Agenda packet — Laguna Hills City Council, October 25, 2022 (part 1 of 2)

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS

CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING AGENCY

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 – 7:00 PM
(Closed Session at 6:00 PM when scheduled)
Dave Wheeler, Mayor
Janine Heft, Mayor Pro Tempore Don Caskey, Council Member Erica Pezold, Council Member Don Sedgwick, Council Member Location: City Council Chamber, 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Any person wishing to address the City Council/Planning Agency on any matter, whether or not it appears on this Agenda, is asked to complete a pink “Request to Speak” form available on the table at the back of the Chamber. The completed form is to be submitted to the City Clerk prior to an individual being heard by the City Council/Planning Agency. Completion of the form is voluntary. All persons may attend the meeting regardless of whether this form is completed.

Members of the public wishing to address the City Council can do so during the Public Comments portion of the Agenda with a time limitation of three minutes per person, an overall time limit of ten minutes for any one subject, and a total time limit of thirty minutes for Public Comments. If you are commenting on an Agenda item, your comments will be heard at the time that item is scheduled on the Agenda. If you are addressing the City Council on an item not listed on the Agenda, the City Council is prohibited by law from discussing or taking any action on that item
Submission of Electronic Public Comments: While you may attend this meeting in person, those wishing to make electronic public comments may submit their comments by email to the City Clerk at [email protected], by 5:00 p.m. on October 25, 2022. In the subject line of the email, please state your name and the item number you are commenting on.

Any public comment received that does not specify a particular agenda item number will be announced during the general public comment portion of the agenda. If you wish to submit a public comment on more than one agenda item, please send a separate email for each item you are commenting on. All comments received by 5:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting will be provided to the City Council in advance to allow time for the Council Members to read them.

Announcement of Electronic Public Comments: During the applicable agenda item, the City Clerk will announce the name of the sender and subject matter of all email comments received by 5:00 p.m. on October 25, 2022. Email comments will NOT be read by the City Clerk during the meeting. Electronic public comments may only be submitted via email and comments via text and social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) will not be accepted. The email comments, including your name, will become part of the record of the City Council meeting and will be public information.

City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda
2 GENERAL BUSINESS - CONVENING AT 7:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER
Resolution No. 96-04-09-1 established rules of decorum for public meetings held by the City of Laguna Hills. Resolution No. 96-04-09-1 is available on the table at the back of the City Council Chamber.

INVOCATION: Chaplain Kai Chur of the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scout Troop 12

ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

1. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

1.1 Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison
Recommendation: That the City Council receive a report from Laguna Hills High School 2022 Fall Student Liaison Ella Carnahan.

1.2 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines
Recommendation: That the City Council receive an update from Maj. Matthew Alvis on the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines activities.

1.3 Presentation on Proposed Improvements to the Fossil Exhibits Located at the Laguna Hills Community Center
Recommendation: That the City Council receive a presentation on proposed improvements to the Community Center's fossil exhibits.

1.4 Recognition of Janice Reyes
Recommendation: That the City Council recognize Janice Reyes for 28 years of service to the City and that Mayor Wheeler present a City Tile and a Certificate of Recognition to Ms. Reyes.

2. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS

2.1 Schedule of Future Events
Recommendation: That the City Clerk announce the upcoming meetings and events.

City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda
3 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time to address the City Council on any matter not listed on this Agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Public Comments are limited to three minutes per person, an overall time limit of ten minutes for any one subject, and a total time limit of thirty minutes.

4. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under “CONSENT CALENDAR” are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion approving the recommendation listed on the Agenda. There will be no separate discussion unless Members of the City Council or City staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar.

4.1 Waive Reading in Full of all Ordinances and Resolutions on the Agenda Recommendation: That the City Council waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.

4.2 Approval of Minutes for October 11, 2022, Regular Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the October 11, 2022, Regular Meeting.

4.3 Ratification of October 25, 2022, Warrant Register
Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from September 30, 2022, to October 13, 2022, in the amount of $1,079,064.51.

4.4 Proposed Amendment No. 3 to the Consulting Services Agreement with Eco/Nomics, Inc., for Continued Solid Waste and Recycling Consulting Services
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Waive formal competitive bidding requirements and procedures set forth in the City of Laguna Hills Municipal Code (LHMC) Section 3-08.150 pursuant to the exceptions set forth in LHMC Sections 3-08.110(I) and (J), for approval of the proposed Amendment No. 3 to the Consulting Services Agreement for Solid Waste and Recycling Consulting Services with Eco/Nomics, Inc.; 2) Approve proposed Amendment No. 3 to the Consulting Services Agreement with Eco/Nomics, Inc., increasing the maximum contract amount by $150,000 from $578,000 to $728,000; and 3) Authorize the Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tempore to sign the proposed Amendment No. 3.

City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda
4 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR

5. PLANNING AGENCY
There are no separate Planning Agency Business Items for this meeting.

6. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS

7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

7.1. City Manager

7.2. Deputy City Manager/Community Services Director

7.2.1 2022 Holiday Season Events Schedule
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.

7.3. Community Development Director

7.3.1 2022 Building and Fire Codes Adoption
Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1) Introduce for first reading, read by title only, and waive further reading of an Ordinance entitled: “An Ordinance of the City of Laguna Hills, California, amending Title 10 (Buildings And Construction) of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code and adopting by reference the 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24), consisting of the 2022 California Building Code, the 2022 California Residential Code, the 2022 California Electrical Code, the 2022 California Mechanical Code, the 2022 California Plumbing Code, the 2022 California Energy Code, the 2022 California Historical Building Code, the 2022 California Existing Building Code, the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code, and the 2022 California Referenced Standards Code, together with certain amendments, additions, and deletions thereto; and adopting by reference the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code.”
2) Introduce for first reading, read by title only, and waive further reading of an Ordinance entitled: “An Ordinance of the City of Laguna Hills, California, amending Chapter 5-16 (Fire Code) of Title 5 (Health and Sanitation) of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code and adopting by reference the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code including Appendices B, BB, C, and CC, together with certain amendments, additions, and deletions thereto."
City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda
5 3) Direct staff to place the Ordinances on the November 15, 2022, meeting agenda for a Public Hearing and second reading, and to publish the hearing notice.

8. MATTERS AGENDIZED AND PRESENTED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

8.1. Mayor Wheeler

8.1.1 Notification Letter to Existing Short Term Rentals Recommendation: Mayor Wheeler recommends that the City Council direct staff to draft and distribute a notification letter to the owners of existing short term rentals located in the City, advising that short term rentals are not a permitted use in the City of Laguna Hills because they are not enumerated in the City’s Development Code listings of permitted uses, and any use not specifically enumerated is considered prohibited.

9. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.1. Committee Assignment Reports
Recommendation: That the City Council receive oral reports on the following City Council Committee Assignments:

1. OC Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees (Council Member Pezold)
October 20, 2022 Meeting

2. Orange County Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee (Mayor Wheeler)
October 18, 2022 Meeting

10. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned to November 15, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers located at 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, California. The regular meetings scheduled for November 8, 2022 and November 22, 2022 have been cancelled.

City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda
6 CERTIFICATION
I, JENNIFER LEE, City Clerk of the City of Laguna Hills, do hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Agenda was posted at Laguna Hills City Hall, Laguna Hills Community Center, and the Courtyard at La Paz Center by October 21, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.

October 21, 2022
Jennifer Lee, City Clerk Date
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the office of the City Clerk at (949) 707-2635. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at 24035 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, California, during normal business hours.

City Council Members receive no additional compensation or stipend as a result of simultaneously convening meetings of the Laguna Hills Planning Agency.

City of Laguna Hills
City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: October 25, 2022
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: David Reynolds
Deputy City Manager/Community Services Director
ISSUE: Presentation on Proposed Improvements to the Fossil Exhibits Located at the Laguna Hills Community Center
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive a presentation on proposed improvements to the Community Center's fossil exhibits.

SUMMARY:

The City of Laguna Hills Community Center and Sports Complex were built on one of the richest fossil sites in the United States. In 1996, this wealth of fossil resources was chosen as a theme around which the Community Center and the Prehistoric Playground were designed. Paleontologist Carol Stadum was instrumental in the establishment of the City’s fossil exhibits at the Laguna Hills Community Center.

Ms. Stadum has met with staff to discuss certain improvements to the fossil exhibits and also required maintenance to the exhibits. Staff will provide the City Council with a PowerPoint presentation at the October 25, 2022, meeting to highlight the proposed improvements to the fossil exhibits and also required maintenance. Ms. Stadum will also be attending this meeting to participate in the presentation and discussion. The proposed improvements include:

1. Exhibit Restoration & Support
a. Agreement with Paleontologist
b. Reposition fossils and labels
c. Inventory/Catalogue

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Fossil Exhibits
October 25, 2022

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d. Introduce new fossils
e. Appropriate labeling
f. Educational Programs (Fossil Finders Fossil Fixers, PaleoPack Program, Prehistoric Audio Display)

2. Pecten Reef Education

3. Promote City’s Fossil History
At its August 3, 2022, meeting, the Parks and Recreation Commission were presented with these proposed improvements and were in favor of implementing them.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The budget amendment approved by City Council on October 11, 2022, includes $15K to help fund the proposed improvements through the remainder of this fiscal year. Staff will recommend a budget to continue forward with improvements in the next budget cycle.

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City of Laguna Hills
City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: October 25, 2022
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Jarad Hildenbrand
City Manager
ISSUE: Recognition of Janice Reyes
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council recognize Janice Reyes for 28 years of service to the City and that Mayor Wheeler present a City Tile and a Certificate of Recognition to Ms. Reyes.

SUMMARY:

Janice Reyes, was first hired by the City as a Finance Intern on June 1, 1994, and was promoted to full-time Junior Accountant in 1996. Over the years, Janice has also served the City as Accountant, Accounting Supervisor, Finance Manager and was promoted to Finance Director on February 19, 2018.

After 28 years of service to the City of Laguna Hills, and numerous accomplishments on behalf of the City, Ms. Reyes has decided to leave the City effective November 4, 2022.

A Certificate of Recognition has been prepared officially recognizing Janice Reyes for her service to the City.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Certificate of Recognition - Janice Reyes

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Attachment: Certificate of Recognition - Janice Reyes (2993 : Recognition of Janice Reyes) City of Laguna Hills
City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: October 25, 2022
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Jennifer Lee
Interim City Clerk
ISSUE: Schedule of Future Events
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Clerk announce the upcoming meetings and events.

SUMMARY:

Election Day
Tuesday, November 8, Vote Centers will be open 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Veteran’s Day – City Hall Closed (Community Center will be open) Friday, November 11
Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, November 15, 7:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Civic Center Council Chamber Events, Communication, and Beautification Committee Regular Meeting Wednesday, November 16, 3:00 p.m., Admin Conference Room Traffic Commission Meeting
Wednesday, November 16, 7:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Civic Center Council Chamber Movies in the Park, Movie to be announced
Friday, November 18, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Soccer Fields at Laguna Hills Community Center and Sports Complex (Inclement weather location: Community Center Heritage Room)
Thanksgiving Holiday – City Hall Closed (Community Center will be open) Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25

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Schedule of Future Events
October 25, 2022

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Herald in the Holiday, tree lighting ceremony and music from a brass choir Thursday, December 8, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Laguna Hills Community Center Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 10, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Laguna Hills Community Center

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City of Laguna Hills
City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: October 25, 2022
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Jennifer Lee
Interim City Clerk
ISSUE: Approval of Minutes for October 11, 2022, Regular Meeting RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the October 11, 2022, Regular Meeting.

ATTACHMENTS:
• 221011 CC Minutes

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CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS

CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING AGENCY

REGULAR MEETING

MINUTES
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
GENERAL BUSINESS - CONVENING AT 7:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:59 p.m. by Mayor Wheeler.

INVOCATION: Council Member Sedgwick
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Pezold

ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Dave Wheeler Mayor Present
Janine Heft Mayor Pro Tempore Present
Don Caskey Council Member Present
Erica Pezold Council Member Present
Don Sedgwick Council Member Present

1. PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

1.1 Laguna Hills High School Student Liaison
The City Council received an oral report from Laguna Hills High School 2022 Fall Student Liaison Kia Arfania.

1.2 Orange County Transportation Agency's (OCTA) Making Better Connections Study
The City Council received a PowerPoint presentation from OCTA Director of Strategic Planning, Kurt Brotcke on OCTA's bus restructuring study.

1.3 Transportation Corridor Agency's (TCA) Strategic Plan The City Council received a PowerPoint presentation from TCA Deputy CEO, Valarie McFall on TCA's seven-year Strategic Plan.

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Attachment: 221011 CC Minutes (2989 : Approval of Minutes for October 12, 2022 Regular Meeting) City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
2 2. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE EVENTS

2.1 Schedule of Future Events
Interim City Clerk Lee announce the upcoming meetings and events.

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals addressed the City Council on non-agendized items:

William “Bill” Moorhead, candidate for re-election to Moulton Niguel Water District Board of Directors, provided comments on Moulton Niguel Water District’s efforts and the upcoming election.

Mario Vasquez, a resident of Laguna Hills, expressed concerns regarding rezoning of Alicia Plaza and Alicia Village apartment complexes.

4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar with Council Member Pezold removing Item No. 4.7.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Janine Heft, Mayor Pro Tempore
SECONDER: Erica Pezold, Council Member
AYES: Dave Wheeler, Mayor; Janine Heft, Mayor Pro Tempore; Don Caskey, Council Member; Erica Pezold, Council Member; Don Sedgwick, Council Member

4.2 Consideration to Cancel the Regular Meetings of the City Council/Planning Agency on November 8, 2022, and November 22, 2022, and Notice an Adjourned Regular Meeting for November 15, 2022 Recommendation: That the City Council cancel the November 8, 2022, and November 22, 2022, Regular Meetings and Notice an Adjourned Regular Meeting for November 15, 2022.

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Attachment: 221011 CC Minutes (2989 : Approval of Minutes for October 12, 2022 Regular Meeting) City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
3 4.3 Approval of Minutes for April 20, 2021, Special Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the April 20, 2021, Special Meeting.

4.4 Approval of Minutes for September 27, 2022, Regular Meeting Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Council Minutes for the September 27, 2022, Regular Meeting.

4.5 Ratification of October 11, 2022, Warrant Register
Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from September 16, 2022, to September 29, 2022, in the amount of $1,100,040.69.

4.6 Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 City Budget Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-10-11-1: "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, amending the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Operating Budget."

4.8 Resolution Approving Adjustments to City Attorney Service Rates Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-10-11-2: “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, approving amended Exhibit “A” to the Retainer Agreement for City Attorney Service Rates.”

ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR

4.7 Proposed Contract Services Agreement with Millennium Alarm Systems, Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of Additional Security Cameras at the Laguna Hills Community Center and Sports Complex
Council Member Pezold removed Item No. 4.7 from the Consent Calendar to request additional information.

City Manager Hildenbrand responded to Council Member requests for additional information.

Deputy City Manager/Community Services Director Reynolds responded to Council Member requests for additional information.

Public Services Director/City Engineer Ames responded to Council Member requests for additional information.

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Attachment: 221011 CC Minutes (2989 : Approval of Minutes for October 12, 2022 Regular Meeting) City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
4 Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Waive formal competitive bidding requirements and procedures set forth in the Laguna Hills Municipal Code (“LHMC”) Section 3-08.090 pursuant to the exceptions set forth in LHMC Sections 3-08.110(F), (I) and (J), for approval of a proposed Contract Services Agreement with Millennium Alarm Systems, Inc., for the purchase and installation of additional security cameras at the Community Center and Sports Complex; and 2) Approve and authorize the Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tempore to sign the proposed Contract Services Agreement with Millennium Alarm Systems, Inc., in the total maximum not-to-exceed contract amount of $165,711.64.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Don Sedgwick, Council Member
SECONDER: Janine Heft, Mayor Pro Tempore
AYES: Dave Wheeler, Mayor; Janine Heft, Mayor Pro Tempore; Don Caskey, Council Member; Erica Pezold, Council Member; Don Sedgwick, Council Member

5. PLANNING AGENCY
There were no separate Planning Agency Business Items for this meeting.

6. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no City Council public hearings.

7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

7.1. City Manager

7.1.1 Adoption of Amended Confidential, Management, and Part-Time Salary and Benefits Resolution and Appointment of City Clerk City Manager Hildenbrand reviewed the information in the staff report and responded to Council Member requests for additional information.

Recommendation: That the City Council take the following actions:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-10-11-3: “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, regarding employment and establishing salary ranges and benefits for Management, Confidential, and Part-time classes of employment with the City and rescinding Resolution No. 2021-07-13-4.”

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Attachment: 221011 CC Minutes (2989 : Approval of Minutes for October 12, 2022 Regular Meeting) City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
5 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-10-11-4: “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Laguna Hills, California, appointing Jennifer Lee as City Clerk of the City of Laguna Hills in accordance with the procedures established by Laguna Hills Municipal Code Chapter 2-12.” 3) Authorize the Mayor to administer the Oath of Office to the City Clerk.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Janine Heft, Mayor Pro Tempore
SECONDER: Don Sedgwick, Council Member
AYES: Dave Wheeler, Mayor; Janine Heft, Mayor Pro
Tempore; Don Caskey, Council Member;
Erica Pezold, Council Member; Don Sedgwick,
Council Member
Mayor Wheeler administered the Oath of Office to Jennifer Lee.

8. MATTERS AGENDIZED AND PRESENTED BY CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS There were no matters agendized by City Council Members.

9. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.1. Committee Assignment Reports
Recommendation: That the City Council receive oral reports on the following City Council Committee Assignments:

1. Association of California Cities - Orange County (Mayor Pro Tempore Heft and Council Member Caskey)
September 30, 2022 Leadership Conference
Mayor Pro Tempore Heft provided an oral report.

10. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS
Council Member Pezold
Council Member Pezold reported on the success of a recent Rooted Volunteer planting event and the City’s 1st annual Heritage Day event.

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Attachment: 221011 CC Minutes (2989 : Approval of Minutes for October 12, 2022 Regular Meeting) City of Laguna Hills City Council/Planning Agency Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
6 Mayor Pro Tempore Heft
Mayor Pro Tempore Heft expressed her appreciation to staff and the City Council for the efforts to beautify the City and for the recent 1st annual Heritage Day event.

Council Member Caskey
Council Member Caskey applauded the efforts of everyone for the success of the 1st annual Heritage Day event.

Council Member Caskey provided comments regarding technological advances in transportation.

Mayor Wheeler
Mayor Wheeler requested a discussion on distributing notification letters to existing short term rentals in the City be agendized for a future meetings and received a second from Council Member Pezold.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the City Council at this session, Mayor Wheeler declared the meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m.

Jennifer Lee, City Clerk
ATTEST:

Dave Wheeler, Mayor
Approved at meeting of October 25, 2022

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Attachment: 221011 CC Minutes (2989 : Approval of Minutes for October 12, 2022 Regular Meeting) City of Laguna Hills
City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: October 25, 2022
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Janice Reyes
Finance Director
ISSUE: Ratification of October 25, 2022, Warrant Register RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council ratify the accompanying Warrant Register for the period from September 30, 2022, to October 13, 2022, in the amount of $1,079,064.51.

SUMMARY:

The City issues accounts payable disbursements on a regular basis and presents it to City Council for ratification at its next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting. The attached Warrant Register containing checks and electronic funds transfers for the period from September 30, 2022, to October 13, 2022, is being presented for ratification by the City Council. Payments have been reviewed and approved by the appropriate departmental staff. The Director of Finance certifies to the accuracy of the attached register and to the availability of monies for payment thereof.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Warrant Register - October 25, 2022
• Payables Detail Report - October 25, 2022

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Payment Amount
3,125.00
300.00
661.17
3,644.70
155.85
21,868.72
2,783.00
12,498.75
443.00
4,853.52
689.19
283.38

99.50 500.00
273.46
2,600.00
507.50
1,042.99
1,044.00
313.45
5,410.50
163.27
8,000.00
7,274.40
2,600.00

67.63 695.00
217.34
1,127.50

75.74 1,125.00
2,058.00

12.22 214.25
13,540.83
8,949.16
164.81
1,188.00
1,110.00
992.60
226.22
321.00
952.00
517.00
1,087.50
225.71
33,854.74
2,610.00
514.74
191.08
2,000.00
1,698.50

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1145 E-0504 EL TORO WATER DISTRICT 10/06/2022
1146 E-0608 EVERDE GROWERS 10/06/2022
1147 G-0821 G2 CONSTRUCTION INC. 10/06/2022
1142 C-0023 COX COMMUNICATION 10/06/2022
1143 C-1122 CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL AND DATA, INC. 10/06/2022 1144 D-0561 DOCU-TRUST 10/06/2022
Payment Type: Regular
1140 O-1528 OCTA 10/05/2022
1141 C-1215 CODE OF THE WEST 10/06/2022
Warrant Register - October 25, 2022
City of Laguna Hills, CA By Check Number
Date Range: 09/30/2022 - 10/13/2022
Check Number Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date

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Packet Pg. 21
Attachment: Warrant Register - October 25, 2022 (2994 : Warrant Register, October 25, 2022) Payment Amount
4,972.00
2,578.50
335.00
4,796.72
133.36
500.00
293.94
684.52
1,696.11
100.00
26,756.00
82,908.00
1,085.66
Total Regular: 283,789.85
10/14/2022 12:33:18 PM Page 2 of 4
1205 W-2450 WEX BANK 10/13/2022
1202 V-2254 VITUITY - URGENT CARE SERVICES, PC 10/13/2022 1203 W-2337 WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. 10/13/2022
1204 W-2379 WEST COAST TURF 10/13/2022
1199 W-2302 THOMSON REUTERS - WEST 10/13/2022
1200 T-2698 TPX COMMUNICATIONS 10/13/2022
1201 V-2224 VERIZON WIRELESS 10/13/2022
1196 S-2295 SOUTHERN COMPUTER WAREHOUSE 10/13/2022
1197 S-2250 SPARKLETTS 10/13/2022
1198 Z-CS-0395 STUDEBAKER, JAMES 10/13/2022
1193 R-1855 RICHARD FISHER ASSOCIATES 10/13/2022
1194 R-1977 RJ ELECTRIC 10/13/2022
1195 Z-CS-0027 SANCHEZ, PATRICIA 10/13/2022
Warrant Register - October 25, 2022 Date Range: 09/30/2022 - 10/13/2022 Check Number Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date

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Packet Pg. 22
Attachment: Warrant Register - October 25, 2022 (2994 : Warrant Register, October 25, 2022) Payment Amount
795,274.66
10/14/2022 12:33:18 PM Page 3 of 4
EFT's 0 0 0.00 0.00
96 67 0.00 1,079,064.51
Voided Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
Bank Drafts 1 1 0.00 795,274.66
Regular Checks 95 66 0.00 283,789.85
Manual Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
Payment Type: Bank Draft
DFT0002191 C-1007 OCSD LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT, OC TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR 10/13/2022 Total Bank Draft: 795,274.66
Bank Code AP Bank Summary
Payable
Count
Payment
Payment Type Count Discount Payment
Warrant Register - October 25, 2022 Date Range: 09/30/2022 - 10/13/2022 Check Number Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date

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Packet Pg. 23
Attachment: Warrant Register - October 25, 2022 (2994 : Warrant Register, October 25, 2022) 1,079,064.51
10/14/2022 12:33:18 PM Page 4 of 4
Fund Summary
Fund Name Period Amount
998 POOL 10/2022 1,079,064.51
EFT's 0 0 0.00 0.00
96 67 0.00 1,079,064.51
Voided Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
Bank Drafts 1 1 0.00 795,274.66
Regular Checks 95 66 0.00 283,789.85
Manual Checks 0 0 0.00 0.00
Warrant Register - October 25, 2022 Date Range: 09/30/2022 - 10/13/2022 All Bank Codes Check Summary
Payable
Count
Payment
Payment Type Count Discount Payment

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Packet Pg. 24
Attachment: Warrant Register - October 25, 2022 (2994 : Warrant Register, October 25, 2022) Amount
10/13/2022 BRINKS, INCORPORATED 12077834 Courier Fee, Armored Transport, Oct '22
100-155-625000 217.34
10/13/2022 ANDERSON PENNA PARTNERS, INC. 129203 Inspection Services, Sep '22 100-356-700255 2,600.00 10/14/2022 12:40:16 PM Page 1 of 5
10/13/2022 KNIGHT, LORNA 101022 Contract Instructor Services, Yoga 100-310-721500 952.00 10/13/2022 CHRISTINA ELKINS 101122 Contract Instructor Services, Dance 100-310-721500 2,058.00 10/13/2022 BEE MAN, THE 120165 Bee Removal, Public Services, Oct '22 100-355-720701 695.00 10/13/2022 IRVINE RANCH WATER DISTRICT 100322 Water Usage, Public Services, Sep '22 100-355-635000 226.22 10/13/2022 LAGUNA TERRACE BEAUTIFICATION
TEAM
100622 Heritage Day, Oct '22 100-310-695531 517.00
10/13/2022 AU-YEUNG, MELISSA 101022 Reimbursement, Operating Supplies 100-195-622000 67.63 10/13/2022 RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY 0922133217_22929424 Operating Supplies, Comm Svcs, Sep '22
100-310-622005 78.12
10/13/2022 COX COMMUNICATION 092822 WiFi, Community Center, Sep '22 100-195-630000 214.25 10/13/2022 MOULTON NIGUEL WATER DISTRICT 092922 Water Usage, Public Works, Sep '22 100-355-635000 33,854.74 10/06/2022 LABOY, PETER FRD-0281 Refund, Facility Deposit, R #1034761.002
100-000-222000 500.00
10/06/2022 GAMECRAFT BREWING GC-3671 Heritage Day Expense, Oct '22 100-310-695531 443.00 10/13/2022 ORANGE COUNTY REGISTERFREEDOM CA. NEWSPAPER 0000551441 Legal Advertising, Sep '22 100-155-624001 191.08 10/06/2022 RJ ELECTRIC 61188 Parks Contract Repair, Sep '22 100-355-720701 228.00 10/06/2022 JCTEES.COM CORPORATION 8378 Heritage Day Expense, Sep '22 100-310-695531 689.19 10/06/2022 LABOR LAW POSTER SERVICE LLC A13530053695 Office Supplies, Community Center, 2023
100-310-620500 99.50
10/06/2022 PATROL ONE 489381 Fourth of July, FY 22/23 100-310-695508 2,600.00 10/06/2022 RJ ELECTRIC 61119 Maintenance & Repair, Comm Ctr, Sep '22
100-310-645500 270.00
10/06/2022 RJ ELECTRIC 61167 Parks Contract Repair, Sep '22 100-355-720701 546.00 10/06/2022 WEST GATE CONTRACTOR 41 Graffiti Removal, Public Services, Sep '22
100-355-720500 8,000.00
10/06/2022 KUSTOM IMPRINTS 41021 City Anniversary Expense, Sep '22 100-310-695530 283.38 10/06/2022 CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL AND DATA,
INC.
4296-22-009 Traffic Signal Maintenance, Sep '22 100-356-720420 3,644.70 10/06/2022 SMART AND FINAL 3831400012901 Office & Operating Supplies, Sep '22 100-155-622000 45.52 10/06/2022 SMART AND FINAL 3831400012901 Office & Operating Supplies, Sep '22 100-195-620000 65.23 10/06/2022 SMART AND FINAL 3831400013401 Heritage Day Expense, Sep '22 100-310-695531 202.70 10/06/2022 PRINTEX PRINTING AND GRAPHICS
INC.
23370 (1) Operating Supplies, Aug '22 100-155-622000 249.98 10/06/2022 PRINTEX PRINTING AND GRAPHICS
INC.
23493 (1) Special Events, Rooted Campaign,
Sep '22
100-310-695500 85.12
10/06/2022 PRINTEX PRINTING AND GRAPHICS
INC.
23581 (1) Special Events, Rooted Campaign,
Sep '22
100-310-695500 172.40
10/06/2022 GRANICUS 156522 Agenda Software, 10/1/22 - 100-195-720050 4,853.52 10/06/2022 SPORTS FIELD SERVICES CSA
HOLDINGS, INC.
212105 Retention Release, CIP #238-C Phase 100-000-201001 5,410.50 10/06/2022 G2 CONSTRUCTION INC. 220930-F Retention Release CIP #412-J 100-000-201001 12,498.75 10/06/2022 MCDONALD, KAYLE 100422 Heritage Day Expense, Oct '22 100-310-695531 273.46 10/06/2022 EL TORO WATER DISTRICT 100422 Water Usage, Public Services, Aug 100-355-635000 21,868.72 10/06/2022 EVERDE GROWERS 1111186 Rooted Campaign Event, Sep '22 100-310-695500 2,783.00 10/06/2022 COX COMMUNICATION 091922 WiFi, City Hall, Sep '22 100-195-630000 182.62 10/06/2022 QUADIENT FINANCE USA, INC. 092622 Postage Replenishment, Sep '22 100-195-625000 1,042.99 10/06/2022 CODE OF THE WEST 092822 Heritage Day Expense, Sep '22 100-310-695531 300.00 10/06/2022 DOCU-TRUST 047602 Offsite Data Storage, Sep '22 100-155-700030 155.85 10/06/2022 COX COMMUNICATION 091622 T-1 Line, Sep '22 100-195-630000 446.41 10/06/2022 COX COMMUNICATION 091822 Cable, City Hall, Sep '22 100-195-630000 32.14 Payables Detail Report
City of Laguna Hills, CA By Fund
Payment Dates 09/30/2022 - 10/13/2022
Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Payable) Account Number Fund: 100 - GENERAL FUND
10/05/2022 OCTA AR143399 Annual Lease, FY 22/23 100-356-700100 3,125.00

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Packet Pg. 25
Attachment: Payables Detail Report - October 25, 2022 (2994 : Warrant Register, October 25, 2022) Amount
10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV035814 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 100-600-790600 6,048.00 10/14/2022 12:40:16 PM Page 2 of 5
10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV035811 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 100-600-790600 6,048.00 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV035812 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 100-600-790600 6,048.00 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV035813 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 100-600-790600 6,048.00 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV033543 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 100-600-790600 6,048.00 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV033544 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 100-600-790600 6,048.00 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV033545 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 100-600-790600 6,048.00 10/13/2022 SOUTHERN COMPUTER WAREHOUSE INV00753271 Software License, Sep '22 100-195-720050 4,796.72 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV033541 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 100-600-790600 6,048.00 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV033542 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 100-600-790600 6,048.00 10/13/2022 SANCHEZ, PATRICIA FRD-0283 Refund, Facility Deposit, R #1034795.002
100-000-451100 (165.00)
10/13/2022 OFFICE SOLUTIONS I-02051417 Office Supplies, Oct '22 100-195-620000 319.40 10/13/2022 OFFICE SOLUTIONS I-02053566 Operating Supplies, Oct '22 100-195-622000 195.34 10/13/2022 MITCHELL GENERAL CONTRACTORS,
INC.

