Monterey Park City Council
November 16, 2022

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parking garage, 72,000 sq ft 2-story retail building, 16,730 sq ft 1- story retail building, and 23,000 sq ft 1 -story retail building. This project is located in Alhambra. This also included Map Check Services, including review of Tentative Parcel Map, Lot Line Adjustment, Perfecting Deed and Final Parcel Map, Off -site Improvements PW Inspection, and Building Inspect ion Services for this project.
• Midwick Collection (Project Value: $13M): Located at 2400 S Fremont Avenue. Transtech provided full plan review as well as inspection services of for this development which includes 36 single family dwellings and 28 townhomes . This project is located in Alhambra. This also included Map Check Services, including review of Tentative Parcel Map, Lot Line Adjustment, Perfecting Deed and Final Parcel Map, Off -site Improvements PW Inspection, and Building Inspection Services for this project. • Casita de Zen (Project Value: $21M): Located at 28 N 3 rd St (condo) and 235 W Main St (retail). Transtech provided full plan review as well as inspection services of for this development which includes mixed use project with 92 condos on top, an d retail on bottom. This project is located in Alhambra. This also included Map Check Services, including review of Tentative Parcel Map, Lot Line Adjustment, Perfecting Deed and Final Parcel Map, Off-site Improvements PW Inspection, and Building Inspection Services for this project.
• Main Street Collection (Project Value: $23M): Located at 410 W Main Street. Transtech provided full plan review as well as inspection services of for this development which includes 4 - story mixed-use project with 8,200 s ft retail space, 52 condos, 9 live/work units, 19 townhomes, and 6 shopkeeper units. This project is located in Alhambra. This also included Map Check Services, including review of Tentative Parcel Map, Lot Line Adjustment, Perfecting Deed and Final Parcel Map, Off-site Improvements PW Inspection, and Building Inspection Services for this project.
• 820 Mission Development LLC (Project Value: $10M): Located at 820 Mission St. Transtech provided full plan review as well as inspection services of for this development which includes construction of new office building with one residential unit above, new 15 unit townhome cluster with office fronting Mission Street with one -level subterranean parking, convert existing 3 -story industrial building into 9 reside ntial units, construct 13 townhome units. This project is located in South Pasadena.
• Alta Med Medical Group (Project Value: $4M): Located at 1900 E Slauson Ave. Transtech provided full plan review as well as inspection services of for this development whic h includes a new mixed-use building of office space and an adult day care with new on grade parking. This project is located in Huntington Park. This also included review of Tentative Parcel Map, Lot Line Adjustment, Perfecting Deed and Final Parcel Map, Off-site Improvements PW Inspection, and Building Inspection Services for this project.

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AS PART OF THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A BUILDING OFFICIAL,

BELOW IS PARTIAL LIST OF DUTIES AS IT RELATES TO THE ROLE OF CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL POSITION:
• Manage multiple Building and Safety Departments and staff and provide any other services as may be necessary for administration and enforcement of the California Building Code and related codes, and applicable provisions of the City’s Municipal Code. • Represent City’s as its building official while interfacing with the public and other agencies.
• Respond quickly in the event of a local, regional, or national emergency or disaster, as building official.
• Read, interpret and analyze plans for major structures. • Visit construction sites and conduct building code inspections when needed as well as conduct job -site evaluations of construction projects for the purpose of monitoring/enforcing compliance with approved plans and code requirements.
• Oversee and participate in the management of a comprehensive building department processes.
• Oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of building staff. • Participate in the development and administration of the division goals, objectives, and procedures.
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports as it related to the building department.
• Work with professional architects, engineers, builders, and the general public with a customer service approach.
• Formulate and apply uniform policies and standards for the building inspection programs; formulate, interpret and explain specific building codes, ordinances and administrative orders.
• Research regulations, procedures and/or technical materials relating to building codes and enforcement.
• Represent the City before other agencies and groups on building inspection and enforcement matters.
• Make effective presentations before large and small groups of people.
• Coordinate division services with other programs and services within the County and with outside organizations, and agencies. • Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement
recommendations in support of goals.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
• Interpret and a pply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

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AYLA JEFFERSON, CBO, CSP Principal Building & Safety Services. ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner, Inspector

EDUCATION
• Rio Honda College, CE
• Bosphorous Univ, Turkey
• Athanee Royal, Belgium

CERTIFICATIONS
• ICC Certifications:

Building Code Official,
Certified Building
Official,
Certified Sustainability
Professional,
Accessibility Inspector,
Accessibility Plans
Examiner,
Building Plans Examiner,
California Building Plans
Examiner,
CalGreen Plans
Examiner and Inspector,
Building Inspector CBC,
Building Inspector UBC,
Plumbing Inspector
UPC, California
Commercial Plumbing
Inspector, Residential
Mechanical Inspector,
California Residential
Mechanical Inspector,
Permit Technician
• IAPMO Certifications:

Plumbing, Mechanical
Inspector
Ms. Jefferson has over 25 years of experience in private and governmental sector. She has extensive experience in managing building and safety departments of different municipalities under Transtech contracts. Ms. Jefferson holds over 15 Internati onal Code Council issued professional certifications including Certified Building Code Official and 2 IAPMO certifications.

She has served as Building Official, Deputy Building Official, Plan Checker, Code Enforcement Official, Community Improvement Coordinator, Planning Technician, and Inspector for various municipalities. As Building Official, she provides necessary code interpretations, and coordinates with agency staff and departments, and applicants on building and safety related issues. She handle s building and zoning code violations as well as working in coordination with the City Prosecutor to abate violations. She also provides over the counter plan check as Deputy Building Official/Plans Examiner. She has broad knowledge of municipal governmen t operations, including preparation and presentation of staff reports and resolutions to city councils, committees and related interaction with members of the public, other city departments and other governmental agencies. She has extensive experience in construction codes, building and safety plan review and inspection, code interpretations, and resolving code related construction and plan review problems on a broad range of projects.

She also coordinates code adoptions for Transtech contract cities. She is involved on various ICC boards, and has served and/or currently serving on a number of ICC Councils, Committees and Boards, locally and nationally. She also served on Calbo Green Committee on State level. She was also appointed as the first national Chair to the ICC Sustainability Membership Council. Ms. Jefferson is responsible for the management of Transtech’s Building and Safety Department, and coordination with Transtech’s municipal clients. With her analytical and strategic management skills, she provides strong leadership, develops and collaborates with primary contacts to protect and to enhance Transtech’s position in specific proceedings; she facilitates and maintains close, long -term working relationships with municipalities in the building and safety realm.

HIGHLIGHTS
Currently serving as Vice Chair (Past Chair) on ICC Sustainability Membership Council; Currently serving Calbo State Licensing Boards Committee (2019 -2021); Served Calbo Community & Outreach Committee; Served ICC/Calbo California Codes Exam Committee; Served on ICC Codes & Standards Council; Served Calbo Green Committee; Chaired ICC Los Angeles Basin Chapter Inspection Committee

EXPERIENCE IN LARGE COMPLEX PROJECTS (PARTIAL LIST) IN WHICH BUILDING OFFICIAL OVERSIGHT WAS PROVIDED:

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• Temple City Camellia Square (Project Value: $15M): Transtech provided full plan review as well as inspection services, the project included a shopping center with an underground garage and 4 total buildings as follows: a one -story 6,600 SF building; a two -story 25,700 SF building, a two -story 4,500 SF building; and, a two -story 43,400 SF building. This also included Map Check Services, including review of Tentative Parcel Map, Lot Line Adjustment, Perfecting Deed and Final Parcel Map, Off-site Improvements PW Inspection, and Building Inspection Services for this project.
• Linden Walk Residential Development (Project Value: $18.5M):

Transtech provided full plan review as well as inspection services for this development which included 74 Single Family Dwellings. This project is located in Temple City. This also included Map Check Services, including review of Tentative Parcel Map, Lot Line Adjustment, Perfecting Deed and Final Parcel Map, Off -site Improvements PW Inspection, and Building Inspection Services for this project.
• Blossom Walk Residential Development (Project Value: $5.7M):

Transtech provided full plan review as well as inspection services of for this development which includes 24 -unit condominiums and 4 single family homes. This project is located in Temple City. This also included Transtech also provided Map Check Services, including review of Tentative Parcel Map, Lot Line Adjustment, Perfecting Deed and Final Parcel Map, Off -site Improvements PW Inspection, and Building Inspection Services for this project.
• Pacific Plaza (Project Value: $30.3M): Located at 11 S 3rd St (condo) and 300 W Main St (retail). Transtech provided full plan review as well as inspection services of for this development which includes 120 condo units and retail space below. This project is located in Alhambra. This also included Map Check Services, including review of Tentative Parcel Map, Lot Line Adjustment, Perfecting Deed and Final Parcel Map, Off -site Improvements PW Inspection, and Building Inspection Services for this project.
• The Alhambra (Project Value: $57.8M): Located at 88 S Garfield Avenue, 2 S Garfield Avenue, 100 & 150 E Main St. Transtech provided full plan review as well as inspection services of for this development which includes 260 apa rtment units, 4 -story parking garage, 72,000 sq ft 2 -story retail building, 16,730 sq ft 1 -story retail building, and 23,000 sq ft 1 -story retail building. This project is located in Alhambra. This also included Map Check Services, including review of Tent ative Parcel Map, Lot Line Adjustment, Perfecting Deed and Final Parcel Map, Off -site Improvements PW Inspection, and Building Inspection Services for this project. • Midwick Collection (Project Value: $13M): Located at 2400 S Fremont Avenue. Transtech provided full plan review as well as inspection services of for this development which includes 36 single family dwellings and 28 townhomes. This project is located in Alhambra. This also included Map Check Services, including review of Tentative Parcel Map, Lot Line Adjustment, Perfecting Deed and Final Parcel Map, Off -site Improvements PW Inspection, and Building Inspection Services for this project.
• Casita de Zen (Project Value: $21M): Located at 28 N 3rd St (condo)

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and 235 W Main St (retail). Transtech provided full plan review as well as inspection services of for this development which includes mixed use project with 92 condos on top, and retail on bottom. This project is located in Alhambra. This also included Map Check Services, including r eview of Tentative Parcel Map, Lot Line Adjustment, Perfecting Deed and Final Parcel Map, Off -site Improvements PW Inspection, and Building Inspection Services for this project.
• Main Street Collection (Project Value: $23M): Located at 410 W Main Street. Tr anstech provided full plan review as well as inspection services of for this development which includes 4 -story mixed-use project with 8,200 s ft retail space, 52 condos, 9 live/work units, 19 townhomes, and 6 shopkeeper units. This project is located in A lhambra. This also included Map Check Services, including review of Tentative Parcel Map, Lot Line Adjustment, Perfecting Deed and Final Parcel Map, Off -site Improvements PW Inspection, and Building Inspection Services for this project.
• City of Alhambra, C ivic Center Library Project ($25M): Transtech provided plan check, inspection, construction management and owner representative services, the project included construction of a 45,000 SF Library with an underground parking garage. • 820 Mission Development LLC (Project Value: $10M): Located at 820 Mission St. Transtech provided full plan review as well as inspection services of for this development which includes construction of new office building with one residential unit above, new 15 unit townhome cluster with office fronting Mission Street with one -level subterranean parking, convert existing 3-story industrial building into 9 residential units, construct 13 townhome units. This project is located in South Pasadena.
• Alta Med Medical Group (Project Value: $4M): Located at 1900 E Slauson Ave. Transtech provided full plan review as well as inspection services of for this development which includes a new mixed-use building of office space and an adult day care with new on grade parking. This project is located in Huntington Park. This also included review of Tentative Parcel Map, Lot Line Adjustment, Perfecting Deed and Final Parcel Map, Off -site Improvements PW Inspection, and Building Inspection Services for this project.

AS PART OF THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A BUILDING OFFICIAL,

BELOW IS PARTIAL LIST OF DUTIES AS IT RELATES TO THE ROLE OF CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL POSITION:
• Manage multiple Building and Safety Departments and staff and provide any other services as may be necessary for administration and enforcement of the California Building Code and related codes, and applicable provisions of the City’s Municipal Code. • Represent City’s as its building official while interfacing with the public and other agencies.
• Respond quickly in the event of a local, regional, or national emergency or disaster, as building official.
• Read, interpret and analyze plans for major structures. • Visit construction sites and conduct building code inspections when needed as well as conduct job -site evaluations of construction

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projects for the purpose of monitoring/enforcing compliance with approved plans and code requirements.
• Oversee and participate in the management of a comprehensive building department processes.
• Oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of building staff. • Participate in the development and administration of the division goals, objectives, and procedures.
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports as it related to the building department.
• Work with professional architect s, engineers, builders, and the general public with a customer service approach.
• Formulate and apply uniform policies and standards for the building inspection programs; formulate, interpret and explain specific building codes, ordinances and administrative orders.
• Research regulations, procedures and/or technical materials relating to building codes and enforcement.
• Represent the City before other agencies and groups on building inspection and enforcement matters.
• Make effective presentations before large and small groups of people.
• Coordinate division services with other programs and services within the County and with outside organizations, and agencies. • Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implem ent
recommendations in support of goals.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

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CRAIG MELICHER, PE, Sr. Engineer

EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Science in
Civil Engineering,
CalPoly, Pomona
• Various Construction
Management Classes at
UCLA, including:
o Legal Aspects of
Construction
Management
o Primavera based
Construction
Scheduling Software

REGISTRATION
• State of California
Registered Civil Engineer

HIGHLIGHTS
• Served as City Engineer
and Building Official for 6
Cities.
• Experience in working
with State Architect’s
Office.
• Diversified experience in
both Type A (General
Engineering) and Type B
(Building) projects.

Experience in federally
funded project
management.

Mr. Melicher has approximately 35 years of experience.

Mr. Melicher has served in various capacities, such as Building Official, City Engineer, and CIP Manager for various Cities. He has extensive experience in construction, California Building Codes, building and safety plan check and inspection, code interpretations, and resolving code related construction and plan check problems on a broad range of residential, commercial and public works capital improvement projects. He has a broad knowledge of municipal government operations, including preparation and presentation of staff reports/resolutions to city councils, committees and interaction with public, various city departments, city council and other governmental agencies.

Mr. Melicher also served as Principal Program Manager for a wide variety of projects. Depending on the specific project, Mr. Melicher’s services included everything from initial concept to project close -out. As each project faced its own unique chall enges, Mr. Melicher was able to employ his extensive public agency background to insure the most expedition and cost effective solution to each respective challenge, especially where, as Program Manager, Mr. Melicher was specifically responsible for acting on behalf of and insuring the best interests of the project’s client. His experience includes serving as Owner’s Representative and Construction Manager for large and complex construction projects, such as public works/infrastructure, community center, city hall, library, parking structure, movie theaters, retail centers, etc. He has extensive experience in construction, Green Book, Caltrans Standards, Building Codes.

Mr. Melicher has participated in a wide variety of multi -disciplinary development teams responsible for projects that include:
• Public Works and Infrastructure Improvements
• Commercial and Retail Developments
• Transportation and Parking Related Facilities
• Residential and Mixed Use Development
• Industrial Development
Some of the significant projects managed by Mr. Melicher include:
• Riverside County Transportation Commission, Corona Main Street Metrolink Parking Structure and Pedestrian Bridge. Construction of a 6 level, approximately 1,000 space parking structure that included a pedestrian bridge.
• City of Alhambra Renaissance Plaza Parking Structure and Entertainment Center. Construction of a 5 level, approximately 600 space parking structur e, a 10 -plex movie theater, several retail/restaurant tenant spaces.
• City of San Bernardino Historic Santa Fe Depot Renovation and Transit Center Parking Structure. Craig managed the restoration and rehabilitation of the historic San Bernardino Santa Fe Train Depot. The scope included significant hazardous materials abatement, seismic

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and other structural upgrades, office tenant improvements, restaurant improvements, installation of new electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems, and improvements to the adjacent site. • TACC Cultural Center Development, Lanham, MD. Construction of a 310,000 square foot development that included five buildings over an underground parking garage, a Turkish Bath that includes a subterranean swimming pool and basketball court; a cultural center with auditorium and museum space; a fello wship hall with restaurant; a 16 unit apartment building and a large religious facility. • City of Commerce Rosewood Community Center Closeout.

Construction of Transtech was retained by the City to take over the closeout as the project had fallen more than two years behind schedule. Craig assisted the City to complete the closeout and help resolve a multi -million dollar delay claim filed by the contractor against the City.
• Alhambra Redevelopment Agency Downtown Revitalization Program. Revitalization progr am that included multiple improvements to the Fremont Plaza that included significant alteration of existing buildings for lease by Toys -R-Us and Party City, construction of a new 30,000 square foot store for PetSmart, and several other stand -alone retail buildings. Significant additional remodel work was also done on multiple buildings on Main Street for various retail and restaurant uses. Mr. Melicher also provide his expertise in the construction field serving as an expert witnesses for construction claims and defects and has a strong background on the legal aspects of project and construction management, and Mr.

Melicher is particularly well versed in California statutes regulating all types of publicly funded construction.

Mr. Melicher has a broad know ledge of municipal government operations, including preparation and presentation of staff reports/resolutions to city councils, committees and interaction with public, various city departments, city council and other governmental agencies.

Mr. Melicher also provides training, and establishes procedures for project, construction and program management to local governmental agencies. He lead a team of experts in the preparation of a very extensive Project, Program and Construction Management Procedures Manual for the public agency to assist the department in developing and implementing efficient and state of the art project management practices and procedures to better serve the operational needs of the department, as well as ensuring the delivery of good customer service to its clients.

Mr. Melicher also provided his expertise in the construction field serving as an expert witness for construction claims and defects. He has a strong background on the legal aspects of project and construction management and is particularly well versed in California statutes regulating all types of publicly funded construction.

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BILL DORMAN, CBO, CSP, ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner, Inspector

EDUCATION
• AS degree –
Architecture - East Los
Angeles College
• Studied Architecture –
Cal Poly – Pomona
• Studied Civil Engineering
–
Cal State Los Angeles
• BS degree – Business
Administration -
University of La Verne

CERTIFICATIONS
• ICC Certified Building
Official
• ICC Certified Building
Inspector
• ICC Certified Building
Plans Examiner
• California General
Contractor
• ICC CALGreen
Inspector/Plans
Examiner
• ICC Building Code
Specialist
• ICC Certified
Sustainability
Professional
Mr. Dorman has over 30 years of experience in Building and Safety. He serves as Building Official/Plan Checker/Inspector at various Transtech contract cities. He has broad knowledge of municipal government operations, including preparation and presentation of staff reports and resolutions to city councils, committees and related interaction with members of the public, other city departments and other governmental agencies. He has extensive experience in constructi on codes, building and safety plan review and inspection, code interpretations, and resolving code related construction and plan review problems on a broad range of projects.

Prior to joining Transtech, he has served in various capacities, including as Building Official/Code Administrator for the City of Pasadena, and managed/supervised over 35 technical, professional and
administrative employees.

Building Official/Code Administrator
• The administrative head of the Code Enforcement Division of the Community Development Services Department and responsible for Development Processing, Building & Safety administration, Plan Check, Building Inspection, Zoning Code Enforcement
Supervising Engineering Plan Check Coordinator
• Supervised plans examiners and permit technicians
• Provided fire & life safety and structural plan checks • Provided code interpretations, division policies and procedures. • Provided plan check administration
• Provided Development Processing administration
Senior Structural Building Inspector
• Responsible for supervision of specialty and combination building inspectors including office and field.
• Provided complex commercial and residential building inspection. • Responsible for inspector education updates and code revisions.

