Fountain Valley City Council
October 23, 2025

AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR

AGENCY TO THE FOUNTAIN

VALLEY AGENCY

FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/

FOUNTAIN VALLEY HOUSING AUTHORITY

Closed Session 4:30 p.m.

Study Session 5:00 p.m.

Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Council Chambers
10200 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
http://www.fountainvalley.org
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CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered by the governing bodies listed herein to be routine and will be enacted on simultaneously with one motion without discussion unless separate action and/or discussion is requested by a governing body member, staff, or a member of the public.

PUBLIC HEARINGS: Persons wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to a proposal are given an opportunity to do so during the public hearing. Those wishing to address a governing body during the hearing are requested to complete the speaker card and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the hearing. If a proposed action is challenged in court, there may be a limitation to raising only those issues raised during the hearing or in written correspondence received by the governing body at or before the hearing.

Note: The Fountain Valley City Council serves as the Successor Agency to the Fountain Valley Agency for Community Development (Successor Agency), the Fountain Valley Housing Authority, and the Fountain Valley Finance Authority. The Actions of the Successor Agency are separate and apart from the actions of the City Council.

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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 4:30 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS (Closed Session matters only)
Persons wishing to speak on a Closed Session matter are requested to identify themselves by completing a blue speaker card indicating the item they want to address and to give the card to the City Clerk prior to the public comment period.

1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representatives: Mayor and Vice Mayor Unrepresented employee: City Manager

STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 5:00 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS (Study Session matters only)
Persons wishing to speak on a Study Session matter are requested to identify themselves by completing a blue speaker card indicating the item they want to address and to give the card to the City Clerk prior to the public comment period.

1. Pension & OPEB Liabilities Update – Presentation by Ryan Smith, Finance Director

2. Informational Regarding Kratom – Presentation by Donny Farmer, Police Sergeant

OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m.

INVOCATION Bishop Jeff Carr
SALUTE TO THE FLAG Council Member Kim Constantine

CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/ ROLL CALL Council Members: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Cunneen, Mayor/Chair Bui

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS

CITY MANAGER / MAYOR UPDATE

PRESENTATIONS
• Recognition of CERT Graduates – Presentation by Rod Cox, Interim Police Chief • Citizens’ Academy Overview and Participant recognition – Presentation by Ben Dieterle, Community Services Supervisor

FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
The Unscheduled Matters Public Comments portion will last 15 Minutes at the beginning of the meeting. Any requests to speak on unscheduled matters after the initial 15 minutes, will be heard at the end of the meeting, unless the Mayor approves an extension of this time. If an individual speaks during the First unscheduled matters time period, they do not get to speak at the end of the meeting as well. Persons wishing to speak on an unscheduled matter are requested to identify themselves by completing a blue speaker and to give the card to the City Clerk. Each person will have up to 3 minutes to speak. The City Clerk will call upon those that wish to speak.

PUBLIC COMMENTS (Scheduled Matters Only)
Persons wishing to speak on Agenda item(s) are requested to identify themselves by completing a blue speaker card indicating the item they want to address and to give the card to the City Clerk prior to the public comment period. Each person will be given up to 3 minutes to speak on the entire Consent Calendar, 3 minutes to speak on each item pulled from the consent calendar, and 3 minutes to speak on any agendized item(s) not appearing on the Consent Calendar.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 1 – 4 will be approved simultaneously with one motion unless separate action/or discussion is requested.

1. Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the September 30, 2025 Special City Council Meeting

2. Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the October 7, 2025 Regular City Council meeting

3. Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 9/26/2025 to 10/9/2025 Page 14 Staff recommends Alternative No. 1 to approve the attached Register of Demands representing payments made by the City of Fountain Valley between 9/26/2025 and 10/9/2025 for a total of $2,210,613.44.

4. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Santa Ana, Garden Grove, and Fountain Valley for a grant to develop joint Business Improvement District for Little Saigon Page 30
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the Cities of Garden Grove and Santa Ana. Authorize the City Manager to carry out all the subsequent and needed actions to complete this project.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
Each person will have up to 3 minutes to speak on each Public Hearing.

5. A Public Hearing to Introduce and Set for First Reading-Adoption an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley Repealing and Reenacting Portions of Title 18 of the Fountain Valley Municipal Code (FVMC) and Consideration of a Resolution setting forth findings for Required Amendments to the 2025 California Building Codes Related to Local Climatic, Topographic and Geologic Conditions – Presentation by Darik Doggett, Building Official Page 45
Staff recommends that the City Council Approve for the Second Read/Adoption an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley repealing and reenacting portions of Title 18 of the Fountain Valley Municipal Code (FVMC) and adopt a Resolution setting forth findings for required amendments to the 2025 California Building Codes related to local climatic, topographic, and geologic conditions.

6. First Read and Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley, California, amending Chapter 14.17 of the Fountain Valley Municipal Code pertaining to the Cross-Connection Control Program to be consistent with the City’s Cross-Connection Control Management Plan and the State Water Resources Control Board’s Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook – Presentation by Mark Sprague, Field Services Manager Page 187 Staff recommends that the City Council approve Alternative No. 1, which is to Introduce and Approve for the Second Reading an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley, California, amending Chapter 14.17 of the Fountain Valley Municipal Code pertaining to the Cross-Connection Control Program to be consistent with the City’s Cross-Connection Control Management Plan and the State Water Resources Control Board’s Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

7. Authorize Staff to Issue a Purchase Order to Wood Rodgers, Inc. for Design and Construction Management services for the Well No. 6 Rehabilitation Project for an Amount not-to-exceed $105,300. – Presentation by Kyle Knoke, Senior Civil Engineer Page 283 Staff is requesting City Council approval of Alternative No. 1 to authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Wood Rodgers, Inc. for the design and construction management services for the Well No. 6 Rehabilitation Project for an amount not-to-exceed $105,300.

8. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley, California, Approving the Density Bonus and Affordable Housing Agreement for the Euclid & Heil Residential Project – Presentation by Steven Ayers, Principal Planner Page 304 Staff recommends the City Council act on Alternative No. 1 and adopt the attached Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley, California, approving the Density Bonus and Affordable Housing Agreement for the Euclid & Heil Residential Project.

COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION

CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Persons wishing to speak on an unscheduled matter are requested to identify themselves by completing a blue speaker and to give the card to the City Clerk. Each person will have up to 3 minutes to speak. The City Clerk will call upon those that wish to speak.

CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AB 1234/GENERAL COMMENTS

ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING

AUTHORITY
Tonight’s City Council meeting is being adjourned in the memory of Former Police Chief Kevin Childe and Roger Stanton
The next Regular Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council is Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the Fountain Valley Council Chambers, 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley.

City of Fountain Valley
Memorandum
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Ryan Smith, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
DATE: October 23, 2024
SUBJECT: Pension & OPEB Liabilities Update
______________________________________________________________________________ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The City has received its annual actuarial valuation reports for both its Pension and OPEB liabilities. The most recent valuations are based on fiscal year ending (FYE) June 30, 2024. The City’s CALPERS Pension Actuarial Unfunded Liability (UAL) decreased by $7 million or 7.2% to $89.5 million, primarily due to the FY 24 CALPERS investment experience gain of 2.5%. The City’s Net OPEB liability stands at $25.6 million at its most recent measurement date of June 30th, 2024, down $900 thousand or 3.3% from the prior year.

DISCUSSION:

Pension Liability
Each year the City receives a pension actuarial valuation report for each of its CALPERS plans (Tiers). The City currently has eight pension tiers, made up of five “Classic” plans and three “PEPRA” plans. The actuarial reports received in August 2025 are based on actual data as of June 2024. The City’s Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL) as of June 30, 2024 is $89.6 Million, down $7 million from the prior year. The UAL is made up of the total Accrued Liabilities minus the City’s pension assets held by CALPERS and PARS. The table below shows the calculation of UAL and funded status for the past four years.

The pension Accrued Liability (AL) decreased by $5.4 million or 5% to $106.9 million in FY 2024, primarily due to the FY 24 CALPERS investment experience gain of 2.5%. The CALPERS assets did have an investment gain of 9.3% in FY 24, however once it is combined with an actuarial assumption of a 6.8% gain, it leads to an actuarial experience gain of 2.5%. The CALPERS UAL is partially offset by City’s 115 Pension Trust fund, which rose to $17.4 million at June 30, 2024, 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Accrued Liability (AL) 337,129,333 355,136,799 372,358,943 394,617,400 406,437,401 Assets with CalPERS 241,206,781 289,137,380 264,465,766 282,246,900 299,480,656 Assets with PARS 10,844,097 12,762,792 11,120,701 15,799,650 17,370,073 Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL) 85,078,455 53,236,627 96,772,476 96,570,850 89,586,672 Funded Status 74.76% 85.01% 74.01% 75.53% 77.96%

leaving the City with a Net Pension Liability of $89.6 million. Overall, the total Net Pension Liability decreased by $7 million in fiscal year 2024, increasing the City’s overall funded status to 77.96% as of June 30, 2024.

In October, CALPERS released their preliminary investment return for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The preliminary investment return showed an return of 11.6%. When taking into account the actuarial assumption of a 6.8% gain, the preliminary investment experience gain for FY 2025 is 4.8%
With the investment gain in FY 2025, we are projecting the funded status to increase for fiscal year ending 2025 to around 81% with a projected Net Pension Liability of $79.3 Million. However, with the recently completed 4-year experience study, in addition to the 11.6% investment return in FY 2025, it is likely the CALPERS board will vote to decrease the Discount Rate in November.

This will likely mute much of the gains realized in 2025.

Assuming CALPERS reaches its annual investment target of 6.8% and the City continues to make additional annual contributions towards its pension liabilities, we are still projecting to have our funded status achieve 100% prior to 2037 when measure HH sunsets. However, it is important to remember that pension liabilities have many moving parts that can have significant impacts on the overall liabilities from year to year. Staff will continue to monitor these liabilities and report any changes to the City Council.

OPEB Liability
Similar to the pension plans, the City’s retiree health program creates future liabilities for the City.

Each year the City is required, by GASB pronouncement #75, to have an actuarial study done for its Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB). The current actuarial study is measured as of June 30, 2024.

The total OPEB liability of $40.4 Million is offset by the City’s 115 OPEB trust plan (fiduciary net position) of $14.8 Million. Overall, the City’s net OPEB liability was $25.6 Million, and the funded status increased to 36.6% as of June 30, 2024, up 3.2 percentage points from the prior year.
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Assumption (Discount Rate) 7.00% 6.80% 6.80% 6.80% 6.80% Actual CALPERS Return 21.30% -6.10% 6.10% 9.30% 11.60%
Experience Gain/Loss 14.30% -12.90% -0.70% 2.50% 4.80%
$0
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2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
PARS 115 Trust OPEB Liability
City of Fountain Valley
Memorandum
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Donald Farmer, Police Sergeant
DATE: October 15, 2025
SUBJECT: Study Session on Kratom
______________________________________________________________________________

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This memorandum provides an overview of kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), a plant-based substance that has gained increasing popularity in recent years as a stimulant and painrelief alternative. Kratom is currently legal under both federal and California state law, though some municipalities within the state have restricted or banned its sale and possession due to concerns regarding addiction, misuse, and lack of regulation.

The purpose of this study session is to inform the City Council about kratom’s legal status, health implications, law enforcement concerns, and possible policy options for the City of Fountain Valley. The intent is not to take immediate legislative action, but to review available data and determine whether future regulation may be warranted.

BACKGROUND
Kratom is derived from the leaves of the Mitragyna speciosa tree, native to Southeast Asia. It has been used traditionally for energy, pain management, and relief of opioid withdrawal symptoms. In the U.S., kratom is typically consumed as a powder, capsule, or tea.

PHARMACOLOGY AND EFFECTS
The primary active compounds—mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine—interact with the brain’s opioid receptors.
• Low doses: stimulant-like effects (increased alertness and energy) • High doses: sedative and analgesic effects
Reported adverse effects include nausea, constipation, dependency, and withdrawal symptoms similar to opioids.

PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have both expressed concerns regarding kratom’s safety. Although the DEA considered classifying kratom as a Schedule I substance in 2016, it has not been federally scheduled. The FDA continues to warn consumers about contamination risks (particularly salmonella and heavy metals) and unregulated dosage.

PENDING LEGISLATION
California Assembly Bill - AB 1088 (2025) proposes statewide regulations on kratom and products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) by:
• Adding kratom products to the state's Sherman Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law. • Prohibiting the sale of kratom products to anyone under 21. • Requiring that kratom packaging be child-resistant and not attractive to children. • Setting limits on the concentration of 7-hydroxymitragynine, a kratom alkaloid. • Mandating online retailers use an age-verification system.

These restrictions align with similar laws already enacted in states like Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, and Utah.
• Supporters, including law enforcement and public health groups, argue that the bill provides necessary consumer protections against accidental ingestion, addiction, and exposure among minors.
• Opponents, contend that the limiting concentration could act as a de facto ban on certain kratom products, limiting access for those using it for pain management or opioid withdrawal.

If enacted, AB 1088 would represent California’s first comprehensive kratom regulation.

The Assembly passed AB 1088 on 06-02-25. It has been referred to the Senate Health Committee for consideration, where it is still awaiting a final vote.

LOCAL AND REGIONAL ACTIONS
While kratom is currently legal statewide, local ordinances in certain cities impose restrictions:
• San Diego: In 2016, the San Diego City Council banned the manufacturing, sale, distribution, and possession of kratom, classifying it among “synthetic and psychoactive drugs” due to public health concerns. A 2019 study by the University of California, San Diego, found 46.2% of vape shops in San Diego sold kratom despite the ban, indicating lax enforcement. • Oceanside: This city, also in San Diego County, prohibits kratom sales and possession under a similar ordinance.
• Newport Beach: In May 2024, Newport Beach enacted a ban on kratom sales, citing health risks and the need to protect consumers.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY BUSINESSES SELLING KRATOM
On October 7, 2025, Officer Daniel Shaw and Sergeant Donald Farmer visited the five Smoke shops in Fountain Valley in an undercover capacity. Of these five, Officer Shaw purchased Kratom (or Kratom like products) at three of them.

On 10-7-25 at 1919 hours at 17941 Magnolia (HR Smoke Shop). #25-31792 On 10-7-25 at 1938 hours at 9025 Warner (Puff Puff Glass & Tobacco). #25-31796 On 10-7-25 at 2009 hours at 16365 Harbor (SmokeStop Smoke Shop). #25-31802 SmokeStop has a rotating digital sign that visibly advertises Kratom Sales. The Smoke shop at 9113 Garfield (Kratom Smoke Shop. Inc) advertises, in it’s name, Kratom Sales.

LAW ENFORCEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
The Fountain Valley Police Department has not observed significant criminal activity directly linked to kratom use or sales within the city. However, its unregulated availability in smoke shops and online presents potential for misuse. Neighboring jurisdictions’ restrictions could also affect local consumption and enforcement challenges.

OPTIONS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL

1. Take no action and continue to monitor state and federal developments. (AB 1088).

2. Adopt local regulations, such as requiring business licensing for kratom vendors or restricting sales to minors.

3. Consider an ordinance limiting or prohibiting kratom sales, distribution, or advertising within city limits, similar to Newport Beach.

4. Initiate public education campaigns on the risks of unregulated substances.

MINUTES OF THE

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, November 30, 2025

TOWN HALL DISCUSSION ON CHARTER CITY STATUS
10200 Slater Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m.

CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/ ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Cunneen, Mayor/Chair Bui

Council Members Absent: Council Member Constantine was not present at the start of the meeting, she arrived at 6:36 p.m.

TOWN HALL REGARDING CHARTER CITY

1. Mayor’s Welcome

2. Presentation by Colin Burns, Attorney for the City

3. Questions and Answers

4. Mayor to provide closing comments and next steps
Public Comments: Julie, Evan Jorgensen, Katy Wright, Libby, Vinnie Morrison, J.P. Voilleque, Clayton King, Verne Ayer

ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING

AUTHORITY
Mayor Bui adjourned the special meeting at 7:40 pm
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ted Bui, Mayor

Attest:
___________________________
Rick Miller, City Clerk
6:00 PM – SPECIAL MEETING

MINUTES OF THE

CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FOUNTAIN

VALLEY AGENCY

FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/ FOUNTAIN VALLEY

HOUSING AUTHORITY
Closed Session 4:00 p.m.

Study Session 5:15 p.m.

Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Council Chambers

CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 4:00 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS (Closed Session matters only)
Libby

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: City of Fountain Valley v. Omni Metal Furnishing, Inc.

No Reportable Action

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 potential case - consider amicus support re City of Huntington Beach v. Newsome) City Council voted 5-0 to not initiate litigation.

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Kurt Neuhausen v. City of Fountain Valley No Reportable Action

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 case) City Council voted 4-0 to not initiate litigation. Council Member Constantine was not present due to connection issues with Zoom.

5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 potential case)
No Reportable Action

6. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representatives: Mayor and Vice Mayor Unrepresented employee: City Manager
Item 6 was continued to the end of the City Council meeting. There was no Reportable Action.

STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 5:28 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS (Study Session matters only)

1. Removal of On-Street Parking and Addition of a Traffic Lane for Southbound Euclid Street, Between Edinger Avenue & Warner Avenue – Presentation by Scott Smith, Public Works Director
Public Works Director Scott Smith presented the item and received direction from the City Council to move forward with the project.

2. Municipal Code Requirements: business closure – Presentation by Omar Dadabhoy, Community Development Director
Lead Code Enforcement Officer Josh Aronsen presented the requirements for business closure and what must be done to secure vacant properties.

OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:02 p.m.

INVOCATION Pastor Natalie Benson
SALUTE TO THE FLAG Council Member Glenn Grandis

CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/ ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Cunneen, Mayor/Chair Bui

Council Member Kim Constantine was sick and attended the meeting via Zoom.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS

None.

CITY MANAGER / MAYOR UPDATE
City Manager Maggie Le and Mayor Bui provided their updates.

PRESENTATIONS
 Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities Awards Program – Presentation by Jenni Worsham, Community Services Manager
John Borack recognized the recipients of the Committee for Persons with Disabilities Awards.  Business Recognition – LA Fitness – Presentation by Mayor Bui The representatives from LA Fitness were not present to receive their recognition.  Business Recognition – Lamppost Pizza – Presentation by Mayor Bui Mayor Bui presented the owners of Lamppost Pizza with their business recognition.  Proclamation Recognizing the Month of September as National Potluck Month – Presentation by Mayor Bui
Mayor Bui presented a Proclamation stating the month of September as National Potluck Month.  US Japan Sister Cities Summit Recap – Presentation by Scott Smith, Public Works Director Scott Smith, Public Works Director, presented information on the trip that the City Council and some staff members took to Japan to attend the sister city summit.

FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Jaye Towne, Libby

CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 1 and 2 were approved simultaneously. Item No. 3 was pulled by Council Member Constantine for discussion.

1. Receive and Final the Draft Minutes of the September 25, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting

ACTION: Move to Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the September 25, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper

AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

2. Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 9/4/2025 to 9/25/2025 ACTION: Move to Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 9/4/2025 to 9/25/2025 MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

3. Item pulled by Council Member Constantine
Approve a CPI Increase for Republic Services (dba Rainbow) Trash Collection Rates for Residential and Commercial Service
ACTION: Move to Approve a CPI Increase for Republic Services (dba Rainbow) Trash Collection Rates for Residential and Commercial Service MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: Constantine
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

4. Amendment to Professional Services Agreements with The Code Group Inc. and True North Compliance Services for Plan Review and Staffing Services ACTION: Move to Approve an Amendment to Professional Services Agreements with The Code Group Inc. and True North Compliance Services for Plan Review and Staffing Services
MOTION: Cunneen SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

5. City of Fountain Valley Six Month Strategic Objectives Adoption for October 7, 2025 through March 17, 2026
ACTION: Move to Approve the City of Fountain Valley Six Month Strategic Objectives Adoption for October 7, 2025 through March 17, 2026
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Harper
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

6. Consideration of Resolution Setting forth the City Council’s Official Position Opposing Proposition 50: Legislative Congressional Amendment Regarding Congressional Redistricting Public Comments: Jaye Towne, Diane Bubis, Marc Ecker, Edward Sussman, Alana Molcho, Rudy Huebner, Lee Martin, Anna Katsuki, Libby, Elizabeth Andrade ACTION: No action or vote was taken on item number 6.

COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
None

CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
None

CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AB 1234/GENERAL COMMENTS Mayor Bui
No report given
Vice Mayor Cunneen
September 28-30 Attended the ICSC Western Conference in Palm Springs September 30 Attended the Town Hall meeting
October 1 Attended the Coffee with a Cop event and the virtual meeting with Frank Eguchi, President of the Huntington Beach Sister Cities and Mayor Koiki of Hekinan City Council Member Grandis
September 29 Attended the Hyundai 5K Color Run
September 30 Attended the Charter City Town Hall
October 1 Attended the Coffee with a Cop
October 2 Attended the OCPA 3 Year Celebration
Council Member Constantine
September 27 Stopped in at the annual Hyundai Hope on Wheels 5K and Color Fun run at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. There were well over 2,000 participants — our biggest event ever!
September 28 Stopped in at the Orange County Around the Table Community Potluck at Mile Square Park between shelters 3 & 4. I arrived towards the end of set-up of all the tables and chairs.

October 1 Participated in our first of two Community Town Halls informing the public about the potential of Fountain Valley becoming a Charter City. City Council sat on the dais in City Council Chambers. The speakers were all against the concept of Fountain Valley becoming a Charter City.

October 2 Attended the annual Coffee with a Cop event at Artisan 7 Leaves at Brookhurst and Garfield. In the evening, I stopped in at the 5th week of the Fountain Valley Citizens Academy. It was at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center and the topic was “Fountain Valley Recreation”. The participants have been attending these weekly meetings they signed up for.

October 3 Participated in hosting our annual Fountain Valley Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities Halloween-themed Dance at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. We had nearly 200 attendees — our biggest dance ever! WOW!!
October 4 Attended the new UPS Store Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting event on Magnolia and Warner. Later, I attended the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting event (after the ribbon cutting) for LadyBelle Medical Spa on Warner. Later, I stopped in at the Moon Lantern Festival Opening Ceremony at the Fountain Valley Sports Park and the similar parking lot event at the shopping center at Brookhurst and Heil.

Council Member Harper
September 29 Attended the CALCOG Board meeting
September 30 Attended the Charter City Town Hall
October 1 Attended the Port of Long Beach tour with Assembly Member Tri Ta and the Coffee with a Cop event
October 6 Attended the OCTA Regional Transportation Planning Committee meeting

ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING

AUTHORITY
Tonight’s City Council meeting was adjourned in the memory of Philip Nisco, a long time Fountain Valley resident and dedicated volunteer and community member.

Mayor Bui adjourned the meeting at 9:00 pm to the next Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council on October 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., in the Fountain Valley Council Chambers, 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ted Bui, Mayor

Attest:
___________________________
Rick Miller, City Clerk

CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY

CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
To: Honorable Mayor and Agenda Date: October 23, 2025
Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: City of Fountain Valley Register of Demands for the period of 9/26/2025 to 10/9/2025
Three-Year Strategic Goals
☐ Enhance the culture and environment of “A Nice Place to Live” ☒ Achieve fiscal stability by evaluating processes, and attract and retain revenue producing businesses/opportunities
☐ Attract and retain quality staff through best practices and trends ☐ Maintain, build, and modernize infrastructure to support growth and future needs of the City ☐ Not applicable

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Attached is the Register of Demands for the City of Fountain Valley to be ratified by the City Council.

DISCUSSION
Pursuant to the State of California’s Government Code 37201 through 37210, the Director of Finance or their designated representative hereby certifies to the accuracy of the following demands and to the availability of funds for payment thereof. Demands paid by the city shall be inspected and ratified by the legislative body on the next available Council agenda. The Finance Department has prepared the attached Register of Demands summarizing the City's payments released since the previous City Council meeting.

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
The attached Register of Demands represents payments made by the City of Fountain Valley between 9/26/2025 and 10/9/2025 for a total of $2,210,613.44.

ATTORNEY REVIEW
The Attorney for the City reviewed this staff report and concurs with the recommended action.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Not applicable.

Register of Demands
October 23, 2025

ALTERNATIVES
Alternative No. 1: Approve the attached Register of Demands.

Alternative No. 2: Do not approve as presented and provide direction to staff.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Alternative No. 1 to approve the attached Register of Demands representing payments made by the City of Fountain Valley between 9/26/2025 and 10/9/2025 for a total of $2,210,613.44.

Prepared by: Ryan Smith, Finance Director
Reviewed by: Colin Burns, City Attorney
Approved by: Maggie Le, City Manager
Attachment 1: Register of Demands 9/26/2025 to 10/9/2025.

