Agenda packet — Mountain House City Council, December 10, 2025 (part 1 of 4)

AGENDA
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 7:00 PM
Regular City Council/
Mountain House Community Services District Meeting
Mountain House Town Hall
251 East Main Street, Mountain House, CA 95391
Teleconference Locations:

Cabo del Sol - Four Seasons El Penon #3
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, México, 23455
and
Embassy Suites By Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort 8100 Lake Street, Suite 512, Orlando, FL 32836

CITY COUNCIL

ANDY SU
Mayor

BERNICE KING TINGLE
Vice Mayor
Council Members

MATT DISKO RONNA GREEN DANIEL HARRISON

ADMINISTRATION
STEVEN J. PINKERTON
City Manager

JOHN BAKKER
City Attorney

MARGARET WIMBERLY
City Clerk

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

MOMENT OF SILENCE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments are limited to three minutes per person, the public is invited to make comments on items of public interest that are within the City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction and that are not listed on the current agenda.

Under the Brown Act, Items brought up during public comment that are not on the agenda cannot be discussed or acted upon by the Council, however, items necessitating a response will be included in the next City Manager update and posted on the City’s website.

RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR PRESENTATIONS

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3. 4.

5. 6.

Youth Action Committee Update
Lammersville Unified School District Update
Update on EMS services from Jared Bagwell, San Joaquin County EMS Administrator
Presentation from San Joaquin Council of Governments on their Unmet Transit Needs Survey
Presentation on the Public Safety, and Monthly Report from Rank Security and Mountain House Police Services provided by San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, and Mountain House Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) presented by French Camp Fire Department Rank Security Page 6
Police Services provided by San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office Page 9 Mountain House Fire Department Page 13

CITY COUNCIL CONSENT ITEMS
Consent agenda items (which may include Ordinances, Resolutions, Informational Reports, Approval Actions and Motions) will be acted upon by the City Council at one time without discussion. Any Council Member may request removal of an item from the consent calendar for discussion.

Approval of the Minutes of November 12, 2025. Page 19
List of Contracts signed under the City Manager Signature Authority Page 26 Adopting by Reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24), Including Local Amendments, and Updating the Building Permit Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025–2026

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Staff recommends that the City Council introduce the ordinance and waive the reading by title only, amending Title 8 (Building Regulations), Division 1 (Building Standards), Chapter 1 (General Regulations) of the Mountain House Municipal Code and adopting by reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, with amendments, and updating the Building Permit Fee Schedule.

The ordinance will return for a noticed public hearing and second reading at the January 14, 2026 City Council meeting.

Approval of the Agreement in Principle with the California Department of

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Water Resources for the Community Benefits Program and Affirmation of the City’s Neutral Position Regarding the Delta Conveyance Project It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution:

1. Approving the Agreement in Principle (AIP) between the City of Mountain House and the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) for participation in the Delta Conveyance Project Community Benefits Program.

2. Affirming that execution of the AIP does not indicate support, endorsement, or opposition to the Delta Conveyance Project.

3. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the AIP and any related documents necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution.

Approve Agreement with Verra Mobility for Automated Red-Light Photo Enforcement Services

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Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution:

Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Photo Enforcement Services Agreement with Verra Mobility and complete all related contract documents required for implementation of the Automated Red-Light Photo Enforcement Program.

1. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to approve final red-light camera installation locations following completion of engineering evaluations and datadriven assessments.

2. Approving the proposed corridors and arterial roadways as eligible for future redlight camera installations, including Mountain House Parkway, Grant Line Road, Great Valley Parkway, Central Parkway, Byron Road, and other signalized or plannedsignal locations identified through engineering analysis.

3. Regional Housing Needs Allocation Transfer Page 142
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Approve the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) transfer between the County of San Joaquin and the City of Mountain House in accordance with Government Code Section 65584.7(c).

2. Receive and review the information provided regarding the RHNA transfer methodology and proposed allocation.

3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and take all actions necessary to implement the RHNA transfer and carry out the intent of this item.

Resolution to Accept and File the Annual Report on Receipt and Use of Development Impact Fees for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025

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Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution accepting and filing the annual

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report on receipt and use of development impact fees for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.

Appointment of a Vice Mayor Page 188
Recommendation:

Staff Recommends that the City Council appoint Council Member Ronna Green as Vice Mayor based on the rotation standards adopted in Section 2.6 of the City Council Policies and Procedures.

Council Member Compensation Page 242
Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance amending Mountain House Municipal Code section 2-1-200 related to City Council Member compensation and direct staff to bring the ordinance back to the City Council at the January 14 meeting for adoption.

Adopt a Resolution Approving the Final Map for Mountain House Neighborhood I (Tract 4194)

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Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution to:

1. Approve the Final Map for Mountain House Neighborhood I (Tract No. 4194).

Authorize the City Manager to execute the associated Improvement Agreements, accept on behalf of the public all offers of dedication where applicable, and authorize recordation of the Final Map.

2. Staff further recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to take all appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.

3. CITY COUNCIL POLICY AND ACTION ITEMS
Receive and File the Audited Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025

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Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.

Adopt Resolution Approving the Parks and Recreation Department Sponsorship, Donation and Advertising Policy

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Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Sponsorship, Donation and Advertising Policy establishing formal guidelines for the solicitation, acceptance, recognition, and management of sponsorships, donations, and advertising within the City of Mountain House Parks and Recreation Department.

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Approve 2026-2027 City-Sponsored Special Events Calendar and Provide Feedback on Amphitheater Production Strategy

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Staff recommends that the City Council:

Approve the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Special Event Calendar to include Summer Friday Event Series, large-scale community events, and multi-department collaborated events.

1. Provide feedback on amphitheater production strategy by partnering with a production company to offer diversified events.

2. Set Regular Meeting Dates for 2026 Page 526
Staff recommends that the City Council discuss the proposed regular meeting dates and adopt a Resolution approving the 2026 regular City Council meeting schedule.

CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS
City Manager’s Update Page 531

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Report of Future Agenda Items and Long-Range Calendar Page 544

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
If you need disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (209) 831-5039 or at [email protected] at least 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting.

Government Code Section §54954.2 (a). Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in Town Hall located at 251 East Main Street during normal business hours.

POSTING STATEMENT: On December 5, 2025, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted on the City Hall Bulletin Board, outside Mountain House Town Hall, 251 East Main Street, Mountain House, CA 95391 and at our website www.mountainhouseca.gov.

