OF MEDIAN
TOP STEP
$ to Reach 90% of
Median Top Step
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Top Step Median
Account Clerk II SCEA $4,298 $5,503 $1,205 28.0% $4,953 $655 15.2% Accountant SCMPEA $7,170 $8,019 $849 11.8% $7,217 $47 0.7% Accounting Technician SCEA $5,275 $6,262 $987 18.7% $5,636 $361 6.8% Administrative Assistant II SCEA $5,432 $5,871 $439 8.1% $5,284 ($148) -2.7% Associate Engineer SCMPEA $9,100 $9,704 $604 6.6% $8,734 ($366) -4.0% Associate Planner SCMPEA $7,888 $8,287 $399 5.1% $7,458 ($430) -5.4% Building Inspection Services ManagerSCMPEA $9,100 $10,408 $1,308 14.4% $9,367 $267 2.9% Building Inspector II SCEA $6,703 $7,629 $926 13.8% $6,866 $163 2.4% Building Maintenance Worker II SCEA $4,947 $5,610 $663 13.4% $5,049 $102 2.1% Chief Building Official Unrep $11,381 $12,420 $1,039 9.1% $11,178 ($203) -1.8% City Engineer SCMPEA $11,381 $14,203 $2,822 24.8% $12,783 $1,402 12.3% City Manager Unrep $21,870 $22,375 $505 2.3% $20,138 ($1,733) -7.9% Code Enforcement Officer II SCEA $5,702 $6,553 $851 14.9% $5,898 $196 3.4% Community Services Officer II SCEA $4,898 $5,843 $945 19.3% $5,258 $360 7.4% Computer Technician SCEA $7,046 $6,686 ($360) -5.1% $6,017 ($1,029) -14.6% Deputy City Clerk SCMPEA $6,289 $8,402 $2,113 33.6% $7,562 $1,273 20.2% Development Services Director Unrep $13,146 $16,001 $2,855 21.7% $14,401 $1,255 9.5% Dispatch/Records Supervisor SCMPEA $6,727 $8,302 $1,575 23.4% $7,472 $745 11.1% Division Fire Chief SCMPEA $10,403 $12,481 $2,078 20.0% $11,232 $829 8.0% Finance Director Unrep $13,146 $15,914 $2,768 21.1% $14,323 $1,177 9.0% Finance Manager SCMPEA $9,100 $12,234 $3,134 34.4% $11,011 $1,911 21.0% Fire Captain SCPFA $8,738 $11,001 $2,263 25.9% $9,900 $1,162 13.3% Fire Chief Unrep $14,942 $17,799 $2,857 19.1% $16,019 $1,077 7.2% Fire Engineer SCPFA $8,010 $9,728 $1,718 21.4% $8,755 $745 9.3% Fire Marshal SCMPEA $10,403 $12,529 $2,126 20.4% $11,276 $873 8.4% Fleet Mechanic SCEA $5,193 $6,032 $839 16.1% $5,428 $235 4.5% Housing Programs Manager SCMPEA $9,403 $10,450 $1,047 11.1% $9,405 $2 0.0% Housing Specialist II SCEA $5,702 $6,438 $736 12.9% $5,794 $92 1.6% Human Resources Administrator Unrep $10,562 $13,758 $3,196 30.3% $12,382 $1,820 17.2% Human Resources Technician SCEA $5,976 $6,379 $403 6.7% $5,741 ($235) -3.9% IT Manager SCMPEA $9,100 $12,638 $3,538 38.9% $11,374 $2,274 25.0% Maintenance Worker II SCEA $4,947 $6,295 $1,348 27.3% $5,666 $719 14.5% Management Analyst II SCMPEA $7,888 $8,501 $613 7.8% $7,651 ($237) -3.0% Permit Technician II SCEA $5,976 $6,184 $208 3.5% $5,566 ($410) -6.9% Police Chief Unrep $14,942 $19,392 $4,450 29.8% $17,453 $2,511 16.8% Police Commander SCMPEA $11,402 $16,066 $4,664 40.9% $14,460 $3,058 26.8%
Salary Survey Summary Data
March 23, 2023
Survey Classification Union Top Step Median Top
Step
$ to Reach Median
Top Step
% to Reach Top
Step Median
90% OF MEDIAN
TOP STEP
$ to Reach 90% of
Median Top Step
% to Reach 90% of
Top Step Median
Police Evidence & Property Technician IISCEA $4,898 $5,832 $934 19.1% $5,249 $351 7.2% Police Officer POA $6,999 $9,212 $2,213 31.6% $8,291 $1,292 18.5% Police Sergeant POA $9,195 $11,051 $1,856 20.2% $9,946 $751 8.2% Police Support Services Manager SCMPEA $9,100 $10,355 $1,255 13.8% $9,319 $219 2.4% Project Manager SCMPEA $8,282 $10,450 $2,168 26.2% $9,405 $1,123 13.6% Public Safety Dispatcher II POA $5,560 $7,421 $1,861 33.5% $6,679 $1,119 20.1% Public Works Director/City Engineer Unrep $13,146 $17,358 $4,212 32.0% $15,622 $2,476 18.8% Public Works Inspector SCEA $6,781 $7,935 $1,154 17.0% $7,141 $360 5.3% Public Works Superintendent SCMPEA $10,326 $11,957 $1,631 15.8% $10,761 $435 4.2% Public Works Supervisor SCMPEA $6,695 $8,679 $1,984 29.6% $7,811 $1,116 16.7% Recreation Manager SCMPEA $7,888 $9,994 $2,106 26.7% $8,995 $1,107 14.0% Recreation Supervisor SCMPEA $5,825 $7,692 $1,867 32.1% $6,923 $1,098 18.8% Recreation, Parks & Marina Director Unrep $13,146 $14,876 $1,730 13.2% $13,389 $243 1.8%
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 14
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
MEETING DATE:
July 18, 2023
CITY AGENDA ITEM:
Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-___: Accepting the Suisun City Marina Annual Dock Maintenance and Inspection Services Project as Complete and Authorizing the City Manager to Record the Notice of Completion for the Project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Acceptance of this Suisun City Marina Annual Dock Maintenance and Inspection Services Project as complete will not have fiscal impact on the General Fund as the project costs are covered by Recognized Obligation Payments Schedule (ROPS). The project services are complete, and Contractor provided the final invoice in the amount of $76,987.00.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Provide Good Governance, Ensure Fiscal Responsibility
BACKGROUND:
Due to safety concerns, as well as for extending the life of the east and west dock system, there needs to be an annual dock maintenance program in place. This contract will allow for a more stable walking environment and allow the proper rise and fall of the docking system and associated gangways. The completion of this Project addressed the deficiencies to maintain dock longevity and safety.
On October 18, 2019, the City issued an RFP for annual maintenance and inspection services for a 5- year period, contracted annually with single year agreements. Maintenance work for the first year was completed to staff’s satisfaction.
STAFF REPORT:
On November 1, 2022, the contract for this Project entered into an agreement with Bellingham Marine Industries, Inc. for the second year. The scope of work for this project included a pre-maintenance inspection of dock system, inspection report findings, and maintenance work. The annual maintenance work included leveling and straightening walkways and fingers of the dock system, tightening all triangle frames in finger walk connections, and checking for loose cleats and tightening cleats as necessary. Additional maintenance/repair work included replacement and repairs to broken whalers, fenders, and floats, as well as supplemental floatation needed.
The scope of work was completed, and staff recommends accepting the Project as completed and authorizing the City Manager to file and record the Notice of Completion (NOC) with the County, which will then start the one-year warranty period on all work.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2023- __: Accepting the Suisun City Marina Annual Dock Maintenance and Inspection Services Project as Complete and Authorizing the City Manager to Record the Notice of Completion for the Project.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
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Resolution No. 2023-__: Accepting the Suisun City Marina Annual Dock Maintenance and Inspection Services Project as Complete and Authorizing the City Manager to Record the Notice of Completion for the Project.
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Inspection Report
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Location Map
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Notice of Completion
PREPARED BY:
Janet Hull, Recreation Manager
REVIEWED BY:
Kris Lofthus, Deputy City Manager
APPROVED BY:
Kris Lofthus, Deputy City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Accepting the Susiun City Marina Annual Dock Maintenance and Inspection Services Project.pdf
2. Inspection Report.pdf
3. Location Map.pdf
4. Notice of Completion.pdf
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUISUN CITY
ACCEPTING THE SUISUN CITY MARINA ANNUAL DOCK MAINTENANCE
AND INSPECTION SERVICES PROJECT AS COMPLETE, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RECORD THE NOTICE OF
COMPLETION FOR THE PROJECT
WHEREAS, due to safety concerns, as well as extending the life of the east and west dock system, there needs to be an annual dock maintenance program in place; and WHEREAS, on November 1, 2022, the City Council entered into a construction contract for the Suisun City Marina Annual Dock Maintenance and Inspection Services Project with Bellingham Marine; and
WHEREAS, the scope of work included, pre-maintenance inspection of dock system, inspection report findings, and maintenance work; and
WHEREAS, the maintenance work included leveling and straightening walkways and fingers of the dock system, tightening all triangle frames in finger walk connections, and checking for loose cleats and tightening cleats as necessary; and WHEREAS, additional maintenance/repair work included replacement and repairs to broken whalers, fenders, and floats, as well as supplemental floatation needed; and WHEREAS, Bellingham Marine has completed all work under the contract for the Project and is ready to receive a Notice of Completion.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Suisun City does hereby accept the Suisun City Marina Annual Dock Maintenance and Inspection Services Project as completed, and authorizes the City Manager to take such m easures as necessary to execute the Notice of Completion.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Suisun City duly held on July 18, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said City this 18th day of July 2023.
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Anita Skinner
City Clerk
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Additional Items Total: $58,952.00
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CONCRETE DOCK LOCATION MAP
Guest Dock
West Dock
East Dock
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1 WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
Name Public Works Department
Street CITY OF SUISUN CITY
Address 701 CIVIC CENTER BLVD.
City & SUISUN CITY, CA 94585
State, Zip
No Fee, per code 27283
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
A.P.N.
Notice is hereby given that:
1. The undersigned is owner of the interest or estate stated below in the property hereinafter described.
2. The full name of the undersigned is City of Suisun City
3. The full address of the undersigned is 701 Civic Center Blvd.
Suisun City, CA 94585
4. The nature of the title of the undersigned is: In fee. N/A (If other than fee, strike “In fee” and insert, for example, “purchaser under contract of purchase,” or “lessee.”)
5. The full names and full addresses of all persons, if any, who hold title with the undersigned as joint tenants or as tenants in common are: NONE
NAMES ADDRESSES
6. The names of the predecessors in the interest of the undersigned, if the property was transferred subsequent to the commencement of the work of improvement herein referred to: NONE
NAMES ADDRESSES
(If no transfer made, insert “none.”)
7. A work of improvement on the property hereinafter described was completed on June 9, 2023
8. The name of the contractor, if any, for such work of improvement was Bellingham Marine Industries, Inc. ___________________
(If no contractor for work of improvement as a whole, insert “none.”)
9. The property on which said work of improvement was completed is in the City of Suisun City , County of Solano , State of California, and is described as follows:
Suisun City Annual Dock Maintenance and Inspection Services, Year 3
10. The street address of said property is at Suisun City Marina East and West Docks ______________________________________________________
11. I declare under penalty of perjury the foregoing is true and correct.
Signature of
owner named
Dated: in paragraph 2
By Greg Folsom, City Manager
SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR
RECORDER’S USE
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 15
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
MEETING DATE:
July 18, 2023
CITY AGENDA ITEM:
Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-___: Authorizing Aleshire & Wynder, LLP, to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Krisch & Company for Payroll Audit Services.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of the services will be $54,006.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Provide Good Governance and Ensure Fiscal Solvency.
BACKGROUND:
The City Attorney’s Office recommends the selection of Krisch & Co to perform an audit of the City’s payroll practices.
STAFF REPORT:
The City Council has requested that Aleshire & Wynder, LLP, which serves as the City’s City Attorney’s Office, retain the services of a consultant as an agent/investigator of the City Attorney’s office for the purposes of the City Attorney’s Office providing legal advice to City regarding a pending employee organization grievance and potential employee wage claims.
City sent inquiries to a number of third-party independent consultants purported to have the necessary skills and expertise to perform an audit of City payroll practices for City personnel to determine if employees were properly paid wages and overtime under federal, state and City laws, rules, policies and contracts.
The following consultants submitted the following quotes (proposals are attached for your review:
Maze & Associates $54,006 [since the proposal submittal, Maze & Associates underwent some restructuring, and the proposing company is now Krisch & Company.
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore - $75,000 - $100,000
The Pun Group - $92,000
Christina Penland, HR Administrator, and Colin Tanner, the City’s labor attorney, deemed Krisch & Co. to have the necessary experience to provide the requested services with the required expertise.
Therefore, the City Attorney recommends selection of this consultant to provide the services.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-___: Authorizing Aleshire & Wynder, LLP, to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Krisch & Company for Payroll Audit Services.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
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Agreement between Krisch & Co and Aleshire & Wynder, LLP 3 .
Proposals from Krisch & Co:
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The Pun Group Proposal
PREPARED BY:
Elena Gerli, City Attorney
REVIEWED BY:
Kris Lofthus, Deputy City Manager
APPROVED BY:
Kris Lofthus, Deputy City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Authorizing Aleshire & Wynder, LLP, to Execute a Professional Services Agreement.pdf
2. Agreement between Krisch & Co and Aleshire & Wynder, LLP.pdf a.
Formerly Maze & Associates Proposal.pdf
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LCW Proposal.pdf
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The Pun Group Proposal.pdf
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RESOLUTION NO. 202 3-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUISUN CITY
AUTHORIZING ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP, TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KRISCH & COMPANY FOR
PAYROLL AUDIT SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Suisun City has requested that Aleshire & Wynder, LLP, which serves as the City’s City Attorney’s Office, retain the services of Consultant Krisch & Co as an agent/investigator of the City Attorney’s office for the purposes of providing legal advice to the City regarding a pending employee organization grievance and potential employee wage claims.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Suisun City authorizes the City Attorney’s Office to execute a P rofessional Services Agreement with Krisch & Company, an accountancy corporation, for payroll audit services in an amount not to exceed $54,006.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of said City Council of the City of Suisun City duly held on Tuesday, the 18th day of July 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said City this 18
th day of July 2023.
Anita Skinner
City Clerk
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AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
BETWEEN ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP, AND KRISCH & COMPANY
FOR PAYROLL AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF SUISUN CITY
This Agreement ( Agreement) between Aleshire & Wynder, LLP (A&W), acting as City Attorney for the City of Suisun City (City), and Krisch & Company ( Consultant), an accountancy corporation, is made and entered into on July 18, 2023 (Effective Date).
R E C I T A L S
A. City sent inquiries to approximately 11 potential third party independent consultants purported to have the necessary skills and expertise to perform an audit of City payroll practices for City personnel to determine if employees were properly paid wages a nd overtime under federal, state and City laws, rules, policies and contracts.
B. Consultant submitted a quote in response and represented itself and its proposed staff to have the required qualifications and experience to provide the re quested services with the required expertise, and based on these representations and Consultant’s quote, City has selected Consultant to provide such services.
C. City has requested that A&W retain the services of Consultant as an agent/investigator of the City Attorney’s office for the purposes of A&W providing legal advice to City regarding a pending employee organization grievance and potential employee wage claims.
A G R E E M E N T
In consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. Agreement.
The documents forming the entire Agreement between A&W and Consultant shall consist of this Agreement and its attachments:
Attachment 1 – Scope of Services and Schedule of Performance Attachment 2 – Compensation
Attachment 3 – Insurance Requirements
This Agreement contains all the representations and understandings of the parties , and supersedes and replaces any previous understandings, commitments, or proposals, whether oral or written. Any other terms or conditions included in any quotes, proposals , or other forms exchanged by the parties are not incorporated in this Agreement and are not binding upon the parties.
2. Term.
The term of this Agreement commences on the Effective Date and continues until completion of the services, but in no event later than July 1 , 2024 ( Term), unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement. A&W, at City’s direction, holds the option to extend the Agreement for 4 additional 3-month periods.
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3. Scope of Services and Schedule of Performance.
Consultant shall perform those S ervices specified in Attachment 1 in accordance with the time stated in Attachment 1, entitled “Scope of Services and Schedule of Performance.” Time is of the essence of this Agreement.
4. Maximum Compensation.
The “Maximum Compensation Limit” of this A greement is Fifty-Four Thousand Six Dollars ($54,006), which is the sum of all payments that may be authorized for consulting services, and for the expenses, supplies and equipment required to perform the services. The hourly rates for these consulting services are set forth in Attachment 2 entitled “ Compensation.” Consultant is responsible for not exceeding this Maximum Compensation Limit and understands that the Consultant will not be entitled to any additional compensation under this Agreement for services provided or expenses incurred in excess of this Maximum Compensation Limit.
5. Responsible attorney; Project Manager.
A&W’s responsible attorney shall be Colin Tanner. City’s project manager shall be Christina Penland, Human Resources Manager . The project manager is the primary point of contact, and the person responsible for receiving reports, providing direction and comment, and coordinating payment.
6. Consultant’s representative.
Consultant’s representative shall be Katherine Yuen Krisch, who will be responsible for all communications with A&W and City and be generally responsible for administration of this Agreement on behalf of Consultant.
7. Independent Contractor.
Consultant will perform the Services as an independent contractor. In performing these Services, Consultant is not acting as an agent or employee of A&W or City; and, as an independent contractor, Consultant shall obtain no rights or other employee benefits which accrue to A&W’s or City’s employees. Consultant, on behalf of itself, its employees and subconsultants, hereby expressly waives any claim it may have to any such rights.
8. Assignability.
The expertise and experience of Consultant are material considerations for this Agreement.
Consultant shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement, nor the performance of any of Consultant’s obligations hereunder, without the prior written consent of City , and any attempt by Consultant to so assign this Agreement or any rights, duties or obligations arising hereunder shall be voidable and of no effect at Agency’s sole election.
9. Termination.
a) Termination for Convenience. A&W shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, without cause or penalty, by giving not less than fifteen ( 15) days prior written notice to Consultant. Consultant shall be compensated for all work performed up to and including the termination date.
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b) Termination for Default. If Consultant fails to perform any of its material obligations under this Agreement, in addition to all other remedies provided by law, Agency may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice to Consultant specifying the material obligations that Consultant failed to perform.
c) T ermination Cooperation and Deliverables . Upon termination, each party shall assist the other in arranging an orderly transfer an d close -out of services. As soon as possible following the notice of termination, but no later than ten ( 10) days after the notice of termination, Consultant shall deliver to Agency all Confidential Information, Instruments of Service and any other material which Consultant developed for Agency pursuant to this Agreement.
10. C onfidentiality of Records.
a) Intent. The nature of the Services that Consultant will provide pursuant to this Agreement necessarily involves City’s disclosure of detailed information about City’s operations, including information which may be protected from public disclosure by confidentiality laws, the attorney client privilege, or other provisions of law which govern the nature and timing of disclosure of such information (Confidential Information). So that City may fully use Consultant’s services, City must be confident that Consultant will handle such information properly and in a manner that protects the interests of City and those the City serves.
b) P
rivacy Protection and Security Obligations . Consultant shall implement appropriate administrative, physical, and technical safeguards that reasonably and appropriately protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of City’s employees’ personally identifiable information (PII) required by federal, state, and local rules. Consultant shall make its internal policy, procedures, and records relating to the use, disclosure, and safeguard of PII received from or created by Consultant available to City for purposes of determining compliance with PII . If this Agreement involves City’s transmission of PII to Consultant, it is included in the definition of Confidential Information. c) R
elease of Information . Consultant may not disclose any information Consultant obtained while performing the Services required by this Agreement without A&W and City’s specific, written consent. This prohibition applies to any type or manner of unauthorized communication, whether verbal, written or electronic. Electronic communication includes, but is not limited to, communication or data transmitted by email, chat room, internet, blogs, and instant or text messaging. In addition, Consultant may provide draft documents and City’s Confidential Information only (i) to those within Consultant‘s organization (or subconsultants) that need to know to provide the required Servi ces; (ii) to A&W; (iii) to City’s project manager; (iv) the City Manager; and (v) any City department director who has a business need to know in order to provide necessary information to the Consultant required for completion of its services. d) C
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manager to permit A&W and City to seek a protective order or to take other appropriate action.
e) Notification of Security Incident or Breach . To the extent permitted by law, Consultant shall immediately report the security incident or breach to City’s project manager within one (1) business day of Consultant’s discovery of a security incident or a breach that may involve information governed by this Agreement.
f) A greements with Other Subcontractors. Consultant shall enter into a written agreement with any subcontractor to whom Consultant provides City’s Confidential Information in which the subcontractor agrees to be bound by the same restrictions and conditions of this Agreement.
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sposition of Information. Upon the expiration or termination of this Agreement, Consultant will return all Confidential Information to City and ensure all electronic records are permanently deleted from all of Consultant’s information technology resources.
Consultant may not retain any copies of City ’s Confidential Information unless expressly authorized in writing , and if authorized, will dictate the manner of Consultant’s storage and eventual destruction of such information. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant may retain copies of the City’s Confidential Information to the extent: (A) required by applicable law or regulation; or (B) the copies are contained in electronic records or files that are automatically saved pursuant to Consultant’s archiving or document retention practices and/or procedures and cannot reasonably be deleted. With respect to all retained copies of the Confidential Information, the Consultant will remain subject to this Agreement’s confidentiality and non- disclosure obligations for so long as the copies are retained.
11. Inde
mnification
Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless A&W and City, and their officers, and employees (collectively, Indemnified Parties ) from any claim, liability, loss, injury or damage arising out of, or in connection with, performance of this Agreement or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement, excepting only loss, injury or damage caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnified Parties. It is the intent of the parties to this Agreement to provide the broadest possible coverage for the Indemnified Parties. Consultant shall reimburse the Indemnified Parties for all costs, re asonable attorneys’ fees, expenses and liabilities incurred with respect to any litigation in which Consultant is obligated to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties under this Agreement.
12. Insurance Requirements.
Without limiting the Consultant’s indemnification of the Indemnified Parties, Consultant shall provide and maintain at its own expense, during the term of this Agreement, or as may be further required herein, the insurance coverage set forth in A ttachment 3, entitled “Insurance Requirements,” which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
13. Nondiscrimination.
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color, age, religion, sexual orientation, actual or perceived gender identity, disability, ethnicity, or national origin, in connection with or related to the performance of this Agreement.
14. Governing Law; Venue.
The parties agree that the law governing this Agreement shall be that of the State of California. In the event that suit is brought by either party to this Agreement, the parties agree that venue must be exclusively vested in the state courts of the County of Solano , or where otherwise appropriate, exclusively in the United States District Court, Eastern District of California, Sacramento, California.
15. Compliance with Laws.
Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws, and regulations of the federal, state and local governments.
16. Ownership of Instruments of Service.
All work, materials and deliverables of this Agreement prepared by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement, including narratives, written materials, and related documents (Instruments of Service) are the property of A&W. Consultant must provide A&W with such materials at appropriate times during this Agreement, and on termination of this Agreement. Consultant may retain a copy for its records.
17. Waiver.
Consultant agrees that A&W’s waiver of any Consultant breach of any term or condition of this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other violation of any other term or condition, or a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of the same or any other term or condition. The acceptance by the City of the performance of any work or services by Consultant shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any term or condition of this Agreement.
18. Books and Records.
a) Consultant shall maintain all documents and records which demonstrate performance under this Agreement for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of termination or completion of this Agreement. b) Any records or documents Consultant is required to maintain pursuant to this Agreement shall be made available for inspection or audit at no cost to A&W, at any time during regular business hours, upon written request by A&W or City. Copies of such documents shall be provided to A&W and City for inspection when it is practical to do so. Otherwise, unless an alternative is mutually agreed upon, the records shall be available at Consultant’s address indicated for receipt of notices in this Agreement. c) Where A&W or City have reason to believe that such records or documents may be lost or discarded due to dissolution, disbandment, or termination of Consultant’s business, A&W or City may, by written request by any of the responsible attorney or City’s officers, require that custody of the records be given to A&W or City, and that the records and documents be maintained. Access to such records and documents shall be granted to any party authorized by Consultant to act on its behalf, its representatives, or its successors- 354
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in-interest.
19. Conflict of Interest.
Consultant understands and agrees that it owes a duty of loyalty to A&W and City in the performance of Services under this Agreement. Consultant covenants that it presently has no interest, and will not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of services under this Agreement.
Consultant further covenants that, in the performance of this Agreement, it will not employ any Consultant or person having such an interest.
20. Attorney-Client Relationship with City
This Agreement creates an attorney/client relationship between Consultant and City .
Consultant will not act as an advocate, provide advice to City with respect to what employment action, if any, should be taken as a result of Consultant's findings, or represent the City in any legal action or proceeding. It is understood that Consultant's subject matter expertise is the performance of the payroll audit itself and decisions made relating to the results of the audit, including but not limited to what documents to review and analyzing the facts. Consultant's services are protected by the attorney/client and work product privileges, unless City waives these privileges.
21. Gifts.
Consultant understands that City’s personnel policies prohibit City employees from accepting personal gifts (as defined in state law, including meals and travel) from any business partners, including Consultant.
22. Standard of Care.
Consultant must perform s ervices in accordance with those standards of care that are generally recognized as being used by competent persons in Consultant’s area of specialty and profession in the State of California.
23. Notices.
All notices and other communications required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally served, mailed (or electronic mail), postage prepaid and returned receipt requested, as addressed to the respective parties as follows:
To A&W:
Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
Attn: Colin Tanner, Esq.
18881 Von Karmen Avenue, Suite 1700
Irvine, CA 92612
After August 1, 2023
1 Park Plaza, Suite 1000
Irvine, CA 92614
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(949) 250-5402
[email protected]
To Consultant:
Krisch & Company
Attn: Katherine Yuen Krisch, CEO
3478 Buskirk Avenue, Suite 215
Pleasantville, CA 94523
(925) 930-0902
[email protected]
Notice will be effective on the date faxed or electronically or personally delivered, or if sent by courier service, on the date of receipt. If mailed, notice will be effective 5 days after deposit in the mail.
24. Prior Agreements and Amendments.
This Agreement, including all Attachments, represents the entire understanding of the parties. This Agreement may only be modified by a written amendment duly executed by the parties to this Agreement.
23. Invoices.
Invoices must be emailed to Katie Todd, [email protected].
Each invoice shall include the following:
a) Date task was performed
b) Description of the task performed
c) Amount billed for each task performed
d) Payments/credits (If applicable)
e) Total balance/amount due
f) The remaining compensation balance (if applicable)
Consultant agrees to submit invoices within thirty (30) calendar says following performance of any services. Unless otherwise noted in this Agreement, payments shall be made within the normal course of A&W business after presentation of an invoice in a form approved by A&W for services performed. Payments shall be made only upon the satisfactory completion of the services as determined by A&W and the City’s project manager . A&W reserves the right to withhold payment due to lack of supporting documentation or late submission of any required supporting documentation.
24. Authority.
Where this Agreement requires or permits the City to act and no officer of the City is specified, the City’s project manager or the City Manager have the authority to act on the City’s behalf. 356
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25. Severability.
If any part of this Agreement is for any reason found to be unenforceable, all other parts nevertheless remain enforceable.
26. Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and each of such counterparts shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original, whether the signatures are originals, electronic, facsimiles or digital. All such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same Agreement.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP KRISCH & COMPANY
By:
By:
Name: Colin Tanner
Title: Equity Partner
Name: Katherine Yuen Krisch
Title: CPA, CIA, CEO
APPROVED AS TO FORM
By:
Aleshire & Wynder LLP
Name: Elena Q. Gerli
Title: City Attorney, City of Suisun City
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ATTACHMENT 1
SCOPE OF SERVICES AND SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultant will conduct an audit of the City’s payroll for the period February 1, 2019 through February 18, 2023, to determine if payroll calculations were done correctly. for all employees covered by the FLSA overtime provisions, as directed by the Project Manager or the Responsible Attorney.
1. Obtain the following documents from the City that is applicable to the period between February 1, 2019 and February 28, 2023:
a. Employee Rosters that contain all current and former City employees covered by the FLSA overtime provisions and that had payroll activities during this period. b. City-wide salary schedules.
c. Applicable labor agreements.
d. Employee Timecards and time-clock data indicating hours worked and paid time off. e. Employee compensation, including but not limited to straight time, overtime, CTO, variable and atypical payments.
f. Taxes and deductions, including benefit deductions.
g. Payroll calculations (e.g. regular rate of pay, CTO cash out, FLSA overtime, etc.). h. All other materials that the City deems and relevant and related to this engagement.
2. Examine the documents provided in #1 above and perform the following for the period between February 1, 2019 and February 28, 2023, and between February 28, 2023 and June 30, 2023:
a. Determine if employees were paid in accordance with governing law. b. Determine if employee were paid in accordance with other contractual/MOU obligations. c. Identify and chart out by employee and pay period, any pay periods in which employees were under or over paid, the cause of the under or overpayment (e.g. incorrect calculation of regular rate of pay, incorrect time reporting by incumbents, etc.), and the total amount per pay period, and cumulative for the duration of the audit period. d. Identify by employee and pay period, any pay periods in which overtime was paid out while the employee did not work the entire work period, and had paid time off (including sick, vacation, CTO, holiday) that was included in the calculations for overtime pay, include the total amount per pay period, and cumulative for the duration of the audit period. d. Determine 10% interest on any back wages owed.
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Consultant’s personnel assigned to this Agreement:
Katherine Yuen Krisch, CPA, CIA, CEO
Edlyn Calilan, Senior Associate
Michael Lee, Senior Associate
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
Consultant shall perform the Services in accordance with the direction provided by City’s project manager.
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ATTACHMENT 2
COMPENSATION
As full compensation for services satisfactorily performed in accordance with this Agreement, A&W shall pay Consultant on a time and materials basis in accordance with the rates outlined below. Unless indicated otherwise, rates are inclusive of all labor, equipment, administrative and associated expenses in providing the Services, including mileage.
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Consultant’s personnel rates are as follows:
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ATTACHMENT 3
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Without limiting the Consultant’s indemnification of A&W and City, the Consultant shall provide and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement the following insurance coverage and provisions:
A. Evidence of Coverage
The Consultant shall, at the time of the execution of the Agreement, present signed certificates of insurance for all required coverages to A&W and City with any applicable endorsements attached to the signed certificate. The Consultant shall provide at contract inception and expiration of any insurance policy required by this Agreement all certificates of insurance and applicable endorsements as required by this Agreement directly to A&W and City.
B. Qualifying Insurers
All coverage, except surety, shall be issued by companies which hold a current policy holder’s alphabetic and financial size category rating of not less than A – V , according to the current Best’s Key Rating Guide or a company of equal financial stability that is approved by Housing Authority.
C. Notice of Cancellation
All coverage as required herein shall not be canceled or changed so as to no longer meet the specified insurance requirements without 30 days ’ prior written notice of such cancellation or change being delivered to Housing Authority or its designated agent.
D. Insurance Required
1. Commercial General Liability Insurance. Commercial General Liability (CGL) with a limit not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence and a general aggregate limit of not less than $2,000,000 providing coverage for bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury through any combination of primary and excess or umbrella liability insurance policies with annual reinstatement of the general aggregate limit at each policy period renewal.
General liability coverage shall include the following endorsement, a copy of which shall be provided to Housing Authority:
Additional Insured Endorsements, which shall read:
“City of Suisun City and its officers, agents, affiliates, assignees and employees, individually and collectively, as additional insured.”
“Aleshire & Wynder, LLP, and its officers, agents, affiliates, assignees, and employees, individually and collectively, as additional insured.”
Insurance afforded by the additional insured endorsements shall apply as primary insurance, and other insurance maintained by City or A&W, or their respective officers, agents, affiliates, and employees shall be excess only and not contributing with insurance provided under this policy.
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2. Commercial Automobile Insurance. For bodily injury (including death) and property damage which provides total limits of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) c ombined single limit per occurrence applicable to hired vehicles.
3. W orkers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance.
1. Statutory California Workers’ Compensation coverage including broad form all-states coverage.
2. Employer’s Liability coverage for not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence.
4. Professional Liability Insurance.
1. Coverage shall be in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence/aggregate.
2. Coverage as required herein shall be maintained for a minimum of two years following termination or completion of this Agreement.
5. Claims Made Coverage
If coverage is written on a claim made basis, the Certificate of Insurance shall clearly state so.
In addition to coverage requirements above, such policy shall provide that:
1. Policy retroactive date coincides with or precedes the Consultant’s start of work (including subsequent policies purchased as renewals or replacements).
2. Policy allows for reporting of circumstances or incidents that might give rise to future claims.
E. Special Provisions
The following provisions shall apply to this Agreement:
1. The foregoing requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by the Consultant and any approval of said insurance by the A&W or its insurance consultant(s) are not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited to the provisions concerning indemnification.
2. A&W acknowledges that some insurance requirements contained in this Agreement may be fulfilled by self-insurance on the part of the Consultant. However, this shall not in any way limit liabilities assumed by the Consultant under this Agreement. Any self-insurance shall be approved in writing by A&W upon satisfactory evidence of financial capacity.
Consultant’s obligation hereunder may be satisfied in whole or in part by adequately funded self-insurance programs or self-insurance retentions.
3. Should any of the work under this Agreement be sublet, the Consultant shall require each of its subconsultants of any tier to carry the aforementio ned coverages, or Consultant may insure subconsultants under its own policies.
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March 28, 2023
Kris Lofthus
Deputy City Manager
City of Suisun City
701 Civic Center Blvd.,
Suisun City, CA 94585
Dear Kris,
We are pleased to attach an electronic copy of our Proposal to provide agreed‐upon procedures to the City of Suisun City.
We look forward to
the opportunity to work with the City.
Yours very truly,
Katherine Yuen Krisch, CPA
Partner
Enclosures
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City of Suisun City
Kris Lofthus
Deputy City Manager
701 Civic Center Blvd.
Suisun City, CA 94585
Katherine Yuen Krisch, CPA, Partner
3478 Buskirk Ave, Ste 215
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 930‐0902 (Phone) (925) 930‐0135 (Fax)
[email protected]
PREPARED FOR
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City of Suisun City
Agreed‐Upon Procedures Proposal
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TRANSMITTAL LETTER ......................................................................................................................................... 1
FIRM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 2 City and Town Clients ................................................................................................................................... 3 External Quality Control Review/Peer Review ............................................................................................ 6 Peer Review Letter ........................................................................................................................................ 7
STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Resume .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
SCOPE OF WORK ................................................................................................................................................ 15
ESTIMATED
FEES ................................................................................................................................................ 16
ATTACHMENT 1 ................................................................................................................................................. 17
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Kris Lofthus
Deputy City Manager
City of Suisun City
701 Civic Center Blvd.,
Suisun City, CA 94585
Dear Kris,
We strongly believe that we can provide the City of Suisun City (City) the services you need and can further develop an excellent working relationship with you and the City. We are quite certain we are the best qualified firm and we have summarized our reasons below:
We are experts in governmental accounting and auditing. We are experienced in accounting assistance from day‐to‐day operations, design of internal control, year‐end closing, audit preparation, to implementation of new accounting pronouncements.
The people assigned to your work were picked because of their depth of experience in the governmental accounting services.
Our references‐‐indeed, any of our present clients‐‐will confirm we are your best choice.
Most important, we are in business to help
our clients succeed. We use our professional skills to help you achieve your goals and avoid pitfalls and problems.
We look forward to working with you!
Yours very truly,
Katherine Yuen Krisch, CPA
Partner
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Overview
We are a professional services corporation located in Pleasant Hill, California. We presently have over 60 employees, including fourteen California Certified Public Accountants. Several of our professional staff have national accounting firm experience, which we have blended with the more personal approach of a smaller firm. Our clients include
special districts, joint power authorities, towns, and cities of various sizes in California.
Our Governmental Accounting Services Department has eleven professional staff, dedicated to servicing our municipal clients twelve months of the year. Three of them are former auditors for municipalities; another five have prior work experience in governmental entities; and the remaining three have extensive
experience with QuickBooks.
We have focused on municipalities since 1986. We are active in GFOA, CSMFO and CMTA, and our Partners are speakers at CSMFO, CSDA and CMTA functions.
We are in business to help our clients succeed. We help you use the ever‐ growing tangle of accounting
rules properly, but to your best advantage, by helping you keep out of trouble and helping you do the right thing. We stay in touch throughout the year to keep you abreast of municipal accounting developments and to help you avoid problems, instead of coming in afterwards to assess the damage.
Below is a list of government and nonprofits entities to which we have provided accounting services for in the last two years:
City of Albany City of Menlo Park
Bolinas Community Public Utility District
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern
California
City of Campbell Montara Water and Sanitary District
City of Clayton City of Newark
Town of Colma City of Novato
Contra Costa County Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce
Discover Santa Clara City of Pleasanton
City of El Cerrito City of San Mateo
First Five Contra Costa City of Saratoga
City of Hollister Sewer Authority Mid‐Coastside
Kensington Fire Protection District Stinson Beach County Water District Kensington Police Protection and Community
Services District StopWaste
Marin County In‐Home Supportive Services
Program City of Union City
City of Martinez
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City and Town Clients
Besides accounting services, we audit many municipalities in California. Part of the services we provide to our audit clients is to assist them in preparing their annual financial statements.
The table below summarizes our most recent experience with audits of cities and towns:
Client Name Scope of Work
Client Start
Date
Annual
Comprehensive
Financial Report
Submission GFOA Award Single Audit
Concord
Audi ts of Ci ty financial st at ement s,
Suc c essor Agency, Healthcare
District, Financing Authori ty, Single
Audi t
2019 ‐ Pre s e nt ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
Daly Ci ty
Audi t of Ci ty financial st at ement s,
Suc c essor Agency, Single Audi t,
Tra ns porta ti on Development Act
Audi t, Tra ns porta ti on Me a s ure s , JPAs
audit s
1992 ‐ Pre s e nt ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
Elk Grove Audi t of Ci ty financial st at ement s
and Single Audi t 2017 ‐ Pre s e nt ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
Hayward
Audi t of Ci ty financial st at ement s,
Suc c essor Agency, Single Audi t,
Tra ns porta ti on Development Act
Audi t, Tra ns porta ti on Me a s ure ,
Financing Corpora ti on Audi t
2011 ‐ Pre s e nt ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
Santa Cl a ra
Audi t of Ci ty financial st at ement s,
Suc c essor Agency, Single Audi t,
Tra ns porta ti on Development Act
Audi t, Silic on Valley Powe r Audi t
2012 ‐ Pre s e nt ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
Al a meda
Audi t of Ci ty financial st at ement s,
Suc c essor Agency, Single Audi t,
Tra ns porta ti on Development Act
Audi t, Tra ns porta ti on Me a s ure s
2018 ‐ Pre s e nt ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
Atherton Audi t of Basic Financial Statements,
Single Audi t 2009 ‐ Pre s e nt * * ✓
Yes
Belmont
Audi t of Ci ty financial st at ement s,
Suc c essor Agency, Single Audi t,
Tra ns porta ti on Me a s ure s
1998 ‐ Pre s e nt ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
Belv eder e Audit of Ci y financial s ta te ments 2018 ‐ Pre s e nt ✓ Yes
✓
Yes *
Benicia
Audi t of Ci ty financial st at ement s,
Single Audi t, Tra ns porta ti on
Development Act Audi t
2011 ‐ Pre s e nt ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
Brentwood
Audi t of Ci ty financial st at ement s,
Suc c essor Agency, Single Audi t,
Tra ns porta ti on Development Act
Audi t
2007 ‐ Pre s e nt ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
Brisbane Audi t of Ci ty financial st at ement s,
Suc c essor Agency 2011 ‐ Pre s e nt * * *
Bur lingame
Audi t of Ci ty financial st at ement s,
Single Audi t, Tra ns porta ti on
Development Act Audi t,
2016 ‐ Pre s e nt ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
Davis Audi t of Ci ty financial st at ement s,
Single Audi t 2015 ‐ Pre s e nt ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
Population > 100,000
Population < 100,000
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Client Name Scope of Work
Client Start
Date
Annual
Comprehensive
Financial Report
Submission GFOA Award Single Audit
Fairfax Audit of Basic Financial Sta te me nts 2009 ‐ P r esent * * * Half Moon Bay
Audit of Ci ty financial st at ement s,
Single Audit, Tra ns porta ti on
Develo pment Act Audi t
2014 ‐ P r esent ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
Los Al tos
Audit of Ci ty financial st at ement s,
Single Audit, Tra ns porta ti on
Me a s ure
2014 ‐ P r esent ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
Los Al tos Hills
Audit of Ci ty financial st at ement s
and North County Li bra ry Authori ty,
Single Audit, Tra ns porta ti on
Development Audit
2016 ‐ P r esent ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
Ma nte ca
Audit of Ci ty financial st at ement s,
Suc c essor Agency, Single Audi t,
Financing Authori ty Audi t
1986 ‐ P r esent ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
Ma rti ne z
Audit of Ci ty financial st at ement s,
Single Audit, Tra ns porta ti on
Development Act Audi t
2001 ‐ P r esent ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
M ilpit as
Audit of Ci ty financial st at ement s,
Suc c essor Agency, Single Audi t,
Tra ns portation Development Act
Audit, Financing Corpora ti on Audi t
1995 ‐ P r esent ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
Mora ga
Audit of Ci ty financial st at ement s,
Suc c essor Agency, Single Audi t,
Tra ns portation Development Act
Audit
2012 ‐ P r esent ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
M ill Valley
Audits of Ci ty Basic Financial
Statements and Sewerage Agency of
Southern Ma ri n
2020 ‐ P r esent * * *
Morga n Hill
Audit of Ci ty financial st at ement s,
Single Audit, Tra ns porta ti on
Development Act Audi t
2015 ‐ P r esent ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
Oa kl ey Audit of Ci ty financial st at ement s,
Suc c essor Agency, Single Audi t 2000 ‐ P r esent ✓ Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
Orinda
Audit of Ci ty financial st at ement s,
Single Audit, Tra ns porta ti on
Development Act Audi t
2015 ‐ P r esent ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
Pa ci fi ca
Audit of Ci ty financial st at ement s,
Single Audit, Tra ns porta ti on
Development Act Audi t,
Tra ns portation Me a s ure
2015 ‐ P r esent ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
Pi tts burg
Audit of Ci ty financial st at ement s,
Suc c essor Agency, Single Audi t,
Tra ns portation Development Act
Audit, Retirement Pl a n Audit
2011 ‐ P r esent ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
Portol a Valley Audit of Basic Financial Statements
and Tra ns portati on Me a s ure 2005 ‐ P r esent * * * Redwood Ci ty
Audit of Ci ty financial st at ement s,
Suc c essor Agency, Single Audi t,
Tra ns portation Development Act
Audit, Audit of Port of Redwood Ci ty,
Audits of Joint Powe r Authori ti es
2019 ‐ P r esent ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
San Bruno
Audit of Ci ty financial st at ement s,
Single Audit, Tra ns porta ti on
Development Act Audi t
2016 ‐ P r esent ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
San Ca rl os
Audit of Ci ty financial st at ement s,
Suc c essor Agency, Single Audi t,
Tra ns portation Development Act
2016 ‐ P r esent ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
San Leandro
Audit of Ci ty financial st at ement s,
Suc c essor Agency, Single Audi t,
Tra ns portation Development Act
Audit, Tra ns portati on Me a s ure s
2011 ‐ P r esent ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
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Client Name Scope of Work
Client Start
Date
Annual
Comprehensive
Financial Report
Submission GFOA Award Single Audit
San Pa bl o
Audi t of Ci ty financial statements,
Suc c essor Agency, Single Audi t,
Tra ns porta ti on Development Act
Audi t
1995 ‐ P r esent ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
San Rafael Audi t of Ci ty financial statements,
Suc c essor Agency, Single Audi t 2007 ‐ P r esent ✓ Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
South San Francisco
Audi t of Ci ty financial statements,
Suc c essor Agency, Single Audi t,
Tra ns porta ti on Development Act
Audi t, Tra ns porta ti on Me a s ure s
2004 ‐ P r esent ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
Sutter C r eek Audi t of Basic Financial Statements, Single Audit 2015 ‐ P r esent * * ✓
Yes
Turlock
Audi t of Basic Financial Statements,
Suc c essor Agency, Single Audit,
Tra ns porta ti on Development Act
Audi t, Financing Authori ty Audi t,
Abandoned Vehicle Abat ement
Progra m
2013 ‐ P r esent * * ✓
Yes
Wat sonv ille Audi t of the Ci ty financial
statements, Single Audit 2017 ‐ P r esent ✓
Yes
✓
Yes
✓
Yes
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External Quality Control Review/Peer Review
We are members of the Quality Review Program of the AICPA, which means we subject ourselves to a peer review of our workpapers and quality control procedures every three years by independent accountants specializing in such work. Our most recent peer review was completed in 2021; we again received a rating
of pass, the highest level of assurance possible. A copy of our most recent peer review opinion is located at the end of this proposal.
We have not had any Federal or State desk review or field review during the past 3 years. In addition, there
has not been any disciplinary action taken or pending against us with state regulatory bodies or professional organization during the past 3 years.
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Peer Review Letter
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Peer Review Letter (Continued)
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9 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Our team assigned to your engagement will include Katherine Yuen Krisch, CPA, as Engagement Partner, Edlyn Calilan, Senior Associates, as project lead, and Michael Lee, Senior Associate. Edlyn and Michael will perform the day‐to‐day functions while Katherine will provide technical support when necessary.
