CITY COUNCIL
Alma Hernandez, Mayor
Jenalee Dawson, Mayor Pro Tem
Amit Pal, Councilmember
Parise Shepherd, Councilmember
Princess Washington, 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, MARCH 24, 2026
6:00 PM
Suisun City Council Chambers - 701 Civic Center Boulevard - Suisun City, California
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hernandez
ROLL CALL
Council / Board Members
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
APPROVAL OF REORDERING OF AGENDA
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City Manager Update - (Prebula: [email protected]).
2. City Attorney Report - (Enright).
3. Proclamation Proclaiming the Observance of "Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr" in March 2026 - (Hernandez: [email protected]).
4. Update on the Suisun City Strategic Plan (Fiscal Year 2024–25 through Fiscal Year 2029–30) - (Prebula: [email protected]).
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6 AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.
AGENDA TRANSMITTAL
MEETING DATE:
March 24, 2026
AGENDA ITEM:
Update on the Suisun City Strategic Plan (Fiscal Year 2024–25 through Fiscal Year 2029–30).
FISCAL IMPACT:
This item is informational only and does not have a direct fiscal impact. Strategic Plan initiatives are implemented through the City’s annual budget and capital improvement planning processes.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
This item supports the City Council’s adopted Suisun City Strategic Plan (FY 2024–25 through FY 2029–30) by providing an update on progress made toward the Plan’s four strategic goal areas: Public Safety, Community Appeal, Sustainability and Stewardship, and Community Vibrancy. The Strategic Plan serves as a framework for guiding City initiatives, operational priorities, and long-term policy direction.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council adopted the Suisun City Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2024– 2025 through 2029–2030 to establish long-term priorities and guide policy decisions, operational planning, and resource allocation. The Strategic Plan identifies the City’s vision, mission, values, and four primary goal areas:
Public Safety
Community Appeal
Sustainability and Stewardship
Community Vibrancy
Periodic updates are provided to the City Council to report on progress and highlight major initiatives and accomplishments.
STAFF REPORT:
The Spring 2026 Strategic Plan update provides an overview of progress made across all four strategic goal areas. The update also highlights several major initiatives currently underway that will significantly influence the City’s long-term growth, infrastructure, and fiscal sustainability.
These initiatives include:
Coordination of 14 infill development projects within existing city boundaries.
Implementation of the Solid Waste Franchise Request for Proposals (RFP) process to secure long-term waste services.
Evaluation of potential updates to the Landscape Lighting District (LLD) funding structure.
The update also provides progress on initiatives such as public safety improvements, capital improvement planning, economic development implementation, park enhancements, infrastructure investments, and regional partnerships.
7 Overall, the Strategic Plan continues to serve as a framework for aligning City initiatives with Council priorities while ensuring the City remains focused on delivering services and advancing community goals.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Spring 2026 update to the City of Suisun City Strategic Plan.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
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Strategic Plan Update PowerPoint
PREPARED BY:
Michael Elm, Administrative Technician
REVIEWED BY:
Bret Prebula, City Manager
APPROVED BY:
Bret Prebula, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Strategic Plan PowerPoint Presentation.pdf
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1 SUISUN CITYSTRATEGIC PLANFY 2024-25 THROUGH FY 2029-30Spring 2026 Update STRENGTHS, LIMITATIONS, OPPERTUNITIES, AND THREATS1
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2 SUISUN CITY - STRENGTHS •Waterfront Access•Access to Rail and Transportation•Proximity to Bay Area, Napa, Travis AFB•Cultural Diversity•Community Events•Competent and Dedicated City Staff•Recreational Opportunities and Proximity to Nature SUISUN CITY - LIMITATIONS•Lack of Sales-Tax-Generating Businesses•Crime Rate•Lack of Succession Planning For Staff•Lack of Public Safety Resources•City Staffing Levels•Lack of Code Enforcement•Homelessness and Vacant Buildings•Slow Development•Lack of Public Engagement and Education 3 4
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3 SUISUN CITY - OPPORTUNITIES•Revitalization of Downtown•Development of Underutilized Parcels•Improve Image by Addressing Social Issues•Strategic Location and Highway 12 Visibility can Attract Businesses•Collaborate for Strategic Regional Growth•Enhance Public Safety•Increase Use of the Marina •Lack of Funding for Fire Services and Road Maintenance•Increase in Homeless Population•Population Growth Outpacing Public Safety Services•Leadership Disconnect•Water Quality•Staffing Recruitment/Retention•Lack of Funding for City Departments SUISUN CITY - THREATS5
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4 BUILDING PERSPECTIVESuisun City is currently managing four of the largest and most complex initiatives a municipality can undertake —all occurring simultaneously.These efforts represent major long-term decisions that will shape the City's growth, infrastructure, and financial sustainability for decades.Current Major Initiatives:• City Expansion Exploration– One of the largest potential municipal expansion studies in California history.• 14 Infill Development Projects– Coordinating entitlement, infrastructure, and planning review for multiple projects within existing city boundaries.• Solid Waste Franchise RFP– Conducting a competitive procurement process to secure long-term waste collection services for the community.• Landscape Lighting District (LLD) Process– Evaluating potential updates to funding mechanisms that support citywide maintenance and infrastructure.