CD-0902-BLDC-0138-2021 Refund, C&D Deposit, REC-006696- 2022
100-000-227001 1,087.50
10/13/2022 STUDEBAKER, JAMES FRD-0282 Refund, Facility Deposit, R #1035089.002
100-000-222000 500.00
10/13/2022 SANCHEZ, PATRICIA FRD-0283 Refund, Facility Deposit, R #1034795.002
100-000-222000 500.00
10/13/2022 NEIGHBORHOOD ROOFING CD-0899-BLDR-1326-2022 Refund, C&D Deposit, REC-008075- 2022
100-000-227001 690.00
10/13/2022 HOLMES, RANDY CD-0900-BLDR-1350-2022 Refund, C&D Deposit, REC-008249- 2022
100-000-227001 240.00
10/13/2022 HOLMES, RANDY CD-0901-BLDR-1362-2022 Refund, C&D Deposit, REC-008340- 2022
100-000-227001 870.00
10/13/2022 NEIGHBORHOOD ROOFING CD-0896-BLDR-1377-2022 Refund, C&D Deposit, REC-008443- 2022
100-000-227001 630.00
10/13/2022 NEIGHBORHOOD ROOFING CD-0897-BLDR-1309-2022 Refund, C&D Deposit, REC-008025- 2022
100-000-227001 600.00
10/13/2022 NEIGHBORHOOD ROOFING CD-0898-BLDR-1307-2022 Refund, C&D Deposit, REC-008013- 2022
100-000-227001 690.00
10/13/2022 MOBILE MINI, INC. 9015382246 Storage Rental, Community Center, 9/28 - 10/25/22
100-310-641000 225.71
10/13/2022 VITUITY - URGENT CARE SERVICES, 987K20515 Recruitment, Oct '22 100-195-617000 100.00 10/13/2022 VERIZON WIRELESS 9916704568 Communication Expense, Sep '22 100-195-630000 1,696.11 10/13/2022 WEX BANK 83879272 PUBWKS Vehicle Fuel, Sep '22 100-356-646100 39.99 10/13/2022 WEX BANK 83879310 POLSVCS Vehicle Fuel, Sep '22 100-420-613100 197.09 10/13/2022 THOMSON REUTERS - WEST 847096337 Subscription, City Clerk, Oct '22 100-155-626000 293.94 10/13/2022 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT, INC. 80153 Crossing Guard Services, 9/18/22 - 10/1/22
100-420-720822 7,274.40
10/13/2022 WEX BANK 83879185 COMDEV Vehicle Fuel, Sep '22 100-225-613100 257.50 10/13/2022 WEX BANK 83879272 PUBWKS Vehicle Fuel, Sep '22 100-356-613100 591.08 10/13/2022 RJ ELECTRIC 61189 Parks Contract Repair, Sep '22 100-355-720701 578.50 10/13/2022 CHARLES ABBOTT ASSOCIATES, INC 64781-B PARKS LANDSCAPE BILLING Parks Contract Repair, Sep '22 100-355-720701 1,125.00 10/13/2022 JAMEY CLARK, INC. 73388 Park Repairs, Public Services, Oct '22 100-355-720701 321.00 10/13/2022 RICHARD FISHER ASSOCIATES 4516 Professional Services, CIP #237, Sep '22
100-600-790600 4,972.00
10/13/2022 CANON SOLUTIONS AMERICA 6001952129 Copier Usage, Community Services, Sep '22
100-195-641200 75.74
10/13/2022 RJ ELECTRIC 61136 Heritage Day, Oct '22 100-310-695531 2,000.00 10/13/2022 BUCKNAM INFRASTRUCTURE
GROUP, INC.
361-01.30 Computer Consulting Services, Sep 100-195-700090 1,127.50 10/13/2022 CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL AND DATA,
INC.
4172 - 4229 Traffic Signal Maintenance, Sep '22 100-356-720420 13,540.83 10/13/2022 SPARKLETTS 4228482 100722 Operating Supplies, Oct '22 100-195-622000 133.36 10/13/2022 WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. 190561 Tree Trimming Services, Sep '22 100-355-720702 26,756.00 10/13/2022 IRV SEAVER MOTORCYCLES 20222094 Motorcycle Maintenance, Police Svcs, Sep '22
100-420-646100 992.60
10/13/2022 COMPLETE OFFICE OF CALIFORNIA 2705737-0 Computer Supplies, Oct '22 100-195-621000 12.22 Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Payable) Account Number 10/13/2022 TPX COMMUNICATIONS 161782957-0 Communications Expense, Oct '22 100-195-630000 684.52 10/13/2022 EWING IRRIGATION PRODUCTS, INC 17838353 Rooted Campaign Event, Sep '22 100-310-695500 164.81 Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 09/30/2022 - 10/13/2022

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Packet Pg. 26
Attachment: Payables Detail Report - October 25, 2022 (2994 : Warrant Register, October 25, 2022) Amount
Fund 600 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Total: -
Grand Total: 1,079,064.51
10/14/2022 12:40:16 PM Page 3 of 5
10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV035834 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-252-950238 6,048.00 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV035839 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-000-490100 (4,284.00) 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV035839 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-252-950238 4,284.00 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV035833 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-000-490100 (6,048.00) 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV035833 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-252-950238 6,048.00 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV035834 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-000-490100 (6,048.00) 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV035815 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-252-950238 6,048.00 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV035832 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-000-490100 (6,048.00) 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV035832 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-252-950238 6,048.00 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV035814 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-000-490100 (6,048.00) 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV035814 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-252-950238 6,048.00 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV035815 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-000-490100 (6,048.00) 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV035812 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-252-950238 6,048.00 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV035813 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-000-490100 (6,048.00) 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV035813 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-252-950238 6,048.00 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV035811 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-000-490100 (6,048.00) 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV035811 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-252-950238 6,048.00 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV035812 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-000-490100 (6,048.00) 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV033544 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-252-950238 6,048.00 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV033545 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-000-490100 (6,048.00) 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV033545 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-252-950238 6,048.00 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV033543 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-000-490100 (6,048.00) 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV033543 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-252-950238 6,048.00 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV033544 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-000-490100 (6,048.00) 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV033541 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-252-950238 6,048.00 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV033542 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-000-490100 (6,048.00) 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV033542 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-252-950238 6,048.00 Fund: 600 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
10/13/2022 RICHARD FISHER ASSOCIATES 4516 Professional Services, CIP #237, Sep '22
600-000-490100 (4,972.00)
10/13/2022 RICHARD FISHER ASSOCIATES 4516 Professional Services, CIP #237, Sep '22
600-252-950237 4,972.00
10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV033541 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 600-000-490100 (6,048.00) 10/06/2022 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
920220383 Street Maintenance, Sep '22 212-355-720400 125.50 Fund 212 - MEASURE M Total: 163.27
Fund: 307 - C & D FORFEITED DEPOSITS
10/13/2022 ECONOMICS, INC. 2017-2018.63 Professional Services, Recycling Program, Sep '22
307-355-700000 8,949.16
Fund 307 - C & D FORFEITED DEPOSITS Total: 8,949.16
10/13/2022 OCSD LAW ENFORCEMENT

CONTRACT, OC TREASURER-TAX
SH 63227 Law Enforcement Services, Oct '22 100-420-720800 795,274.66 10/13/2022 PACIFIC SYMPHONY SOTG101522 Special Events, Symphony on the Go, Oct '22
100-310-695500 2,000.00
Fund 100 - GENERAL FUND Total: 1,069,952.08
Fund: 212 - MEASURE M
10/06/2022 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
22-2301053 Street Maintenance, Sep '22 212-355-720400 37.77 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV035839 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 100-600-790600 4,284.00 10/13/2022 PARKING VIOLATIONS OC

TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR
SEP 22 Parking Fee Surcharge, Sep '22 100-420-720823 1,698.50 10/13/2022 FINGERPRINT ID (AFIS) LAW ENF. -

COUNTY OF ORANGE
SH 63203 Fingerprint ID System Charges, Oct 100-420-720835 1,188.00 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV035832 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 100-600-790600 6,048.00 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV035833 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 100-600-790600 6,048.00 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV035834 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 100-600-790600 6,048.00 Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 09/30/2022 - 10/13/2022 Payment Date Vendor Name Payable Number Description (Payable) Account Number 10/13/2022 WEST COAST TURF INV035815 Professional Svcs, CIP #238, Jul '22 100-600-790600 6,048.00

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Packet Pg. 27
Attachment: Payables Detail Report - October 25, 2022 (2994 : Warrant Register, October 25, 2022) 10/14/2022 12:40:16 PM Page 4 of 5
307-355-700000 Professional Services 8,949.16 8,949.16
600-000-490100 Transfer In- General Fund (87,880.00) (87,880.00) 600-252-950237 Parks Refurbishment Project 4,972.00 4,972.00 600-252-950238 CommunityCtr&SportsFieldReno 82,908.00 82,908.00 100-420-720822 Crossing Guard Services 7,274.40 7,274.40 100-420-720823 Parking Citation Processing 1,698.50 1,698.50 100-420-720835 Fingerprint Identification Svc 1,188.00 1,188.00 100-600-790600 Transfers Out - Capital Imprv 87,880.00 87,880.00 212-355-720400 Street Maintenance 163.27 163.27
100-356-700255 MOE Improvement Inspection 2,600.00 2,600.00 100-356-720420 MOE Traffic Signal Maintenance 17,185.53 17,185.53 100-420-613100 Vehicle-Fuel 197.09 197.09
100-420-646100 Maint & Repairs - Vehicles 992.60 992.60 100-420-720800 General Law Enforcement 795,274.66 795,274.66 100-355-720701 Parks Contract Repair 3,493.50 3,493.50
100-355-720702 Tree Maintenance 26,756.00 26,756.00
100-356-613100 MOE Vehicle Fuel 591.08 591.08
100-356-646100 MOE Maintenance & Repairs 39.99 39.99
100-356-700100 MOE City Engineer Services 3,125.00 3,125.00 100-310-695530 City Anniversary Program 283.38 283.38
100-310-695531 Heritage Day 4,425.35 4,425.35
100-310-721500 Contract Services-Program Svce 3,010.00 3,010.00 100-355-635000 Utilities - Water 55,949.68 55,949.68
100-355-720500 Graffiti Removal 8,000.00 8,000.00
100-310-622005 Operating Supplies Comm Ctr 78.12 78.12
100-310-641000 Rent/Lease - Equipment 225.71 225.71
100-310-645500 Maint&Repair-Facility Comm Ctr 270.00 270.00 100-310-695500 Special Events-Program Service 5,205.33 5,205.33 100-310-695508 July Fourth Celebration 2,600.00 2,600.00 100-195-641200 Rent/Lease - Copier 75.74 75.74
100-195-700090 Computer Consulting Services 1,127.50 1,127.50 100-195-720050 Contract Serv-Software Support 9,650.24 9,650.24 100-225-613100 Vehicle-Fuel 257.50 257.50
100-310-620500 Office Supplies - Comm Ctr 99.50 99.50
100-195-620000 Office Supplies 384.63 384.63
100-195-621000 Computer Supplies 12.22 12.22
100-195-622000 Operating Supplies 396.33 396.33
100-195-625000 Postage & Delivery 1,042.99 1,042.99
100-195-630000 Telephone & Communication 3,256.05 3,256.05 100-155-624001 Advertising - Legal 191.08 191.08
100-155-625000 Postage & Delivery 217.34 217.34
100-155-626000 Subscriptions & Books 293.94 293.94
100-155-700030 Professional Svcs- City Clerk 155.85 155.85 100-195-617000 Recruitment 100.00 100.00
100-000-201001 Accounts Payable - Retention 17,909.25 17,909.25 100-000-222000 Refundable Deposits 1,500.00 1,500.00
100-000-227001 SecurityDeposit-WasteRecycling 4,807.50 4,807.50 100-000-451100 Recreation Fees-Reservation (165.00) (165.00) 100-155-622000 Operating Supplies 295.50 295.50
212 - MEASURE M 163.27 163.27
307 - C & D FORFEITED DEPOSITS 8,949.16 8,949.16
600 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - -
Grand Total: 1,079,064.51 1,079,064.51
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Expense Amount Payment Amount Payables Detail Report Payment Dates: 09/30/2022 - 10/13/2022 Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Expense Amount Payment Amount
100 - GENERAL FUND 1,069,952.08 1,069,952.08

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Account Number Account Name Expense Amount Payment Amount 600-252-950238 CommunityCtr&SportsFieldReno
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Project Account Key Expense Amount Payment Amount

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Attachment: Payables Detail Report - October 25, 2022 (2994 : Warrant Register, October 25, 2022) City of Laguna Hills
City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: October 25, 2022
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Jarad Hildenbrand
City Manager
ISSUE: Proposed Amendment No. 3 to the Consulting Services Agreement with Eco/Nomics, Inc., for Continued Solid Waste and Recycling Consulting Services
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council: 1) Waive formal competitive bidding requirements and procedures set forth in the City of Laguna Hills Municipal Code (LHMC) Section 3-08.150 pursuant to the exceptions set forth in LHMC Sections 3-08.110(I) and (J), for approval of the proposed Amendment No. 3 to the Consulting Services Agreement for Solid Waste and Recycling Consulting Services with Eco/Nomics, Inc.; 2) Approve proposed Amendment No. 3 to the Consulting Services Agreement with Eco/Nomics, Inc., increasing the maximum contract amount by $150,000 from $578,000 to $728,000; and 3) Authorize the Mayor or the Mayor Pro Tempore to sign the proposed Amendment No. 3.

SUMMARY:

The Consulting Services Agreement for Solid Waste Collection, Contracting and Recycling Consulting Services with Eco/Nomics (“Agreement”) is set to expire on June 30, 2023. Due to a tremendous amount of work to implement and support the State’s organic waste recycling mandates (i.e. SB 1383), staff estimates that payment expenditures for Eco/Nomics’ services will be over the Agreement’s Maximum Contract Amount (“MCA”) by October 2022, well before the June 30, 2023, Agreement termination date (see Table 1. below). Consequently, Eco/Nomics consulting services under the Agreement will need to stop unless the Agreement is amended. Staff is requesting that the MCA be increased by $150,000 from $578,000 to $728,000 in order

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for Eco/Nomics to continue forward with work efforts that are currently underway for the remainder of the Agreement term. This will require the Council’s approval and execution of the proposed Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement to increase the MCA by $150,000 (see Attachment 1). There is no change to the Agreement’s termination date which will remain as June 30, 2023. In early spring of next year, staff plans on conducting a competitive procurement process for solid waste and recycling consulting services under a multi-year contract. After a consulting firm is selected and awarded a contract by the Council, consulting services under the new contract will commence on July 1, 2023.

Additionally, Eco/Nomics is requesting an update to assigned consultants for the Agreement for the remainder of the Agreement term per their letter dated October 4, 2022 (letter is included as Attachment 1 to the proposed Amendment No. 3).

The updates include the addition of one new employee and changes to consultants’ titles and responsibilities. The hourly rates for the consulting positions, however, have not changed since the inception of the Agreement in 2016. The 2016 professional hourly rates will remain fixed and unchanged.

Staff further recommends that the City Council make findings and declare that it is appropriate to waive provisions of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code (“LHMC”) Procurement Code Section 3-08.150 in order to approve and execute the proposed Amendment No. 3. The consulting services provided by Eco/Nomics are essential for uninterrupted and continued support to staff with the implementation of recycling programs and outreach as required under the recent Amendment No. 2 to CR&R’s Franchise Agreement (“Franchise Agreement”) and by the State. Eco/Nomics continued guidance and support through the numerous regulations and reporting requirements imposed by CalRecycle for the remainder of the Agreement term is very desirable for staff.

The Agreement, Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement, and Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement are attached to this report for reference.

BACKGROUND:

Staff issued an RFP and completed a formal competitive selection process in 2016 where Eco/Nomics was identified as the most qualified firm. On June 14, 2016, the City entered into the Agreement with Eco/Nomics. The Agreement called for consulting services to be provided during an initial three (3) year term ("Initial Term") ending June 30, 2019.

On June 11, 2019, the City Council approved and entered into Amendment No. 1 to the

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Agreement for the purpose of extending the Initial Term of the Agreement for an additional two (2) year period ("Renewal Option") under the same terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement. Amendment No. 1 also increased the Maximum Contract Amount set forth in Section 2.1 of the Agreement by $80,000, from $250,000 to $330,000.

Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement, which extended the Agreement for an additional two (2) years through June 30, 2023, and increased the maximum contract amount by $248,000, from $330,000 to $578,000, was approved by the Council on February 23, 2021. The Council waived the formal competitive bidding requirements and procedures set forth in the LHMC and approved and entered into Amendment No. 2. The reason for waiving the competitive bid requirements at that time was the negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on staff and the consultant on completing project assignments related to CalRecycle’s diversion and recycling mandates.

Staff is now recommending another amendment to the Agreement to increase the MCA by $150,000. Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached proposed Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute the proposed amendment (see Attachment 1). As illustrated in the table below, staff estimates that the MCA of $578,000 will be reached this month which necessitates an increase to that amount to ensure for continued and uninterrupted consulting service support for the remainder of the Agreement term (or until June 30, 2023).

Table 1. EcoNomics Maximum Contract Amount (MCA)
& Estimated Payments
Estimated MCA (Over)/
Payments Balance Under MCA
563,922
September 2022 8,000 571,922 6,078
October 2022 8,000 579,922 (1,922)
EcoNomics total payments ending Aug. 2022
June 30, 2023 (Agreement Expiration Date)
Agreement MCA is $578,000
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staff is requesting an increase of $150,000 to the Agreement’s MCA. However, it is staff’s opinion that such a formal competitive procurement process at this time is not in the City's best interest as it would result in an interruption to the necessary, ongoing recycling and solid waste franchise consulting services contracted for under the Agreement. This would negatively impact the City's ability to timely implement various CalRecycle regulations under CR&R’s recently amended Franchise Agreement—and as mandated by State law—and most likely will not result in any significant cost savings to the City. Thus, the City Council is requested to waive the formal competitive bidding requirements set forth in LHMC Section 3-08.150, pursuant to the exceptions set forth in LHMC Sections 3-08.110 (I) and (J). For each of the exceptions, staff has provided justifications below for waiving the requirements of LHMC 3-08.150.

LHMC 3-08.110(I)
When an unusual or unique situation exists, in that due to experience, specialized qualifications, particular expertise, performance history, and/or reputation, a particular company, vendor, consultant, or contractor is uniquely qualified for a particular task or project, which makes application of the requirements for competitive solicitation under this chapter contrary to either the intended purpose of the project or the public interest.

Justification: Eco/Nomics assisted staff with the update to the LHMC Chapter 5-32 (Solid Waste and Recycling) which incorporated the regulations of SB 1383.

Moreover, Eco/Nomics was instrumental in conducting the recent contract negotiations with CR&R to account for SB 1383 requirements such as the implementation of a residential food scraps recycling program. These negotiations resulted in Amendment No. 2 to CR&R’s Franchise Agreement which was approved by Council on June 14, 2022, and was effectuated on July 1, 2022.

Eco/Nomics’ particular expertise with the terms and conditions of the Franchise Agreement, and Chapter 5-32 of the LHMC, makes them uniquely qualified to continue consulting work for the remainder of the Agreement term to ensure for successful program implementation, education and outreach, and program monitoring and enforcement. Currently, Eco/Nomics is assisting the City with its monitoring of CR&R’s roll-out of residential and multi-family organic waste recycling programs which began on July 1 of this year. The Franchise Agreement specifies certain delivery dates and programs are phased in throughout the remainder of this calendar year. Additionally, Eco/Nomic’s developed a thirteen (13) step implementation process with CR&R, which is incorporated into the

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Franchise Agreement. This implementation process will need to be followed and monitored to ensure 100% SB 1383 compliance with commercial and multi-family diversion programs throughout the term of the Agreement. Staff needs help with this work effort which will take several months.

Eco/Nomics is also in the process of developing the required reporting forms for compliance with SB 1383 such as organic waiver forms, and will also need to complete the comprehensive annual report that is submitted to CalRecycle. See Table 2 below for a summary of EcoNomics’ work efforts for the month of August 2022.

At this juncture, staff believes that it is not in the City’s best interest to conduct a competitive bid process for a solid waste and recycling consultant. This will interrupt the City’s progress, already underway, to implement the programs and monitoring requirements of the Franchise Agreement, which when successfully implemented, will ensure the City’s compliance with CalRecycle’s recycling mandates.

LHMC 3-08.110(J)
When, in the opinion of the City Council, it is determined that compliance with the procurement policies, procedures and/or requirements is not in the best interest of the city.

Justification: Staff believes that the cost for solid waste and recycling consulting services will increase if a competitive bid process is initiated at this time. Since 2016, Eco/Nomics has not increased its hourly rates for service and a rate increase is not contemplated in Amendment No. 3.

It is in the City’s best interest to secure Eco/Nomics’ current hourly rates for consulting services for the remainder of the Agreement term through June 30, 2023.

Eco/Nomics assistance is very helpful to City staff because the City does not have the personnel to complete all the required tasks to ensure compliance with State mandated recycling requirements. Also, Eco/Nomics’ technical expertise in regards to solid waste and recycling matters is of great assistance to City staff. The following table (Table 2) provides a summary of the tasks that Eco/Nomics completed and the hours worked for the month of August 2022. It is important to note that work on the next 10-year franchise agreement procurement under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

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with Lake Forest is not part of scope of work of this Agreement. Under the MOU, Lake Forest is the lead agency and has a separate agreement with Eco/Nomics for consulting services for the preparation of procurement documents for the next 10-year franchise agreement.

Table 2. Eco/Nomics’ Tasks and Hours for August 2022
Task Hours

1. CalRecycle Support and Franchise Administration Assistance 28 • Work on CalRecycle Annual Report to document all City diversion efforts and disposal (71 paged report that was submitted to State on 9/29/2022). • Compile CalRecycle buy back center data request for City. • Respond to questions on City’s Construction and Demolition (C&D) program. • Develop a SB 1383 waiver form.
• OCW&R Quarterly meeting attendance.
• Review of Franchise agreement and Amendment No. 2 requirements.

2. Outreach, Education, Monitoring 80
• Compile list of accounts to be audited for general monitoring and organic program implementation.
• Perform site visits to monitor existing programs. Site audits included the following actions: identify enclosure(s), identify organic, trash, and recycling containers, verify that bins on site match CR&R commercial list, verify the quality of the material, note contamination, and photograph enclosures. • Engage with commercial business staff for organic program implementation, to provide organic program training, provide flyers, and to discuss service issues • Assist City with Organic Waste Virtual Town Hall meetings. • Preparation for Edible Food Recovery Organizations site inspections. • Schedule and conduct site visit for Edible Food Recovery Organizations.

3. Meetings and Oversight 11
• Senior review and oversight of all projects (phone calls/emails with City staff) • Prepare and conduct monthly status meetings with City Staff and CR&R. 119

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FISCAL IMPACT:

Staff recommends that the Maximum Contract Amount be increased by $150,000 from $578,000 to $728,000. Monies paid to Eco/Nomics have come from the City’s recycling special revenue funds, such as funds received from CR&R. For instance, per the Franchise Agreement, CR&R is to pay the City in the amount of $150,000 for 3rd party consulting services support this fiscal year and another $150,000 next fiscal year. There is no anticipated general fund impact for Eco/Nomics’ consulting services at this time.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Attachment 1 - Proposed Amendment No. 3 to EcoNomics Agreement, 2022 • Attachment 2 - Amendment No. 2 to EcoNomics Agreement, 2021 • Attachment 3 - Amendment No. 1 to EcoNomics Agreement, 2019 • Attachment 4 - EcoNomics Agreement, 2016

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to Consulting Services Agreement

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Attachment: Attachment 1 - Proposed Amendment No. 3 to EcoNomics Agreement, 2022 (2991 : Eco/Nomics Amendment No. 3) 1720793.2
AMENDMENT NO. 3

TO CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Eco/Nomics, Inc., dba Ecal/Nomics, Inc.
(Solid Waste and Recycling Consulting Services)
THIS THIRD AMENDMENT to the Consulting Services Agreement with ECO/NOMICS, INC., (the “Amendment” or "Amendment No. 3")) is made and entered into to be effective the 25th day of October 2022, by and between the CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of California (hereinafter referred to as the “City”), and ECO/NOMICS, INC., a Colorado corporation, doing business in the State of California as ECAL/NOMICS, INC., (hereinafter referred to as “Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as “Party” and are hereinafter collectively referred to as “Parties.”

RECITALS

A. City and Consultant previously entered into a Consulting Services Agreement for the provision of certain solid waste and recycling consulting services to be performed for the Project, as defined in the Agreement, on as as-needed, on-call basis, which agreement was originally made and entered into on June 14, 2016 (the “Agreement”) and which may be duly amended, in writing, from time to time by the Parties. City does not have the personnel or technical expertise necessary to perform the work and services contracted for under the Agreement.

