CITY COUNCIL
Alma Hernandez, Mayor
Princess Washington, Mayor Pro Tem
Jenalee Dawson, Councilmember
Marlon L Osum, Councilmember
Amit Pal, Councilmember
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
A G E N D A
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 SUISUN CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024
7:30 PM
Suisun City Council Chambers - 701 Civic Center Boulevard - Suisun City, California
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7:30 P.M.
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hernandez
ROLL CALL
Council / Board Members
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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City Manager Update - (Prebula: [email protected]).
2. City Attorney Report - (Taylor/Andrews).
3. Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming August 6, 2024, as "National Night Out" - (Hernandez: [email protected]).
4. Proclamation Not Presented
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Proclamation Celebrating 70 Years of Marriage for Mr. and Mrs. Robinson.
5. Council/Board Member Updates.
City Council
6. Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-___: Identifying the Terms and Conditions for Fire Department Response Away from their Official Duty Station and Assigned to an Emergency Incident - (Lopez: [email protected])
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7. Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-___: Authorizing Payment in the Amount of $41,850.26 to Riverview International Trucks, LLC. for Repairs and Annual Testing - (Lopez: [email protected]).
8. Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-___: Amending the Class Specifications for Public Safety Dispatcher I/II and Senior Public Safety Dispatcher, and to Establish a Class Specification for the Public Safety Dispatch / Police Records Supervisor - (Penland:
INVOCATION
APPROVAL OF REORDERING OF AGENDA
CONFLICT OF INTEREST NOTIFICATION
(Any items on the regular meeting agenda that might be a conflict of interest to any Councilmembers / Boardmembers should be identified at this time.)
REPORTS (Informational items only.)
PUBLIC COMMENT
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PRESENTATIONS/APPOINTMENTS
(Presentations, Awards, Proclamations, Appointments).
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent calendar items requiring little or no discussion may be acted upon with one motion.
9. Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-___: Amending the Citywide Salary Schedule to Provide a 19% Base Wage Adjustment to the Classifications and Incumbent Employees of the Public Safety Dispatcher I/II, Senior Public Safety Dispatcher, Public Safety Dispatch/Police Records Supervisor, and Police Support Services Manager Classifications - (Penland: [email protected]).
10. Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-___: Approving the Debt Service Rate for the North Bay Aqueduct Bond Issue for Fiscal Year 2024-25 - (Deol: [email protected]).
Joint City Council/Suisun City Council Acting as Successor Agency
11. Council/Agency Approval of June 2024 Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants - (Deol:
[email protected]).
12. Council Consideration and Introduction of Ordinance No.____: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Suisun City, California, Amending Various Sections of the Title 18 (Zoning) of the Suisun City Code - (Bermudez: [email protected]).
13. Non-Discussion Items.
PUBLIC HEARING
GENERAL BUSINESS
- NONE
REPORTS: (Informational items only)
ADJOURNMENT
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Decorum
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Ordinances
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Suisun City Fire Station, 621 Pintail Drive, Suisun City, CA; Joe Nelson Center, 611 Village Drive, Suisun City, CA;
Harbor Master Office, 800 Kellogg Street, Suisun City, CA.
I, Donna Pock, Deputy City Clerk for the City of Suisun City, declare under penalty of perjury that the above agenda was posted and available for review, in compliance with the Brown Act. 4 4th of July
2024
Summary of
Incidents
Suisun City Fire
Department
SCFD Staffing
& Resources
• SCFD Implemented a Incident Action Plan
• SCFD daily staffing is 5 firefighters
• 2 Type 1 Engine Companies
• 2/O Staffed w/Paramedics
• SCFD Upstaffed to 16 firefighters
• 2 Type I Engines Companies
• 3/O Staffed w/ Paramedics
• 2 Type V Engine Companies
• 1 Type III Engine Company
• 1 Air Light/Support Unit
• 3 Command Vehicles
• 1 Fire Marshal
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27 Calls for
Service
Fires
• 11 Fires- Vegetation or Fireworks related
• 1 Vegetation Fire went to 2nd Alarm (Sunset/Railroad) • 2-5 Structure Immediately Threatened
• 4 Structures Saved
• 2 Investigations
• Canvasback Fireworks Caused
• Sunset/Railroad Fireworks Caused
• Mutual Aid Received
• Fairfield
• Vacaville City
• Suisun District
• Travis AFB
• Mutual Aid Given
• Rio Vista
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6 Emergency
Medical
Service Calls
• 11 EMS Calls
• 3 Motor Vehicle Accidents
• 2 EMS Calls- SCFD unable to respond due to working
fires in the City
• 2 Trauma Calls
• 1 Burn Injury-Cooking Oil
• Possible fireworks-related
Fireworks
Enforcement
• Dispatch received 57 calls for
fireworks activity.
• SCFD conducted illegal fireworks
enforcement from July 2nd through
the 4th.
• July 2nd & 3rd- low activity (2-3
calls to dispatch)
• July 4th- high activity (57 calls to
dispatch)
• Citations- 1 Pending
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7 Challenges
• Busiest Year
• 3x Call Volume
• Simultaneous Emergencies
• Limited or No Mutual Aid Assistance
• Emergency Vehicle Access
• Fireworks Enforcement
Opportunities
• Prevention & Enforcement
• Technology- Drone Program
• Increase Citation Fees
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14 AGENDA ITEM NO. 6.
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
MEETING DATE:
July 16, 2024
AGENDA ITEM:
Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-___: Identifying the Terms and Conditions for Fire Department Response Away from their Official Duty Station and Assigned to an Emergency Incident.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact of the newly adopted rates will be based on the number of incidents that occur throughout the year in which the City of Suisun City Fire Department contributes resources.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Provide Good Governance: Review and update required planning and financial documents as needed.
BACKGROUND:
The California Firefighter Assistance Agreement (CFAA) is used for response to incidents within California, which require large resource commitments. These deployments are most noticeable in the summer and fall, during wildland fire season, when our fire engines and personnel are deployed throughout the state in support of other agencies. The CFAA is the negotiated reimbursement mechanism for local government fire agency responses through the California Fire Service and Rescue Emergency Mutual Aid System. The terms and conditions that outline the methods of reimbursement are recommended for developing business practices when responding under the Mutual Aid System. In compliance with the CFAA agencies must provide a MOU or resolution stating employees are reimbursed “portal to portal”, from incident dispatch to return from incident to Cal OES annually.
STAFF REPORT:
Staff has done a thorough evaluation of the fire department’s capabilities to participate in the statewide mutual aid system. With the addition of more full-time staff, overhead chief officer positions, and a new type 5 wildland fire apparatus which went into service of July 4th, 2024.
Suisun City is posed to increase its mutual aid participation. The increase in participation provides a fiscal reimbursement for personnel, overtime, apparatus and an administrative rate at 25%. The city will receive reimbursement for personnel from “Portal to Portal” which means from the moment the engine leaves the station until it returns. The city will also be reimbursed for the hours apparatus are assigned to an incident, administrative rate, and any lodging or meal costs the personnel may incur, making the city fiscally whole plus the administrative rate.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
It is staff’s recommendation that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-___: Identifying the Terms and Conditions for Fire Department Response Away from their Official Duty Station and Assigned to an Emergency Incident.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
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Resolution No. 2024-___: Identifying the Terms and Conditions for Fire Department Response Away from their Official Duty Station and Assigned to an Emergency Incident
PREPARED BY:
Michelle Zunino, Administrative Technician
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Brad L. Lopez, Fire Chief
APPROVED BY:
Bret Prebula, City Manager
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1. Resolution No. 2024-___: Identifying terms and conditions for Fire Dept. Response away from Official Duty Station
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUISUN CITY
IDENTIFYING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
RESPONSE AWAY FROM THEIR OFFICIAL DUTY STATION AND ASSIGNED
TO AN EMERGENCY INCIDENT
WHEREAS, The Suisun City Fire Department is a public agency located in the County of Solano, State of California; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of Suisun City to provide fair and legal payment to all its employees for time worked; and
WHEREAS, the city has in its employ, Fire response personnel to include; Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, Division Chief, Fire Captain, Engineer, Firefighter; and WHEREAS, the city will compensate its employees portal to portal while in the course of their employment and away from their official duty station and assigned to an emergency incident, in support of an emergency incident, or pre-positioned for emergency response; and WHEREAS, the city will compensate its employees overtime in accordance with their current Memorandum of Understating while in the course of their employment and away from their official duty station and assigned to an emergency incident, in support of an emergency incident, or pre-positioned for emergency response; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Suisun City that:
1. Personnel shall be compensated according to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Personnel Rules and Regulations, and/or other directive that identifies personnel compensation in the workplace.
2. In the event a personnel classification does not have an assigned compensation rate, a “Base Rate” as set forth in an organizational policy, administrative directive or similar document will to compensate such personnel.
3. The Suisun City fire department will maintain a current salary survey or acknowledgement of acceptance of the “base rate” on file with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, Fire Rescue Division.
4. Personnel will be compensated (portal to portal) beginning at the time of dispatch to the return to jurisdiction when equipment and personnel are in service and available for agency response.
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PASSED AND ADOPTEDat a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Suisun City duly held on Tuesday, the 16th day of July 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said City this 16th day of July 2024.
Anita Skinner
City Clerk
18 AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
MEETING DATE:
July 16, 2024
AGENDA ITEM:
Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-___: Authorizing Payment in the Amount of $41,850.26 to Riverview International Trucks, LLC. for Repairs and Annual Testing.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Annual apparatus maintenance is a regular expense included in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget, which is sufficient to cover the proposed expenditure.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Ensure Public Safety
BACKGROUND:
The Fire Department apparatus is required to be tested through National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards on an annual basis. While the units are undergoing testing, they are also checked for any mechanical or cosmetic issues. The units are also sent with a list of issues that have been identified by the Fire Department.
STAFF REPORT:
The Suisun City Fire Department takes pride in its fire apparatus by maintaining them in proper manufacturer recommended conditions. The Fire Department conducts the NFPA required annual maintenance and daily vehicle inspections. These safeguards lower vehicle maintenance costs considerably by identifying problems before they become larger and more expensive issues and ensures for firefighter safety and liability mitigation.
This year the annual maintenance for Engine 47 totaled $41,850.26. The price of maintaining fire apparatus has continued to rise since COVID, the high demand of automotive parts increased the cost the impact is still continuing today. All apparatuses are sent to the repair shop with a list of issues found throughout the year. Since they are only sent to the shop once a year, barring any major mechanical issues, often times while inspecting the engine other issues are found that require immediate attention.
This makes estimating the cost of the annual repairs nigh impossible. Maintaining an annual schedule of repairs is vital to sustaining our current fleet when there are budget constraints and extended production times for new vehicles.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council: authorize Payment in the Amount of $41,850.26 Riverview International Trucks, LLC. for Repairs and Annual Testing.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
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Resolution No. 2024-___: Authorizing Payment in the Amount of $41,850.26 to Riverview International Trucks, LLC. for Repairs and Annual Testing. 2 .
Riverview International Trucks, LLC Invoice
PREPARED BY:
Michelle Zunino, Administrative Technician
REVIEWED BY:
Brad L. Lopez, Fire Chief
APPROVED BY:
Bret Prebula, City Manager
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1. Resolution No. 2024-___: Authorize Payment to Riverview International Trucks, LLC Repairs and Annual Testing.doc
2. Riverview International Trucks, LLC Invoice
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUISUN
CITY AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,850.26 TO RIVERVIEW INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, LLC. FOR REPAIRS AND
ANNUAL TESTING.
WHEREAS, Riverview International Trucks, LLC., has been providing mechanical repairs and service to the department for the last 2 years; and WHEREAS, each year all the of the apparatus are sent for the annual maintenance, NFPA required testing, and repairs; and
NOW, THEREFORE, be it here resolved by the City Council of Suisun City authorizing payment in the amount of $41,850.26 to Riverview International Trucks, LLC. For repairs and annual testing.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of said City Council held on Tuesday, the 16th day of July 2024 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said City this 16th day of July 2024.
Anita Skinner,
City Clerk
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 8.
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
MEETING DATE:
July 16, 2024
AGENDA ITEM:
Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-__: Amending the Class Specifications for Public Safety Dispatcher I/II and Senior Public Safety Dispatcher, and to Establish a Class Specification for the Public Safety Dispatch / Police Records Supervisor.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no additional cost in the current fiscal year budget associated with the proposed resolution.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Provide Good Governance.
BACKGROUND:
The City’s Classification Plan includes the collection of classes to which positions in City service may be allocated. A class specification is a written record that provides the title and definition of the class, a description of the general duties to be performed, and the qualifications necessary for appointment. The Classification Plan shall be adopted and may be amended from time to time by resolution of the City Council. Class specifications are subject to the approval of the City Manager.
STAFF REPORT:
Staff proposes revisions to the minimum qualifications for Public Safety Dispatcher I and to the job description for Senior Public Safety Dispatcher. Additionally, staff proposes to establish a new class specification for the Public Safety Dispatch / Police Records Supervisor classification. The proposed changes aim to enhance recruitment opportunities and align with industry standards, ensuring effective emergency response services. These updates will help the City remain competitive in recruiting qualified candidates.
Staff have met our obligations to meet and confer with the Suisun City Police Officers’ Association (SCPOA) and the Suisun City Management and Professional Employees’ Association (SCMPEA) regarding the proposed changes. Both the SCPOA and SCMPEA are in agreement with the City’s proposed changes.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-__: Amending the Class Specifications for Public Safety Dispatcher I/II and Senior Public Safety Dispatcher, and to Establish a Class Specification for the Public Safety Dispatch / Police Records Supervisor.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
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Senior Public Safety Dispatcher class specification – redline 31 PREPARED BY:
Christina Penland, Human Resources Administrator
REVIEWED BY:
Bret Prebula, City Manager
APPROVED BY:
Bret Prebula, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 2024-__: Classification Plan Update
a. Public Safety Dispatcher I_II Class Spec CLEAN
b. Senior Public Safety Dispatcher Class Spec - CLEAN
c. Public Safety Dispatch_Police Records Supervisor
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3. Senior Public Safety Dispatcher - redline
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUISUN CITY
AMENDING THE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER
I/II AND SEIOR PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER, AND TO ESTABLISH A CLASS
SPECIFICATION FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH / POLICE RECORDS
SUPERVISOR
WHEREAS,Suisun City Code Chapter 2.40 establishes a Personnel System that includes Classifications to group positions with similar duties and responsibilities into categories, and Pay Ranges within a Compensation Plan to establish appropriate compensation for the various Classes; and
WHEREAS, the authority to approve new job classifications, establish Pay Ranges for each Classification and approve placement of new Classifications in appropriate bargaining units each by resolution is the purview of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City Manager is designated as the Personnel Officer with the responsibility to prepare, maintain and propose revisions to the Classification Plan and a Compensation Plan to be effective upon approval by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City Manager has authorized staff to develop a classification specification for Dispatch/Records Supervisor, and to amend the classification specification for Public Safety Dispatcher I/II and Senior Public Safety Dispatcher; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Suisun City, California, the Class Specifications Public Safety Dispatcher I/II, Senior Public Safety Dispatcher and Public Safety Dispatch/Police Records Supervisor are adopted and added to the City Classification Plan.
PASSED AND ADOPTEDat a Regular Meeting of said City Council of the City of Suisun City duly held on Tuesday, the 16th day of July 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said City this 16th day of July 2024.
Anita Skinner
City Clerk
Attachments
1. Public Safety Dispatcher I/II Class Specification
2. Senior Public Safety Dispatcher Class Specification
3. Public Safety Dispatch / Police Records Supervisor Class Specification 33 CITY OF SUISUN CITY
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER I
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER II
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.
Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under supervision (Public Safety Dispatcher I) or general supervision (Public Safety Dispatcher II) performs a variety of duties involved in receiving, evaluating, prioritizing, and relaying calls for emergency and non- emergency public safety assistance; dispatches appropriate units and coordinates response of emergency personnel; maintains, processes, and distributes police records; operates a variety of telecommunications equipment including radio, telephone, and CAD systems; and performs a wide variety of specialized clerical duties involved in the preparation, maintenance, and release of materials related to law enforcement activities.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Public Safety Dispatcher I - This is the entry level class in the Public Safety Dispatcher series, which is typically used as a training class. Positions at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of program knowledge or skill level as positions allocated to the Public Safety Dispatcher II level and initially exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. While in training, work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. After initial training period, only occasional instruction or assistance is provided as new or unusual situations arise, with exceptions or changes in procedures explained in detail as they arise. Advancement to the “II” level is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the full range of assigned duties, the completion of the minimum experience and education requirements for the “II” level, and is at the discretion of higher level supervisory or management staff.
Public Safety Dispatcher II - This is the full journey level class in the Public Safety Dispatcher series performing the full range of dispatcher duties. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Public Safety Dispatcher I level by independent performance of the range of duties, applying well developed program area knowledge, training new employees, and implementing new procedures. Positions at this level are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Work is normally reviewed only on completion and for overall results. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the Public Safety Dispatcher II level are normally filled by advancement from the Public Safety Dispatcher I level.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
1. Receives, classifies, and prioritizes all incoming calls to the dispatch center including 911 calls and business line calls received from citizens requesting service or information; operates a variety of public safety communications equipment including 911 emergency telephone equipment, computer aided dispatch systems, and multi-channel radio systems; dispatches police and fire units and personnel.
2. Performs a variety of duties involved in police records operations including disseminating, maintaining confidentiality, evaluating, copying, and filing police records and reports; processes and distributes arrest reports to the District Attorney, juvenile probation offices, and courts in a timely manner; ensures that information is released in accordance with related laws and Police Department policies.
3. Evaluates response necessary as dictated by a given request for service; determines nature, location, and priority of calls; operates computer aided dispatch system to create calls for service within response criteria guidelines; assigns and dispatches appropriate police, fire, or other emergency vehicles, equipment, and personnel in accordance with policies and procedures; transfers calls to other 34 CITY OF SUISUN CITY
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appropriate agency in accordance with established procedures; obtains and dispatches other support services as necessary.
4. Maintains contacts with all units on assignment through computer aided dispatch; maintain status and location of police field units; maintains computer records of traffic stops and other officer initiated activity.
5. Performs a wide variety of specialized clerical duties involved in the preparation, maintenance, and release of materials related to law enforcement activities including to organize, process, maintain, update, and route a variety of departmental reports, records, and files; operates and maintains the departmental centralized record keeping systems; makes inquiries; enters reports; updates individual files; updates codes.
6. Retrieves and monitors information from local agency radio traffic, and local, state, and national computer networks regarding wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration, stolen vehicles, restraining orders, criminal histories, parolees, and other related information; relays information to officers in the field.
7. Operates computer terminals and teletype machine to enter, modify, and retrieve data such as stolen and recovered property, towed and stolen vehicles, missing and unidentified persons, citations, field interviews, driver license and vehicle registration information, and warrants on wanted persons; composes and transmits messages to other agencies.
8. Performs a variety of general and specialized clerical duties in support of the department; compiles, maintains, processes, and prepares a variety of records and reports; types transcripts from taped interviews; maintains various files; prepares supplemental reports as directed.
9. As assigned, processes, evaluates, and distributes police reports and records ensuring that information is released in accordance with related laws and departmental policies.
10. Responds to telephone and fax requests from citizens, business, and other agencies; provides assistance and answers questions in response to requests; provides other agencies with criminal history information and reports; transfers calls for service to dispatch as necessary.
11. Performs related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
Operations, services, and activities of a public safety telecommunications and dispatch center.
Operational characteristics of modern public safety telecommunications equipment including computer aided dispatch systems and multi-channel radio systems.
Law enforcement and emergency service procedures for responding to and handling reported incidents.
Techniques of questioning for both emergency and non-emergency calls.
Methods and techniques of receiving, prioritizing, and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
Functions of the Police and Fire Departments and other City Departments.
Geographic features and locations within the area served.
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
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Methods and techniques of telephone etiquette.
Methods and techniques of conflict resolution.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Ability to:
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Effectively communicate and elicit information from upset and irate callers.
Make independent decisions that affect the safety of public safety personnel, citizens, and property, such as those involved in determining the urgency of requests received and the appropriate action to take.
Dispatch police and fire units quickly and effectively.
Think quickly, calmly, and clearly in emergency situations.
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Operate a variety of telecommunications receiving and transmitting equipment including radio transmitting communication equipment, teletype equipment, and computer equipment.
Operate specialized public safety computer systems and applications including the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS), the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer systems, and local CAD/RMS system.
Read and interpret maps and other navigational resources and give directions.
Type and enter data accurately at a speed of 50 wpm, necessary for successful job performance.
Work under pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Interpret, apply, and explain applicable federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws, codes and regulations including police records retention and dissemination policies and procedures.
Maintain composure, alertness and concentration while working for extended periods of time.
Compile, maintain, process, and prepare a variety of records and reports.
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public reporting emergencies and seeking information or filing a report.
Listen and comprehend radio transmissions and telephone calls.
Clearly project voice over radio and telephone.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Public Safety Dispatcher I
Education/Training:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
One year of increasingly responsible experience in an environment with frequent interruptions, that includes a high degree of customer service is highly desirable. Some clerical or administrative experience in a fast-paced environment that involved the use of phones and a computer while working with the public is also desirable.
License or Certificate:
A typing certificate showing a minimum speed of 40 wpm from an accredited testing agency is required.
Incumbents will be required to successfully complete the basic dispatcher course and obtain a valid P.O.S.T. Dispatcher Certificate within one year of hire. 36 CITY OF SUISUN CITY
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Substitution:
A documented T-score (50 or higher) from a dispatcher training program or certificate of completion may substitute for the required experience.
Public Safety Dispatcher II
Education/Training:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
Two years of experience comparable to that of a Public Safety Dispatcher I with the City of Suisun City.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid P.O.S.T. Dispatcher Certificate.
A typing certificate showing a minimum speed of 40 wpm from an accredited testing agency is required.
The typing certificate requirement may be waived for lateral dispatcher candidates transferring from another public safety/enforcement dispatching agency.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Office and emergency services dispatch center setting with extensive public contact; incumbents are required to work evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts; incumbents may be called back or held over to maintain staffing levels.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in an office and emergency dispatch center setting; stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; push, pull, lift, and/or carry light to moderate weights; operate office equipment including use of computer keyboard; requires a sense of touch, finger dexterity, and gripping with hands and fingers; ability to speak and hear to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Positions assigned to the police department will be required to pass a thorough background investigation, including polygraph testing and must be able to maintain the same level of security as when first hired, as a condition of continued employment. Assignments to the police department will require successful completion of a comprehensive pre-employment psychological and medical examination prior to employment.
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Public Safety Dispatcher I/II (Continued)
FLSA Non-Exempt
B.U. SCPOA
Established October 2006 – Johnson & Associates
Amended March 2016 – Human Resources Staff
Amended 9/20/2022 – Reso: 2022-132
Amended 3/12/2024 – Reso: 2024-16
Amended 7/16/2024 – Reso: 2024 - __
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SENIOR PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.
Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties involved in receiving, evaluating, prioritizing, and relaying calls for emergency and non-emergency public safety assistance; assists the supervisor with training, scheduling, and quality control responsibilities; dispatches appropriate units and coordinates response of emergency personnel; operates a variety of telecommunications equipment including radio, telephone, and CAD systems; manages, processes, and distributes police records; and performs a wide variety of specialized clerical duties involved in the preparation, maintenance, and release of materials related to law enforcement activities.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the advanced journey level class in the Public Safety Dispatcher series. The Senior Public Safety Dispatcher is distinguished from the Public Safety Dispatcher II level by its responsibility for leading and providing direction to other Public Safety Dispatch employees. Positions at this level are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit and act with considerable independent judgment. Employees in this class perform the more complex dispatch and records duties including specialized areas of assignment.
Acts as the contact person when the Supervisor and Manager are out of the office.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
1. Guide, plan, train, and review the work of staff responsible for performing duties related to the operation of the dispatch center; Checks schedule for unfilled vacancies and communicates schedule changes as needed with other Dispatchers; approves open shift requests based on policy; reviews and approves or denies pending shift trades; coordinates time off requests, standby assignments and scheduling of overtime; implements shift selections, rotations and vacation roster requests.
2. Participates in performing the work of the unit and perform the more complex work of the unit including addressing technical issues and making operational decisions in coordination with supervisory and management staff; audit data input from dispatch center activities.
3. Receives, classifies, and prioritizes incoming calls to the dispatch center including 911 calls and business line calls received from citizens requesting service or information; operates a variety of public safety communications equipment including 911 emergency telephone equipment, computer aided dispatch systems, and multi-channel radio systems; dispatches police and fire units and personnel.
