Agenda packet, regular meeting — Healdsburg City Council, November 21, 2022 (part 3 of 3)

WHEREAS, on May 3, 2022, the City closed escrow on the Property; and WHEREAS, on August 1, 2022, City passed and adopted Resolution No. 112-2022 awarding the construction contract to DMR Builders of Santa Rosa for the rehabilitation of the L&M Village not to exceed $1,348,776, and approving a 10% contract contingency in the amount of $134,878 for related change orders; and
WHEREAS, during the course of construction additional work needed to be performed in excess of the construction contingency for the L&M Village project due to the age of the buildings and unforeseen requirements needed to occupy the site in order to meet the Homekey program deadlines; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to complete the project on time and in order to do so, it is necessary to increase appropriations to the project to ensure that the 22 units of interim housing for those experiencing chronic homelessness are ready and safe to occupy; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to Title 14, the California Code of Regulations, Section 15378(b)(5) of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) guidelines, approval of this resolution is an administrative activity of the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Healdsburg does hereby:

1. Approves increasing the contract contingency of the DRM Builders contract for rehabilitation of the L&M Village by 6% in the amount of $80,926.

2. Approves amending the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget as depicted on the attached Exhibit A.

3. Authorizes the City Manager to take the necessary actions to effectuate this action.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Healdsburg this 21st day of November 2022 by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

ABSTAINING: Councilmembers:

SO ORDERED: ATTEST:
_____________________________ ___________________________________ Osvaldo Jimenez, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk

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Exhibit A
Account Number Increase Amount Decrease Amount Description 107-8080-42301-00000 $ 80,926 Transfer out from L&M Village Fund to General Capital Replacement Fund 102-1000-39001-00000 $ 80,926 Transfer In to General Capital Replacement Fund from L&M Village Fund 102-2022-45000-OT003 $ 80,926 L&M Village Project Construction Services FY 22-23 Budget Amendment

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CITY OF HEALDSBURG

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 21, 2022
SUBJECT: Ordinance adopting by reference the 2022 California Building Standards Code Title 24 with local amendments
PREPARED BY: David Willoughby, Building Official
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):

Provide Effective Governance
Maintain and Enhance Public Health and Safety
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):

Introduce for first reading, by title only, waiving full reading of the text an Ordinance adopting by reference, the 2022 California Building Standards Codes Title 24 with local amendments; and by motion set December 19, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. as the date and time of a public hearing for adoption of the Ordinance.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:

There were multiple meetings with the Redwood Empire Association of Code Officials, a local ICC Chapter and the Marin County Code Advisory Board in which Code Officials and the public discussed the upcoming adoption of the 2022 California Building Standards Codes and local amendments.

BACKGROUND:

Every three years the State of California Building Standards Commission mandates new and revised building codes. The State of California mandates that the 2022 California Building Standards Codes go into effect on January 1, 2023. Many local governments adopt the published California Building Standards Code Title 24 by reference in local ordinances. This is commonly called an adoption ordinance. If a local government does not adopt Title 24 by local ordinance, Title 24 becomes the applicable code by default. Title 24 applies throughout the state and to all building occupancies, whether or not the local government has an adoption ordinance.

The City of Healdsburg has an opportunity to prepare amendments to the codes that reflect local conditions to mitigate the potential damage caused by earthquakes, flooding, erosion, and fires.

Local jurisdictions may only establish more restrictive building standards that are reasonably necessary because of climatic, geologic and topographical conditions. The City’s Building

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Official has worked to minimize changes to the mandated 2022 Building Standards Code language and to develop code amendments that are consistent with other jurisdictions in Sonoma, Mendocino, and Marin Counties.

Staff recommends that Healdsburg’s 2019 code cycle amendments that have proven to be effective be carried over into the 2022 code cycle adoption ordinance. Apart from the building electrification ordinance that has already been reviewed and approved by the City Council, the proposed new amendments are administrative in nature. They attempt to clarify ambiguous code language, align code section numbers, enhance fire safety, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions beyond the State standards.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

These local amendments address the unique soil conditions in the hillside and low-lying creek and riverfront areas, hot dry summertime weather, extreme winter storms, areas of dense vegetation, and challenging terrain throughout the City. Many of the remaining undeveloped residential building lots are located on steep hillsides. Additionally, there are many homes and commercial buildings over 100 years old in Healdsburg that periodically undergo construction projects. The close proximity of buildings to each other in Healdsburg’s residential and downtown commercial areas as well as narrow streets and alleys, necessitate amendments and more restrictive standards regarding fire sprinkler installations and swimming pool drowning prevention. Also necessitating amendments and more restrictive standards is Healdsburg’s desire to be a leader in addressing the threat of climate change, which increases the risk of local flooding and wildland fire. By reducing greenhouse gas emissions beyond the minimum standards mandated by the State, Healdsburg hopes to mitigate potential adverse environmental impacts.

Local amendments also attempt to provide regional consistency with regards to the administrative provisions of the Building Standards Codes. The amendments will provide for more regional consistency for the construction industry so that when building in Healdsburg, the regulations are consistent with other jurisdictions in Sonoma and adjoining Counties. A summary of the proposed 2022 Healdsburg Municipal Code (HMC) amendments along with a comparison to the existing 2019 HMC code amendments is provided below:

Administrative Provisions No Change Deleted from all codes. Consolidate various provisions and established into
the California Building Code.

Appeals Board Added Appendix B
as amended
Specify that the Local Appeals Board and
Housing Appeals Board is the
Healdsburg Planning Commission (along
with process direction) and comply with
Appendix B as amended (administration
of Appeals Board).

Exempt from Permits No Change Clarify what is not exempt from permit:

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• Accessory structures < 120 sq ft that
also have elect., plumb. or mech.
• Counter tops - replacement or new.
• Retaining walls any height within 3' of
the public right of way.

Application & Permit
Expiration
Change Section
numbers to align
with the State Code
• Plan Review 180 days.
• Plan Review extension 1 - 180 days
allowed.
• Permit 1 year.
• Permit extension 1 - 90 days allowed.
• Permit Term 3 years.
• Permit Term extension 1 – 180 days
allowed.

Work Without Permit No Change Violation fee equal to 2 times the permit fee is added.

Notices Posted No Change Violation is added for tampering with or unauthorized removal.

Definition: Newly
Constructed Building
No Change Definition of “Newly Constructed
Building” with respect to Energy Code
and Wildland/Urban Interface has been
expanded to include buildings that are
demolished to more than 75% of the
walls and roof/ceiling which make up the
building envelope. Or where any portion
of a building’s exterior is preserved but
the interior of the building is removed,
including all structural portions of floors
and ceilings.

Fire Sprinklers in the CRC No Change Procedural change to delete the fire sprinkler methods in the California
Residential Code and to point to the
California Fire Code for requirements.

Class A Roof Add Section number
to align with the
State Code
More restrictive by expanding the
requirement from Class C roof covering
to Class A roof covering throughout the
City.

Grading Permit
Requirements
No Change Adopts Building Code Appendix Chapter
J which is a framework for regulating
grading and earthwork.

Pool Barrier Change Appendix
designation to match
the State Code
CRC Appendix AX is the Swimming
Pool Safety Act which is a legislative
mandate specifying drowning prevention
and entrapment measured. BSC has not
clearly designated the building

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application and enforcement
responsibilities into the CRC.

Existing Swimming Pool
Yard Fencing
No Change Requirement to secure existing
swimming pools from unauthorized entry
by a barrier (typically a fence) that
provides the same degree of protection as
an enclosure.
2021 International Property
Maintenance Code
Add Sections 302
(exterior property)
and 308 (garbage and
refuse) to add tools
to HMC; Align
Section # with State
Adopt only relevant portions of the IPMC
(many IPMC provisions are covered by
current provisions for abatement
contained in the HMC)
Violations - Penalty No Change Violations are a misdemeanor or may be prosecuted or enforced as a nuisance or
as a criminal offense or by civil court
action.

Reach Code – Electrification Removed pool and
spa gas heating
exception.

Ordinance 1217 Approved 9/27/22
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:

Through the adoption and implementation of the most recent California Building Standards Codes, a level of improved public health, safety, and general welfare is achieved by enhancing the design and construction of buildings using building concepts having a reduced negative impact or positive environmental impact and encouraging sustainable construction practices in the following categories:

1. Planning and design

2. Energy efficiency

3. Water efficiency and conservation

4. Material conservation and resource efficiency

5. Environmental quality
ALTERNATIVES:

Although the State mandates the adoption of the new 2022 Building Standards Codes, if the Council finds that any of the carry over amendments from the 2019 code cycle have been shown to be ineffective, or that there is ambiguous code language that need clarification, or that there are administrative procedures that need to be addressed, Council can direct staff to make amendments that reflect local conditions and which establish more restrictive building standards that are reasonably necessary.

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FISCAL IMPACT:

The cost to purchase new code books has been included in the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 approved budget. Staff will need to attend training seminars to learn about the new codes and the code changes by the state agencies. Staff training has also been included in the budget.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.

ATTACHMENT(S):
2022 Building Code Adoption and Amendments Ord. 10-25-22

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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
ORDINANCE NO.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG REPEALING CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE HEALDSBURG MUNICIPAL CODE AS CURRENTLY IN EFFECT AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE TITLE 24 AS MANDATED

BY THE STATE BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION WHICH
INCLUDES: THE CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PART 1, THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE PART 2 VOLUMES 1 & 2 INCLUDING

APPENDIX CHAPTER B AND J AS AMENDED, THE CALIFORNIA
RESIDENTIAL CODE PART 2.5 AS AMENDED, THE CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE PART 3 AND TABLES AS AMENDED, THE
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE PART 4 AND STANDARDS AS
AMENDED, THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE PART 5 AND
STANDARDS AS AMENDED, THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE PART 6, THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE PART 8, THE
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE PART 9, AS AMENDED THE CALIFORNIA
EXISTING BUILDING CODE PART 10 AS AMENDED, THE CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE PART 12, AND THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 2021 EDITION AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, the California Building Standards Commission has adopted a new Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, also referred to as the 2022 California Building Standards Code, that will become effective statewide on January 1, 2023; and WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5 establish the authority for a city to adopt and make local amendments and modifications to the building standards in the California Building Standards Code to establish more restrictive building standards than those contained in the California Building Standards Code; and WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5 require a city, before making any amendments and modifications to the California Building Standards Code, to make an express finding that such amendments and modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 50022.2 permits enactment of city ordinances that adopt codes or statutes, including codes of the State of California, by reference; and WHEREAS, notice of this Ordinance was published in accordance with Government Code Sections 50022.3 and 6066; and such notice was sufficient to give notice to interested persons of the purpose of the ordinance and the subject matter thereof.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Healdsburg does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. OLD CODES REPEALED

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Chapter 15.04 of the Healdsburg Municipal Code, as currently in effect as of the date of the adoption of this ordinance, is hereby repealed in its entirety.

SECTION 2. FINDINGS
The City Council of the City of Healdsburg finds that, in order to best protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Healdsburg, the standards of building within the city must conform to state law except where local conditions warrant more restrictive regulations.

Pursuant to Section 17958 of the California Health and Safety Code, the governing body of the City of Healdsburg, in its ordinance adopting the State Building Standards Code and uniform industry codes, may establish amendments which are more restrictive in nature than those adopted by the State of California commonly referred to as Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

Based on the materials presented and by the recommendation of the Building Official, the City Council further finds that it is necessary to make the procedural and administrative modifications to the California Building Standards Code and to adopt or not adopt certain appendices to the Code.

Under the provisions of Section 17958.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, local amendments shall be based on climatic, geological and topographical conditions. As such, the City Council finds and declares that the following local conditions exist:

A. Climate. The City, on an average, experiences an approximate annual rainfall of 40 inches.

This rainfall can normally be expected between October and April. During the winter months, the City may experience periods of heavy rain, which causes local flooding, erosion and contributes to slope instability. Winter storms are often accompanied by high winds, which have uprooted trees and damaged power lines. The City has also experienced periods of heavy fog, which has delayed the response time for firefighting apparatus, and prevented early discovery of structure fires.

During the dry period, temperatures range from 70 degrees to over 100 degrees. These temperatures are often accompanied by a wildland-urban interface, creating a hazardous fire condition. With increased development spreading into the brush-covered foothill area, wind driven fires could have severe consequences, as has been demonstrated on several occasions throughout the State.

B. Geological. The City is susceptible to seismic hazards resulting from movement along any one of several known faults in the area. The most serious direct earthquake hazard threat is from the damage or collapse of buildings and other structures due to ground movement.

In addition to damage caused by earthquakes, there is a possibility of earthquake-induced landslides. Fire is often the major form of damage resulting from earthquakes. Most earthquake-induced fires start because of damage to gas lines, power lines or heat producing appliances. In addition, unstable slopes have been identified in the City, which present a significant potential for landslides. In the event of a major earthquake or

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landslide, many areas of the City may not be accessible to emergency equipment and, if bridges or roads are damaged, the City may be isolated from outside assistance.

C. Topographical. The City borders include hilly terrain on the north, east and northwest portions of the City. The roadway systems in these hills are designed around the lay of the land with respect to narrow, winding and steep access-ways. The grades of these roadways sometimes exceed 25% and road widths of less than 12 feet are not uncommon. The City is also bordered by Highway 101 and the Russian River and divided by a railroad right-ofway. The railroad, river and freeway all create barriers, which obstruct traffic patterns and delay the response time for fire equipment. The water supply within the City is also directly affected by the topographical layout. The water distribution system consists of pressure zones, which carry water by gravity from various reservoirs. Water flow within the City can vary from less than 250 gallons per minute to flows in excess of 4,000 gallons per minute. This wide variation causes major problems to development as well as to fire suppression efforts. The hilly terrain contributes to drainage, erosion and slope instability problems for development.

