Agenda packet — Rancho Cucamonga City Council, November 19, 2025 (part 2 of 4)

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The Notice Inviting Bids was released to the general contracting community and was published in the Daily Bulletin Newspaper on September 30th, 2025, and October 7th, 2025.

Three (3) bids for this project were opened at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025. The Engineer’s estimate for the Project was $2,710,000. The apparent low bidder, AME Builders, Inc., submitted a bid in the amount of $2,412,800. A full bid summary is included as Attachment 1.

Public Works staff has reviewed all bids received and found all to be complete and in compliance with the bid requirements, with any irregularities deemed inconsequential. Staff has completed the required background investigation and finds the lowest responsive AME Builders, Inc. meets all bid document requirements.

The proposed project contract is attached as Attachment 2.

Anticipated construction costs are estimated to be as follows:

Expenditure Category Amount
Construction Contract $2,412,800
Construction Contract Contingency (10%) $241,300
Estimated Construction Costs $2,654,100
FISCAL IMPACT:

A total of $2,048,530 was appropriated in Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget from the Capital Reserve Fund (025) through the MPP process, however funds did not roll over as anticipated due to Workday challenges.

Based on the bids received, staff is requesting $2,654,100 (base bid and contingency amounts) be appropriated from the project’s original funding source, Capital Reserve Fund, and budgeted in account F025 CC312 SC2101 PID2136.

COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:

The Civic Center Waterproofing and Roof Repairs Project will provide continuous improvement to ensure a safe and high quality of life for all.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 - Bid Summary
Attachment 2 - Draft Contract

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Description Unit of
Measure Quantity AME Builders, Inc. Final Touch Construction B est Contracting Services, Inc.

Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision and incidentals necessary for removal of existing roof, installation of new roof membrane, demolition of concrete planters, and sealants at joints and exterior surfaces.

Lump Sum 1 $2,412,800 $2,480,000 $2,597,421
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Bid Results for Project Civic Center Waterproofing and Roof Repairs Project ATTACHMENT 1

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C O N T R A C T

AGREEMENT

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENT: That the following agreement is made and entered into, in triplicate, as of the date executed by the City Clerk and the Mayor, by and between , hereinafter referred to as the "CONTRACT OR" and the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, hereinafter referred to as "CITY."

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Notice Inviting Sealed Bids or Proposals, bids were received, publicly opened, and declared on the date specified in said notice; and

WHEREAS, City did accept the bid of Contractor; and

WHEREAS, City has authorized the City Clerk and May or to enter into a written contract with Contractor for furnishing labor, equipment, and mat erial for the construction of "CIVIC CENTER WATERPROOFING AND ROOF REPAIRS PROJECT."

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, it is agreed:

1. GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK: Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, tools, materials, appliances, and equipment for and do the work for the "CIVIC CENTER WATERPROOFING AND ROOF REPAIRS PROJECT." Said work to be performed in accordance with specifications and standards on file in the office of the City Engineer and in accordance with bid prices hereinafter mentioned and in accordance with the instruction of the City Engineer.

2. INCORPORATED DOCUMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED COMPLEME NTARY: The aforesaid specifications are incorporated herein by reference thereto and made a part hereof with like force and effect as if all of said documents were set forth in full herein.

Said documents, the Resolution Inviting Bids attach ed hereto, together with this written agreement, shall constitute the entire contract bet ween the parties. This contract is intended to require a complete and finished piece o f work and anything necessary to complete the work properly and in accordance with t he law and lawful governmental regulations shall be performed by the Contractor wh ether set out specifically in the contract or not. Should it be ascertained that any inconsistency exists between the aforesaid documents and this written agreement, the provisions of this written agreement shall control.

3. TERMS OF CONTRACT: The undersigned bidder agree s to execute the contract within fifteen (15) days from the date of notice of award of the contract or upon notice by City after the fifteen (15) days, and to complete his portion of the work within 100 working days from the date specified in the Notice to Proceed. The bidder agrees further to the assessment of liquidated damages in the amount of $ 5,200 for each calendar day the work remains incomplete beyond the expiration of the completion date. City may deduct the amount thereof from any monies due or that may become due the Contractor under this contract. Progress payments made after the sc heduled date of completion shall not constitute a waiver of liquidated damages.