B. Sections 1.8 (Additional Services), 2.3 (Changes in Scope), and 10.2 (Amendment) of the Agreement provide that the Agreement may be amended in writing at any time by mutual consent of the Parties. Section 2.3 provides that the Parties may enter into an amendment to provide for additional services not included in the Agreement. Additionally, Section 1.8 (Additional Services) of the Agreement specifically provides that the City shall have the right at any time during the performance of the Services, without invalidating the Agreement, to order extra work beyond that specified in the Scope of Services or to make changes by altering, adding to, or deducting from such Work.

C. The initial term of the Agreement was scheduled to expire on June 30, 2019 (“Initial Term”), by operation of its own terms, unless extended by mutual written agreement of the Parties.

Section 3.4 (Term) provides that the City had the option, at its sole discretion, to renew and extend the Initial Term of the Agreement for an additional two (2) year term ("Renewal Term"). On June 11, 2019, the Parties approved and entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for the purpose of extending the Term ("Initial Term") of the Agreement for an additional two (2) year period ("Renewal Option") in order to provide for continued, uninterrupted solid waste and recycling consulting services on as as-needed, on-call basis for the Project, as defined in the Agreement, under the same terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement, but with an updated listing of assigned and available consultants and same corresponding hourly rates. Amendment No. 1 also increased the Maximum Contract Amount set forth in Section 2.1 of the Agreement by $80,000, from $250,000 to $330,000.

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D. Thereafter, unless amended by mutual agreement of the Parties, the Term of the Agreement was scheduled to expire on June 30, 2021 by operation of its own terms.

E. On March 4, 2020, the Governor declared a state of emergency in California in response to the outbreak of the novel COVID-19 virus, and by March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization designated the outbreak of the virus as a pandemic. Subsequently on March 18, 2020, the City proclaimed a local emergency in order for the City to promptly address, prepare for, and take actions necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare within the City in response to the anticipated spread of the novel COVID-19 virus. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the declared local emergency, the statewide emergency declaration, the full and partial closures of City Hall, modified work schedules, work-from-home health orders, and reduced service levels, the City did not wish to rebid this contract or conduct bidder interviews at that time, and the Procurement Officer and City Council determined that such formal competitive procurement process at that time was not in the City's best interest as it would result in an interruption to the necessary, ongoing recycling and solid waste franchise consulting services contracted for under the Agreement, which could have negatively impacted City's ability to timely implement various CalRecycle regulations, as mandated by State law, and most likely would not have resulted in any significant cost savings to the City.

F. Based on emergency circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City previously determined that there was a need to extend the term of the Agreement for two years in order to ensure continuity of these essential consulting services. The continuation of the level of services, under the same terms and conditions and at the same professional hourly rates, provided by the Agreement ensured the provision of continued cost-effective, uninterrupted solid waste and recycling consulting services on an as-needed, on-call basis.

G. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and declared State and local emergencies which had been in effect since March 2020, as well as the negative impacts the ongoing pandemic had on Consultant's outreach efforts to businesses for the implementation of successful organic recycling programs, by way of correspondence from Consultant to City, dated January 18, 2021, Consultant previously requested that the City extend the term of the Agreement for an additional two (2) year period under the same terms and conditions and at the same professional hourly rates set forth in the Agreement, but with an updated listing of solid waste and recycling consultants, assigned and available personnel, and corresponding hourly rates from those established in Section 5.1 (Table of Fee Schedules) of Consultant’s Proposal/Scope of Work, dated April 29, 2016, which is set forth in Exhibit “A” to the Agreement.

H. As such, on February 23, 2021, the Parties approved and entered into Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for the purpose of extending the Term of the Agreement for an additional two (2) year period in order to provide for continued, uninterrupted solid waste and recycling consulting services on as as-needed, on-call basis for the Project, as defined in the Agreement, under the same terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement, but with an updated listing of assigned and available consultants and corresponding hourly rates. The additional two-year Term extension created the need to increase the Maximum Contract Amount set forth in Section 2.1 of the Agreement by $248,000, from $330,000 to $578,000.

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I. Unless amended by mutual agreement of the Parties, the Term of the Agreement is currently scheduled to expire on June 30, 2023 by operation of its own terms.

J. Due to a tremendous amount of work to implement and support the State’s organic waste recycling mandates (i.e., SB 1383), the City estimates that payment expenditures for the Consultant’s services will soon exceed the Maximum Contract Amount set forth in the Agreement within the next few months, well before the June 30, 2023 Agreement termination date.

Consequently, the Consultant’s services under the Agreement will need to stop prior to completion of the Project unless the Agreement is amended. As such, the City has determined that the Maximum Contract Amount set forth in the Agreement must now be increased by $150,000 from $578,000 to $728,000 in order for the Consultant to continue to provide uninterrupted consulting services necessary to complete the Project for the remainder of the extended term of the Agreement.

K. Therefore, the Parties now desire to enter into this Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for the purpose of increasing the Maximum Contract Amount by $150,000 from $578,000 to $728,000 in order for the Consultant to continue to provide uninterrupted consulting services necessary to complete the Project during the remainder of the extended term of the Agreement under the same terms and conditions and at the same professional hourly rates as set forth in the Agreement, but with an updated listing of assigned and available consultants and corresponding hourly rates.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein, the Parties agree as follows:

AGREEMENT

1. Amendment to Section 2.1, entitled "Maximum Contract Amount," of the Agreement.

Section 2.1 of the Agreement is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

2.1 Maximum Contract Amount. For the Services and Work rendered pursuant to this Agreement, Consultant shall be compensated by City for the services performed, including authorized reimbursements, on a time and materials basis in accordance with the hourly rates and charges set forth in the Schedule of Compensation/Fees, which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and is incorporated herein by reference, but not exceeding the total maximum contract amount of Seven Hundred Twenty Eight Thousand Dollars ($728,000.00) (hereinafter referred to as the "Maximum Contract Amount"), except as may be provided pursuant to Section 1.8 above. The method of compensation shall be as set forth in Exhibit “A”. The maximum amount of City’s payment obligation under this Agreement is the amount specified in this section.

2. Amendment to Section 5.1 (Table of Fee Schedules) of Consultant’s Proposal/Scope of Work, dated April 29, 2016, Set Forth in Exhibit “A” to the Agreement. Pursuant to Consultant’s October 4, 2022 letter request, Section 5.1 (Table of Fee Schedules) of Consultant’s Proposal/Scope of Work, dated April 29, 2016, which is attached as Exhibit “A” to and incorporated by reference in the Agreement, as previously modified by Amendment

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No. 2 to the Agreement, is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to reflect Consultant’s updated listing of assigned and available consultants and corresponding hourly rates, a copy of which is attached hereto as Attachment “1” to this Amendment and is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of the Agreement.

3. Amendment to Section 4.3, entitled "Prohibition Against Subcontracting or Assignments," of the Agreement. Section 4.3 of the Agreement is hereby amended in part to reflect the updated list of Consultant's personnel assigned to perform the Work and Services under the Agreement:

Name: Title:

William O'Toole President
Cerene St. John, J.D. Director
Trevor S. Blythe, MBA Vice President
Christy Hurlburt, MBA Vice President
Geiza Goulart da Silva Vice President
Ian Beavan, MBA Program Implementation, Manager
Kim Riley Program Implementation, Manager
Kelly Cisneros, MS Program Implementation, Manager
Valeria Ferrufino Program Implementation, Coordinator

4. Full Force and Effect. This Amendment No. 3 is supplemental to the Agreement and is by reference made part of said Agreement. All of the terms, conditions, and provisions, thereof, unless specifically modified herein, shall continue in full force and effect. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this Amendment and any provisions of the Agreement, the provisions of this Amendment shall in all respects govern and control.

5. Recitals. The above-referenced Recitals are hereby incorporated into this Amendment as though fully set forth herein and made part of the Agreement and each Party acknowledges and agrees that such Party is bound, for purposes of the Agreement, by the same.

6. Corporate Authority. Each of the undersigned represents and warrants that (i) the Party for which he/she is executing this Amendment is duly authorized and existing, (ii) he/she is duly authorized to execute and deliver this Amendment on behalf of the Party for which he/she is signing, (iii) by so executing this Amendment, the Party for which he/she is signing is formally bound to the provisions of this Amendment, and (iv) the entering into this Amendment does not violate any provision of any other agreement to which the Party for which he/she is signing is bound.
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ATTACHMENT "1"

UPDATED LIST OF ASSIGNED AND AVAILABLE SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING

CONSULTANTS AND CORRESPONDING HOURLY RATES
DATED: OCTOBER 4, 2022

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Attachment: Attachment 1 - Proposed Amendment No. 3 to EcoNomics Agreement, 2022 (2991 : Eco/Nomics Amendment No. 3) October 4, 2022
David Reynolds
Deputy City Manager
City of Laguna Hills
25555 Alicia Parkway
Laguna Hills, California 92653
RE: Request to Update Staffing
Dear Mr. Reynolds:

EcoNomics, Inc. is pleased to submit our request to update our staffing to continue to meet your needs for solid waste and recycling consulting services. We have included an attachment to this letter with an updated listing of employees and their respective hourly rates. Please note, we have kept the hourly rates for all EcoNomics’ staffing positions at the same levels as originally submitted in our 2016 proposal.

Please feel free to contact me directly at (805) 331-9591 or email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Best Regards,
William O’Toole
President
EcoNomics, Inc.
832 Camino del Mar, Suite 2
Del Mar, California 92104
Attachment

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Attachment: Attachment 1 - Proposed Amendment No. 3 to EcoNomics Agreement, 2022 (2991 : Eco/Nomics Amendment No. 3) Table 1 Allocation/Fee Schedule
Name Position Hourly Rate Allocation Areas of Expertise William O’Toole President $180 15%
Project management, client interface,
strategy, negotiations with haulers;
contract management, council
presentations, CalRecycle compliance,
relevant industry analysis and
projections
Cerene St. John, JD Technical
Consulting $180 5%
Assistance with hauler negotiations.

Solid waste legislation tracking and
interpretation
Trevor S. Blythe,
MBA; Christy
Hurlburt, MBA:

Geiza Goulart da
Silva, MS
Vice President $120 25%
Oversight of field data quality,
diversion program development and
implementation, operations analysis,
annual rate adjustment, performance
monitoring, public outreach, SB 1383
strategy and implementation
Kim Riley; Ian
Bevan, MBA; Kelly
Cisneros, MS
Manager,
Program
Implementation
$90 25%
Public outreach, educational
programs, SB 1383 implementation,
including edible food recovery and
procurement, annual CalRecycle
reporting
Valeria Ferrufino
Coordinator,
Program
Implementation
$80 30%
SB 1383 generator identification,
commercial list analysis, analysis,
program implementation and
monitoring,
Updated Resumes of Assigned Staff
William O'Toole
Mr. O’Toole will provide senior review and strategic direction on the project’s implementation goals and results. Mr. O’Toole is a “hands-on visionary” working with cities and counties to anticipate legislative trends, shifts in secondary materials markets, and other factors that affect local collection contracts. He devises practical, cost effective methods for implementing diversion programs that benefit the customers and enable our clients to meet the requirements of both AB 939 and the evolving requirements of AB 341, AB 1826 and SB 1383 for now and over the course of their new collection contracts.

He founded EcoNomics, Inc. in 1977 and has 40+ years of experience in the recycling and solid waste industry. As one of the early pioneers in the recycling industry he worked to implement some of the first curbside recycling programs in California and then developed secondary materials markets to accept the materials collected. He then turned his attention to implementing commercial recycling programs, which, in most cities yield far more tons of diversion due to the size and composition of these waste streams. He is now heavily involved in continuing the transition from the traditional view of solid waste and recycling towards the more encompassing vision of a sustainable materials management industry.

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Attachment: Attachment 1 - Proposed Amendment No. 3 to EcoNomics Agreement, 2022 (2991 : Eco/Nomics Amendment No. 3) During the process of developing recycling programs, it became clear that existing collection contracts were insufficient with respect to programs, reporting, and enforcement tools to handle the additional requirements of diversion mandates. In addition, the segmentation of wastes into subcomponents (i.e., E-waste, HHW, “big box” recyclable streams, etc.) also required a new development of contract language and management tools to meet the demands of a different approach to the handling of what used to be considered as Municipal Solid Waste (MSW). It was at this point that Mr. O’Toole became involved in overseeing the procurement of hauler services.

The aim of his client cities was the development of contracts that are specifically tailored to maximize diversion, identify costs, and develop rate structures that are transparent.

Mr. O’Toole is one of the founders of the California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA) as well as Californians Against Waste (CAW). He has worked on statewide legislation and has been a member of several committees and task forces for the California Integrated Waste Management Board (now known as CalRecycle) on AB 939 Diversion Calculations and Reporting Requirements for Material Recovery Facilities (MRF) and Transfer Stations.

Mr. O’Toole brings significant local knowledge about the Orange County solid waste and recycling system including familiarity with the recycling, materials recovery, construction and demolition waste processing facilities, the landfill system and all of the solid waste and recycling companies that are active in the Orange County area. Mr. O’Toole has worked with the City of Anaheim to assist with its AB 1826 commercial organics recycling program and compliance efforts.

Trevor Blythe, MBA
Trevor Blythe has over 16 years of experience as a consultant in the sustainable materials management industry. Mr. Blythe works daily with local governments, private industry, and waste haulers to overcome operational and financial barriers to implementing sustainable materials management programs at the municipal scale. He is an expert on solid waste regulations, operations, and collection system optimization. Mr. Blythe holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration/Sustainable Management from Presidio Graduate School in San Francisco (Received May 2014). During his coursework at Presidio, Trevor explored market-based solutions for returning key nutrients from organic waste back to the soil. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences (awarded in 2006) from the University of California, Santa Barbara with an emphasis on Geographic Information Systems.

Mr. Blythe is based in the EcoNomics’ Dana Point office and is currently assisting the Cities of Anaheim, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills, Tustin, and Buena Park with CalRecycle compliance and reporting, waste diversion program implementation and planning, program cost and rate impact analyses, and other tasks. Mr. Blythe also assists EcoNomics’ client cities with contract management oversight, including overseeing waste characterizations of the commercial and residential waste streams, monitoring diversion reports to assess hauler compliance with state laws, and leading meetings with cities and haulers to monitor contractual compliance and resolve outstanding contractual obligations.

Mr. Blythe has developed a comprehensive food scrap cost model that has been used in the City of Anaheim, Mission Viejo, Tustin, Santa Ana, Laguna Niguel, Rancho Mirage and Napa. The model

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Mr. Blythe has worked over the last several years in bringing recycling services to multifamily apartments and HOAs throughout Orange County. This achievement has brought recycling services to over 17,500 units throughout the service areas. More recently, Mr. Blythe has focused on delivering cost-effective organic waste diversion solutions to large restaurants, venues, and hospitals in EcoNomics’ client cities. To date, Mr. Blythe has actively directed the implementation of food scraps diversion programs at over 500 locations.

Cerene St. John, J.D.

Ms. St. John began her solid waste career as a Deputy City Attorney for the City and County of San Francisco. Assigned to the Special Projects Division, she led a team in the Chief Administrator’s Office to find a new landfill for the City when existing contracts were due to expire. She conducted a five-county negotiating effort that resulted in a contract and associated permits for the City’s use of the Altamont Landfill located in Alameda County beginning in 1983.

Ms. St. John then served for six years as the Solid Waste Program Manager for the City of Sunnyvale. While there she conducted a Request for Proposals (RFP) process for solid waste and collection services resulting in a new contract with a detailed scope of work and performance standards. She conducted an RFP process for long-term landfill capacity for the City of Sunnyvale and 4 other cities resulting in a 30-year contract with the Kirby Canyon Landfill owned and operated by Waste Management. She also initiated work on the design and construction of the City-owned SMaRT Station, a transfer station/MRF that began operation in 1993.

Ms. St. John joined EcoNomics in 1990 and served as Vice President through June 2008, when she became a Director of EcoNomics and began providing a broader range of sustainability consulting services through her own company, It’s A Natural Product, Inc. She also serves as outside legal counsel to several cities through the Law Office of Cerene St. John. In addition to solid waste and recycling consulting, Ms. St. John assists clients with food localization and food security projects.

She is currently conducting a demonstration project to determine methodologies, actual costs and timeframes for sequestration of carbon in agricultural soils using compost, microbes and notill growing methods. With regard to solid waste and recycling consulting service, she specializes in conducting procurements for solid waste and recycling collection services and the use of, or construction and operation of clean MRF’s, transfer stations, and landfills. She also assists cities and counties with negotiations for these services and with contract amendments, SB 1383 ordinance revisions, and review of proposed legislation.

As a former City Attorney and an active member of the State Bar of California, Ms. St. John prepares draft contract amendments, draft contracts, and RFP language for review by City Attorneys and/or outside legal counsel. Ms. St. John is able to write precise and thorough scopes

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Ms. St. John’s unique understanding of the legal underpinnings of the RFP process, the political and financial realities of cities and her experience in negotiations with the solid waste industry allow her to create procurement processes and negotiations for contract amendments that are fair, public, and that anticipate potential pitfalls so problems can be avoided.

Christy Hurlburt, MBA
Christy Hurlburt brings over 20 years of experience in the waste, sustainability and technology industries as both a consultant and marketing leader. Ms. Hurlburt has worked with a variety of clients including local government and corporations to advance their resource management goals.

Ms. Hurlburt has also worked in the field performing waste audits and sorts, route efficiency assessments and hauler program verification.

Prior to EcoNomics, Ms. Hurlburt was the VP of Marketing for Enevo, a waste sensor technology company. At Enevo, she worked with haulers, cities, restaurants and multi-family complexes to increase their operational efficiency, increase recycling and reduce their overall waste costs.

Ms. Hurlburt was the Senior Director of Cascadia Consulting’s corporate sustainability practice area working on the planning and implementation of clients’ waste reduction and zero-waste goals. Ms. Hurlburt worked directly with large technology, food and outdoor apparel companies in the Bay Area. She has also held roles as the Director of Marketing for Bosch Solar Energy and District Manager for Medtronic. Ms. Hurlburt started off her career in sales and marketing at Agilent Technologies, a high-tech test equipment company.

Geiza Goulart da Silva, MS
Mrs. Goulart da Silva joined the EcoNomics team in June 2015. Mrs. Goulart da Silva completed her Masters of Science in Economics from the University of Trento in Italy in October 2012 where she studied corporate social responsibility at large financial institutions. Mrs. Goulart da Silva has worked with the cities of Newport Beach, Tustin, Mission Viejo and Laguna Hills to assist with implementing organics diversion programs at restaurants to assist the cities obtain compliance with AB 1826. She has worked with hundreds of restaurants to design and implement cost-saving organics diversion programs. Early in her career, Mrs. Goulart also worked as an intern in the Public Works Department of the City of Rancho Santa Margarita and La Habra and understands how municipal government operates. In her native Brazil, she has 6 years of experience in human relations. She is fluent in Portuguese, Italian, and English and proficient in Spanish. She received certification in Irvine Valley College’s Sustainability and Resource Management program in 2014.

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Mr. Bevan joined EcoNomics in June 2013. He has extensive experience with implementing commercial and multi-family recycling programs for several cities including Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, and Tustin. Mr. Bevan specializes in developing cost-effective waste diversion programs that help businesses meet compliance requirements. He has conducted site audits at hundreds of commercial and multi-family properties to assess the feasibility of implementing recycling programs. Mr. Bevan uses information gathered at site audits to develop customized cost-saving waste reduction programs that fit the unique needs of each property, from split trash and recycling bins to specialized enclosure signage and outreach. Mr. Bevan has also worked with large retail operations to implement organics waste diversion programs and to manage increases in trash and recyclables during the holiday season using novel and innovative outreach and public education approaches. Most recently, Mr. Bevan has been involved in assisting the City of Mission Viejo with implementation of a green business certification program. To this end, he has coordinated closely with the California Green Business Network to attain access to the statewide network, assisted the City in engaging stakeholders from electric and water utilities to develop program criteria, researched incentive programs for specific energy and water saving programs, secured grant funding in the amount of $20,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency, and has coordinated input from a multitude of stakeholders to move the process forward.

Mr. Bevan has experience working with the City of San Diego Environmental Department managing the construction and demolition ordinance. In this capacity, Mr. Bevan worked with contractors to ensure they met or exceeded the City’s 50% diversion requirement for construction and demolition waste. Mr. Bevan leveraged his experience as an on-campus sustainability activist at University of San Diego to found a non-profit company committed to facilitating grassroots, student-led sustainability programs at colleges and universities. Mr. Bevan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of San Diego. He received his Masters of Business Administration from the Presidio Graduate School in San Francisco in December 2012.

Kim Riley
Ms. Riley joined EcoNomics in February of 2020, has experience in program implementation and is the lead on managing Lake Forest, Laguna Niguel and Laguna Hills. Ms. Riley also has experience in developing and analyzing rate models to determine cost outcomes for individual generators.

She also focuses on monitoring newly implemented organics and recycling programs in Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, Newport Beach, and San Juan Capistrano; providing training to kitchen staff on how to incorporate organics recycling programs; and the analysis of organics program cost analytics. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Ms. Riley is a Certified Practitioner in Zero Waste Practices and Principles through a program that is jointly administered by California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA) and Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA). Ms. Riley also has experience with monitoring and troubleshooting newly implemented diversion programs in EcoNomics’ client cities. Prior to joining EcoNomics, Ms. Riley worked for The Bay Foundation in the Los Angeles area as a community engagement coordinator. In this capacity, she worked with restaurants in the South Bay to implement organics recycling programs where all food scraps collected were processed at local schools as compost for school gardens.

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Kelly Cisneros joined the EcoNomics team in 2021 to manage field implementation for multiple clients including Santa Ana and Anaheim. She has extensive experience implementing programs and providing outreach and education to AB 341, AB 1826 and SB 1383 generators.

Prior to EcoNomics, Ms. Cisneros worked for Clements Environmental as a Zero Waste Specialist.

She has he Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Pace University in New York and her Master of Science in Environmental Studies from California State University, Fullerton.

Valeria Ferrufino
Valeria Ferrufino joined the EcoNomics team in January of 2020 to assist with field implementation. She has worked in the City of Mission Viejo to analyze commercial listings and restaurant listing to identify AB 1826 and AB 827 non-compliant generators. Ms. Ferrufino also conducts recurring audits of existing participants in the City’s AB 1826 and SB 1383 program to assess participation and contamination levels.

Ms. Ferrufino led the sustainability efforts at Irvine Valley College as the Vice President of the oncampus Green Team and with frequent presentations of sustainability projects at the college’s Environmental Leadership Task Force. Ms. Ferrufino holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography from the California State University, Fullerton. Ms. Ferrufino has basic ArcGIS skills that have assisted in presenting field audit findings and optimizing recycling collection routes.

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City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: October 25, 2022
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: David Reynolds
Deputy City Manager/Community Services Director
ISSUE: 2022 Holiday Season Events Schedule
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the report.

SUMMARY:

The City hosted a Holiday Events Series for the first few weeks in December 2021. The purpose of the holiday events was to promote holiday and community spirit and to encourage people to visit and enjoy the Community Center while the holiday lights decorations were on display. To determine the interest in hosting another Holiday Events Series this year, staff brought a report to the Parks and Recreation Commission at its June 1, 2022, meeting. At this meeting, staff also requested from the Commission any recommendations on improving or modifying the event series. The Parks and Recreation Commission was in favor of hosting another Holiday Events Series in December 2022, and suggested that the events be limited to two events to maximize public attendance. A report was brought to the City Council on June 28, 2022, to provide the Council with staff’s tentative plans for the event. The Events, Communication, and Beautification Committee reviewed staff’s plans for this year’s Holiday Event Series on October 12, 2022, and provided feedback to staff including the importance of a tree lighting ceremony and the addition of more events then what staff proposed to the City Council on June 28, 2022. Staff is in the process of finalizing plans for this year’s Holiday Events Series and wanted to update the Council on the planning progress.

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BACKGROUND:

City Council previously suggested the City host certain entertainment activities at the Community Center Plaza area during the 2021 holiday season while the holiday lights and decorations were displayed. In response to this suggestion, staff planned for a series of events and the City hosted its first Holiday Events Series with four (4) events in the first few weeks of December 2022, in addition to the City’s traditional Breakfast with Santa event. Approximately 180 individuals attended the event series last year (not including Breakfast with Santa). Collection containers for food donations were provided by South County Outreach and toy donations were accepted to benefit the charitable cause of Toys for Tots. The 2021 Holiday Event Series schedule is attached to this report for the City Council’s reference.

A staff report was presented to the City Council on June 28, 2022, which summarized staff’s tentative plans for the event series which included reducing the event series to two (2) events as was the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission. On October 12, 2022, the Events, Communication, and Beautification Committee (ECBC) discussed the importance of including a tree lighting ceremony in this year’s Holiday Event Series and adding more events to the series.
2022 Holiday Event Series
Staff recommends hosting some of the Holiday Event Series in the outdoor area (or Plaza) of the Community Center, as was the case last year, to maximize the enjoyment of the holiday decorations and lighting at the Community Center. Other events will be hosted inside the Community Center. Similar to last year’s events, staff will work with local non-profit organizations for the collection of food and toy donations. 1 st Event: December 8, 2022 (Thursday, 6pm – 8pm)
“Herald in the Holidays and Tree Lighting”
Location: Heritage Room
• Tree lighting ceremony. A 5’ boxed tree (Pinus Eldarica) has already been selected for the ceremony. The tree stands 18’ feet tall (21.5’ tall including the tree box). A crane will need to be scheduled to place the tree. The ECBC will be discussing the final location of the tree at its November 9, 2022, meeting and will make recommendations to the Council at its November 15, meeting. Lighting and decorations for the tree will need to be arranged.

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• Consider the formal burial of the time capsule as part of the tree lighting ceremony.
• South Orange County Brass Ensemble composed of 15 brass instrument musicians will provide holiday musical entrainment.
• Staff is in the process of working with a local hand bell choir to also provide holiday musical entertainment.
• Refreshments such as coffee, hot coca, cookies, and pastries will once again be provided. Staff will work with our local non-profits such as the Chamber of Commerce or the OC Sheriff’s Department to help with refreshments.
• A children’s craft booth will be offered at this event by the OC Public Library or Community Services staff.
2 nd Event: December 10, 2022 (Saturday, 9am – 11am)
“Breakfast with Santa”
Location: Heritage Room
• The City’s traditional Breakfast with Santa event will be hosted in the Heritage Room from 9am to 11am. Santa Claus has already been booked to attend this event.
3 rd Event: December 10, 2022 (Saturday, 6pm – 9pm)
Location: Heritage Room
• Staff is looking into establishing a holiday entertainment night in the Heritage Room for dance presentations and possibly entertainment by the Laguna Hills High School (i.e. choir).
• Refreshments could be provided by local restaurants during the event. • Alternatively, the Heritage Room could be used for a holiday movie for kids for a “Parent’s Night Out” event instead of a holiday entertainment night.

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Location: Gymnasium
• Use the Gymnasium as a kid’s activity area during the Heritage Room entertainment (i.e. bounce houses and other activity).
• Alternatively, both the Heritage Room and the Gymnasium can both be used for kid’s activities for a “Parent’s Night Out.”
4 th Event: December 14, 2022 (Wednesday, 6pm – 8pm)
“Visit from Santa Claus”
Location: Heritage Room
• Santa’s visit at the Community Center Plaza area is a great opportunity for pictures with Santa with the holiday lights and decorations in the background. Santa Claus is already booked for this event. • Professional carolers are already booked for this event and will provide musical entertainment.
• Refreshments such as coffee, hot coca, cookies, and pastries will once again be provided. Staff will work with our local non-profits such as the Chamber of Commerce or the OC Sheriff’s Department to help with refreshments.
• A children’s craft booth will be offered at this event by the OC Public Library or Community Services staff.
5 th Event: December 16, 2022 (Wednesday, 6pm – 9pm)
“Parents Night Out”
Location: Gymnasium
• Use the Gymnasium as a kid’s activity area (i.e. bounce houses and other activity). Staff recommends that children of ages 6 – 12 can participate in this drop off program. This will provide parents with the opportunity for a date night or time to do some holiday shopping.