Summary
Because of the conditions stated above, the Healdsburg Planning & Building Department must modify and amend certain portions of the California Building Standards Code to ensure that minimum construction requirements, standards and practices are in place to protect the life and safety of the citizens of the City of Healdsburg. Because of the conditions above, the Department has determined that it is necessary to mitigate the potential damage caused by earthquakes, erosion, lot-to-lot drainage and slope instability to protect the life and safety of residents and to ensure the structural stability of new development.

As a result of the findings, as set forth in this section, which identify various climatic, geological and topographical elements, those additional requirements as specified in the amendments to the adopting ordinance supplementing and amending the codes herein are considered necessary and reasonable modifications and do not lessen, diminish or change the standards set forth within the California Building Standards Code except as authorized by law.

While it is clearly understood that the adoption of such regulations may not prevent the incidence of fire, earthquake, erosion and slope instability, the implementation of the following amendments to the Code may reduce the severity and potential of loss of life and property and are reasonably necessary because of the local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions:

Chapter or section no. Local climactic, geological or topographical conditions California Building Code (CBC)
CBC Chapter 1, section 1.8.8.1 is amended A, B, C
CBC Chapter 1, section 1.8.8.3 is amended A, B, C
CBC Chapter 1 Division II, adopted and amended A, B, C

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CBC Chapter 1 Division II, section 105.2 (1), (4), (7), and (14) are amended A, B, C
CBC Chapter 1 Division II, section 105.3.2 is amended A, B, C CBC Chapter 1 Division II, section 105.5 and 105.5.1 are amended A, B, C CBC Chapter 1 Division II, section 109.4 is amended A, B, C CBC Chapter 1 Division II, section 116.4.1 is added A, B, C CBC Chapter 2, section 202 is amended A, B, C
CBC Chapter 9, is deleted and replaced by CFC Chapter 9 A, B, C CBC Chapter 15, section 1505.1.2 is amended A, B, C
CBC Appendix B, Sections B101.2, B101.2.1, B101.2.2, and B101.7 are adopted A, B, C
CBC Appendix J, is adopted and new section J104.1.1 is added A, B, C California Residential Code (CRC)
CRC Chapter 1, section 1.8.8.1 is amended A, B, C
CRC Chapter 1, section 1.8.8.3 is amended A, B, C
CRC Chapter 1 Division II, section R102 through section R114 is deleted and replaced with CBC Chapter 1 Division II section 102 through section 116 as amended A, B, C
CRC Chapter 3 section R313 is deleted and replaced by CFC Chapter 9 A, B, C CRC Chapter 9, section R902.1.2 is amended A, B, C
CRC Appendix AX is adopted and amended A, B, C
California Electric Code (CEC)
CEC Article 89.108.8.1 is amended A, B, C
CEC Article 89.108.8.3 is amended A, B, C
CEC Article 90.10 is amended to include CBC Chapter 1 Division II, section 102 through section 116 as amended A, B, C
California Mechanical Code (CMC)
CMC Chapter 1 Division I, section 1.8.8.1 is amended A, B, C CMC Chapter 1 Division I, section 1.8.8.3 is amended A, B, C CMC Chapter 1 Division II, section 102 through Section 107 is deleted and replaced with CBC Chapter 1, Division II, section 102 through section 116 as amended A, B, C
California Plumbing Code (CPC)
CPC Chapter 1 Division I, section 1.8.8.1 is amended A, B, C CPC Chapter 1 Division I, section 1.8.8.3 is amended A, B, C CPC Chapter 1 Division II, section 102 through section 107 is deleted and replaced with CBC Chapter 1 Division II, section 102 through section 116 as amended A, B, C

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California Existing Building Code (CEBC)
CEBC Chapter 1 Division I, section 1.8.8.1 is amended A, B, C CEBC Chapter 1 Division I, section 1.8.8.3 is amended A, B, C CEBC Chapter 1, sections 102 through section 117 is deleted and replaced with CBC Chapter 1 Division II, sections 102 through section 116 as amended A, B, C
International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)
IPMC Chapter 1 Part 1, section 101 is adopted A, B, C
IPMC Chapter 1 Part 1, section 111 is adopted A, B, C
IPMC Chapter 3 section 301 is adopted A, B, C
IPMC Chapter 3 section 302 is adopted A, B, C
IPMC Chapter 3 section 304 is adopted A, B, C
IPMC Chapter 3 section 305 is adopted A, B, C
IPMC Chapter 3 section 308 is adopted A, B, C
SECTION 3. CODES ADOPTED AND AMENDED
Chapter 15.04, “Construction Codes” is hereby adopted, to read as follows:

Sections:

15.04.010 Codes Adopted

15.04.020 2022 California Building Code and amendments

15.04.030 2022 California Residential Code and amendments

15.04.040 2022 California Electrical Code and amendments

15.04.050 2022 California Mechanical Code and amendments

15.04.060 2022 California Plumbing Code and amendments

15.04.070 2022 California Existing Building Code and amendments

15.04.090 2021 International Property Maintenance Code amendments

15.04.100 Violations – Penalty

15.04.010 Codes Adopted
Pursuant to Section 50022.2 of the California Government Code, the following codes are adopted by reference as defined herein and as adopted and amended by the State Building Standards Commission under Title 24, including the amendments listed in this chapter which are made pursuant to the findings of fact set forth in the adopting ordinance:

A. California Administrative Code Title 24 Part 1, 2022 Edition, promulgated and published by the International Code Council;
B. California Building Code Title 24 Part 2 Volumes 1 & 2, 2022 Edition, including; Chapter 1 Division II and Appendix Chapter B and J, as amended, promulgated and published by the International Code Council;

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C. California Residential Code Title 24 Part 2.5, 2022 Edition, including Chapter 1 Division II as amended, and Appendix V, as amended, promulgated and published by the International Code Council;
D. California Electrical Code Title 24 Part 3, 2022 Edition, with tables, as amended, promulgated and published by the National Fire Protection Association; E. California Mechanical Code Title 24 Part 4, 2022 Edition, and standards, as amended, promulgated and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials;
F. California Plumbing Code Title 24 Part 5, 2022 Edition, and standards, as amended, promulgated and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials;
G. California Energy Code Title 24 Part 6, 2022 Edition, promulgated and published by the International Code Council;
H. California Historical Building Code Title 24 Part 8, 2022 Edition, promulgated and published by the International Code Council;
I. California Existing Building Code Title 24 Part 10, 2022 Edition, as amended, promulgated and published by the International Code Council;
J. California Fire Code Title 24 Part 9, 2022 Edition, as amended, promulgated and published by the International Code Council;
K. California Referenced Standards Code Title 24 Part 12, 2022 Edition, promulgated and published by the International Code Council;
L. International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 Edition, Chapters and Sections listed, promulgated and published by the International Code Council;

15.04.020 California Building Code (CBC) Amendments
All additions are noted in italics.

CBC Chapter 1, Division I, Section 1.8.8.1 Appeals Board General; is amended to add the following:

The local appeals board and housing appeals board shall be the City of Healdsburg Planning Commission.

CBC Chapter 1, Division I, Section 1.8.8.3 Appeals; is amended to add the following:

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The appellant must fill out the “City of Healdsburg Request for hearing” form and pay an appeals processing fee of $250. The appellant shall attach a written statement describing the circumstances of the appeal and include any evidence that he/she would like presented at the hearing. The Building Official will schedule the appeal for the next available Planning Commission meeting.

CBC Chapter 1, Division II Administration; is adopted in its entirety and amended as follows:

CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building; (1) is amended to read as follows:

One story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area is not greater than 120 square feet and the structure contains no plumbing facilities, electrical circuits or heating appliances.

CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building; (4) is amended to read as follows:

Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless; supporting a surcharge, impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids, or when retaining walls of any height are located within 3 feet from a public right-of-way.

CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building; (7) is amended to read as follows:

Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, and similar finish work.

CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit, Building; (14) is added as follows:

Decks at a one-family dwelling, two-family dwelling, accessory dwelling unit, or townhouse that do not serve the exit door required by CRC Section R311.4, do not exceed 200 square feet in area, that are not more than 30 inches above grade at any point, and are not attached to the building.

CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 105.3.2 Time limitation of application; is amended as follows:

An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the Building Official is authorized to grant in writing, one extension of time for an additional period not exceeding 180 days. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. No application shall be

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extended more than once. Plan Review fees are non-refundable where any review has been performed.

CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 105.5 and 105.5.1 Expiration; is amended as follows:

Every permit issued shall expire and become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 1 year after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 1 year after the time the work is commenced and inspected by the Building Department. Partially completed work that is abandoned shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Building Official and shall generally follow the permit expiration procedure described in this section.

A permittee holding an unexpired permit shall be allowed to apply for either; a refund for no more than 80 percent of the building permit fee paid therefore cancelling the permit, or may request an extension of the time within which work shall be allowed to commence under that permit. The Building Official is authorized to grant, in writing, one extension of time for a period not more than 180 days from the date of the extension request. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. No permit shall be extended more than once.

Where no request for permit fee refund has been made, before work can be recommenced on an expired permit, the permit shall first be reactivated. To do so the fee therefore shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided such permit has not been expired exceeded 1 year and provided further that no changes have been made or will be made in the original construction documents for such work. Prior to the City expiring a permit, attempt will be made to notify the applicant listed on the permit, regarding the permit’s pending status. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration exceeding 1 year, the permittee shall obtain a new permit and pay new full permit fees. No refund for permit fees shall be granted on expired permits or permits that have been granted an extension.

Building permit construction activity, including reactivated permits, is limited to a maximum term of 3 years from the date of issuance of the original permit. When requested in writing of the Building Official, a maximum of one 180 day term extension may be granted in excess of 3 years when justifiable cause is demonstrated. Ongoing construction activity occurring beyond the term limit is prohibited and the permit shall be expired. In order to renew action on a permit after term limit expiration, the permittee shall obtain a new permit and pay new full permit fees.

CBC Chapter 1, Division II, 109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance: is amended as follows:

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Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a fee equal to two times the amount of normal permit fee for that work, and shall be in addition to the normal permit fee as specified in the Master Fee Schedule Resolution. The Building Official can reduce the fee to one times the amount of the normal permit fee for that work if a building permit is applied for to correct the violation by the owner and not discovered through an investigation.

CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 116.4.1 Unauthorized tampering; is added as follows:

Notices, signs, tags or seals posted or affixed by the Building Official shall not be mutilated, destroyed or tampered with, or removed without obtaining prior authorization from the Building Official. Any violation shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.

CBC Chapter 2, Section 202 Definitions; is amended to add the following:

NEWLY CONSTRUCTED BUILDING is a building that has never been used or occupied for any purpose. “Newly Constructed Building” shall also be applied when the removal of any structure’s exterior wall area and roof/ceiling area exposes seventy five percent (75%) or more of the entire building’s existing conditioned space (building envelope). Or where any portion of a building’s exterior is preserved but the interior of the building is removed, including all structural portions of floors and ceilings, the building is considered a new building.

Any additional demolition that occurs during the period between the permit issuance date and the date the Building Inspector signs-off the final inspection on the permit, shall be considered in determining whether to apply the “Newly Constructed Building” definition.

For any subsequent permits for construction that are to be undertaken within 3 years of the date that the Building Inspector signs-off the final inspection on the original permit, the total area of demolition from the preceding 3-year period shall be considered in determining whether to apply the “Newly Constructed Building” definition. The 3-year period does not apply to the replacement of only roof coverings, wall finishes, doors, windows, or skylights.

CBC Chapter 9, Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems; is deleted and replaced by 2022 California Fire Code (CFC) Chapter 9 as amended.

CBC Chapter 15, Section 1505.1.2 Roof coverings within all other areas; is amended to read as follows:

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

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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 A.

CBC Appendix B, Board of Appeals, Sections B101.2, B101.2.1, B101.2.2, and B101.7 are adopted.

B101.2 Application for Appeal.

B101.2.1 Limitation of Authority
B101.2.2 Stays of enforcement
B101.7 Board Decision
CBC Appendix J, Grading, is adopted and a new Section J104.1.1 is added to read:

GRADING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Grading Designation. Grading in excess of 5,000 cubic yards (3825 m3) shall be performed in accordance with the approved grading plan prepared by a civil engineer, and shall be designated as "engineered grading." Grading involving less than 5,000 cubic yards (3825 m
3 ) shall be designated "regular grading" unless the permittee chooses to have the grading performed as engineered grading, or the city engineer determines that special conditions or unusual hazards exist, in which case grading shall conform to the requirements for engineered grading.

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 or specifications when required by the city engineer.

Specifications shall contain information covering construction and material requirements.

Plans shall be drawn to scale and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that the work 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 the 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:

1. General vicinity of the proposed site.

2. Property limits and accurate contours of existing ground and details of terrain and area drainage.

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3. Limiting dimensions, elevations or finish contours to be achieved by the grading, and proposed drainage channels and related construction.

4. Detailed plans of all surface and subsurface drainage devices, walls, cribbing, dams and other protective devices to be constructed with, or as a part of, the proposed work, together with a map showing the drainage area and the estimated runoff of the area served by any drains.

5. 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 15 feet (4572 mm) of the property or that may be affected by the proposed grading operations.

6. 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 city engineer, specific recommendations contained in the soils engineering report and the engineering geology report, that are applicable to grading, may be included by reference.

7. 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.

Regular Grading Requirements. Each application for a grading permit shall be accompanied by a plan in sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work to be performed. 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:

1. General vicinity of the proposed site.

2. Limiting dimensions and depth of cut and fill.

3. Location of any buildings or structures where work is to be performed, and the location of any buildings or structures within 15 feet (4572 mm) of the proposed grading.

The city engineer may require that grading operations and project designs be modified if delays occur that subsequently experience weather-generated problems not considered at the time the permit was issued. The city engineer may require professional inspection and testing by the soils engineer. When the city engineer has cause to believe that geologic factors may be involved, the grading will be required to conform to engineered grading.