Resume
Their resumes are as
follows:
KATHERINE YUEN KRISCH, CPA, Partner – Katherine has been with Maze & Associates since 1996. Over the years, she has taught classes both externally and internally on topics including GASB Statements implementation, auditing techniques under the Government Auditing Standards, and internal controls environment. She currently serves on the Governmental Accounting and Auditing Committee of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants, which provides practical guidance to CPAs in the area of governmental accounting and auditing in an effort to improve the quality of financial reporting on governmental entities. She is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of California, at Berkeley. She is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of California. Her relevant governmental experience includes:
City of Alameda City of Milpitas
Alameda Mayors’ Conference City of Monterey
Alameda Power and Telecom Town of Moraga
Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority City of Mountain View Association of Bay Area Governments City of Napa
Town of Atherton City of Newark
Bay Area Air Quality Management District Novato Fire Protection District City of Belmont City of Orinda
City of Benicia City of Oxnard
City of Campbell City of Pacifica Child Development Program City of Concord City of Palo Alto
Central Contra Costa County Solid Waste Authority City of Petaluma City of Daly City City of Pinole
City of Davis City of Pleasant Hill
City of Dublin City of Rancho Cordova
East Bay Recreation and Park District City of Roseville El Dorado Irrigation District Ross Valley Fire Protection Department City of Emeryville City of San Carlos
Town of Fairfax City of San Leandro
City of Galt City of San Mateo
City of Hayward City of San Rafael
Kentfield Fire Protection District City of San Rafael Child Development Program City of Lafayette City of San Ramon
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Katherine Yuen Krisch, CPA (Continued)
Town of Larkspur San Ramon Valley Fire Protection Agency City of Lathrop City of Sausalito
Livermore Area Recreation and Park District Small Cities Organized Risk Effort (SCORE) City of Los Altos City of South Lake Tahoe
City of Los Banos South Placer Wastewater Authority
Town of Los Gatos City of South San Francisco
City of Manteca City of Tracy
City of Martinez City of Walnut Creek
City of Millbrae City of Woodland
Edlyn Calilan, Senior Associate – Edlyn holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the St. Petersburg College. She is currently earning her a Master of Science Degree in Accounting from the Southern New Hampshire University. Edlyn has over 10 years of experience as a payroll professional in various organizations.
Since joining our firm in 2022, she has accumulated municipal accounting services experience including the following:
Clients: Duties:
City of Menlo Park Assisted with the implementation of GASB Statement 87
Reviewed lessee & lessor agreements to
determine applicability of GASB 87
Prepared initial calculations and schedules
City of San Mateo Assisted with the implementation of GASB Statement 87
Reviewed lessee & lessor agreements to
determine applicability of GASB 87
Prepared initial calculations and schedules
City of Novato Reconciled payroll against general ledger and banks statements
Proposed journal entries to apply
corrections
Recommended long‐term reconciliation
process
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Edlyn Calilan (Continued)
City of Campbell Perform full cycle biweekly payroll Restructure payroll process and operations
for efficiency
Process periodic payouts (Holiday‐In‐Lieu,
Vacation, and Uniform)
Setup new hire profiles and process
terminations
Benefit vendor payments and reconciliation
Process CalPERS pension reporting and
adjustment transaction
Process 941 and DE‐9/c payroll taxes
Produce and report annual W‐2’s and 1095
documents
Audit and calculate retro for FLSA OT and
Comp Payout processing
Implement payroll module for new HRIS
system
Train new payroll employee
City of Belmont Reallocate payroll transactions for journal entries
Edlyn’s prior work experience includes:
East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, Brentwood, CA ‐‐ Payroll Technician August 2020 – June 2022
• For a staff of 50, ran full cycle payroll. Performed Time entry processing (regular, OT and all Leave hours), FLSA, stipend, and shift differentials pay.
• Calculated and processed retro pay, manual adjustments, deductions, and wage garnishments. • Processed off‐cycle checks for pay‐outs, buybacks, terminations, and retirement processing (complete all final wage calculations).
• Set up new hires W‐4, accrual codes, time entry processing, direct deposit, earnings and deduction codes, benefit setup, and retirement accounts (County Retirement (CCCERA) & 457). Issued payments to retirement system, benefits administrator(s) and union dues in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Posted payroll records to the general ledger; prepared routine and special reports on payroll issues; reviewed and approved vouchers for payments of payroll liabilities. • Created and processed personnel action form change requests. • Reviewed collective bargaining agreement updates as it pertained to the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 1230 and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 2700 Memorandum Of Understandings on all payroll related items and made applicable changes to the payroll system.
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Edlyn Calilan (Continued)
• Performed ADP Payroll System setup, restructuring, and maintenance. Researched changes to wage and hour ordinances and recommended modifications to the payroll system to comply. Hours, earnings, and deduction code creation and maintenance, report processing, full benefit audit and system setup, full accrual leave bank audit
and system cleanup. COVID codes and sick leave set up and implementation.
• Benefit open enrollment setup, communication, and rate calculations. Full benefit and retirement contribution reconciliation and communication. Assisted employees, benefit vendors and outside agencies with payroll questions and assisted employees with payroll related forms including but not limited to FMLA/CFRA setup and processing.
• Workers’ Compensation setup and processing with Athens Administrator’s. Processed COVID related reporting.
• Prepared quarterly and annual State and Federal tax filing. • Generated periodic reporting for Workers’ Compensation, CalOSHA, CalOES, GCC Reporting, OPEB Actuarial Valuation, GASB 75 audit, and budget reporting. • Provided direction and training on payroll issues to applicable staff. Participated in developing department goals and priorities; recommended and implemented procedures; and assisted with the preparation of and administration of the payroll section of the budget. • Established and maintained effective working relationships with staff, the community, other agencies and the public.
City of Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA ‐‐ Payroll Technician April 2019 – August 2020
For a staff size of 400+, performed full cycle payroll processing. Processed and verified regular, OT and Leave hours. Calculated and processed retro pay, manual adjustments, deductions, and wage garnishments. Processed various payroll reports. Calculated FLSA overtime for the PD department and processed MOU changes and bonus lump sums.
• Processed off‐cycle checks (equity, council, service awards), terminations (final check calculations), set up new hires (W‐4, pay codes, time entry, direct deposit, deductions, and retirement accounts (CalPERS, 401(k), 457, IRA).
• Prepared State and Federal tax filing, GL posting, and invoice processing for A/P. PERS reconciliation and payments, FSA/HSA payments, and Retirement Account reconciliations and payments.
Method Products, PBC, San Francisco, CA ‐‐ Payroll + Benefits Associate August 2018 – April 2019
• For a staff size of 220, processed multi‐state & international full‐cycle payroll, processed and verified regular, OT and PTO hours. Process unpaid‐time, retro pay, adjustments, deductions, bonuses, wage garnishments, and LOA integrations. Processed various payroll reports, 1095’s, ACA Reporting, and W‐2s. Handle semi‐monthly and weekly full cycle payroll processing. • Processed on‐demand checks, terminations, set up new hires. Setup and managed multi‐state taxes.
Verified, updated, and processed all benefits, retirement accounts, and loan repayments. • Processed and reconciled benefit invoices. Initiated and oversaw benefit open enrollment. Involved in benefit negotiations & vendor setup
• Performed Non‐Discriminatory Testing (All benefits), HCSO processing. T4 Canada Tax reporting, Annual Business Tax filing (Gross receipts + Payroll Expense
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Edlyn Calilan (Continued)
Piedmont Unified School District Piedmont, CA ‐‐ Payroll Technician II March 2017 – August 2018
• For a staff size of 400+, processed full cycle monthly payroll for certificated and classified regular, OT and PTO hours. Processed unpaid‐time, time‐edits, retro pay, monetary adjustments, deductions, and wage garnishments. Paid and reported monthly, quarterly, annual taxes via EFTPS & EDD (Federal, State, Medicare, OASDI, Medicare, SDI). Processed various payroll reports, 1095‐C’s, ACA Reporting, and W‐2s.
• On‐demand check processing. New hire & termination processing. Verified, updated, and processed LOA integrations, full benefits, life insurance, wage garnishments, retirement funding, PERS/STRS reporting and corrections.
• Reconciled and paid vendor invoices (Kaiser, VSP, ASCIG Dental, American Fidelity, MidAmerica, etc.) and verified bank reconciliation. Performed end‐of‐year payroll budgeting.
Veritable Vegetable, San Francisco, CA ‐‐ Payroll Coordinator December 2015 – March 2017
• For a staff size of 250+, processed and verified vacation, sick, time edits, retro pay, monetary adjustments, deductions, garnishments, tax payments (bi‐weekly, quarterly, annually), various payroll reports, and W‐2s for 130+. Processed on‐demand checks for adjustments and terminations. Verified and set up or terminate direct deposits
• Verified, updated, and processed LOA integrations, medical, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, wage garnishments, 401k and ROTH contributions.
• Verified, adjusted, and paid weekly, biweekly, quarterly, and annual employee/employer taxes (Form 941, 940, W‐2s, etc.). Processed journal entries, accruals, retirement, and reconcile payroll accounts.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa, FL ‐‐ HR Office Coordinator/Payroll Coordinator December 2011 – December 2015
• For 3,300+, processed and verified PTO, adjustments, time edits, retro’s, monetary adjustments, deductions, garnishments, and W‐2s
• Balanced and processed tips/tokes for Food and Beverage, Slots, Poker, Cage, and the Table Games.
Processed on‐demand checks, bonus/prize checks, and returned funds. Set up direct deposits & ADP pay cards. Processed LOAs and LOA payments, medical deductions, wage garnishments, 401k and ROTH contributions and payments.
• Organized, tracked, processed, and filed departmental documents such as, direct deposits and adjustments, W‐4, I9’s, status and salary changes, address and name changes, stopped payments and reissues, evaluations, and disciplinary forms.
• Assisted in Benefits and Compensations directly handling benefits enrollment, Garnishment wages, 401(k), and bereavement.
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MICHAEL LEE, Senior Associate ‐ Michael graduated from Busan National University in South Korea in 2015 with a degree in business administration with a focus on finance. He has seven years of experience with local government, small business, and manufacturing accounting services. He joined our firm in 2021 and has since worked with various governmental entities. He specializes in period‐end closing, account reconciliation, full cycle processing of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.
His municipal accounting services experience includes:
Clients: Duties:
Kensington Police Protection &
Community Services District
Prepared year‐end schedules and closing
entries for audits
Performed monthly activity reconciliation to
the county’s records
Assisted with accounts payable and accounts
receivable
Assisted with W2s and 1099s preparation
Provided technical support for payroll
processing
Reported CalPERS retirement contributions
Montara Water and Sanitary
District
Performed monthly reconciliation of bank
accounts
Performed close‐out accounting for general
ledger accounts
Assisted in the preparation of the annual
budget
Reviewed bi‐weekly and special payroll
calculations
Prepared monthly financial reports
City of Clayton Reviewed accounts payable and payroll entries in Financial Edge software
Assisted with the creation and
implementation of new procedures for
accounts payable and payroll entries in
Financial Edge software to increase accuracy
and security of the system
City of Albany Maintained fixed asset records
Assisted capital assets module
implementation
StopWaste Reviewed quarterly payroll reports
Reviewed quarterly payroll tax return
reconciliation reports
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15 SCOPE OF WORK
Below please find procedures to which City management enumerated. At the beginning of the engagement, we will obtain acknowledgement from the City management that the procedures to be performed below are appropriate for the intended purpose of the engagement, which is to determine if payroll calculations were done correctly by the City during the period February 1, 2019 and February 28, 2023. We can of course increase or decrease the amount of work we perform if the City wishes. At the end of the engagement, we will provide the City a written report detailing the work we have performed and the results.
1. Obtain the following documents from the City that is applicable to the period between February 1, 2019 and February 28, 2023:
a. Employee Rosters that contain all current and former City employees that had payroll acƟviƟes during this period.
b. City‐wide salary schedule
c. Applicable labor agreements
d. Employee Timecards and Ɵme clock data indicaƟng hours worked and paid Ɵme off. e. Employee compensaƟon, including but not limited to straight Ɵme, overƟme, CTO, variable and atypical payments.
f. Taxes and deducƟons, including benefit deducƟons.
g. Payroll calculaƟons (e.g. regular rate of pay, CTO cash out, FLSA overƟme, etc.) h. All other materials that the City deems and relevant and related to this engagement
2. Examine the documents provided in #1 above and perform the following for the period between February 1, 2019 and February 28, 2023:
a. Determine if employees were paid in accordance with governing law. b. Determine if employee were paid in accordance with other contractual/MOU obligaƟons. c. IdenƟfy and chart out by employee and pay period, any pay periods in which employees were under or over paid, the cause of the under or overpayment (e.g. incorrect calculaƟon of regular rate of pay, incorrect Ɵme reporƟng by incumbents, etc.), and the total amount per pay period, and cumulaƟve for the duraƟon of the audit period. d. Determine 10% interest on any back wages owed.
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16 ESTIMATED FEES
Our Fees are based on the amount of time required at various levels of responsibility, plus actual out‐ of‐pocket expenses for mileage or incidentals. We also charge half of our hourly rates for travel time.
Invoices are payable upon presentation. Please refer to estimated hours listed on the Proposed Engagement Segments and Time Estimate Services (see Attachment 1). The estimated hours were developed based on the Scope of Work on the previous section.
We believe we will complete our work at the maximum fee of $54,006. We will not exceed this amount without explicit written approved consent from the City.
Below please find the billing rates of our core team members. In addition, from time to time, other professionals of our firm may assist in the engagement. Their billing rates are as follows for 2023.
Billing rates are adjusted on January 1 of each year:
Calendar Year
2023
Hourly
Staff Level Rates
Katherine Krisch $368
Edlyn Calilan $158
Michael Lee $125
Other Professionals
Partners $368
Managers $184 to $226
Supervisors $142 to $173
Senior Associates $110 to $137
Associates $89 to $105
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17 Activity Katherine Edlyn Michael Total
1. Obtain and organize various documents from the City 8 8
2.Examine the documents provided in #1 above and perform the following for the period February 1, 2019 to February 28, 2023:
a. Determine if employees were paid in accordance with
governing law. 4 16 20
b. Determine if employees were paid in accordance with
other contractual/MOU obligations. 8 16 24
c. Identify and chart out by employee and pay period, any pay periods in which employees were under or over paid, the cause of the under or overpayment (e.g. incorrect calculation of regular rate of pay, incorrect time reporting by
incumbents, etc.), and the total amount per pay period, and cumulative for the duration of the audit period. 32 80 112 d. Determine 10% interest on any back wages owed. 4 16 20 Report preparation 8 24 32
Travel 2 3 5
Supervision, review, meetings 16 40 56
Estimated Hours 24 122 131 277
Contingency (25% of estimated hours) 31 33 64
Total Hours 24 153 164 341
Hourly Rate $368 $158 $125
Estimated mileage reimbursement $200 $300
Maximum Fee $8,832 $24,374 $20,800 $54,006
Number of Hours
ATTACHMENT 1
City of Suisun
Proposed Engagement Segments
and Time Estimate Services
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3478 Buskirk Avenue, Suite 215 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 T 925.930.0902 W krischcpas.com May 30, 2023
Dear Client,
The shareholders of Maze & Associates are excited to announce their plan to separate its tax, accounting services and governmental advisory services practices into an independent and separate firm, as Krisch & Company, An Accountancy Corporation, effective June 1, 2023.
Rationale of the Separation
The separation will allow the two firms, Krisch & Company and Maze & Associates, to pursue individualized strategies and operational initiatives specific to the industries in which they each serve.
Two Leading Firms
Maze & Associates will remain an established leader in governmental auditing services, serving governmental entities in the Bay Area and beyond under the leadership of Vikki Rodriguez as their new CEO.
Krisch & Company will serve as a successor firm to Maze’s tax, accounting services and governmental advisory services practices under the leadership of Tim Krisch, President, and Katherine Yuen Krisch, CEO.
Leadership of Krisch & Company
Timothy Krisch, President, joined Maze & Associates in 1990. Tim upheld the responsibility of managing the firm's tax practice, which back in the early days was rather small, yet important to the firm and the firm’s future. Tim took on the position of the CEO in 2013 and at that time decided to leave the world of governmental audit to focus on developing the tax and accounting services division of the firm.
Katherine Yuen Krisch, CEO, joined Maze & Associates in 1996, utilizing her talents primarily on the governmental audit sector of the firm. Katherine grew so proficient and experienced in governmental audits that she become the firm’s youngest partner in 2006. She went on to launch the firm’s governmental advisory services division in early 2022.
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3478 Buskirk Avenue, Suite 215 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 T 925.930.0902 W krischcpas.com Will This Affect You?
No. The primary ways that Krisch & Company will function will not change. These include:
You will continue to work with the same professionals that you have worked with in the past. All of our people are being retained in their current roles. Our fee structure will not be modified.
The services we have provided to you in the past will continue.
Contacts
Krisch & Company will continue to operate from our current offices with the same address, telephone numbers and fax numbers.
Krisch & Company
3478 Buskirk Avenue, Suite 215
Pleasant
Hill, CA 94523
Telephone (925) 930‐0902
Fax (925) 930‐0135
Website: www.krischcpas.com
Krisch & Company email addresses will change. The convention for those addresses will be (first name) (last initial) @ krischcpas.com. For example, John Smith’s email address will change from [email protected] to [email protected].
If you have any questions about this exciting news and what it will mean to you, please contact any of us. We’re grateful that you have given us the opportunity to provide you with tax, accounting services, and governmental advisory services, and also appreciate your loyalty and friendship. We are confident that our new firm will serve us all quite well.
The Shareholders & Associates of
Krisch & Company,
An Accountancy Corporation
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1 Christina Penland
From: Oliver Yee <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2023 3:17 PM
To: Christina Penland
Subject: RE: Audit Services [LCW-DM.FID426098]
Hi Christina,
It can be difficult to accurately provide a cost estimate on wage and hour and payroll audits, as pay data and the extent of issues identified varies. In general, we conduct a wage and hour payroll audit through two phases. The first phase relates to the initial review of labor agreements as it they pertain to special pays and the appropriate calculation of the FLSA regular rate of pay. The second phase relates to payroll specific review and analysis. As part of this second phase, we would utilize a forensic accounting consultant to assist with the appropriate “back pay” related calculations. The City has both a fire department and police department, in addition of miscellaneous employees. We have found that the audit of public safety payroll practices in particular significantly increases the cost of the audit project.
Based on the scope of the potential audit as described below, which would cover the two phases described above as well as additional items, we would estimate a total cost of around $75,000-$100,000 to complete this audit.
Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions or would like to discuss further. I am also happy to discuss other options such as approaching the audit in a more piecemeal basis.
Thanks,
Oliver
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FEE SCHEDULE
Partners $425.00
Senior Counsel $355.00
Associates $240.00 - $335.00
Labor Relations/Human Resources Consultant $270.00
Paralegals $145.00
E-Discovery Specialists $145.00
Law Clerks $145.00 - $185.00
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200 E. Sandpointe Avenue, Suite 600
Santa Ana, California 92707
March 20, 2023
Kris Lofthus
Deputy City Manager
City of Suisun City
710 Civic Center Blvd,
Suisun City, CA 94585
RE: Proposal to perform Payroll audit for the period from February 2019 to February 2023
Dear Kris,
Thank you so much for giving The Pun Group, LLP (the “Fir m”) the opportunity to provide services to the City of Suisun City (the “City”). The City is requesting the Firm to review and report on the C ity’s compliance with labor wage laws and identify errors in payments and related calculation methods/processes for the period from February 2019 to February 2023.
Proposed scope of work for the City of Suisun City
We are proposing to break down the work into 3 phases:
Phase 1: Payroll Reperformance of Calendar Year (February) 2019 – (February) 2023
As part of the City of Suisun City’s payroll processes, The Pun Group will reperform city’s payroll for calendar year (February) 2019 – (February) 2023, in comp liance with certain laws, regulations, contracts and agreements.
Methodologies used to accomplish the audit objectives include but are not limited to the following:
• Review Human Resource Personnel Rules and Regulations, • Review Memorandum of Understanding for various Bargaining Agreements, • Review applicable City Ordinance and Administrative Instructions, • Conducted interviews with Payroll consultants, City of Suisun City ’s Central Payroll Personnel, and additional City staff as needed.
• Review Payroll timekeeping trainings and user instructions as a part of the reperformance • Review time reporting codes and obtain examples of applicable approval forms, • Determine the population of time entry data for calendar years 2019-2023, • Generated a listing of all time approval by the em ployee and supervisor for the audit period and summarized types of approval, and
• Determined if the City of Suisun Staff were obtaining required approvals and maintaining supporting documentation for applicable time reporting codes.
• Apply other methodologies as needed.
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Kris Lofthus, Deputy City Manager
City of Suisun City
Phase 2: Payroll Monitoring
Once calendar years 2019-2023’s payroll have been reperformed, we would randomly monitor selected pay periods throughout the subsequent year, to ensure that payroll is being processed correctly. (semi-annually).
Phase 3: Payroll Processing Advisory/Internal Audit Consulting
Review policies and procedures and make recommendations that will help to strengthen internal control, cost savings, operating efficiency and effectiveness.
Acknowledgement
The General Consulting Services will be performed in accordance with the Statement on Standards for Consulting Services established by the American Institu te of Certified Public Accountants (“AICPA”). The General Consulting Services to be performed by the Firm will be established by mu tual agreement and can be changed or modified in the same manner. The Firm will promptly inform the City of a ny circumstances that warrant a change in the scope of the specific services to be provided , and similarly, the City ag rees to notify the Firm prompt ly if modifications to the General Consulting Services are requested.
The City acknowledges and agrees that the General Consultin g Services provided pursuant to this Engagement Letter will be based solely upon:
(a) The representations, information, docum ents and other facts provided to the Firm by the City, its personnel and any representatives thereof;
(b) The review of documents under this Engagement Letter does not constitute an engagement to provide audit, compilation, review or attest services as described in the pronouncements on professional standards issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants or the U.S. Public City Accounting Oversight Board.
(c) The understanding that the Firm will on ly be responsible to provide tax advice with respect to the specific matter, transaction or question actually presented by th e City, including the type of tax and the taxing jurisdiction specifically identified by Client (e.g., federal, foreign, state, local, sales, excise, etc.);
(d) The City’s understanding that any tax advice provided pursuant hereto will be based upon the law, regulations, cases, rulings, and other taxing authority in effect at the time specific tax advice is provided. If there are subsequent changes in or to the foregoing taxing authorities (for which The Firm shall have no specific responsibility to advise the City), the City acknowledges that such changes may result in that tax advice being rendered invalid or necessitate (upon the City’s request) a reconsideration of that prior tax advice;
(e) The City’s understanding and agreement that the r esults of The Firm’s tax advice may be audited and challenged by the IRS and other tax agencies, who may not agree with our positions. In this regard, Client understands that the result of any tax advice is not bi nding on the IRS, other tax agencies or the courts and should never be considered a represen tation, warranty, or guarantee that the IRS, other tax agencies or the courts will concur with our advice or opinion; and
(f) The Firm, as a result of providing such tax advice, is unde r no obligation to represent the City with respect to any such challenge or an administrative or judicial ch allenge thereof. The Firm w ould generally be available to represent the City before the appropriate taxing author ities, if permissible, for an additional fee that is mutually agreed upon.
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Kris Lofthus, Deputy City Manager
City of Suisun City
Proposed Fee
Our fee for these services will be billed based on our standard hourly rate as stated below:
Level Hourly Rate
Partner $315
Manager $225
Supervisor $170
Senior $140
Staff $120
Based on our initial understanding of the project, our fee estimate are as follows:
Estimated Hours Estimated Fee
Phase 1 520 hours $75,000
Phase 2 40 hours $6,500
Phase 3 54 hours $10,400
Our fees are based on certain assumptions, including the required assistance described above. To the extent that certain circumstances arise during the engagement, our fee estimate may be significantly affected, and additional fees may be necessary. Additional services provided beyond the described scope of services will be billed separately.
Our invoices for these fees will be rendered each month as work progresses and are payable on presentation. In accordance with our firm policies, work may be suspended if your account becomes 60 days or more overdue and may not be resumed until your account is paid in full. If we elect to terminate our services for nonpayment, our engagement will be deemed to have been completed upon written notification of termination, even if we have not completed our report(s). You will be obligated to compensate us for all time expended and to reimburse us for all out-of-pocket costs through the date of termination.
Confidentiality
Notwithstanding the rights under the applicable laws, the Firm agree that the City will suffe r irreparable injury if its confidential information is made public, released to a thir d party without City’s prior written consent, or otherwise disclosed in breach of this engagement and that the City shall be entitled to obtain injunctive relief against a threatened breach or continuation of any such breach. If any Firm’s personnel breaches any terms and conditions of confidentiality herein and cause damage to the City, the Firm shall be jointly responsible for the compensation of damage to the City.
Dispute Resolution Procedure, Waiver of Jury Trial, Jurisdiction and Venue for All Disputes, and Governing Law
We appreciate the opportunity to serve as the City’s advi sor and anticipate a productive, harmonious relationship. If the City becomes dissatisfied for any reason with the servi ces we have performed or the fees charged, we encourage the City to bring that to our attention immediately. Mo st such problems should be remedied by communication and discussion. However, a dispute could arise between us, rega rding the construction or application of this agreement and/or the performance of any services under this agreement, which cannot be resolved by discussion. The City and this Firm believe that such accountant- client disputes are more satisfactorily resolved through confidential, binding arbitration than by litigation in court. Therefore, the City and this Firm choose confid ential binding arbitration to resolve such disputes. It is understood and agreed that choosing binding arbitration waives a trial by jury.
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Kris Lofthus, Deputy City Manager
City of Suisun City
The place of the confidential binding arbitration will be JAMS in Orange County, California. Arbitration proceedings may be commenced by either the City or this Firm, by gi ving all other interested parties written notice; and the proceedings shall be governed by the California Arbitration Act (Code Civ. Proc., § 1281 et seq.), except as is otherwise specified herein. The arbitrator must decide all disputes in accordance with the Californi a Arbitration Act, and the applicable rules of JAMS (except to the extent such rules conflict with this arbitration agreement). The arbitrator shall have the power to decide all matters, including legal questions raised by pleading or summary judgment motions. That decision shall be in accordance with California law; and the California Evidence Code shall govern all proceedings before the arbitrator. The arbitrator’s award shall be final and binding, and a judgment upon the award may be entered and enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction.
By entering into this arbitration agreement, the City and this Firm expressly waive the right to commence an action in court, except with respect to provisional remedies; and waive the right to trial by jury.
The City and this Firm each agree to submit to the jurisdiction of any state or federal court in Orange County, California, in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to the enforcement of the arbitration provisions of this agreement, or for any other purpose. The City and this Firm agree not to bring any action or proceeding of any kind in any other court. The City and this Firm waive any defense of inconvenient forum to the maintenance of any action or proceeding in Orange County, California.
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Kris Lofthus, Deputy City Manager
City of Suisun City
Agreement
This letter comprises the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties, superseding all proposals oral or written and all other communications between the parties. If any provision of this letter is determined to be unenforceable, all other provisions shall remain in force.
It is hereby understood and agreed that this engagement is being undertaken solely for the benefit of the City and that no other person or entity shall be authorized to enforce the terms of this engagement.
If you agree with the terms of our engagement, as described in this letter, please sign below, and return it to us.
We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you and believe this letter accurately summarizes the significant terms of our engagement. If you have any que stions, please let us know. If you agree with the terms of our engagement as described in this letter, please sign the enclosed copy, and return it to us.
Very truly yours,
The Pun Group, LLP
Kenneth H. Pun, CPA, CGMA
Managing Partner
RESPONSE:
This letter correctly sets forth the understanding of City of Suisun City.
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Title:
Date:
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 16
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
MEETING DATE:
July 18, 2023
CITY AGENDA ITEM:
Council Adoption of Resolution 2023:___: Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement to provide Geographical Information System (GIS) services with Infinity Technologies.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The additional cost resulting from this agreement will be funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund. Funds to cover this agreement of $36,500 are included in the FY2023- 24 Adopted budget under account 167-1917-96440.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Provide Good Governance and Ensure Fiscal Solvency.
BACKGROUND:
Infinity Technologies has been assisting the City with its GIS needs for many years.
To implement the new Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) system successfully, the City's GIS data needs to be reviewed and updated to provide accurate information to the community.
The City uses an ESRI based ArcGIS Enterprise platform to support a variety of departmental mapping needs. The new Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) upgrade made these services more critical. These services include new integrations with Tyler Technologies Enterprise Permitting and License (EPL) and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems. These integrations have put the City's GIS platform in a key position to support the successful implementation and continuing use of the Tyler Technology systems.
STAFF REPORT:
A recently implemented ArcGIS Enterprise system has been installed with an early focus on GIS integration content/services related to EnerGov (EPL). An older ArcGIS Server platform is still in place and needs to be retired. A portion of this scope of work will focus on migrating content and services from the older platform to the new ArcGIS Enterprise architecture.
To sustain and grow the GIS platform as a reliable business critical solution, the City is seeking to contract GIS support. The broader categories of GIS support are being discussed in the attached proposal from the Infinity Technologies.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution 2023:___:
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement to provide Geographical Information System (GIS) services with Infinity Technologies.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
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Resolution 2023:___: Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement to provide Geographical Information System (GIS) services with Infinity Technologies
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Scope of Work and Cost.
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PREPARED BY:
Rowland Roberts, IT Manager
REVIEWED BY:
Lakhwinder Deol, Finance Director
APPROVED BY:
Kris Loftus, Deputy City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreeement to Provide GIS Services.pdf
2. City of Suisun City Infinity Tech GIS Support FY 23 24.pdf 396
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RESOLUTION NO. 20 23-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUISUN CITY
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
SYSTEM (GIS) SERVICES WITH INFINITY TECHNOLOGIES
WHEREAS, the City Information Technology (IT) department desire to contract with Infinity Technologies to obtain Geographical Information System (GIS) services; and WHEREAS, the proposed services will assist the City with its implementation of the new Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) system, and
WHEREAS, the proposed services will assist staff with reviewing and updating the GIS data to provide more accurate information to the community, and WHEREAS, the proposed system will increase departmental capabilities and allows staff to work remotely without any connection and service interruptions, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, to execute an agreement with Infinite Technologies to provide GIS services.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of said City Council of the City of Suisun City duly held on Tuesday, the 18th day of July 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said City this 18th day of July 2023.
Anita Skinner
City Clerk
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GIS Support Services | Scope of Work and
Cost
July 13, 2023
CITY OF SUISUN CITY
SCOPE OF WORK AND ESTIMATED COSTS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 GIS SUPPORT SERVICES
Introduction
Infinity Technologies would like to thank Suisun City (City) for the opportunity to provide a quote for services to support your GIS needs. Infinity Technologies is submitting this quote that will provide the City with a reliable set of GIS services to support your citywide GIS needs. We offer these services under a time and materials approach as described in the pages to follow.
Infinity Technologies is prepared to leverage decades of local agency best-practice GIS experience and a partnership with Esri to support Suisun City’s GIS needs. We are also ready to leverage our experience with Solano County GIS services and datasets, including experience with the “Addressor” address maintenance tool . Our team is comprised of differing GIS skills sets and billing rates to match Suisun City’s unique GIS required tasks and budgeting constraints.
Additionally, we have a broad set of experience and expertise to offer IT and GIS services beyond the scope outlined below for any new or special projects. In these instances, we will collaborate with you to develop a budget to ensure they meet your time and cost expectations.
Project Background
The City uses an Esri based ArcGIS Enterprise platform to support a variety of departmental mapping needs. These include new integrations with Tyler Technologies EPL and EAM systems .
These integrations have put the City ’s GIS platform in a key position to support the successful implementation and continuing use of the enterprise permitting and asset management systems.
A recently implemented ArcGIS Enterprise system has been installed with an early focus on GIS integration content/services related to EnerGov (EPL). An older ArcGIS Server platform is still in place and needs to be retired. A portion of this scope of work will focus on migrating content and services from the older platform to the new ArcGIS Enterprise architecture. 398
To sustain and grow the GIS platform as a reliable business critical solution, the City is seeking contract GIS support. The broader categories of GIS support will focus on the following:
1. Migration of older WebGIS applications to new ArcGIS Enterprise Portal. a. Publishing GIS services in the new ArcGIS platform
b. New WebGIS applications in ArcGIS Portal
c. Decommission the older ArcGIS Server
2. Develop automated workflows for parcel and address datasets with Solano County.
3. Work with Solano County and Suisun City to begin using the “Addressor” address maintenance application.
4. Support GIS integration requirements for the Tyler Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system.
a. Asset data review and design changes.
b. Publish new GIS services to be consumed by Tyler EAM.
5. Ongoing GIS integration support with EnerGov – New GeoRules, troubleshooting, etc.,
6. GIS data maintenance for additional layers not including parcels and addresses.
7. General GIS support requests.
8. Standard Operating Procedure and Documentation
Scope of Work
Mark Dumford (GIS Project Manager) will function as the key point of contact for Infinity Technologies and will coordinate work effort with the City. Scope of Work tasks will be assigned to different various GIS support staff depending on the level of complexity and matching skills sets. This ensures that work can be completed in a timely manner and within budget.
All work will be tracked in Basecamp, a cloud-based project management and collaboration tool.
This portal can be shared with key points of contact at the City for review and progress tracking purposes.
Infinity Technologies proposes to provide GIS support to accomplish the following tasks:
TASK 1. Migration from older ArcGIS Server to new ArcGIS Enterprise platform This task will focus on moving any content and services from the older GIS platform.
A. Migration of older WebGIS applications to new ArcGIS Enterprise Portal 1) Publishing GIS services in the new ArcGIS platform
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2) Develop new staff WebGIS applications in ArcGIS Portal 3) ArcGIS Portal Administration and Single Sign On setup 4) Decommission the older ArcGIS Server
TASK 2. Automated Workflows for Parcel and Address Data Sourced from Solano County A. Design and develop automated routines to download, inspect, process, and load address and parcel data from Solana County GIS.
1) Code will be written in Python and SQL tools.
2) Timing for running code will be determined through research with City staff, Tyler support, and Solano County GIS.
a. Functionality will include tests for data integrity and email notifications. b. Routines will be run through Task Scheduler
c. Updated parcel and address data will be loaded into the production Suisun City GIS database.
TASK 3. Work with the regional “Addressor” Address Maintenance Application A. Working with Solano County GIS staff, Infinity Technologies GIS staff will either train City staff on the use of the “Addressor” or Infinity Technologies will directly use the “Addressor” to maintain city addresses.
1) Infinity Technologies GIS staff will facilitate meetings with Solano County GIS staff and key Suisun City staff to introduce the “Addressor” and seek direction on the best approach to the city’s use of the application.
2) Infinity Technologies GIS staff will support any major cleanup initiatives of the Master Address Database that may be required.
TASK 4. GIS Integration Support of Tyler Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) A. Infinity Technologies GIS staff will work with Public Works staff to review and update existing GIS asset data for quality and completeness.
B. Infinity Technologies GIS staff will review and recommend any required database design changes to existing Public Works GIS asset data. This may include an asset ID design.
Infinity Technologies GIS staff will implement the agreed upon asset ID standard.
C. Infinity Technologies GIS staff will work with Public Works to identify a limited number of high priority assets to capture that are not already part of the GIS data . Work will include designing solutions to capture asset information using Field Maps.
D. Infinity Technologies GIS staff will public GIS services containing GIS asset features to be integrated with Tyler EAM.
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TASK 5. Ongoing GIS Integration Support with EnerGov (EPL) A. Ongoing GIS support will be required to sustain a successful and stable GIS integration with EnerGov (EPL). This may include monitoring primary GIS services integrated with EnerGov, adding new GeoRule layers, and modifying the display map with cartographic improvements.
TASK 6. GIS Data Maintenance (not including parcels and addresses) A. Quality updated GIS layers are the cornerstone of a successful GIS that City staff can rely on to help with everyday decision making. It has been several years since any GIS resources were dedicated to maintaining important City GIS data layers. Infinity Technologies’ GIS staff will:
1) Work with the City to identify key GIS layers that require data maintenance work. 2) Work with City staff to discover sources of information to assist in the data update process.
3) Use ArcGIS Pro to perform regular updates to key GIS layers. Layer s may include Public Works assets, Utility assets, Fee districts, Planning-related data, etc.,
TASK 7. General GIS Support
A. GIS support services will also include responding to any GIS requests for mapping products, analysis, reporting, new WebGIS applications, and new data development. 1) Infinity Technologies’ GIS staff will perform work tasks while logged into the City’s network using the City’s Esri licenses.
TASK 8. Documentation
A. Infinity Technologies’ GIS staff will develop s tandard operating procedure (SOP) and other documentation to describe the following:
1) GIS data layers metadata
2) GIS workflows and solutions
3) Backend GIS architecture
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Consulting Services – Estimated Costs
Infinity Technologies will provide GIS Support Services as detailed below.
GIS SUPPORT SERVICES
Task Estimated Costs
Task 1. ArcGIS Server Migration $5,000
Task 2. Automated Workflows $3,500
Task 3. Address Maintenance – “Addressor” $5,000
Task 4. GIS Integration with Tyler EAM $5,000
Task 5. GIS Integration with EnerGov (EPL) $5,000
Task 6. GIS Data Maintenance $5,000
Task 7. General GIS Support $6,000
Task 8. Documentation $2,000
Total Annual Cost: $36,500
GIS Staff/Hourly Rate Schedule
Hourly rates for GIS staff are included below and are inclusive of travel and other related expenses.
GIS CLASSIFICATION HOURLY RATE ($)
REMOTE
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ON-SITE
Project Manager 150 165
Enterprise GIS Architect 140 155
Senior GIS Analyst 140 150
GIS Analyst II 120 130
GIS Analyst I 115 125
Senior GIS Technician 110 120
GISTechnician II 100 110
GIS Technician I 100 110
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 17
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
MEETING DATE:
July 18, 2023
CITY AGENDA ITEM:
Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-__: Authorizing the Mayor to Send a Letter in Support of Greenbelt Alliance’s Proposal to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) San Francisco Bay Water Quality Act Improvement Fund.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There will be no fiscal impact from this action.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Provide Good Governance.
BACKGROUND:
Since 2008, EPA has administered the San Francisco Bay Water Quality Improvement Fund (SFBWQIF) competitive grant program. In November 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), which broadens the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) reach and focus under the San Francisco Bay Water Quality Improvement Fund (SFBWQIF) over a five year period. The BIL specifically expands the SFBWQIF to focus on inequities in the access to Federal funding and implementation of projects and climate resilience in underserved communities. It provides additional funding to advance the Biden Administration’s goal of investing in America’s infrastructure and delivering environmental and public health benefits for communities with environmental justice (EJ) concerns, that is, communities adversely and disproportionately affected by environmental, climate and human health harms or risks. The purpose of this RFA is to expand water quality restoration efforts in underserved communities and build regional resilience to climate change stressors through funding of efforts and partnerships within historically underserved communities (i.e., economically underserved or other populations with disproportionate exposure to environmental harm).
STAFF REPORT:
This project aims to enhance the water quality and environmental sustainability of the San Francisco Bay area, and the Greenbelt Alliance's proposal aligns with the city's commitment to environmental preservation and sustainable development.
The Greenbelt Alliance, a renowned nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting open spaces and promoting smart growth in the Bay Area, has submitted a comprehensive proposal to the EPA's San Francisco Bay Water Quality Act Improvement Project. The proposal outlines a range of initiatives aimed at improving water quality, preserving wetlands, and enhancing the overall ecological health of the San Francisco Bay region.
The EPA’s approval of this project will result in direct support for developing local climate justice champions and expanding their capacity to collaborate on multi-benefit projects to protect the health and vitality of the San Francisco Bay ecosystem. Additionally, this program will serve as a pilot program that can be implemented in other Environmental Justice (EJ) communities around Solano County and beyond. This is not a stand-alone effort, but rather a necessary departure from the ‘top- down’ community engagement processes that have been unable to successfully address the needs of vulnerable communities and identify resilience strategies that can address root causes of inequity and move forward with local buy-in.
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Based on the alignment of GreenBelt Alliance's FY23 EPA SFBWQIF-BIL proposal with Suisun City's goals and objectives, the Environment and Climate Committee supports this proposal. The project's focus on ecosystem restoration, watershed management, climate resilience, and community engagement is in line with our commitment to environmental sustainability, climate action, and water quality improvement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
It is Recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2023-__: Authorizing the Mayor to Send a Letter in Support of Greenbelt Alliance’s Proposal to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) San Francisco Bay Water Quality Act Improvement Fund.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
1 .
Resolution No. 2023-__: Authorizing the Mayor to send a Letter in Support of Greenbelt Alliance's Proposal to the EPA San Francisco Bay Water Quality Act Improvement Fund. 2 .
Letter of Support
PREPARED BY:
Alma Hernandez, Mayor
REVIEWED BY:
Kris Lofthus, Deputy City Manager
APPROVED BY:
Kris Lofthus, Deputy City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Send a Letter in Support of Greenbelt Alliance's Proposal to the EPA.pdf
2. Letter of Support.pdf
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - ____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SUISUN CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SEND A LETTER IN SUPPORT OF GREENBELT ALLIANCE’S PROPOSAL TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY’S (EPA) SAN
FRANCISCO BAY WATER QUALITY ACT IMPROVEMENT FUND
WHEREAS, the San Francisco Bay and its surrounding ecosystem are of significant ecological, economic, and cultural importance, providing essentia l habitat for diverse species, supporting local economies, and offering recreational opportunities for millions of residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the water quality of the San Francisco Bay is essential for the well-being of both human and natural communities, and maintaining and improving its quality is crucial for the long-term sustainability of the region; and
WHEREAS, Greenbelt Alliance, a reputable environmental organization dedicated to preserving open spaces, safeguarding natural resources, and advocating for sustainable land use practices, has proposed a comprehensive plan to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) San Francisco Bay Water Quality Act Improvement Fund; and WHEREAS, Greenbelt Alliance's proposal aims to address critical water quality issues in the San Francisco Bay by implementing innovative strategies that focus on reducing pollution, restoring natural habitats, improving stormwater management, and enhancing the resilience of coastal areas; and
WHEREAS, the EPA San Francisco Bay Water Quality Act Improvement Fund plays a pivotal role in supporting initiatives aimed at protecting and enhancing the water quality of the San Francisco Bay, and additional funding would enable the implementation of more effective and comprehensive projects.
NOW, THEREFORE , the City Council of the City of Suisun City, Authorizes the Mayor to Send a Letter in Support of Greenbelts Alliance’s Proposal to the EPA San Francisco Bay Water Quality Act Improvement Fund.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the following vote at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Suisun City duly held on the 18
th day of July 2023:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said City this 18th day of July 2023.
Anita Skinner
City Clerk
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CITY OF SUISUN CITY
701 Civic Center Blvd.
Suisun City, California 94585
Incorporated October 9, 1868
CITY COUNCIL
Alma Hernandez, Mayor
Princess Washington, Mayor Pro-Tem
Jenalee Dawson
Marlon L. Osum
Amit Pal
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
First and Third Tuesday
Every Month
July 18, 2023
US EPA Region 9 (WTR-2-2)
75 Hawthorne
San Francisco, CA 94105
RE: Support for Greenbelt Alliance’s FY23 EPA SFBWQIF-BIL proposal
To whom it may concern,
The City of Suisun City would like to express our support for Greenbelt Alliance’s proposal to EPA’s San Francisco Bay Water Quality Improvement Fund (BIL) to work in partnership with Sustainable Solano to develop a Fairfield -Suisun Climate Leadership Prog ram. The proposed program’s goal to support local leaders from under- represented populations and environmental justice communities in developing the skills, knowledge, and partnerships necessary to advance local climate resilience solutions will allow for greater access and representation in future planning processes and adaptation efforts. This proposed work will not only support the City of Suisun City in advancing our mission of environmental education but will also advance broader regional goals outlined in the 2022 Estuary Blueprint, aka the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan.
Sustainable Solano and Greenbelt Alliance together make a strong and capable team that has a proven track record in collaborating with local partners in Fairfield and Suisun, facilitating knowledge-sharing programs, fostering sustainable long -term partnerships with public, private, and community -based partners, and applying their expertise in building climate resilience.
The EPA’s approval of this project will result in direct support for developing local climate justice champions and expanding their capacity to collaborate on multi benefit projects to protect the health and vitality of the San Francisco Bay ecosystem. In addition, this program will serve as a pilot pro gram that can be implemented in other EJ communities around Solano County and beyond. This is not a stand -alone effort, but instead, a necessary departure from top- down community engagement processes that have been unable to successfully address the needs of vulnerable communities and identify resilience strategies that 406
can address root causes of inequity and move forward with local buy-in. We urge EPA to fund this important project.
Sincerely,
Alma Hernandez
Mayor
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 18
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
MEETING DATE:
July 18, 2023
CITY AGENDA ITEM:
Council/Agency/Authority Approval of the Minutes of the Regular and/or Special Meetings of the Suisun City Council, Suisun City Council Acting as Successor Agency, and Housing Authority held on June 20, 2023 and June 27, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Provide Good Governance.
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to Government Code 40801, the City Clerk shall keep an accurate record of the proceedings of the City Council meetings. City Council minutes are prepared in a manner consistent with the intent of the Government Code. Minutes provide a record of when and where the meeting took place, type of meeting, and report any action taken, including the vote of each member of the City Council.
STAFF REPORT:
The minutes of the City Council, Suisun City Council Acting as Successor Agency, and Housing Authority meetings held on June 20, 2023 and June 27, 2023, are submitted for review and approval.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Council/Agency/Authority Approval of the Minutes of the Regular and/or Special Meetings of the Suisun City Council, Suisun City Council Acting as Successor Agency, and Housing Authority held on June 20, 2023 and June 27, 2023.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
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Minutes - June 20, 2023 Regular Council-Successor Agency-Housing Authority Meeting 2 .
Minutes - June 27, 2023 Special Closed Session Meeting
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Minutes - June 27, 2023 Regular Council-Successor Agency-Housing Authority Meeting
PREPARED BY:
Anita Skinner, City Clerk
REVIEWED BY:
Anita Skinner, City Clerk
APPROVED BY:
Kris Lofthus, Deputy City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Minutes - June 20, 2023 Regular Council - Successor Agency - Housing Authority Meeting.pdf
2. Minutes - June 27, 2023 Special Closed Session Meetng 430 pm.pdf
3. Minutes - June 27, 2023 Regular Counci l- Successor Agency - Housing Authority Meeting.pdf 409
CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Alma Hernandez, Mayor
Princess Washington, Mayor Pro Tem
Jenalee Dawson, Member
Marlon L Osum, Member
Amit Pal, Member
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE SUISUN CITY COUNCIL,
SUISUN CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SUISUN CITY,
AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023
6:30 PM
Suisun City Council Chambers - 701 Civic Center Boulevard - Suisun City, California .