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FISCAL IMPACT:

Expenses for the event series last year, not including staff time, totaled approximately $2,300. This included the cost of refreshments, heater rentals, and a visit from Santa Claus. The music entertainment was provided by volunteer musicians and by the Laguna Hills High School Drama and Choir Departments.

Staff estimates expenses for this year’s event series to be approximately $20K. With the recent City Council mid-year budget amendment approval, expenses for this year's event series can be absorbed into the Community Services budget.

ATTACHMENTS:
• 2021 Holiday Event Series

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In addition to these following events, the City also hosted its traditional Breakfast with Santa event on December 4, 2021. Collection containers for food donations were provided by South County Outreach and toy donations were accepted to benefit the charitable cause of Toys for Tots.

December 8, 2021 (Wednesday)
• South Orange County Brass Ensemble composed of 15 brass instrument musicians provided holiday musical entrainment.
• Refreshments were provided by the Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce. • Children’s crafts were arranged by OC Public Library.

December 10, 2021 (Friday)
• Santa Claus visited the Community Center Plaza area and was available for pictures inside the giant walkthrough Holiday Ornament. • A string ensemble from the Global Harmony Symphony played holiday music during Santa Claus’ visit.
• Refreshments were provided by the OC Sheriff’s Department and the Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce.
• Children’s crafts were arranged by the Community Services Department.

December 15, 2021 (Wednesday)
• Violinist Donna K. Cho and Violist Julia Scholtes performed holiday music with a series of string duets.
• Refreshments were provided by the Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce. • Children’s crafts were arranged by OC Public Library.

December 17, 2021 (Friday)
• The Laguna Hills High School Drama Department performed scenes from their winter musical, “Elf the Musical.”
• Laguna Hills High School Choir sang Christmas carols to conclude the City of Laguna Hills Holiday Events Series.
• Refreshments were provided by the Community Services Department and the Laguna Hills Chamber of Commerce.

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City Council/Planning Agency
Staff Report
DATE: October 25, 2022
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Larry Longenecker
Community Development Director
ISSUE: 2022 Building and Fire Codes Adoption
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council take the following actions:
1) Introduce for first reading, read by title only, and waive further reading of an Ordinance entitled: “An Ordinance of the City of Laguna Hills, California, amending Title 10 (Buildings And Construction) of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code and adopting by reference the 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24), consisting of the 2022 California Building Code, the 2022 California Residential Code, the 2022 California Electrical Code, the 2022 California Mechanical Code, the 2022 California Plumbing Code, the 2022 California Energy Code, the 2022 California Historical Building Code, the 2022 California Existing Building Code, the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code, and the 2022 California Referenced Standards Code, together with certain amendments, additions, and deletions thereto; and adopting by reference the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code.”
2) Introduce for first reading, read by title only, and waive further reading of an Ordinance entitled: “An Ordinance of the City of Laguna Hills, California, amending Chapter 5-16 (Fire Code) of Title 5 (Health and Sanitation) of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code and adopting by reference the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code including Appendices B, BB, C, and CC, together with certain amendments, additions, and deletions thereto."
3) Direct staff to place the Ordinances on the November 15, 2022, meeting agenda for a Public Hearing and second reading, and to publish the hearing notice.

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SUMMARY:

Every three years the State of California Building Standards Commission updates the State’s building and construction regulations to promote safe building construction, energy efficiency, and sustainability. These State regulations, published in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, are commonly referred to as the California Building Standards Code. Individual parts of the Title 24 California Building Standards Code include the following:
• California Administrative Code
• California Building Code
• California Residential Code
• California Electrical Code
• California Mechanical Code
• California Plumbing Code
• California Energy Code
• California Historical Building Code
• California Existing Building Code
• California Green Building Standards Code
• California Referenced Standards Code
• California Fire Code
The Building Standards Code establishes the minimum requirements for new construction. Staff also recommends adopting by reference the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, providing requirements for continued use and maintenance of building elements, site conditions, swimming pools, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and fire protection systems in existing residential and nonresidential structures.

BACKGROUND:

This item represents the triennial code adoption to update the City’s Building and Fire Codes. The State of California Health and Safety Code (Section 17958) mandates that the California Building Standards Commission adopt and publish the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) every three years. The 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code ("State Codes") automatically becomes effective statewide on January 1, 2023. State law permits local jurisdictions to make

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modifications, referred to as “local amendments”, that may be more, but in no event less, stringent than the requirements adopted by the State. To incorporate local amendments, jurisdictions must adopt the corresponding code and local amendments and make findings that the local amendments are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological or topographical conditions. The City has adopted local amendments during each of the prior triennial code adoption cycles, and local amendments must be re-adopted with each triennial code update.

Title 10 and Chapter 5-16 of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code (LHMC) contain the City’s Building and Fire Codes respectively. The proposed Ordinances would amend Title 10 and Chapter 5-16 of the LHMC by repealing references to prior editions of the Building and Fire Codes and replacing references with the newly established State Codes.

Proposed Local Amendments
Consistent with State Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5, City staff and the Orange County Fire Authority’s (OCFA) Fire Chief recommend local amendments to the 2022 State Codes. The proposed local amendments consist of administrative provisions to provide clarification for the implementation of the State Codes as well as technical provisions to customize the codes for local use. The proposed Ordinances contain the required findings for the local amendments in response to local climatic, geological or topographical conditions, and carry forward local amendments from the prior code adoption cycles including other minor amendments and clarifications.

The 2022 edition of the California Building Standards Code contains 12 separate parts.

No action is recommended related to the California Administrative Code because this part contains no substantive building regulations applicable to the City mandating adoption by reference or local amendments. Table 1 (next page) lists each part of the Building Standards Code, the recommended action for this code adoption cycle, and its proposed location within the LHMC.

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Table 1-
California Building Standards Code
Code Recommended Action LHMC Chapter
Administrative Code N/A N/A
Building Code Adopt with local amendments 10-28
Residential Code Adopt with local amendments 10-32
Electrical Code Adopt with no amendments 10-36
Mechanical Code Adopt with no amendments 10-40
Plumbing Code Adopt with no amendments 10-48
Energy Code Adopt with no amendments 10-52
Historical Building Code Adopt with no amendments 10-60 Existing Building Code Adopt with no amendments 10-64
Green Building Standards Code Adopt with no amendments 10-68 Referenced Standards Code Adopt with no amendments 10-76 Fire Code Adopt with local amendments 5-16
The above-referenced State codes are available in the Community Development Department for review as well as on line at the California Building Standards Commission website (www.bsc.ca.gov).

Building Codes Ordinance
Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-X (Attachment 1) has been prepared for City Council consideration to adopt the 2022 Building Standards Code with certain amendments, additions and deletions. A total of 37 amendments are proposed to the California Building Standards Code (16 Building Code Amendments, and 21 Residential Code Amendments). Several of the proposed amendments are administrative or procedural in nature and mostly ensure consistency with the standards previously adopted during the 2019 Code cycle. A summary of the proposed Building Codes amendments is listed in Attachment 3 of this report. Tables identifying each proposed amendment to the 2022 California Building Standards Code and the specific finding(s) supporting the amendments are included in the proposed Ordinance.

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For this code adoption cycle, staff also recommends adopting by reference the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, to be codified as LHMC Chapter 10-80. The Property Maintenance Code provides requirements for continued use and maintenance of building elements, site conditions, swimming pools, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and fire protection systems in existing residential and nonresidential structures. This section of Code provides tools for City staff, primarily the Building Official and Code Enforcement staff, to ensure public health, safety, and welfare insofar as they are affected by the continued occupancy and maintenance of structures and premises.

Fire Code Ordinance
Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-x (Attachment 2) has been prepared for City Council consideration to adopt the 2022 California Fire Code with certain amendments, additions and deletions. A total of 60 amendments are proposed to the California Fire Code, as recommended by OCFA. Most of the 2022 Code cycle amendments provide further clarification for existing amendments already incorporated as part of the California Fire Code. A summary of OCFA’s proposed Fire Code amendments are listed in Attachment 4. The attachment summarizes the proposed Fire Code amendments and identifies which amendments are being carried forward from the previous code adoption cycle, noted as “existing”, and also identifies new, revised or deleted amendments. Tables identifying each proposed amendment to the 2022 California Fire Code and the specific finding(s) supporting the amendments are included in the proposed Ordinance.

CEQA FINDINGS:

The City Council finds that the proposed Ordinances are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 14, Chapter 3, 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 15371), because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.

ATTACHMENTS:
• Attachment 1 - Ord. No. 2022-X, Building Codes Update • Attachment 2 - Ord. No. 2022-X, Fire Code Update
• Attachment 3 - Building Codes Amendment Summary
• Attachment 4 - Fire Code Amendment Summary

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ORDINANCE NO. 2022-X

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 (BUILDINGS AND

CONSTRUCTION) OF THE LAGUNA HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022

EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24),
CONSISTING OF THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
THE 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2022
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING
CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, THE
2022 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, THE
2022 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, THE 2022

CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, AND
THE 2022 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS

CODE, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS,
ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS THERETO; AND ADOPTING
BY REFERENCE THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY

MAINTENANCE CODE

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS:

WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 50022.1 et seq., the City of Laguna Hills (“City”) may adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code, 2022 Edition, as provided in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, and the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code; and WHEREAS, the California Building Standards Commission recently adopted new amendments to the California Building Standards Code; and WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code Section 17958.5 et seq., and 18941.5 authorize cities to modify the California Building Standards Code by adopting the same or modified requirements as are contained in the regulations adopted by the State pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17922, if such modifications are accompanied by express findings that they are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, based upon the recommendations of the Building Official, the City Council finds the proposed amendments to the 2022 California Building Standards Code set forth in this Ordinance, which are more restrictive than the standards adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, would decrease the potential incidence of property damage, injury, and death due to fires and earthquakes, and are reasonable and necessary to mitigate local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and

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WHEREAS, on October 25, 2022, the City Council introduced this Ordinance for first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council, and set a public hearing and second reading of the Ordinance for November 8, 2022; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on November 8, 2022, at which time all interested persons had the opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter of adopting the 2022 California Building Standards Code as amended herein, as well as, the adoption of the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Department recommended that changes and modifications be made to the codes and have advised that certain said changes and modifications to the California Building Code, 2022 Edition, and the California Residential Code, 2022 Edition, are reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City of Laguna Hills and have further advised that the remainder of said changes and modifications are of an administrative or procedural nature, or concern themselves with subjects not covered by the codes or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City of Laguna Hills; and
WHEREAS, amendments related to life and fire safety contained in Table 1505.1, Sections 1505.1.2, 1807.1.6, 3109.2 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code, and Table R301.2, Sections R902.1, R902.1.3, R902.2, and Appendix AX of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code as recommended by the Community Development Department are hereby found to be reasonably necessary due to the local conditions described in Section 1 of this Ordinance, below; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 6066, the City published notice of the aforementioned public hearing; and WHEREAS, any and all other legal prerequisites relating to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council hereby finds that the amendments to the 2022 California Building Code and 2022 California Residential Code are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographic conditions, and adopts the findings provided below to support the modifications to the 2022 California Building Code and 2022 California Residential Code.

I. Climatic Conditions
A. Orange County and the City of Laguna Hills are located in a semi-arid Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry (Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds of 70 M.P.H. or greater, are also common to the area. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add

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to the fire danger. This predisposes the area to large destructive fires (conflagration). In addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these fires are also prone to disrupt utility services throughout the County. Obstacles generated by a strong wind, such as fallen trees, street lights and utility poles greatly impact the response time to reach an incident scene. This necessitates the need for an increased level of fire protection. This added protection will supplement normal fire department response available and provide immediate protection for life and safety during fire occurrences.

B. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief flooding conditions. Flood conditions may affect the Orange County Fire Authority’s ability to respond to a fire or emergency condition. Floods also disrupt utility services to buildings and facilities within the County. This necessitates the need for additional fire protection features.

C. Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity supplied by natural precipitation; and although the population continues to grow, the already-taxed water supply does not. Due to storage capacities and consumption, and a limited amount of rainfall, particularly during extended periods of drought, future water allocation is not fully dependable. This necessitates the need for additional fire protection features.

D. Dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even small fires originating in high-density housing, including fuels such as wood shingles, or vegetation. These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features will supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent.

E. The warm, dry climate is conducive to swimming pools which creates a higher probability of child drowning where pools are unprotected, necessitating the need for additional fire protection features.

II. Topographical Conditions
A. Natural slopes of 15 percent or greater generally occur throughout the foothills of Orange County. The elevation change caused by the hills creates the geological foundation on which communities within Orange County are built and will continue to build. With much of the populated flatlands already built upon, future growth will likely occur on steep slopes and with greater constraints in terrain.

B. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical condition, which is common throughout Orange County.

C. Topographical conditions combine to create a situation that places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk, and makes it necessary to

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provide automatic on-site fire-extinguishing systems and other protection measures to protect occupants and property.

III. Geological Conditions
A. The Orange County region is a densely populated area in a high seismically active area that has buildings constructed over and near a vast and complex network of faults that are believed to be capable of producing future earthquakes similar or greater in size than the 1994 Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes. Earthquake faults run along the northeast and southwest boundaries of Orange County. The Newport-Inglewood Fault. Located within Orange County was the source of the destructive 1933 Long Beach earthquake (6.3 magnitude) which took 120 lives and damaged buildings in an area from Laguna Beach to Marina Del Rey to Whittier. In December 1989, another earthquake occurred in the jurisdiction of Irvine at an unknown fault line.

Regional planning for reoccurrence of earthquakes is recommended by the state of California, Department of Conservation.

B. Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated under the high wind section above. The October 17, 1989, Santa Cruz earthquake resulted in one major fire in the Marina District (San Francisco). When combined with the 34 other fires locally and over 500 responses, the department was taxed to its fullest capabilities. The Marina fire was difficult to contain because mains supplying water to the district burst during the earthquake. This situation creates the need for both additional fire protection and automatic on-site fire protection for building occupants. State Department of Conservation noted in their 1988 report (Planning Scenario on a Major Earthquake on the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone, page 59), “unfortunately, barely meeting the minimum earthquake standards of building codes places a building on the verge of being legally unsafe.” C. Road circulation features located throughout the County also make amendments reasonably necessary. Located through the County are major roadways, highways and flood control channels that create barriers and slow response times. Hills, slopes, street and storm drain design, accompanied by occasional heavy rainfall, causes roadway flooding and landslides and at times may make an emergency access route impassable.

D. Soils throughout the County possess corrosive properties that reduce the expected usable life of water services when metallic pipes are in contact with soils.

E. Due to the topographical conditions of sprawling development separated by waterways and narrow and congested streets and the expected infrastructure damage inherent in seismic zones described above, it is prudent to rely on automatic fire sprinkler systems to mitigate extended fire department response time and keep fires manageable with reduced fire flow (water) resources

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available for a given structure. Additional fire protection is also justified to match the current resources of firefighting equipment and personnel within the Orange County Fire Authority
Additional amendments have been made to the 2022 California Building Standards Code.

Such amendments are hereby found to be either administrative or procedural in nature or concern themselves with subjects not covered in such codes. The changes made include provisions making each of said codes compatible with other codes enforced by the City.

The findings above are applicable to amendments to the 2022 California Building Code and 2022 California Residential Code as follows:

Code Section Findings in Section 1
Chap 1, Div II Administrative
Table 1505.1 CBC 1-A,D, 3-A,B,C,D,E
1505.1.2 CBC 1-A,D, 3- A,B,C,D,E
1807.1.6 CBC 3-A
3109.2 CBC 1-E, 3-B,C
Table R301.2 CRC Administrative
R902.1 CRC 1-A,D, 3- A,B,C,D,E
R902.1.3 CRC 1-1,2, 3- A,B,C,D,E
R902.2 CRC 1-1,2, 3- A,B,C,D,E
Appendix AX CRC 1-E, 3-B,C
SECTION 2. Chapter 10-28 of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 10-28

BUILDING CODE
10-28.010 Adoption of the California Building Code.

The California Building Code, 2022 Edition, including Chapter 1, Division II, based on the 2021 Edition of the International Building Code as published by the International Code Council, together with the amendments provided in this chapter, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, as if set forth at length herein, as the Building Code of the City of Laguna Hills, regulating the construction, alteration, movement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures in the City. Not less than one copy of said code has been filed in the office of the City Clerk and shall be made available for public inspection.

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10-28.030 Amendments to the California Building Code.

Chapter 1, Division II – Scope and Administration.

Section 101.1, Title, is revised to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Laguna Hills, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
Section 101.4, Referenced codes, is hereby revised to read as follows:
101.4. Referenced codes. The California Codes specified in Sections 101.1.1 through 101.4.7 and referenced elsewhere in this code shall be understood to mean and refer to those codes as adopted and amended by the City of Laguna Hills and set forth in Title 10 Buildings and Construction of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code.

Section 105.2, Work exempt from permit, is revised to read as follows:
(a) Section 105.2, Building exemption 2, is revised to read as follows:

2. Fences not over 6 feet (2134 mm) high.
(b) Section 105.2, Building exemption 9, is revised to read as follows:

9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 18 inches (457.2 mm) deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,927.059L) and are installed entirely above ground.

Section 113.1, General, is revised to read as follows:
113.1 General. Board of Appeals when used in the Building Standards Codes shall mean the City Council/Planning Agency. The Board of Appeals is hereby established for each of the Building Standards Codes. Depending on the subject of the appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited for the purpose of providing input to the Board of Appeals.

Chapter 15 – Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures.

Table 1505.1 is revised to read as follows:

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TABLE 1505.1a

MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS

TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION

IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB

A A A A A A A A A
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2.
a. Unless otherwise required in accordance with Chapter 7A.

Section 1505.1.2, Roof coverings within all other areas, is revised to read as follows:
1505.1.2 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class A.

Chapter 18 – Soils and Foundations.

Section 1807.1.6, Prescriptive design of concrete and masonry foundation walls, is revised to read as follows:
1807.1.6 Prescriptive design of concrete and masonry foundation walls.

Concrete and masonry foundation walls that are laterally supported at the top and bottom shall be permitted to be designed and constructed in accordance with this section. Prescriptive design of foundation walls shall not be used for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D2, or E.

Chapter 31 – Special Construction.

Section 3109.2, California swimming pool safety act (statewide) is revised to read as follows:
3109.2 California swimming pool safety act (statewide). 115922 (a) Except as provided in Section 115925, when a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa, at a private, single-family home the respective swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with item #1 and at least one additional of the following seven drowning prevention safety features:

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1. An enclosure that meets the requirements of Section 115923 and isolates the swimming pool or spa from the private single-family home. Any walls of the single-family structure or accessory structures used to complete the isolation enclosure must have door openings equipped with protection as required in item #4 or #5. Any such door protection device provided for this purpose may not be used to comply with the second drowning prevention feature.

2. Removable mesh pool fencing that meets American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Specifications F2286 standards in conjunction with a gate that is self-closing and self-latching and can accommodate a key lockable device. The mesh fencing setback shall be not less than 20 inches from the water’s edge.

3. An approved safety pool cover, as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 115921.

4. Exit alarms on the private single-family home’s doors that provide direct access to the swimming pool or spa. The exit alarm may cause either an alarm noise or a verbal warning, such as repeating notification that “the door to the pool is open”.

5. A self-closing, self-latching device with a release mechanism placed no lower than 54 inches (1372mm) above the floor on the private single-family home’s doors providing direct access to the pool or spa.

6. An alarm that, when placed in a swimming pool or spa, will sound upon detection of accidental or unauthorized entrance into the water. These pool alarms shall meet and be independently certified to the ASTM Standard F2208 “Standard Safety Specification for Residential Pool Alarms” which includes surface motion, pressure, sonar, laser and infrared type alarms. A swimming protection alarm feature designed for individual use, including an alarm attached to a child that sounds when the child exceeds a certain distance or becomes submerged in water, is not a qualifying drowning safety prevention feature.

7. Other means of protection, if the degree of protection afforded is equal to or greater than that afforded by any of the features set forth above and have been independently verified by an approved testing laboratory as meeting standards for those devices established by the ASTM or the American Society of Testing Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

Prior to the issuance of any final approval for the completion of permitted construction or remodeling work, the local building code official shall inspect the drowning safety prevention devices required by this act and if no violations are found, shall give final approval.

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SECTION 3. Chapter 10-32 of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 10-32

RESIDENTIAL CODE
10-32.010 Adoption of the California Residential Code.

The California Residential Code, 2022 Edition, based on the 2021 International Residential Code as published by the International Code Council together with the amendments provided in this chapter, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, as if set forth at length herein, as the Residential Code of the City of Laguna Hills regulating the construction, alteration, movement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures in the City.

Not less than one copy of said code has been filed in the office of the City Clerk and shall be made available for public inspection.
10-32.020 Amendments to the Residential Code.

Chapter 3 – Building Planning.

Table R301.2 is revised to read as follows:

TABLE R301.2 CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
Ground
snow
loado
WIND DESIGN Seismic
design
categoryf
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM Ice barrier
underlayment
requiredh
Flood
hazardsg
Air
freezing
indexi
Mean
annual
temp Speedd j
(mph)
Topo.
effectsk
Special
wind
regionl
Windborne
debris zonem
Weatheringa Frost
line
depthb
Termitec
Zero 95 No No No D2 or E Negligible 12-24” Very
Heavy
No Yes/No 0 60
Chapter 9 – Roof Assemblies.

Section R902.1, Roof covering materials, is revised to read as follows:

R902.1 Roofing covering materials. Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904 and R905. Class A roofing shall be installed in areas designated by this section. Class A roofing required by this section to be listed shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E 108.

Exceptions:

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

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

Section R902.1.2, Roof coverings in all other areas, is revised to read as follows R902.1.2 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class A.

Section R902.2, Fire-retardant-treated shingles and shakes, is revised to read as follows:

R902.2 Fire-retardant-treated shingles and shakes. Fire-retardant-treated wood shakes and shingles are wood shakes and shingles complying with UBC Standard 15-3 or 15-4 which are impregnated by the full-cell vacuum-pressure process with fire-retardant chemicals, and which have been qualified by UBC Standard 15-2 for use on Class A roofs.
(The remainder of this section is unchanged)
Appendix AX – Swimming Pool Safety Act.

Section 115922 is revised to read as follows:
115922.
(a) Except as provided in Section 115925, when a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa at a private single-family home, the respective swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with an enclosure as specified in item (1) below AND at least one of the following additional drowning prevention safety features:
(1)An enclosure that meets the requirements of Section 115923 and isolates the swimming pool and spa from the private single-family home. Any walls of the residential structure or accessory structures used to complete the isolation enclosure must have door openings equipped with protection as required in Section 115922 (a) (4) or (5). Any such door protection device provided for this purpose may not be used to comply with the second drowning prevention feature requirement.
(The remainder of this section is unchanged)

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SECTION 4. Chapter 10-36 of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 10-36

ELECTRICAL CODE
10-36.010 Adoption of the California Electrical Code.

The California Electrical Code, 2022 Edition, based on the 2020 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, as if set forth at length herein, as the Electrical Code of the City of Laguna Hills, regulating all installation, arrangement, alteration, repair, use and other operation of electrical wiring, connections, fixtures and other electrical appliances on premises within the City. Not less than one copy of said code has been filed in the office of the City Clerk and shall be made available for public inspection.

SECTION 5. Chapter 10-40 of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 10-40

MECHANICAL CODE
10-40.010 Adoption of the California Mechanical Code.

The California Mechanical Code, 2022 Edition, based on the 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, as if set forth at length herein, as the Mechanical Code of the City of Laguna Hills, regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating, cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators and other miscellaneous heat producing appliances. Not less than one copy of said code has been filed in the office of the City Clerk and shall be made available for public inspection.

SECTION 6. Chapter 10-48 of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 10-48

PLUMBING CODE
10-48.010 Adoption of the California Plumbing Code.

The California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition, based on the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, as if set forth at length herein, as

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the Plumbing Code of the City of Laguna Hills, regulating erection, installation, alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, maintenance or use of plumbing systems within the City. Not less than one copy of said code has been filed in the office of the City Clerk and shall be made available for public inspection.

SECTION 7. Chapter 10-52 of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 10-52

ENERGY CODE
10-52.010 Adoption of the California Energy Code.

The California Energy Code, 2022 Edition, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, as if set forth at length herein, as the Energy Code of the City of Laguna Hills regulating the construction, alteration, movement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures in the City. Not less than one copy of said code has been filed in the office of the City Clerk and shall be made available for public inspection.

SECTION 8. Chapter 10-60 of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 10-60

HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
10-60.010 Adoption of the California Historical Building Code.

The California Historical Building Code, 2022 Edition, as published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, as if set forth at length herein, as the City of Laguna Hills Historical Building Code regulating the construction, alteration, movement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures in the City. Not less than one copy of said code has been filed in the office of the City Clerk and shall be made available for public inspection.

SECTION 9. Chapter 10-64 of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

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Chapter 10-64

EXISTING BUILDING CODE
10-64.010 Adoption of the California Existing Building Code.

The California Existing Building Code, 2022 Edition, based on the 2019 International Existing Building Code as published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, as if set forth at length herein, as the City of Laguna Hills Existing Building Code regulating the construction, alteration, movement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures in the City. Not less than one copy of said code has been filed in the office of the City Clerk and shall be made available for public inspection.

SECTION 10. Chapter 10-68 of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 10-68

GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
10-68.010 Adoption of the California Green Building Standards Code.

The California Green Building Standards Code, 2022 Edition, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, as if set forth at length herein, as the Green Building Standards Code of the City of Laguna Hills regulating the construction, alteration, movement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures in the City. Not less than one copy of said code has been filed in the office of the City Clerk and shall be made available for public inspection.

SECTION 11. Chapter 10-76 of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 10-76

REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
10-76.010 Adoption of the California Referenced Standards Code.

The California Referenced Standards Code, 2022 Edition, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, as if set forth at length herein, as the referenced standards code of the City of Laguna Hills regulating the construction, alteration, movement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures in the City. Not less than one copy of said code has been filed in the office of the City Clerk and shall be made available for public inspection.

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SECTION 12. Chapter 10-80 of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:

Chapter 10-80

INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
10-80.010 Adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code.

The 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, as if set forth at length herein, as the property maintenance code of the City of Laguna Hills regulating. Not less than one copy of said code has been filed in the office of the City Clerk and shall be made available for public inspection.

SECTION 13. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 14, Chapter 3, 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 15371), because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.

SECTION 14. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 15. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause a summary thereof to be published within (15) days of the adoption and shall post a Certified copy of this Ordinance, including the vote for and against the same, in the Office of the City Clerk, in accordance with Government Code Section 36933.

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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this xx day of November 2022.