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Public Safety
Staff Report
TITLE: Public Safety & Security Report
MEETING DATE: December 10, 2025
PREPARED BY: Anthony De Frenchi, Captain
SUBJECT: Security Update on Recent Incidents and Initiatives RECOMMENDATION:

Mountain House Security (Rank) recommends that the City Council receive this report on recent security incidents, emergency responses, and department activities.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

This report provides an update on key security activities within the city of Mountain House. Our security officers have either discovered or dispatched to over 782 specific incidents. In addition to those duties, we continue to provide security patrols to Mountain House facilities and villages. All of this is in addition to our support functions to the Mountain House Police Services in non-law enforcement activities and the Mountain House Fire Department. Security officers provided road closures for several recreation department activities.

ANALYSIS:

Officer Activity Log
Specific Incident Documentation: 782
(N/R - Not Reported)
SID November 2025 November 2024
Suspicious Person 1 4
Suspicious Vehicle 5 8
Assist Other Agency 4 0
Citizen Assist 2 2
Alarm Calls 9 N/R
Fire Calls 2 N/R
Trespassing 3 3
Town Hall Checks 60 28
Traffic Hazard 3 2
Collision No- Injury 2 0
Assist with School Crossing 25 12
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2 Disable Vehicle 3 0
Security checks 517 802
Noise Disturbance 1 3
Park Restroom Checks 146 6
PUBLIC SAFETY INITIATIVES:

Community Outreach:

Public Safety Security meets with all Public Safety Team members (Police, Fire, Community Preservation) and the Recreation Department.

Public Safety officers are stationed at various schools during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal times. They monitor vehicle traffic and help ensure the safety of pedestrians traveling to and from school.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. School Zone Violations
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3 ATTACHMENT A
School Zone Witnessed Violations
Crossing guards present 3
Failed to yield to pedestrians in crosswalk 20
Failed to stop at stop sign 39
Kids not using crosswalk 34
Distracted driving 16
Seatbelt 3
Unsafe speed 26
Helmet 20
Dropping kids off in the middle of the road 14
Not obeying crossing guards 0
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Public Safety
Staff Report
TITLE: Police Services Public Safety Report
MEETING DATE: December 10, 2025
PREPARED BY: Lieutenant A. Izaguirre
SUBJECT: Police Services Update on Recent Incidents and Initiatives RECOMMENDATION:

Police Services recommends that the City Council receive this report on recent Police Services incidents, emergency responses, and department activities.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report provides an update on key Mountain House Police Services activities. **Reminder to lock ALL doors, both vehicles and homes and take valuables out of the vehicles and into your homes**
**Reminder for all on bicycles, e-bikes, and electrical scooters to follow the rules of the road and obey all traffic signals/signs**
**Reminder that unregistered motor/dirt bikes are not permitted on city streets & subject to citations and towing**
ANALYSIS:

Incident Reports
• Total MH Police Services Incidents: 938 calls for service (1013 Previous month) • Property Crimes: 13 Incidents (18 incidents previous month) • Violent Crimes: 1 Incidents – Strong Arm Robbery (1 Previous Month) • Other Assaults: 4 Incidents (5 Previous Month)
• Traffic Stops: 99 Traffic Stops (134 Previous month)
• Traffic Citations issued: 166 Traffic Citations Issued (25 Stop Sign) & (169 Citations Issued the previous month)
• Parking Citations Issued: 06 Citations Issued (09 issued previous month) • Vehicle Collisions: 12 Collisions (12 Previous month) • DUI Arrest: 2 arrests (0 DUI arrests in the previous month) Item 6.5.2
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2 • Outside Agency Assist: 16 (17 assists previous month) • Helmet Citations: 0 Citations (0 citations previous month) • Significant Incidents for September 2025:
o 11/13/25: An elderly male was reported as missing after being out overnight for 13+ hours. Multiple SJSO resources, ie, specialized units, & SJSO Search & Rescue units responded to assist. Received crucial help from MHFD, Rank, & County OES. The male was located at 0909 hours walking along Hwy 99 in Ripon. Medically cleared and returned to family.
o 11/29/25: A solo vehicle collision occurred when a vehicle occupied by 4 teenagers struck a curb near Grantline/Bancroft, resulting in significant injuries to 3 of the 4 occupants. At this time, speed and reckless driving were identified as primary factors in the collision. All have since been released from the county hospital to complete their recoveries.
• Arrests: 7 Physical Arrests (6 previous month) 4 Alcohol related arrest(s). • Reports Taken: 245 Documented Reports Taken
Recruitment/Personnel
• NA
Equipment and Facility Updates
• New Equipment:
o Vehicles are currently being outfitted, and the purchase of the in-car radios has been submitted, awaiting processing and delivery.
• Facility Improvements: NA
PUBLIC SAFETY INITIATIVES:

Community Outreach:
• Participated in the Christmas Parade & Fair (Mounted Unit, OHV Unit, Patrol) Prevention Programs:
• In the process of identifying dates for another Traffic enforcement operation and Pedestrian Safety Operation as well.

PUBLIC SAFETY INITIATIVES:

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Traffic Citations Issued during the current fiscal year (monthly) B. SJSO – Mountain House Data
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Citations Issued Monthly
July 2024: 182 Citations (52 Stop Signs)
August 2024: 70 Traffic Citations (19 Stop Signs)
September 2024: 78 Traffic Citations (21 Stop Signs)
October 2024: 133 Traffic Citations (81 Stop Signs)
November 2024: 70 Traffic Citations (24 Stop Signs)
December 2024: 84 Traffic Citations (7 Stop Signs)
January 2025: 161 Traffic Citations; Updated to 188 (65 Stop Signs) February 2025: 133 Traffic Citations; Updated to 178 (51 Stop Signs) March 2025: 146 Traffic Citations; Updated to 188 (45 Stop Signs) April 2025: 169 Traffic Citations; Updated to 270 (39 Stop Signs) May 2025: 90 Traffic Citations; Updated to 128 (27 Stop Signs) June 2025: 87 Traffic Citations; Updated to 119 (7 Stop Signs) July 2025: 103 Traffic Citations
August 2025: 228 Citations
September 2025: 185 Citations
October 2025: 169 Citations
November 2025: 170 Citations
*** Citations are hand-entered by Records Staff and can take up to 3 weeks to be processed and entered into RMS, may not reflect true and accurate numbers ***
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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
The items contained are only the information known at the time of the entry and are subject to change at any circumstance. 1 of 1
CALLS FOR SERVICE November 1
st, 2025 – November 30th, 2025