NOTICE:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b) the following City Council meeting includes teleconference participation by:
• Councilmember Amit Pal from: Holiday Inn, No. 85 Zhanjing Road Bao’am District, Shenzhen 518101 China
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE HELD IN-PERSON
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE VIA ZOOM
ZOOM MEETING INFORMATION:
WEBSITE: https://zoom.us/join
MEETING ID: 886 6725 7213
CALL IN PHONE NUMBER: (707) 438-1720
REMOTE PUBLIC COMMENT IS AVAILABLE FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING BY EMAILING [email protected] (PRIOR TO 4 PM), VIA WEBSITE, OR ZOOM CALL IN PHONE NUMBER (707) 438 -1720
(If attending the meeting via phone press *9 to raise your hand and *6 to unmute/mute for public comment.)
(Next Ord. No. – 801)
(Next City Council Res. No. 2023 – 69)
Next Suisun City Council Acting as Successor Agency Res. No. SA2023 - 05) (Next Housing Authority Res. No. HA2023 – 01)
Mayor Hernandez stated a change to the agenda and Item #23 would be heard before the Public Hearings.
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ROLL CALL
Mayor Hernandez called the meeting to order at 6:49 pm with the following Council Members present:
PRESENT: Dawson, Hernandez, Osum, Pal, Washington
ABSENT: None
Pledge of Allegiance as led by Council Member Dawson.
Invocation was given by City Manager Greg Folsom.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST NOTIFICATION
(Any items on this agenda that might be a conflict of interest to any Councilmembers / Boardmembers should be identified at this time.)
Council Member Pal has a conflict on Item #23.
Council Member Dawson has a conflict on Item #10.
REPORTS (Informational items only.)
1 City Manager Update - (Folsom: [email protected]).
• Council meeting on 6/27 but not on 7/4.
• No school tripper for summer school but can call for door to door service. • STA has approved 3 more micro transit busses.
• Dinner and movies in the park begin this Friday,
PRESENTATION/APPOINTMENTS
(Presentations, Awards, Proclamations, Appointments).
2 Presentation of Award for "The Key to the City of Suisun City" for Support of Our Community - (Hernandez: [email protected]).
Mayor Hernandez read the background info on Mr. Ramos and the award was presented by Council Member Pal to Anthony “Sonny” Ramos.
Mr. Ramos thanked Council and invited everyone to come to Train 4 Life.
Council Members congratulated him for all he has done.
3 Proclamations (not presented) - (Hernandez: [email protected]) a. Proclamation Proclaiming June 19, 2023, as Juneteenth.
Mayor Hernandez read proclamation and it was presented by Vice Mayor Washington to event organizers David Knott, Nikila Gibson and Larry Bluford.
Council Members thanked them for their efforts in the community.
Council Member Pal’s commented he would like to have the youth commission conversation brought back on a future agenda.
b. Proclamation Proclaiming the 60th Anniversary of Mount Calvary Baptist Church.
Mayor Hernandez stated this proclamation would be presented at the Church’s 60th anniversary celebration on June 25th.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
(Request by citizens to discuss any matter under our jurisdiction other than an item posted on this agenda per California Government Code §54954.3. Comments are limited to no more than 3 minutes unless allowable by the Mayor/Chair. Speaker cards are availa ble on the table near the entry of the meeting room and should be given to the City Clerk. By law, no prolonged discussion or action may be taken on any item raised during the public comment period, although informational answers to questions may be given and matters may be referred for placement on a future agenda.)
Steve Olry, George Berket, Michelle Chavez, Donna LeBlanc, Eric Vera, George Guynn, Richard Giddings, Lilia Dardon, James Berg, Lito Santos and Wayne Day spoke on the homelessness, liquidating city assets, structural deficit, continued loss of police staff, obtaining a local attorney firm, Measure S and obtaining new city auditors.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
4 Council/Board Member Updates.
Council Member Pal asked to have the youth commission discussion placed on a future agenda for discussion.
Council Member Osum commented on questions he has received from the business community and the hard work ahead of the council on the budget.
Vice Mayor Washington commented and thanked the Public Works and Fire Departments for the quick response in the tall grass along the canal; as a delegate attended a recent ABAG meeting; developer Wiseman Company has returned to Suisun City; thanked the IT department for all they do behind the scenes so virtual meetings can be held; met with Supervisor Wanda Williams to advocate for Suisun City.
Mayor Hernandez commented she attended the STA board meeting and the transportation hub is moving forward and will be located behind the new STA building on Main Street; Wiseman Company held their open house at One Harbor Center; 6/27 STA hosting California State Transportation Commission; attended Board of Supervisors meeting on Travis AFB overlay, no development unless it aligns with the needs of Travis fb; homelessness, federal law changed on how they can be housed and are working on solving the issue; Suisun city IS settling old items, one recently settled was 10 years old which is part of the higher attorney fees.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items requiring little or no discussion may be acted upon with one motion.
City Council
5 Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2023 -69_: Approving a Third Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Suisun City and the Suisun City Employees’ Association Effective July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023, to Amend MOU Provisions to Restore Leave Accrual Caps - (Penland: [email protected]).
6 Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2023 -70: Approving a Second Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Suisun City and the Suisun City Firefighters’ Association Effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, to Amend MOU Provisions to Restore Leave Accrual Caps - (Penland: [email protected]).
7 Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2023 -71: Approving a Third Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Suisun City and the Suisun City Police Officers’ Association Effective July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2023, to Amend MOU Provisions to Restore Leave Accrual Caps - (Penland: [email protected]). 412
8 Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2023 -72: Amending and Restating the Schedule of Compensation and Benefits for Unrepresented Employees - (Penland: [email protected]).
9 Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2023 - 73: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Lease Agreement on the City’s Behalf with Caltronics Business Systems for the Citywide Multi-Function Copier Leasing and Maintenance Contract - (Vue: [email protected]).
10 Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2023 -74: Authorizing the City Manager to Request that the Metropolitan Transportation Commission Allocate Fiscal Year 2023 -2024 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding to the City for the Driftwood Drive Path Gap Closure Project - (Vue: [email protected]).
11 Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-75: Authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Flock Group Inc., or its assignee, for Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) over a five-year period - (Roth: [email protected]).
12 Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-76: Authorizing the Mayor to send a letter in opposition to AB 1637 (Irwin) - (Folsom: [email protected]).
13 Council A doption of Resolution No. 2023 -77: Declaring its Intention to Establish a Community Facilities District and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes (Meridian West) - (Vue: [email protected]).
14 Council Adoption of Resolution 2023 -78: A Resolution of Intention to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes Therein (Tractor Supply Co.) - (Vue: [email protected]).
Joint City Council / Suisun City Council Acting as Successor Agency / Housing Authority
15 Council/Agency/Authority Approval of the Minutes of the Regular and/or Special Meetings of the Suisun City Council, Suisun City Council Acting as Successor Agency, and Housing Authority held on June 20, and June 27, 2023 – (Skinner: [email protected]).
Joint City Council / Suisun City Council Acting as Successor Agency
16 Accept the Investment Report for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2023 - (Luna:
[email protected]).
17 Council/Agency Approval of May 2023 Payroll Warrants in the Amount of $626,670.43 and Council/Agency Approval of th e May 2023 Accounts Payable Warrants in the Amount of $2,397,092.10 - (Finance).
PUBLIC COMMENTS
ITEM #5
George Guynn, Donna LeBlanc, Lillian Dardon, Herbert Dardon, James Berg, George Berket, Steve Olry, Ruth Forney, Michelle Garcia voiced concerns regarding the leave cap.
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ITEM #6
George Guynn, James Berg spoke on the inefficiencies in the Fire Department and stated approving MOU’s should wait until budget is passed.
ITEM #7
George Guynn commented this item needs to wait till budget is passed.
ITEM #8
George Guynn again commented needs to wait till budget is passed, Donna LeBlanc stated citizens are asking the council not to vote on this item; Herbert Dardon commented city needs make sure police and fire have everything they need and city manager needs a cap and pay needs to be based on performance.
ITEM #9
Donna LeBlanc asked why are we not using technology? No to this contract.
ITEM #10
Donna LeBlanc voiced concerns about safety issues for the Driftwood Drive Path.
ITEM #11
Herbert Dardon, Russell Dorsey, Laura Dorsey, James Berg commented what we have now is sufficient; need tools that bring income; not something to invest in at this time; need to have transparency and evidence to back up this purchase.
ITEM #14
George Guynn, Herbert Dardon, Michelle Chavez commented and asked how the CFD will help the city by approving this annexation.
Mayor Hernandez pulled Items 5 and 11.
Council Member Pal pulled Items 6,7 and 8.
Motion by Council Member Pal to approve Consent Calendar Items 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and seconded by Council Member Dawson. Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Dawson, Hernandez, Osum, Pal, Washington
NOES: None
ABSENT: Dawson, conflict on Item 10.
ITEM # 5,6,7,8
Christina Penland explained the accrual caps and what led to the high accruals.
Motion by Council Member Dawson to approve Consent Calendar Items 5,6,7,8 and seconded by Vice Mayor Washington. Motion passed by the following vote:
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AYES: Dawson, Hernandez, Osum, Washington
NOES Pal
ABSENT: None
ITEM #11
Chief Roth responded to public comments and additional clarifying questions by the council.
Motion by Council Member Dawson to approve Consent Calendar Item 11 and seconded by Council Member Pal. Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Dawson, Hernandez, Osum, Pal, Washington
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
GENERAL BUSINESS
23 HEARING:
Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2023 -79: Placing Liens for Unpaid Waste Collection Service Charges on Certain Lands Situated in the City of Suisun City, County of Solano, State of California - (Deol: [email protected]).
Director Deol presented the staff report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Scott Connell asked questions about the process of the liens and Katrina Garcia commented the contract should be amended to not allow names be made public.
Motion by Vice Mayor Washington to adopt the resolution and seconded by Council Member Osum. Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Dawson, Hernandez, Osum, Washington
NOES: None
ABSENT: Pal due to conflict on this item.
Motion by Council Member Dawson to continue with Items 18, 19 and 22 with Items 20 and 21 to be open Public Hearing, take any comments and continue to a future date and seconded by Vice Mayor Washington. Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Dawson, Hernandez, Osum, Pal, Washington
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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PUBLIC HEARING
City Council
18 Conduct a Public Hearing, Approve Final Engineer’s Report, and Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Maintenance Assessment Districts: - (Vue:
[email protected]).
a. Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2023 -80: Amending and/or Approving the Final Engineer’s Annual Levy Reports for the Suisun City Maintenance Assessment Districts for FY 2023-24; and
b. Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2023 -81: Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the Suisun City Maintenance Assessment Districts for FY 2023-24.
Director Vue presented the staff report. He stated the city hosted a Q&A on June 8, both in person and on line. Consultants Greg Davidson and Melissa Ellico were available to answer questions.
Mayor Hernandez opened the Public Hearing.
James Berg and Donna LeBlanc expressed concerns about the fees being collected not being enough to cover expenses; disparity between the districts; should abolish them and start over and make them equal for everyone.
There being no further comments Mayor Hernandez closed the Public Hearing.
Council asked additional clarifying questions.
Motion by Council Member Dawson to approve Engineers Report and seconded by Vice Mayor Washington. Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Dawson, Hernandez, Osum, Pal, Washington
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
19 Conduct a Public Hearing, Approve Final Engineer’s Report, and Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the McCoy Creek Parking Benefit Assessment District: - (Vue:
[email protected]).
a. Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2023 -82: Amending and/or Approving the Final Engineer’s Annual Levy Report for the McCoy Creek Parking Benefit Assessment District for FY 2023-24; and
b. Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2023 -83: Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the McCoy Creek Parking Benefit Assessment District for FY 2023-
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Mayor Hernandez opened the Public Hearing
There were no comments.
Mayor Hernandez closed the Public Hearing
Motion by Mayor Hernandez to approve Engineers Report and seconded by Vice Mayor Washington. Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Dawson, Hernandez, Osum, Pal, Washington
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
20 Council Introduction and Waive Reading of Ordinance No. ___: Repealing and Replacing Chapter 12.12 (Park and Recreation Facilities) of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places) of the Suisun City Municipal Code - (Public Hearing Continued from May 2, 2023) - (Lofthus: [email protected]).
21 Council Introduction and Waive Reading of Ordinance No. ___: Adopting the 2022 California Building Standards Code (Suisun City Municipal Code Title 15 Building and Construction) - (Bermudez: [email protected]).
Joint City Council / Suisun City Council Acting as Successor Agency / Housing Authority
22 Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget - (Deol: [email protected]).
a. Council Adopt Resolution No. 2023-__: Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-24; and
b. Agency Adopt Resolution No. SA 2023-__: Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-24; and
c. Authority Adopt Resolution No. HA 2023-___: Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-24; and
d. Council Adopt Resolution No. 2023-__: Adopting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2023-24; and
e. Council Adopt Resolution No. 2023-__: Adopting an Annual Update of the Master Fee Schedule.
Finance Director Deol presented the budget report.
Council asked clarifying questions.
Mayor Hernandez opened the Public Hearing
Herbert Dardon, George Guynn, Donna LeBlanc, Steve Olry, Katrina Garcia, James Berg, Michelle Chavez commented on roads, dredging, doing away with staff positions, reviewing the budget further and making more cuts.
There being no further comments the mayor closed the Public Hearing.
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Director Deol, Assistant City Manager Lofthus and City Manager Folsom responded to questions.
There was continued council discussion.
Motion by Council Member Dawson to continue this item to next Tuesday with approving the Fire Departments allocation for the bathroom and seconded by Vice Mayor Washington. Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Dawson, Hernandez, Osum, Pal, Washington
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Council Member Dawson to move this item to next Tuesday giving everyone additional time to consider other options to reduce expenses and seconded by Vice Mayor Washington. Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Dawson, Hernandez, Osum, Pal, Washington
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Council Member Dawson to not bring back the Senior Center at this time and seconded by Council Member Pal. Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Dawson, Hernandez, Osum, Pal, Washington
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Item #20
Mayor Hernandez opened the Public Hearing and hearing no comments continued to date uncertain.
Item #21
Mayor Hernandez opened the Public Hearing and hearing no comments continued to date uncertain
City Council
REPORTS: (Informational items only)
24 Non-Discussion Items.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 12:24 am.
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Anita Skinner, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Alma Hernandez, Mayor
Princess Washington, Mayor Pro Tem
Jenalee Dawson, Member
Marlon L Osum, Member
Amit Pal, Member
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SUISUN CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2023
4:30 PM
Suisun City Council Chambers - 701 Civic Center Boulevard - Suisun City, California
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE HELD IN-PERSON
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE VIA ZOOM
ZOOM MEETING INFORMATION:
WEBSITE: https://zoom.us/join
MEETING ID: 821 3426 7235
CALL IN PHONE NUMBER: (707) 438-1720
REMOTE PUBLIC COMMENT IS AVAILABLE FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING BY EMAILING [email protected] (PRIOR TO 2 PM), VIA WEBSITE, OR ZOOM CALL IN PHONE NUMBER (707) 438 -1720
(If attending the meeting via phone press *9 to raise your hand and *6 to unmute/mute for public comment.)
ROLL CALL
Mayor Hernandez called the meeting to order at 4:35 pm with the following Council Members present:
PRESENT: Dawson, Hernandez, Osum, Washington
ABSENT: Pal (arrived at 4:42 pm)
CONFLICT OF INTEREST NOTIFICATION None
(Any items on this agenda that might be a conflict of interest to any Councilmembers should be identified at this time.)
PUBLIC COMMENT None
(Request by citizens to discuss any matter under our jurisdiction other than an item posted on this agenda per California Government Code §54954.3. Comments are limited to no more than 3 minutes unless allowable by the Mayor/Chair. Speaker cards are available on the table near the entry of the meeting room a nd should be given to the City Clerk. By law, no prolonged discussion or action may be taken on any item raised during the public comment period, although informational answers to questions may be given and matters may be referred for placement on a future agenda.)
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CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54950 the Suisun City Council will hold a Closed Session for the Purpose of:
1 PERSONNEL MATTERS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) et seq. the Suisun City Council will hold a Closed Session for the purpose of Public Employee Performance Evaluation: City Manager.
2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency negotiator: City Manager
Employee organizations:
Unrepresented Employees;
SCEA (Suisun City Employees’ Association);
SCMPEA (Suisun City Management and Professional Employees’ Association); SCPOA (Suisun City Police Officers Association);
SCPFA IAFF (Suisun City Professional Firefighters’
Association); Temporary/Part-Time Employees.
Council entered into closed session at 4:36pm.
CONVENE OPEN SESSION
Announcement of Actions Taken, if any, in Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:33 pm.
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Anita Skinner, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Alma Hernandez, Mayor
Princess Washington, Mayor Pro Tem
Jenalee Dawson, Member
Marlon L Osum, Member
Amit Pal, Member
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE SUISUN CITY COUNCIL,
SUISUN CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SUISUN CITY,
AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2023
6:30 PM
Suisun City Council Chambers - 701 Civic Center Boulevard - Suisun City, California
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE HELD IN-PERSON
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE VIA ZOOM
ZOOM MEETING INFORMATION:
WEBSITE: https://zoom.us/join
MEETING ID: 827 9710 3039
CALL IN PHONE NUMBER: (707) 438-1720
REMOTE PUBLIC COMMENT IS AVAILABLE FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING BY EMAILING [email protected] (PRIOR TO 6 PM), VIA WEBSITE, OR ZOOM CALL IN PHONE NUMBER (707) 438 -1720
(If attending the meeting via phone press *9 to raise your hand and *6 to unmute/mute for public comment.)
(Next Ord. No. – 801)
(Next City Council Res. No. 2023 – 84)
Next Suisun City Council Acting as Successor Agency Res. No. SA2023 - 05) (Next Housing Authority Res. No. HA2023 – 01)
Mayor Hernandez reported that Council Member Pal at arrived at 4:42pm for the closed session which ended at 6:33pm with two items to report out.
Fire Chief is currently doing additional findings and will report during the departments annual report next month. Council will begin the City Manager evaluation process which includes an ad hoc that will be reviewing part of the evaluation form and the ad hoc will be the Mayor and Vice Mayor.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Hernandez called the meeting to order at 6:47pm with the following Council Members present:
PRESENT: Dawson, Hernandez, Osum, Pal, Washington
ABSENT: None
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Pal.
Invocation was given by City Manager Greg Folsom.
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST NOTIFICATION
(Any items on this agenda that might be a conflict of interest to any Councilmembers / Boardmembers should be identified at this time.)
Council Member Pal has a conflict with Item #7 MCE.
REPORTS (Informational items only.)
1 City Manager Update - (Folsom: [email protected]).
• No meeting 7/4
• National Night Out on 8/7 and if you wish to participate with a block party contact Commander Henderson.
PRESENTATION/APPOINTMENTS NONE
(Presentations, Awards, Proclamations, Appointments).
PUBLIC COMMENT
(Request by citizens to discuss any matter under our jurisdiction other than an item posted on this agenda per California Government Code §54954.3. Comments are limited to no more than 3 minutes unless allowable by the Mayor/Chair. Speaker cards are available on the table near the entry of the meeting room and should be given to the City Clerk. By law, no prolonged discussion or action may be taken on any item raised during the public comment period, although informational answers to questions may be given and matters may be referred for placement on a future agenda.)
Donna Le Blanc thanked Fire Chief Lopez for speaking at the Neighborhood Watch meeting, sale booths for safe and sane fireworks open tomorrow.
Steve Olry requested Council do a for RFP for a new city attorney; feels city is not taking advantage of matching funds that are available for crosswalks; all council members should participate in the city manager’s evaluation.
George Guynn commented general items not getting fixed and becoming more expensive when we do, need to charge more for fireworks violations; commented on public comment time being cut; all council should do city manager evaluation.
James Berg commented about the time for public comments being a slap in face when people received proclamations are allowed 10 minutes; Public Works using public funds for taking home vehicles; evaluation should be a full council; why is there no signature from the law firm on their contract.
Katrina Garcia commented on the marketing of the city; Suisun app is not allowing same info as website; no pic of Council Member Pal and no info at all for Council Member Osum.
Robert Terris commented on homeless encampment on Railroad and Sunset Avenues is getting worse; does the city have plans to create a homeless center and the site would be ideal.
Michelle Chavez commented the problems on Humphrey are getting worse and asked the council to take a drive to see the issues; trash, people camping out, house after house with tall weeds; cant impress on them how depressing it is.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
2 Council/Board Member Updates.
Council Member Dawson thanked the Fire Department and their PSA’s; a thank you to Dr. Clayburn Lee, Jr. for the invite to their 60th Anniversary for Mt. Calvary Church; a timeline request or update on Heritage Park and homeless encampment abatement.
Council Member Pal thanked residents, Public Works, Fire Dept. regarding their quick response on a recent water leak, Public Works for response to a fallen tree in Lawler Ranch; thanked Mt. Calvary Church for a great celebration; toured Solano County Water District; two residents for their help in the 422
water rescue and if there is a way to recognize them; Code Enforcement and Police Dept. out on Humphrey Dr. tomorrow, if possible, to evaluate and determine what can be done; Heritage Park update.
Council Member Osum thanked Public Works Dept. for cleaning up the senior center; messages from residents where PGE have done some digging up and it is now worse driving the roads; messages on MCE that he will report on later in the meeting
Vice Mayor Washington spoke on issues on grass that were resolved by Fire and Public Works and thank you to everyone who reaches out to the Council with their concerns; Craft and Cork is under new ownership and great job in bringing people to downtown; thank you to the USAF for the invite to the 60th Operating Group change of command; shout out to Sewer District Plant of the Year, toured the new Lawler Apts.; oil change, coming; Starbucks and Tractor Supply coming soon.
Mayor Hernandez thanked everyone for being in attendance; Council does listen to comments and many of us follow up on a one on one; thank you to City Manager and Fire from a resident regarding an issue with weed abatement; incident with a veterinary business at the Heritage shopping center; supporting and taken care of her needs; tomorrow California Transportation Commission, is having their conference here in the city; requested weed abatement schedule to council
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items requiring little or no discussion may be acted upon with one motion.
City Council
3 Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2023 -84: Approving a Fourth Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the City of Suisun City and the Suisun City Management & Professional Employees’ Association (SCMPEA) Effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023 to Enforce Leave Caps - (Penland: [email protected]).
4 Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-85: Approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Suisun City Employees’ Association (SCEA) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute it on Behalf of the City - (Penland: [email protected]).
5 Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2023 -86: Authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract agreement with the Sacramento Regional Fire Museum to store and display an 1857 S.R. Spinney Hand Pumper owned by the Su isun City Fire Department - (Lopez:
[email protected]).
6 Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2023 - 87: Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Lease Agreement with Mama Laine's Café to Operate a Food Service Business at 177 Main Street, Suisun City, California, Commonly Known as the Suisun City Train Depot - (Bermudez: [email protected]).
Council Member Pal pulled Item #6
Items 3, 4,
George Guynn commented that something needs to be done about the caps and hopes the item will be held off till budget is passed.
Item #5
Concerned about hand pumper being stored in Sacramento and will have to pay for storage, city should find someplace closer to store it and make it something to attract people to Suisun. 423
Thomas Kamin gave a brief history on Spinney.
Motion by Council Member Dawson to approve Consent Calendar Items 3,4 and 5 and seconded by Vice Mayor Washington. Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Dawson, Hernandez, Osum, Pal, Washington
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Item #6
Council Member Pal had clarifying questions. Thanked the new operators for taking interest, personally feels the contract is a good one and wishes them much success and thanked them for their patience through the process.
PUBLIC COMMENT
George Guynn asked if the city owns the building and how much will the city get out of the contact.
Principal Planner Kearns gave a brief summary on the process and the contract.
Motion by Council Member Dawson to approve Consent Calendar Item #6 and seconded by Mayor Hernandez. Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Dawson, Hernandez, Osum, Pal, Washington
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING
City Council
7 Public Hearing: Marin Clean Energy, Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) - (Folsom:
[email protected]). (Recommend Continuance to Date Uncertain).
a. Council Waive Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No.___: Approving the Marin Clean Energy Joint Powers Agreement and Authorizing the Implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation Program; and
a. Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-___: Requesting Membership in Marin Clean Energy, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Memorandum of Understanding with Marin Clean Energy, and Authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to Execute other Documents to Initiate Membership in Marin Clean Energy.
Mayor Hernandez opened the Public Hearing.
Clerk Skinner read emails received in opposition to MCE from Sheila Rose and Ben and Diann Tenty.
Lelia Dardon, George Guynn, Herbert Dardon, Nancy Stiltz, Rudy Recile, Robert Thomas, Joann Piyarnik, James Berg, Katrina Garcia, Russell Dorsey, Michelle Chavez all spoke in opposition to MCE.
Steve Federle and Dr. Bonnie Hamilton spoke in support of MCE.
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There being no further comments Mayor Hernandez continued the Public Hearing to a date uncertain.
Joint City Council / Suisun City Council Acting as Successor Agency / Housing Authority
8 Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Budget - (Deol: [email protected]).
a. Council Adopt Resolution No. 2023-88_: Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-24; and
b. Agency Adopt Resolution No. SA 2023-05: Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-24; and
c. Authority Adopt Resolution No. HA 2023-02: Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-24; and
d. Council Adopt Resolution No. 2023-89: Adopting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2023-24; and
e. Council Adopt Resolution No. 2023-90: Adopting an Annual Update of the Master Fee Schedule.
City Manager Folsom gave a presentation on the history of the city for financial challenges; structural deficit and what is being done to correct the structural deficit
Ms. Deol presented the budget
Public Works Director Vue gave a presentation on the equipment list proposed in the budget.
Mayor Hernandez opened the Public Hearing.
Jim Wise, George Guynn, James Berg, Donna LeBlanc, Karina Garcia and Michelle Chavez spoke on the budget asking clarifying questions.
There being no further comments Mayor Hernandez closed the Public Hearing.
Continued Council discussion with questions being answered by staff.
Vice Mayor Washington moved to adopt proposed budget and set up workshops as needed and seconded by Council Member Dawson. Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Dawson, Hernandez, Pal, Washington
NOES: Osum
ABSENT: None
GENERAL BUSINESS
City Council
9 Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-91: Amending the City of Suisun City Special Event Permit Application - (Lofthus: [email protected]).
Assistant City Manager Lofthus gave the power point presentation and the proposed changes to the application process.
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Council consensus to bring the sign ordinance forward for discussion on how and where an outside organization can advertise their event.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Donna LeBlanc, as an RPMA commissioner, urged Council to vote yes on this item.
Joe Joyce asked when does the signage go out to bid? How would outside organizations advertise their events?
Motion by Vice Mayor Washington to approve the Special Event Application process and seconded by Council Member Osum. Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Dawson, Hernandez, Osum, Pal, Washington
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Council Member Pal to continue with Agenda Item #10 and seconded by Vice Mayor Washington. Motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Dawson, Hernandez, Osum, Pal, Washington
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
10 Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-___: Establishing the Regular Date of the Suisun City Council Meetings - (Folsom: [email protected]).
Mr. Folsom gave a brief report on the pros and cons of changing the meeting Tuesdays from the 1st and 3rd to the 2nd and 4th Tuesday further stating that the city ordinance allows for council to meet every Tuesday.
Clerk Skinner read emails from Sheila Rose and Noma Cornwell opposing moving the meeting Tuesdays.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Donna LeBlanc commented that the only issue appears to be that Attorney Gerli has taken another position which meets on the same Tuesdays and maybe she should consider resigning; hopes the council will vote no.
George Guynn commented that if the attorney is not happy, she should resign; need to find another attorney which is local.
Steve Olry commented we need to get a local bid for city attorney
Michelle Chavez commented the benefits of moving dates would allow council members to attend other cities council meetings; some resident viewpoints were valid.
There was further Council discussion.
Motion by Vice May Washington to deny changing date and seconded by Council Member Pal. Motion passed by the following vote: 426
AYES: Dawson, Osum, Pal, Washington
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Hernandez
REPORTS: (Informational items only)
11 Non-Discussion Items.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:36pm.
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Anita Skinner, City Clerk
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 19
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
MEETING DATE:
July 18, 2023
CITY AGENDA ITEM:
Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2023 - ___: Approving Site
Plan/Architectural Review Permit (SP/AR 22-23-001) and Planned Unit Development Permit (PUD 22- 23-001) for a 6,800 Square Foot Building on a Vacant 7,150 Square Foot Parcel Located South of Lotz Way Between Main Street and Harbor Center (APN 0032-061-390).
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Successor Agency realized one-time revenues from their share of the property sale ($125,000). The project is required to annex into Community Facilities District No. 2 which off- sets the cost of police, fire, ambulance, etc. service generated from the project. One-time revenues will also be realized from the building permits for the project. Ongoing revenues will be dependent on the buildout of the project.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Develop Sustainable Economy; Ensure Fiscal Solvency.
BACKGROUND:
The site is located on a 7,150 square foot property south of Lotz Way between Main Street and Harbor Center. The property was formerly a part of the Main Street West Development and Disposition Agreement (DDA) and was known as “Parcel 11”. The DDA provided exclusive development rights to the master developer (Main Street West Partners). Following a settlement agreement between the Suisun City Successor Agency and Main Street West Partners, this property was offered through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process in which the applicant’s proposal was selected.
The applicant, Dr. Preeti Nare has an existing dental practice on the 800 block of Main Street and has been seeking opportunities to construct a new building within the city which would better meet her growing needs. The project site area is approximately 7,150 square foot and is located on the south- east corner of Main Street and Lotz way. The proposed project would include a 4,563 square foot dental office building as well as future tenant space. The site is improved with asphalt pavement, parking, utilities, and landscape. The project site is surrounded by retail spaces to the west, professional offices to the south, hotels to the east and paved parking lot to the north. The project will have vehicular access from existing driveways at Harbor Center and Main Street and will use existing developed parking spaces through a shared access agreement with the One Harbor Center office building.
The exterior of building will be designed at a main building height of 20 feet and corner tower of 30 feet and it includes a combination of earthtone stucco finish, stacked stone veneer as a column accent, storefront glass and aluminum horizontal canopies.
There will be approximately eight full time employees on-site at any given time and the anticipated daily customers will be approximately 20-30 people.
A required Good Neighbor public meeting was hosted by the applicant on Saturday March 25, 2023.
Surrounding property owners were sent notice of the meeting by first class mail. The Good Neighbor meeting notice and agenda, along with information about the project, were also posted on the Suisun City website.
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The Planning Commission held a public hearing on Thursday June 28 to consider making a recommendation to the City Council. At that meeting, the Commission voted 4-0 with one abstention recommending City Council approval of the subject project. The Commission voted to add two additional conditions of approval which included a requirement to screen all rooftop mechanical equipment from public view as well as a requirement to replant any existing trees that would be removed as part of the project at a 1:1 ratio.
City Council meeting notices to affected property owners were sent by First Class mail on July 3, 2023, and the public hearing notice was published in the Daily Republic on July 7, 2023. As of the date of this staff report, no additional inquiries regarding this item had been received by City Staff.
STAFF REPORT:
The project is located within the Waterfront District Specific Plan (designated as Downtown Waterfront) within the General Plan). Further, the site is zoned as Commercial/Office/Residential (C/O/R) within the Waterfront District Specific Plan. According to the Chapter 3 (Page 3-9) of the Waterfront District Specific Plan:
The C/O/R zone is envisioned to be developed with a mix of uses, including business/professional offices, retail commercial, dining, and entertainment uses. Offices and a hotel have already been established in this zone… Because of the unique character of the site and its strategic location, any proposed uses and development for all or any portion of the site must be approved through the Planned Unit Development process, as described in Chapter 7 of this Specific Plan.
General Plan Consistency
The General Plan designates the Project site as Downtown Waterfront District Specific Plan (DWSP) and the General Plan defers to that document for development standards.
The overall vision of the General Plan includes residential, employment and recreational uses. The Economic Development Element of the 2035 General Plan consistently reinforces establishment of new businesses and making the Waterfront District a destination. Further, Goal ED-5 “Promote revitalization and redevelopment of the Downtown Waterfront Area and other areas with infill development potential” are strengthened by policy language that focuses on job creation and encouraging development within close proximity to the train depot. Further, Exhibit 5-8 identifies the subject site as an “Economic Development Area.” Focused development in these areas is intended to ensure generation of the greatest long-term economic benefit for the community. The Land Use Element also refers to the subject site (part of the “Northwest Downtown”) as an “Opportunity Area” with the goal of promoting development in these areas.
Based on the analysis above, it has been determined that the proposed project is consistent with both the applicable policies of the Suisun City 2035 General Plan in that the project brings a commercial project to a key economic development area which brings jobs and an opportunity for future economic growth.
Zoning Code/Specific Plan Consistency
Title 18 “Zoning” of the Suisun City Code identifies the site as “Waterfront District Specific Plan” and thus subject to that plan. The WDSP establishes the land use designations and the development standards for this district of the City and the proposed Project site. Figure 3-1: Land Use Map of the WDSP identifies the land use designation for the Project site as Commercial/Office/Residential (C/O/R). This zone requires all development application to go through a Planned Unit Development application process due to the unique character and strategic location of the sites. Additionally, Chapter 6 “Commercial Development Standards + Design Guidelines” provide direction relative to expected 430
commercial development. Further, Section 6.3.5.A offers specific guidance on development in the C/O/R District.
Chapter 2, Existing Uses + Regulating Plans of the WDSP identifies expectations for development.
With regard to commercial development, a sampling of the guidance provided by the WDSP includes:
Section 2.2.1.6 “Sustainability”
Use sustainable development and land use practices that provide for today’s residents and businesses while preserving choices for the community in the future.
Parking/Circulation - Parking is proposed to be met in a combination of ways: (1) The existing office parking lot has 180 spaces; (2) There are approximately 14 adjacent spaces along Lotz Way and Maine Street; (3) The existing park and ride lot along the northern side of Lotz Way has 265 spaces; and (4) There are approximately 40 public parking spaces within the North Basin parking lot within 800 feet of the project site. There is an existing license agreement relative to parking which was executed by the City and the Wiseman Company in October 2001. As a condition of approval, staff is recommending a reciprocal access and parking agreement by prepared and recorded prior to any certificate of occupancy for the project. Vehicular access to the existing on-site parking lot will be provided via a driveway off of Harbor Center Drive; however, multiple access points to the site will be available for pedestrians.
Based on the analysis above, it has been determined that the proposed project is consistent with both the development standards and overall intent of the Zoning Code and Waterfront District Specific Plan in that applicable development standards are being met with the proposed project.
Planned Unit Development/Precise Development Plan/and Site Plan/Architectural Review All new construction within the WDSP must adhere to the Specific Plan’s Design Guidelines to ensure that development is attractive and integrates into the surrounding environment. The PUD package is the collection of plans and exhibits that demonstrate how the proposed Project meets the expectations of the WDSP. This plan set is comprised of a series of exhibits that define the character of the proposed project, including architecture, site improvements and landscaping. The PUD and Site Plan/Architectural Review exhibits are included as Attachment 1 Exhibit B of Resolution PC23-__.
Specific exhibits include:
Site Plan.
This exhibit depicts the proposed overall project layout as well as project data.
Floor Plans.
This exhibit shows the proposed layout of the new building including the dental office and future tenant space.
Architectural Renderings (including Perspective).
These plans provide for color representations of the
exterior treatments from each side. Further there is a perspective rendering provide from the northwest view.
Planting Plan.
These plans provide proposed choices of plant materials for the project.
Based upon the analysis of the materials provided for the proposed project, a review of the goals and intent of the WDSP and the analysis provided herein, the project is consistent with the purpose and intent of the WDSP and the City’s PUD and Development standards and requirements.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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The proposed project is found to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15332, Infill Development Projects, of the California Code of Regulations.
The project is substantially surrounded by urban uses; is less than five acres in size; has no value for endangered, rare of threatened species; and is served by adequate utilities and services.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023 - ___: Approving
Site Plan/Architectural Review Permit (SP/AR 22-23-001) and Planned Unit Development Permit (PUD 22-23-001) for a 6,800 Square Foot Building on a Vacant 7,150 Square Foot Parcel Located South of Lotz Way Between Main Street and Harbor Center (APN 0032-061-390).
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
1. Resolution
a. Project Description
b. Project Plans
c. Conditions of Approval
2. PowerPoint
PREPARED BY:
John Kearns, Principal Planner
REVIEWED BY:
Jim Bermudez, Development Services Director
APPROVED BY:
Kris Lofthus, Deputy City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Nare Development Project.pdf
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Resolution Nare Development Project_Project Description.pdf b.
Resolution Nare Development Project_Plans.pdf
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Conditions of Approval.pdf
2. PowerPoint.pdf
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUISUN CITY APPROVING SITE PLAN/ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PERMIT (SP/AR 22-23- 001) AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (PUD 22-23-001) FOR A 6,800 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING ON A VACANT 7,150 SQUARE FOOT PARCEL
LOCATED SOUTH OF LOTZ WAY BETWEEN MAIN STREET AND HARBOR CENTER (APN 0032-061-390)
WHEREAS, Dr. Preet Nare (hereinafter referred to as Applicant) filed an application with the City of Suisun City for a Plan ned Unit Development Permit and Sit e Plan/Architectural Review for a 6,800 square foot building (hereinafter referred to as Project) located along the south side of Lotz Way between Main Street and Harbor Center (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 0032-061-390) and
WHEREAS, the applicant has met a ll applicable requirements under State law and City ordinances related to this development plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is the e ntity which takes final action on this type of entitlement request; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 29, 2023 and recommended City Council approval of the project by a vote of 4-0-1; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Suisun City did conduct on July 18, 2023 a properly noticed public hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 65090 and has considered all written and verbal testimony presented during the hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SUISUN CITY DOES HEREBY MAKE THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS:
A. The City Council determines that the Project has b een adequately analyzed under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and that no further review of the Project under CEQA is required or appropriate.
Finding. The proposed project is found to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), per Section 15332, Infill Development Projects, of the California Code of Regulations. The project is substantially surrounded by urban uses; is less than five acres in size; has no value for endangered, rare of threatened species; and is served by adequate utilities and services.
B. The City Council approve s the proposed office building with future tenant space including Planned Unit Development Permit and Site Plan/Architectural Review as depicted on plans and exhibits provided as Exhibit s A and B of this Resolution and 433
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subject to Conditions of Approval provided as Exhibit C of this Resolution.
Findings:
1) Pursuant to Government Code section 65454, the proposed Project is consistent with the goals, objectives, general land uses, programs and policies of the General Plan a nd Waterfront District Specific Plan. The Project will provide infill development, at an allowable intensity , that will support the Waterfront District.
2) The proposed Project would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City, as it has been reviewed by all applicable departments and agencies and has been conditioned to comply with all Federal, State, and local standards.
3) The proposed Project is consiste nt with City standards and has been des igned to integrate into the surrounding community’s historic architecture. The project will provide sufficient parking, infrastructure, landscaping to serve future users of the property.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of said City Council of the City of Suisun City duly held on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
WITNESS my hand and the seal of the City of Suisun City this 18th of July 2023:
Anita Skinner
City Clerk
Exhibit A: Project Description
Exhibit B: Project Plans
Exhibit C: Conditions of Approval
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Project Description:
The project site area is approximately 7,150 square foot and is located on south- east corner of Main Street and Lotz way. Site is improved with asphalt pavement, parking, utilities and landscape. The project site is surrounded by retail spaces to the west, professional offices to the south, hotels to the east and paved parking lot to the north.
Project will have vehicular access from existing driveways at Harbor Center and Main Street. Project will use existing developed parking spaces through shared access agreement with main office building.
This project is a request to construct a 6,800 square foot single story building. 4,563 square foot will be used as dental office and will be constructed in phase 1 and the remaining 2,237 square foot will be developed in the future.
The exterior of building will be designed at a main building height of 20 feet and corner tower of 30 feet and it includes a combination of earthtone stucco finish, stacked stone veneer as a column accent, storefront glass and aluminum horizontal canopies.
Facility will anticipate operating six (6) days a week and hours of operation will be 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. from Monday to Saturday
There will be approximately 8 full time employees
Anticipated daily customers will be approximately 20-30 people
Lighting- Parking lights are existing, there will be new lights at building mounted at +7’-0” to illuminate new walkways and new (2) pole mounted decorative lights along Lotz Way.
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Conditions of Approval
GENERAL
G-1 The applicant or applicants successor in interest shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of Suisun City it’s agents, officers, and employees from any and all claims, actions or proceedings against the City of Suisun City, its agents, officers, and employees to attach, set aside, void or annul, any approval by the City of Suisun City and its advisory agency, appeal board, or legislative body concerning this application which action is brought within applicable statutes of limitations. The City of Suisun City shall promptly notify the applicant or applicant’s successor in interest of any claim or proceedings and shall cooperate fully in the defense. If the City fails to do so, the applicant or applicant’s successor in interest shall not thereafter be responsible to defend, indemnify or hold the City harmless. This condition may be placed on any plans, or other documents pertaining to this application.
G-2 The use shall be constructed in accordance with the information presented (except as otherwise identified in the Conditions of Approval) and shall conform to all requirements of the City of Suisun City Code including but not limited to the Uniform Building Code as adopted by the City of Suisun City.
G-3 Approval of this permit will be effective, provided no appeals are received within 10 calendar days of the City Council meeting date of July 18, 2023 and that the property owner and the applicant signatures are obtained affirming that they have read and understand the Conditions of Approval for the Site Plan/Architectural Review Permit No.
SP/AR 22 -23-001, and Planned Unit Development Permit No. PUD 22 -23-001; and agree to comply with the conditions.
G-4 The applicant shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local codes including, but not limited to, the Uniform Building Code, Fire Code and County Health Department guidelines as interpreted by the County Health Inspectors.
G-5 All the proposed improvements, including landscape installation shall be completed prior to issuance of any business license or Certificate of Occupancy.
G-6 New development shall pay development impact fees set forth in Resolution 2017-02.
PLANNING
P-1 A sign permit is to be submitted to and approved by the Development Services Department prior to installation of any signage on the property.
P-2 The applicant is to provide a final landscape plan for the review and approval of the Development Services Director (or his/her designee).
P-3 Transformers, telephone switching boxes, utility poles, fire valves, trash enclosures, service areas as well as other utility or service functions shall be screened with landscape.
The emphasis shall be on reducing or eliminating negative visual impacts on major public areas, high priority buildings, prominent architecture elements, and along primary roadways.
P-4 The final color scheme and materials are to be app roved by Development Services Director (or his/her designee).
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P-5 Final architectural plans, responding to any comments raised at the July 18, 2023 City Council meeting, need to be submitted and approved by the Development Services Director (or his/her designee).
P-6 A final photometric/lighting plan shall be submitted and approved by the Development Services Director (or his/her designee) prior to building permit issuance.
P-7 All exterior lighting shall be downcast.
P-8 A minimum of ten percent of the total off- street parking area shall be landscaped.
Landscaping shall consist of a minimum of irrigation systems, groundcover (mulch or decomposed granite), and a tree program with the approval of the development services director. Trees shall be a minimum of 15 -gallon size tree. The development services director and the chief of police, in considering the landscape plans, shall review for safety and security of pedestrian movement within the parking lot. The area shall be computed by adding the areas used for access drives, aisles, stalls, maneuvering, and landscaping within that portion of the premises that is devoted to vehicular parking and circulation. feet, may be provided with an average separation of five continuous parking stalls.
P-9 Construction of the project and use of the property shall be in substantial conformance with the approved plans including the project description. Any deviation will need to be submitted to the Development Services Director to determine whether further Pla nning Commission consideration is necessary.
P-10 All rooftop mechnical equipment shall be screened from public view.
P-11 Any tree removed as part of this project shall be replanted at 1:1 ratio on or directly adjacent to the project site.
PUBLIC WORKS
PW-1 All work performed shall conform to these conditions as well as to all City ordinances, rules, standard specifications and details, design standards, and any special requirements imposed by the City Engineer. The Public Works Department will provide inspection to ensure conformance. Any deviation from the aforementioned documents shall require review and written approval by the City Engineer. Deviations or exceptions to the design requirements in the listed documents for private improvements must be identified in the design guidelines, or submitted to the City Engineer for approval.
PW-2 The Applicant shall agree, with respect to the new public improvements on this project, to either establish a community facilities district (CFD) or annex such property to an existing community facilities district, as deemed appropriate by the Applicant and the City, for the purpose of financing the cost of providing the following public services to the project property(ies): maintenance of public street lighting, sanitary sewer, storm drains and public infrastructure. The rate and method of apportionment of special tax applicable to the property shall establish a special tax designed to offset public services per City Council Resolution 2005-70. The City shall not be obligated to issue certificates of occupancy with respect to the property until formation of the new community facilities district or annexation to an existing community facilities district is completed.
PW-3 The City Engineer may approve and/or negotiate minor changes or exceptions to Public Works Department conditions of approval.
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PW-4 The Applicant shall designate a design professional as the main point of contact in submitting plans, reports and other documents to the City during the design and plan review phase. Submittals from any other person will not be accepted by the City.
PW-5 The Improvement Plans shall include a General Note that: any revisions to the approved Improvement Plans and/or City Standards, including those due to field conditions, shall require review and written approval by the City Engineer. The Applicant shall have the revised plans prepared by the Project Professional Designer and shall have the revised plans submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer. Any revisions to the Improvement Plans resulting from these or other conditions contained herein shall be subject to written approval of the City Engineer.
PW-6 The Improvement Plans shall include a Site Improvement Plan prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and shall comply with the requirements of the soils report for the project.
PW-7 Building foundations shall comply with Suisun City’s Ordinance No. 729 and the most current Building Code.
PW-8 The Applicant shall pay all Public Works fees, including plan review and inspection fees, as established by the City Public Works Fee Schedule at the time of submittal of Improvement Plans.
PW-9 The Applicant shall pay Suisun-Solano Water Authority (SSWA) plan check and inspection fees within 30 calendar days upon receipt of invoice from the Solano Irrigation District (SID). The invoice will be for actual expenses incurred by SSWA for providing plan checking and inspection services for the project.
PW-10 Developer shall submit his Faithful Performance Bond and Labor & Materials Bond prior to the approval of Improvement Plans. Developer shall submit his One -Year Warranty Bond prior to the City’s acceptance of the improvements. The amounts of the Faithful Performance Bond and Labor & Materials Bond shall each be 100% the cost estimate of the civil and landscape improvements, while the amount of the One -Year Warranty Bond shall be 20% of the cost estimate of the civil and landscape improvements.