DAVE WHEELER, MAYOR
ATTEST:

JENNIFER LEE, CITY CLERK

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS )
I, Jennifer Lee, City Clerk of the City of Laguna Hills, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2022-X was duly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a Regular Meeting of the City Council on the 25th day of October 2022, and that thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a Regular Meeting of the City Council held on the Xth day of November 2022, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES
ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
(SEAL)
_____________________________________

JENNIFER LEE, CITY CLERK

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS ) AND PUBLICATION

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JENNIFER LEE, being first duly sworn, deposes and says:

That she is the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk of the City of Laguna Hills;
That in compliance with State Laws of the State of California, ORDINANCE NO. 2022-X, being:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 (BUILDINGS AND

CONSTRUCTION) OF THE LAGUNA HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 EDITION

OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
(CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24),
CONSISTING OF THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
THE 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2022
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING
CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, THE 2022
CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, THE 2022
CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, THE 2022

CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, AND
THE 2022 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE,

TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS,
AND DELETIONS THERETO; AND ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY

MAINTENANCE CODE
on the Xth day of October 2022, and on the Xth day of November 2022, was published in the Saddleback Valley News; and was, in compliance with City Resolution No. 2004-05-25-2, on the Xth day of October 2022, and the Xth day of November 2022 caused to be posted in three places in the City of Laguna Hills, to wit:

Laguna Hills City Hall
Laguna Hills Community Center
La Paz Center
_________________________________

JENNIFER LEE, CITY CLERK
Laguna Hills, California

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ORDINANCE NO. 2022-X

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5-16 (FIRE CODE)
OF TITLE 5 (HEALTH AND SANITATION) OF THE LAGUNA

HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA

FIRE CODE INCLUDING APPENDICES B, BB, C, AND CC,

TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS,

AND DELETIONS THERETO

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY FINDS AND DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS:

WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 50022.1 et seq. the City of Laguna Hills (“City”) may adopt by reference the 2022 California Fire Code, based on the International Fire Code, 2021 Edition (including appendices), published by the International Code Council (ICC), as adopted by the State of California as Title 24, Part 9, of the California Code of Regulations; and
WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code Section 17958.5 authorizes cities to adopt the codes contained in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations with changes and modifications determined to be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, topographic or geologic conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to adopt the 2022 California Fire Code including Appendices B, BB, C, and CC, based on the International Fire Code, 2021 Edition, published by International Code Council (ICC), as set forth in Title 24, Part 9 of the California Code of Regulations (“Fire Code”) with necessary amendments to assure the Code is tailored to the particular fire protection needs of the City as required by local climatic, topographic and geologic conditions and assure that a maximum level of fire protection is provided to residents, businesses and other occupants; and WHEREAS, on October 25, 2022, the City Council introduced this Ordinance for first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council, and set a public hearing and second reading of the Ordinance for November xx, 2022; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on November xx, 2022, at which time all interested persons had the opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter of adopting the 2022 California Building Standards Code as amended herein; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 6066, the City published notice of the aforementioned public hearing; and WHEREAS, any and all other legal prerequisites relating to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council hereby finds that the proposed amendments to the 2022 California Fire Code are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geologic or topographic conditions, and adopts the findings provided below to support the modifications to the 2022 California Fire Code.

I. Climatic Conditions
A. Orange County is located in a semi-arid Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation.

Hot, dry (Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds of 70 M.P.H. or greater, are also common to the area. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to the fire danger. This predisposes the area to large destructive fires (conflagration). In addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these fires are also prone to disrupt utility services throughout the County. Obstacles generated by a strong wind, such as fallen trees, street lights and utility poles will greatly impact the response time to reach an incident scene.

C. Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity supplied by natural precipitation; and although the population continues to grow, the already-taxed water supply does not. California is projected to increase in population by nearly 10 million over the next quarter of a century with 50 percent of that growth centered in Southern California. Due to storage capacities and consumption, and a limited amount of rainfall future water allocation is not fully dependable. This necessitates the need for additional and on-site fire protection features.

D. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even small fires originating in high-density housing or vegetation. These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features will supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent.

II. Topographical Conditions
A. Natural; slopes of 15 percent or greater generally occur throughout the foothills of Orange County. The elevation change caused by the hills creates the geological foundation on which communities with Orange County is built and will continue to build.

With much of the populated flatlands already built upon, future growth will occur on steeper slopes and with greater constraints in terrain.

B. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical condition, which is common throughout Orange County.

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C. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation that places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk and makes it necessary to provide automatic on-site fire-extinguishing systems and other protection measures to protect occupants and property.

III. Geological Conditions
The Orange County region is a densely populated area that has buildings constructed over and near a vast and complex network of faults that are believed to be capable of producing future earthquakes similar or greater in size than the 1994 Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes. Earthquake faults run along the northeast and southwest boundaries of Orange County. The Newport-Inglewood Fault, located within Orange County was the source of the destructive 1933 Long Beach earthquake (6.3 magnitude) which took 120 lives and damaged buildings in an area from Laguna Beach to Marina Del Rey to Whittier.

In December 1989, another earthquake occurred in the jurisdiction of Irvine at an unknown fault line. Regional planning for reoccurrence of earthquakes is recommended by the state of California, Department of Conservation.

A. Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated under the high wind section above. The October 17, 1989, Santa Cruz earthquake resulted in one major fire in the Marina District (San Francisco). When combined with the 34 other fires locally and over 500 responses, the department was taxed to its fullest capabilities. The Marina fire was difficult to contain because mains supplying water to the district burst during the earthquake. This situation creates the need for both additional fire protection and automatic on-site fire protection for building occupants. State Department of Conservation noted in their 1988 report (Planning Scenario on a Major Earthquake on the NewportInglewood Fault Zone, page 59), “unfortunately, barely meeting the minimum earthquake standards of building codes places a building on the verge of being legally unsafe.” B. Road circulation features located throughout the County also make amendments reasonably necessary. Located through the County are major roadways, highways and flood control channels that create barriers and slow response times. Hills, slopes, street and storm drain design, accompanied by occasional heavy rainfall, causes roadway flooding and landslides and at times may make an emergency access route impassable. There are areas in Orange County that naturally have extended emergency response times that exceed the 5-minute goal.

C. Soils throughout the County possess corrosive properties that reduce the expected usable life of water services when metallic pipes are in contact with soils.

D. Due to the topographical conditions of sprawling development separated by waterways and narrow and congested streets and the expected infrastructure damage inherent in seismic zones described above, it is prudent to rely on automatic fire sprinkler systems to mitigate extended fire department response time and keep fires manageable with reduced fire flow (water) resources available for a given structure. Additional fire protection is also justified to match the current resources of firefighting equipment and personnel within the Orange County Fire Authority.

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2022 California Fire Code
Amendment Findings Legend
CODE

SECTION
TITLE (Clarification) FINDINGS
112.4 Violation penalties Administrative
110.4.2 Infraction & Misdemeanor Administrative
202 General definitions Administrative
304.1.2 OCFA Vegetation Management I
305.6 Hazardous conditions I & II
305.7 Disposal of rubbish I & II
307 Open burning, recreational fires, fire pits, fire
rings, and outdoor fireplaces
Administrative
307.6 Fire Pits, Fire Rings, & Outdoor Fireplaces Administrative 307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices I & II
307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural
gas or LPG
I & II
307.6.2.1 Where prohibited I & II
324 Fuel modification requirements for new
construction
I
325 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from
roadways
I
326 Unusual circumstances Administrative
327 Use of equipment I
327.1 Use of equipment and devices generating heat,
sparks or open flames
I
324.2 Spark arresters I
407.5 Hazardous material inventory statement I & II
501.1 Scope Administrative, I, II & III

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510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage Administrative 903.2 Where required (Sprinklers) I, II & III
903.2.8 Group R (Sprinklers) I, II & III
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems I & II
2801.2 Permit Administrative
2808.2 Storage site Administrative
2808.3 Size of piles I
2808.4 Pile separation I
2808.7 Pile fire protection I
2808.9 Material-handling equipment I
2808.11 Temperature control I
2808.11.1 Pile temperature control I
2808.11.2 New material temperature control I
2808.12 Water availability for piles I
2808.13 Tipping area I
2808.14 Emergency contact Administrative
2808.15 Maximum Grid of Piles and Rows I
2808.16 Push-out/Clear area I
4903.3 Fuel modification requirements for new
construction
I
5001.5.2 Hazardous materials inventory statement Administrative 5003.1.1.1 Extremely hazardous substances I & III
5608.2 Retail fireworks Administrative
5608.3 Application for permit Administrative
Chapter Reference Standards N/A

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SECTION 2 Chapter 5-16 of the Laguna Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:

Chapter 5-16

FIRE CODE
5-16.010 Adoption of the California Fire Code
The 2022 California Fire Code, including Appendices B, BB, C, and CC, based on the International Fire Code, 2019 Edition, published by the International Code Council, together with the amendments provided in this chapter, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, as if set forth at length herein, as the Fire Code of the City of Laguna Hills for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, explosions. Not less than one copy of said code has been filed in the office of the City Clerk and shall be made available for public inspection. 5-16.020 Enforcement and inspections.

The Fire Code of the City of Laguna Hills shall be enforced by the Orange County Fire Authority, which shall be operated under the Director of Fire Services of the Orange County Fire Authority. The Director of Fire Services of the Fire Authority may detail such members of the Fire Authority as inspectors as shall be necessary from time to time. 5-16.030 Amendments to the California Fire Code.

Chapter 1, Division II – Scope and Administration is adopted in its entirety, with the following amendments:

Section 112.4, Violation penalties, is hereby revised to read as follows:
112.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or shall fail to comply with any issued orders or notices or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation 80 2016 NFPA 13 (Sprinkler Systems) Administrative, II & III 2016 NFPA 13-D (Single Family Sprinkler
Systems)
I & II
2013 NFPA 14 (Standpipe Systems) Administrative
2016 NFPA 24 (Underground Water Supply
Systems)
Administrative & III

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of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties assessed as prescribed in the OCFA Prevention Field Services adopted fee schedule. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.

Section 112.4.2, Infraction and misdemeanor, is hereby added to read as follows:
112.4.2 Infraction and misdemeanor. Persons operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code that shall permit any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their control shall be guilty of an infraction.

Chapter 2 – Definitions is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM with the following amendments:

Sections 202, General Definitions, is hereby revised by adding “OCFA” and “Spark Arrester” as follows:

OCFA. Orange County Fire Authority, authority having jurisdiction.

SPARK ARRESTER. A listed device constructed of noncombustible material specifically for the purpose of meeting one of the following conditions:

1. Removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles/debris from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 38366.

2. Fireplaces that burn solid fuel in accordance with California Building Code Chapter 28.

Chapter 3 – General Requirements is adopted in its entirety with the exception of Sections 308.1.4, 311.5 through 311.5.5, 318, and 319, and with the following amendments:

Section 304.1.2, Vegetation, is hereby revised to read as follows:
304.1.2 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the premises. Vegetation clearance requirement in urban-wildland interface areas shall be in accordance with Chapter 49. Type, amount, arrangement, and maintenance of vegetation in a fuel modification area, interior slope, or similarly hazardous area shall be in accordance with OCFA Guideline C-05 “Vegetation Management Guideline—Technical Design for New Construction, Fuel Modification Plans, and Maintenance Program.”
Section 305.6, Hazardous Conditions, is hereby added to read as follows:
305.6 Hazardous conditions. Outdoor fires burning wood or other solid fuel are not allowed when any of the following conditions applies:

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1. when predicted sustained winds exceed 8 MPH and relative humidity is less than 25%, or a red flag condition has been declared

2. when an official sign was caused to be posted by the fire code official, or a public announcement is made
No outdoor fires using any fuel type are permitted when predicted sustained winds exceed 20 MPH or when such fires present a hazard as determined by the fire code official.

Section 305.7, Disposal of rubbish, is hereby added to read as follows:
305.7 Disposal of rubbish. Rubbish, trash or combustible waste material shall be burned only within an approved incinerator and in accordance with Section 307.2.1.

Section 307, Open Burning, Recreational Fires and Portable Outdoor Fireplaces, is hereby revised to read as follows:

SECTION 307 OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES, FIRE PITS, FIRE

RINGS, AND PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACES
Section 307.6, Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at Group R Occupancies, is hereby added to read as follows:
307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at Group R Occupancies. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar exterior devices used at Group R occupancies shall comply with this section.

Exception: Barbeques, grills, and other portable devices intended solely for cooking.

Section 307.6.1, Gas-fueled devices, is hereby added to read as follows:
307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices fueled by natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas are allowed when approved by the Building Department and the device is designed to only burn a gas flame and not wood or other solid fuel. At R-3 occupancies, combustible construction and vegetation shall not be located within three feet of an atmospheric column that extends vertically from the perimeter of the device. At other R occupancies, the minimum distance shall be ten feet. Where a permanent Building Department approved hood and vent is installed, combustible construction may encroach upon this column between the bottom of the hood and the vent opening. Where chimneys or vents are installed, they shall have a spark arrester as defined in Section 202.

Section 307.6.2, Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas, is hereby added to read as follows:
307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefiedpetroleum gas. Permanent outdoor fireplaces burning wood or other solid fuel shall

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be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code with clearance from combustible construction and building openings as required therein. Fires in a fireplace shall be contained within a firebox with an attached chimney. The opening in the face of the firebox shall have an installed and maintained method of arresting sparks.

The burning of wood or other solid fuel in a device is not allowed within 25 feet of combustible structures unless within an approved permanent fireplace, Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet of a structure or to vegetation shall be eliminated prior to ignition. Fires in devices burning wood or solid fuel shall be in accordance with Sections 305, 307, and 308.

Exceptions:

1. Portable fireplaces and fire rings/pits equipped with a device to arrest sparks shall be located at least 3’ from combustible construction at R-3 occupancies,

2. Portable fireplaces, and fire pits/rings equipped with a device to arrest sparks, shall be located at least 15 feet from combustible structures at other R occupancies.

Section 307.6.2.1, Where prohibited, is hereby added to read as follows:
307.6.2.1 Where prohibited. The burning of wood and other solid fuels shall not be conducted within a fuel modification zone, Wildfire Risk Area (WRA), Wildland-Urban Interface Area (WUI), or in locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the WRA or WUI.

Exceptions:

1. Permanent fireplaces that are not located in a fuel modification zone

2. Where determined by the Fire Code Official that the location or design of the device should reasonably prevent the start of a wildfire.

Section 324, Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction, is hereby added to read as follows:
324 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new structures and facilities adjoining land containing hazardous combustible vegetation shall be approved and in accordance with the requirements of OCFA Guideline C-05 “Vegetation Management Guideline – Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.”
Section 325, Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways, is hereby added to read as follows:
325 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways. The fire code official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet (3048 mm) on each side of portions of highways and private streets which are improved, designed or ordinarily used for

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vehicular traffic, to be cleared of flammable vegetation and other combustible growth.

Measurement shall be from the flow-line or the end of the improved edge of the roadway surfaces.

Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground covers, provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire.

Section 326, Unusual circumstances, is hereby added to read as follows:
326 Unusual circumstances. The fire code official may suspend enforcement of the vegetation management requirements and require reasonable alternative measures designed to advance the purpose of this code if determined that in any specific case that any of the following conditions exist:

1. Difficult terrain.

2. Danger of erosion.

3. Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources agencies, California Native Plant Society and county-approved list of wildlife, plants, rare, endangered and/or threatened species.

4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.

5. Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the clearance of vegetation provisions undesirable or impractical.

Section 327, Use of equipment, is hereby added to read as follows:
327 Use of equipment. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall use, operate, or cause to be operated in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section 202 maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire.

Exceptions:

1. Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of California.

2. Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in good mechanical condition Section 327.1, Use of equipment and devices generating heat, sparks or open flames is hereby added to read as follows:
327.1 Use of equipment and devices generating heat, sparks or open flames.

During any time of the year within Wildfire Risk Areas, within or immediately adjacent

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to any forest- or brush-covered land or non-irrigated grass-covered land, no person shall use or operate any welding equipment, cutting torches, tar pots, grinding devices, or other tools or equipment that may produce a spark, fire, or flame that could result in a wildfire without doing the following:

1. First clearing away all flammable material, including snags, from the area around such operation for a distance of 30 feet or other approved method to reduce fire spread into the wildlands. If 30-foot clearing cannot be achieved, then an alternate method shall be approved by the AHJ prior to work starting.

2. Maintain one serviceable round point shovel with an overall length of not less than forty-six (46) inches and one backpack pump water-type fire extinguisher fully equipped and ready for use at the immediate area during the operation.

3. Stop work when winds are 8 MPH or greater during periods when relative humidity is less than 25%, or a red flag condition has been declared or public announcement is made, when an official sign was caused to be posted by the fire code official, or when such fires present a hazard as determined by the fire code official.

4. Keep a cell phone nearby and call 911 immediate in case of fire.

Section 327.2, Spark arresters, is hereby added to read as follows:
327.2 Spark arresters. Spark arresters shall comply with Section 202, and when affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to Section 324327 shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any flammable material.

Chapter 4 – Emergency Planning and Preparedness is adopted with only those sections and subsections adopted by SFM with the following amendment.

Section 407.5, Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement, is revised to read as follows:
407.5 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. Where required by the fire code official, each application for a permit shall OCFA’s Chemical Classification Guideline in accordance with Section 5001.5.2.

Chapter 5 – Fire Service Features is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM with the following amendments:

Section 501.1, Scope, is revised to read as follows:
501.1 Scope. Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall comply with this chapter and, where required by the fire code official, with OCFA Guideline B-01, “Fire Master Plan for Commercial & Residential Development.” Section 510.1, Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings, is revised to read as follows:

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510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings. All new buildings shall have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the building based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems of the jurisdiction at the exterior of the building. This section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety communication systems. The Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System shall comply with the requirements of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Communications and Technology Division, and where the functionality of performance requirements in the California Fire Code are more stringent, this code.

Exceptions:

1. In buildings or structures where it is determined by the fire code official that the radio coverage system is not needed, including but not limited to the following:
a. Existing buildings or structures, unless required by the Building Official and OCFA for buildings and structures undergoing extensive remodel and/or expansion.
b. Elevators.
c. Structures that meet all of the following:
i. Three stories or less, and
ii. Do not have subterranean storage or parking, and
iii. Do not exceed 50,000 square feet on any single story. d. Structures that meet all of the following:
i. Residential structures four stories or less, and
ii. Constructed of wood, and
iii. Do not have subterranean storage or parking, and
iv. Are not built integral to an above ground multi-story parking structure.

Should a structure that is three stories or less and 50,000 square feet or smaller on any single story include subterranean storage or parking, then this ordinance shall apply only to the subterranean areas.

2. In facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is required and such systems, components or equipment required could have a negative impact on the normal operations of the facility, the fire code official shall have the authority to accept an automatically activated emergency radio coverage system.

Chapter 6– Building Services and Systems is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.

Chapter 7 – Fire and Smoke Protection Features is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.

Chapter 8 – Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.

Chapter 9 – Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM with the following amendments:

Section 903.2, Where required, is hereby revised to read as follows:

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903.2 Where required. Approved automatic fire sprinkler systems in buildings and structures shall be provided when one of the following conditions exists:

New buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2., an automatic fire sprinkler system shall also be installed in all occupancies when the total building area exceeds 5,000 square feet as defined in Section 202, regardless of fire areas or allowable area, or is more than two stories in height.

Exception: Subject to approval by the Fire Code Official, open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.5 of the California Building Code that are smaller than the area specified in section 903.2.10 (3) or 903.2.10.1 of the California Fire Code.

1. Existing Buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of this code, an automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided in an existing building when an addition occurs and one of the following conditions exists:
a. When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area, and the resulting building area exceeds 5000 square feet
b. When an addition exceeds 2000 square feet, and the resulting building area exceeds 5000 square feet.
c. An additional story is added above the second floor regardless of fire areas or allowable area.

Exception: Additions to Group R-3 occupancies shall comply with Section 903.2.8 (2).

Section 903.2.8, Group R, is hereby revised to read as follows:
903.2.8 Group R. An automatic fire sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area as follows:

1. New Buildings: An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all new buildings.

2. Existing R-3 Buildings: An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed throughout when one of the following conditions exists:
a. When the floor area of alterations within any two-year period exceeds 50 percent of gross floor area of the existing structure and the building gross floor area exceeds 5,500 square feet; or:
b. When an existing Group R Occupancy is being substantially renovated, and where the scope of the renovation is such that the Building Code Official determines that the complexity of installing a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new building.

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Section 903.3.5.3, Hydraulically calculated systems, is hereby added to read as follows:
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity.

Exception: When static pressure exceeds 100 psi, and when required by the fire code official, the fire sprinkler system shall not exceed the water supply capacity specified by Table 903.3.5.3.

Chapter 10 – Means of Egress is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.

Chapter 11 – Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings. Adopt only those sections and subsections adopted by SFM.

Chapter 12 – Energy Systems is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.

Chapter 20 – Aviation Facilities is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 21 – Dry Cleaning is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.

Chapter 22 – Combustible Dust-Producing Operations is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.

Chapter 23 – Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.

Chapter 24 – Flammable Finishes is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.

Chapter 25 – Fruit and Crop Ripening is not adopted.

Chapter 26 – Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging is not adopted.

Chapter 27 – Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities is adopted in its entirety. 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 PSI
85 80
75 Design %
TABLE 903.3.5.3
Hydraulically Calculated Systems

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Chapter 28 – Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking Facilities is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

Section 2801.2, Permit, is hereby revised to read as follows:
2801.2 Permit. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6 and 105.6.29.

Section 2808.2, Storage site, is hereby revised to read as follows:
2808.2 Storage site. Storage sites shall be level and on solid ground, elevated soil lifts or other all-weather surface. Sites shall be thoroughly cleaned, and approval obtained from the fire code official before transferring products to the site.

Section 2808.3, Size of piles, is hereby revised to read as follows:
2808.3 Size of piles. Piles shall not exceed 15 feet in height, 50 feet in width and 100 feet in length.

Exception: The fire code official is authorized to allow the pile size to be increased where a fire protection plan is provided for approval that includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Storage yard areas and materials-handling equipment selection, design and arrangement shall be based upon sound fire prevention and protection principles.

2. Factor that lead to spontaneous heating shall be identified in the plan, and control of the various factors shall be identified and implemented, including provisions for monitoring the internal condition of the pile.

3. The plan shall include means for early fire detection and reporting to the public fire department; and facilities needed by the fire department for fire extinguishment including a water supply and fire hydrants.

4. Fire apparatus access roads around the piles and access roads to the top of the piles shall be established, identified, and maintained.

5. Regular yard inspections by trained personnel shall be included as part of an effective fire prevention maintenance program.

Additional fire protection called for in the plan shall be provided and shall be installed in accordance with this code. The increase of the pile size shall be based upon the capabilities of the installed fire protection system and features.

Section 2808.4, Pile Separation, is hereby revised to read as follows:
2808.4. Pile separation. Piles shall be separated from adjacent piles by a minimum distance of 20 feet. Additionally, piles shall have a minimum separation of 100 feet from combustible vegetation.

Section 2808.7, Pile fire protection, is hereby revised to read as follows:

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2808.7 Pile fire protection. Automatic sprinkler protection shall be provided in conveyor tunnels and combustible enclosures that pass under a pile. Combustible conveyor systems and enclosed conveyor systems shall be equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system. Oscillating sprinklers with a sufficient projectile reach are required to maintain a 40% to 60% moisture content and wet down burning/smoldering areas.

Section 2808.9, Material-handling equipment, is hereby revised to read as follows:
2808.9 Material-handling equipment. All material-handling equipment operated by an internal combustion engine shall be provided and maintained with an approved spark arrester. Approved material-handling equipment shall be available for moving wood chips, hogged material, wood fines and raw product during fire-fighting operations.

Section 2808.11, Temperature control, is hereby added to read as follows:
2808.11 Temperature control. The temperature shall be monitored and maintained as specified in Sections 2808.11.1 and 2808.11.2.

Section 2808.11.1, Pile temperature control, is hereby added to read as follows:
2808.11.1 Pile temperature control. Piles shall be rotated when internal temperature readings are in excess of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Section 2808.11.2, New material temperature control, is hereby added to read as follows:
2808.11.2 New material temperature control. New loads delivered to the facility shall be inspected and tested at the facility entry prior to taking delivery. Material with temperature exceeding 165 degrees Fahrenheit shall not be accepted on the site. New loads shall comply with the requirements of this chapter and be monitored to verify that the temperature remains stable.

Section 2808.12, Water availability, is hereby added to read as follows:
2808.12 Water Availability. Facilities with over 2500 cubic feet shall provide a water supply. The minimum fire flow shall be no less than 500 GPM @ 20 psi for a minimum of 1 hour duration for pile heights up to 6 feet and 2-hour duration for pile heights over 6 feet. If there is no water purveyor, an alternate water supply with storage tank(s) shall be provided for fire suppression. The water supply tank(s) shall provide a minimum capacity of 2500 gallons per pile (maximum 30,000 gallons) for piles not exceeding 6 feet in height and 5000 gallons per pile (maximum 60,000) for piles exceeding 6 feet in height. Water tank(s) shall not be used for any other purpose unless the required fire flow is left in reserve within the tank at all times. An approved method shall be provided to maintain the required amount of water within the tank(s).

Section 2808.13, Tipping area, is hereby added to read as follows:

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2808.13 Tipping areas shall comply with the following:

1. Tipping areas shall not exceed a maximum area of 50 feet by 50 feet.

2. Material within a tipping area shall not exceed 5 feet in height at any time.

3. Tipping areas shall be separated from all piles by a 20-foot-wide fire access lane.

4. A fire hydrant or approved fire water supply outlet shall be located within 150 feet of all points along the perimeter of the tipping area.

5. All material within a tipping area shall be processed within 5 days of receipt.

Section 2808.14, Emergency Contact, is hereby added to read as follows:
2808.14 Emergency Contact. The contact information of a responsible person or persons shall be provided to the Fire Department and shall be posted at the entrance to the facility for responding units. The responsible party should be available to respond to the business in emergency situation.

Section 2808.15, Maximum Grid of Piles and Rows, is hereby added to read as follows:
2808.15 Maximum Grid of Piles and Rows, Rows of Piles shall not exceed 500 feet by 500 feet. Grids shall be separated by a minimum 50 foot clear space used for no other purpose.
2808.16, Push-out / Clear area, is hereby added as follows:
2808.16 Push-out / Clear Area, Piles exceeding 20 cubic yards shall be provided with push-out areas. Push-out areas shall be maintained clear at all times to allow for the largest pile to be spread out to a depth of 2 feet in height.

Push-out areas shall be located within 250 feet of all edges of any pile and shall be located a minimum of 20 feet from any building.

Chapter 29 – Manufacture of Organic Coatings is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 30 – Industrial Ovens is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 31 – Temporary Special Event Structures and Other Membrane Structures is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.

Chapter 32 – High-Piled Combustible Storage is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.

Chapter 33 – Fire Safety During
Chapter 34 – Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.

Chapter 35 – Welding and Other Hot Work is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 36 – Marinas is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 37 – Combustible Fibers is adopted in its entirety.

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Chapter 39 – Processing and Extraction Facilities is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 40 – Storage of Distilled Spirits and Wines is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 48 – Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Sound Stages, Approved Production Facilities and Production Locations is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 49 – Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas is adopted in its entirety with the following amendment:

Section 4903.3, Fuel Modification Plans, is hereby added to read as follows:
4903.3 Fuel Modification Plans. Fuel modification plans shall be reviewed and approved by OCFA for all new buildings to be built or installed in a wildfire risk area.

Plans shall meet the criteria set forth in OCFA Guideline C-05 “Vegetation Management Guideline – Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.”
Chapter 50 – Hazardous Materials – General Provisions is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM with the following amendments.

Section 5001.5.2, Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS), is hereby revised to read as follows:
5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS). Where required by the fire code official, an application for a permit shall include. Orange County Fire Authority’s Chemical Classification Guideline, which shall be completed and approved prior to approval of plans, and/or the storage, use or handling of chemicals on the premises.

Section 5003.1.1.1, Extremely Hazardous Substances, is hereby added to read as follows:
5003.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances. No person shall use or store any amount of extremely hazardous substances (EHS) in excess of the disclosable amounts (see Health and Safety Code Section 25500 et al) in a residential zoned or any residentially developed property.