CALLS FOR SERVICE NOV
2025
OCT
2025
NOV
2024
2025
YTD
UCR Part 1 14 19 22 157
Violent Crime 1 1 2 7
Homicide 0 0 0 0
Forcible Rape 0 0 0 0
Robbery 1 0 0 2
Aggravated Assault 0 1 2 5
Property Crime 13 18 20 150
Burglary 2 1 2 23
Larceny Theft 9 14 17 103
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 3 1 24
Arson 0 0 0 0
UCR Part 2 112 112 97 1162
Other Assaults 4 5 8 61
Forgery 0 0 0 0
Fraud 2 13 5 56
Embezzlement 0 0 0 0
Stolen Property 0 1 0 1
Vandalism 7 5 3 48
Weapons 1 0 1 11
Prostitution / VICE 0 1 0 2
Sex Offense 7 0 1 22
Drug 1 0 0 3
Gambling 0 0 0 0
Family / Children 0 1 2 8
DUI 2 1 0 13
Liquor Laws 0 0 0 0
Drunkenness 2 0 0 8
Disorderly Conduct 12 8 17 152
Vagrancy 24 42 35 386
All Other Offenses 46 31 23 335
Suspicion 0 0 0 0
Curfew & Loitering 3 2 2 38
Runaways 1 2 0 18
Mentally Disturbed 2 2 2 34
Alarms 47 50 52 546
Warrant 0 0 0 5
Traffic 112 123 98 1740
Assist Other Agency 16 17 8 175
Investigative Activity 123 113 77 935
Pursuit 0 0 0 0
Miscellaneous 231 261 213 3003
TOTAL 938 1013 798 10,090
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

RESEARCH & INTELLIGENCE DIVISION

CITY COUNCIL - MOUNTAIN HOUSE
111
122
111
131
117
112 112
119
115
123
131
126
100
110
120
130
140
UCR PART 1 & 2 CFS BY MONTH: 2025
Monthly Count

SELF-INITIATED ACTIVITIES
(SIA)
NOV
2025
OCT
2025
NOV
2024
2025
YTD
Area Check 248 256 192 1,795
Field Interviews 2 0 0 8
Subject Stop 0 0 1 1
Traffic Stop 31 60 36 482
TOTAL 281 316 229 2,286

TRAFFIC

RELATED
NOV
2025
OCT
2025
NOV
2024
2025
YTD
Traffic Stops – No Cite 29 60 31 445
Traffic Cites 70 74 70 1,162
Citations – No Bicycle Helmet 0 0 0 4
Parking Cites 6 9 18 227
Citations – Stop Requirements 25 23 23 381
Vehicle Accidents 12 12 10 141
Towing 1 4 3 35
2 2
4 1
4 3
6 11
5 7
7 6
24 12
11 5
10 12
6 4
9 6
7 Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
ARRESTS 2024 2025
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Public Safety
Staff Report
TITLE: Mountain House Fire Department
MEETING DATE: December 10, 2025
PREPARED BY: Marty Cornilsen, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Public Safety Report
RECOMMENDATION:

Fire recommends that the City Council receive this report on recent Fire Department incidents, emergency responses, and department activities.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

In the month of November, the Mountain House Fire Department remained actively engaged in both emergency response and community outreach efforts. The department responded to a total of 97 calls for service throughout the month. Beyond emergency operations, the department also participated in several community engagement initiatives, including First Responder/ Veterans Day, School Assemblies, Community CPR and Stop the Bleed Class.

ANALYSIS:

Incident Reports
November 2025 October 2025 November 2024
Total Calls – 97 Total Calls – 96 Total Calls – 65
EMS – 64 EMS – 59 EMS – 37
Fires – 3 Fires – 5 Fires – 3
Service Calls – 6 Service Calls – 9 Service Calls – 6
False Alarms – 16 False Alarms – 18 False Alarms – 16
Mutual Aid – 7 Mutual Aid – 3 Mutual Aid – 0
Traffic Accident – 1 Traffic Accident – 2 Traffic Accident- 3 Water Rescue – 0 Water Rescue – 0 Water Rescue – 0
Recruitment
• New Hires: Mountain House Fire Department proudly announces the graduation of three new firefighters from our four-week Inter-Department Academy. During this intensive program, recruits received training in EMS, structural firefighting, wildland operations, auto extrication, Item 6.5.3
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2 firefighter survival, water rescue, and department organization. Please join us in welcoming our newest firefighters:
• Firefighter Jordan Thomas
• Firefighter Josue Ovando
• Firefighter Gabriel Molina-Ayala
Congratulations and welcome to the team!
Equipment and Facility Updates
• New Equipment: None
• Facility Improvements: None
PUBLIC SAFETY INITIATIVES:

Community Outreach/Training:

First Responder/ Veterans Day 11/7
Department Annual Water Rescue Training 11/4-5 and 7
Department Truck Training- Chief Rob Fisher (Ret) one day truck operations class.

Prevention Programs:

Now that we are into the winter months, MHFD would like to encourage Mountain House residents to be cautious when using floor heaters and to follow all factory-recommended guidelines. MHFD wants to ensure that all residents stay safe and warm throughout the holiday season and the winter months.

ATTACHMENTS:

A: Photos
B: November 2025 Fire Stats
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Mountain House Fire Department
November 2025 October 2025 November
2024
Total Calls – 97 Totals Calls- 96 Total Calls - 65
EMS – 64 EMS - 59 EMS - 37
Fires -3 Fires - 5 Fires - 3
Service Calls – 6 Service Calls - 9 Service Calls - 6
False Alarms – 16 False Alarms - 18 False Alarms - 16
Mutual Aid – 7 Mutual Aid - 3 Mutual Aid - 0
Traffic Accident – 1 Traffic Accidents – 2 Traffic Accident - 3 Water Rescue – 0 Water Rescue – 0 Water Rescue - 0
Overlapping Calls – 9 Overlapping Calls – 4 Overlapping Calls - 6 Turnout Times
EMS
Fires 65%
3%
Traffic Accident
1%
Service Call
6%
Mutual Aid
7%
False Alarm
18%
Water Rescue
0%
EMS Fires Traffic Accident Service Call
Mutual Aid False Alarm Water Rescue
November 2025
Fire & Special OPS
90th Percentile - Fastest Units:
00:02:06
90th Percentile - All Units:
00:02:08
EMS
90th Percentile - Fastest Units:
00:02:08
90th Percentile - All Units:
00:02:10
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Mountain House Fire Department
Hot Spots
Response Time Compliance – November 2025
87% under compliance response time of 429 seconds
Response Time Compliance – October 2025
82% under compliance response time of 429 seconds
Response Time Compliance – November 2024
82% under compliance response time of 429 seconds
November 2025 Training Hours – 452 / October 2025 – 392 /October 2024 - 337 Training consists of EMS, Fire Suppression (structural & wildland), auto extrication, officer development and technical rescue.