PW-11 The Applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from all applicable agencies prior to start of construction.
PW-12 Dumpsters for use during construction shall be dumpsters supplied by Republic Services.
This is pursuant to the agreement between the City and Republic Services for all areas within Suisun City. Dumpsters shall be screened from public view by a City- approved method and shall be covered at all times after work hours.
PW-13 All work within the public right-of-way, which is to be performed by the Applicant, the general contractor, and all subcontractors shall be included within a single City Encroachment Permit issued by the City Public Works Department. Issuance of the Encroachment Permit and payment of all appropriate fees shall be completed pri or to commencement of work, and all work under the permit shall be completed prior to issuance of occupancy permit.
PW-14 The Applicant shall have a superintendent present at all times at the job site.
Superintendent shall provide the quality control for the Applicant; respond to the City’s concerns; coordinate inspections with the City Inspector; make construction decisions on behalf of the Applicant; and coordinate work of the Applicant’s subcontractors.
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and/or Applicant’s representative for the purposes of responding to questions and complaints during the construction period. Sa id sign shall also indicate the hours of permissible construction work.
PW-16 Prior to start of construction, a security fence, the height of which shall be the maximum permitted by the Zoning Ordinance, shall be installed and maintained around the perimeter of the lot. The lot shall be kept clear of all trash, weeds, and unusable construction material throughout the construction activity.
PW-17 Unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer, all existing sidewalks shall be kept clear and passable during all phases of the project.
PW-18 Any existing wells shall be abandoned per County of Solano Health Department standards prior to development of the property. Owner shall submit documentation to the Public Works Director that this condition has been satisfied prior to any construction on this project.
PW-19 If any archaeological resources are found during the grading of the site or during performance of any work, work shall be halted, the City Engineer shall be notified and a certified archaeological firm shall be consulted for advice at Applicant’s expense.
PW-20 Any relocation or modification of any existing facilities necessary to accommodate subject project shall be at the Applicant’s expense. It shall be the responsibility of the Applicant to coordinate all necessary utility relocations with the appropriate utility company.
PW-21 Any existing frontage, or street, improvements, which in the opinion of the City Engineer, are currently damaged or become damaged as a part of the work shall be removed and replaced as required to the current City Standards, or as directed. Prior to start of construction, Developer shall perform a walk -through with the Public Works Department staff and take date-stamped photos of existing conditions.
PW-22 Visual obstructions over three feet in height will not be allowed within the driver's sight triangle near driveways and corners in order to allow an unobstructed view of oncoming traffic. Improvements at driveways and corners are subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer.
PW-23 The project shall comply with the requirements of the most current Municipal Regional Permit (MRP) issued to the Fairfield-Suisun Urban Runoff Management Program and to the City’s Stormwater C.3 Guidebook. This includes, but is not limited to, construction and post -construction Best Management Practices (BMPS); obtaining all necessary permits for storm water discharges; entering into a Stormwater Treatment Measures Maintenance Agreement (attached); preparing a long- term maintenan ce plan for the Applicant’s maintenance of the post-construction stormwater facilities; and contracting with a Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) to inspect and to ensure the implementation of all elements of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP P), including non- stormwater and stormwater visual observations, sampling, and analysis and preparation of Rain Event Action Plans (REAP).
As part of the improvement plans, the ponding depths, pipe sizing, time of release, and storage for the bioretention facilities shall be calculated. The project shall not introduce any ponding nuisance and shall eliminate the possibility of flooding in the bioretention facilities.
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The bioretention facility shall be delineated with a concrete band around the perimet er of the facility. The concrete band shall be per City of Suisun City standard detail LS-13.
Also, “keep out” signage shall be installed in the bioretention facility.
PW-24 The project shall construct a trash enclosure in compliance with Detail SW -3 of the City’s Stormwater C.3 Guidebook. Additionally, for trash enclosures that will be utilized by a food service facility, the drain shall be connected to a properly sized grease removal device and/or treatment devices prior to dischar ging to the sanitary sewer. An alternative would be to upgrade the existing trash enclosure located by the project site, in compliance with the above-mentioned requirements.
PW-25 The project shall install full capture trash devices within proposed on -site drain inlets.
These full trash capture trash devices shall be monitored and maintained by the Applicant or Property Owner.
PW-26 All on-site drain inlets and catch basins along the project frontage shall be marked with “No Dumping – Flows to Bay” or equivalent information.
PW-27 The landscaping and irrigation shall comply with the City’s water efficient landscaping ordinance. The irrigation plans shall include Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) calculations
PW-28 Trees shall not be planted within bioretention areas.
PW-29 The maximum allowable slope in landscape areas shall be 3 :1, or as approved by City Engineer. Slopes steeper than the allowable s lope would require the installation of retaining wall.
PW-30 Dust control shall be in conformance with City Standards and Ordinances. Vehicles hauling dirt or other construction debris from the site shall cover any open load with a tarpaulin or other secure covering to minimize dust emissions.
PW-31 Street sweeping shall be regularly performed such that no evidence of tracking dirt shall be present on the public street.
PW-32 All relocated facilities shall meet state and local separation standards. Separation between proposed water and sanitary sewer pipes shall meet the latest Suisun -Solano Water Authority (SSWA) Design Standards, Standard Specifications, and Standard Drawings.
PW-33 Direct tapping of City or SSWA water mains is not permitted. Applicant shall install the required fittings in the existing or new main lines to accommodate the proposed water system. No existing water mains shall be shut down without specific permission of the City Engineer and the Solano Irrigation District.
PW-34 No structures such as trees, buildings, and concrete foundations shall be installed within utility easements. Civil and landscape plan sheets shall show the utility easements and all other easements.
PW-35 Project improvements shall be in compliance with ADA requirements.
PW-36 The project shall provide sidewalk around the south, east and west perimeters of the proposed building. Also, on the north perimeter, there shall be a concrete path from the public sidewalk along Lotz Way to the proposed building doors. Moreover, the sidewalks and paths shall be properly illuminated.
PW-37 The project shall replace the existing driveway approach along the Lotz Way frontage with a sidewalk segment matching the surro unding existing sidewalk in dimension, structural section, and color.
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PW-39 The project shall install at least two LED decorative acorn -type streetlights at back of sidewalk along the Lotz Way frontage.
PW-40 A reciprocal parking and access agreement with the Wiseman Company for site access and parking shall be required prior to occupancy.
PW-41 All on-site storm drain pipelines and facilities shall be private and maintained by the Property Owner. The civil plans shall properly mark these onsite facilities as private.
PW-42 All on-site sanitary sewer pipelines and facilities shall be private and maintained by the Property Owner. The civil plans shall properly mark these onsite facilities as private.
PW-43 Maintenance of on- site lighting, landscaping, paving, utilities and other on -site improvements shall be the responsibility of the Property Owner.
PW-44 Prior to the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, the Applicant shall submit to the Public Works Department “as-built” Improvement Plans in PDF format.
FIRE
FIRE-1 Installation of onsite fire hydrant may be required based on fire sprinkler system installation and fire department connection (FDC) location. Locations subject to Fire Department approval.
FAIRFIELD-SUISUN SEWER DISTRICT
FSSD-1 All FSSD fees applicable to the proposed project are required to be paid upon issuance of a building permit, including but not limited to capacity fees, plan check fees, encroachment, and inspection.
FSSD-2 Proposed dental office shall complete and submit a “One-Time Compliance Report for Dental Dischargers” to comply with 40 CFR 441.50, submit completed form to FSSD, and retain a copy on file for its records.
SOLANO IRRIGATION DISTRICT
SID-1 The proposed development will require connections onto the existing domestic water stubs per the latest SSWA Design Standards and Specification and Details.
SID-2 Improvement plans must show all existing facilities located within the project site, along with all proposed modifications that will be required to serve the property.
SID-3 Any waterlines or public water facilities not installed within a public right-of-way will require an easement granted to SSWA for the operations and maintenance of the public facilities.
SID-4 Per the SSWA Cross-Connection Control Resolution No. 99-01, all types of commercial buildings and landscape irrigation services are required to include an approved backflow prevention assembly, at the developer’s expense. The desired location, service size and flow-rate for the backflow prevention assembly must be submitted for approval.
SID-5 The developer is required to provide and install freeze protection for all RPBFP’s and DCDC’s at the developer’s expense
SID-6 At the time the Building Permit is issued, the developer will be required to pay the appropriate SSWA Connection Fee and Meter Installation Fee at the City of Suisun City.
These fees are determined by the size of meter requested. All domestic water services will be metered.
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SID-7 We require that the District (on behalf of SSWA) review, approve and sign all Final and/or Parcel Maps, and that SSWA review, approve and sign the Improvement Plans of this development.
SID-8 The SSWA Plan Review Fee applies and is due upon submittal of the maps and plans for review.
SID-9 SSWA’s General Notes must be included in the Improvement Plans and all proposed water system appurtenances and waterlines shall be constructed per the latest SSWA Design Standards and Specification and Details.
SID-10Electronic AutoCAD files and .pdf files are required upon the completion of the project showing “as-builts” for electronic archiving.
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City Council Meeting
JULY 18, 2023
Presentation Agenda
Project Request and Summary
Background/Discussion
Analysis
Recommendation
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Project Request
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Property formerly a part of Main Street West
Disposition and Development Agreement.
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Good Neighbor Meeting.
Analysis
Waterfront District Specific Plan designation
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Planned Unit Development (PUD).
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Staff Recommendation
Planning staff recommends adoption of Resolution No.
2023 -___; A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Suisun City Approving Site Plan/Architectural Review Permit (SP/AR 22-23-001) and Planned Unit
Development Permit (PUD 22-23-001) for a 6,800
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 20
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
MEETING DATE:
July 18, 2023
CITY AGENDA ITEM:
Council Introduction and Waive Reading of Ordinance No. ___: Adopting the 2022 California Building Standards Code (Suisun City Municipal Code Title 15 Building and Construction).
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Ensure Public Safety and Provide Good Governance.
BACKGROUND:
The building codes have now been republished as the 2022 edition. In the State process, certain model codes published by organizations such as the International Code Council, International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, National Fire Protection Association, etc., are reviewed and amended by the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC). The CBSC has completed this process and the body of codes known collectively as the 2022 California Building Standards Code (CBSC) has been published. It is appropriate, therefore, that the Suisun City Code be amended to update its references to the latest building and fire code editions. This is primarily a housekeeping measure to change titles and references in our City Code to correspond correctly to the new or revised sections in the CBSC.
As a courtesy, the Planning Commission held a public hearing at their May 16 meeting and recommended City Council adoption of the proposed ordinance by a 4-0 vote. The City Council opened a public hearing on June 20, 2023, and continued the item to a date uncertain which required the item to be re-noticed.
Environmental Determination
CEQA requires analysis of agency approvals of discretionary “Projects.” A “Project,” under CEQA, is defined as “the whole of an action, which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment” (State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378). The proposed Project is a project under CEQA. However, this Project is exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption).
The approval of the code amendments set forth in the proposed ordinance does not approve any physical development project, and it would not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. The proposed changes to Title 15 are necessary to maintain consistency with state law and ensure a safe built environment. Many of the standards are already being implemented by the City when reviewing construction projects and would not change how these projects are reviewed and approved.
For these reasons, the proposed amendments would not have the potential to result in individually or cumulatively significant effects on the environment and these LMC amendments are exempt from review under CEQA.
STAFF REPORT:
The Suisun City Code includes by reference the building codes and standards collectively known as the CBSC. This body of codes includes the building code, plumbing code, mechanical code, electrical code, fire code, and other supporting documents. Periodically the California 457
Building Standards Commission publishes an updated edition of the CBSC. The 2022 Edition was published in July of 2022 and became effective in January 2023. The Suisun City Code will now be updated to reference the newest editions of the various codes and make other needed administrative changes.
For better understanding, the proposed ordinance includes the entire Suisun City Code Chapter 15.04 including the unchanged sections. Highlights of the proposed ordinance include:
The changes in City Code Section 15.04.030 include the updated references to the newest documents within the 2022 CBSC. References to documents where no updated version is available have not been changed such as Section 15.04.030-F.
From time to time it is necessary for jurisdictions to make local code amendments that are specific to their jurisdiction. Amendments were made to the CBSC and California Residential Code (CRC) for the following:
a. The "within 1 year" addition now specifies a timeframe for the fire rating requirement when 50% or more of a roof is replaced, enhancing the clarity and enforceability of the municipal code.
b. A building size threshold was added for the requirement of fire sprinklers in new buildings. c. Standpipe requirements added based on the height of a structure.
An amendment to the Fire Code has been added to prohibit open burning.
The remaining changes to City Code are editorial in nature.
In order for local amendments to the CBSC to be enforceable, the City must make “findings” justifying the amendments based on local climatic, topographical or geological conditions. Such findings are included in the proposed ordinance for all of the local amendments that have been included historically where they are required.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
Conduct a Public Hearing; and
Find the Ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (Common Sense Exemption); and Introduce and Waive Reading of Ordinance No. ___; Adopting the 2022 California Building Standards Code (Suisun City Municipal Code Title 15 Building and Construction)
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
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Ordinance No. ___: Adopting the 2022 California Building Standards Code 2 .
PowerPoint
PREPARED BY:
John Kearns, Principal Planner
REVIEWED BY:
Jim Bermudez, Development Services Director
APPROVED BY:
Kris Lotfhus, Deputy City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Building Code Ordinance.pdf
2. PowerPoint.pdf
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORIDNANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUISUN CITY ADOPTING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (SUISUN CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 15 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION)
WHEREAS, the State Building Standards Commission adopted the 2022 California Building Standards Code, codified in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Suisun City (the “City”) wishes to update the rules and regulations governing building and construction in the City limits to reflect the new 2022 California Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24 (“CBSC”); and
WHEREAS, the City would like to make certain amendments to the 2022 CBSC in order to address the health and safety issues of the City’s local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, before making changes to the CBSC pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires the City to make express findings that such changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and
The City Council of the City of Suisun City does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings. The City finds it is necessary to adopt local amendments to the following subcodes of the CBSC: Building Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, Fire Code , Administrative Code , Energy Code, Green Building Standards Code, Historical Building Code, and Existing Building Code . These local amendments have been evaluated and recognized by the City as tools for addressing problems with building construction in the City of Suisun City, which are aimed at establishing and maintaining an environment that will afford the City a high level of fire and life safety to all those who work live and play within the City’s boundaries. The City finds as follows:
A. The City, pursuant to the authority granted it under California Health and Safety Code Sections The City Council hereby adopts pursuant to Sections 17958.5 and 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, the following findings of fact: (a) Under this adopting ordinance, has determined that there is a need to establish specific amendment building standards that have been established which are more restrictive of nature than those adopted by the State of California (State Buildings Standards Code, State Housing & Community Development Codes) commonly referred to as and found in Title 24 & and Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations. These new building standards amendments have been determined and recognized by the City of Suisun City to address the problems, concerns, and future direction by which the City can establish and maintain an environment that will afford an appropriate level of fire and life safety to all who live and work within its boundary. 459
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B. Under the provisions of Sections 17958.5 and 18941.5 of the Health and Safety Code, the amendment of state building standards at the local level must be reasonably necessary due to local amendments are based on local climatic, topographical, and/or geological conditions and the City must make express findings in this regard. The Council has determined that the following findings of fact contained here in address each of these situations and present the local climatic, topographical, and/or geological conditions, situation, which either singularly or in combination, that have caused the aforementioned amendments to be adopted:
1. CLIMATIC
a. The City of Suisun City the Suisun City area has extreme variations in weather patterns: wind, summers are arid and hot, winters are cool to freezing, and fall and spring can bring any combination of weather patterns together. As a result, the climate in the Suisun City area can have a great influence on fire behavior and other major emergency events in the City.
Code Section Local Condition:
Building Code Sections 1403.4,
903.2, 905.3.1, 1505.1, 1510.1,
1511.1, Fire Code Sections 903.2
and 905.3.1 California
Residential Code Section R902.1
and R908.1
(SCMC § 15.04.190)
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SECTION 2. Suisun City Municipal Code Amendment – Chapter 15.04. Chapter 15.04 of the Suisun City Municipal Code “Permits – Uniform Codes” is hereby amended as follows (deletions in strikethrough; additions in underlined):
15.04.010 Purpose.
This chapter is enacted for the purpose of adopting rules and regulations pursuant to the State Housing Law and the Health and Safety Code, for the protection of the public health, safety and general welfare of the occupant and the public governing the creation, construction, enlargement, conversion, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, occupancy, use, height, court area, sanitation, ventilation and maintenance of any building used for human habitation; provided, however, that nothing in the codes adopted in this chapter shall be construed to prevent any person from performing his own building, mechanical, plumbing or electrical work when performed with the permits in compliance with this chapter.
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15.04.020 Definitions.
Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in this chapter or in any of the codes adopted by reference by this chapter, unless the context directs otherwise, such names or terms so used shall have the meaning ascribed thereto by this section:
A. “Board of appeals,” “housing advisory and appeals board” and any other reference to the appellate body, mean the Board of Appeals for the City of Suisun City made up of five (5) Building Official members of the Napa -Solano Chapter of the International Code Council (NSICC) chosen on a case by case basis. The NSICC, an organization of Building Officials, Building Inspectors, and Construction Industry personnel, was formed in 1978 to help maintain consistent and uniform code enforcement and code interpretation within the jurisdictions of Napa and Solano counties. Building Officials from jurisdictions within Napa and Solano counties and neighboring counties are members of the NSICC. Building Official members of the NSICC are well versed in the technical and administrative provisions of construction codes.
B. The “Accessibility Appeals Board” shall mean the Board of Appeals for the City of Suisun City plus an additional two members having demonstrated experience dealing with accessibility standards and their applications, appointed on a case by case basis.
C. All decisions by the Board of Appeals and by the Accessibility Appeals Board shall be submitted in writing to the City Council for final review. All actions found by the City Council to be based on incomplete or inadequate analysis shall be referred back to the appropriate board for further deliberations.
D. “Building official,” “plumbing official,” “chief,” “electrical inspector,” “fire code official,” “administrative authority” and similar referen ces to a chief administrative position mean the Chief Building Official of the city of Suisun City; provided, however, that:
1. Where such terms are used in connection with those duties imposed by statute or ordinance upon the county health officer the ter ms shall include the county health officer;
2. For the purpose of implementing the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings the term “authorized representative” of the “building official” shall refer to and include the director of environmental health and such personnel of the Solano County department of environmental health as he may designate.
E. “Building department,” “electrical department,” “plumbing department,” “department of fire prevention”, “office of administrative authority” or “h ousing department” means the building department of the city.
F. “City clerk” means the ex officio clerk of the city council.
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G. “City council” or “mayor” means the governing elected officials of the city of Suisun City.
H. “Fire chief” means the chief of the fire department of the city wherein a particular building is or is to be located, or, for any area not within the city limits, the same shall mean the county fire warden designated by the board of supervisors.
I. “Safety assessment” is a visual, non-destructive examination of a building or structure for the purpose of determining the condition for continued occupancy.
15.04.030 Uniform codes adopted.
Subject to the modifications and amendments contained in this chapter, the following primary and secondary codes are adopted and incorporated into the codes of the city by reference and as having the same legal effect as if their respective contents were set forth in this chapter and which may be amended and/or corrected from time to time:
A. The 2019 2022 California Building Code (CBC) which references the International Building Code 2018 2021 Edition as published by the International Code Council, Inc, and state amendments.
B. The Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, is adopted by reference as the housing code of the city.
C. The 2019 2022 California Plumbing Code which references the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2018 2021 Edition, together with the appendices thereto, and state amendments as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials is adopted by reference as the plumbing code of the city.
D. The 2019 2022 California Electric Code which references the National Electrical Code, 2017 2020 Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association and state amendments is adopted by reference as the electrical code of the city.
E. The 2019 2022 California Mechanical Code which references the Uniform Mechanical Code, 2018 2021 Edition, together with the appendices thereto, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials, and state amendments, is adopted by reference as the mechanical code of the city.
F. The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 19 97 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, is adopted by reference as the dangerous buildings code of the city, with Section 205 amended as follows: Section 205.1. In order to provide for final interpretation of provisions of this code and to hear appeals provided for hereunder, there is hereby established a Board of Appeals as defined in City Code Section 15.04.020. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as secretary to said Board. The Board shall adopt reaso nable rules and regulations for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the 462
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appellant, with a copy to the Building Official. Appeals to the board shall be processed in accordance with the provisions contained in Se ction 501 of this code. Copies of all rules or regulations adopted by the Board shall be delivered to the Building Official, who shall make them freely accessible to the public.
G. The California Referenced Standards Code, 2019 2022 Edition, together with appendices thereto, as published by the International Code Council, with state amendments, is adopted by reference as the building standards of the city.
I. The 2019 2022 California Fire Code which references the International Fire Code, 2019 2021 Edition as published by the International Code Council, with errata , including appendices, with state amendments, is adopted by reference as the fire code of the city, together with the Administrative Chapters 1, 2, and Appendix B, Appendix C, Appendix D and Appendix E is adopted by reference as the fire code of the city.
J. The Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 edition, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials, is adopted by reference as the administrative code of the city.
K. The 2019 2022 California Building Standards Administrative Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, is adopted by reference as the building standards administrative code of the city.
L. The 2019 2022 California Residential Code with Appendices H,J AH, AJ, AX (CRC), incorporating the 2018 2021 edition of the Uniform International Residential Code, as published by the International Code Council, is adopted by reference as the residential code of the city.
M. The 2019 2022 California Green Building Standards Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, is adopted by reference as the green building standards code of the city.
N. The 2019 2022 California Existing Building Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, is adopted by reference as the green existing building standards code of the city.
J. The 2022 California Historical Building Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, is adopted by reference as the historical building code of the city.
15.04.040 Copies of adopted codes.
The Building Official shall maintain at least one copy of each primary code adopted by reference, and each secondary code pertaining thereto, The Building Official shall maintain a least one copy of each primary code adopted by reference at the building inspection office for public inspection while this Ordinance is in force. 463
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15.04.050 Utility connections.
It is unlawful for any person, including utility companies, to connect electric power lines or liquefied petroleum gas or natural gas sources permanently to any building or structure for which a permit is required by this chapter until the final inspection has been made and the approval signed by the building inspector. This section shall not prohibit the erection and use of temporary power poles approved by the power company during the course of construction, when approved by the building official.
15.04.060 Encroachment or grading.
No building permit shall be issued for which an encroachment or grading permit is required, unless and until the requirements prerequisite to the encroachment or grading permit have been met.
15.04.070 Conformance of construction to law.
No building permit shall be issued unless and until the building official is satisfied that the construction authorized by the permit will not violate any existing law or ordinance.
15.04.075 Construction work hours.
It shall be the responsibility of anyone engaging in construction or demolition work to restrict the hours of work activity on the site as follows.
A. No construction equipment shall be operated nor any outdoor construction, non- residential projects or re pair work shall be permitted within 600 feet from any occupied residence except during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Saturday and Sunday.
B. Construction work hours on residential projects shall be from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
C. A request for an exception to the permitted construction hours and days may be granted by the chief building inspector for emergency work, to offset project delays due to inclement weather, for 24 -hour construction proje cts, or other similar occurrences.
D. City projects determined by the director of public works to be emergencies shall be exempt from these provisions.
E. For construction work hours for earthwork, trenching, concrete or paving see Section
15.12.320.
F. Interior work which would not create noise or disturbance noticeable to a reasonable person of normal sensitivity in the surrounding neighborhood shall not be subject to these restrictions.
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15.04.080 Adoption or amendment procedure.
A. The building official shall review all codes newly adopted by the state pursuant to the State Housing Law, Section 17910 et seq. of the Health and Safety Code and shall:
1. Report such newly adopted codes to the city council and advise the board to schedule a hearing not less than ninety days from the date of report; and
2. Place copies of the codes to be considered by the board in the office of the city council, and in the building department for review by the general public.
B. The city council shall, upon the advice of the building official, schedule such public hearing to receive public testimony on the codes to be adopted by the board.
C. The clerk of the city council shall give notice of the time, place and subject matter of the public hearing scheduled on the matter by the council posting in three public places due to the fact that no newspaper is published or printed within the city limits.
D. The city council shall hold such public hearing at the date and time scheduled, and shall then adopt the code with amendments, if any.
15.04.090 Violations and penalties.
A. It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building, structure or building service equipment or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this chapter.
B. Any person, firm, corporation or other entity which violates any of the provisions of this chapter including any of the codes adopted by reference, or who violates or fails to comply with any order made thereunder, or who builds in violation of any detailed statement of specification of plans submitted and approved thereunder, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from whi ch no appeal has been taken, or who fails to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the city council or by a court of competent jurisdiction shall be guilty of an infraction unless otherwise provided in this code.
C. Any person, firm, corpor ation or other entity which is guilty of an infraction under this chapter shall be punished by:
1. A fine not exceeding one hundred dollars for the first violation;
2. A fine not exceeding five hundred dollars for a second or subsequent conviction within one year.
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may be treated as a separate and additional violation subject to th e same penalties set forth herein.
In addition to the penalties set forth above, any violation beyond the third conviction within a one -year period or any willful violation of this section which creates an immediate threat to the health, safety or welfare of the members of the public or the occupants of any structure in violation of this section may be charged as a misdemeanor punishable as provided in Chapter 1.08.
D. In addition to the penalties set forth herein, any person, firm, corporation or other entity guilty of a violation of this chapter shall be liable for such costs, expenses and disbursements paid or incurred by the city in correction, abatement and prosecution of the violation.
15.04.095 Enforcement.
A. Pursuant to Section 836.5 of the California Penal Code, the chief building official, any deputy or assistant building official, agent or other employee of the building department of Suisun City is authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter and to arrest or issue citations to violators thereof.
B. The city manager shall have the power to designate by written order that particular officers and other individuals shall be authorized to enforce particular provisions of this chapter as described in subsection A of this section in addition to those persons set forth therein.
15.04.100 Building permit-business license required.
A. Any contractor or subcontractor who applies for permits to do work within the city limits of the city shall be denied permits if he does not possess current valid city business licenses.
B. Any permits issued in error to anyone not licensed by the city shall be revoked until such time as all fees are paid and licenses are valid.
15.04.110 Building permit-application-plans and specifications.
A. Applications are to be signed by the property owner or a duly licensed contractor, engineer or architect.
B. With each application for a building permit, and when required by the building official for enforcement of any provisions of this chapter, three sets of plans and specifications shall be submitted. The building official may require plans and specifications to be prepared and designed by an engineer or architect licensed by the state to practice as such.
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15.04.120 Building permit-professional designs required.
All structures or buildings classified in Occupancy Groups A, B, E, F, H, I, M, S and R- 1 shall be designed in accordance with the Building and Professional Codes of the state of California.
15.04.130 Building permit-term-retention of plans.
A. Permits for all occupancy groups shall be valid for two years from the date of their issuance provided that the time limits of starting work or work stoppage are met. The permit documents and plans or a retrievable document image of the permit documents and plans will be retained as a permanent record for the life of the structure.
15.04.140 Building permit fees.
Building permit fees shall be prescribed in the Master Fees Schedule except buildings shall be valued as determined by the Building Official. The value to be used in computing the building permit and building plan review fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire -extinguishing systems and any other permanent equipment.
15.04.150 Fees for plan checking, inspections and/or related permits.
The city council shall establish a schedule of fees, as found in the master fee schedule, to be charged and collected for plan checking, inspection services performed, and for the issuance of permits. A copy of these fee schedules shall be kept in the office of the city clerk and shall be available for public inspection in all city offices where permits are issued.
15.04.160 CBC Section 111.1 amended and CRC Section R110.1 - Certificate of occupancy Required.
CBC Section 111.1 and CRC Section R110.1 shall be amended to add:
No building or structure shall be used or occupied
whole or in part without a certificate
of occupancy. Such a certificate shall not be issued until compliance with all city requirements has been met. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.
Occupying or using a structure without this approval constitutes a public nuisance.
15.04.170 CBC Section 111.1 amended and CRC Section R110.1 - Certificate of Occupancy - Requirements.
CBC Section 111.1 and CRC Section R110.1 shall be amended to add:
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A certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until all applicable city ordinances, resolutions, regulations and the conditional use permit conditions have been complied with.
15.04.180 CBC Section 110.3.12 amended and CRC Section R109.2-R109.1.6 Final inspection.
CBC Section 110.3.12 and CRC Section R109.2 R109.1.6 shall be amended to read as follows:
Final Inspection: To be made after final grading and the building is completed and ready for occupancy. This shall mean all electrical, plumbing and mechanical complete and ready for occupancy, as well as all floor covering installed and painting completed, as well as any required exterior landscaping complete with house, sidewalks and streets cleaned.
15.04.190 California Building Code and California Residential Code amended roofing.
CBC Sections 1511.1 1512.1 and CRC Section R902.1 and R902.8 908.1 are amended as follows:
CBC Sec. 1505.1 and CRC Section R902.1 is amended to add the following:
All materials applied as roof covering shall have a fire rating of class “B” or better.
CBC Sec. 1511.1 1512.1 and CRC Section1 R908.1 Re-roofing, is amended to add the following:
All materials applied as roof covering for re-roofing shall have a fire rating of class “B” or better, when 50% or more of an existing roof is replaced within 1 year.
A. Section 903.2 is amended to read as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures, in which the total floor area of all floors exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet, shall be provided in the locations described in Section 903.2.1 through 903.2.12 and Sections 903.2.14 through 903.2.21.
B. Section 905.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
905.3.1 Height. In other than Group R-3 and R-3.1 occupancies, Class III standpipe systems be installed throughout at each floor where any of the following occur:
1. Buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
2. Buildings that are three or more stories in height.
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3. Buildings where the floor level of the lowest story is located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) below the highest level of fire department vehicle access.
4. Buildings that are two or more stories below the highest level of fire department vehicle access.
Exceptions:
1. Class I standpipes are allowed in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
2. Class I standpipes are allowed in Group B and E occupancies.
3. Class I standpipes are allowed in parking garages.
4. Class I standpipes are allowed in basements equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system.
5. Class I standpipes are allowed in buildings where occupant use hose lines will not be utilized by trained personnel or the fire department.
6. In determining the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, it shall not be required to consider either of the following:
6.1. Recessed loading docks for four vehicles or less.
6.2. Conditions where topography makes access from the fire department vehicle to the building impractical or impossible.
15.04.200 California Building Code amended - standard plans.
The following is added to CBC Section 107.1 and CRC Appendix AE302.2 R105.3.2:
Standard Plans: The Building Official may approve a set of plans for a building or structure as a “standard plan ,” provided the applicant has made proper application, submitted complete sets of plans, and paid the Plan Review Fee as required by CBC Section 109 and Uniform Administrative Code Section 304.3.
When it is desired to use an approved “standard plan” for an identical structure, two plot plans and one duplicate plan shall be submitted, and Plan Review Fee equal to one-half of the full Plan Review Fee required in Uniform Administrative Code Section 304.3 shall be paid at the time application is made for such identical structure. Such duplicate plans shall be compared, stamped, and kept on the job as required by CBC Section 107.5. In case of any deviation whatsoever from this standard plan, complete plans, together with a full Plan Review Fee, shall be submitted for the proposed work, as required by Section 107.3, 107.4 and 108 respectively.
Standard plans shall be valid for a period of one (1) year from the date of approval. This period may be extended by the Building Of ficial when there is evidence that the plan may be used again.
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15.04.220 Uniform Administrative Code Section 204 amended - new materials, appeals.
Uniform Administrative Code Section 204 is changed to read:
(a) Appeals, New Materials, Processes, or Occupancies which may require permits. (b) The City Manager, the Building Official, the Fire Chief, and any other affected person shall act as a committee to determine suitability of alternative materials, processes or responsible interpretations of adopted codes. (c) When it is claimed that the provisions of any code adopted herein do not apply or that the true intent and meaning has been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal the decision of the committee to the Board of Appeals within thirty (30) days after the committee’s written decision.
15.04.230
Uniform California Fire Code Section 307.1.1 Prohibited Open Burning
15.04.230 California Fire Code Amendments
The California Fire Code adopted by reference in Section 15.04.030 is amended, modified and revised as set forth in this chapter.
C. Section 307.1.1 is amended to read as follows:
307.1.1 Prohibited Open Burning Open burning is prohibited in the City of Suisun City. Any burning, open or otherwise, that constituted a nuisance which is injurious to health, or is indecent or offensive to the senses, or is offensive, or objectionable because of smoke emissions or when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous shall be prohibited. The fire code official is authorized to order the extinguishment by the owner, occupant, responsible person, or the fire department of any burning that creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation.
D. Section 903.2 is amended to read as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures, in which the total floor area of all floors exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet, shall be provided in the locations described in Section 903.2.1 through 903.2.12 and Sections 903.2.14 through 903.2.21.
E. Section 905.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
905.3.1 Height. In other than Group R-3 and R-3.1 occupancies, Class III standpipe systems be installed throughout at each floor where any of the following occur:
1. Buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
2. Buildings that are three or more stories in height.
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3. Buildings where the floor level of the lowest story is located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) below the highest level of fire department vehicle access.
4. Buildings that are two or more stories below the highest level of fire department vehicle access.
Exceptions:
1. Class I standpipes are allowed in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
2. Class I standpipes are allowed in Group B and E occupancies.
3. Class I standpipes are allowed in parking garages.
4. Class I standpipes are allowed in basements equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system.
5. Class I standpipes are allowed in buildings where occupant use hose lines will not be utilized by trained personnel or the fire department.
6. In determining the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, it shall not be required to consider either of the following:
6.1. Recessed loading docks for four vehicles or less.
6.2. Conditions where topography makes access from the fire department vehicle to the building impractical or impossible.
SECTION 3. Filing with the CBSC . A copy of this Ordinance and Suisun City Municipal Code Chapter 15.04 shall be filed with the California Building Standards Commission in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7.
SECTION 4. Severability and Validity. If any section, subsection, paragraph or sentence of this Ordinance, or any part thereof, is for any reason found to be unconstitutional, invalid or beyond the authority of the City of Suisun City by a court of competent jurisdic tion, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 5. Publication. In accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California, within 15 days after its adoption by the City Council, it shall be published once, together with the names of the Council Members voting thereon, in a newspaper of general circulation within the City. The approved ordinance shall be posted in three (3) public places within the City prescribed by ordinance within fifteen (15) days after its passage, there being no newspaper of general circulation printed and published within the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUISUN CITY does hereby make the following findings and approvals.
1. Finds the Project exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) based upon the following finding: The Planning Commission determine that the Project has been adequately analyzed under the provisions of the California 471
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Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and that no further review of the Project under CEQA is required or appropriate.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council adopts the 2022 California Building Standards Code (CBSC).
INTRODUCED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Suisun City duly held on Tuesday, the 18th day of July 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said City this 18th day of July 2023.
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Anita Skinner
City Clerk
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Suisun City duly held on Tuesday, the 8
th day of August 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
ATTEST:
Alma Hernandez Anita Skinner
Mayor City Clerk
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Prohibition of “open burning”
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Necessary findings for local amendments.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City
Council:
Conduct the public hearing;
Find the ordinance exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act
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AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
MEETING DATE:
July 18, 2023
CITY AGENDA ITEM:
Council Introduce and Waive Reading of Ordinance No 2023- __: Amending City Ordinance Chapter 12.12 Park and Recreation Facilities to the Suisun City Municipal Code.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Unknown at this time, but will have a positive financial impact.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Develop Sustainable Economy, Provide Good Governance.
BACKGROUND:
In reviewing City Ordinance Chapter 12.12 there were several areas that were determined to be deficient and contained outdated language. Since the return of organized sports for both youth and adults, there is a growing presence of organized sports teams using Suisun City Parks.
Many of the organizations are not based in Suisun City, but from surrounding Cities. Those teams are doing damage to our field turf, taking up much needed parking, and using various facilities for bathroom needs of their players and spectators.
STAFF REPORT:
At this time, it is vitally important to update Chapter 12.12 of the City Code and to help regulate organized sports team uses by requiring all organizations and or teams to have a permit provided through the Recreation, Parks, and Marina Department. This permit would have a cost associated that will be established as part of the City of Suisun City Master Fee Schedule. The city will then have control of who is using it, when they can use it, where parking is permitted, and to make field users aware that many park locations do not have restroom facilities and they may not use other agency facilities in search of a restroom. This will also give the city the opportunity to rest and rotate use to other parks so that field turf is not overused, deteriorating the turf to the point of destruction and the need for major rehabilitation. The topic of utilizing a permit process for organized sports teams to use city parks was supported by the Recreation, Parks, Marina, and Arts Commission during their April 2023 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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Open the Public Hearing; and
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Take Public Comment; and
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Close the Public Hearing; and
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Introduce and Waive Reading of Ordinance No. ___: Amending Chapter 12.12 Park and Recreation Facilities to the Suisun City Municipal Code
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
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Ordinance No. ___ Amending City Ordinance Chapter 12.12 Park and Recreation Facilities to the Suisun City Municipal Code
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Chapter 12.12 Park and Recreation Facilities to the Suisun City Municipal Code - Red Line 3 .
Chapter 12.12 Park and Recreation Facilities to the Suisun City Municipal Code - Clean Version 4 .
Power Point Presentation
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Kris Lofthus, Deputy City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance Amending Chapter 12.12.pdf
2. Chapter 12.12 Park and Recreation Facilities to the Suisun City Municipal Code - Red Line.pdf
3. Chapter 12.12 Park and Recreation Facilities to the Suisun City Municipal Code - Clean.pdf
4. PowerPoint.pdf
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ORDINANCE NO. _____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CITY OF SUISUN CITY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 12.12 PARK AND RECREATION
FACILITIES TO THE SUISUN CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Suisun City desires to amend Chapter 12.12 Park and Recreation Facilities, to update definitions and sections to meet current standards; and WHEREAS, the park system in Suisun City has seen in influx of organized sports teams utilizing various parks for their sports activities; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to protect our community assets including the park system and by creating a permit process for organiz ed spo rts team use, provides the city the ability to protect the various parks.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUISUN CI TY DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The City Council finds that the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated as though fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. Ordinance. The Ordinance is hereby adopted by the amending Chapter 12.12 “PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES” in Title 12 of the Suisun City Municipal Code to read in its entirety as shown in ATTACHMENT “3” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 3 Severability and Validity. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Suisun City hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each sec tion, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that anyone or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof may be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its adoption following second reading.
SECTION 5. Publication. In accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of the State of California, this ordinance shall be posted in three (3) public places within the City prescribed by ordinance within fifteen (15) days after its passage, there being no newspaper of general circulation printed and published within the City. 477
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Suisun City, California, on this ___ day of _______ 2023.
Alma Hernandez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Anita Skinner
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
CERTIFICATION
I, Anita Skinner, City Clerk of the City of Suisun City and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the said City Council held on ________, 2023 and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on ________, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said City this _____ day of _______ 2023.
Anita Skinner
City Clerk
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12.12.01005 Definitions.
A. Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the fo llowing definitions shall govern: The following words and phrases shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
1. "Cigar" shall mean any roll of tobacco wrapped in leaf tobacco or in any substance containing tobacco, but shall not include any roll of tobacco wrapped in any substance which, because of its appearance, the type of tobacco used in the filler, or its packaging and labeling, is a cigarette.
2. "Cigarette" shall mean any product that contains nicotine, is intended to be burned or heated under ordinary conditions of use, and consists of or contains (1) any roll of tobacco wrapped in paper or in any substance not containing tobacco; (2) tobacco, in any form, that is functional in the product, which because of its appearance, the type of tobacco used in the filler, or its packaging and labeling, is likely to be offered to, or purchased by, consumers as a cigarette; or (3) any roll of tobacco wrapped in any substance containing tobacco which, because of its appearance, the type of tobacco used in the filler, or its packaging and labeling, is likely to be offered to, or purchased by, consumers as a cigarette described in this section. "Cigarette" also includes "roll-your-own" tobacco, meaning any tobacco which, because of its appearance, type, packaging, or labeling is suitable for use and likely to be offered to, or purchased by, consumers as tobacco for making cigarettes. For purposes of this definition of "cigarette," 0.09 ounces of "roll-your-own" tobacco shall constitute one individual "cigarette."
“City manager” shall have the same meaning as Chapter 2.08, and shall include their designee. "City park" or "recreational area" shall mean any areas so designated by resolution of the city council.
3. "Designated area" shall mean:
a. One or more areas within a city park or recreati onal facility, which have been posted with signs as approved by the city manager or designee, stating that smoking is permitted within such areas; and “Director” shall mean the City’s Recreation, Parks, and Marina Director, and shall include their designee. "Electronic smoking device" shall mean an electronic device which can be used to deliver an inhaled dose of nicotine, or other substances, including any component, part, or accessory of such a device, whether or not sold separately. Electronic smoking devices include but may not be limited to electronic cigarettes, hookahs, and electronic cigars or pipes. "Electronic smoking device" shall also include the solution or product used to fill the tank and that is inhaled by the person using the device. “Organized sport” shall mean a team sport athletic contest, such as, but not limited to, soccer, baseball, softball, football, basketball, or volleyball, engaged in by an organized sports team. Organized sports shall not include persons or groups who participate in an impromptu game that is unaffiliated with any team or league, such as a game conducted in connection with a bona fide group picnic or barbecue when such game is clearly incidental to such picnic or barbecue.
“Organized sports team” shall mean an organized team, league, or group whose primary purpose is organize competitive sporting events, formally or informally, and shall include teams from organizations such as companies, schools, nonprofits, etc. “Organized athletic teams, leagues or groups” shall not include persons or groups who participate in an impromptu game that is unaffiliated with any team or league, such as a game conducted in connection with a bona fide group picnic or barbecue when such game is clearly incidental to such picnic or barbecue.
4. "City park" or "recreational area" shall mean any area s so designated by resolution of the city council.
5. "Smoke" or "Smoking" shall mean inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted or heated cigar, cigarette, or pipe, or any other lighted or heated tobacco or plant product intended for inhalation, whether 479
natural or synthetic, in any manner or in any form. "Smoking" includes the use of an electronic smoking device that creates an aerosol or vapor (commonly referred to as “vaping”), in any manner or in any form, or the use of any oral smoking device for the purpose of circumventing the prohibition of smoking.
6. "Electronic smoking device" shall mean an electronic device which can be used to deliver an inhaled dose of nicotine, or other substances, including any component, part, or accessory of such a device, whether or not sold separately. "Electronic smoking device" shall also include the fluid that fuels an electronic smoking device, such as, but not limited to, "EJuices" or "ELiquid."
7. "Tobacco product" shall mean any of the following:
a. A product containing, made, or derived from tobacco or nicotine that is intended for human consumption, whether smoked, heated, chewed, absorbed, dissolved, inhaled, snorted, sniffed, or ingested by any other means, including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, little cigars, chewing tobacco, pipe tobacco, or snuff. b. An electronic device that delivers nicotine or ot her vaporized liquids to the person inhaling from the device, including, but not limited to, an electronic cigarette, cigar, pipe, or hookah. c. Any component, part, or accessory of a tobacco product, whether or not sold separately.
8. "Tobacco paraphernalia" shall mean cigarette papers or wrappers, blunt wraps as defined in Section 308 of the Penal Code, pipes, holders of smoking materials of all types, cigarette rolling machines, or other instruments or things designed for the smoking or ingestion of tobacco products.
9. The term organized play as used in this section sh all mean 10 or more persons engaging in a team sport athletic contest, such as, but not limited to, soccer, baseball, softball, football, basketball, or volleyball in any park within Suisun City
12.12.0210 Hours.
It is unlawful for any person to loiter at any time in any city park between the hours of seven 7:00 p.m. and seven 7:00 a.m. from November first 1 through March thirty-first31 of each year, and from nine 9:00 p.m. to seven 7:00 a.m. from April first 1 through October thirty-first31 of each year unless prior written permission has been obtained from the city manager or designee(s).
12.12.030012 P Authorization to permit required for exclusive use of a park facilityy.
A. A permit The exclusive use of part or all of a pa rk or recreation facility requires a permit, to be issued by the director.
B. No permit shall be required for events that are sponsored or co-sponsored by the city.or scheduled use by established fee and/or city-sponsored or co-sponsored events or programs shall be obtained from recreation and community services by the authority of the director of the department for exclusive use of any park facility area.
It is unlawful for any organized athletic team, league, or group to occupy or use a park or recreation area without the prior written authorization from the Recreation, Parks, and Marina Director or their designees. “Organized athletic teams, leagues or groups” shall not include persons or groups who participate in an impromptu game that is unaffiliated with any team or league, such as a game conducted in connection with a bona fide group picnic or barbecue when such game is clearly incidental to such picnic or barbecue.
C. All organized sports shall require a permit.
D. All permits are subject to permit fees, as determined by City Council resolution.
12.12.040014 Park closure.
Any city park or recreation area or any section(s) of any city park or recreation area facility may be declared closed to the public for the purpose of protecting the public health, safety, and/or welfare by the city manager or 480
by the directoresignee(s), with notification given to city council of any such action, at any time and for any interval of time, either temporarily or at regular and stated intervals and either entirely or merely to certain areas, as may necessary and appropriately noticed.
12.12.0520 VandalismProhibited Conduct in parks and recreational facilities.
A. Vandalism. No person in a park or recreation area shall wilfully mark, deface, disfigure, injure, tamper with, or displace or remove any part of any buildingsstructure, vegetation, tables, benches, railing, fixtures, water lines or other public utilityies or parts of appurtenances whatsoever, either real or personal.
B. Littering. 12.12.030 Littering.
No person in a park or recreation area shall dump, deposit, or leave any bottles, broken glass, ashes, paper, boxes, refuse, or trash on the grounds thereofanywhere other than in designated receptacles. Such items shall be placed in the proper receptacles where these are provided; and whereWhere such receptacles are not provided, all such rubbish or wastewaste or recycling shall be carried away from the park by the person responsible for its presence, and properly disposed of elsewhere.
C. Animals. 12.12.040 Animals running at large.
No person in a park or recreation area facility shall permit any dog, cat, fowl, or other domestic animal under his their control to enter or go at large within such park or recreational area unless leashed or restrained in some manner. This prohibition shall not apply to dogs in designated dog parks..