15.04.030 California Residential Code (CRC) Amendments
CRC Chapter 1, Division I, Section 1.8.8.1 Appeals Board General; is amended to add the

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following:

The local appeals board and housing appeals board shall be the City of Healdsburg Planning Commission.

CRC Chapter 1, Division I, Section 1.8.8.3 Appeals; is amended to add the following:

CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Administration; Section R101 General; is adopted.

CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Administration; Section R102 through Section R114; is deleted and replaced with CBC Chapter 1, Division II Scope and Administration; Section 102 through Section 116 as amended.

CRC Chapter 3, Section R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems; is deleted and replaced by California Fire Code (CFC) Chapter 9 as amended.

CRC Chapter 9, Section R902.1.2 Roof coverings in all other areas; is amended to read as follows:

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 A.

CRC Appendix AX, Swimming Pool Safety Act; is adopted:

CRC Appendix AX, Section 115922.1; is added:

Barrier required for private swimming pools. The barrier shall be specifically designed to prevent unauthorized entry from adjacent private and/or public property. Every person who owns or is in possession of any land on which there is situated a private swimming pool shall secure the pool from unauthorized entry by a barrier constructed as an enclosure that meets or exceeds the requirements of CRC AV100.3. The barrier shall be in addition to one of the "seven drowning prevention safety features" required by CRC AV100.2.

CRC Appendix AX, Section 115922.2 Safety features required, Existing swimming pools; is added:

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Any person who owns or is in possession of an existing swimming pool, at a private, singlefamily home, that does not conform to the requirements of CRC AV100.2.1, shall make the pool conform to the requirements of AV100.2.1 within ninety (90) days from this ordinance’s effective date.

Exceptions: If it is secured from unauthorized entry by a natural or artificial barrier that provides the same or a greater degree of protection than would an enclosure. An application for exception shall be filed in writing with the Building Official. The application shall contain a statement evidencing that the applicant is entitled to the exception and such other information as the Building Official may prescribe.

15.04.040 California Electrical Code (CEC) Amendments
CEC Article 89, General Code Provisions; 89.108.8.1 Appeals Board General; is amended to add the following:

The local appeals board and housing appeals board shall be the City of Healdsburg Planning Commission.

CEC Article 89, General Code Provisions; 89.108.8.3 Appeals; is amended to add the following:

CEC Article 90, Introduction; is amended by adding Article 90.10 to include CBC Chapter 1, Division II Scope and Administration; Section 102 through Section 116 as amended.

15.04.050 California Mechanical Code (CMC) Amendments
CMC Chapter 1, Division I, Section 1.8.8.1 Appeals Board General; is amended to add the following:

The local appeals board and housing appeals board shall be the City of Healdsburg Planning Commission.

CMC Chapter 1, Division I, Section 1.8.8.3 Appeals; is amended to add the following:

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CMC Chapter 1, Division II, Administration; Section 102 through Section 107; is deleted and replaced with CBC Chapter 1, Division II Scope and Administration; Section 102 through Section 116 as amended.

15.04.060 California Plumbing Code (CPC) Amendments
CPC Chapter 1, Division I, Section 1.8.8.1 Appeals Board General; is amended to add the following:

The local appeals board and housing appeals board shall be the City of Healdsburg Planning Commission.

CPC Chapter 1, Division I, Section 1.8.8.3 Appeals; is amended to add the following:

CPC Chapter 1, Division II, Administration; Section 102 through Section 107; is deleted and replaced with CBC Chapter 1, Division II Scope and Administration; Section 102 through Section 116 as amended.

15.04.070 California Existing Building Code (CEBC) Amendments CEBC Chapter 1, Division I, Section 1.8.8.1 Appeals Board General; is amended to add the following:

The local appeals board and housing appeals board shall be the City of Healdsburg Planning Commission.

CEBC Chapter 1, Division I, Section 1.8.8.3 Appeals; is amended to add the following:

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CEBC Chapter 1, Sections 102 through Section 117; is deleted in its entirety, and replaced with CBC Chapter 1, Division II Scope and Administration; Sections 102 through Section 116 as amended.

15.04.090 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) Amendments IPMC Chapter 1 Scope and General Requirements, Part 1 Scope and Application; Section 101 General; is adopted.

IPMC Chapter 1, Scope and General Requirements, Part 1 Scope and Application; Section 111 Unsafe Structures and Equipment; is adopted.

IPMC Chapter 3, General Requirements, Section 301 General; is adopted.

IPMC Chapter 3, General Requirements, Section 302 Exterior Property Areas; is adopted.

IPMC Chapter 3, General Requirements, Section 304 Exterior Structure; is adopted.

IPMC Chapter 3, General Requirements, Section 305 Interior Structure; is adopted.

IPMC Chapter 3, General Requirements, Section 308 Rubbish and Garbage; is adopted.

15.04.100 Violations - Penalty
A. Every person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 and/or imprisonment of up to six (6) months. A person is guilty of a separate offense for each day during which he/she commits, or continues or permits a violation of this chapter, or each time he/she disobeys a valid order of an enforcement officer.

B. In addition to any other enforcement remedies available to the City under any applicable state or federal statute or pursuant to any other lawful power the City may possess, any violation of this chapter may be prosecuted or enforced as a nuisance pursuant to City of Healdsburg Municipal Code section 1.12. The City may also prosecute or enforce violations of this chapter as a criminal offense or by civil court action, prosecuted by the City Attorney in the name of the City or in the name of the people of the State of California, by seeking the appointment of a receiver, or in any other manner provided by law.

SECTION 4. COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT The City Council finds that the adoption of this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Even if the adoption of this Ordinance were to be determined to be a project, it would still be exempt pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment).

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SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction or preempted by state legislation, such decision or legislation shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase hereof not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to any such decision or preemptive legislation.

SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE AND PUBLICATION
This ordinance of the City of Healdsburg shall become effective upon the date the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) accepts the ordinance for filing, but in no event before January 1, 2023. Before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after its adoption, this ordinance, or a summary thereof as provided in California Government Code Section 36933, shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City of Healdsburg, along with the names of the members of the City Council voting for and against its passage.

INTRODUCED by the City Council of the City of Healdsburg on the 21st day of November, 2022, and PASSED and APPROVED on the __ day of ________, at a regular meeting, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

ABSTAINING: Councilmembers:

APPROVED: ATTEST:
__________________________________ ____________________________________ Osvaldo Jimenez, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk

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CITY OF HEALDSBURG

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 21, 2022
SUBJECT: Ordinance adopting by reference the 2022 California Fire Code, with local amendments
PREPARED BY: Lance MacDonald, Fire Marshal/Division Chief STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):

Provide Effective Governance
Maintain and Enhance Public Health and Safety
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):

Introduce for first reading, by title only and waive reading of the text, an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 1194, and adopting by reference the 2022 California Fire Code, with the proposed amendments, additions and deletions; and by motion set December 19, 2022, at 6:00 P.M. as the date and time of a public hearing for adoption of the Ordinance.

BACKGROUND:

On January 1, 2023, the 2022 California Fire Code will go into effect. During the six-month period preceding this date, local jurisdictions have an opportunity to prepare amendments to the code that reflect local conditions.

The Sonoma County Fire Chiefs (the “Fire Chiefs”) directed a committee of fire and building officials to provide local amendments that could be adopted by the cities or fire districts within the County. Most fire officials representing Sonoma County cities participated on the committee.

The Fire Chiefs saw a need for local amendments to provide County wide consistent regulations to the construction industry by alleviating obstacles for development. The Healdsburg Fire Marshal and Building Official further amended the code realizing the unique characteristics of Healdsburg’s older residential and downtown commercial buildings and the surrounding wildland urban interface areas.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

The 2022 California Fire Code will go into effect January 1, 2023. The City of Healdsburg prepared amendments and additions to the codes to reflect local conditions through the Health & Safety Code Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7. Staff has made recommended findings to add, delete and amend specific portions of the mandated code due to local climatic, geological, and

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topographical conditions to mitigate the potential damage caused by earthquakes, flooding, erosion, and fires.

The proposed fire code amendments have very few changes from the previous code adoption.

The most significant changes were adopted in the fire code and were removed from the amendments.

This ordinance is formatted to match that of the model code adopted by the state to create a seamless and transparent format for reference and enforcement of the code. The proposed Fire Code ordinance has been extensively peer reviewed for content, accuracy, and necessity by numerous city, county, regional, and state fire, building and industry organizations and agencies.

The contents of this ordinance that crosses over into the Building Codes has been incorporated into those adopting ordinances for consistency amongst the codes enforced within the City of Healdsburg and throughout Sonoma County. Due to the extensive network of peer reviewers many portions of this ordinance are being used in adopting ordinances through the State of California.

Government Code section 50022.3 identifies the procedure for the adoption process of codes that established the requirement for first reading of the ordinance title and establishment of the public hearing date.

ALTERNATIVES:

Adopt the California codes as mandated by the State of California with no local amendments to reflect local conditions as allowed through the Health & Safety Code.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There will be no fiscal impact resulting from the proposed action.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

The proposed ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3) which states that projects are only subject to CEQA if they have the potential for causing a substantial, or potentially substantial, adverse change in the environment. The ordinance will not result in any significant adverse effects on the environment.

ATTACHMENT(S):
2022 Ordinance-Fire Code

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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
ORDINANCE NO.______

AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEALDSBURG REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1194 AND
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 EDITION OF THE

CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, AS AMENDED, REGULATING

AND GOVERNING THE SAFEGUARDING OF LIFE AND

PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

ARISING FROM THE STORAGE, HANDLING AND USE OF

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, MATERIALS AND DEVICES,

AND FROM CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE OR

PROPERTY IN THE OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS AND
PREMISES IN THE CITY OF HEALDSBURG; PROVIDING

FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF

FEES THEREFOR
WHEREAS, the California Building Standards Commission has adopted a new Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, also referred to as the 2022 California Building Standards Code, that will become effective statewide on January 1, 2023; and WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5 establish the authority for a city to adopt and make local amendments and modifications to the building standards in the California Building Standards Code to establish more restrictive building standards than those contained in the California Building Standards Code; and WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958,17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5 permit a city to make such local amendments and modifications as the city determines are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5 require a city, before making any amendments and modifications to the California Building Standards Code, make an express finding that such amendments and modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 50022.2 permits enactment of city ordinances that adopt codes or statutes, including codes of the State of California, by reference; and WHEREAS, notice of the Ordinance was published in accordance with Government Code Sections 50022.3 and 6066; and that such notice was sufficient to give notice to interested persons of the purpose of the ordinance and the subject matter thereof.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Healdsburg does ordain as follows:

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SECTION 1. OLD CODES REPEALED
Chapter 15.08 (Ordinance No. 1194) of the Healdsburg Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.

SECTION 2. FINDINGS
The City Council finds that in order to best protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Healdsburg, the City Council should adopt the California Fire Code Standards. The Council further finds that based upon the materials presented and the recommendations of the Fire Chief, it is necessary to make these revisions in order to clarify procedural issues and to provide fire personnel with a better ability to protect the public.

Under the provisions of Section 17958.5 of the Health and Safety Code, local amendments must be based on climatic, geological and topographical conditions. The following Findings of Fact address each of these situations and present the local conditions which, either singularly, or in combination, justify the amendments to be adopted. As such, City Council finds and declares that the following local conditions exist:

A. CLIMATE: The City, on average, experiences an approximate annual rainfall of 40 inches.

This rainfall can normally be expected between October and April. During the winter months, the City may experience periods of heavy rain, which causes local flooding.

Winter storms are often accompanied by high winds, which have uprooted trees and damaged power lines. The City has also experienced periods of heavy fog, which has delayed the responding fire apparatus and prevented early discovery of structure fires.

During the dry period, temperatures range from 70 degrees to over 100 degrees. These temperatures are often accompanied by light to gusty winds, which coupled with highly flammable vegetation and neighborhoods located in wildland-urban interface creates hazardous fire conditions. With increased development spreading into the brush covered foothill area, wind driven fires could have severe consequences, as has been demonstrated on several occasions throughout the state.

B. GEOLOGICAL: The City is susceptible to seismic hazards resulting from movement along any one of several known faults in the area. The most serious direct earthquake hazard threat is from the damage or collapse of buildings and other structures due to ground movement. In addition to damage caused by earthquakes, there is the possibility of earthquake-induced fires starting because of damage to gas lines, power lines or heat producing appliances and the unavailability of water for fire control due to broken water mains. In addition, unstable slopes have been identified in the City, which present a significant potential for landslides. In the event of a major earthquake or landslide, many areas of the City may not be accessible to emergency equipment and, if bridges or roads are damaged, the City may be isolated from outside assistance.

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C. TOPOGRAPHICAL: The City borders include hilly terrain on the north, east and northwest portions of the City. The roadway systems in these hills are designed around the lay of the land with respect to narrow, winding and steep access ways. The grades of these roadways sometimes exceed 25% and road widths of less than 12 feet are not uncommon.

The City is also bordered by Highway 101 to the west and the Russian River to the south and east and divided by a railroad right-of-way. The railroad, river and freeway all create barriers, which obstruct traffic patterns and delay response time for fire equipment. The water supply within the City is directly affected by the topographical layout. The water distribution system consists of pressure zones, which carry water by gravity from various reservoirs. Water flow within the City can vary from less than 250 gallons per minute to flows in excess of 4,000 gallons a minute. This wide variation causes major problems to development and fire suppression efforts.

D. SUMMARY: The above local climatic, geological and topographical conditions increase the magnitude, exposure, accessibility problems and fire hazards presented to the Healdsburg Fire Department. A fire following an earthquake has the potential of causing greater loss of life and damage than the earthquake itself. The majority of the City’s industrial areas are located in the highest seismic risk zones, which also contains the largest concentration of hazardous materials. Hazardous materials, particularly toxic gases, could pose the greatest threat to the largest number of persons, should a significant seismic event occur. The Department’s resources would have to be prioritized to mitigate the greatest threat and may be unavailable for vegetation or structure fires.