EMS
38%
FIRE
38%

TECH RESCUE
7%

OFFICER

DEVELOPMEN
T

EMS FIRE TECH RESCUE OFFICER DEVELOPMENT
Training Hours
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Present:

Andy Su, Mayor
Bernice King Tingle, Vice Mayor
Matt Disko, Council Member
Daniel Harrison, Council Member
Ronna Green, Council Member

CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES
Wednesday, November 12, 2025

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Su called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Council Member Disko arrived at 7:13 p.m.

2. MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Su held a moment of silence.

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Harrison led the pledge of allegiance.

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved/seconded by Harrison/Tingle to approve the agenda as recommended by staff.

Motion carried unanimously with Council Members Green, Harrison, Tingle, and Mayor Su in favor and Council Member Disko absent.

5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Nitu Singh, resident, spoke regarding transparency and Brown Act, and the City's hiring practices, and requested follow-up from City staff.

Addya, resident, spoke regarding a safety concern for residents in College Park and the traffic on Central Parkway, and submitted a petition to the City Council.

Anvi Giraddi and Saanvi Sthavaramath, spoke regarding the Sewa Diwali food drive in Mountain House and across San Joaquin County donate non-perishable food that supports local pantries and shelters. Last year, the local team collected 9,206 pounds of food, partnered with 10 groups, and supported 11 beneficiary organizations.

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6. RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, OR PRESENTATIONS

6.1 Presentation from the Board of Supervisors for the County's 175th Anniversary Celebration
Mayor Su called on Board of Supervisors Chair Canepa and Supervisor Rickman who made a presentation to the City Council, Mayor Su and the City Council presented a proclamation to the County.

6.2 A Proclamation proclaiming November 2025 as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month
Mayor Su and the City Council presented a Proclamation to Raj Singh proclaiming November 2025 as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month.

6.3 Youth Action Committee Update
Vice Mayor Tingle reported on the date change for the next Youth Action Committee meeting.

6.4 Lammersville Unified School District Update
Vice Mayor Tingle reported on the date change for YAC.

6.5 Presentation on the Public Safety, and Monthly Report from Rank Security and Mountain House Police Services provided by San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, and Mountain House Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) presented by French Camp Fire Department

6.5.1 Public Safety Report from Rank Security
Kris Roikola, RANK Security, provided an update to the City Council.

6.5.2 Police Services Public Safety Report
Sergeant Kevin Johnson, San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, provided an update to the City Council.

6.5.3 Mountain House Fire Department
Chief Marty Cornilsen, Mountain House Fire District, provided an update to the City Council.

7. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT ITEMS
Motion: Vice Mayor Tingle
Second: Council Member Disko
It was moved/seconded by Tingle/Disko to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented by staff.

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Motion carried unanimously with Council Members Disko, Green, Harrison, Tingle, and Mayor Su in favor.

For (5): Mayor Su, Vice Mayor Tingle, Council Member Harrison, Council Member Disko, and Council Member Green
Vote: Carried (5 to 0)

7.1 Approval of the Minutes of October 22, 2025

7.2 Monthly financial statements for June – September 2025

7.3 List of Recent Contracts under the City Manager

8. CITY COUNCIL POLICY AND ACTION ITEMS

8.1 Public Hearing for Red-Light Camera Enforcement Program Following the presentation of the staff report, Mayor Su opened the public hearing.

Ciera Elward, resident, spoke in support of red light cameras and the benefit for traffic safety.

There being no one else wishing to speak the public hearing was closed.

Motion: Council Member Harrison
Second: Council Member Disko
Adopt a resolution 2025-70:

1. Make the requisite finding pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 21455.6(a), consistent with Senate Bill (SB) 720, that an automated red-light photo enforcement system is recommended to enhance traffic safety within the City of Mountain House.

2. Approve initiation of a Red-Light Camera Enforcement Program, identifying potential camera locations.

3. Approve filing of Notice of Exemption No. NOE-PW 04-25 under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the Red-Light Camera Enforcement Program.

4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take all appropriate and necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.

8.2 Public Hearing to Affirm the Intent to Close Three Existing At-Grade Rail Crossings and Construct Two New At-Grade Crossings Consistent with California Public Utilities Commission Applications A.25-05-002 and A.25-05-003 Following the presentation of the staff report, Mayor Su opened the public hearing.

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Abraham Akhtar, Michael Akhtar, and Rabia Akhtar, property owners, submitted written comments to the City Council and spoke in opposition to the item stating they felt this would limit access to their property on which they have plans to build, and felt they weren't provided proper notice.

David Sargent, Mountain House Developers, spoke regarding the planning process for this issue.

There being no one else wishing to speak the public hearing was closed.

Additional conversation ensued with the public after the public hearing was closed.

Motion: Council Member Harrison
Adopted Resolution 2025-71 to affirm the City’s intent to:

Close the existing at-grade rail crossings at Kelso Road, Henderson Road, and Wicklund Road.

Construct new at-grade rail crossings at Great Valley Parkway and Mountain House Parkway.

Reaffirm the City of Mountain House’s direction to seek approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) consistent with Applications A.25-05-002 and A.25-05-003.

Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take all actions necessary to implement the intent of this resolution.

The motion died for lack of a second.

Vote: Denied
Motion: Council Member Disko
Second: Council Member Harrison
Adopted Resolution 2025-71 to affirm the City’s intent to:

1. Close the existing at-grade rail crossings at Kelso Road, Henderson Road, and Wicklund Road.

2. Construct new at-grade rail crossings at Great Valley Parkway and Mountain House Parkway.

3. Reaffirm the City of Mountain House’s direction to seek approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) consistent with Applications A.25-05-002 and A.25-05-003.

4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take all actions necessary to implement the intent of this resolution.

For (4): Mayor Su, Council Member Disko, Council Member Harrison, and Council Member Green
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Against (1): Vice Mayor Tingle
Vote: Carried (4 to 1)

8.3 Appointment to the San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees
Following the presentation of the staff report, Mayor Su opened the public comment period, there being no one wishing to speak it was closed.

Motion: Vice Mayor Tingle
Second: Council Member Disko
Appointed Linda Selvidge to the San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees for a four-year term ending December 31, 2029.