4. Performs duties and training in police records operations including checking for offenders that are out of compliance; processing parking and administrative citations; reconciling cash register; organizing, disseminating, evaluating, copying, and filing police records and reports; processes and distributes arrest reports to the District Attorney, juvenile probation offices, and courts in a timely manner; ensures that information is released in accordance with related laws and Police Department policies while maintaining confidentiality.
5. Evaluates response necessary as dictated by a given request for service; determines nature, location, and priority of calls; operates computer aided dispatch system to create calls for service within response criteria guidelines; assigns and dispatches appropriate police, fire, or other emergency vehicles, equipment, and personnel in accordance with policies and procedures; transfers calls to other 39 CITY OF SUISUN CITY
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appropriate agency in accordance with established procedures; obtains and dispatches other support services as necessary.
6. Assists in coordinating the hiring of new Public Safety Dispatchers; participates in the interviewing of applicants.
7. Receives specialized assignments; calculates and presents a variety of statistics, as requested.
8. Observes the performance of Public Safety Dispatchers across shifts; provides input into the formal employee performance evaluation process.
9. Acts as system administrator for CAD and the records management system; provides call quality control by accessing and evaluating recorded calls.
10. Maintains contacts with all units on assignment through computer aided dispatch; maintain status and location of police field units; maintains computer records of traffic stops and other officer-initiated activity.
11. Performs a wide variety of general and specialized clerical duties involved in the preparation, maintenance, and release of materials related to law enforcement activities including to organize, process, maintain, update, and route a variety of departmental reports, records, and files; operates and maintains the departmental centralized record keeping systems; makes inquiries; enters reports; updates individual files; updates codes.
12. Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations for dispatch and records management to include retention and destruction, accuracy and safe storage of records, report requirements and retrieval.
13. Retrieves and monitors information from local agency radio traffic, and local, state, and national computer networks regarding wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration, stolen vehicles, restraining orders, criminal histories, parolees, and other related information; relays information to officers in the field.
14. Operates computer terminals and teletype machine to enter, modify, and retrieve data such as stolen and recovered property, towed and stolen vehicles, missing and unidentified persons, citations, field interviews, driver license and vehicle registration information, and warrants on wanted persons; composes and transmits messages to other agencies.
15. Processes, evaluates, and distributes police reports and records ensuring that information is released in accordance with related laws and departmental policies; maintains training records for sworn police staff.
16. Responds to telephone and fax requests from citizens, business, and other agencies; provides assistance and answers questions in response to requests; provides other agencies with criminal history information and reports; transfers calls for service to dispatch as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
Principles of lead supervision and training.
Operations, services, and activities of a public safety telecommunications and dispatch center. 40 CITY OF SUISUN CITY
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Operational characteristics of modern public safety telecommunications equipment including computer aided dispatch systems and multi-channel radio systems.
Law enforcement and emergency service procedures for responding to and handling reported incidents.
Techniques of questioning for both emergency and non-emergency calls.
Methods and techniques of receiving, prioritizing, and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
Functions of the Police and Fire Departments and other City Departments.
Geographic features and locations within the area served.
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Methods and techniques of telephone etiquette.
Methods and techniques of conflict resolution.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Ability to:
Lead, organize, and view the work of dispatch center staff.
Independently perform the most difficult work related to the area of work assigned including technical and administrative duties.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Effectively communicate and elicit information from upset and irate callers.
Make independent decisions that affect the safety of public safety personnel, citizens, and property, such as those involved in determining the urgency of requests received and the appropriate action to take.
Provide one-on-one training of new dispatchers.
Interpret, explain, and enforce department policies and procedures.
Dispatch police and fire units quickly and effectively.
Think quickly, calmly, and clearly in emergency situations.
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Operate a variety of telecommunications receiving and transmitting equipment including radio transmitting communication equipment, teletype equipment, and computer equipment.
Operate specialized public safety computer systems and applications including the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS), the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer systems, and local CAD/RMS system.
Read and interpret maps and other navigational resources and give directions.
Type and enter data accurately at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
Work under pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Interpret, apply, and explain applicable federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws, codes and regulations including police records retention and dissemination policies and procedures.
Maintain composure, alertness and concentration while working for extended periods of time.
Compile, maintain, process, and prepare a variety of records and reports.
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public reporting emergencies and seeking information or filing a report.
Listen and comprehend radio transmissions and telephone calls.
Clearly project voice over radio and telephone.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training:
High School diploma or equivalent.
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Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible dispatch/records experience comparable to that of a Public Safety Dispatcher II with the City of Suisun City.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid P.O.S.T. Dispatcher Certificate.
Completion of P.O.S.T Communications Training Officer training is desirable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Office and emergency services dispatch center setting with extensive public contact; incumbents are required to work evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts; incumbents may be called back or held over to maintain staffing levels.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in an office and emergency dispatch center setting; stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; push, pull, lift, and/or carry light to moderate weights; operate office equipment including use of computer keyboard; requires a sense of touch, finger dexterity, and gripping with hands and fingers; ability to speak and hear to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Positions assigned to the police department will be required to pass a thorough background investigation, including polygraph testing and must be able to maintain the same level of security as when first hired, as a condition of continued employment. Assignments to the police department will require successful completion of a comprehensive pre-employment psychological and medical examination prior to employment.
FLSA Non-Exempt
B.U. SCEA
Established October 2006 – Johnson & Associates
Amended March 2016 – Human Resources Staff
Amended 9/20/2022 – Reso: 2022-132
Amended 3/12/2024 – Reso: 2024-16
Amended 7/16/2024 – Reso: 2024-
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PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH/
POLICE RECORDS SUPERVISOR
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.
Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Police Support Services Manager, acts as working first-line supervisor overseeing and participating in the preparation, processing, storing, retention, and disposition of police records and property and evidence, and the police and fire dispatching functions; supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for providing assigned Police Department support services and activities; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures.
IDENTIFYING CHARACTERISTICS
The Public Safety Dispatch/Police Records Supervisor is a working, first-line supervisor level with responsibility for oversight of assigned non-sworn support services within the Police Department. This class is distinguished from the Police Support Services Manager classification in that the latter participates in the development of policies and procedures, develops and implements program goals and objectives provides conformance to overall departmental goals and objectives, and participates in the development and monitoring of budgets. The Supervisor position is further distinguished from the Police Evidence and Property Technician and the Senior Public Safety Dispatcher classifications by the former’s full supervisory responsibilities including evaluating staff performance, the position’s level of assigned responsibility and the full scope of supervision over those classifications. Positions in this class exercise considerable discretion and independence in performance of duties.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
1. Receives, classifies, and prioritizes incoming calls to the dispatch center including 911 calls and business line calls received from citizens requesting service or information; operates a variety of public safety communications equipment including 911 emergency telephone equipment, computer aided dispatch systems, and multi-channel radio systems; dispatches police and fire units and personnel.
2. Evaluates response necessary as dictated by a given request for service; determines nature, location, and priority of calls; operates computer aided dispatch system to create calls for service within response criteria guidelines; assigns and dispatches appropriate police, fire, or other emergency vehicles, equipment, and personnel in accordance with policies and procedures; transfers calls to other appropriate agency in accordance with established procedures; obtains and dispatches other support services as necessary.
3. Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of assigned staff in Police Department support services functions including dispatch, records, and property/evidence.
4. Oversees the Police Department’s dispatch function; oversees and participates in the preparation of monthly dispatch schedules; assists in developing and implementing new and revised policies and procedures; reviews and approves employee work schedules, overtime, vacation, sick leave and time- cards; participates in work unit functions as needed.
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5. Oversees police records preparation, processing and file management activities; maintains security of police records ensuring that information is released in accordance with related laws and department policies.
6. Accepts and responds to subpoenas for release of records as assigned; assists in oversight of the Department’s automated records management system including, but not limited to, reviewing reports and data entry for completeness and accuracy.
7. Acts as back up Custodian of Records for the Department and appears in court as required for testimony pertaining to dispatch, records and property and evidence.
8. Oversees and participates in the receipt, processing, logging, securing, and storage of property and evidence items recovered by or submitted to the Police Department; assists in ensuring security of evidence and property and the maintenance of chain of custody for evidence; coordinates the lawful disposition of adjudicated materials; conducts supervisory audits as per policy; responds to evidence issues and ensures Department’s compliance with pertinent laws.
9. Provides, coordinates, and oversees training of unit personnel; monitors the progress of new employees; provides regular status updates to the Police Support Services Manager regarding performance of unit personnel as assigned; evaluates employee performance, counsels employees and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action.
10. Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; establishes methods for police records management and dispatch unit operations; monitors compliance of personnel with City and Department rules, policies, and procedures.
11. Assists in the development and maintenance of operations and training manuals and programs. CTO Coordinator for the CTO training program and works closely with the FTO Coordinator to ensure consistent training, mentorship and development for newly hired employees. Ensures CTO’s are training according to POST and departmental standards. Reviews trainee’s progress, Daily Observation Reports, End of Phase Reports and overall training progress. Provides input regarding trainees to Police Support Services Manager and makes recommendations as needed.
12. Oversees and proof-reads reports for accuracy; requests current information and updates files; oversees and participates in the purging of files in compliance with regulations and department policy.
13. Actively participates in the hiring of new dispatch and property and evidence personnel; participates in the interview process; performs live scan fingerprints; provides input for final hiring decisions and coordinates on-boarding of new dispatch and property and evidence personnel.
14. Liaison for allied agencies and City departments for dispatch and property and evidence requests. Works closely with Sergeants to promote harmonious working relationships between patrol and dispatch personnel. Work with supervisory team and attend scheduled meetings to collaborate internally. Actively provides input and make decisions regarding new processes to steam line service delivery.
15. Maintains and reviews records related to assigned programs, services, and activities; prepares and submits a variety of reports and memoranda on related subjects; manages various grants awarded to the department.
16. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of police support services.
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17. Participates in new equipment acquisition and implementation to include State funded 9-1-1 systems, radio equipment, and various technology platforms. Provides Department wide training as needed on new systems to ensure understanding and compliance.
18. Performs quality control audits on dispatch audio to include in-coming/out-going telephone calls; radio traffic and call entry. Follows up as needed to ensure Department goals are understood and met. Provides additional training to dispatch and records personnel as required to gain compliance.
19. Manages multiple systems, processes and software databases utilized by department personnel such as online reporting, parking/mechanical citations and false alarm billing. Ensure processes are updated in accordance with new laws, regulations and policies.
QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a non-sworn police support services program including those related to dispatch, records, and property/evidence.
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Procedures, methods, and techniques of police non-sworn support services program development, implementation, and administration.
Operational characteristics of modern public safety telecommunications equipment including computer aided dispatch systems and multi-channel radio systems.
Law enforcement and emergency service procedures for responding to and handling reported incidents.
Principles and practices of property and evidence handling, recording, storage, and release.
Law enforcement records management principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
Principles and practices used in processing and maintaining law enforcement reports and records.
Functions of the Police Department and other City Departments.
Geographic features and locations within the area served.
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Modern office methods, procedures, and equipment including specialized public safety computer systems and applications and other word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Criminal justice information systems, system networks, and services including functions and relationships of agencies involved in the criminal justice system.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations and department rules, policies, and procedures.
Customer service principles and practices.
Ability to:
Develop, plan, and implement varied non-sworn police support services including those related to dispatch, records, and property/evidence.
Select, train, and evaluate staff.
Supervise, direct, and coordinate the work of lower-level staff.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Interpret and apply the policies, procedures, laws, and regulations pertaining to assigned programs and functions.
Interpret, apply, and explain applicable federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, codes and regulations including police records retention and dissemination policies and procedures.
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Public Safety Dispatch/Police Records Supervisor (Continued) Work independently and use good judgment in administering the assigned non-sworn Police Department support services.
Work tactfully and courteously with others in answering questions, disseminating information, and providing assistance to others.
Oversee and participate in receiving, processing, storing, documenting, releasing and/or disposing of various evidence and/or property.
Compile, maintain, process, and prepare a variety of records and reports including statistical records and reports.
Evaluate emergency situations and make split-second decisions regarding the type of response appropriate for the circumstances.
Effectively communicate and elicit information from upset and irate callers.
Make independent decisions that affect the safety of public safety personnel, citizens, and property, such as those involved in determining the urgency of requests received and the appropriate action to take.
Work under pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Operate a variety of telecommunications receiving and transmitting equipment including radio transmitting communication equipment, teletype equipment, and computer equipment.
Operate office equipment including specialized public safety computer systems to access and maintain data.
Read and interpret maps and other navigational resources and give directions.
Type and enter data accurately at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
Perform a variety of specialized office support and clerical duties in support of the Police Department.
Exercise good judgment in maintaining critical and sensitive information, records, and reports.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training:
A high school diploma or equivalent. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, law enforcement, or related field is desirable. Additional specialized training in law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field is desirable.
Experience:
Four years of increasingly responsible experience in providing police and fire dispatch services and experience in police records preparation, processing, maintenance, and dissemination is highly desirable.
License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate driver’s license.
Possession of a P.O.S.T. Basic Dispatch certificate
Successful completion of the P.O.S.T Communications Training Officer course.
Successful completion of the POST Records Supervisor course is desirable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
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Public Safety Dispatch/Police Records Supervisor (Continued) Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends and may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings. Incumbents may also be called in or held over for local emergencies at irregular hours.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
FLSA Exempt
B.U. SCMPEA
Established 7/16/2024 – Reso: 2024-
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PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER I
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER II
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.
Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under supervision (Public Safety Dispatcher I) or general supervision (Public Safety Dispatcher II) performs a variety of duties involved in receiving, evaluating, prioritizing, and relaying calls for emergency and non- emergency public safety assistance; dispatches appropriate units and coordinates response of emergency personnel; maintains, processes, and distributes police records; operates a variety of telecommunications equipment including radio, telephone, and CAD systems; and performs a wide variety of specialized clerical duties involved in the preparation, maintenance, and release of materials related to law enforcement activities.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Public Safety Dispatcher I - This is the entry level class in the Public Safety Dispatcher series, which is typically used as a training class. Positions at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of program knowledge or skill level as positions allocated to the Public Safety Dispatcher II level and initially exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. While in training, work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. After initial training period, only occasional instruction or assistance is provided as new or unusual situations arise, with exceptions or changes in procedures explained in detail as they arise. Advancement to the “II” level is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the full range of assigned duties, the completion of the minimum experience and education requirements for the “II” level, and is at the discretion of higher level supervisory or management staff.
Public Safety Dispatcher II - This is the full journey level class in the Public Safety Dispatcher series performing the full range of dispatcher duties. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Public Safety Dispatcher I level by independent performance of the range of duties, applying well developed program area knowledge, training new employees, and implementing new procedures. Positions at this level are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Work is normally reviewed only on completion and for overall results. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the Public Safety Dispatcher II level are normally filled by advancement from the Public Safety Dispatcher I level.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
1. Receives, classifies, and prioritizes all incoming calls to the dispatch center including 911 calls and business line calls received from citizens requesting service or information; operates a variety of public safety communications equipment including 911 emergency telephone equipment, computer aided dispatch systems, and multi-channel radio systems; dispatches police and fire units and personnel.
2. Performs a variety of duties involved in police records operations including disseminating, maintaining confidentiality, evaluating, copying, and filing police records and reports; processes and distributes arrest reports to the District Attorney, juvenile probation offices, and courts in a timely manner; ensures that information is released in accordance with related laws and Police Department policies.
3. Evaluates response necessary as dictated by a given request for service; determines nature, location, and priority of calls; operates computer aided dispatch system to create calls for service within response criteria guidelines; assigns and dispatches appropriate police, fire, or other emergency vehicles, equipment, and personnel in accordance with policies and procedures; transfers calls to other 48 CITY OF SUISUN CITY
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appropriate agency in accordance with established procedures; obtains and dispatches other support services as necessary.
4. Maintains contacts with all units on assignment through computer aided dispatch; maintain status and location of police field units; maintains computer records of traffic stops and other officer initiated activity.
5. Performs a wide variety of specialized clerical duties involved in the preparation, maintenance, and release of materials related to law enforcement activities including to organize, process, maintain, update, and route a variety of departmental reports, records, and files; operates and maintains the departmental centralized record keeping systems; makes inquiries; enters reports; updates individual files; updates codes.
6. Retrieves and monitors information from local agency radio traffic, and local, state, and national computer networks regarding wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration, stolen vehicles, restraining orders, criminal histories, parolees, and other related information; relays information to officers in the field.
7. Operates computer terminals and teletype machine to enter, modify, and retrieve data such as stolen and recovered property, towed and stolen vehicles, missing and unidentified persons, citations, field interviews, driver license and vehicle registration information, and warrants on wanted persons; composes and transmits messages to other agencies.
8. Performs a variety of general and specialized clerical duties in support of the department; compiles, maintains, processes, and prepares a variety of records and reports; types transcripts from taped interviews; maintains various files; prepares supplemental reports as directed.
9. As assigned, processes, evaluates, and distributes police reports and records ensuring that information is released in accordance with related laws and departmental policies.
10. Responds to telephone and fax requests from citizens, business, and other agencies; provides assistance and answers questions in response to requests; provides other agencies with criminal history information and reports; transfers calls for service to dispatch as necessary.
11. Performs related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
Operations, services, and activities of a public safety telecommunications and dispatch center.
Operational characteristics of modern public safety telecommunications equipment including computer aided dispatch systems and multi-channel radio systems.
Law enforcement and emergency service procedures for responding to and handling reported incidents.
Techniques of questioning for both emergency and non-emergency calls.
Methods and techniques of receiving, prioritizing, and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
Functions of the Police and Fire Departments and other City Departments.
Geographic features and locations within the area served.
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. 49 CITY OF SUISUN CITY
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Methods and techniques of telephone etiquette.
Methods and techniques of conflict resolution.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Ability to:
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Effectively communicate and elicit information from upset and irate callers.
Make independent decisions that affect the safety of public safety personnel, citizens, and property, such as those involved in determining the urgency of requests received and the appropriate action to take.
Dispatch police and fire units quickly and effectively.
Think quickly, calmly, and clearly in emergency situations.
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Operate a variety of telecommunications receiving and transmitting equipment including radio transmitting communication equipment, teletype equipment, and computer equipment.
Operate specialized public safety computer systems and applications including the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS), the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer systems, and local CAD/RMS system.
Read and interpret maps and other navigational resources and give directions.
Type and enter data accurately at a speed of 50 wpm, necessary for successful job performance.
Work under pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Interpret, apply, and explain applicable federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws, codes and regulations including police records retention and dissemination policies and procedures.
Maintain composure, alertness and concentration while working for extended periods of time.
Compile, maintain, process, and prepare a variety of records and reports.
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public reporting emergencies and seeking information or filing a report.
Listen and comprehend radio transmissions and telephone calls.
Clearly project voice over radio and telephone.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Public Safety Dispatcher I
Education/Training:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible clerical experience that includes customer service in an environment with frequent interruptions. One year of increasingly responsible experience in an environment with frequent interruptions, that includes a high degree of customer service is highly desirable. Some clerical or administrative experience in a fast-paced environment that involved the use of phones and a computer while working with the public is also desirable.
License or Certificate:
A typing certificate showing a minimum speed of 40 wpm from an accredited testing agency is required.
Incumbents will be required to successfully complete the basic dispatcher course and obtain a valid P.O.S.T. Dispatcher Certificate within one year of hire.
Substitution:
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A documented T-score (50 or higher) from a dispatcher training program or certificate of completion may substitute for the required experience.
Public Safety Dispatcher II
Education/Training:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
Two years of experience comparable to that of a Public Safety Dispatcher I with the City of Suisun City.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid P.O.S.T. Dispatcher Certificate.
A typing certificate showing a minimum speed of 40 wpm from an accredited testing agency is required.
The typing certificate requirement may be waived for lateral dispatcher candidates transferring from another public safety/enforcement dispatching agency.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Office and emergency services dispatch center setting with extensive public contact; incumbents are required to work evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts; incumbents may be called back or held over to maintain staffing levels.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in an office and emergency dispatch center setting; stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; push, pull, lift, and/or carry light to moderate weights; operate office equipment including use of computer keyboard; requires a sense of touch, finger dexterity, and gripping with hands and fingers; ability to speak and hear to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Positions assigned to the police department will be required to pass a thorough background investigation, including polygraph testing and must be able to maintain the same level of security as when first hired, as a condition of continued employment. Assignments to the police department will require successful completion of a comprehensive pre-employment psychological and medical examination prior to employment.
FLSA Non-Exempt
B.U. SCPOA
Established October 2006 – Johnson & Associates
Amended March 2016 – Human Resources Staff
Amended 9/20/2022 – Reso: 2022-132
Amended 3/12/2024 – Reso: 2024-__
Amended 6/4/2024 – Reso: 2024 - __
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SENIOR PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.
Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties involved in receiving, evaluating, prioritizing, and relaying calls for emergency and non-emergency public safety assistance; providesassists the supervisor with training, scheduling, and quality control responsibilities; dispatches appropriate units and coordinates response of emergency personnel; operates a variety of telecommunications equipment including radio, telephone, and CAD systems; manages, processes, and distributes police records; and performs a wide variety of specialized clerical duties involved in the preparation, maintenance, and release of materials related to law enforcement activities.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the advanced journey level class in the Public Safety Dispatcher series. The Senior Public Safety Dispatcher is distinguished from the Public Safety Dispatcher II level by its responsibility for leading and providing direction to other Public Safety Dispatch employees. Positions at this level are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit and act with considerable independent judgment. Employees in this class perform the mostmore complex dispatch and records duties including specialized areas of assignment. Acts as the contact person when the Supervisor and Manager are out of the office.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
1. LeadGuide, plan, train, and review the work of staff responsible for performing duties related to the operation of the dispatch center; participateChecks schedule for unfilled vacancies and communicates schedule changes as needed with other Dispatchers; approves open shift requests based on policy; reviews and approves or denies pending shift trades; coordinates time off requests, standby assignments and scheduling of overtime; implements shift selections, rotations and vacation roster requests.
1.2. Participates in performing the work of the unit and perform the mostmore complex work of the unit including addressing technical issues and making operational decisions in coordination with supervisory and management staff; audit data input from dispatch center activities.
2.3. Receives, classifies, and prioritizes incoming calls to the dispatch center including 911 calls and business line calls received from citizens requesting service or information; operates a variety of public safety communications equipment including 911 emergency telephone equipment, computer aided dispatch systems, and multi-channel radio systems; dispatches police and fire units and personnel.
3.4. Performs duties and training in police records operations including checking for offenders that are out of compliance; processing parking and administrative citations; reconciling cash register; organizing, disseminating, maintaining confidentiality, evaluating, copying, and filing police records and reports; processes and distributes arrest reports to the District Attorney, juvenile probation offices, and courts in a timely manner; ensures that information is released in accordance with related laws and Police Department policies while maintaining confidentiality.
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vehicles, equipment, and personnel in accordance with policies and procedures; transfers calls to other appropriate agency in accordance with established procedures; obtains and dispatches other support services as necessary.
5.6. Assists in coordinating the hiring of new Public Safety Dispatchers; participates in the interviewing of applicants.
6.7. Receives specialized assignments; calculates and presents a variety of statistics, as requested.
7. Creates schedules for dispatch personnel; coordinates time off requests, standby assignments and scheduling of overtime; implements shift selections, rotations and vacation roster requests.
8. Observes the performance of Public Safety Dispatchers across shifts; provides input into the formal employee performance evaluation process.
9. Acts as system administrator for CAD and the records management system; provides call quality control by accessing and evaluating recorded calls.
10. Maintains contacts with all units on assignment through computer aided dispatch; maintain status and location of police field units; maintains computer records of traffic stops and other officer-initiated activity.
11. Performs a wide variety of general and specialized clerical duties involved in the preparation, maintenance, and release of materials related to law enforcement activities including to organize, process, maintain, update, and route a variety of departmental reports, records, and files; operates and maintains the departmental centralized record keeping systems; makes inquiries; enters reports; updates individual files; updates codes.
12. Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations for dispatch and records management to include retention and destruction, accuracy and safe storage of records, report requirements and retrieval.
13. Retrieves and monitors information from local agency radio traffic, and local, state, and national computer networks regarding wanted persons, stolen property, vehicle registration, stolen vehicles, restraining orders, criminal histories, parolees, and other related information; relays information to officers in the field.
14. Operates computer terminals and teletype machine to enter, modify, and retrieve data such as stolen and recovered property, towed and stolen vehicles, missing and unidentified persons, citations, field interviews, driver license and vehicle registration information, and warrants on wanted persons; composes and transmits messages to other agencies.