Chapter 51 – Aerosols is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 53 – Compressed Gases is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 54 – Corrosive materials is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.

Chapter 55 – Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 56 – Explosives and Fireworks is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM with the following amendments:

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Section 5608.2, Firing, is hereby added to read as follows:
5608.2 Firing. All fireworks display, regardless of mortar, device, or shell size, shall be electrically fired.

Section 5608.3, Application for Permit, is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 5608.3 Application for Permit. A diagram of the grounds on which the display is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged, the fallout area based on 100 feet per inch of shell size, the location of all buildings, roads, and other means of transportation, the lines behind which the audience will be restrained, the location of all nearby trees, telegraph or telephone line, or other overhead obstructions shall be provided to OCFA.

Chapter 57 – Flammable and Combustible Liquids. is adopted as amended by SFM.

Chapter 58 – Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids is adopted as amended by SFM.

Chapter 59 – Flammable Solids is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 60 – Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 61 – Liquefied Petroleum Gases is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 62 – Organic Peroxides is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 63 – Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases, and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 64 – Pyrophoric Materials is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 65 – Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 66 – Unstable (Reactive) Materials is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 67 – Water-Reactive Solids and Liquids is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 80 – Referenced Standards is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

NFPA 13, 2022 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as follows:

Section 16.12.3.3 is hereby revised to read as follows:

16.12.3.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. The FDC may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the fire

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code official. The size of piping and the number of 2½” inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red or as approved. When the fire sprinkler density design requires more than 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand), or a standpipe system is included, four 2½” inlets shall be provided.

Section 9.4.3.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:

9.4.3.1 When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of undetermined use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the quick-response type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the fire sprinkler plan is submitted.

Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following:

1. Quick-response type as defined in 3.6.4.8

2. Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of 8.4.5

3. Quick response CMSA sprinklers

4. ESFR sprinklers

5. Standard-response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to existing light hazard systems equipped with standard-response sprinklers

6. Standard-response sprinklers used where individual standard-response sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems Section 9.2.1.7 is hereby revised to read as follows:

9.2.1.7 Concealed spaces filled with noncombustible insulation shall not require sprinkler protection when approved by fire code official.

NFPA 13D 2022 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:

Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised to read as follows:

7.1.2 The sprinkler system piping shall not have separate control valves installed unless supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service.

NFPA 14, 2019 Edition, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 7.3.1.1 is hereby deleted in its entirety.

NFPA 24, 2019 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 6.2.8.1 is hereby added to read as follows:

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6.2.8.1 All indicating valves controlling fire suppression water supplies shall be painted OSHA red.

Exceptions:

1. Brass or bronze valves on sprinkler risers mounted to the exterior of the building may be left unpainted.

2. Where OS&Y valves on the detector check assembly are the only control valves, at least one OS&Y valve shall be painted red.

Section 6.2.9 is hereby amended to read as follows:

All connections to private fire service mains for fire protection systems shall be arranged in accordance with one of the following so that they can be isolated:

1. A post indicator valve installed not less than 40 ft (12 m) from the building (a) For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a post indicator valve shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the post indicator valve.
(2) A wall post indicator valve
(3) An indicating valve in a pit, installed in accordance with Section 6.4 (4) A backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve not less than 40 ft (12 m) from the building
(a) For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the backflow preventer.
(5) Control valves installed in a fire-rated room accessible from the exterior (6) Control valves in a fire-rated stair enclosure accessible from the exterior Section 10.1.5 is hereby added to read as follows:

10.1.5 All ferrous pipe and joints shall be polyethylene encased per AWWA C150, Method A, B, or C. All fittings shall be protected with a loose 8-mil polyethylene tube or sheet. The ends of the tube or sheet shall extend past the joint by a minimum of 12 inches and be sealed with 2-inch-wide tape approved for underground use.

Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section.

Exception: 304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings Section 10.4.1.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:

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10.4.1.1 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with asphalt or other corrosion-retarding material after installation.

Exception: Bolted joint accessories made from 304 or 316 stainless steel.

Section 10.4.1.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:

10.4.1.1.1 All bolts used in pipe-joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel.

Section 10.4.3.2 is hereby added to read as follows:

10.4.3.2. Where fire service mains enter the building adjacent to the foundation, the pipe may run under a building to a maximum of 24 inches, as measured from the interior face of the exterior wall to the center of the vertical pipe. The pipe under the building or building foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints or it shall comply with 10.4.3.2.1 through 10.4.3.2.4.

Appendices
Appendix A is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix B is adopted in its entirety.

Appendix BB is adopted in its entirety.

Appendix C is adopted in its entirety.

Appendix CC is adopted in its entirety.

Appendix D is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix E is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix F is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix G is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix H is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix I is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix J is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix K is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix L is deleted in its entirety.

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Appendix M is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix N is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix O is deleted in its entirety.

SECTION 3. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 14, Chapter 3, 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 15371), because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.

SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause a summary thereof to be published within (15) days of the adoption and shall post a Certified copy of this Ordinance, including the vote for and against the same, in the Office of the City Clerk, in accordance with Government Code Section 36933.

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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this xx day of November 2022.

DAVE WHEELER, MAYOR
ATTEST:

JENNIFER LEE, CITY CLERK

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss

AYES:

NOES
ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
(SEAL)
_____________________________________

JENNIFER LEE, CITY CLERK

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING

CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS ) AND PUBLICATION

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JENNIFER LEE, being first duly sworn, deposes and says:

That she is the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk of the City of Laguna Hills;
That in compliance with State Laws of the State of California, ORDINANCE NO. 2022-X, being:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5-16 (FIRE CODE)
OF TITLE 5 (HEALTH AND SANITATION) OF THE LAGUNA

HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA

FIRE CODE INCLUDING APPENDICES B, BB, C, AND CC,

TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS,

AND DELETIONS THERETO
on the Xth day of October 2022, and on the Xth day of November 2022, was published in the Saddleback Valley News; and was, in compliance with City Resolution No. 2004-05-25-2, on the Xth day of October 2022, and the Xth day of November 2022 caused to be posted in three places in the City of Laguna Hills, to wit:

Laguna Hills City Hall
Laguna Hills Community Center
La Paz Center
_________________________________

JENNIFER LEE, CITY CLERK
Laguna Hills, California

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EXHIBIT “A”
Guideline B-01
Fire Master Plans for Commercial & Residential Development

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Orange County Fire Authority
Community Risk Reduction
1 Fire Authority Road, Building A, Irvine, CA 92602 www.ocfa.org 714-573-6100 Fire Master Plans
for Commercial &
Residential Development
Guideline B-01
Serving the Cities of Aliso Viejo • Buena Park • Cypress • Dana Point • Garden Grove • Irvine • Laguna Hills • Laguna Niguel • Laguna Woods Lake Forest • La Palma • Los Alamitos • Mission Viejo • Rancho Santa Margarita • San Clemente • San Juan Capistrano Seal Beach • Santa Ana • Stanton • Tustin • Villa Park • Westminster • Yorba Linda • and Unincorporated Areas of Orange County

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Fire Master Plans for Commercial & Residential Development

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS .........................................................................................................2 PURPOSE..............................................................................................................................3 SCOPE...................................................................................................................................3 HOW TO USE THIS GUIDELINE...........................................................................................3 SECTION 1: SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................3 SECTION 2: FIRE LANES .....................................................................................................4 SECTION 3: FIRE LANE IDENTIFICATION ..........................................................................9 SECTION 4: PREMISES IDENTIFICATION ........................................................................14 SECTION 5: HYDRANT AND WATER AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS ..........................15 SECTION 6: ACCESS TO STRUCTURES ..........................................................................19 ATTACHMENTS ..................................................................................................................24 Attachment 1 - Fire Master Plan Submittal Checklist.................................................24 Attachment 2 – CVC, Fire Lane Parking Violations ...................................................25 Attachment 3 – Hydrant Quantity and Spacing in OCFA Jurisdiction ........................26 Attachment 4 – Minimum Required Fire Flow and Flow Duration..............................27 Attachment 5 – Definitions.........................................................................................28 Attachment 6 - Apparatus Data for Swept Path Analysis...........................................29 APPENDIX A - ACCESS DURING CONSTRUCTION.........................................................30 APPENDIX B – GATES AND BARRIERS............................................................................33 APPENDIX B, ATTACHMENT 1 - OCFA Notes for Electric Vehicle Gates ...............39 APPENDIX C - RESIDENTIAL AND TRACT DEVELOPMENTS .........................................40 APPENDIX C, ATTACHMENT 1 – Residential Site Plan Checklist...........................44 APPENDIX C, ATTACHMENT 2 - Sample Parking Enforcement Letter....................45

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3 Fire Master Plans
for Commercial & Residential Development

PURPOSE
The effectiveness of emergency response and firefighting operations is directly related to the proper installation and maintenance of fire access roadways, proper location of hydrants, adequate water supply, and access to buildings and facilities. This document is a general guideline pertaining to the creation and maintenance of fire department access roadways, access walkways to and around buildings, and hydrant quantity and placement as required by the 2022 California Fire and Building Codes (also known as CFC and CBC, respectively) and as amended by local ordinance.

SCOPE
This guideline applies to fire apparatus access roads which provide access to new, reconstructed, relocated residential or commercial structures, developments, and facilities.

Note: In addition to the requirements of OCFA Guideline B-01, for buildings and facilities located within State Responsibility Area (SRA) or the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) in the Local Responsibility Area (LRA), refer to California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 14 from CA Board of Forestry & Fire Protection site: https://bof.fire.ca.gov/.

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDELINE
The guideline consists of two main parts: Guideline B-01 and a series of lettered appendices:

Appendix A, B, and C. The first part, Guideline B-01, provides instructions on how to prepare and submit a generic Fire Master Plan. The second part, the appendices to Guideline B-01, contain additional information that may be applicable based on the type of project submission.

To prepare a Fire Master Plan, provide the information and comply with the requirements in both B-01 and all pertinent appendices.

Example:

Project Plans include
Gates and Barriers GUIDELINE B-01 APPENDIX B GATES AND BARRIERS New Residential Tract
Development with SingleFamily Homes or DuplexesGUIDELINE B-01

APPENDIX C

RESIDENTIAL TRACT

DEVELOPMENTS
SECTION 1: SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Universal Submittal Requirements - Refer to Guideline A-02 from OCFA Planning and Development website (www.ocfa.org). Complete the Fire Master Plan Submittal Checklist (Attachment 1) and verify that basic project information has been provided and that general access and water requirements have been addressed on the plan.

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4 SECTION 2: FIRE LANES

2. Fire Lanes - On-site private fire lanes shall be provided for every facility or building when any portion of an exterior wall of the first story is located more than 150 feet from a public roadway, as measured along an approved route. Extenuating circumstances, increased hazards, and additional fire safety features may affect these requirements.

2.1. Loading – Fire lanes shall be designed, constructed, and maintained to provide allweather driving capabilities and support the imposed load of 94,000-pound fire apparatus with weight distributed as follows:
• No more than 32,000-pounds per axle.
• Bridges and underground vaults, culverts, and other features beneath fire access roadways shall be designed, at a minimum, to the AASHTO H-17 standard. • A letter or statement, signed by a registered engineer, shall be provided on the plans certifying that any new roadway meets these loading and all-weather criteria. Natural or artificial turf products, and road base without an approved topping material does not satisfy the all-weather requirement and may not be approved.

2.2. Number Required - One fire lane is required if any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of a building is located more than 150 feet from a fire lane. The hose pull distance is to be measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building.

EXCEPTION: Hose-pull distance to the most remote exterior portion of a detached single-family home or duplex or related accessory structure (e.g., pool house, casita, garage, workshop, barn, etc.) may be up to 300 feet when protected throughout by a fire sprinkler system or as approved by the fire code official.

EXCEPTION: When approved by the fire code official, this distance may be increased up to 300 feet for open parking garages that comply with the following:

The structure is protected throughout with an NFPA 13 sprinkler system, or the structure meets the below requirements:
• Two stairways, both directly accessible from the exterior. • Both stairways provide direct access to all tiers of the parking structure. • Both stairways are equipped with Class I Wet Standpipe Outlets at each floor or intermediate landing.
• Access to both stairways is within 40-feet walking distance from a fire lane. • The stairways are sufficiently separated from each other and located in a manner that facilitates firefighting operations within the structure, as determined by the fire code official.

2.2.1. More than one fire lane is required when access to a single road may be insufficient due to the following: terrain, location, travel distance, potential fire, lifesafety hazards, vehicle congestion, railways, weather condition that may impair single-entry point, or other factors that could limit access. Supplementary access points shall be located to facilitate evacuation and emergency operations and minimize congestion or obstruction during an emergency incident. At least two of

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5 the access points shall be separated by a distance of at least one-half of the longest dimension, as measured between the two points of the development that are furthest from one another, when any of the following conditions exist. • A minimum of two vehicle access points is required for any area containing 150 or more residential dwelling units, including new and existing dwelling units.
• A minimum of two vehicle access points is required for any multi-family residential structure containing 200 or more dwelling units. Each entry point shall provide access to at least one of two (or more) required vehicle laddering areas. Laddering areas shall be remotely located on at least two sides of the structure in locations that facilitate fire department access to the roof as well as interior firefighting.
• A secondary access point is required for commercial projects with a cumulative building area of more than 124,000 square feet.

2.3. Location - For purposes of determining the suitability of public roads and private roads for staging fire apparatus and facilitating fire suppression operations for a particular structure, the following criteria shall apply:

2.3.1. The edge of fire access roadways serving two and three-story buildings should be located no closer than 10 to 30 feet from the building. The edge of fire lanes serving structures four or more stories in height shall be located between 20 to 40 feet from the building. The setback is measured from the face of the building to the top edge of the curb face or rolled curb flow line nearest the building. The distance and the amount of fire lane serving the structure that is required to meet these criteria are a function of overall building height, construction, presence of openings, and other potential hazards and considerations.

2.3.1.1. Fire lanes serving buildings that are over 30’ high as measured from grade to the roof parapet or eave shall be provided, at a minimum, along the longest façade of the building, or along at least two remote sides of the building, or in another manner approved by the fire code official that optimizes firefighter access to the roof.

2.3.1.2. For location of access roads serving high-rise structures, see Guideline H-01.

2.3.2. To ensure that vehicular traffic from dead-end fire lanes serving buildings greater than 30-feet in height, is always maintained, staging areas at least 25-feet wide, and 60-feet long with a 25-ft taper on each end (for 110-feet total length) shall be provided along the roadway to permit fire apparatus to pass ladder trucks that have the outriggers extended. Consideration should be given to the length of the roadway, roof and building design, obstructions to laddering, and other operational factors in determining the number, location, and configuration of such staging areas.

2.3.3. A fire lane may be an on-site private fire lane or a public road with a projected average daily trip (ADT) count below 30,000, or as approved by the Fire Code Official. Contact the city or County Traffic Engineer’s office or Public Works Department for ADT information.

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6 2.3.4. A fire lane on an adjacent property may only be considered as a fire lane for the project property if an emergency access easement has been granted by the adjacent property owner (“GRANTOR”) to the benefit of the city or county (“GRANTEE”) for the purpose of emergency access to the project property and recorded by the Orange County Clerk-Recorder Department. Evidence of the recorded easement may need to be provided to OCFA.

2.4. Width – The minimum width of a fire lane is 20 feet. If a center median is included, the required width shall be provided on both sides of the median.

2.5. Parking Restrictions
- No parking is
permitted along fire
lanes that are
narrower than 28 feet
in width (Figure 1).

Width is measured
from top face of curb
to top face of curb for
standard vertical
curbs or flow line to
flow line for rolled,
ramped, or other curb
types. Parking on one
side is permitted on a
fire lane that is at least
28-feet in width.

Parking on two sides
is permitted on a
roadway 36-feet or
more in width.

2.6. Vertical Clearance -
Fire lanes shall have
an unobstructed
vertical clearance of not less than 13-feet 6-inches. If trees are located adjacent to the fire lanes, place a note on the plans stating that all vegetation overhanging the fire lane shall be maintained to provide a clear height of 13-feet, 6-inches at all times (Appendix B, Figure B1).

2.7. Grade - The grade for fire lanes shall not exceed 10%. When all structures served by the fire lane are protected by automatic fire sprinkler systems, the grade may be increased to a maximum of 15% for approved sections of roadway where fire apparatus may drive but will not likely stopped during an emergency. The cross-slope of fire lanes shall not be greater than 2%.

Figure 1 –
Minimum Road
Widths

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7 2.8. Turning Radii - The inside turning radius for a fire lane shall be 20 feet. The outside turning radius for an fire lane shall be 40 feet or greater. A 60-foot straight section of roadway must be provided between a turn in one direction and another turn in the opposite direction (Figure 2). For additional requirements related to minimum turning radii, please refer to CCR Title 14.

2.9. Dead-ends - Dead-end roadways more than 150 feet shall be designed and constructed with approved hammerheads or turnarounds (Figure 3, Figure C1 in Appendix C). Turnarounds shall meet the turning radius requirements identified above.

The minimum cul-de-sac radius is 40 feet with no parking allowed. The maximum length of a cul-de-sac or other dead-end road without mid-way turnarounds or other mitigating features is 800 feet.

Figure 2 – “S” Turns

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8 2.10. Bridges - When a bridge is required as part of a fire lane, the driveable surface shall be a minimum of 20’ in width and the bridge shall be designed and constructed at a minimum to AASHTO H-17 standards to accommodate a total weight of 94,000 pounds.

2.11. Median breaks - Where medians or raised islands are proposed that prevent emergency apparatus from crossing over into opposing traffic lanes, breaks or passthroughs may be required. The location and design specifications for the passthroughs shall be coordinated with the city/county public works or engineering department.

2.12. Continuity of Fire Lanes – Where roadways serving structures are not required fire lanes but may still appear to be usable by fire apparatus, they shall be designed to the applicable fire lane criteria. This shall include, but not be limited to, adequate turning radii and turnarounds necessary to prevent fire apparatus entrapment or undue delays.

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9 SECTION 3: FIRE LANE IDENTIFICATION

3. Fire Lane Identification - Fire Lane identification is required to maintain the required width of fire lanes for emergency vehicle use. Unlawful use of fire lanes will be enforced by the local law enforcement agency in accordance with the California Vehicle Code (CVC) on public roadways. Enforcement of fire lane no-parking restrictions on private roadways is the responsibility of the property owner, HOA, or their designated agent (Attachment 2).

3.1. Sign and Curb Marking options – Areas designated as a fire lane require an acceptable method of marking that shall be approved prior to installation. Select either option 3.1.1. OR option 3.1.2. below.

3.1.1. Specific areas designated by the OCFA as fire lanes must be marked with red curbs meeting the specifications below (Figure 4). In addition, where the number of entrances into the area marked with fire lanes is limited, all such vehicle entrances to the designated area shall be posted with approved fire lane entrance signs.

Figure 4 – Fire Lane Identification, Red Curbs

3.1.2. “Fire Lane – No Parking” signs
(Figure 5) meeting the appropriate
specifications shall be posted
immediately adjacent to each
designated fire lane and at
intervals not to exceed 50 feet,
unless otherwise approved by the
fire code official. In areas where fire
lane parking restrictions are
enforced by the California Highway
Patrol, “NO STOPPING - FIRE
LANE” signs meeting Caltrans
standards shall be used. In
addition, where the number of
entrances into the area marked
with fire lanes is limited, all such vehicle entrances to the designated area shall be posted with approved fire lane entrance signs (Figure 6). • Curbs shall be painted OSHA safety red.
• “FIRE LANE – NO PARKING” shall be painted on top of curb in 3” white lettering at a spacing of 30’ on center or portion thereof.

Figure 5 – Fire Lane No Parking Signs

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10 3.2. Fire Lane Entrance Signs - Fire lane entrance signs must meet the following specifications:
• Fire lane entrance signs are to
be used only at vehicle entry
points to areas that contain
“Fire Lane – No Parking” signs
or red curbs.
• The sign shall be posted at all
vehicle entrances to areas
marked with either red curbs or
fire lane “No Parking” signs.

Signs shall be securely
mounted facing the direction of
travel and clearly visible to
oncoming traffic entering the
designated area.
• Signs shall be installed per
OCFA mounting specifications
for fire lane signs.

3.3. Towing Company Information -
Towing company contact information is required for all properties with a standing written agreement for services with a towing company per the California Vehicle Code.

To facilitate periodic changes in towing company contracts, the towing company contact information may be posted on a separate sign mounted directly below the fire lane entrance sign instead of on the
entrance sign itself (Figure 7). The method
of attachment to the post shall not obscure
the wording on either sign.

3.4. Alternative “Fire Lane – No Parking” -
Alternative “Fire Lane – No Parking” signs
may be allowed with approval from the fire
code official. Signs shall be securely
mounted facing the direction of travel and
clearly visible to oncoming traffic entering
the designated area. Signs shall be made
of durable material and installed per OCFA
mounting specifications for fire lane signs.

Note: All alternative signs must be approved
through the OCFA and by the city/County
engineer and/or policy agency, as
applicable. In areas where fire lane parking
restrictions are enforced by the California
Highway Patrol, “NO STOPPING – FIRE
LANE” signs meeting Caltrans standards
shall be used.

Figure 6 – Fire Lane Entrance Signs
Figure 7 – Alternate Location of
Towing Company Information

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11 3.4.1. “Fire Lane – No Parking Beyond This Point Except in Designated Stalls” sign may be approved for use in limited areas up to 100-feet in length, such as motor courts or dead-end roads, when permitted by the Fire Code Official. Where parking stalls are not present, sign may omit “except in designated stalls” and sign height may be reduced to 18”. The specifications for the rest of the sign shall match the standard fire lane no parking signs (Figure 8).

3.4.2. “Fire Lane – No Parking in Cul-De-Sac” signs may be approved for use on the right side of a roadway. Signs shall be securely mounted facing the direction of travel and clearly visible to oncoming traffic entering the designated area.

For a standard cul-de-sac, the “begin”
and “end” signs shall be located at the
point where the street begins to widen
into the bulb (Figure 9).

A cul-de-sac with an offset radius shall
have signs located at the point where
the street begins to widen into the bulbs
and at a point 40’ from where the cul-desac and street are tangent (Figure 10).

Additionally, a minimum 2” red lettering
on white reflective background must be
provided for the “BEGIN” sign at entry
into cul-de-sac and “END” sign when
leaving cul-de-sac.

Figure 9
Standard 40’
Radius Cul-De-Sac
Figure 10
Offset 40’ Radius
Cul-De-Sac
Figure 8 – Specifications for Alternative
Fire Lane No Parking Signs

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12 “BEGIN” or “END” sign may be
omitted where cul-de-sac is the
continuation of a no parking
zone on streets less than 36’
wide (Figure 11).

3.5. Fire Lane No Parking Sign
Locations - Signs are required
within 3’ at the end of the curb
return at the beginning of each
“block” along the fire lane and
spaced a maximum of 50’ along the
entire designated lane (Figure 12).

A sign shall be located within a
reasonable distance of the end of
each block as necessary to clearly
identify the extend of the no parking
zone. Signs shall be securely
mounted facing the direction of
travel and clearly visible to
oncoming traffic entering the
designated area. Signs shall be
made of durable material and installed per OCFA mounting specifications. Where signposts are not practical, signs may be mounted on a wall or fence and are allowed to be oriented parallel to the length of the fire lane. OCFA inspectors will determine if additional signs or sign locations are required.

Figure 11 – Specifications for Cul-de-Sac
Fire Lane No Parking Signs
Figure 12 – Fire Lane No Parking Sign Locations

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13 3.6. Mounting Specifications for Fire Lane Entrance and No Parking Signs - Signs shall be mounted facing the direction of vehicular travel. They may be mounted on existing posts or buildings where the centerline of the sign is no more than 24” from the edge of the roadway. The sign post depth of bury shall be a minimum of 24” and rebar, a concrete footing, or another method to prevent removal is recommended (Figure 13). Footings for signs located in the public right-of-way shall be per the local jurisdiction’s requirements.

Figure 13 – Mounting Specifications for Fire Lane Entrance and No Parking Signs

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14 SECTION 4: PREMISES IDENTIFICATION

4. Premises Identification - Approved numbers or letters shall be placed on the front elevation of all new and existing buildings in such a position that is plainly visible and legible from the street or the road to which the property is addressed. Addresses shall not be located where there is potential of being obstructed by signs, awnings, vegetation, or other building/site elements. Where only a single building with a single street address is present (and no other structures are accessible from the fire lane serving that structure), an address monument at the vehicle entrance or other location clearly visible and legible from the public road may be provided in lieu of an address on the building.

4.1. The numbers shall contrast with their background. In SRA and in LRA VHFHSZ, addresses for residential buildings shall be reflectorized per CCR Title 14.

4.2. The address characters shall be a minimum of 4 inches in height for single-family residential structures/duplexes, or individual unit numbers in multi-family residential structures. The 4-inch numbers shall have a ½-inch stroke, or as required by local ordinance, whichever is more restrictive. Building setbacks, elevation, and landscaping can affect these minimum size requirements.

4.3. The address characters shall be a minimum of 6 inches in height for commercial structures, or the primary building address or address range posted on multi-family residential structures. The 6-inch numbers shall have a one-inch stroke, or as required by local ordinance, whichever is more restrictive. Building setbacks, elevation, and landscaping can affect these minimum size requirements.

4.4. Address numbers may be required to be internally or externally illuminated by the local jurisdiction’s security code. While not required by the OCFA, illumination of addresses is recommended to facilitate rapid location of a site or building.

4.5. Where it is unclear as to which street a building is addressed to (e.g., a building is accessed only from a street other than the one it is addressed to; multiple main entrances to the site, or building itself, front different streets), the name of the street shall also be identified as part of the posted address.

4.6. Multi-Unit Buildings - Suite/apartment numbers shall be placed on or adjacent to the primary entrance for each suite/apartment and any other door providing access to fire department personnel during an emergency. Multiple residential and commercial units having entrance doors not visible from the street or road shall, in addition, have approved numbers grouped for all units within each structure and positioned to be plainly visible from the street or road.

4.7. Multi-Building Clusters - Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on the front elevation(s) of all buildings that form the cluster. If all building addresses are not clearly visible or legible from the public road serving the structures, an address monument shall also be provided at the entry point(s) to the site indicating the range of addresses accessible from that entrance.

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15 SECTION 5: HYDRANT AND WATER AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

5. Hydrant and Water Availability Requirements - Applicants must provide documentation that hydrants are provided in the quantity and spacing described in the Hydrant Quantity and Spacing in OCFA Jurisdiction table (Attachment 3). They must also show that the hydrant is capable of delivering the amount of water required in the Minimum Required Fire Flow and Flow Duration for Buildings in OCFA Jurisdiction table (Attachment 4). The quantity and spacing of hydrants are governed by the fire flow required for the structure(s) served. The required fire flow is dependent upon the size of the structure, type of construction, and whether the building is equipped with fire sprinklers. This information must be shown clearly on the plans to assist in the determination of the fire flow requirement.

5.1. Water Availability – To facilitate the review process and avoid untimely delays in project approval, applicants are strongly encouraged to arrange a hydrant flow test with the local water department prior to submitting plans to the OCFA if the project includes a new structure or increase in the floor area of an existing structure. Water availability information may not be required to be submitted for every project, and plans may be submitted with a hydrant flow test pending, but the applicant should understand that project approval may be delayed if it is determined during review that this information is required. If the project requires evaluation of the available fire flow, it will not be approved without a completed OCFA Water Availability form or equivalent data sheets from a water district. Water availability information must not be older than six months.

5.1.1. Obtain a Water Availability form from OCFA Planning & Development Services Section.

5.1.2. Fill out the project and building information in the first section of the Water Availability form. Care should be taken when determining the applicable fire area for the project. As stated above, fire flow is dependent on several factors, so the largest building or group of structures is not necessarily the most demanding in terms of fire flow.