For (5): Mayor Su, Vice Mayor Tingle, Council Member Disko, Council Member Harrison, and Council Member Green
Vote: Carried (5 to 0)

8.4 Strategic Plan Update – Fiscal Years 2025/2026 through 2026/2027 Following the presentation of the staff report, Mayor Su opened the public comment period, there being no one wishing to speak it was closed.

Received and file the Strategic Plan progress update for fiscal years 2025/2026 through 2026/2027.

For (5): Mayor Su, Vice Mayor Tingle, Council Member Disko, Council Member Harrison, and Council Member Green
Vote: Carried (5 to 0)

8.5 Amendment to City Council Policies & Procedures Regarding Vice Mayor Appointment
Following the presentation of the staff report, Mayor Su opened the public comment period.

Arjun Juturu, Resident, stated he felt experience was important to the voters.

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There being no one else wishing to speak the public comment period was closed.

Motion: Council Member Green
Second: Council Member Disko
That the City Council discuss the recommendation from Mayor Su and consider adopting a Resolution amending Section 2.6 of the City Council Policies & Procedures to establish a structured rotation system for the Vice Mayor position.

For (3): Mayor Su, Council Member Disko, and Council Member Green Against (2): Vice Mayor Tingle, and Council Member Harrison Vote: Carried (3 to 2)

9. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION ITEMS

9.1 Traffic and Transportation Project Update
Koosun Kim, Director of Public Works, presented a report to the City Council.

9.2 City Manager’s Update
Steven J. Pinkerton, City Manager, provided an update to the City Council. Council Member Harrison reported on the Veteran's Day Luncheon that was held on Saturday, November 8th.

10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

10.1 Report of Future Agenda Items and Long-Range Calendar Steven J. Pinkerton, City Manager provided an overview of future agenda items and the Long Range Calendar.

11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Vice Mayor Tingle stated she would be attending remotely for the December meeting, and encouraged other Council Members to attend the "It Takes a Village" community workshop, she further requested an agenda item for budget for Council conference and training budget.

Council Member Green spoke regarding an event at Browfie salon for Federal Workers.

Council Member Disko congratulated staff and all of those involved for a successful Veteran's Day Luncheon.

12. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
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None.

13. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
None.

14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Su adjourned the meeting at 10:12 PM
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TITLE: List of Contracts signed under the City Manager Signature Authority MEETING DATE: December 10, 2025
PREPARED BY: Kawal Preet, Senior Management Analyst

RECOMMENDATION
There is no action required for an informational item.

DISCUSSION
To maintain alignment with past practices, staff is bringing forward the report of any contracts signed under the City Manager’s spending authority.

No contracts were signed by the City Manager, or designee, under the Purchasing Agent authority, during the month of November 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no adverse fiscal impact to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 adopted budget.

ATTACHMENTS
None
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TITLE: Adopting by Reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24), Including Local Amendments, and Updating the Building Permit Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025–2026 MEETING DATE: December 10, 2025
PREPARED BY: Mike Brinkman, Contract Building Official

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce the ordinance and waive the reading by title only, amending Title 8 (Building Regulations), Division 1 (Building Standards), Chapter 1 (General Regulations) of the Mountain House Municipal Code and adopting by reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, with amendments, and updating the Building Permit Fee Schedule.

The ordinance will return for a noticed public hearing and second reading at the January 14, 2026 City Council meeting.

BACKGROUND
The California Building Standards Code, contained in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is updated on a three-year cycle by the California Building Standards Commission. The Commission completed the 2025 update following review by multiple State agencies, advisory committees, and public stakeholders. The updated codes take effect statewide on January 1, 2026.

Local jurisdictions are required to adopt the most recent edition of Title 24 within 180 days of publication.

Local amendments are permitted when justified by unique climatic, geological, or topographic conditions and must be equal to or more restrictive than the State code. Adoption by reference is the standard method used by cities and counties throughout California.

Mountain House must adopt the 2025 codes to ensure continued enforceability of building regulations and consistency with State law.

DISCUSSION
California Building Standards Code Overview
Title 24 consists of thirteen parts governing public health, life safety, energy efficiency, and construction practices. The 2025 update includes the California Building, Residential, Fire, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Green Building Standards, Historical Building, Existing Building, and Wildland–Urban Interface Codes.

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These codes incorporate the latest national model codes from the International Code Council (ICC), National Fire Protection Association, and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.

Key 2025 Code Updates
Several significant updates were adopted statewide:
• California Wildland–Urban Interface Code (Part 7) – The 2025 cycle introduces a stand-alone California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, replacing the former Chapter 7A. This format consolidates ignition-resistant construction requirements for structures in State-mapped fire hazard zones and aligns with CAL FIRE wildfire mitigation guidelines. • Expanded Electric Vehicle Charging Requirements – The 2025 Energy and Green Building Standards Codes expand EV-charging readiness in new construction. Requirements increase EVcapable parking and electrical infrastructure in new single-family, multifamily, hotel, and certain commercial developments to support State zero-emission transportation goals. • Electric-Ready Construction Provisions – New electric-ready requirements call for dedicated circuits, outlets, and wiring pathways to support future electrification of appliances and systems such as water heating, cooking, and laundry. These provisions reduce retrofit costs and support State energy-efficiency and greenhouse-gas reduction objectives.

Local Amendments
The proposed ordinance (Attachment A) includes local amendments consistent with long-standing Mountain House practices. All amendments based on local climatic, geological, and topographic conditions will be documented within the ordinance to meet State requirements.

A redlined version (Attachment B) of the amended Municipal Code chapter is provided to clearly show all changes to existing provisions.

Building Permit Fee Schedule Update
This ordinance also updates the Building Permit Fee Schedule by applying the most recent ICC Building Valuation Data to construction valuation calculations. ICC updates these tables to reflect current labor and material costs across occupancy and construction types.

Using updated valuation data keeps the City’s valuation-based permit fees aligned with current construction costs and supports cost recovery for plan review and inspection services.

The updated fee schedule is included as Attachment C.

FISCAL IMPACT
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There is no direct fiscal impact to the City. Updating the Building Permit Fee Schedule incorporates the most recent ICC Building Valuation Data used to determine construction valuation for building permits.

These valuation tables vary by occupancy type and construction classification, so the resulting permit fee impacts will differ depending on the nature of each project. This update does not change the City’s fee methodology or fee structure; it only updates the underlying valuation tables to reflect current industry construction costs.

STRATEGIC PLAN
This action supports the Strategic Plan adopted April 9, 2025, by keeping the Municipal Code current with State standards and maintaining consistent, safe, and effective building regulations for the community.

CEQA
Not applicable. Adoption of building regulations is not considered a project under the California Environmental Quality Act.