City Of Fountain Valley
Register of Demands
9/26/2025 - 10/9/2025
Department
Check
Date Vendor Description Doc #
Check/ACH
# Amount
10000000 NON-DEPARTMENTAL
10/09/25 U.S. BANK CORPORATE CITY P-CARDS AUG 2025 - 4245 0445 5574 3131 43135 4788 52,909.81 10/02/25 THE LINCOLN NATIONAL OCT 2025 LIFE INSURANCE/LTD/ADD/EAP 42473 2316750 1,428.14 10/02/25 LAGUISAN, ADAM OCTOBER 2025 ADPP PAYMENT 42521 4745 4,680.90 10/02/25 CASTEEL, BRIAN OCTOBER 2025 ADPP PAYMENT 42535 4737 4,622.77 10/09/25 DE LA CRUZ, ENRIQUE JUNE 2024 - OCTOBER 2025 ADPP PAYMENT 42613 4766 76,948.98 10/02/25 MUNICIPAL DENTAL POO OCT 2025 DELTA DENTAL PPO 42368 2316725 11,728.09 10/02/25 MUNICIPAL DENTAL POO OCT 2025 DELTA DENTAL HMO 42369 2316726 1,842.90 10/01/25 FOUNTAIN VALLEY CRED PR PPE250926 - DED 9500 42617 4719 31,403.10 10/02/25 EMPOWER/BENEFITS COR PR PPE250926 - DED 7031, 7032, 7033, 7036 42619 4715 79,150.14 10/02/25 INTERNAL REVENUE SER PR PPE250926 - DED 1100, 3000 42631 4717 194,090.13 10/02/25 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPME PR PPE250926 - DED 4000 42632 4718 64,749.15 10/01/25 INTERNATIONAL BRO PR PPE250926 - DED 8003 42633 4723 500.00 10/01/25 INTERNATIONAL BRO PR PPE250926 - DED 8004 42635 4724 625.00 10/01/25 INTERNATIONAL BRO PR PPE250926 - DED 8001 42636 4725 850.00 TOTAL NON-DEPARTMENTAL 525,529.11
10000010 NON-DEPARTMENTAL
10/02/25 MISSION SQUARE RET P NOVEMBER 2025 - PLAN #803210-RETIREE 42592 4757 147,071.31 10/02/25 MUNICIPAL DENTAL POO OCT 2025 DELTA DENTAL PPO 42368 2316725 11,785.51 10/02/25 MUNICIPAL DENTAL POO OCT 2025 DELTA DENTAL HMO 42369 2316726 395.06 TOTAL NON-DEPARTMENTAL 159,251.88
10010100 CITY COUNCIL
10/02/25 CUNNEEN, JAMES SISTER CITY SUMMIT REIMBURSEMENT 42518 4739 1,285.66 TOTAL CITY COUNCIL 1,285.66
10010103 OFFICE OF CITY MANAGER
10/09/25 FOUNTAIN VALLEY CHAM CHAMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY PUBLICATION 42747 2316786 950.00 TOTAL OFFICE OF CITY MANAGER 950.00
10010104 ADMIN SERVICES
10/09/25 THE PIN CENTER CITIZEN'S ACADEMY PINS 42742 2316839 398.00 10/09/25 AT&T MOBILITY 8/27 - 9/26/25 ADMIN CELL PHONES 42861 2316772 256.10 10/09/25 TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFA OCT '25 GRANT WRITING SERVICES 42741 4786 6,000.00 10/09/25 AMAZON NOTEBOOKS, HEADPHONES, OFFICE SUPPLIES 42743 4758 382.57 TOTAL ADMIN SERVICES 7,036.67
10020200 HUMAN RESOURCES
10/02/25 PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSUL PRE EMPLOYMENT PSYCH EVALUATION 42496 2316735 946.00 10/09/25 CONCENTRA MEDICAL CE 9/22 - 9/23/2025 HR OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL 42555 2316779 1,726.60 10/02/25 THNKS NEW HIRE RECOGNITION 42522 4755 300.00
10/09/25 AT&T MOBILITY 8/27 - 9/26/25 HR CELL PHONE 42862 2316773 246.05

10/09/25 EXPERIAN 8/30 - 9/26/2025 PRE EMPLOYMENT CREDIT 42666 2316784 27.24 10/09/25 FASULLO, NICHOLAS TUITION REIMBURSEMENT (GED 120) 42590 4767 459.00 10/09/25 SHEPPARD, MATT CIVIL MATTER DEPOSITION 42622 2316825 1,084.77 10/09/25 KEENAN & ASSOCIATES BENEFIT BRIDGE EMPLOYEE BENEFIT 42648 2316799 15,000.00 10/09/25 BIOMETRICS4ALL, INC SEP 2025- HR RELAY FEES 42674 4762 6.00 10/09/25 AMAZON SEPT 2025 OFFICE & RECRUITMENT SUPPLIES 42711 4759 223.57 10/09/25 SHRED-IT USA LLC 9-24-2025 MONTHLY SHRED-IT SERVICES FOR 42826 2316826 129.85 10/09/25 THE COUNSELING TEAM OCTOBER 2025 EAP SERVICES 42796 2316838 1,500.00 10/09/25 GOMEZ, ELIZABETH TUITION REIMBURSEMENT(BCJ 351) 42797 4768 459.00 TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES 22,108.08
10030300 PLANNING
10/02/25 AMAZON MONITOR RISER STAND-DALEY 42402 4732 16.30 10/02/25 AMAZON BUSINESS CARD HOLDER-DEPT 42403 4732 48.92 10/09/25 VERIZON WIRELESS 9/26-10/25/25 CELL PHONE/IPADS 42840 2316849 14.79 10/09/25 AT&T MOBILITY 8/27-9/26/25 CELL PHONE/IPADS 42841 2316766 95.32 10/09/25 MICHAEL BAKER INTERN SEPT 2025 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 42842 4776 7,840.00 TOTAL PLANNING 8,015.33
10030301 BUILDING & SAFETY
10/09/25 VERIZON WIRELESS 9/26-10/25/25 CELL PHONE/IPADS 42840 2316849 99.29 10/09/25 AT&T MOBILITY 8/27-9/26/25 CELL PHONE/IPADS 42841 2316766 210.46 TOTAL BUILDING & SAFETY 309.75
10030305 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
10/09/25 AT&T MOBILITY 8/27-9/26/25 CELL PHONE/IPADS 42841 2316766 44.87 10/02/25 VARGAS, RONALD P EXPENSES FOR ICSC PALM SPRINGS SEPT 28- 42739 4756 170.63 10/09/25 INTERNATIONAL COUNCI BOOTH SPACE ICSC LAS VEGAS 2026 42740 2316796 3,500.00 10/09/25 COSTAR REALTY INFORM OCT 2025 - REAL ESTATE SEARCH SERVICES 42792 2316780 412.69 10/09/25 VIRAMONTES, VICTOR EXPENSES FOR ICSC PALM SPRINGS SEPT 28- 42798 4790 736.32 10/09/25 VARGAS, RONALD P EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT FOR ICSC CONF 42799 4789 367.09 TOTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 5,231.60
10030310 CODE ENFORCEMENT
10/09/25 VERIZON WIRELESS 9/26-10/25/25 CELL PHONE/IPADS 42840 2316849 34.41 10/09/25 AT&T MOBILITY 8/27-9/26/25 CELL PHONE/IPADS 42841 2316766 40.24 TOTAL CODE ENFORCEMENT 74.65
10040400 FINANCE
10/09/25 U.S. BANK 2017 CREBS FILING FEES 03/01/25-08/14/25 42606 2316843 100.00 10/09/25 U.S. BANK ADMIN FEES 25.26 POB 15A 42607 2316843 1,575.00 TOTAL FINANCE 1,675.00
10040401 PURCHASING
10/02/25 CINTAS CORPORATION 2 202509 FIRST AID REFILL - CH 42687 2316696 34.48 TOTAL PURCHASING 34.48
10050500 ENGINEERING
10/02/25 AMAZON SEP 2025 - OFFICE SUPPLIES PW ENG 42270 4732 26.07 10/09/25 AT&T MOBILITY 8/27-9/26/25 - CELL PHONE TG SM KK JP KH RD 42856 2316770 522.99 10/02/25 CANON U.S.A., INC. OCT 2025 - CANON MAINTENANCE & SERVICES 42671 4735 433.37 TOTAL ENGINEERING 982.43

10050503 STREET LIGHTING
10/02/25 CITY OF SANTA ANA 7/21-12/21 - JOINT SANTA ANA TS 42449 2316699 175.44 10/02/25 CITY OF SANTA ANA 07/21-12/21 - JOINT SANTA ANA T.S. 42450 2316699 133.44 10/02/25 CITY OF SANTA ANA 01/22-06/22 - JOINT SANTA ANA T.S 42451 2316699 114.73 10/02/25 CITY OF SANTA ANA 01/22-06/22 - JOINT SANTA ANA T.S. 42452 2316699 147.74 10/02/25 CITY OF SANTA ANA 07/22-12-22 - JOINT SANTA ANA T.S 42453 2316699 152.00 10/02/25 CITY OF SANTA ANA 01/23-12/23 - JOINT SANTA ANA T.S 42454 2316699 315.51 10/02/25 CITY OF SANTA ANA 01/23-12/23 - JOINT SANTA ANA T.S. 42455 2316699 329.15 10/02/25 SO CALIF EDISON CO 7/25-8/24/25 - T.S. ELECTRICITY 42388 2316744 5,452.83 TOTAL STREET LIGHTING 6,820.84
10050550 RIGHTS-OF-WAY
10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE FLEX FIT HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42494 2316701 11.83 10/02/25 JILL PROMOTIONS SNAP BACK HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42491 2316722 16.00 10/09/25 NIEVES LANDSCAPE, IN 9/2025 MEDIAN & ROW LANDSCAPE MAINT 42733 2316802 26,307.57 10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE BLUE T-SHIRTS FOR UNIFORMS 42501 2316701 77.09 10/02/25 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SU IRRIGATION PARTS FOR ROW ON EUCLID 42512 2316742 807.04 10/09/25 IMPERIAL SPRINKLER S IRRIGATION PARTS FOR BROKEN MAIN LINE 42745 2316794 1,048.71 10/09/25 SO CALIF EDISON CO 09/04/25 to 10/02/25 ROWS 42860 2316833 84.10 10/09/25 SO CALIF EDISON CO 08/05/25 to 09/03/25 MEDIANS 42864 2316834 525.29 TOTAL RIGHTS-OF-WAY 28,877.63
10050551 TREE MAINTENANCE
10/09/25 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES E-7 42726 4770 3,087.44 10/09/25 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER EXTRA WORK TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES 42725 4770 651.24 10/09/25 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER 7/2025-8/2025 TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES 42723 4770 2,409.72 10/09/25 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER 7/2025 STUMP GRINDING TREE MAINTENANCE 42721 4770 651.24 10/09/25 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES E-1 PALM 42720 4770 2,009.40 10/09/25 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES J-1 PALM 42717 4770 354.60 10/09/25 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES F-1 PALM 42718 4770 591.00 10/09/25 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES EXTRA WORK 42719 4770 630.13 10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE FLEX FIT HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42494 2316701 11.83 10/09/25 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES EXTRA WORK 42716 4770 355.78 10/09/25 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES B-6 PALM 42712 4770 118.20 10/09/25 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES C-2 PALM 42713 4770 177.30 10/09/25 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES D-2 PALM 42714 4770 4,609.80 10/09/25 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES D-3 PALM 42703 4770 1,773.00 10/09/25 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES EXTRA WORK 42704 4770 2,849.18 10/09/25 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES H-2 PALM 42709 4770 1,773.00 10/09/25 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES C-3 PALM 42701 4770 2,364.00 10/09/25 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES C-6 PALM 42702 4770 886.50 10/02/25 JILL PROMOTIONS SNAP BACK HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42491 2316722 16.00 10/09/25 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE MAINTENANCE EXTRA CONTINGENCY 42729 4770 2,921.53 10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE BLUE T-SHIRTS FOR UNIFORMS 42501 2316701 77.09 10/09/25 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES J-2 PALM 42694 4770 4,018.80 10/09/25 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES G-3 PALM 42696 4770 1,359.30 10/09/25 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES EXTRA WORK 42699 4770 171.85

10/09/25 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES H-3 PALM 42693 4770 2,068.50 10/09/25 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES E-4 PAL 42686 4770 177.30 10/09/25 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES D-4 PALM 42682 4770 1,832.10 10/02/25 BEE BUSTERS, INC. BEE REMOVAL 42508 2316688 185.00 TOTAL TREE MAINTENANCE 38,130.83
10050552 PARK MAINTENANCE
10/09/25 SMARDAN SUPPLY CO. BALL VALVE, POLY TUBING, CUTTER WHEEL 42795 4784 143.04 10/09/25 SMARDAN SUPPLY CO. PLASTIC FOR STOCK 42793 4784 93.58 10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE FLEX FIT HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42494 2316701 23.65 10/09/25 AT&T MOBILITY CELLS, MODEMS, TABLETS 42755 2316765 179.48 10/09/25 MERCHANTS LANDSCAPE 8/2025 CIVIC FACILITIES LANDSCAPE 42731 4775 4,183.54 10/09/25 MERCHANTS LANDSCAPE 8/2025 PARKS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 42732 4775 21,985.27 10/02/25 JILL PROMOTIONS SNAP BACK HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42491 2316722 31.99 10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE BLUE T-SHIRTS FOR UNIFORMS 42501 2316701 154.17 10/02/25 CINTAS CORPORATION 6 9/11/25 UNIFORMS 42505 2316697 20.43 10/02/25 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SU REPLACED STOLEN BACKFLOW / IRRIGATION 42513 2316742 579.28 10/02/25 CINTAS CORPORATION 6 9/18/25 UNIFORMS 42506 2316697 20.43 10/09/25 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SU IRRIGATION PARTS FOR PARKS 42748 2316829 574.38 10/09/25 SMARDAN SUPPLY CO. PLUG FOR CITY YARD 42785 4784 2.46 10/09/25 BAVCO BACKFLOW APPAR REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR LANDSCAPE 42784 2316774 537.17 10/02/25 CINTAS CORPORATION 6 9/25/25 UNIFORMS 42507 2316697 20.43 10/09/25 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SU IRRIGATION PARTS FOR LANDSCAPING 42749 2316829 1,093.13 10/09/25 SO CALIF EDISON CO 08/28/25 to 09/28/25 IRRIGATION & PARKS 42857 2316831 634.93 10/09/25 SO CALIF EDISON CO 09/05/25 to 10/05/25 NIEBLAS PARK (GARDENIA) 42863 2316830 24.58 TOTAL PARK MAINTENANCE 30,301.94
10050553 CONCRETE MAINTENANCE
10/02/25 S C SIGNS SUPPLIES ROAD SIGNS 42516 2316741 2,458.86 10/02/25 S C SIGNS SUPPLIES STREET STOCK 42514 2316741 3,296.40 10/02/25 S C SIGNS SUPPLIES RETURN OF ITEMS FROM 7/7/25 PURCHASE 42515 2316741 (2,670.05) 10/09/25 VULCAN MATERIAL COMP COLD MIX 42705 2316851 2,029.54 10/09/25 VULCAN MATERIAL COMP ASHPHALT 42707 2316851 300.44 10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE FLEX FIT HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42494 2316701 23.65 10/02/25 ROSEBURROUGH TOOL IN ASPHALT BLADE 42509 2316740 436.99 10/02/25 JILL PROMOTIONS SNAP BACK HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42491 2316722 31.99 10/02/25 VULCAN MATERIAL COMP ASPHALT 42481 2316758 307.39 10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE BLUE T-SHIRTS FOR UNIFORMS 42501 2316701 154.17 10/02/25 DUNN-EDWARDS CORPORA GRAFFITI PAINT 42483 2316710 39.80 10/09/25 RESOURCE BUILDING MA CONCRETE 42691 2316821 308.15 10/02/25 FULL TRAFFIC MAINTEN MARKING PAINT FOR STREETS 42479 2316719 205.54 10/02/25 VULCAN MATERIAL COMP ASPHALT 42480 2316758 1,510.60 10/02/25 DUNN-EDWARDS CORPORA GRAFFITI PAINT 42484 2316710 117.06 10/02/25 DUNN-EDWARDS CORPORA GRAFFITI PAINT 42482 2316710 49.75 10/09/25 VULCAN MATERIAL COMP ASPHALT 42688 2316851 298.13 10/09/25 VULCAN MATERIAL COMP OIL 42690 2316851 240.35
10/09/25 VISTA PAINT CORP GLOVES 42692 2316850 176.09

10/09/25 S C SIGNS SUPPLIES FLUORESCENT YELLOW REFLECTIVE TAPE 42786 2316823 188.56 TOTAL CONCRETE MAINTENANCE 9,503.41
10050554 PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE
10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE FLEX FIT HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42494 2316701 59.13 10/09/25 AT&T MOBILITY CELLS, MODEMS, TABLETS 42755 2316765 175.26 10/02/25 JILL PROMOTIONS SNAP BACK HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42491 2316722 79.98 10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE BLUE T-SHIRTS FOR UNIFORMS 42501 2316701 385.44 10/02/25 CINTAS CORPORATION 6 9/11/25 UNIFORMS 42505 2316697 41.89 10/02/25 CINTAS CORPORATION 6 9/18/25 UNIFORMS 42506 2316697 218.71 10/02/25 CINTAS CORPORATION 6 9/25/25 UNIFORMS 42507 2316697 143.56 TOTAL PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE 1,103.97
10050555 STORM DRAIN MAINT
10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE FLEX FIT HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42494 2316701 23.65 10/02/25 JILL PROMOTIONS SNAP BACK HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42491 2316722 31.99 10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE BLUE T-SHIRTS FOR UNIFORMS 42501 2316701 154.17 10/02/25 CINTAS CORPORATION 6 9/11/25 UNIFORMS 42505 2316697 8.53 10/02/25 CINTAS CORPORATION 6 9/18/25 UNIFORMS 42506 2316697 8.53 10/02/25 CINTAS CORPORATION 6 9/25/25 UNIFORMS 42507 2316697 8.53 10/09/25 JOHN L. HUNTER & ASS JUL 25 WQMP REV BOYS/GIRLS CLUB 16582 42837 2316798 897.75 TOTAL STORM DRAIN MAINT 1,133.15
10050556 TRAFFIC CONTROL
10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE FLEX FIT HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42494 2316701 23.65 10/02/25 JILL PROMOTIONS SNAP BACK HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42491 2316722 31.99 10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE BLUE T-SHIRTS FOR UNIFORMS 42501 2316701 154.17 TOTAL TRAFFIC CONTROL 209.81
10050557 STREET SWEEPING
10/02/25 SCA OF CA, LLC 7/2025 MONTHLY SWEEPING SERVICE 42355 4751 35,407.69 TOTAL STREET SWEEPING 35,407.69
10050558 RECREATION CENTER
10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE FLEX FIT HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42494 2316701 11.83 10/09/25 MERCHANTS LANDSCAPE 8/2025 SPORTS PARK LANDSCAPE MAINT 42730 4775 42,618.77 10/02/25 JILL PROMOTIONS SNAP BACK HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42491 2316722 16.00 10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE BLUE T-SHIRTS FOR UNIFORMS 42501 2316701 77.09 10/02/25 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SU IRRIGATION PARTS FOR SP FIELD A 42511 2316742 715.66 TOTAL RECREATION CENTER 43,439.35
10060600 FIRE SUPPRESSION
10/02/25 VERIZON WIRELESS 9.23.25-10.22.25 FIRE AVL TRACKERS 42634 2316757 990.26 10/02/25 GONZALES, MICHAEL REIMBURSEMENT PARAMEDIC LICENSE 42638 4741 250.00 10/02/25 AWARDS & TROPHIES CO ENGRAVING FOR PLAQUES 42645 2316687 30.00 10/02/25 BARR, MATTHEW REIMBURSEMENT AIRPORT PARKING 42659 4733 120.00 10/09/25 INLAND FLEET SOLUTIO APPARATUS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR FOR 42802 2316795 904.33 10/09/25 RENEWELL FLEET APPARATUS REPAIR FIRE PUMPER 42806 4781 1,489.06 10/09/25 AMAZON RAM MOUNTS 42811 4758 60.42
10/09/25 ARAMARK REFRESHMENT 9.1.25-9.30.25 COFFEE LEASE STATION 1 42814 2316764 28.00 10/09/25 PURETEC INDUSTRIAL W DEIONIZED WATER TANK RENTAL STATION 1 42816 2316809 21.67

10/09/25 PURETEC INDUSTRIAL W DEIONIZED WATER TANK RENTAL STATION 2 42817 2316809 21.67 10/09/25 PURETEC INDUSTRIAL W DEIONIZED WATER SYSTEM STATION 2 42818 2316809 130.75 10/09/25 VERIZON WIRELESS 9.26.25-10.25.25 FIRE CELLS 42830 2316848 94.99 TOTAL FIRE SUPPRESSION 4,141.15
10060601 PARAMEDICS
10/09/25 AMAZON CREDIT MEMO RETURN FLAG FOR FUNERAL 42656 4758 (69.68) 10/09/25 TURNOUT MAINTENANCE TURNOUT CLEANING & REPAIR 42829 2316842 288.66 TOTAL PARAMEDICS 218.98
10060602 AMBULANCE SERVICES
10/02/25 CARE AMBULANCE 9.30.25-10.13.25 CONTRACT AMBULANCE 42639 4736 54,662.44 10/02/25 CARE AMBULANCE 9.16.25-9.29.25 CONTRACT AMBULANCE 42640 4736 54,662.44 10/02/25 CARE AMBULANCE 9.2.25-9.15.25 CONTRACT AMBULANCE 42641 4736 54,662.44 10/02/25 CARE AMBULANCE 8.24.25-9.6.25 PAY PERIOD OT 18 AMBULANCE 42643 4736 185.37 10/02/25 CARE AMBULANCE 8.10.25-8.23.25 OT PAY PERIOD 17AMBULANCE 42644 4736 583.69 10/02/25 CARE AMBULANCE 7.27.25-8.9.25 PAY PERIOD OT 16 AMBULANCE 42646 4736 128.69 10/02/25 AMAZON PARAMEDIC MEDICAL SUPPLIES 42649 4732 62.38 10/02/25 AMAZON PARAMEDIC MEDICAL SUPPLIES 42650 4732 45.60 10/02/25 CARE AMBULANCE 8.1.25-8.31.25 AUGUST SURGE AMBULANCE 42651 4736 16,166.25 10/02/25 BOUND TREE MEDICAL FIRST AID/MEDICAL SUPPLIES 42652 4734 275.14 10/02/25 BOUND TREE MEDICAL FIRST AID/MEDICAL SUPPLIES 42657 4734 1,644.56 10/02/25 BOUND TREE MEDICAL FIRST AID/MEDICAL SUPPLIES 42658 4734 508.52 10/02/25 BOUND TREE MEDICAL FIRST AID/MEDICAL SUPPLIES 42660 4734 344.93 10/02/25 LIFE ASSIST FIRST AID/MEDICAL SUPPLIES 42661 4746 421.95 10/02/25 LIFE ASSIST FIRST AID/MEDICAL SUPPLIES 42663 4746 198.10 10/09/25 LIFE ASSIST FIRST AID/MEDICAL SUPPLIES 42800 4774 499.00 10/09/25 LIFE ASSIST FIRST AID/MEDICAL SUPPLIES 42801 4774 140.90 10/09/25 VERIZON WIRELESS 9.23.25-10.22.25 AMBULANCE AVL TRACKERS 42808 2316846 152.04 10/09/25 SPECTRUM GAS PRODUCT OXYGEN TANK RENTALS STATION 2 42812 2316836 64.40 10/09/25 SPECTRUM GAS PRODUCT OXYGEN TANK RENTAL STATION 1 42813 2316836 136.85 10/09/25 BOUND TREE MEDICAL FIRST AID/MEDICAL SUPPLIES 42824 4763 1,580.69 10/09/25 BOUND TREE MEDICAL FIRST AID/MEDICAL SUPPLIES 42825 4763 203.00 10/09/25 VERIZON WIRELESS 9.26.25-10.25.25 AMBULANCE CELL PHONES 42828 2316847 19.64 TOTAL AMBULANCE SERVICES 187,349.02
10060603 FIRE PREVENTION
10/09/25 TRUE NORTH COMPLIANC 9.1.25-9.30.25 FIRE PLAN CHECKS 42803 4787 330.00 10/09/25 AMAZON BANKERS BOXES 42804 4758 101.88
10/09/25 VERIZON WIRELESS 9.26.25-10.25.25 FIRE CELLS 42830 2316848 51.94 TOTAL FIRE PREVENTION 483.82
10060604 FIRE RESERVES
10/09/25 QUINONEZ, CESAR SEPTEMBER RESERVE MEAL STIPENED 42810 4778 40.00 TOTAL FIRE RESERVES 40.00
10060605 DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
10/09/25 VERIZON WIRELESS 9.26.25-10.25.25 FIRE CELLS 42830 2316848 38.85 TOTAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS 38.85
10070700 PATROL

10/02/25 AMAZON DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES 41514 4732 44.31
10/02/25 CITY NET AUG 2025 - OUTREACH SERVICES 42560 2316698 31,416.62 10/02/25 AMAZON REFUND FOR DOOR STOPPERS 42587 4732 (60.10) 10/02/25 AMAZON REFUND FOR DOOR STOPPERS 42588 4732 (12.02) 10/02/25 AMAZON CHAIR 42586 4732 142.66
10/09/25 AMAZON RETURN ROOM CHAIR 43165 4758 (43.50)
10/02/25 AMAZON CHIEF PANEL SWAG 42558 4732 41.50
10/09/25 AMAZON RETURN CIDER BOTTLES NEVER RECEIVED 43163 4758 (41.50) 10/02/25 AMAZON RECORDS SUPPLIES 42584 4732 87.78
10/02/25 AMAZON TISSUE PAPER FOR SWAG 42575 4732 11.36
10/02/25 CINTAS CORPORATION 2 FIRST AID KIT REFILL 42559 2316696 299.46 10/09/25 AT&T MOBILITY 8/27 - 9/26/25 PD CELL PHONES 42853 2316768 2,706.01 10/02/25 HUGHES, JESSE MEALS/MILEAGE PISTOL RED DOT 42566 4743 115.40 10/02/25 PRATT, JENNIFER MEALS/MILEAGE TRAFFIC COLLISION INV. 42572 4750 119.80 10/02/25 HEISE, GARRETT MEALS/MILEAGE FIREARMS/TACTICAL RIFLE 42573 4742 109.24 10/09/25 ROBERTS, ALYSSA MEALS/MILEAGE TRAFFIC COLLISION INV. 42611 4782 119.80 10/09/25 PETTY CASH FIELD SER REIMBURSE PETTY CASH FUND 42615 2316805 337.81 TOTAL PATROL 35,394.63
10070701 INVESTIGATION
10/02/25 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS 9/1/25-8/31/26 LICENSE PLATE READER DATA 42589 4748 7,070.00 10/02/25 THOMSON REUTERS WEST AUG 2025 - PUBLIC RECORD SEARCHES 42583 2316752 655.00 10/02/25 GOLDEN STATE COMMUNI TWO-WAY RADIO AIRTIME - TLK 100 42612 2316721 4,200.00 10/02/25 COUNTY OF ORANGE AUG 2025 - AFIS 42570 2316704 1,688.00 10/02/25 FAMILY GLUE SHOP, LL BALLOON COLUMN AND ARCH - BADGE 42561 2316713 400.00 10/02/25 EFFICIENT X-RAY, INC BIOHAZARD WASTE PICKUP 42567 2316711 141.34 10/02/25 AMAZON PLASTIC HANGERS 42568 4732 19.56
10/02/25 AMAZON DIGITAL SCALES FOR SIU 42569 4732 86.45 10/09/25 PETTY CASH FIELD SER REIMBURSE PETTY CASH FUND 42615 2316805 57.45 TOTAL INVESTIGATION 14,317.80
10070702 TRAFFIC
10/09/25 PETTY CASH FIELD SER REIMBURSE PETTY CASH FUND 42615 2316805 49.00 TOTAL TRAFFIC 49.00
10070705 L.E. COMMUNICATIONS
10/02/25 PRIMO BRANDS 8710321383 PD WATER 8/15/25-6/14/25 42565 2316732 365.50 TOTAL L.E. COMMUNICATIONS 365.50
10070707 CRIME PREVENTION
10/09/25 PETTY CASH FIELD SER REIMBURSE PETTY CASH FUND 42615 2316805 250.40 TOTAL CRIME PREVENTION 250.40
10070708 RANGE
10/02/25 ADKINS, BERTRUM A. SEPT 2025 - RANGEMASTER SERVICES 42585 4731 1,000.00 10/02/25 CITY OF WESTMINSTER RANGE USE - 8/1, 8/11, 8/27 & 8/28 42582 2316700 1,612.00 TOTAL RANGE 2,612.00
10070800 ANIMAL CARE SVCS
10/09/25 COUNTY OF ORANGE 7/1/25-9/30/25 ANIMAL SHELTER 43151 2316781 21,565.13 TOTAL ANIMAL CARE SVCS 21,565.13

10080800 RECREATION CENTER
10/02/25 REC SVCS REFUND RENTAL REFUND - DID NOT WANT TO

42188 2316737 1,120.00
TOTAL RECREATION CENTER 1,120.00
10080801 ATHLETICS
10/02/25 D&B UMPIRES ADULT SOFTBALL UMPIRE FEES (41) GAMES 42268 2316705 1,476.00 10/09/25 REC SVCS REFUND YOUTH BASKETBALL REFUND 09.16.2025 42273 2316810 80.00 10/09/25 SCMAF - ORANGE COUNT SCMAF INST. CONFERENCE JACOB BABBIT & 42737 2316824 80.00 10/09/25 D&B UMPIRES UMPIRE FEES FOR GAME DATES 9/15-9/25 42736 2316782 1,440.00 10/09/25 SPORTS FACILITIES GR (6) DOZEN SOFTBALLS FOR ADULT SOFTBALL 43136 2316837 715.98 10/09/25 REC SVCS REFUND REFUND NOT ENOUGH TEAMS FOR LEAGUE 43144 2316811 370.00 TOTAL ATHLETICS 4,161.98
10080810 SENIOR & COMM CENTER
10/02/25 AMAZON RETURN ON AMAZON PURCHASE - SNOOKER 42540 4732 (30.44) 10/02/25 AMAZON REFUND FOR SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES 42541 4732 (23.67) 10/02/25 AMAZON CLEAR PLASTIC TRAYS - OFFICE SUPPLIES 42542 4732 28.26 10/02/25 AMAZON MANILA FOLDERS OFFICE SUPPLIES 42543 4732 18.10 10/02/25 AMAZON FIRST AID BAG OFFICE SUPPLIES 42544 4732 10.86 10/02/25 AMAZON SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES FOR 20TH 42545 4732 169.89 10/02/25 AMAZON SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES FOR 20TH 42546 4732 96.59 10/02/25 AMAZON OFFICE SUPPLIES 42547 4732 198.88
10/02/25 AMAZON REFUND ON BILLIARDS TRAYS 42548 4732 (10.85) 10/02/25 AMAZON FIRST AID SUPPLIES 42549 4732 39.11
10/02/25 AMAZON OFFICE SUPPLIES 42554 4732 19.63
10/02/25 AMAZON SPECIAL EVENT SUPPLIES FOR 20TH 42553 4732 77.19 10/02/25 AMAZON CLOCK 42552 4732 43.49
10/02/25 AMAZON BILLIARDS CHALK 42551 4732 43.04
10/02/25 AMAZON OFFICE SUPPLIES 42550 4732 53.57
10/09/25 LEI JES CATERING CATERING WESTERN LUNCHEON 9.30.25 42774 4773 1,047.33 TOTAL SENIOR & COMM CENTER 1,780.98
10080811 SENIOR TRANSPORTATION
10/02/25 OCY MANAGEMENT LLC JULY 2025 SENIOR TRANSPORTATION 42556 4749 13,104.00 10/02/25 OCY MANAGEMENT LLC AUGUST 2025 SENIOR TRANSPORTATION 42604 4749 14,922.00 TOTAL SENIOR TRANSPORTATION 28,026.00
10080820 CONTRACT CLASSES
10/09/25 REC SVCS REFUND REFUND FOR 432031-B3 42111 2316812 37.00 10/09/25 REC SVCS REFUND REFUND FOR 232151-A1 42174 2316815 111.38 10/09/25 REC SVCS REFUND REFUND FOR 211075-A1 42267 2316816 130.00 10/09/25 REC SVCS REFUND REFUND FOR 222041-A1 42269 2316817 149.00 10/09/25 REC SVCS REFUND CLASS REFUND 42271 2316814 10.00 10/02/25 MAD SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT FOR BRIXOLOGY 42272 4747 54.99 10/09/25 REC SVCS REFUND REFUND FOR 212011-A2 42754 2316813 96.00 10/09/25 REFUND ONE-TIME REFUND FOR CLASS 271032-A1 42865 2316820 22.70 10/09/25 REFUND ONE-TIME REFUND FOR CLASS 271134-A1 42867 2316819 43.15 TOTAL CONTRACT CLASSES 654.22
10095001 GENERAL FUND