D. Golf. 12.12.050 Golf.
No person in a park or recreation area shall practice or otherwise engage in the game of golf within the confines of any park or recreational area.
E. Motorized vehicles. 12.12.060 Motorized vehicles.
No person in a park or recreation area shall drive any motorized vehicle including, but not limited to, automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, motor scooters, motor bikes and any other self-propelled vehicle on any area except paved roads or parking areas, or such areas as may be specifically designated by the director. of public works.
F. Horseback riding. 12.12.070 Horses.
No person shall ride any horse or other animal within the park or recreation area unless prior written permission has been obtained from the director of public works.
G. Smoking. Smoking is not permitted at parks and recreational facilities, or within 30 feet of any door, window, gate, or point of access thereto. Cigarette butts and any other disposable parts of smoking paraphernalia shall not be discarded anywhere other than trash receptacles.
H. Alcohol. No open containers or consumption of alcoholic beverages is permitted, other than as may be permitted pursuant to a special event permit, city sponsored event, or city co-sponsored event.
12.12.080 Smoking tobacco during special events.
Except as authorized by city permit or license, no person shall smoke any tobacco product emitting second- hand smoke, which is a toxic air contaminant as defined by the state air resources board, in the city marina area during a special event open to the public, or at any city park or recreational area during a special event open to the public within the specific event boundary. Any person violating any of the provisions or failing to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of this section of the city is 481
guilty of an infraction. Any person convicted of an infraction for violation of an ordinance of the city is punishable by:
A. Fine not exceeding $50.00 for a first violation.
B. Fine not exceeding $100.00 for a second violation of the same ordinance within one year.
C. Fine not exceeding $250.00 for each additional violation of the same ordinance within one year.
12.12.090 Prohibitions on smoking at city parks and recreational areas.
1. No person shall smoke a cigarette, cigar, pipe, electronic smoking device, or any other combustible substance within a city park or recreational area except in a designated area, or dispose of a lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, or any other combustible substance or tobacco-related waste within a park, marina waters or recreational facility, except in an ashtray or other device designated for such disposal.
2. Tot lot sandbox areas or playgrounds as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 104495, shall remain governed by said Section 104495 as well as by this section.
3. Any person who violates this section is guilty of an infr action and shall be punished by a fine of $250.00 for each violation of this section. Punishment under this section shall not preclude punishment pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 104495, as well as Section 13002, Section 374.4 of the Penal Code, or any other provision of state law.
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12.12.010 Definitions.
The following words and phrases shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Cigar" shall mean any roll of tobacco wrapped in leaf tobacco or in any substance containing tobacco, but shall not include any roll of tobacco wrapped in any substance which, because of its appearance, the type of tobacco used in the filler, or its packaging and labeling, is a cigarette.
"Cigarette" shall mean any product that contains nicotine, is intended to be burned or heated under ordinary conditions of use, and consists of or contains (1) any roll of tobacco wrapped in paper or in any substance not containing tobacco; (2) tobacco, in any form, that is functional in the product, which because of its appearance, the type of tobacco used in the filler, or its packaging and labeling, is likely to be offered to, or purchased by, consumers as a cigarette; or (3) any roll of tobacco wrapped in any substance containing tobacco which, because of its appearance, the type of tobacco used in the filler, or its packaging and labeling, is likely to be offered to, or purchased by, consumers as a cigarette described in this section. "Cigarette" also includes "roll-your-own" tobacco, meaning any tobacco which, because of its appearance, type, packaging, or labeling is suitable for use and likely to be offered to, or purchased by, consumers as tobacco for making cigarettes. For purposes of this definition of "cigarette," 0.09 ounces of "roll-your-own" tobacco shall constitute one individual "cigarette."
“City manager” shall have the same meaning as Chapter 2.08, and shall include their designee.
"City park" or "recreational area" shall mean any areas so designated by resolution of the city council.
“Director” shall mean the City’s Recreation, Parks, and Marina Director, and shall include their designee.
"Electronic smoking device" shall mean an electronic device which can be used to deliver an inhaled dose of nicotine, or other substances, including any component, part, or accessory of such a device, whether or not sold separately. Electronic smoking devices include but may not be limited to electronic cigarettes, hookahs, and electronic cigars or pipes. "Electronic smoking device" shall also include the solution or product used to fill the tank and that is inhaled by the person using the device.
“Organized sport” shall mean a team sport athletic contest, such as, but not limited to, soccer, baseball, softball, football, basketball, or volleyball, engaged in by an organized sports team.
Organized sports shall not include persons or groups who participate in an impromptu game that is unaffiliated with any team or league, such as a game conducted in connection with a bona fide group picnic or barbecue when such game is clearly incidental to such picnic or barbecue.
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“Organized sports team” shall mean an organized team, league, or group whose primary purpose is organize competitive sporting events, formally or informally, and shall include teams from organizations such as companies, schools, nonprofits, etc. “ "Smoke" or "Smoking" shall mean inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted or heated cigar, cigarette, or pipe, or any other lighted or heated tobacco or plant product intended for inhalation, whether natural or synthetic, in any manner or in any form. "Smoking" includes the use of an electronic smoking device that creates an aerosol or vapor (commonly referred to as “vaping”), in any manner or in any form, or the use of any device for the purpose of circumventing the prohibition of smoking. "Tobacco product" shall mean any of the following:
a. A product containing, made, or derived from tobacco or nicotine that is intended for human consumption, whether smoked, heated, chewed, absorbed, dissolved, inhaled, snorted, sniffed, or ingested by any other means, including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, little cigars, chewing tobacco, pipe tobacco, or snuff.
b. An electronic device that delivers nicotine or other vaporized liquids to the person inhaling from the device, including, but not limited to, an electronic cigarette, cigar, pipe, or hookah.
c. Any component, part, or accessory of a tobacco product, whether or not sold separately. "Tobacco paraphernalia" shall mean cigarette papers or wrappers, blunt wraps as defined in Section 308 of the Penal Code, pipes, holders of smoking materials of all types, cigarette rolling machines, or other instruments or things designed for the smoking or ingestion of tobacco products.
12.12.020 Hours.
It is unlawful for any person to loiter at any time in any city park between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. from November 1 through March 31 of each year, and from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. from April 1 through October 31 of each year unless prior written permission has been obtained from the city manager.
12.12.030 Permit required for exclusive use of a park facility.
A. The exclusive use of part or all of a park or recreation facility requires a permit, to be issued by the director.
B. No permit shall be required for events that are sponsored or co-sponsored by the city.
C. All organized sports shall require a permit.
D. All permits are subject to permit fees, as determined by City Council resolution.
12.12.040 Park closure.
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action, at any time and for any interval of time, either temporarily or at regular and stated intervals and either entirely or merely to certain areas, as may necessary.
12.12.050 Prohibited Conduct in parks and recreational facilities.
A. Vandalism. No person in a park or recreation area shall mark, deface, disfigure, injure, tamper with, or displace or remove any part of any structure, vegetation, table, bench, railing, fixtures, water line or other utility.
B. Littering. No person in a park or recreation area shall dump, deposit, or leave any bottles, broken glass, ashes, paper, boxes, refuse, or trash anywhere other than in designated receptacles.
Where such receptacles are not provided, all such waste or recycling shall be carried away from the park by the person responsible for its presence, and properly disposed of elsewhere.
C. Animals. No person in a park or recreation facility shall permit any dog, cat, fowl, or other animal under their control to enter such park or recreational area unless leashed or restrained in some manner. This prohibition shall not apply to dogs in designated dog parks.
D. Golf. No person in a park or recreation area shall practice or otherwise engage in the game of golf within the confines of any park or recreational area.
E. Motorized vehicles. No person in a park or recreation area shall drive any motorized vehicle including, but not limited to, automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, motor scooters, motor bikes and any other self-propelled vehicle on any area except paved roads or parking areas, or such areas as may be specifically designated by the director.
F. Horseback riding. No person shall ride any horse or other animal within the park or recreation area unless prior written permission has been obtained from the director.
G. Smoking. Smoking is not permitted at parks and recreational facilities, or within 30 feet of any door, window, gate, or point of access thereto. Cigarette butts and any other disposable parts of smoking paraphernalia shall not be discarded anywhere other than trash receptacles.
H. Alcohol. No open containers or consumption of alcoholic beverages is permitted, other than as may be permitted pursuant to a special event permit, city sponsored event, or city co- sponsored event.
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CHAPTER 12.12 PARKS AND
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• Updated 12.12020 Hours
• Updated 12.12.030 Permit for Exclusive Use, Addressing Or
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 22
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
MEETING DATE:
July 18, 2023
CITY AGENDA ITEM:
Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-___: Approving Starbucks Art Mural, Meeting the Requirements of the 1.5 Percent Art Fee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the general fund.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Provide Good Governance.
BACKGROUND:
At the March 19, 2019, City Council meeting, the City Council held a public hearing on an amendment to section 2.16 of the Suisun City Code to update the Parks and Recreation Commission to add three more members and change the title of the commission to the Recreation, Parks, Marina, and Arts Commission. This item was approved at the April 2, 2019, meeting of the City Council. This change was adopted due to the desire by the City Council and the community to have an emphasis placed on the arts in Suisun City. The City Council adopted the Suisun City’s first Public Art Policy on October 19, 2019, creating a path forward for Public Art. During the September 7, 2021, City Council Meeting, the final approval of the Percent for Arts Ordinance was adopted. This creates a 1.5% developer impact fee for development projects within Suisun City.
STAFF REPORT:
This is the first Percent for the Arts project that has come before the Commission.
Other development projects have opted for the direct 1.5% payment to be used for future public art.
This project is the new Starbucks being developed on Walters Road and has a stated construction project value of $1million. With that stated total, they are required to provide $15,000 in public art to the community or pay that amount in lieu fee. They have selected to provide a mural on the south facing wall of their facility and will maintain ownership of the art. The proposed mural can be seen in Attachment 1. The stated value of the mural is $20,000 which exceeds the developer’s responsibility.
Starbucks has commissioned John Ton, a licensed California Contractor with 50 years of experience in graphic design and mural art. He has done work for the City of Watsonville, City of Reno, City of Capitola, and for the Booker T. Washington Community Center in San Francisco. The wall is being specially prepared by others / Contractor for the mural; it will be hard-troweled plaster. The mural will be hand-painted at Mr. Ton’s studio using Nova Color acrylic polymer paint. They will be stretching "canvas" on a very large wood-framed easel constructed just for this project. The material is called PolyTab and is used widely for mural art. The painted PolyTab gets transported to the site and adhered with a second Artex product, made by the same manufacturer as the Nova Color acrylic, called Nova Gel. The Nova Gel is an acrylic adhesive and is used widely by muralists for just this purpose. Once the applied mural dries, they will apply a clear coat of catalyzed urethane. A south-facing mural he painted / coated in this way in 2001 is still brilliant and in very good condition.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2023- __: Approving Starbucks Art Mural, Meeting the Requirements of the 1.5 Percent Art Fee.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
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1. Resolution No. 2023-___: Approving Starbucks Art Mural, Meeting the Requirements of the 1.5
Percent Art Fee.
2. Proposed Starbucks Mural Rendering
3. John Ton, Artist Portfolio
4. Power Point Presentation
PREPARED BY:
Kris Lofthus, Deputy City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Approving Starbucks Art Mural.pdf
2. Propose Starbucks Mural.pdf
3. Starbucks Mural Artist Resume.pdf
4. PowerPoint.pdf
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUISUN CITY
APPROVING STARBUCKS ART MURAL, MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE 1.5 PERCENT ART FEE.
WHEREAS, In October 2019, the City Council established the first Public Art Policy; and
WHEREAS, on September 7, 2021, the City Council adopted the Percent for the Arts program which created a funding mechanism bot public art by placing a developer impact fee of
1.5% on all commercial development projects in excess of $250,000; and WHEREAS, the new Starbucks project requires the Public Art Fee with a total stated construction cost of $1,000,000; and
WHEREAS, the estimated value of the Starbucks art mu ral is $20,000 which exceeds the required Public Art Fee of $15,000; and
WHEREAS, The artist has over 50 y ears of experience in graphic design and vast experience with this style of work and has provided art for the City of Reno, City of Watsonville, and the City of Capitola; and
WHEREAS, The Recreation , Parks, Marina, and Arts Commission unanimou sly supported this mural during their July 5, 2023, meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Suisun City does hereby approves the Starbucks art mural, meeting the requirements of the 1.5 percent Art Fee.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Suisun City duly held on July 18, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members:
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ABSENT: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said City this 18th day of July 2023.
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John Ton - Introductory Portfolio / Quali/f_ications
Licensed California Contractor - C-45 833377
50 Years experience in graphic design & mural art
Insured PL / PD
Following are photos with captions, that show a small portion of my mural projects.
City of Watsonville, CA - Fruit Box Label Mural Project, 2010 Approx. 20’ x 20’
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City of Reno, NV - Alice Ramsey Mural
Approx. 40’ x 15’
Rapelling wall
for access to
paint mural
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City of Capitola, CA - 2011 and 2012 - Winner of City artist competition Approx. 100 ft wide, varying height, +/- 15 ft.
Detail of above mural
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Best of Show (Robby Poblete Foundation)
freestanding sculpture, approx. 6 ft tall - guns, bullets, casings, welded steel, wood, gold, found materials.
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Mural commissioned by the Booker T. Washington Community Center, San Francisco, CA - Approx. 34 ft x 36 ft. - 2018 -
Note scaffolding still in place at left of photo for a scale reference.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 23
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
MEETING DATE:
July 18, 2023
CITY AGENDA ITEM:
Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-____: Approving and Adopting the Parks and Facilities Master Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Park and Facilities Master Plan has already been budgeted.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Provide Good Governance.
BACKGROUND:
At the March 15, 2022, City Council meeting, council approved entering into a contract with GSM Landscape Architects, Inc. for the development of a Parks and Facilities Master Plan.
A Parks and Facilities Master Plan serves as a guiding document for an agency as it seeks to maintain and improve its facilities and parks. The City is working toward implementing improvements to existing facilities that best serve the needs of the community. The Master Plan will serve as a usable “blueprint” to the Recreation, Parks, Marina, and Arts Commission (RPMA), City Council, consultants, and the Recreation, Parks, and Marina Department (RPM) for the future growth and maintenance of the RPM parks, facilities, and services. The Master Plan will be a strategic tool used to guide decision- making pertaining to the reconditioning, development of new, and proof of need of parks, facilities, and recreation programming.
With anticipated additional revenues, this plan will prioritize the needs of the park system and recreation amenities that will enhance programming opportunities for the RPM Department. It analyzes community needs, current facilities, and parks, and it creates a blueprint for the Recreation, Parks, and Marina (RPM) Department to strive for at least the next 10-15 years.
To this point, Suisun City has never had one developed. As more housing projects come to Suisun City and the balance of the Park Development fund grows, the necessity for a parks and facilities master plan grows exponentially.
STAFF REPORT:
Since approval in March 2022, the RPM Department has been working with GSM Landscape Architects, Inc. on the development of the Parks and Facilities Master Plan document. The attached document fulfills all requirements laid out by the RPM Department, including the facilitation of community meetings, development of a needs assessment, inventory of City parks and facilities, identification of growth opportunities of new parks and facilities, and a prioritized action plan.
Community involvement was critical to the process and those efforts and between August 2021 and September 2022 over 950 community members and stakeholders in engagement activities including; On-line surveys (375 respondents)
Direct mail surveys
Community workshops
Focur group interviews
Ad-hoc Committee meetings
One-on-one interviews with stakeholders
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Social media interactions
Recreation, Parks, and Marina Department Playbook
In person interactions at City special events
The Master Plan was recommended to City Council by the Recreation, Parks, Marina and Arts Commission at its May 24, 2023 Special Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023:__:
Approving and Adopting the Parks and Facilities Master Plan.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
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Resolution No. 2023-____: Approving and Adopting the Parks and Facilities Master Plan 2 .
Final Draft of the Suisun City Parks and Facilities Master Plan 3 .
Parks and Facilities Master Plan Presentation
PREPARED BY:
Marvin
Mora, Recreation Supervisor
REVIEWED BY:
Kris Lofthus, Deputy City Manager
APPROVED BY:
Kris Lofthus, Deputy City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Approving and Adopting the Parks and Facilities Master Plan.pdf
2. Final Draft of the Suisun City Parks and Facilities Master Plan.pdf
3. Parks abd Facilities Master Plan Presentation.pdf
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUISUN CITY,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE PARKS AND FACILITIES MASTER PLAN
WHEREAS, the city is working toward s implementing improvements to existing facilities that best serve the needs of the community; and WHEREAS, a Parks and Facilities Master P lan serves as a guiding document for an agency to maintain and improve its facilities and parks for the next 10-15 years; and WHEREAS, the City has never had a parks and facilities master plan developed; and WHEREAS, Suisun City Council awarded GSM Landscape Architects, Inc. the contract to develop a Parks and Facilities Master Plan at the March 15, 2022 meeting ; and WHEREAS, GSM and the city conducted numerous community outreach efforts to gain needed feedback from the community, and
WHEREAS, the Recreation, Parks, Marina, and Arts Commission recommended the completed Parks and Facilities Master Plan to City Council at its May 24, 2023 Special Meeting; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Suisun City Approves and Adopts the Parks and Facilities Master Plan.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Suisun City duly held on Tuesday, the 18th day of July 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said City this 18th day of July 2023.
Anita Skinner
City Clerk
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PARKS, FACILITIES & RECREATION
MASTER PLAN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 2
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Executive Summary ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Inventory and Assessment ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Parks
Carl E. Hall Park ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24 City Hall Point ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26 Harbor Plaza ............. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...28 Heritage Park ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 30 Independence Park ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 32 Lambrecht Sports Complex .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34 Lawler Falls Park ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36 Lawler Ranch Park .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38 McCoy Creek Park ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40 Mike Day Park ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42 Montebello Vista Park .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 44 Patriot Park ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 46 Prosperity Park Garden Site .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48 Revered Claybon Lea, Sr. Park................................................................................................................................................................................................ 50 Samuel W. Goepp Park ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52 Sheldon Plaza ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 54 Todd Park.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 56 Buildings
Harbor Theater ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 58 Joseph Nelson Community Center ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 60 Senior Center (Closed) ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 62
Marina
Marina Areas............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 64
Trails
Central County Bikeway .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 66 Grizzly Island Trail .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 68 McCoy Creek Trail ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 70 Peterson Ranch Linear Park .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
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Community Outreach ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 74 2021 Recreation, Parks, Marina & Arts Commission - Parks Master Plan Survey .............................................................................................................. 75 2022 Stakeholder Interviews ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 79 2022 Community Meeting ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 82 2022 Comprehensive Community Survey ........................................................................................................................................................................... 85 2022 Supplemental Park Amenities Survey .......................................................................................................................................................................... 98
Comparative Analysis ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 99 General Comparison ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 103 Facilities Comparison ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 104 Program Comparison .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 106 Budget Comparison ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 111 Staff Comparison ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 112 Salary Comparison................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 114
Undeveloped Land ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 116 Implementation Plan .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 122 Resources.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 132
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Thank you, City of Suisun City officials, staff, residents, facility users and program participants. The City of Suisun City Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan would not have been possible without your valuable participation and contributions.
City Council Members
Mayor Alma Hernandez
Mayor Pro Tem Princess Washington
Councilmember Jenalee Dawson
Councilmember Amit Pal
Councilmember Marlon Osum
Councilmember Jane Day*
Councilmember Mike Hudson*
Councilmember Wanda Williams*
Recreation, Parks, Marina & Arts Commissioners
Commission Chair Eddrick Osborne
Vice Commission Chair Aaron Sencil
Commissioner Essex Cook
Commissioner Lilia Dardon
Commissioner Jonathan Faria
Commissioner John Harter
Commissioner Donna LeBlanc
Loraine Meek**
Princess Washington**
Tyler Wilson**
Ad Hoc Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan Committee Kris Lofthus, Deputy City Manager/RPM Director
Eddrick Osborne, RPMA Commissioner
Loraine Meek, RPMA Commissioner**
* Former City Council Member
** Former Recreation, Parks, Marina & Arts Commissioner
Recreation, Parks & Marina Department
Kris Lofthus, Deputy City Manager/RPM Director
Marvin Mora, Recreation Supervisor
Kathleen Shrader, Administrative Assistant
Public Works Department
Nouae Vue, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Gemma Geluz, Administrative Assistant II
Jim Herrod, Superintendent
Nick Lozano, Associate Engineer/Project Manager
Jeramy Samo, Maintenance Worker II
Development Services Department – Planning Division
John Kearns, Principal Planner
Consultant Team
GSM landscape architects, inc.
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 5 Executive Summary
A. Overview
The City of Suisun City is fortunate to have an extensive and diverse park and recreational system. The system is a source of pride for the community and
provides many outlets for
healthy activities and community
building for Suisun residents.
The City’s Parks, Facilities &
Recreation Master Plan will serve
as a strategic tool to guide
decision making regarding
future growth, maintenance and
improvement of existing parks,
paths and trails, athletic, and
recreation facilities. The Master
Plan will demonstrate desire and
need for facilities and
programming including
renovation of existing sites, and
acquisition and creation of new
facilities and programs for residents and visitors of Suisun City.
The Plan follows from and builds upon a legacy of community inquiry and priority examination undertaken by the City in transparent, inclusive, and collaborative public-based outreach efforts extended over decades of active and effective debate and engagement. The Plan recognizes and capitalizes upon the deep and unique experience, perspectives, and informed opinions of City of Suisun City maintenance and professional recreation, engineering, and management staff along with views and visions of elected and appointed policy and decision-makers.
The Master Plan provides detailed assessment of all City parks and recreation facilities with broad and meaningful input regarding facility attributes, deficiencies, opportunities and priorities for repair and enhancement. Recommendations for reconditioning and improvement of each site are outlined and explained in the Master Plan. In addition to the City’s annual park and recreation development, programming, and maintenance budget, limited grant funding is available for park and recreational projects. The Master Plan informs the prioritization of needs of the park network to achieve desired enhanced recreational facilities and programming, aligned with community, staff and decision-makers wants and expectations.
The Master Plan public involvement process supplements, updates, and refines input solicited and received during the City’s 2021 on-line Recreation, Parks, Marina & Arts Commission Facility Assessment effort. The more recent community input, received in conjunction with this master planning effort, indicates that residents strongly value parks, recreation facilities, trails and open space, desire improvement of existing facilities, and support creation of new recreation opportunities. Staff and policy decision- makers have strongly endorsed expanding recreational services through acquisition of land and development of an additional sports complex to strengthen recreational opportunities, and build community, economic vitality, and health.
The demands for
improvement and
expansion of
Suisun’s recreation
facilities and
programs exceed
available funding.
Importantly, the
Master Plan
provides guidance
regarding capital improvement and long-term maintenance costs which will inform funding options, prioritizing and project implementation in years to come.
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 6 B. Purpose
The Master Plan is a tool to link and implement policies and direction established by Guiding Principles and Goals adopted in the Suisun City 2035 General Plan. Further, it provides information to staff and decision-makers in the development and prioritization of improvements, maintenance, and/or acquisitions in the City’s General Fund and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budgets.
The General Plan
includes eight broad
aspirational Guiding
Principles from which
topic-specific General
Plan Goals are derived.
The Community
Facilities and Services
Chapter of the 2035
General Plan (one of
ten distinct chapters)
includes goals and objectives which provide policy direction relative to parks and recreation services community wide. Most pertinent to this effort, is Goal CFS 3:
Goal CFS 3
Meet the active and passive recreational needs of Suisun City residents and visitors. The City will revise the Zoning Ordinance, Downtown Waterfront Specific Plan, and other relevant regulatory documents to comply with the 2035 General Plan for the provision and funding of parks and recreation facilities. The City will seek funding to monitor the use of existing recreational facilities and participation in recreation programs, identify local preferences and priorities for future recreational facilities and programs, and implement appropriate improvements to existing facilities and development of new facilities to accommodate demand generated under the 2035 General Plan. The City may pursue these actions through a Parks and Recreation Master Plan or other means.
This Goal encourages provision of sufficient and well-designed parks, trails, and water-oriented recreational facilities, and consideration to prepare a Master Plan to implement General Plan program and policy direction:
Policy CFS 3.1 The City will ensure provision of community, neighborhood, and smaller parks and plazas at a ratio of at least 3 acres per 1,000 residents.
Policy CFS 3.2 New developments shall dedicate and/or contribute on a fair
‐share basis toward improved, publicly accessible parkland, according to City park standards.
Policy CFS 3.3 The City will continue maintenance and
enhancement of shared facilities with Fairfield
‐Suisun Unified
School District and seek to collaborate with other agencies to provide additional high quality, cost effective park, recreation, and trail facilities.
Policy CFS 3.4 The City will collaborate with relevant advocacy groups to provide additional recreational facilities that meet the needs of residents with different developmental and physical abilities.
Policy CFS 3.5 The City should seek to maintain, expand, and enhance multi-use trails, with a focus on designs that serve multiple purposes, such as habitat conservation and restoration, stormwater conveyance and water quality maintenance, buffering, and other purposes.
Policy CFS 3.6 The City will support the establishment and expansion of private recreational facilities to meet existing and future recreational and leisure needs and facilitate local tourism.
Policy CFS 3.7 The City will support development and
enhancement of environmentally sound recreational opportunities to experience the Suisun Marsh and Slough.
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 7 Policy CFS 3.8 The City will continue to develop and enhance the recreational benefits associated with the Suisun Channel, including unimpeded access to the Downtown Waterfront Area by boaters from elsewhere in the region.
Policy CFS 3.9 The City will seek to capitalize on opportunities in new development, reinvestment projects, and public infrastructure projects to develop and/or restore multi‐benefit corridors that can connect pedestrians and cyclists with local destinations, provide a buffer between the railroad or high-volume roadways and noise sensitive uses, conserve water and other resources, improve aesthetics, convey, and filter stormwater runoff, accommodate community gardens, and provide other useful public purposes.
Policy CFS 3.10 Recreational facilities should be designed to minimize surface runoff, maximize the use of climate
‐appropriate
and low‐maintenance landscaping, provide habitat for native species, and incorporate universal access principles to facilitate use by people of all ages and abilities.
Capital Improvement Program:
The General Plan articulates high-level or broad policies and aspirational visions for parks, open space, and recreation pursuits in the community. A multi-year CIP establishes a realistic detailed schedule and budget for design and development of parks improvement (acquisition, design, reconditioning, improvement, expansion, etc.). A Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan allows the decision-makers to “translate” and connect the vision set in the General Plan into policies, project details and budget for inclusion and implementation in the CIP. Thereby realizing the big picture vision into actual construction improvement and delivery of facilities and programs for community enjoyment.
Strategic Planning:
To strengthen the City’s governance practices and provide a framework for policymaking and budgetary decisions, the City initiated a Strategic Planning process. Significant public outreach and community engagement was conducted along with a City Council and key management staff special study session to develop the elements and content of the Strategic Plan. The Council adopted the Plan in October of 2019 and thereby established a Mission
Statement, Vision Statement,
Statement of Values, and
Strategic Plan Goals for a
five-year period (2020-
2025.)
Residents identified public
safety (fire, police,
paramedics services, code
enforcement, and
emergency preparedness),
street and road
improvement, and
economic development
including emphasis on
Downtown revitalization as
key priorities. Community
members also emphasized
the need for focused attention and improvement on quality-of-life services and efforts including senior services, events at the Harbor Theater, and programming for youth.
These succinct outcomes of the Strategic Plan serve as important starting points and inputs to the Parks, Facilities and Recreation Master Plan. Key among the Strategic Plan Goals informing the Master Plan for the planning period are Goals 1, 2, 5 and 6.
Strategic Plan - Goal 1 directs efforts to Revitalize Downtown Waterfront District. It identifies strategies to be pursued to:
• Improve the Downtown District and historic areas.
• Explore viable tax-enhancing mechanisms to improve
infrastructure.
• Promote better utilization of waterways.
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 8 Strategic Plan - Goal 2 speaks to Develop Sustainable Economy with five recommended strategies, two of which are particularly germane to this Master Planning effort:
• Increase eco-tourism opportunities through better usage of ecological assets.
• Perform a detailed inventory of underutilized land in the city and develop a plan to activate the property over a ten-year period.
Strategic Plan - Goal 5 Ensure Fiscal Solvency.
This goal recognizes the many demands before the City and the myriad services, desires and high expectations of its residents, decision-makers, and staff. The goal further identifies new revenue options to achieve policy, facility, and programming objectives.
Fiscal management strategies adopted to address the goal include:
• Leverage existing resources appropriately.
• Explore privatization or contract opportunities.
• Maximize grant opportunities.
• Develop a long-term fiscal policy and asset management plan for all departments.
Goal 6 Enhance Environment calls for strategies to:
• Improve walkability of the entire City.
• Improve tree inventory and plant more trees.
• Promote community and neighborhood livability.
This Master Plan also functions, through its community
engagement processes and public deliberation, to update and galvanize the community’s vision, expectations and importantly support for parks and recreation system improvements.
Finally, the Plan provides current data and guidance regarding system funding needs both for land/facility acquisition and/or reconditioning and improvement as well as critically important regular/on-going maintenance demands. This financial data is useful in identifying one-time (capital project) and sustained system-needed funding (maintenance and programming.)
The Master Plan follows a common approach to long-range planning: defining the confines of the project, ascertaining user demographics, understanding background and the basis of previous decisions, assessing existing facility conditions, programming capacity and relevant needs, engaging with the community, documenting findings, making recommendations, and developing an Implementation Plan.
C. Community Resources
Suisun City has an abundance of open space, trails, and parks in more than 95 acres of publicly owned active parklands including three community parks, six neighborhood parks, four pocket parks and plazas, a community
garden, and large-scale sports
(baseball/softball) complex. An
extensive path and trail system
exists strengthening the
community’s multi-modal
transportation options and
providing abundant
opportunities for residents to
enjoy the unique interface
Suisun City enjoys with the
Suisun Marsh, Slough, and
Grizzly Island Wildlife Area.
These community assets provide
a broad array of active and passive, multi-generational recreational experiences offered at sites ranging from bikeways and trails to mini parks and plazas, to neighborhood and community parks, to a sports complex.
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 9 City facilities where senior, youth, childcare and expanded learning programs, culture and arts, fishing, boating, water sports, and community programs are offered include Joseph A. Nelson Community Center, Harbor Theater, Suisun Harbor Master Building and Marina.
These facilities and parklands support: community gathering spaces; passive open space and remarkable nature and
environmental refuges and restoration sites; wildlife and ecosystem education, immersion, enjoyment, and viewing stations and trails; neighborhood barbeque and picnic facilities; dog park; informal and competitive
sports (volleyball, soccer,
baseball, softball, etc.);
walking and biking; marina,
fishing, and boating
activities; cultural,
performing and visual arts;
programs and activities for
youth and seniors. The
community enjoys a
generous parkland-to-
resident ratio, meeting
Policy 3.1 of the City’s
General Plan.
In addition to traditional
city-owned and sponsored
recreation facilities and
programs, Suisun also
partners with other public
entities and has long-standing collaborative and synergistic relationships with local service and non-profit organizations. The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, Solano County Office of Education, Library and Transportation Authority, Solano Land Trust, Suisun Resource Conservation District, and State of California (grants and highway clean up) are important public partners.
Suisun City Waterfront
Business Improvement
District, Friends of
Suisun City Parks, Kroc
Center/Salvation Army,
Food Bank/Meals on
Wheels, Sports leagues
(Lambrecht Sports
Complex), Veterans
Association, Solano
Yacht Club, Fairfield-
Suisun City Visual Arts,
service clubs, and neighborhood homeowners’ associations form a strong and invaluable team of partners and service providers in the delivery of recreational services and facilities to the residents of Suisun.
Site inventory and assessment, as well as the detailed information in the Master Plan resources, inform the shared recognition of the community’s recreation opportunities, facilities, wishes and needs.
This input serves to fuel discussion and encourages community feedback to influence the direction of findings and
recommendations regarding sites, land, facilities, and programs for current and future community needs.
D. Community Involvement
The City of Suisun City facilitated engagement with community members, user groups, allied agency partners, appointed and elected leaders, Parks and Recreation and Public Works program and maintenance staff, and an Ad-hoc Advisory Committee to provide input and direction on the elements of the Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan.
Between August 2021 and September 2022 nearly 950 residents and staff members participated in the community engagement and planning process for development of the Master Plan.
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 10 Input, opinions, and feedback were gathered through numerous avenues and tools including:
• On-line surveys
• Direct mail surveys and questionnaires
• Community workshops
• Focus group interviews
• Ad-hoc committee meetings
• One-on-one interviews of key stakeholders
• Social media website
• Media blasts
• City of Suisun City Playbook (direct mail and electronic distribution)
• In person staff tabling at City-sponsored events
The City conducted an on-line survey in 2021 through which 375 participants provided
community input and data
regarding impressions of
parks and recreation facilities
and programming and made
suggestions for improvement
and expansion of facilities
and offerings. Additionally,
the City-appointed
Recreation, Parks, Marina &
Arts Commission established
an ad-hoc committee, to
compile a comprehensive
inventory of all City parks and
recreation facilities.
The diverse and broad
methods of outreach and
varied communication tools allowed multiple opportunities for residents, community groups, neighborhoods, advocacy entities, key staff, appointed and elected policy and decision-makers to participate in and offer multilayered input, feedback, and guidance.
The Master Plan stands on this rich information and seeks to organize and articulate its practical, and aspirational voice and vision. Participants were able to meet face-to face with key City staff and the consultant team to share experiences and ideas.
Additionally, residents were able to offer input regarding park and recreation facilities and programming conditions and needs independently via electronic platforms. This effort of engagement ensures that the Master Plan reflects the shared priorities of residents, staff, and decision-makers. For Suisun City, building on established partnerships and expanding or pursuing new
collaborative relationships with public and private entities will be critical to accomplishing the community’s goals and expectations.
E. Park and Recreational Facilities Assessment
Essential to preparing this Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan, the consultant team conducted research of and visited all park, recreational, trail and community sites to document existing facility conditions through written notation and photographic record. Assessment included review of amenities, condition, functionality, and comfort/convenience for users. City stakeholders provided additional contributions which were included in the report. Facility assessment is categorized by type: Parks; Buildings; Marina; and Trails.
Parks:
Suisun City’s parks fall into four
categories based upon size
and use. Studied sites include
pocket parks and plazas,
neighborhood parks,
community parks, sports
complexes, and community
gardens.
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 11 Buildings:
Buildings and associated
facilities reviewed include:
• Harbor Theater
• Joseph Nelson
Community Center
• Suisun City Senior Center
(Facility was closed in 2021.
Senior services and
programs are offered
at the Joseph Nelson
Community Center.)
Marina:
Facilities associated with Suisun
City Marina reviewed include:
• Harbor Master Building
• Marina areas
Trails:
Suisun City has four dedicated
trails and bikeways, including:
• Central County Bikeway
• Grizzly Island Trail
• McCoy Creek Trail
• Peterson Ranch Linear Park
Research, analysis and documentation of all existing City park and recreational sites and facilities is critical to evaluating current assets and understanding how they relate to future park and recreational needs and desires. From this research, the consultant team prepared written recommendation reports for each site including:
• Constraints
• Opportunities
• Recommended prioritization for improvement
• Schedule and general estimate of probable capital cost
F. Comparative Analysis of Neighboring Cities
The consultant team conducted research and provided
documentation to
record how Suisun
City’s Park and
Recreation operating
budgets, staffing
levels, facilities,
programs, and
salaries compare to
those of surrounding
public agencies.
Cities of Fairfield,
Vacaville, Benicia,
American Canyon,
and Martinez were
selected for
comparison
purposes, and
included in the
review. This
comparison will help inform Suisun City leaders of how their agency compares to surrounding city offerings, programs, facilities, staffing levels and salaries, and aids in the planning and budgeting for future park and recreational
development, maintenance, and operations.
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 12 G. Undeveloped Land Opportunities
An examination of City and privately owned parcels within Suisun City limits or sphere of influence were identified and reviewed for park and recreational development.
Parcels:
Vacant and underused parcels for future park and recreational development included:
• Three City-owned sites: Sheldon Plaza, the City’s Senior Center Building (closed in 2021), and Parcel #11, north of Lambrecht Sports Park
• 12 undeveloped privately-owned sites
• Parcels were presented to City staff and the Master Plan Ad-hoc Committee
• One 59.28-acre parcel (Parcel 10) was selected for future consideration
H. Findings
Suisun City residents value and utilize the varied parks, open space and recreation facilities and programs available throughout the community. City leaders take pride in the vast inventory of park and recreational assets and amenities they offer. City staff is committed to professional management and care of the public lands, facilities, and community-valued programs.
The overwhelming majority of participants in the diverse engagement and outreach efforts conducted over the past two years expressed appreciation for the thoughtful development of the City’s Park system and the community-focused facilities and programming. Gratitude and excitement were expressed at the opportunity to
offer
observations
and
suggestions
for system
improvement
to better serve
changing
interests and
needs as the
community
grows and
changes.
The input received through community and stakeholder
engagement revealed a remarkable degree of agreement around satisfaction with the community’s parks, facilities, and recreation system offerings. In general, no gross facility or programming needs were identified; however, many modest areas of
improvement, replacement, enhancement, or expansion were raised. Additionally, Parks and Recreation staff have urged the development of an additional sports complex for
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 13 Survey support the creation of an appropriately designed and financially feasible sports complex.
The need for enhanced levels of sustained maintenance and regular renovation, repair, and replacement of park and facility amenities is clearly desired by residents, community leaders and City staff.
The people of Suisun City enjoy the diverse parks system and support improving and promoting Marina and Waterfront facilities to serve the community and attract visitors. They value the combination of neighborhood, community parks along with the abundance of open space, paths and trails providing access to natural areas and wildlife viewing. The mix of smaller local/neighborhood and larger more community and visitor- serving sites and facilities provide variety, excitement, and access to many recreational opportunities. Residents frequent and value the programming available through the parks, community- appropriate public facilities, and shared use public assets.
Key Needs:
The Master Plan provides information for the community and its decision-makers to guide actions and associated financial choices, needs and budgeting commitments. The Plan provides
recommendations to respond to needs, opportunities and
priorities flushed out through the engagement and planning process.
• Regular reconditioning and renovation of park and facility amenities
• Enhanced and sustained level of park maintenance
• Safe, clean, and well-lit family-oriented parks
• Vibrant Downtown Marina and Waterfront spaces
• Greater connection to the arts in parks and buildings, and along trails and bikeways
• Improved connection of people to nature
• Themed and non-prescriptive play areas for children
• Enhancement of parks to accommodate users of all abilities • More pet waste stations
• Community garden
• Additional sports fields and exercise stations
• Creation of additional multi-use sports courts
• Addition of tennis courts
• Addition of covered picnic and barbecuing areas
• Splash pad or similar water play amenities
• Addition of a sports complex
• Regular evaluation and refreshing of programming
• Partnerships with allied public and private entities
• Enhanced and regular communication regarding programs, events, and parks and recreational system policy of planning discussions and meetings
System Improvements:
The care and expansion of the existing parks and recreation system necessitates
leadership and
sustained
investment and
improvement to fully
respond to the input
received during the
extensive
community and staff
engagement
process.
System enhancements for consideration include:
• Modernized buildings and facilities (Harbor Theater and Community Center)
• Park and recreation facilities development
• Creation of sports fields within suitable existing parks • Play equipment replacement and enhancement
• Water-play feature selection and installation
• Park furniture, equipment and amenities repair and
replacement
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 14 • Improved lighting, trash management and signage
• Shade, seating, and cooking enhancements
• All ability access enhancements
• Land acquisition for development of an additional sports complex
• Sustained financial commitment to park, facility and amenity renovation, replacement, and maintenance
Park Land and Recreation Buildings:
The comparison of park land to population with ratios of similar and nearby communities, as
well as consideration of travel
distance to park system
features, indicate that Suisun
exceeds the goals of its
General Plan, however, lacks
desired park and recreational
amenities including updated
building facilities and
furnishings, improved access
within sites, inclusive play features, water play, exercise stations, sports courts, and additional sports fields to address public need.
Sports Fields and Facilities:
While the community has extensive, well-used and loved sports fields and amenities, more are desired. Park and Recreation staff recommended development of new facilities to accommodate both formal/competitive and informal sports play. Introduction of more modest sports fields for recreational soccer and other sports can be accommodated within redesigned existing city park sites. A multi-use soccer field complex is identified as a facility to address growing needs for additional competitive/tournament play.
Through this Master Plan process, the 59-acre site directly west of Lambrecht Sports Complex is most desired by City staff and stakeholders for such development.
Outdoor Sports Play:
More formal sports courts including multi-use courts and tennis courts are desired. Such amenities can be accommodated within reconfigured existing park sites.
Water Play:
Much interest was
expressed in introducing
water play features to
existing park sites. Splash
pads, interactive
fountains and other water
playground features can
be incorporated into
existing park sites.
Park Features and Amenities:
Residents desire additional amenities to facilitate enjoyment of parks. Exercise equipment, areas for multi-use programs, trees and plant material, shade structures, picnic and barbecuing features and furniture are needed at selected park sites.
Improving accessible routes to park features, reconditioning, replacement and improvement of older park equipment, furniture, plant material, lighting, trash receptacles, etc. are needed throughout the parks system.
I. Recommendations
Suisun City’s Park and Recreation System is much-loved, well-used and functional but requires substantial investment to address improvement backlogs, a history of insufficient annual funding for repair/replacement and regular maintenance, and capital to undertake expansion and improvement of the system to address community needs.
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 15 Numerous budgeting strategies will be necessary to achieve the community’s vision and allow parks and recreation resources to be maintained and improved in a regular high-quality manner.
Funding is necessary to address the backlog at existing sites, add new facilities at existing parks and facilities, and for acquisition and improvement of a new sports field complex.
Operational and maintenance costs for the community’s parks and recreation system are substantial and require an even greater, and sustained, commitment to achieve and maintain the level of care and facility quality desired by Suisun residents, staff, and community leaders.
Replacement life cycles require further evaluation and decisions to balance expectations with realistically regularly available funding resources. Additional park land and facilities are desired and new amenities needed; increased resources for park maintenance and reinvestment are necessary. Expansions and improvements must occur in concert with long-term revenue and funding sources.
Park Elements:
Children and Family Needs:
• Examine existing park
sites for opportunities
to establish
neighborhood scale
interactive and water
playground amenities.
• Renovate play
equipment; add a tot-
lot to an existing park
site.
• Replace and improve existing park amenities including shade features, picnic and barbecuing furniture and equipment, lighting, and trash receptacles. Include amenity upgrades to the dog park (shade features, watering facilities, furniture, trash receptacles.)
• Add exercise equipment to an existing neighborhood or community park.
• Establish an additional community garden with supportive programming. Note: The City is currently planning Prosperity Park Community Garden, scheduled for construction in 2024.
This will fulfill public need for public garden infrastructure, access, and programing.
• Incorporate art in parks and open spaces as focal and functional elements.
• Enhance multi-generational use of existing facilities. • Improve habitat and sustainable practices with native landscaping.
• Renovate underutilized parks to refresh amenities and programming to serve more residents.
• Improve condition of existing fields to facilitate greater access and use.
• Increase public safety patrols and stronger enforcement of unauthorized or disruptive behavior in and near park and recreational facilities, improve lighting and site amenities to encourage greater use and activity.
• Increase programming such as Tai Chi, painting in the park, yoga, etc. to draw more users.
• Explore pop-up uses, mobile recreation features and programs and emerging events at parks.
• Consider public/private partnerships for park programming, events, and activities.
• Improve and expand effective two-way communication. Share information regarding parks and recreational activities, events, programs, policy considerations, facility improvements, etc. with the community often and early. Utilize multiple methods of communicating and evaluate methods regularly for
effectiveness and adjust as needed.
• Enhanced and sustained funding for parkland and facility maintenance is necessary to achieve and sustain the level of facilities desired by residents and community leaders.
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 16 Athletics:
Sports Field and Facility Needs:
• Examine existing park
sites for preferred
locations for additional
multi-use sports courts,
tennis courts, and sports
fields.
• Examine the market
demand and financial
feasibility to acquire land
and develop an additional
sports complex park suitable for competitive/formal
(tournament) and informal (recreational) field play.
• Pursue the vision of an additional sports complex on the property west of Lambrecht Sports Complex. Develop a
concept master plan and convene an ad-hoc committee to
refine the plan, solicit community input and offer findings regarding market and financial feasibility, community support, funding, operations and management options and
recommendations to the City Council for next steps. The committee should include Recreation, Parks, Marina & Arts Commission members, advocacy group members,
neighborhood representatives, public agency partners, and community members at large.
Capital Improvement Program:
• The one-time and on-going improvement of parks and
recreation facilities must be considered and included in the City’s long-term/multi-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and annual budget. Funding must be identified and allocated in the CIP for each project.
• An annual Parks Facilities Renovation/Improvement project with requisite funding should be included in the multi-year CIP with the goal of addressing backlog renovation needs within a 10-15 year period.
• Program and project improvement proposals must include funding for long-range maintenance.
• Funding for capital projects must include cost escalation for soft and hard costs.
• Create a capital reinvestment fund to ensure on-going and long-term funding for facility repair and renovation.
Maintenance:
• Establish level of service standards for park and recreational facilities.
• Provide funding and structure for adequate maintenance resources.
• Update the on-line complaint and repair reporting system and prioritize staff response and action.
• Incorporate sustainable features and maintenance practices into parks facilities to reduce water consumption, run-off and maintenance costs.
• Consider replacing turf fields with synthetic turf or drought- tolerant hybrid seed/sod turf to reduce water consumption and maintenance demands.
• Parks and recreational facilities should be managed and maintained at a high standard. Funding and an outcomes- based action plan to address the backlog of repair,
replacement and reconditioning of park amenities should be adopted.
• Adopt a facilities tracking and management program to assess park amenity conditions, lifecycle and repair or replacement schedule. The program should include regular maintenance items (mowing, irrigation adjustment and repair, turf
management, litter and trash servicing, plant pruning,
replacement, and fertilizing, etc.) and longer-term tasks like court resurfacing, or furniture replacement. Utilize the program for personnel allocation, scheduling and budgeting.
• Explore financial savings available through increased opportunities for shared or privatized services consistent with the community’s target level of service.