ACTION FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL
If introduced, the ordinance will return for a second reading and adoption following a noticed public hearing at the January 14, 2026, City Council meeting.

The ordinance will take effect 30 days after adoption, at which time the updated codes and fee schedule will be enforced.

ATTACHMENTS
A. Ordinance Amending MHMC Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 1 B. Redlined Amendments to MHMC Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 1 C. Updated Building Permit Fee Schedule (FY 2025–2026)
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ATTACHMENT A
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-06

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN HOUSE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND AMENDING TITLE 8 (BUILDING REGULATIONS), DIVISION 1 (BUILDING STANDARDS), CHAPTER 1 (GENERAL REGULATIONS)

OF THE MOUNTAIN HOUSE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, each city and county in California is required to adopt and enforce the California Building Standards Code, and may do so by reference pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17922 and Government Code Section 50022.2; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including the California Administrative Code (Part 1), Building Code (Part 2), Residential Code (Part 2.5), Electrical Code (Part 3), Mechanical Code (Part 4), Plumbing Code (Part 5), Energy Code (Part 6), California Wildland–Urban Interface Code (Part 7), Historical Building Code (Part 8), Fire Code (Part 9), Existing Building Code (Part 10), Green Building Standards Code (Part 11), and Referenced Standards Code (Part 12), has been published by the California Building Standards Commission and establishes uniform statewide standards governing the construction, alteration, repair, and maintenance of buildings and structures; and WHEREAS, the City of Mountain House intends to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code, together with local amendments based upon the City’s climatic, geological, and topographic conditions, as set forth in Exhibit 1 to this ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City has provided notice and taken all actions required by Government Code Sections 50022.1 through 50022.10 regarding adoption of State codes by reference.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN HOUSE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. CEQA.

The adoption of this ordinance is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., because it has no potential to cause a physical change in the environment (CEQA Guidelines Sections 15358 and 15378). Even if deemed a project, this action is exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with certainty that adoption of this ordinance will not have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 2. AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE.

Title 8 (Building Regulations), Division 1 (Building Standards), Chapter 1 (General Regulations) of the Mountain House Municipal Code is amended in its entirety as set forth in Exhibit 1, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 3. PUBLICATION AND POSTING.

The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause it to be posted or published in accordance with Government Code Section 36933.

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ATTACHMENT A
SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE.

This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.

SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY.

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining portions shall continue in full force and effect.

PASSED AND ADOPTED
The foregoing ordinance was introduced, with reading waived, at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Mountain House held on December 10, 2025, and adopted at a regular meeting held on January 14, 2026, by the following vote:

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TITLE 8

BUILDING REGULATIONS
DIVISION 1. BUILDING STANDARDS
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL REGULATIONS
8-1-100 Adoption of the California Building Code.

That certain document in book form entitled 2025 California Building Code including Chapter 1, Division II and Appendix Chapters C, F, G, H, I, J, K, N, O, P, and Q published by the California Building Standards Commission, in the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 2 of the California Code of Regulations. 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, California 95833-2936, and incorporates by adoption the 2023 Edition of the International Building Code of the International Code Council, one (1) copy of which is available at the Community Development Department, 251 E Main St, Mountain House, California 95391 for examination and use by the public, is hereby adopted and enacted by the City Council as the Building Code of the City except those portions of the California Building Code which are not adopted or which are amended specifically hereinafter. 8-1-101 Scope and General Requirements.

Section 101 of Chapter 1, Division II, of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read:

Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City, and hereinafter referred to as "this Code."
Section 101.4.4 Property Maintenance. The provisions of the Uniform Housing Code, Chapters 4, 5, 6 and Sections 701.2 and 701.3 shall apply to existing residential structures and premises; equipment and facilities; light, ventilation, space heating, sanitation, life, and fire safety hazards; responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants; and occupancy of existing premises and structures. 8-1-102 Code Compliance Agency.

Section 103 of Chapter 1, Division II, of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read:

Section 103.1 Creation of Enforcement Agency. The Community Development Department, Building Inspection Division, is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the Building Official. The function of the Enforcement Agency shall be the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the provisions of this Code.
8-1-103 Duties and Powers of the Building official.

Section 104 of Chapter 1, Division II, of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read:

Section 104.7 Department Records. The Building Official shall keep official records of applications received, permits and certificates issued, and fees collected. Such records shall be retained in the official records for the period required for retention of public records.
8-1-104 Permits.

Section 105 of Chapter 1, Division II, of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read:

Section 105.2 Work Exempt from Permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions for this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.

Permits shall not be required for the following:

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Building:

1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar residential uses, and one-story detached agricultural buildings provided the gross floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11.15 m2 ), the height does not exceed 12 feet (3.69 m), and the maximum roof projection does not exceed 24 inches (610 mm). Exemption from a building permit does not include electrical, plumbing, or mechanical installation and does not authorize any work to be done in violation of laws or ordinances including but not limited to planning, zoning, and setback requirements.

2. Fences not over 7 feet (1,829 mm) high.

3. Oil derricks.

4. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1,219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids.

5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2:1.

6. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.

7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops, and similar finish work.

8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.

9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are not more than 18 inches (457 mm) deep, and are not greater than 5,000 gallons (18,825 L).

10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.

11. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings.

12. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches (1,372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of Groups R-3 and U occupancies.

13. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1,753 mm) in height.

14. Decks not exceeding 200 square feet (18.58 m2 ) in area, that are not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4 of the California Residential Code.

Section 105.3.2 Time Limitation of Application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 12 months after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the Building Official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 180 days each. The extension may be requested verbally or in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

Section 105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the work is commenced. The Building Official is authorized to grant, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested verbally or in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

Work shall be considered suspended or abandoned if an inspection has not been recorded and approved within 180 days of the last recorded and approved inspection. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be obtained. The fee shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made to the original plans and specifications and the suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. When plan review is not required by the Building Official the fee shall not include the plan review portion of the full permit fee.

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To renew a permit suspended or abandoned for more than one year, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee unless the project has had an approved rough frame, rough electrical, rough mechanical, and rough plumbing inspection. In this case the Building Official may, on a case-by-case basis, waive the requirement for plans and the renewal fees shall be twenty-five percent (25%) of the full permit fee. When plan review is not required by the Building Official the fee shall not include the plan review portion of the full permit fee.

A notice of code violation may be recorded when a building permit is expired. 8-1-105 Construction Documents.

