Applicants Sought for Suisun City Commissions

SUISUN CITY - Interested Suisun City residents are invited to apply for one of several vacancies on the City's Planning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission.

On the Planning Commission, there are three appointments for full terms each expiring January 2015. Applications will be accepted at the City Clerk's Office in City Hall until 6 p.m., Thursday Dec. 23, 2010.

On the Parks and Recreation Commission, there are two appointments for full terms each expiring January 2015. Applications will be accepted at the City Clerk's Office in City Hall until 6 p.m., Thursday Dec. 23, 2010.

In addition, there is an immediate appointment available to an unexpired term on the Parks and Recreation Commission that ends in January 2013. Applications for this position must be filed as soon as possible, as an appointment could be made as early as Dec. 21, 2010.

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Salvation Army Community Center Study Released for Comments

SUISUN CITY - The Suisun City Community Development Department released a draft Mitigated Negative Declaration on the proposed Salvation Army Corps Community Center project for public comment.

The Salvation Army proposes to renovate and expand the shuttered community center at 586 East Wigeon Way for continued use as a community center. The project will involve expansion of the building to provide additional services, rezoning from Single-Family Residential to City Park District and a lot line adjustment.

An initial study of the proposal indicated that with mitigations the project would have no significant adverse environmental impacts. As a result, a draft Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared and released for public comment until Dec. 14, 2010.

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Consultants Sought for Senior Housing Feasibility Study

SUISUN CITY, Calif. - With seniors often limited in housing options due a variety of lifestyle, medical and economic issues, Suisun City is committed to helping ensure an adequate supply of suitable housing for senior residents.

The Community Development Department is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a Senior Housing Feasibility Study to identify sites within the Waterfront District appropriate for possible development of housing for low- to moderate-income adults who are 55 years of age and older.

Using a California Community Development Block Grant program Planning and Technical Assistance Grant, the Department will hire a consultant to conduct a needs and market analysis to help determine suitable locations. Early in 2011, the Department anticipates issuing another request for proposals for a site-specific predevelopment study.

The City has identified a need for housing that is accessible to residents aged 55 and older. At present, there is one 104-unit senior living development in the city with 16 units restricted to very low-income seniors. However, 83% of Suisun City senior renters are low, very low or extremely low-income.

The Housing Element identified a number of objectives and programs to respond to this community need. One action is to assist developers located suitable sites for senior housing developments.

A priority development area has been established in the Waterfront District near the Suisun Train Station with the intent of creating an area of high-density housing were the day-to-day needs of residents are met in a pedestrian-friendly area served by transit.

Qualified firms interested in assisting with this work should reply by Aug. 25, 2010.

>>Click here for more information about bidding on the Senior Housing Feasibility Study >>

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Planning Commission to Host General Plan Workshop

Residents invited to give input on future of Suisun City

SUISUN CITY - The Suisun City Planning Commission will hold a workshop at 7 p.m. Tuesday Aug. 10, 2010, on the comprehensive update of the City's General Plan.

The focus of the workshop, which will be held at City Hall, is to discuss the General Plan Update status and upcoming milestones, and to continue soliciting input and comments from Suisun City residents.

It is the intention of the Planning Commission to hold periodic workshops on the General Plan as the update process continues over the next 12-18 months.

The General Plan is the main community planning document required for every community in California. It is designed to outline acceptable uses for every section of the city to ensure orderly development of homes, businesses, parks, schools, transportation and other community facilities.

State law requires that a city’s General Plan be updated periodically so it remains an accurate reflection of the city’s existing and intended development, and the environmental impacts of planned growth. It guides decision making in the community regarding city goals.

Since Suisun City’s General Plan was last updated, state law changed to require that issues such as climate change and green house gas reduction be considered when planning future development.

In April 2010, the Suisun City Council approved a contract with AECOM to assist city planners update the General Plan.

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