10/02/25 PSOMAS 6/27-7/24/25 - I-405 IMPROVEMENTS 42492 2316734 6,935.50 10/02/25 PSOMAS 7/25-8/21/25 - I-405 IMPROVEMENTS 42493 2316734 5,881.25 10/09/25 PSOMAS 8/22-9/25/25 - I-405 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 42834 2316808 9,795.25 TOTAL GENERAL FUND 22,612.00
11010050 ISF IS ADMIN CAPITAL
10/02/25 SOUNDTRACK YOUR BRAN SOUNDTRACK YOUR BRAND SUBSCRIPTION 42603 4753 4,273.09 10/09/25 NMK CORPORATION PATCH PANEL, COUPLER FOR CISCO 42831 2316803 157.62 10/02/25 AMAZON RETURNED USB TO HDMI ADAPTER 42526 4732 (24.24) 10/02/25 AMAZON RETURNED USB TO HDMI ADAPTER 42527 4732 (12.21) 10/02/25 AMAZON RETURNED LIGHTINING TO HDMI ADAPTER 42528 4732 (17.44) 10/02/25 AMAZON RETURNED LIGHTNING TO HDMI ADPATER 42529 4732 (17.44) 10/02/25 AMAZON RETURNED AUDIO ADAPTER 42530 4732 (4.34) 10/09/25 ADVANCED OFFICE / IN 7/3 - 8/2/25 CONTRACT 41635 OVERAGE 42219 2316760 40.22 10/02/25 QLESS, INC QLESS SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL 7/27/25 - 42307 2316736 6,164.55 10/02/25 ADVANCED OFFICE / IN 7/15 - 8/15/25 & 8/15- 9/15/25 RICOHS LEASED 42475 2316683 6,240.13 10/02/25 INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTO ZOOM LICENSES FOR 30 PEOPLE 42152 4744 6,188.10 10/02/25 ADVANCED OFFICE / IN RICOH STAPLE SET TYPE T REFILL 42335 2316684 84.82 10/02/25 CHARTER COMMUNICATIO 9/1 - 9/30/25 PD CABLE TV 42153 2316691 92.49 10/02/25 CHARTER COMMUNICATIO 9/1 - 9/30/25 CH FIBER 42154 2316692 1,975.00 10/02/25 CHARTER COMMUNICATIO 9/1 - 9/30/25 DIGITAL BOXES 42155 2316693 116.91 10/02/25 CHARTER COMMUNICATIO 9/1 - 9/30/25 PD CABLE TV 42156 2316694 166.91 10/02/25 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES 9/1-12/31/25 TYLER API ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 42365 2316754 1,860.33 10/02/25 TPX COMMUNICATIONS 9/9 - 10/8//25 CITY & PD PHONE LINES 42336 2316753 5,174.91 10/02/25 COMPLETE PAPERLESS LASERFISCHE SUPPORT RENEWAL 2025-26 42361 2316702 29,279.82 10/02/25 ADVANCED OFFICE / IN 8/18 - 9/17/25 CONTRACT 41194 OVERAGE 42333 2316684 2.46 10/02/25 ESO SOLUTIONS, INC ER - FIRE - HISTORICAL DATA ACCESS 42430 2316712 500.00 10/02/25 ADVANCED OFFICE / IN 9/15/2025-10/15/2025 RICOH LEASES 42610 2316683 2,581.04 10/02/25 CMS SOLUTIONS, INC PHONE EXTENTION MOVE #510, #346, #482 42367 4738 172.50 10/02/25 TEMPORARY STAFFING 9/15 - 9/21/25 GEORGE HUANG 42389 4754 3,200.00 10/02/25 FIRST DUE FIRST DUE SSO INTEGRATION 42436 4740 205.00 10/02/25 ADVANCED OFFICE / IN CONTRACT 41290 OVERAGE 8/26 - 9/25/25 42538 2316684 980.81 10/02/25 CDCE, INC CRADLEPOINT MANAGEMENT RENEWAL 42525 2316690 1,809.00 10/02/25 MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS FLEX RECORDS DELIVERY SERVICES 42571 2316724 139.00 10/02/25 TEMPORARY STAFFING 9/22 - 9/28/25 GEORGE HUANG 42578 4754 3,200.00 10/02/25 CMS SOLUTIONS, INC NEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE ASSURANCE 6- 42665 4738 1,541.00 10/02/25 COMPUTER SOLUTIONS UPS BATTERY REPLACEMENTS (2) 42669 2316703 867.83 10/09/25 CMS SOLUTIONS, INC NEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE ASSURANCE 42722 4765 115.00 10/09/25 CMS SOLUTIONS, INC NEC SYSTEM, SOFTWARE ASSURANCE 42724 4765 57.50 10/09/25 MILLER MENDEL, INC SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT - 8/4, 8/11, 9/15 & 9/16/25 42819 4777 112.50 10/09/25 MILLER MENDEL, INC FAX UNIT/PAGE - SERVICES 7/1 - 9/30/25 42820 4777 3.60 10/09/25 MILLER MENDEL, INC CREDIT REPORT - 9/15 & 9/16/25 42821 4777 13.50 10/09/25 MILLER MENDEL, INC PRODUCTION/ARCHIVE DATA STORAGE - 42822 4777 12.48 10/02/25 AMAZON TONER FOR PD - ETHERNET WALL PLATES 42670 4732 86.45 10/09/25 AMAZON HDMI CABLES - SFP TRANSCEIVERS 42708 4758 178.30 10/09/25 AMAZON FIBER TO ETHERNET CONVERTER - IPHONE 42715 4758 36.57

10/09/25 CHARTER COMMUNICATIO 10/1 - 10/31/25 PD CABLE TV 42848 2316776 218.57 10/09/25 CHARTER COMMUNICATIO 10/1 - 10/31/25 CH FIBER 42849 2316777 1,975.00 10/09/25 CHARTER COMMUNICATIO 10/1 - 10/31/25 DIGITAL BOXES 42850 2316778 116.91 10/09/25 ADVANCED OFFICE / IN CONTRACT M9483 OVERAGE 9/1 - 9/30/25 42872 2316760 88.52 10/09/25 ADVANCED OFFICE / IN CONTRACT 41635 OVERAGE 9/3 - 10/2/25 42873 2316760 87.05 10/09/25 TEMPORARY STAFFING 9/29-10/05/25 GEORGE HUANG 42832 4785 3,200.00 10/09/25 ADVANCED OFFICE / IN CONTRACT 41585 OVERAGE 9/6 - 10/5/25 42874 2316760 56.04 TOTAL ISF IS ADMIN CAPITAL 83,295.86
11010104 ISF IS
10/09/25 AT&T MOBILITY 8/27 - 9/26/25 EMERGENCY CELL 42855 2316769 586.94 10/09/25 AT&T MOBILITY 8/26 - 9/25/25 IT STAFF PHONES 42858 2316771 149.73 TOTAL ISF IS 736.67
11110000 ISF GB CITY HALL
10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE FLEX FIT HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42494 2316701 47.31 10/09/25 AT&T MOBILITY CELLS, MODEMS, TABLETS 42755 2316765 345.07 10/02/25 VERIZON SELECT SERVI 7/31 - 8/29/25 LD SELECT 42159 2316755 11.84 10/09/25 DMS FACILITY SERVICE 9/2025 MONTHLY SERVICE 42681 2316783 3,566.00 10/02/25 JILL PROMOTIONS SNAP BACK HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42491 2316722 63.98 10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE BLUE T-SHIRTS FOR UNIFORMS 42501 2316701 308.35 10/02/25 CINTAS CORPORATION 6 9/11/25 UNIFORMS 42505 2316697 18.35 10/02/25 CINTAS CORPORATION 6 9/18/25 UNIFORMS 42506 2316697 18.35 10/09/25 SIGN DESIGN NEW RISK MANAGER SIGN 42783 2316828 99.83 10/02/25 CINTAS CORPORATION 6 9/25/25 UNIFORMS 42507 2316697 18.35 10/09/25 FRONTIER COMMUNICATI 9/25 - 10/24/25 T-1 METRONET 42843 2316787 798.25 10/09/25 FRONTIER COMMUNICATI 9/28 - 10/27/25 EOC LINES 42844 2316788 712.58 10/09/25 AR INDUSTRIES KEY FOB DOOR ACCESS READER REPAIR- CH 42775 2316763 572.50 TOTAL ISF GB CITY HALL 6,580.76
11150000 ISF GB CITY YARD
10/09/25 DMS FACILITY SERVICE 9/2025 MONTHLY SERVICE 42681 2316783 2,879.00 10/09/25 AMTECH ELEVATOR SERV 10/1/25-10/31/25 MONTHLY ELEVATOR SVC- CY 42780 4760 235.05 10/02/25 AT&T 8/22 - 9/21/25 FS #2/CY/REC PHONES 42531 2316686 210.70 10/09/25 SMARDAN SUPPLY CO. EYE WASH STATION REPAIR- CY 42782 4784 20.85 10/09/25 TRICOM FIRE & ELECTR FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPAIR- CY 42833 2316841 495.00 10/09/25 SO CALIF EDISON CO 09/04/25 to 10/02/25 CORPORATION YARD 42859 2316832 1,998.18 TOTAL ISF GB CITY YARD 5,838.78
11160001 ISF GB FS1
10/02/25 FRONTIER COMMUNICATI 9/13 - 10/12/25 FS#1 PHONE 42536 2316717 220.00 10/02/25 FRONTIER COMMUNICATI 9/22 - 10/21/25 FS#1 CKT 42626 2316718 41.49 10/02/25 SO CALIF EDISON CO 08/28/25 to 09/28/25 FIRE STATION NO. 1 42679 2316749 3,032.69 TOTAL ISF GB FS1 3,294.18
11160002 ISF GB FS2
10/02/25 AT&T 8/20 - 9/19/25 CKT METRO 42533 2316686 58.30 10/02/25 AT&T 8/22 - 9/21/25 FS #2/CY/REC PHONES 42531 2316686 210.70 TOTAL ISF GB FS2 269.00
11170000 ISF GB POLICE DEPARTMENT

10/09/25 DMS FACILITY SERVICE 9/2025 MONTHLY SERVICE 42681 2316783 7,422.00 10/02/25 FRONTIER COMMUNICATI 9/13 - 10/12/25 PD DISPATCH 42534 2316716 114.65 10/09/25 AMTECH ELEVATOR SERV 10/1/25-10/31/25 MONTHLY ELEVATOR SVC- PD 42779 4760 212.51 10/02/25 VERIZON WIRELESS 8/23 - 9/22/25 PD MDC 42623 2316756 1,151.15 10/09/25 JMG SECURITY SYSTEMS REPLACE 2 DOOR ACCESS CONTROLLER- PD 42778 4772 1,566.65 10/09/25 AT&T MOBILITY 8/27 - 9/26/25 PD MDC 42852 2316767 410.59 10/09/25 FRONTIER COMMUNICATI 9/28 - 10/27/25 CENTRA NET TO 911 42845 2316789 370.87 10/09/25 FRONTIER COMMUNICATI 9/28 - 10/27/25 PD DISPATCH 42846 2316790 533.79 TOTAL ISF GB POLICE DEPARTMENT 11,782.21
11180000 ISF GB REC CENTER
10/09/25 DMS FACILITY SERVICE 9/2025 MONTHLY SERVICE 42681 2316783 15,342.00 10/02/25 AT&T 8/22 - 9/21/25 FS #2/CY/REC PHONES 42531 2316686 210.70 10/02/25 SO CALIF EDISON CO 08/29/25 to 09/29/25 REC CENTER 42675 2316745 2,662.80 10/02/25 SO CALIF EDISON CO 08/29/25 to 09/29/25 REC MAINT BLDG 42676 2316746 21.38 10/02/25 SO CALIF EDISON CO 08/29/25 to 09/29/25 SPORTS PARK 42677 2316747 22.21 TOTAL ISF GB REC CENTER 18,259.09
11180001 ISF GB SR CENTER
10/09/25 DMS FACILITY SERVICE 9/2025 MONTHLY SERVICE 42681 2316783 5,489.00 10/09/25 AMTECH ELEVATOR SERV 10/1/25-10/31/25 MONTHLY ELEVATOR SVC- SC 42781 4760 201.52 10/09/25 REGENCY ENTERPRISES, LED LAMP REPLACEMENT- SC 42777 4780 145.64 10/02/25 SO CALIF EDISON CO 08/28/25 to 09/28/25 SENIOR CENTER 42678 2316748 4,499.23 10/09/25 SO CALIF GAS CO 9/3/25-10/2/25 SENIOR CENTER 43196 2316835 205.95 TOTAL ISF GB SR CENTER 10,541.34
11250001 PW - FLEET MGMT
10/02/25 DEPT 143 STOCK TIRES 42689 2316707 546.40
10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE FLEX FIT HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42494 2316701 47.31 10/09/25 AT&T MOBILITY CELLS, MODEMS, TABLETS 42755 2316765 89.74 10/09/25 MAGNOLIA CAR WASH CAR WASH AUGUST 42757 2316801 491.59 10/02/25 JILL PROMOTIONS SNAP BACK HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42491 2316722 63.98 10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE BLUE T-SHIRTS FOR UNIFORMS 42501 2316701 308.35 10/02/25 CINTAS CORPORATION 6 9/11/25 UNIFORMS 42505 2316697 71.56 10/09/25 RED WING BUSINESS AD SAFETY BOOTS-C.R. 42789 2316818 232.67 10/02/25 CINTAS CORPORATION 6 9/18/25 UNIFORMS 42506 2316697 71.56 10/09/25 ALAN'S LAWNMOWER & G PART FOR TORO 266 42764 2316761 424.86 10/09/25 RINCON TRUCK CENTER, STOCK PART AND BATTERIES 42768 2316822 612.01 10/09/25 RINCON TRUCK CENTER, BATTERY CORE CREDITS 42765 2316822 (69.82) 10/09/25 RINCON TRUCK CENTER, BATTERY CORE CREDITS 42766 2316822 (23.27) 10/09/25 GRAINGER, INC. SHOP SUPLIES 42758 2316792 147.56 10/09/25 GRAINGER, INC. SHOP SUPLIES 42759 2316792 21.94 10/02/25 CINTAS CORPORATION 6 9/25/25 UNIFORMS 42507 2316697 71.56 10/09/25 PRO-LINE INDUSTRIAL SHOP SUPLIES 42772 2316806 526.36 10/09/25 THEODORE ROBINS FORD PART FOR UNIT 421 42760 2316840 410.31 10/09/25 THEODORE ROBINS FORD PART FOR UNIT 419 42761 2316840 555.99 10/09/25 RINCON TRUCK CENTER, PART FOR UNIT 238 42767 2316822 1,866.28 10/09/25 UNITED RENTALS NORTH SHOP PART 42773 2316845 6.80

10/09/25 LONG BEACH BMW MOTORCYCLE PARTS 42762 2316800 1,101.64 10/09/25 LONG BEACH BMW MOTORCYCLE PARTS 42763 2316800 2,871.15 TOTAL PW - FLEET MGMT 10,446.53
11270052 ISF FL PD CAPITAL
10/02/25 MONSTER IMAGE, INC UNIT 441 - DECAL KIT 42574 2316723 1,477.91 10/02/25 RHINO LININGS OF ORA UNIT 441 - SPRAY HOOD 42563 2316738 252.31 TOTAL ISF FL PD CAPITAL 1,730.22
11360053 ISF EQ FD R&C CAPITAL
10/02/25 THIRD ALARM FIRE EQU 10 - 30 MINUTE 4500 PSI CYLINDERS 42637 2316751 9,408.75 10/09/25 ALLSTAR FIRE EQUIPME FIRE DEPARTMENT TURNOUT GEAR 42827 2316762 38,955.88 TOTAL ISF EQ FD R&C CAPITAL 48,364.63
11400000 ISF CITY SELF INSURANCE
10/09/25 CALIF JOINT POWERS I TRUST ACCT RPLNSHMNT-SEP 25 CHKS 43220 4764 0.00 TOTAL ISF CITY SELF INSURANCE 0.00
11400400 SELF INSURANCE
10/09/25 ATHENS ADMINISTRATOR REPLENISHMENT OF CHECKS WRITTEN 9/1- 42788 4761 146,503.27 TOTAL SELF INSURANCE 146,503.27
11400411 SELF INSURANCE
10/09/25 CALIF JOINT POWERS I TRUST ACCT RPLNSHMNT-SEP 25 CHKS 43220 4764 12,417.80 TOTAL SELF INSURANCE 12,417.80
11400430 SELF INSURANCE
10/02/25 THE LINCOLN NATIONAL OCT 2025 LIFE INSURANCE/LTD/ADD/EAP 42473 2316750 3,620.19 TOTAL SELF INSURANCE 3,620.19
11500000 ISF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
10/01/25 FOUNTAIN VALLEY POLI PR PPE250926 - DED 8002 42616 4721 2,300.00 10/01/25 FOUNTAIN VALLEY FIRE PR PPE250926 - DED 8000 42618 4720 2,803.12 10/02/25 CALIFORNIA STATE DIS PR PPE250926 - DED 6004, 6005, 6007 42620 4716 1,104.35 10/02/25 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD ACCOUNT #1MV358520241 42621 2316715 333.00 10/01/25 MISSION SQUARE RET P PLAN #803216 - PR PPE250926 - DED 2013, 2015 42624 4726 2,896.94 10/01/25 MISSION SQUARE RET P PLAN #800389 - PR PPE250926 - DED 2011 42625 4727 1,046.15 10/01/25 MISSION SQUARE RET P PLAN #800414 - PR PPE250926 - DED 2014 42627 4728 226.75 10/01/25 MISSION SQUARE RET P PLAN #108536 - PR PPE250926 - DED 2018 42628 4729 576.90 10/01/25 U.S. BANK N.A. PR PPE250926 - DED 7029, 7030 42629 4730 3,049.63 10/01/25 FVPOA PAC PR PPE250926 - DED 8005 42630 4722 495.00 TOTAL ISF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 14,831.84
23030310 CDBG CODE ENFORCEMENT
10/09/25 AT&T MOBILITY 8/27-9/26/25 CELL PHONE/IPADS 42841 2316766 61.26 TOTAL CDBG CODE ENFORCEMENT 61.26
23030313 CDBG NEIGHBOORHOOD REVITA
10/02/25 D&G CONSTRUCTION GRO HIP GRANT 42519 2316706 19,990.00 10/02/25 4 13 GC SERVICES HIP Grant Partial Payment 42595 2316682 11,355.57 TOTAL CDBG NEIGHBOORHOOD REVITA 31,345.57
30000000 CIP NON-DEPARTMENTAL
10/09/25 J R UNIVERSAL CONSTR RETENTION RELEASE CON1314 42672 4771 186,521.63 10/09/25 R J NOBLE RR TO BANK PP1 & PP2 2025 09 CON 1583 43139 4779 123,504.76

TOTAL CIP NON-DEPARTMENTAL 310,026.39
30095301 CAPITAL IMP - ROAD REHAB
10/02/25 ONWARD ENGINEERING JUL 2025 - CONST INSPECTION E7 42377 2316729 32,245.00 10/02/25 NINYO AND MOORE GEOT THRU 7/25/25 - MATERIALS TESTING E7 42375 2316728 6,290.00 10/02/25 ONWARD ENGINEERING AUG 2025 - CONST INSPECTION E7 42378 2316729 21,800.00 10/02/25 NINYO AND MOORE GEOT THRU 8/29/25 - MATERIALS TESTING E7 42376 2316728 15,372.50 10/02/25 DMS CONSULTANTS INC 7/01-9/24/2025 - DESIGN QUADRANT E7 42557 2316708 2,300.00 TOTAL CAPITAL IMP - ROAD REHAB 78,007.50
30095303 CAPITAL IMP - OTHER
10/02/25 AGA ENGINEERS, INC JUL 2025 - ANNUAL T.S. SYSTEM MONITORING 42443 2316685 3,110.00 10/02/25 AGA ENGINEERS, INC AUG 2025 - ANNUAL T.S. SYSTEM MONITORING 42495 2316685 1,120.00 TOTAL CAPITAL IMP - OTHER 4,230.00
50000000 WF NON-DEPARTMENTAL
10/02/25 WILSON, LINDA UTILITY REFUND - FINALED 6/24/25 42596 2316759 364.46 10/02/25 GHUMAN, JOTI UTILITY REFUND - FINALED 8/5/25 42597 2316720 13.99 10/02/25 NGUYEN, DAVID UTILITY REFUND - FINALED 9/9/25 42598 2316727 15.21 10/02/25 BUI, MINDY UTILITY REFUND - FINALED 9/7/25 42599 2316689 23.89 10/02/25 ROCHA, JASON UTILITY REFUND - FINALED 9/16/25 42600 2316739 58.19 10/02/25 FLORES, LUIS UTILITY REFUND - FINALED 8/31/25 42601 2316714 30.97 10/02/25 DO, ANTHONY UTILITY REFUND - FINALED 9/16/25 42602 2316709 13.93 TOTAL WF NON-DEPARTMENTAL 520.64
50040403 WF UTILITY BILLING
10/02/25 TEMPORARY STAFFING TEMP STAFF - FINANCE 9/22-9/28/25 42591 4754 2,128.72 10/09/25 TEMPORARY STAFFING TEMP STAFF - FINANCE 9/29-10/5/25 42805 4785 1,886.82 TOTAL WF UTILITY BILLING 4,015.54
50050570 WF WTR PROD. OPNS
10/09/25 GONZALEZ, DANIEL SWCB FOR TREATMENT & DISTRIBUTION 42695 4769 325.10 10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE FLEX FIT HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42494 2316701 59.13 10/09/25 AT&T MOBILITY CELLS, MODEMS, TABLETS 42755 2316765 875.01 10/02/25 CHARTER COMMUNICATIO 9/1 - 9/30/25 SCADA INTERNET 42157 2316695 1,285.00 10/02/25 JILL PROMOTIONS SNAP BACK HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42491 2316722 79.98 10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE BLUE T-SHIRTS FOR UNIFORMS 42501 2316701 385.44 10/02/25 CINTAS CORPORATION 6 9/11/25 UNIFORMS 42505 2316697 19.39 10/02/25 SO CALIF EDISON CO 08/05/25 to 09/03/25 RES# 2 & WELLS 42354 2316743 121,201.91 10/02/25 CINTAS CORPORATION 6 9/18/25 UNIFORMS 42506 2316697 19.39 10/02/25 AMAZON POST-ITS, ERASERS 42499 4732 50.12
10/02/25 AMAZON BLACK TONER 42500 4732 52.19
10/09/25 SMARDAN SUPPLY CO. WELL 8 CL2 42787 4784 115.28 10/09/25 GRAINGER, INC. EAR PLUGS 42728 2316792 129.71
10/02/25 CINTAS CORPORATION 6 9/25/25 UNIFORMS 42507 2316697 19.39 10/02/25 PACIFIC COAST REFRIG RESERVOIR TWO AC REPAIRS 42608 2316730 357.00 10/09/25 CHARTER COMMUNICATIO 10/1 - 10/31/25 SCADA INTERNET 42847 2316775 1,285.00 10/09/25 PACIFIC COAST REFRIG AC SERVICE FOR WELL 8 42871 2316804 408.00 10/09/25 PACIFIC COAST REFRIG AC SERVICE FOR RES 1 42776 2316804 2,815.00 10/09/25 PACIFIC COAST REFRIG AC SERVICE FOR WALNUT 42870 2316804 834.00

TOTAL WF WTR PROD. OPNS 130,316.04
50050571 WF DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
10/09/25 SCA OF CA, LLC SPECIAL SWEEP FOR LINE BREAK 42697 4783 740.00 10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE FLEX FIT HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42494 2316701 94.61 10/02/25 JILL PROMOTIONS SNAP BACK HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42491 2316722 127.94 10/09/25 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES SERVICE SADDLE 42577 2316785 674.25 10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE BLUE T-SHIRTS FOR UNIFORMS 42501 2316701 616.71 10/02/25 CINTAS CORPORATION 6 9/11/25 UNIFORMS 42505 2316697 90.61 10/09/25 PRO-LINE INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 42576 2316807 849.90 10/09/25 HANSON AGGREGATES, L CLASS II BASE 42580 2316793 309.50 10/09/25 HANSON AGGREGATES, L WASH CON SAND 42581 2316793 1,129.39 10/02/25 CINTAS CORPORATION 6 9/18/25 UNIFORMS 42506 2316697 125.47 10/02/25 CINTAS CORPORATION 6 9/25/25 UNIFORMS 42507 2316697 51.23 10/09/25 J & R CONCRETE METER LIDS 42770 2316797 1,920.11 10/09/25 J & R CONCRETE QUICK READ LID 42771 2316797 480.03 10/09/25 YO FIRE SERVICE COPPER 42664 2316852 3,327.75
10/09/25 RED WING BUSINESS AD SAFETY BOOTS-D.L. 42790 2316818 238.67 10/09/25 RED WING BUSINESS AD SAFETY BOOTS-M.S. 42791 2316818 265.00 10/09/25 UNDERGROUND SERVICE USA DIGALERT 42734 2316844 312.00 10/09/25 UNDERGROUND SERVICE UNDERGROUND SAFETY BOARD 42735 2316844 89.08 TOTAL WF DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 11,442.25
50050572 WF WTR QUAL & TREATMENT
10/02/25 AMAZON ERGONOMIC OFFICE CHAIR 42698 4732 152.23 10/09/25 SIERRA ANALYTICAL LA WATER QUALITY TESTING SERVICES FY 25/26 43164 2316827 7,522.00 TOTAL WF WTR QUAL & TREATMENT 7,674.23
50050573 WF CUSTOMER SERVICE
10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE FLEX FIT HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42494 2316701 23.65 10/02/25 JILL PROMOTIONS SNAP BACK HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42491 2316722 31.99 10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE BLUE T-SHIRTS FOR UNIFORMS 42501 2316701 154.17 TOTAL WF CUSTOMER SERVICE 209.81
50150580 SF SEWER MAINTENANCE
10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE FLEX FIT HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42494 2316701 23.65 10/09/25 AT&T MOBILITY CELLS, MODEMS, TABLETS 42755 2316765 200.90 10/02/25 JILL PROMOTIONS SNAP BACK HATS FOR UNIFORMS 42491 2316722 31.99 10/02/25 COACHES CHOICE BLUE T-SHIRTS FOR UNIFORMS 42501 2316701 154.17 10/02/25 SMARDAN SUPPLY CO. COUPLING FOR RHEA ST SEWER LINE REPAIR 42406 4752 235.43 10/02/25 CINTAS CORPORATION 6 9/11/25 UNIFORMS 42505 2316697 9.22 10/09/25 GOLDEN BELL PRODUCTS LIFT STATION DEGREASER 42746 2316791 693.83 10/02/25 PRO-LINE INDUSTRIAL GREASE CLEANER 42408 2316733 230.23 10/02/25 CINTAS CORPORATION 6 9/18/25 UNIFORMS 42506 2316697 69.16 10/02/25 CINTAS CORPORATION 6 9/25/25 UNIFORMS 42507 2316697 8.54 TOTAL SF SEWER MAINTENANCE 1,657.12
TOTAL $2,210,613.44

CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY

CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
To: Honorable Mayor and Agenda Date: October 23, 2025
Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Santa Ana, Garden Grove, and Fountain Valley for a grant to develop a joint Business Improvement District for Little Saigon
Three-Year Strategic Goals
☒ Enhance the culture and environment of “A Nice Place to Live” ☒ Achieve fiscal stability by evaluating processes, and attract and retain revenue producing businesses/opportunities
☐ Attract and retain quality staff through best practices and trends ☐ Maintain, build, and modernize infrastructure to support growth and future needs of the City
☐ Not applicable

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In March 2025, the City of Fountain Valley, in collaboration with the cities of Garden Grove and Santa Ana (collectively referred to as the “Tri-Cities”), applied for a Regional Investment Initiative Catalysts (RIIC) grant. This grant opportunity is part of the California Jobs First (CJF) statewide initiative, administered by the Orange County Business Council (OCBC). The application requested funding to develop a Vietnamese-focused Business Improvement District (BID) under Street and Highway Code §§ 36500 et seq. The BID would be utilized to create jobs, promote cultural tourism, and support small businesses within the City’s Vietnamese business community.

Initially, the Tri-Cities were successful in obtaining funding for the Concept Phase ($50,000) and the Accelerator Phase ($250,000) for the project, for a total amount of $300,000. The Concept Phase will primarily include a Market Assessment, and the Accelerator Phase will primarily include Community Outreach. The cities then applied for the Last Mile Phase of the grant and requested an additional $750,000 in grant funding to cover the costs for an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), and the development of design guidelines and zoning and development standards. Eventually, the Tri-Cities were notified that they were awarded $250,000 for the Last Mile Phase, bringing the total grant award to $550,000, which may require scaling back of the final phase of the project.

Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Santa Ana, Garden Grove, and Fountain Valley
October 23,2025

DISCUSSION
With the grant awarded, the Tri-Cities are now moving forward by bringing forth a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) before each respective City Council for review and approval. The MOU will outline the roles and responsibilities of the participating cities and the overall parameters of the project. The MOU designates the City of Garden Grove as the lead agency, responsible for overseeing administrative functions related to grant management, procurement, and consultant oversight. Each city will assign a project manager to coordinate efforts within each respective jurisdiction. Each city pledges to provide in-kind contributions in the form of staff time, and none of the participating parties is obligated to make cash contributions without approval by each city’s governing body. As the lead agency, the City of Garden Grove appropriated funds to cover the cost of any consultant work related to the project and will then submit monthly reports to the State for reimbursement.

As part of the project, each participating city will identify designated areas within its boundaries to represent its respective Little Saigon district. The BID, if approved by the business community, would be responsible for the economic promotion of the Little Saigon District as one cohesive area within the three cities. The BID will also oversee streetscape improvements, landscaping, and urban design elements that reflect the cultural heritage and identity of Vietnamese-American communities and provide a consistent and identifiable appearance.

Recently, Garden Grove released two (2) Request for Proposals (RFP), one (1) for a Marketing Assessment and the other for Community Business District Formation. For the Community Business District Formation Garden Grove approved a contract for New City America, Inc, which currently manages eight (8) districts in the state of California, including the Little Italy District in San Diego. Garden Grove also approved a contract with Clarity of Place, a consultant that specializes in optimizing the potential of tourism to a specific area. Staff from all three (3) cities and a representative from New City America, Inc., recently took an in-person tour of the project area that included all three (3) cities.

Little Saigon, established in the aftermath of the Vietnam War by Vietnamese refugees, was centered on Bolsa Avenue (First Street in Santa Ana). Known for its bustling markets, authentic cuisine, cultural festivals, and Vietnamese-language media, its growth and expansion to multiple cities has become a vital economic engine for the region. Little Saigon presents a significant economic opportunity that can be further leveraged by establishing a BID that can unify and coordinate efforts that promote the area as one organized business district.

A BID can oversee strategic investment in infrastructure, signage, marketing, and partnerships with travel and cultural organizations. This will further position Little Saigon as a vibrant, yearround cultural destination that celebrates diversity and boosts the regional economy.

FISCAL REVIEW
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this action. Each partnering city is obligated to contribute in-kind staff time, but no city is obligated to make cash contributions without approval by each city’s governing body.

Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Santa Ana, Garden Grove, and Fountain Valley
October 23,2025

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Not applicable.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REVIEW
Not applicable.

ATTORNEY REVIEW
The Attorney for the City and the Risk Manager have reviewed and approved the Memorandum of Understanding.

ALTERNATIVES
Alternative No. 1: Approve the MOU.

Alternative No. 2: Decline to approve the MOU and provide further direction.

RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cities of Garden Grove and Santa Ana. Authorize the City Manager to carry out all subsequent and needed actions to complete this project.

Prepared by: Omar Dadabhoy, Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director
Approved by: Maggie Le, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Memorandum of Understanding with the Cities of Garden Grove and Santa Ana

1 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR THE CITIES OF

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, GARDEN GROVE, AND SANTA ANA

LITTLE SAIGON BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
This MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (“Agreement”) is dated as of October 23, 2025 (“Effective Date”), and entered into by and among the Cities of Fountain Valley, a municipal corporation (“FV”), Garden Grove, a municipal corporation (“GG”), and Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation (“SNA”), each of which is organized and existing under California law (cumulatively the “Parties,” and at times individually a “Party”), with reference to and in consideration of the following:

WHEREAS, the Parties recognize the value and importance of regional collaboration to support economic revitalization, job creation, and the cultural preservation of Vietnamese-American communities within their jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the Parties propose to establish a multi-jurisdictional effort to enhance cultural tourism, support the formation of a business improvement district under Streets and Highways Code §§ 36500 et seq in the Parties’ respective Vietnamese business communities, and stimulate job growth and small business development across the Parties’ jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the Parties intend to proceed to identify and create the business improvement district in three phases-Concept, Accelerator, and Las Mile-involving comprehensive activities such as market assessments, stakeholder engagement, business improvement area development and environmental compliance work necessary for long-term implementation and sustainability; and WHEREAS, the Parties have received an Orange County Jobs First Catalyst Grant, which will assist in jump starting the Little Saigon Business Improvement District program (“Program”); and
WHEREAS, GG will act as the lead agency and fiscal agent responsible for overseeing all administrative functions related to grant management, procurement, budget coordination, and consultant oversight; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to formalize their roles, contributions, and cooperative efforts under this Agreement to implement the Program in a coordinated, equitable, and efficient manner;
WHEREAS, each Party has caused this Agreement to be duly approved by its respective governing body, and by so doing, has found and determined that this Agreement furthers the health, safety, and general welfare of their respective residents and businesses.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

2 AGREEMENT

1. PURPOSE
This Agreement establishes a multi-jurisdictional memorandum of understanding for planning, developing, and eventual implementation of the Program. The purpose of this Agreement is to foster interjurisdictional alignment, streamline project activities, and ensure that the goals of economic equity, cultural preservation, workforce development, and sustainable infrastructure are met across each Party’s designated Little Saigon Business Improvement District area within their jurisdictional boundaries. Each Party affirms its support for the Program’s goal of transforming designated areas into cultural destinations reflective of Vietnamese-American identity and heritage, and recognizes the opportunity to revitalize underinvested neighborhoods by creating new pathways for entrepreneurship, housing, and workforce mobility.

2. TERM

2.1. General Term. This Agreement shall be effective as of the date on which the last of the Parties has executed the same, which shall be inserted as the Effective Date in the first paragraph above, and shall remain in full force and effect through June 30, 2030, at which point this Agreement shall automatically renew for one additional fiscal year, July 1st through June 30th of the subsequent year (each a “Renewal Term,” and cumulatively the “Term”).

2.2. Termination by a Party.
a) Notice and Effective Date. Any Party may terminate its participation in this Agreement by providing one fiscal year’s written notice to all other Parties on or before the last day of any fiscal year (June 30). As a way of example, a notice of termination issued on June 30, 2025, would be effective July 1, 2026, while a notice of termination issued on July 1, 2025, would be effective July 1, 2027.
b) Effect of Termination. Upon the effective date of termination by a Party, the remaining Parties may keep and reallocate to the remaining Program areas any funding paid by the terminating Party, except for business district assessments collected from businesses within the terminating Party’s jurisdiction, which must be used for the benefit of said businesses, or refunded to them upon disestablishment of the business district in the terminating Party’s jurisdiction per Streets and Highways Code § 36551.
c) Continuing Enforceability. Following the effective date of termination, the terminating Party shall have no further obligations or rights with respect to this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided herein.

3. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

3.1. Lead Agency. GG will serve as lead agency to manage Program administration and serve as the primary point of contact with funding agencies, oversee budget compliance, reporting, and manage consultant contracts.

3 3.2. Party Project Managers. Each Party will assign a project manager to coordinate implementation of the Program within the Party’s jurisdiction, provide Party-specific input on planning and zoning issues, and ensure community engagement within their jurisdiction.

3.3. Program Committee. The Parties will form a Program Committee to govern shared activities, with decisions to be made by consensus or majority consent among the representatives of the Parties. The Program Committee may further serve as the advisory board for the business improvement district.

3.4. Program Phases. The Program will be implemented in the following phases. a) Concept Phase. The Concept Phase includes activities such as market analysis and community outreach.
b) Accelerator Phase. The Accelerator Phase includes stakeholder engagement and indepth economic feasibility study to evaluate development potential. c) Last Mile Phase. The Last Mile Phase involves finalizing zoning and land use strategies, establishing design guidelines, and completing a Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR), if required.

4. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

4.1. Funding. Funding for the Program is comprised of a total pre-development cost of $1,376,500, with the Parties jointly procuring $1,050,000 in grant funding. The remainder will be covered through in-kind staffing and contributions from Parties. Each Party agrees to allocate necessary resources, personnel, and support to fulfill their respective roles in timely manner.

Supplemental funding sources may include economic development funds, California GO-Biz grants, Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), and private sector sponsorships. A longterm revenue strategy will be established through the formation of the business improvement district to ensure sustainability. Business improvement district assessments will be allocated to the Program Costs to benefit the businesses in each Party’s jurisdiction directly paying the assessments in accordance with law.

4.2. Program Treasurer. GG will assign a qualified GG employee to serve as the Program Treasurer.
a) Designation. The Program Treasurer shall be memorialized in writing. The Program Committee may replace the Program Treasurer at any time, and an incumbent Program Treasurer may resign at any time with at least 180 days’ notice to the Program Committee. b) Costs. The Party Employing the Program Treasurer shall be entitled to recover the costs associated with serving in such capacity, subject to approval of the Program Committee. In the initial fiscal year of the Program, the estimated cost is $20,000.

4.3. Program Accounts. The Program Treasurer shall establish and maintain Program Accounts separate from their Party’s accounts, or such other or different accounts as may be

4 directed by the Program Committee from time to time, with a banking institution approved by the Program Committee, into which the Program Treasurer shall deposit all Program Funds. The Program Funds deposited into each Program Account will be used for the specific purposes of such account. The Parties have pre-approved US Bank as the banking institution for the Program Treasurer to establish initial Program Accounts.

4.4. No Comingling of Funds. Program Funds provided by the Parties for specific purposes under this Agreement shall be deposited into the designated Program Account, and shall not be comingled with funds provided for any other purpose, nor used for any purpose other than the specific purpose so designated, absent the approval of the Program Committee.

4.5. Permissible Use of Funds. Each Party represents and warrants to the other Parties that the funding source for their Party shares paid under this Agreement may be used for the purposes described herein, and their expenditure was duly authorized by the governing board of the Party.

Any restriction or limitation on the use of funds contributed by a Party under this Agreement shall be so designated and disclosed by the Party making the payment and, should such restrictions or limitations frustrate or hinder the purpose or administration of this Agreement, the Parties may require the Party share be paid from an alternative funding source; provided that the Parties shall work together cooperatively and in good faith to attribute restricted funds provided by the Parties towards authorized purposes that further the Program before requesting an alternative funding source.

4.6. Financial Contributions by the Parties.
a) Funding Sources and Party Shares. As set forth in Section 4.1, Program Costs are anticipated to be paid for from a combination of funding sources: (1) Grants, and (2) in-kind contributions, (3) business improvement district assessments, (4) and Party Shares to be determined based on Program Costs associated with Program activities within each Party’s jurisdiction (the Party’s “Cost Allocation”). Should any of the alternative funding sources fail, in whole or in part, then the unfunded portion of Program Costs shall be paid by the Parties in accordance with their Cost Allocation. No Party shall be required to make a cash contribution unless its governing body expressly approves the appropriation.
b) Annual Meeting. No later than ninety (90) days before the commencement of each fiscal year, the Parties shall review the anticipated Program Costs to be incurred in coming fiscal year, and shall, cooperatively and in good faith:
negotiate and reach a mutual agreement as to any adjustments or revisions to the Program Costs necessary to finance and implement the Program; ensure that each Party Share fairly reflects the benefits and obligations to such Party under this Agreement; and to adopt and approve a new Program budget for the immediately ensuing fiscal year. The report may be used to fulfill the report required under Streets and Highways Code § 36533.
c) Notice of Party Shares. Not later than sixty (60) days prior to the commencement of each fiscal year, the Parties shall finalize the Party Shares for

5 the ensuing fiscal year and notice of each Party’s Share shall be provided by the Program Treasurer not later than thirty (30) days immediately preceding commencement of the applicable fiscal year.
d) Timely Payment. Each Party shall pay the Party Share in consideration for its continuing right to continue participation in the Program. Each Party shall remit payment of its Party Share on or before the beginning of each fiscal year and set forth in the notice by the Program Treasurer. Late payments shall accrue interest at the maximum interest rate permitted by law applicable to municipal corporations.
e) Funding Shortages. Should the Program experience a shortfall in funding during any fiscal year, the Program Treasurer, with the approval of the Program Committee, shall provide written notice of the shortfall to all Parties. Subject to Section 4.6(a), Parties shall remit payment of the required amounts within (30) days of the Party’s governing body approval of the appropriation. f) Reconciliation. If the Program Committee determines that past payments made by any Party were either in excess or less than the amount fairly attributable to that Party, that Party’s Share shall be adjusted in future fiscal years. g) Public Benefit and Purpose. Each Party acknowledges that establishment and implementation of the Program is a substantial benefit to each such Party, and the residents, business, and communities residing within their respective jurisdictional boundaries. All Parties expressly declare that this Agreement, and all expenditures of public funds hereunder for the purposes described herein, furthers legitimate public purposes, including, but not limited to the following:

1. Enhancing cultural tourism in Program areas;

2. Stimulating economic growth in Program areas;

3. Promoting workforce development and job creation;

4. Advancing sustainable urban development in Program areas;

5. Acquiring, constructing, installing, or maintaining “improvements” described in Streets and Highways Code § 36510;

6. Implementing “activities” described in Streets and Highways Code § 36513. h) Results of Nonpayment by Party. All Parties acknowledge that the failure of any Party to pay any amount hereunder will result in an increase in the operational costs of the Program. To that end, in the event any Party fails to pay, for any reason, any amount required to be paid by that Party under this Agreement within fifteen (15) days of when such payment is due, Program activities in the Party’s jurisdiction may be limited or reduced commensurate with the amount of such

6 nonpayment.
i) No Reimbursement. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, it is the intention of all Parties that no funds provided by any Party under this Agreement shall be reimbursed. The Parties acknowledge that the payments made or required under this Agreement represents a fair return and consideration in exchange for participation in the Program in the fiscal year to which the payment or payment(s) relate(s).
j) Budgeting Party Contributions. For each fiscal year, each Party shall make every effort to adopt all necessary budgets and make all necessary appropriations for all payments due hereunder. The covenant contained in this Section shall be deemed to be, and shall be construed to be, contingent upon the continuing offer by other Parties to participate in the Program and be a party to this Agreement. k) Grant Funding. The Parties are encouraged to pursue local, state, federal, and other grant opportunities and funding sources in furtherance of the Program or towards a Party’s financial contributions under this Agreement. To the extent possible, the Parties agree to work together cooperatively and in good faith in pursuit of funding opportunities for the Program as a whole.

4.7 Program Property. The Program Treasurer shall track and keep an accurate list of all Program Property valued at more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) that is acquired with funds contributed by the Parties, including a record of which Party is in custody of such Program Property. Regardless of whether a Party holds legal title to any such Program Property, it shall be managed and utilized by the Party in custody and control of the same exclusively for purposes consistent with the Program and this Agreement.

4.8 Disposition of Program Property. In the event any Party is in possession of any item of Program Property that is not needed or currently being utilized for purposes consistent with the Program and this Agreement, the Party in possession shall, within a reasonable time of discovering the same: (1) provide written notice to the Parties; and (2) direct the transfer the Program Property to another Party for use in the Program, as approved by Party Representatives. In the event the transfer of Program Property is unnecessary or infeasible, the Program Property shall be sold at fair-market value within a reasonable period of time, and the proceeds immediately transferred to the Program Treasurer for deposit into Program Accounts, or for reimbursement or reduction of Party Shares, as may be directed by the Program Committee. To the extent state, federal, or grant restrictions direct the disposition or sale of Program Property acquired with any such funding source, the same shall govern and prevail over the terms of this Section.

4.9. Annual Audit. The Program Treasurer shall cause an independent financial audit of the Program Accounts to be completed for each fiscal year (June – July), and the report shall be presented to the Parties (“Financial Audit”). The Financial Audit shall comply with Generally Accepted Government Audit Standards, and shall be distributed to all Parties upon completion. The Program Treasurer shall be the “contracting party” for purposes of any thirdPage 38 7 party contract with an independent auditor.

5. DISPUTES, DEFAULTS, AND REMEDIES

5.1. General Disputes. Should the Parties be unable to reach a mutual agreement as to any matter necessary to effectively administer and operate the Program, as an alternative to terminating this Agreement or pursuing an alternative remedy, the Parties may mutually agree to refer the dispute to a neutral arbitrator for resolution, in which case the arbitrator’s determination shall be binding unless and until this Agreement is otherwise amended by the Parties.

5.2. Defaults.
a) Notice and Time to Cure. The failure by any Party to perform any of its obligations set forth in this Agreement shall constitute a default. Except as required to protect against further damages, the non-defaulting Parties may not institute legal proceedings against the Party in default until the non-defaulting Parties have provided the defaulting Party notice of the default and the cure period has expired: The cure period for any default shall be thirty (30) days after the defaulting Party’s receipt of written notice from the non-defaulting Parties that such obligation was not performed. In the case of a default which cannot be cured within the cure periods set forth in this section, the defaulting Party shall commence efforts to cure within such time periods, and shall diligently thereafter pursue to cure the default to completion within a reasonable period of time. b) Cooperative Resolution. During the cure period set forth in paragraph (a), and prior to pursing any remedies described in this Section, the Parties will attempt, in good faith, to find a mutually agreeable resolution through communicating with each other and attempting to resolve any substantive problems arising under this Agreement, including challenges arising from funding difficulties, and/or any difficulty with effectively implementing the responsibilities detailed in this Agreement. Communication and attempts to resolve such problems and difficulties prior to pursing remedies under this Agreement include, but are not limited to, meeting together, amending this Agreement, and/or seeking the assistance of a jointly agreed upon mediator. c) Remedies. Upon the occurrence of any default, and following written notice and expiration of the time to cure, the non-defaulting Parties may, at their option: declare this Agreement null and void with respect to the defaulting Party, in which case the defaulting party shall not be entitled to the benefits and privileges of this Agreement or the Program; or pursue damages or specific performance or other legal and equitable remedies the injured Parties may have against the non-defaulting Party in accordance with applicable law. Nothing herein shall be construed as the non-defaulting Parties’ exclusive remedy for the remediation of default by a Party, and the nondefaulting Parties reserve the right to pursue any and all available rights and remedies at law or in equity.
d) Non-refund of Contributions. The payments made by all Parties pursuant to this Agreement shall be used for the Program in the manner described herein, and all Parties acknowledge and agree that the development, administration, and implementation of the Program provides an immediate benefit to each Party and that no payments made pursuant to this Agreement shall be refunded for any reason other than as specifically authorized herein.

8 6. INDEMNITY
Each Party shall hold harmless, indemnify, and defend the other Parties, and each of them individually and jointly, and their respective officers, employees, and agents, from and against any and all claims, suits, or actions of every kind brought for or on account of injuries to or death of any person or damage to any property of any kind whatsoever and to whomsoever belonging which arise out of a Party’s failure to fulfill any payment obligations of such Party arising pursuant to the performance or nonperformance of the Party’s covenants and obligations under this Agreement, and which result from the actively negligent or wrongful acts of the Party, or its officers, employees, or agents. This provision requiring a Party to hold harmless, indemnify, and defend the other Parties shall not apply to claims, losses, liabilities, or damages arising from actions or omissions, negligent or otherwise, of any independent contractor providing services pursuant to a contract with any other Party. In the event of concurrent negligence of the Parties or any other Party, its respective officers, or employees, and a Party, its officers and employees, then the liability for any and all claims for injuries or damages to persons and/or property or any other loss or cost which arises out of the terms, conditions, covenants or responsibilities of this Agreement shall be apportioned in any dispute or litigation according to the California theory of comparative negligence.

7. MISCELLANEOUS

7.1. Approval by Program Committee. Any term or provision of this Agreement that calls for the direction, approval, or consent of the Program Committee, shall mean and refer to the direction, approval, or consent of the majority of the members thereof (regardless of quorum).

Except as specifically provided herein, all actions reasonably necessary to effectuate the purpose of this Agreement and the Program may be performed by the Program Committee except as may otherwise be prohibited by state or federal law.

7.2. Notice. Any notices provided to any Party in connection with this Agreement shall directed to the Party representative of each of the Parties set forth in Exhibit “A.”

7.3. Parties as Independent Contractors. Each Party is, and at all times shall be deemed to be, an independent contractor of the other Parties. Nothing herein is intended or shall be construed as creating the relationship of employer and employee, or principal and agent, between any Party, or any Party's agents or employees. Each Party shall retain all authority for rendition of services, standards of performance, control of personnel, and other matters incident to the performance of the Program pursuant to this Agreement. Each Party, and its agents and employees, shall not be considered to be employees of any other Party.

7.4. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement has been negotiated and executed in the State of California and shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of California. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction, located in Orange County, California, and the Parties agree to and hereby submit to the jurisdiction of such court, notwithstanding Code

9 of Civil Procedure Section 394. Furthermore, the Parties specifically agree to waive any and all rights to request that an action be transferred for trial to another county.

7.5. Amendments / Entire Agreement. Amendments to this Agreement must be in writing and approved by the governing body of each Party. This Agreement, and the various Exhibits referenced herein which are incorporated fully by this reference, is the entire agreement among the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and it supersedes any prior written or oral agreements with respect to the subject matter.

7.6. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, term, or provision of this Agreement, or the application thereof, is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, such section, subsection, paragraph, term, or provision, to the extent the same is valid and enforceable, and all other remaining provisions hereof, shall remain in full force and effect, to the fullest extent possible, and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated thereby to the extent such are not rendered impractical to perform taking into consideration the purposes of this Agreement.

7.7. Interpretation. This Agreement has been negotiated at arm's length and between persons sophisticated and knowledgeable in the matters dealt with in this Agreement. In addition, each Party has been represented by experienced and knowledgeable independent legal counsel of its own choosing or has knowingly declined to seek such counsel despite being encouraged and given the opportunity to do so. Each Party further acknowledges that is has not been influenced to any extent whatsoever in executing this Agreement by the other Parties, or by any person representing the other Parties, or both. Accordingly, any rule or law (including Civil Code Section 1654) or legal decision that would require interpretation of any ambiguities in this Agreement against the Party that has drafted it is not applicable and is waived. The provisions of this Agreement shall be interpreted in a reasonable manner to affect the purpose of the Parties and this Agreement.

7.8. Non-Waiver of Rights and Remedies. No term or provision of this Agreement shall be deemed waived and no breach excused, unless such waiver or consent shall be in writing and signed by the Party claimed to have waived or consented. Any consent by any Party to, or waiver of, a breach by the other, whether express or implied, shall not constitute consent to, waiver of, or excuse for any other different or subsequent breach.

7.9. Authority. The Parties represent and warrant that this Agreement has been duly authorized by their respective governing boards, and executed by a duly authorized representative thereof, and constitutes the legally binding obligation of their respective Party, enforceable in accordance with its terms.

7.10. Assignment. Except as otherwise expressly provided for herein, no Party shall assign any of its obligations or rights hereunder without the consent of all other Parties, and any such assignment without consent shall be null and void.

7.11. Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which, when the Parties have signed this Agreement, shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument.

10 [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]

11 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties to this Agreement have caused the same to be executed by each of their duly authorized officers as follows:

CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
By:

City Manager
Attest:

City Clerk
Approved as to form:

City Attorney

CITY OF GARDEN GROVE
By:

City Manager
Attest:

City Clerk
Approved as to form:

City Attorney

CITY OF SANTA ANA
By:

City Manager
Attest:

City Clerk
Approved as to form:

City Attorney

12 Exhibit “A”
Notices and Designation of Party Representative(s)
Party Party Representative(s)
City of Fountain Valley
Maggie Le, City Manager
City of Fountain Valley
10200 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
EMAIL: [email protected]
With Copy to:

Colin Burns, City Attorney
Harper & Burns LLC
453 S. Glassell Street
Orange, CA 92866
EMAIL: [email protected]
City of Garden Grove
Lisa L. Kim, City Manager
City of Garden Grove
11222 Acacia Parkway
Garden Grove, CA 92840
EMAIL: [email protected]
With Copy to:

Omar Sandoval, City Attorney
Woodruff & Smart
555 Anton Boulevard, Suite 1200
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
EMAIL: [email protected]
City of Santa Ana
Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
EMAIL:

With Copy to:

CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY

CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
To: Honorable Mayor and Agenda Date: October 23, 2025
Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: A Public Hearing to Introduce and Set for First Reading-Adoption an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley Repealing and Reenacting Portions of Title 18 of the Fountain Valley Municipal Code (FVMC) and Consideration of a Resolution setting forth findings for Required Amendments to the 2025 California Building Codes Related to Local Climatic, Topographic and Geologic Conditions
Three-Year Strategic Goals
☐ Enhance the culture and environment of “A Nice Place to Live” ☐ Attract and retain revenue producing businesses
☐ Achieve fiscal stability in accordance with the 20-Year Financial Plan ☐ Attract and retain quality staff
☒ Not applicable

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Health and Safety Code (Section 17958) mandates that the California Building Standards Commission adopt and publish the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 California Code of Regulations) every three (3) years. The current building codes were last updated in 2022.

The 2025 California Building Code standards will take effect January 1, 2026, and local agencies are required to enforce the updated codes regardless of whether they have yet passed an ordinance adopting the update. Local jurisdictions wishing to include local amendments in their revised California Building Code standards ordinance must also adopt a resolution setting forth findings for required local amendments to the 2025 California Codes relative to local climatic, topographic, and geologic conditions.

Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing, and adopt an ordinance repealing and reenacting portions of Title 18 of FVMC, and approve a resolution setting forth findings for required amendments to the 2025 California Building Codes related to local climatic, topographic, and geologic conditions.

Adopt an ordinance repealing and reenacting portions of Title 18 of FVMC and amendments to the 2025 California Building Codes
October 23, 2025

DISCUSSION
The Health and Safety Code (Section 17958) mandates that the California Building Standards Commission adopt and publish the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 California Code of Regulations) every three (3) years. The current building codes were last updated in 2022. The 2025 California Building Code standards will take effect January 1, 2026, and local agencies are required to enforce the updated codes regardless of whether they have yet passed an ordinance adopting the update.
2025 California Building Code Updates
If approved, the attached Ordinance (Attachment #1) would amend Title 18 of the Fountain Valley Municipal Code by repealing the prior editions of the California Building Codes and replacing them with the new building standards. The list below identifies those parts of the model codes upon which the 2025 California Codes are based:

California Building Code Reference Model Code
2025 California Building Code 2024 International Building Code (ICC) 1 2025 California Residential Code 2024 International Residential Code (ICC) 2025 California Plumbing Code 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO ) 2 2025 California Mechanical Code 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (IAPMO) 2025 California Electrical Code 2023 National Electrical Code (NFPA ) 3 2025 California Energy Code California Energy Commission 2025 California Existing Building Code 2024 International Existing Building Code (ICC)
2025 California Green Building Standards
Code
California Building Standards Commission
(CBSC)
2024 International Property Maintenance
Code
International Code Council (ICC)
1 ICC-International Code Council
2 IAPMO –International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials 3 NFPA- National Fire Protection Association
4 CBSC- California Building Standards Commission

Adopt an ordinance repealing and reenacting portions of Title 18 of FVMC and amendments to the 2025 California Building Codes
October 23, 2025

2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa
Code
International Code Council (ICC)

Local Amendments:

The California Building Standards code allows each city to adopt local amendments that are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, topographic, or geologic conditions (Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5, 17958.7, and 189421.5). These amendments modify certain provisions of the State code to better address specific hazards and environmental factors found within the City of Fountain Valley.

The proposed local amendments are substantially consistent with the City’s current code provisions adopted under the 2022 California Building Standards Code cycle. They primarily continue existing requirements and exemptions that have proven effective for the City’s conditions, with only minor updates for consistency and clarity.

Purpose of Local Amendments
Local amendments allow the city to:
 Address seismic safety due to proximity to regional faults such as the NewportInglewood fault.  Mitigate flood hazards arising from Fountain Valley’s low elevation, flat topography, and proximity to the Santa Ana River and stormwater channels.  Improve wind resistance and roof construction standards in response to seasonal Santa Ana wind conditions.
 Enhance fire safety, egress, and emergency access for urban residential and mixed - use development.
 Reflect local administrative practices such as departmental organization, permit issuance, and enforcement authority specific to the City’s Building Division.

Relationship to Existing Code Provisions
Most of these local amendments are continuations of current city standards adopted during previous code cycles (2019 and 2022). They are not new “exemptions” but rather reaffirmations of locally justified modifications that ensure the City’s codes remain aligned with both State requirements and local safety priorities.

In short, the amendments are consistent with Fountain Valley’s long-standing approach of maintaining local authority for administration, ensuring structures are designed for seismic and wind resilience, and preserving flood safety in low-lying areas of the city.

Summary Highlights:

Highlights and prominent changes in the 2025 California Building Standards Codes (Title 24, California Building Standards Code, Parts 1-12). These changes are intended to take effect January 1, 2026.

Adopt an ordinance repealing and reenacting portions of Title 18 of FVMC and amendments to the 2025 California Building Codes
October 23, 2025

Energy & Sustainability
 Stronger requirements for energy
efficiency in new residential and
commercial construction.
 Greater emphasis on electric
appliances, solar energy and battery
storage readiness.
 Updated CALGreen provisions to
support water conservation and
sustainable design.

Fire & Life Safety
 Enhanced egress, smoke control, and
emergency power/ lighting standards.
 Expanded requirements for fire
protection in lithium-ion battery
storage and other high-risk
occupancies.

Structural & Seismic
 Updates to align with latest national
structural and seismic standards.
 Expanded use provisions for mass
timber and innovative building
materials.

Plumbing, Mechanical & Electrical
Systems
 Modernized standards for water
reuse, efficiency, and recycled water
systems.
 Updated electrical provisions to
address renewable energy, PV
systems, and energy storage.

Local Authority & AB 130
 Assembly Bill 130 (2025) limits new
local amendments to residential
building standards until 2031, unless
justified by specific health, safety, or
climate conditions.
 This creates a “code freeze” period to
promote statewide consistency.

FISCAL REVIEW
There is no fiscal impact with the adoption of the attached Ordinance or resolution.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Public notice was published in the Orange County Register a minimum of 10 days prior to the public hearing. Public notice was also posted at City Hall, the Recreation Center, and the Fountain Valley Library.

Adopt an ordinance repealing and reenacting portions of Title 18 of FVMC and amendments to the 2025 California Building Codes
October 23, 2025

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REVIEW
This Ordinance is not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3) (there is no possibility the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment).

ATTORNEY REVIEW
The Attorney(s) for the City of Fountain Valley have reviewed and approved the Ordinance and Resolution as to form.

ALTERNATIVES
Alternative No. 1:

Alternative No. 2:

Alternative No. 3:

Approve for Second-Read / Adoption an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley repealing and reenacting portions of Title 18 of the Fountain Valley Municipal Code (FVMC) and adopt a Resolution setting forth findings for required amendments to the 2025 California Building Codes related to local climatic, topographic, and geologic conditions.

Do not Approve for Second-Read / Adoption an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley repealing and reenacting portions of Title 18 of the Fountain Valley Municipal Code (FVMC) and adopt a Resolution setting forth findings for required amendments to the 2025 California Building Codes related to local climatic, topographic, and geologic conditions.

This alternative would require the City to implement state building codes without any amendments.

Continue the item for further consideration.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council Approve for the Second-Read/Adoption an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley repealing and reenacting portions of Title 18 of the Fountain Valley Municipal Code (FVMC) and adopt a Resolution setting forth findings for required amendments to the 2025 California Building Codes related to local climatic, topographic, and geologic conditions.

Adopt an ordinance repealing and reenacting portions of Title 18 of FVMC and amendments to the 2025 California Building Codes
October 23, 2025

Staff is requesting City Council approval of Alternative No. 1 to Approve for the Second-Read/ Adoption the Ordinance and adopt the Resolution setting forth findings for required amendments to the 2025 California Building Codes.

Prepared by: Darik Doggett, Building Official
Reviewed by: Omar Dadabhoy, Community Development Director Fiscal review by: Ryan Smith, Finance Director
Approved by: Maggie Le, City Manager
Attachments:

1. Draft Ordinance repealing and reenacting portions of Title 18 of the Fountain Valley Municipal Code (FVMC)

2. Draft Resolution setting forth findings for required amendments to the 2025 California Building Codes related to local climatic, topographic and geologic conditions.

Exhibits: 1. Summary of California Code Changes

2. What’s New for Single-Family Residential

1 ORDINANCE NO.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA REPEALING AND REENACTING CHAPTER 18

OF THE FOUNTAIN VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE

STATE BUILDING STANDARDS CODES AS MODIFIED
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that the City of Fountain Valley shall adopt ordinances and regulations imposing the same or modified or changed requirements as are contained in the regulations adopted by the State pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17922; and
WHEREAS, the State of California is mandated by Health and Safety Code Section 17922 to impose the same requirements as are contained in the most recent edition of the California Building Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, the California Residential Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Mechanical Code, and the California Electrical Code (hereinafter referred to collectively as “Codes”); and WHEREAS, cities are allowed to modify said Codes pursuant to Health and Safety Code 17958.5 provided express findings are made pursuant to Health and Safety Code 17958.7 that the modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, topographical, or geological conditions; and
WHEREAS, contemporaneously herewith the City Council has made such findings and directed that they be submitted to the State forthwith.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley does hereby ORDAIN as follows:

Section 1. That Title 18 of the Fountain Valley Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.

Section 2. That Title 18 of the Fountain Valley Municipal Code is hereby reenacted to read:

Title 18 - BUILDING CODES AND REGULATIONS
Chapter 18.02 - Administrative Provisions

18.02.010 Administrative Provisions.

The provisions of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code 2025 Edition and the 2025 California Administrative Code are hereby adopted as the administrative provisions for all of the state building standards adopted in this Title 18 and shall be the administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for the technical codes set forth in Title 18. There is one copy of said code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

18.02.020 Building Official.

2 The Building Official is appointed by the City Manager, or by the City Council, if an independent contractor. The Building Official and his/her authorized representatives that enforce the technical codes set forth in this title may be employees of the City or an independent contractor.
1802.030 Penalties.

Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of the Building Codes as set forth in this Title is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not to exceed one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each separate day or any portion thereof during which any violation of the Building Codes occurs or continues shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as herein provided.

Chapter 18.04 - Building Code

18.04.010 California Building Code Adopted.

The 2025 Edition of the California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2, California Building Standards Code, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, incorporating the International Building Code, 2024 Edition, including Appendices I and J published by the International Code Council, with the amendments set forth in Section

18.04 is hereby adopted. There is one copy of said code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

18.04.020 Work Exempt from Permit.

Section 105.2 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code is amended in the following categories of work that are exempt from building permit:

1. One story detached accessory structures used as storage sheds, playhouses or similar uses, provided the floor area is not greater than120 square feet and the ceiling height is not over 7 feet.

2. Fences, other than swimming pool barriers, not over six feet high and block walls not over three feet high.

4. Retaining walls which are not over four feet (1,219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or III-A liquids.

9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R occupancy that are less than 18 inches deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground.

18.04.025 Section 105.8 Added.

Section 105.8 Reconstruction is added to Chapter 1 of the California Building Code to read as follows:

3 105.8. Reconstruction. If the value of the reconstruction (or renovation) of a building is equal to or exceeds 75 percent of the value of the building, the entire building shall comply with the code provisions for new construction. The value of the reconstruction (or renovation) for a property shall include the value of all construction stemming from construction-related permits issued within the last two years.

18.04.030 Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance.

Section 109.4 Work commencing before Permit Issuance is amended to read; Any person who commences work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a penalty equal to double the permit fees. In addition, when required by the Building Official, a special investigation shall be performed at a cost established by separate resolution.

18.04.040 Refunds.

Section 109.6 Refund is deleted and amended to read:

The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.

The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80% of the permit fee when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.

The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80% of the plan review fee when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before the plan is reviewed.

The Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.

18.04.045 Section 202 Definitions Amended.

Section 202 Definitions of the California Building Code is amended by adding and /or amending the following definitions
a) ENCLOSED STRUCTURE. is a structure with a roof and two or more sides. b) UNENCLOSED STRUCTURES. includes structures with a roof and no more than one side and structures having no roof or other covering. Unenclosed structures include patio covers, decks, and balconies.

18.04.050 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems.

California Building Code Section 903.2 is amended to read as follows:
903.2 Where Required. Automatic Fire Sprinklers shall be provided for the following:

4 (a) Notwithstanding any provision in Section 903.2 of the CFC and Section 903.2 of the CBC, approved automatic fire sprinklers shall be installed and maintained in accordance with N.F.P.A., Standard 13, when total square footage equals 3,500 square feet or more throughout all buildings as set forth. (b) Any existing building shall retrofit with automatic fire sprinklers when a structure exceeds 3,500 square feet and additions/tenant improvements are made which exceed thirty (30) percent of the original building square footage.

Exception: The Fire Official may approve alternative methods and materials when an equivalent or greater level of fire protection is achieved.

18.04.060 Minimum Roof Covering.
a) Table 1505.1 is amended to read as follows:

TABLE 1505.1a

MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS

TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION

IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB

B B B B B B B B B
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2.
a. Unless otherwise required in accordance with Chapter 7A. b) Section 1505.1.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1505.1.2 Roof coverings within all other areas.
a) The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class B.
b) Section 1505.5 is amended, by the deletion of the entire section. c) Section 1505.7 is amended, by the deletion of the entire section.’

18.04.070 Preliminary Soils Reports.

As required by Chapter 18 California Building Code Section 1803.1.1, California Building Code Section 1803.1.1.1 is amended to read as follows:

The Building Official may require a geologic or geotechnical report or both, in accordance with the 2025 California Building Code; a geologic report shall be prepared by a Certified Engineering Geologist licensed by the State of California. A geotechnical report shall be

5 prepared by a registered Civil Engineer versed in soils engineering and qualified to perform this work. When both a geotechnical and geologic report are required, the two reports shall be coordinated before submission to the Building Official. The Building Official, at his/her discretion shall obtain any technical support necessary to approve the report. Submitted reports shall contain a finding regarding the safety of the site from any variety of geologic hazard and a finding regarding the effect the proposed improvements, grading and/or construction and use of the site will have on the stability of the site and/or property outside the site. Any recommendation or action presented in the approved reports along with any conditions of approval shall be incorporated into the construction of site improvements. A fee shall be collected for the cost of review of the reports and any required addendums.’

18.04.080 Swimming pool enclosures and safety devices.

CBC Sections 202, Barrier is added to the CBC and Swimming Pools is amended to read as follows:

Barrier. Barrier is a fence, wall, building wall, or any combination of these that completely surrounds the swimming pool and obstructs access to the swimming pool.

Swimming Pools. Any structure intended for swimming, recreational bathing or wading that contains water over 18 inches deep. This includes in-ground, above-ground and onground pools; hot tubs; spas and fixed-in-place wading pools.

18.04.090 Residential Swimming Pools.

Sections 3109.3 is added to the CBC to read as follows:
3109.3 Residential swimming pools. Residential swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a barrier complying with Sections 3109.3.1 through 3109.3.3.

18.04.095 Barrier height and clearances.

Sections 3109.3.1 through 3109.3.3 are added to read as follows:
3109.3.1 Barrier Height and Clearances. The top of the barrier must be at least 60 inches above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool.

The maximum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier must be two inches measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool.

Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, the barrier is authorized to be at ground level or mounted on top of the pool structure, and the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier must be four inches. 3109.3.1.1 Openings. Openings in the barrier must not allow passage of a 4-inchdiameter sphere. 3109.3.1.2 Solid barrier surfaces. Solid barrier surfaces which do not have openings shall not contain indentations or protrusions except for normal construction

6 tolerances and tooled masonry joints.
3109.3.1.3 Closely spaced horizontal members. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is less than 45 inches, the horizontal members shall be located on the swimming pool side of the fence. Spacing between vertical members shall not be greater than 1 ¾ inches in width. Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing with the cutouts shall not be greater than 1 ¾ inches in width. 3109.3.1.4 Widely spaced horizontal members. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal members and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is 45 inches or more, spacing between vertical members must not be greater than 4 inches.

Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing must not be greater than 1 ¾ inches in width.
3109.3.1.5 Chain link dimensions. Mesh size for chain link fences must not be greater than 1 ¾ inches in width, unless the fence is provided with slats fastened at the top or bottom that reduce the openings to not more than 1 ¾ in width. 3109.3.1.6 Diagonal members. Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members shall not be greater than 1 ¾ inches.
3109.3.1.7 Gates. Access gates must comply with the requirements of Sections 3109.3.1 through 3109.3.1.6 and must be equipped to accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian access gates must open outward away from the pool and must be self-closing and have a self-latching device. Doors or gates other than pedestrian access gates must have a self-latching device and must be equipped with lockable hardware or padlocks and must remain locked at all times when not in use. Release mechanisms must comply with Sections 1010.1.9 and 1109.13. Where release mechanisms of the selflatching device are located less than 60 inches above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool, the release mechanism must be located on the pool side of the gate at least three inches below the top of the gate and the gate barrier may have no opening greater than one-half inch within 18 inches of the release mechanism.
3109.3.1.8 Dwelling wall as a barrier. Where a wall of a dwelling serves as part of the barrier, two safety devices must be provided in accordance with Section 115922 of the California Health and Safety Code.
3109.3.1.9 Pool structure as barrier. Where an above-ground pool structure, and the means of access is a ladder or steps, then the ladder or steps either shall be capable of being secured, locked or removed to prevent access, or the ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a barrier that meets the requirements of Sections 3109.3.1.1 through 3109.3.1.8. Where the ladder or steps are secured, locked or removed, any opening shall not allow the passage of a 4-inch-diameter sphere.
3109.3.2 Indoor swimming pools. Wall surrounding indoor swimming pools shall not be

7 required to comply with Section 3109.3.1.8. through 3109.3.3 3109.3.3 Prohibited Locations. Barriers shall be located as to prohibit permanent structures, equipment or similar objects from being used to climb the barriers. There shall be a clear zone of not less than 36” between the exterior of the enclosure and any permanent structures or equipment such as pumps, filters and heaters that can be used to climb the enclosure.

Chapter 18.06 - Grading

18.06.010 Purpose.

This Chapter imposes grading requirements in accordance with the California Construction Codes and also addresses the requirements of the Federal Clean Water Act (33 USC 1251 et seq.) in enacting these regulations to comply with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (hereinafter “NPDES”) permit issued by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. This code sets forth rules and regulations to control excavation, grading and earthwork construction, including fills and embankments, and establishes administrative requirements for issuance of permits and approval of plans and inspection of grading construction in accordance with the requirements for grading and excavation as contained in the California Building Code then in effect as adopted and modified by city ordinance as well as water quality requirements relevant to activities subject to this Chapter.

18.06.020 Definitions.

The following definitions shall apply in interpreting this Chapter:

Approval. A written engineering or geological opinion by the responsible engineer, geologist of record or responsible principal of the engineering company concerning the progress and completion of the work unless it specifically refers to the building official.

Approved Plans. The current grading plans, which bear the stamp of approval of the building official.

As-graded. The extent of surface conditions on completion of rough or precise grading.

Bedrock. Means in-place solid rock.

Bench. A relatively level step excavated into earth materials on which fill is to be placed.

Borrow. Means earth material acquired from an off-site location for use in grading on a site.

Building Official. For purposes of this Chapter only, or any reference to building official in the California Building Code or state equivalent, shall mean the City of Fountain Valley Building Official.

Civil engineer. Means a professional engineer registered in the state of California to practice in the field of civil engineering.

8 Civil Engineering. Means the application of the knowledge of the forces of nature, principles of mechanics and the properties of materials to the evaluation, design and construction of civil works.

Compaction. The densification of a fill by mechanical means.

Earth Material. Any rock, natural soil or fill or any combination thereof.

Engineering Geologist. A geologist certified in the state of California to practice engineering geology.

Engineering Geology. The application of geologic knowledge and principles in the investigation and evaluation of naturally occurring rock and soil for use in the design of civil works.

Erosion. The wearing away of the ground surface as a result of the movement of wind, water, and/or ice.

Erosion Control System. A combination of desilting facilities, and erosion protection, including effective planting, to protect adjacent private property, watercourses, public facilities, and receiving waters from an abnormal deposition of sediment or dust.

Excavation. The mechanical removal of earth material.

Existing Grade. The ground surface prior to grading.

Fill. A deposit of earth material placed by artificial means.

Finished Grade. The final grade of the site, which conforms to the approved precise grading plan.

Geotechnical Engineer. See “Soils engineer.”
Grade. The vertical location of the ground surface.

Grading. Any excavating or filling or combination thereof and movement or redistribution of material to achieve the desired rough grade or finished grade.

Grading Contractor. A contractor licensed and regulated by the state of California who specializes in grading work or is otherwise licensed to do grading work.

Grading Permit. An official document or certificate issued by the building official authorizing grading activity as specified by approved plans and specifications.

Key. A designed compacted fill placed in a trench excavated in earth material beneath the toe of a proposed fill slope.

Natural Grade. The ground surface unaltered by artificial means.

Owner. Any person, agency, firm, or corporation having a legal or equitable interest in a given real property.

Permanent Erosion Control Devices. Improvements, which remain throughout the life of the development, include: terrace drains, slope landscaping, storm drains, etc.

9 Precise Grading Permit. A permit that is issued on the basis of approved precise grading plans, which shows the precise structure location, finish elevations, and related on-site improvements.

Preliminary Grading Permit. A permit that is issued on the basis of approved rough grading plans which need not show a structure location but must show interim building pad drainage to the degree required by the building official.

Professional Inspection. The inspection required by this code to be performed by the civil engineer soils engineer or engineering geologist. Such inspections include that performed by persons supervised by such engineers or geologists and shall be sufficient to form an opinion relating to the conduct of the work.

Rough Grade. The stage at which the grade approximately conforms to the approved rough grading plan.

Semi-Permanent Erosion Control Devices. Devices that are used primarily during construction, including earthen berms, concrete spillways, desilting basins, etc.

Site. Any lot or parcel of land or contiguous combination thereof, under the same ownership, where grading is performed or permitted.

Slope. An inclined ground surface, the inclination of which is expressed as a ratio of horizontal distance to vertical distance.

Soil. Naturally occurring superficial deposits overlying bedrock.

Soil Engineer. A civil engineer duly registered in the state of California whose field of expertise is soil mechanics.

Soils Engineer (Geotechnical Engineer). An engineer duly registered in the state of California experienced and knowledgeable in the practice of soils engineering (geotechnical engineering).

Soils Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering). The application of the principals of soils mechanics in the investigation, evaluation, and design of civil works involving the use of earth materials and the inspection or testing of the construction thereof.

Storm Water Permits. Any permits issued by a local, state, or federal regulatory agency regulating storm water flow over and from any project subject to this Chapter including but not limited to NPDES permits and state general permits.

Temporary Erosion Control Devices. Devices that are removable, including: sandbags, gravel bags, plastic sheeting, silt fencing, straw bales, and similar items.

Terrace. A relatively level step constructed in the face of a graded slope surface for drainage and maintenance purposes.

Water Quality Requirements. The requirements relevant to activities that are subject to this Chapter found in the water quality ordinance, the DAMP, and guidance documents included in the DAMP, as well as requirements relevant to the activities that are subject to this Chapter found in storm water permits

18.06.030 Standards.

10 The City does hereby adopt those standards set forth in Appendix Chapter J of the 2025 California Building Code.

18.06.040 Application.

To obtain a grading permit, the applicant must first file an application in writing on a form furnished by the building official. The permit application shall be accompanied by information required by the building official. Each application for a grading permit shall be accompanied by a plan prepared by a licensed engineer in sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work. The plans shall give the location of the work, the name of the owner, and the name of the person who prepared the plan. The plan shall include the following information:
(a) General vicinity of the proposed site;
(b) Limiting dimensions and depth of cut and fill; and
(c) Location of any buildings or structures where work is to be performed and, the location of any buildings or structures within fifteen feet (four thousand five hundred seventy-two mm) of the proposed grading.

Prior to the approval of any building or grading plans and specifications, the Building Official, or his/her authorized representative, may inspect the site to determine that the plans and specifications are current and reflect existing conditions. Applications for which no permit is issued within one hundred eighty days following the date of application shall expire and plans submitted for checking may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Building Official. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty days upon written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. In order to renew action for an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan check fee.

18.06.050 Denial of Permit.
(a) The building official shall not issue a permit where the work as proposed by the applicant will be in violation of this Chapter or is likely to constitute a hazard to property or result in the deposit of debris on any public way or interfere with any existing drainage course. If it can be shown to the satisfaction of the building official that the hazard can be essentially eliminated by the construction of retaining structures, drainage devices or by other means, the building official may issue the permit with the condition that such work be performed.
(b) If, in the opinion of the building official, the land area for which grading is proposed is subject to geological or flood hazard to the extent that no reasonable amount of corrective work can eliminate or sufficiently reduce the hazard to human life or property, the grading permit and the building permits for habitable structures shall be denied.
(c) The building official may require plans and specifications to be modified in order to mitigate anticipated adverse environmental effects of proposed grading projects and may, under circumstances where the significant adverse environmental effects of a proposed project cannot be mitigated, deny the issuance of a grading permit.

11 (d) The building official may require plans and specifications to be modified in order to make them consistent with the general plan, any specific plan zoning code water quality requirements, or other rules regulations or conditions applicable to the project. The grading permit may be denied if the proposed project cannot be designed in accordance with these rules, regulations or conditions.

18.06.60 Engineered Grading Requirements.

Application for a grading permit shall be accompanied by two sets of plans and specifications, and supporting data consisting of a soils engineering report and engineering geology report. The plans and specifications shall be prepared and signed by an individual licensed by the state to prepare such plans and specifications when required by the Building Official. Specifications shall contain information conveying construction and material requirements. Plans shall be drawn to scale in ACAD last edition format upon twenty-four by thirty-six-inch substantial paper or cloth and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that they will conform to the provisions of this code and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. The first sheet of each set of plans shall give location of the work, the name and address of the owner, and the person by whom they were prepared. The plans shall include the following information:
(a) General vicinity of the proposed site;
(b) Property limits and accurate contours of existing ground and details of terrain and area drainage;
(c) Limiting dimensions, elevations, or finish contours to be achieved by the grading, and proposed drainage channels and related construction; (d) Detailed plans and elevations of all surface and subsurface drainage devices, walls, cribbing, dams, and other protective devices to be constructed with, or as part of, the proposed work, together with a map showing the drainage area and the estimated runoff of the area served by any drains;
(e) Location of any buildings or structures on the property where the work is to be performed and the location of any buildings or structures on land of adjacent owners that are within fifteen feet (four thousand five hundred seventy-two mm) of the property, or that may be affected by the proposed grading operations;
(f) Recommendations included in the soils engineering report and the engineering geology report shall be incorporated in the grading plans or specifications. When approved by the building official, specific recommendations contained in the soils engineering report and the engineering geology reports, which are applicable to grading, may be included by reference; and
(g) The dates of the soils, engineering, and engineering geology reports together with the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the firms or individuals who prepared the reports.

18.06.70 Soils Engineering Report.

12 The soils engineering report required by Section 18.06.130 of this Chapter shall include data regarding the nature, distribution and strength of existing soils, conclusions, and recommendations for grading procedures and design criteria for corrective measures, including buttress fills, when necessary, and opinion on adequacy for the intended use of sites to be developed by the proposed grading as affected by soils engineering factors, including the stability of slopes.

18.06.80 Engineering Geology Reports.

The engineering geology report required by Section 18.06.130 of this Chapter shall include an adequate description of the geology of the site conclusions and recommendations regarding the effect of geologic conditions on the proposed development, and opinion on the adequacy for the intended use of sites to be developed by the proposed grading, as affected by geologic factors.

18.06.90 Liquefaction Study.

The Building Official may require a geotechnical investigation when, during the course of an investigation, any of the following conditions are discovered, the report shall address the potential for liquefaction:
(a) Shallow ground water, fifty feet (fifteen thousand two hundred forty mm) or less;
(b) Unconsolidated sandy alluvium;
(c) Seismic Zones D and E; or
(d) The property is located within the City’s seismic hazard overlay zone. (Section 21.14.050 of this code).

18.06.100 Erosion Control and Water Quality Requirements Systems.

The City adopts the erosion control provisions imposed by the NPDES permit, including the following:
(a) The project site shall be prepared and maintained to control against erosion in accordance with this Chapter. Where cut slopes are not subject to erosion due to the erosion-resistant character of the materials, such protection may be omitted upon approval by the Building Official and/or Director of Public Works.
(b) Where necessary, temporary, and/or permanent erosion control devices such as desilting basins, check dams, riprap, or other devices, as approved by the Building Official and/or Director of Public Works, shall be employed to control erosion and provide safety.
(c) Paved streets, sidewalks, and other improvements shall be maintained in a neat and clean condition free of loose soil, construction debris, and trash.

Street sweeping using a vacuum sweeper or other equally effective means

13 shall be used on a regular basis to prevent storm flows from carrying sediment and debris outside the project boundaries.
(d) Unless otherwise approved by the Building Official and/or Director of Public Works, the owner shall be required to retain a civil engineer who will be responsible for the design of all erosion control improvements and initial approval of the installation of permanent and semi-permanent erosion control devices during each rainy season until the work authorized by the permit is given final approval. The owner shall retain the civil engineer to periodically review the field condition and modify, as needed, the design of the permanent and semi-permanent erosion control devices during the rainy season. Installation and maintenance of all erosion control devices shall be the responsibility of the owner.
(e) Desilting facilities shall be provided at drainage outlets from the graded site where necessary.
(f) Desilting basins constructed of compacted earth shall be compacted to a relative compaction of ninety percent of maximum density. A soil engineering report, prepared by the soil engineer, which includes the type of field-testing performed, location, and results of testing shall be submitted to the Building Official and/or Director of Public Works for approval upon completion of the desilting basins.
(g) Equipment and workers for emergency work shall be made available at all times. Necessary materials shall be available on-site and stockpiled at convenient locations to facilitate rapid construction of temporary devices when rain is imminent.
(h) Erosion protection shall consist of effective planting of all slopes in excess of five feet high unless otherwise approved by the Building Official and/or Director of Public Works. Protection for the slopes shall be installed as soon as practicable which may be prior to rough grade approval. Effective planting shall be installed, fully germinated, and effectively cover the required slopes prior to final approval unless otherwise approved by the Building Official and/or Director of Public Works.
(i) The erosion-control provisions shall take into account drainage patterns during the current and future phases of grading.
(j) All removable protective devices shown shall be in place at the end of each working day when the five-day rain probability forecast exceeds forty percent.
(k) Graded areas around the tract perimeter must drain away from the face of slopes at the conclusion of each working day.
(l) Any violation of an applicable federal or state-issued stormwater permit, or

14 failure to conform to the City’s water quality ordinance, including but not limited to the stormwater regulations set forth in Chapter 14.40 of this code, or failure to comply with stormwater related provisions of a grading permit or of a grading plan prepared to secure such a permit, is a violation of this Chapter.

18.06.110 Erosion Control and Water Quality Requirement System Maintenance. (a) After each rainstorm, silt and debris shall be removed from check berms and desilting basins and the basins pumped dry.
(b) After each rainstorm, the performance of the erosion control system shall be evaluated, revised, and repaired as necessary.
(c) Devices shall not be moved or modified without the approval of the Building Official and/or Director of Public Works.
(d) The contractor shall be responsible and shall take necessary precautions to prevent public trespass onto areas where impounded water creates a hazardous condition.
(e) The contractor, permittee, or project owner shall be responsible for continual maintenance of the devices. In the event of failure or refusal by the contractor, permittee, or project owner to properly maintain the devices, the Building Official may cause emergency maintenance work to be done to protect adjacent private and public property and environmental resources. The cost shall be charged to the owner and shall include an initial mobilization cost plus the cost of doing the work, including salaries, equipment, and materials.
(f) In the event the Building Official must cause emergency maintenance work to be done, he/she may revoke the grading permit in writing. The permit shall not be renewed until an erosion control system and/or other systems necessary to comply with water quality requirements approved by the director are installed.
(g) If any grading subject to Section 18.06.040 of this Chapter has commenced on private property without a valid grading permit, the property owner may be required to prepare and implement an erosion control plan which has been approved by the Building Official. In the event of failure by the property owner to install an approved erosion control system and/or other systems necessary to comply with the City’s water requirements, the Building Official may cause emergency work to be done to protect adjacent private and public property. The procedures of Section 18.06.220 of this Chapter shall apply for emergency erosion control work and emergency work necessary to protect environmental resources. The cost shall be charged to the owner.

15 18.06.120 Inspections—Responsibilities.
(a) Grading operations for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspections by the Building Official. Professional inspection of grading operations shall be provided by the professional listed hereafter. (b) It shall be the responsibility of the permittee to be knowledgeable of the conditions and/or restrictions of the grading permit as outlined in this code and as contained on the approved grading plans. The permittee shall also maintain in an accessible location on the site, a copy of the approved grading plan.
(c) All permits, waivers, or exemptions issued hereunder shall be deemed to include the provisions that the permittee, his/her agents, contractors, and employees shall carry out the proposed work in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and in accordance with any applicable water quality requirements prepared and maintained pursuant to federal, state, or City regulation, and in compliance with all requirements of the permit and this Chapter. Failure to carry out the work in accordance with approved plans and specifications, the applicable water quality requirements, and in compliance with all requirements of the permit and this chapter shall be a violation of this chapter.
(d) The engineering geologist’s area of responsibility shall include, but need not be limited to professional inspection and written approval of the adequacy of natural ground for receiving fills, the stability of cut slopes with respect to geological matters, and the need for sub drains or other groundwater drainage devices. The engineering geologist shall report his/her finding to the soil engineer and the civil engineer for engineering analysis. (e) The soil engineer’s area of responsibility shall include, but need not be limited to the professional inspection and approval concerning this preparation of ground to receive fills, testing for required compaction, stability of all finish slopes, and design of buttress fills, subdrain installation, and incorporation of data supplied by the engineering geologist. The soils engineer shall also provide professional inspection within such engineer’s area of technical specialty, which shall include observation during grading and testing for required compaction. The soils engineer shall provide sufficient observation during the preparation of the natural ground and placement and compaction of the fill to verify that such work is being performed in accordance with the conditions of the approved plan and the appropriate requirements of this Chapter. Reapproved recommendations relating to conditions, differing from the approved soils engineering and engineering geology reports shall be submitted to the permittee, the building official, and the civil engineer.
(f) It shall be the responsibility of the civil engineer, architect, or other qualified individual who prepares the grading plan approved by the building official or the building official’s designee to incorporate all recommendations from the soils engineering and engineering geology reports into the grading plan.

He/she shall also be responsible for the professional inspection and approval of the grading within his/her area of technical specialty. This responsibility shall include but need not be limited to inspection and approval as to the establishment of line grade and drainage of the

16 development area. The project civil engineer and/or general contractor shall act as the coordinating agent in the event the need arises for liaison between the project professional, grading contractor and the director. The civil engineer or other qualified person who prepares and signs the grading plan shall control plans and the submission of as-graded grading plans when required by the building official upon completion of the work. (g) The permittee shall notify the Building Official prior to any clearing, brushing, or grubbing and when the grading operations are ready for inspection. (h) If the Building Official finds that the soil or other conditions are not as stated in the approved plans and soil or geology reports, he/she may, using reasonable judgment, refuse to allow further work until approval is obtained for a revised grading plan which will conform to the conditions. (i) No person shall conduct any grading, clearing, brushing, or grubbing on natural or existing grade that is preparatory to grading without first having obtained a grading permit from the City. Exemptions to this requirement are as provided in this Chapter or as otherwise determined by the Building Official.

18.06.130 Final Reports.

Upon completion of the rough grading work and at the final completion of the work, the following reports and drawings and supplements thereto are required for engineered grading or when professional inspection is performed for regular grading, as applicable. (a) An as-built grading plan prepared by the civil engineer showing original ground surface elevations, as-graded ground surface elevations, lot drainage patterns, and the locations and elevations of surface drainage facilities and of the outlets of subsurface drains. As-constructed locations elevations and details of subsurface drains shall be shown as reported by the soils engineer. Civil engineers shall state that to the best of their knowledge the work within their area of responsibility was done in substantial conformance with the final approved grading plan.
(b) A report prepared by the soils engineer retained to provide such services, including locations and elevations of field density tests, summaries of field and laboratory tests, other substantiating data, and comments on any changes made during grading and their effect on the recommendations made in the approved soils engineering investigation report. Soils engineers shall submit a statement that to the best of their knowledge, the work within their area of responsibilities is in accordance with the approved soils engineering report and applicable provisions of this Chapter. (c) A report prepared by the engineering geologist retained to provide such services including a final description of the geology of the site and any new information disclosed during the grading and the effect of same on recommendations incorporated in the approved grading plan. Engineering geologists shall submit a statement that, to the best of their knowledge, the work within their area of responsibility is in accordance with the approved engineering geologist report and applicable provisions of this Chapter. (d) The grading contractor shall submit in a form prescribed by the building official a statement of conformance to said as-built plan and specifications.

17 18.06.140- Notification of Completion.

The permittee shall notify the Building Official when the grading operation is ready for final inspection. Final approval shall not be given until all work including installation of all drainage facilities and their protective devices and all erosion-control measures have been completed in accordance with the final approved grading plan, and the required reports have been submitted. (Ord. 1392 § 14, 2007: Ord. 1348 § 1 (part), 2003)

18.06.150- Hazards.

Whenever the Building Official determines that any existing excavation or embankment or fill on private property has become a hazard to life and limb, or endangers property, or adversely affects the safety, use, or stability of a public way or drainage channel, the owner of the property upon which the excavation or fill is located, or other person or agent in control of said property, upon receipt of notice in writing from the building official, shall within the period specified therein repair or eliminate such excavation or embankment to eliminate the hazard and to be in conformance with the requirements of this code.

18.06.160 Fees.

The City Council shall establish, by resolution, fees for the administration of this chapter.

18.06.170 Nuisance.

Any condition in violation of the prohibitions of this Chapter, including but not limited to the maintenance or use of any illicit connection or the occurrence of any prohibited discharge shall constitute a threat to the public health safety and welfare, and is declared and deemed a nuisance pursuant to Government Code Section 38771. At the request of the Director of Public Works, the enforcing attorney may seek a court order to enjoin and/or abate the nuisance.

18.06.180 Violations.

Any person who negligently or knowingly violates any provision of this Chapter, undertakes to conceal any violation of this Chapter, continues any violation of this Chapter after notice thereof, or violates the terms, conditions, and requirements of any permit issued pursuant to this Chapter, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for a period of not more than six months, or both. Each day in which a violation occurs and each separate failure to comply with either a separate provision of this Chapter, a notice of noncompliance, an administrative compliance order, a cease-and-desist order, or a permit issued pursuant to this Chapter, shall constitute a separate violation of this Chapter punishable by fines or sentences issued in accordance herewith.

Chapter 18.08 - RELOCATION OF BUILDINGS

18.08.010 Permit—Required.

It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to move or cause to be moved any building or structure or any section of any building or structure into the City of Fountain Valley for permanent establishment in the City or from one location to another in the City, without first obtaining a relocation permit from the Community Development Department of the City.

18 18.08.020 Permit—Building Inspection Required.

All applications for relocation permits shall first be filed with the Community Development Department for initial inspection of the building to be moved. The Community Development Department shall complete their inspection within a reasonable time after filing. The building and safety director or his authorized representative, shall then forward his report to the Planning Commission with his correction list, improvement bond estimate and recommendations as the Community Development Department is presently required to do under existing ordinances.

Inspection fees required by the building code and/or City Council shall be required.

18.08.030 Permit—Application Contents.

All applicants desirous of relocating a building or structure within the City after initial inspection by the Community Development Department shall, then make an application to the planning commission of the City, which application shall contain the following:
(1) Name of owner;
(2) Complete description of the building or structure to be moved, designating its type, construction material, age, size, and any other pertinent information that may be required by the City Engineer, Planning Department, or Community Development Department.
(3) A description of the route over, along, across, and upon which such building or structure, section, or portion thereof, is to be moved within the city and the time within which the work of moving will be commenced and completed; (4) A complete description of any proposed addition, alteration, or repair or improvement to be made to said building or structure either before or after it is moved and a statement of the approximate commencement and completion of such proposed addition, alteration, repair or improvement; (5) Four eight and one-half inch by eleven inch photographs, showing front, rear, left, and right side elevations;
(6) A statement supported by relevant evidence indicating that all necessary authorizations and permits have been obtained from the operator of any public utility which might be affected by such moving operations; (7) The proposed use to which such relocated building and structure will be put; (8) A termite inspection report by a reliable termite exterminator company, licensed by the state of California; and
(9) The name of the mover.

19 18.08.040 Hearing—Application Fee.

All such relocations shall require a hearing before the Planning Commission. The application set out in the previous section shall be accompanied by a filing fee as established by resolution of the City Council, to cover the cost of making maps, mailing notices, and other administrative expenses involved. Such fee shall not be refundable, whether a permit is issued or not.

18.08.050 Hearing—Department Recommendations.

Prior to the hearing held by the Planning Commission, the Community Development Director shall advise all affected City departments of such application. These departments shall submit recommendations to the Planning Commission for consideration prior to the time of the public hearing.

18.08.060 Hearing—Notices.

At least ten days before the hearing before the Planning Commission, notices of the time and place of such hearing and the purpose thereof shall be given by the mailing of notices, to all property owners, within a distance of five hundred feet from the exterior limits of the property to which any such building or structure is to be moved. A notice of such hearing shall also be mailed to the applicant at the address listed in the applicant’s application.

18.08.070 Restricted Buildings.

No permit shall be issued for the relocation of any building or structure from one location to another location within the City if said building or structure, in the opinion of the Planning Commission, is so old, dilapidated, and in such a state of disrepair as to be unsanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation, occupancy, or use, or would by reason of its exterior appearance be detrimental to the property value and residential character of other properties within one thousand feet from its new location, (vacant area shall be considered developed to highest and best use permitted by the existing zone), or the proposed use of said building or structure is prohibited by the zoning ordinance of said City; or if the building or structure is of a type prohibited in the proposed location by the building code, or any other law or ordinance, or if the cost to repair such building is such that it would be prohibitive under the present laws and ordinances of the City.

18.08.080 Plans and Bond Required.

No permit shall be issued, nor shall the Planning Commission make any decision concerning any application for the movement of any building or structure until; (1) A set of architectural plans of the completed structure is submitted; (2) A faithful performance bond, executed by a responsible surety company authorized to do business in the state of California, or by two responsible private individuals, in an amount as recommended by the Planning and Building Department as being necessary to bring such structure or building

20 up to existing building codes and other applicable laws or ordinances is submitted. Said bond and corrections shall be limited to ninety days from the date of issuance of building permits. One thirty-day extension may be granted by the building and safety director when extenuating circumstances are evident; and
(3) A bond on file with the City Clerk which shall be a good and sufficient surety bond issued by a company acceptable to the Attorney for the City, or a cash deposit in the principal sum of two thousand dollars in favor of the City for the benefit of any person, firm, or corporation who may be damaged directly or indirectly by the moving of said building or structure, provided that any person, firm, or corporation engaged regularly in the business of moving buildings may deposit with the City Clerk a surety bond approved by the Attorney for the City, or a cash deposit in the sum of ten thousand dollars indemnifying the City for like purposes and in that event such person, firm, or corporation need not file the said two thousand dollar bond or cash deposit hereinabove required for any single moving operation.

18.08.090 Terms or Conditions Imposed by Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission, in authorizing the issuance of a relocating permit, may impose thereon such terms and conditions as it may deem reasonable and proper in the interest of public safety, welfare, morals, and well-being, including but not limited to the requirements of changes, alterations, additions, or repairs to be made to or upon the building or structure, or removal of any nonconforming uses or structures. Further terms or conditions may be imposed by the Planning Commission in accordance with the building code, zoning, and fire code regulations. The terms and conditions upon which any permit is granted, either by the Planning Commission or by the City Engineer shall be written upon the permit or appended thereto. Upon authorization of the relocation permit, the applicant shall in addition comply with other City ordinances as they pertain to oversize and overweight loads and shall obtain the necessary additional permits and pay the additional fees. Drainage, sewerage, and other charges as required by the laws, rules, and regulations of the City shall be required.

18.08.100 Damage of Public Property.

In case of any damage to any street, or other public property, or public utility owned by the City, the City shall do or cause to be done such work as may be necessary to restore the street or other public property, or public utility, to as good a condition as the same was in prior to such damages and shall charge the cost thereof to the person, firm or corporation to whom the permit was issued for the moving of such building or structure, or section or portion thereof. A final inspection will not be made or passed on the condition or repair of any building or structure until all charges, costs and fees to the City incidental to said relocation have been paid.

18.08.110 Chapter Application—Waiver.

21 The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all persons, firms, associations, or other corporations moving buildings or structures through or within said City, or to be located within said City, providing that upon a proper showing the Planning Commission may waive one or more of the requirements of this Chapter or may reduce or waive filing or permit fees where the building or structure to be moved is known by or is to be used or occupied by another public agency or where the distance which such building or structure is to be moved is so small as to warrant a modification of the fees or other requirements hereof.

18.08.120 Hearing Decision—Appeal.

Within fifteen days after completion of said hearing by the Planning Commission, the Planning Commission shall render its decision on the matter. The decision of the Planning Commission and any provision or restriction imposed shall be final unless an appeal in writing to the City Council is filed with the City Clerk in accordance with the appeal provisions of Title 21. If the application is approved and no appeal filed within the twentyday stay period, the Planning Commission shall return the application to the Planning and Building Department for the issuance of a permit noting the restrictions and the requirements imposed by the planning commission, and a certification that all necessary charges and fees have been paid.

18.08.130 Inspection and Code Provisions.

The permit or permits herein authorized shall be in addition to all permits required under any other ordinance of the City and all such relocated buildings or structures shall be subject to the inspection of the Planning and Building Department, planning department, and City Engineer and must conform to all requirements of the building code and other codes or ordinances relating to building, construction, relocation, and necessary installations incident thereto.

18.08.140 Violation—Penalty.

Every person, as principal, agent, or otherwise, violating or failing or neglecting or refusing to comply with any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not exceeding five hundred dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period of not exceeding six months or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each such person as principal, agent, or otherwise, shall be guilty of a separate offense for each day during any portion of which the violation of or the failure, neglect, or refusal to comply with any of the provisions of this Chapter is committed, continued, or permitted by such person.

Chapter 18.12- Residential Code

18.12.010 Residential Code Adopted.

The 2025 Edition of the California Residential Code, California Building Standards Code, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2.5 incorporating the International Residential Code, 2024 Edition, including Appendix BF published by the

22 International Code Council, with the amendments set forth in Section 18.12 is hereby adopted. There is one copy of said code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public. This shall be the City’s residential building code for the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area, and maintenance of all residential buildings in the City, except as modified herein.

18.12.020 Work Exempt from Permit.

Section R105.2 is amended in the following categories of building work that are exempt from permit:

1. One story detached accessory structures used as storage sheds, playhouses, or similar uses, provided the floor area is greater than120 square feet and the ceiling height is not over 7 feet

2. Fences not over six feet high and block walls not over three feet high.

3. Retaining walls which are not over four feet (1,219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or III-A liquids.

11. Platforms, walks, and driveways not more than thirty inches (762 mm) above grade and not over any basement or story below.

18.12.030 Section R105.10 Added.

Section R105.10 Reconstruction is added to Chapter 1 of the California Building Code to read as follows:

R105.10. Reconstruction. If the value of the reconstruction (or renovation) of a building is equal to or exceeds 75 percent of the v of the building, the entire building shall comply with the code provisions for new construction. The value of the reconstruction (or renovation) for a property shall include the value of all construction stemming from construction-related permits issued within the last two years.

18.12.040 Refunds.

Section R108.5 Refunds is deleted and amended to read;
The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected. The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80% of the permit fee when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code. The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80% of the plan review fee when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before the plan is reviewed. The Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.

18.12.050 Penalties.

23 Section R108.6 Work Commencing before Permit Issuance is amended to read:

Any person who commences work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to double the permit fees as a penalty. In addition, when required by the Building Official, a special investigation shall be performed at a cost established by separate ordnance.

18.12.060 Climatic and Geographic Design.

Table R301.2 (1) is revised to read:

TABLE R301.2 (1)

CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

WIND DESIGN SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM GROUN
D
SNOW
LOAD o
Speed d
(mph)
Topographic
effects k
Specia
l wind
region l
Windbor
ne
debris
zone m

SEISMIC
DESIGN
CATEGORY f Weathering a
Frost
line
Depth b Termite c
WINTER
DESIGN
TEMP e

ICE BARRIER

UNDERLAYMENT
REQUIRED h
FLOOD
HAZARDS g
AIR

FREEZING
INDEX i
MEAN
ANNUAL
TEMP j
Zero 95 No No No D2 or E Negligible 12-24” Very Heavy 50 No FVMC

21.14.040 0 64
MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA n

ELEVATION LATITUDE WINTER HEATING SUMMER

COOLING

ALTITUDE

CORRECTION
FACTOR

INDOOR DESIGN

TEMPERATURE
DESIGN

TEMPURATURE

COOLING
HEAT

TEMPERATURE

DIFFERENCE
39 34 41 85 70 75

COOLING

TEMURATURE

DIFFERENCE

WIND VELOCITY

HEATING

WIND VELOCITY

COOLING

COINCIDENT WET

BULB DAILY RANGE WINTER HUMIDITY SUMMER HUMIDITY
7 68 22 11 (50% RH)
For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s. a. Where weathering may require a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code, the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern.

The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index (i.e., "negligible," "moderate" or "severe") for concrete as determined from Figure R301.2(1). The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C 34, ASTM C 55, ASTM C 62, ASTM C 73, ASTM C 90, ASTM C 129, ASTM C 145, ASTM C 216 or ASTM C 652.
b. Where the frost line depth may require deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1), the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade.
c. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage. d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map [Figure R30l.2(2)]. Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4.
e. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 10A from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1.
g. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with (a) the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas), and the title and date of the currently effective Flood Insurance Study or other flood hazard study and maps adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended. h. In accordance with Sections R905.1.2, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1, and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO."

24 i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BFdays) from Figure R403.3 (2) or from the l00-year (99 percent) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index- USA Method (Base 32°)." j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)." k. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. l. In accordance with Figure R301.2(2), where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “YES” and identify any specific requirements.

Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table. m. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2, the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s).

Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table. n. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 1a or 1b from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. o. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table using the Ground Snow Loads in Figures R301.2(3) and R301.2(4).

18.12.070 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems.

Section R313.1 exception and R313.2 exceptions are deleted. The following will be added to R313.1 and R313.2:

Exception: Any addition or alteration to an existing residential building shall retrofit with automatic fire sprinkler system when a structure exceeds 3,500 square feet and the addition or alteration that is made exceeds thirty (30) percent of the original building square footage.

18.12.080 Preliminary Soils Report.

As required by Chapter 4 California Residential Code Section R401.4. is added to Chapter 4:

The Building Official may require a geologic or geotechnical report or both, in accordance with the 2025 California Residential Code Section R401. This section shall include any new residential construction or additions to existing structures. As part of this evaluation the Building Official shall require a site visit to determine the need for a geologic or geotechnical report or both. A fee shall be collected for each site visit.

A geologic report shall be prepared by a Certified Engineering Geologist licensed by the State of California. A geotechnical report shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer versed in soils engineering and qualified to perform this work. When both a geotechnical and geologic report are required, the two reports shall be coordinated before submission to the Building Official. The Building Official, at his/her discretion shall obtain any technical support necessary to approve the report. Submitted reports shall contain a finding regarding the safety of the site from any variety of geologic hazard and a finding regarding the effect the proposed improvements, grading, and/or construction and use of the site will have on the stability of the site and/or property outside the site. Any recommendation or action presented in the approved reports along with any conditions of approval shall be incorporated into the construction of site improvements. A fee shall be collected for the cost of review of the reports and any required addendums.

25 18.12.100 Roofing Covering Materials.

Section R902.1 is amended by revising it to allow only class A or B roofs as follows:

R902.1 Roofing covering materials.

Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904 and R905. A minimum Class A or B roofing shall be installed in areas designated by this section or where the edge of the roof I less than 3 feet (914 mm) from a lot line. Class A and B roofing required by this section to be listed shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E 108.

Exceptions:

1. Class A roof assemblies include those with coverings of brick, masonry and exposed concrete roof deck.

2. Class A roof assemblies also include ferrous or copper shingles or sheets, metal sheets and shingles, clay or concrete roof tile, or slate installed on noncombustible decks.

18.12.110 Roof Coverings Within All Other Areas.

Section R902.1.2 is amended by revising it to require a minimum Class B roof as follows:

R902.1.2 Roof coverings within all other areas.

The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair, or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class B.

18.12.120 Fire-Retardant-Treated Shingles and Shakes.

Section R902.2, first paragraph is amended by revising it to allow only Class A or B treated wood roofs as follows:

R902.2 Fire-retardant-treated shingles and shakes.

Fire-retardant-treated wood shakes and shingles are wood shakes and shingles complying with UBC Standard 15-3 or 15-4 which are impregnated by the full-cell vacuum-pressure process with fire-retardant chemicals, and which have been qualified by UBC Standard 15-2 for use on Class A or B roofs.

18.12.130 Chimney Spark Arresters.

Section R1001.14 Chimney spark arresters of the California Residential Code is hereby added as follows:

26 R1001.14 Chimney spark arresters. All chimneys attached to any appliance or fireplace that burns solid fuel shall be equipped with an approved spark arrester. Chimneys serving outdoor appliances or fireplaces shall be equipped with a spark arrester. The spark arrester shall meet the requirements of Section 2113.9.2 of the California Building Code.

Chapter 18.16 - Plumbing Code

18.16.010 Plumbing Code Adopted.

The 2025 Edition of the California Plumbing Code, California Building Standards Code, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5, incorporating the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2024 Edition, including Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix D, and Appendix I published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, with the amendments set forth in Section 18.16 is hereby adopted. There is one copy of said code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

Chapter 18.20 - California Electrical Code

18.20.010 Electrical Code Adopted.

The 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code, California Building Standards Code, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 3, incorporating the National Electrical Code, 2023Edition including Annex A, Annex B, Annex C, Annex D, Annex E and Annex I, published by the National Fire Protection Association with the amendments set forth in Section 18.20 is hereby adopted. There is one copy of said code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

18.20.020 Conductor Material.

Article 310.3(B) is hereby amended by the deleting of a second paragraph replacing it to read:

Copper wire shall be used for wiring No. 6 and smaller in all installations. Consideration for use of aluminum wiring can be made by the building official for feeder lines only on an individual basis where adequate safety measures can be ensured. (Ord. 1418 § 2, 2007)

18.22 - California Energy Code

18.22.010 California Energy Code Adopted.

The 2025 Edition of the California Energy Code known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6, published by the International Code Council. There is one copy of said code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

Chapter 18.24 - California Mechanical Code

27 18.24.010 California Mechanical Code Adopted.

The 2025 Edition of the California Mechanical Code, California Building Standards Code, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4, incorporating the Uniform Mechanical Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, with the amendments set forth in Section 18.24 is hereby adopted. There is one copy of said code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

Chapter 18.26 - California Existing Building Code

18.26.010 California Existing Building Code Adopted.

The 2025 Edition of the California Existing Building Code, California Building Standards Code, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 10, incorporating the International Building Code, 2024Edition. There is one copy of said code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

Chapter 18.27 Solar Permitting Process

18.27.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this Chapter is to adopt an expedited, streamlined solar permitting process that complies with the Solar Rights Act and AB 2188 (Chapter 521, Statutes 2014) to achieve timely and cost-effective installations of small residential rooftop solar energy systems. This Chapter encourages the use of solar systems by removing unreasonable barriers, minimizing costs to property owners, and expanding the ability of property owners to install solar energy systems. Moreover, allows the City to achieve these goals while protecting the public health and safety.

18.27.020 Definitions.

As used in this Chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section:
(a) In accordance with Civil Code section 801.5, a “Solar Energy System” means, either of the following:

1. Any solar collector or other solar energy device whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for space heating, space cooling, electric generation, or water heating.

2. Any structural design feature of a building, whose primary purpose is to provide for the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for electricity generation, space heating or cooling, or for water heating.

28 (b) A “small residential rooftop solar energy system” means all of the following:

1. A solar energy system that is no larger than 10 kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or 30 kilowatts thermal.

2. A solar energy system that conforms to all applicable state fire, structural, electrical, and other building codes as adopted by the City of Fountain Valley and all state health and safety standards, including, but not limited to, Civil Code section 714(c)(3).

3. A solar energy system that is installed on a single or duplex family dwelling.

4. A solar panel or module array that does not exceed the maximum legal building height as defined by the City of Fountain Valley. (c) “Electronic submittal” means the utilization of the following:

1. The Internet.
(d) An “association” means a nonprofit corporation or unincorporated association created for the purpose of managing a common interest development.
(e) A “common interest development” means any of the following:

1. A community apartment project.

2. A condominium project.

3. A planned development.

4. A stock cooperative.
(f) “Specific, adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.
(g) “Reasonable restrictions” on a solar energy system are those restrictions that do not significantly increase the cost of the system or significantly decrease its efficiency or specified performance, or that allow for an alternative system of comparable cost, efficiency, and energy conservation benefits.
(h) “Restrictions that do not significantly increase the cost of the system or decrease its efficiency or specified performance” means:

1. For Water Heater Systems or Solar Swimming Pool Heating Systems: an amount exceeding 10 percent of the cost of the system, but in no case more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or decreasing the efficiency of the solar energy system by an amount exceeding 10 percent, as originally specified and proposed.

2. For Photovoltaic Systems: an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) over the system cost as originally specified and

29 proposed, or a decrease in system efficiency of an amount exceeding 10 percent as originally specified and proposed.

18.27.030 Applicability.
(a) This Ordinance applies to the permitting of all small residential rooftop solar energy systems in the City.
(b) Small residential rooftop solar energy systems legally established or permitted prior to the effective date of this Ordinance are not subject to the requirements of this Ordinance unless physical modifications or alterations are undertaken that materially change the size, type, or components of a small rooftop energy system in such a way as to require new permitting.

Routine operation and maintenance or like-kind replacements shall not require a permit.

18.27.040 Solar Energy System Requirements.
(a) All solar energy systems shall meet applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by the state and the City Fire Department. (b) Solar energy systems for heating water in single-family residences and for heating water in commercial or swimming pool applications shall be certified by an accredited listing agency as defined by the California Plumbing and Mechanical Code.
(c) Solar energy systems for producing electricity shall meet all applicable safety and performance standards established by the California Electrical Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability.

18.27.050 Duties of Building Department and Building Official. (a) All documents required for the submission of an expedited solar energy system application shall be made available on the publicly accessible City website.
(b) Electronic submittal of the required permit application and documents by the Internet shall be made available to all small residential rooftop solar energy system permit applicants.
(c) An applicant’s electronic signature shall be accepted on all forms, applications, and other documents in lieu of a wet signature. (d) The City’s Building Department shall adopt a standard plan and checklist of

30 all requirements with which small residential rooftop solar energy systems shall comply to be eligible for expedited review.
(e) The small residential rooftop solar system permit process, standard plan(s), and checklist(s) shall substantially conform to recommendations for expedited permitting, including the checklist and standard plans contained in the most current version of the California Solar Permitting Guidebook adopted by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. (f) All fees prescribed for the permitting of small residential rooftop solar energy system must comply with Government Code Section 65850.55, Government Code Section 66015, Government Code Section 66016, and State Health and Safety Code Section 17951.

18.27.060 Permit Review and Inspection Requirements.
(a) The City Building Department shall adopt an administrative, nondiscretionary review process to expedite approval of small residential rooftop solar energy systems within 30 days of the adoption of this Ordinance. The Building Department shall issue a building permit or other nondiscretionary permit the same day for over-the-counter applications or within 1-3 business days for electronic applications of receipt of a complete application and meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan. A Building Official may require an applicant to apply for a use permit if the official finds, based on substantial evidence, that the solar energy system could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health and safety. Such decisions may be appealed to the Planning and Building Director.
(b) Review of the application shall be limited to the Building Official’s review of whether the application meets local, state, and federal health and safety requirements.
(c) If a use permit is required, a Building Official may deny an application for the use permit if the official makes written findings based upon substantive evidence in the record that the proposed installation would have a specific, adverse impact upon public health or safety and there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid, as defined, the adverse impact. Such findings shall include the basis for the rejection of the potential feasible alternative for preventing the adverse impact. Such decisions may be appealed to the Planning and Building Director.
(d) Any condition imposed on an application shall be designed to mitigate the specific, adverse impact upon health and safety at the lowest possible cost. (e) “A feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact” includes, but is not limited to, any cost-effective method, condition, or mitigation imposed by the City on another similarly situated application in a prior successful application for a permit. The City shall use its best efforts

31 to ensure that the selected method, condition, or mitigation meets the conditions of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 714 of the Civil Code defining restrictions that do not significantly increase the cost of the system or decrease its efficiency or specified performance.
(f) The City shall not condition approval of an application on the approval of an association, as defined in Section 4080 of the Civil Code. (g) If an application is deemed incomplete, a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information or documentation required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance shall be sent to the applicant for resubmission.
(h) Only one inspection shall be required and performed by the Building Department for small residential rooftop solar energy systems eligible for expedited review.
(i) The inspection shall be done in a timely manner and should include consolidated inspections. An inspection will be scheduled within one business days.
(j) If a small residential rooftop solar energy system fails inspection, a subsequent inspection is authorized but need not conform to the requirements of this Ordinance.

Chapter 18.28 - California Green Building Standards Code

18.28.010 California Green Building Standards Code Adopted.

The 2025 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code, California Building Standards Code, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11, also known as the CALGreen Code, published by the International Code Council. There is one copy of said code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

Chapter 18.30 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

18. 30.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to adopt an expedited, streamlined electric vehicle charging station permitting process that complies with AB 1236 (Chapter 598, Statutes 2015) to achieve timely and cost-effective installations of electric vehicle charging stations. The provisions of this chapter encourage the use of electric vehicle charging stations by removing unreasonable barriers, minimizing costs to the property owners and the city, and expanding the ability of property owners to install electric vehicle charging stations.

The provisions of this chapter further allow the city to achieve these goals while protecting the public's health, welfare and safety. (Ord. 1525 § 1, 2017)

18. 30.030 Definitions.

32 a) " Electric vehicle charging station" or " charging station" means any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station that is designed and built in compliance with Article 625 of the California Electrical Code, as it reads on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, and delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug- in electric vehicle.
b) " Specific, adverse impact" means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.
c) " Electronic submittal" means the utilization of one or more of the following:
1) Electronic mail or email.
2) The Internet.
3) Facsimile.
d) " Community Readiness Guidebook" means the guidebook published by the Office of Planning and Research, with recommendations in the most current version of the " PlugIn Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist" of the " Zero- Emission Vehicles in California." (Ord. 1525 § 1, 2017)

18. 30. 040 Electric vehicle charging station installation requirements. a) Electric vehicle charging station equipment shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories, and rules of the Public Utilities Commission or a Municipal Electric Utility Company regarding safety and reliability. b) Installation of electric vehicle charging stations and associated wiring, bonding, disconnecting means and overcurrent protective devices shall meet the requirements of Article 625 and all applicable provisions of the California Electrical Code. c) Installation of electric vehicle charging stations shall be incorporated into the load calculations of all new or existing electrical services and shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code. Electric vehicle charging equipment shall be considered a continuous load.
d) Anchorage of either floor-mounted or wall- mounted electric vehicle charging stations shall meet the requirements of the California Building or Residential Code as applicable per occupancy, and the provisions of the manufacturer's installation instructions. Mounting of charging stations shall not adversely affect building elements. (Ord. 1525 § 1, 2017)

18. 30. 050 Duties of the building division, and building official.

33 a) All documents required for the submission of an expedited electric vehicle charging station system application shall be made available on the publicly accessible city website.
b) Electronic submittal of the required permit application and documents by email, the Internet, or facsimile shall be made available to all electric vehicle charging station system permit applicants.
c) An applicant' s electronic signature shall be accepted on all forms, applications, and other documents in lieu of a wet signature. d) The electric vehicle charging station system permit process and checklist shall substantially conform to the recommendations for expedited permitting, including the Plug- In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist" contained in the most current version of the Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook published by the Office of Planning and Research.
e) The city council, by resolution, may establish a fee for the processing of electric vehicle charging station system applications. (Ord. 1525 § 1, 2017)

18. 30. 060 Permit review requirements.
a) The building division shall administratively approve an application to install electric vehicle charging stations through issuance of a building permit or similar nondiscretionary permit.
b) The building official may require an applicant to apply for a use permit if the official finds, based on substantial evidence, that the electric vehicle charging station system could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety. c) Review of the application shall be limited to the building official' s review of whether the application meets local, state, and federal health and safety requirements. d) If a use permit is required, the city may deny an application for the use permit if the city makes written findings based upon substantive evidence in the record that the proposed installation would have a specific, adverse impact upon public health or safety and there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid, as defined, the adverse impact. Such findings shall include the basis for the rejection of the potential feasible alternative for preventing the adverse impact.
e) Decisions regarding an electric vehicle charging station system permit application may be appealed to the city council pursuant to Chapter 21. 60, or any successor chapter.
f) Any condition imposed on an application shall be designed to mitigate the specific, adverse impact upon health or safety at the lowest possible cost.

34 g) If an application is deemed incomplete, a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information or documentation required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance shall be sent to the applicant for resubmission. (Ord. 1525 § 1, 2017)
Chapter 18.32- International Property Maintenance Code

18.32.010 International Property Maintenance Code Adopted.

The 2024 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted as the Property Maintenance Code for the City. There is one copy of said code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

Chapter 18.33 - International Swimming Pool and Spa

18.33.010 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code Adopted.

The 2024 Edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, as published by the International Code Councils hereby adopted as the Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the City. There is one copy of said code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

Chapter 18.34 - Paving Permits

18.35.010 Parking Area.

A parking area is an area or space designed, used, or intended to be used for the storage, parking, maintenance, service, driving, repair, display, or operation of vehicles, and includes areas used or intended to be used for driveway or access to such parking areas from the public right-of-way to such area, but does not include public roads, streets, highways, and alleys.

18.34.020 Scope.

No areas shall be used for the storage, parking, maintenance, service, driving, repair, display, or operation of vehicles unless constructed and maintained in accordance with the terms and provisions of this Chapter, except:
(a) That portion of any land coming within the definitions of parking area in use for such purposes on the effective date of the Ordinance enacting this Chapter and which is paved and is being maintained in a safe manner so as not to become a nuisance may continue in use without meeting the provisions of this Chapter; however, any extension, alteration, or reconstruction of such areas in whole or in part shall be subject to the terms and provisions of this Chapter.
(b) The Building Official may authorize temporary parking areas to be used in connection with special events, new construction, or areas to be used for a limited period of time not exceeding six months where construction of permanent facilities in accordance with the standards of this Chapter would be impractical. The Building Official may impose requirements for dust

35 control, temporary paving, or such other requirements as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this Chapter, as conditions pursuant to authorization.

18.34.030 Permit Required.

No person, firm or corporation shall construct, reconstruct, alter, enlarge, or pave any parking area without first obtaining a separate parking paving permit from the Building Official. Including:
(a) Resurfacing of an existing parking lot that will require parking lot re-striping. (b) Re-striping of an existing parking lot with or without resurfacing. (c) Re-grading of an existing parking lot that will require parking lot re-striping.

Permits will only be issued to those persons having the appropriate contractor’s license as determined by the Contractors State License Board and the applicable state law.

Separate paving permits shall not be required in the following situations:
(a) No paving permit shall be required for any paving work within or under a building for which a valid building permit has been issued. (b) No paving permit shall be required for paving work serving residential occupancies where the areas to be paved do not exceed one thousand square feet in area.

18.34.040 Standards.

Parking areas shall be constructed in accordance with the standards set forth in Section

21.60.060 of this code.

18.34.050 Plans.

Plans for parking areas shall be included in the grading plans and shall be submitted to the Building Official for checking. Also to be included in the plans shall be the specifications for the composition of the paving materials.

18.34.060 Fees.

Fees for paving permits shall be set forth by a resolution of the City Council.

18.34.070 Approvals Required.
(a) No work shall be done on any parking area beyond the point authorized in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the Building Official. Such approval shall be given only after an inspection shall have been made of each successive step in the construction as indicated by each of the inspections required by subsection (b) of this section. (b) The Building Official, upon notification from the permit holder or the permit holder’s agent, shall make the following inspections of parking areas and shall approve that portion of the construction as completed or shall notify the permit holder or the permit holder’s agent wherein the same fails to comply with the law:
(1) Subgrade Inspection. To be made when the compaction report has been received by the Building Official and after the site has been

36 cleared and is prepared to receive fill material or aggregate base.

When no fill operation is to be done, or the fill is minor in nature, subgrade inspection may be waived by the Building Official; (2) Base Inspection. To be made after base or subgrade has been brought to proper grade and alignment for placing of paving materials and after all required curbing and gutters are in place; (3) Final Inspection. To be made when parking area is complete and all requirements of this Chapter have been met.

18.34.080 Testing.

When there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this Chapter or evidence that any material or any construction does not conform to the requirements of this Chapter, or in order to substantiate claims for alternate materials or methods of constructions, the Building Official may require tests as proof of compliance to be made at the expense of the owner or his agent by an approved agency.

18.34.090 Preparation of Surface to be Paved.
(a) Preparation of surfaces to be paved shall be performed in accordance with the standard specifications for public works construction. (b) Soil sterilization shall be used in all areas to be paved. Sterilants shall be applied in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations and shall be evidenced by a certification of compliance from the permit holder.

18.34.100 Maintenance.

All parking areas shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition and shall be kept in good repair. Any alteration, enlargement, or reconstruction, in whole or in part, other than normal maintenance repairs, shall be pursuant to permit and subject to the provisions of this Chapter.

18.34.110 Penalties.

Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine of not to exceed one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each separate day or any portion thereof during which any violation of this Chapter occurs or continues constitutes a separate offense and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable as provided in this section.

Chapter 18.36 - Strong Motion Instrumentation Program

18.36.010 Scope and Purpose.

In accordance with Chapter 8, Division 2 of the California Public Resources Code, the City imposes a fee upon all construction permits for purposes of administering the state of California Strong Motion Instrumentation Program. Said fees are in addition to any and all other fees required of applicants for the issuance of a construction permit.

18.36.020 Definitions.

37 “Construction permit” is defined as a general permit for the construction or erection of a new structure or the renovation of an existing structure; or a permit for the installation or repair of electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning equipment in a structure; or the installation of a sewer; or the grading or excavation of earth materials; or the installation of paving materials.

18.36.030 Fee Schedule.

Every applicant for a construction permit shall pay a strong motion instrumentation program fee as prescribed and stated in Public Resources Code Division 2, Chapter 8.

18.36.040 Administration.

The Director of Finance shall file all reports and pay all fees as required by the provisions of Chapter 8, Division 2 of the California Public Resources Code and shall comply with all rules and regulations of the state of California Department of Conservation, as administrative agency for the program.

Chapter 18.37 - Post-Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction

18.37.010 – Post-Disaster Safety Assessment Placards and Security

18.37.020 Scope.

This Chapter establishes standard placards to be used to indicate the condition of a structure for continued occupancy after any natural or man-made disaster. It further authorizes the Building and Safety Department, as well as authorized representatives, to post appropriate placards at each entry point to a building or structure upon completion of a safety assessment.

18.37.030 Application of Provisions.

The provisions of this Chapter are applicable to all buildings and structures, of all occupancies, regulated by the City following each natural or man-made disaster.

18.37.040 Definitions.

Building Official is defined in Chapter 2 of the California Building Code.

Safety Assessment is a visual examination of a building or structure for the purpose of determining whether continued use or occupancy is appropriate following a natural or man-made disaster.

18.37.050 Placards.

The following official placards must be used to designate the condition of buildings or structures following a disaster.
(Green) Inspected - Lawful Occupancy Permitted. Posted on any building or structure where no apparent hazard has been found. Placement of this placard does not mean that there is no damage to the building or structure.

38 (Yellow) Restricted or Limited Entry. Posted on each damaged building or structure where damage has created a hazardous condition which justifies restricted occupancy.

The Building Official who posts this placard will note in general terms the hazard created and will clearly and concisely note the restrictions on occupancy. (Red) Unsafe – Do Not Enter or Occupy. Posted on each damaged building or structure such that continued occupancy poses a threat to life or health. Buildings or structures posted with this placard may be entered only after authorization in writing by the Building Official. Safety assessment teams are authorized to enter these buildings at any time.

This placard may not be used or considered as a demolition order. The official who posts this placard must make a note in general terms of the damage encountered.

18.37.060 Securing of Unsafe Buildings or Structures.

Buildings or structures that have been determined by the Building Official to pose a threat to life safety or to be unsafe due to damage may be required by the Building Official to be secured from entry by fencing or other approved means until such time that the damage or threat to life is removed by repair, reconstruction, or demolition. The fencing or security measures may not be removed without authorization from the building official.

18.37.070 Removal of Placards.

Once the placard has been attached to a building or structure, it may not be removed, altered, or covered until authorized by the Building Official. Placards may be removed upon issuance of a permit to repair the damage. Issuance of a permit may not necessarily constitute approval to reoccupy the structure. The structure may not be occupied until authorized by the Building Official

18.37.080 Violation.

Any violation of Chapter 9 of this code is a misdemeanor and will be subject to punishment according to the provisions of Section 106 of the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code.

18.37.100 – Post Disaster Abatement

18.37.110 Intent.

This Chapter establishes abatement criteria for all buildings and structures damaged as a result following each natural or man-made disaster.

18.37.120 Application of Provisions.

The provisions of this Chapter are applicable to all buildings and structures regulated by the City.

18.37.130 Definitions.

For the purpose of the Chapter, the following definitions apply:

39 Event means any occurrence, which results in the declaration of a disaster, including but not limited to, fires, debris flows, landslides, wind storms, earthquakes, explosions, and floods.

Safety Assessment is a visual examination of a building or structure for the purpose of determining whether continued use or occupancy is appropriate following a natural or man-made disaster.

18.37.200 - Abatement Criteria

18.37.210 Notice of Determination.

Except as provided in Section 18.37.220 below, the Building Official must serve a written Notice of Determination to each property owner as found on the latest available copy of the last equalized assessment roll. Such Notice of Determination must be delivered by hand-delivery, telephone, telegram, facsimile, or other reasonable means, and must clearly indicate that the structure or part of the structure is an imminent hazard and dangerous and that, as such, it constitutes a public nuisance. The notice must set forth those factors which, in the opinion of the Building Official, make the structure an imminent hazard and dangerous, and must also include a directive from the Building Official of the specific action or actions to be taken by the property owner. The Notice must specify that within 72 hours from the time of issuance of the Notice of Determination, the owner or other party of record with an equitable or legal interest in the property must submit a hazard abatement plan and abate the nuisance in accordance with the directives written in the Notice of Determination by the Building Official.

18.37.220 Notice of Determination Exception.

No prior notice is required, when the building official, after considering all the facts, determines, in writing, that the structure or part of the structure is an imminent hazard and dangerous, and that it must be abated immediately and that time and circumstances do not permit the giving of prior notice to the owner. In those cases, where time and circumstances do not permit the City to give the owner notice prior to abatement, the Building Official may cause the nuisance to be summarily abated.

18.37.230 Appeal of Notice of Determination.

A Notice of Determination delivered by the Building Official, that a building or structure is an imminent hazard and dangerous and therefore must be abated, may be appealed by the property owner or any other party of record with an equitable or legal interest in the property. Such appeal must be made to the Building Official within 48 hours of delivery of such Notice of Determination by the Building Official. Such appeal must be accompanied by a written Hazard Abatement Plan signed by a State of California licensed engineer or architect or by a written report by a State of California licensed engineer or architect stating why the engineer or architect feels the building or structure is not an imminent hazard or dangerous at this time. Such report must include a recommendation by the engineer or architect as to what should or should not be done at this time. If the Building Official accepts the proposed Hazard Abatement Plan in lieu of the Notice of Determination, the Hazard Abatement Plan must be implemented within 24 hours of

40 acceptance by the Building Official. If the Building Official accepts an engineer's report and agrees there is no imminent hazard, the Building Official must rescind, in writing, the Notice of Determination. Should the Building Official disagree with the Hazard Abatement Plan, or should the Building Official disagree with the engineer's or architect's report, a hearing must be conducted by the Board of Appeals, as soon as a quorum can be assembled.

18.37.240 Board of Appeals Hearing.

At the hearing, the appellant has the right to call witnesses, to submit evidence, and to cross-examine the witnesses of the City. All witnesses must be sworn. A record of the proceedings must be made by tape recording. Any relevant evidence may be submitted, regardless of the existence of any common law or statutory rule which might make improper the admission of such evidence over objection in civil actions in the courts of this State. At the close of the hearing, the Board of Appeals must act to either uphold, overrule, or modify the determination and order of the Building Official. The determination and order of the Building Official will be upheld, unless the Board of Appeals finds, based upon the evidence in the record, that the Building Official erred in determining that the structure is an imminent hazard and dangerous. The decision of the Board of Appeals, with the reasons therefore, may be given orally on the record. If given orally, the decision must be memorialized in writing and served upon the applicant within 24 hours of the time the oral decision is rendered. If the Board of Appeals upholds the decision of the Building Official, the property owners of record will be ordered to abate the public nuisance within the time set forth in the order. If the structure is determined not to be an imminent hazard and dangerous, the Building Official's determination and order will be vacated. The decision of the Board of Appeals will be final on the date it is rendered.

18.37.250 Hazard Abatement Plan.

Before any work is started to abate the hazard, a hazard abatement plan shall be submitted for approval. Unless waived by the Building Official, a hazard abatement plan shall be signed by a State of California licensed engineer or architect. If a Hazard Abatement Plan is approved by the Building Official, the owner or other interested party of record must execute such plan within 24 hours of obtaining approval of the plan and permit from the Building Official. Within 24 hours of completion of the abatement work the owner or other interested party of record must provide the Building Official with a written certification that the public nuisance, as described in the Building Official's Notice of Determination, has been abated. If the work performed pursuant to the Hazard Abatement Plan amounts to temporary abatement, the owner or other party of record, prior to proceeding with permanent repairs, must obtain required permits and file a damage assessment report with the Building Official. The damage assessment report must be reviewed and approved by the Building Official prior to proceeding with permanent repairs.

18.37.260 Failure to Perform.

In those instances, where the property owner or other interested party of record either does not respond to the Building Official's Notice of Determination or approved Hazard Abatement Plan, responds untimely, or responds timely but fails to abate the public

41 nuisance within the required time period, the imminent hazard and dangerous structure will be subject to immediate abatement by the Building Official.

18.37.270 Public Nuisance.

All structures or portions of such structures which, after inspection by the Building Official, are determined to be an imminent hazard and dangerous, either to the public, occupants of the subject structure, or to any adjacent structures, are hereby declared to be public nuisances and must be abated by the owner in accordance with the procedures specified in Section 902.4.5.

18.37.280 Suspension of Abatement of Work.

Notwithstanding any code provisions to the contrary, the Building Official is authorized to suspend abatement work by the City’s contractors, and to allow the property owner or other party of legal interest to complete the abatement work.

18.37.290 Change of Status.

When the conditions making a structure an imminent hazard and dangerous have been abated, the structure will no longer be considered an imminent hazard and dangerous.

However, if the abatement work is temporary in nature, as determined by the Building Official, the structure will remain subject to the provisions of this section.

18.37.300 Demolition Permit.

If the owner of any building or structure has decided to demolish rather than repair, the owner, or the owner's representative, must obtain a demolition permit.

18.37.400 – Disaster Repair and Reconstruction

18.37.410 Intent.

This section establishes standards and regulations for the expeditious repair and reconstruction of structures damaged as a result of a disaster for which a local emergency has been declared.

18.37.420 Application of Provisions.

18.37.430 Declaration of Emergency.

The provisions of this Chapter are applicable to all buildings and structures regulated by the City following each disaster after a local emergency has been declared.

18.37.440 Waiver for Engineering Evaluation.

42 The requirements of this Chapter may be waived by the Building Official subject to an Engineering Evaluation as defined in Section 903.3.4.

18.37.450 Definitions.

For the purpose of this section, the following definitions apply:

Architect is a person licensed by the State of California to practice architecture, as prescribed by the State of California Business and Professions Code.

Civil Engineer is a person registered by the State of California to practice Civil Engineering, as prescribed by the State of California Business and Professions Code.

Current Code means those codes adopted by the City pursuant to California Health and Safety Code § 18941.5.

Engineering Evaluation is an evaluation of a damaged building or structure, or suspected damaged building or structure, performed under the direction of a structural engineer, civil engineer, or architect retained by the owner of the building or structure.

Engineering evaluations must, at a minimum, contain recommendations for repair and an appropriate opinion of the construction cost for those repairs. All engineering evaluations must include the engineer's or architect’s stamp, wet-signature, and license expiration date.

Essential Service Facility means those buildings or structures designated by the City to house facilities necessary for emergency operations subsequent to a disaster.

Replacement Value is the dollar value, as determined by the building official, for replacing a damaged structure with a new structure of the same size, same type of construction, and same occupancy, and located on the same site.

Structural Engineer is a person registered by the State of California to practice civil engineering and to use the title, Structural Engineer, as defined in Section 5537.1 of the State of California Business and Professions Code.

Value of Repair is the dollar value, as determined by the Building Official, for making necessary repairs to the damaged structure.

18.37.500 - Repair Criteria

18.37.510 General.

Buildings and structures of all occupancies which have been damaged as the result of a disaster, except as otherwise noted, must be repaired in accordance with the following criteria:

18.37.520 Up to Ten Percent Repair Value.

When the estimated value of repair does not exceed ten percent of the replacement value of the structure, the damaged portion may be restored to the pre-disaster condition;

43 except that when the damaged elements include suspended ceiling systems, the ceiling system must be repaired with all bracing required by current code.

18.37.530 Up to Fifty Percent Repair Value.

When the estimated value of repair is greater than ten percent but less than fifty percent of the replacement value of the structure, the damaged elements must be repaired and brought into conformance with the structural requirements of the current code.

18.37.540 More than Fifty Percent Repair Value.

When the estimated value of repair is fifty percent or more of the replacement value of the structure, the entire structure must be brought into conformance with the fire and life safety and structural requirements of the current code.

18.37.550 Chimney Value Exclusion.

In Group R, Division 3, occupancies, the repair value of damaged chimneys may be excluded from the computation of percentage of replacement value. Damaged chimneys must be repaired in accordance with Section 18.37.600.

18.37.600 - Repair Criteria for Fireplaces and Chimneys

18.37.610 General.

All damaged chimneys must be repaired or reconstructed to comply with the requirements of Chapter 21 of the California Building Code. Damaged portions of chimneys must be removed in accordance with the following criteria.

18.37.620 Damage above the Roof Line
When the damaged portion of the chimney is located between the roof line and the top of the chimney, the damaged portion may be removed to the roof line provided the roof and ceiling anchorage are in sound condition. The reconstruction portion of the chimney must be braced to the roof structure using an approved method.

18.37.630 Single-Story Structure Damage below the Roof Line.

For a single-story structure in which the damaged portion of the chimney is below the roof line, or the damaged portion extends from above the roof line to below the roof line, the chimney must be removed to the top of the firebox.

18.37.640 Multi-Story Structure Damage below the Roof Line.

For a multi-story structure, the damaged portion of the chimney must be removed from the top to a floor line where anchorage is found.

18.37.650 Firebox Damage.

In any structure where the firebox has been damaged, the entire chimney and firebox

44 must be removed to the foundation. If the foundation is in sound condition, the firebox and chimney may be reconstructed using the existing foundation. If the foundation has been damaged, the foundation must be removed and replaced. Such reconstruction and replacement must be in accordance with Chapter 21 of the California Building Code.

18.37.660 Engineered Alternate Solutions.

Where existing conditions preclude the installation of all anchorage required by Chapter 21 of the California Building Code, alternate systems may be used in accordance with the alternate methods and materials provisions of the California Building Code when approved by the Building Official.

18.37.670 Bracing.

Where the portion of the chimney extending above the roof line exceeds two times the least dimension of the chimney, that portion above the roof line must be braced to the roof structure using an approved method.

Section 2. Fees for compliance with the above codes shall be established in a separate resolution.

Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held out to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council and the City of Fountain Valley hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsection, sentence clause, phrases, or portions to be declared valid or unconstitutionally.

Section 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause it to be published as required by law.

This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days hereafter and after the State Building Standard Code is effective.

PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley at a regular adjourned meeting this day of November,2025.

ATTEST:
___________________________ _____________________________ Rick Miller, City Clerk Ted Bui, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Harper & Burns LLP

45 ___________________________
City Attorney

RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN

VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH FINDINGS FOR REQUIRED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODES

RELATIVE TO LOCAL CLIMATIC, TOPOGRAPHIC AND GEOLOGIC

CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that the City of Fountain Valley shall adopt ordinances and regulations imposing the same or modified or changed requirements as are contained in the regulations adopted by the State pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17922; and
WHEREAS, the State of California is mandated by Health and Safety Code Section 17922 to impose the same requirements as are contained in the most recent edition of the California Building Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, the California Residential Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Mechanical Code, and the California Electrical Code (hereinafter referred to collectively as “Codes”); and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5(a) permits the City to make modifications or changes to the Codes, which are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geologic, or topographic conditions; and WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that the City Council, before making any modifications or changes to the Codes, shall make an express finding that such changes or modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geologic, or topographic conditions; and WHEREAS, the City of Fountain Valley Community Development Department have recommended that changes and modifications be made to the Codes and have advised that certain said changes and modifications to the California Codes are reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City of Fountain Valley and have further advised that the remainder of said changes and modifications are of an administrative or procedural nature, or concern themselves with subjects not covered by the Codes or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City of Fountain Valley.

Now, THEREFORE, The City Council of the City of Fountain Valley does hereby RESOLVE, DETERMINE, and FIND, as follows
Amendments related to life and fire safety contained in Sections 105.2, 105.8, 109.4, 109.6, 202, 903.2, Table 1505.1, 1505.1.2, 1505.5, 1505.7,1803.1.1.1, 3109.3, 3109.3.1 through 3109.3.3 of the 2025 Edition of the California Building Code and Sections R105.2, R105.10, R108.5, R108.6, Table R301.2 (1), R313.1, R313.2, R401.4, R902.1, R902.1.2, R902.2, and R1001.14 of the 2025 Edition of the California Residential Code, and 310.3 (B) of the 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code as recommended by the Fountain Valley Planning and Building Department are hereby found to be reasonably necessary due to the following local conditions:

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A. Climatic Conditions

1. Hot, dry Santa Ana winds are common to all areas within the City of Fountain Valley and Orange County in general. These winds, which can cause small fires to spread quickly, are a contributing factor to the high fire danger in the area, and create the need for an increased level of fire protection. This added protection will supplement normal fire department response available and provide immediate protection for life and safety of multiple occupants during fire occurrences.

2. Orange County and the City of Fountain Valley are located in a semi-arid Mediterranean type climate which predisposes all fuels, including wood shingles, to rapid ignition and spread of fire. Therefore, there exists a need for additional fire protection measures.

3. The warm, dry climate is conducive to swimming pools which creates a higher probability of child drownings where pools are unprotected.

B. Geologic Conditions

1. Orange County and the City of Fountain Valley are located in a highly active seismic area (Zone D and E). There are earthquake faults that run along both the northeastern and southwestern boundaries of Orange County. The NewportInglewood Fault Zone (NIFZ) which runs through Orange County was the source of the destructive 1933 Long Beach earthquake (6.3 magnitude, hypocenter off Newport Beach coast), which took 120 lives, with areas damaged from Laguna Beach to Marina del Rey and inland to Whittier, and poses one of the greatest hazards to lives and property in the nation. Regional planning for reoccurrence is recommended by the State of California, Department of Conservation. There was also an earthquake in December 1989, with the epicenter located near the City of Irvine. The fault on which this quake occurred was unknown prior to this activity. The October 17, 1989, Santa Cruz earthquake resulted in only one major San Francisco fire in the Marina district, but when combined with the 34 other fires and over 500 responses, the department was taxed to its full capabilities. The Marina fire was difficult to contain because mains supplying water to the district burst during the earthquake. If more fires had been ignited by the earthquake, it would have been difficult for the fire department to contain them. Experts predict a major earthquake in our area within the next 50 years.

This situation creates the need for both additional fire protection measures and automatic on-site fire protection for building occupants since a multitude of fires may result from breakage of gas and electric lines as a result of an earthquake.

As noted by “Planning Scenario on a Major Earthquake on the NewportInglewood Fault Zone, 1988, State Department of Conservation,” page 59, “unfortunately, barely meeting the minimum earthquake standards of building codes places a building on the verge of being legally unsafe”;

2. Traffic and circulation congestion presently existing in the City of Fountain Valley

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often places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk. This condition will be exacerbated by any major disaster, including any earthquake wherein damage to the highway system will occur. This condition makes the need for additional on-site protection for property occupants necessary.

3. Placement of multiple occupancy buildings, location of arterial roads, and fire department staffing constraints due to recent revenue-limiting state legislation have made it difficult for the fire department to locate additional fire stations and provide manpower sufficient to concentrate fire companies and personnel to control fires in high density apartment or condominium buildings. Fire Department equipment does not allow easy access to areas of buildings greater than 55 feet above the level of Fire Department vehicle access. These conditions create the need for built-in on-site fire protection systems to protect occupants and property until fire fighting apparatus and personnel arrive on the scene.

The City of Fountain Valley is located in an area subject to a climatic condition of high winds and low humidity. This combination of events creates an environment, which is conducive to rapidly spreading fires. Control of such fires requires rapid response. Obstacles generated by a strong wind, such as fallen trees, street lights, and utility poles, and the requirement to climb 75 feet vertically up flights of stairs will greatly impact the response time to reach an incident scene.

Additionally, Section 6, Figure 6-2 of ASCE 7 identifies a significant increase in the amount of wind force at 60 feet above the ground. Use of aerial type fire fighting apparatus above this height would place rescue personnel at increased risk of injury.

The City of Fountain Valley is located in the middle of the seismically active area.

The viability of the public water system would be questionable at best after a major seismic event. This would leave tall buildings vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack of available water and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of any available water to floors above the 55-foot level. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated under the high wind section above. With the probability of strong aftershocks there exists a need to provide increased protection for anyone on upper floors.

4. Untreated wood roofs cause or contribute to serious fire hazard and to the rapid spread of fires when such fires are accompanied by high winds. Pieces of burning wooden roofs become flying brands and are carried by the wind to other locations and thereby spread fire quickly. Recent Grand Jury Report findings support this concern.

Additional amendments have been made to Codes. On the recommendation of the City of Fountain Valley Community Development Department, such amendments are hereby found to be either administrative or procedural in nature or concern themselves with subjects not covered in such Codes. The changes made include provisions making

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each of said Codes compatible with other Codes enforced by the City.

Section 2
Amendments to the 2025 Edition of the California Codes are found reasonably necessary based on the climatic and/or geologic conditions cited in Section 1 of this resolution and are listed as follows:

Code Section Findings in Section 1
CBC 105.2, 105.8, 109.4, 109.6, 202 Administrative
CBC 903.2, Table 1505.1, 1505.1.2, 1505.5, 1505.7 A1, A2 CBC 1803.1.1.1 B1, B4
CBC 3109.3, 3109.3.1 through 3109.3.3 A3, B2
CRC R105.2, R105.10, R108.5, R108.6 Administrative
CRC Table R301.2 (1), R313.1, R313.2 A1, A2
CRC R902.1, R902.1.2, R902.2, R1001.14 A1, A2
CRC R401.4 B1, B4
CEC 310.3 (B) A1, A2, B1
The aforementioned amendments have been incorporated in detail in Ordinance No..

Section 3
The City of Fountain Valley Planning and Building Department shall file copies of Resolution No._____ and Ordinance No.____ with the California Building Standards Commission as required by Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS ______ DAY OF _____________ 2025.

ATTEST:
________________________ _____________________
City Clerk Mayor

APPROVED AS TO FORM
Harper & Burns LLP
_______________________
City Attorney

SUMMARY OF

CALIFORNIA CODE CHANGES
In the 2025 edition of Title 24
July 2025

Acknowledgements
Governor Gavin Newsom
Secretary of the Government Operations Agency, Nick Maduros Director of the Department of General Services, Ana Lasso Members of the California Building Standards Commission Chair, Secretary Nick Maduros
Vice Chair, Rajesh Patel
Commissioners:

Kent Sasaki Erick Mikiten
Elley Klausbruckner Rajesh Patel
Peter Santillan Juvilyn Alegre
Aaron Stockwell Laura Rambin
Frank Ramirez James Haskin
Executive Director, Stoyan Bumbalov
Deputy Executive Director, Kevin Day
The California Building Standards Commission is a commission within the Department of General Services
Visit our website at dgs.ca.gov/BSC
Please submit comments and suggestions for improvements or additions to this publication to [email protected]
or mail to
California Building Standards Commission
Stoyan Bumbalov, Executive Director
2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130
Sacramento, CA 95833
Some of CBSC’s publications available on the website’s Resources page:

Guide to Title 24
It’s Your Building Department
Guide for Local Amendments of
Building Standards
Public Guide to the Building
Standards Adoption Process
Frequently Asked Questions
Glossary of Terms

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................ 1 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE – PART 1................................... 4 Chapter 1 – Building Standards Commission ............................................................ 4 Chapter 3 – State Fire Marshal.................................................................................. 4 Chapter 4 – Division of the State Architect – Structural Safety .................................. 4 Chapter 5 – Division of the State Architect – Access Compliance ............................. 6 Chapter 6 – Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development – Seismic Evaluation Procedures for Hospital Buildings ............................................................ 7 Chapter 7 – Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development – Safety Standards for Health Facilities ................................................................................... 7 Chapter 10 – California Energy Commission ............................................................. 8 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE – PART 2................................................ 8 Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration ...................................................................... 8 Chapter 2 – Definitions .............................................................................................. 9 Chapter 3 – Occupancy Classification and Use......................................................... 9 Chapter 4 – Special Detailed Requirements ............................................................ 10 Chapter 5 – General Building Heights and Areas .................................................... 12 Chapter 7 – Fire and Smoke Protection Features.................................................... 12 Chapter 7A – Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure .. 13 Chapter 8 – Interior Finishes.................................................................................... 13 Chapter 9 – Fire Protection Systems ....................................................................... 13 Chapter 10 – Means of Egress ................................................................................ 14 Chapter 11A – Housing Accessibility ....................................................................... 14

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Chapter 11B – Accessibility to Public Buildings ....................................................... 14 Chapter 12 – Interior Environment........................................................................... 17 Chapter 14 – Exterior Walls ..................................................................................... 20 Chapter 15 – Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures........................................... 21 Chapter 16 – Structural Design................................................................................ 21 Chapter 16A – Structural Design ............................................................................. 23 Chapter 17 – Special Inspections and Tests............................................................ 25 Chapter 17A – Special Inspections and Tests ......................................................... 26 Chapter 18 – Soils and Foundations........................................................................ 31 Chapter 18A – Soils and Foundations ..................................................................... 31 Chapter 19 – Concrete............................................................................................. 32 Chapter 19A – Concrete .......................................................................................... 33 Chapter 21 – Masonry ............................................................................................. 34 Chapter 21A – Masonry ........................................................................................... 35 Chapter 22 – Steel................................................................................................... 37 Chapter 22A – Steel................................................................................................. 38 Chapter 23 – Wood.................................................................................................. 41 Chapter 25 – Gypsum Board, Gypsum Panel Products and Plaster........................ 41 Chapter 30 – Elevator and Conveying Systems ...................................................... 41 Chapter 31 – Special Construction .......................................................................... 42 Chapter 35 – Referenced Standards ....................................................................... 43 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE – PART 2.5 ....................................43 Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration .................................................................... 43 Chapter 2 – Definitions ............................................................................................ 44

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Chapter 3 – Building Planning ................................................................................. 44 Chapter 44 – Referenced Standards ....................................................................... 44 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE – PART 3 ........................................44 Article 89 – General Code Provisions ...................................................................... 44 Chapter 1 – General ................................................................................................ 45 Chapter 2 – Wiring and Protection........................................................................... 45 Chapter 4 – Equipment for General Use.................................................................. 45 Chapter 5 – Special Occupancies............................................................................ 45 Chapter 7 – Special Conditions................................................................................ 48 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE – PART 4 .......................................48 Chapter 1 – Administration ...................................................................................... 48 Chapter 2 – Definitions ............................................................................................ 48 Chapter 3 – General Regulations............................................................................. 49 Chapter 4 – Ventilation Air....................................................................................... 49 Chapter 6 – Duct systems........................................................................................ 53 Chapter 11 – Refrigeration....................................................................................... 54 Chapter 12 – Hydronics ........................................................................................... 54 Chapter 18 – Referenced Standards ....................................................................... 54 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE – PART 5............................................54 Chapter 1 – Administration ...................................................................................... 54 Chapter 2 – Definitions ............................................................................................ 55 Chapter 4 – Plumbing Fixtures and Fixture Fittings ................................................. 55 Chapter 6 –Water Supply and Distribution............................................................... 56 Chapter 7 – Sanitary Drainage ................................................................................ 57

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Chapter 15 – Alternate Water Sources for Nonpotable Applications........................ 58 Chapter 16 – Nonpotable Rainwater Catchment Systems....................................... 58 Chapter 17 – Referenced Standards ....................................................................... 58 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE – PART 6................................................59 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE – PART 7.........59 Overview .................................................................................................................. 59 Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration .................................................................... 60 Chapter 2 – Definitions ............................................................................................ 60 Chapter 3 – Wildland-Urban Interface Areas ........................................................... 60 Chapter 4 – Wildland-Urban Interface Areas Requirements .................................... 60 Chapter 5 – Special Building Construction Regulations........................................... 60 Chapter 6 – Fire Protection Requirements............................................................... 60 Chapter 7 – Referenced Standards ......................................................................... 61 Appendix A – General Requirements....................................................................... 61 Appendix B – Vegetation Management Plan ........................................................... 61 Appendix C – Community Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Hazard Evaluation Framework............................................................................................................... 61 Appendix D – Model Ordinance for Fire Hazard Severity Zone Adoption ................ 61 Appendix E – [Reserved] ......................................................................................... 61 Appendix F – Characteristics of Fire Smart Vegetation ........................................... 62 Appendix G – Voluntary Home Hardening Recommendations ................................ 62 Appendix H – Referenced California Documents..................................................... 62 Appendix I – Board of Appeals ................................................................................ 62

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CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE – PART 9.......................................................62 Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration .................................................................... 62 Chapter 2 – Definitions ............................................................................................ 63 Chapter 3 – General Requirements ......................................................................... 63 Chapter 9 – Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems .............................................. 65 Chapter 10 – Means of Egress ................................................................................ 65 Chapter 31 – Tents, Temporary Special Event Structures and Other Membrane Structures ................................................................................................................ 66 Chapter 49 – Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Areas ........... 66 Chapter 80 – Referenced Standards ....................................................................... 66 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE – PART 10 ..........................66 Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration .................................................................... 66 Chapter 2 – Definitions ............................................................................................ 67 Chapter 3 – Provisions for All Compliance Methods................................................ 67 Chapter 3A – [OSHPD1] Provisions for All Compliance Methods............................ 68 Chapter 4 – Repairs................................................................................................. 69 Chapter 4A – Repairs .............................................................................................. 69 Chapter 5 – Prescriptive Compliance Method.......................................................... 70 Chapter 5A – Prescriptive Compliance Method ....................................................... 70 Chapters 6 through 11 ............................................................................................. 71 Chapter 16 – Referenced Standards ....................................................................... 71 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE – PART 11 .......72 Chapter 2 – Definitions ............................................................................................ 72 Chapter 4 – Residential Mandatory Measures......................................................... 72

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Chapter 5 – Nonresidential Mandatory Measures.................................................... 74 Chapter A4 – Residential Voluntary Measures ........................................................ 76 Chapter A5 – Nonresidential Voluntary Measures ................................................... 77

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INTRODUCTION
During the 2024 Triennial Code Adoption Cycle, California state agencies reviewed the most recent editions of national model codes and standards, and made amendments and additions to most parts of the California Building Standards Code, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (Title 24). This publication contains information regarding substantive California changes of interest to code users as they familiarize themselves with the 2025 edition of Title 24. For ease of reading, this document uses all normal font style (no italics). When looking at Title 24, it is a good idea to learn about and understand the various margin markings, banners and text styles that will indicate where changes have been made to the code and what amendments are model code changes versus California amendments. An explanation of margin markings can be found in the preface of each part of Title 24.

State agency acronyms that may be used in this publication BSC – Building Standards Commission
CEC – California Energy Commission
DCA – Department of Consumer Affairs, Veterinary Medical Board DSA – Division of the State Architect
DWR – Department of Water Resources
HCD – Department of Housing and Community Development
OSHPD – Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development SFM – State Fire Marshal
For the applications of amendments adopted by the various state agencies, reference Chapter 1 of each part of Title 24.

The parts of Title 24 may be abbreviated as follows:

CBC – California Building Code, Part 2, Volumes 1 and 2 CRC – California Residential Code, Part 2.5
CMC – California Mechanical Code, Part 4
CPC – California Plumbing Code, Part 5
CWUIC – California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Part 7 CFC – California Fire Code, Part 9
CEBC – California Existing Building Code, Part 10
CALGreen – California Green Building Standards Code, Part 11 CRSC – California Referenced Standards Code, Part 12
To avoid confusion with other acronyms, abbreviations are not used for the California Administrative Code (Part 1), California Electrical Code (Part 3) or California Energy Code (Part 6).

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Note that there were no significant updates to the California Historical Building Code, Part 8 of Title 24, or Part 12, the Referenced Standards Code, so they are not included in this summary. There are no changes to Part 8 because the State Historical Building Safety Board adopted the 2025 California Historical Building Code by carrying forward existing provisions from the 2022 edition without further amendment.

Model code developers:

Every three years the national model codes and standards are published, and by law California is required to incorporate specific model codes and standards into Title 24.

The model code publishers often issue significant code change documents explaining national code updates and the reasons for them. Links are provided below to assist in searching for this information for each of the publishers.

IAPMO – The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (Parts 4 and 5)
2024 Uniform Mechanical and Plumbing Code publication webpage ICC – The International Code Council (Parts 2, 2.5, 7, 9 and 10) ICC’s 2024 Significant Changes publications (search each title separately) NFPA – National Fire Protection Association (Part 3)
2023 National Electrical Code Guide to Changes
In 2024, the model codes published by ICC underwent a substantial formatting change as part of their digital transformation strategy to improve the user experience and enhance readability by providing a cleaner, more modern look. All parts of Title 24 that are published by ICC—Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12—display the new singlecolumn format. Parts 3, 4 and 5, published by NFPA and IAPMO, retain the previous formatting style.

Additionally, some section renumbering occurred to align with the new structure, and existing California amendments made obsolete by new model code language have been repealed and deleted from the code.

Also, in 2021 the Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD) was renamed the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI). Within HCAI, divisions were renamed “offices” and the building code development unit is now within HCAI’s Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD); therefore, the acronym used in Title 24 banners to indicate adoption by OSHPD will not change.

Please watch the California Building Standards Commission’s (CBSC) video About Title 24 to learn about the code's layout and contributing state agencies. For more indepth information, visit CBSC’s Resources webpage to view and download educational publications such as a Guide to Title 24.

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CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE – PART 1
Chapter 1 – Building Standards Commission
1-101 Abbreviations
Added an entry for HCAI and corrected the entry for OSHPD. 1-407 Initial rulemaking file submittals by a state proposing agency Changed to accept digital signatures, accept single soft copies of documents, and clarify signature requirements for the Economic and Fiscal Impact Statement (Form STD 399).
1-408. Certification of delegation of authority
Changed to accept digital signatures.
1-411 Public comment rulemaking file submitted by a state proposing agency Changed to accept one copy of various required documents. 1-413 Public comments and related actions
Removed the note referencing a public comment form on the website. 1-415 Final rulemaking file by state proposing agencies Requirements changed to accept digital signatures, accept single copies, clarify documentation of public hearings, clarify the statement necessary if supporting documents are added after the NOPA is published, and clarify requirements when changes are made after the NOPA is published. Also repealed confusing language about the Informative Digest and the memo attesting to a 45-day public comment period.
1-419 Emergency building standards
Changed to accept one copy of various required documents.

Chapter 3 – State Fire Marshal
3-104 Application of building standards
Added a reference to the new California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Part 7 of Title 24.

Chapter 4 – Division of the State Architect – Structural Safety Sections 4-205, 4-305, 4-402, 4-405
Added a reference to the new California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Part 7 of Title 24.
4-309(a) Reconstruction or alteration projects in excess of $100,000 in cost Replaced “modifications” with “reconstruction, alteration, or addition” to clarify intent and provide consistency of language with the CEBC.

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4-310 School garages, warehouses, storage and similar buildings, dwellings for employees and miscellaneous structures
As a result of AB 358 (Chapter 83, Statutes of 2023), updated language to note community college student housing buildings are exempted from the Field Act. 4-314. Definitions
Added the definition of “Laboratory of Record” to coordinate with language updates and reorganization to create new Article 11 in this chapter. 4-317(e). Plans, specifications, calculations and other data Added a new exception that allows repair of damage caused by means not related to natural or manmade disaster (e.g. dry rot, vehicle impact) on a school building within 50 feet of fault trace.
4-318(a) Procedure for approval of application and voidance of application Added editorial revisions to current language that utilizes terms such as “prints,” “tracings,” “reproducible sheets,” which are tied to a paper-based system and not in alignment with current electronic media and submittal processes. 4-318(c) Voidance of application, 4-319 Withdrawal of application, and 4-420 Fees
Clarified amount of refund of fees when work has not yet commenced (checking work or construction) on a project (or subsequent increments) to align with current practice.

Various Sections within Group 1, Articles 5 and 6
Relocated and modified various sections from these articles to new Articles 10 and 11. 4-333 Observation and inspection of construction
4-333(b) Inspection by a project inspector or assistant inspector Added language to include assistant inspectors (and removed 4-333(d) Items 3-4).

Added language to clarify each inspector’s responsibility to the governing board, including any inspector involved with or providing inspection related activities or services to the district, while also emphasizing that inspectors ultimately report to DSA for enforcement of plans and specifications of the project. 4-333(d) Assistant inspectors
Added requirement that Assistant Inspectors (AI) must meet same project approval requirements as Project Inspectors (PI) for projects inspected by AI. Removed #3-4 and relocated #2 to 4-361.4, with modifications.
4-333.1 Project inspector certification.

Relocated this section to new Article 10 in this chapter and modified language to improve clarity.

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4-335(f) Structural tests and special inspections
Removed minimum age requirements and added minimum educational requirements for special inspectors for consistency with Project Inspectors and DSA Certified Special Inspectors.
4-335(f)4.A Special inspector daily reports
Removed requirement for Special Inspector (SI) daily reports to PI within seven days since PI to receive those sooner (within one business day). 4-335.1 DSA Laboratory of record
Relocated portions of the former language to new Article 11 and modified language to improve clarity.
4-342 Duties of the project inspector
4-342(b) Duties
Added language specifying 48-hours prior notification by the PI to DSA for structural steel erection.
4-342(c) Violations through 4-342(g) Filing an appeal
Relocated items to new Article 10 and modified language to improve clarity.

Group 1, Article 8
Repealed Sections 4-350 and 4-351 to remove conflicts.

Group 1, Article 10
Created new Article 10. Inspector Certification (Sections 4-360 through 4-369) to consolidate and clarify inspector certification, professional conduct, discipline, appeals, and reinstatement requirements.

Group 1, Article 11
Created new Article 11. Laboratory Acceptance (Sections 4-370 through 4-378) to consolidate and clarify laboratory acceptance, professional conduct, discipline, appeals, and reinstatement requirements.
4-411 Definitions
Added definitions for “Classroom” and “Shade Structure” to clarify broad terms frequently reflected in project designs.

Chapter 5 – Division of the State Architect – Access Compliance Section 5-101 Purpose
Added exception to align with AB 306 (Chapter 49, Statutes of 2021) and AB 358 (Chapter 83, Statutes of 2023), exempting teacher or district employee dwellings and community college student housing buildings from DSA review for access compliance.

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Chapter 6 – Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development – Seismic Evaluation Procedures for Hospital Buildings
Article 1. Definitions and Requirements
Added and amended various sections within Article 1 as a result of the enactment of AB 869 (Chapter 801, Statutes of 2024), which establishes a process for small, rural, critical access and district hospitals, as well as hospitals that are recipients of the Distressed Hospital Loan Program, to seek a delay of up to three years to the seismic safety compliance deadline of January 1, 2030, and also provides HCAI with discretion to extend the delay by an additional two years.

1.2 Definitions
Repealed the definitions of “Administrative Extension” and “Critical Community Provider” because the timeframe to request an extension has expired.

1.5.2 Delay in compliance
Amended language to align the NPC compliance requirements and dates with existing statutory mandate and repealed SPC compliance requirements that are no longer applicable per AB 2190 (Chapter 673, Statutes of 2018).

Sections 11.3.1 and 11.3.2
Repealed the torque testing requirements for bolts with no tension as there is no specific test for shear.

Chapter 7 – Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development – Safety Standards for Health Facilities
7-101 Scope
Amended language to add HSC Section 129850 that provides OSHPD has broad statutory authority to make any regulations that it deems necessary, proper, or suitable to carry out the Alfred E. Alquist Hospital Facilities Seismic Safety Act of 1983 (HSSA 83).
7-111 Definitions
Amended the definitions of: “Freestanding” to clarify that a building does not have to be adjacent to another building to be freestanding and the separation requirements apply to all adjacent buildings (and not limited to hospital buildings only); and “Office” for consistency with the creation of the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) and the renamed Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD).
7-115 Preparation of construction documents and reports Amended language: Allows fire protection engineers to prepare plans and specifications for fire protection systems; assures compliance with HSC Section 129805(a); and clarifies that only OSHPD Preapproved Details (OPDs) and distribution system preapprovals are required to be inserted in the construction documents.

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Section 7-153 Changes to the approved work
Repealed subsections (b)1 and 2 because HCAI does not have the authority.

Chapter 10 – California Energy Commission
Please visit the California Energy Commission’s website for updates. energy.ca.gov/programs-and-topics/programs/building-energy-efficiencystandards/online-resource-center/overview CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE – PART 2
Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration
Division of the State Architect
104.2.3 (formerly 104.11) Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and equipment
Added new banners and amended language to clarify that the new model code exception regarding use of International Code Council Performance Code is not permitted by DSA.

Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development

1.10.2 OSHPD 2
Removed references to OSHPD 2A and 2B as there is no longer a difference in requirements between skilled nursing facilities that are single-story wood frame or light steel construction and multi-story facilities.

1.10.6 OSHPD 6
Added a new banner and description to identify the requirements for Chemical Dependency Recovery Hospitals (CDRH). The OSHPD 6 designation incorporates AB 2096 (Chapter 233, Statutes 2022) into regulations.

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State Fire Marshal

1.11.2.4 Request for alternate means of protection
Updated the reference pointer to California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 19 due to program changes in the requirements of Risk Management Plans and the handling of hazardous materials under the oversight of CalEPA (AB 148, Stats. 2021). These programs were previously in Title 19, Division 2 (CalOES), but are now located in Title 19, Division 5 (CalEPA), and have been effective as of March 6, 2024.

1.11.4.4 Fire clearance pre-inspection
Corrected the reference pointer that delegates authority from the State Fire Marshal to the local fire prevention enforcement authority (Health and Safety Code Sections 13145 and 13146).
101.4.8 Wildland-Urban Interface
Added a new administrative section to reference the newly adopted California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (CWUIC), Part 7 of Title 24. The adoption of the CWUIC has affected provisions and references in CBC Chapters 2, 3, and 7A, and will be addressed in this summary. Chapter 7A has been removed from the CBC and relocated in Part 7.

Chapter 2 – Definitions
State Fire Marshal
Definitions related to Chapter 7A
Repealed and deleted all definitions with reference to Chapter 7A. Chapter 7A provisions have been relocated to the new California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Part 7 of Title 24.

Division of the State Architect
Multi-bedroom Housing Unit
Amended definition to change the term “toilet and bathing rooms” to “bathroom(s)” Next Generation Attenuation West
Repealed this definition as it is no longer used in the code.

Public-Occupancy Temporary Structure
Added an amendment to clarify that the definition does not apply to school buildings as defined in Section 4-314 of the California Administrative Code.

Chapter 3 – Occupancy Classification and Use
Department of Housing and Community Development [HCD]
310.3 Residential Group R-2 and 310.4 Residential Group R-3 Amended the model code language in relation to nontransient hotels and motels specifying that all nontransient hotels and motels, regardless of number of guest rooms, shall be classified as Occupancy Group R-2.

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310.4.2 Lodging houses
Amended the automatic sprinkler system installation requirements and replaced “P2904” with a reference pointer to CRC R309.1.1.

State Fire Marshal
304.1 Business Group B
Editorial correction to align ambulatory care facilities with the provisions of the California Fire Code (Part 9, title 24) as a Business Group B occupancy. 305.2 Group E, child-care facilities, exception
Amended existing exception to Group E child-care facilities, allowing the facilities to operate when they comply with special requirements, aimed at expanding child-care services and upholding fire and life safety practices, and in compliance with Assembly Bill 176, Chapter 998 (2024).
308.5.1 Classification as Group E, special provisions
This model code section was deleted from the 2022 CBC. Assembly Bill 176, Chapter 998 (2024) required language from the 2019 CBC to be re-incorporated to provide clarification for local jurisdictions regarding child day care for more than six but not more than 100 children under 36 months of age.

Chapter 4 – Special Detailed Requirements
State Fire Marshal
403.2.1.1 Type of construction
Corrected the Item #1 exception by deleting model code language “columns supporting floors,” which was an existing amendment that was not carried forward in the 2022 CBC.
403.3.1 Number of sprinkler system risers and system design Incorporated an existing amendment regarding the requirements of sprinkler systems that are hydraulically designed. The terms “standpipe” and “vertical water supply zones” in this section clarify the requirements of codes and referenced standards.
403.3.1.2 Buildings more than 420 feet in height
Clarified that there are differences in requirements for buildings having a height greater than 420 feet (128 m) and in Section 403.3.1.1 buildings having a height less than 420 feet (128 m). Included requirement for sprinkler systems to be supplied from two risers to limit the impact of a single-point failure of a standpipe or sprinkler express riser.
403.5.3 Stairway door operation
Repealed an amendment regarding failure of electrical power to the locking mechanism as it is now in the adopted model code language.

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404.12 Group I and R 2.1 occupancy means of egress
Added treatment rooms to the egress requirements to clarify that patient sleeping rooms and patient treatment rooms are not permitted to pass through the atrium for means of egress. Aligns with the National Fire Protection Association 101 (NFPA 101).
406.9.2 Ventilation
Corrected the reference pointer from Section 1203 to 1202, to align with model code renumbering.
407.4.4.1 Exit access through care suites
Repealed an amendment regarding egress through an adjacent care suite to align with the requirements of NFPA 101. Section 407.4.4.3 includes the requirement.

Section 407.4.4.2 Separation
Repealed redundant amendment language regarding requirements for separation using a one-hour fire barrier.

Section 407.4.4.3 Access to a corridor
Repealed an amendment regarding travel from habitable rooms. Adopted model code language clarifies that movement in a care suite is limited to 100 feet of travel to a door leading to an exit corridor or a horizontal exit. 407.4.4.3.1 One intervening room (repealed) Sleeping Room (new) Repealed amendment regarding movement from habitable rooms through more than one intervening room and replaced with a new amendment to clarify that sleeping rooms shall be limited to one intervening room.
407.4.4.4 Reserved
Deleted model code Section 407.4.4.4 Circulation paths within a care suite because it conflicts with care suite circulation path requirements in California for unrated corridors in I-2 occupancies.
407.4.4.5.3 Travel distance (repealed)
Repealed California amendment since the adopted model code provides the same provisions in section 407.4.4.3.
408.9.1 Smoke venting
Added amendment clarifying that I-3 Occupancy Condition #9, where venting is provided that such venting applies to each housing pod. Also Exceptions 3, 4, and 5 are deleted.
408.13 Windows
Updated reference pointer for security glazing testing standards from American Society for Testing and Materials’ ASTM F1233-98 to ASTM F-1915. Deleted reference to California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Appendix H glazing standard as well.

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408.16 Vehicle sallyports
Added amendment to specify a two-hour fire barrier separation and to clarify that solid roofs in vehicle sallyports shall be fully sprinklered per National Fire Protection Association standard, NFPA 13.

Section 422.7 Domestic cooking
Added amendment to clarify requirements for installation of cooking appliances in fully-sprinklered buildings. Item 6 added with reference pointer to Section 708.

Chapter 5 – General Building Heights and Areas
State Fire Marshal
Table 504.3 Allowable building height in feet above grade plane Reinstated an existing amendment (erroneously not printed in the 2022 CBC) to the I-2 occupancy classification to correct the building height values to indicate “NP” (not permitted) for construction Types IIIB and VB.
506.2.1 Single-occupancy buildings. Equation 5-2
Corrected and clarified existing amendment related to total allowable area calculations for a single-occupancy building more than two stories above grade plane. Existing amendments associated with Equation 5-2 were unintentionally omitted during the last model code adoption when several model code changes occurred in allowable area formulas.

A maximum of Sa=2 multiplier is allowed for Groups A, E, H, I, L, and R occupancies, high-rise buildings, and other applications listed in Section 1.11 regulated by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. A maximum of Sa=3 multiplier is allowed for all the other buildings. Sa=4 multiplier is not allowed in California. 508.2.4 Separation of occupancies
Modified the existing amendment of Exception Item 4 to remove reference to vehicle sallyports and repealed the exception to separation requirements for I-3 occupancy groups.
508.3.3 Separation
Repealed Exception Item 3, that required separation between Group I-3 occupancies and vehicle sally ports. Additionally, Exception Item 4 is renumbered to Item 3.

Chapter 7 – Fire and Smoke Protection Features
State Fire Marshal
707.5 Continuity
Added amendment regarding termination of fire barriers required for incidental use rooms per CBC Table 509.1 in I-2 occupancies. Added Items 4 and 5 to clarify applicability of fire resistance ratings in I-2 occupancies.

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Chapter 7A – Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure
State Fire Marshal
Deleted Chapter 7A from CBC and relocated the requirements to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Part 7, Title 24. Added a “User Note” to point to CBC Section 101.4.8 for administrative requirements and applicability of buildings and structures located in the wildland-urban interface (WUI) or a Fire Hazard Severity Zone.

Chapter 8 – Interior Finishes
State Fire Marshal
Table 803.13 Interior wall and ceiling finish requirements by occupancy For Group I-2, corrected footnote “n” to indicate footnote “o.” Chapter 9 – Fire Protection Systems
State Fire Marshal
Section 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations
Renumbered items for exempt locations to accommodate deletion of Item #1 in the model code. Deleted amendment Item #6 in the list regarding elevator hoistways, machine rooms, machinery spaces, control spaces and control rooms. 903.4.3 Alarms
Deleted existing amendment regarding visible alarm notification and reference pointer to Section 907.
907.2.12 Special amusement areas
Repealed existing amendments in Sections 907.2.12.1 - 907.2.12.3 as these sections do not exist in 2024 IBC and blended the existing amendment regarding exit access into the new model code language. The same modifications are made to Section 907.2.12 in the California Fire Code (Part 9 of Title 24). 915.4.4 Interconnection
Replaced new model language with existing HCD amendment that SFM co-adopted to align with the same amendment in the California Fire Code. 915.6.1 Enclosed parking garages
New amendment to coordinate with the existing provision in Section 915.6.1 the California Fire Code.