Mr. Dorman also has extensive experience in managing construction projects, owner representative services, code consulting, forensic investigative services, expert witness and construction me diation services. Project Management services to the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association for the $22.5 million Rose Bowl Improvements Project; to the Pasadena Library Foundation and the City of Pasadena for the historical res toration of the Central Library. Acted as Owner’ Representative, Transtech Engineers for the construction of a 14.5 -acre, $110 million cultural center educational campus with five buildings including cathedral, cultural center and museum, three level sports complex, monastery, community assembly building with a restaurant and large commercial kitchen above a 320- car subterranean parking garage.

AS PART OF THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A BUILDING OFFICIAL,

BELOW IS PARTIAL LIST OF DUTIES AS IT RELATES TO THE ROLE OF CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL POSITION:

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• Represent City’s as its building official while interfacing with the public and other agencies.
• Respond quickly in the event of a local, regional, or national emergency or disaster, as building official.
• Read, interpret and analyze plans for major structures. • Visit construction sites and conduct building code inspections when needed as well as conduct job -site evaluations of construction projects for the purpose of monitoring/enforcing compliance with approved plans and code requirements.
• Oversee and participate in the management of a comprehensive building department processes.
• Oversee, direct, and coordinate the work of building staff. • Participate in the development and administration of the division goals, objectives, and procedures.
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports as it related to the building department.
• Work with professional architects, engineers, builders, and the general public with a customer service approach.
• Formulate and apply uniform policies and standards for the building inspection programs; formulate, interpret and explain specific building codes, ordinances and administrative orders.
• Research regulations, procedures and/or technical materials relating to building codes and enforcement.
• Represent the City before other agencies and groups on building inspection and enforcement matters.
• Make effective presentations before large and small groups of people.
• Coordinate division services with other programs and services within the County and with outside organizations, and agencies. • Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement
recommendations in support of goals.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new servi ce delivery methods and techniques.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

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JEFFREY KAO, PE, CBO, CASp, ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner and Inspector

EDUCATION
• UCLA, MS in Civil
Engineering (Structural
and Earthquake)
• California State
Polytechnic University
Pomona, BS in Civil
Engineering

REGISTRATION
• California Registered
Civil Engineer
• ICC Building Official
• ICC California Building
Plans Examiner
• ICC CalGreen Inspector
• ICC CalGreen Plans
Examiner
• ICC Mechanical Plans
Examiner
• ICC Plumbing Plans
Examiner
• ICC Building Inspector
• ICC CALGreen
Inspector/Plans Examine

HIGHLIGHTS
• Bilingual in Chinese
• Computer Aided
Drafting: AutoCAD,
Microstation
• Computer Aided
Structural Analysis: SAP,
STAAD
Mr. Kao has 20 years of experience and has been working at Transtech as Deputy Building Official, Senior Plans Examiner, On -Site Over the Counter Plans Examiner and performed plan checks for a variety of residential and commercial projects under Transtech’s Building and Safety Contracts at various Cities in Los Angeles Cunty. Hs experience includes review and approval of architectu ral and structural plans submitted to municipalities for a wide variety of projects ranging from small residential additions to large, multistory commercial and industrial facilities. He also provides necessary code interpretations, and coordinates with a gency staff and departments, and applicants on building and safety related issues. He also provides over the counter plan check as Deputy Building Official/Plans Examiner. He has extensive experience in Building Codes, plan check including building, grad ing and NPDES plan reviews, code interpretations and resolving code related construction and plan check problems on a broad range of residential and commercial projects.

His past experience includes working as a structural engineer for 4 years at a structural design firm. He was involved in various projects, including Mid-rise Steel Commercial Buildings, Steel Industrial High Bay Facilities, Wood Framed Public/Private Schools and Education Centers, Reinforced Concrete Masonry Studios and Auditoriums and Sp reading Footing, Pile Foundation Design. His diversified experience gives him an excellent knowledge and understandings of “both sides of the counter.” Knowledge of Building and Safety Procedures:
• Building and zoning codes and ordinances that are enforces and implemented at the city
• Quality customer service
• Procedures and techniques of permit processing and process for plan review and inspection
• Sound judgement in interpretation of codes and regulations • Exemplary communications (oral and written), public relation Project and Task Related Experience Working in Transtech’s client cities:
• Provides technical information and assistance to engineers, architects, contractors, and general public
• Assists permit technicians in taking in plan check submittals • Ensures that contractors provide proper documentation and valid license at time of permit issuance
• Research building plan check status
• Reviews plans to verify that all work proposed on plans is compliant with the code currently in effect
• Resolves issues diplomatically and tactfully
• Answers questions, concerns, or issues that residents, contractors, engineers, or business owners have regarding code
• Verifies with business license division that the occupancy group matches the type of use going into the tenant space
• Works closely with planning in resolving major projects by verifying key points on plans matched with planning’s standards.
• Calculate fees for plan check and permits
• Reviews permit applications and issues permits

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• Chinese Cantonese and
Mandarin Speaker
• Extensive experience in
Structural Plan Check
• Experience includes
working as structural
designer at a structural
firm.
• Served as Deputy
Building Official for a
number Contract Cities
Project Experience working in Complex Projects (Partial List):
• 1439 W Main, Toyota Wondries – Building and grading plan check • 700 N Stoneman , 70 condo units – grading plan check
• 500 S Marengo, Home Depot Expansion – building plan check • 1139 W Main, BMW Expansion – grading plan check
• 1 W Hellman, new medical office building – grading plan check • 113-117 N Palm, 7 condo units – grading plan check

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MICHAEL ROBERTS, CBO, MCP, ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner and Inspector

EDUCATION
• Associate of Applied
Science, Building
Inspection Technology –
Chemeketa Community
College, Salem Oregon
• Fire Code Administration,
National Fire Academy –
Emmitsburg, Maryland
• Supervisory Leadership –
Oregon State University,
Bend, Oregon

CERTIFICATIONS
ICC Certifications:
• Master Code Professional
• Building Code Official
• Building Official
• Plumbing Inspector
• Combination Inspector
• Commercial Building
Inspector
• Accessibility Plans
Examiner / Inspector
• Commercial Energy
Conservation Plans
Examiner
• Commercial Energy
Conservation Inspector
• Electrical Inspector
• Commercial Electrical
Inspector
• Residential Electrical
Inspector
• Residential Energy
Conservation Inspector
• Residential Building
Inspector
• Residential Mechanical
Mr. Roberts has over 30 years of experience in municipalities, including governmental development administration. He has reached the highest possible level of code administration with the Master Code Professional designation certification from the Internat ional Code Council and has proven superior leadership abilities. Mr. Roberts holds over 20 International Code Council issued professional certifications, 5 International Conference of Building Officials certifications, and 17 Oregon Building Codes Division certifications.

He has served as Building Official, Community Development Director, Senior Plans Examiner, Plans/Residential Examiner, and Inspector for various municipalities and served as Principal Consultant. Serving as a Building Official for many years, Mr. Roberts p rovided the necessary code interpretations, and coordinated with agency staff and departments, and applicants on building and safety related issues. He has vast knowledge of municipal government operations, including preparation and presentation of staff reports and resolutions to city councils, committees and related interaction with members of the public, other city departments, and other governmental agencies.

Mr. Roberts currently performs remote Plan Review for various Transtech contract cities inc luding City of West Covina, South Pasadena, Alhambra, Seal Beach, South El Monte, Monterey Park, Temple City, Commerce, and Hawaiian Gardens. He has extensive experience in construction codes, building and safety plan review and inspection, code interpretations, and resolving code related construction and plan review problems on a broad range of projects. Mr. Roberts has excelled in working effectively, both in a team and independently, to successfully complete projects and achieve measurable results. He is a strong communicator, problem solver, cooperative team player.

HIGHLIGHTS
• 2006 “Public Official of the Year” Central Oregon Builders Association
• 2008 Oregon “Building Official of the Year” Oregon Building Officials
• 2009 President of Oregon Building Officials
• 2008 Vice President Oregon Building Officials
• 1998 President of Oregon Mechanical Officials
• 1995 and 1999 President Central Oregon Building Officials • 2005 to 2014 Scholarship Chair Central Oregon Building Officials
• 2008 to 2014 Education Chair Central Oregon Building Officials • Served on House Bill 2478 for Manufactured Dwellings
Professional Experience:

Building Official – City of Oregon City
• Created a community development monthly stakeholders
meeting that is open to the public. Discussions include upcoming changes to the city development programs, which

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Inspector
• Residential Plans
Examiner
• Mechanical Inspector
• Commercial Mechanical
Inspector
• Fire Code Inspector Fire
Inspector II
International Conference of
Building Officials:
• Structural Inspector
• Plumbing Inspector
• Mechanical Inspector
• Building Plans Examiner
• Fire Code Official
Oregon Building Codes
Division:
• Building Official
• A Level Structural
Inspector
• A Level Mechanical
Inspector
• A Level Plumbing
Inspector
• A Level Plans Examiner
• Fire Life Safety Plans
Examiner
• Residential Structural
Inspector
• Residential Plumbing
Inspector
• Residential Mechanical
Inspector
• Residential Electrical
Inspector
• Residential Plans
Examiner
• Park and Camp
Inspector
• Manufactured Dwelling
Installation Inspector
• Manufactured Dwelling
Construction Inspector
• Post-Earthquake
Inspector
• Third Party Inspector
• Oregon Inspector
Certification
also allows attendees to openly discuss streamlining the community development process.
• Updated the Building Division policies and procedures to be in compliance with the Oregon Administrative Rules regarding building inspection programs.
• Completed a comprehensive review of the building program fees and successfully presented the proposed fee adjustment to the State Building Codes Division and the City Commission which was updated for the first time since 2001.
• Reviewed the intergovernmental agreements between the City of Oregon City and Clackamas County for inspection services and reduced the city’s monthly spending by bringing a full complement of inspection services in house
Principal Consultant – Northwest Code Consulting, LLC
• Developed the current curriculum for the Federal Bureau of Labor North West Tribal Code Officials Apprenticeship Program. • Partnered with South Seattle Community College and the Washington Association of Building Officials to start an accredited building inspection program that would allow college degrees upon completion.
• Provided planning and building code consulting for the Indian Head Casino and a new fire station at the Sid Walter Flats region on the Warm Springs Reservation.
• Created a full service Building and Planning Program that could be administered by tribal members of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon and the Siletz Confederated Tribes.
• Provided building and planning consulting services to development projects in ten different states.
• Provided expert witness testimony and technical report writing in building and planning litigation.

Building Official / Community Development Director – Jefferson County • Building official for the construction of the $190,000,000 Deer Ridge Correctional Facility.
• Interim Community Development Director overseeing planning, building, code enforcement and on-site environmental health. • Distance Learning Instructor for Portland Community College providing curriculum and experience for students aspiring to become Code Officials.

Senior Plans Examiner – Deschutes County
• Senior Commercial Plans Examiner overseeing all commercial plan reviews for the county, which included working with eight different fire districts and six different cities with partial building inspection programs.
• Lead code official for the North County Operations.
• Distance Lear ning Instructor for Chemeketa and Portland Community College providing curriculum and experience for students aspiring to become Code Officials.

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Building Official – City of Bend
• Promoted to building official, having started as a residential plans examiner.
• Instructor for Chemeketa Community College for summer interns program allowing students enrolled in the program to earn college credits.
• After reviewing over 12,000 commercial and residential building projects, played a part in growing the popula tion of the City of Bend from 33,000 to over 100,000 today.
• Building staff member assigned at the beginning of the Old Mill Development.
• Member of development review team for over 4,000,000 square feet of industrial space.
• Served two consecutive terms as t he City of Bend Employees Association President.

Inspector/Plans Examiner – City of Coos Bay
• Performed residential and commercial plan reviews and inspections, reporting directly to the building official who was also the Community Development Director.
• Lead inspector for the largest project at the time for the Oregon Coast: construction of a 120,000 square foot Wal -Mart Super Store and Distribution Center.
• Deputy Fire Marshal and Inspector, completing annual fire inspections of existing businesses, new bu siness license inspections, inspections of firework stands, and providing education on fire prevention.

Residential Plans Examiner – City of Beaverton
• Temporary residential plan examiner hired during the last term of college.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
• Worked as an apprentice lineman out of Local 1245
Sacramento.

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CALVIN CHANG, PE, ICC Certified Plans Examiner

EDUCATION
• MS, Civil Engineering
Tennessee Technological
University, Cookeville, TN
• BS, Civil Engineering
Chung-Yuan University,
Chung-Li, Taiwan

REGISTRATION
• State of California
Registered Civil Engineer
• ICC Plans Examiner

HIGHLIGHTS
• Chinese Cantonese and
Mandarin Speaker
• Extensive experience in
Structural Plan Check

HIGHLIGHTS
Proficient in Microsoft
Excel, PowerPoint, Word, &
Outlook
Mr. Chang has 30 years of experience and has been working at Transtech as Deputy Building Official, Senior Plans Examiner, On-Site Over the Counter Plans Examiner. He has performed plan checks for a variety of residential and commercial projects in Cities of Alhambra, Temple City, Huntington Park, San Manuel Indian Reservation and San Bernardi no.

Prior to joining Transtech, he was a Sr. Plans Examiner at the City of Burbank.

Mr. Chang has extensive experience in Building Codes, code interpretations and resolving code related construction and plan check problems on a broad range of residential and commercial projects.

Some of the large and complex projects he plan checked include:
• Burbank Airport Transportation Center, 4-Story, type I construction • 4-story with 3-level underground parking mixed-use project, retails with 142 -unit apartments above, type I / type III -one hour construction
• Burbank Verdugo Park Recreation Center, 1 -story assembly use, type V-B construction
• 40-acre Burbank Empire Center with anchor stores, i.e. Lowes, Best Buy, Costco, Extended Stay Inn, office buildings, retails stores • Warner Bros and Disney studio campus development with office buildings and mass tenant improvement
• 75-unit Marriott Courtyard hotel, 4 -story, type V -one hour construction
• 1-story Industrial Warehouse, 40,000 sf, type V-B construction • Burbank hillside 82-unit single family homes development • 36 SFD and 28 Townhomes
• 70 unit condo
• Mixed use project – Commercial on bottom, 120 apartment units above
Project and Task Related Experience Working in Transtech’s client cities:
• Answers questions ap plicants and residents have on code requirements and regulations
• Enforcing and implementing municipal code and city adopted building code
• Review building plans and related documents for compliance with building codes, policies, and jurisdiction requirements • Provides technical help to building inspectors and permit technicians in difficult field situations as well as applicant questions
• Answering emails, phone calls, or counter questions regarding corrections given on plan checks

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ROBERT HERNANDEZ, ICC Certified Plans Examiner and Inspector

EDUCATION
• Cal State Univ. Long
Beach, California –
Teaching credential
• Riverside Community
College –
Fundamentals of
Management
• Coastline Community
College – electrical
and mechanical code
classes.
• Fullerton Community
College – building
construction code
classes.
• Cal State Univ. Los
Angeles – attended
three years pursing
engineering degree

CERTIFICATIONS
• ICC Building Inspector
• ICC Building Plans
Examiner
• ICC Commercial
Building Inspector
• ICC Commercial
Plumbing Inspector
• ICC Plumbing Inspector
• ICC Residential Building
Inspector
• ICC Residential
Plumbing Inspector
Mr. Hernandez has over 30 years of experience and has served as Inspector and Plan Checker. His prior experience includes:
• City of San Clemente, Community Development Specialist: Plan check, provide backup counter coverage for over-the-counter reviews.
• City of Hemet, Plans Examiner: Plan check various projects both residential and commercial. Assign work for contract plan checker.

Provide ongoing training for staff. Provide counter coverage back-up as needed. Write office policies and procedures. Represent department in Design Review Committee.
• D & J Engineering, Diamond Bar, Building Inspector: Provide daily field inspections to contract cities. Plan check of various projects.

Provide assistance to the public at counter.
• Radco, Long Beach, Consultant Plan Checker: Plan che ck for manufactured housing and recreational vehicles. Inspect manufactured housing as needed.
• Handyman Connection, Dispatcher/Scheduler: Input service requests into computer and issue jobs to contractors Estimate job duration and labor cost.
• County of San Bernardino, Building Inspector 3/ Plan Checker: Plan check residential and commercial projects. Supervise building Inspector 1, 2 positions and Land Use Technicians. Assist in running daily operation of regional office in Ontario, California.
• City of Ful lerton: Building Inspector 2: Commercial and residential inspections during all phases of construction. Plan check of plumbing, mechanical minor residential projects. Assist in training new inspectors. • City of Beverly Hills: Building Inspector 2: Commercia l and residential inspections during all phases of construction. Plan check of plumbing, mechanical minor residential projects. Assist in training new inspectors. • City of Long Beach, Combination Building Inspector Aide: Building inspector trainee, code enforcement.
• W.A. Deel & Sons. Los Angeles, Journeyman Plumber: Plumber for new construction and remodeling hospitals. Layout work for crews and assist in training new apprentices.
• Local Union 761, Burbank, Plumber: Attend apprenticeship classes.

Plumber for hotel, aircraft facilities, manufacturing plants and tract housing.

Knowledge of Building and Safety Procedures:
• Various municipal, building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes
• Ensures plans follow codes, regulations and ordinances • Attentive to applicant’s inquiries, concerns, or questions • Communicate clearly to applicants about code compliance • Plan check submittal process and permit issuance
Project and Task Related Experience Working in Transtech’s client cities:
• Review building p lans and related documents for compliance with building codes, policies, and jurisdiction requirements • Provides clear and detailed code requirements and regulations for developers, contractors, public and building department staff

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• CalOES SAP Evaluator

HIGHLIGHTS
• Proficient in Microsoft
Excel, PowerPoint,
Word, & Outlook
• Provides technical assist ance to building inspectors and permit technicians in difficult field situations as well as applicant questions
• Calculates fees for both plan check and permits
• Assists permit technician at the public counter, accepting building plan review applications, accepting plan submittals, and issuing building permits
• Resolves questions that applicants, homeowners, developers, or contractors may have on certain projects
Administrative Building and Safety Duties
• Maintains and keeps all documents, plans, and paperwork organized
• Conducts administrative write ups for plan checks
• Answers questions regarding plan check corrections at the counter, on the phone, or through email

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VINCENT ALTUNA, ICC Certified Inspector

EDUCATION
• Electrical Code,
Blueprint Reading,
Intro to International
Building Code,
Coastline Community
College, Fountain
Valley, CA
• 13 Years’ Experience

CERTIFICATIONS
• ICC Certified
Building Inspector

HIGHLIGHTS
• Proficient in Microsoft
Excel, PowerPoint,
Word, & Outlook
• Cal OSHA 10 hour
Construction Certified
Mr. Altuna is a Building Inspector with 15 years of experience. He is available to provide a combination of building inspector services to many of our Southern California clients. Mr. Altuna has served as a Building Inspector at various Transtech Contract Cities including largely at the City of Commerce. As a building inspector he provides building and safety related services for the Building
Division/Departments in the areas of residential, commercial, and industrial related projects. Some of Mr. Altunas’ responsibilities as a building inspector include building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing inspections; ensuring that all proper documents are obtained prior to finalization of permits; and answering questions that contractors, developers, engineers, or homeowners might have regarding code requirements. He has broad knowledge of
municipal governmental operations and building related codes and ordinances.