Other variables that may tend to intensify the situation include:

1. The extent of damage to the water system;

2. The extent of isolation due to bridge and/or freeway overpass collapse;

3. The extent of roadway damage and/or amount of debris blocking roadways;

4. Climatic conditions (hot, dry weather with high winds);

5. Time of day will influence the amount of traffic on roadways and could intensify the risk to life during normal business hours; and,

6. The availability of timely mutual aid or military assistance.

E. CONCLUSION: Local climatic, geological and topographical conditions impact fire prevention efforts and the frequency, spread, intensity, and the size of fire involving buildings in this community. Further, they impact potential damage to all structures from earthquake and subsequent fire. Therefore, it is found to be reasonably necessary that the International Fire Code, the California Fire Code, the California Building Code and State Building Standards Code be changed or modified to mitigate the effects of these conditions.

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While it is clearly understood that the adoption of such regulations may not prevent the incidence of fire, earthquake, erosion and slope instability, the implementation of these amendments to the Code may reduce the severity and potential of loss of life and property and are reasonably necessary because of the local, climatic, geological and topographical condition and all of the above-referenced conditions apply to the additions, modifications, and/or amendments set forth herein.

SECTION 3. CODES ADOPTED AND AMENDED
Chapter 15.08, “Fire Prevention” is hereby adopted, to read as follows:

Sections:

15.08.010 Codes Adopted

15.08.020 California Fire Code (CFC) amendments

15.08.010 Codes Adopted
The City of Healdsburg adopts by reference the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code (hereinafter “Fire Code”), known as California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9, thereof and the whole thereof including Appendix Chapters 4, B, BB, C, CC, D, E, F, G, H, N and O as published by the International Code Council, save and except such portions as are hereinafter added, deleted, modified or amended by Section 15.08.020 of this ordinance is hereby adopted pursuant to Section 13869 of the California Health and Safety Code and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which this ordinance shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Healdsburg Fire Department. As adopted and amended herein, the 2022 California Fire Code becomes the Fire Code of the City of Healdsburg.

15.08.020 California Fire Code (CFC) Amendments
CFC Chapter 1, Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title.

These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Healdsburg, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
CFC Chapter 1, Subsection 103.1 is added to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of Agency. The Healdsburg Fire Prevention Division is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the fire code official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the provisions of this code.

CFC Chapter 1, Subsection 103.4 is added to read as follows:

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103.4 Supplemental rules, regulations, and standards.

The fire code official is authorized to render interpretations of this code and to make enforce rules and supplemental regulations and to develop Fire Prevention Standards to carry out the application and intent of its provisions.

CFC Chapter 1, Subsection 104.12.4 is added to read as follows:
104.12.4 Charges.

The expense of securing any emergency that is within the responsibility for enforcement of the Fire Chief as given in Section 104 is a charge against the person who caused the emergency.

Damages and expenses incurred by any public agency having jurisdiction or any public agency assisting the agency having jurisdiction shall constitute a debt of such person to the City and shall be collectable by the Fire Chief for proper distribution in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under an expresses or implied contract. Expenses as stated above shall include, but not be limited to, equipment and personnel committed and any payments required by the public agency to outside business firms requested by the public agency to secure the emergency, monitor remediation and clean up the site.

CFC Chapter 1, Section 105.2 is amended to read as follows:
105.2 Application for permit; fees.

All applications for a permit required by this code shall be made to the Healdsburg Fire Department or the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) in such form and detail as it shall prescribe.

Application for permits shall be accompanied by such plans as required by Fire Department. The City Council may establish fees by resolution, from time to time, for permit applications.

CFC Chapter 1, Section 107.7 is added to read as follows:
107.7Cost recovery.

Fire suppression, investigation or emergency medical costs are recoverable in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 13009 and 13009.1, as may be amended from time to time.

Additionally, any person(s) who negligently, intentionally or in violation of law within the scope of Government Code Section 53150 et seq. causes an emergency response, including, but not limited to, a traffic accident, spill of toxic or flammable or combustible fluids or chemicals, is liable for the costs of securing such emergency, including those costs pursuant to Government Code Section 53150 et seq., as may be amended from time to time. Any expense incurred by the Healdsburg Fire Department for securing such emergency shall constitute a debt of such person(s) and shall be collectable by the City of Healdsburg in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, expressed or implied.

CFC Chapter 1, Section 112.4 is amended to read as follows:
112.4 Violation penalties.

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(a).In accordance with the provisions of the Healdsburg Municipal Code section 1.12 and this code, any persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair, or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certification used under provisions of this code, or any person operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises, or vehicle subject to this code, fire and life safety provisions of the California Building or Fire Codes, or allow any fire hazard to exist on premises under their control or who shall fail to take immediate action to abate a fire hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the fire code official or authorized designee shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall severally for each and every violation and noncompliance respectively, be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment.

The imposition of one penalty of any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. (b).In addition to any other enforcement remedies available to the City under any applicable state or federal statute, or pursuant to any other lawful power the City may possess, any violation of this chapter may be prosecuted or enforced as a nuisance pursuant to Healdsburg Municipal Code section 1.12, as may be amended from time to time. The City may also prosecute or enforce violations of this chapter as a criminal offense or by civil court action, prosecuted by the City Attorney in the name of the City or in the name of the people of the State of California, by seeking the appointment of a receiver, or in any other manner provided by law.

CFC Chapter 1, Section 112.5added to read as follows:
112.5 Authority to issue citations.

The Chief and fire code officials who have the discretionary duty to enforce a statute or ordinance may, pursuant to Section 836.5 of the California Penal Code and subject to the provisions thereof, arrest a person without a warrant whenever the Chief or fire code official has reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed a violation in the presence of the Chief or fire code official which he or she has discretionary duty to enforce, and to issue a notice to appear and to release such person on his or her written promise to appear in court, pursuant to the provisions of Section 853.5 et seq. of the California Penal Code.

CFC Chapter 1, Section 113.4 is amended to read as follows:
113.4 Failure to comply.

Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable by a fine in accordance with the adopted fee schedule which shall be established by Council

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through resolution, subject to the penalty provisions of the Healdsburg Municipal Code section

1.12, or State law.

CFC Chapter 2, Section 202 General Definitions is amended to amend and add the following:

ALTERATION OF FLOOR AREA. For the purpose of this definition, the following criteria shall be considered in determining the percentage of “alteration of floor area.” The 50% referred to under “Substantial Remodel” applies to the entire building’s gross floor area in plan view. The entire room or space where the remodel is taking place will be considered in the calculation, either alone or in combination with any of the following:

1. Removing wall finishes and exposing framing of;
a. Interior wall (where finishes are removed from one side only the room or space to which the framing is exposed will be included in the calculation). b. Perimeter exterior wall (one or both sides).

2. New wall construction, removing, or repositioning, either interior or perimeter exterior walls, the rooms or spaces on both sides of the wall will be included in the calculation.

3. Removal of the ceiling in any room or space to expose rafter trusses, beams, purlins, or floor joists. The floor joists must be within a floor/ceiling assembly.

4. Removal of the roof structure (only rooms or spaces that are directly below the removed roof structure will be included in the calculation).

5. In the non-residential portion of multi-tenant buildings, individual tenant space improvements in which the space is reduced to a “shell” condition, shall require that the future tenant improvement comply with these fire sprinkler requirements.

6. Other alterations considered substantial by the Fire Code Official (see DSA-AC definition of “Alteration” in the 2019 California Building Code).

Items 7, 8, and 9, are not to be included in the alteration of floor area calculation:

7. Partial removal of wall finishes necessary for repair due to flooding.

8. Removal of floor finishes which exposes floor framing and/or the removal of concrete slab, unless part of a floor/ceiling assembly.

9. Relocating plumbing fixtures in bathrooms and/or kitchen.

NUISANCE ALARM. An unwarranted alarm caused by mechanical failure, malfunction, improper installation or lack of proper maintenance, system servicing testing, construction activities, ordinary household activities, false alarm, other cause when no such danger exists, or an alarm activated by a cause that cannot be determined.

SUBSTANTIAL ADDITION. An existing building or structure not classified as Group R-3 occupancy, which undergoes any addition of floor area that is greater than twenty-five percent (25%) of the existing gross floor area.

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SUBSTANTIAL ADDITION, Group R-3. An existing Group R-3 building or structure, which undergoes any addition of floor area that exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the existing gross floor area.

SUBSTANTIAL ALTERATION. An existing building or structure, which undergo any combination of substantial remodel, addition or both that equals fifty percent (50%) of the existing gross floor area.

SUBSTANTIAL REMODEL. In all existing buildings or structures, any alteration of floor area that is greater than fifty percent (50%) of the existing gross floor area or meets the definition of a substantial improvement as defined by the California Building Code. (see ALTERATION OF FLOOR AREA).

CFC Chapter 3, Section 311.3.1 is added to read as follows:
311.3.1 Removal of debris after fire. All rubble, waste, rubbish, and other materials lying upon any premises within the jurisdictional area; having been accumulated thereon by reason of a fire and having been rendered useless thereby shall be removed within ten (10) days after notice has been given to do so in writing by the Fire Chief or Fire Code Official to the owner, lessee, or other person in charge or control of the premises.

CFC Chapter 3, Section 319 is added to read as follows:

Section 321 Trespassing on Posted Property
319.1 General.

When the chief determines that the specific area within a hazardous fire area presents an exceptional and continuing fire danger because of the density of natural growth, difficulty of terrain, proximity to structures or accessibility to the public, such areas shall be closed until changed conditions warrant termination of closure. Such areas shall be posted as hereinafter provided.
319.2 Signs.

Approved signs prohibiting entry by unauthorized persons and referring to Section 321 shall be placed on every closed area.
319.3 Trespassing.

Entering and remaining within areas closed and posted is prohibited.

Exception: Owners and occupiers of private or public property within closed and posted areas, their guests or invitees, and local, state and federal public officers and their authorized agents acting in the course of duty.

CFC Chapter 4, Subsection 401.3.2.1 is added to read as follows:

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401.3.2.1 Nuisance alarm notification.

Notification of emergency responders based on a nuisance alarm may be punishable by a fine in accordance with the adopted fee schedule which shall be established by Council through resolution, from time to time. In addition, the responsible party may be liable for the operational and administrative costs, incurred from the emergency response or mitigation procedures resulting from a nuisance alarm notification.

CFC Chapter 4, Subsection 401.3.2.2 is added to read as follows:
401.3.2.2 Multiple nuisance alarm activations.

Any occupancy that has more than two nuisance alarms, causing emergency response within a 12- month period may be required to modify, repair, upgrade or replace their system and/or monitoring station as determined by the fire code official.

CFC Chapter 4, Section 402.1 is amended to read as follows:

NUISANCE ALARM
CFC Chapter 4, Section 403.3 through 403.4 are deleted.

CFC Chapter 4, Subsection 403.10.2.1 are deleted.

CFC Chapter 4, Subsection 403.10.2.1.2 through 403.11.5 are deleted.

CFC Chapter 5, Subsection 503.1.1 exception 1 is amended to read as follows:
503.1.1 Building and facilities.

Exception:

1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Chapter 903 and City standards.

CFC Chapter 5, Subsection 503.2.1 is amended to read as follows:
503.2.1 Dimensions.

Fire apparatus access roads serving four or more parcels (minor/major subdivision) shall have an unobstructed width from curb to curb that is consistent with the Healdsburg General Plan or no less than 20 feet, exclusive of shoulders. Driveways serving three or fewer structures may have the following widths: Three structures, 16 feet; two structures, 12 feet; and one structure, 10 feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches. In areas designated as Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) as shown in the Healdsburg General Plan, access roads shall have ignitable vegetation clearance area on each side of the road or driveway of not less than ten (10) feet unless otherwise authorized by the Fire Chief due to extenuating circumstances.

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CFC Chapter 5, Subsection 503.2.3 is amended to read as follows:
503.2.3 Surface.

Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities. Roadways or driveways in excess of 15% shall have a concrete surface with a thickness and aggregate base approved by the fire code official and City Engineer.

CFC Chapter 5, Subsection 503.2.6.1 is added to read as follows:
503.2.6.1 Evaluation and maintenance.

All existing private bridges and elevated surfaces that are a part of the fire department access roadway, shall be evaluated by a California licensed civil engineer experienced in structural engineering or a California licensed structural engineer, for safety and weight rating, in accordance with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Manual:
“The Manual for Bridge Evaluation,” Second Edition, or other approved standard. Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both entrances to bridges. All bridges and elevated structures providing fire department access shall be routinely maintained in accordance with Section 503.2.6 or when directed by the fire code official or authorized designee.

CFC Chapter 5, Subsection 503.2.7 is amended to read as follows:
503.2.7 Grade.

No road or driveway shall have a maximum grade in excess of fifteen percent (15%) unless approved by the fire code official, which may require additional fire protection measures. To accommodate unusual access constraints, a road or driveway may include grades up to 20% for distances not exceeding three hundred (300) feet.

CFC Chapter 5, Section 503.3 is amended to read as follows:
503.3 Marking.

Where required by the fire code official, approved signs or other approved notices or markings that include the words NO PARKING – FIRE LANE in accordance with the California Vehicle Code, shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof. The means by which fire lanes are designated shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and is replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility.

CFC Chapter 5, Section 503.4 is amended to read as follows:
503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads.

Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances as established in Section 503.2.1 shall be maintained at all times. Vehicles found to be parked in public and private areas identified as Fire

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Lanes, Hydrant Zones, or any other fire department access way identified by this code may be immediately towed if, in the opinion of the fire or police department, the vehicle would hinder or impede access to the property, area or fire protection device.

CFC Chapter 5, Section 505.1 is amended to read as follows:
505.1 Address identification.

New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved illuminated or other approved means of address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabetic letters.