VISION, MISSION AND VALUESVision:“Discover the Gem by the Bay.”Mission:The city provides a resilient, safe, inclusive community to enhance the quality of life for community members and visitors. Values: Integrity, Inclusivity, Adaptability, and Humility 7 8
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5 MULTI - YEAR GOALSGOAL A - Public SafetyGOAL B - Community AppealGOAL C - Sustainability and StewardshipGOAL D - Community Vibrancy •Explore Options for Public Safety Service Provision -Ongoing•3/0 Staffing approved for one engine company – Recruiting•Fire station Alerting Project•Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Community Grant Fund Award $209,712•Planning for 2ndFire station•Natural Disaster Emergency Operations Plan and Public Communication –EOC Training Ongoing•Hosted first Suisun City Strong: Emergency Preparedness Fair•Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and Annexes Currently being updated.
GOAL A - PUBLIC SAFETY9
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6 •Establish a Plan to Collaborate Regionally to Pursue this Goal. –Ongoing•FD: Suisun & Fairfield shared Training Plan Model•FD: Fairfield Battalion Chief Coverage Agreement•FD: Annual Maintenance & Repair and Safety Inspections Service Agreement with City of Fairfield Fleet Division•Almond St. Multi-Agency Training Drill•Implement Drone as First Responder (DFR) and field drone programs to enhance emergency response capabilities – Complete•Develop regional partnerships to share drone resources and allow cross-jurisdictional deployment of trained drone pilots – Ongoing GOAL A - PUBLIC SAFETY -Continued
•Utilize third-party firm to conduct Internal Affairs and complaint investigations to ensure objectivity and maintain operational staffing – Ongoing•Update and align City fee schedule through consultant review –Ongoing•Participate in regional traffic collision investigation and enforcement team with Benicia, Dixon, and Rio Vista Police Departments – Ongoing•Evaluate strategies identified in prior reports related to Police Department service delivery and operations – Under Review GOAL A - PUBLIC SAFETY -Continued11
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7 •Garbage Contract –RFP posted and evaluation will proceed after proposals are due•Illegal Dumping Cleanup Program – Staff are in placed and implementation is underway•Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) including Council Chambers updates, Public Safety Equipment, Computer Replacements and Plan. –5-year CIP is completed•CIP/Roads Annual Workplan and Advanced Planning -In Progress•Implementation of New Human Resources, Financial, and Enterprise Resource Planning Technologies –NeoGov Implementation Complete / Tyler Tech Implementation In Progress•Humphrey Canal Project –Developing work program to assist with this effort•Cartograph Implementation –In Progress•Establish a Plan to Collaborate Regionally to Pursue this Goal.
GOAL B - COMMUNITY APPEAL
•Goepp Park playground replacement. -In progress•Advanced Heritage Park enhancements - In progress•Advanced Montebello Vista Park Revitalization - In progress•Prosperity Garden Park -Mini park completed, Garden in progress.•Art mosaic at Walters Road and Pintail Road. - Completed GOAL B - COMMUNITY APPEALContinued13
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8 •Financial plan development through 2028 –Completed•Finance policies update including budget transfer policy –Complete•ERP – Tyler Technology Finance went live on July 2024•Update Impact and Master Fee Study – In Progress / Scheduled to be completed for Summer 2026•Outsource business license program and related implementation -Complete•Climate and Adaptation Plans (sea level rise and ongoing analysis) -Ongoing•Legislative platform –In Review•Explore outsourcing options for city services (public safety services, waste management, maintenance services) -Ongoing•Citywide restructuring of the business improvement special assessment districts -Ongoing•Establish a plan to collaborate regionally to pursue this goal•Update Human Resources policies and procedures to align with current legal requirements and industry best practices –In Progress
GOAL C - SUSTANABILITY AND STEWARDSHIP
•Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) contract valued at up to $2.3 million annually in partnership with Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District - Ongoing•Executed field lease agreements for Lambrecht Sports Complex and Heritage park to secure long term stability, revenue, and operational certainty - Completed•Launched event sponsorship program to reduce General Fund reliance for special events - Ongoing•NRPA Sustainable in Practice cohort and developed sustainability partnership with Sustainable Solano for community gardens and green infrastructure – Completed•Implementation of APEX Technology support – Ongoing GOAL C - SUSTANABILITY AND STEWARDSHIP15
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9 •Economic development strategy and implementation plan –Completed, implementation ongoing⚬North Bay Clinic -Ongoing⚬Redevelopment of opportunity sites (Sunset building feasibility review, postage stamp lot) (Atwanta Multi-Family approved August 2025 on postage stamp lot, feasibility review ongoing for Sunset Building) –In Progress / In Design⚬Establish Economic Development Board –Complete / The board is active.⚬Implement highest and best use of 34 acre site –SLA Process complete, ongoing for soliciting developer(s)•Communication plan –Tripepi Smith and Associates Hired / Completed•Marina development plan•Logistics annexation (Highway 12 and Suisun logistics) –Ongoing •Downtown Specific Plan (50% development at downtown/ waterfront) –Ongoing•Parking study•Cannabis saturation analysis –Complete •Unhoused Master Plan –In Progress ⚬Unhoused staffing unit ⚬New policies including citation program•Establish a plan to collaborate regionally to pursue this goal
GOAL D - COMMUNITY VIBRANCY
•Continued delivery of seasonal waterfront and holiday community events.•Implemented Prosperity Garden Park community garden, creating new community gathering space, expanding resident gardening opportunities, and supporting local food security initiatives. - In progress•Partnered with Food is Free Bay Area to provide free food distributions exclusively for seniors, supporting food access and food security for older adults in the community. -Ongoing GOAL D - COMMUNITY VIBRANCY17
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