Prior to working for Transtech Engineers, Mr. Altuna worke d as a Senior Building Inspector for various consulting groups across Southern California. During this time, he worked in the Building & Safety Departments at the Cities of Huntington Beach, Industry and Cudahy. Mr Altunas’ experience also includes Public Works Inspections and Building & Public Work Permit Issuance.

Relevant Prior Experience:
• Senior Building Inspector at various Municipal Governmental Agencies
• Managed Building & Safety Departments
• Organized filed, permits, and plans
• Residential and Commercial Inspections
• Public Works Inspections (Traffic, Street, Sidewalk
and Approaches)
• Counter (Building & Public Work Permit Issuance, Process Plans for submittal)
• Basic Over-the Counter Plan Checking
• Quarterly Reports (Seismic)
• Managed and inspected street, sidewalk, curb -cuts, and gutter improvement projects
• Inspections in plumbing, heating and electrical
• General knowledge of reviewing home and building plans • Knowledge of building related codes and ordinances
• Maintaining inspection reports, records, and
making recommendations as needed
Project and Task Related Experience Working in Transtech’s client cities:
• Document retention and record keeping and policies
• Knowledge of construction standard safety when out on the job site
• Municipal code and city adopted building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing code
• Implement and enforce building and municipal codes

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• Maintains organized and neat record keeping and procedures • Performs building field inspections including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work
• Provides information to contractors, developers, engineers regarding code requirements
• Reviews, understands, interprets, and analyzes construction plans, specifica tions, and maps in conformance with city standards and policies
• Ensures that all proper documentation and departmental final inspections are obtained prior to finalizing permit
• Answers questions or concerns public may have at the counter, on the phone, or through email
• Answers all code related questions pertaining to inspections • Supervises all building inspectors and may provide training to building inspectors
• Establish, maintain, and cultivate positive and congenial working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work
Project Experience working in Complex Projects (Partial List):
• 5200 Triggs Street - Harbor Freight (20,000 sq. ft. tilt-up) • 2222 Yates Avenue - Palisades Washington Center (44,000 sq. ft. tilt-up)
• 5401 Telegraph Road - Alta Med Parking Structure (5 levels w/elevator)
• 7140 Bandini Blvd. - JFC Expansion Building (171,000 sq. ft. tilt-up w/50,000 sq. ft. freezer)
• 7400 Slauson Avenue - Replace Fire Damaged Building (20,000 sq. ft. CMU Building)
• 5941 Corvette Street - Hollywood Bed & Frame (15,000 sq. ft.

CMU Building)
• 1270 Goodrich Blvd. - Telacu (175,000 sq. ft. tilt-up) • 6555 Gage Avenue - Parklawn Memorial Mausoleum (46,586 sq. ft. Above Ground Mausoleum).

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JASON ROBBINS, Deputy Building Official, ICC Certified Building Inspector, CALGreen Inspector/Plans Examiner, Permit Technician

EDUCATION
• A.A. Associate of Arts
Degree -Citrus
Community College
• A.S. Associate of
Science Degree –
Citrus Community
College
• California State
University of Los
Angeles –
Upperclassman
Computer Science (In
Progress)
• Deans Honor Roll

CERTIFICATIONS
• ICC Certified
Residential Plans
Examiner
• ICC CAL Green
Inspector/Plans
Examiner
• ICC Certified Building
Inspector
• ICC Certified
Commercial Building
Inspector
• ICC Certified
Residential
Combination
Inspector
Mr. Robbins has over 8 years of experience working in governmental environments. He is assigned to various Transtech Contract Cities. He has served as Permit Technician and as Building Inspector under Transtech’s contract cities, including at the City of Alhambra, City of South Pasadena, City of Temple City, City of West Covina, City of Montebello, and City of Seal Beach. In addition to this, Mr. Robbins experience includes over the counter Plan Check work at the City of Downey and City of Alhambra. Mr.

Robbins also has experience working alongside Los Angeles County Staff at City of Commerce as a Permit Technician. Some of Mr. Robbins’ roles as a building inspector includes conducting building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing inspections; ensuring t hat all proper documents are obtained prior to finalization of permits; and answering questions that contractors, developers, engineers, or homeowners may have regarding code requirements.

Along with working as an inspector, Mr. Robbins has prior experience as a Permit Technician, taking in plan submittals, processing permits, and calculating plan check and permit fees. In addition to these roles, his tasks also include creating reports for departmental use and for outside agency use such as for SM IP or BSASRF; entering permits into the city’s database; and providing quality customer service to the public and to city staff.

Project and Task Related Experience Working in Transtech’s client cities:
• Record keeping and policies
• Ensure that all safety s tandards of building construction related to work on enforced
• Plan check submittal process and permitting process
• Clear and concise record keeping and policies
• Implementing and enforcing building and municipal codes • Performs building field inspections including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work
• Provide written corrections or approvals on inspections in the field • Input all inspection results into Excel
• Take in inspection requests for next day inspections, map out inspection route, inp ut all inspections for the following day, and prepare permits for the next day inspection
• Assist permit technicians with over-the-counter permits • Investigate unpermitted work and issue stop -work orders if necessary
• Provides information to contractors, deve lopers, engineers regarding code requirements
• Review, understand, interpret, and analyze construction plans, specifications, and maps in conformance with city standards and policies
• Receive all proper departmental final inspections and documentations prior to finalizing construction permits • Ensure that all proper documentation and departmental final inspections are obtained prior to finalizing permit
• Sending approval of electrical and gas meter releases to utility providers

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• ICC Certified
Residential Building
Inspector
• CalOES SAP Evaluator
• ICC Certified
Residential Electrical
Inspector
• ICC Certified
Residential
Mechanical Inspector
• ICC Certified
Residential Plumbing
Inspector
• ICC Certified Permit
Technician

HIGHLIGHTS
• Proficient in Microsoft
Excel, PowerPoint,
Word, Outlook,
QuickBase, Access
• Municipal permitting
systems: Accela
Permit Plus (City of
Commerce), File
Maker Pro (City of
Seal Beach)
• Over the Counter Plan
Check (City of
Downey and City of
Alhambra)
Project Experience working in Complex Projects (Partial List):
2400 S Fremont Ave – 36 SFD and 28 Townhomes – Building Inspections
• 113-117 N Palm Ave – 7 Unit Condos – Building Inspections • 2300-2330 W Commonwealth Ave – 3 New Commercial Building – Building Inspections
• 300 W Main St/11 S 3 rd St – Mixed Use – Issuing temporary occupancy with guidance and instruction from building official

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GREGORY AHERN, ICC Certified Inspector, ICC Certified Fire Inspector

EDUCATION
• Associates of Science
Degree – Public Works
Construction - Citrus
Community College
• FT 101: Fire Protection
Organization, FT 102:

Fire Prevention
Technology, FT 103:

Fire Protection
Equipment System, FT
104: Building
Construction/Fire
Protection, FT 105: Fire
Behavior &
Combustion –
Hancock Community
College

CERTIFICATIONS
• ICC Residential
Combination
Inspector
• ICC Residential
Building Inspector
• ICC Residential
Electrical Inspector
• ICC Residential
Mechanical Inspector
• ICC Residential
Plumbing Inspector
• ICC Fire Inspector I
• ICC California UST
Inspector
• Hazardous Waste
Operator and
Mr. Ahern has over twenty years’ experience inspecting commercial development in the City of Glendale. Mr. Ahern has extensive experience with Federal, State, and local Fire and Building Code Regulations. H e has in depth experience inspecting high rise mixed use development projects, as well as industrial projects. Mr. Ahern has acted as the lead inspector working with public agencies, the business community, and the public.

Mr. Ahern is currently assigned to various Transtech Contract Cities including City of Alhambra and City of South Pasadena where he serves as the Building Inspector. Some of Mr. Aherns’ roles as a building inspector includes conducting building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing inspections; ensuring that all proper documents are obtained prior to finalization of permits; and answering questions that contractors, developers, engineers, or homeowners may have regarding code requirements. In addition to this, Mr. Aherns’ experience inclu des observation of construction of residential and commercial buildings, precise grading, park facilities, community centers and single -family homes with multi-phased plans. His prior experience includes mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building, minor st ructural, and precise grading inspection with leading developers.

Project and Task Related Experience Working in Transtech’s client cities:
• Record keeping and policies
• Ensure that all safety standards of building construction related to work on enforced
• Plan check submittal process and permitting process
• Clear and concise record keeping and policies
• Implementing and enforcing building and municipal codes • Performs building field inspections including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work
• Provide written corrections or approvals on inspections in the field • Input all inspection results into Excel
• Take in inspection requests for next day inspections, map out inspection route, input all inspections for the following day, and prepare permits for the next day inspection
• Assist permit technicians with over-the-counter permits • Investigate unpermitted work and issue stop -work orders if necessary
• Provides information to contractors, developers, engineers regarding code requirements
• Review, understand, int erpret, and analyze construction plans, specifications, and maps in conformance with city standards and policies
• Receive all proper departmental final inspections and documentations prior to finalizing construction permits • Ensure that all proper documentat ion and departmental final inspections are obtained prior to finalizing permit
• Sending approval of electrical and gas meter releases to utility providers
Previous Experience:

Building Inspector (Through HR Green Pacific)

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Emergency
Operations
Certification
(HAZWOPER)
• Aboveground
Petroleum Storage
Tank Inspector
Certification EPA
(APSA)

OTHER CERTIFICATES
• Fire Prevention Officer
• Fire Safety Officer
Motion
Picture/Television
Certification
• Proximate Audience
Pyrotechnics
• Outdoor Public
Displays Pyrotechnics
• Fire Prevention 1A, 1B,
1C, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B
• Fire Management 1
• Statutes and
Regulations
• Safety Assessment
Program: Evaluator
and Coordinator
Training

HIGHLIGHTS
• Proficient in Microsoft
Excel, PowerPoint,
Word, Outlook,
QuickBase, Access
• California State Fire
Marshal
• Observation of the construction of residential and commercial buildings, precise grading, retaining walls, park facilities, community centers, apartments, and single -family homes with the multi - phased Ranch Plan for compliance to approved plans and codes. This has included mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building, minor structural, and precise grading inspection associated with leading developers, such as Rancho Mission Viejo, Standard Pacific, Shea Homes, Tri Pointe, Ryland, William Lyon, Meritage, West ern Pacific, Pulte, and Sea Country.

Senior Fire / Environmental Safety Specialist
Glendale Fire Department
• Mentor, coach, and oversee technical work of junior inspectors • Inspect major / complex new -construction projects for both Building and Fire Code compliance as well as Environmental Regulatory compliance
• Inspect Film and Television production on location and in studios • Provide Technical assistance to Fire Department personnel during and after emergency incidents
• Develop solutions to design prob lems in development and construction projects
• Plan check and inspect Underground and Aboveground Storage Tanks, Industrial Waste and Pretreatment Systems, Hazardous Materials / Hazardous Waste –plan review, field inspection,
• Fire alarm and detection systems, fire sprinkler systems, standpipes, fire pumps, smoke control systems – planning, field inspection, commissioning
• Inspect commercial and residential occupancies for fire and life safety • Lead technical training and familiarization tours for firefighters and fire academy students
• CUPA Inspector (Certified Unified Program Agency)
Industrial Waste Inspector
Glendale Public Works
• Plan check and field inspections of both new and existing occupancies for Federal, State and local regulatory compliance for Underground Storage Tanks and Industrial Waste
• Pretreatment
• Developed and implemented sampling protocols to comply with EPA Standards, citywide permitting system
• Wastewater sampling at commercial and industrial sites and throughout City infrastructure
• Underground Storage Tank removals inspection and post -removal remediation
• Technical environmental training to Fire personnel when program transferred to Fire Department

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JEREMY REED, ICC Certified Building Inspector, Permit Technician

EDUCATION
• Citrus College

CERTIFICATIONS
• ICC Residential
Building Inspector
• ICC Permit Technician
• CalOES SAP Evaluator

HIGHLIGHTS
• Proficient in Microsoft
Excel, PowerPoint,
Word, & Outlook
Mr. Reed has over 7 years of experience working in governmental environments. He is assigned to various Transtech Contract Cities. Mr. Reed has served as a Permit Technician and a Building Inspector under contract cities such as City of South Pasadena, Alhambra, and Hawaiian Gardens.

Some of Mr. Reeds roles as a building inspector i nclude conducting building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing inspections; ensuring that all proper documents are obtained prior to finalization of permits; and answering questions that contractors, developers, engineers, or homeowners may have regarding code requirements.

Along with working as an inspector, Mr. Reed is largely involved with working alongside our Permit Technicians. Using his prior experience as a Permit Technician, Mr. Reed also works in taking in plan submittals, processing permits, and calculating plan check and permit fees. In addition to this, his duties include answering building code questions along with general building questions (which include plan submittal, permits, etc.) over the phone or at the counter; working closely with permit technicians to maintain communication on various projects that should be brought to attention; and filing away permits at the end of the day after finishing up inspections. Prior to joining Transtech, Mr. Reed worked in the customer service sector where he was able to develop exceptional teamwork and communication skills that translate to his day to day engagement with the public.

Knowledge of Building and Safety Procedures:
• Plan check submittal and permitting process, document retention and record keeping and policies
• Municipal code and city adopted building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing code
• Safety equipment and practices related to the work, including safe driving rules and practices
• Provide highly qualified customer service and communication with staff members and the public
•
Project and Task Related Experience Working in Transtech’s client cities:
• Performs building field inspections including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work
• Provide written corrections or approvals on inspections in the field • Input all inspection results into Excel. Calculate and process permit and mitigation fees and provides fee estimates as requested • Take in inspection requests for next day inspections, map out inspection route, input all inspections for the following day, and prepare permits for the next day inspection
• Assist permit technicians with over-the-counter permits • Investigate unpermitted work and issue stop -work orders if necessary
• Provides information to contractors, developers, engineers regarding code requirements
• Review, understand, interpret, and analyze construction plans, specifications, and maps in conformance with city standards and

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policies. Ensure that all proper documentation and departmental final inspections are obtained prior to finalizing permit • Sending approval of electrical and gas meter releases to utility providers
•
Project Experience working in Complex Projects (Partial List):
• 22417 Elaine Ave, City of Hawaiian Gardens – Residential Single Family Homes
• 22408 Elaine Ave, City of Hawaiian Gardens – Residential Single Family Homes
• 12508 Carson, City of Hawaiian Gardens – Commercial 5 Story Storage Facility

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JONATHAN TARANGO, Deputy Building Official , ICC Certified Building Inspector, CALGreen Inspector/Plans Examiner, Permit Technician

EDUCATION
• Construction
Management,
Fullerton College
• General Education,
Mount San Antonio
College

CERTIFICATIONS
• ICC Residential
Building Inspector
• ICC Residential
Plumbing Inspector
• ICC Residential
Electrical Inspector
• CalOES SAP Evaluator

HIGHLIGHTS
• Proficient in Microsoft
Excel, PowerPoint,
Word, & Outlook
• Cal OSHA 10-hour
Construction Certified
Mr. Tarango has over 8 years of City government experience working in many diverse communities. His experience includes working as a Building Inspector and Permit Technician at various Transtech contract cities. With a strong background in construction, excellent customer service skills, and broad range of computer abilities he has been a great asset to the Building Division. His duties include answering building code questions along with general building questions (which include plan submittal, permits, etc.) over the phone or at the counter; working closely with permit technicians to maintain communication on various projects that should be brought to attention; and filing away permits at the end of the day after finishing up inspections. In addition to his duties, Mr. Tarango also goes above and beyond by helping and assisting the permit technicians with issuing permits, taking in plan check submittals, as well as entering permits into a database.

Prior to working for Transtech Engineers Mr. Tarango worked in the City of Diamond Bar as a Building Inspector Technician. Some of his responsibilities included site inspections of residential and co mmercial projects, site grading, answering questions and providing information to the public, review of permit applications for completeness and accuracy, determining appropriate fees, routes plans, and issues permits.

Knowledge of Building and Safety Procedures:
• Knowledge of methods, materials, and safety standards of building construction
• Safety equipment and practices related to the work, including safe driving rules and practices
• Record keeping and policies
• Implement and enforce building and municipal codes
• Plan check submittal process and permitting process
• Provide highly qualified customer service and communication with staff members and the public
Project and Task Related Experience Working in Transtech’s client cities:
• Performs building f ield inspections including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work
• Provide corrections or approvals on inspections out in the field • Input results of field inspections into excel
• File away permits after inspections are completed
• Take inspection requests, route out inspections for the following day, prepare all permits for the next day’s inspection
• Release electrical and gas meters to utility providers • Request for final inspections from appropriate departments prior to final of building permits
• Assist permit technicians with over-the-counter permits • Take in plan check submittals
• Respond to questions, concerns, issues public may have at the counter, on the phone, or through email
• Investigate unpermitted work and issue stop-work orders if necessary

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• Works closely with Code Enforcement to conduct follow -up inspections to ensure compliance and complete case files • Maintain a clean and orderly office and desk area
•
Project Experience working in Complex Projects (Partial List):
• 2400 S Fremont Ave – 36 SFD and 28 Townhomes – Building Inspections • 113-117 N Palm Ave – 7 Unit Condos – Building Inspections • 2300-2330 W Commonwealth Ave – 3 New Commercial Building – Building Inspections

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TIMOTHY O’CONNER, ICC Certified Building Inspector

EDUCATION
• Los Angeles Trade Tech
– Supervision Course

CERTIFICATIONS
• ICC Certified Building
Inspector
• ICC Certified
Combination Dwelling
Inspector
• Management Resource
Inc., Leadership Library
• Management
Leadership Library ,
Looking into Leadership
• CalOES SAP Evaluator
Mr. O’Conner has over 9 years’ experience in construction including commercial, residential, and tilt -up construction. Mr. O’Conner is a Certified Building Inspector and a Certified Combination Dwelling Inspector with experience in the Los Angeles City code requirements, including the City’s zoning applicable to the construction , alteration and repair of single-family residences, residential buildings up to 10 units, accessory buildings and swimming pools. He has knowledge in instructing inspectors in the proper procedures and techniques of inspection and the application of interpretation of building, mechanical and zoning code provisions and department policies.

He has also obtained approvals by inspectors in numerous facets of construction.

Currently, Mr. O’Conner i s assigned to various Transtech Contract Cities including City of West Covina and City of Azusa where he is serving as the Building Inspector. Some of Mr. O’Conner’s duties include conducting building inspections and ensuring that all documents are obtained prior to finalization of permits. He also ensures and answers any questions that contractors, developers, engineers or homeowners may have regarding code requirements. In the past, Mr. O’Conner personally administered training to inspectors and assistant inspectors, planned, organized and directed the operation of a code enforcement program. He has also adminis tered regulations, adjudications, and interpretations relating to the mechanical inspection activities and enforcement problems.

HIGHLIGHTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Represented the Department in front of the Building and Safety Commission and acted as a Hearing Examiner.
• Represented Resource Management as Custodian of Records • Prepared staff reports for management and Board of Building and Safety Commission, and “Statement of Facts” reports for City Attorneys.
• Handled full authority in supervising, assigning, and reviewing the work of Building Mechanical Inspectors.
• Conducted field inspections when difficult enforcement or public relation problems arise; investigated cases of noncompliance following the issuance of Order to Comply.
• Assisted in training other inspectional employees as required. • Principles of supervision – budgetary and administrative practices and procedures.