15. Processes, evaluates, and distributes police reports and records ensuring that information is released in accordance with related laws and departmental policies; maintains training records for sworn police staff.
16. Responds to telephone and fax requests from citizens, business, and other agencies; provides assistance and answers questions in response to requests; provides other agencies with criminal history information and reports; transfers calls for service to dispatch as necessary.
17. Performs related duties as required.
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QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
Principles of lead supervision and training.
Operations, services, and activities of a public safety telecommunications and dispatch center.
Operational characteristics of modern public safety telecommunications equipment including computer aided dispatch systems and multi-channel radio systems.
Law enforcement and emergency service procedures for responding to and handling reported incidents.
Techniques of questioning for both emergency and non-emergency calls.
Methods and techniques of receiving, prioritizing, and dispatching emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
Functions of the Police and Fire Departments and other City Departments.
Geographic features and locations within the area served.
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Methods and techniques of telephone etiquette.
Methods and techniques of conflict resolution.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Ability to:
Lead, organize, and view the work of dispatch center staff.
Independently perform the most difficult work related to the area of work assigned including technical and administrative duties.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Effectively communicate and elicit information from upset and irate callers.
Make independent decisions that affect the safety of public safety personnel, citizens, and property, such as those involved in determining the urgency of requests received and the appropriate action to take.
Provide one-on-one training of new dispatchers.
Interpret, explain, and enforce department policies and procedures.
Dispatch police and fire units quickly and effectively.
Think quickly, calmly, and clearly in emergency situations.
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Operate a variety of telecommunications receiving and transmitting equipment including radio transmitting communication equipment, teletype equipment, and computer equipment.
Operate specialized public safety computer systems and applications including the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS), the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer systems, and local CAD/RMS system.
Read and interpret maps and other navigational resources and give directions.
Type and enter data accurately at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
Work under pressure, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Interpret, apply, and explain applicable federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws, codes and regulations including police records retention and dissemination policies and procedures.
Maintain composure, alertness and concentration while working for extended periods of time.
Compile, maintain, process, and prepare a variety of records and reports.
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public reporting emergencies and seeking information or filing a report.
Listen and comprehend radio transmissions and telephone calls.
Clearly project voice over radio and telephone.
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Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible dispatch/records experience comparable to that of a Public Safety Dispatcher II with the City of Suisun City.
License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid P.O.S.T. Dispatcher Certificate.
PossessionCompletion of a P.O.S.T Communications Training Officer Certificatetraining is desirable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Office and emergency services dispatch center setting with extensive public contact; incumbents are required to work evening, night, weekend and holiday shifts; incumbents may be called back or held over to maintain staffing levels.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in an office and emergency dispatch center setting; stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; push, pull, lift, and/or carry light to moderate weights; operate office equipment including use of computer keyboard; requires a sense of touch, finger dexterity, and gripping with hands and fingers; ability to speak and hear to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Positions assigned to the police department will be required to pass a thorough background investigation, including polygraph testing and must be able to maintain the same level of security as when first hired, as a condition of continued employment. Assignments to the police department will require successful completion of a comprehensive pre-employment psychological and medical examination prior to employment.
FLSA Non-Exempt
B.U. SCEA
Established October 2006 – Johnson & Associates
Amended March 2016 – Human Resources Staff
Amended 9/20/2022 – Reso: 2022-132
Amended 3/12/2024 – Reso: 2024-___
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AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
MEETING DATE:
July 16, 2024
AGENDA ITEM:
Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-__: Amending the Citywide Salary Schedule to Provide a 19% Base Wage Adjustment to the Classifications and Incumbent Employees of the Public Safety Dispatcher I/II, Senior Public Safety Dispatcher, Public Safety Dispatch/Police Records Supervisor, and Police Support Services Manager Classifications.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Based on current staffing levels, the immediate impact of the proposed resolution is approximately $125,000 in the fiscal year 2024-25. The full annual cost of this increase when fully staffed will be approximately $200,000.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Provide Good Governance and Fiscal Solvency.
BACKGROUND:
In recent months, the challenges in recruiting and retaining qualified Public Safety Dispatchers have become increasingly evident. As of August 2023, numerous dispatcher positions remain unfilled despite ongoing recruitment efforts. This shortage not only jeopardizes our ability to provide timely emergency response services, but also places undue stress on existing dispatchers who must handle increased workloads. To address these pressing issues, it is imperative that we consider a significant increase in salaries for Public Safety Dispatchers to bring their salaries in line with the market.
STAFF REPORT:
Public Safety Dispatchers play a crucial role in emergency repose systems, serving as the first point of contact for individuals in distress or crisis situations. Their responsibilities include receiving emergency calls, dispatching appropriate resources, and providing critical instructions to callers before help arrives.
The job demands quick thinking, resilience under pressure, and the ability to multitask effectively.
Despite the importance of their role, Public Safety Dispatchers often face challenges such as high stress levels, irregular work hours, and the emotional toll of handling emergency situations. Additionally, there is a nationwide trend of high turnover rates among dispatchers, driven in part by comparatively low wages.
To address these challenges and recognize the vital role of Public Safety Dispatchers, it is proposed that their base wages be increased by 19%. This increase is based on a comprehensive analysis of market rates, cost of living adjustments and the unique demands of the dispatcher role. The following factors support this proposal:
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Market Analysis:
A review of comparison agencies revealed that the Suisun City’s dispatchers are currently paid 19% below market. Additionally, most of our comparison agencies are currently also recruiting dispatchers. Competitive wages are crucial for attracting and retaining qualified dispatchers who possess the necessary skills to be successful in this role. 2 .
Retention and Recruitment Challenges:
High turnover rates among dispatchers can lead to
disruptions in service and increased training costs. Improved compensation can enhance job 57 satisfaction and morale, leading to higher retention rates and a more experienced workforce. 3 .
Community Impact:
Effective emergency response depends on the professionalism and dedication of dispatchers. Investing in dispatcher wages demonstrates commitment to public safety. At this time, the City cannot afford to not provide this increase. The financial impact will be offset by reduced turnover costs, improved operational efficiency and enhanced service delivery.
The City has met our obligation to meet and confer pursuant to the Meyers Milias-Brown Act with the respective employee groups: the Suisun City Police Officers’ Association (SCPOA) and the Suisun City Management and Professional Employees’ Association (SCMPEA). It is recommended that the City Council approve the proposed 19% base wage increase for the Dispatch classifications and incumbent employees effective July 19, 2024.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-__: Amending the Citywide Salary Schedule to Provide a 19% Base Wage Adjustment to the Classifications and Incumbent Employees of the Public Safety Dispatcher I/II, Senior Public Safety Dispatcher, Public Safety Dispatch/Police Records Supervisor, and Police Support Services Manager Classifications.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
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Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-__: Amending the Citywide Salary Schedule to Provide a 19% Base Wage Adjustment to the Classifications and Incumbent Employees of the Public Safety Dispatcher I/II, Senior Public Safety Dispatcher, Public Safety Dispatch/Police Records Supervisor, and Police Support Services Manager Classifications. a
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Citywide Salary Schedule
PREPARED BY:
Christina Penland, Human Resources Administrator
REVIEWED BY:
Bret Prebula, City Manager
APPROVED BY:
Bret Prebula, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Amending the Citywide Salary Schedule Update 7.16.2024.docx
2. Citywide Salary Schedule
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUISUN CITY AMENDING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE TO PROVIDE A 19% BASE
WAGE ADJUSTMENT TO THE CLASSIFICATIONS AND INCUMBENT
EMPLOYEES OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER I/II, SENIOR PUBLIC
SAFETY DISPATCHER, PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH/POLICE RECORDS
SUPERVISOR, AND POLICE SUPPORT SERVICES MANAGER
CLASSIFICATIONS.
WHEREAS, on July 18, 2023, the City Council approved an amended Citywide Salary Schedule with the adoption of Resolution No. 2023-100 implementing the negotiated wage adjustments for employees and classifications represented by the Suisun City Employees’ Association (SCEA), Suisun City Police Officers’ Association (SCPOA), Suisun City Management and Professional Employees’ Association (SCMPEA), including wage adjustments for Temporary, Part-Time, Unrepresented and Executive Management Employees and the City Manager; and
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2023 the City Council approved an amendment to the Citywide Salary Schedule with the adoption of Resolution No. 2023-116 implementing the negotiated wage adjustments for employees and classifications represented by the Suisun City Professional Firefighters Association (SCPFA); and
WHEREAS, on December 5, 2023 the City Council approved an amendment to the Citywide Salary Schedule with the adoption of Resolution No. 2023-155 implementing a negotiated 5% base wage adjustment for Police Sergeant classification and incumbent employees, represented by the Suisun City Police Officers’ Association (SCPOA); and WHEREAS, on February 6, 2024 the City Council approved an amendment to the Citywide Salary Schedule with the adoption of Resolution No. 2024-08 implementing a 4% base wage adjustment to the Director of Finance; and
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2024 the City Council approved the Current Citywide Salary Schedule with the adoption of Resolution No. 2024-17 establishing the new classification and salary for Administrative Technician and to adjust the starting wage for the City Manager Classification; and
WHEREAS, on May 7, 2024, the City Council approved the Current Citywide Salary Schedule with the adoption of Resolution No. 2024-47 establishing the flexibly staffed Human Resources Technician I/II classification series; and
WHEREAS, updates to the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan is adopted from time to time, as needed, to establish new classes or revise existing classes and compensation; and
WHEREAS, a typographical error was identified in the monthly salary calculation for the Fire Engineer, Fire Captain, and Battalion Chief classifications; and 59 Resolution No. 2024-__
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WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide a 19% base wage increase to the classifications and incumbent employees in the Public Safety Dispatcher I/II, Senior Public Safety Dispatcher, Public Safety Dispatcher/Police Records Supervisor, and Police Support Services Manager; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUISUN CITY:
THAT the City Council authorizes correction of the typographical error to the monthly salary for Fire Engineer, Fire Captain and Battalion Chief in the adopted Citywide Salary Schedule; and
THAT the City Council of the City of Suisun City hereby adopts Resolution No. 2024- ____: Amending the Citywide Salary Schedule to Provide a 19% Base Wage Adjustment to the Classifications and Incumbent Employees off the Public Safety Dispatcher I/II, Senior Public Safety Dispatcher, Public Safety Dispatch/Police Records Supervisor, and Police Support Services Manager Classifications effective July 19, 2024.
PASSED AND ADOPTEDat a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Suisun City duly held on Tuesday, the 16th day of July 2024, 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 16th day of July 2024.
Anita Skinner
City Clerk
Attachments: A. Citywide Salary Schedule
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Job Class Column1 Column2 Range A B C D E Starting Ending Effective DateB.U. Benefits GroupFLSA OT Account Clerk I (F) 268 $23.74 $24.93 $26.18 $27.49 $28.86 $4,116 $5,003 07/07/23 SCEA SCEA Account Clerk II (F) 291 $26.12 $27.43 $28.80 $30.24 $31.75 $4,527 $5,503 07/07/23SCEA SCEA Account Clerk III 313 $28.73 $30.17 $31.68 $33.26 $34.92 $4,980 $6,053 07/07/23SCEA SCEA Accountant 362 $35.68 $37.46 $39.33 $41.30 $43.37 $6,184 $7,517 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Accounting Technician 332 $31.34 $32.91 $34.56 $36.28 $38.10 $5,433 $6,604 07/07/23SCEA SCEA Administrative Assistant I (F) 285 $25.33 $26.60 $27.93 $29.33 $30.79 $4,391 $5,337 07/07/23SCEA SCEA Administrative Assistant II (F) 307 $27.87 $29.26 $30.72 $32.26 $33.87 $4,830 $5,871 07/07/23SCEA SCEA Administrative Technician 327 $30.65 $32.18 $33.79 $35.48 $37.26 $5,313 $6,458 03/15/24SCEA SCEA Assistant Engineer (F) 389 $40.76 $42.80 $44.94 $47.19 $49.54 $7,065 $8,588 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Assistant Planner (F) 361 $35.53 $37.31 $39.18 $41.13 $43.19 $6,159 $7,486 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Associate Engineer (F) 409 $44.84 $47.08 $49.43 $51.90 $54.50 $7,772 $9,447 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Associate Planner (F) 380 $39.09 $41.04 $43.09 $45.25 $47.51 $6,775 $8,235 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Background Investigator 391 - - - - $49.92 - - 12/24/21Temp/PT Temp/PT Battalion Chief (2912 annual hours) 375 $37.97 $39.87 $41.87 $43.96 $46.16 $9,215 $11,201 07/21/23Unrep SCPFA Building Inspection Services Manager 407 $44.46 $46.68 $49.02 $51.47 $54.04 $7,707 $9,367 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Building Inspector I (F) 320 $29.63 $31.11 $32.66 $34.30 $36.01 $5,135 $6,242 07/07/23SCEA SCEA Building Inspector II (F) 341 $32.59 $34.22 $35.93 $37.73 $39.61 $5,649 $6,866 07/07/23SCEA SCEA Building Maintenance Worker I (F) 272 $24.21 $25.42 $26.69 $28.02 $29.42 $4,196 $5,100 07/07/23SCEA SCEA Building Maintenance Worker II (F) 296 $26.63 $27.96 $29.36 $30.83 $32.37 $4,616 $5,610 07/07/23SCEA SCEA Chief Building Official 469 $61.33 $64.39 $67.61 $70.99 $74.54 $10,630 $12,921 07/21/23Unrep SCMPEA Exempt City Engineer 467 $60.67 $63.70 $66.89 $70.23 $73.75 $10,516 $12,783 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt City Manager 595 $122.60 - - - $134.62 $21,250 $23,333 03/15/24Unrep EM Exempt Code Enforcement Officer I (F) 310 $28.28 $29.69 $31.17 $32.73 $34.37 $4,901 $5,958 07/07/23SCEA SCEA Code Enforcement Officer II (F) 330 $31.10 $32.66 $34.29 $36.01 $37.81 $5,391 $6,553 07/07/23SCEA SCEA Community Services Officer I (F) 284 $25.21 $26.47 $27.79 $29.18 $30.64 $4,370 $5,311 07/07/23SCEA SCEA Community Services Officer II (F) 305 $27.73 $29.12 $30.57 $32.10 $33.71 $4,807 $5,843 07/07/23SCEA SCEA Computer Systems Specialist 222 $20.02 $21.02 $22.08 $23.18 $24.34 - - 07/21/23Temp/PT Temp/PT Computer Technician 358 $35.09 $36.84 $38.68 $40.62 $42.65 $6,082 $7,392 07/07/23SCEA SCEA Deputy City Clerk (C) 363 $35.89 $37.69 $39.57 $41.55 $43.63 $6,221 $7,562 07/07/23ConfidentialSCMPEA Exempt Deputy Fire Chief 470 $61.67 $64.76 $67.99 $71.39 $74.96 $10,690 $12,994 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Development Services Director 498 $70.53 $74.05 $77.76 $81.64 $85.73 $12,225 $14,859 07/21/23Unrep EM Exempt Public Safety Dispatch/Police Records Supervisor410 $45.64 $47.93 $50.32 $52.84 $55.48 $7,911 $9,616 07/19/24SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Division Fire Chief 445 $54.59 $57.32 $60.18 $63.19 $66.35 $9,462 $11,501 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Economic Development Consultant 441 - - - - $65.00 - - 12/24/21Temp/PT Temp/PT Finance Director 505 $73.34 $77.01 $80.86 $84.90 $89.15 $12,713 $15,453 02/06/24Unrep EM Exempt Finance Manager 436 $52.26 $54.87 $57.62 $60.50 $63.52 $9,058 $11,011 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Financial Services Specialist 222 $20.02 $21.02 $22.08 $23.18 $24.34 - - 07/21/23Temp/PT Temp/PT Fire Captain (2,912 annual hours) 350 $34.52 $36.25 $38.06 $39.96 $41.96 $8,377 $10,183 07/07/23SCPFA SCPFA Fire Chief 514 $76.03 $79.84 $83.83 $88.02 $92.42 $13,179 $16,019 07/21/23Unrep EM Exempt City of Suisun City
Salary Schedule
Hourly Monthly Average
(C) Denotes Confidential Class
(F) Denotes a Flexibly Staffed Classification
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Fire Engineer (2912 annual hours) A333 $32.45 $33.77 $35.16 $36.62 $38.15 $7,874 $9,257 05/12/23SCPFA SCPFA Fire Engineer (2912 annual hours) 333 $31.38 $32.95 $34.60 $36.33 $38.15 $7,616 $9,257 05/12/23SCPFA SCPFA Fire Marshal 445 $54.59 $57.32 $60.18 $63.19 $66.35 $9,462 $11,501 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Firefighter 292 $26.15 $27.46 $28.83 $30.27 $31.79 - - 07/21/23Temp/PT Temp/PT Fleet Mechanic 288 $25.76 $27.05 $28.40 $29.82 $31.32 $4,466 $5,428 07/07/23SCEA SCEA Housing Programs Manager 412 $46.28 $48.59 $51.02 $53.57 $56.25 $8,021 $9,750 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Housing Specialist I (F) 306 $27.78 $29.17 $30.63 $32.16 $33.77 $4,815 $5,853 07/07/23SCEA SCEA Housing Specialist II (F) 326 $30.56 $32.08 $33.69 $35.37 $37.14 $5,297 $6,438 07/07/23SCEA SCEA Human Resources Administrator 478 $64.11 $67.32 $70.69 $74.22 $77.93 $11,113 $13,508 07/21/23Unrep EM Exempt Human Resources Technician I (C) 311 $28.49 $29.92 $31.41 $32.99 $34.63 $4,939 $6,003 05/07/24ConfidentialSCEA Human Resources Technician II (C) 332 $31.34 $32.91 $34.56 $36.28 $38.10 $5,433 $6,604 07/07/23ConfidentialSCEA IT Services Manager 443 $53.99 $56.69 $59.52 $62.50 $65.62 $9,358 $11,374 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Maintenance Worker I (F) 300 $27.16 $28.52 $29.95 $31.45 $33.02 $4,708 $5,723 07/07/23SCEA SCEA Maintenance Worker II (F) 322 $29.88 $31.37 $32.94 $34.59 $36.32 $5,179 $6,295 07/07/23SCEA SCEA Management Analyst I (F) 361 $35.53 $37.31 $39.18 $41.13 $43.19 $6,159 $7,486 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Management Analyst II (F) 380 $39.09 $41.04 $43.09 $45.25 $47.51 $6,775 $8,235 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Marketing Manager 379 $38.82 $40.76 $42.80 $44.94 $47.18 $6,728 $8,178 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Office Assistant 263 $23.22 $24.38 $25.60 $26.88 $28.23 $4,025 $4,892 07/07/23SCEA SCEA Permit Technician I (F) 303 $27.48 $28.86 $30.30 $31.82 $33.41 $4,764 $5,791 07/07/23SCEA SCEA Permit Technician II (F) 324 $30.23 $31.74 $33.33 $35.00 $36.75 $5,240 $6,370 07/07/23SCEA SCEA Planning Specialist 222 $20.02 $21.02 $22.08 $23.18 $24.34 - - 07/21/23Temp/PT Temp/PT Police Chief 547 $88.56 $92.99 $97.64 $102.52 $107.64 $15,350 $18,658 07/21/23Unrep EM Exempt Police Commander 498 $70.53 $74.05 $77.76 $81.64 $85.73 $12,225 $14,859 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Police Evidence and Property Technician I (F)284 $25.21 $26.47 $27.79 $29.18 $30.64 $4,370 $5,311 07/07/23SCEA SCEA Police Evidence and Property Technician II (F)305 $27.73 $29.12 $30.57 $32.10 $33.71 $4,807 $5,843 07/07/23SCEA SCEA Police Officer (F) 411 $45.21 $47.47 $49.84 $52.34 $54.95 $7,836 $9,525 07/07/23SCPOA SCPOA Police Officer Trainee (F) 276 - - - $28.63 $30.06 - - 12/24/21Temp/PT Temp/PT Police Sergeant 460 $56.96 $59.81 $62.80 $65.94 $69.24 $9,874 $12,002 12/08/23SCPOA SCPOA Police Support Services Manager 450 $55.31 $58.08 $60.98 $64.03 $67.23 $9,588 $11,654 07/19/24SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Principal Planner 433 $51.59 $54.17 $56.88 $59.73 $62.71 $8,943 $10,870 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Project Manager 408 $44.64 $46.87 $49.22 $51.68 $54.26 $7,738 $9,405 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Public Safety Dispatcher I (F) 349 $34.29 $36.01 $37.81 $39.70 $41.68 $5,944 $7,225 07/19/24SCPOA SCPOA Public Safety Dispatcher II (F) 373 $37.72 $39.61 $41.59 $43.67 $45.85 $6,538 $7,948 07/19/24SCPOA SCPOA Public Works Director/City Engineer 514 $76.03 $79.84 $83.83 $88.02 $92.42 $13,179 $16,019 07/21/23Unrep EM Exempt Public Works Inspector 351 $33.89 $35.59 $37.37 $39.24 $41.20 $5,875 $7,141 07/07/23SCEA SCEA Public Works Specialist 222 $20.02 $21.02 $22.08 $23.18 $24.34 - - 07/21/23Temp/PT Temp/PT Public Works Superintendent 432 $51.08 $53.63 $56.31 $59.13 $62.08 $8,853 $10,761 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Public Works Supervisor 370 $37.07 $38.93 $40.87 $42.92 $45.06 $6,426 $7,811 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Recreation Coordinator 302 $27.38 $28.75 $30.19 $31.70 $33.28 $4,746 $5,769 07/07/23SCEA SCEA Recreation Manager 399 $42.69 $44.83 $47.07 $49.42 $51.89 $7,400 $8,995 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Recreation Specialist I (F) 200 $18.00 $18.54 $19.10 $19.67 $20.26 - - 07/21/23Temp/PT Temp/PT Recreation Specialist II (F) 220 $19.80 $20.39 $21.01 $21.64 $22.29 - - 07/21/23Temp/PT Temp/PT Recreation Specialist III (F) 250 $21.78 $22.43 $23.11 $23.80 $24.51 - - 07/21/23Temp/PT Temp/PT (C) Denotes Confidential Class
(F) Denotes a Flexibly Staffed Classification
** City Manager's Salary is set by Contract Page 2 of 362 Job Class Column1 Column2 Range A B C D E Starting Ending Effective DateB.U. Benefits GroupFLSA OT Hourly Monthly Average
Recreation Supervisor 343 $32.86 $34.50 $36.23 $38.04 $39.94 $5,696 $6,923 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Recreation, Parks & Marina Director 498 $70.53 $74.05 $77.76 $81.64 $85.73 $12,225 $14,859 07/21/23Unrep EM Exempt Senior Accountant 390 $41.03 $43.08 $45.24 $47.50 $49.87 $7,112 $8,644 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Senior Associate Engineer (F) 425 $49.32 $51.79 $54.38 $57.09 $59.95 $8,549 $10,391 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Senior Building Inspector 381 $39.11 $41.07 $43.12 $45.27 $47.54 $6,779 $8,240 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Senior Maintenance Worker 344 $32.87 $34.51 $36.24 $38.05 $39.95 $5,697 $6,925 07/07/23SCEA SCEA Senior Management Analyst 400 $42.99 $45.14 $47.40 $49.77 $52.26 $7,452 $9,059 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Senior Planner 400 $42.99 $45.14 $47.40 $49.77 $52.26 $7,452 $9,059 07/07/23SCMPEA SCMPEA Exempt Senior Public Safety Dispatcher 395 $41.49 $43.57 $45.75 $48.03 $50.44 $7,192 $8,742 07/19/24SCPOA SCPOA Youth Services Specialist 356 $34.66 $36.40 $38.22 $40.13 $42.13 $6,008 $7,303 07/07/23SCEA SCEA (C) Denotes Confidential Class
(F) Denotes a Flexibly Staffed Classification
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64 AGENDA ITEM NO. 10.
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
MEETING DATE:
July 16, 2024
AGENDA ITEM:
Council Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-___: Approving the Debt Service Rate for the North Bay Aqueduct Bond Issue for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed rate for FY 2024-25 to make the debt service payments for the North Bay Aqueduct (NBA) is 0.002450 per $100 of Assessed Value. As indicated in the attached table and chart, the NBA levy would go up by $0.0000060 per $100 or an increase of about $0.03 per year on a home with an Assessed Value of $500,000.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Provide Good Governance and Ensure Fiscal Solvency.
BACKGROUND:
On October 22, 1985, the City of Suisun City (“City”) entered into an agreement with the Solano County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (“District”) for the purpose of obtaining an additional water supply up to a maximum of 1,300 acre-feet per annum from the State’s North Bay Aqueduct project.
