Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jesse Park, Fire Chief
AGENDA DATE: October 6, 2026
TITLE: FY 2025/26 SB 1205 STATE MANDATED INSPECTIONS
(REPORT OF: FIRE) (DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
TITLE SUMMARY: FY 2025/26 SB 1205 State Mandated Inspections DISTRICT: All Districts
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Approve Resolution No. 2026-XX, 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, §13146.3, and §13146.4.
In accordance with California Health and Safety Codes §13145, §13146, and §17921, the Moreno Valley Fire Department conducts annual inspections of all State Mandated structures to ensure 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.
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DISCUSSION
California Health and Safety Codes §13145, §13146, and §17921 grant the City and County Fire Departments the authority to enforce fire and life safety standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal. Since 2010, residents and occupants of structures within the City of Moreno Valley have benefited from the annual comprehensive inspection program, with increased safety at these facilities.
In accordance with the City of Moreno Valley’s adopted fee schedule, inspection fees are set by the California Health and Safety Codes §13146.2, §13146.3, and §13146.4. The Moreno Valley Fire Department inspects various buildings identified as State Mandated structures, including apartments, hotels, lodging homes, motels, public or private schools, and certain residential care facilities, for compliance with fire and life safety standards.
The Moreno Valley Fire Department ensures compliance with these facilities by scheduling inspections with property managers and/or owners during each facility’s assigned inspection month. The Moreno Valley Fire Department is mandated by the State of California to complete inspections of 353 facilities and/or complexes for FY 2025/26; 100% have been completed. The 353 inspected facilities and/or complexes equate to a total of 1,693 individual buildings inspected. Copies of the SB 1205 Annual Reports are included as attachments titled FY 2025/26 Multi-Family Annual Report and FY 2025/26 School Annual Report, along with Resolution No. 2026-XX.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve Resolution No. 2026-XX, acknowledging the receive and file report regarding the State Mandated annual inspection for 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. 2026-XX, 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 the approval of Resolution 2026-XX.
Costs associated with State Mandated Fire Inspections are recovered through the Fire Annual Inspection Program Fees, established by the City’s adopted fee schedule.
NOTIFICATION
Publication of the Agenda.
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PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Edgar Gonzalez Jesse Park
Fire Marshal Fire Chief
Concurred By:
Mayra Gonzalez
Public Safety Contracts Administrator
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Public Safety: Provide a safe and secure environment for people and property in the community, control the number and severity of fire and 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_FIREPREVENTION_2026_SB1205.docx
Attachments: - FY 2025-26 Multi-Family Annual Report.xlsx - FY 2025-26 School Annual Report.xlsx
- Resolution 2026-XX.doc
Final Approval
Date:
Sep 30, 2026
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Jesse Park
Anna Chacon
Felicia London, MPA
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Patty Rodriguez