Project and Task Related Experience Working in Transtech’s client cities:
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, QuickBase, Access
• Over the Counter Plan Check (City of Alhambra)
• Clear and concise record keeping and policies

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• Ensure that all safety standards of building construction related to work on enforced
• Plan check submittal process and permitting process
• Standards of good building and mechanical construction, materials, procedures, and practices, as required to inspect residential structures.
• Implementing and enforcing building and municipal codes • Take in inspection requests for next day inspections, map out inspection route, input all inspections for the following day, and prepare permits for the next day inspection
• Investigate unpermitted work and issue stop-work orders if necessary • Provides information to contractors, developers, engineers regarding code requirements
• Ensure that all proper documentation and departmental final inspections are obtained prior to finalizing permit

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NICHOLAS TARANGO, ICC Certified Building Inspector, Permit Technician

EDUCATION
• Graduate of Brea
Olinda High School
• Fullerton College

ICC CERTIFICATIONS
• ICC Residential Building
Inspector
• ICC Permit Technician
• Home Inspection, Allied
Schools

HIGHLIGHTS
• Proficient in Microsoft
Excel, PowerPoint, Word,
& Outlook
Mr. Tarango has been with the Transtech Team for over 5 years and currently works as a Building Inspector for contract cities such as City of Maywood and City of Hawaiian Gardens. Some of his responsibilities include performing routine and standardized building inspections to ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations. Mr. Tarango’s experience also includes working as a Permit Technician in City of South Pasadena and City of Alhambra. As a per mit technician he performs preliminary review of permit applications and plan submittals for completeness and accuracy and determines appropriate fees. In addition, he also routes plans, issues permits, and manages logs and records, and provides informatio n to the public relating to the status of projects and permits.

Mr. Tarango works largely with the City of South Pasadena as our head Permit Technician. Some of his duties include resolving permit or project related issues, coordinating building plan revi ew and inspection issues and works on receiving and reviewing applications.

Mr. Tarango staffs and manages the building permit counter for the City of South Pasadena while providing information and direction to the public on building issues relating to pro cesses and requirements.

Mr. Tarango spends a large amount of his time interacting with customers and responding to their needs. Prior to working for Transtech Engineers, Mr. Tarango worked largely in the Customer Service sector where he was able to advance through several positions and levels of responsibility at a restaurant. There, he learned how to work collaboratively and efficiently with customers and different levels of management.

Skills:
• Communicating clearly and concisely
• Customer Service princip les and practices including conflict resolution
• Effectively communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Successful working in a team environment
Knowledge and Project Related Experience of Building and Safety Procedures:
• Procedures and techniques of permit processing and process for plan review and inspection.
• Plan check submittal process and permitting process
• Building and zoning codes and ordinances enforced by the city.
• Processes for compiling and analyzing data for special projects.
• Interpret and explain policies and regulations accurately and tactfully to the public.
• Understanding, enforcing, and implementing city municipal code as well as the city’s adopted building code
• Calculate and process permit, and mitigation fees and provides fee
estimates as requested.

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• Answering phone calls and emails that applicants and
residences have questions on
• Answering questions applicants and residents have on the building departmen t plan check, permitting, and inspection process
• Guiding potential applicants on submittal process; what requires plan check; what doesn’t require
• Gather all departmental approvals prior to letting applicant know permits are ready to be issued; contacting applicant of corrections of plans
• Taking in plans for plan check submittal
• Completing public requests
• Maintaining a neat and orderly counter and keeping all permits and documents in the correct order
• Take inspection requests for the next day
• Pull out all permits required for the next day inspection Project Experience working in Complex Projects (Partial List):
• 1401 Huntington (South Pasadena)– New Grocery Store
Processed fees, issued permits, scheduled for inspection • 901 Fair Oaks (South Pasadena) – 6 Unit Commercial Multi use tenant Improvement
Processed fees, issued permits, scheduled for inspection

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ROCIO GONZALEZ, ICC Certified Permit Technician

EDUCATION
• Business Administration, United
Education Institute

HIGHLIGHTS
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel,
PowerPoint, Word, & Outlook,
SharePoint, QuickBase, Access
• Spanish Speaker
• Knowledge of Quickbase (Temple
City Permitting Software)

CERTIFICATIONS
• ICC Permit Technician
Mrs. Gonzales has served as a Permit Technician for six years at various Transtech Contract Cities which include City of Alhambra, City of South Pasadena, City of Temple City, City of West Covina, and City of Huntington Park.

As a permit technician she receives and processes various permit applications, plans, and specifications, determining appropriate fees, routes plans, issues permit, provide other information of a general and technical nature.

Her prior experience includes 10 years as customer service representative and bookkeeper for a large retail corporation. Her responsibilities included processing store paperwork for corporate use, reporting daily finances to corporate office, and problem resolution.

Knowledge of Building and Safety Procedures:
• Understanding, enforcing, and implementing city
municipal code as well as the city’s adopted building
code
• Plan check submittal process and permitting process
• Communicating clearly and concisely
• Interpreting and explaining city policies and regulations to the public
Project and Task Related Experience Working in Transtech’s client cities:
• Aid in resolving customer’s questions and concerns
regarding plan check submittal process
• Calculate and process building permits
• Complete public requests
• Organize and maintain a neat and orderly permit and
plan check file
• Take inspection requests
• Provide information to applicants about status of building plan check
• Obtain all required departmental plan approvals prior to permit issuance
• Review site plans in conjunction with Business Licenses prior to sending out for Building Official’s review
Administrative Building and Safety Duties
• Receives incoming plans from various cities and sorts them to be sent out to the appropriate plans examiner
• Ensure that all plans are returned in a timely manner • Packaging plans with all proper documents (i.e. correction list, transmittal showing plans are going back to city with corrections or approved

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BRITNEY ADAMS, ICC PERMIT TECHNICIAN

CERTIFICATIONS
• ICC Certified Permit Technician
• American Red Cross Certified, Adult and
Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

EDUCATION
• High School Diploma

HIGHLIGHTS
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Ms. Adams has been with the Transtech team for over two years. She works onsite with various Transtech Contract Cities including the City of Seal Beach and City of Alhambra and serves as the Permit Technician. Some of her responsibilities include processing building permit applications and performing technical work for permit applications. She also performs clerical work that supports the operations involved with the issuance and coordination of the building inspection and permit process. Ms. Adams is constantly interacting with the general public and is the point of contact for the Building counter at the City of Seal Beach. Prior to working at Transtech, Ms. Adams holds 8 years of Cash Management, Customer Service, and Managerial experience where she supervised staff and ensured customer satisfaction.

SKILLS:
• Leadership
• Organization
• Attention to detail
• Customer Service
Knowledge of Building and Safety Procedures:
• Procedures and techniques of permit processing and process for plan review and inspection.
• Customer Service principles and practices including conflict resolution. • Processes for compiling and analyzing data for special projects. • Effectively communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Interpret and explain policies and regulations accurately and tactfully to the public.

EXPERIENCE:

City of Seal Beach, California
Permit Technician:

Her tasks included the following:
• Processes building permit applications
• Screens calls and refers questions to appropriate staff or department • Records permit information into permitting software database and maintains electronic and hard file property information • Informs project applicants of city requirements, processes, and deadlines from time of initial contact to completion of the project City of Alhambra, California
Permit Technician:

Her tasks included the following:
• Collaborated with the Plans Examiners to respond to permit inquiries and assesses appropriate project valuations and permit fee
• Provided coverage for the division phone lines and front counter • Served as first point of contact for customers to provide assistance with building permit policies and procedures

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AARON HICKMAN, ICC PERMIT TECHNICIAN

EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Arts Degree in
History, California State
Polytechnic University of
Pomona

CERTIFICATIONS
• ICC Certified Permit
Technician

HIGHLIGHTS
• Proficient in Microsoft
Excel, PowerPoint, Word,
& Outlook
Mr. Hickman’s experience includes working as a Permit Technician at current contract Client Cities such as the City of West Covina and City of Alhambra. Some of his major responsibilities include processing permit applications, issuing approved permits and plans, and invoicing permit and plan check fees. Mr. Hickman enjoys providing tech support to applicants and guide them on how to upload plan and plan check applications to Go Post for Plan Review. Mr. Hickman has also aided our corpor ate office by assisting Permit Technicians, Building Inspectors, and Plan Checkers maintain the digital file system. Additionally, he collaborates and partners with the administrative team to accomplish responsibilities in support of Transtech’ s City Engineers, Project Managers and Construction Managers .

Prior to working for Transtech Engineers , Mr. Hickman has 10 years of experience ensuring the success of streamlined operations.

Skills:
• Ability to communicate in a personable manner to reach mutually agreeable solutions
• Safety and Operational awareness
• Meets deadlines and works with a high level of awareness and adaptability
• Works well under pressure and multi-tasks
Knowledge of Building and Safety Procedures:
• Coordination with City Departments
• Process Permit Applications
• Invoice permit and plan check fees
• Issue approved permits and plans
• Provide customer services and a nswer questions applicants and residents have on the Building Department plan check and permitting process
• Assigning applications to necessary departments
• Creating an agency referral list for applicants and verifying applicant has completed agency referral list
• Guide applicants on how to upload plan and plan check applications to Go Post Software for review
• Preserve documentation such as plan checks and submittals • Periodic performance of inspection of files to ensure correct placement, legibility and proper condition of all files • Delivering technical support for the B&S Department

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CATALINA MENDEZ, ICC PERMIT TECHNICIAN

EDUCATION
• Civil Engineering –
California State University
Fullerton
• High School Diploma

CERTIFICATIONS
• ICC Certified Permit
Technician

HIGHLIGHTS
• Proficient in Microsoft
Excel, PowerPoint, Word,
& Outlook
• Bi-lingual in English and
Spanish
• Skilled in troubleshooting
computer hardware
issues
Ms. Mendez’s experience includes working as a Permit Technician for one of our Client Cities, City of Alhambra. Some of her major responsibilities include answering calls and emails and coordinating in person visits regarding how to obtain plan checks, permit inspections, and any other general questions. Ms. Mendez guides applicants on how to upload plans and plan check applications to Go Post for Plan Review. She is versatile in her line of work and can proce ss applications, invoice plans, issue permits and plans, and create workflows for other departments. Ms. Mendez also assists Permit Technicians, Building Inspectors, and Plan Checkers with data input. She is also responsible for communicating with various Cities regarding Go Post submittals and completion of all required applications.

Before working for Transtech Engineers, Ms. Mendez worked as an Administrator which provided her the exposure needed to effectively communicate with our Clients.

Skills:
• Outstanding communication, organization, critical thinking, and time management skills
• Creative problem solving
• Works well in stressful circumstances
• Spoken/written proficiency in English and Spanish
Knowledge of Building and Safety Procedures:
• Monitor Go Post submittals
• Assist the Building & Safety Department with data input. • Verifies applications and permits
• Customer service: answering calls and emails, in person visits regarding how to obtain plan checks, permits inspections, and general questions.
• Processing applications on the Citizen’s Access Portal • Invoicing plans checks via Authorize.net
• Create workflows for other departments that need to review plans on the Tyler portal
• Create an agency referral list for applicants and verify applicants have completed agency referral list.
• Guide applicants on how to upload plans and plan check applications to GoPost for plan review. Update the portal when approvals are sent. • Invoicing permit fees
• Issue permits and plans
• Public records request
• Filing

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DEBORAH PLEITEZ, ICC PERMIT TECHNICIAN

EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Science,
Business Administration,
Accounting – California
State Polytechnic
University
• Associate of Science,
Business Administration
Accounting – Mt. Sac
Antonio College

CERTIFICATIONS
• ICC Certified Permit
Technician

HIGHLIGHTS
• Proficient in Microsoft
Excel, PowerPoint, Word,
& Outlook
Mr. Pleitez works as a Permit Technician at several of our client cities. One of h er key tasks includes monitoring plan submittal through the Go Post Portal. As a GoPost Technician she reviews applicant’s submittal before it is sent to the plan examiners. For example, she ensures that the documents uploaded verify the requirements before they are accepted. Ms. Pleitez also assist applicants who have trouble understanding how to upload into their designated portal. Ms. Pleitez provides support to the Permit Technicians, Building Inspectors, and Plan Checkers with data input. Additionally, she logs in hard copies of the daily plans received and is on the frontline of assisting in answering phone calls for the Building & Safety Department. Prior to working for Transtech Engineers M s. Pleitez was a team lead on a project where she analyzed and developed strategies from data to help navigate budget constraints, stock flow, and expenses for a company.

Skills:
• Able to provide high-quality service with positive experience • Able to multitask and collaborate with management
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills
• Successful working in a team environment, as well as independently • Ability to work under pressure and multi-task
• Detail-oriented with data management, bookkeeping, and general administration
Knowledge of Building and Safety Procedures:
• Performs a variety of tasks and administrative duties in support of the daily operations of the Building & Safety Department. • Data Entry on Excel
• Scans applications
• Schedules Inspections
• Maintains files
• Verifies accuracy on Go Post Portal
• Answers phone calls, responds to emails, and takes messages. • Reviews applicant submittals
• Handles ePlans and physical plans
• Processes and ships plans

City Council Staff Report
DATE: N
ovember 16, 2022
AGENDA ITEM NO:

TO: The H
onorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Steve Sizemore, Interim Director of Community Development Matt Hallock, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to conduct a public hearing to waive further reading and adopt an Ordinance amending Titles 16 and 17 of the Monterey Park Municipal Code by adopting the 2022 Edition of The California Building Standards Code and the Monterey Park Amendments to the California Building Standards Code.

RECOM
MENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council consider:

1. Opening a public hearing and take testimonial and documentary evidence;

2. After considering the evidence, waiving the second reading. and adopt ing the proposed Ordinance; and

3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

EXECUT
IVE SUMMARY:

The Or
dinance was introduced and received first reading at the November 2, 2022 City Council meeting. Government Code § 50022.3 requires the City Council to conduct a public hearing before conducting a second reading and approving the Ordinance because it will adopt, by reference, the 2022 California Building Standards Code, as set forth in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. The original staff report (from November 2, 2022) is attached for reference . Second reading and adoption of this O rdinance is recommended. If adopted, the ordinance will take effect in 30 days. If approved, the Ordinance would become effective January 1, 2023. Projects for which a building permit application and building plans were submitted before the effective date, and for which building permits are obtained within 90 days of the effective, are exempt from the updated regulations in the Ordinance. If the building permit expires, then all building plans must comply with the updated regulations.

Public Hearing - 4A

Staff Report

November 16, 2022
Respectfully submitted by: Respectfully submitted by:

Steve Sizemore
Interim Director of Community
Development
Matt Hallock,
Fire Chief
Prepared by:

Dennis Tarango,
Acting Building Official
Approved by: Reviewed by:

Ron Bow
City Manager
Joaquin Vazquez
Deputy City Attorney

ATTACHME
NTS:

1. Ordinance and Exhibit “A” – Findings - Local Amendments to the 2022 California Building Standards Code

2. City Council Staff Report, dated November 2, 2022 (without attachments)

ATTACHMENT 1
Ordinance

ORDINANCE NO. ____
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2022 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA

BUILDING CODE, THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE

CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL

CODE, THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY

CODE, THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL CODE, THE CALIFORNIA FIRE

CODE, THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, THE CALIFORNIA

GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, THE CALIFORNIA

REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING

STANDARDS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, MAKING CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS BASED UPON LOCAL CONDITIONS; AND AMENDING

THE MONTEREY PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT SUCH
CHANGES.

The City Council for the City of Monterey Park does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1: Findings. The City Council finds as follows:

A. The City may adopt model codes by reference pursuant to Government Code §§ 50022.2, et seq.;
B. Health and Safety Code § 17958 requires the City to adopt certain codes that are set forth in Health and Safety Code § 17922 and published in the California Code of Regulations.

C. In accordance with Health and Safety Code § 17958.7, it is in the public interest to adopt the most recent codes published by the California Building Standards Commission.

D. Notice of public hearing to consider this Ordinance was duly published and posted pursuant to Government Code §§ 6066 and 50022.3 on November 3 and 10, 2022.

E. Pursuant to Government Code § 50022. 6, at least one copy of all codes adopted by reference were filed with the City Clerk and available for publ ic inspection at least 15 days before the public hearing.

F. Pursuant to Government Code § 50022.9, the City Council intends to adopt by reference, with local amendments, the following 2022 codes in their entirety as if set forth in full herein:

1. The California Building Code, 2022 Edition - Vol. I & II as published in Title 24, Part 2 of the California Code of Regulations;

2. The California Residential Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 2.5 of the California Code of Regulations;

3. The California Electrical Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24,

Part 3 of the California Code of Regulations;

4. The California Mechanical Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 4 of the California Code of Regulations;

5. The California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 5 of the California Code of Regulations;

6. The California Energy Code, 20 22 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 6 of the California Code of Regulations;

7. The California Historical Building Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 8 of the California Code of Regulations;

8. The California Fire Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 9 of the California Code of Regulations;

9. The California Existing Building Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 10 of the California Code of Regulations;

10. The California Green Building Standards Code, 20 22 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 11 of the California Code of Regulations;

11. The California Referenced Standards Code, 20 22 Edition, as published at Title 24, Part 12, of the California Code of Regulations; SECTION 2: In accordance with Health and Safety Code § 17958.7, the City Council finds that there are local climatic, geographic, and topographic conditions justifying the various local amendments to the California Building Standards Code as set forth in attached Exhibit “A,” which is adopted by the City Council and incorporated by reference.

SECTION 3: Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) § 16.01.010 is amended to read as follows:
“16.01.010 Adoption of specific codes—Copies on file.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the following codes are adopted by reference:

1. The California Building Code, 2022 Edition - Vol. I & II as published in Title 24, Part 2 of the California Code of Regulations;

2. The California Residential Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 2.5 of the California Code of Regulations;

3. The California Electrical Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 3 of

the California Code of Regulations;

4. The California Mechanical Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 4 of the California Code of Regulations;

5. The California Plumbing Code, 20 22 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 5 of the California Code of Regulations;

6. The California Energy Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 6 of the California Code of Regulations;

7. The California Historical Building Code, 20 22 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 8 of the California Code of Regulations;

8. The California Existing Building Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 10 of the California Code of Regulations;

9. The California Green Building Standards Code, 20 22 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 11 of the California Code of Regulations;

10. The California Referenced Standards Code, 2022 Edition, as published at Title 24, Part 12, of the California Code of Regulations;
(b) In accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 18942, one copy of the above-referenced codes will remain on file in the office of the city clerk.” SECTION 4: The definition of “Code” or Codes” in MPMC § 16.01.020 is amended to read as follows:
“Code” or “codes” means the applicable version of the codes adopted by reference in this title.”
SECTION 5: Section 110.3 in MPMC § 16.01.040 is amended to read as follows:
“110.3 Required inspections . The Building Official, upon notification, must make the inspections set forth in Sections 110.3.1 through 110.3.11.” SECTION 6: Chapter 16.05 of the MPMC is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“Chapter 16.05 BUILDING CODE

16.05.010 Building Code adopted by reference.

Pursuant to Government Code § 50022.9, the city council incorporates by reference Chapter 1, Division I and Chapter 2 through Chapter 35 and Appendices C, F, H, I, J

and O of the California Building Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Parts 2, Volumes 1 and 2 of the California Code of Regulations.

16.05.020 Building Code Amended
Chapter 9 and 15 of the California Building Code, 2022 Edition are amended, deleted or added as follows:
a. Chapter 9 of the Building Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code as adopted and amended by Monterey Park Municipal Code Title 17 Fire Code.
b. Table 1505.1 amended, by the deletion of Table 1505.1 and the addition of a new Table 1505.1 thereto, to read as follows:

TABLE 1505.1

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
c. Section 1505.1.2 is amended 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, will be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class A.