5.1.3. Determine the required fire flow from Minimum Required Fire Flow and Flow Duration for Buildings in OCFA Jurisdiction (Attachment 4), as applicable. A 50% reduction in fire flow (but not duration) may be taken when the fire-flow calculation area consists only of buildings equipped with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system. If you are unsure of how to calculate the fire flow requirement for your project, you may email or fax the form to the OCFA, and we will determine the fire flow for you.

5.1.4. Contact the local water company to request a hydrant flow test or fire flow modeling calculation and have a representative of the water company complete and sign the last section on the form. In some cases, the water company may allow or require a qualified third party to perform the flow test for you. • In newly developed areas without water infrastructure, the water department may issue a “will-serve” letter indicating the expected fire flow and duration of water that will be delivered once the water system is installed and operational.

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16 • If multiple hydrants are located within the maximum distance allowed in Hydrant Quantity and Spacing in OCFA Jurisdiction (Attachment 4). The amount of water available from each hydrant may be combined, provided that the hydrants are flowed simultaneously.

5.1.5. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the following information is provided at a minimum on either the water company’s test data sheet and/or the OCFA Water Availability form:
• Static pressure and residual pressure in PSI and observed flow in GPM; or • Calculated flow in GPM at 20 PSI

5.1.6. Scan or photocopy the completed form or data sheets onto your plans or include the original with your plan submittal.

5.1.7. Please ensure that the fire area, building size, construction type, and flow data are complete and accurate. Errors or omissions in this information may result in plans having to be resubmitted or fire flow testing to be redone.

5.2. Fire-Flow Calculation Area - The fire-flow calculation area shall be the total floor area of all floor levels within the exterior walls, and under the horizontal projections of the roof of a building, except as modified in the following two conditions:
• Portions of buildings which are separated by fire walls without openings, constructed in accordance with the California Building Code are allowed to be considered as separate fire-flow calculation areas.
• The fire-flow calculation area of buildings constructed of Type IA and Type IB construction shall be the area of the three largest successive floors.

CFC Appendix B Section B104

5.3. Hydrant Location - Hydrants shall be provided along the length of the fire access roadway in the quantities and up to the maximum distances prescribed in Hydrant Quantity and Spacing in OCFA Jurisdiction table (Attachment 3).

5.3.1. Hydrants must be located within three feet of the edge of a fire lane and cannot be located in areas where it may be visually or operationally obstructed (behind fences, walls, in bushes, behind parking spaces, etc.). Clearance shall be provided to a distance no less than three feet from the perimeter of the hydrant.

Hydrants located in landscapes areas may require a 4’x4’ concrete pad and the OCFA inspector will ensure that vegetation does not encroach on this clear space.

5.3.2. The hydrant outlets must face the fire lane. In areas where the outlets cannot face the fire lane (e.g., the hydrant is located on a landscape peninsula or island in a parking lot; the hydrant has three outlets, etc.), the 4” outlet(s) shall take precedence.

5.3.3. The hydrant shall be located at least 40-feet from the building it serves. Where it is impractical to locate the hydrant 40-feet from adjacent structures, additional hydrants may be provided, or the hydrant may be located closer if nearby walls do not contain openings and the hydrant is not in a location where it may be rendered inoperable due to damage from collapsed walls, debris, or excessive heat.

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17 5.3.4. Hydrants shall be located so that a hose line running between the hydrant and the fire department connection(s) (FDCs) served by that hydrant does not cross driveways, obstruct roads or fire lanes, or otherwise interfere with emergency vehicle response and evacuation of a site.

5.3.5. Hydrants and fire department connections shall not be located behind parking stalls or in other locations where they are likely to be blocked by vehicles or other objects. Whenever possible, hydrants shall be placed at street and drive aisle intersections in preference to mid-block locations. Where on-street parking is allowed, hydrants should be placed in the shortest parkways between adjacent driveways, at corners and chokers where parking is not normally allowed, and in similar areas where impact to space available for parking and the potential for hydrants to be obstructed is minimized.

5.3.6. Hydrants and fire department connections should not be located where apparatus staged at these locations would then encroach on minimum fire apparatus turning radii unless alternative routes are available. Hydrants shall not be placed in the “bulb” end of a cul-de-sac where apparatus staged at the hydrant would prevent the cul-de-sac from being used as a turnaround.

5.4. Protection of Hydrants - Hydrants in locations that are exposed or susceptible to potential damage from vehicular collision need to be protected by curbs and/or bollards (Figure 14).

Figure 14 - Protection of Hydrants
Protection of Hydrants, Detector Checks, Fire Department Connections, Post Indicator Valves, and other Similar Devices.

5.4.1. If vehicles can approach the hydrant from more than one direction, the hydrant shall be protected by four bollards of concrete-filled pipe four inches in diameter and mounted in concrete in a square around the hydrant. The bollards need to be spaced a minimum of three feet from the perimeter of the hydrant. The bollards must be placed so that their location does not impede access to or use of the hydrant. Two bollards may protect hydrants that can be approached from only one side.

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18 5.4.2. Hydrants may not require protection by bollards if they are located such that the potential for collision is minimal or if they are sufficiently protected by a standard concrete curb of at least six inches in height.

5.5. Hydrant Markers and Color

5.5.1. Blue reflective pavement markers (“blue dots”) shall be used to identify fire hydrant locations (Figure 15). Blue reflective markers used for any other purpose should be removed. The developer may contact the local water company to arrange the installation of the blue dot/hydrant marker. If the water agency does not participate in the blue dot program, the developer is still responsible to install the dots in an approved manner.

Figure 15 - “Blue Dot” Reflective Hydrant Marker Location

5.5.2. Two-way streets and roads – Markers shall be placed six inches from the edge of the painted centerline or from the approximate center of streets without a painted centerline on the side nearest the hydrant.

5.5.3. Streets with left turn lanes at the intersection – Markers shall be placed six inches from the edge of the painted white line on the side nearest the hydrant.

5.5.4. Streets with continuous two-way left turn lanes – Markers shall be placed six inches from the edge of the painted yellow line on the side nearest the fire hydrant.

5.5.5. Hydrant Color – Private hydrants (hydrants separated from the city main by and located downstream from a backflow prevention device) shall be painted OSHA safety red.

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19 SECTION 6: ACCESS TO STRUCTURES

6. Access to Structures

6.1. Hose pull – The dimension of 150-feet in relation to fire department access is commonly referred to as “hose pull distance”. As the name implies, this is the maximum distance that Firefighters can effectively pull a fire hose or carry other equipment to combat a fire. The hose pull distance is set at 150 feet due to a variety of factor, including standard hose lengths, weight of equipment, hydraulic properties, and accepted operational procedures (Figure 16).

Figure 16 – Hose Pull
For the hose pull example below, assume that the parking lot is not accessible to fire apparatus due to turning radii and fire lane widths less than the required minimums. • Building A – All portions of the buildings are within 150 feet of the public road as measured along the path of firefighter travel. This building is in access. • Building B – The building is in access despite the obstruction presented by the planter and hedges due to its
proximity to the road.
• Building C – The building
is out of access; the
presence of a chain-link
fence forces firefighters to
backtrack once they pass
through the gate,
increasing their travel
distance to the dashed
part of the perimeter
beyond 150’. On-site fire
access roadways and/or a
change in the location of
the gate would be
necessary to provide
access to Building “C”.

6.1.1. Hose pull is measured along a path that simulates the route a Firefighter may take to access all portions of the exterior of a structure from the nearest public road or fire lane. Under most circumstances, hose pull will not be a straight-line distance and should not be measured “as the crow flies”.

6.1.2. All obstructions, such as fences, planters, vegetation, and other structures must be considered when determining whether a building is accessible from a particular location on the fire lane. Topography may also affect the potential access route and any significant changes in elevation must be accounted for when measuring hose pull distances.

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20 6.2. Access walkways – CFC 504.1 provides for the installation of approved access walkways from fire access roadways to exterior openings required by either the CBC or CFC. The OCFA may require the construction of such walkways depending upon particular site conditions or project parameters. These conditions include, but are not limited to, building use or occupancy, topography, vegetation, and surface conditions.

Design professionals must carefully consider these issues when developing a project site. When required:

6.2.1. Access walkways must be provided to all required egress doors from a building, all firefighter access doorways in buildings with high-piled storage, and the area beneath each rescue window, at a minimum. Access walkways will typically be required around the entire perimeter of a structure to facilitate control of a fire through any other available openings.

6.2.2. Access walkways must be a minimum of five feet in width.

6.2.3. Access walkways shall consist of a surface that lends itself to safe use during building evacuation, firefighting, and rescue efforts.

6.2.4. Where elevation change is present, indicate the grade as a percentage on the plans.

6.2.5. The type of material provided for the access walkway and/or other specifications shall be indicated on the fire master plan and are subject to approval by the OCFA.

6.3. Access to Interior Courtyards - Firefighter access and water supply as described below shall be provided for interior courtyards of R-occupancy buildings and buildings of other occupancies where the main entry to a suite is accessed via the courtyard.

6.3.1. Number of Access Routes
• A minimum of two means of access via “firefighter tunnels” shall be provided between each courtyard and the fire lane. A single tunnel may be allowed for smaller courtyards, as determined by the fire code official. • A tunnel interconnecting courtyards may suffice as a second means of access, provided that each courtyard so connected has at least one other tunnel leading directly to a fire lane.

6.3.2. Design of Firefighter Tunnels
• The outer entrance to the tunnel shall front on a fire lane. • Tunnels shall be a minimum 10 feet wide, and when possible, at least 10 feet tall (but no less than 8 feet).
• Doorways and gate openings in the path of firefighter travel to, through, and from the tunnel shall provide a minimum 44-inch clear width. • Where the tunnel intersects with corridors or other interior spaces, doors shall be provided to separate the tunnel from those spaces in a manner that provides an uninterrupted path of travel through the tunnel, from one end to the other.
• At least 1 tunnel shall provide a straight path of travel between the fire lane and the courtyard to ensure access by a firefighter’s 35’ ladder.

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21 • Landscape and hardscape features such as trees, shrubs, light poles, raised planters, walls, fences, and gates near the openings to the tunnel shall not hinder or delay movement of firefighters carrying a ladder. • Where there is an elevation change between the fire lane and courtyard, code-compliant ramps or stairs with a minimum clear width of 44” between handrails shall be provided. Only straight-run stairs shall be provided, no stair returns are allowed along the path of firefighter travel.

6.3.3. Tunnel Construction
• Tunnels shall be separated from adjacent construction by minimum 2 hour fire barriers and 2 hour ceiling/floor assemblies.
• Interior door openings into the tunnel may be equipped with mag-holds, but other doorstops are not allowed.
• Wall and ceiling finishes within the tunnel shall be non-combustible. Where allowed by CBC/CFC Chapter 8, floors may be carpeted.

6.3.4. Use of Firefighter tunnels – Tunnels are permitted to be used for other purposes provided that the use does not obstruct the clear path required or otherwise interfere with use of the tunnel for emergency purposes. Combustible furnishings and fixtures within the tunnel shall be kept to a minimum, and such items shall be fixed in place. Where the tunnel is also an exit component of the egress system (e.g., exit enclosure, passageway, exit stair, horizontal exit) or functions as an egress court per CBC 1029.1, no other non-emergency use shall be allowed within the tunnel.

6.3.5. Courtyard Standpipes
• At least one standpipe outlet shall be provided in the courtyard when hosepull from fire apparatus in the fire lane to any portion of the inner façade within the courtyard exceeds 200’.
• If standpipes are required, outlet(s) shall be provided within the firefighter tunnel at the opening of the firefighter tunnel(s) into the courtyard and at other approved locations as required by the fire code official. The hose-pull to all portions of the courtyard shall be less than 150-feet as measured from the standpipe outlet.
• The system shall be designed to not send a waterflow signal. • The standpipe may be wall mounted or standalone. If standalone, it shall be located no more than 18” from the edge of a primary walkway in the courtyard in a position where it is immediately visible and accessible to firefighters. Access to and use of standpipes shall not be hindered by planter walls, vegetation, or other features; 18” clearance shall be provided on all sides.

6.4. Rescue Openings - Group-R occupancies that are required by CBC 1031.1 to have rescue openings shall have a walkable path free of obstructions between the fire lane and each rescue opening.

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22 6.4.1. An approved access walkway must be provided to enable firefighters to easily and safely reach a clear, flat space beneath each rescue opening. Obstructions including but not limited to shrubs, trees, trellises, carports, raised planters, walls, fences, pools, steeply sloped roofs, overhangs, vegetation, and similar building and site elements shall not impede the use of or access to the walkway or rescue opening.

6.4.2. Walkways may consist of hardscape, decomposed granite, grass, or other similar walkable material that does not inhibit access to or use of the area.

6.4.3. Trees that encroach on walkways shall provide a minimum 7-foot clearance underneath to allow unhindered passage by firefighters, however, trees and shrubs shall not encroach on areas outside the rescue opening.

6.5. Laddering Pad and Setback at Rescue Openings of Group R-1, R-2, and R-2.1 Occupancies - A clear, flat space for laddering rescue openings shall be provided beneath each rescue opening. The distance between the nearest edge of this laddering pad and the structure is based on standardized operational procedures and safe practice to achieve a proper laddering angle (next page, Figure 17). The plan provided must demonstrate that the vegetation (at fully-grown sizes), buildings, and site features will not obstruct the access walkways or laddering operations. It is incumbent upon the developer, architect, landscape architect, and facility maintenance personnel to collaborate on a design and plant palette that complies with these requirements through the life of the building.

6.5.1. Proper laddering angle calculation: d = (h/5) + 2 Where h = The height of the window sill or balcony railing d = The distance in feet from the edge of the pad nearest the building to a point on the ground directly beneath the rescue window sill or balcony edge.

6.5.2. Dimensions for placement of ladders:

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23 Figure 17 - Ladder Pad Setback at Rescue Openings

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24 ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Fire Master Plan Submittal Checklist

PROJECT INFORMATION
Scope of project is clearly defined on the plan? Yes
Conditional Use Permit conditions included with submittal? Yes N/A (CUP was not required by city/county) Tract/Tentative Tract/Parcel Map Number has been provided? Yes Standard OCFA fire master plan notes are included? Yes (Notes are tailored to this project, where applicable) Building area, construction, occupancy, sprinkler type noted on plan? Yes Allowable area calculation provided on plan? Yes No (<6,000 sf unsprinklered; <18,000 w/ sprink.) Sheets not relevant to fire master plan removed from plan set? Yes Access/hydrant phasing plan provided? Yes N/A (No phasing of access/hydrant installation)

WATER AND HYDRANTS
Water availability form completed and provided? Yes No (in progress) No (no change in demand) All hydrants within 350’ of the site are shown on plan? Yes Are hydrants provided/spaced per Guideline B-01, Attachment 3? Yes

ACCESS AND ROADWAYS
Extent of the access roadway is clearly shown on the plan? Yes Turning radii and width (incl. road sections) shown on the plan? Yes Exterior of all structures within 150’ hose pull distance? Yes No (AM&M proposed) No (sprinklered R-3) Engineer’s certification provided for new paving? Yes N/A (No new paving) Walkable surface provided to required openings? Yes
Road and walkway grades >10% shown on plan? Yes N/A (Grade <10%)

FIRE LANE IDENTIFICATION
Red curbs are identified on plan with bold, dashed, or red lines? Yes N/A (“Fire Lane—No Parking” signs provided) Location of each “Fire Lane—No Parking” sign shown? Yes N/A (Red curbs provided) Fire lane entrance sign provided at each vehicle entrance? Yes N/A (All roads at least 36 feet wide) Drawings of red curbs/“No Parking”/entrance signs provided? Yes N/A (All roads at least 36 feet wide)

GATES AND OBSTRUCTIONS
Are all gates, fences, and planters shown? Yes
Are vehicle gates identified as manual or electric? Yes N/A (No gates proposed) Gate operator specs showing emergency operation provided? Yes N/A (No electric gates proposed) Manual vehicle gates have “No Parking” sign noted? Yes N/A (No manual gates proposed) Knox boxes/locks/switches are noted on plans? Yes N/A (No gates proposed) OCFA gate notes/specifications included on plan? Yes N/A (No gates proposed)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
AM&M request letter scanned onto plan? Yes N/A (No alternate methods proposed) Premises ID/address monument location shown on plan? Yes N/A (Single family homes) Trash enclosures are located at least 5’ from buildings? Yes No (Enclosures are existing or sprinklered) Two entry points provided for 150 or more residences? Yes N/A (Non-residential project) Buildings >75’ to highest occupiable floor called out? Yes N/A (No high-rise structures) Parking enforcement letter provided? Yes N/A (Public streets only) Project located in methane zone(s) (portions of Yorba Linda, Buena Park, Yes No Seal Beach, San Clemente, and Unincorporated Orange County)? NOTE: This is only a listing of basic fire master plan submittal requirements.

Other information or requirements may be necessary,
depending on conditions specific to each project.

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25 Attachment 2 – CVC, Fire Lane Parking Violations
The California Fire Code (CFC) and California Vehicle Code (CVC) specify rules of the road for stopping, standing, and parking in fire lanes or near fire hydrants.

A. Section 22500.1 states that no person shall stop, park, or leave standing any vehicle whether attended or unattended, in any location designated as a fire lane by the Fire Authority except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the direction of a peace officer or official traffic control device. Vehicles illegally parked in a fire lane may be towed per CVC 22953(b).

B. There shall be no parking of any vehicles other than fire department vehicles within 15 feet of either side of a fire hydrant in accordance with CVC 22514(c). Such vehicles may be towed per CVC 22651(e).

C. CVC 22658(a) permits the owner or person in lawful possession of any private property, subsequent to notifying local law enforcement, to cause the removal of a vehicle parked on such property to the nearest public garage, if a sign is displayed in plain view at all entrances to the property specifying:

1. The ordinance prohibiting public parking, a notation indicating that vehicles will be removed at the owner’s expense, and the telephone number of the local traffic law enforcement agency, or;

2. The lot or parcel upon which the vehicle is parked has a single-family dwelling.

D. CFC 503.4 states that the required width of a fire apparatus access road shall not be obstructed in any manner, including parking of vehicles. Minimum required widths and clearances shall be maintained at all times.

E. CFC 507.5.4 states that vehicles and other obstructions shall not be placed or kept near fire hydrants, fire department inlet connections or fire-protection system control valves in a manner that would prevent such equipment or fire hydrants from being immediately discernible. The fire department shall not be deterred or hindered from gaining immediate access to fire-protection equipment or hydrants.

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26 Attachment 3 – Hydrant Quantity and Spacing in OCFA Jurisdiction SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES/DUPLEXES/TOWNHOUSES with SPRINKLERS Flow
Requirement
Minimum
Number of
Hydrants
Maximum Distance
to a Hydrant
Maximum Distance
between Hydrants 1
Average Distance
between Hydrants1
Thru road Dead-end Thru road Dead-end Thru road Dead-end 500 - 1750 1 300 250 600 500 600 500
1751+ Use the table below

ALL OTHER STRUCTURES
Flow
Requirement
Minimum
Number of
Hydrants
Maximum Distance
to a Hydrant
Maximum Distance
between Hydrants 1,2
Average Distance
between Hydrants1,2
Thru road Dead-end Thru road Dead-end Thru road Dead-end 1000 - 1750 1 250 200 500 400 500 400
1751 - 2250 2 225 175 450 350 450 350
2251 - 2500 3 225 175 450 350 450 350
2501 - 3000 3 225 175 450 350 400 300
3001 - 4000 4 210 160 420 320 350 250
4001 - 5000 5 180 130 360 260 300 200
5001 - 5500 6 180 130 360 260 300 200
5501 - 6000 6 150 100 300 200 250 150
6001 - 7000 7 150 100 300 200 250 150
7001+ 1 per 1000 gpm
or fraction thereof
120 70 240 140 200 100
A: HOSE PULL – In the diagram, firefighters would be able to reach the entire perimeter of the building by pulling no more than 150’ of hose from one or more fire engines staged in the shaded portion of the fire lane; the unshaded roadway has a hose pull distance greater than 150’ and would be considered “out of access” relative to this building.

B: HOSE LAY – No point along the portion of the fire lane serving the structure (the shaded road) may be farther from a hydrant than the distance specified in the table above. The hydrant may be located along portions of the fire lane that exceed the hose pull distance (unshaded roadway) provided that it is:

1. On the same property,

2. On an adjacent property where an emergency access
easement has been obtained, or

3. On a public road leading to the fire lane serving the property.

C: HYDRANT SPACING – Hydrants located on portions of the fire lane that do not serve the building (unshaded road) do not need to be evaluated for spacing relative to each other, only with respect to hydrants that do serve the structure.

Example: C1 may exceed hydrant spacing requires.

However, C2 and C3 cannot. “Average spacing” from the
table above shall be maintained to prevent multiple hydrants from being concentrated in only one portion of the fire lane.

All distances are in feet.
1 Where streets are provided with median dividers which cannot be crossed by fire fighters pulling hose lines, or where arterial streets are provided with four or more traffic lanes and have a traffic count of more than 30,000 vehicles per day, hydrant spacing shall average 500 feet on each side of the street and be arranged on an alternating basis. 2 Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not needed for protection of structures or similar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be provided at spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet to provide for transportation hazards.

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27 Attachment 4 – Minimum Required Fire Flow and Flow Duration NS: The building is not protected throughout with an approved fire sprinkler system S: The building is protected throughout with an approved fire sprinkler system.

Construction Types: Types of construction are based on the California Building Code

FIRE FLOW CALCULATION AREA
(square feet)

DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY

RESIDENCE/DUPLEX OTHER BUILDINGS

FIRE FLOW
(gallons per minute
at 20 psi residual) DURATION
(hours)
FIRE FLOW (gallons
per minute at 20 psi
residual) DURATION
(hours)
Type IA/IB Type IIA/IIIA Type IV/VA Type IIB/IIIB Type VB NS S NS S 0-22700 0-12700 0-8200 0-5900 0-3600 1000 500 1 1500 1500 2 22701-30200 12701-17000 8201-10900 5901-7900 3601-4800 1750 875 NS: 2
S: 1
1750 1500
30201-38700 17001-21800 10901-12900 7901-9800 4801-6200 2000 1000 2000 1500 38701-48300 21801-24200 12901-17400 9801-12600 6201-7700 2250 1125 2250 1500 48301-59000 24201-33200 17401-21300 12601-15400 7701-9400 2500 1250 2500 1500 59001-70900 33201-39700 21301-25500 15401-18400 9401-11300 2750 1375 2750 1500 70901-83700 39701-47100 25501-30100 18401-21800 11301-13400 3000 1500 NS: 3
S: 1
3000 1500
3 83701-97700 47101-54900 30101-35200 21801-25900 13401-15600 3250 1625 3250 1625 97701-112700 54901-63400 35201-40600 25901-29300 15601-18000 3500 1750 3500 1750 112701-
128700 63401-72400 40601-46400 29301-33500 18001-20600 3750 1875 3750 1875 128701-
145900 72401-82100 46401-52500 33501-37900 20601-23300 4000 2000 NS: 4
S: 1
4000 2000
4 145901-
164200 82101-92400 52501-59100 37901-42700 23301-26300 4250 2125 4250 2125 164201-
183400 92401-103100 59101-66000 42701-47700 26301-29300 4500 2250 4500 2250 183401-
203700
103101-
114600 66001-73300 47701-53000 29301-32600 4750 2375 4750 2375 203701-
225200
114601-
126700 73301-81100 53001-58600 32601-36000 5000 2500 5000 2500 225201-
247700
126701-
139400 81101-89200 58601-65400 36001-39600 5250 2625 5250 2625 247701-
271200
139401-
152600 89201-97700 65401-70600 39601-43400 5500 2750 5500 2750 271201-
295900
152601-
166500 97701-106500 70601-77000 43401-47400 5750 2875 5750 2875 295901+ 166501+ 106501-115800 77001-83700 47401-51500 6000 3000 6000 3000 115801-125500 83701-90600 51501-55700 6250 3125 6250 3125 125501-135500 90601-97900 55701-60200 6500 3250 6500 3250 135501-145800 97901-106800 60201-64800 6750 3375 6750 3375 145801-156700 106801-113200 64801-69600 7000 3500 7000 3500 156701-167900 113201-121300 69601-74600 7250 3625 7250 3625 167901-179400 121301-129600 74601-79800 7500 3750 7500 3750 179401-191400 129601-138300 79801-85100 7750 3875 7750 3875 191401+ 138301+ 85101+ 8000 4000 8000 4000

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Attachment: Attachment 2 - Ord. No. 2022-X, Fire Code Update (2996 : 2022 Building and Fire Codes Adoption) Guideline B-01 January 01, 2023
28 Attachment 5 – Definitions
Access Walkways - An approved walking surface leading from fire access roadways to exterior doors, the area beneath rescue windows, and other required openings in structures.

Bollards - Permanent or removable poles that are placed across a roadway for the purpose of restricting vehicular access or to protect a piece of equipment from potential vehicular damage.

Breakaway Lock - A lock that features a scored shackle that will break when struck by a hammer or other substantial object.

Fire Lane – A road or other passageway developed to allow the passage of fire apparatus which may or may not be intended for vehicular traffic other than fire apparatus.

Fire Lane Identification - Signs or curb markings that allow fire apparatus access roads to be readily recognized so that they will always remain unobstructed and available for emergency use.

Gate – A movable barrier, usually on hinges or wheels, located at an opening in a fence, wall, or other enclosure, that can be opened to allow the passage of pedestrians or vehicles, and closed to restrict passage.

Hose Pull - The distance between the fire engine and a building, represented by the amount of fire hose that firefighters must pull from the engine to reach the structure and conduct fire suppression operations. Hose pull is measured along the firefighter’s path of travel from the fire lane to the building, accounting for any obstructions along that path.

Hose Lay - The distance between the fire engine and a hydrant, represented by the amount of hose laid out from the engine to supply water from the hydrant to the engine. Hose lay is measured along the engine’s path of travel on a fire lane.

Hydrant Spacing – The distance between two hydrants that could supply water to fire apparatus engaged in firefighting operations. Hydrant spacing is measured along the fire lane.

Local Responsibility Area (LRA) - Land where a city/county has primary financial responsibility for the prevention and suppression of wildland fires. LRA land is generally located within city boundaries. (Refer to CCR Title 14)
Premises Identification – A method of recognizing and visual means (e.g., address numbers) used to readily identify a property or facility street address. It may also be used to distinguish separate buildings within a single facility or property.

Rescue Openings – An operable window, door, or other similar device that provides for a means of escape and access for rescue in the event of an emergency.

State Responsibility Area (SRA) - Land where the State of California has primary financial responsibility for the prevention and suppression of wildland fires. All SRA land is located within County unincorporated areas; SRA does not include lands within city boundaries or in federal ownership. (Refer to CCR Title 14)
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) - A designated area in which the type and condition of vegetation, topography, fire history, and other relevant factors increase the possibility of uncontrollable wildland fire. Structures within a VHFHSZ require special construction features to protect against wildfire hazards; please consult with the local building department. (Refer to CCR Title 14)
Wildfire Risk Area - Land that is covered with vegetation, which is so situated or is of such an inaccessible location that a fire originating upon it would present an abnormally difficult job of suppression or would result in great or unusual damage through fire, or such areas designated by the fire code official.

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Packet Pg. 249 Attachment: Attachment 2 - Ord. No. 2022-X, Fire Code Update (2996 : 2022 Building and Fire Codes Adoption) Guideline B-01 January 01, 2023
29 Attachment 6 - Apparatus Data for Swept Path Analysis Use the following inputs for analyzing the swept path of a “typical” OCFA fire truck. To improve maneuverability for all OCFA apparatus, increase the speed of apparatus navigation through tight turns, and reduce the potential for property damage and resulting delays to emergency response, projections such as light poles, sign posts, mailboxes, planter walls, and vegetation shall not be placed near the edge of the fire lane where they can obstruct or be struck by portions of the vehicle that may overhang the curb.