Numbers shall not be spelled out. Character size and stroke shall be in accordance with Section 505.1.1 through 505.1.2. Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response in accordance with this code and Section 505.1.3. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way or when determined by the fire code official, a monument, pole, or other approved illuminated sign or other approved means shall be used to identify the structure.

Address identification shall be maintained.

CFC Chapter 5, Subsection 505.1.1 is added to read as follows:
505.1.1 Numbers for one and two-family dwellings.

Each address identification character shall be not less than four (4) inches high with a minimum stroke width of one-half (0.5) inch.

CFC Chapter 5, Subsection 505.1.2 is added to read as follows:
505.1.2 Numbers for other than one and two-family dwellings.

Each address identification character shall be not less than twelve (12) inches high with a minimum stroke width of one (1) inch. Suite and unit directional numbers shall be not less than six (6) inches high with a minimum stroke width of three-quarter (0.75) inch. Numbers shall be not less than four (4) inches high with a minimum stroke width of one-half (0.5) inch.

Exception: These requirements may be modified with the approval of the fire code official.

CFC Chapter 5, Subsection 505.1.3 is added to read as follows:
505.1.3 Complex directory.

Where two or more buildings cannot be viewed from the public way or when determined by the fire code official, an approved illuminated complex directory, monument, pole, or other approved sign or means shall be used to identify the structures at the main entrances to the property.

CFC Chapter 5, Section 506.1 is amended to read as follows:

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Section 506.1 Key boxes.

When access to or within a structure or area is determined to be unduly difficult by the fire code official because of secured openings (doors or gates), or due to the presence of hazardous materials or fire protection systems a key box shall be required to be installed at an accessible location. The key box shall be an approved type and contain those keys necessary to gain access.

CFC Chapter 5, Subsection 507.5.1 is amended to read as follows:
507.5.1 Where required.

Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 250 feet from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and fire mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official.

CFC Chapter 5, Subsection 507.5.1 exception is deleted.

CFC Chapter 5, Subsection 507.5.1.1 is amended to read as follows:
507.5.1.1 Hydrant for fire department connection.

Buildings equipped with a water-based fire protection system installed in accordance with Section 903 through 905 shall have a fire hydrant within 100 feet of the fire department connections, or as approved by the fire code official. (Also see Section 912.2).

CFC Chapter 5, Subsection 507.5.7 is added to read as follows:
507.5.7 Fire hydrant size and outlets.

Shall be in accordance with City of Healdsburg standards, or as approved by the fire code official.

CFC Chapter 5, Subsection 507.5.8 is added to read as follow:
507.5.8 Fire hydrant street marker.

Fire hydrant locations shall be visually indicated in accordance with the City of Healdsburg standards or as approved by the fire code official, as may be amended from time to time. Any hydrant marker damaged or removed during the course of street construction or repair shall be immediately replaced by the contractor, developer or person responsible for removal or damage.

CFC Chapter 5, Section 510.1 exception 1 is deleted.

CFC Chapter 5, Section 510.3 is deleted.

CFC Chapter 9, Section 902.1 is amended to add the following:

ALTERATION OF FLOOR AREA

SUBSTANTIAL ADDITION
SUBSTANTIAL ADDITION, Group R-3

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SUBSTANTIAL ALTERATION
SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT (see California Building Code, Chapter 2)

SUBSTANTIAL REMODEL
CFC Chapter 9, Section 903.2 paragraph number one is amended to read as follows:
903.2 Where required.

Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.20. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in existing buildings and structures shall be provided in locations described in Section 903.6.

Exceptions:

1. Detached Group U occupancies 1000 sq. ft. or less.

2. Agricultural buildings and private riding arenas as approved by the fire or building code official.

3. Detached pool houses up to 1000 sq. ft. in floor area within 50 feet of the pool and limited to a single bathroom.

4. Detached non-combustible motor vehicle fuel dispensing canopies classified as a Group M occupancy.

5. Detached Car Ports of non-combustible construction with no habitable space above.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.1 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.1 Group A.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group A occupancy.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.1.1 through 903.2.1.5 are deleted.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.1.6 is amended to read as follows, with deletion of the exception:
903.2.1.6 Assembly occupancies on roofs.

Where an occupied roof has assembly occupancy, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout the building in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.1.7 is deleted.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.2 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.2 Ambulatory care facilities.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings containing an ambulatory care facility.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.3 is amended to read as follows:

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903.2.3 Group E.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings containing Group E occupancies. For public school state-funded construction projects or for public school campuses, Kindergarten through 12th grade, see Section 903.2.19 through 903.2.20.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.4 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.4 Group F.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group F occupancy.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.4.1 is deleted.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.5.1 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.5.1 General.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing Group H occupancies.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.6.1 is deleted.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.6.2 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.6.2 Group I-3.

Every building where inmates or persons are in custody or restrained shall be protected throughout by an automatic sprinkler system conforming to NFPA 13. The main sprinkler control valve or valves and all other control valves in the system shall be locked in the open position and electronically supervised so that at least an audible and visual alarm will sound at a constantly attended location when valves are closed. The sprinkler branch piping serving cells may be embedded in the concrete construction.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.7 is amended to read as follows:

Group M.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group M occupancy where the gross floor area exceeds 500 square feet.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.8.1 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.8.1 Group R-3.

An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 shall be permitted in Group R-3 occupancies and shall be provided throughout all one- and two-family dwellings regardless of square footage in accordance with the California Residential Code. An automatic

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sprinkler system shall be installed in all mobile homes, manufactured homes and multi-family manufactured homes with two or more dwelling units in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.9 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.9 Group S.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S occupancy.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.9.1 through 903.2.9.2 is deleted.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.10 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.10 Group B.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group B occupancy where the gross floor area exceeds 500 square feet.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.10.1 is deleted.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.11 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.11 Specific buildings areas and hazards.

In all occupancies other than detached Group U occupancies not greater than 1,000 square feet, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed for building design or hazard in the locations set forth in Sections 903.2.11.1 through 903.2.11.8.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.11.3 exceptions #1 and #2 are deleted.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.11.7 is added to read as follows:
903.2.11.7 High-piled storage.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing high-pile combustible storage.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.11.8 is added to read as follows:
903.2.11.8 Undetermined use design.

Automatic sprinkler systems installed in buildings or structures of undetermined use shall be designed and installed to have a minimum density of .33 gallons per minute per square foot over a minimum design area of 3,000 square feet.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.2.18 exception is deleted.

CFC Chapter 9, Section 903.3 is amended as follows:

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903.3 Installation requirements.

Sprinkler systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13, NFPA 13R if approved by the fire code official and NFPA 13D as adopted by this code and City Standards.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.3.7 is amended to read as follows:
903.3.7 Fire department connections.

The location of fire department connections (FDC’s) shall be approved by the fire code official.

Approved locking caps shall be provided on all newly installed FDC’s and on any existing FDC’s found to be vandalized.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.3.9 is amended to read as follows:
903.3.9 Floor control valve.

Floor control valve and waterflow detection assemblies shall be installed at each floor where any of the following occur:

1. Buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet above the lowest level of fire department access.

2. Buildings that are three or more stories in height.

3. Buildings that are two or more stories below the highest level of fire department access.

Exception: Group R-3 and R-3.1 occupancies floor control valves and waterflow detection assemblies shall not be required.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.4.2 is amended to read as follows:
903.4.2 Alarms.

One exterior approved audible and visual device, located on the exterior of the building in an approved location, shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler waterflow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.

CFC Chapter 9, Section 903.6 is amended to read as follows:
903.6 Where required in existing buildings and structures.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing buildings and structures where required in Sections 903.6.1 through 903.6.3 and where required in Chapter 11.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.6.1 is added to read as follows:

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903.6.1 Substantial remodel.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings that undergo a substantial remodel or substantial improvement.

Exceptions:

1. Detached Group U occupancies 1000 sq. ft. or less.

2. Agricultural buildings and private riding arenas as approved by the fire or building code official.

3. Detached pool houses up to 1000 sq. ft. in floor area within 50 feet of the pool and limited to a single bathroom.

4. Detached non-combustible motor vehicle fuel dispensing canopies classified as Group M occupancy.

5. Detached Car Ports of non-combustible construction with no habitable space above.

6. Alterations or additions made solely for the purpose of complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or as contained in CBC exception # 4 of Section 11B204.2.

7. Partial removal of wall or floor finishes necessary for repair due to flooding.

8. Whenever there are practical difficulties involved the Fire Code Official shall have the authority to grant modifications in individual cases provided the modifications do not lessen the health, life and fire safety requirements as permitted in Section 104.8.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.6.2 is added to read as follows:
903.6.2 Substantial addition.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings that undergo a substantial addition.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 903.6.3 is added to read as follows:
903.6.3 Substantial alteration.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings that undergo a substantial alteration.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 905.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
905.3.1 Height.

In other than Group R-3 and R-3.1 occupancies, Class III standpipe systems shall be installed throughout at each floor and roof where any of the following occur:

1. Buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.

2. Buildings that are three or more stories in height.

3. Buildings where the floor level of the lowest story is located more than 30 feet below the highest level of fire department access.

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4. Buildings that are two or more stories below the highest level of fire department vehicle access.

Exception:

1. Class I standpipes are allowed in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.

2. Class I manual standpipes are allowed in open parking garages where the highest floor is located not more than 150 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.

3. Class I manual dry standpipes are allowed in open parking garages that are subject to freezing temperatures, provided that the hose connections are located as required for Class II standpipes in accordance with Section 905.5.

4. Class I standpipes are allowed in basements equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system.

5. In determining the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, it shall not be required to consider either of the following:

5.1. Recessed loading docks for four vehicles or less.

5.2. Conditions where topography makes access from the fire department vehicle to the building impractical or impossible.

6. When determined by the fire code official a standpipe system is not warranted in three-story buildings.

CFC Chapter 9, Section 905.9 exception 2 is deleted.

CFC Chapter 9, Subsection 907.6.6 is amended to read as follows:
907.6.6 Monitoring.

New and upgraded fire alarm systems required by this chapter or by the California Building Code shall be monitored by an approved Central Station in accordance with NFPA 72 and this section.

Exception:

Monitoring by central station is not required for:

1. Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms required by Section 907.2.11.

2. Group I-3 occupancies shall be monitored in accordance with Section 907.2.6.3.

3. Automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings.

CFC Chapter 9, Section 912.2 is amended to read as follows:
912.2 Location.

With respect to hydrants, driveways, buildings and landscaping, fire department connections shall be so located that fire apparatus and hose connected to supply the system will not obstruct access to the buildings for other fire apparatus. The location of the fire department connections shall be within 100 feet of a fire hydrant or approved by the fire code official (Also see Section 507.5.1.1).

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CFC Chapter 26 is deleted.

CFC Chapter 33, Section 3314.5 is added to read as follows:
3314.5 Where required.

In buildings of combustible construction required to have automatic sprinkler system by Section 903, automatic sprinkler system shall be installed prior to construction exceeding 40 feet in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Such automatic sprinkler system shall be extended as construction progresses to within one floor of the highest point of construction having secured decking or flooring.

CFC Chapter 33, Section 3315.4 is added to read as follows:
3315.4 Buildings being demolished.

Where a building is being demolished and an automatic sprinkler system is existing within such a building, such automatic sprinkler system shall be maintained in an operable condition to be available for use by the fire department. Such automatic sprinkler system shall be demolished with the building but shall not be demolished more than one floor below the floor being demolished.

Section 3901.4 Technical Assistance Report
Section 3901.4 is added to read as follows
3901.4 Technical Assistance Report. A Technical Assistance Report (TAR) shall be required for all new extraction and processing facilities as set forth in Section 104.8.2 to provide a complete analysis of the facility and operations. Additional Technical Reports are required for extraction equipment not listed to UL 1389 as set forth in Section 3904.2.

Section 3903.2 is amended to read:
3903.2 Prohibited occupancies. Extraction processes utilizing flammable gases or flammable liquids shall not be located in a building containing a Group A, E, I or R occupancy.

Section 3903.3 Location
Section 3903.3 is amended to read:

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3903.3 Location. The extraction equipment and extraction processes utilizing hydrocarbon solvents shall be located in a room or area dedicated to extraction. For other than CO2 and nonhazardous extraction process, the extraction equipment and process shall be located in a room of noncombustible construction dedicated to the extraction process and the room shall not be used for any other purpose.

Section 3903.5 Use of flammable and combustible liquids Section 3903.5 is amended to read:
3903.5 Use of flammable and combustible liquids. The use of flammable and combustible liquids for liquid extraction processes be located within a one of the following:

1. A chemical fume hood provided with mechanical exhaust in accordance with the California Mechanical Code.

2. A dedicated room with an approved exhaust system installed in accordance with the California Mechanical Code.

Electrical equipment used within the chemical exhaust fume hood or extraction room shall be classified for use in hazardous atmospheres in accordance with the California Electrical Code .

Heating of flammable or combustible liquids over an open flame is prohibited.

Exception 1: The use of a heating element not rated for flammable atmospheres, where documentation from the manufacture, or approved testing laboratory indicates the element is rated for heating of flammable liquids.

Exception 2: Unheated processes at atmospheric pressure using less than 16 oz. (473 ml) of flammable liquids shall not be required to comply with 3903.5(1) or 3903.5(2).

Section 3903.5.1 Electrical components
Section 3903.5.1 is added to Section 3903.5 Use of flammable and combustible liquids, to read:
3903.5.1 Electrical components. All electrical components within the chemical fume hood or exhausted enclosure shall be approved permanent wiring, interlocked such that the exhaust system shall be in operation for lighting and components to be used.

Section 3903.6 Liquified petroleum gas
Section 3903.6 is added to read:

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3903.6 Liquefied petroleum gas. Liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) shall not be released to the atmosphere except where released in accordance with Section 7.3 of NFPA 58. LPG liquid piping systems shall be in compliance with CFC Chapter 61.