SECTION 7: Chapter 16.06 of the MPMC is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“Chapter 16.06 RESIDENTIAL CODE

16.06.010 Residential Code adopted by reference.

Pursuant to Government Code § 50022.9, the City Council adopts and incorporates by reference chapters 2 through 10, chapter 44 and appendices AH, AJ, AQ,and AS of the California Residential Building Code, 20 22 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 2.5 of the California Code of Regulations.

16.06.020 Residential Code Amended

Chapter 3 of the California Residential Code, 2022 Edition is amended, deleted or added as follows:
a. Section 301.1.3.2 is amended to read as follows;
R301.1.3.2 Wood Frame Structures. Pursuant to Business and Profession Code §§ 5537 and 6737.1, construction documents must be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer for all dwellings of wood frame construction more than two stories and basement in height located in Seismic Design Category A, B, or C and more than one story in height or with a basement located in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, or D2 or E. b. Section R313 of the Residential Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with Chapter 9 of the California Fire Code as adopted and amended by Monterey Park Municipal Code Title 17 Fire Code.”
SECTION 8: Section 16.07.010 of Chapter 16.07 of the MPMC is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“16.07.010 Electrical Code adopted by reference.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.9, the city council adopts and incorporates by reference the California Electrical Code and Annexes A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and J, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 3 of the California Code of Regulations.”
SECTION 9: MPMC § 16.08.010 is amended to read as follows:
“16.08.010 Mechanical Code adopted by reference.

Pursuant to Government Code § 50022.9, the city council adopts and incorporates by reference the California Mechanical Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 4 of the California Code of Regulations.”
SECTION 10: MPMC § 16.09.010 is amended to read as follows:
“16.09.010 Plumbing Code adopted by reference.

Pursuant to Government Code § 50022.9, the city council adopts and incorporates by reference the California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 5 of the California Code of Regulations.”
SECTION 11: MPMC § 16.10.010 is amended to read as follows:
“16.10.010 Energy Code adopted by reference.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.9, the city council adopts and incorporates by reference the California Energy Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 6 of the California Code of Regulations.”

SECTION 12: MPMC § 16.11.010 is amended to read as follows:
“16.11.010 Historical Building Code adopted by reference.

Pursuant to Government Code § 50022.9, the city council adopts and incorporates by reference the California Historical Building Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 8 of the California Code of Regulations.”
SECTION 13: MPMC § 16.12.010 is amended to read as follows:
“16.12.010 Existing Building Code adopted by reference.

Pursuant to Government Code § 50022.9, the city council adopts and incorporates by reference the California Existing Building Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 10 of the California Code of Regulations.”
SECTION 14: MPMC § 16.13.010 is amended to read as follows:
“16.13.010 Green Building Standards Code adopted by reference.

Pursuant to Government Code § 50022.9, the city council adopts and incorporates by reference the California Green Building Standards Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 11 of the California Code of Regulations.” SECTION 15: MPMC § 16.14.010 is amended to read as follows:
“16.14.010 Referenced Standards Code adopted by reference.

Pursuant to Government Code § 50022.9, the city council adopts and incorporates by reference the California Referenced Standards Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 12 of the California Code of Regulations.”
SECTION 16: Chapters 17.01 and 17.02 of the MPMC are amended in their entirety to read as follows:
“Chapter 17.01. CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE

17.01.010 Fire Code adopted by reference.

Pursuant to Government Code § 50022.9, the City Council incorporates by reference the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition (“CFC”), as published at Title 24, Part 9, of the California Code of Regulations. The CFC, as adopted by the MPMC, includes Appendices Chapter 4, B, C, D, and O.”
“Chapter 17.02 LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE

17.02.010 Amendment—Application of Residential Code.

Section 102.5 is amended to read as follows:

102.5 Application of Residential Code. Where structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code, the provisions of this code apply as follows:

1. Construction and designed provisions: Provisions of this code pertaining to the exterior of the structure will apply including, without limitation, premises identification, fire apparatus access and water supplies. Provisions of this code pertaining to the interior of the structure when specifically required by this code including, without limitation, Section 903 where interior or exterior systems or devices are installed, construction permits required by Section 105.6 of this code will also apply.

2. Administrative, operational, and maintenance provisions: All such provisions of this code will apply.

17.02.020 Addition—Police Powers.

Section 103.4 is added to read as follows:
103.4 Police Powers. The fire marshall and deputies have the powers of sworn police officers in performing their duties under this code. When requested to do so by the fire marshall, the chief of police of the jurisdiction is authorized to assign such available police officers as necessary to assist the fire marshall in enforcing the provisions of this code.

17.02.030 Reserved

17.02.040 Amendment—Appeals.

Section 111, including its subparts is amended in its entirety to reads as follows:
111.1 Grounds for Appeal. Any aggrieved party may appeal any of the following decisions of the Fire Chief:

1. Disapproval of any application.

2. Refusal to grant any permit applied for when it is claimed that the provisions of this California Fire Code do not apply.

3. Interpretation of this California Fire Code.

4. Determination of suitability of alternate materials or types of construction or materials to types of construction or methods.
111.2 Written Decision. Any such decision must be in writing and a copy thereof will be served upon the applicant, if any, by mail. Any such decision will be final, unless an appeal will be filed there from, within the time and in the manner prescribed by this section.
111.3 Appeal Procedure. Any person dissatisfied with any such determination or decision of the Fire Chief has the right of appeal via the Administrative Civil Review Process established under the provisions of Section 5.48.220 of this code.

17.02.050 Amendment—Definition added.

Section 202 is amended by adding the following definition:

ALL WEATHER SURFACE. A road surface constructed to the minimum standards approved by the jurisdiction capable of supporting loads of 80,000 pounds.

17.02.060 Amendment—Definitions revised.

Section 202 is amended by revising the following definitions:
“FIRE CODE OFFICIAL” means the Fire Chief or Fire Marshall, or designee, who is authorized by the Fire Chief to administer and enforce the Code.

17.02.070. Amendment—Combustible Waste Material.

Section 304.1.2 is amended to read as follows:
304.1.2 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, must be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the premises. Vegetation clearance requirements in areas deemed a fire hazard by the Fire Chief or Fire Code Official must maintain a defensible space around all buildings and structures as follows:

Ground clearance. The space surrounding every building or structure must be maintained in accordance with the following:

Any person that owns, leases, controls, operates, or maintains any building or structure in, upon, or adjoining any mountainous area or forest-covered lands, brush covered lands, or grass-covered lands, or any land which is covered with flammable material, must at all times do the following:
(1) Maintain around and adjacent to such building or structure a firebreak made by removing and clearing away, for a distance of not less than 30 feet on each side thereof or to the property line, whichever is nearer, all flammable vegetation or other combustible growth. This section does not apply to single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery, or similar plants which are used as ground cover, if they do not form a means of rapidly transmitting fire from the native growth to any building or structure.
(2) Maintain around and adjacent to any such building or structure additional fire protection or fire-break made by removing all bush, flammable vegetation, or combustible growth which is located from 30 to 100 feet from such building or structure or to the property line, whichever is nearer, as required by the enforcing agency if he finds that, because of extra hazardous conditions, a fire break of only 30 feet around

such building or structure is not sufficient to provide reasonable fire safety. Grass and other vegetation located more than 30 feet from such building or structure and less than 18 inches in height above the ground may be maintained where necessary to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion.

17.02.080 Amendment—Open burning.

Section 307.1 is amended to reads as follows:
307.1 Bonfires, Weed Abatement, Religious Burning, and Outdoor Rubbish Fires.

No person may build, light, maintain, or cause or permit to be built, lighted or maintained, any open or outdoor fire; use, or cause or permit to be used, any fire for clearing land; burn or cause or permit to be burned, any brush, trash, rubbish, stubble, or other flammable or combustible material, unless he complies with the regulations set forth in this section as follows:

1. Applicant must first secure from the Fire Chief, or designee, a written permit for such burning.

2. Such burning must be in accordance with the following:
a. Each recipient of a written permit for burning must follow all rules shown.

Acceptance of a burning permit will constitute an agreement that the holder will be responsible for all damages resulting from burning.
b. Any such fire must be maintained in one small pile or area that can be readily controlled.
c. At least one adult person must be in actual attendance and in charge of such fire at all times during its burning. He/she must have on hand at all such times water, garden hose, shovels, or other fire extinguishing equipment. d. Such burning will be permitted only at a safe distance from all structures or other combustible material.
e. Burning will be permitted only if there is no appreciable wind. f. Upon completion of any such burning, all resultant embers must be extinguished and hot ashes must be thoroughly wet down.

3. The Fire Chief may prohibit any or all outdoor fires or burning at any time he/she deems that atmospheric conditions or local circumstances will make such a fire hazardous.

17.02.090 Reserved

17.02.100 Amendment—Automatic sprinkler systems.

Section 903 is amended as follows:

Amend Section 903.1.2 to read as follows:
903.1.2 Partial Automatic Fire Suppression Systems Prohibited.

Whenever an automatic fire suppression system is installed for any portion of any building or structure, an automatic fire suppression system must be installed for the entire building or structure.

Amend Section 903.2 to read as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic extinguishing systems must be installed:

1. In all new buildings regardless of the type of construction or occupancy.

Exceptions:

A) Detached Group U occupancies, providing the floor area does not exceed 1000 square feet.

B) Unmanned facilities and/or minor buildings and/or occupancies as approved by the Fire Chief.

2. In existing buildings with an occupancy change as required by other sections of the Fire Code.

Amend Section 903.6 as follows:
903.6 Existing Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system will be installed in existing occupancies as follows:

1. In all commercial and industrial buildings greater than 5000 square feet in area when enlarged by an addition to the existing structure or as required by the Fire Chief.

2. In all commercial and industrial buildings equal to or less than 5000 square feet in area, when enlarged by an addition to the existing structure, exceeds 5000 square feet or as required by the Fire Chief.

3. In all commercial and industrial buildings when an addition to the existing area exceeds fifty percent (50%) within any twelve-month period.

4. In all residential occupancies when an addition to the existing living area exceeds fifty percent (50%) within any twelve-month period.

5. As required by the Fire Code due to a change in occupancy.

6. As required by the Fire Code in Chapter 11.

Amend Section 903.3.1.1 as follows:
903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 sprinkler systems. In other than Group R buildings that are not over two stories in height, automatic sprinkler systems will be designed and installed in

accordance with the NFPA 13, 2022 Edition as amended in Chapter 80 except as provided in Sections 903.3.1.1.1, 903.3.1.1.2, and 903.3.1.1.3.

Add Section 903.3.1.1.4 to read as follows:
903.3.1.1.4 Riser room location. In structures over three stories in height or served by more than two fire sprinkler risers, a dedicated Fire Sprinkler Riser Room must be provided at an a pproved location. The riser room must be accessible to emergency personnel from the exterior of the building.

Amend Section 903.3.1.2 as follows:
903.3.1.2. NFPA 13R sprinkler systems. Where allowed in buildings of Group R, up to and including two storie s in height, automatic sprinkler systems will be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R, 2022 Edition as amended in Chapter 80.

Add Section 903.3.1.2.4 to read as follows:
903.3.1.2.4 Basement spaces. In residential buildings with automatic sprinkler systems designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13R, basements used for living or storage purposes must be fully sprinklered with residential type heads.

Add Section 903.3.1.3 to read as follows:
903.3.1.3. NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Where allowed, automatic sprinkler systems will be installed in one- and two-family dwellings will be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D, 2022 Edition as amended in Chapter 80.

Add Section 903.3.1.3.1 to read as follows:
903.3.1.3.1. Detailed requirements. Automatic sprinkler system protection for one and two-family dwellings will be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13D, 2022 Edition with the following modifications:

1. A local water flow alarm must be provided for all sprinkler systems.

2. Attics and basements used for storage purposes must be fully sprinklered with residential type heads.

3. Overhead piping must be hydrostatically tested for leakage at 200 psi for two hours and inspected before drywall or insulation installation.

4. A minimum of three spare representative sprinkler heads and installation wrench must be provided at an approved location.

Amend Section 903.3.5 as follows:
903.3.5 Water Supplies. Water supplies for automatic sprinkler systems must comply with this section and the standards referenced in section 903.3.1. The potable water supply must be protected against backflow in accordance with the Health and Safety

Code and the Monterey Park Municipal Code. Hydraulic calculations for systems designed per NFPA 13, 13D, or 13R will include a ten percent (10%) reduction from the available supply source.

17.02.110 Addition—Multiple fire alarm and detection systems.

Section 907.1.6 is added to read as follows:
907.1.6 Multiple Fire Alarm Systems. Multiple fire alarm systems within single protected premises must be interconnected and must transmit signals as one system.

17.02.120 Amendment—Emergency Responder Radio Coverage
Section 1103.2 is amended to read as follows:
1103.2 Emergency responder radio coverage in existing buildings. Existing buildings that do not 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 ex terior of the building, must be equipped with such coverage according to one of the following:

1. Whenever an existing wired communication system cannot be repaired or is being replaced, or where not approved in accordance with Section 5101, Exception 1.

2. Whenever total additions result in an increase of more than 6,000 square feet in the total floor area, including mezzanines or additional stories, regardless of ownership.

Additions must be cumulative with each application for a building permit from January 1, 2011.

3. Whenever the value of alternations requiring permits exceed $500,000 in valuation.

Alterations values must be cumulative with each application for a building permit from January 1, 2011.

17.02.130 Amendment—Explosive materials.

Sections 5601.2 and 5601.3 are amended to read as follows:
5601.2 The manufacture, possession, storage, sale, transportation and use of explosive materials will be prohibited, unless it is authorized by the State Fire Marshal. This will not apply to hand loading of small arms ammunition for personal use when not for resale. 5601.3 Non explosive materials must be bolts, explosive rivets or cartridges for explosive- actuated power tasks in quantities involving less than 500 pounds.

17.02.140 Addition—Fireworks display.

Sections 5608.1.2 and 5608.1.3 are added to read as follows:

5608.1.2 Permits. It is unlawful for any person to present or conduct any public display of fireworks within the City of Monterey Park without first having obtained a permit there from the Fire Chief or their representative.
5608.1.3 Detailed Requirements. The public display of fireworks within the City of Monterey Park must be in accordance with Section 5608.1 of this Code and all of the following:

1. The Fire Chief is authorized to grant permits for supervised public displays of fireworks to be conducted by the city or by other organizations. Every such display must be personally supervised by a competent, licensed pyrotechnic operator approved by the Fire Chief. Each such display must be held at an approved location and must be so discharged or fired as, in the opinion of the Fire Chief after proper investigation, not to be hazardous to property or to endanger any person.

2. Applications for permit must be made in writing at least ten days in advance of the date of the display. After such permit will have been granted, the sale, possession, use, and/or distribution of fireworks for such display will be lawful for the permitted activity and time frame only. No permit granted under this code will be transferable.

3. The permittee must furnish a bond or certificate of insurance in an amount deemed adequate by the Fire C hief for the payment of all damages which may be caused either to a person or persons or to property by reason of the permitted display and arising from any acts of the permittee, agents, employees, or subcontractors.

4. When required by the Chief, the pyr otechnic operator will employ and provide additional personnel whose sole duty will be the enforcement of crowd control around the display area. Unauthorized persons will not be allowed to enter the discharge site until the site has been inspected and clea red after conclusion of the display by the pyrotechnic operator.

5. The Fire Chief is authorized to require rope barriers, fences, signs or other devices to be installed around the display area to aid in crowd control.

6. The Fire Chief is authorized to ad opt such additional rules and regulations not inconsistent herewith as are reasonably required to prevent injury to persons and/or property, including without limitation the requirement for standby fire personnel or apparatus at the firing site.

7. If the Fire Chief or appointed designee determines that there is a lack of crowd control or that the crowd is in danger, the display will be immediately discontinued.

If at any time high winds or wet weather creates a danger, the display will be postponed until weather conditions are acceptable to the Chief.

8. The entire firing site must be inspected immediately following a display and before allowing public access for the purpose of locating unexploded aerial shells and/or hazardous debris. Unexploded shells will not be handled within 15 minutes after the time of their firing. Such shells must then be doused thoroughly with water, allowed to stand for at least 5 minutes, and then be submersed in a full bucket of water.

17.02.150 Addition—Fireworks manufacturing.

Section 5614 is added to read as follows:

SECTION 5614

FIREWORKS MANUFACTURING
5614.1 It is unlawful to manufacture fireworks within the City of Monterey Park. 5614.2 The Fire Chief is authorized to seize, take, remove or cause to be removed, at the expense of the owner, all stocks of fireworks or explosives offered or exposed for sale, or stored or held in violation of this section.

17.02.160 Addition—Sale of fireworks.

Section 5615 is added to read as follows:

SECTION 5615

SALE OF FIREWORKS
5615.1 Sales of Fireworks. The sale of “Safe and Sane” fireworks within the City of Monterey Park city limits will be in accordance with Section 3301 of the Code, Chapter

5.48 of the Monterey Park Municipal Code, and all of the following:
5615.1.1 It is unlawful for any person to sell, or to cause or permit to be sold, within the city, any fireworks at retail without first securing a permit to do so from the Fire Chief. A separate permit must be obtained for each separate or distinct place of business or stand.

Any person having a permit, who fails to comply with the conditions of the permit as provided for by this section, will be deemed to be operating without a permit. Application must be made no earlier than April 1 and no later than May 15 of each calendar year. 5615.1.2 The maximum number of permits, which may be issued will be (20) during any one calendar year.

If the number of applications exceed the number of permits to be issued, the permittees, who did not violate any requirements of this chapter during the preceding year, will have first priority for the available permits until April 15, provided each permittee represents the same participating organization which operated under the permit during the preceding year.

If there are any additional permits available, such additional permits will be granted by a drawing supervised by the license officer, or other municipal officer designated by the City Council.

1. The following qualifications must be met by each application for a permit:
a. No permit will be issued to any person, firm, or corporation, except any veterans organization or any auxiliary of such organization chartered by the Congress of the United States, maintaining a charter and meeting place in the City whose membership is compos ed of members now and/or heretofore serving in the armed forces of the United States; or, any nonprofit associations or corporations organized primarily for civic betterment or youth activities, charitable, or religious purposes.

b. Each such organization must have its principal and permanent meeting place within the city limits of Monterey Park, and must have been organized and established within the city limits of Monterey Park, and must have been organized and established within such city limits for a mi nimum of one year continuously preceding the filing of an application for a permit. c. No organization may receive more than one permit for fireworks sales during any one calendar year.
d. No stand will be within 500 feet of another stand.

2. Each applican t for a permit must take out and maintain in force, while any such fireworks stand is open, public liability insurance in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 for injury to one person, and not less than $1,000,000 for any one occurrence, and one million d ollars ($1,000,000) for damage to property. The City of Monterey Park must be named as “additional insured” on all policies required hereunder. Before the issuance of a permit hereunder, each applicant must furnish evidence satisfactory in form and substan ce to the city that such insurance is in force, and adequate legal assurance that the carrier will give the city at least thirty days’ prior written notice of the cancellation of the policy, during the effective period of the permit.

3. Applicants for a permit hereunder must pay a permit fee in accordance with the City of Monterey Park Master Schedule of Fees and Charges for each fireworks stand.

4. It will be unlawful for any person to sell at retail “dangerous fireworks,” as defined in the California State Fireworks Law.