Weight 94,000 lbs
Width (Cab) 8.50 feet
Width (Outrigger) 15.00 feet
Height Clearance 13.50 feet

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Packet Pg. 250 Attachment: Attachment 2 - Ord. No. 2022-X, Fire Code Update (2996 : 2022 Building and Fire Codes Adoption) Guideline B-01 January 01, 2023
30 APPENDIX A - ACCESS DURING CONSTRUCTION

HOW TO USE THIS APPENDIX
This appendix contains information related to access during construction. In addition to the generic information listed in Guideline B-01, the information in this appendix must be provided with your plan for projects where access or water supply may impact emergency response during construction. Note: This information may not stand alone and must be used in conjunction Guideline B-01.

A1. Access During Construction - Access and water supply during construction shall comply with CFC Chapter 33 and the provisions listed in this section. Construction activities at job sites that do not comply with these requirements may be suspended at the discretion of the fire code official until a reasonable level of compliance is achieved.

At no time shall construction projects impair/obstruct existing fire lanes or access to the operation of an existing fire hydrant(s) serving other structures.

The developer shall provide alternative access routes, fire lanes, and other mitigation features when existing roadways or hydrants may need to be moved or altered during construction to ensure adequate fire and life-safety protection. Such alternatives and features shall be submitted to the OCFA for review and approval prior to alteration of existing conditions.

A1.1. Lumber Drop Inspection - An inspection shall be scheduled with an OCFA inspector to verify that access roadways, fire lanes, and operable hydrants have been provided for buildings under construction and prior to bringing combustible building materials on site.

A1.1.1. The street address of the site shall be posted at each entrance. Projects on streets without names or street signs posted at the time of construction shall include the project name, tract number, or lot number for identification.

A1.1.2. Gates through construction fencing shall be equipped with a Knox padlock or breakaway lock/chain.

A1.1.3. When required by the OCFA inspector, fire lanes shall be posted with “Fire Lane – No Parking” signs or ‘No Parking Areas’ will be identified to maintain obstruction free areas during construction.

A1.1.4. Provisions shall be made to ensure that hydrants are not blocked by vehicles or obstructed by construction material or debris. A three-foot clear space shall be provided around the perimeter of the hydrant and no parking or similar obstructions shall be allowed along the adjacent road within 15 feet of the hydrant.

Inoperable hydrants shall be bagged.

A1.2. Temporary Fire Access Roads - Temporary access roads (construction roads that do not match the final location and configuration of permanent roads as approved on a Fire Master Plan) and temporary hydrants may be permitted for single family residential model construction or a single detached custom home less than 5500 square feet in area with the conditions listed below. They may be allowed on a case7.3.1.b Packet Pg. 251 Attachment: Attachment 2 - Ord. No. 2022-X, Fire Code Update (2996 : 2022 Building and Fire Codes Adoption) Guideline B-01 January 01, 2023
31 by-case basis for other structures with additional requirements, as determined by the fire code official.

A1.2.1. Plans for temporary access shall be submitted to the OCFA Planning and Development Services Section. Plans will show proposed temporary roadway locations, location of models, space dedicated to storage of construction materials, and parking for work crews and construction vehicles. The plans shall clearly state that they have been submitted for temporary access and hydrants.

A1.2.2. Plans shall be stamped and signed by a licensed civil engineer stating that the temporary access road can support 94,000 pounds of vehicle weight in all-weather conditions. Plans will also provide manufacturer’s documentation that demonstrates suitability of the material, specifically as a road stabilizer.

A1.2.3. Parking plans will include details on how the construction site will enforce fire lanes and no parking zones.

A1.2.4. Aboveground invasion lines are acceptable for water supply. • Drawings show detail how the line will be secured in place (e.g., size, depth, and interval of rebar tie-downs) and protected from vehicular damage (e.g., K-rails or bollards).
• An invasion line may be run underground if the depth of bury can support the 94,000-pound weight of a fire apparatus.
• The temporary water line must provide the required fire flow; calculations may be required.
• The pipe shall be listed for fire service.
• Fire hydrants shall consist of a minimum 6” barrel with one 2-1/2” outlet and a 4” outlet. Note this on the plan.

A1.2.5. All other access and water requirements shall apply (e.g., width, approach clearance, premises identification, locks, gates, barriers, etc.).

A1.2.6. The approved plan for temporary access and water supply shall be available at the construction site prior to bringing combustible building materials on-site.

A1.2.7. An inspection by OCFA personnel is required to verify adherence to the approved plan prior to bringing combustible materials on-site.

A1.3. Phased Access - Incremental installation of permanent access roadways as shown on a fire master plan may be permissible for commercial and residential developments.

If phased installation is anticipated, the site superintendent or designee shall review the installation process with an OCFA inspector during the lumber drop inspection or pre-construction meeting. Depending on the complexity of the installation, size of the project, and other project-specific factors, the inspector may allow phased installation to proceed immediately or may first require that all or some of the following items are satisfied:
• The extent of building construction.
• Location of operable hydrants serving all buildings under construction.

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32 • The location of construction fencing, barriers, and vehicle access gates. • The location of all temporary or permanent “fire lane—no parking” signs. • Equipment/materiel staging locations.
• Worker parking areas.

A1.3.1. Phasing plans shall be stamped and signed by a licensed civil engineer stating that the access road can support 94,000 pounds of vehicle weight in all-weather conditions. The final road section less the final lift of asphalt topping may be acceptable if certified by the engineer.

A1.3.2. The phasing plan shall identify any anticipated areas where fire department access roadways may be temporarily inaccessible due to trenching, slurry coating, striping, or other construction activities after they have been installed and inspected. The plan shall indicate the anticipated period of impairment and include provisions for providing plating over trenches and alternative access routes, notification to the fire department, and/or other forms of mitigation when such roadways are impaired.

A1.3.3. Provide a parking plan for the construction site detailing how the fire lane no parking regulations will be enforced. Include a clause stating that “the job-site superintendent is responsible for informing the work crews of parking requirements and that the entire job-site is subject to shut down by the OCFA inspector if parking is in violation of fire lane posting.” A1.3.4. The approved phasing plan shall be available at the construction site prior to bringing combustible building materials on-site. A lumber drop inspection by an OCFA inspector will be required prior to the commencement of each phase; additional inspection fees will be due for each phase.

A1.3.5. All other access and water requirements shall apply (e.g., width, approach clearance, premises identification, locks, gates, barriers, etc.).

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Packet Pg. 253 Attachment: Attachment 2 - Ord. No. 2022-X, Fire Code Update (2996 : 2022 Building and Fire Codes Adoption) Guideline B-01 January 01, 2023
33 FIGURE B1- Fire Apparatus Access Roadway Clearance for Typical Gated Community Guard House APPENDIX B – GATES AND BARRIERS

HOW TO USE THIS APPENDIX
This appendix contains information related to gates and barriers shown on the Fire Master Plan. In addition to the generic information listed in Guideline B-01, the information in this appendix must be provided with your plan if your plan incorporates gates and barriers. Note:

This information may not stand alone and must be used in conjunction Guideline B-01.

B1. Obstructions to Emergency Vehicle Access - Existing or proposed gates and barriers crossing fire lanes must be shown on the plans. Information such as the location, type of gate (e.g., swinging, sliding), dimensions, and method of operation (manual, electric) must also be provided. Note or identify the following on the fire master plan:

B1.1. Clear Width – Gated openings for vehicle egress and ingress of vehicles shall have at least 13-feet of clear width when serving a single 13-foot-wide fire lane designed for traffic travelling in one direction and 20-feet clear for a 20-foot-wide fire lane serving traffic travelling in two directions. The vertical clearance shall not be less than 13-feet 6-inches, including landscaping and/or foliage (Figure B1 and next page, Figure B2).

In SRA and LRA VHFHSZ, gate openings shall be at least two feet wider than the roadway and a minimum of 14’ wide in accordance with CCR Title 14.

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34 B1.2. Turning Radii – The inside turning radius shall be at least 20-feet with an outside radius of 40-feet or greater for both the exterior and the interior approach to the gate.

B1.3. Setbacks from the Street – Gates
and barriers shall be located a
minimum of 60-feet from any street
with average daily trip (ADT) greater
than 30,000 (Figure B3). A private
driveway serving only one singlefamily residence is exempt from this requirement. In SRA and in LRA
VHFHSZ, all setbacks shall be a
minimum of 30 feet per CCR Title 14.

B1.4. Setbacks from First Interior Turn –
A 30-foot minimum setback is
required from a gate to the first turn.

B1.5. Manually Operated Gate Design –
Typical gate designs may include
sliding gates, swinging gates, or a
chain traversing the opening.

B1.5.1. Permanent or removable bollards
are not permitted to be placed
across fire lanes.

B1.5.2. Permanent signage constructed of 18-gauge steel or equivalent shall be attached on each face of the gate that reads “NO PARKING – FIRE LANE” or similar (next page, Figure B4).

Figure B3 – Minimum Gate Setbacks
Figure B2– Fire Apparatus Access Roadway Clearance

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35 B1.5.3.

B1.5.4. Where the gate will be used for purposes other than emergency vehicle access, installation of a Knox box containing a key to operate an owner-supplied padlock is recommended. If the gate can be reached by emergency personnel from both sides (such as for a secondary emergency access roadway serving a residential tract), the lock shall also be capable of being accessed from both sides. Knox boxes shall be provided as necessary to ensure that the lock can be accessed and opened from any direction of approach available to emergency personnel.

B1.6. Electrically Operated Gates and Barriers CFC 503.6 B1.6.1. In the event of loss of normal power to the gate operating mechanism, it shall be automatically transferred to a fail-safe mode allowing the gate to be pushed open by a single Firefighter without any other actions, knowledge, or manipulation of the operating mechanism being necessary and without the use of battery back-up power, except as noted below. The manufacturer’s specification sheet demonstrating compliance with this method of operation during power loss shall be provided or scanned directly onto the plan. Should the gate be too large or heavy for a single firefighter to open manually, a secondary source of reliable power by means of emergency generator or a capacitor with enough reserve to automatically, immediately, and completely open the gate upon loss of primary power shall be provided for fail-open operation. A capacitor, but not a battery, may also be used for fail-open operation where the gate operating mechanism does not have a fail-safe mode.

B1.6.1.1.A battery may only be used in place of fail-safe manual operation when the gate operator has a fail-open mode that will automatically, immediately, and completely open the gate and keep it open upon reaching a low power threshold, regardless of the presence of normal power.

B1.6.2. For electrically operated gates, the type of remote gate opening device that will be installed shall be noted on the plan. The remote opening device is required in Figure B4– Fire Lane No Parking Signs for Manually Operated Gates and Barriers All sign and lettering dimensions shown are minimums.

Signs shall be securely mounted on the front and back face of the gate clearly visible to traffic entering the designated area.

Signs shall be made of a durable material.

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Packet Pg. 256 Attachment: Attachment 2 - Ord. No. 2022-X, Fire Code Update (2996 : 2022 Building and Fire Codes Adoption) Guideline B-01 January 01, 2023
36 addition to the Knox key switch. A gate serving an individual single-family residence or duplex is exempt from this requirement. Please see below for the currently approved gate opening systems:
• 3M Opticom
• Click2Enter (system shall be configured in single-pulse mode with 1.5 second transmission window)
• Fire Strobe Access Products, Inc.
• Tomar
B1.6.3. Upon activation of the key switch, the gate shall open and remain open until returned to normal operation by means of the key switch. Where a gate consists of two leaves, the key switch shall open both simultaneously if operation of a single leaf of the ingress side does not provide for the width, turning radii, or setbacks necessary for fire apparatus to navigate the vehicle entry point.

B1.6.4. The key switch shall be labeled with a permanent red sign with not less than ½” contrasting letters reading “FIRE DEPT” or with a “Knox” decal.

B1.6.5. Place the OCFA notes for electric gates on the plan verbatim (Appendix B, Attachment 1).

B1.7. Gate Locks – Gate locks shall be reviewed and approved prior to their installation on any new and/or existing gate. Authorization for Knox products is processed through the Knox Box company website at www.knoxbox.com . Knox key switches and key boxes serving only vehicle gates and not buildings shall be sub-mastered for use by both the fire and sheriff/police department. Call the OCFA Planning and Development Services Section at 714-573-6100 for any questions regarding the need for key boxes or switches.

B2. Path of travel obstructions – Fences, planters, and vegetation may not interfere with access and egress routes.

B2.1. Key boxes and key switches – Knox devices shall be provided where necessary to ensure that immediate access for firefighting, rescue, and other emergency purposes is possible. The location, at a minimum, for the Knox device(s) shall be provided for the following locations:
• Gates along the paths of firefighter travel from the fire lane to all points along the perimeter of the structure.
• Gates to pool enclosures.
• Building gates or doors leading to interior courtyards containing rescue windows. • Building gates or doors leading to exterior hallways or balconies providing access to residential units or tenant suites.
• Gates in exterior enclosures containing hazardous or combustible material storage.
• Buildings using hazardous materials or processes where such warrants immediate access.

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37 • Exterior doors to rooms containing main alarm panels or annunciators. • Doors and gates providing access to parking structures. • Within the fire command center in high-rises and other large buildings. • Main entry to buildings equipped throughout with an alarm system and not staffed 24/7.
• Facilities where a high-volume of after-hours calls is expected or experienced. • Doors and gates to other areas identified by the fire department.

Breakaway Lock – When approved by the OCFA, a breakaway lock or a Knox padlock may be used in lieu of a key box for exterior hazardous or combustible material storage areas. Manually operated vehicle or pedestrian access gates that are not commonly used or not required to be openable from the egress side may also be provided with a breakaway padlock.

B2.2. Knox Device Location - Knox boxes or switches shall be located adjacent to and clearly visible from the gate or door served. Gates in walls and fences up to six feet in height shall be securely mounted at a height of four to five feet above grade; on buildings they shall be mounted six feet above grade and in a location that is easily accessible to firefighters. Where the potential for vandalism or tampering is significant, key boxes that are not submastered may be mounted higher with OCFA approval.

Boxes and switches are not required to be electronically monitored; if they are, they shall not initiate an alarm signal that requires a response by the fire department.

B2.3. Key box Contents - The key used to unlock the gate or door shall be kept in the key box. When the key unlocks more than the individual adjacent gate or door, a label or tag shall be attached to the key identifying the gates or doors it operates. Where multiple gates or doors are served by a single box, two or more copies of the key(s) are recommended so that a copy will be available to each engine company responding to the site.

B2.4. Electric Locks – Electromagnetically or electromechanically locked pedestrian gates and doors shall be equipped either with a Knox box containing a key to open the lock or, if the door lock cannot be operated with a key from the exterior, a Knox key switch shall be provided adjacent to the door. Where key switches are provided, the door or gate lock shall remain disengaged until the key switch is returned to the “normal” closed or locked position.

B2.5. Manual Vehicle Gates – Manually operated gates shall have breakaway padlocks, Knox padlocks, or weather-resistant Knox key boxes. The key box shall be placed four to five feet above the roadway surface at the right side of the access gate in a conspicuous location that is readily visible and accessible. In Irvine, the key boxes shall be located on the left side. The key box must be clearly labelled “FIRE DEPT”.

B2.6. Electric Vehicle Gates – The gate control for electronic gates shall be operable by a Knox emergency override key switch (with dust cover), readily visible and unobstructed from the fire lane leading to the gate, and clearly labelled “FIRE DEPT”.

The key switch shall be placed between 42” and 48” above the roadway surface at the right side of the access gate within two feet of the roadway edge. In Irvine, the key switches shall be located on the left side of the access gate.

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38 B2.7. Master and Submaster Keying – Knox devices that provide access only to the perimeter of buildings and exterior common areas shall be submastered for dual use by the fire and police departments. Where access to interior common areas of buildings is mandated by the local security or municipal code, Knox devices shall also be submastered. Knox boxes containing keys to access any interior private spaces, such as the interior of single tenant buildings or individual suites in a multi-tenant building, shall be mastered for use by the fire department only.

Where additional devices beyond those required by the fire department are called for in the local municipal or security code, they shall also be accessible for use by the fire department to facilitate emergency response.

B2.8. Ordering Knox Devices – Knox products are ordered through the Knox Box company website at www.knoxbox.com . If you have questions, please contact OCFA Community Risk Reduction by email at [email protected] or by phone at 714-573-6100.

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39 APPENDIX B, ATTACHMENT 1 - OCFA Notes for Electric Vehicle Gates All of the notes listed below shall be placed on the plan verbatim, under the heading “OCFA Notes for Electric Vehicle Gates.” Indicate the type of remote gate operator under Note #1.
1) A remote opening device is required. The remote gate opening device that will be installed is (check one):
3M Opticom
Click2Enter* (single-pulse mode with 1.5 second transmission window) Fire Strobe Access Products, Inc.

Tomar
2) In the event of loss of normal power to the gate operating mechanism, it shall be automatically transferred to a fail-safe mode allowing the gate to be pushed open by a single firefighter without any other actions, knowledge, or manipulation of the operating mechanism being necessary.
a) A battery may only be used in place of fail-safe manual operation when the gate operator has a fail-open mode that will automatically, immediately, and completely open the gate and keep it open upon reaching a low power threshold, regardless of the presence of normal power.
b) Should the gate be too large or heavy for a single firefighter to open manually, a secondary source of reliable power by means of an emergency generator or a capacitor with enough reserve to automatically, immediately, and completely open the gate upon loss of primary power shall be provided for fail-open operation. 3) In addition to the remote operator, the gate control shall be operable by a Knox emergency override key switch equipped with a dust cover. Upon activation of the key switch, the gate shall open and remain open until returned to normal operation by means of the key switch.

Where a gate consists of two leaves, the key switch shall open both simultaneously if operation of a single leaf on the ingress side does not provide for the width, turning radii, or setbacks necessary for fire apparatus to navigate the vehicle entry point. 4) The key switch shall be placed between 42” and 48” above the roadway surface at the right side of the access gate within two feet of the edge of the roadway. In Irvine, the switch shall be on the left side in accordance with Irvine’s Uniform Security Ordinance. 5) The key switch shall be readily visible and unobstructed from the fire lane leading to the gate.
6) The key switch shall be labeled with a permanent red sign with not less than ½” contrasting letters reading “FIRE DEPT” or with a “Knox” decal.

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40 APPENDIX C - RESIDENTIAL AND TRACT DEVELOPMENTS

HOW TO USE THIS APPENDIX
This appendix contains information related to fire master plans for residential tract developments. These requirements may also be applied to individual single-family homes or duplexes (Appendix C, Attachment 1) or to multi-family housing projects as approved by the fire code official. In addition to the generic information listed in Guideline B-01, the information in this section of the appendix must be provided with your plan if your plan incorporates residential developments. Note: This information may not stand alone and must be used in conjunction Guideline B-01.

C3. Residential Tract Developments - The following requirements apply to all new residential tract developments with single-family homes or duplexes.

C3.1. Cul-de-sacs – Cul-de-sacs shall comply with the following requirements:

C3.1.1. Any street that is a required fire lane and greater than 150 feet in length shall be provided with a 40-foot minimum outside turning radius or other approved turnaround within 150’ of the end of the fire lane (Figure C1). Where a spur road or private driveway that is a required fire lane is accessed via the cul-de-sac road, the driveway or spur shall be no more than 150-feet in length unless an approved turnaround has been provided within the 150-feet at the end of the spur or driveway.

Figure C1 -
Cul-de-Sacs
and Dead-End
Roadways

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41 C3.1.2. The cul-de-sac shall be identified as a fire lane with red curbs or include “Fire Lane – No Parking” signs (Figure C2) unless the radius, with parking, is a minimum of 48 feet.

C3.1.3. Cul-de-sacs longer than 150-feet that are required to be designated as fire lanes may contain a center island provided the following requirements are met:
• A minimum 20-foot-wide drive lane with a minimum 40-foot outside turning radius is provided around the island.
• Island landscaping will not intrude into the drive lane. • The island is designated a no parking area with red curbs or fire lane signs.

C3.2. When there are not more than two Group R3 and two Group U occupancies on a single-family residential lot, the fire lane serving a detached single-family home or duplex, or related accessory structure (pool house, casita, garage, workshop, barn, etc.) is protected through by an approved NFPA 13-D, 13-R, or 13 fire sprinkler system, shall extend to within 300-feet of all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building.

C3.3. In residential tracts with private roads, parking enforcement plans shall include:
• Detailed information specifically identifying who will be responsible for enforcing the plan.
• Powers granted to the entity including vehicle towing information for parking violations (needs to include similar language provided in CVC). • The aforementioned information needs to be integrated into the fire master plan.

Evidence that the enforcement plan is permanently incorporated into the Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions (CCRs) and/or recorded against the deed shall be provided prior to OCFA approval of the final map or print of linen. Once approved, these provisions cannot be amended without written approval by the OCFA. See Appendix C, Attachment 2 for a sample enforcement letter.

Standard 40’ radius cul-de-sac:
“no-parking in cul-de-sac begin” and “end”
signs shall be located at the point where the
street begins to widen into the bulb.

Offset 40’ radius cul-de-sac:
“no-parking in cul-de-sac begin” and “end” signs
shall be located at the point where the street
begins to widen into the bulb and at a point 40’
from where the cul-de-sac and street are tangent.

Figure C2 – Fire Lane No Parking Sign Locations for Cul-de-sacs/Bulbs

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42 C3.4. Short Cul-de-sacs and
Dead-End Roads - If
hose-pull distance can be
satisfied without fire
apparatus entering the
cul-de-sac or dead-end
road, and the road is not
otherwise required to be a
fire lane as determined by
the fire code official, the
street is not required to
have a bulb or
hammerhead with
minimum OCFA turning
radii or meet other
standard fire lane
requirements. (Figure C3)
C3.5. Eyebrows - If the eyebrow does not meet OCFA’s minimum turning radius and width requirements, fire department access will be measured from the nearest available fire lane around the island
and any other
obstructions. If hosepull to the most remote
area of a sprinklered
home exceeds 300’ (or
150’ to the most remote
point around the
perimeter for
unsprinklered homes),
the eyebrow shall be
designed as a fire lane
or other mitigating
features shall be
provided. (Figure C4)
Figure C3 – Short Cul-de-sacs and
Dead-End Roads
Figure C4 – Eyebrows

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43 C3.6. Cul-de-Sacs up to 150’ with Islands - Cul-de-sacs up to 150-feet in length containing an island (Figure C5) will have access to the homes measured along an approved route around the island and any other obstructions in the path of travel from the point of where the island begins to impede fire apparatus.

C3.6.1. If all homes are in access from the area preceding the island, the portion of the bulb beyond the island is not required to comply with OCFA fire lane requirements.

C3.6.2. If the hose-pull to the
most remote point of a
sprinklered home
exceeds 300’ (or 150’ to
the most remote point
around the perimeter
for unsprinklered
homes), the portion of
the bulb beyond the
island shall be designed
as a fire lane or other
mitigating features shall
be provided.

Figure C5 – Cul-de-sacs up to 150’ with Islands

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44 Serving the Cities of Aliso Viejo • Buena Park • Cypress • Dana Point • Garden Grove • Irvine • Laguna Hills • Laguna Niguel • Laguna Woods Lake Forest • La Palma • Los Alamitos • Mission Viejo • Rancho Santa Margarita • San Clemente • San Juan Capistrano Seal Beach • Santa Ana • Stanton • Tustin • Villa Park • Westminster • Yorba Linda • and Unincorporated Areas of Orange County

RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLERS AND SMOKE DETECTORS SAVE LIVES
APPENDIX C, ATTACHMENT 1 – Residential Site Plan Checklist

O R A N G E C O U N T Y F I R E A U T H O R I T Y
Plan Checklist for SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (Fee Code PR 160) For ADU or SB9 Projects, refer to OCFA information bulletin 01-21 INSTRUCTIONS: Return this completed form with the plans to be submitted. This worksheet is provided for your convenience and is a listing of the required information and content needed for residential site plan review. Providing the items listed is not a guarantee of plan approval. Please note that additional information or requirements may apply depending on the project and that some of the items listed will not be applicable to every project. If you need help completing this form or have questions regarding requirements for review, please contact the OCFA [email protected] or visit us at 1 Fire Authority Road, Irvine, CA for assistance. You can verify where to submit plans based upon the submittal routing form or by calling the plans counter (714) 573-6100.

Address (Street Number/Name, City):

Project Service Request #:

1. Complete OCFA Residential Cover sheet with Submittal scaled plan sheets showing the vicinity map, site plan, building footprint, stories, property lines and elevations of the project. Show any fences, walls, or gates.

2. Provide the project scope on the plans. Include the building summary, building occupancy, construction type and square footage (existing & proposed) of the residence, garage and any other accessory structures. Note if fire sprinklers are existing or not. Complete fillable area on OCFA Residential coversheet

3. If an automatic fire sprinkler system is required, note on the plan that “a fire sprinkler plan shall be installed per NFPA 13D 2022”. Separate plan review and approval of a fire sprinkler plan by the OCFA is required prior to installation. Complete fillable area on OCFA Residential coversheet

4. Provide a project directory with the property owner information, project address and city. Include the tract map number or parcel map number for the property. Complete fillable area on OCFA Residential coversheet

5. Show the location and distance of any proposed or existing fire hydrant(s) within 300 feet of property lines.

6. Indicate all surrounding property uses. If the project adjoins an open space, fuel modification area or a wild-land interface, a fuel modification plan may be required separately for a new structure. See Guideline C-05

7. Indicate if the project is located near an oil well, oilfield or landfill. A methane plan for soil gas mitigation may be required separately. https://www.conservation.ca.gov/calgem/Pages/WellFinder.aspx

8. If applicable complete, signed “Water Availability” form and place onto plan. To obtain the form, see www.ocfa.org under the Planning and Development homepage. Complete fillable area on OCFA Residential coversheet. For additional information, see OCFA Plan Submittal Criteria Form – Residential Projects Question #5 and Guideline B-01, Appendix D, Table 2.

9. Specify the width of street or road to which the property is addressed.

10. Please state on the plans if the project resides within a Very High Fire Severity Zone (VHFSZ) or State Responsibility Area (SRA). If unsure, see ocfa.org to obtain information. Indicate with a note if the design requires CBC Chapter 7A/Residential Code R337. Complete fillable area on OCFA Residential coversheet
Print name: Signature:

Phone Number: Date:

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45 APPENDIX C, ATTACHMENT 2 - Sample Parking Enforcement Letter Date
Planning and Development Services Section
Orange County Fire Authority
1 Fire Authority Road
Irvine, CA. 92602
Re: (Project Name, Location, and Service Request Number) Parking Enforcement Plan
The fire lane parking enforcement plan for the above referenced project is stated as follows:

All fire lanes within (list development address or tract information) shall be maintained and in no event shall parking be permitted along any portion of a street or drive that required fire lanes or any area designated as a fire lane for turn-around purposes either during construction or after occupancy.
(Association name) shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations regarding the parking of vehicles along the streets, roads and or drives within the project that are not in conflict with applicable law.

In furtherance thereof, (Association name), through its officers, committees and agents, will establish the “parking” and “no parking” areas within the property in accordance with Section 22658 of the California Vehicle Code and OCFA Guideline B-01. The law shall be enforced through such rules and regulations by all lawful means, including, written warnings, citing, levying fines and towing vehicles in violation.
(Association name) will contract with a certified patrol and towing company to remove vehicles that violate no parking restrictions. First time violators will receive a written warning and with subsequent violations, the vehicle shall be subject to towing. The vehicle owner shall be responsible for all costs incurred in remedying such violation, including without limitation towing cost, citations, and legal fees.

Company Name
Authorized Agent Signature
Cc:

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