Under the agreement, the City is required to make annual payments to the District for the District’s costs associated with wheeling that water until the agreement matures in July 1, 2036. City is obligated to make these interest-free payments to District by levying a zone of benefit property tax.
STAFF REPORT:
Each year the City Council is required to establish the ad valorem
property tax rates to be levied on the
properties that benefit from the voter-approved bond issues for the acquisition of water from the North Bay Aqueduct. These tax proceeds are used to make annual debt service payment. Staff uses the Preliminary 2023-2024 Assessed Valuations Estimates provided by Solano County to calculate the levy, because the actual assessed valuations are not available in time to meet legal deadlines for submitting the tax rate to the County. There is an inverse relationship between the assessed values and the tax rates needed to generate the funds necessary to make the annual bond payments. In other words, when assessed values (AVs) go up, the tax rate will go down while still generating the needed revenue. When AVs go down, the tax levy must go up in order to generate the amount needed for bond payments.
In
the fiscal year 2024-25, an increase in assessed values (AVs) initially led to a lower tax rate. However, a slight decrease in current reserves caused a minor rise in the tax rate.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Council Resolution No. 2024-___: Approving the Debt Service Rate for the North Bay Aqueduct Bond Issue for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
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Resolution No. 2024-___: Approving the Debt Service Rate for the North Bay Aqueduct Bond Issue for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
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Calculation of Voter Approved Debt for 2024-25, including table and chart showing property tax rates for fiscal year 2016 to 2025.
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Elizabeth Luna, Accounting Services Manager
REVIEWED BY:
Lakhwinder Deol, Finance Director
APPROVED BY:
Bret Prebula, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 2024-__: Approving the Debt Service Rate for Year 2024-25
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUISUN CITY
APPROVING THE DEBT SERVICE RATE FOR THE NORTH BAY AQUEDUCT BOND ISSUE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
WHEREAS, On October 22, 1985, the City of Suisun City (“City”) entered into an agreement with the Solano County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (“District”) for the purpose of obtaining an additional water supply up to a maximum of 1,300 acre-feet per annum from the State’s North Bay Aqueduct project; and
WHEREAS, Under the agreement, the City is required to make annual payments to the District for the District’s costs associated with wheeling that water until the agreement matures in July 1, 2036; and
WHEREAS, City is obligated to make these interest-free payments to District by levying a zone of benefit property tax; and
WHEREAS, City has made the necessary calculations and has determined the correct tax rate for the 2024-25 fiscal year is $0.002450 per $100.00 of assessed valuation; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Suisun City Council does hereby approve the rate of Debt Service designated in the number of cents upon each $100.00 of the full cash value of the property in the City of Suisun City, as equalized and returned to this City Council by the Auditor of Solano County, to raise the amount of money necessary to pay the FY 2024-25 indebtedness for the North Bay Aqueduct which rate is $0.002450 per $100.00 of assessed valuation; and
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the County Auditor as soon as possible, and to post three (3) copies thereof in the three (3) places designated by ordinance for posting in the City.
PASSED AND ADOPTEDat a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Suisun City duly held on Tuesday, the 16th day of July 2024, 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 16th day of July 2024.
Anita Skinner
City Clerk
67 NORTH BAY AQUEDUCT - Fund 079 Attachment 2
Calculation of Voter Approved Debt for 2024-25
(Using schedules provided by the Solano County Auditor-Controller) Unsecured Secured Total
Net Values (Less H.O.) 31,570,680 3,104,459,699 3,136,030,379 SBE Values - -
Subtotal 31,570,680 3,104,459,699 3,136,030,379 Less: 2% Delinquenc y (631,414) (631,414)
.25% Delinquency (7,761,149) (7,761,149)
Redevelopment -
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Add: Homeowners 23,686,600 23,686,600
Adjusted Net Values 30,939,266 3,120,385,150 3,151,324,41 6 Tax Rates * 0.002444% 0.002450%
Amount of Taxes 756 $
76,444$ 77,200$
Amount Needed 87,886$
Current Reserves 10,686
Interest -
Secured Taxes 76,444
Unsecured Taxes 756
Total 87,886
Variance -
Payments to be Made in 2023-24
Principal 77,740
Interest -
Others- Cost Allocation new for 2023-24 2,372
Required Reserve 7,774
Total 87,886
* The Previous Years Secured Rate is the Current Years Unsecured Rat e NBA Annual Calculation 24-25.xlsx 7/9/2024
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Rates per $100 of Assessed Valuation (AV)
Fiscal Year NBA
FY 2016 0.003474%
FY 2017 0.003522%
FY 2018 0.003335%
FY 2019 0.003233%
FY 2020 0.003099%
FY 2021 0.002781%
FY 2022 0.002858%
FY 2023 0.002672%
FY 2024 0.002444%
FY 2025 0.002450%
NBA
FY 2022-23 FY 2023-24 Difference
Assessment Rate 0.002444 0.002450 0.0000060
Assessed Value of 12.22$ 12.25$ 0.03$ 500,000$
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Tax Rates per $100 Assessed Value
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70 AGENDA ITEM NO. 11.
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
MEETING DATE:
July 16, 2024
AGENDA ITEM:
Council/Agency Approval of June 2024 Accounts Payable and Payroll Warrants.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Total expenditure for all funds is $6,097,640.85.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Provide Good Governance, Section 4.1 – Review and update required planning and financial documents as needed. Ensure Fiscal Solvency.
BACKGROUND:
California Code Section 37208 states that budgeted payrolls and demands paid by warrants or checks may be presented to the legislative body for ratification and approval.
CHAPTER 4. Financial Powers [37201 - 37210]
(Chapter 4 added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 79.)
37208.
(a) Payroll warrants or checks need not be audited by the legislative body prior to payment. Payrolls shall be presented to the legislative body for ratification and approval at the first meeting after delivery of the payroll warrants or checks.
(b) Warrants or checks drawn in payment of demands certified or approved by the city clerk as conforming to a budget approved by ordinance or resolution of the legislative body need not be audited by the legislative body prior to payment.
(c) Notwithstanding subdivisions (a) and (b), budgeted payrolls and demands paid by warrants or checks may be presented to the legislative body for ratification and approval in the form of an audited comprehensive annual financial report.
(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 982, Sec. 14.)
STAFF REPORT:
Attached for City Council review and approval are the following:
Payroll:
June Checks #22005 – 22046 $26,496.47 Direct Deposits (6/14/24) $329,450.77
Direct Deposits (6/28/24)
$340,913.64
Total Payroll
$696,860.88
Accounts Payable:
Dated 6/1/24 – 6/30/24 Total Accounts Payables
$5,400,779.97
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$6,097,640.85
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve accounts payable, payroll and payroll vendor checks for June 2024.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
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June 2024 Payroll Warrants Register
2 .
June 2024 Accounts Payable Warrants Register
PREPARED BY:
Elizabeth Luna, Accounting Services Manager
REVIEWED BY:
Bret Prebula, City Manager
APPROVED BY:
Bret Prebula, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. June 2024 Payroll.pdf
2. June 2024 Payables.pdf
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DATE: July 3, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
PREPARED BY: Sherri Corrales, Account Clerk III
APPROVED BY: Lakwinder Deol, Finance Director
RE: Accounts Payable checks for
June 2024
Total for GENERAL FUND & OTHER A/P $5,400,779.97
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
City of Suisun City, 701 Civic Center Blvd, Suisun, CA 94585 Telephone (707) 421-7320 Fax (707) 421-7366
MEMORANDUM
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Check Report
SUISUN CITY, CA By Check Number
Date Range: 06/01/2024 - 06/30/2024
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Amount NumberPayment TypePayment Date Discount Amount Bank Code: WestAmerica Bank-General Checking Account
AMA00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 06/03/2024 3923,478.94EFT 0.00 ATH04 ATHENS INSURANCE SERVICE, 06/03/2024 39332,140.52EFT 0.00 KOC00 JANICE K. KOCH 06/03/2024 3941,124.31EFT 0.00
V00312 KELLY J MCCOY 06/03/2024 3954,895.88EFT 0.00
AMA00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 06/07/2024 3963,433.02EFT 0.00 ESO01 ESO SOLUTIONS, INC. 06/07/2024 3979,092.74EFT 0.00 WEX00 WEX INC 06/07/2024 3986,535.63EFT 0.00
AMA00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 06/14/2024 3995,497.06EFT 0.00 ATH04 ATHENS INSURANCE SERVICE, 06/14/2024 40132,365.01EFT 0.00 ATH05 ATHENS INSURANCE SERVICE, 06/14/2024 4021,773.87EFT 0.00 V00413 OPTIMIZED INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLC 06/14/2024 4033,410.31EFT 0.00 V00186 STOMMEL INC 06/14/2024 4043,234.59EFT 0.00
AMA00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 06/21/2024 405890.83EFT 0.00 COR16 US BANK 06/27/2024 40643,699.13EFT 0.00
ALH00 ALHAMBRA 06/07/2024 153598129.89Regular 0.00
ALK01 ALKAR 06/07/2024 1535994,021.83Regular 0.00
V00364 AMERICAN BIKE PATROL SERVICES 06/07/2024 15360011,337.02Regular 0.00 KIN15 ANISA KINSEY 06/07/2024 153601311.00Regular 0.00
ASS06 ASSISTANCE PLUS 06/07/2024 1536021,768.30Regular 0.00 ASS04 ASSOCIATED SERVICES CO 06/07/2024 153603557.89Regular 0.00 AT&11 AT&T 06/07/2024 153604142.59Regular 0.00
AT&16 AT&T 06/07/2024 1536052,081.65Regular 0.00
AT&18 AT&T-1714, 7335 06/07/2024 153606887.36Regular 0.00 BRA30 BRADY INDUSTRIES 06/07/2024 1536071,456.29Regular 0.00 V00171 CALIFORNIA WOOD RECYCLING, INC. 06/07/2024 1536087,428.03Regular 0.00 CON41 CED FAIRFIELD 06/07/2024 153609540.33Regular 0.00 V00309 CENTURY COMMUNITIES 06/07/2024 153610781,966.31Regular 0.00 CIN01 CINTAS CORPORATION #2 06/07/2024 153611372.95Regular 0.00 COM35 COMCAST 06/07/2024 153612154.62Regular 0.00
COM48 COMCAST 06/07/2024 153613158.52Regular 0.00
V00150 CORETTA GRAYSON 06/07/2024 153614270.00Regular 0.00 CRE04 CRESCO EQUIPMENT RENTALS 06/07/2024 1536151,797.66Regular 0.00 DAI01 DAILY REPUBLIC 06/07/2024 1536161,511.25Regular 0.00 HAT00 DONALD HATTALA 06/07/2024 1536171,303.00Regular 0.00 V00376 FARID E KOKA, INC 06/07/2024 153618410.10Regular 0.00 FLO07 FLOORS TO GO 06/07/2024 15361913,827.00Regular 0.00 SOT00 FRANCISCO SOTO-POMEROY 06/07/2024 153620114.33Regular 0.00 GRN00 GRN VLY ALOHA SAW & MOWER 06/07/2024 153621193.41Regular 0.00 INH00 IN HOUSE LEASING, INCORPO 06/07/2024 1536223,555.63Regular 0.00 JCN01 JC NELSON SUPPLY CO 06/07/2024 153623732.64Regular 0.00 KSN00 KJELDSEN, SINNOCK & NEUDE 06/07/2024 15362417,296.33Regular 0.00 BRO66 KURT BROCK 06/07/2024 1536251,010.88Regular 0.00
LES03 LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER 06/07/2024 1536261,361.77Regular 0.00 LIF01 LIFE-ASSIST INC 06/07/2024 1536274,096.77Regular 0.00 LIN11 LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT, IN 06/07/2024 153628165.10Regular 0.00 MCKREC MCKENZIE HARDWARE 06/07/2024 153629332.10Regular 0.00 MCKBLD MCKENZIE HARDWARE/2 06/07/2024 153630256.01Regular 0.00 MCKMAR MCKENZIE HARDWARE-M 06/07/2024 153631144.30Regular 0.00 V00410 MIGUEL LOPEZ 06/07/2024 153632720.00Regular 0.00 MUN11 MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVI 06/07/2024 153633455.16Regular 0.00 V00409 NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN 06/07/2024 153634210.00Regular 0.00 NBS01 NBS GOVT FINANCE GROUP 06/07/2024 1536357,302.50Regular 0.00 NOR60 NORTHERN CALIF GLOVES 06/07/2024 153636661.60Regular 0.00 V00238 PARTNERS PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SVCS LLC 06/07/2024 153637906.25Regular 0.00 80 Check Report Date Range: 06/01/2024 - 06/30/2024
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Amount NumberPayment TypePayment Date Discount Amount PFM00 PFM ASSET MNGMNT LLC 06/07/2024 1536382,272.60Regular 0.00 PG&01 PG&E 06/07/2024 15363913,274.05Regular 0.00
PIT11 PIT STOP AUTO REPAIR 06/07/2024 1536401,797.57Regular 0.00 RAM09 RAMOS OIL COMPANY, INC 06/07/2024 153641970.92Regular 0.00 V00134 RIVERVIEW INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, LLC 06/07/2024 15364217,768.71Regular 0.00 AMP00 ROBERT BELL SR. 06/07/2024 1536432,331.00Regular 0.00 SOLG4 SOLANO DIVERSIFIED SERVIC 06/07/2024 153644871.00Regular 0.00 SOL56 SOLANO WATER AUTHORITY 06/07/2024 1536451,177.40Regular 0.00 SOLH1 SOLITUDE LAKE MANAGEMENT 06/07/2024 153646800.00Regular 0.00 TRA25 TRACE ANALYTICS, INC 06/07/2024 153647410.90Regular 0.00 TYL00 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 06/07/2024 1536481,820.00Regular 0.00 USB03 U S BANK 06/07/2024 1536491,000.00Regular 0.00
USB02 US BANK 06/07/2024 1536503,550.00Regular 0.00
V00366 VSC PRESS PRINTING & PUBLISHING 06/07/2024 15365186.70Regular 0.00 5ST00 5 STAR DETAIL & WASH INC. 06/14/2024 153652194.31Regular 0.00 SEN01 AARON DANTE SENCIL 06/14/2024 153653100.00Regular 0.00 ALA06 ALARMTECH SECURITY SYSTEM 06/14/2024 153654540.00Regular 0.00 ALK01 ALKAR 06/14/2024 1536552,636.55Regular 0.00
V00418 ALPHONSO PHILLIPS 06/14/2024 153656100.00Regular 0.00 AME03 AMERICAN PACE SETTER SYST 06/14/2024 153657964.23Regular 0.00 ARB01 ARBITRAGE COMPLIANCE SPEC 06/14/2024 1536582,950.00Regular 0.00 ASS04 ASSOCIATED SERVICES CO 06/14/2024 153659711.35Regular 0.00 AT&11 AT&T 06/14/2024 1536602,643.89Regular 0.00
V00360 BBP ADMIN 06/14/2024 15366262.40Regular 0.00
BEL13 BELLECCI & ASSOCIATES, IN 06/14/2024 1536637,741.16Regular 0.00 BPX00 BPXPRESS REPROGRAPHICS 06/14/2024 15366464.20Regular 0.00 CIN01 CINTAS CORPORATION #2 06/14/2024 153665944.22Regular 0.00 CIT06 CITY OF FAIRFIELD 06/14/2024 15366642,656.17Regular 0.00 COM59 COMCAST 06/14/2024 1536671,578.43Regular 0.00
CUL04 CULLIGAN OF SACRAMENTO 06/14/2024 15366890.00Regular 0.00 DAI01 DAILY REPUBLIC 06/14/2024 153669778.88Regular 0.00 V00415 DAVIDA JOHNSON 06/14/2024 153670210.00Regular 0.00 DKS00 DKS ASSOCIATES 06/14/2024 1536711,095.00Regular 0.00 LEB02 DONNA M LEBLANC 06/14/2024 153672100.00Regular 0.00 V00419 DORNETTA WILLIAMS 06/14/2024 153673-182.81Regular 0.00 V00419 DORNETTA WILLIAMS 06/14/2024 153673182.81Regular 0.00 DRE01 DREAMSEATS, LLC. 06/14/2024 1536743,862.56Regular 0.00 EAS08 EAST BAY TIRE CO 06/14/2024 153675272.92Regular 0.00 OSB02 EDDRICK OSBORNE 06/14/2024 153676100.00Regular 0.00 V00416 EDWARD BAON 06/14/2024 153677420.00Regular 0.00
COO10 ESSEX COOK 06/14/2024 153678100.00Regular 0.00
FLY03 FLYERS ENERGY, LLC 06/14/2024 1536796,951.59Regular 0.00 GRA42 GRANICUS, LLC. 06/14/2024 15368043,612.20Regular 0.00 HAR57 HART INVESTIGATIONS 06/14/2024 153681705.00Regular 0.00 HI-01 HI-TECH EVS, INC. 06/14/2024 153682469.34Regular 0.00 HOM12 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICE 06/14/2024 1536831,626.03Regular 0.00 HOR06 HORIZON 06/14/2024 153684100.47Regular 0.00
RAM25 J RAMIREZ TOWING 06/14/2024 153685345.00Regular 0.00 JCN01 JC NELSON SUPPLY CO 06/14/2024 153686176.76Regular 0.00 V00420 JEANETTE ROXY NAVA 06/14/2024 153687-395.36Regular 0.00 V00420 JEANETTE ROXY NAVA 06/14/2024 153687395.36Regular 0.00 HAR63 JOHN WESLEY HARTER 06/14/2024 153688100.00Regular 0.00 V00417 JOSEPH HARRIS 06/14/2024 153689420.00Regular 0.00 KNO11 KNOCK 'EM OUT PEST CONTRO 06/14/2024 15369080.00Regular 0.00 DAR09 LILIA DARDON 06/14/2024 153691100.00Regular 0.00
CUR02 LN CURTIS & SONS 06/14/2024 1536921,296.82Regular 0.00 MCFIRE MCKENZIE HARDWARE-2 06/14/2024 15369339.11Regular 0.00 MCKPW MCKENZIE HARDWARE-PW 06/14/2024 153694643.82Regular 0.00 MEL13 MELTON DESIGN GROUP, INC 06/14/2024 15369519,255.00Regular 0.00 NOR51 NORTH BAY TRUCK CENTER 06/14/2024 153696536.49Regular 0.00 NOR42 NORTHBAY HEALTHCARE GRP O 06/14/2024 153697920.00Regular 0.00 81 Check Report Date Range: 06/01/2024 - 06/30/2024
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Amount NumberPayment TypePayment Date Discount Amount PG&01 PG&E 06/14/2024 1536981,389.90Regular 0.00
PRO17 PROFORCE LAW ENFORCEMENT 06/14/2024 153699438.92Regular 0.00 RAM09 RAMOS OIL COMPANY, INC 06/14/2024 1537001,023.27Regular 0.00 REP05 REPUBLIC SERVICES #846 06/14/2024 1537017,445.81Regular 0.00 V00412 RICHARD W NELSON JR 06/14/2024 153702-1,000.00Regular 0.00 V00412 RICHARD W NELSON JR 06/14/2024 1537021,000.00Regular 0.00 SHM00 SH MECHANICAL INC 06/14/2024 15370319,400.00Regular 0.00 V00361 SHAW HR CONSULTING INC 06/14/2024 153704302.50Regular 0.00 SOL19 SOLANO IRRIGATION DIST 06/14/2024 153705339,062.87Regular 0.00 SOLH1 SOLITUDE LAKE MANAGEMENT 06/14/2024 1537062,195.00Regular 0.00 SPE22 SPEAKWRITE LLC 06/14/2024 153707150.98Regular 0.00 STA56 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 06/14/2024 15370868.02Regular 0.00 SUI38 SUISUN UNIFORMS TT LLC 06/14/2024 1537092,661.60Regular 0.00 SUP07 SUPERIOR BUILDING SERVICE 06/14/2024 1537108,450.00Regular 0.00 V00346 SWIERSTOK ENTERPRISE INC 06/14/2024 1537116,191.40Regular 0.00 TRA40 TRANSUNION RISK AND ALTER 06/14/2024 153712170.00Regular 0.00 V00414 TURAJ SMITH 06/14/2024 153713420.00Regular 0.00
TYL00 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 06/14/2024 153714520.00Regular 0.00 V00382 VESTIS GROUP INC 06/14/2024 153715118.56Regular 0.00 WEI02 WEIDNER FIRE 06/14/2024 153716571.64Regular 0.00
ZOL00 ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION 06/14/2024 1537172,236.10Regular 0.00 AEC00 AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, 06/21/2024 15372115,125.00Regular 0.00 ENA01 ALBERT ENAULT 06/21/2024 153722100.00Regular 0.00 ALK01 ALKAR 06/21/2024 1537231,404.52Regular 0.00
ASS06 ASSISTANCE PLUS 06/21/2024 153724532.28Regular 0.00 ASS04 ASSOCIATED SERVICES CO 06/21/2024 153725358.17Regular 0.00 AT&15 AT&T 06/21/2024 153726872.22Regular 0.00
AVC00 AV CAPTURE ALL, INC 06/21/2024 1537275,400.00Regular 0.00 BEL13 BELLECCI & ASSOCIATES, IN 06/21/2024 1537287,175.50Regular 0.00 BOU05 BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC. 06/21/2024 153729127.50Regular 0.00 VUL00 CALMAT CO 06/21/2024 153730423.80Regular 0.00
CON41 CED FAIRFIELD 06/21/2024 15373156.48Regular 0.00
CIN01 CINTAS CORPORATION #2 06/21/2024 153732621.69Regular 0.00 CIT05 CITY OF FAIRFIELD 06/21/2024 153733372.00Regular 0.00 WIL76 CLARENCE LEE WILLIAMS 06/21/2024 153734700.00Regular 0.00 DAI01 DAILY REPUBLIC 06/21/2024 153735102.69Regular 0.00 V00423 DAVID ESPARZA 06/21/2024 1537361,000.00Regular 0.00 DEP25 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 06/21/2024 153737320.00Regular 0.00 DEP36 DEPT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATI 06/21/2024 153738125.00Regular 0.00 EAS08 EAST BAY TIRE CO 06/21/2024 153739585.77Regular 0.00 FCS00 FCS INTERNATIONAL,INC. 06/21/2024 1537407,473.20Regular 0.00 V00425 FEY SAECHAO 06/21/2024 153741420.00Regular 0.00
VAC24 GEORGE ADAMS 06/21/2024 1537424,495.00Regular 0.00 DAR10 HERBERT I DARDON 06/21/2024 153743100.00Regular 0.00 INF03 INFINITY TECHNOLOGIES 06/21/2024 1537442,137.50Regular 0.00 CALG7 J.J.R. ENTERPRISES, INC 06/21/2024 1537451,307.63Regular 0.00 DAV40 JAMES E DAVIS 06/21/2024 153746680.00Regular 0.00 TOO00 JAMES MEHAR TOOR 06/21/2024 153747750.00Regular 0.00 HUL07 JANET HULL 06/21/2024 15374830.60Regular 0.00
FIN05 JEAN A FINEBERG 06/21/2024 1537491,000.00Regular 0.00 STO13 KENNETH STOUT 06/21/2024 153750800.00Regular 0.00 V00427 KIM MANYBANSENG 06/21/2024 153751420.00Regular 0.00 ELD01 KRISTINA MARIE ELDER 06/21/2024 153752100.00Regular 0.00 LAN11 LANDCARE HOLDING, INC 06/21/2024 15375310,100.00Regular 0.00 LES03 LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTER 06/21/2024 153754193.21Regular 0.00 LIF01 LIFE-ASSIST INC 06/21/2024 1537551,533.55Regular 0.00 LIN11 LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT, IN 06/21/2024 153756165.10Regular 0.00 GRA41 MARK GRAHAM 06/21/2024 153757350.00Regular 0.00
MCK01 NAN MCKAY & ASSOCIATES 06/21/2024 153758239.00Regular 0.00 NEW19 NEW IMAGE LANDSCAPE, INC. 06/21/2024 15375918,186.67Regular 0.00 NOR42 NORTHBAY HEALTHCARE GRP O 06/21/2024 15376055.00Regular 0.00 82 Check Report Date Range: 06/01/2024 - 06/30/2024
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Amount NumberPayment TypePayment Date Discount Amount OFF02 OFFICE DEPOT 06/21/2024 153761366.58Regular 0.00
HUB06 OTTO J HUBER 06/21/2024 153762725.00Regular 0.00
V00297 OUTDOOR CREATIONS, INC. 06/21/2024 15376322,769.59Regular 0.00 PAR18 PARTITION SPECIALTIES INC 06/21/2024 1537644,736.00Regular 0.00 V00238 PARTNERS PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SVCS LLC 06/21/2024 1537651,558.75Regular 0.00 PG&01 PG&E 06/21/2024 1537668,305.97Regular 0.00
REA03 READYREFRESH BY NESTLE 06/21/2024 153768317.70Regular 0.00 V00426 SHEREE TERRELL 06/21/2024 153769210.00Regular 0.00 SOL19 SOLANO IRRIGATION DIST 06/21/2024 153770314,362.62Regular 0.00 WES65 TERRENCE EDWIN WEST 06/21/2024 153771100.00Regular 0.00 LOW01 TIME BANDITS 06/21/2024 1537722,400.00Regular 0.00 TEW00 VINAY P TEWARI 06/21/2024 153773100.00Regular 0.00 WES57 WEST COAST CODE CONSULTAN 06/21/2024 15377427,880.86Regular 0.00 V00422 WESTHAVEN INC 06/21/2024 153775545.10Regular 0.00 V00421 MIKE GIBSON MANUFACTURING INC 06/24/2024 1537764,194.02Regular 0.00 ADA21 ADAM LABS, INC. 06/28/2024 153782360.00Regular 0.00 AEC00 AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, 06/28/2024 153783710.00Regular 0.00 AIR10 AIRGAS USA, LLC 06/28/2024 153784295.08Regular 0.00 ALE07 ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP 06/28/2024 15378537,504.42Regular 0.00 ALK01 ALKAR 06/28/2024 1537865,280.61Regular 0.00
AME03 AMERICAN PACE SETTER SYST 06/28/2024 1537871,140.72Regular 0.00 KIN15 ANISA KINSEY 06/28/2024 153788155.00Regular 0.00
APP10 APPLIED CONCEPTS, INC. 06/28/2024 1537893,402.98Regular 0.00 V00430 ARLENE AMOROSO 06/28/2024 153790420.00Regular 0.00 AT&11 AT&T 06/28/2024 153791764.40Regular 0.00
PIS00 BARBARA Y. PISCHING 06/28/2024 153792100.00Regular 0.00 BMI00 BMI 06/28/2024 153793398.00Regular 0.00