5. No “safe and sane” fireworks, as defined in the California State Fireworks Law, will be sold or offered for sale at retail within the City, except from 12:00 noon on June 28 to 9:00 p.m. on July 4 of each year. In addition, the discharg e of fireworks is limited to 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on only July 4.

6. No “safe and sane” fireworks will be sold or offered for sale at retail unless the fuses or other igniting devices are protected by approved protective caps, or each item or group of items is enclosed or sealed in a package bearing the California State Fire Marshal’s Seal of Registration, upon which the wholesaler’s license number appears.

7. The Fire Chief is authorized to promulgate reasonable additional rules and regulations for the oper ation of fireworks stands, in order to eliminate or reduce to a minimum the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to property. A copy of any such rules and regulations must be posted in a prominent place in each fireworks stand. Failure to comply wit h said rules and regulations will be grounds for the immediate revocation of any permit granted under this section.

17.02.170 Amendment—Locations where aboveground tanks are prohibited.

Section 5704.2.9.6.1 is amended to read as follows:
5704.2.9.6.1 The storage of Class I and II liquids in above ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited.

1. Class I and II liquids must be stored in above ground tanks outside of buildings only at locations in the city zoned or used for Manufacturing purposes, as designated in the Monterey Park Municipal Code and the zoning map o f the City of Monterey Park.

Exception: Above ground storage tanks dispensing Class I and II liquids will not be allowed in motor fuel service stations.

2. The storage of Class I and II liquids in above ground tanks may be permitted in other zones if the Fire Chief finds that such use in a particular installation will not create an unreasonable risk of injury to person or property after consideration of special factors; such as, topographical conditions, nature of occupancy and proximity to buildings or adjoining property, and height and character of construction of such buildings, capacity and construction of proposed tanks and character of liquids to be stor ed, degree of private fire protection to be provided, and facilities of the Fire Department available to cope with flammable or combustible liquid fires.

17.02.180 Amendment—Liquefied petroleum gases—Location of containers.

Section 6104.2 is amended to read as follows:
6104.2 Liquefied petroleum gas may be stored only at locations zoned or used for Manufacturing Development purposes, as designated in the Monter ey Park Municipal Code and the zoning map of the City of Monterey Park.

Such storage, however, may be permitted in other zones if the fire code official finds that such use in a particular installation will not create an unreasonable risk of injury to person or property, after consideration of the special features; such as, topographical conditions, nature of occupancy and proximity to building or adjoining property and height and character of construction of such buildings, capacity and construction of proposed tanks, and character of liquids to be stored, degree of private fire protection to be provided, and facilities of the Fire Department to cope with flammable or combustible liquid fires.

17.02.190 Amendment—Appendix Chapter D Dead ends.

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

D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet must be provided with width and turnaround provisions to the minimum standards adopted by the jurisdiction.

17.02.200 Amendment — Appendix Chapter O Haunted Houses Section O101.2 of Appendix Chapter O is amended to read as follows:

O101.2 Permits. An operational permit must be required for haunted houses, ghost walks, or similar amusement uses in accordance with Appendix O101.2.

EXCEPTION: Haunted houses, ghost walks, or similar amusement uses in Group R-3 occupancies.”
SECTION 17: Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed in order to achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.

SECTION 18: Enforceability. Repeal of any provision of the Monterey Park Municipal Code does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of pe nalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance’s effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.

SECTION 19: Validity of Previous Code Sections . If this entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or amendment of the MPMC or other city ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such previous MPMC provision or other the city ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes.

SECTION 20: Environmental Assessment. The City Council finds that adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality A ct (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”) because it consists only of minor revisions and clarifications to an existing code of construction-related regulations and specification of procedures related thereto and will not have the effect of deleting or substantially changing any regulatory standards or findings required therefor, and therefore does not have the potential to caus e significant effects on the environment. In addition, this ordinance is an action being taken for enhanced protection of the environment and is exempt from further review under CEQA Guidelines § 15308.

SECTION 21: Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the city council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION 22: Publication. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Monterey Park’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within 15 days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.

SECTION 23: Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective on January 1,

2023. Projects for which a building permit application and building plans were submitted before the effective date of this Ordinance, and for which building permits are obtained within 90 days from the effective date of this Ordinance, are exempt from the regulations in the 2022 code update including the codes adopted by reference in this Ordinance.

Should, however, the building permit expire, all building plans must comply with this Ordinance.

SECTION 24: Filing with Building Standards Commission. The City Clerk must file a certified copy of this Ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Monterey Park, held on the 16th day of November, 2022.

Henry Lo, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Vincent D. Chang, City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing ordinance was duly passed and adopted by the Monterey Park City Council at its regular meeting held on 16th day of November, 2022, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES;
NOES;
ABSENT:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

KARL H. BERGER, CITY ATTORNEY
By: ______________________________
Joaquin Vazquez, Deputy City Attorney

EXHIBIT A
Findings - Local Amendments
To The
2022 California Models Codes
The City Council finds as follows:

SECTION 1: Pursuant to the requirements of Health and Safety Code §17958.7, the City Council finds that there are local climatic, geographic, an d topographic conditions justifying the various local amendments to the California Model Codes as set forth herein.

SECTION2: Specifically, the City Council finds:

A. Climatic Conditions

1. The City of Monterey Park is a densely populated area within a climate system capable of producing major winds, fire and rain related disasters, including but not limited to those caused by the Santa Ana winds and El Niño (or La Niña) subtropical -like weather.

This region is especially susceptible to more active termite and wood attacking insects and microorganisms.

2. Hot, dry Santa Ana winds are common to all areas within the City of Monterey Park. These winds, which can cause small fires which spread quickly, are a contributing factor to the high fire danger in the area, and create the need for an increased level of fire protection.

This added protection will supplement normal fire department response available and provide immediate protection for life and safety of multiple occupancy occupants during fire occurrences.

3. Los Angeles County and the City of Monterey Park are located in a semi-arid Mediterranean type climate which predisposes all fuels, including wood shingles to rapid ignition and spread of fire.

Therefore, there exists a need for additional fire protection measures.

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

B. Geological Conditions

1. The City of Monterey Park is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake, the 1987 Whittier

Narrows Earthquake, the 1971 San Fernando Earthquake and the 1933 Long Beach Earthquake.

2. The October 17, 1989, Santa Cruz earthquake resulted in only one major San Francisco fire in the Marina district. But, when combined with the 34 other fires and over 500 responses, the department was taxed to its full capabilities. The Marina fire was difficult to contain because mains supplying water to the district burst during the earthquake. lf more fires had been ignited by the earthquake, it would have been difficult for the fire department to contain them. This situation creates the need for both additional fire protection measures and automatic on -site fire protection for building occupants since a multitude of fires may result from breakage of gas and electric lines as a result of an earthquake. As noted by "Planning Scenario on a Major Ear thquake Department on of the Newport - lnglewood Fault Zone, 1988, State Conservation," "unfortunately meeting the minimum earthquake standards of building codes barely places a building on the verge of being legally unsafe."

3. Traffic and circulation congest ion presently existing in the City of Monterey Park often challenges fire department response times.

This condition will be exacerbated by any major disaster, including any earthquake wherein damage to the highway system will occur.

This condition makes th e need for additional on -site protection for property occupants necessary.

4. Placement of multiple occupancy buildings, location of arterial roads, and fire department staffing constraints due to recent revenue - limiting state legislation have made it diffic ult for the fire department to locate additional fire stations and provide manpower sufficient to concentrate fire companies and personnel to control fires in high density apartment or condominium buildings. Fire Department equipment does not allow easy access to areas of buildings greater than 55 feet above the level of Fire Department vehicle access.

These conditions create the need for built -in onsite fire protection systems to protect occupants and property until firefighting apparatus and personnel arrive on the scene.

5. The City of Monterey Park is located in an area subject to a climatic condition of high winds and low humidity. This combination of events creates an environment which is conducive to rapidly spreading fires.

Control of such fires requir es rapid response. Obstacles generated by a strong wind, such as fallen trees, street lights and utility poles, and the requirement to climb 75 feet vertically up flights of stairs will greatly impact the response time to reach an incident scene.

Additionally, ASCE -7, Section 6, Figure 6 - 2 Height Adjustment

Table identifies a significant increase in the amount of wind force at 60 feet above the ground. Use of aerial type firefighting apparatus above this height would place rescue personnel at increased ri sk of injury.

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

7. Untreated wood roofs cause or contribute to serious fire hazard and to the rapid spread of fires when such fires are accompanied by high winds. Pieces of burning wooden roofs become flying brands and are carried by the wind to other locations and thereby spread fire quickly.

C. Topographic Conditions

1. The City of Monterey Park is in an area that has a high percentage of structures on hillsides. Access for fire or rescue response and staging for firefighting are made challenging and difficult due to the terrain.

SECTION 3: Because of the local climatic, geologic and topographic conditions, the following local amendments are needed:
2022 California Building Code
Code Section Finding
Chapter 9 A-1, A-2, B-4, C-1
Table 15.05.1 A-1, A-2, B-4, C-1
2022 California Residential Code
Code Section Finding
Section R301.1.3.2 B-1
Section R313 A-1, A-2, B-4, C-1
2022 California Fire Code
Code Section Finding
102.5 Administrative

103.4 Administrative
111 Administrative
202 Administrative
304.1.2 A,B,C
307.1 A,B,C
903 A,B,C
907.1.6 A,B,C
1103.2 A,B,C
5601 A,B,C
5608 A,B,C
5614 A,B,C
5615 A,B,C
5704.2.9.6.1 A,B,C
6104.2 A,B,C
D103.4 A,B,C
O101.2 A,B,C

ATTACHMENT 2
City Council Staff Report, November 2, 2022
(without attachments)

City Council Staff Report
DATE: N
ovember 2, 2022
AGENDA ITEM NO:

TO: The H
onorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Steve Sizemore, Interim Director of Community Development Matt Hallock, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to read by title only, waive further reading, and introduce Ordinance amending Titles 16 and 17 of the Monterey Park Municipal Code by adopting the 2022 Edition of The California Building Standards Code and the Monterey Park Amendments to the California Building Standards Code ; set public hearing for November 16, 2022.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council consider:

1. Reading by title only, waiving further reading, and introducing the proposed Ordinance;

2. Scheduling a public hearing on November 16, 2022 for the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance; and/or

3. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Ever
y three years, the State of California adopts new uniform codes that apply to all jurisdictions within California. These are codified in Title 24 of the Code of California Regulations and are commonly referred to as “uniform codes” or the California Building Standards Code (“CBSC”). The 2022 CBSC takes effect on January 1, 2023. California law allows local governments to make limited amendments the CBSC based upon local climatic, topographical, and geological conditions, or for administrative reasons.

If adopt
ed, the proposed Ordinance would incorporate the uniform codes by reference into the MPMC. Additionally, the Ordinance would make limited amendments to these regulations based upon local conditions.

CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):

Purs
uant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines, the proposed Ordinance affects commercial development or businesses and is not subject to further review under CEQA for the following reasons: (1) the Ordinance is an action being taken for enhanced environmental protection (14 Cal.

Code Regs. § 15308); (2) there is no possibility that the ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3)); and (3) it will New Business - 5A

not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15060(c)(2)). The notice of exemption prepared for this project is contained in Attachment 2.

T

YPE OF ACTION (LEGISLATIVE)
The recommended action is to amend MPMC Titles 16 and 17 by adopting the 2022 Edition of the CBSC. In considering such action, the City Council acts in its discretionary legislative capacity (formulating rules that apply to all future cases). For the proposed amendments, the City Council must find that they are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions (Health and Safety Code § 17958.7).

These findings, and the facts upon which they rely, are included with in the draft Ordinance.

BACKGROUND:

The California Building Standards Commission is authorized by Health and Safety Code §§ 18901
through 18949.31 to administer the processes governing to adoption, approval, publication, and implementation of California’s uniform codes every three years.

These uniform codes – which are codified in Title 24 to the California Code of Regulations – constitute a compilation of different types of criteria from three sources:
• Buil
ding standards that are adopted by state agencies with change from building standards contained in national model codes;
• Buil
ding standards that are adopted and adapted from the national model code standards to meet California conditions; and
• Buil
ding standards, authorized by the California legislature, that constitute extensive additions not covered by the model codes that have been adopted to address particular California concerns.

An exam
ple of a uniquely California requirement would be earthquake readiness.

Altogether, 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (CBSC) includes the following:

1. The Cali
fornia Building Code, 2022 Edition - Vol. I & II as published in Title 24, Part 2 of the California Code of Regulations;

2. The Cali
fornia Residential Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 2.5 of the California Code of Regulations;

3. The Cali
fornia Electrical Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 3 of the California Code of Regulations;

4. The Cali
fornia Mechanical Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 4 of the California Code of Regulations;

5. The Cali
fornia Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 5 of the California Code of Regulations;

6. The Cali
fornia Energy Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 6 of the California Code of Regulations;

7. The Cali
fornia Historical Building Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 8 of the California Code of Regulations;

8. The Cali
fornia Existing Building Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 10 of the California Code of Regulations;

9. The Cali
fornia Green Building Standards Code, 2022 Edition, as published in Title 24, Part 11 of the California Code of Regulations; and

10. The Cali
fornia Referenced Standards Code, 2022 Edition, as published at Title 24, Part 12, of the California Code of Regulations.

California law does allow each local jurisdiction to make limited amendments to the CBSC to govern unique issues within that jurisdiction. For example, coastal cities may make changes to address coastal erosion. In Monterey Park, the primary issues are fire prone open
and inhabited areas, combined with steep topography, and seasonal high winds. Additionally,
like virtually every other jurisdiction in California, the City must be prepared for ear
thquake activity. To address these local challenges, the proposed Ordinance makes local amendments to the CBSC.

Since the City is incorporating the CBSC into the Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”), Government Code § 5002.3 requir es that the City Council conduct a public hearing
before adopting the Ordinance. Accordingly, if the Ordinance is introduced, a public hearing would be noticed for the November 16, 2022 City Council meeting.

The City C
ouncil should also be aware that there are several project applications that are being reviewed by t
he City. It is unclear whether the City will issue building permits before the
end of 2022 for these projects. Pursuant to the overall objective of the 2020 Monterey P
ark Business Recovery Program – which is t o facilitate construction to boost economic health within the City – the Ordinance would allow pending project applications to comply with the 2019 uniform codes if the City issues a building permit for t
hose projects by April 1, 2023 (90 days from January 1, 2023). Without that provision, all projects would need to comply with the CBSC on January 1, 2023. That could result in a significant delay (and cost) to developers applying for building permits based upon the 2019 uniform c
odes.

FISCAL I
MPACT:

There no identifiable fiscal impacts associated with adopting the Ordinance and Resolution
(other than administrative costs associated with codifying the Ordinance).

Respectfully submitted by: Respectfully submitted by:

Steve Sizemore
Interim Director of Community
Development
Matt Hallock,
Fire Chief
Prepared by:

Dennis Tarango,
Acting Building Official
Approved by: Reviewed by:

Ron Bow
City Manager
Joaquin Vazquez
Deputy City Attorney

ATTACHM
ENTS:

1. Ordinance and E
xhibit “A” – Findings - Local Amendments to the 2022 California Building Standards Code

2. Notice of Exemption

City Council Staff Report
DATE: November 16, 2022
AGENDA ITEM NO:

TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Steve Sizemore, Interim Director of Community Development SUBJECT: Public Hearing and Consideration of adopting a Resolution Amending the 2021-2029 Housing Element (GPA 22-02) to the Monterey Park General Plan effective January 19, 2022
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council consider:

1. Opening the public hearing to receive testimonial and documentary evidence;

2. After closing the public hearing and considering the evidence, adopt a Resolution amending the Monterey Park Housing Element effective January 19, 2022;

3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to prepare and transmit the final documents to the California Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD"); and

4. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (“CEQA”):

The draft Resolution amends the City’s Housing Element (“HE”) that was adopted January 19, 2022. There are no significant, substantive, amendments to the HE that would result from adopting the Resolution. Consequently, the findings and conclusions of Resolution No. 2022-R2 are incorporated into the draft Resolution; no additional environmental findings are required.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

If adopted, the proposed Resolution would amend the previously adopted Housing Element effective January 19, 2022 (“HE”). The proposed amendment is recommended at the request of the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) to secure certification of the City’s HE. These changes are primarily technical; there are no significant, substantive, amendments to the HE proposed in the draft Resolution.

BACKGROUND:

The City Council adopted the HE in January 2022. Thereafter, the City forwarded the HE to HCD for review and certification.

After reviewing the HE, HCD requested certain changes to the HE. One notable HCD comment was its assertion that the City’s HE relies upon non-vacant sites to Public Hearing - 4B

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accommodate more than 50 percent of the City’s RHNA obligations for lower-income households. Consequently, HCD seeks to have the City Council make findings that the existing uses on such properties do not impede additional residential development and will likely stop during the HE’s planning period, i.e., between 2021 and 2029.

The HE currently identifies potential capacity for more residential development. It relies upon geospatial data to identify potential sites within the City for such housing. Non- vacant parcels are currently identified in the HE as sites likely to be redeveloped during the next eight years based on the following site selection criteria:
 Improvement-to-Land Value
 Existing use vs. zoned use
 Age of structure
 Ownership patterns
 Likelihood of redevelopment
 Community input
 Floor Area Ratio Standards
The Monterey Park Land Use Element (“LUE”) permits higher density residential zones to occur in the northern portion of the City in the North Garfield area and along the Garvey Corridor (“North Garfield Area”). In addition to the specific parcel analysis described above, the amended HE prioritizes redevelopment in the North Garfield Area, specifically for mixed-use and affordable housing projects. Additionally, the HE incorporates programs intended to conserve existing housing, remove barriers to housing development, and assist in developing affordable housing, specifically targeting the North Garfield Area.

Since the City relies on non-vacant sites to accommodate more than 50 percent of its RHNA for lower-income households, California law presumes that the non-vacant sites’ existing use would impede additional residential development. To overcome this presumption, the HE selected sites that provide the best opportunities to add significant numbers of affordable housing units to the City’s housing stock and have the highest potential for becoming available for residential development. Among other things, for sites with existing residential use, sites were only included if they were large enough to net at least two additional units.

Non-vacant sites with residential and non-residential uses are prioritized in the HE on the Sites Inventory if the existing structure are older, if the floor area ratio is low, and if the improvement-to-land value ratio is less than one. The City prioritizes a mix of residential units in the North Garfield Area due to its healthy environment, available utilities, high access to economic and education opportunities, and close proximity to transit.

Current planned or approved residential projects are in the North Garfield Area, demonstrating that the North Garfield Area has high development potential. Additionally,

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as part of the City’s publi c outreach effort, member s of the publi c identified the North Garfield Area as the most desirable location for future housing sites.

An additional factor considered by the HE is reusing currently developed sites for residential housing, the so-called “recycling.” A recycling option may be desirable when lack of housing supply and high rent suggests that existing land uses crowd out residential development. Such recycling options are more likely to occur on land zoned for mixed- use development. Development data show that a significant majority of mixed-use zoned projects have a significant residential component. Consequently, the HE that future residential development will continue in areas zoned mixed-use to accommodate both residential and non-residential uses. The City will work to continue this trend by facilitating the development of mixed-use projects by offering development incentives and working with developers to discuss housing development opportunities in areas designated for mixed-use (HE, Program 11). Additionally, the City will promote affordable housing development in the high resource areas of the City. Indeed, the City Council already considered (on November 2, 2022) a draft Inclusionary Housing Program which, if adopted, would help encourage development of affordable units in the City (HE, Program 15). The HE provides that the City will also continue to engage local property owners to discuss redevelopment opportunities on their properties. Based on this analysis and future efforts undertaken through the Housing Plan, the City concludes that existing uses will not impede additional residential development and all sites identified in this Housing Element are adequate to accommodate the RHNA.

Should the City Council adopt the attached resolution, staff will resubmit the Element to HCD and it will have 60 days to review the document. It is anticipated that the City will have a certified Housing Element in early 2023.

Respectfully submitted by:

Steve Sizemore
Interim Community Development
Director

1. Draft Resolution
Karl H. Berger
City Attorney
Approved by: Reviewed by:

Ron Bow
City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:

Staff Report
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ATTACHMENT 1
Resolution

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION RETROACTIVELY AMENDING THE
2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT (GPA 22-02) OF THE

MONTEREY PARK GENERAL PLAN
The City Council of the City of Monterey Park does resolve as follows: SECTION 1. The City Council finds and declares that:

A. Following a public hearing held on January 19, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-R3 which added the 2021-2029 Housing Element to the Monterey Park General Plan (the “Housing Element”).

B. Separately, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-R2 on January 19, 2022 which constitutes the City’s environmental review of the Housing Element.

C. After being adopted, the Housing Element was posted on the City's website and a link emailed to all individuals and organizations that previously requested notices. Additionally, the Housing Element was submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) on February 2, 2022.

D. After reviewing the Housing Element, HCD requested certain changes be made to the Housing Element in order for the City to obtain HCD certification in accordance with California law.

E. After reviewing the requested changes, the Interim City Planner made proposed changes to the Housing Element for City Council consideration. Because of its volume, the Housing Element is available for public review at
https://www.montereypark.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/13724/Housing- Element-Changes-Consolidated
While not attached to this Resolution as an exhibit, the amended Housing Element is nevertheless incorporated by reference as if fully set forth.

F. The Interim City Planner completed review and scheduled a public hearing regarding the Project before the City Council for November 16, 2022. Notice of the public hearing was posted and mailed as required by the Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”);
G. On November 16, 2022, the City Council opened the public hearing to

receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the proposed Project including, without limitation, information provided to the City Council by City staff and public testimony; H. This Resolution and its findings are made based upon the entire administrative record including, without limitation, testimony and evidence presented to the City Council at its January 19, 2022 and November 16, 2022 public hearings including, without limitation, the staff report submitted by the Interim City Planner.

SECTION 2. Planning Agency. Pursuant to MPMC § 2.56.020(A), the City Council will act as the Monterey Park Planning Agency for purposes of considering the Housing Element.

SECTION 3. Amendment to Resolution No. 2022-R3. This Resolution is intended to, and does, amend Resolution No. 2022-R3. Should there be any conflict with this Resolution and Resolution No. 2022-R3, this Resolution will prevail. Except as amended by this Resolution, all Sections of Resolution No. 2022-R3, including Section 4 as to Environmental Assessment, remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 4. Retroactivity and Legislative Actions. The City Council finds as follows:

A. The City Council intends that this Resolution be retroactively in effect to January 19, 2022. In doing so, the City Council recognizes that California law, including, without limitation, Melton v. City of San Pablo (1967) 252 Cal.App.2d 794 and In re Cindy B. v. Eugene B. (1987) 192 Cal.App.3d 771, allows legislative actions to be retroactively applied when the legislative intent for such retroactivity is clear. Additionally, the City Council notes that it may interpret its own regulations as recognized in California law including, without limitation, Yamaha Corp. of Am. v State Bd. of Equalization (1998) 19 Cal.4th 1 and State Farm Mutual Auto Ins.

Co. v Quackenbush (1999) 77 Cal.App.4th 65.

B. In retroactively amending the Housing Element as set forth in this Resolution, the City Council recognizes that it may not bind the legislative decision-making of future City Councils: “[i]t is the general rule that one legislative body cannot limit or restrict its own power or that of subsequent Legislatures and that the act of one Legislature does not bind its successors.” Mueller v. Brown (1963) 221 Cal.App.2d 319 (quoting In re Collie (1952) 38 Cal.2d 396, 398); Thompson v. Board of Trustees (1904) 144 Cal. 281; McNeil v. City of South Pasadena (1913) 166 Cal. 153.

Indeed, not even a court of competent jurisdiction may do so. See, e.g., Scott v. Common Council of City of San Bernardino (1996) 44 Cal.App.4th 684; Visalia School Dist. v. W.C.A.B. (1995) 40 Cal.App.4th 1211; U.S. v.

National Treasury Employees Union (1995) 115 S.Ct. 1003; Friends of H

St. v. City of Sacramento (1993) 20 Cal.App.4th 152; Sklar v. Franchise Tax Bd. (1986) 185 Cal.App.3d 616; Fontana Unified School Dist. v. City of Rialto (1985) 173 Cal.App.3d 725; Hicks v. Bd. of Supervisors (1977) 69 Cal.App.3d 228; Bd. of Supervisors v. California Highway Commission (1976) 57 Cal.App.3d 952; Wilson v. Hidden Valley Municipal Water District (1967) 256 Cal.App.2d 271. Consequently, all references in the Housing Element that otherwise appear to commit the City Council to a particular course of legislative action only commit the City to placing matters onto the City Council agenda for consideration and possible action. Nothing, however, commits the City to adopting any legislative regulation in any particular manner or at all. Such language is included in the Housing Element at the insistence of HCD for purposes of certifying the Housing Element.

SECTION 5. Factual Findings and Conclusions. The City Council finds that the following facts exist and makes the following conclusions:

A. As noted comprehensively within the Housing Element, the City solicited public input for over a period of 18 months;
B. Additionally, the City sought review and comment from HCD as contemplated by the California Legislature and required by California law.

A draft of the amended HE was provided to HCD on October 27, 2021; C. The Housing Element relies on vacant and non-vacant sites to meet the City's RHNA obligation. Pursuant to Government Code § 65583.2, the City Council finds that the existing uses on the identified non-vacant are not an impediment to additional residential development. Property owners of the non-vacant sites identified in the Housing Element have expressed keen interest in housing and have discussed with planning staff, opportunities to redevelop their properties with higher densities. Further, due to increases in housing rental prices, housing affordability and implementation of the Land Use Element programs make underutilized properties more desirable, the existing uses are likely to discontinue in whole or part during the 2021-2029 planning period, accommodating the additional units identified in the Housing Element.

SECTION 6. Environmental Assessment. The findings and conclusions of Resolution No. 2022-R2, adopted January 19, 2022, are incorporated by reference. As set forth in that Resolution, the Addendum fully analyzes the environmental impacts of the Project for purposes of CEQA.

SECTION 7. Approval. The City Council approves the Housing Element. If required by law, the City Manager, or designee, is directed to submit the Project to the State of California for certification.

SECTION 8. Delegation of Authority. The City Manager is authorized to make clerical corrections; minor technical changes; and other non-substantive edits to the Housing Element, in
a form approved by the City Attorney, to ensure the Housing Element receives final certification from the State of California. Unless substantive changes are required, no additional City Council action is required to ratify such changes.

SECTION 9. Reliance on Record. Each and every one of the findings and determinations in this Resolution are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. The findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City Council in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole.

SECTION 10. Limitations. The City Council’s analysis and evaluation of the project is based on the best information currently available. It is inevitable that in evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the project will not exist. One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the City Council’s lack of knowledge of future events. In all instances, best efforts have been made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this are the limitations on the City's ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and national problems and issues. The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that framework.

SECTION 11. Summaries of Information. All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record. The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.

SECTION 12. Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 13. This Resolution become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective until superseded by a subsequent resolution.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this ____ day of _________ , 2022.

Henry Lo, Mayor
ATTEST:

Vincent D. Chang, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

City Council Staff Report
DATE: November 16, 2022
AGENDA ITEM NO:

TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Steve Sizemore, Interim Director of Community Development Jessica Serrano, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: A public hearing to consider a n application for a Wireless Telecommunications Facility Permit (DRB-22-49) to allow a new wireless telecommunications facility on an existing Southern California Edison Transmission Tower (DISH Wireless).

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council consider:

1. Opening a public hearing and taking testimonial and documentary evidence;

2. After closing the public hearing and considering the evidence submitted during that public hearing , adopt the proposed Resolution granting a Wireless Telecommunications Facility Permit (DRB-22-49) with conditions of approval; and

3. Taking such additional, related action that may be desirable.

CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act):

The proposed action is exempt from additional environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations (“CCR”) §§ 15000, et seq.) because it consists of construction and location of a one new small facility or structure.

Consequently, the project constitutes a Class 3 categorical exemption. A Notice of Exemption has been prepared accordingly.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

DISH Wireless (“Applicant”), is requesting a Wireless Telecommunications Facility Permit to allow installation of a new wireless telecommunications facility on an existing Southern California Edison (“SCE”) lattice transmission tower. The property is zoned R -1 (Single- Family Residential) and is designated P-F (Public Facilities) in the General Plan.

After reviewing the application, it appears the proposed project is consistent with the requirements and standards in the Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) and will not have significant impacts to the surrounding community. A wireless telecommunication facility is an allowed use subject to a Wireless Telecommunications Facility Permit and Public Hearing - 4C

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the proposed project is consistent with the standards established in MPMC Chapter 21.34 for wireless telecommunication facilities.

OVERVIEW
In considering the application, the City Council is acting in a quasi-judicial, or adjudicative, capacity. When acting in that role, the City Council applies “law that already exists to determine specific rights based upon specific facts ascertained from evidence adduced at a hearing.” 1 A quasi-judicial action triggers the procedural due process rights of the United States and California Constitutions.2 Under such circumstances, a party appearing before the legislative body is entitled to

1. Notice of the proposed action;

2. Reasons for the action;

3. A copy of the evidence on which the action is based; and

4. The right to respond “before a reason ably impartial, noninvolved reviewer.”3
The last requirement is one of fundamental fairness. It is a long-standing rule that quasi- judicial bodies can only make decisions based upon the evidence before them; they “cannot act on their own information.”4 A legislative body acting upon its own information, without a party’s input, does not conduct a fair hearing.5 There is nothing that prohibits an official from conducting an independent investigation. 6 However, it is important that an o fficial disclose his or her investigation and ex parte contact if information obtained through that contact could influence the official’s decision.

Disclosure of this information provides a party with the opportunity to challenge or explain that evidence.

ADDITIONAL LEGAL CONSTRAINTS
The City’s ability to regulate wireless facilities is severely restricted by federal and state law. There are very limited circumstances where the City can exercise its land use authority as to wireless facilities.
1 Sierra Club v. Gilroy City Council (1990) 222 Cal.App.3d 30, 38 [overruled on other grounds]. 2 U.S. Const. amend. V, XIV; Cal. Const. art. I, §§ 7, 15. 3 Burrell v. City of Los Angeles (1989) 209 Cal.App.3d 568, 581. 4 English v. City of Long Beach (1950) 35 Cal.2d 155.
5 Safeway Stores, Inc. v. City of Burlingame (1959) 170 Cal.App.2d 637, 647-48; La Prade v. Dept. of Water & Power (1945) 27 Cal.2d 47, 51-52.
6 Todd v. City of Visalia (1967) 254 Cal.App.2d 679, 691

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➢ 1996 Telecommunications Act
The 1996 Telecommunications Act (the “Act”) restricts the City’s ability to regulate the location, construction and modification of wireless communication facilities. 7 As a result, when a city wishes to deny a wireless permit, it must make findings based upon “upon a written decision supported by substantial evidence.” This means “less than a preponderance, but more than a scintilla... [or] such relevant evidence as a r easonable mind might accept as adequate to support a finding.”8
A city must set forth its grounds for denial in writing, though “these reasons need not be elaborate or even sophisticated, but ... simply clear enough to enable judicial review.”9 ➢ Radio Frequency Emissions
Federal law prevents the City from denying an application to build a wireless service facility based upon the environmental effects of radio frequency (“RF”) emissions from the proposed wireless site, provided that the facility compli es with the Federal Communications Commission’s (“Commission” or “FCC”) regulations. 10 This limitation was intended “to prevent a State or local government or its instrumentalities from basing the regulation of the placement, construction, or modification of … facilities directly or indirectly on the environmental effects of radio frequency emissions if those facilities comply with the Commission’s regulations.”11
Accordingly, there must be substantial evidence in the record of a reason other than health effects related to RF emissions to support a denial of a wireless facility application.12
➢ Other considerations
The City’s ability to deny or modify an application for reasons other than RF emissions is quite narrow. In general, the City may only require wireless facilities to comply with generally applicable building, structural, electrical, and safety codes and with other laws codifying objective standards reasonably related to health and safety.13 These standards likely also include regulations requiring wireless facilities to be camouflaged or concealed as part of its objective codes regulating buildings and standards.14 7 47 U.S.C. § 332(c)(7); T-Mobile South, LLC v. City of Roswell (2015) 135 S.Ct. 808, 814; citing Rancho Palos Verdes v. Abrams (2015) 544 U.S. 113, 115.
8AT & T Wireless Services of California, LLC v. City of Carlsbad (S.D. Cal. 2003) 308 F. Supp. 2d 1148, 1159.
9 City of Roswell, infra., 135 S. Ct. at 815.
10 47 U.S.C. § 332(c)(7)(B)(iv).
11 City of Carlsbad, infra., 308 F. Supp. 2d at 1158-1159. 12 AT & T Wireless Services of California, LLC v. City of Carlsbad (S.D. Cal. 2003) 308 F. Supp. 2d 1148, 1159-1160.
13 FCC Report and Order, ¶¶ 201-202.
14 See 47 CFR § 1.1307 (the FCC does not require environmental review where “[t]he new antenna

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Congress’s intent in enact these laws “was to promote the deployment of wireless broadband services.”15 Such laws were adopted in part in response to complaints by the wireless industry that states and localities were refusing to approve even minor modifications to existing towers.16 In essence, federal law mandates that the City approve wireless facilities absent some significant failure to comply with applicable federal regulation or local building standards.

BACKGROUND:

The project location is on an existing SCE property used for transmission towers and lines, located on the north side of Arroyo Drive at Ackley Street (APN 5276-018-804).

The SCE property is approximately 9.43 acres in size and starts from the City’s eastern boundary and just passes Arroyo Drive as shown in the site map below. Surrounding land uses include residential uses that are northwesterly , and the continuation of the SCE transmission tower and lines to the south, east, and west of the project site.

The proposed facility includes three directional panel antennas and accessory radio equipment on the existing 121 foot lattice power-line tower located in a utility easement crossing Arroyo Drive in Monterey Park; one of several similarly situated on the property, is north of Arroyo Drive and East of Ackley Street . This proposal constitutes a Class 4 antenna as it is proposed to be mounted on an existing utility lattice tower per MPMC § complies with all zoning conditions … applicable to existing antennas in the same vicinity that directly mitigate or prevent effects, such as camouflage or concealment requirements”). 15 FCC Report and Order in the Matter of Acceleration of Broadband Deployment by Improving Wireless Facilities Siting Policies (adopted October 17, 2014) (“FCC Report and Order”). The FCC Report and Order took effect on April 8, 2015.
16 112 P.L. 96, § 6409.

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21.04.074. Because the proposed wireless antenna is located in a residential zone, MPMC § 21.34.020(B)(1) requires that the City Council approve the permit.

The applicant asserts that the proposed project would provide higher quality wireless telecommunications services to the service area. Among other things, the Applicant’s proposal seeks to increase capacity for data usage to eliminate gaps in service for the Applicant’s customers.

The Applicant submitted draft findings for Class 4 antenna installations in residential zones as required by MPMC § 21.34.020(F). Although the current proposal is in the R -1 zone, the property itself does not contain any residential land uses and is therefore a more compatible location for a new antenna installation than other nearby properties with residential uses. The property is one of several SCE -owned parcels that form a uti lity corridor running north form its nearby Mesa Substation. The adjacent SCE owned parcels also suppor t existing antenna installations on similar lattice towers, which makes the Applicant’s proposed antenna installation consistent and compatible with the existing conditions.

The antennas are passive, generating little to no noise. The Applicant submitted a noise study to show that the proposed wireless facility complies with MPMC Chapter 4.50 which regulates noise. The maximum noise level of the ground mounted equipment cabinet is

64.3 decibels (dBA), measured at a reference distance of 5 feet. The maximum calculated noise level at the nearest property line from the Applicant’s operation is 45.2 dBA, well below the City’s most restrictive, residential nighttime limit of 50 dBA (see, MPMC §

4.50.080(A)). Overall, operation of the wireless telecommunication facility will comply with the City’s requirement for limiting acoustic noise emission levels.

A notice of public hearing was published in the Monterey Park Press on November 3, 2022 and posted at th e City’s three posting places at City Hall, Monterey Park Bruggermeyer Library, and Langley Center on November 3, 2022. The hearing notice was mailed to 153 property owners within 300 feet of the project boundaries on November 3, 2022.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There are no identifiable fiscal impacts associated with granting a wireless permit. The Applicant paid all fees associated with processing its application.

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Respectfully submitted by: Prepared by:

Steve Sizemore
Interim Director of Community
Development
Jessica Serrano,
Planning Manager
Approved by: Reviewed by:

Ron Bow
City Manager
Joaquin Vazquez,
Deputy City Attorney
Attachments:

Attachment 1: Draft Resolution
Attachment 2 Site, floor, and elevation plans
Attachment 3: Photo Simulations

Attachment 1
Draft Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. __

A RESOLUTION APPROVING WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS
FACILITY PERMIT (DRB -22-49) TO ALLOW A NEW WIRELESS

TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AT ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER
5276-018-804.

The Council of the City of Monterey Park does resolve as follows:

SECTION 1: The City Council finds and declares that:

A. On September 8, 2022, Rob Searcy, representing DISH Wireless (the “Applicant”), submitted an application requesting approval of Wireless Telecommunications Facility Permit (DRB-22-49) to install a new wireless telecommunications facility on an existing Southern California Edison (“SCE”) transmission tower (the “Project”) located on property on the north side of Arroyo Drive approximately 150 feet southeast of its intersection with Ackley Street (APN 5276-018- 804) (the “Property”). This application is made pursuant to Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) Chapter 21.34 and §§

21.07.050(H) and 21.32.020;
B. The proposed Project was reviewed by the Interim Community Development Director, and designees, for, in part, consistency with the General Plan and conformity with the MPMC;
C. In addition, the City reviewed the Project's environmental impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines");
D. The Interim Community Development Director, and designees, completed review of the Project and scheduled a public hearing regarding the Project before the City Council for November 16, 2022. Notice of the public hearing was posted and mailed as required by the MPMC;
E. On November 16, 2022, the City Council held a public hearing to receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the proposed Project, including, without limitation, information provided to the City Council by City staff and public testimony, and representatives of the Applicant; and
F. This Resolution and its findings are made based upon the testimony and evidence presented to the City Council at its

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November 16, 2022 public hearing including, without limitation, the staff report submitted by the City Planner.

SECTION 2: Planning Agency. Pursuant to MPMC § 2.56.020(A), the City Council will act as the Monterey Park Planning Agency for purposes of this Resolution.

SECTION 3: Factual Findings and Conclusions. The City Council finds that the following facts exist and makes the following conclusions:

A. The Applicant seeks to install a new wireless telecommunication facility on an existing SCE lattice transmission tower. The new facility will include three directional antennas and accessory radio equipment on the 121-foot lattice power-line tower located in a utility easement crossing Arroyo Drive. The tower, one of several similarly situated, is north of Arroyo Drive and East of Ackley Street.

A ground mounted, 185 square foot ancillary support equipment enclosure is proposed below the tower;
B. The Property is zoned R-1 (Single-Family Residential) and designated “Public Facilities” in the General Plan. The proposed wireless telecommunications facility complies with the the development regulations and the Wireless Telecommunications Facilities regulations in the MPMC;
C. The Project will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare or adversely affect property values or the present or future development of surrounding areas with the incorporation of the conditions of approval. The Project will be low profile to have minimal visual impact. Accordingly, it will not be visually obtrusive; D. The Project was designed to achieve compatibility with the community to the maximum extent feasible. While the Property is zoned R-1, the Property itself does not contain any residential land uses. It is therefore a more compatible location for a new antenna installation than other nearby properties with residential uses. The Property is one of several SCE-owned parcels that form a utility corridor running north from its nearby Mesa Substation. Installing the Project on the Property is compatible with the existing utility- oriented land use of the Property and directly adjacent parcels to the north and south;
E. Alternative locations on the site will not increase community compatibility and are not reasonably feasible. There are several other lattice towers and power poles on the Property;

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F. The Project is necessary to close a significant gap in coverage. The Applicant currently does not have any other locations in the Monterey Park area. Consequently, there is no existing coverage footprint and the entire area is considered a significant gap in coverage. There will be increased capacity for data usage, to eliminate the gaps in service for the Applicant’s customers; G. While the Applicant does not own the lattice tower or the parcel that is subject of this application it will allow other carriers to co-locate on its Project where technically and economically feasible and where co-location would not harm community compatibility; H. Noise generated by the facility will not exceed the limitations in MPMC Chapter 4.50. The Project must comply with the residential sound level limits in MPMC § 4.50.080(A); and
I. The Project must comply with all local, State, and Federal laws, including, without limitation, the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC’s) standards for human exposure to radio energy.

SECTION 4: Environmental Review . This Resolution is exempt from additional environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations (“CCR”) §§ 15000, et seq.) because it consists of construction and location of a one new small facility or structure. Consequently, the project constitutes a Class 3 categorical exemption.

SECTION 5: Action. The City Council takes the following actions:

A. Subject to the Conditions of Approval attached as Exhibit A, and incorporated by reference, the City Council grants the Wireless Telecommunications Facility Permit (DRB-22-49).

B. The City Council directs staff to file the Notice of Exemption within five calendar days.

SECTION 6: Electronic Signatures. This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 7: Construction. This Resolution must be broadly construed in order to achieve the purposes stated in this Resolution. It is the City Council’s intent that the

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provisions of this Resolution be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Resolution.

SECTION 8: Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.

SECTION 9: Effective Date . This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___ day of November 2022.
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Henry Lo, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Vincent D. Chang, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM
KARL H. BERGER, City Attorney
By: ______________________________
Joaquin Vazquez, Deputy City Attorney

CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO.

Exhibit A

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
In addition to all applicable provisions of the Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”), DISH Wireless agrees that it will comply with the following conditions of approval for Wireless Telecommunications Facility Permit (DRB-22-49) (“Project Conditions”).

1. DISH Wireless (the “Permittee”) agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless from and against any claim, action, damages, costs (including, without limitation attorney’s fees), injuries, or liability arising from the City’s Approval of DRB-22-49 except for such loss or damage arising from the City’s sole negligence or willful misconduct. Should the City be named in any suit, or should any claim be brought against it by suit or otherwise, whether the same be groundless or not, arising out of the City approval of DRB-22-49, the Permittee agrees to defend the City (at the City’s request and with counsel satisfactory to the City) and will indemnify the City for any judgement rendered against i t or any sums paid out in settlement or otherwise. For purposes of this section “City” includes the City of Monterey Park’s elected officials, appointed officials, officers, and employees.

2. This approval is for the project as shown on the plans reviewed and approved by the City Council and on file. Before the City issues a building permit, the Permittee must submit plans, showing that the project substantially complies with the plans and conditions of approval on file with the Planning and Building and Safety Divisions. Any subsequent modification must be referred to the Director of Community Development for a determination regarding the need for City Council review and approval of the proposed modification.

3. Approval of this Wireless Telecommunications Permit becomes effective immediately upon adoption.

4. The wireless telecommunications facility is deemed abandoned and must be promptly removed if it ceases to provide wireless telecommunications services for 90 or more consecutive days. Such removal must be accomplished in accordance with applicable law including, without limitation, the MPMC.

5. If the facility is not removed, the Director may cause the facility to be removed at the owner’s expense in accordance with MPMC Chapter 4.4 . If there is an additional but separate permittee located on the facility location, then this Condition does not become effective until all users cease using the facility.

6. Upon assignment or transfer of an already approved wireless telecommunications facility or any rights under that permit, the owner and/or current operator of the facility must provide written notification of such action to the Director 30 days.

7. No signs, striping, graphics or advertising are permitted on a wireless telecommunications facility, other than those specifically named in the conditions herein.

8. Graffiti must be removed from any facility or equipment as soon as practicable, and in no instance more than 24 hours from the time of notification by the City.

9. A copy of these Conditions of Approval must be printed on the title sheet of the final building construction plans before the City issues building permits.

10. Permittee must apply and obtain an address for the location with the Public Works Department.

11. These Conditions of Approval must be executed by the Permittee before the City issues any permits in accordance with applicable law.

12. Barbed wire and razor wire is prohibited on the equipment enclosure or antenna installation.

13. The equipment/facility cannot interfere with any Police or Fire Department radio or digital communications or exchange.

14. If the City Manager, or designee, determines that the equipment/facility is interfering with any Police or Fire Department radio communications, the applicant must shut down the facility immediately upon being notified of such problems. The facility cannot become operational until the applicant has proven to the Police Department that the problem has been fixed and will not interfere with any Police or Fire Department radio communications or digital equipment.

15. Each owner or operator of a wireless telecommunications facility must provide the Community Development Department with the name and 24 hour local or toll-free contact phone number of both the permitte e and the agent responsible for the maintenance of the wireless telecommunications facility. Contact information must be kept current.

By signing this document, this certifies that duly authorized representative s of both SureSite and DISH Wireless have read, understood, and agree to the Project Conditions listed in this document.

Name, Title
signing on behalf of SureSite, Permittee
Name, Title
signing on behalf of DISH Wireless, Permittee

Attachment 2
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Staff Report
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City Council Staff Report
DATE
: November 16, 2022
AGENDA ITEM NO:

TO: Th
e Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Steve Sizemore, Interim Community Development Director Jessica Serrano, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Introducing and waiving the first reading of an ordinance extending the effective date for the 2020 Monterey Park Business Recovery Program from December 30, 2022 to May 31, 2023.

RECOM
MENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council consider:

1. Introducing and waiving the first reading of an ordinance extending the effective date for the 2020 Monterey Park Business Recovery Program from December 30, 2022 to May 31, 2023.

2. Taking such additional, related, action that may be desirable.

EXECUT
IVE SUMMARY:

In 2020, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic , the City adopted a series of ordinances aimed at combating the effects of the pandemic on our local economy including the creation of the 2020 Monterey Park Business Recovery Program (the “Program”). The Program included temporary regulations to help local businesses recover from the devasting effects of the pandemic. The majority of the temporary regulations have been codified permanently into the Monterey Park Municipal Code, except for the outdoor temporary event permit regulations. The outdoor temporary event permit regulations were first adopted in July 15, 2020 and have since been extended twice. They are set to expire on December 30, 2022.

Sta
ff prepared an ordinance to adopt permanent regulations for this valuable outdoor dining use. On November 8, 2022 , the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing and adopted a resolution recommending City Council approval of a draft ordinance with permanent regulations.

To ens
ure ample time for noticing and presentation to the City Council for its consideration of the ordinance with permanent regulations, staff recommends the City Council adopt the attached proposed extension ordinance to continue the effective date of the Program from December 30, 2022 to May 31, 2023. This would allow the temporary outdoor dining regulations to continue for a specified period.

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FISCAL IMPACT:

There are no direct foreseeable direct costs with extending the Program. It is anticipated that the program will assist local businesses. This will also help stabilize the City’s revenue projections for budgeting purposes.

Respectfully submitted by: Prepared by:

Ron Bow
City Manager
Jessica Serrano
Planning Manager
Reviewed by:

Joaquin Vazquez
Deputy City Attorney
AT
TACHMENTS:

1. Proposed Ordinance extending the time of the 2020 Monterey Park Business Recovery Program from December 30, 2022 to May 31, 2023.

2. Ordinance No. 2207 amending the 2020 Monterey Park Business Recovery Program and extending its effective date to December 30, 2022.

ATTACHMENT 1
Proposed Ordinance

ORDINANCE NO. ____
AN O
RDINANCE EXTENDING THE 2020 MONTEREY PARK BUSINESS
RECOVERY PROGRAM’S EFFECTIVE DATE TO MAY 31, 2023.

T
he City Council does ordain as follows:

S
ECTION 1. Findings. The City Council finds, determines and declares as follows:

A. S
ince March 11, 2020, the City (and the nation) has been in a declared a state of local emergency due to the COVID-19 Pandemic (the “Emergency”).

B. D
uring the Emergency, the City Council adopted a series of regulations (Ordinance Nos. 2178, 2182, 2184, and 2185) which are, collectively, the 2020 Monterey Park Business Recovery Program (the “Program”).

C. S
ince the Program was adopted, the City Council took various actions to codify various regulations on a permanent basis. Most of the Program is now codified within the Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”).

D. T
he remaining temporary regulations that affect outdoor dining and events within the Program will expire December 30, 2022.

E. A
report was provided to the City Council regarding the ongoing efforts to stimulate the local economy through the Program’s outdoor dining and events regulations and future consideration of making certain associated regulations permanent. Based upon that report, the City Council finds it is in the public interest to extend the outdoor dining and events permit regulations through May 31, 2023. This will give staff additional time to recommend appropriate changes to the Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) that will help promote the City Council’s intent to assist local businesses recover from the Emergency.

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ECTION 2. Environmental Assessment. This Ordinance was reviewed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations §§15000, et seq., the “CEQA Guidelines”). Adopting this Ordinance is exempt from further environmental review because it establishes rules and procedures for operation of existing facilities; minor temporary use of land; minor alterations in land use; new construction of small structures; and minor structures accessory to existing commercial facilities. The Ordinance, therefore, is categorically exempt from further CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines §§ 15301; 15303, 15304(e); 15305; and 15311. Further, the adopting the ordinance is also exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3) because the ordinance is for general policies and procedure- making. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. Individual projects utilizing the 2020

Monterey Park Business Recovery Program will each be separately subject to an environmental assessment. Finally, this Ordinance is exempt from further review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15269(a) because the protection of public and private property is necessary to maintain service essential to the public, health and welfare. 1 S
ECTION 3. Extension of Time. The portions of the Program, as extended under Section 3 of Ordinance No. 2207 (adopted April 21, 2021), are further extended through May 31, 2023. This Ordinance (and, therefore, the Program) will automatically be repealed and will become ineffective on June 1, 2023, unless the City Council takes additional action to extend the effectiveness of this Ordinance or supersedes it via a subsequently adopted Ordinance.

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ECTION 4. Amendments. The portions of the Program codified within the MPMC take supersede all portions of the Program that are uncodified. Accordingly, any conflict between the MPMC and the remaining portions of the Program will be resolved in favor of the MPMC.

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ECTION 5. Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed to achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.

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ECTION 6. Enforceability. Amendment or repeal of any provision of any previously adopted Ordinance does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance’s effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.

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ECTION 7. Validity of Previous Code Sections. If this entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or amendment of any other ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such previous ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes.

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ECTION 8. Reliance on Record. Every one of the findings and determinations in this Ordinance are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. The findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City Council in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole.

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ECTION 9. Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this 1 CEQA findings regarding an anticipated imminent emergency are valid (see CalBeach Advocates v. City of Solana Beach (2002) 103 Cal.App.4th 529).

end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

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ECTION 10. Recording. The City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Monterey Park’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within 15 days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.

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ECTION 11. Electronic Signatures. Pursuant to MPMC Chapter 3.95, this Ordinance may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

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ECTION 12. Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective 30 days after its adoption and remain effective unless superseded or repealed.

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ASSED AND ADOPTED this ____ day of _________, 2022.
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Henry Lo, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Vincent D. Chang, City Clerk
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OVED AS TO FORM:

KARL H. BERGER, CITY ATTORNEY
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Joaquin Vazquez, City Attorney

ATTACHMENT 2
Ordinance No. 2207

ORDINANCE NO. 2207
AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2020 MONTEREY PARK BUSINESS

RECOVERY PROGRAM AND EXTENDING ITS EFFECTIVE DATE TO
DECEMBER 30, 2022.

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he City Council does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council finds, determines and declares as follows:

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ince March 11, 2020, the City (and the nation) has been in a declared a state of local emergency due to the COVID -19 Pandemic (the “Emergency”).

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uring the Emergency, the City Council adopted a series of regulations (Ordinance Nos. 2178, 2182, 2184, and 2185 ) which are, collectively, the 2020 Monterey Park Business Recovery Program (the “Program”).

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ince the Program was adopted, the City Council took various actions to codify various regulations on a permanent basis. Most of the Program is now codified within the Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC” ). Th e remaining temporary regulations that affect outdoor dining and events within the Program will expire June 30, 2021.

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he City Manager and Economic Development Manager provided a report to the City Council regarding the ongoing efforts to stimulate the local economy by using the Program’s regulations. Based upon that report, the City Council finds it is in the public interest to extend the outdoor dining and events permit regulations to 2022. This will give the City Manager additional time to recommend appropriate changes to the Monterey Park Municipal Code (“MPMC”) that will help promote the City Council’s intent to assist local businesses recover from the Emergency.

SECTION 2. Environmental Assessment. This Ordinance was reviewed pursuant to the California Env ironmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq ., “CEQA”) and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal. Code of Regulations §§15000, et seq ., the “CEQA Guidelines”). Adopting this Ordinance is exempt from further environmental review becaus e it establishes rules and procedures for operation of existing facilities; minor temporary use of land; minor alterations in land use; new construction of small structures; and minor structures accessory to existing commercial facilities. The Ordinan ce, t herefore, is categorically exempt from further CEQA review under CEQA Guidelines §§ 15301; 15303, 15304(e); 15305; and 15311. Further, the adopting the ordinance is also exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3) because t he ordinance is for general policies and procedure- making. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. Individual projects utilizing the 2020 Monterey Park Business Recover y Pro gram will each be separately subject to an

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environmental assessment. Finally, this Ordinance is exempt from further review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15269(a) because the protection of public and private property is necessary to maintain service essential to the public, health and welfare. 0F
1 SECTION 3. Extension of Time. The Sunset Clause set forth in Section 3 of Ordinance No. 2197 (adopted November 4, 2020) is further extended until December 30, 2022. To ensure that the City Manager reviews the MPMC as contempl ated by the 2020 Monterey Park Business Recovery Program, this Ordinance (and, therefore, the Program) will automatically be repealed and will become ineffective on December 3 1, 2022, unless the City Council takes additional action to extend the effectiven ess of this Ordinance or supersedes it via a subsequently adopted Ordinance.

SECTION 4. Amendments. The portions of the Program codified within the MPMC take supersede all portions of the Program that are uncodified. Accordingly, any conflict between the MPMC and the remaining portions of the Program will be resolved in favor of the MPMC.

SECTION 5. Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed to achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council’s intent that the provisions of this Ordinance be i nterpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance.

SECTION 6. Enforceability. Amendment or r epeal of any provision of any previously adopted Ordinance does not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or li ability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before this Ordinance’s effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.

SECTION 7. Validity of Previous Code Sections . If this entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal or amendment of any other ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such previous ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes.

SECTION 8. Reliance on Record. Every one of the findings and determinations in this Ordinance are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. The findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City Council in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole.

SECTION 9. Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed 1 CEQA findings regarding an anticipated imminent emergency are valid (see CalBeach Advocates v. City of Solana Beach (2002) 103 Cal.App.4th 529).

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invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the City Council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION 10. Recording. The City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of Monterey Park’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within 15 days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.

SECTION 11. Electronic S ignatures. Pursuant to MPMC Chapter 3.95, t his Ordinance may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

SECTION 12. Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective 30 days after its adoption and remain effective unless superseded or repealed.

PASSED
AND ADOPTED this 5th day of May, 2021.
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Yvonne Yiu, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Vincent D. Chang, City Clerk
APPR
OVED AS TO FORM:
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Karl H. Berger, City Attorney

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TATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §

CITY OF MONTEREY PARK )
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, Vincent D. Chang, City Clerk of the City of Monterey Park, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2207 was introduced, and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Monterey Park, held on the 21 st day of April , 2021. Th at thereafter on the 5 th day of May , 2021, said Ordinance was duly passed, approved and adopted by the following vote:

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yes: Council Members: Chan, Liang, Sornoso, Lo, Yiu
Noes: Council Members: None

Absent: Council Members: None
Abstain: Council Members: None
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ated this 5th day of May, 2021.

V incent D. Chang, City Clerk
City of Monterey Park, California

RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MONTEREY PARK RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 13 – 19, 2022,
AS LA VS. HATE UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Monterey Park as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Council finds as follows:

A. The United States is a nation of immigrants whose strength comes from its diversity.

B. The Constitution enshrines equality for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, orientation, religion, or political views.

C. There is an ongoing escalation of hate speech that encourages the propagation of racist, xenophobic, anti -Semitic, sexist, homophobic, Islamophobic, and other bigoted views by emboldened hate groups and individuals.

D. Deep divisions within our country result from extreme ideology, further strengthening a cycle of mistrust and suspicion fueled by fear, anxiety, and insecurity. The number of hate crimes across the United States has increased dramatically over the past six years.

E. The City of Monterey Par k is dedicated to preventing and opposing hate and intolerance in our communities. The City Council endorses a resolution in support of LA vs . Hate United Against Hate Week 2022 and city activities to stop hate, intolerance and bullying and promote safe, i nclusive, an d equitable neighborhoods.

F. Education, compassion, and cooperation are crucial to unlocking understanding and embracing differences between people.

G. We seek to join other communities in California and cities across this county in this third annual LA vs . Hate United Against Hate Week as an essential step in bridging divisions and strengthening our communities.

H. The City Council for the City of Monterey Park hereby declares its enthusiastic support of LA vs . Hate United Against Hate Week activities in our county November 13 – 19, 2022, and each day beyond.

SECTION 2: Electronic Signatures . This Resolution may be executed with electronic signatures in accordance with Government Code §16.5. Such electronic signatures will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an original signature.

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SECTION 3: Recordation. The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park , and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.

SECTION 4: Effective Date. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption and will remain effective unless repealed or superseded. (Mayor signature and attestation must be on the same page.) PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___ day of ______________, 2022. ________________________________
Henry Lo, Mayor
Attest:
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Vincent Chang, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Vincent D. Chang, City Clerk
State of California )
County of Los Angeles ) ss.

City of Monterey Park )
I, Vincent D. Chang, City Clerk of the City of Monterey Park, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. ____ was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Monterey Park at a meeting held on the __ day of November 2022, by the following vote:

Ayes: Council Members:

Noes: Council Members:

Absent: Council Members:

Abstain: Council Members:

Dated this day of November 2022.

Vincent D. Chang, City Clerk
Monterey Park, California