Section 107 of Chapter 1, Division II, of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read:

Section 107.2.6.1 Design Flood Elevations. Where design flood elevations are not specified, they shall be established in accordance with Title 9 of the Development Title of the City.

Section 107.3.1 Approval of Construction Documents. When the Building Official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved, in writing or by stamp, as "Approved." One set of construction documents so reviewed shall be retained by the Building Official. The other set shall be returned to the applicant, shall be kept at the site of work and shall be open to inspection by the Building Official or a duly authorized representative.
8-1-106 Temporary Structures and Uses.

Section 108 of Chapter 1, Division II of the California Building Code is hereby deleted and not adopted in the Building Code of the City.
8-1-107 Fees.

Section 109 of Chapter 1, Division II of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read:

Section 109.2 Schedule of Permit Fees. Where a permit is required for buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing systems or alterations to the aforementioned, a fee for each permit shall be paid in accordance with the fee schedule established by the resolution adopted by the City Council.

Section 109.3 Permit Valuations. The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this code shall be made by the Building Official and shall be based on valuation data supplied periodically by the International Code Council or market value based on local assessment ratios or any other data as may be available to the Building Official for review. The valuation to be used in computing the permit and plan check fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire-extinguishing systems and any other permanent work or permanent equipment.

EXCEPTION: The Building Official shall determine the valuation when no applicable data is available.

Section 109.4 Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance. Any person who commences any work for which a permit is required before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to an investigation fee. The investigation fee shall be in addition and equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this Code. The fees shall not be less than the minimum fee set forth by the resolution adopted City Council of the City. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this Code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.

Section 109.6 Refunds.

The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder, which was erroneously paid or collected. The Building Official may also authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee, excluding any plan review fees paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with Item 7.3
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this code. No refunds will be processed for permits more than 365 days from the date of expiration of the issued permit.
8-1-108 Inspections.

Section 110 of Chapter 1, Division II of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read:

Section 110.3.12.1 Flood Hazard Documentation. If located in a flood hazard area, documentation of the elevation of the lowest floor as required in Title 9 of the Development Title of the City shall be submitted to the flood plain administrator prior to the final inspection.

Section 110.5 Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the holder of the building permit or their duly authorized agent to notify the Building Official when work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of the permit holder to provide access to and means for inspections of such work that are required by this Code.

The Building Official may require that every request for inspection be filed at least one working day before such inspection is desired. Such request may be in writing, by telephone or, if such capability exists, by requesting online.
8-1-109 Certificate of Occupancy.

Section 111 of Chapter 1, Division II of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read:

Section 111.1 Change of Occupancy. A building or structure shall not be used or occupied in whole or in part, and a change of occupancy of a building or structure or portion thereof shall not be made, until the Building Official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this Code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction.

Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this Code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.

Exceptions:

1. Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits in accordance with Section 105.2.

2. For one- and two- family dwellings and their accessory structures, a building permit with an approved final inspection shall be considered the certificate of occupancy.

Section 111.2 Certificate Issued. Prior to requesting a final inspection, it shall be the duty of the holder of the building permit or their duly authorized agent to obtain approvals from all agencies identified on the certificate of occupancy routing form. After the Building Official inspects the building or structure and does not find violations of the provisions of this Code or other laws that are enforced by the Community Development Department, Building Inspection Division, the Building Official shall issue a certificate of occupancy that contains the following:

1. The building permit number.

2. The address of the structure.

3. The name and address of the owner.

4. A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate is issued.

5. A statement that the described portion of the structure has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this Code for the occupancy and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.

6. The name of the Building Official.

7. The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.

8. The use and occupancy, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3.

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9. The type of construction as defined in Chapter 6.

10. The design occupant load.

11. Where an automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether the sprinkler system is required.

12. Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit. 8-1-110 Unsafe Structures and Equipment.

Section 116 of Chapter 1, Division II of the California Building Code is hereby deleted and replaced by Title 8, Division 5, Housing and Nuisance Abatement Code of the Mountain House Municipal Code. 8-1-111 Reserved.
8-1-112 Adoption of California Residential Code.

That certain document in book form entitled the 2025 California Residential Code including Appendix Chapters with exception to Appendix AL published by the California Building Standards Commission, in the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 2.5 of the California Code of Regulations. 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, California 95833-2936, and incorporates by adoption the 2024 Edition of the International Residential Code of the International Code Council, one (1) copy of which is available at the Community Development Department, 251 E Main St, Mountain House, California 95391 for examination and use by the public, is hereby adopted and enacted by the City Council as the Residential Code of the City except those portions of the California Residential Code which are not adopted or which are amended specifically hereinafter. 8-1-112.1 Administration. Chapter 1, Division II of the California Residential Code is not adopted. Chapter 1, Division II of the California Building Code as amended by this Title shall be used to administer the Residential Code of the City.
8-1-113 Adoption of California Electrical Code.

That certain document in book form entitled the 2025 California Electrical Code including Appendix Chapters published by the California Building Standards Commission, in the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 3 of the California Code of Regulations. 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, California 95833-2936, and incorporates by adoption the 2023 Edition of the National Electrical Code of the National Fire Protection Association, one (1) copy of which is available at the Community Development Department, 251 E Main St, Mountain House, California 95391 for examination and use by the public, is hereby adopted and enacted by the City Council as the Electrical Code of the City except those portions of the California Electrical Code which are not adopted or which are amended specifically hereinafter.
8-1-113.1 Administration. Chapter 1, Division II of the California Building Code as amended by this Title shall be used to administer the Electrical Code of the City.
8-1-114 Adoption of California Mechanical Code.

That certain document in book form entitled the 2025 California Mechanical Code including Appendix Chapters published by the California Building Standards Commission, in the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 4 of the California Code of Regulations. 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, California 95833-2936, and incorporates by adoption the 2024 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, one (1) copy of which is available at the Community Development Department, 251 E Main St, Mountain House, California 95391 for examination and use by the public, is hereby adopted and enacted by the City Council as the Mechanical Code of the City except those portions of the California Mechanical Code which are not adopted or which are amended specifically hereinafter.

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8-1-114.1 Administration. Chapter 1, Division II, of the California Mechanical Code, Sections 101.0—102.8, 105.0—105.2.2, 105.3—105.4, in addition to Chapter 1, Division II of the California Building Code as amended by this Title shall be used to administer the Mechanical Code of the City. 8-1-115 Adoption of California Plumbing Code.