VUL00 CALMAT CO 06/28/2024 153794525.14Regular 0.00
CIN01 CINTAS CORPORATION #2 06/28/2024 153795469.56Regular 0.00 V00150 CORETTA GRAYSON 06/28/2024 153796203.00Regular 0.00 DAI01 DAILY REPUBLIC 06/28/2024 153797536.69Regular 0.00 DAV12 DAVID WELLHOUSE & ASSOC 06/28/2024 1537983,700.00Regular 0.00 DEP25 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 06/28/2024 153799288.00Regular 0.00 HAT00 DONALD HATTALA 06/28/2024 1538001,102.00Regular 0.00 PET26 DONALD J. PETERS 06/28/2024 153801100.00Regular 0.00 FAI14 FAIRFIELD SAFE & LOCK CO 06/28/2024 153802122.77Regular 0.00 V00376 FARID E KOKA, INC 06/28/2024 153803463.03Regular 0.00 V00433 FELICIA RAMIREZ 06/28/2024 153804210.00Regular 0.00 V00434 GARRETT TOLES 06/28/2024 153805100.00Regular 0.00 V00438 GENASYS INC EVERTEL 06/28/2024 1538062,394.00Regular 0.00 V00428 GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM, INC. 06/28/2024 15380734,317.51Regular 0.00 GRN00 GRN VLY ALOHA SAW & MOWER 06/28/2024 1538081,235.06Regular 0.00 HIP01 HIP ENTERTAINMENT, LLC 06/28/2024 1538092,000.00Regular 0.00 V00266 HORNE LLP DBA CA LIHWAP 06/28/2024 1538101,453.52Regular 0.00 RAM25 J RAMIREZ TOWING 06/28/2024 153811365.00Regular 0.00 CALG7 J.J.R. ENTERPRISES, INC 06/28/2024 153812118.40Regular 0.00 V00432 JENNY WILSON 06/28/2024 153813420.00Regular 0.00 LEX04 LEXISNEXIS COPLOGIC SOLUT 06/28/2024 153814988.80Regular 0.00 V00431 MARIETTA YU 06/28/2024 153815400.00Regular 0.00
GRA41 MARK GRAHAM 06/28/2024 1538161,400.00Regular 0.00 MARB8 MARSH RAT TRACTOR 06/28/2024 1538174,000.00Regular 0.00 NAT41 NATIX, INC. 06/28/2024 15381816,488.02Regular 0.00 NBS01 NBS GOVT FINANCE GROUP 06/28/2024 1538199,650.00Regular 0.00 NEW25 NEW LOOK POWER WASH 06/28/2024 153820638.00Regular 0.00 V00238 PARTNERS PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SVCS LLC 06/28/2024 153821652.50Regular 0.00 PFM00 PFM ASSET MNGMNT LLC 06/28/2024 1538222,313.17Regular 0.00 PG&01 PG&E 06/28/2024 1538232,760.25Regular 0.00
V00369 PYRO SPECTACULARS NORTH, INC. 06/28/2024 15382414,500.00Regular 0.00 QUI06 QUIMU CONTRACTING INC. 06/28/2024 1538254,400.00Regular 0.00 SOLH0 REPUBLIC SERVICES 06/28/2024 153826174.00Regular 0.00 FOR23 RUTH FORNEY 06/28/2024 153827100.00Regular 0.00
83 Check Report Date Range: 06/01/2024 - 06/30/2024
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Amount NumberPayment TypePayment Date Discount Amount SHE38 SHELTER SOLANO, INC. 06/28/2024 15382814,250.00Regular 0.00 SHR01 SHRED-IT 06/28/2024 153829707.18Regular 0.00
SOL54 SOLANO COUNTY DIST ATTY 06/28/2024 153830312.60Regular 0.00 SOL11 SOLANO COUNTY-AUDITOR/CON 06/28/2024 1538311,489,736.00Regular 0.00 SOL19 SOLANO IRRIGATION DIST 06/28/2024 153832355,021.78Regular 0.00 SOLD2 SOLANO RESOURCE CONSERVAT 06/28/2024 1538331,539.84Regular 0.00 SAC11 SRPSTC 06/28/2024 15383413.50Regular 0.00
SUI38 SUISUN UNIFORMS TT LLC 06/28/2024 15383516.20Regular 0.00 SWA00 SWANK MOTION PICTURES INC 06/28/2024 153836490.00Regular 0.00 TAB03 TABLET COMMAND, INC. 06/28/2024 15383727,050.00Regular 0.00 COL47 TAMARA COLDEN 06/28/2024 153838100.00Regular 0.00 V00424 THOMAS GENE WIGGINS 06/28/2024 1538391,600.00Regular 0.00 V00436 TOP SAFETY LLC 06/28/2024 1538404,644.95Regular 0.00 V00295 TOWER CLOCKS USA 06/28/2024 15384114,150.00Regular 0.00 V00435 TRINIDAD RAMIREZ 06/28/2024 1538424,560.00Regular 0.00 TYL00 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 06/28/2024 1538438,541.00Regular 0.00 V00399 URIEL MONTEZUMA 06/28/2024 153844300.00Regular 0.00 VER09 VERIZON WIRELESS 06/28/2024 1538451,665.75Regular 0.00 VER08 VERIZON WIRELESS 06/28/2024 1538461,965.25Regular 0.00 VER16 VERIZON WIRELESS 06/28/2024 153847227.79Regular 0.00 VER01 VERIZON WIRELESS 06/28/2024 1538482,837.33Regular 0.00 V00382 VESTIS GROUP INC 06/28/2024 153849118.56Regular 0.00 V00437 W.W. GRAINGER, INC 06/28/2024 15385011,072.72Regular 0.00 WAD06 WADE ASSOCIATES 06/28/2024 1538511,706.25Regular 0.00 WAU01 WAUSAU TILE INC 06/28/2024 1538526,410.53Regular 0.00 V00152 WHITE CAP SUPPLY HOLDINGS II, LLC 06/28/2024 153853211.33Regular 0.00 V00429 ZACHARY KUHN 06/28/2024 153854420.00Regular 0.00 SUI13 CITY OF SUISUN CITY 06/29/2024 15385535,685.78Regular 0.00 AT&11 AT&T 06/30/2024 153873142.36Regular 0.00
AT&18 AT&T-1714, 7335 06/30/2024 153874886.44Regular 0.00 BEL13 BELLECCI & ASSOCIATES, IN 06/30/2024 15387516,945.50Regular 0.00 BER07 BERT WILLIAMS & SONS INC 06/30/2024 153876141.92Regular 0.00 BIS05 BISAYAN SOCIETY USA, INC. 06/30/2024 153877420.00Regular 0.00 BOU05 BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC. 06/30/2024 153878176.54Regular 0.00 CON41 CED FAIRFIELD 06/30/2024 153879806.53Regular 0.00 CIN01 CINTAS CORPORATION #2 06/30/2024 153880469.56Regular 0.00 V00445 CONTAINER SOLUTIONS INC 06/30/2024 1538813,908.45Regular 0.00 GRN00 GRN VLY ALOHA SAW & MOWER 06/30/2024 153882406.59Regular 0.00 HOL23 HOLT OF CALIFORNIA 06/30/2024 1538831,726.18Regular 0.00 HOM15 HOME DEPOT 06/30/2024 153884314.79Regular 0.00
V00147 IAN LEONG 06/30/2024 1538851,280.00Regular 0.00
COL52 JOSE COLIN 06/30/2024 1538862,119.97Regular 0.00
V00442 KEYRI RIVAS 06/30/2024 153887420.00Regular 0.00
KRO03 KRONICK,MOSKOVITZ,TIEDEMA 06/30/2024 15388811,031.80Regular 0.00 V00449 LA GUAGUA 06/30/2024 15388989.99Regular 0.00
V00440 LEATHERHEAD CONCEPTS INC 06/30/2024 1538901,193.35Regular 0.00 LIF01 LIFE-ASSIST INC 06/30/2024 153891551.88Regular 0.00 LIN11 LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT, IN 06/30/2024 153892169.57Regular 0.00 CUR02 LN CURTIS & SONS 06/30/2024 15389316,178.19Regular 0.00 V00296 M&M SALVAGE INC 06/30/2024 1538943,600.00Regular 0.00 NOR51 NORTH BAY TRUCK CENTER 06/30/2024 1538952,948.53Regular 0.00 NOR60 NORTHERN CALIF GLOVES 06/30/2024 1538962,002.06Regular 0.00 PG&01 PG&E 06/30/2024 15389730,656.39Regular 0.00
QUI06 QUIMU CONTRACTING INC. 06/30/2024 15389929,903.00Regular 0.00 V00441 REGUPOL ZEBRA ATHLETICS 06/30/2024 1539004,674.45Regular 0.00 S&J01 S&J ADVERTISING 06/30/2024 153901633.00Regular 0.00 V00443 SHARLICE DAVIS 06/30/2024 153902420.00Regular 0.00 SOLG4 SOLANO DIVERSIFIED SERVIC 06/30/2024 153903173.00Regular 0.00 V00447 SUISUN WINE & SPIRITS 06/30/2024 153904204.40Regular 0.00 V00448 THE PAW SPA 06/30/2024 1539058.70Regular 0.00
TRA40 TRANSUNION RISK AND ALTER 06/30/2024 153906170.00Regular 0.00 84 Check Report Date Range: 06/01/2024 - 06/30/2024
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Amount NumberPayment TypePayment Date Discount Amount V00444 TYJUAN THOMPSON 06/30/2024 153907914.00Regular 0.00 USB03 U S BANK 06/30/2024 1539081,000.00Regular 0.00
V00203 VACAVILLE TOW INC 06/30/2024 153909607.50Regular 0.00 V00382 VESTIS GROUP INC 06/30/2024 153910118.56Regular 0.00 V00155 BUSINESS LICENSE BANK FEES 06/03/2024 DFT000058918.37Bank Draft 0.00 V00095 INTUIT-SUISUN CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT 06/03/2024 DFT000059021.79Bank Draft 0.00 V00155 BUSINESS LICENSE BANK FEES 06/03/2024 DFT000059127.88Bank Draft 0.00 WES44 WESTAMERICA BANK 06/03/2024 DFT000059229.58Bank Draft 0.00 V00155 BUSINESS LICENSE BANK FEES 06/03/2024 DFT0000593135.39Bank Draft 0.00 V00154 CLOVER 06/03/2024 DFT0000594144.87Bank Draft 0.00 INT42 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 06/03/2024 DFT000059570,964.17Bank Draft 0.00 V00100 CITY OF SUISUN HOUSING AUTHORITY 06/03/2024 DFT0000596343,082.21Bank Draft 0.00 V00155 BUSINESS LICENSE BANK FEES 06/03/2024 DFT0000597124.70Bank Draft 0.00 V00155 BUSINESS LICENSE BANK FEES 06/04/2024 DFT000059845.60Bank Draft 0.00 V00078 CAL PERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM 06/04/2024 DFT000059994,429.67Bank Draft 0.00 V00085 SEIU UNION 06/04/2024 DFT0000600123.44Bank Draft 0.00 V00079 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 06/04/2024 DFT000060126,937.80Bank Draft 0.00 V00082 CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES 06/04/2024 DFT0000602276.92Bank Draft 0.00 V00305 Paymentech LLC 06/04/2024 DFT000060314,456.27Bank Draft 0.00 PAR02 PARS 06/04/2024 DFT00006042,516.07Bank Draft 0.00 V00080 MISSION SQUARE 06/04/2024 DFT00006051,554.96Bank Draft 0.00 V00080 MISSION SQUARE 06/04/2024 DFT000060623,108.14Bank Draft 0.00 V00084 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS06/04/2024 DFT00006071,015.41Bank Draft 0.00 V00078 CAL PERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM 06/04/2024 DFT0000608146,604.04Bank Draft 0.00 V00155 BUSINESS LICENSE BANK FEES 06/05/2024 DFT0000609360.99Bank Draft 0.00 V00081 BASIC-FSA 06/05/2024 DFT0000610661.11Bank Draft 0.00 V00079 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 06/14/2024 DFT0000611258.28Bank Draft 0.00 V00086 SCMPEA 06/14/2024 DFT0000612170.00Bank Draft 0.00 V00082 CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES 06/14/2024 DFT0000613276.92Bank Draft 0.00 PAR02 PARS 06/14/2024 DFT0000614478.03Bank Draft 0.00
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Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Discount
Payment
CountPayment Type
Bank Code WestAmerica Bank Summary
Bank Drafts
EFT's
285
0 3
43 14
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 345 0.00
Payment
4,219,166.30
0.00 -1,578.17
1,031,620.00
151,571.84
5,400,779.97
Payable
Count
521
0 0
43 221
785
85 Check Report Date Range: 06/01/2024 - 06/30/2024
All Bank Codes Check Summary
Payment Type Discount
Payment
Count Payment
Payable
Count
Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Bank Drafts
EFT's
285
0 3
43 14
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 345 0.00
4,219,166.30
0.00 -1,578.17
1,031,620.00
151,571.84
5,400,779.97
521
0 0
43 221
785
Fund Name AmountPeriod
Fund Summary
990 POOLED CASH FUND 5,400,779.976/2024
5,400,779.97
86 AGENDA ITEM NO. 12.
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
MEETING DATE:
July 16, 2024
AGENDA ITEM:
Council Consideration and Introduction of Ordinance No.___: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Suisun City, California, Amending Various Sections of the Title 18 (Zoning) of the Suisun City Code.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact to the Suisun City General Fund as a result of this action.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Provide Good Governance.
BACKGROUND:
On May 21, 2023, the Suisun City Council adopted the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update. This allowed the City to remain in compliance with California Government Code Sections 65580-65589.8 which requires local jurisdictions to update the Housing Element of their General Plans every eight years (deadline for 6th cycle was May 31, 2023), subject to the review and approval of the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The Housing Element is a comprehensive statement by the community of its current and future housing needs and proposed action to facilitate the provision of additional housing to meet those needs at all income levels. The policies contained in the Housing Element are an expression of the statewide housing goal of meeting the housing needs in our region, as well a reflection of the unique concerns of the community. Housing Elements are required to:
1 .
Assess and address constraints to housing development;
2 .
Provide an assessment of population housing needs;
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Analyze progress toward implementing the previous Housing Element; 4 .
Guide housing development policy;
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Identify opportunities to meet the City’s housing needs and identified Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA);
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Identify resources that support housing for all income groups; and b
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Complete an inventory of existing and new sites for housing development in support of meeting the City’s RHNA.
As a part of the adopted housing element, there are programs that require different actions from the City including amendments to Tile 18 (Zoning) of the Suisun City Code. These amendments are the basis of the City Council's discussion. The Housing Element process includes close coordination with HCD regarding the planning for the units the City is responsible to plan for as well as the completeness of the City programs in addressing the current legislation. A compliance letter which once a jurisdiction adopts their Element officially provides commitment to the programs. Many of the programs are carried over from cycle to cycle; however, HCD has begun expanding the required programs with clear deliverables. Further, it should be noted that HCD is created an enforcement division to assure jurisdictions adequately comply with adopted programs.
At their June 11, 2024, regular meeting, the Suisun City Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed ordinance with one proposed change to the "residential care facility" definition to 87 exclude new construction of standalone commercial care facilities.
STAFF REPORT:
Staff has provided below the applicable programs of the housing element which directly tie to the proposed text amendments contained in the draft ordinance. Additionally, staff will be providing this information via a PowerPoint presentation at the June 11, 2024, public hearing. The amendments contained in the ordinance are reflected as
strike-through
for removed language and
bold
double-underlined
for new language. It is important to emphasize that these amendments are not discretionary and apply to jurisdictions throughout the state. Each of the below programs is supported by enacted state legislation which has been codified and applies to all jurisdictions. Further, at the end of each "staff action" in the analysis below, there is a reference in bold
that refers to the code section
found in the attached Ordinance.
Suisun City 2023-2031 Housing Element
Housing Element - Program 1.H: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) The City will encourage the construction of ADUs throughout the city through the following actions, which are aimed at providing an increased supply of affordable units and therefore to help reduce displacement risk for low-income households resulting from overpayment:
Staff Action
a. Amend the municipal code to be consistent with the latest state legislation related uses and ensuring that ADUs are permitted in all zones that permit single-family or multifamily uses and permit the construction of a junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) on each lot in addition to an ADU, in accordance with California Government Code Section 65852.2. (Section 18.30.170 of Suisun City
Code)
Conclusion: The current code includes a provision that states an ADU cannot exceed the allowable density in which the lot is located. The change would remove the barrier of density when considering a proposed ADU.
Housing Element - Program 4.A: Amend Development Standards to Remove Constraints.
The City will amend the Zoning Ordinance to review and revise standards to comply with State law.
Staff Action
a. Emergency Shelters: Allow sufficient parking to accommodate all staff working in the emergency shelter, provided that the standards do not require more parking for emergency shelters than other residential or commercial uses within the same zone, in compliance with Government Code Section 65583(a)(4)(A)(ii)).
(Section 18.30.090 of Suisun City Code)
Conclusion: The current code applied parking requirements for both the number of staff as well as for every 10 temporary residents. The revision now provides an either-or scenario.
Staff Action
b. Residential Care Facilities: Allow residential care facilities, regardless of size, in all zones that permit residential uses of the same type, in accordance with the City's definition of "family". (Section
18.04.010 of Suisun City Code)
Conclusion: The current code treated a facility differently depending on capacity (permitted or conditionally permitted). The revision now requires they all be treated the same as a residential use.
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c. Family Definition: Define of "family" in the Zoning Ordinance to comply with state law. (Section
18.30.170 of Suisun City Code)
Staff Action
d. Transitional and Supportive Housing: Consistent with State law, amend the municipal code to ensure that transitional and supportive housing types permitted as a residential use and are only subject to those restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone per Government Code Section 65583(a)(5), and allow supportive housing as a permitted use without discretionary review in zones where multifamily and mixed-use developments are permitted, including nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses (Government Code Section 65583(c)(3)). (Section 18.30.190 of
Suisun City Code)
Conclusion: The current code referenced outdated Health and Safety Code sections. The revision assures that these uses are treated in the same way a residential use would be.
Staff Action
e. Mobile and Manufactured Homes: Allow and permit mobile and manufactured housing in the same manner and in the same zone as conventional or stick-built structures are permitted (Government Code Section 65852.3).
(Section 18.04.010 of the Suisun City Code)
Staff Action
f. Employee Housing: Treat employee/farmworker housing that serves six or fewer persons as a single- family structure and permit it in the same manner as other single-family structures of the same type within the same zone across all zones that allow single-family residential uses. Treat employee/farmworker housing consisting of no more than 12 units or 36 beds as an agricultural use and permit it in the same manner as other agricultural uses in the same zone, in compliance with the California Employee Housing Act, and allow for a streamlined, ministerial approval process for projects located on land designated as agricultural or land that allows agricultural uses (Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and 17021.6).
(Section 18.04.090 and 18.08.070 of the Suisun City Code)
Conclusion: The current code treated agricultural housing as a Conditional Use Permit in Civic/Park/and other zones. The revision allows for the use to be considered permitted.
Staff Action
g. Low-Barrier Navigation Centers: Allow low-barrier navigation centers for the homeless by right in zones that allow for mixed-use and nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses, per Government Code Section 65662.
(Section 18.04.090 and 18.08.070 of the Suisun City Code)
Housing Element - Program 4.B: Reasonable Accommodations Staff Action
The City will implement state requirements (Sections 4450 to 4460 of the California Government Code and Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) to include accessibility in housing and public facilities for persons with disabilities. The City will also review and revise findings for approving reasonable accommodation requests, to ensure they do not pose any barriers to housing for persons with disabilities.
Conclusion: The current code speaks to reasonable and necessary when allowing the city to prepare conditions of approval. The revision removes this discretion and makes the process more ministerial. 89 (Section 18.46.060 of Suisun City Code)
Housing Element Program 4.C: Density Bonus
Staff Action
The City will comply with California Government Code Section 65915, as revised, amend the Zoning Code to be consistent with State density bonus law.
(Chapter 18.47 of the Suisun City Code)
Consideration and ultimate adoption of the proposed amendments to Title 18 (Zoning) of the Suisun City Code is supported by legislation that has been enacted in recent years. These amendments came to light with the preparation of the 2023-2031 Housing Element. The preparation and ultimate adoption of this ordinance is an initial step in beginning to implement the programs of the Housing Element; however, there are several other implementation items which will be coming forward in the near future.
This ordinance amendment is categorically exempt from environmental review under Section 15061 (b) (3) of the State CEQA Guidelines. The proposed text amendments are covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing, and
2. Find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3); and
3. Introduce and waive reading of Ordinance No. ___; An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Suisun City, California, Amending Various Sections of the Title 18 (Zoning) of the Suisun City Code.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
1. Ordinance No.___: Title 18 Amendments - Tracked Changes
2. Ordinance No.____: Title 18 Amendments - Clean
3. PowerPoint
PREPARED BY:
John Kearns, Principal Planner
REVIEWED BY:
Jim Bermudez, Development Services Director
APPROVED BY:
Bret Prebula, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance Title 18 Amendments Tracked Changes.docx
2. Ordinance Title 18 Amendments Clean
3. Title 18 Amendments PowerPoint
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28 ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUISUN
CITY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE SUISUN CODE
WHEREAS, Section 1.01.050 of the Suisun City Municipal Code provides for amendments to the Suisun City Municipal Code by the City Council; and WHEREAS, Title 18, Chapter 18.82 – Amendments of the Suisun City Municipal Code provides for the amendment of the Title by changing the text whenever the public necessity, convenience, or general welfare requires such amendment; and WHEREAS, this proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment was considered by the City Council of the City of Suisun City at its regular meeting of July 16, 2024; and WHEREAS, a public notice describing the proposed amendments to the Suisun City Zoning Ordinance relative to Title 18 was published in the Daily Republic, a newspaper of general circulation, in accordance with 6061 or the California Government Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUISUN CITY, CALIFORNIA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby recommends that approval of the proposed changes to the text of the Suisun City Municipal Code amending Chapters 18.04 “Definitions”,
18.06 “Districts and Map”, 18.08 “Residential Districts”, 18.20 “Commercial Districts”, 18.28 “Civic, Park, and Other Zones”, 18.30 “Specific Use Standards”, 18.31 “Standards for Residential Districts”, 18.46 “Reasonable Accommodations”, and 18.47 “Residential Density Bonus and Density Incentives”. These changes are shown by strike-through, or bold double underscore amended (new) text and hereby to read as follows:
[18.04.010] [Definitions.]
"Dwelling." Includes a room or group of rooms that include cooking, eating, sleeping, and sanitation facilities and designed as an independent unit. Types of dwellings include, but are not limited to, single-family, two-family, multi-family dwellings, manufactured homes, mobilehomes, condominiums, and townhomes.
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28 "Emergency shelter." Per California Health and Safety Code (section 50801[e]), "emergency shelter" means housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person. Emergency shelters also include other interim interventions, including but not limited to, navigation centers, bridge housing, and respite or recuperative care.
“Family” One or more persons living together in a dwelling unit, with common access to, and common use of all living, kitchen, and eating areas within the dwelling unit. "Farm worker/Employee housing for six or fewer." Farm worker/ Employee housing for six or fewer persons is treated as a single-family structure and residential use as described in California Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and employee housing as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 17008, including farm worker housing means any attached or detached dwelling unit used to house farm/agricultural workers and their family members, including temporary mobile homes.
"Farm worker/Employee housing, group quarters." Farm worker/Employee housing consisting of no more than 36 beds in group quarters (or 12 units or less) designed for use by a single family or household to be treated as an agricultural use as described in 17021.6, and employee housing as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 17008, including farm worker housing.
“Low Barrier Navigation Centers” means a low barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing. (Cal. Gov. Code § 65662a). "Residential Care Facility. " A Licensed Residential Care Facilities and Unlicensed Residential Care Facilities shall be considered a residential use of property. Residential Care Facilities, Licensed, and Unlicensed Residential Care Facilities are permitted uses in all zones permitting residential uses, subject to compliance with the restrictions and development standards for other residential dwellings of the same type (e.g., single-family or multifamily) in the same zone. This does not include new construction of a standalone commercial residential care facility.
[18.08.070 - Allowable Uses in Residential Zones.]
Table 18.08.02 identifies the residential and nonresidential land uses allowed in residential zoning districts in the city. Uses not listed here, but consistent with the character and density and intensity of zoning districts, defined in Sections 18.08.010 through 18.08.040, may be permitted through the administrative review process.
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28 Table 18.08.02 Allowable Uses in Residential Zones
Residential
Use Types
RL RM RH1 RH2 RMU Refer to
Special
Use
Section
Residential
Accessory buildings P P P P P
Community care facility, small P P P P P
Community care facility, large CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Dwelling, single-family P P P P P
Dwelling, two-family (duplex) P P P P P
Dwelling, multi-family — CUP P P P 18.30.120
Dwelling, second or accessory P P P P P 18.30.170
Emergency shelters — P P P P
Family day care, small P P P P P
Family day care, large CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Farm Worker/Employee Housing, for 6
or fewer
P P P P P
Home occupations P P P P P 18.50
Live-work units 1 — P P P P 18.52
Low-Barrier Navigation Center P
Mobile home, single P P P P P 18.54
Mobile home, park CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 18.54
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Residential
Use Types
RL RM RH1 RH2 RMU Refer to
Special
Use
Section
Residential Care Facility P P P P P
Rooming and boarding house — — P P P
Single-room occupancy units — — P P P
Transitional and Supportive housing P P P P P 18.30.190 Office, accessory A A A A A
Public/Quasi-Public
Cemetery, crematory, mausoleum,
columbarium
— — — —
Community center A A P P P
Community facility CUP A A A A
Community garden A A A A A
Educational facility CUP A A A A
Lodges, fraternal groups, and clubs CUP A A A P
Public safety and fire substations A A A A A
Roadway and utility easements P P P P P
Power generating facilities, on-site
power use primary
P P P P P
Power generating facilities, off-site
power use primary
CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
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Residential
Use Types
RL RM RH1 RH2 RMU Refer to
Special
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Section
Religious facility CUP A A A A
Telecommunications facilities A A A A A
Commercial
Professional office — CUP CUP CUP P
Bed and Breakfast A A A A A 18.30.040
Café, coffee shop, restaurant CUP CUP CUP A P
Convenience store — — — — A
Medical, hospital — CUP CUP CUP CUP
Key:
P Permitted
A Administrative Review
CUP Conditional Use Permit
— Not Permitted
1 Live-work units shall be subject to the special use regulations in Section 18.30.100. [18.20.070 Allowable Uses in Commercial Zones]
Table 18.20.02 Allowable Uses in Commercial Zones
Commercial Use Types CR CSF CMU O Refer to Special Use
Section
Residential Use Types
Accessory buildings P P P P
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Commercial Use Types CR CSF CMU O Refer to Special Use
Section
Community care facility, small — — P —
Community care facility, large — — P —
Dwelling, single-family — — — —
Dwelling, duplex — — — —
Dwelling, multi-family — — P — 18.30.120
Dwelling, second or accessory — — P — 18.30.170
Emergency shelters CUP P CUP CUP
Family day care, small — — P P
Family day care, large — — CUP
Home occupations — — P — 18.50
Live-work units — A P P 18.52
Low-Barrier Navigation Center P
Mobile home, single — — — — 18.54
Mobile home, park — — — — 18.54
Residential Care Facility P
Rooming and boarding house — — A —
Single-room occupancy units — — P —
Supportive housing — — P — 18.30.190
Transitional housing — — P — 18.30.190
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Commercial Use Types CR CSF CMU O Refer to Special Use
Section
Retail Use Types
Alcoholic beverage establishment CUP CUP CUP —
Auto, motorcycle, RV, sales or
rental
P P CUP —
Auto parts, sales without repair P P P —
Auto repair and service CUP P CUP —
Building materials, garden supplies,
>40,000 sq. ft.
P P — —
Building materials, garden supplies,
<40,000 sq. ft.
P P P —
Convenience market CUP CUP CUP
Farm equipment and supplies P P — —
Furniture sales P P P —
Food sales, specialty P A P —
Food sales, full service grocery P — P —
Gasoline service station P P — —
Nightclub CUP CUP CUP — 18.30.080
Nursery (plants) P P A —
Restaurant, drive-through P A — — 18.42.080 (drive-
through facilities)
Restaurant, full service P P P —
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Commercial Use Types CR CSF CMU O Refer to Special Use
Section
Restaurant, accessory to primary use P P P P
Retail store, general merchandise
(such as art and crafts, antiques &
collectables, books, clothing, florist,
pharmacy) <5,000 sq. ft.
P P P —
Retail store, 5,000—40,000 sq. ft. P P P —
Retail store, 40,000—100,000 sq. ft. CUP CUP CUP —
Retail store, accessory to primary
use
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Wholesale, <10,000—40,000 CUP P — —
Wholesale, 40,000—100,000 — P — —
Commercial Service Use Types
Adult business 18.48
Automated teller machine P P P P
Bank, teller P — P P
Bank, drive-through P — P P 18.42.080 (drive-
through facilities)
Bed and Breakfast — — A —
Business support services P P P P
Car wash, full service P P CUP —
Car wash, self-service P P A —
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Section
Catering P P P P
Circus, fair, revival T T T — 18.30.050
Community social service P P P P
Drive-in or outdoor theater — CUP — —
Educational services, tutoring,
art/dance/music schools
P P P P
Health club, gym spa P P P A
Hotel/motel P A P —
Kennel, animal boarding CUP P CUP —
Landscaping service — P — —
Laundry and dry cleaning P P A A 18.30.030
Medical, clinic/lab — P P P
Medical, extended care — CUP P —
Medical, office — P P P
Medical, health care facility — CUP P P
Medical, hospital — CUP CUP CUP
Mortuary, funeral home — P P —
Office, professional — — P P
Office, accessory P P P P
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Section
Parking facility P P P P
Personal services P P P P
Veterinary clinic, animal hospital — P P CUP 18.30.020
Manufacturing, Processing, and Warehousing
Contractor's and corporation yard — P — —
Food processing, bakery, creamery — P — — 18.30.030
General services and repair (auto
repair, cabinet shop, plumbing,
welding)
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Junk yard, wrecking yard — CUP — —
Manufacturing/
processing, light
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Mini-storage — P CUP —
Recycling collection facility (small) — A A A
Recycling collection facility (large) — CUP — —
Research and development — P P A
Warehousing and distribution — P — —
Public/Quasi-Public/Other
Amusement center CUP CUP CUP — 18.30.010
Auditorium and meeting halls — P P — 18.30.180
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Section
Childcare facility CUP CUP A
Community center A A P P
Educational facility P P CUP
Health/fitness club P P P P
Indoor amusement/
entertainment center
CUP P CUP —
Library — — P P
Lodges, fraternal groups, and clubs CUP P P P
Museum — — P P
Outdoor recreation center — CUP — — 18.30.180 (stadiums) Park P P P P
Public safety and fire substations P P P P
Religious facility CUP P CUP P
Theater, live entertainment P P P —
Theater, motion picture (1—3
screens)
P — P —
Theater, motion picture (4+ screens) CUP — CUP —
Communications and Transportation
Bus station, train station P P P P 18.30.150
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Section
Power generating facilities, on-site
power use primary
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Power generating facilities, off-site
power use primary
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Truck stop CUP P — —
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CUP Conditional Use Permit
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— Not Permitted
[18.28.070 - Allowable uses]
Table 18.28.02 Allowable Uses in Civic/Park/Other Zones Use Types APS P OS PQP Refer to
Special Use
Section
Agricultural Use Types
Agricultural accessory structures P — A —
Agriculture, crop production P — — —
Agriculture, animal, poultry P — — —
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Special Use
Section
Agricultural housing CUP — — —
Agricultural processing, products produced
on premises
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Agricultural processing, products produced
off premises
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Farm Worker/Employee Housing, Group
Quarters
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Nursery, plants P — A —
Stable, arena, riding academy P A — — 18.30.130
Winery P — — —
Residential Use Types
Dwelling, single-family P — — —
Dwelling, two-family P — — —
Dwelling, second or accessory P — — —
Mobile home, single P 18.54
Residential Care Facility P
Transitional and Supportive housing P 18.30.190
Commercial Use Types
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Special Use
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Retail sales of agricultural products,
products produced on premises (1,000 sq. ft.
or less)
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Retail sales of agricultural products,
products produced off-site (1,000 sq. ft. or
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Bed and breakfast inn A — — — 18.30.040
Café, coffee shop, bakery P A — P
Gallery P A — P
Farm supply store P — — —
Tasting facility P — — —
Winery P — — —
Recreational Use Types
Campground CUP A CUP
Childcare facility CUP CUP — P
Circus, fair, revival T T — T 18.30.050
Drive-in or outdoor theater CUP CUP — CUP
Educational facility P CUP — P
Indoor amusement/
entertainment center
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Special Use
Section
Lodges, swimming, fishing, boating,
hunting
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Outdoor amusement/
recreation center, including stadium
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Park A P A P
Playground A P — P
Open Space Use Types
Resource protection and restoration A A A A
Resource related recreation P P A P
Public/Quasi-Public Use Types
Aquarium — A — P
Auditorium — P — P 18.30.180
Cemetery, crematory, mausoleum CUP — — CUP
Community center A A — P
Community garden P A — A
Hospital — — — CUP
Library — A — P
Lodges, fraternal groups, and clubs A A — A
Museum — A — P
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Special Use
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Religious facility — — — P
School, elementary/
secondary
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School, university — — — P
Transportation, Communications, and Other
Airport or heliport CUP — — —
Junkyard, wrecking yard CUP — — CUP
Minerals or natural minerals removal — — P — 18.30.110
Power generating facility, emergency P P — P
Power generating facility, general CUP — — CUP
Power generating facility, renewable A A A A 18.60 — 18.62 Roadway and utility easements P P A P
Telecommunications facilities A A A A
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A Administrative Review
CUP Conditional Use Permit
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18.30.090 Emergency shelter.
In accordance with California Code Section 65583(a)(4), emergency shelters shall be subject to the following provisions:
A. Distance Separation Requirements. No emergency shelter shall be located within 300 feet of any other emergency shelter.
B. Occupancy. An emergency shelter shall not exceed 40 residents, excluding staff.
C. Length of Occupancy. Any single resident's stay shall not exceed six consecutive months.
D. Zone Specific Development Standards. An emergency shelter shall comply with all development standards of the applicable zoning district in which it is located.
E. Parking Requirements. Emergency shelters shall provide one parking space for every staff member andor one parking space for every ten temporary residents, or as based on the demonstrated need.
F. Management. An emergency shelter must adequately comply with the management standards:
1. There shall be space inside the building so that prospective and current residents are not required to wait on sidewalks or any other public rights-of- way.
2. Security shall be provided on-site during hours of operation.
3. On-site management shall be provided by at least one emergency shelter staff member at all times while residents are present at the shelter.
18.30.170 Accessory dwelling units.
Purpose. This section is intended to achieve the goals of the city's housing element and of the California Government Code by permitting accessory dwelling units, thereby increasing housing opportunities for the community through use of existing housing resources and infrastructure.
The following regulations shall apply to all accessory dwelling units in a residential zoning district:
A. An accessory dwelling unit may be established on any residentially zoned parcels, in any district where single-family or multi-family dwellings are a permitted use; and on any lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multi-family dwelling.
B. Accessory dwelling units shall not exceed the allowable density for the lot upon which the accessory dwelling unit is located.
BC. Accessory dwelling units are a residential use that shall be consistent with the existing general plan and zoning designation for the lot.
CD. There will be only up to one accessory dwelling unit and one junior accessory dwelling unit per lot.
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DE. The accessory dwelling unit can either be attached to and designed to be located within the living area of the existing dwelling or detached from and no less than five feet from the existing single-family dwelling.
EF. The proposed increase in gross floor area of an attached or detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 50 percent of the existing living area up to a maximum of 1,000 square feet.
FG. Accessory dwelling units shall be located no closer than four feet from any side or rear property lines, be on the rear 50 percent of the lot and must meet the requirements of Section 18.31 (Standards for Residential Districts), Table 18.31.01 (Development standards in residential zones).
H. An internal ADU may be constructed regardless of whether it conforms to the current zoning requirement for building separation or setbacks.
I. If an internal ADU is proposed to be constructed within an existing accessory structure, the city shall ministerially permit an expansion of the existing accessory structure by up to 150 square feet for the purpose of accommodating ingress and egress.
J. If an existing structure is demolished and replaced with an accessory dwelling unit, an accessory dwelling unit may be constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as the demolished structure.
K. The accessory dwelling unit shall be architecturally integrated into the existing building design.
L. Foundation. An accessory dwelling unit shall be constructed on a permanent foundation.
M. The accessory dwelling unit shall not be placed on top of any easements.
N. Connection Fees. A local agency is prohibited from requiring a new or separate utility connection for an accessory dwelling unit if contained within the existing space of a single-family residence or accessory structure (in accordance with Government Code Section 65852.2(f)).
O. Parking.
1. Maximum of one space per unit or one space per bedroom, whichever is less.
Tandem parking on an existing driveway is allowed, which may be within setback areas.
2. No additional parking for accessory dwelling units can be required when:
a. An accessory dwelling unit is located:
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iv. Within an area where off-street parking is required, but no permit is offered to the occupant of the accessory dwelling unit;
v. Within one block of a car share vehicle.
3. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit or converted to an accessory dwelling unit, replacement parking stalls are not required for the demolished parking structure.
P. Rental.
1. An accessory dwelling unit may be rented but shall not be sold or otherwise conveyed separately from the primary dwelling, unless the requirements of California Government Code Section 65852.26 are met.
2. The rented unit shall not be leased for any period less than 30 days.
Q. Recordation of Deed Restriction. An executed deed restriction, on a form provided by the city, shall be submitted to the city prior to issuance of a building permit and shall be recorded prior to final occupancy. The deed restriction shall stipulate all of the following:
1. That the rented unit shall not be rented for any period less than 30 days at a time; and
2. That the accessory dwelling shall not be sold separately from the primary dwelling.
3. For junior accessory dwelling units, restrictions on size and attributes in conformance with this section.
R. Ministerial Consideration.
1. New Construction. If the development services department receives an application to construct an accessory dwelling unit (by either adding on to an existing structure, or constructing a new detached structure), and the proposal meets all of the requirements of this Code as determined by Section
18.30.170 (Accessory Dwelling Units), then within 60 days of receipt of a complete application for the accessory dwelling unit, the development services department staff shall ministerially approve the application without a hearing.
2. No Expansion. If the applicant will not be adding floor area, and instead has submitted a complete application for an accessory dwelling unit entirely within the existing space of a single-family residence or accessory structure, then the director shall, without a hearing, ministerially approve a complete application for a building permit to create an accessory dwelling unit if all of the following apply:
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a. The unit is contained entirely within the existing space of a single-family residence or accessory structure (without adding floor area to the existing residence or accessory structure) and doesn't exceed 50 percent of the existing primary dwelling.
b. The unit is in any district where single-family or multi-family dwellings are a permitted use.
c. On any lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multi-family dwelling.
d. The unit has independent exterior access from the existing residence. e. Fire sprinklers are provided to the same extent that they are required for the primary residence.
18.30.190 Transitional and supportive housing.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 50675.2 and 50675.14, transitional and supportive housing shall be permitted by right in all residential zones and shall be subject to the same standards as other similar dwellings. See Chapter 18.04, Definitions, for descriptions of transitional and supportive housing.
A. Supportive and Transitional Housing, Generally. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65583(c)(3), transitional and supportive housing constitute a residential use and are subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zoning district.
B. Supportive Housing, Up to 50 Units. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65651, supportive housing development with up to 50 supportive housing units shall be permitted by right in all Zoning Districts where multi-family and mixed use residential development are permitted provided the development satisfies all of the following requirements:
1. All supportive housing units within the development are subject to a recorded affordability restriction for 55 years.
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2. One hundred percent of the units, excluding managers' units, within the development are dedicated to lower income households and are receiving public funding to ensure affordability of the housing to lower income Californians. For purposes of this paragraph, “lower income households” has the same meaning as defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code.
3. At least 25 percent of the units in the development or 12 units, whichever is greater, are restricted to residents in supportive housing who meet criteria of the target population. If the development consists of fewer than 12 units, then 100 percent of the units, excluding managers' units, in the development shall be restricted to residents in supportive housing.
4. The developer shall provide the information required by California Government Code Section 65652 to the Planning Division.
5. Nonresidential floor area shall be used for onsite supportive services in the following amounts:
a. For a development with 20 or fewer total units, at least 90 square feet shall be provided for onsite supportive services.
b. For a development with more than 20 units, at least 3 percent of the total nonresidential floor area shall be provided for onsite supportive services that are limited to tenant use, including, but not limited to, community rooms, case management offices, computer rooms, and community kitchens.
6. The developer replaces any dwelling units on the site of the supportive housing development in the manner provided in paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of Section 65915.
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7. Units within the development, excluding managers' units, include at least one bathroom and a kitchen or other cooking facilities, including, at minimum, a stovetop, a sink, and a refrigerator.
8. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section to the contrary, the local government shall, at the request of the project owner, reduce the number of residents required to live in supportive housing if the project-based rental assistance or operating subsidy for a supportive housing project is terminated through no fault of the project owner, but only if all of the following conditions have been met:
a. The owner demonstrates that it has made good faith efforts to find other sources of financial support.
b. Any change in the number of supportive service units is restricted to the minimum necessary to maintain project's financial feasibility. c. Any change to the occupancy of the supportive housing units is made in a manner that minimizes tenant disruption and only upon the vacancy of any supportive housing units.
Chapter 18.31 STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
[18.31.005] [Table of Development Standards in Residential Zones.] Table 18.31.01 Development Standards in Residential Zones Develop-
ment
Standards
RL
(Low-
Density
Resi-
dential)
RM
(Medium-
Density
Resi-
dential)
RH1
(High-
Density
Resi-
dential 1)
RH2
(High-
Density
Resi-
dential 2)
RMU
(Resi-
dential
Mixed-
Use)
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Lot Size
Minimum
Lot Area
3,600 sf 1,800 sf 1,200 sf 800 sf 800 sf
Maximum
Lot
Coverage
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lot1
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lot1
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lot1
Minimum
Lot Width
40 ft.
interior; 45
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25 ft. none none None
Minimum
Lot Depth
65 ft. 55 ft. none none None
Setbacks (in feet)
Front 10 min — 20
max2
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max2
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max
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max
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max
Side to side,
interior
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max
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max
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max
Side to front,
interior Rear
to front,
interior
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Side, corner,
street side
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max
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max
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max
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max
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Maximum
Height Limit
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Accessory Dwelling Unit7
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side setback,
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rear setback
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Maximum
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Attached 1,000 sq. ft.
Detached 1,000 sq. ft.
Internal 50 percent of the existing primary dwelling
Junior 500 sq. ft.
Front Must be in the rear 50% of the lot
Building
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Accessory Structure (in feet)
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Height of
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Usable Open Space See Section
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See Section
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See Section
18.31.020
See Section
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Parking See Chapter 18.42
Water-Efficient
Landscaping
See Title 20
Fences and Walls See Chapter 18.34
Notes:
1 Lot coverage includes primary buildings, accessory buildings, covered parking, and covered patios
2 Garage shall not be closer than 15 feet to the front property line 3 Garage setback shall be no closer than three feet to the rear property line 4 A secondary dwelling shall not exceed 20 feet in height, except when the unit is attached to the primary unit, the maximum height shall be that established for the primary dwelling in the underlying zoning district.
5 For courtyard and green court site plans, and to allow for paseos and other pedestrian pathways, where included in the site design.
6 No required maximum to allow for parking lots and courtyards, as relevant to the design of the dwelling units.
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9 The following exceptions apply:
A height 18 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed single family or multifamily dwelling unit that is within one-half of one mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high-quality transit corridor, as those terms are defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code. An additional two feet in height to accommodate a roof pitch on the accessory dwelling unit that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit. A height of 18 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily, multistory dwelling.
A height of 25 feet or the height limitation in the local zoning ordinance that applies to the primary dwelling, whichever is lower, for an accessory dwelling unit that is attached to a primary dwelling.
9 10 The proposed increase in gross floor area of an attached or detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 50 percent of the existing living area. 1011 Please refer to section 18.30.170 H., I., J.
• H. An internal ADU may be constructed regardless of whether it conforms to the current zoning requirement for building separation or setbacks; • I. If an internal ADU is proposed to be constructed within an existing accessory structure, the city shall ministerially permit an expansion of the existing accessory structure by up to 150 square feet for the purpose of accommodating ingress and egress; • J. If an existing structure is demolished and replaced with an accessory dwelling unit, an accessory dwelling unit may be constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as the demolished structure.
[Chapter 18.46 - REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION]
18.46.060 - Findings and decision.
A. The written decision to grant or deny a request for reasonable accommodation will be consistent with the Acts and shall be based on consideration of the following factors:
1. Whether the housing, which is the subject of the request, will be used by an individual with disabilities protected under the Acts;
2. Whether the requested accommodation is necessary to make housing available to an individual with disabilities protected under the Acts;
3. Whether the requested reasonable accommodation would impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the city;
4. Whether the requested accommodation would require a fundamental alteration in the nature of a city program or law, including but not limited to, building, land use, nuisance, and zoning law.
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B. In granting a request for reasonable accommodation, the review authority may impose any conditions of approval deemed reasonable and necessary to ensure that the reasonable accommodation would comply with the findings required by subsection (A). The conditions shall also state whether the accommodation granted shall be removed in the event that the person for whom the accommodation was requested no longer resides on the site. [Chapter 18.47 RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS AND DENSITY INCENTIVES]
18.47.030 Definitions.
"Affordable housing cost." Refer to the definition set forth in the California Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5.
"Affordable rent." Refer to the definition set forth in the California Health and Safety Code Section 50053.
"Child care facility." A facility other than a family day care home, including but not limited to, infant centers, preschools, extended day care facilities, and school age child care centers. "Common interest development." Refer to the definition set forth in the California Civil Code Section 13.51.
"Concession" or "incentive." Concession or incentive means any of the following:
A. A reduction in site development standards or a modification of zoning code requirements or architectural design requirements that exceed the minimum building standards approved by the California Building Standards Commission, as provided in Part 2.5 (the State Building Code commencing with Health and Safety Code Section 18901) of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code, including but not limited to, a reduction in setback and square footage requirements, and in the ratio of vehicular parking spaces that would otherwise be required, that results in identifiable, financially sufficient, and actual cost reductions.
B. Approval of mixed use zoning in conjunction with a housing project, if commercial, office, industrial or other land uses will reduce the cost of a housing development, and if the commercial, office, industrial or other land uses are compatible with the housing project and the existing or planned development in the area where the proposed housing project will be located.
C. Other regulatory incentives or concessions proposed by the applicant or the city that result in identifiable, financially sufficient and actual cost reductions. This definition does not limit or require the provision of direct financial incentives for a housing development, including the provision of publicly owned land, by the city or the waiver of fees or dedication requirements.
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"Development standard." The site or construction condition that apply to a residential development pursuant to any ordinance, general plan element, specific plan, or other city condition, law, policy resolution or regulation.
"Housing development." A development project for five or more residential units in single-use, live-work, or mixed use formats as defined in Section 1351 of the Civil Code.
Also includes a subdivision or common interest development or the substantial rehabilitation of an existing multi-family dwelling where the result of the rehabilitation would be a net increase in the number of residential units.
"Lower-income household." Persons and families whose income does not exceed 80 percent of the area median income, adjusted for family size and revised annually, as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 50079.5.
“Lower income student”. A student who has a household income and asset level that does not exceed the level for Cal Grant A or Cal Grant B award recipients as set forth in paragraph (1) of subdivision (k) of Section 69432.7 of the Education Code. The eligibility of a student to occupy a unit for lower income students under this section shall be verified by an affidavit, award letter, or letter of eligibility provided by the institution of higher education in which the student is enrolled or by the California Student Aid Commission that the student receives or is eligible for financial aid, including an institutional grant or fee waiver from the college or university, the California Student Aid Commission, or the federal government.
"Maximum allowable residential density." The density allowed under the zoning code or if a range of density is permitted, the maximum allowable density for the specific zoning range applicable to the project. The maximum number of units allowed under the zoning ordinance, specific plan, or land use element of the general plan, or, if a range of density is permitted, means the maximum number of units allowed by the specific zoning range, specific plan, or land use element of the general plan applicable to the project. "Moderate-income household." Persons and families whose income is between 80 percent — 120 percent of the area median income, adjusted for family size and revised annually, as set forth in the California Health and Safety Code Section 50093(b). "Very low-income household." Persons and families whose income does not exceed 50 percent of the area median income, adjusted for family size and revised annually, as set forth in the California Health and Safety Code Section 50105. "Senior citizen housing development." A housing development, where residency is restricted to persons 62 years of age or older, or 55 years of age or older in a Senior Citizen housing development, as defined in Sections 51.3 and 51.12 of the California Civil Code (at the time of adoption of this section, a senior citizen housing development is a residential development that has at least 35 dwelling units and is developed, substantially rehabilitated, or substantially renovated for senior citizens).
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residents. A “shared housing building” may include other dwelling units that are not shared housing units, provided that those dwelling units do not occupy more than 25 percent of the floor area of the shared housing building. A shared housing building may include 100 percent shared housing units.
“Shared housing unit” One or more habitable rooms, not within another dwelling unit, that includes a bathroom, sink, refrigerator, and microwave, is used for permanent residence, that meets the “minimum room area” specified in Section R304 of the California Residential Code (Part 2.5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), and complies with the definition of “guestroom” in Section R202 of the California Residential Code.
"Specific, adverse impact." Refer to the definition set forth in the California Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(2).
"Target unit." A dwelling unit within a housing development that is reserved for sale or rent to very low, low-, and moderate-income households, or other qualifying residents. (Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)
18.47.040 General density bonus provisions.
Density bonuses shall be subject to the provisions in this section, in accordance with California Code Section 65915.
A. Application. Any person that desires a density bonus must make an application on a form approved by the director of development Services at the time of submitting an entitlement application for the housing development for which a density bonus is requested. The density bonus provided by this chapter only applies to housing developments consisting of five or more dwelling units.
B. Incentives and Concessions. When an applicant seeks a density bonus for a housing development of for the donation of land for housing within the city, the city must provide the applicant incentives or concessions for the production of housing units and child care facilities, as provided in this chapter.
C. Available Density Bonus Options. The planning commission or city council will grant one density bonus, the amount of which will be as specified in Section 18.47.060, and incentives or concessions as described in Section 18.47.050, when an applicant for a housing development seeks and agrees to construct a housing development, excluding any units permitted by the density bonus awarded pursuant to this chapter, that will contain at least one of the following:
1. Five percent of the total units of a housing development, including a shared housing building development, for very low-income households.
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3. Ten percent of the total units in a common interest development for moderate- income households, provided that all units in the housing development are offered to the public for purchase.
4. A senior citizen housing development;
5. Donates land to the city for the construction of very low-income units.
6. Includes a qualifying childcare facility, as described in Section 18.47.070; in addition, to providing housing as described in subsections (C)(1)—(3).
7. Ten percent of the total units of a housing development for transitional foster youth, as defined in Section 66025.9 of the Education Code, disabled veterans, as defined in Section 18541, or homeless persons, as defined in the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.).
8. Twenty percent of the total units for lower income students in a student housing development that meet the requirements in Government Code Section 65915(b)(1)(F).
9. One hundred percent of all units in the development, including total units and density bonus units, but exclusive of a manager’s unit or units, are for lower income households, as defined by Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code, except that up to 20 percent of the units in the development, including total units and density bonus units, may be for moderate-income households, as defined in Section 50053 of the Health and Safety Code.
D. Applicant's Election of Basis for Bonus. For purposes of calculating the amount of the density bonus, pursuant to Section 18.47.060, the applicant who requests a density bonus pursuant to this section must elect whether the bonus will be awarded on the basis of subsections (C)(1)—(6).
E. Continued Affordability.
1. An applicant must agree to the continued affordability of all low and very low income units that qualified the applicant for the award of the density bonus for 30 50 years or a longer period of time if required by any applicable construction or mortgage financing assistance program, mortgage insurance program, or rental subsidy program. Rents for the lower income density bonus units must be set at an affordable rent. Owner- occupied units must be available at an affordable housing cost.
2. An applicant must agree that the initial occupant of the moderate income units that are directly related to the receipt of the density bonus in a common interest development are moderate income households and that the units are offered at an affordable housing cost. The city will require an equity-sharing agreement, unless such an agreement would be in conflict with the requirements of another public funding source or law. (Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017; Ord. No. 748, § 4, 5-15-2018 ) 120
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18.47.045 Requirements for equity-sharing agreement.
The following provisions must be included in any equity-sharing agreement required under this chapter:
A. Upon resale, the seller of the unit may retain the value of any improvements, the down payment, and the seller's proportionate share of appreciation. The city will recapture any initial subsidy and its proportionate share of appreciation, which amount must then be used within five years for any of the purposes that promote home ownership, as described in California Health and Safety Code section 33334.2(e).
B. If the unit is purchased or developed by a qualified nonprofit housing corporation pursuant to California Government Code Section 65915(c)(A)(ii), the local government may enter into a contract with the qualified nonprofit housing corporation under which the qualified nonprofit housing corporation would recapture any initial subsidy and its proportionate share of appreciation if the qualified nonprofit housing corporation is required to use 100 percent of the proceeds to promote homeownership for lower income households within the jurisdiction of the local government.
BC. For purposes of this section, the city's initial subsidy will be equal to the fair market value of the home at the time of initial sale, minus the initial sale price to the moderate income household, plus the amount of any down payment assistance or mortgage assistance. If upon resale the market value is lower than the initial market value, then the value at the time of the resale will be used as the initial market value.
CD. For purposes of this section, the city's proportionate share of appreciation will be equal to the ratio of the initial subsidy to the fair market value of the unit at the time of initial sale.
(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)
18.47.050 Incentives and concessions.
A. An applicant for a density bonus pursuant to Section 18.47.040 may submit proposal for the specific incentives or concessions that the applicant requests pursuant to this chapter, and may request a meeting with the director of development services.
B. Subject to subsection (C), the applicant will receive the following number of incentives or concessions:
1. One incentive or concession for projects that include at least ten percent of the total units for lower income households, at least five percent for very low income households, or at least ten percent for moderate income households in a common interest development.
2. One incentive or concession for projects that include at least 20 percent of the total units for lower income students in a student housing development.
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households, or at least 20 percent for moderate income households in a common interest development.
34. Three incentive or concession for projects that include at least 30 percent of the total units for lower income households, at least 15 percent for very low-income households, or at least 30 percent for moderate income households in a common interest development.
5. Four incentives or concessions for a project meeting the criteria of Section
18.47.040(C)(9).
6. If the project is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop or is located in a very low vehicle travel area in a designated county, the applicant shall also receive a height increase of up to three additional stories, or 33 feet.
C. The planning commission or city council must grant the concession or incentive requested by the applicant, unless it make a written finding, based upon substantial evidence, that:
1. The concession or incentive is not required in order to provide for affordable housing costs, or for rents for the targeted units to be set as specified in Section 18.47.030.
2. The concession or incentive would have a specific, adverse impact upon public health and safety, or the physical environment, or on any real property listed in the California Register of Historical Resources, and there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact without rendering the development unaffordable to low- and moderate-income households; or
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18.47.055 Waiver or reduction of development standards.
A. An applicant may submit to the city a proposal for the waiver or reduction of development standards that the applicant believes will have the effect of physically precluding the construction of a housing development that meets the criteria of in this section at the densities or with the concessions or incentives permitted by this chapter, and may request a meeting with the director of development services. Such proposal may not increase the number of incentives of concessions that the applicant is entitled to under Section 18.47.030.
B. The planning commission or city council must waive or reduce the development standard requested by the applicant, unless it makes a written finding, based upon substantial evidence, that:
1. The waiver or reduction would have a specific, adverse impact upon public health and safety, or the physical environment, or on any real property listed in the California Register of Historical Resources, and there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact; or
2. The waiver or reduction would be contrary to state or federal law. (Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017; Ord. No. 748, § 4, 5-15-2018 )
18.47.060 Calculation of density bonus.
A. The applicant may elect to accept a lesser percentage of density bonus.
B. The amount of density bonus to which the applicant is entitled will vary according to the amount by which the percentage of affordable housing units exceeds the percentage established in Section 18.47.060.
C. For housing developments meeting the criteria of Section 18.47.010(C)(1), the density bonus will be calculated as follows:
Percentage Very Low
Income Units
Percentage Density Bonus
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D. For housing developments meeting the criteria of Section 18.47.040(C)(2), the density bonus will be calculated as follows:
Percentage Low Income Units Percentage Density Bonus
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E. For housing developments meeting the criteria of Section 18.47.040(C)(4), as senior housing developments, the density bonus will be 20 percent.
F. For housing developments meeting the criteria of Section 18.47.040(C)(3), the density bonus will be calculated as follows:
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G. All density calculations resulting in fractional units will be rounded up to the next whole number. The granting of a density bonus will not be interpreted, in and of itself, to require a general plan amendment, zoning change, or other discretionary approval.
SECTION 2. This ordinance amendment is categorically exempt from environmental review under Section 15061 (b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines. The proposed text amendments are covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its adoption following second reading.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify as the passage of this Ordinance and to give notice thereof by causing copies of this Ordinance to be posted in three public places throughout the City, or published in a county newspaper that is circulated in the City, within 15 days after its passage, there being no newspaper of general circulation printed and published within the City.
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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 20th day of August 2024.
Alma Hernandez,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Anita Skinner,
City Clerk
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 Tuesday, July 16, 2024, and regularly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said City this 20th day of August 2024.
Anita Skinner,
City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUISUN
CITY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 18 (ZONING) OF THE SUISUN CODE
WHEREAS, Section 1.01.050 of the Suisun City Municipal Code provides for amendments to the Suisun City Municipal Code by the City Council; and WHEREAS, Title 18, Chapter 18.82 – Amendments of the Suisun City Municipal Code provides for the amendment of the Title by changing the text whenever the public necessity, convenience, or general welfare requires such amendment; and WHEREAS, this proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment was considered by the City Council of the City of Suisun City at its regular meeting of July 16, 2024; and WHEREAS, a public notice describing the proposed amendments to the Suisun City Zoning Ordinance relative to Title 18 was published in the Daily Republic, a newspaper of general circulation, in accordance with 6061 or the California Government Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUISUN CITY, CALIFORNIA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby recommends that approval of the proposed changes to the text of the Suisun City Municipal Code amending Chapters 18.04 “Definitions”,
18.06 “Districts and Map”, 18.08 “Residential Districts”, 18.20 “Commercial Districts”, 18.28 “Civic, Park, and Other Zones”, 18.30 “Specific Use Standards”, 18.31 “Standards for Residential Districts”, 18.46 “Reasonable Accommodations”, and 18.47 “Residential Density Bonus and Density Incentives”. These changes are shown by strike-through, or bold double underscore amended (new) text and hereby to read as follows:
[18.04.010] [Definitions.]
"Dwelling." Includes a room or group of rooms that include cooking, eating, sleeping, and sanitation facilities and designed as an independent unit. Types of dwellings include, but are not limited to, single-family, two-family, multi-family dwellings, manufactured homes, mobilehomes, condominiums, and townhomes.
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"Emergency shelter." Per California Health and Safety Code (section 50801[e]), "emergency shelter" means housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person. Emergency shelters also include other interim interventions, including but not limited to, navigation centers, bridge housing, and respite or recuperative care.
“Family” One or more persons living together in a dwelling unit, with common access to, and common use of all living, kitchen, and eating areas within the dwelling unit. "Farm worker/Employee housing for six or fewer." Farm worker/Employee housing for six or fewer persons is treated as a single-family structure and residential use as described in California Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and employee housing as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 17008, including farm worker housing. "Farm worker/Employee housing, group quarters." Farm worker/Employee housing consisting of no more than 36 beds in group quarters (or 12 units or less) designed for use by a single family or household to be treated as an agricultural use as described in 17021.6, and employee housing as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 17008, including farm worker housing.
“Low Barrier Navigation Centers” means a low barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing. (Cal. Gov. Code § 65662a). "Residential Care Facility. " A Licensed Residential Care Facilities and Unlicensed Residential Care Facilities shall be considered a residential use of property. Residential Care Facilities, Licensed, and Unlicensed Residential Care Facilities are permitted uses in all zones permitting residential uses, subject to compliance with the restrictions and development standards for other residential dwellings of the same type (e.g., single-family or multifamily) in the same zone. This does not include new construction of a standalone commercial residential care facility.
[18.08.070 - Allowable Uses in Residential Zones.]
Table 18.08.02 identifies the residential and nonresidential land uses allowed in residential zoning districts in the city. Uses not listed here, but consistent with the character and density and intensity of zoning districts, defined in Sections 18.08.010 through 18.08.040, may be permitted through the administrative review process.
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Table 18.08.02 Allowable Uses in Residential Zones
Residential
Use Types
RL RM RH1 RH2 RMU Refer to
Special
Use
Section
Residential
Accessory buildings P P P P P
Community care facility, small P P P P P
Community care facility, large CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Dwelling, single-family P P P P P
Dwelling, two-family (duplex) P P P P P
Dwelling, multi-family — CUP P P P 18.30.120
Dwelling, second or accessory P P P P P 18.30.170
Emergency shelters — P P P P
Family day care, small P P P P P
Family day care, large CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Farm Worker/Employee Housing, for 6
or fewer
P P P P P
Home occupations P P P P P 18.50
Live-work units 1 — P P P P 18.52
Low-Barrier Navigation Center P
Mobile home, single P P P P P 18.54
Mobile home, park CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 18.54
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Table 18.08.02 Allowable Uses in Residential Zones
Residential
Use Types
RL RM RH1 RH2 RMU Refer to
Special
Use
Section
Residential Care Facility P P P P P
Rooming and boarding house — — P P P
Single-room occupancy units — — P P P
Transitional and Supportive housing P P P P P 18.30.190 Office, accessory A A A A A
Public/Quasi-Public
Cemetery, crematory, mausoleum,
columbarium
— — — —
Community center A A P P P
Community facility CUP A A A A
Community garden A A A A A
Educational facility CUP A A A A
Lodges, fraternal groups, and clubs CUP A A A P
Public safety and fire substations A A A A A
Roadway and utility easements P P P P P
Power generating facilities, on-site
power use primary
P P P P P
Power generating facilities, off-site
power use primary
CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
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Table 18.08.02 Allowable Uses in Residential Zones
Residential
Use Types
RL RM RH1 RH2 RMU Refer to
Special
Use
Section
Religious facility CUP A A A A
Telecommunications facilities A A A A A
Commercial
Professional office — CUP CUP CUP P
Bed and Breakfast A A A A A 18.30.040
Café, coffee shop, restaurant CUP CUP CUP A P
Convenience store — — — — A
Medical, hospital — CUP CUP CUP CUP
Key:
P Permitted
A Administrative Review
CUP Conditional Use Permit
— Not Permitted
1 Live-work units shall be subject to the special use regulations in Section 18.30.100. [18.20.070 Allowable Uses in Commercial Zones]
Table 18.20.02 Allowable Uses in Commercial Zones
Commercial Use Types CR CSF CMU O Refer to Special Use
Section
Residential Use Types
Accessory buildings P P P P
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Table 18.20.02 Allowable Uses in Commercial Zones
Commercial Use Types CR CSF CMU O Refer to Special Use
Section
Community care facility, small — — P —
Community care facility, large — — P —
Dwelling, single-family — — — —
Dwelling, duplex — — — —
Dwelling, multi-family — — P — 18.30.120
Dwelling, second or accessory — — P — 18.30.170
Emergency shelters CUP P CUP CUP
Family day care, small — — P P
Family day care, large — — CUP
Home occupations — — P — 18.50
Live-work units — A P P 18.52
Low-Barrier Navigation Center P
Mobile home, single — — — — 18.54
Mobile home, park — — — — 18.54
Residential Care Facility P
Rooming and boarding house — — A —
Single-room occupancy units — — P —
Supportive housing — — P — 18.30.190
Transitional housing — — P — 18.30.190
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Table 18.20.02 Allowable Uses in Commercial Zones
Commercial Use Types CR CSF CMU O Refer to Special Use
Section
Retail Use Types
Alcoholic beverage establishment CUP CUP CUP —
Auto, motorcycle, RV, sales or
rental
P P CUP —
Auto parts, sales without repair P P P —
Auto repair and service CUP P CUP —
Building materials, garden supplies,
>40,000 sq. ft.
P P — —
Building materials, garden supplies,
<40,000 sq. ft.
P P P —
Convenience market CUP CUP CUP
Farm equipment and supplies P P — —
Furniture sales P P P —
Food sales, specialty P A P —
Food sales, full service grocery P — P —
Gasoline service station P P — —
Nightclub CUP CUP CUP — 18.30.080
Nursery (plants) P P A —
Restaurant, drive-through P A — — 18.42.080 (drive-
through facilities)
Restaurant, full service P P P —
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Table 18.20.02 Allowable Uses in Commercial Zones
Commercial Use Types CR CSF CMU O Refer to Special Use
Section
Restaurant, accessory to primary use P P P P
Retail store, general merchandise
(such as art and crafts, antiques &
collectables, books, clothing, florist,
pharmacy) <5,000 sq. ft.
P P P —
Retail store, 5,000—40,000 sq. ft. P P P —
Retail store, 40,000—100,000 sq. ft. CUP CUP CUP —
Retail store, accessory to primary
use
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Wholesale, <10,000—40,000 CUP P — —
Wholesale, 40,000—100,000 — P — —
Commercial Service Use Types
Adult business 18.48
Automated teller machine P P P P
Bank, teller P — P P
Bank, drive-through P — P P 18.42.080 (drive-
through facilities)
Bed and Breakfast — — A —
Business support services P P P P
Car wash, full service P P CUP —
Car wash, self-service P P A —
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Section
Catering P P P P
Circus, fair, revival T T T — 18.30.050
Community social service P P P P
Drive-in or outdoor theater — CUP — —
Educational services, tutoring,
art/dance/music schools
P P P P
Health club, gym spa P P P A
Hotel/motel P A P —
Kennel, animal boarding CUP P CUP —
Landscaping service — P — —
Laundry and dry cleaning P P A A 18.30.030
Medical, clinic/lab — P P P
Medical, extended care — CUP P —
Medical, office — P P P
Medical, health care facility — CUP P P
Medical, hospital — CUP CUP CUP
Mortuary, funeral home — P P —
Office, professional — — P P
Office, accessory P P P P
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Table 18.20.02 Allowable Uses in Commercial Zones
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Section
Parking facility P P P P
Personal services P P P P
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Manufacturing, Processing, and Warehousing
Contractor's and corporation yard — P — —
Food processing, bakery, creamery — P — — 18.30.030
General services and repair (auto
repair, cabinet shop, plumbing,
welding)
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Junk yard, wrecking yard — CUP — —
Manufacturing/
processing, light
— P — —
Mini-storage — P CUP —
Recycling collection facility (small) — A A A
Recycling collection facility (large) — CUP — —
Research and development — P P A
Warehousing and distribution — P — —
Public/Quasi-Public/Other
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Section
Childcare facility CUP CUP A
Community center A A P P
Educational facility P P CUP
Health/fitness club P P P P
Indoor amusement/
entertainment center
CUP P CUP —
Library — — P P
Lodges, fraternal groups, and clubs CUP P P P
Museum — — P P
Outdoor recreation center — CUP — — 18.30.180 (stadiums) Park P P P P
Public safety and fire substations P P P P
Religious facility CUP P CUP P
Theater, live entertainment P P P —
Theater, motion picture (1—3
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Theater, motion picture (4+ screens) CUP — CUP —
Communications and Transportation
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Power generating facilities, on-site
power use primary
P P P P
Power generating facilities, off-site
power use primary
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Truck stop CUP P — —
Key:
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A Administrative Review
CUP Conditional Use Permit
T Temporary Use Permit
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Table 18.28.02 Allowable Uses in Civic/Park/Other Zones Use Types APS P OS PQP Refer to
Special Use
Section
Agricultural Use Types
Agricultural accessory structures P — A —
Agriculture, crop production P — — —
Agriculture, animal, poultry P — — —
Agriculture, animal — grazing P — CUP —
Agriculture, animal — dairy P — — —
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Special Use
Section
Agricultural processing, products produced
on premises
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Agricultural processing, products produced
off premises
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Farm Worker/Employee Housing, Group
Quarters
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Nursery, plants P — A —
Stable, arena, riding academy P A — — 18.30.130
Winery P — — —
Residential Use Types
Dwelling, single-family P — — —
Dwelling, two-family P — — —
Dwelling, second or accessory P — — —
Mobile home, single P 18.54
Residential Care Facility P
Transitional and Supportive housing P 18.30.190
Commercial Use Types
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Special Use
Section
Retail sales of agricultural products,
products produced on premises (1,000 sq. ft.
or less)
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Retail sales of agricultural products,
products produced off-site (1,000 sq. ft. or
less)
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Bed and breakfast inn A — — — 18.30.040
Café, coffee shop, bakery P A — P
Gallery P A — P
Farm supply store P — — —
Tasting facility P — — —
Winery P — — —
Recreational Use Types
Campground CUP A CUP
Childcare facility CUP CUP — P
Circus, fair, revival T T — T 18.30.050
Drive-in or outdoor theater CUP CUP — CUP
Educational facility P CUP — P
Indoor amusement/
entertainment center
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Special Use
Section
Lodges, swimming, fishing, boating,
hunting
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Outdoor amusement/
recreation center, including stadium
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Park A P A P
Playground A P — P
Open Space Use Types
Resource protection and restoration A A A A
Resource related recreation P P A P
Public/Quasi-Public Use Types
Aquarium — A — P
Auditorium — P — P 18.30.180
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Community garden P A — A
Hospital — — — CUP
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Special Use
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Religious facility — — — P
School, elementary/
secondary
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School, university — — — P
Transportation, Communications, and Other
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Junkyard, wrecking yard CUP — — CUP
Minerals or natural minerals removal — — P — 18.30.110
Power generating facility, emergency P P — P
Power generating facility, general CUP — — CUP
Power generating facility, renewable A A A A 18.60 — 18.62 Roadway and utility easements P P A P
Telecommunications facilities A A A A
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[18.30 Special Use Standards]
18.30.090 Emergency shelter.
In accordance with California Code Section 65583(a)(4), emergency shelters shall be subject to the following provisions:
A. Distance Separation Requirements. No emergency shelter shall be located within 300 feet of any other emergency shelter.
B. Occupancy. An emergency shelter shall not exceed 40 residents, excluding staff.
C. Length of Occupancy. Any single resident's stay shall not exceed six consecutive months.
D. Zone Specific Development Standards. An emergency shelter shall comply with all development standards of the applicable zoning district in which it is located.
E. Parking Requirements. Emergency shelters shall provide one parking space for every staff member or one parking space for every ten temporary residents, or as based on the demonstrated need.
F. Management. An emergency shelter must adequately comply with the management standards:
1. There shall be space inside the building so that prospective and current residents are not required to wait on sidewalks or any other public rights-of- way.
2. Security shall be provided on-site during hours of operation.
3. On-site management shall be provided by at least one emergency shelter staff member at all times while residents are present at the shelter.