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 17
Support for Funding:
• The community, staff and decision-makers have identified desired and needed projects and improvements well beyond the current funding capability of the City. The community has indicated that support for additional property-based revenues exists in limited forms. Therefore, other funding mechanisms and choices will be required to move the list of projects forward and to provide the financial resources necessary to address maintenance and repair backlogs and sustain a higher rate of improvement and regular maintenance to the parks system.
Mechanisms for Funding:
• Use of accumulated park improvement grant funds
• Allocations from the General Fund during budgeting
processes to the CIP and maintenance services
• Adjusted developer impact mitigation fees
• Adjusted user fees and targeted program rate of recovery • Regional, State and Federal grants and direct awards
(earmarks)
• Exploration of increases in local taxes (Sales Tax, Transient Occupancy Tax, Property Transfer Tax, new Excise Tax on construction, Business License Tax, etc.) with proceeds assigned for parks and recreation purposes
• Further exploration of community support of local or regional tax revenue measures
• Land-based Financing: Assessment Districts (Mello Roos, Landscape and Lighting Districts, Community Facilities
districts, etc.)
• Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts
• General Obligation Bonds: voter approved debt (bonds) serviced by annual assessments collected through property taxes - proceeds are not available for programming or
maintenance services
• Sale of surplus lands and assignment of proceeds for parks and recreation purposes
• Increased/adjusted Lighting and Landscape District fees with dedication of resources to appropriate park and recreational facility upgrades and maintenance
• Formation of a Suisun City Parks and Recreation Foundation or similar body for fundraising and philanthropic purposes • Issue a Request for Proposals to operate and manage the Harbor Theater
• Public/neighborhood fund raising
• Public/private partnerships: purchase and develop a new sports complex; renew efforts to contract Harbor Theater management and
operations to a qualified
third-party entity
• Private Grants and
philanthropic
organizations may
support programs or
facilities which align with
their focus, mission, or
support local/regional
needs in conjunction
with corporate
responsibility or
promotion
• Prop 68, Parks, Environment and Water Bond— per capita and competitive grant programs
• Community Development Block Grants: funding is through the Federal program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - several programs and project funding options are available with targets to serve/benefit lower income areas/populations
• Federal Funding Opportunities: with focus on improvements to reduce climate change, improve multi-modal transportation, improve water quality, repair, and replace aged infrastructure • State Land and Water Conservation Fund
• Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs act (Infrastructure Bill) • Inflation Reduction Act
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 18 J. Conclusion
Suisun City is a proud city with engaged, enthusiastic, diverse, and practical residents.
The community and its
leaders have
accomplished much in
the Parks and
Recreation System and
jointly recognize that
more is needed. This
Master Plan fulfills the
policy direction
contained in the
General Plan and,
through a high-level evaluation informed by substantial rich input from community members, dedicated City staff and responsible and thoughtful leaders, presents findings and recommendations for system-wide enhancement in-line with community desires.
The information in this Master Plan is intended to be a tool to assist the community and decision-makers in selecting and pursuing funding and improvement decisions and establishing long-term commitments for the care of this beloved and community-valued system and its programs. An expanded, improved, and well- maintained Parks and Recreation System will continue to enrich the quality of life for Suisun City residents and build community pride and bonds. Such City-guided efforts and commitments will further enhance the standing of the community serving to strengthen the sense of community and
increasing the attractiveness of Suisun as
a destination for businesses and visitors.
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INVENTORY AND ASSESSMENT
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 20 Community Parks and Recreational Facilities Inventory and Assessment
A. Site Inventory and Analysis
The consultant team conducted research of and visited all park and recreational facility sites to document existing conditions through written notation and photographic record. Facilities were reviewed for functionality, level of comfort for users, public access to sites, and convenience/usability of elements within sites.
Assessment was reviewed with City staff and stakeholders, and additional individual contributions were included in the Master Plan. Inventory and assessment information is represented by the following facility types:
Parks:
• Pocket Parks and Plazas: City Hall Point, Harbor Plaza, McCoy Creek Park, Reverend Clayborn Lea, Sr. Park,
Sheldon Plaza, and Todd Park
• Neighborhood Parks: Independence Park, Lawler Falls Park, Mike Day Memorial Park, Montebello Vista Park, Patriot Park, and Samuel W. Goepp Park
• Community Parks: Carl E. Hall Park, Heritage Park, and Lawler Ranch Park
• Sports Complexes: Lambrecht Sports Complex
• Community Gardens: Prosperity Park Garden (2024)
Buildings:
Buildings that provide offerings for cultural, performing, and visual arts, youth, senior and the community classes and events, include:
• Harbor Theater
• Joseph Nelson Community Center
• Suisun City Senior Center (building was closed in 2021.
Senior services and programs are offered at Joseph Nelson Community Center.)
Marina:
One of Suisun City’s most treasured recreational amenities is its Harbor and public access to the Suisun Slough and Marsh. Facilities reviewed associated with the Marina include:
• Harbor Master Building
• Restrooms and showers
• Boat launch, ramps, and docks
• Berthing slips
• Fuel and pump out stations
Trails:
Four dedicated trails and bikeways studied include:
• Central County Bikeway
• Grizzly Island Trail
• McCoy Creek Trail
• Peterson Ranch Linear Park
B. Site Opportunities and Recommendations
Research, analysis and documentation of all existing City Park and recreational sites and facilities is essential to evaluating current assets and understanding how they relate to future park and recreational community need and desire.
Based upon input gathered through 2021-2022 stakeholder outreach and engagement, City leadership, staff, and the community desire development of the following elements:
• Covered picnic and barbecuing areas
• Splash pad or similar water play amenities
• All-inclusive playground and toddler specific play areas • Exercise stations
• Community garden
• Multi-use sport courts
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 21 • Baseball/softball fields
• Sports fields
• Tennis courts
• Additional sports complex
Further, they expect:
• Regular reconditioning and renovation of park and facility amenities
• Regular evaluation and refreshing of recreational programming • Enhanced and sustained level of park maintenance
• Safe, clean, and well-lit family-oriented parks
• A vibrant Downtown Marina and Waterfront area
• Improved connection of people to nature
• Greater connection to the arts in parks and buildings, and along trails and bikeways
• Enhancement of parks to accommodate users of all abilities • More pet waste stations
• Themed and non-prescriptive play areas for children
• Partnerships with allied public and private entities
With an understanding of these goals, and through additional research, the consultant team prepared written analysis and recommendation reports for each site that include:
• Opportunities and constraints
• Recommended site improvements
• Suggested schedule for improvements and prioritization • General opinion of probable capital costs
C. Design and Review of Capital Improvements
Any project to be constructed is subject to design, plan preparation, engineering, review and permitting by City, County and State offices, depending on the project, its parameters, and features. Once a project is approved, it can be bid and built. Each project will have its own distinct timeline, and some may be completed in phases over several years.
D. Accessibility and ADA Compliance
Under federal regulations, when parks and recreation facilities are built or altered, they must comply with the ADA Standards for Accessible Design (ADA Standards), which require
inclusion of features such as accessible parking spaces, routes, toilet facilities, and spectator areas. The City will need to consider this as they move forward with project
implementation.
Outdoor play areas for children ages two or older should be given equal opportunity to play. Playground equipment and facilities constructed or altered must comply with ADA
Standards for Accessible Design, most recent edition.
According to ADA, an accessible playground is one that offers a range of play experiences to children of varying abilities.
There must be: An accessible path from the building or
parking lot to
the edge of
the play area,
and an
accessible
path from the
edge of the
play area to
the play
equipment.
Surfacing
surrounding
the play equipment must comply with ASTM 1951
(Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment). Once a child is in the play area, they must be able to access the play equipment by either moving out of their mobility device onto the playground structure (such as a transfer station) or by direct play structure access in their mobility device (such as a ramp).
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 22 E. Cost Projections
Opinions of Probable Capital Costs assigned to Master Plan projects were based on the consultant team’s professional judgement and experience in designing and performing
construction administration for similar public projects, including review of recent construction bid results. For some items, costs are based on parametric measurement with per unit assignment of fee or rate. Additionally, budgets are based on written quotes from specific vendors and suppliers with estimated cost for installation.
The general opinions of probable costs developed for Master Plan projects are budgetary only and will require refinement and updates as the projects are designed.
F. Cost Escalation and Maintenance Expenses
The City will need to budget for construction escalation through industry recognized sources, and by using historical averages, on a yearly basis.
Maintenance Expense:
Each city has its own way of determining maintenance costs and budgets. Suisun City park and recreation facilities are maintained by the Public Works Department with funding from both the City’s General Fund and Landscape and Lighting Districts for specific district areas. As new projects are planned, it is important that the City adopt annual
maintenance operations budgets for each project with an escalation factor built in. This should be review and adjusted annually.
G. Other Considerations
Prevailing wage rate:
The prevailing wage rate is the basic hourly rate paid on public works projects to a majority of workers engaged in a particular craft, classification, or type of work within the locality and in the nearest labor market area. Prevailing wage rates for City of Suisun projects are consistent those set forth by Solano County, issued twice per year. This is an important
consideration in providing cost projections for the
construction and maintenance of City park and recreational projects.
Grants and other funds:
Often, public, and private grants and funding have mandatory accounting regulations and documentation associated with budget distribution. This can add cost and should be
considered as the City plans and implements projects through these sources.
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PARKS, BUILDINGS, MARINA AND TRAILS
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 24 CARL E. HALL PARK
Pintail Drive between the Kroc Center and Suisun Library
Type: Park
Size: 10.0 acres
Age: 1982; 41 years
Description
A community park centrally located between Suisun Elementary School, the City Library, Kroc Salvation Army Community Center, and Fire Station. The park includes an improved small-scale younger children’s play area and a large open turf area for community events and unstructured family recreation, including playing, walking, jogging or sitting.
Amenities
• Parking
• Play area
• Large grass area
• Walking path
• Chain link backstop
• Drinking fountain with bottle filler
• Bike racks
• Trash receptacles
Condition
• Asphalt jogging path is cracked and broken in several areas, and overgrown with weeds
• Turf grass is uneven with several brown and worn patches • Portions of the backstop structure and mesh are broken or missing
Functionality
• Jogging path poses tripping hazards
• Turf grass area is non-functional for sports play and running • Connectivity is poor, limited to narrow outer pathway
Comfort/Convenience
• Ample vehicle and bicycle parking
• Lacks shade and seating
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 25 CARL E. HALL PARK
Pintail Drive between the Kroc Center and Suisun Library
Constraints
• Older park that requires complete reconstruction of elements for usability
• Turf grass is unhealthy, uneven, and challenging for play • Perimeter pathway is no longer functional, no connection to park features
• Lacks shade and seating
• Tot lot area is small and offers little play value
• Backstop structure is broken
Opportunities
• Proximity to City Library, Suisun Elementary School, and Kroc Center • Close to geographic center of City
• Ample vehicle and bicycle parking
• Acreage for multiple community-desired park features
• Create opportunities for rental spaces to increase revenue • City should formalize partnerships with Kroc Center and volunteer groups for programming and maintenance of new facilities
Recommended Prioritization for Improvement
• Create rentable, covered group picnic pavilion with tables and barbeque units
• Update play area with equipment for multiple age groups • Reconstruct pedestrian paths with connection to park elements • Add new site furnishings, drinking fountains, and safety lighting • Create multi-use turf grass area with updated irrigation system • Add water efficient shade trees and landscaping with updated irrigation system
Schedule and Probable Cost
• TBD RFP, Design, Bid, Construction
• Capital Cost: $1,800,000-$2,400,000
• Re-visit project capital budget as design develops
• Regularly account for cost escalation associated with project maintenance and operations
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CITY HALL POINT
Behind City Hall on Civic Center Blvd.
Type: Park
Size: 1.0 acre
Age: 1989; 34 years
Description
A pocket park anchoring City Hall to Suisun’s waterfront promenade, Marina Trail, and Mike Day Memorial Park. The park includes a pathway for walking or jogging with outward viewing opportunities.
Amenities
• Parking
• Walking path
• Access to Marina Trail and Mike Day Memorial Park
• Public Art
• Lighting
• View of Suisun Slough, Vaca Mountains, and Coastal Range • Drinking fountain with bottle filler
• Trash receptacles
Condition
• Pathways are in good condition and wide enough to allow for multiple users • Bollards are antiquated and provide minimal light
• Turf grass and trees are struggling to survive
Functionality
• Underutilized and lifeless with only perimeter access • Ineffective access from City Hall for officials, staff, and the public to use spaces • Lacks seating and gathering areas adjacent to path or City Hall • Pathway to public art area is weedy
Comfort/Convenience
• Inefficient lighting along Marina Trail
• Lacks shade and seating
• All areas are exposed to sun and wind
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CITY HALL POINT
Behind City Hall on Civic Center Blvd.
Constraints
• Lack of seating and shade areas
• Large expanse of lawn requires high water consumption and maintenance
Opportunities
• Formal celebratory site
• Create opportunities for rental spaces to increase revenue • Seating for views to harbor area
• Create outdoor games area for bocce, corn hole and other group recreational amenities
• Nature education highlighting Suisun’s Harbor, Slough, and Marsh • Less water intensive plants that support wildlife
• Improved connections from perimeter path to City Hall
Recommended Prioritization for Improvement
• Add updated lighting
• Install benches along path to take advantage of vistas • Enhance existing art installation for connection to nature education • Add shade trees with automatic irrigation system along path east of City Hall
• Install plants that are less water intensive and which support wildlife • Remove sections of turf grass and develop games area while retaining views to waterway
• Add a small-scale covered picnic pavilion with connection to games area • Improved connections from perimeter path to games area, picnic pavilion and City Hall
Schedule and Probable Cost
• TBD RFP, Design, Bid, Construction
• Capital Cost: $500,000 - $800,000
• Re-visit project capital budget as design develops
• Regularly account for cost escalation associated with project maintenance and operations
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HARBOR PLAZA
Main Street and Solano Street
Type: Park
Size: 1.0 acre
Age: 1994; 29 years
Description
A waterfront park, nestled in downtown, along the Suisun Slough across the channel from City Hall, and adjacent to Suisun City’s Waterfront Promenade and Marina Trail.
The park is within walking distance from the Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Train Station.
Amenities
• On street parking
• Raised outdoor stage
• Space for community events
• Turf areas
• Gazebo
• Walking path
• Benches
• Trash receptacles
• Drinking fountain with bottle filler
• Lighting
• Views of Suisun Slough and City Hall
Condition
• Infrastructure is in good condition
• Trees provide for shade and cover
• Turf grass is in poor condition
Functionality
• Park has historically received a high level of community use • Green space and benches are occupied by unhoused people and used for sleeping • Access to gazebo area is blocked by columns
Comfort/Convenience
• Rail and Intercity bus stop at nearby train station
• Adjacent to downtown
• Direct access to dock
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HARBOR PLAZA
Main Street and Solano Street
Constraints
• Lawn area is trampled due to high use of this plaza
• High use of plaza increases need for maintenance crews to keep up with pickup/cleaning required
• Unhoused occupy plaza areas
• Gazebo orientation impedes circulation through the site
Opportunities
• Partnerships with community groups, waterfront businesses and the Harbor Theater to increase programming
of spaces for year-round activities, events, and to increase revenue • Work with Solano County Health and Human Services Department to secure an office nearby for unhoused support
• Increase usability of plaza
Recommended Prioritization for Improvement
• Replace benches with individual or 2-person benches that discourage sleeping
• Install new lighting with efficient 24-hour operation • Replace natural turf grass with synthetic turf that is durable and available for seating, and regular use for a variety of events
• Reconstruct or remove gazebo that impedes pedestrian circulation and connection to local businesses
• Identify place for public art that connections people to Suisun City culture
Schedule and Probable Cost
• TBD RFP, Design, Bid, Construction
• Capital Cost: $500,000 - $700,000
• Re-visit project capital budget as design develops
• Regularly account for cost escalation associated with project maintenance and operations
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HERITAGE PARK
Village Drive and Pintail Drive
Type: Park
Size: 10.0 acres
Age: 1991; 32 years
Description
A community park with picnic and play areas, sports field, basketball court, and shared parking with Community/Senior Center.
Amenities
• Parking lot
• Lighted ball field; currently under reconstruction as soccer fields • Basketball court
• All access younger children’s play area
• Agility course
• Walking path
• Restrooms; currently being remodeled
• Picnic tables and group picnic areas
• Trash receptacles
• Drinking fountain with bottle filler
Condition
• Restroom at ballfield area was renovated in 2021
• Park and path connections are not well lit
• Trash receptacles, benches, and picnic tables are worn and dated • Pathways do not offer direct connection to picnic tables • Basketball court asphalt is cracked and broken in several areas • Turf grass is in poor condition; dry, thick, and overly compacted • Trees are overgrown and require thinning and regular maintenance • Trash is present throughout all park areas
Functionality
• Park has historically received heavy use
• Park has many community-desired features however most are beyond their usable life and require replacement
Comfort/Convenience
• Adequate parking
• Centrally located to surrounding residential neighborhood
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HERITAGE PARK
Village Drive and Pintail Drive
Constraints
• Overly shady trees and mounds create visual barriers
• Basketball court paving and backstops are in very poor condition • Grass areas adjacent to the Community Center are un-used • Park’s appearance is dark and dated
Opportunities
• Central location; existing parking area
• Park areas allow for favorable renovation with good circulation • Space is available for modern, rentable picnic pavilion • Space is available to create outdoor recreational amenities for Suisun City’s seniors and youth
Recommended Prioritization for Improvement
• Redevelop ball field area to synthetic turf soccer field(s) with updated lighting (natural turf project currently in construction) • Add surveillance cameras to parking areas
• Selectively remove trees and landscape mounds to open park areas • Remove small turf areas near play and agility courses • Resurface basketball court with seat walls
• Install a splash pad with connections to restrooms
• Add a covered picnic pavilion with connection to play areas, basketball court and soccer fields
• Add pedestrian paths for better connectivity of elements • Add fitness and games area near Senior activities zone
Schedule and Probable Cost
• TBD RFP, Design, Bid, Construction
• Capital Cost: $3,100,000 - $4,200,000
• Re-visit project capital budget as design develops.
• Regularly account for cost escalation associated with project maintenance and operations.
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INDEPENDENCE PARK
Charleston Street and Duluth Lane
Type: Park
Size: 5.0 acres
Age: 2007; 16 years
Description
A neighborhood park in the Peterson Ranch subdivision that overlooks open space to the east. The park includes a small area with play equipment for younger children, a large grassy area, and a perimeter walking path.
Amenities
• Children’s play equipment
• Large turf area
• Landscape planting areas
• Picnic tables
• Walking path connecting to Peterson Ranch Linear Park • Sidewalk lighting
• Drinking fountain with bottle filler
• Trash receptacles
Condition
• Play area surfacing needs to be supplemented and receive regular maintenance; it does not offer flush transition to pathways • Turf grass is high with thick and uneven growth; not suitable for running or organized sports play
• Irrigation coverage for turf grass is problematic with many dry areas • Small, struggling trees provide only minimal shade or wind protection
Functionality
• An underused park with basic amenities
• Evaluate access to children’s play area and equipment for compliance with ADA standards • All areas are exposed to sun and wind
Comfort/Convenience
• Accessible by Peterson Ranch Linear Park and surrounding neighborhood
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INDEPENDENCE PARK
Charleston Street and Duluth Lane
Constraints
• Park is often un-used
• Turf grass is uneven, thick, and challenging to use for organized sport play or general recreation
• People are living in the shrubby and linear park areas • Minimal to no shade at the site; areas open and exposed
Opportunities
• Space for modern shade structures, tables
• Space for full size basketball court(s) or multi-use sports courts • Space for sitting in park if shade is added
Recommended Prioritization for Improvement
• Remove shrubs to open views to Peterson Ranch Linear Park • Add shade trees in key locations
• Renovate turf grass area with updated irrigation system • Add basketball courts or multi-use sport courts
• Add small shade structure(s) and tables
Schedule and Probable Cost
• TBD RFP, Design, Bid, Construction
• Capital Cost: $900,000 - $1,200,000
• Re-visit project capital budget as design develops
• Regularly account for cost escalation associated with project maintenance and operations
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LAMBRECHT SPORTS COMPLEX
Lambrecht Road and Petersen Road
Type: Park
Size: 80.0 acres
Age: 1994; 29 years
Description
The City’s primary sports complex with a variety of baseball and softball fields for youth and adults.
Amenities
• 3 youth baseball fields and 1 youth softball field
• 4 adult softball fields
• Lighting
• Concessions
• Maintenance and storage facilities
• Restrooms
• Fencing and gates
• Parking
Condition
• Solar and high-efficiency lighting upgrades in 2018; snack bar upgrades in 2019; energy efficiency upgrades and repairs/repainting of clubhouse in 2021
• Access road, parking areas and asphalt pathways are all cracked and broken, and many areas, in very poor condition, needing improvement or replacement
• Trees in parking areas are wind damaged; root systems are lifting curbs and sidewalks
Functionality
• Generally, all field areas and structures are usable and functioning • Storm drainage system and building downspouts require cleaning and repair to function properly
• Open areas outside of fields are undeveloped
Comfort/Convenience
• No bicycle/pedestrian access
• Lacks close connection to local businesses and services
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LAMBRECHT SPORTS COMPLEX
Lambrecht Road and Petersen Road
Constraints
• Located far from the City center
• Lack of bicycle or walking trails to site
• Extent of damage in access road, parking areas and asphalt pathways may require in-place recycling or a new pavement section
• Trees in parking areas are wind damaged; root systems are lifting curbs and sidewalks
Opportunities
• Family-friendly play area in an undeveloped area
• Create Class I trail connection to Sports Complex
• Room to expand into northern or western parcels
• Opportunity to offer variety of sports fields to offset maintenance costs
Recommended Prioritization for Improvement
• Improve parking and roadway areas for longevity
• Develop supporting facilities next to ball fields: pay to play batting cages, rentable picnic areas, and children’s play areas
• Use ballfield outfields for youth soccer camps
• Modernize site furnishings and features to maximize usability • Examine grant opportunities to connect Class I trail to complex • In compliance with Travis Air Force Base Land Use Compatibility Plan, share facilities, access, roadways and parking, infrastructure, and buildings with new sports complex developed on property directly to the west
Schedule and Probable Cost
• TBD RFP, Design, Bid, Construction
• Capital Cost: $950,000 - $1,200,000
• Re-visit project capital budget as design develops
• Regularly account for cost escalation associated with project maintenance and operations
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LAWLER FALLS PARK
Hammond Lane between Mayfield Circle and Potrero Circle
Type: Park
Size: 3.0 acres
Age: 1980; 43 years
Description
A neighborhood park in the Lawler Ranch subdivision that includes ponds and waterfalls, shade trees, picnic areas and walking paths.
Amenities
• A tri-level pond system with waterfall
• Walking paths
• Picnic tables
• Barbeque grills
• Small turf areas
• Trash receptacles
• Drinking fountain with bottle filler
• Lighting
Condition
• Pond lining and bubblers were replaced however water leaks are present • Limited pond barrier fencing should be checked for safety compliance • Turf grass is in poor condition; dry, thick, and overly compacted • Coast Redwood trees show signs of severe stress
• Erosion has occurred in uncovered soil areas
Functionality
• Park has water features, paths, benches, picnic tables and barbeque grills; all elements are dated and underused
• Pathways are narrow and allow for only single person passage • Pond edges are used as narrow pathways without barrier between edge and pond
• Evaluate ADA access to benches, picnic tables and
barbeque grills
• Water feature requires expensive maintenance
Comfort/Convenience
• Accessible by walking paths from adjacent neighborhoods
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LAWLER FALLS PARK
Hammond Lane between Mayfield Circle and Potrero Circle
Constraints
• Water features are seen as water wasters in California • Pond system requires expensive maintenance
• Pathways are narrow and do not connect to site features • Ponds lack fencing/barrier
Opportunities
• Secure adopt a park group to enhance and care for park • Provide programming and offer classes to help offset park operations and maintenance
Recommended Prioritization for Improvement
• Add low safety fencing at open water edges in compliance with City/County regulations
• Provide new pathways to improve circulation to park amenities • Add modernized benches and signage
• Add seasonally interesting plants to interface between pond edge and park areas
Schedule and Probable Cost
• TBD RFP, Design, Bid, Construction
• Capital Cost: $200,000 - $400,000
• Re-visit project capital budget as design develops
• Regularly account for cost escalation associated with project maintenance and operations
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LAWLER RANCH PARK
Lawler Ranch Parkway and Johnston Way
Type: Park
Size: 10.0 acres
Age: 2007; 16 years
Description
A community park in the Lawler Ranch subdivision that offers a small and large dog park, children’s play areas, and large turf area with views of Suisun Marsh.
Amenities
• Two children’s play areas
• Half basketball court
• Small and large dog park areas
• Large turf area
• Walking trail with gated access to open space
• Picnic tables and benches
• Drinking fountains with bottle fillers
• Trash receptacles
• Lighting
Condition
• Younger children’s play area surfacing was replaced and basketball court lines repainted in 2021 • Windbreaks and shade are needed for higher use areas including picnic, play, and dog park • Turf grass is high with thick and uneven growth; unsuitable for running or organized sports play • Irrigation coverage for turf grass is problematic with many dry areas • Small, struggling trees provide only minimal shade and wind protection
Functionality
• Evaluate access to picnic tables and drinking fountains for ADA compliance • High winds without windbreaks make park use areas uncomfortable • Cantilevered shade structures are ineffective
• Storm drainage system, mounds and topography make areas of turf un-usable • Street parking only
Comfort/Convenience
• Accessible by sidewalk from adjacent neighborhood
• High use areas are exposed to sun and wind
• Park elements are spread far apart
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LAWLER RANCH PARK
Lawler Ranch Parkway and Johnston Way
Constraints
• Turf grass areas are heavily mounded and require regrading to allow for running or organized sport play
• Irrigation system is inefficient
• Areas are exposed; minimal shade and windbreaks are available
Opportunities
• Enhanced views of southern coastal range
• Space for rentable picnic pavilion
• Space for basketball, tennis, and multi-use courts
• Space for restroom building
• Space available for onsite parking
• Improve dog park with shade structures, site furnishings for owners, and obstacle/fitness courses for dogs
• Connect park to Suisun Slough trail
Recommended Prioritization for Improvement
• Add paving to connect pathways to existing site furnishings and drinking fountains
• Add shade trees, automatic irrigation system, and new water connection at dog park area
• Add agility course and site furnishings to dog park area • Re-install and orient individual shade structures at existing picnic tables for protection, or move to dog park area
• Add shade trees or structures to children’s play areas • Add parking area at south park area
• Add restroom building
• Replace mounded turf area with lighted basketball, tennis, or multi-use courts
• Create rentable picnic pavilion with tables and barbeque units • Replace small turf grass areas with synthetic turf for multi-use near play, picnic area, and sport court areas
Schedule and Probable Cost
• TBD RFP, Design, Bid, Construction
• Capital Cost: $3,300,000 - $4,000,000
• Re-visit project capital budget as design develops
• Regularly account for cost escalation associated with project maintenance and operations
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MCCOY CREEK PARK
Anderson Drive and Bauman Drive
Type: Park
Size: 1.0 acre
Age: 1991; 32 years
Description
A pocket park adjacent to McCoy Creek and Crystal
Elementary School that offers views of Suisun Marsh, a play area, sand volleyball court, picnic tables and large turf area.
Amenities
• Children’s play area
• Small turf areas
• Sand volleyball court
• Picnic tables and barbecue grills
• Benches
• Bike rack
• Drinking fountain with bottle filler
• Trash receptacles
• Views of Suisun Marsh and McCoy Creek
Condition
• Play equipment, picnic tables, benches, barbecues,
trash cans, bicycle racks and paving are in good condition • Sand volleyball court is overgrown; needs new posts/net • Turf grass is poor condition; high, thick, uneven growth, and in areas overly compacted
• High use areas are exposed to sun and wind
Functionality
• Appears to be an underused park
• Pathways do not connect to picnic tables, barbeque
units or sand volleyball court
• Play area surfacing does not offer flush transition to paths • Shade is needed at high use areas
• Abundant curb side parking
Comfort/Convenience
• Adjacent to McCoy Creek and Crystal Elementary School
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MCCOY CREEK PARK
Anderson Drive and Bauman Drive
Constraints
• Sand volleyball court in poor condition requires replacement • Turf grass is in poor condition
• High use areas are exposed to sun and wind
Opportunities
• View of Suisun Marsh and Coastal Range to the south
• Better connectivity in park
• Space for multi-use sports/games court
Recommended Prioritization for Improvement
• Provide pedestrian connections from pathways to picnic tables and use areas
• Plant shade trees with automatic irrigation system at seating and play areas
• Remove sand volleyball court and replace with multi-use sport court • Add shade structure at picnic tables, multi-use sports court and children’s play areas
• Recondition turf grass areas and update irrigation system
Schedule and Probable Cost
• TBD RFP, Design, Bid, Construction
• Capital Cost: $1,150,000 - $1,400,000
• Re-visit project capital budget as design develops
• Regularly account for cost escalation associated with project maintenance and operations
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MIKE DAY MEMORIAL PARK
Civic Center Boulevard next to City Hall
Type: Park
Size: 3.0 acres
Age: 1991; 32 years
Description
A neighborhood park adjacent to City Hall that offers a children’s play area and open turf grass. The park is adjacent to the Marina Trail with views of Suisun Slough.
Amenities
• Children’s play area
• Turf area
• Benches
• Picnic tables
• Drinking fountain with bottle filler
• Trash/recycling receptacles
• Views of Suisun Slough
Condition
• Historic lighting is present on Marina Trail, adjacent to the park • Bollards are antiquated and provide minimal light
• Play equipment and site furnishing are extremely worn and dated • New wood fiber or resilient play area surfacing is needed • Turf grass is in poor condition; thick, matted, uneven and overly compacted • Shade trees are overgrown and require regular pruning, maintenance, or replacement
• Trash is present throughout all park areas
Functionality
• Pedestrian access is across worn turf grass from Civic Center Blvd. and Marina Trail
• Pathways do not connect to play area, benches, picnic tables or drinking fountain • Play area surfacing needs to be supplemented and receive regular maintenance • No pedestrian connection from the park to nearby high-density residential units • No pedestrian connection from the park to Marina Trail
Comfort/Convenience
• High use areas are exposed to sun and wind
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MIKE DAY MEMORIAL PARK
Civic Center Boulevard next to City Hall
Constraints
• Play equipment and its safety surface require replacement • Poor site lighting
• Turf grass is in poor condition and requires extensive renovation and maintenance
• Shade trees are overgrown and require regular pruning, maintenance, or replacement
Opportunities
• View of Suisun Slough, Marsh, and Coastal Range to the south • Adjacent to City Hall, Waterfront Promenade, Marina Trail and Downtown • Space available for a rentable shade structure and tables • Facilitate renting of park to increase revenue
Recommended Prioritization for Improvement
• Improved lighting
• Remove and replace overgrown shade trees with new water efficient trees and automatic irrigation system
• New universal access children’s play structures (tot and youth) • New pedestrian pathways that connect to park elements • Covered picnic tables with views to Suisun Slough
• Add fitness equipment area
• Redevelop natural turf grass and automatic irrigation system
Schedule and Probable Cost
• TBD RFP, Design, Bid, Construction
• Capital Cost: $1,230,000 - $1,440,000
• Re-visit project capital budget as design develops.
• Regularly account for cost escalation associated with project maintenance and operations.
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MONTEBELLO VISTA PARK
Montebello Drive between Capistrano Drive
and Bella Vista Drive
Type: Park
Size: 5.0 acres
Age: 1989; 34 years
Description
A neighborhood park with a children’s play area, youth ball field, half basketball court, large turf area, picnic tables and path.
Amenities
• Youth ball field with backstop and bleacher seating
• Children’s play area with swings
• Walking paths
• Large turf area
• Picnic tables
• Benches
• Trash receptacles
• Drinking fountain with bottle filler
• Lighting
• Smart irrigation controller with weather station
Condition
• Children’s play equipment and surfacing were replaced in 2022 • Youth baseball infield is covered with dense grass and weeds • Half basketball court pavement is cracked; post and backboard broken and hoop missing • Walking path in good condition
• Struggling trees and grass
Functionality
• Half basketball court is un-usable
• Youth baseball infield is un-usable
• Storm drainage system, mounds and topography make large turf areas un-usable • Cross pathways would improve pedestrian circulation
Comfort/Convenience
• Accessible by sidewalk from adjacent neighborhood
• Ample on-street parking
• High use areas are exposed to sun and wind
• Benches at play area, and ball field spectator areas are not in shade 547
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MONTEBELLO VISTA PARK
Montebello Drive between Capistrano Drive and Bella Vista Drive
Constraints
• Sport court requires repairs
• Natural turf area requires regrading to allow for running or organized sport play
Opportunities
• Situated in residential neighborhood
• Space available to add rentable shade structure and tables • Space for restrooms and concession stand
Recommended Prioritization for Improvement
• Remove natural turf grass mounding
• Develop new multi-use sports fields with synthetic turf • Re-landscape outlying areas with water efficient plants and automatic irrigation system
• Redevelop baseball backstop and synthetic turf infield • Add restrooms, concession, and maintenance building
• Add multi-use sports court
• Add lighting for fields, sports court, and connection areas • Add a picnic pavilion with picnic tables and barbeque units • Add a toddler (2–5-year-old) children’s universal play area • Add pathways for connectivity of spaces
• Add seating areas
• Add public art that connects with the Suisun City community
Schedule and Probable Cost
• TBD RFP, Design, Bid, Construction
• Capital Cost: City has State Grant of $1.85 million to put toward revitalization of this park; more may be required for full build out • Re-visit project capital budget as design develops
• Regularly account for cost escalation associated with project maintenance and operations
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PATRIOT PARK
Charleston Street between Little Rock Circle and Vandenberg Circle
Type: Park
Size: 4.0 acres
Age: 2004; 19 years
Description
A neighborhood park in the Peterson Ranch subdivision that overlooks open space to the east. The park offers play equipment for younger children, picnic area, half basketball courts, a large grassy area, and a perimeter walking path.
Amenities
• 2 children’s play structures
• 2 half basketball courts
• Youth ballfield back stop
• Large turf area
• Pergola-covered picnic area
• Benches and trash receptacles
• Drinking fountain with bottle filler
• Walking paths connect to Peterson Ranch Linear Park
• Constable Anson G. Burdick Police Center
• Lighting
Condition
• Turf grass is high with thick and uneven growth
• Irrigation coverage for turf grass is problematic with many dry areas • Small, struggling trees provide minimal shade and wind protection • Backstop boards need new paint
• Unhoused individuals are residing in shrub areas adjacent to Linear Park
Functionality
• Appears to be an underused park
• Evaluate access to children’s play area and equipment for compliance with ADA standards
• Picnic tables at pergola leave little room for access and movement
Comfort/Convenience
• Accessible by Peterson Ranch Linear Park and surrounding neighborhood • Most areas are exposed to sun and wind
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PATRIOT PARK
Charleston Street between Little Rock Circle and Vandenberg Circle
Constraints
• Unhoused individuals reside in the park space.
• Turf grass is poor condition requires extensive renovation and maintenance
Opportunities
• Space available to add a rentable shade structure with picnic tables and barbeques
Recommended Prioritization for Improvement
• Redevelop picnic area for usability and rental
• Install synthetic turf multi-use field
• Add shade trees in key locations
• Enlarge play area with thematic and flexible play, and seating
Schedule and Probable Cost
• TBD RFP, Design, Bid, Construction
• Capital Cost: $1,450,000 - $2,180,000
• Re-visit project capital budget as design develops
• Regularly account for cost escalation associated with project maintenance and operations
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PROSPERITY PARK GARDEN SITE
Blossom Avenue at McCoy Creek
Type: Park
Size: 1.7 acres
Age: In design; scheduled for construction in 2024
Description
A future park site that will include a community garden. The park will connect with Phase 2 of the McCoy Creek Trail, a Class I multi-use trail that links to Suisun City’s Central County Bikeway, residential neighborhoods and commercial centers.
Amenities
• Small concrete pathway with connection to Blossom Ave. sidewalk • Chain link fencing and gates
• Future community garden
• Future Class I bicycle path
Condition
• Undeveloped land
Functionality
• Future access and connections should consider ADA access and safety • Parking, materials delivery, and vehicular access for community gardeners is necessary
• Storage for community gardens operations is necessary • A restroom or portable restroom facilities are necessary for park users
Comfort/Convenience
• Circulation within garden and work areas should meet ADA standards • Shaded areas for garden work should be considered
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PROSPERITY PARK GARDEN SITE
Blossom Avenue at McCoy Creek
Constraints
• Not centrally located
• Concerns about traffic impact to Blossom Ave. and
neighboring residences
• Adjacent to McCoy Creek and development restrictions associated with wildlife, natural environment, and clean creek way system
Opportunities
• Adds a neighborhood park to an area without parks or amenities for children
• Near McCoy Creek Trail Phase 3
• Develop agreement with garden club(s) for operations and maintenance
Recommended Prioritization for Improvement
• This project is currently in design stages
• Maintenance plans, funds and community partnerships should be well developed before construction begins
Schedule and Probable Cost
• Construction scheduled for 2023/2024
• 2023 Capital Cost: $1,100,000
• Regularly account for cost escalation associated with project maintenance and operations
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 50 REVEREND CLAYBON LEA, SR. PARK
Josiah Circle and Driftwood Drive
Type: Park
Size: 1.0 acre
Age: 2004; 19 years
Description
A neighborhood linear park centrally located between Crystal Middle School, Suisun City Waterfront District, and a commercial area. The park includes a turf area with shade trees, perimeter walking path, picnic tables, benches, and lighting.
Amenities
• Large turf area
• Walking path
• Picnic tables
• Benches
• Lighting
• Trash receptacles
• Dog waste station
Condition
• Concrete is in good condition
• Turf and trees are in good condition
• Park is well-maintained
Functionality
• Connection to neighborhoods and
downtown areas
• Walking and gathering areas for the
neighborhood
Comfort/Convenience
• Across the street from Crystal Middle School
• Within walking distance from Waterfront
District
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 51 REVEREND CLAYBON LEA, SR. PARK
Josiah Circle and Driftwood Drive
Opportunities/Constraints
• Limited cross connections through the park
Opportunities/Constraints
• Situated in residential neighborhood but accessible to surrounding commercial, educational and waterfront areas
Recommended Prioritization for Improvement
• Explore options to partner with neighborhood for community events • Add low colorful California native plantings to sign or elevate sign for better viewability
Schedule and Probable Cost
• TBD RFP, Design, Bid, Construction
• $2,000-4,000 for color planting or elevating sign
• Minimal cost for programming and hosting events – fee based to cover operations maintenance associated with events
• Re-visit project capital budget as design develops
• Regularly account for cost escalation associated with project maintenance and operations
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 52 SAMUEL W. GOEPP PARK
Pintail Drive at Harrier Drive next to Dan O. Root II School
Type: Park
Size: 5.0 acres
Age: 1980; 43 years
Description
A neighborhood park located adjacent to Dan O. Root II Elementary School and childcare center that serve surrounding residential neighborhoods.
The park includes a large turf area with perimeter shade trees, children’s play area, half basketball court and walking path.
Amenities
• Half basketball courts
• Children’s play equipment
• Large shade trees
• Large turf area
• Walking path
• Benches
• Drinking fountain with bottle filler
• Trash receptacles
Condition
• Concrete paths in good condition
• Asphalt paths are cracked and lifted by roots
• Shade trees are overgrown, require substantial pruning, thinning, regular maintenance and removal; roots make the area un-usable • Basketball backboards are vandalized, broken and need replacement • Baseball backstops are broken and need replacement
• Play equipment is antiquated; paint and components are at the end of their usable life
• Play area surfacing needs to be supplemented and receive regular maintenance; it does not offer flush transition to pathways
Functionality
• Play area equipment is old, fragile, and no longer well-functioning • Evaluate access to benches and drinking fountains for ADA compliance • Connection to several neighborhood areas
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 53 SAMUEL W. GOEPP PARK
Pintail Drive at Harrier Drive next to Dan O. Root II School
Constraints
• Shade trees are overgrown and require regular pruning, maintenance, or replacement
• Tree roots make area un-usable
• Half basketball court reduces level of play
• Children’s play area is old and past usable life
Opportunities
• Situated in residential neighborhood and adjacent to elementary school and childcare center
• Turf area is large enough for full size soccer play or to add up to four tennis courts
• City could host tennis/pickleball lessons and tournaments to gain revenue for project
Recommended Prioritization for Improvement
• Remove mounding for better viewability into park
• Remove and replace shade trees with extensive surface roots • Add new children’s play area
• Improve pathways for extension to benches, drinking fountains and other site furnishings
• Reduce turf to a smaller multi-use area
• Add tennis/pickleball courts with lights (2 tennis courts/8 pickleball courts) • Add shade structure with picnic tables and barbeque units • Add parking lot
Schedule and Probable Cost
• TBD RFP, Design, Bid, Construction
• Capital Cost: $1,380,000 - $1,670,000
• Re-visit project capital budget as design develops
• Regularly account for cost escalation associated with project maintenance and operations
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SHELDON PLAZA
Driftwood Drive between Main Street and Civic Center Blvd.
Type: Park
Size: 0.8 acre
Age: 2003; 20 years
Description
An open turf plaza located at the northern terminus of the Suisun Slough. The space is accessed from steps up from Driftwood Drive with walking path around the slough to Harbor Plaza and Mike Day Memorial Park. The plaza is located adjacent to hotels, commercial center, and in close proximity to the Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Train Station.
Amenities
• Large turf area
• Seat wall
• Benches
• Trash receptacles
• Lighting
• Excellent views of the Suisun Slough and waterfront areas • Connection to Mike Day Memorial Park and Harbor Plaza
Condition
• Well-maintained
Functionality
• Connection to Waterfront District
• Area used for fishing in the Suisun Slough
• Underutilized
• Areas adjacent to Plaza are occupied by unhoused people and benches are used for sleeping
Comfort/Convenience
• Hotels area located across the street
• Near Highway 12
• Near Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Station and Park and Ride • All areas are exposed to sun and wind
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SHELDON PLAZA
Driftwood Drive between Main Street and Civic Center Blvd.
Constraints
• Gathering space for unhoused individuals reduces use for others
Opportunities
• Potential rentable location for community gatherings and private events; fees should offset maintenance and staff costs
• Expand area with stronger connection to the water
• Expand area with connection to adjacent vacant land (east)
Recommended Prioritization for Improvement
• Replace benches with individual or 2-person benches that discourage sleeping
• Install new lighting with efficient 24-hour operation that extends from Plaza to connecting pathways and surrounding use areas
• Remove turf grass and install artistic permeable paving for flexibility, multi-use and to lessen maintenance costs
• Add shade trees in tree grates with automatic irrigation system • Partner with local businesses and hotel groups to facilitate renting of plaza to increase revenue
Schedule and Probable Cost
• TBD RFP, Design, Bid, Construction
• Capital Cost: $520,000 - $580,000
• Re-visit project capital budget as design develops
• Regularly account for cost escalation associated with project maintenance and operations
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TODD PARK
Across Civic Center Blvd. from City Hall to Harbor Park Drive
Type: Park
Size: 1.3 acres
Age: 2001; 22 years
Description
A linear park across the street from City Hall featuring formal hedges, rose gardens and a large turf area with perimeter seating. The park is surrounded on 3 sides by single family residences.
Amenities
• Large turf area
• Shade trellis
• Benches
• Shade trees
• Lighting
• Parking area
• View of City Hall
Condition
• Infrastructure is in good condition
• Well-maintained
Functionality
• Connection to City Hall and
Suisun City’s Waterfront District
• Underutilized
Comfort/Convenience
• Shaded seating
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TODD PARK
Across Civic Center Blvd. from City Hall to Harbor Park Drive
Constraints
• Surrounded on 3 sides by residences; may make it difficult to revise park • Current landscaping requires high water use to maintain a full lush look
Opportunities
• Create native California plant demonstration garden
• Facilitate renting of park to increase revenue
Recommended Prioritization for Improvement
• Over time, replace high water use plants with water efficient and CA native species • Explore options to partner with neighborhood for community events
Schedule and Probable Cost
• TBD programming of area for community classes and events • Minimal cost for programming and hosting events – fee based to cover operations maintenance associated with events
• Re-visit project capital budget as programs develop
• Regularly account for cost escalation associated with project maintenance and operations
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 58
HARBOR THEATER
720 Main Street between Main Street and Kellogg Street
Type: Building
Size: 12,536 SF Building; 0.1-acre plaza
Age: 1999; 24 years
Description
A small 175-seat theater and outdoor plaza owned by the City of Suisun City with historic and art components at the entrance. The City is determining best practices for theater management and operations. Historically, the theater was used as a venue for live performances, film, and art exhibits.
Amenities
• Flexible plaza space
• Public art piece(s)
• Lighting
• Parking
Condition
• Interior requires safety upgrades throughout
• Southern walls show signs of water intrusion, separation, and dry rot • Colored concrete paving is faded
• Limited shade and landscape surround theater and plaza • Parking lot planting is dated and view to downtown is blocked • Recent upgrades include roof and flooring replacement, energy efficient HVAC and fire alarm systems, and exit door
• Exterior and interior appearance are modest and dated • Interior lighting and audio-visual systems are outdated
Functionality
• Theater is not opened regularly and lacks programming • Plaza lacks seating
Comfort/Convenience
• Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Train Station is located nearby • Adjacent to downtown and Harbor Plaza
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HARBOR THEATER
720 Main Street between Main Street and Kellogg Street
Constraints
• Theater is currently un-managed and offers little programming and events • Building and site are dated; exterior lighting and details are poor • Interior furnishings, paint, and AV systems need updating
Opportunities
• Opportunity to bring back theater events to the City’s Downtown/Waterfront District • Opportunity to host music and film festivals with connection to the greater Solano County and SF Bay Area • Opportunity to partner with successful booking agents for artists performing at other similar sized venues within Northern California
• Opportunity to partner with community groups and special focus groups • Opportunity to lease or sell theater to eliminate operating costs
Recommended Prioritization for Improvement
• Issue an RFP to operators seeking input and development of a feasibility study for theater improvements, operations, and programming for long-range economic viability • Depending on results of the feasibility study
- Make safety upgrades to building interior
- Furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) improvements to modernize theater - Repair building dry rot, paint exterior of building, add modernized architectural lighting and new signage - Refresh plaza for multi-use and connection to downtown Suisun City - Update site paving, furnishings, landscape, and lighting
Schedule and Probable Cost
• Issue RFP to theater operators for feasibility study
• Capital Cost: Consultant fee $20,000-40,000
• Re-visit project capital budget as design develops
• Regularly account for cost escalation associated with project maintenance and operations
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JOSEPH NELSON COMMUNITY CENTER
Village Drive and Merganser Drive
Type: Building
Size: 20,000 SF building
Age: 2002; 21 years
Description
A Community Center with banquet and meeting room spaces, the City’s senior center, pre-school, recreational programming/classrooms, and offices for the City’s Recreation, Parks & Marina Department.