That certain document in book form entitled the 2025 California Plumbing Code including Appendix Chapters published by the California Building Standards Commission, in the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 5 of the California Code of Regulations. 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, California 95833-2936, and incorporates by adoption the 2024 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, one (1) copy of which is available at the Community Development Department, 251 E Main St, Mountain House, California 95391 for examination and use by the public, is hereby adopted and enacted by the City Council as the Plumbing Code of the City except those portions of the California Plumbing Code which are not adopted or which are amended specifically hereinafter. 8-1-115.1 Administration. Chapter 1, Division II, of the California Plumbing Code, Sections 101.0—102.8, 104.1—104.2, 105.2—105.2.2, 105.3—105.4, in addition to Chapter 1, Division II of the California Building Code as amended by this Title shall be used to administer the Plumbing Code of the City. 8-1-116 Adoption of California Green Building Standards Code.

That certain document in book form entitled the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code including Appendix Chapters published by the California Building Standards Commission, in the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 11 of the California Code of Regulations. 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, California 95833-2936, one (1) copy of which is available at the Community Development Department, 251 E Main St, Mountain House, California 95391 for examination and use by the public, is hereby adopted and enacted by the City Council as the Green Building Standards Code of the City except those portions of the California Green Building Standards Code which are not adopted or which are amended specifically hereinafter. 8-1-117 Intent.

It is the intent of this Division to specify enforcement procedures for violations of Title 8, Division 1 be performed in compliance with Title 1, Division 2.
8-1-118 Adoption of California Energy Code.

That certain document in book form entitled the 2025 California Energy Code including Appendix Chapters published by the California Building Standards Commission, in the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 6 of the California Code of Regulations. 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, California 95833-2936, one (1) copy of which is available at the Community Development Department, 251 E Main St, Mountain House, California 95391 for examination and use by the public, is hereby adopted and enacted by the City Council as the Energy Code of the City except those portions of the California Energy Code which are not adopted or which are amended specifically hereinafter.
8-1-119 Adoption of California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

That certain document in book form entitled the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code including Appendix Chapters published by the California Building Standards Commission, in the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 7 of the California Code of Regulations. 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, California 95833-2936, one (1) copy of which is available at the Community Development Department, 251 E Main St, Mountain House, California 95391 for examination and use by the public, is hereby adopted and enacted by the City Council as the Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the City except those portions of the California WildlandUrban Interface Code which are not adopted or which are amended specifically hereinafter.

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8-1-120 Adoption of California Historical Code.

That certain document in book form entitled the 2025 California Historical Code including Appendix Chapters published by the California Building Standards Commission, in the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 8 of the California Code of Regulations. 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, California 95833-2936, one (1) copy of which is available at the Community Development Department, 251 E Main St, Mountain House, California 95391 for examination and use by the public, is hereby adopted and enacted by the City Council as the Historical Code of the City except those portions of the California Historical Code which are not adopted or which are amended specifically hereinafter.
8-1-121 Adoption of California Fire Code.

That certain document in book form entitled the 2025 California Fire Code including Appendix Chapters published by the California Building Standards Commission, in the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 9 of the California Code of Regulations. 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, California 95833-2936, and incorporates by adoption the 2024 Edition of the International Fire Code of the International Code Council, one (1) copy of which is available at the Community Development Department, 251 E Main St, Mountain House, California 95391 for examination and use by the public, is hereby adopted and enacted by the City Council as the Fire Code of the City except those portions of the California Fire Code which are not adopted or which are amended specifically hereinafter.
8-1-121.1 Administration. Chapter 1, Division II of the California Fire Code is not adopted. Chapter 1, Division II of the California Building Code as amended by this Title shall be used to administer the Fire Code of the City.
8-1-122 Adoption of California Existing Building Code.

That certain document in book form entitled the 2025 California Existing Building Code including Appendix Chapters published by the California Building Standards Commission, in the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 10 of the California Code of Regulations. 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, California 95833-2936, and incorporates by adoption the 2024 Edition of the International Existing Building Code of the International Code Council, one (1) copy of which is available at the Community Development Department, 251 E Main St, Mountain House, California 95391 for examination and use by the public, is hereby adopted and enacted by the City Council as the Existing Building Code of the City except those portions of the California Existing Building Code which are not adopted or which are amended specifically hereinafter. 8-1-122.1 Administration. Chapter 1, Division II of the California Existing Building Code is not adopted.

Chapter 1, Division II of the California Building Code as amended by this Title shall be used to administer the Existing Building Code of the City.
8-1-123 Adoption of California Referenced Standards Code.

That certain document in book form entitled the 2025 California Referenced Standards Code including Appendix Chapters published by the California Building Standards Commission, in the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 12 of the California Code of Regulations. 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, California 95833-2936, one (1) copy of which is available at the Community Development Department, 251 E Main St, Mountain House, California 95391 for examination and use by the public, is hereby adopted and enacted by the City Council as the Referenced Standards Code of the City except those portions of the California Referenced Standards Code which are not adopted or which are amended specifically hereinafter. 8-1-124 Adoption of California Administrative Code.

That certain document in book form entitled the 2025 California Administrative Code including Appendix Chapters published by the California Building Standards Commission, in the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 1 of the California Code of Regulations. 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, California Item 7.3
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Mountain House Community Services District, California, Code of Ordinances TITLE 8 BUILDING REGULATIONS
Mountain House Community Services District, California, Code of Ordinances Created: 2025-06-24 11:09:59 [EST] (Republication)

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TITLE 8

BUILDING REGULATIONS
DIVISION 1. BUILDING STANDARDS
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL REGULATIONS
8-1-100 Adoption of the California Building Code.

That certain document in book form entitled 20222025 California Building Code including Chapter 1, Division II and Appendix Chapters C, F, G, H, I, J, K, N, O, P, and Q published by the California Building Standards Commission, in the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 2 of the California Code of Regulations. 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, California 95833-2936, and incorporates by adoption the 2021 2023 Edition of the International Building Code of the International Code Council, one (1) copy of which is available at the Community Development Department, 251 E Main St, Mountain House, California 95391 for examination and use by the public, is hereby adopted and enacted by the City Council as the Building Code of the City except those portions of the 2022 California Building Code which are not adopted or which are amended specifically hereinafter.
(Ord. 2024-26, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)
8-1-101 Scope and General Requirements.

Section 101 of Chapter 1, Division II, of the 2022 California Building Code is hereby amended to read:

Section 103 of Chapter 1, Division II, of the 2022 California Building Code is hereby amended to read:

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8-1-103 Duties and Powers of the Building official.

Section 104 of Chapter 1, Division II, of the 2022 California Building Code is hereby amended to read:

Section 105 of Chapter 1, Division II, of the 2022 California Building Code is hereby amended to read: