Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jesse Park, Fire Chief
AGENDA DATE: September 16, 2025
TITLE: FY 2024/25 SB 1205 STATE MANDATED INSPECTIONS
(REPORT OF: FIRE) (ALL DISTRICTS)
TITLE SUMMARY: FY 2024/25 SB 1205 State Mandated Inspections
DISTRICT: All Districts
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Approve Resolution No. 2025 -XXXX, acknowledging the receive and file report regarding the State-mandated annual inspections of certain occupancies pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections §13145, §13146, and §17921.
SUMMARY
Senate Bill (SB) 1205 was enacted on September 27, 2018, requiring the Fire Department to provide an annual report to the City Council regarding the completion of state - mandated annual inspections per California Health and Safety Codes §13146.2 and §13146.3.
In accordance with California Health and Safety Codes §13145, §13146, and §17921, the Moreno Valley Fire Department inspects all state -mandated structures each year, for compliance with fire and life safety standards, as well as other regulations, as set forth by the State Fire Marshal. These state -mandated structures include apartments, hotels, lodging homes, motels, public or private schools, and certain residential care facilities annually.
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DISCUSSION
California Health and Safety Codes §13145, §13146, §17921 grant the authority of City and County Fire Departments to enforce fire and life safety standards, adopted by the State Fire Marshal. Since 2010, residents and occupants of the structures within the City of Moreno Valley have benefited from the annual, comprehensive inspection program, by having an increased level of safety at these types of facilities.
In accordance with the City of Moreno Valley’s adopted fee schedule, inspection fees are set by the California Health and Safety Codes §131 46.2 and §13146.3. The Moreno Valley Fire Department inspects various buildings, identified as state -mandated structures, consisting of apartments, hotels, lodging homes, motels, public or private schools, and certain residential care facilities for compli ance with fire and life safety standards.
The Moreno Valley Fire Department ensures compliance of these facilities by scheduling inspections with property managers and/or owners, during each facility’s assigned inspection month. The Moreno Valley Fire De partment is mandated by the state of California to have completed inspections at 351 facilities and or/ complexes for FY 2024/2025; 100% of which have been completed. The 351 inspected facilities and/or complexes equate to a total of 1,668 individual buildings inspected. A copy of the SB 1205 Annual Reports is included as attachments titled FMF Multi-Family Annual Report FY 2024-25 and FSM School Annual Report FY 2024-25 along with Resolution No. 2025 - XXXX.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve Resolution No. 2025 -XXXX, acknowledging the receive and file report regarding the state-mandated annual inspection of certain occupancies requiring inspections of occupancies pursuant to sections §13145, §13146, and §17921 of the California Health and Safety Code. Staff recommends this alternative to complete the process as mandated by SB 1205.
2. Do not approve Resolution No. 2025 -XXXX, acknowledging the receive and file report regarding the state -mandated annual inspection of certain occupancies requiring inspections of occupancies pursuant to sections §13145, §13146, and §17921 of the California Health and Safety Code. Staff does not recommend this alternative as not approving the Resolution does not allow for the completion of the process mandated by SB 1205.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no cost to the City of Moreno Valley for approval of Resolution 2025-XXXX. Costs associated with State Mandate Fire Inspections are recovered through the Fire Annual Inspection Program Fees, established by the City’s adopted fee schedule.
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NOTIFICATION
The agenda and staff report were posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting on this item, in accordance with the Brown Act for public review and inspection.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Edgar Gonzalez Jesse Park
Fire Marshal Fire Chief
Concurred By:
Shanna Palau
Public Safety Contract Administrator
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Public Safety: Prove a safe and secure environment for people and property in the community, control the number and severity of fire hazardous material incidents, and provide protection for citizens who live, work, and visit the City of Moreno Valley.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
1. Economic Development
2. Public Safety
3. Library
4. Infrastructure
5. Beautification, Community Engagement, and Quality of Life
6. Youth Programs
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Report Approval Details
Document Title: STAFFREPORT_FD_FP_SB1205_2025.docx
Attachments: - FY 2024-25 Resolution 2025-XXXX .docx
- FMF Multi-Family Annual Report FY 2024-25.pdf
- FSM School Annual Report FY 2024-25.pdf
Final Approval
Date:
Sep 10, 2025
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
No Signature - Task assigned to Jesse Park was completed by assistant Shanna Palau
Jesse Park
Natalia Lopez
Dena Heald
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Patty Rodriguez