Amenities
• Parking lot
• Rentable banquet facilities
• Rentable meeting rooms
• Commercial kitchen
• Senior activity spaces
• Pre-school
• Recreation programming and classrooms
• Recreation, Parks & Marina Department offices
Condition
• Solar and lighting upgrades in 2018; Engie efficiency upgrades in 2021; New roof, classroom flooring, privacy blinds, hot water heater, and kitchen upgrades in 2022 • Building exterior appearance is dated; architectural elements and signage are broken or missing • Courtyard adjacent to special event banquet space is basic and lacks privacy • Turf grass to the east of the center, and adjacent to Pre-school is in poor condition; dry, thick, and overly compacted
• Entry to building lacks vegetation and curbside appeal • Lack of shade in exterior community rental area
Functionality
• Most areas and amenities of the community center are functional • City moved its Senior Center operations to the building in 2021 • Some exterior lighting is no longer functional
Comfort/Convenience
• Nearby commercial use and surrounding residential neighborhood • Accessible by sidewalks to adjacent neighborhoods
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JOSEPH NELSON COMMUNITY CENTER
Village Drive and Merganser Drive
Constraints
• People loiter in parking lot
• Parking lot needs resurfacing
• Parking lot is dark and accumulates trash and debris
• Center feels dated; lacks curbside appeal; some areas overly shaded • Center is disconnected from park areas
Opportunities
• Increase recreational programming based on community needs • Upgrades to facility and site can make areas more usable • Strengthen rentable spaces to offset facility and staff costs • Seek grant opportunities for Community Center upgrades
Recommended Prioritization for Improvement
• Update landscape lighting with vandal-proof fixtures
• New or updated monument sign
• Repair exterior building damages
• Repaint exterior for more modern appearance
• Update landscape surrounding building for water efficiency • Repurpose turf area outside toddler play area
• Upgrade Furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E)
Schedule and Probable Cost
• TBD RFP, Design, Bid, Construction
• Capital Cost: Exterior improvements - $50-75/SF; $300,000-$450,000 • Re-visit project capital budget as design develops
• Regularly account for cost escalation associated with project maintenance and operations
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SENIOR CENTER (CLOSED)
Merganser Drive and Wigeon Way
Type: Building
Size: 2,913 SF building
Age: 1986; 37 years
Description
A facility that provided an area for Suisun City seniors to congregate, receive services, and take classes.
The center included a kitchen, dining area and rooms for classes. The building is located near senior housing properties and the post office. This location of Suisun City’s Senior Center was closed in 2021, and relocated to the Jospeh Nelson Community Center.
Amenities
• Parking
• Dining and classroom space
Condition
• Building is basic and facilities are dated, interior
renovations were made in 2012
• Fire alarm system was upgraded in 2020
• Exterior concrete is in good condition
• Lacking landscape and curbside appeal
• Trash is present on all walkways
Functionality
• No usable outdoor space
• Ramp from bus stop is long, steep and
requires improvement
Comfort/Convenience
• Adjacent to services including service
commercial and retail properties
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SENIOR CENTER (CLOSED)
Merganser Drive and Wigeon Way
Constraints
• Interior of building requires modernization to bring it up to current building code standards • Doorways and restrooms do not meet current accessibility standards
Opportunities
• Centrally located with access to city streets and bus stop • Adjacent to senior residential housing
• Adjacent to post office and service commercial businesses • Potential for City to lease property to public agency, nonprofit, therapeutic services business, etc. • Potential for development as group board and care or assisted living home • Potential for public-private partnership
• Potential to sell as surplus property in accordance with California SLA law
Recommended Prioritization for Improvement
• Work with real estate and building professionals to analyze updates required for change in use • Determine if City will retain use of property for public services • If leasing, negotiate lease with positive benefit for City and community • Allow lessee to make improvements consistent with required City and CBC codes and regulations
Schedule and Probable Cost
• TBD Real estate and building professional analysis for change in use; financial pro forma • TBD Determine future use and development direction
• Capital Cost: Initial $8,000-$12,000 for professional analysis and financial pro forma • Capital Cost: Renovation work $300-450/SF plus site work • Re-visit project capital budget as design develops
• Regularly account for cost escalation associated with project maintenance and operations
* SLA is a “right of first refusal” law that requires all local agencies to offer surplus land for sale or lease to affordable home developers and certain other entities before selling or leasing the land to any other individual or entity.
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MARINA AREAS
Civic Center Drive and Suisun Slough
Type: Marina
Size: N/A
Age: 1994; 29 years
Description
The Suisun City Marina provides 160 rental berthing slips, a 300-foot guest dock, ramps and fuel and pump-out stations at the south end of the marina.
Amenities
• Boat berthing slips
• Boat ramps and docks
• Fuel and pump-out stations
• Restrooms with showers
• Shaded grass area
• Access to restaurants and other amenities
• Adjacent to Suisun Wildlife Center
• Views and official gateway to 84,000-acre Suisun Marsh
Condition
• Infrastructure is in good condition
• Dock fire suppression waterline system replacement and spill response trailer were installed in 2018; Marina fuel system was upgraded in 2019; Dock potable waterline was replaced in 2020; sewer pump waste line and new maintenance contract were established in 2021; and dock box was replaced in 2022
• Lacks landscaping; limited shrubs block views
Functionality
• Large parking lot for boat trailers
• Lacks shade in parking lot
• Dock maintenance and inspection contract with Bellingham Marine will allow for major repair to dock system in 2023-2025
Comfort/Convenience
• Adjacent to Waterfront District/Downtown
• Close to Highway 12
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MARINA AREAS
Civic Center Drive and Suisun Slough
Constraints
• Landscape areas are ineffective, and shrubs block views • Lacking water-related community activity and education programs • Small turf area near Harbor Master Building is costly to maintain
Opportunities
• Community events and volunteering – kayak regattas, water holiday parade, citizen scientists
• Grants and partnerships with service clubs to develop fishing pier/platform
• City-run concessions, sponsorship fees could offset maintenance cost • Increase Marina programming budget to plan and implement projects
Recommended Prioritization for Improvement
• Offer more water and slough-inspired community program and events • Create a fishing pier/platform behind City Hall for safe use • Partner with local aquatics, boating and fishing clubs, associations, and educators, enthusiasts, and Suisun City’s Waterfront District • Replace shrubs with sustainable landscaping, irrigation, and mulch
Schedule and Probable Cost
• TBD RFP, Design, Bid, Construction
• Capital Cost: $700,000-750,000
• Re-visit project capital budget as design develops
• Regularly account for cost escalation associated with project maintenance and operations
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 66
CENTRAL COUNTY BIKEWAY
Main Street to Walters Road adjacent to Highway 12
Type: Trail
Size: 2.96 Miles
Age: Phase 1 Completed in 2009; 14 years
Description
The Suisun City portion of the Central County Bikeway begins at the Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Train Station and extends parallel to SR 12 eastward to Walters Rd. Land use surrounding the bikeway is primarily residential, with a few commercial centers in proximity. Bicyclists can cross SR 12 at Marina Blvd to access the Grizzly Island Trail. The McCoy Creek Path connects the bikeway to Carl E. Hall Park, Suisun City Library, and Kroc Community Center. The trail separates from SR 12 a few blocks before its terminus at Walters Road.
Amenities
• Class I bicycle/pedestrian trail separated from vehicular traffic • Access points to the trail include Main St./SR 12, Marina Blvd., Village Dr., Sunset Ave., Snow Dr., McCoy Creek Trail, Emperor Dr.,
Woodlark Dr., Fulmar Dr., and Walters Rd./Petersen Rd.
• Concrete paved walking/bicycle trail with ADA access
Condition
• Infrastructure, pavement, and bridges are intact
• Several segments of barrier fencing are broken or missing • Highway trash is present along the entire route
• Maintenance is limited to periodic mowing of weeds
Functionality
• Path functions as a Class I bicycle/pedestrian route
• Connection to County-wide trail system with opportunities for recreational and commute users
Comfort/Convenience
• Easy to access along the entire route
• Wide path allows for multiple participants at one time • Free parking is available at the Park & Ride across the street from the Suisun- Fairfield Amtrak Train Station that is also accessible by train and bus
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CENTRAL COUNTY BIKEWAY
Main Street to Walters Road adjacent to Highway 12
Constraints
• Trash and debris blown over from Highway 12 collects along trail route • Minimal to no shade along route
• Connections to commercial service and retail centers are minimal
Opportunities
• Add bikeway connection to the Lambrecht Sports Complex. • Add bikeway connection to commercial service and retail areas • Upgrade Non-Highway 12 beautification trail segments
• Partner with Caltrans, Solano County Transportation Agency (STA), and Department of Corrections to reduce maintenance cost
Recommended Prioritization for Improvement
• Fulfill the 2022 City’s required partnership with Caltrans, STA, and City of Fairfield for the Highway 12 beautification project
• Submit required maintenance plan to Caltrans for Hwy 12 beautification • Ensure that Highway 12 beautification maintenance operations budget has inflation escalation factor built into Annual Budget.
Schedule and Probable Cost
• Apply for grant funding - bikeway connections to Lambrecht Sports Complex, commercial and retail centers, then complete RFP, Design, Bid, Construction • 2024: Complete Highway 12 Beautification Project - Planning and implementation
• Capital Cost: $215,000, through existing grant funding • Re-visit project capital budget as design develops
• Regularly account for cost escalation associated with project maintenance and operations
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 68
GRIZZLY ISLAND TRAIL
Grizzly Island Road and Highway 12
Type: Trail
Size: 0.9 Mile
Age: 2013; 10 years
Description
A trail that connects Crystal Middle School to Crescent Elementary School preventing students from having to cross Highway 12. The trail provides a natural educational opportunity for students and school mini field trips to study the ecosystem along the Suisun Marsh. It is accessible for family recreation including viewing, photography, wildlife observation, nature study, bicycling, walking, jogging, and sitting.
Amenities
• Class I bicycle/pedestrian trail separated from vehicular traffic. • Access points to the trail include Marina Blvd./Driftwood Dr., Marina Blvd./Highway 12, Grizzly Island Rd./Highway 12, and Grizzly Island Rd./McCoy Creek Way
• Monument sign, seat walls and site furnishings
• Educational interpretive signs
• School bus parking spaces on Grizzly Island Road
Condition
• Infrastructure and pathways are intact
• Interpretive signage and site furnishings have been defaced; many are no longer functional
• Maintenance is limited to periodic mowing of weeds
Functionality
• Path functions as a Class I bicycle/pedestrian route
• Path offers a controlled pedestrian crossing at SR 12 and Grizzly Island Rd., and connection to Central County Bikeway.
• Path connects to State/County trail on Grizzly Island Rd.
Comfort/Convenience
• Easy to access from starting and ending points
• Wide path allows for multiple participants at one time • SR 12 noise makes it challenging to enjoy and use for educational purposes • The area is open and windy, making its setting uncomfortable 571
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GRIZZLY ISLAND TRAIL
Grizzly Island Road and Highway 12
Constraints
• Graffiti is often sprayed on site furnishings and signage • Area is open, windy and lacks staying power for nature lovers • Trash and weeds are prevalent throughout trail areas
Opportunities
• Expansion of trail into a few “protected” yet viewable areas • Add native shade trees and irrigation system for comfort and refuge in windy areas
• Provide community-based programs and education about the Suisun Marsh and area’s cultural history
• Strengthen partnerships with State and local agencies and service groups to offer education programs and manage monthly/quarterly/bi-yearly clean up • Apply for grant funding for new trail areas, signage, furnishing and trees • Partner with state and local agencies, adopt a trail and volunteers to reduce costs
Recommended Prioritization for Improvement
• Repurpose four trail education areas with signage, benches, native trees, and irrigation
Schedule and Probable Cost
• Apply for trail education area grant funding through State, Federal, County, non- profit and local partnerships, then complete RFP, Bid, Construction • Capital Cost: $150,000 - $200,000
• Re-visit project capital budget as design develops
• Regularly account for cost escalation associated with project maintenance and operations
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MCCOY CREEK TRAIL
Central County Bikeway to Pintail Drive
Type: Trail
Size: 1.25 miles (Phases 1 and 2)
Age: 2008; 15 years
Description
McCoy Creek Trail begins at the Central County Bikeway between Snow Dr. and Emperor Dr., and extends parallel to McCoy Creek to Pintail Dr.
The trail is primarily surrounded by residential properties. The Kroc Community Center, Carl E. Hall Park, Fire Station Headquarters, and the Suisun City Library are in close proximity to the trail’s terminus on Pintail Dr.
Amenities
• Class I bicycle/pedestrian trail separated from vehicular traffic • Concrete paved walking/bicycle trail with ADA access
• Way-finding signage listing destinations and distances • Drinking fountain with bottle filler
• California native trees and plants
Condition
• Infrastructure and pathway are intact and pavement is in good condition
• Trash and dog waste is present along the entire route • Creek areas along trail are occupied by unhoused people • Maintenance is limited to periodic weed mowing
Functionality
• Path functions as a Class I bicycle/pedestrian route
• Connection to County-wide trail system with opportunities for recreational and commute users
• Lack of lighting creates an unsafe environment for night use
Comfort/Convenience
• Bus stop is located nearby at Fire Station/Kroc Community Center • Easy to access from starting, connection, and ending points • Wide path allows for multiple participants at one time • All areas are exposed to sun and wind
• The trail lacks pet waste stations and trash/recycling receptacles
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 71
MCCOY CREEK TRAIL
Central County Bikeway to Pintail Drive
Constraints
• Limited narrow spaces between top of creek bank and residential back yards • Vehicular bicycle crossing at Pintail Drive is narrow • Revegetation landscaping between trail and creek bank is sparse in most areas, and growing over the path in southern areas
Opportunities
• Complete Phases 2 and 3 of trail
• Provide safe connection to Prosperity Park Community Garden • Provide linkage between Suisun City and Fairfield
Recommended Prioritization for Improvement
• Complete ¾ mile Phase 2 in 2023
• Apply for grants to complete Phase 3 and replanting, re-establishment of irrigation and mulching of key Phase 1 areas
• Ensure that maintenance operations budget is established, and has inflation escalation factor built into Annual Budget
• Apply for local, Federal and/or State grant funding, or assign City capital funds (CIP) to complete Phase 3
• Partner with adopt a trail and volunteers to reduce costs
Schedule and Probable Cost
• 2023: Complete Phase 2 through existing grant funding • Replant, reconnect irrigation, and mulch key areas of Phase 1, TBD; City staff implementation
• Capital Cost: $80,000
• Re-visit project capital budget as design develops
• Regularly account for cost escalation associated with project maintenance and operations
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 72
PETERSON RANCH LINEAR PARK
Eastern boundary of Peterson Ranch from Hickam Circle
to Duluth Lane
Type: Trail
Size: 6.0 acres, .7 miles
Age: 2003; 20 years
Description
A linear park with pedestrian trail, small turf area, lighting, and benches that connect to Patriot and Independence Parks.
Amenities
• Small turf area
• Walking paths
• Benches
• Lighting
• Views to eastern open space areas
Condition
• Concrete is in good condition
• Weeds encroaching into pathways
• Shrubbery at connection points to Patriot and Independence Parks, and central green space is tall, thick, creates a barrier, and collects personal belongings and trash
• Unhoused individuals are residing in open space areas adjacent to the linear park
Functionality
• Connection to neighborhoods, and Independence and Patriot Parks • Easy access and route for walkers and joggers
Comfort/Convenience
• All areas are exposed to sun and wind
• Unhoused focus and overgrown perimeter vegetation create an uncomfortable environment for many users
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 73
PETERSON RANCH LINEAR PARK
Eastern boundary of Peterson Ranch from Hickam Circle to Duluth Lane
Constraints
• Isolated links between residential areas and neighborhood parks • Shrub screening allows stashing of personal items and trash
Opportunities
• Replant entrances to park areas with low California native plants for habitat and interest • Add shade trees to bench areas
• Future connection to Petersen Road and Lambrecht Sports Complex though land use agreement
• Partner with Suisun RCD, Solano County Open Space, Xerces Society and CA Native Plant Society for assistance with planting and trail development • Partner with volunteer groups for trail and landscape maintenance along linear park
Recommended Prioritization for Improvement
• Remove shrubs that block views and create hiding spaces • Plant new low California native plants and trees with irrigation system, and mulch at four locations
• Explore option for trail extension
Schedule and Probable Cost
• TBD, City staff implementation
• Capital Cost: $70,000-$80,000
• Re-visit project capital budget as design develops
• Regularly account for cost escalation associated with project maintenance and operations
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 75 2021 Recreation, Parks, Marina & Arts Commission
Parks Master Plan Survey
A. Survey Purpose
The City of Suisun City's Recreation, Parks & Marina Department conducted an online community survey from August to October 2021.
The study aimed to gain
valuable information on how
the public participates in
City provided events and
programs, and how they use
local parks and recreational
facilities. Survey
respondents provided
feedback on what they most
desire for future City
recreation programs, and
parks, trails, open space,
and sports amenities. Lastly,
respondents reported on
their preferred method of
communication with the City
on future facility and
program planning.
B. Survey Respondents
1) More than 374 individuals offered input.
2) The largest group of respondents (22%) live outside Suisun City limits.
3) More than half (51.5%) of Suisun City respondents have lived in the community for 5+ years.
C. Participation in City Events and Programs
1) The greatest number of respondents (27%) have
participated in City special events.
2) The 2nd greatest number (17%) participated in after school and youth camp programs.
3) The 3rd greatest number is evenly split (12% each) between participation in sports, preschool programs, and classes at Joseph Nelson Community Center.
4) 53% of respondents stated City programs and activities are of good or high quality.
5) 37% of respondents are extremely satisfied with the special events produced or provided by the City
D. Indoor Facilities, After School and Youth Programs
1) The greatest number of respondents (48%) visited an
indoor facility (Joseph Nelson Community Center, Senior Center, or Marina Office) 1-5 times over the past 18 months. 2) 48% of respondents are extremely satisfied with preschool programs.
3) 44% of respondents are extremely satisfied with after school and youth camps programs.
4) 35% of respondents are extremely satisfied with community classes.
5) 27% of respondents are extremely satisfied with senior center programs.
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 76 E. Parks and Sports Programs
1) The greatest number of respondents (44%) have visited a park 1-5 times over the past 18 months.
2) 51% of respondents feel that City parks are good or high quality.
3) 40% of respondents are extremely satisfied with sports programs.
4) 39% feel that park quality varies greatly from site to site. 5) The greatest number of respondents (14%) have visited Heritage Park/Joseph Nelson Community Center over the
past 18 months.
6) Independence Park was the least visited site with less than 3% (2.7%) of respondents indicating that they visited the park in the past 18 months.
F. What the Community Desires
1) 74% of all respondents desire greater access to:
• Hobby & educational or special interest or skill classes • Organized outdoor recreation classes
• Fitness & wellness programs and classes
• Nature & art education programs, classes, and
exhibitions
2) More than a ¼ of all respondents (26%) desire additional covered, reservable picnic areas
3) Each of the following were desired by 14.3% of survey respondents:
• Community garden
• Dog friendly areas (dog walking and dog parks)
• Basketball courts
4) Each of the following were desired by 8% of survey
respondents:
• Tennis and pickleball courts
• Sand volleyball courts
• Turf playing fields
G. Preferred Method of Communication with the City
Listed in order of preference:
1) Email (direct and email blasts)
2) Printed City Playbook (mail guide)
3) Social Media platform
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 77 Question 37 – What future Recreation programs would you or a member of your household be interested in seeing?
Question 38 – Please rank the proposed Recreation programs in terms of importance to you (1 being the most important to you)
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 78 Question 113 – Which of the following Park improvements would you be interested in?
Question 114 – Please rank the proposed Park improvements in terms of importance to you (1 being the most important to you)
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 79 Stakeholder Interviews
A. Overview
The consultant team conducted individual interviews with eight key stakeholders between May 18-25, 2022. Members of the group include:
• Two City Council members
• Two Recreation, Parks, Marina & Arts Commissioners
• Two Recreation, Parks & Marina Management staff members • One Public Works Engineering Management staff member
• One Public Works Maintenance staff member
B. Reflections
Positive:
1) Many positive comments and constructive suggestions were offered through the stakeholder interviews. The range of informative
feedback is
robust and
helpful to
indicate that
existing
facilities and
programs
fulfill greatly
varied needs of
the public.
2) Additionally,
the
community expects regular maintenance, repair,
renovation, or replacement of aged infrastructure. They desire, would utilize, and financially support additional recreation opportunities.
3) The stakeholder group noted that many respondents
expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to provide input into Suisun City’s Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan effort; they welcome the improved dialogue and the City’s interest in the community’s opinions and concerns.
In Need of Improvement:
1) Poor communication of rules, protocols, and opportunities for use.
2) Lack of engagement with the community regarding
recreational programing and facility desires.
3) Lack of marketing or promotion of available activities, programs, and facilities.
4) Inadequate maintenance, repair or equipment, furniture, facility renovation or replacement.
External Competition and Desire for Long-term Expansion:
It is accepted that the Kroc Community Center and recreational offerings (programs, activities, and facilities) of nearby larger communities of Fairfield and Vacaville present real (and in many cases superior) competition to those available in Suisun City.
Respondents indicated a desire for long-range “wish” projects that the City could develop and operate:
1) A sports complex with focus on youth and adult soccer. 2) Additional basketball, tennis, and other sport courts. 3) High quality and regularly occurring community events. 4) Public art, especially a mural program.
5) Computer and video labs, e-gaming studios and programs designated for youth.
6) Expanded and refreshed programming.
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 80
Competing Priorities and a Goal:
Stakeholders acknowledged the reality of competing demands and finite resources available. However, disappointment exists that the Recreation, Parks & Marina Department needs, and maintenance of
their facilities are
not a priority like
many municipal
services.
Cumulative
deferred
investment in
maintenance,
repair and
replacement of
recreation infrastructure has degraded service levels and reduced recreational opportunities for Suisun residents.
Interviewed stakeholders agree that the Master Plan is a guide to assist the City with:
• Decisions around expansion of recreation programming
and facilities
• Outline the need for enhanced maintenance, repairs, and replacement of park infrastructure, in line with community desires
C. Maintenance
Generally, the stakeholder groups indicated that parks and facilities are safe, but that basic maintenance is not adequate resulting in persistent and reoccurring:
• Accumulation of trash and litter
• Overgrown and unkempt vegetation
• Very poor-quality turf surfaces (many areas are unplayable) • Broken, aged and inoperable furniture, fencing, signage, recreation equipment, lighting, and irrigation components • Deteriorating pavement, pavement markings and signage Repair, Renovation and Replacement:
Stakeholders noted that a flagging system to identify needed repair/fix-it exists. However, participants agreed that regular funding for facility and equipment repair has not been included in annual operating budgets at the levels needed to address conditions and expectations. Further, it was noted that projects to renovate or replace damaged or obsolete facilities and equipment have not been regularly included in the City’s Capital Improvement Program. Consequently, facilities and equipment deteriorate, repairs and replacement are deferred, and decline intensified.
D. Feedback on Park Use Fees, Funding, and Partnerships
Fee Structure:
• The structure is confusing and inconsistent
• The City’s cost recovery basis for recreational programs is not clear
• Stakeholders agree with the concept of cost recovery, but they believe fees must be commensurate with the quality of service/facility acceptable to the community
• City departments should work collaboratively on cost
recovery for City sponsored events
• Fees should be uniformly collected
• Waiver eligibility should be established by Resolution by the City Council upon recommendation by the Recreation,
Parks, Marina & Arts Commission
• Stakeholders support increasing fees and budgets to
improve park facilities and programming, but believe the community would oppose cost increases, and therefore
funding will require multiple sources and strategies
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 81
Partnerships:
• Stakeholders are uncertain if existing partnerships (with the School District and Solano Transportation Agency) are
equitable or sufficiently benefit the City
• Exploring the terms of existing partnerships is
recommended and adjusting as appropriate
• Exploring additional partnerships is needed
• Greater collaboration with community neighborhood and volunteer groups, and service clubs should be considered
E. Park Assets and Alternate Uses
Points of Feedback:
1) As noted, stakeholders confirmed that much is liked about the City’s park facilities and that maintenance and
renovation is needed at many sites.
2) Some sites receive limited use by virtue of their original design and improvement, current condition, and available alternatives. Some sites/facilities may be redundant or surplus.
3) Exploration of the potential to declare properties surplus and reduce “inventory” and associated operating costs is suggested. Sale of redundant/surplus properties as a
funding source for priority facility improvement should be explored.
4) The former Senior Center has
potential for alternate uses to
serve seniors and
disadvantaged members of the
community such as Meals on
Wheels, counseling services,
satellite programs and
services, facility rental (private
events.) Needs and
opportunities for re-use should
be explored.
5) Harbor Theater should be self-
supporting through privately
managed programming (via
long-term lease or partnership
agreement.)
6) Future soccer complex: stakeholders support creation of a regional serving complex if a cost-neutral funding program (development and operations) can be created.
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 82 2022 Community Meeting
Overview:
On July 2022, a small but very engaged, informed, and
constructive group of individuals attended the City’s Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan Community Meeting,
including residents representing four different neighborhood areas of Suisun City.
Recreation, Parks & Marina Department Staff members
included:
• Marvin Mora, Recreation Supervisor
• Kathleen Schrader, Administrative Assistant
GSM landscape architects, inc. consultant team members
included:
• Gretchen Stranzl McCann
• Elizabeth Dunn
• Holly Johnson
The City and GSM took the following notes from the four small- group breakout sessions and the general open discussion.
A. Anderson Drive and Lawler Ranch Breakout Group
• Many neighbors walk in the Lawler Ranch area. Sidewalks allow for easy side-by-side walking.
• Generally, the area's trails are usable and clean.
• People use Lawler Ranch Park's open grassy areas for
tossing footballs, baseballs, and pick-up games.
• Unpermitted uses, including weddings and vendor sales, occur in Lawler Falls Park.
• Small groups gather to admire Lawler Falls while painting and socializing.
• Shade is needed at Lawler Ranch Park. Small shade
structures don't cover use areas, and existing trees provide only limited shade.
• A greater level of maintenance is needed at Lawler Falls Park, Lawler Ranch Park, and McCoy Creek Park.
B. California Tapestry, Heritage Park North, and Heritage Park South Breakout Group
• Parks are uninteresting and uninviting.
• Theming in parks is desired. This could be achieved
through consistent new play area apparatus, site
furnishings, and dramatic color and shape offerings.
Additionally, park elements must be maintained, and be
replaced with unique and exciting amenities to attract more public use.
• Add shade to park
areas through
structures and trees.
• Provide additional
pathways within
parks to create
more exciting areas
to walk and enjoy
nature.
• Recreational,
educational, and
performing arts programs should be held at City parks.
• Trail systems need beautification – planting, artwork, and color.
• Adopt a Neighborhood Park groups, volunteer
organizations, service clubs, etc. should be more fully recognized and their enthusiasm facilitated. Include such groups in future park planning and programming.
• Explore partnerships with businesses and non-profits such as Solano County Animal Care and Suisun Wildlife Center, at parks. Perhaps allow advertisement on site furnishings and pet waste stations that are sponsored or cared for by the business or non-profit.
• More general seating in parks that doesn't encourage
sleeping is needed (single-person benches or benches with divided sections.)
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 83 C. Blossom, Dover Terrace North, Dover Terrace, and
Dover Terrace South Breakout Group
• Youth on bicycles play "chicken" with buses and cars in the surrounding streets and ride bicycles at night in and around the parks.
• More bike lanes and a bicycle park, or pump track are desired for youth use and safety. Offer regular bicycle safety training opportunities.
• Bathrooms and drinking fountains are needed in parks. • Improved lighting is necessary for park user safety.
• Swings, slides, climbing structures, rocking spring riders, and interesting park play equipment are needed in play
areas for imaginative and non-prescriptive play.
• Periodic City-authorized neighborhood yard sales at
neighborhood parks would be a fun, community building
event which
could help
connect
people to their
parks and
each other
while
encouraging
clean-up of
personal and
public
properties.
• Provide
opportunities for special events, neighborhood gatherings, game nights, boxing, art creation, and classes at park sites. • Add picnic tables at Carl E. Hall Park.
D. McCoy Creek North, McCoy Creek South, Quail Glen
North, and Quail Glen South Break Out Group
• A primary focus should be on creating activities at parks that are focused on youth and keep young people (in particular, youth aged 10-15) enthused and positively engaged.
• Permanently control vehicular access to Samuel W. Goepp and Montebello Vista Park's grassy berms. Cars, ATVs, and motorcycles drive on the berms and grassy areas. Consider removing the berms for more accessible soccer play on flat turf. Consider installing video cameras to record park
violations.
• The baseball backstops at Montebello Vista and Samuel W.
Goepp Parks are in disrepair and rarely used. They should be removed.
• A full basketball
court should be
installed at
Montebello
Vista Park.
• Make McCoy
Creek trail more
beautiful. Add
shade and
accent trees and
art murals along
perimeter walls/fencing. A public art project involving youth could be established to create the murals.
• Add seating along the outer perimeter walking path at Samuel W. Goepp Park. Seating should focus on single
users and be natural in appearance (ex., flat boulders) to discourage sleeping in the park.
• Install dog waste station(s) in the park(s) and trash receptacles for waste disposal.
E. Community Discussion – Open Group Comments
• There needs to be better and sustained communication
between the City and the community. Communication
efforts should follow from a comprehensive strategy
employing numerous tools and methods of two-way
communication between the residents and the City. Assign communication responsibilities to staff and provide suitable training and tools.
• People need opportunities to participate in planning
facilities and events. Residents can't be engaged without early and regular communication and notice of how and
when things happen.
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 84 E. Community Discussion – Open Group Comments,
continued
• Parks need to be maintained at a higher level.
• People would consider being taxed to pay for park
improvements and a higher level of maintenance.
• Global warming is a concern. Parks and outdoor facilities should reflect the use of fewer plastic components,
materials that create less heat and which are
environmentally sustainable.
• Many people enjoy walking dogs. Provide more
opportunities for safe dog walking with pet waste stations to encourage people to clean up after their pets.
• The community would like to see amphitheaters, a splash pad, roller-skating areas, and a skate/bike park developed. • The community would like to see children's play areas modernized.
• Add cross-through paths at parks that connect to perimeter paths/sidewalks for interest and pedestrian options.
• Play area redevelopment should consider children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Add swings and basketball
courts to parks. These offer a
high play value.
• The City should offer
thematic and arts-focused
activities at City sites.
• The community would like to
see more "trade/life skill"
programs. These include
non-traditional school
focuses such as automobile
repair, culinary arts,
sketching and painting,
gymnastics and rhythmic
arts, music, poetry, and gaming from checkers and chess to video and virtual reality. People with experience can teach other people, and people can trade for skill and instruction.
These programs can help build neighborhoods and the City in a hands-on, grassroots way.
• More recreational programs for middle schoolers, such as dances, game nights, basketball tournaments, or boxing.
People feel this is an essential but forgotten age group when it comes to planning recreation.
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 85 2022 Comprehensive Community Survey
An expanded Parks, Facilities & Recreation Community Survey was conducted from July – August 2022. A summary of the survey results follows.
Survey Respondents:
• More than 367 individuals offered input.
• The largest group of respondents (83%) live in Suisun City. • 41% of participants represent ages 18-34.
• 42% represent ages 35-54.
• Survey respondents participate in park and recreation activities and recognize the value in making contributions to upgrading, adding, and maintaining public facilities.
Focus areas of 2022 Comprehensive Community Survey include:
• Importance of Sports/Athletic Recreation Amenities
• Importance of Specialized Recreation Amenities
• Importance of General Recreation Amenities
• Support for a New Soccer Complex
• Importance of Childcare Recreation Programs
• Importance of Senior Recreation Programs
• Importance of Enrichment and Education Programs
• Participation in Harbor Theater Programs
• Park and Facilities Renovation, Safety and Maintenance • Support for Park and Recreational Development,
Operations and Maintenance Partnerships
This summary is expressed in percentage by what respondents identified as most important.
A. Importance of Sports/Athletic Recreation Amenities
Age Group Importance:
1) Youth sports/athletics 64%
2) Adult sports/athletics 46%
3) Senior sports/athletics 41%
Facility Importance:
1) Soccer fields 49%
2) Basketball courts 47%
3) Baseball fields 36%
4) Softball fields 33%
5) Tennis and pickleball courts 32%
B. Importance of Specialized Recreation Amenities
1) Swimming pools 54%
2) Splash pads 50%
3) Community gardens 48%
4) Fishing at Waterfront 43%
5) Parks 37%
6) Amphitheaters 36%
7) Off-leash dog areas/parks 36%
8) Outdoor table games 27%
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 86 C. Importance of General Recreation Amenities
1) Shade trees 77%
2) Benches and seating 76%
3) Children’s play areas 73%
4) Trails, paths, and bikeways 73%
5) Covered picnic areas 71%
6) Multi-use turf grass 61%
7) Public art and murals 52%
For trails, paths, and bikeways, 31% of respondents noted that the Highway 12 (Central County Bikeway) should be given highest priority for renovation, extension and linking to other City bikeways.
D. Support for a New Soccer Complex
Support:
1) Support for new soccer complex 87%
2) Very likely/likely to use complex 29%
3) Would not use complex 48%
Some respondents noted that they would not support development of, or use a new soccer complex, due to expense, limited hours of operation, and lack of multi-purpose programs and amenities.
Important Factors:
1) Ensure availability for multi-use beyond soccer 95%
2) Complex should focus on local users 81%
3) Safe/clean environment 26%
4) Ample on-site parking 18%
5) Synergies with other city/local amenities 14%
Funding Options for a New Soccer Complex:
1) Proceeds from selling City properties/land 46%
2) ¼-1% sales tax to service project debt 29%
3) Property tax measure for bond issuance 27%
Taxpayer Contribution for a New Soccer Complex:
1) Maximum of $75/year cost 62%
2) Maximum of $150/year cost 25%
3) Maximum of $250/year cost 10%
4) Maximum of $400/year cost 3%
Length of Taxpayer Contribution for a New Soccer Complex:
1) Limited to 5 years or less 75%
2) Stretched over 7-15 years 25%
E. Importance of Childcare Recreation Programs
1) Before and after school care 61%
2) All day camps and day care 56%
3) Preschool 55%
F. Importance of Senior Recreation Programs
1) Free programs * 52%
2) Weekly fitness ** 45%
3) Weekday lunches 39%
* Free programs include crafting, painting, board games, puzzles, bingo, movies, and social lounge. Occasional programs include gardening, education seminars, and nutrition.
** Weekly fitness includes dancing, walking, Wii games, table tennis, and chair volleyball.
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 87 G. Importance of Enrichment and Education Programs
1) Life skills and job training 65%
2) Trade and technology 62%
3) Health and wellness 62%
4) Dramatic, visual, and cultural arts 57%
5) Social activities 56%
6) Environmental education 56%
7) Language classes 48%
8) Travel and field trips 42%
9) Contemporary top lectures 40%
H. Participation in Harbor Theater Programs
1) Film and music events and festivals 23%
2) Dramas, musicals, comedy, lectures 18%
3) Dinner theater and art exhibits 15%
4) Performing arts classes 12%
5) Choral, symphony and poetry events 11%
I. Park and Facilities Renovation, Safety and Maintenance Safety:
1) Park facilities are safe for daytime use 85%
2) Park facilities are safe for night use 53%
3) Park facilities are unsafe for night use 47%
Maintenance:
1) Maintenance is provided at a basic level 58%
2) Parks and facilities are well maintained 25%
3) Maintenance is provided at a poor level 17%
Funding Options for Parks and Facilities Renovation, Safety and Maintenance:
1) Proceeds from selling City properties/land 57%
2) ¼-1% sales tax to service project debt 36%
3) Property tax measure for bond issuance 32%
Taxpayer Contribution for Parks and Facilities Renovation, Safety and Maintenance:
1) Maximum of $75/year cost 61%
2) Maximum of $150/year cost 25%
3) Maximum of $250/year cost 11%
4) Maximum of $400/year cost 4%
J. Support for Park and Recreational Development, Operations and Maintenance Partnerships
1) Local education institutions 18%
2) Local non-profit businesses/organizations 17%
3) Nearby municipalities 16%
4) Solano County and the State of California 13%
5) Federal government 11%
6) Local and global private developers 7%
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 88 Question 5 – How important are the following Sports Recreation amenities to you and your household? 591
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 89 Question 6 – How important are the following Specialized Recreation amenities to you and your household?
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 90 Question 7 – How important are the following General Recreation amenities to you and your household?
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 91 Question 8 – How important are the following Indoor Recreation amenities to you and your household?
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 92
Question 14 – Do you support the City Developing a New Soccer Complex?
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 93
Question 20 – Would you, as a local taxpayer, be agreeable to the following funding strategies to Purchase Land and Develop of a New Soccer Complex?
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 94 Question 27 – How important are the following Enrichment and Education Programs to you and your household?
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 95 Question 30 – How do you think City Parks and Facilities are Maintained?
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 96 Question 35 – Would you, as a local taxpayer, be agreeable to the following funding strategies to accommodate a Greater Level of Park and Recreation Facilities Maintenance and Renovation? 599
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 97 Question 38 – Should the City Partner with other Agencies or Organization for Park and Recreational Operations, Maintenance, and Development?
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 98 2022 Supplemental Park Amenities Survey
A. Survey Rationale
The City secured grant funding to make park improvements over the next three years. The 2022 Supplemental Park Amenities Survey directly followed the Comprehensive Community Survey. The focus of this online survey was to determine which park and recreational amenities are most important to the public and identify where funding should be focused.
B. Respondents
1) More than 170 individuals offered input.
2) 42% of participants represent ages 35-54.
3) 24% of participants represent ages 55-69.
4) 20% of participants represent ages 18-34.
C. Park Amenities
The 2022 Supplemental Park Amenities Survey listed 22 park amenities and asked respondents to rank the importance to them of each amenity. The response average for park amenities is listed below, ordered from highest response average to lowest response average.
1) Cover picnic pavilions 98.33%
2) Splash pad 88.42%
3) All-inclusive playground (all abilities) 87.94%
4) Exercise stations 82.99%
5) Toddler specific playground 79.30%
6) Community garden 75.24%
7) Multi-use sport courts 72.89%
8) BBQ pits 69.59%
9) Baseball/softball fields 64.90%
10) Sports fields (soccer, lacrosse, football) 63.22%
11) Tennis courts 61.70%
12) Amphitheater 60.40%
13) Full court basketball 58.60%
14) Skateboard/BMX 57.54%
15) Off-leash dog parks 55.68%
16) Corn hole 54.97%
17) Bocce ball courts 54.35%
18) Horseshoe pits 52.38%
19) Disc golf 51.07%
20) Sand volleyball courts 49.18%
21) Golf driving range 48.77%
22) Golf putting green 48.60%
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 100 Comparative Summary of Neighboring Cities
A. Introduction
The Parks and Recreational services and facilities, enjoyed by Suisun City residents and visitors, are facilitated by a dedicated and collaborative team: residents, user and advocacy groups, City policy and decision-makers, City staff, and public and private entities and partners. The City has the dominant role in developing, programming, and maintaining the community’s many park and recreational offerings.
The City Council prioritizes
community needs and
provides for these
community-focused municipal
services through allocation of
financial resources in its
General Fund, Capital
Improvement Program and
Landscape and Lighting
District budgets. In Fiscal
Year 2022/23 more than $8.5
million was allocated by City
Council to parks, recreation,
and public landscape areas.
While this funding is
significant, it lacks context.
Comparing allocations of
Parks and Recreational Programs, and Park Maintenance from nearby communities provides comparative context for Suisun’s budget commitment. The National Recreation and Parks Association recommends comparison or benchmarking to similar communities to assist in quantifying and assessing conditions and informing decisions and directions regarding options and goals. It is important to note that no national standards regarding park programming, operations or maintenance level of service have been adopted.
The City identified five communities in Suisun’s region for comparison purposes: Fairfield, Vacaville, Benicia, American Canyon, and Martinez. Fairfield and Vacaville were chosen because they are immediate neighbors and the three communities often participate in each other’s programs. Benicia, American Canyon, and Martinez were chosen because they are close in proximity but also have similar population numbers. Beyond these characteristics the communities have considerable differences e.g., area (square miles), demographics, housing stock, services provided, staffing levels, budget, development potential, revenue sources, reserve policies, etc. Still, comparison can be helpful to allow a better appreciation of the financial commitment made through the Suisun City budgeting process to the parks system (recreational facilities, programming, and maintenance) relative to that in nearby familiar communities.
It should be noted that there is no right or wrong relative to municipal budget funding levels or methods. City-wide needs and priorities and financial resource depth and capabilities vary between communities and inform decision-maker’s budgeting choices.
Additionally, park systems differ in each community as do the level and method (in-house or contract services) of maintenance, frequency of renovation, level of cost recovery (user fees), reliance on private funding or maintenance (Landscape and Lighting Assessment Districts), etc. Finally, facilities, programs and acreage devoted to the park system varies widely across the spectrum of cities. For example, Suisun City provides a marina and harbor, amphitheater, extensive wildlife access and viewing areas, a competitive baseball/softball sports complex, and a performing arts theater, whereas many communities do not offer all these amenities.
Conversely, all five of the comparator cities offer aquatic services and facilities while Suisun City does not.
Finally, the six cities selected address park and open space maintenance through the lens of their respective community goals, local interests, values, and sensitivities and, of course, financial resources. The data presented is at a very high level based upon generally available information from city budgets and published reports. Much greater analysis of the service methodologies in each of the communities would be necessary to fully understand the costs 603
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 101 of service and the strategies, methodologies, and goals behind selected approaches. For example, some communities rely on contract services for certain maintenance work, while others perform such work with in-house staff. Partnerships with other public entities or shared services and in-kind exchanges occur in some
organizations. Some cities have enterprise or cost centers for revenue and expense allocation, common in performing arts and aquatics facilities or a golf course or marina services. Another arrangement involves Public Private Partnerships (PPP). A PPP may be utilized to partner with a private entity to build, operate and maintain recreational facilities; costs can be shared or shifted depending on the terms of the partnership. A detailed evaluation of each of the six organization’s approach to maintenance with these and numerous other factors in mind would be necessary to fully understand the methods and costs of maintenance. Such evaluation is well beyond the scope of this report. Therefore, the information included in the Master Plan must be viewed as a start intended to provide limited context for comparisons discussion.
While each City's Park systems are built for their community’s specific needs, this comparison provides a starting point for conversations about what the City of Suisun City and its community members desire in their parks.
It should be noted that 95.7 acres of parkland in Suisun City does not include the surrounding extensive open space and natural habitat marshlands, or the extensive bicycle, trail, and pathway network, which exists throughout the community. City staff have (or share) maintenance (and facilities planning/development) responsibilities for these facilities in addition to the 95.7 acres of traditional parkland facilities in the community.
Public and stakeholder comment, input, suggestion, and feedback collected through the various forums and outreach tools indicate that the community is proud of the diverse facilities and programs provided. General approval of the condition of parks and the level of maintenance was expressed. Although 24.5% of respondents to the City’s 2022 Comprehensive Community Survey indicated that parks are “well” maintained, almost 59% indicate maintenance at a “basic” level, and 17% of respondents found park maintenance to be poor arguing that a strong desire for enhanced maintenance is present. This call for enhanced regular maintenance is mirrored in the feedback received from stakeholder interviews and the community meeting.
B. Comparison Data
The comparison data, while very high level and with many deviations specific to each selected community and their operations and maintenance practices, suggests, on the surface, that Suisun City fits within the normal range of acreage per capita and maintenance costs per acre, but trails the trendline for acreage maintained per staff person. The data also indicates deviation relative to salary ranges for positions, which garnered sufficient similar “matches” among the comparator agencies. Significantly more detailed data and comprehensive evaluation of comparative information and service methods is necessary to develop an accurate description of Suisun’s placement relative to others in identified categories of parkland acreage, service methods, acre per maintenance personnel, costs per acre maintained, class and compensation, etc.
This is described in the recommendations.
The consultant team identified positions, for which the comparator City established in both their Recreation and Parks, and Public Works Maintenance departments. Again, each of the comparison cities approach their service in their own manner and manage their functions with staff of different classifications, functions, and compensation levels. Still there are similar positions among the cities, which can provide information for consideration.
It should be noted that this report is not an organizational assessment, nor a classification and compensation study, both of which require specific expertise and substantial analysis, beyond the scope of this Master Plan. However, comparison of staffing approaches and compensation scales (even at a high level) can be helpful to appreciate relative challenges to recruitment and retention of staff and the ability to reliably perform key functions and deliver services as a result.
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 102
C. Comparison Tables
Table A General Comparison, on the following page, shows a general overview of park systems in the six comparative communities for information and context as of June, 2023. The remaining tables examine the comparison of facilities, programs, budget, staff, and salaries. Comparisons are based on General Plan information, program guides, department reports, adopted annual budgets and assessments, and published salary schedules.
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A. General Comparison
Suisun City* Fairfield Vacaville** Benicia*** American Canyon Martinez Total Population from
US Census Bureau Data, July 2021 29,165 119,705 103,078 26,819 21,605 36,819 City Area in Square Miles 4.04 37.60 27.00 14.12 4.80 13.10 Total Parkland Acres 95.7 230.5 257 123 70 175
Parkland Acres per 1,000 Residents 3.3 1.9 2.5 4.6 3.2 4.8 Total Parks 16 24 33 32 22 17
Total Community Parks 3 3 7 2 2 7
Total Neighborhood Parks 13 16 25 10 11 7
Total Recreational buildings 3 6 6 2 4 3
Path and Trail Systems 3 3 3 5 3 9
Aquatic Facilities 1 1 1 1 1
Marina Facilities 1 1 1
Restrooms 4 10 5 20 6
Senior Center 1 1 1 1 1 1
Sports Complex 1 1 1 1
Theater for Performing Arts (Indoor) 1 1
Theater Outside (Amphitheater) 1 1 1 1
* Suisun City meets their General Plan Policy CFS 3.1 of providing at least 3 acers per 1,000 residents ** Vacaville Total Park acres does not include the 314 acre Lagoon Valley Regional Park *** Benicia Total Park acres does not include the 577 acre Lake Herman Regional Park This is a comparision between six cities including Suisun City, its immediate neighbors of Fairfield and Vacaville, and three other cities in close geographic proximity with similar total population. The summary highlights the sizes of cities, amount of parkland, types of parks and facilities, general budgets, and total staff.
Information for these comparisons was identified by researching city annual budgets, public salary schedules, financial reports, activity guides and city department website information. See the Resources section of this Master Plan for more information.
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B. Facilities Comparison
Suisun City Fairfield Vacaville Benicia American Canyon Martinez Adult Activity/Senior Center* 1 1 1 1 1 1
Kitchen 1 1 1 (Prep Only)
Meeting Rooms 2 11 2
Aquatics Center 1 1 1 1 1
Pool 1 2 2 1 2
Splash Pad/Splash Zone 2 (in parks) 1 1
Rentable Areas 1 2
Community Center 1 1 3 1 2 1 (Library)
Assembly/Banquet Room 1 1 11
Gym 1 1 1
Kitchen 1 1 3 1 (Prep Only)
Meeting/Class Rooms 4 5 21 1
Marina 1 1 1
Nature Center 1
Neighborhood Center 2 7
Meeting Space 1 7
Kitchenette 1
Theater for Performing Arts (Indoor) 1 1
Theater Outside (Amphitheater) 1 1 1 1
Restrooms 4 10 5 20
Parks with Reservable Picnic Areas 1 Heritage 15 5 3 10 (including Pool) 5 BBQ Grills 1 9 13 26 6 25
Capacity of Largest Area 130 100 536 140 180
Reservable Spaces 39 9 11 13 16
Parks with Shade Structure(s) 3 1 5 3 6 5
* The City of Suisun City Senior Center programs and activities are located at the Joseph Nelson Community Center.
This comparison provides greater detail in type and quantity of facilities within each community, and specific activities available.
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B. Facilities Comparison, continued
Suisun City Fairfield Vacaville Benicia American Canyon Martinez Parks/Open Space 16 24 20 32 13 17
Trails 3 3 3 5 2 9
Park Amenities
Archery Area 1
Court - Basketball 1 Full / 5 Half 3 Full / 7 Half 14 Full / 1 Half 5 Full / 6 Half 4 Full / 4 Half 4 Full / 3 Half Court - Tennis 9 9 2 4 10
Court - Volleyball 1 2 1 2 1 1
Dog Park 1 1 2 1 1 1
Fishing Locations 3 3 4 3
Fitness Circuit/Station 1 6 2
Flying Field - Electronic 1
Games - Bocce/Cornhole 6 2 4 14
Games - Disc Golf 1
Games - Horseshoes 3 2 1 14
Golf - 18 Holes/Putting Green 2/2
Play Equipment Area 11 31 21 18 10
Skate Park 1 portable 2 1 1 portable 1
Sports Complex 1 2 1
Sports Field - Baseball 8 3 8 4 1 9
Sports Field - Football 1
Sports Field - Little League 4 5 2
Sports Field - Multi-use 13 19 18 20 4 4
Sports Field - Soccer 2 6 6 11 4 1
Sports Field - Softball 3 7 15 8 3 4
Sports Field - Track 1
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C. Program Comparison
Suisun City Fairfield Vacaville Benicia American Canyon Martinez Programs/Classes
Aquatics - Life Guard and Jr. LG Classes
Aquatics - Diving
Aquatics - Swim Classes
Aquatics - Water Aerobics/Lap Swim
Aquatics - Water Polo
Archery - Youth -
Arts, Science and Crafts
Camp - Day Camp
Camp - Dodgeball
Camp - Sports General
Camp - Basketball
Camp - Science/Art/Coding
Camp - Skateboarding
Camp - Tennis
Camp - Volleyball
Certifications - Baby Sitting
Community Garden
Computer Classes
Cooking Classes
Gym - Open/Drop in
= programs listed on city website and/or activities guide.
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C. Program Comparison, continued
Suisun City Fairfield Vacaville Benicia American Canyon Martinez Programs/Classes, continued
Dance - General
Dance - Ballet
Dance - Hip Hop
Dance - Line Dancing
Dance - Polynesia
Dance - Pom
Dance - Square Dancing
Dance -Tango
Dance - Tap
Dance - Zumba
Drivers Safety Education
Esports Leagues
Fitness Classes
Individual Sport - Golf Adult
Individual Sport - Golf Jr.
Individual Sport - Gymnastics
Individual Sport - Horseback Riding
Individual Sport - Track and Field
Individual Sport - Tennis
Leadership Experience/Classes
Language Classes
= programs listed on city website and/or activities guide.
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C. Program Comparison, continued
Suisun City Fairfield Vacaville Benicia American Canyon Martinez Programs/Classes, continued
Movement - Family
Music Lessons Instruments
Net Games - Badminton
Net Games - Tennis
Net Games - Pickleball
Pets/Animal Classes and Care
Photography/Film Making
Safety classes - First Aid, CPR
School - After school
School - Leadership
School - Preschool
Self Defense - Karate Mixed Combative
Skateboarding
Supportive
Team - Baseball/Softball
Team - Basketball
Team - Football Flag
Team - Preschool to Teen All sports intro
Team - Soccer
Team - Volleyball
Theatre
Therapeutic recreation activities
= programs listed on city website and/or activities guide.
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C. Program Comparison, continued
Suisun City Fairfield Vacaville Benicia American Canyon Martinez Programs/Classes - Seniors
Aerobics/Jazzercise/Walking Group
Aquatics
Community Meals
Fitness - General
Nutrition/Cooking and Diet
Crafts - Rock Painting/Water Colors
Computer/Smart Phone Classes
Dancing
Energy and Balance/Chi Gong and Tai Chi
Financial/Life Planning
Games - Bridge/Cribbage/Pinochle, etc.
Games - Active Table Tennis/Pool
Games - Active Tennis/Pickleball/Bocce
Games - Wii/Virtual/Computer
Language Classes
Music - Instruments and Voice
Safety Course
Support Group
Trips
Yoga/Stretching
= programs listed on city website and/or activities guide.
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C. Program Comparison, continued
Suisun City Fairfield Vacaville Benicia American Canyon Martinez Special Events
Dance Party/Street Dance
Family/Pet Events
Family/Kid Events
Family/Parent Date Night
Movies in the Park
Music
Music on the Waterfront
Parades / Festivals / Fairs
Participation Sports events (10ks, triathlon, etc.) Recreation Expo to promote department
Seasonal/Holiday Events
Swap Meet
= programs listed on city website and/or activities guide.
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D. Budget Comparison
Suisun City Fairfield Vacaville Benicia American Canyon Martinez Total Population from
US Census Bureau Data, July 2021 29,165 119,705 103,078 26,819 21,605 36,819 Total Parkland Acres 95.7 230.5 257.0 123.0 70.0 175.0
Recreation and Parks Budget* 3,556,622$ 8,544,594$ 9,973,160$ 3,443,245$ 2,722,571$ 2,930,636$ Total number of full time Recreational
Administration and Programming Staff 4 26 26 9 6 4
Public Works Parks Maintenance
Budget** 2,355,370$ 6,256,314$ 3,503,473$ 3,442,220$ 1,669,108$ **** Total number of Parks and Facility
Maintenance staff 18 26 23 17 5 14
Landscape and Lighting Districts
Budget*** 2,635,208$ 7,020,395$ 6,266,520$ 1,059,222$ 571,826$ 206,156$ Number of Landscape and Lighting
Districts 13 17 134 5 3 8
Parkland acreage maintained per staff
member/per year 5.3 8.9 11.2 7.2 14.0 12.5
Cost to maintain parkland per acre/per
year 52,148$ 57,600$ 38,016$ 36,597$ 32,013$ 1,178$ * City of Suisun City FY 2022-23 Annual Budget adopted 3/24/23. Recreation, Parks, & Marina Department. ** City of Suisun City FY 2022-23 Annual Budget adopted 3/24/23. Public Works Department: Maintenance - Internal Service. ***
**** Martinez landscape maintenance budget is under both the Recreation and Parks budget and the Landscape and Lighting Districts.
This Comparison shows overall budgeted expenditures for three departments. These include, Recreation and Parks Departments that provide programs for the community, Public Works Departments that provide landscape maintenance to care for parks and recreation facilities, and Landscape and Lighting Districts that also provide maintenance to care for parks and recreation facilities. Budgets for Landscape and Lighting Districts also include maintenance for street lighting, median islands, and curbside landscaping. Funds for the Landscape and Lighting Districts are collected as assessments from property owners in specific districts. The Landscape and Lighting Districts may be maintained by either Public Works Department staff or an outside landscape maintenance contractor. In 2022, the City of Suisun City shifted the maintenance responsibility of their Landscape and Lighting Districts to Public Works Department staff.
Includes Maintenance Districts: Blossom, Heritage Park, Lawler Ranch, Marina Village, Montebello Vista, Peterson Ranch, Railroad Avenue, and Victorian Harbor A, B, C/D, E, and F. Heritage MAD yearly assessment has not increased since FY 1998-99. Montebello Vista MAD yearly assessment has not increased since FY 1994-95, and has a negative value. Not included: Victorian Harbor Dredging, Suisun City Cfd #2 and #3, and the tax zones of McCoy Creek, Amberwood, Peterson, Summerwood, and Walmart.
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
E. Staff Comparison
Suisun City Fairfield Vacaville Benicia American Canyon Martinez Recreation and Parks Staff
Administrative Clerk I/II 1 1
Administrative Technician 2 2 1
Assistant Accounting 1
Assistant Administration 1 part time
Assistant Executive 1
Assistant Office 1 part time 3
Assistant Recreation 1 1
Coordinator Aquatics 1
Coordinator Facility Maintenance 2 3
Coordinator Recreation 4 part time 7 7 2 1
Coordinator Senior Center 1
Director Parks and Recreation 1 1 1 1 1
Management Analyst 1 1 1
Manager Marina and Waterfront Events 1
Manager Recreation 2
Office Specialist 1
Park Planner 2
Program Specialist 2 full time/1 part time
Public Relations 1 part time
Reception Staff
Superintendent CS and Admin 2
Superintendent Recreation 3
Supervisor Aquatics
Supervisor Recreation 2 4 4 3 1 1
Supervisor Senior Center 1
Total Recreation and Parks Staff (full time) 4 26 26 9 6 4 Comparison shows full time staff and notes part time staff, where applicable. Each city has similar roles/responsibilities for a specific full time position but may have different titles than what is listed for the City of Suisun City. Cities may also hire independent contractors to manage park programs, and some cities contract out maintenance work for their Landscape and Lighting Districts. Work conducted by consultants is not reflected in the city staff roles or counted in totals. The roles listed below represent individual positions noted in city budgets, financial reports, and department websites.
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
E. Staff Comparison, continued
Suisun City Fairfield Vacaville Benicia American
Canyon Martinez
Public Works - Parks Maintenance Staff
Assistant Administration 1 1
Director of Public Works 1 1 1 1 1 1
Inspector Landscape Maint. 3
Homeless Engagement Worker 6
Maintenance Worker/Park Caretaker I 7 4 7 9 1 9
Maintenance Worker/Park Caretaker II/III 5 4 6 4 2
Maintenance Worker/Park Caretaker Lead 2 3 4 2 3
Management Analyst 1
Manager Maint. Parks and Facilities 1 1
Specialist Engineering/Irrigation 2 1 1
Superintendent Park Maintenance 1 1
Supervisor Park Maintenance 1 3 1
Total Public Works - Parks Maintenance Staff 18 26 23 17 5 14 City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 113 616
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
F. Salary Comparison
Suisun City Fairfield Vacaville Benicia American Canyon Martinez Recreation and Parks Staff
Administrative Clerk I/II/III/Senior $ 3,400 - $ 5,721 $ 3,851 - 5,702 Administrative Technician I/II/Lead $ 5,296 - $7,843 $ 4,732 - $ 6,327 $ 5,716 - $ 6,948 Assistant Accounting I/II/Senior $ 4,241 - $9,946
Assistant Administration I/II
Assistant Executive *
Assistant Office I/II $ 3,938 - $ 5,284 $ 3,795 - $ 5,172 Assistant Recreation $ 5,296 - $ 6,438 $ 4,392 - $ 5,339 Coordinator/Supervisor Aquatics $ 5,846 - $ 7,106
Coordinator Facility Maintenance
I/II/III/Senior $ 4,798 - $ 7,106 *
Coordinator Recreation $ 5,846 - $ 7,106 $ 4,884 - $ 5,938 $ 5,440 - $ 6,614 Coordinator Senior Center $ 5,925 - $ 7,463
Director Parks and Recreation $ 9,738 - $ 13,146 $ 15,058 - $ 19,577 $ 14,055 - $ 17,082 $ 11,981 - $ 14,563 $ 10,309 - $ 15,464 Management Analyst I/II/Senior $ 7,056 - $ 10,979 $ 6,596 - $ 9,448 $ 5,956- $ 8,760 Manager Marina & Waterfront Events $6,490 - $7,888
Manager Recreation * $ 10,340 - $ 12,570
Office Specialist $ 4,798 - $ 5,832
Park Planner *
Program Specialist $ 4,456 - $ 5,416
Public Relations *
Reception Staff *
Superintendent CS and Admin $ 8,318 - $ 10,498
Superintendent Recreation $ 10,474 - $ 12,732
Supervisor Aquatics
Supervisor Recreation
$ 4,792 - $5,825 $ 7,788 - $ 9,467 $ 7,432 - $ 9,033 $ 6,215.52 - $ 7,555 $ 6,630 - $ 8,058 $ 7,186 - $ 9,059 Supervisor Senior Center $ 5,698 - $ 7,176
* Position is noted in Annual Budget; not listed in salary schedule City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 114 617
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
F. Salary Comparison, continued
Suisun City Fairfield Vacaville Benicia American Canyon Martinez Assistant Administration I/II $ 4,174 - $5,432
Director of Public Works $9,738 - $13,146 $15,058 - $19,577 $15,999 - $19,444 $15,354 - $18,664 $11,654 - $17,482 $14,046 - $19,501 Inspector Landscape Maint. I/II $ 5,992 - $ 8,040
Homeless Engagement Worker
I/II/Manager $ 4,798 - $ 13,050
Maintenance Worker/Park Caretaker I $ 3,700 - $ 4,498 $ 4,829 - $ 5,070 * $ 4,692 - $ 5,702 $ 5,244 - $ 6,376 Maintenance Worker/Park Caretaker
II/III
$ 4,070 - $ 4,947 $ 5,195 - $ 6,315 * $ 5,179 - $ 6,948 $ 5,724 - $ 6,959 Maintenance Worker/Park Caretaker
Lead
$ 4,273 - $ 5,193 $ 5,715 - $ 6,9479 $ 5,268 - $ 6,403 $ 6,369 - $ 7,738 Manager Maint. Parks and Facilities $ 9,490 - $ 11,535 * Specialist Engineering/Irrigation * $ 4,809 - $ 5,846
Superintendent Park Maintenance $ 8,496 - $ 10,326
Supervisor Park Maintenance $ 7,869 - $ 9,564 $ 7,213 - $ 8,767 * Position is noted in Annual Budget; not listed in salary schedule Public Works - Parks Maintenance
Staff
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 116
UNDEVELOPED LAND
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 117 Undeveloped Parcel Evaluation
A. Review and Analysis
The Master Plan community engagement process reinforced the public’s enjoyment of existing recreational facilities and made clear the desire for renovation, improvement, and
enhanced maintenance of the City’s parks, trails, and bikeways, recreational buildings, and facilities. Staff and the Master Plan Ad-hoc Advisory Committee raised the interest in exploring the potential for an additional sports complex for soccer play to complement Lambrecht Sports Complex.
The consultant team reviewed Suisun City, County of Solano, and Travis Air Force Base’s Land Use plans to gain a deeper understanding of land use patterns, trends, opportunities, and relevant restrictions. City and privately owned parcels within Suisun City’s sphere of influence, which could be suitable for the expansion of existing recreational facilities, or which could serve as a site for new community recreational amenities were identified and examined. As a part of Master Plan stakeholder engagement process, the consultant team reviewed 14
potential parcels with City leaders and staff for input and identification of a preferred site(s).
The following criteria were used in site evaluation and selection:
• Within City Limits or within the City’s sphere of influence • Consistency with General Plan policies, programs, etc. • No active project development proposals or entitlements • Adjacency to complementary land uses or development
• Adjacency to City owned park or recreation facilities • Adequate access to streets or roadways
• No significant Flood Zone restrictions or limitations • Positive drainage
• No obvious physical constraints
• Positive viewsheds and visual links
• Reasonable access to utilities, potable and irrigation water • Convenient for public with potential for bus, bicycling and pedestrian access
• Not restricted by California Land Conservation Act of 1965 (Williamson Act)
• Ability for development within the provisions of the Travis Air Force Base Land Use Compatibility Plan
• No significant or known environmental constraints i.e., sensitive habitats, archeological or historic resources, heritage trees, view corridors, Prime Agricultural Lands, transportation, or circulation limitations, etc.
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 118 Land Use Definitions
Downtown Waterfront Specific Plan:
Provides for a wide range of uses allowed by the Downtown Waterfront Specific Plan, including “horizontal” (same site) and “vertical” (same building) mixed retail, commercial service, professional office, public services, and facilities; research, assembly, fabrication; low-, medium-, and higher-density dwelling units; and other compatible uses. Mixed-use projects may use FAR (Floor Area Ratio - the relationship between the total amount of usable floor area that a building has and the total area of the lot on which the building stands) to regulate intensity of combined residential and nonresidential sites or may use the FAR and density (units per acre) separately for the nonresidential and residential portions of the project.
Park/Public:
Provides for developed active and passive public parkland, linear parks, and associated recreation facilities and services. Land within this designation may also be used for stormwater management, stormwater retention, natural areas, and buffering between incompatible uses, public facilities and services, and other compatible uses.
Commercial Mixed Use:
Provides for retail and service commercial operations; research, assembly, fabrication, storage, distribution, and processing uses; professional offices; public services and facilities; and other compatible uses, such as higher-density dwelling units.
High Density Residential:
Provides for townhomes, apartments, condominiums, other types of multi-family housing, public services and facilities, live-work units, home occupations, and other compatible uses.
County Zoned A-20 Exclusive Agricultural/Recreation Use Permitted:
Exclusive Agricultural allows recreational uses, and they shall meet the following standards:
1. Access. Shall provide adequate truck loading area as required by the Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission, together with ingress and egress designed to avoid traffic hazard and congestion. All connections to County roads shall meet the encroachment permit requirements of the Director of Resource Management, which generally include, but shall not be limited to, paving of the connection within the County road right-of-way.
2. Exterior Lighting. Lighting capable of providing adequate illumination for security and safety and directed away from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way to prevent offensive light or glare.
3. Roads. Shall be located on a public road or a private road if there is a recorded maintenance agreement executed by all lot owners served by the private road. All connections to County roads shall meet the encroachment permit requirements of the Director of Resource Management, which generally include, but shall not be limited to, paving of the connection within the County road right- of-way.
4. Setbacks. Minimum setback from an adjacent street shall be the same as required for the main building.
5. Screening of Parking. Amusement places or places of
commercial recreation shall provide ingress and egress
designed to avoid traffic congestion; shall provide a minimum six-foot solid board fence or masonry wall separating parking areas from abutting residential property; and shall show that adequate controls or measures will be taken to prevent offensive noise, light or vibration.
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Land Use Legend
Downtown Waterfront Specific Plan High Density Residential City Boundary
Park/Public County Zoned A-20 Exclusive Agriculture/Recreation Use Permitted
Commercial Mixed Use
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 120
1 – Sheldon Plaza
#0032-091-230 is 4.28 Acres
Of that only 1 Acre is available
Owner: City of Suisun City
Easements: Kinder Morgan
2 – Hwy 12 and Marin Blvd. West
#0032-230-290 is 15.42 acres
Owner: Suisun City Housing Authority
Easements: Kinder Morgan, City of
Fairfield Waterline
3 - Hwy 12 and Marina Blvd. East
#0032-230-370 is 14.56 acres
Owner: Suisun City Housing Authority
Easements: None known
4 – East of Sunset Ave. (Top North)
#0037-160-110 is 3.67 acres
Owner: Pickering, San Francisco
Easements: None known
5 – East of Sunset Ave. (Middle North)
#0037-220-130 is 3.59 acres
Owner: Cavallero, Fairfield
Easements: None known
6 – East of Sunset Ave. (Middle South)
#0037-220-190 is 3.43 acres
Owner: White, Fairfield
Easements: None known
7 – East of Sunset Ave. (South)
#0037-220-200 is 3.35 acres
Owner: Richardson, Suisun City
Easements: None known
8 – Senior Center
#0173-010-230 is 0.32 acres
Owner: City of Suisun City
Easements: PUE 10’ at frontage
2 5
3 1
4 6
7 8
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 121
9 – 1700 Petersen Road
#0174-170-080 is 9.50 Acres
Owner: CCP-Solano Investors LLC
Easements: AT&T, PG&E along Petersen
Road, Storm Drain north-south
10 – West of Lambrecht Sports Complex
#0174-160-310 is 59.28 acres
Owner: Mount Calvary Baptist Church
Corporation, Fairfield
Easements: AT&T, PG&E along Petersen
Road
11 – 4493 Petersen Road
Northern portion of parcel number
#0174-160-070 is approximately 25
acres (north of Lambrecht Sports
Complex with USA Safety
Easement/TAFB Blast Zone)
Owner: City of Suisun
Easements: USA Safety Easement/ TAFB
Blast Zone
12 – North of Parcel #0174-160-070
#0174-160-330 is 54.13 acres
Owner: Flannery Associates, LLC. Folsom
Easements: USA Safety Easement/ TAFB
Blast Zone
13 – North of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
#0174-160-320 is 19.27 acres
Owner: Flannery Associates, LLC. Folsom
Easements: USA Safety Easement/TAFB
Blast Zone
14 – West of Parcel #0174-160-330
#0174-160-350 is 15.17 acres
Owner: Flannery Associates, LLC. Folsom
Easements: USA Safety Easement/TAFB
Blast Zone
11 10
9 12
13 14
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 123 A Future for Park and Recreation Facilities
A. Vision
Suisun City’s
leaders
recognize that
parks and
recreational
amenities are
critical to the
quality of life
enjoyed by the
community.
Suisun’s park
and
recreational
system needs
immediate improvement and long-term planning for expansion and enhancement to nurture and sustain its beauty and function.
The system needs can be envisioned in three areas of focus:
1. Backlog repairs and improvements
2. New amenities at existing sites
3. New sports complex
The first area includes many recreational facilities throughout the community, which reflect unmet maintenance and rejuvenation needs. There is a substantial backlog of relatively minor improvements needed.
The second focus area contains park facilities, which require more significant renovation to address needs identified through the Master Plan community engagement. These improvements can be achieved by reconfiguring or redesigning existing parkland and recreational sites and facilities.
The third focus area is the exciting proposal to expand Suisun City’s park system through the acquisition of new parkland and the development of a regional serving sports complex with primary focus on soccer.
Added parkland or new recreational facilities or amenities will require funding for development as well as on-going programming and increased cost for maintenance, repair, and replacement.
Implementation of the community’s vision as expressed in this Master Plan can be achieved by the steps suggested in this section including:
• Recommended projects to address backlog repairs and
improvements at City parks
• Evaluation and decisions to prioritize improvements and design, implementation, and maintenance budgets
• Suggested steps to enhance maintenance levels
• Process for exploration and decision-making regarding the sports complex proposal
• List of relevant funding options.
B. Project List
The Inventory and Assessment section provides an evaluation of Suisun City’s parks and recreational facilities and identifies repairs, improvements, and renovations for each site. Some facilities are recommended to be more significantly renovated with replacement of amenities, reconfiguration of park features or redesign. Some parks may be substantially rebuilt to resolve obsolete and non- functional conditions and to introduce new community-desired amenities. Identification of priorities will be necessary to implement the findings of community engagement process. Some actions can be addressed more immediately while others will follow from longer- term planning and phasing. Given the limited funds available and the uncertainty of long-term funding for improvement and maintenance, flexibility in priority setting will be required to match conditions over time.
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 124 The Master Plan’s Inventory and Assessment provides order of magnitude costs for the identified improvements; each
improvement/project will need to be better scoped for budget and bidding purposes. Budget consideration should be given for on- going or long-term maintenance, repair and replacement of the improvements undertaken. Rising service, construction, and maintenance cost escalation must be included in financial and budget forecasts.
C. Prioritize Repairs and Improvements at Existing Sites The Recreation, Parks, Marina & Arts Commission (Commission) should, in coordination with Public Works Department, develop a multi-year Work Plan scheduling projects, which address recreational site backlog repairs and renovations (Focus Areas 1 and 2), for budget and action. The Work Plan will function as a coordinating tool between the Commission, staff, and City Council to ensure that future and long-term capital and personnel resource needs are known and can be considered in budgeting.
The Work Plan will be a tool to provide input to the creation of the City’s Operating Budget and multi-year Capital improvement Program Budget. It will influence the City’s long range financial planning and revenue decisions. This will also guide the development and assist in updating the Public Works Parks Maintenance Work Plan. The Commission’s Work Plan must be flexible, recognizing that funding is limited and may not be available for Master Plan projects in the timeframes the Commission or staff desire.
Work Plan projects should be pursued as funding and partnering opportunities arise. A nimble, creative, and flexible approach will be needed to advance the vision of the Master Plan. The need for budget recognition to support increased maintenance needs as new amenities are introduced to park sites must be a part of on-going budget and staffing actions.
The following should be considered in establishing prioritization for the backlog work and site enhancements for inclusion in the Work Plan:
• Can the work be implemented quickly with limited funding available?
• Will the improvement address an existing deficiency, which precludes use of the facility for a broad range of residents? • Does the project address a General Plan goal, policy or program implementing strategy from the City’s Strategic Plan?
• Is the project consistent with the Master Plan?
• Do the neighbors support the project?
• Would the improvement address a safety issue or impact to the immediate environment?
• Does the project leverage existing funding or would it be competitive for outside funding opportunities?
• Will the improvement present the opportunity for revenue production of increased programming participation?
• Will the improvement serve to “activate” the facility? • Will the project reduce maintenance and/or operational costs? • Are there funds available for the project and for its maintenance and replacement identified in the budget?
• Does the project have partnership funding or pledged
maintenance from a public or private partner?
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 125 D. Improve Park and Facility Maintenance
The consensus is that the Park System requires a higher and sustained level of maintenance. Staffing levels and compensation must be evaluated to ensure that Suisun City is organized and resourced commensurate with the demands and service levels goals.
Evaluation and comparison of organizational structure, staffing levels, succession planning, and compensation is necessary to enable Suisun to attract and retain highly qualified and motivated staff to execute the vision of the Master Plan. Additionally, strategic thinking is essential to define, organize, plan, prioritize and fund the improvements identified by the community in this Master Plan.
Key actions to transform maintenance services and deliver the ideas of the Master Plan include:
• Prepare and implement a Parks Maintenance Organizational Study
• Adopt level of service goals for maintenance activities • Establish performance measurements for maintenance services • Adopt and implement maintenance services best management practices
• Complete a Compensation and Classification Study and
implement recommendations
• Adopt a Work Plan prioritizing park and facility improvements • Consider on-going maintenance costs in project design and funding decisions
• Establish an annual backlog repair and renovation line item in the Capital Improvement Budget
• Budget for escalating personnel and contract services costs • Establish a capital projects reinvestment/replacement fund • Identify reliable funding sources and levels to implement the Master Plan and sustain maintenance efforts at the adopted level
E. Additional Sports Complex
Feasibility:
Support for exploration of the feasibility to expand the City’s park system to include an additional regional-serving sports complex focused on soccer is a
significant outcome of the
Master Plan’s community
and stakeholder
engagement. Such a facility
would require substantial
capital investment,
estimated to be in the range
of $850,000 - $1 million per
acre in 2023 dollars
excluding land purchase,
on-going annual operations,
maintenance, and
management costs.
Establishment of a capital
reinvestment and replacement fund for the facility would be essential to its long-range success. Several initial steps are essential to determine whether the proposal is feasible:
• Establish an Ad-hoc Advisory Committee to solicit public input and evaluate the need, design options, market demand and financial feasibility of developing and operating the complex.
Provide findings and recommendations to the City Council. • Develop a financial plan for the project with long-term funding for site acquisition, design and development, operations and maintenance, capital replacement, and reserves.
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 126 Parcel Selection:
City staff and the Master Plan Ad-hoc Committee reviewed undeveloped sites presented by the Consultant team. The parcel selected for further review and study is as follows:
• Parcel 10 of the Master Plan’s Undeveloped Land for New Parks and Facilities
• The property is owned by Calvary Baptist Church
Corporation, Fairfield, CA
• 59.28 Acres
• APN # 0174-160-310, located directly west of Lambrecht Sports Complex, and accessible from Petersen Road
• The parcel located within Solano County, zoned A-20:
Exclusive Agriculture/Recreational Use permitted
• Utility easements (AT&T and PG&E) exist along the
Petersen Road frontage
• The parcel is within in the sphere of influence of Suisun City • Lambrecht Sports Complex, directly east of this site is located within the City of Suisun limits
• Development of the parcel must be consistent with Travis Air Force Base Land Use Compatibility Plan – Zone C
(similar to Lambrecht Sports Complex)
• Acquisition of this parcel by the City for development would most likely require purchase, public-private
partnership, long term lease and development agreement, annexation, and other necessary land use changes and
approvals, including General Plan Amendment
• Development would be subject to feasibility, planning and environmental studies
• If the project is possible, detailed design plans are required, and method of bidding and construction
decided
Site Program:
Program elements could be developed at the site:
• Regulation size soccer fields (youth through adult play) • Fields could be constructed of natural grass, synthetic turf, or a combination of both
• Spectator seating areas with shade
• Sports field lighting with consideration for residents to the west of the site
• Bicycle connections and public transportation
• Driveways and internal roadways
• Parking areas to accommodate required vehicles
• Restroom building(s)
• Concession building
• Maintenance and operations building
• Covered picnic areas and BBQ grills
• Pathways
• Drinking fountains and site furnishing
• Children’s play area
• Dog area
• Areas for community gathering festivals, celebration, and food/beverage trucks
• Water efficient trees and landscaping for shade, wind breaks, accent, and scale
• Automatic irrigation systems using recycled water source
Shared Use with Lambrecht Sports Complex:
• In compliance with Travis Air Force Base Land Use Compatibility Plan, facilities, access, infrastructure, and buildings could be shared
• Combined areas for shared community and mixed athletic events • Connection to Lambrecht Sports Complex northern parking lot and pathway system
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 127
FUTURE SPORTS COMPLEX – DEVELOPMENT OF FULL PARCEL
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 128
FUTURE SPORTS COMPLEX – DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH 30 ACRES
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 129
FUTURE SPORTS COMPLEX – DEVELOPMENT OF EAST 30 ACRES
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 130
F. Engagement and Funding
The improvement, expansion, and enhanced levels of maintenance of the Park System as envisioned by the Master Plan exceed currently available funding sources. The City of Suisun City Council’s Strategic Plan emphasizes quality of life services and directs efforts to ensure fiscal solvency and to explore funding options for needed amenities and services.
Continued engagement with the community is needed to identify priorities and to build support for budgeting decisions and funding options. Many financial opportunities and tools require voter approval. Therefore, effective two-way communication, education, polling, and community engagement is essential before any effort to substantially change service levels, alter facilities, increase fees, or pursue ballot measures. Similarly, continued stakeholder dialog will build awareness of budget needs and support for enhancing the vitality of the park and recreational system. Communication strategies to share the vision of the Master Plan and the City’s efforts to improve facilities should be implemented.
Actions will be necessary to prioritize budgeting and to identify multiple funding sources to allow the improvements and expansions desired by the community along with the increased level of maintenance and regular repair and renovation of recreational assets and infrastructure.
• Coordinate the Work Plan with available budget and funding opportunities. Recognize that projects will be phased with improvements occurring when funding opportunities arise. • Allocate facility improvement and repair budget from existing funding sources including accumulated unassigned grant funds, General Fund, impact and mitigation fees, per capita grant revenues, fees, and other recreational program income.
Consider Increases to Existing Funding Sources:
• Adjusted developer impact mitigation fees
• Adjusted user fees and targeted program rate of recovery • Exploration of increases in local taxes (Sales Tax, Transient Occupancy Tax, Property Transfer Tax, new Excise Tax on construction, Business License Tax, Cannabis Sales Tax, etc.) with proceeds assigned for parks and recreation purposes
Consider New Sources of Funding:
• Regional, State and Federal grants and direct awards (earmarks) • Exploration of community support of local or regional tax revenue measures
• Land-based Financing:
Assessment Districts (Mello
Roos, Landscape and Lighting
Districts, Community Facilities
districts, etc.) Enhanced
Infrastructure Financing
Districts
• General Obligation Bonds:
voter approved debt (bonds)
serviced by annual
assessments collected through
property taxes (proceeds are
not available for programming
or maintenance services)
• Sale of surplus lands and
assignment of proceeds for parks and recreation purposes • Increased/adjusted Lighting and Landscape District fees with dedication of resources to appropriate park and recreational facility upgrades and maintenance
• Formation of a Suisun City Parks and Recreation Foundation or similar body for fundraising and philanthropic purposes
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 131 • Issue a Request for Proposals to operate and manage the Harbor Theater
• Public/neighborhood fund raising
• Public/private partnerships: to purchase and develop a new sports complex; to renew efforts to contract Harbor Theater management and operations to a qualified third-party entity • Private grants and philanthropic organizations may support programs or facilities which align with their focus, mission, or support local/regional needs in conjunction with corporate responsibility or promotion
• State Grant Programs:
1) Prop 68, Parks, Environment and Water Bond: per capita and competitive grant programs
2) Statewide Park Program
3) Outdoor Equity Grants program
4) Recreational Trails Program
5) Habitat Conservation Fund
6) Division of Boating and Waterways Grant Program
• Community Development Block Grants: funding is through the Federal program administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): with targeted programs and project funding options to serve/benefit lower income
areas/populations
• Federal Funding Opportunities: with focus on improvements to reduce climate change, improve multi-modal transportation, improve water quality, repair, and replace aged infrastructure:
1) State Land and Water Conservation Fund
2) Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs act (Infrastructure Bill) 3) Inflation Reduction Act
4) US Fish and Wildlife Service Habitat, Conservation and Education Grant Programs
G. Conclusion
The Master Plan provides a detailed view of Suisun City’s Park and Recreational system highlighting the system’s needs and the abundant community support for improvement, enhancement, and expansion.
The findings and recommendations and implementing suggestions are designed to serve the City and community for many years. The Master Plan recognizes that backlogs are substantial, desired improvements many, maintenance needs daunting. The desire for additional facilities and amenities is costly, while funding is finite and municipal demands are significant.
Balance, flexibility, creativity, and collaboration are vital to achieve the vision of the Master Plan over time. Phased and targeted improvements to parks and recreational amenities along with focused and sustained improvement to maintenance will lead to a park and recreational system that enhances the quality of life for Suisun City’s residents and visitors.
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City of Suisun City | Parks, Facilities & Recreation Master Plan 133
Park and Facility Inventory
City of Suisun City, Recreation, Parks & Marina Department Parks Facilities and Marina Maps City of Suisun Website https://www.suisun.com/Departments/Recreation-Parks-Marina and https://www.suisun.com/departments/suisunrpm/ Site visits and walking documentation conducted by GSM landscape architects, inc., May 2 – May 16, 2022 Stakeholder interviews conducted between May 18 – May 25, 2022 with two members each from the City Council, Recreation, Parks, Marina & Arts Commission, Recreation, Parks & Marina Department, and Park Maintenance Division of Public Works Department.
Research conducted by GSM landscape architects, inc. May 17 – August 9, 2022 • Park and Recreation Facilities Age and Improvement
• Park and Recreation Facilities Use and Maintenance
• Meetings and coordination with City of Suisun City, Recreation, Parks & Marina, Public Works, and Development Services Departments The Economic Impact of Local Parks, An Examination of Economic Impacts of Operation and Capital Spending by Local Park and Recreation Agencies on the U.S. Economy, National Recreation and Park Association, 2022 . https://www.nrpa.org/parks-recreation-magazine/2022/july/the-economic-impact-of-local-parks/ Community Outreach
City of Suisun City General Plan 2035 https://www.suisun.com/departments/development-services/planning/general-plan/ City of Suisun City Strategic Plan 2020-2025 https://www.suisun.com/wp-content/files/Suisun_City_Strategic_Plan_-_2020-2025.pdf Development of the 2022 City of Suisun City Parks, Facilities & Recreation Comprehensive Community Survey included:
• Meetings with Recreation, Parks & Marina Staff
• Review of the 2021 Park Master Plan Survey
• Stakeholder Interviews May 18-25, 2022
• City of Suisun City Budget FY 2021-22
• Park and Facility Inventory research noted above
Undeveloped Land Opportunities for New Parks and Facilities Solano County Web Maps GIS
Solano County Assessor’s Maps
City of Suisun City
• General Plan
• Parcel Map
• Zoning Map 2017
• Aerial Map
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City of Suisun City, CA
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City of Suisun City, CA Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, June 30, 2021 https://www.suisun.com/files/sharedassets/suisuncity/departments/finance-department/documents/financial-statements/2021-acfr.pdf
City of Suisun City, CA Salary Schedule 8/16/2022 and 2/7/2023 https://www.suisun.com/files/sharedassets/suisuncity/departments/human-resources/compensation/2023-14-citywide-salary-schedule.pdf
City of Suisun City, CA Public Works Department Presentation May 31, 2022
City of Suisun City, CA Fiscal Year 2023/24 Engineer’s Report for Maintenance Assessment Districts https://www.suisun.com/files/sharedassets/suisuncity/government/clerk/documents/addition al-packet-items/preliminary-engineers-reports-fiscal- year-23-24.pdf
City of Suisun City, CA Recreation, Park and Marina Department Playbook Summer/Fall 2022 and Winter/Spring 2023 https://wgdesigngroup.com/clients/SC-Rec-Guide/
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City of Fairfield, CA
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https://www.fairfield.ca.gov/government/city-departments/human-resources/salary-schedules City of Fairfield, CA, continued
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City of Vacaville, CA Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program FY 2022 -23 https://www.ci.vacaville.ca.us/home/showpublisheddocument/20692/637919426325030000 City of Vacaville, CA Salary Listing by Position Title 05/15/2023 https://www.ci.vacaville.ca.us/home/showpublisheddocument/6480/638198346599868248 City of Vacaville, CA Park and Recreation Department Activity Catalog Fall 2022, Spring 2023 https://secure.rec1.com/CA/vacaville-ca/catalog
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City of Benicia, CA Salary Schedule updated 3.3.22
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C I TY O F S U I S U N C I TY
PARKS, FACILITIES & RECREATION
MASTER PLAN
City Council Presentation
July 18, 2023
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A Guide to decision-making for Parks and Recreation
future growth, improvements, and maintenance
Implements
the City’s
General Plan
and Strategic
Plan Policies
and Goals Creates a
high-level
evaluation of
parks and
recreation
facilities and
programs
Demonstrates
community
desire and
need for
facilities and
programs
Provides
inventory and
assessment of
City parks,
buildings,
marina, and
trails
Identifies
opportunities
and
recommends
improvements
Provides
guidance for
capital
improvements
and long-term
maintenance
Helps staff and
decision-
makers
develop a
prioritization
plan
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EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
INVENTORY
AND
ASSESSMENT
COMMUNITY
OUTREACH
COMPARATIVE
ANALYSIS
UNDEVELOPED
LAND
OPPORTUNITIES
IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN
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• Identifies nexus with City’s
2035 General Plan and
2020-2025 Strategic Plan
Policies and Vision
• Summarizes park and
recreational research & analysis
• Summarizes recommendations
based on findings
• Describes how the Master Plan
is a valuable tool for long-
range park and recreational
improvements planning
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Parks, Buildings, Marina and Trails
• Detailed examination of each site
• Optimum use for future development
✓ Consistency with City’s vision
✓ Best planning practices
✓ Community needs, wants and desires
✓ Partnerships – internal and external
Development Considerations
• Feasibility
✓ Design and review
✓ Accessibility and code compliance
✓ Cost projections
✓ Maintenance considerations
✓ CIP and maintenance cost escalation
factors
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Heritage Park Assessment
• Most heavily used Community Park
• Space available for multiple senior to youth
amenities and programs
• Many features are beyond their usable life
• Park features are disconnected
• Older trees and mounds block views
• Maintenance and safety concerns
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Heritage Park Recommendations
• Modernize and increase rental capacity
• New lighting
• Improved viewability and connections
• Synthetic turf soccer field
• Art inspired group picnic pavilion
• Splash pad
• Redeveloped basketball court with seating
• Outdoor fitness area for seniors
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Mike Day Memorial Park Assessment
• Adjacent to Multi-family housing
• Antiquated park amenities and turf areas
• Lacking connectivity within park
• Inadequate lighting
• Maintenance and safety concerns
• Missed opportunity to connect to Marina
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Mike Day Memorial Park Recommendations
• Remove unhealthy trees and turf grass
• New paths, lighting and site furnishings
• Universal access play equipment
• Smaller scale rentable picnic pavilions
• Outdoor fitness equipment
• Usable turf grass area for games and play
• Connect park to the Marsh, Slough and
Promenade events
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Sheldon Plaza Assessment
• Direct connection to the Suisun Waterfront
• Opportunities for fishing
• An underutilized open and exposed space
• Unhealthy turf grass
• Lacking program connections to hotels,
surrounding parcels, and Downtown
• People living outside, in and adjacent to Plaza
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Sheldon Plaza Recommendations
• Increase rentable areas for community
gatherings and private events
• Improved connection to hotels, train station
and pedestrian corridors
• Replace turf grass with artistic permeable
paving pattern
• Add shade trees in tree grates
• Add lighting from plaza to surrounding areas
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• 2021 RPMA Commission Survey
• 2022 Stakeholder Interviews
✓ City Council members
✓ RPMA Commissioners
✓ RPM Management Staff Members
✓ PW Engineering Management Staff Member
✓ PW Maintenance Staff Member
• 2022 Community Meeting
• 2022 Comprehensive Community Survey
• 2022 Supplemental Park Amenities Survey
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Comparative Cities and Data
• Fairfield, Vacaville, Benicia, American Canyon
and Martinez
• General population and parkland acreage
• Park and recreation facilities and programs
• Park and recreation operations and
maintenance budgets
• Staff positions and salaries
Findings
• Developed Parkland
✓ Suisun meets goal of 3 acres/1,000 population
✓ 3rd Highest level of parkland acreage among
comparative cities
• Facilities and Programs
✓ City offerings are commensurate with their
population
✓ Suisun City, Benicia and Martinez have
waterfronts and marinas
• Budget
✓ 3rd highest park and recreation program, and
lighting and landscape districts budgets
✓ Lowest number of full-time recreation staff
✓ Lowest acreage of parkland maintained per staff
member
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Criteria
• Within City limits or sphere of influence
• Consistency with General Plan Land Use
• No active development or entitlements
• Access to streets/roadways and utilities
• No significant land use or environmental constraints
• Potential transit, bike and pedestrian connections
• Positive viewsheds and visual links
• Compatible with Travis AFB Land Use Plan
Parcels
• Three City owned parcels
• 11 undeveloped privately owned parcels
• One parcel selected by RPMA Master Plan
Ad Hoc Committee
• Further analysis of one selected parcel
✓ Parcel 10
✓ Owned by Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Corporation
✓ 59+ acres
✓ Directly west of Lambrecht Sports Complex
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Vision
• Quality of life for Suisun City community
• Immediate improvement
• Long-term planning for expansion
Areas of Focus
• Backlog repairs and improvements
• New amenities at existing sites
• New sports complex
Implementing Ideas into Action
• Develop strong internal partnerships
• Secure meaningful external partnerships
• Recommend projects to address backlog
repairs and improvements
• Evaluate and make decisions for existing
facilities
Engagement and Funding
• Prioritize decisions through community support
• Coordinate work plan with budget and funding
• Allocate budget for facility improvements and
repairs annually
• Make increases to existing funding sources
• Identify and secure new funding sources
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Future Sports Complex
• Process for exploration and decision-making
✓ Program needs
✓ Support of the public
✓ Growth
✓ Cost recovery
✓ Partnership and funding options
✓ Long term care of complex
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• Thank you for the opportunity to prepare and present this Master Plan for Suisun City’s Parks, Facilities & Recreation Future to you!
• Questions and Discussion
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SUISUN CITY MAYOR INFORMATIONAL REPORT
JULY 18, 2023
REGIONAL BOARDS / COMMISSIONS /COMMITTEES:
Solano Transportation Authority Board Member (STA)
Solano County Water Agency Board Member (SCWA)
Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA)
SolTrans Board of Directors
Local Agency Formation Commissioner (Alternate) (LAFCO) CAP2 Solano JPA (Solano Regional Homelessness Board)
Solano Economic Development Center Board Member
Solano County Mayor’s Committee
City-County Coordinating Committee
Suisun City Committees / Ad-Hoc:
Suisun-Solano Water Authority Executive Committee
Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District Executive Committee
Suisun City Environment and Climate Committee Chair
Suisun City / Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Joint Advisory Committee 30 Acre Parcel Highway 12 and Marina Mixed Use Ad-Hoc Committee City Manager Evaluation 2023 Ad-Hoc Committee
Suisun City Economic Vitality Ad-Hoc Committee
Other:
California Transportation Commission Board Meeting
Solano Voluntary Organization s Active in Disaster
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