18.30.170 Accessory dwelling units.
Purpose. This section is intended to achieve the goals of the city's housing element and of the California Government Code by permitting accessory dwelling units, thereby increasing housing opportunities for the community through use of existing housing resources and infrastructure.
The following regulations shall apply to all accessory dwelling units in a residential zoning district:
A. An accessory dwelling unit may be established on any residentially zoned parcels, in any district where single-family or multi-family dwellings are a permitted use; and on any lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multi-family dwelling.
B. Accessory dwelling units are a residential use that shall be consistent with the existing general plan and zoning designation for the lot.
C. There will be only up to one accessory dwelling unit and one junior accessory dwelling unit per lot.
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D. The accessory dwelling unit can either be attached to and designed to be located within the living area of the existing dwelling or detached from and no less than five feet from the existing single-family dwelling.
E. The proposed increase in gross floor area of an attached or detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 50 percent of the existing living area up to a maximum of 1,000 square feet.
F. Accessory dwelling units shall be located no closer than four feet from any side or rear property lines, be on the rear 50 percent of the lot and must meet the requirements of Section 18.31 (Standards for Residential Districts), Table 18.31.01 (Development standards in residential zones).
H. An internal ADU may be constructed regardless of whether it conforms to the current zoning requirement for building separation or setbacks.
I. If an internal ADU is proposed to be constructed within an existing accessory structure, the city shall ministerially permit an expansion of the existing accessory structure by up to 150 square feet for the purpose of accommodating ingress and egress.
J. If an existing structure is demolished and replaced with an accessory dwelling unit, an accessory dwelling unit may be constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as the demolished structure.
K. The accessory dwelling unit shall be architecturally integrated into the existing building design.
L. Foundation. An accessory dwelling unit shall be constructed on a permanent foundation.
M. The accessory dwelling unit shall not be placed on top of any easements.
N. Connection Fees. A local agency is prohibited from requiring a new or separate utility connection for an accessory dwelling unit if contained within the existing space of a single-family residence or accessory structure (in accordance with Government Code Section 65852.2(f)).
O. Parking.
1. Maximum of one space per unit or one space per bedroom, whichever is less.
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2. No additional parking for accessory dwelling units can be required when:
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iv. Within an area where off-street parking is required, but no permit is offered to the occupant of the accessory dwelling unit;
v. Within one block of a car share vehicle.
3. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit or converted to an accessory dwelling unit, replacement parking stalls are not required for the demolished parking structure.
P. Rental.
1. An accessory dwelling unit may be rented but shall not be sold or otherwise conveyed separately from the primary dwelling, unless the requirements of California Government Code Section 65852.26 are met.
2. The rented unit shall not be leased for any period less than 30 days.
Q. Recordation of Deed Restriction. An executed deed restriction, on a form provided by the city, shall be submitted to the city prior to issuance of a building permit and shall be recorded prior to final occupancy. The deed restriction shall stipulate all of the following:
1. That the rented unit shall not be rented for any period less than 30 days at a time; and
2. That the accessory dwelling shall not be sold separately from the primary dwelling.
3. For junior accessory dwelling units, restrictions on size and attributes in conformance with this section.
R. Ministerial Consideration.
1. New Construction. If the development services department receives an application to construct an accessory dwelling unit (by either adding on to an existing structure, or constructing a new detached structure), and the proposal meets all of the requirements of this Code as determined by Section
18.30.170 (Accessory Dwelling Units), then within 60 days of receipt of a complete application for the accessory dwelling unit, the development services department staff shall ministerially approve the application without a hearing.
2. No Expansion. If the applicant will not be adding floor area, and instead has submitted a complete application for an accessory dwelling unit entirely within the existing space of a single-family residence or accessory structure, then the director shall, without a hearing, ministerially approve a complete application for a building permit to create an accessory dwelling unit if all of the following apply:
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a. The unit is contained entirely within the existing space of a single-family residence or accessory structure (without adding floor area to the existing residence or accessory structure) and doesn't exceed 50 percent of the existing primary dwelling.
b. The unit is in any district where single-family or multi-family dwellings are a permitted use.
c. On any lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multi-family dwelling.
d. The unit has independent exterior access from the existing residence. e. Fire sprinklers are provided to the same extent that they are required for the primary residence.
18.30.190 Transitional and supportive housing.
A. Supportive and Transitional Housing, Generally. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65583(c)(3), transitional and supportive housing constitute a residential use and are subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zoning district.
B. Supportive Housing, Up to 50 Units. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65651, supportive housing development with up to 50 supportive housing units shall be permitted by right in all Zoning Districts where multi-family and mixed-use residential development are permitted provided the development satisfies all of the following requirements:
1. All supportive housing units within the development are subject to a recorded affordability restriction for 55 years.
2. One hundred percent of the units, excluding managers' units, within the development are dedicated to lower income households and are receiving public funding to ensure affordability of the housing to lower income Californians. For purposes of this paragraph, 147
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“lower income households” has the same meaning as defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code.
3. At least 25 percent of the units in the development or 12 units, whichever is greater, are restricted to residents in supportive housing who meet criteria of the target population. If the development consists of fewer than 12 units, then 100 percent of the units, excluding managers' units, in the development shall be restricted to residents in supportive housing.
4. The developer shall provide the information required by California Government Code Section 65652 to the Planning Division.
5. Nonresidential floor area shall be used for onsite supportive services in the following amounts:
a. For a development with 20 or fewer total units, at least 90 square feet shall be provided for onsite supportive services.
b. For a development with more than 20 units, at least 3 percent of the total nonresidential floor area shall be provided for onsite supportive services that are limited to tenant use, including, but not limited to, community rooms, case management offices, computer rooms, and community kitchens.
6. The developer replaces any dwelling units on the site of the supportive housing development in the manner provided in paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of Section 65915.
7. Units within the development, excluding managers' units, include at least one bathroom and a kitchen or other cooking facilities, including, at minimum, a stovetop, a sink, and a refrigerator.
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required to live in supportive housing if the project-based rental assistance or operating subsidy for a supportive housing project is terminated through no fault of the project owner, but only if all of the following conditions have been met:
a. The owner demonstrates that it has made good faith efforts to find other sources of financial support.
b. Any change in the number of supportive service units is restricted to the minimum necessary to maintain project's financial feasibility.
c. Any change to the occupancy of the supportive housing units is made in a manner that minimizes tenant disruption and only upon the vacancy of any supportive housing units.
Chapter 18.31 STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
[18.31.005] [Table of Development Standards in Residential Zones.] Table 18.31.01 Development Standards in Residential Zones Develop-
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Standards
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(Low-
Density
Resi-
dential)
RM
(Medium-
Density
Resi-
dential)
RH1
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Density
Resi-
dential 1)
RH2
(High-
Density
Resi-
dential 2)
RMU
(Resi-
dential
Mixed-
Use)
Lot Size
Minimum
Lot Area
3,600 sf 1,800 sf 1,200 sf 800 sf 800 sf
Maximum
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Coverage
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Minimum
Lot Depth
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Setbacks (in feet)
Front 10 min — 20
max2
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max2
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max
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max
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Side to side,
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max
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max
Side to front,
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Accessory Dwelling Unit7
New Construction, Conversion and Replacing8, 10
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Maximum
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Attached 1,000 sq. ft.
Detached 1,000 sq. ft.
Internal 50 percent of the existing primary dwelling
Junior 500 sq. ft.
Front Must be in the rear 50% of the lot
Building
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A minimum 5-foot distance shall be maintained between a detached accessory dwelling unit the primary building on the site. A detached accessory structure shall be set back from other structures on the site as required by the building code.
Accessory Structure (in feet)
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Side
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Setback,
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Usable Open Space See Section
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See Section
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See Section
18.31.020
See Section
18.31.020
Parking See Chapter 18.42
Water-Efficient
Landscaping
See Title 20
Fences and Walls See Chapter 18.34
Notes:
1 Lot coverage includes primary buildings, accessory buildings, covered parking, and covered patios
2 Garage shall not be closer than 15 feet to the front property line 3 Garage setback shall be no closer than three feet to the rear property line 4 A secondary dwelling shall not exceed 20 feet in height, except when the unit is attached to the primary unit, the maximum height shall be that established for the primary dwelling in the underlying zoning district.
5 For courtyard and green court site plans, and to allow for paseos and other pedestrian pathways, where included in the site design.
6 No required maximum to allow for parking lots and courtyards, as relevant to the design of the dwelling units.
7 For junior accessory dwelling units and internal ADUs, no setbacks and height required, other than that of the primary dwelling.
8 Conversion and replacing applies only to existing, permitted accessory dwelling units. 9 The following exceptions apply:
A height 18 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed single family or multifamily dwelling unit that is within one-half of one mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high-quality transit corridor, as those terms are defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code. An additional two feet in height to accommodate a roof pitch on the accessory dwelling unit that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit. A height of 18 feet for a detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily, multistory dwelling.
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A height of 25 feet or the height limitation in the local zoning ordinance that applies to the primary dwelling, whichever is lower, for an accessory dwelling unit that is attached to a primary dwelling.
9 10 The proposed increase in gross floor area of an attached or detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 50 percent of the existing living area. 1011 Please refer to section 18.30.170 H., I., J.
• H. An internal ADU may be constructed regardless of whether it conforms to the current zoning requirement for building separation or setbacks; • I. If an internal ADU is proposed to be constructed within an existing accessory structure, the city shall ministerially permit an expansion of the existing accessory structure by up to 150 square feet for the purpose of accommodating ingress and egress; • J. If an existing structure is demolished and replaced with an accessory dwelling unit, an accessory dwelling unit may be constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as the demolished structure.
[Chapter 18.46 - REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION]
18.46.060 - Findings and decision.
A. The written decision to grant or deny a request for reasonable accommodation will be consistent with the Acts and shall be based on consideration of the following factors:
1. Whether the housing, which is the subject of the request, will be used by an individual with disabilities protected under the Acts;
2. Whether the requested accommodation is necessary to make housing available to an individual with disabilities protected under the Acts;
3. Whether the requested reasonable accommodation would impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the city;
4. Whether the requested accommodation would require a fundamental alteration in the nature of a city program or law, including but not limited to, building, land use, nuisance, and zoning law.
B. The conditions shall also state whether the accommodation granted shall be removed in the event that the person for whom the accommodation was requested no longer resides on the site.
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[Chapter 18.47 RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS AND DENSITY INCENTIVES]
18.47.030 Definitions.
"Affordable housing cost." Refer to the definition set forth in the California Health and Safety Code Section 50052.5.
"Affordable rent." Refer to the definition set forth in the California Health and Safety Code Section 50053.
"Child care facility." A facility other than a family day care home, including but not limited to, infant centers, preschools, extended day care facilities, and school age child care centers. "Common interest development." Refer to the definition set forth in the California Civil Code Section 13.51.
"Concession" or "incentive." Concession or incentive means any of the following:
A. A reduction in site development standards or a modification of zoning code requirements or architectural design requirements that exceed the minimum building standards approved by the California Building Standards Commission, as provided in Part 2.5 (the State Building Code commencing with Health and Safety Code Section 18901) of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code, including but not limited to, a reduction in setback and square footage requirements, and in the ratio of vehicular parking spaces that would otherwise be required, that results in identifiable, financially sufficient, and actual cost reductions.
B. Approval of mixed use zoning in conjunction with a housing project, if commercial, office, industrial or other land uses will reduce the cost of a housing development, and if the commercial, office, industrial or other land uses are compatible with the housing project and the existing or planned development in the area where the proposed housing project will be located.
C. Other regulatory incentives or concessions proposed by the applicant or the city that result in identifiable, financially sufficient and actual cost reductions. This definition does not limit or require the provision of direct financial incentives for a housing development, including the provision of publicly owned land, by the city or the waiver of fees or dedication requirements.
"Density bonus." A density increase in over the otherwise maximum allowable residential density under the applicable zoning code provisions and the land use element of the general plan, as of the date of application by the applicant to the city. "Development standard." The site or construction condition that apply to a residential development pursuant to any ordinance, general plan element, specific plan, or other city condition, law, policy resolution or regulation.
"Housing development." A development project for five or more residential units in single-use, live-work, or mixed use formats as defined in Section 1351 of the Civil Code.
Also includes a subdivision or common interest development or the substantial rehabilitation of an existing multi-family dwelling where the result of the rehabilitation would be a net increase in the number of residential units.
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"Lower-income household." Persons and families whose income does not exceed 80 percent of the area median income, adjusted for family size and revised annually, as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 50079.5.
“Lower income student”. A student who has a household income and asset level that does not exceed the level for Cal Grant A or Cal Grant B award recipients as set forth in paragraph (1) of subdivision (k) of Section 69432.7 of the Education Code. The eligibility of a student to occupy a unit for lower income students under this section shall be verified by an affidavit, award letter, or letter of eligibility provided by the institution of higher education in which the student is enrolled or by the California Student Aid Commission that the student receives or is eligible for financial aid, including an institutional grant or fee waiver from the college or university, the California Student Aid Commission, or the federal government. "Maximum allowable residential density." The maximum number of units allowed under the zoning ordinance, specific plan, or land use element of the general plan, or, if a range of density is permitted, means the maximum number of units allowed by the specific zoning range, specific plan, or land use element of the general plan applicable to the project. "Moderate-income household." Persons and families whose income is between 80 percent — 120 percent of the area median income, adjusted for family size and revised annually, as set forth in the California Health and Safety Code Section 50093(b). "Very low-income household." Persons and families whose income does not exceed 50 percent of the area median income, adjusted for family size and revised annually, as set forth in the California Health and Safety Code Section 50105. "Senior citizen housing development." A housing development, where residency is restricted to persons 62 years of age or older, or 55 years of age or older in a Senior Citizen housing development, as defined in Sections 51.3 and 51.12 of the California Civil Code (at the time of adoption of this section, a senior citizen housing development is a residential development that has at least 35 dwelling units and is developed, substantially rehabilitated, or substantially renovated for senior citizens).
“Shared housing building”. A residential or mixed-use structure, with five or more shared housing units and one or more common kitchens and dining areas designed for permanent residence of more than 30 days by its tenants. The kitchens and dining areas within the shared housing building shall be able to adequately accommodate all residents. A “shared housing building” may include other dwelling units that are not shared housing units, provided that those dwelling units do not occupy more than 25 percent of the floor area of the shared housing building. A shared housing building may include 100 percent shared housing units.
“Shared housing unit” One or more habitable rooms, not within another dwelling unit, that includes a bathroom, sink, refrigerator, and microwave, is used for permanent residence, that meets the “minimum room area” specified in Section R304 of the California Residential Code (Part 2.5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), and complies with the definition of “guestroom” in Section R202 of the California Residential Code. "Specific, adverse impact." Refer to the definition set forth in the California Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(2).
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"Target unit." A dwelling unit within a housing development that is reserved for sale or rent to very low, low-, and moderate-income households, or other qualifying residents. (Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)
18.47.040 General density bonus provisions.
Density bonuses shall be subject to the provisions in this section, in accordance with California Code Section 65915.
A. Application. Any person that desires a density bonus must make an application on a form approved by the director of development Services at the time of submitting an entitlement application for the housing development for which a density bonus is requested. The density bonus provided by this chapter only applies to housing developments consisting of five or more dwelling units.
B. Incentives and Concessions. When an applicant seeks a density bonus for a housing development of for the donation of land for housing within the city, the city must provide the applicant incentives or concessions for the production of housing units and child care facilities, as provided in this chapter.
C. Available Density Bonus Options. The planning commission or city council will grant one density bonus, the amount of which will be as specified in Section 18.47.060, and incentives or concessions as described in Section 18.47.050, when an applicant for a housing development seeks and agrees to construct a housing development, excluding any units permitted by the density bonus awarded pursuant to this chapter, that will contain at least one of the following:
1. Five percent of the total units of a housing development, including a shared housing building development, for very low-income households.
2. Ten percent of the total units of a housing development, including a shared housing building development, for lower income households.
3. Ten percent of the total units in a common interest development for moderate- income households, provided that all units in the housing development are offered to the public for purchase.
4. A senior citizen housing development;
5. Donates land to the city for the construction of very low-income units.
6. Includes a qualifying childcare facility, as described in Section 18.47.070; in addition, to providing housing as described in subsections (C)(1)—(3).
7. Ten percent of the total units of a housing development for transitional foster youth, as defined in Section 66025.9 of the Education Code, disabled veterans, as defined in Section 18541, or homeless persons, as defined in the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.). 156
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8. Twenty percent of the total units for lower income students in a student housing development that meet the requirements in Government Code Section 65915(b)(1)(F).
9. One hundred percent of all units in the development, including total units and density bonus units, but exclusive of a manager’s unit or units, are for lower income households, as defined by Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code, except that up to 20 percent of the units in the development, including total units and density bonus units, may be for moderate-income households, as defined in Section 50053 of the Health and Safety Code.
D. Applicant's Election of Basis for Bonus. For purposes of calculating the amount of the density bonus, pursuant to Section 18.47.060, the applicant who requests a density bonus pursuant to this section must elect whether the bonus will be awarded on the basis of subsections (C)(1)—(6).
E. Continued Affordability.
1. An applicant must agree to the continued affordability of all low and very low-income units that qualified the applicant for the award of the density bonus for 30 50 years or a longer period of time if required by any applicable construction or mortgage financing assistance program, mortgage insurance program, or rental subsidy program. Rents for the lower income density bonus units must be set at an affordable rent. Owner- occupied units must be available at an affordable housing cost.
2. An applicant must agree that the initial occupant of the moderate-income units that are directly related to the receipt of the density bonus in a common interest development are moderate income households and that the units are offered at an affordable housing cost. The city will require an equity-sharing agreement, unless such an agreement would be in conflict with the requirements of another public funding source or law. (Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017; Ord. No. 748, § 4, 5-15-2018 )
18.47.045 Requirements for equity-sharing agreement.
The following provisions must be included in any equity-sharing agreement required under this chapter:
A. Upon resale, the seller of the unit may retain the value of any improvements, the down payment, and the seller's proportionate share of appreciation. The city will recapture any initial subsidy and its proportionate share of appreciation, which amount must then be used within five years for any of the purposes that promote home ownership, as described in California Health and Safety Code section 33334.2(e).
B. If the unit is purchased or developed by a qualified nonprofit housing corporation pursuant to California Government Code Section 65915(c)(A)(ii), the local government may enter into a contract with the qualified nonprofit housing corporation under which the qualified nonprofit housing corporation would recapture any initial subsidy and its proportionate share of appreciation if the qualified nonprofit housing corporation is 157
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required to use 100 percent of the proceeds to promote homeownership for lower income households within the jurisdiction of the local government.
C. For purposes of this section, the city's initial subsidy will be equal to the fair market value of the home at the time of initial sale, minus the initial sale price to the moderate income household, plus the amount of any down payment assistance or mortgage assistance. If upon resale the market value is lower than the initial market value, then the value at the time of the resale will be used as the initial market value.
D. For purposes of this section, the city's proportionate share of appreciation will be equal to the ratio of the initial subsidy to the fair market value of the unit at the time of initial sale.
(Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017)
18.47.050 Incentives and concessions.
A. An applicant for a density bonus pursuant to Section 18.47.040 may submit proposal for the specific incentives or concessions that the applicant requests pursuant to this chapter, and may request a meeting with the director of development services.
B. Subject to subsection (C), the applicant will receive the following number of incentives or concessions:
1. One incentive or concession for projects that include at least ten percent of the total units for lower income households, at least five percent for very low income households, or at least ten percent for moderate income households in a common interest development.
2. One incentive or concession for projects that include at least 20 percent of the total units for lower income students in a student housing development.
3. Two incentive or concession for projects that include at least 20 percent of the total units for lower income households, at least ten percent for very low-income households, or at least 20 percent for moderate income households in a common interest development.
4. Three incentive or concession for projects that include at least 30 percent of the total units for lower income households, at least 15 percent for very low-income households, or at least 30 percent for moderate income households in a common interest development.
5. Four incentives or concessions for a project meeting the criteria of Section
18.47.040(C)(9).
6. If the project is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop or is located in a very low vehicle travel area in a designated county, the applicant shall also receive a height increase of up to three additional stories, or 33 feet.
C. The planning commission or city council must grant the concession or incentive requested by the applicant, unless it make a written finding, based upon substantial evidence, that:
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1. The concession or incentive is not required in order to provide for affordable housing costs, or for rents for the targeted units to be set as specified in Section 18.47.030.
2. The concession or incentive would have a specific, adverse impact upon public health and safety, or the physical environment, or on any real property listed in the California Register of Historical Resources, and there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact without rendering the development unaffordable to low- and moderate-income households; or
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18.47.055 Waiver or reduction of development standards.
A. An applicant may submit to the city a proposal for the waiver or reduction of development standards that the applicant believes will have the effect of physically precluding the construction of a housing development that meets the criteria of in this section at the densities or with the concessions or incentives permitted by this chapter, and may request a meeting with the director of development services. Such proposal may not increase the number of incentives of concessions that the applicant is entitled to under Section 18.47.030.
B. The planning commission or city council must waive or reduce the development standard requested by the applicant, unless it makes a written finding, based upon substantial evidence, that:
1. The waiver or reduction would have a specific, adverse impact upon public health and safety, or the physical environment, or on any real property listed in the California Register of Historical Resources, and there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact; or
2. The waiver or reduction would be contrary to state or federal law. (Ord. No. 743, § 3, 3-21-2017; Ord. No. 748, § 4, 5-15-2018 )
18.47.060 Calculation of density bonus.
A. The applicant may elect to accept a lesser percentage of density bonus.
B. The amount of density bonus to which the applicant is entitled will vary according to the amount by which the percentage of affordable housing units exceeds the percentage established in Section 18.47.060.
C. For housing developments meeting the criteria of Section 18.47.010(C)(1), the density bonus will be calculated as follows:
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D. For housing developments meeting the criteria of Section 18.47.040(C)(2), the density bonus will be calculated as follows:
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E. For housing developments meeting the criteria of Section 18.47.040(C)(4), as senior housing developments, the density bonus will be 20 percent.
F. For housing developments meeting the criteria of Section 18.47.040(C)(3), the density bonus will be calculated as follows:
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G. All density calculations resulting in fractional units will be rounded up to the next whole number. The granting of a density bonus will not be interpreted, in and of itself, to require a general plan amendment, zoning change, or other discretionary approval.
SECTION 2. This ordinance amendment is categorically exempt from environmental review under Section 15061 (b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines. The proposed text amendments are covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its adoption following second reading.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify as the passage of this Ordinance and to give notice thereof by causing copies of this Ordinance to be posted in three public places throughout the City, or published in a county newspaper that is circulated in the City, within 15 days after its passage, there being no newspaper of general circulation printed and published within the City.
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Ordinance No. 809
Adopted August 20, 2024
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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 20th day of August 2024.
Alma Hernandez,
Mayor
ATTEST:
Anita Skinner,
City Clerk
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 Tuesday, July 16, 2024, and regularly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said City this ____ day of _____ 2024.
Anita Skinner,
City Clerk
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1 Suisun City City CouncilPublic Hearing - Zoning Text Amendments July 16, 2024 Housing Element Adopted 2023 – HCD Compliance LetterWhat next? Compliance with State legislation – due datesNew legislation – one size fits all (HCD approach)Enforcement compliance unit (Annual Progress Report)Other code updates – specific provisions (mixed use barrier), inclusionary discussion, objective design standardsHousing Element Zoning Code Update1 2 165
2 Structure - Housing Goals, Policies, and Programs Four Program Areas: - Program 1.H: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Program 4.A: Amend Development Standards to Remove Constraints- Program 4.B: Reasonable Accommodations- Program 4.C: Density BonusHousing Element Code Update Program 1.H: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Density Requirement: SCMC 18.30.170 Program 4.A: Amend Development Standards to Remove ConstraintsEmergency Shelters: SCMC 18.30.090Residential Care Facilities: SCMC 18.04.010Transitional and Supportive Housing: SCMC 18.30.190Farmworker Housing: SCMC 18.04.090, 18.08.070Low Barrier Navigation Center: SCMC 18.04.010, 18.08.070Housing Element Code Update3 4 166
3 Program 4.B: Reasonable AccommodationsCalifornia Government Code/Title 24: SCMC 18.46.060 Program 4.C: Density BonusCalifornia Government Code – Compliance: SCMC 18.47Housing Element Code Update Staff recommends that the City Council:1. Conduct a Public Hearing, and2. Find the project exempt from the California EnvironmentalQuality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3); and3. Introduce and Waive Reading of Ordinance No. : AnOrdinance of the City Council of the City of Suisun CityAmending Various Sections of Title 18 (Zoning) of the SuisunCity Municipal Code.Recommendation5 6 167