Sections 3903.6.1 Exhaust
Section 3903.6.1 is added to Section 3903.6 Liquefied petroleum gas, to read:
3903.6.1 Exhaust. An approved exhaust system shall be provided for LPG extractions.

Section 3903.6.1.1 Installation
Section 3903.6.1.1 is added to Section 3903.6 Liquefied petroleum gas, to read:
3903.6.1.1 Installation. The exhaust systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the California Mechanical Code.

Section 3903.6.1.2 Processes
Section 3903.6.1.2 is added to Section 3903.6 Liquefied petroleum gas, to read:
3903.6.1.2 Processes. All LPG extraction operations, including processes for off-gassing spent plant material and oil retrieval, shall be conducted within a chemical fume hood, enclosure, or room in compliance with the California Mechanical Code.

Section 3903.6.2 Electrical bonding and grounding
Section 3903.6.2 is added to Section 3903.6 Liquefied petroleum gas, to read:
3903.6.2 Electrical bonding and grounding. All conductive equipment and conductive objects within the exhaust room shall be bonded and grounded with a resistance of less than 1.0 x 106 ohms in accordance with California Electrical Code.

Section 3903.6.2.1 Classified areas
Section 3903.6.2.1 is added to Section 3903.6.2 Electrical bonding and grounding, to read:
3903.6.2.1 Classified areas. The area within a hood or enclosure used of LPG extractions shall be classified as a Class 1, Division 1 hazardous location in accordance with California Electrical Code. Areas adjacent to Class 1, Division 1 locations shall be classified in accordance with California Electrical Code.

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Section 3903.6.2.2 Interlocks
Section 3903.6.2.2 is added to Section 3903.6.2 Electrical bonding and grounding, to read:
3903.6.2.2 Interlock. All electrical components within the extraction room shall be interlocked with the hazardous exhaust system such that room lighting and other extraction room electrical equipment will only operate when the exhaust system is in operation.

Section 3903.6.2.3 Emergency power
Section 3903.6.2.3 is added to Section 3903.6. Electrical bonding and grounding, to read:
3903.6.2.3 Emergency Power. An automatic emergency power system shall be provided for the following items, when installed:

1. Extraction room lighting

2. Extraction room ventilation system

3. Solvent gas detection system
Section 3903.6.2.4 Gas detection systems
Section 3903.6.2.4 is added to Section 3903.6.2 Electrical bonding and grounding, to read:
3903.6.2.4 Gas detection systems. Gas detection systems shall be provided with constant noninterlocked power.

Section 3903.7 Carbon dioxide extraction
Section 3903.7 is added to Section 3903 Processing and Extraction, to read:
3903.7 Carbon dioxide extraction. Carbon Dioxide extraction shall comply with sections 3903.7.1, 3903.7.2, and 3903.7.3
Section 3903.7.1 Storage and handling
Section 3903.7.1 is added to Section 3903.7 Carbon dioxide extraction, to read:
3903.7.1 Storage and handling. All CO2 compressed gas cylinders shall be secured in approved method to prevent falling.

Section 3903.7.2 CO2 gas detection

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Section 3903.7.2 is added to Section 3903.7 Carbon dioxide extraction, to read:
3903.7.2 CO2 Gas Detection. An approved, listed CO2 detection system complying with CFC Section 5307.4.3 shall be installed in the CO2 extraction room. Auto-calibrating and self-zeroing devices or detectors shall be prohibited.

Section 3903.7.3 CO2 discharge
Section 3903.7.3 is added to Section 3903.7 Carbon dioxide extraction, to read:
3903.7.3 CO2 discharge. The extraction equipment pressure relief devices and blow-off valves shall be piped to the exterior of the building.

Section 3903.8 Means of egress
Section 3903.8 is added to Section 3903 Processing and Extraction, to read:
3903.8 Means of Egress. For extraction rooms using hazardous materials, each room shall be provided with at least one exit access door complying with the following:

1. The door shall swing in the direction of egress travel.

2. The door shall be provided with a self-closing or automatic closing device.

3. The door shall be equipped with panic or fire exit hardware.

4. The exit access travel distance cannot be increased as allowed in CFC Section 1017.2.2 for extraction/cultivation facilities.

Section 3903.9 Signage
Section 3903.9 is added to Section 3903 Processing and Extraction, to read:
3903.9. Signage. The NFPA 704 hazard rating diamond sign, minimum 10” in size, and no smoking signs shall be posted on the exterior of the extraction room door.

Section 3903.9.1 Safety data sheets
Section 3903.9.1 is added to Section 303.9 Signage, to read:
3903.9.1 Safety data sheets. All applicable safety data sheets (SDS) shall be posted in the approved location.

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Section 3903.9.2 Warning signage
Section 3903.9.2 is added to Section 3903.9 Signage, to read:
3903.9.2 Warning signage. Applicable hazard warning signage shall be posted throughout the facility as applicable for emergency equipment.

Section 3904.2.2.3 Site inspection
Section 3904.4 is amended to read:
3904.2.2.3 Site inspection. Prior to the operation of the extraction equipment, engineer of record or approved professional, as approved in Section 3904.2, shall inspect the site of the extraction process once equipment has been installed for compliance with the technical report and the building analysis. The engineer of record or approved professional shall provide a report of findings and observations to the fire code official prior to the approval of the extraction process.

The field inspection report authored by the engineer of record shall include the serial number of the equipment installed is the same model and type of equipment identified in the technical report.

Section 3904.5 Change of extraction medium
Section 3904.5 is added to Section 3904 Systems and Equipment, to read:
3904.5 Change of Extraction Medium. Where the medium of extraction or solvent is changed from the material indicated in the technical report or as required by the manufacturer, the technical report shall be revised at the cost of the facility owner and submitted for review and approval by the fire code official prior to the use of the equipment with the new medium or solvent.

CFC Chapter 49, Section 4902.1 amends the following definition:

Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area is a geographical area located within any Moderate, High or Very High Fire Severity Zone in accordance with Public Resource Code Sections 4201-4204, and Government Code Sections 51175-51189, or other areas designated by the enforcing agency to be at a significant risk from wildfires in a Moderate or High Fire Severity Zone as identified by the Healdsburg General Plan, as amended from time to time.

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CFC Chapter 49, Section 4906.2 is amended to read as follows:
4906.2 Application.

Buildings and structures located in the following areas shall maintain the required hazardous vegetation and fuel management:

1. All unincorporated lands designated by the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection as State Responsibility Area (SRA) including:

1.1. Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

1.2. High Fire Severity Zones.

1.3. Very-high Fire Severity Zones.

2. Land designated as Very-high Fire Hazard Severity Zone by cities and other local agencies.

3. Land designated as Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas by cities and other local agencies.

CFC Chapter 49, Section 4907.1 is amended to read as follows:
4907.1 General.

Defensible space will be maintained around all buildings and structures in State Responsibility Area (SRA) as required in Public Resources Code 4290 and “SRA Fire Safe Regulations” California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, Section 1270, as amended from time to time.

Buildings and structures within the Very-high Fire Hazard Severity Zones of a Local Responsibility Area (LRA) shall maintain defensible space as outlined in Government Code 51175-51189 and any local ordinance of the authority having jurisdiction.

Buildings and structures within the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area of a Local Responsibility Area (LRA) shall maintain defensible space as outlined in the Government Code Sections 51175- 51189, as amended from time to time, and local standards of the authority having jurisdiction.

CFC Chapter 50, Subsection 5001.5.3 is added to read as follows:
5001.5.3 Electronic reporting.

All hazardous Material Management Plans (HMMP) and Hazardous Material Inventory Statements (HMIS) shall be submitted electronically as approved by the fire code official.

CFC Chapter 50, Subsection 5003.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
5003.3.1 Unauthorized discharges.

Any suspected or actual hazardous material, as defined by this code, including any suspected or actual carcinogen, which escapes into the environment through an unauthorized release shall be reported to the Fire Chief immediately upon discovery, regardless of whether the release occurs

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on or off the site of the permitted facility and the following procedures required in accordance with Sections 5003.3.1.1 through 5003.3.1.4.

CFC Chapter 53, Section 5307.2 exception 1 is deleted.

CFC Chapter 53, Subsection 5307.2.1 is amended to read as follows:
5307.2.1 Gas detection system.

Indoor storage and use areas and storage buildings shall be provided with a gas detection system complying with Section 916.

CFC Chapter 56, Subsection 5608.1.2 is added to read as follows:
5608.1.2 Permit required.

A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with Section 105.6 prior to the performance of any firework display. Application for such approval shall be made in writing no less than twenty (20) days prior to the proposed display. The application shall be considered and acted upon by the fire code official or authorized designee pursuant to this Chapter and Title 19, Chapter 6, Article 3 - Licenses of the California Code of Regulations. Any permit for a fireworks display may be suspended or revoked at any time by the Fire code official or authorized designee.

CFC Chapter 56, Section 5608.2 is added to read as follows:
5608.2 Prohibition of fireworks.

Possession, storage, offer or expose for sale, sell at retail, gift or give away, use, explode, discharge, or in any manner dispose of fireworks is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of the districts in which such possession, storage, offer or exposure for sale, retail sale, gifting, use, explosion, discharge, or disposal of fireworks is prohibited including State Fire Marshal approved Safe and Sane.

Exception: Those fireworks used as part of a public display conducted by a State licensed Pyrotechnician authorized pursuant to section 5608.1 for which a permit has been issued by the Fire Department.

CFC Chapter 57, Subsection 5704.2.9.6.1 is amended to read as follows:
5704.2.9.6.1 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited.

Storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of the districts in which such storage is prohibited in any area as established by applicable land-use and zoning standards.

CFC Chapter 57, Subsection 5706.2.4.4 is amended to read as follows:

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5706.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited.

CFC Chapter 57, Section 5707 is deleted.

CFC Chapter 58, Section 5806.2 is amended to read as follows:
5806.2 Limitations.

Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of the districts in which such storage is prohibited in any area as established by applicable land-use and zoning standards.

CFC Chapter 61, Section 6104.2 is amended to read as follows:
6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits.

Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons in any area as established by applicable landuse and zoning standards.

Exception: In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be determined by the fire code official, after consideration of special features such as topographical conditions, nature of occupancy, and proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed LP-gas containers, degree of fire protection to be provided and capabilities of the local fire department and availability of municipal supplied LP-gas.

CFC Chapter 80, NFPA, 13D-22 Amended Sections as follows:

NFPA 13D-22 - Standard for the installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes
NFPA13D, Amended additional Sections as follows:

Revise Section 5.1.1.2 to read as follows:

5.1.1.2 A supply of at least three sprinklers shall be maintained on the premises so that any sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any way can be promptly replaced.

Add Sections 5.1.1.2.1 as follows:

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5.1.1.2.1 The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature ratings of the sprinklers in the property. The stock sprinklers shall include not less than one sprinkler of all types and ratings installed.

Add Sections 5.1.1.2.2 as follows:

5.1.1.2.2 The sprinklers shall be kept in a mounted and accessible cabinet located where the temperature to which they are subjected will at no time exceed the maximum ceiling temperatures specified in Table 5.1.1.6.1 for each of the sprinklers within the cabinet.

Add Sections 5.1.1.2.3 as follows:

5.1.1.2.3 One sprinkler wrench as specified by the sprinkler manufacture shall be provided in the cabinet for each type of sprinkler installed to be used for the removal and installation of sprinklers in the system.

Revise Section 6.2.1 as follows:

6.2.1 Where a pump is the source of pressure for the water supply for a fire sprinkler system but is not a portion of the domestic water system, the following shall be met:
(1) A test connection shall be provided downstream of the pump that creates a flow of water equal to the smallest sprinkler K-factor on the system. (2) Pump motors using ac power shall be rated for 240 V and wired in accordance with the NEC (NFPA 70).
(3) Any disconnecting means for the pump shall be approved. (4) The pump shall be located not less than 1 ½ inch off the floor. (5) Exterior pumps shall be installed in a well ventilated, weather protected area or shelter.

Revise Section 6.2.2 as follows:

6.2.2 A stand-alone fire sprinkler system is permitted if the following conditions are met:
(a) The pump shall be connected to a 220-volt circuit breaker shared with a common household appliance (e.g., range, oven, dryer), or have a power failure alarm installed acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction that provides an audible and visual signal within the residence at an approved location. The alarm and components shall be listed by an approved agency.

Revise Section 7.6 to read as follows:

7.6 A local waterflow alarm shall be provided on all sprinkler systems on the exterior of the home within 10 feet of the riser location, or as approved by the fire code official.

Revise Section 8.3.4 to read as follows:

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8.3.4 Sprinklers shall not be required in detached garages, open attached porches, detached carports with no habitable space above, and similar structures unless otherwise required by the California Building, Residential or Fire Codes.

Add Section 8.3.5.2 to read as follows:

8.3.5.2 At least one quick-response intermediate temperature residential sprinkler shall be installed within 5 feet and above attic access openings.

Revise Section 11.2.1.1 to read as follows:

11.2.1.1 Where a fire department pumper connection is not provided, the system shall be hydrostatically tested at not less than 200 psi without evidence of leakage.

CFC Chapter 80, NFPA, 13R-22 is Amended Sections as follows:

NFPA 13R-22 - Standard for the installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and including Four Stories in Height
*NFPA 13R, Amended additional Sections as follows:

Add Section 6.6.6.5 to read as follows:

6.6.6.5 At least one quick-response intermediate temperature residential sprinkler shall be installed within 5 feet and above attic access openings.

CFC Chapter 80, NFPA, 72-22 is Amended Sections as follows:

NFPA 72-22 – National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, as amended* *NFPA 72, Amended additional Sections as follows:

Add Section 14.7 to read as follows:

14.7 Labels and Tags

14.7.1 Labels or tags shall be used on fire alarm systems and shall be placed on the outside of the fire alarm control unit.

14.7.2 Tags shall be of the hanging or self-adhesive type used on fire alarm systems.

14.7.3 The following information shall be printed on the labels and tags approved by the fire code official:

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1. The words “DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL”

2. Concern Name/Company Name

3. Concern Physical Address

4. Concern Phone Number

5. License Number (State of California Contractor State License Board License)

6. Date of service or testing and maintenance

7. Space or line for signature of person performing or supervising the servicing shall be placed on the tag or label on a fire alarm system except when servicing or testing and maintenance is performed.

14.7.4 When service or testing and maintenance are performed, the initial date of service or testing and maintenance, the printed name and signature of the person performing or supervising the service shall be placed on the tag or label.

14.7.5 No person shall remove a tag or label from or place a tag or label on a fire alarm system except when servicing or testing and maintenance are performed.

14.7.6 No person shall deface, modify, or alter any tag or label attached to or required to be attached to any fire alarm system.

14.7.7 The Label or tag conforming to this section shall be securely attached to each fire alarm system at the time of servicing or testing and maintenance.

14.7.8 The label or tag approved by the fire code official shall be affixed to a system only after all deficiencies have been corrected.

14.7.9 Adhesive labels and tags shall be manufactured in accordance with ANSI/UL 969, Standard for Marking and Labeling Systems, 4th edition, 1995, which is hereby incorporated by reference.

CFC Appendix B Table B105.1(1) is amended to read as follows:

TABLE B105.1(1)
REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES

FIRE-FLOW

CALCULATION
AREA
(square feet)

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER
SYSTEM
(Design Standard)
MINIMUM FIREFLOW
(gallons per
minute)

FLOW DURATION
(hours)
0-3,600 No automatic sprinkler system 1,500 2
3,601 and greater No automatic sprinkler system Value in Table B105.1(2)
Duration in Table
B105.1(2) at

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The required fire-flow
rate
0-3,600 Section 903.3.1.3 of the California
Fire Code
or Section 313.3 of the California
Residential Code
1,500 2
3,601 and greater Section 903.3.1.3 of the California
Fire Code
or Section 313.3 of the California
Residential Code
½ value in
Table B105.1(2)a
Duration in Table
B105.1(2) at
The required fire-flow
rate
For SI: 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m. a. The reduced fire-flow shall be not less than 1,500 gallons per minute.

CFC Appendix B Table B105.2 is amended to read as follows:

TABLE B105.2

REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE- AND
TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND

TOWNHOUSES

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER
SYSTEM
(Design Standard)
MINIMUM FIREFLOW
(gallons per minute)

FLOW DURATION
(hours)
No automatic sprinkler system Value in Table
B105.1(2)
Duration in Table B105.1(2)
Section 903.3.1.1 of the
California Fire Code
50% of the value in
Table B105.1(2)a
Duration in Table B105.1(2) at the
reduced flow rate
Section 903.3.1.2 of the
California Fire Code
50% of the value in
Table B105.1(2)a
Duration in Table B105.1(2) at the
reduced flow rate
For SI: 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m. a. The reduced fire-flow shall be not less than 1,500 gallons per minute.

CFC Appendix C Section C103.1 is amended to read as follows:
103.1 Hydrant spacing.

Fire apparatus access roads and public streets providing required access to buildings in accordance with Section 503 of the California Fire code shall be provided with one or more fire hydrants, as determined by Section C102.1. Where more than one fire hydrant is required, the distance between required fire hydrants shall be in accordance with the City Healdsburg standards or as approved by the fire code official.

CFC Appendix C Section C103.2 is deleted.

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CFC Appendix C Section C103.3 is deleted.

CFC Appendix D Section D103.1 is deleted.

CFC Appendix D Section D103.2 is amended to read as follows:

Dl03.2 Grade.

Fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with the City of Healdsburg standards for public streets or as approved by the fire code official.

CFC Appendix D Section D103.3 is amended to read as follows:

D103.3 Turning radius.

The inside turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall not be less than 40 feet unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.

CFC Appendix D Section D103.4 is amended to read as follows:

D103.4 Dead ends.

Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with the City of Healdsburg standards for public streets or as approved by the fire code official.

CFC Appendix D Table D103.4 is deleted.

CFC Appendix D Section D103.6 is amended to read as follows:

Dl03.6 Signs.

Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be marked with permanent NO PARKING-FIRE LANE signs complying with the California Vehicle Code.

CFC Appendix D Subsection D103.6.1 is deleted.

CFC Appendix D Subsection D103.6.2 is deleted.

CFC Appendix D Section D104.2 exception is deleted.

CFC Appendix D Section D106.1 is amended to read and the exception deleted as follows:

D106.1 Projects having more than 50 dwelling units.

Multiple-family residential projects having more than 50 dwelling units shall be equipped throughout with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.

CFC Appendix D Section D106.2 is deleted.

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CFC Appendix D Section D107.1 exceptions #1 and #2 are deleted.

SECTION 4. GEOGRAPHIC LIMITS
The geographic limits referred to in certain sections of the 2019 California Fire Code are hereby established as follows:

Section 5608.2 Geographic limits in firework displays are prohibited: Prohibited in any area as established by applicable land-use and zoning standards.

Section 5704.2.9.6.1 Geographic limits in which the storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited. Storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established as being all areas of the City except general industrial and agricultural districts as designated in the Healdsburg zoning ordinance.

Section 5706.2.4.4 Geographic limits in which the storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above-ground tanks is prohibited. Storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established as being all areas of the City except general industrial and agricultural districts as designated in the Healdsburg zoning ordinance.

Section 5806.2 Geographic limits in which the storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited. Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established as being all areas of the City except general industrial and agricultural districts as designated in the Healdsburg zoning ordinance.

Section 6104.2 Geographic limits in which the storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas. Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, are established as all areas of the City except for industrial districts as designated in the Healdsburg zoning ordinance.

SECTION 5. COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.

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SECTION 6. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction or preempted by state legislation, such decision or legislation shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase hereof not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to any such decision or preemptive legislation.

SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE AND PUBLICATION
This ordinance of the City of Healdsburg shall be effective thirty (30) days after the date of its passage. Before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after its passage, this ordinance, or a summary thereof as provided in California Government Code Section 36933, shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City of Healdsburg, along with the names of the members of the City Council voting for and against its passage.

INTRODUCED by the City Council of the City of Healdsburg on the 21st day of November, and PASSED and APPROVED on the__________, at a regular meeting, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

ABSTAINING: Councilmembers:

APPROVED: ATTEST:
____________________________ _____________________________ Osvaldo Jimenez, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk

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CITY OF HEALDSBURG

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 21, 2022
SUBJECT: Discussion and Direction Regarding Use of Bollards on Pathways PREPARED BY: Larry Zimmer, Public Works Director
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):

Maintain and Enhance Public Health and Safety
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):

Receive report and provide direction to staff on the use of bollards on pathways.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:

This City Council meeting is the first engagement with the community regarding the use of bollards on pathways.

BACKGROUND:

Bollards are commonly used to enhance public safety by preventing motorized vehicle access onto pathways or areas intended solely for bicycles and pedestrians and to prevent damage from vehicles to City facilities and to. Use of bollards in Healdsburg has been consistent with other agencies within Sonoma County and industry standards.

In August of 2022 an unfortunate accident occurred on a Sonoma County Parks trail near the community of Graton. A cyclist hit a bollard which resulted in a fatality. At the September 6, 2022 meeting, the Healdsburg City Council requested a presentation and recommendation for the use of bollards on our pathways.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

Based on current Caltrans design standards it is recommended that many of the bollards on the Foss Creek Pathway can and should be removed. Staff recommends maintaining the center bollards to make clear where vehicles are prohibited and prevent inadvertent entry. Additionally, the center bollard will be a physical means of indicating to cyclists they are entering a street and encourage slowing down.

The recommended project would include removal of all but a centerline bollards on the pathway including removal of the underground base and repaving the areas to provide a smooth and safe

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surface for cyclists and pedestrians. The work will also include the addition of centerline striping of the path from the sidewalk to and around the bollard and 40’ into the pathway to provide advanced warning to the cyclist. In conjunction with this work, bicycle stop signs and stop bars would be added to each intersection with streets to further encourage cyclists to navigate the crossing at a safe speed Additional information is included in the attached presentation.

Since these bollards have been in place for many years, it is not considered urgent to replace them immediately, but that the work can be budgeted and scheduled for a future fiscal year.

Additionally, waiting will provide information on how the other agencies in Sonoma County propose to address bollards on pathways. Following a consistent approach county-wide will be beneficial for cyclists. Through this presentation and discussion, staff will be seeking direction from the City Council on the nature an timing of any future changes to the Pathway.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:

Improvements to our pathways encourage the use of alternative modes of transportation thus reducing green house gas emissions.

ALTERNATIVES:

There are several viable potential alternatives to the recommended project including:
• The use of some form of flexible bollards to replace the rigid center bollard. • Removal of all bollards which will require the placement of motor vehicle-oriented signs to make clear where vehicles are prohibited.
• Construction of other methods of slowing down cyclists using bumps or humps or other physical features in the path.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The recommended project is estimated to cost approximately $55,000 to complete the work through a construction contract. Alternatives to the recommended project will result in changes to that estimate. It is recommended that the funding be allocated through separate action to allow for the work to be completed in FY 23-24. Alternatively, Council could recommend that the funding be allocated in the next budget cycle which would fund construction in FY 24-25.

If Council accepts the recommendation to begin work in FY 23-24, staff will advertise the project and prepare a Council Report awarding the project this coming summer. Waiting until FY 24-25 would allow staff to budget for this capital project and include in the next budget document.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

The proposed action to provide direction will not result in a “project” and therefore not subject to CEQA requirements. A future action to award a construction contract will be subject to CEQA and is expected to be Categorically Exempt as maintenance of existing facilities.

ATTACHMENT(S):

Bollards Presentation

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Use of Safety Bollards
in Healdsburg
City Council, November 21, 2022

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Packet Pg. 340 Attachment: Bollards Presentation (3819 : Use of Bollards on Pathways) Grove St & W Matheson St (Southbound)

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Packet Pg. 341 Attachment: Bollards Presentation (3819 : Use of Bollards on Pathways) Purpose of Bollards
Restrict motorized vehicle
access to pathway
Notify cyclists that they
are entering a roadway
with vehicle cross traffic
Forcing cyclist to slow
down before entering
cross traffic.

Reasons Drivers Might
Enter Path
Not thinking clearly
Mistakes the path for a
driveway or a road
Uses the path as a shortcut
Accessing a normally
restricted area
Intentionally breaking rules

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Packet Pg. 342 Attachment: Bollards Presentation (3819 : Use of Bollards on Pathways) Current Use
 Bollards are present at
multiple locations where the
Foss Creek path meets a
roadway or bridge
 Typical 3 bollards per
pathway entrance
 Additional bollard locations:  Lupine Ct and Johnson St fire road
 End of path at Grove St &
Chiquita Rd

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Packet Pg. 343 Attachment: Bollards Presentation (3819 : Use of Bollards on Pathways) Grove St & W Matheson St (Northbound)

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Packet Pg. 344 Attachment: Bollards Presentation (3819 : Use of Bollards on Pathways) Bridge Adjacent to Grove St

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Packet Pg. 345 Attachment: Bollards Presentation (3819 : Use of Bollards on Pathways) Dry Creek Rd (Eastbound)

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Packet Pg. 346 Attachment: Bollards Presentation (3819 : Use of Bollards on Pathways) Dry Creek Rd (Westbound)

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Packet Pg. 347 Attachment: Bollards Presentation (3819 : Use of Bollards on Pathways) Big John’s Market Parking Lot

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Packet Pg. 348 Attachment: Bollards Presentation (3819 : Use of Bollards on Pathways) Healdsburg Community Center

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Packet Pg. 349 Attachment: Bollards Presentation (3819 : Use of Bollards on Pathways) Grove St & Chiquita Rd

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Packet Pg. 350 Attachment: Bollards Presentation (3819 : Use of Bollards on Pathways) Lupine Ct & Johnson St

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Packet Pg. 351 Attachment: Bollards Presentation (3819 : Use of Bollards on Pathways) Lupine Ct & Johnson St

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Packet Pg. 352 Attachment: Bollards Presentation (3819 : Use of Bollards on Pathways) Current Standards -
Caltrans Highway
Design Manual
2020
Entry Control for Bicycle Paths. Obstacle
posts and gates are fixed objects and
placement within the bicycle path traveled
way can cause them to be an obstruction
to bicyclists. Obstacles such as posts or
gates may be considered only when other
measures have failed to stop unauthorized
motor vehicle entry. Also, these obstacles
may be considered only where safety and
other issues posed by actual unauthorized
vehicle entry are more serious than the
safety and access issues posed to
bicyclists, pedestrians and other
authorized path users by the obstacles.

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Packet Pg. 353 Attachment: Bollards Presentation (3819 : Use of Bollards on Pathways) Caltrans
Highway
Design Manual
2020
3-Step approach to prevent entry:
(a)Use of signage for vehicles and
cyclists
(b)Design path to force cyclist to slow
down and make it clear to vehicles
it is not accessible
(c)Assess if risk of vehicle entry
versus risk of fixed object in the
pathway

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Packet Pg. 354 Attachment: Bollards Presentation (3819 : Use of Bollards on Pathways) Caltrans Highway Design Manual 2020:

It is recommended to implement safety bollards at pathway entrances per these HDM guidelines:
• Yielding to Minimize
Injury
• Removable / Moveable
• Reflectorized / Enhanced
Visibility
• Illuminated
• Advanced Warning Signs /
Markings
• 5 feet of Clearance
Between Obstructions
• 2 feet Clearance from Edge of
Pavement
• 2 Paths of Travel
• 10-30 feet from Intersection
• Placed Beyond Clear Zone of
Crossing Highway
• Delineated per MUTD 9C-2

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Packet Pg. 355 Attachment: Bollards Presentation (3819 : Use of Bollards on Pathways) Recommendation Initial Recommendation is to
remove all but center bollard.
 Paint bollard and add reflectivity  Paint centerline stripe 40’ back to sidewalk with diamond at bollard.
 Will not prevent motorized
vehicle intent on entering
pathway.

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Packet Pg. 356 Attachment: Bollards Presentation (3819 : Use of Bollards on Pathways) Alternative– Flexible Center
Bollard
 At a future date, if directed, replace
center bollard with a flexible
bollard for additional safety.
 This option requires demolition of
small portion of existing path to
removing existing bollard bases
and to properly install flexible
bollard.
 All initial recommendations stay in
place.
 Reduces but does not eliminate
hazard of obstacle to bikes.
 Will not prevent vehicle intent on
entering.

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Packet Pg. 357 Attachment: Bollards Presentation (3819 : Use of Bollards on Pathways) Alternative –No Bollards
 Removal of all bollards at most
locations
Additional measures of alerting
cyclist required
Humps or bumps force cyclists
to slow down but create a
different obstacle for riders
 Stop signs for cyclists may be
ignored
 Provides no deterrent for
vehicles
Santa Barbara City Bicycle & Pedestrian Path

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Packet Pg. 358 Attachment: Bollards Presentation (3819 : Use of Bollards on Pathways) Santa Barbara City Bicycle & Pedestrian Path

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Packet Pg. 359 Attachment: Bollards Presentation (3819 : Use of Bollards on Pathways) Other
Alternatives
Joe RodotaTrail, City of Santa Rosa Tucson, Arizona
Netherlands, UK Split Trail Example

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Packet Pg. 360 Attachment: Bollards Presentation (3819 : Use of Bollards on Pathways) Recommended
Alternative
Costs
Estimated Cost of $55,000 to
complete the following work:
 Remove bollards in path as described leaving
existing center bollard. Bollard bases will be
removed, and path will be repaved to provide
level surface
 Striping 40 feet in advance of bollard and
diamond around bollard
All remaining bollards will be painted and add
reflectivity.
 Stop signs and bars added for path users.
 Measure T is anticipated funding source.

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Packet Pg. 361 Attachment: Bollards Presentation (3819 : Use of Bollards on Pathways) Estimated
Costs
Center Bollard to Remain & Install Stop Signs with Striping Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
1Mobilization and Demobilization 1LS $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 2Traffic Control 1LS $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00
3Asphalt Concrete 2.8TON $ 750.00 $ 2,126.25
4Painted Traffic Stripe 4" 500LF $ 4.50 $ 2,250.00
5Painted Obstruction Marking 10EA $ 100.00 $ 1,000.00
6Steel Bollard Removal 21EA $ 1,000.00 $ 21,000.00
7Remove & Replace Reflective Tape 10EA $ 75.00 $ 750.00 8Painted Stop Bar and Legend 10EA $ 300.00 $ 3,000.00
9Stop Sign Installation 10EA $ 750.00 $ 7,500.00
Total $ 47,626.25
Alternative: Remove All Steel Bollards & Install Flexible Center Bollards Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
1Steel Bollard Removal 10EA $ 1,000.00 $ 10,000.00
2Flexible Bollard Install 10EA $ 2,500.00 $ 25,000.00
Total $ 35,000.00
Total Costs with Flexible Bollards $ 82,626.25

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Packet Pg. 362 Attachment: Bollards Presentation (3819 : Use of Bollards on Pathways) Summary
Council to provide direction by motion:

1. Approve recommendation as described, or:

2. modify to add flexible bollards, or:

3. removal all bollards in pathway.

Provide direction on schedule.

1. Recommended that budget is adjusted through future
actions to allow for the work to begin in FY23/24, or:

2. alternatively provide direction to staff to proceed as soon as possible, or:

3. to budget in next budget cycle.

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Packet Pg. 363 Attachment: Bollards Presentation (3819 : Use of Bollards on Pathways) Questions

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Packet Pg. 364 Attachment: Bollards Presentation (3819 : Use of Bollards on Pathways) References
 Flexible Bollards | Bollards & Post Covers (reliance-foundry.com)  Flexible Bollards - Bendable Bollards, Flex Bollards (postguard.com)  Highway Design Manual (HDM) | Caltrans
 CA MUTCD Files | Caltrans

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Packet Pg. 365 Attachment: Bollards Presentation (3819 : Use of Bollards on Pathways)

CITY OF HEALDSBURG

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 21, 2022
SUBJECT: Chamber of Commerce Professional Services Agreement for Fiscal Year 2022-23
PREPARED BY: Andrew Sturmfels, Assistant City Manager
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE(S):

Provide Effective Governance
Provide Resident-Driven Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):

Adopt a Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/OUTREACH:

Not Applicable.

BACKGROUND:

For several years the City, through its Redevelopment Agency, contracted with the Chamber to provide economic development support services. With the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency, the Council, on August 19, 2013, approved the initial use of Measure V funds for economic development purposes. Beginning in 2014, the Council has funded the economic development services provided by the Chamber annually with Measure V (now Measure T) funding. The most recent contract with the Chamber of Commerce for services expired on July 1, 2022. Staff has worked with the Chamber to refine the scope of services to reflect the City’s current economic development support needs and opportunities.

DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS:

The most recent 2021-22 contract for the chamber was for a total value of $100,000. For the contract period ending July 1, 2022, the scope of services included the following activities:

Business Outreach:
• Bi-annual report to the Healdsburg City Council on events held, attendance, and outcomes, including recommendations for future events.

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• Submittal of the master event calendar to the City.
• Develop and host a CEO roundtable event.

Business Attraction, Retention, and Expansion:
• Quarterly written reports provided to the City Council on the number of businesses assisted and what type of assistance was provided by the Chamber of Commerce. • Business workshops and topics added to the master event calendar. • Maintain a vacant commercial property listing made available to the City.

Workforce Development:
• Quarterly report to the City Council on the implementation of workforce development programs.
• Maintain a resources page on the Chamber of Commerce website.

Research, Surveys and Feasibility:
• Complete a survey of businesses and the community regarding the need for additional bike parking, proposed locations, and cost estimates.
• Complete an outreach survey to the business community and compile feedback for City review on food truck policies with recommendations.

Visitor Services:
• Provide updates on visitor services activities in a bi-annual report to the City Council.

Downtown Engagement:
• Maintain an audit of wayfinding signs on an annual basis to ensure they are accurate and coordinate with City staff to have outdated signs replaced or updated.

Crisis Management:
• Develop an emergency response plan for the Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the City to provide informational services and resources in the event of a crisis.

The Chamber of Commerce will provide a brief presentation updating the Council on activities related to the prior year scope. Of the items above, the following items were not fully completed during the 2021-22 contract year:

1. Development of a vacant commercial and industrial property inventory

2. Bike parking survey

3. Food truck policy survey

4. Wayfinding sign program support
As a result of these item’s not being completed, the City paid the Chamber $85,000 of the total $100,000 contract value.

Proposed 2022-23 Scope
The City’s current budget allocates $100,000 for a new contract with the Chamber of Commerce.

Staff have worked closely with the Chamber over the last several months to develop a focused

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and action-oriented scope of work for the upcoming year. The proposed scope, Attachment A, breaks down proposed activities into three categories:

1. Community Partnership and Economic Development Support: $40,000

2. Visitor Center Operations: $40,000

3. Task Based Deliverables
a. Vacant Commercial and Industrial Property Inventory $10,000 b. City Wayfinding Sign Program Management $10,000
c. Conducting a Bike Parking Survey with local businesses $ 5,000 d. Conducting a Food Truck Survey with local businesses $ 5,000 e. Climate Mobilization Strategy feedback coordination $ 5,000 Total: $115,000
The proposed scope for 2022-23 is for a total value of $115,000. Staff recommend rebudgeting the remaining $15,000 from the prior year contract, adding it to the currently budgeted $100,000 in this fiscal year. In the new scope, each area of activities is clearly delineated with deliverables and dollar values. City staff and the Chamber have agreed to the activities and value in the proposed scope.

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:

The scope of this contract includes Chamber support of City initiatives, including those related activities and programs the City has in place to promote and increase environmental stewardship.

ALTERNATIVES:

The Council may choose to:

1. Not approve a PSA with the Chamber of Commerce and provide staff with additional direction.

2. Direct staff to revise the proposed scope of work.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The City Council included $100,000 of Measure T funds to support the “Chamber of Commerce Agreement” in the FY 2022-23 adopted budget approved on June 6, 2022. Staff are requesting a budget amendment, attached to the resolution as Exhibit A, to augment the budget for this contract by $15,000. The proposed increase is equal to the prior year’s savings.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:

Pursuant to Title 14, the California Code of Regulations, Section 15302(c) of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) guidelines, approval of this resolution is an administrative activity of the City that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.

ATTACHMENT(S):

Resolution
Exhibit A
Attachment A: Chamber Contract Proposed Scope

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CITY OF HEALDSBURG
RESOLUTION NO. -2022

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

HEALDSBURG APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

AGREEMENT WITH THE HEALDSBURG CHAMBER OF

COMMERCE, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET
WHEREAS, the City of Healdsburg has determined that it requires professional services to conduct various economic development services; and
WHEREAS, the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) has historically provided said professional services and represents that it is duly qualified and experienced to provide said professional services and it is willing to accept responsibility for performing such services; and WHEREAS, the Chamber and City have developed a scope of work for such services that both parties have agreed to and can accomplish; and
WHEREAS, with the dissolution of redevelopment the City Council has determined Measure V/T funds shall be allocated to fund economic development services; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a resolution approving the Measure T appropriations for FY 2021-2022 which included $100,000 to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with the Chamber to provide economic development services; and WHEREAS, the City expended $85,000 against the fiscal year 2021-22 contract, leaving $15,000 in unspent funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a resolution approving the Measure T appropriations for FY 2022-2023 which included $100,000 to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with the Chamber to provide economic development services; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to budget an additional $15,000 for the current year contract to complete additional task-based deliverables defined in the scope of work.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Healdsburg hereby:

1. Approves the budget amendment attached as Exhibit A.

2. Approves a Professional Services Agreement with the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $115,000 and authorizes the City Manager to execute the agreement.

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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 21st day of November 2022, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers: ( )
NOES: Councilmembers: ( )
ABSENT: Councilmembers: ( )
ABSTAINING: Councilmembers: ( )
SO ORDERED: ATTEST:
___________________________________ _________________________________ Osvaldo Jimenez, Mayor Raina Allan, City Clerk

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Packet Pg. 370 Attachment: Resolution (3687 : PSA Chamber of Commerce) Resolution No.

Exhibit A
Account Number Increase Amount Decrease Amount Description 105-2001-43205-00000 $ 15,000 Increase Budget for Chamber of Commerce Contract FY 22-23 Budget Amendment

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Packet Pg. 371 Attachment: Exhibit A (3687 : PSA Chamber of Commerce) Chamber Contract Proposed Scope
Community Partnership and Economic Development Support: $40,000 - Support business attraction, retention, and expansion (BRE) o Annually report to Council on BRE activities, including:
 Business outreach visits and direct support
 New business outreach
 Business resource seminars/webinars
 Local business support campaigns
- Serve as a liaison between the City and the business community by providing opportunity for feedback and engagement on proposed City policies
- Event Production
o Hold annual CEO Roundtable with the Mayor and City Manager o Partner with the City on Community Events, including Merry Healdsburg o Partner with the City to host forums, events, and meetings on specific topics to the business community, including Good Morning Healdsburg
Visitor Center Operations: $40,000
- Operate the Healdsburg Visitor Center, providing visitor services and support 6 days a week.

Task Based Deliverables: $35,000

1. By January 1, 2023, provide a vacant commercial and industrial property inventory to the City and update on a quarterly basis. The inventory should include all properties that are presently vacant and available for lease and/or sale with an address, date available, previous tenant, square footage, listing agent contact, and asking rent (when available). The inventory will assist Chamber and City staff in assessing opportunity sites for new businesses and identifying properties that may need attention or support. ($10,000 total) a. Provide first report by February 1, 2023 ($7,500)
b. Provide second report by May 1, 2023 ($2,500)

2. Collaborate with the City on the Wayfinding Sign Program ($10,000 total):
a. Annually conduct an audit of business wayfinding signs to ensure accuracy ($2,500).
b. Coordinate with City Staff to have outdated signs replaced or updated ($2,500) c. In collaboration with the City, prepare written materials to share with businesses that explain the program to businesses ($2,500)
d. Directly market sign availability opportunities and information on how to take advantage of the program to local businesses ($2,500)

3. Collaborating with the City, conduct a targeted survey of the business community regarding the need for additional bike parking and proposed locations ($5,000 total)

4. Collaborating with the City, conduct a targeted survey of the business community regarding Food Truck Policies to assist in understanding business preferences about whether they should be permitted and what locations and operating guidelines would be most effective for regulating them. ($5,000 total)

5. In partnership with the City, engage and obtain feedback from the business community on the City Climate Mobilization Strategy under development, including feedback on specific

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Packet Pg. 372 Attachment: Attachment A: Chamber Contract Proposed Scope (3687 : PSA Chamber of Commerce) programs and policies, to be provided by the City upon completion of the preliminary phases of the project. ($5,000 total)
Contract Value by Deliverable:

Community Partnership and Economic Development Support $ 40,000 Visitor Center Operations $ 40,000
Task Based Deliverables

1. Commercial/Industrial Property Inventory $ 10,000

2. Wayfinding Sign Program $ 10,000

3. Bike Parking Business Survey $ 5,000

4. Food Truck Business Survey $ 5,000

5. Climate Strategy Feedback $ 5,000
Total Contract Value: $115,000

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Packet Pg. 373 Attachment: Attachment A: Chamber Contract Proposed Scope (3687 : PSA Chamber of Commerce)

Healdsburg City CouncilNovember 21, 2022

Healdsburg City Council
November 21, 2022