4. INSURANCE: Contractor shall procure and maintai n for the duration of the contract, and ATTACHMENT 2

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for 2 years thereafter, insurance against claims fo r injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Contractor, his agents, representatives, employees, or subcontractors.

MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:

a. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Se rvices Office (ISO) Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and pers onal & advertising injury with limits no less than $5,000,000 per occurrence. If a general aggregate limit applies, either the general aggregate limit shall apply sepa rately to this project/location (ISO CG 25 03 or 25 04) or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit.
b. Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form CA 0001 covering Code 1 (any auto), with limits no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
c. Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by t he State of California, with Statutory Limits, and Employers’ Liability insuranc e with a limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
d. Builder’s Risk (Course of Construction) insuranc e utilizing an “All Risk” (Special Perils) coverage form, with limits equal to the com pleted value of the project and no coinsurance penalty provisions.
e. Surety Bonds. Contractor shall provide the follo wing Surety Bonds:
i. Bid bond
ii. Performance bond
iii. Payment bond
iv. Maintenance bond
f. The Payment Bond and the Performance Bond shall be in a sum equal to the contract price. If the Performance Bond provides fo r a one-year warranty a separate Maintenance Bond is not necessary. If the warranty period specified in the contract is for longer than one year a Maintena nce Bond equal to 10% of the contract price is required. Bonds shall be duly executed by a responsible corporate surety, authorized to issue such bonds in the State of California and secured through an authorized agent with an office in California. g. Professional Liability (if Design/Build), with l imits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim, and $2,000,000 policy aggregate. The retroactive date must be shown, and this date must be before the executio n date of the contract or the beginning of contract work. Insurance must be maint ained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least five (5) ye ars after completion of contract work. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and n ot replaced with another claims-made policy form with a retroactive date pri or to the contract effective, or start of work date, the Contractor must purchase ex tended reporting period coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of contract work. A copy

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of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to the Entity for review. h. Contractors’ Pollution Legal Liability and/or As bestos Legal Liability and/or Errors and Omissions (if project involves environmental hazards) with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or claim, and $2,000,000 policy aggregate. If the services involve lead-based paint or asbestos ident ification/remediation, the Contractors Pollution Liability policy shall not contain lead-based paint or asbestos exclusions. If the services involve mold identification/remediation, the Contractors Pollution Liability policy shall not contain a mold exclusion, and the definition of Pollution shall include microbial matter, including mold.

If the contractor maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above for all policies, the Entity requires a nd shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or higher limits maintained by the con tractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the Entity.

Self-Insured Retentions
Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the Entity. At the option of the Entity, either: the contractor shall cause the insurer shall to reduce or eliminate such self-insured retentions as respects the Entity, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers; or the Contractor shall provide a financial guarantee satisfactory to the Entity guaranteeing payment of losses and related investig ations, claim administration, and defense expenses. The policy language shall provide , or be endorsed to provide, that the self-insured retention may be satisfied by either the named insured or Entity.

Other Insurance Provisions:

Additional Insured
The Entity, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds on the CGL policy with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Contrac tor including materials, parts, or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations and automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by or on behalf of the Contractor.

General liability coverage can be provided in the f orm of an endorsement to the Contractor’s insurance at least as broad as one of the following ISO ongoing operations Forms: CG 20 10 or CG 20 26 or CG 20 33 (not allowed from subcontractors), or CG 20 38; and one of the following ISO completed operations Forms: CG 20 37, 2039 (not allowed from subcontractors), or CG 20 40.

Primary Insurance
For any claims related to this project, the Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance coverage at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 as respects the Entity, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self- insurance maintained by the Entity, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the Contractor’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.

Notice of Cancellation
Contractor shall provide immediate written notice i f (1) any of the required insurance policies is terminated; (2) the limits of any of the required polices are reduced; (3) or the deductible or self-insured rete ntion is increased. In the event

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of any cancellation or reduction in coverage or limits of any insurance, Contractor shall forthwith obtain and submit proof of substitute insurance.

Builder’s Risk (Course of Construction) Insurance
Contractor may submit evidence of Builder’s Risk insurance in the form of Course of Construction coverage. Such coverage shall name the Entity as a loss payee as their interest may appear.

If the project does not involve new or major recons truction, at the option of the Entity, an Installation Floater may be acceptable. For such projects, a Property Installation Floater shall be obtained that provide s for the improvement, remodel, modification, alteration, conversion or adjustment to existing buildings, structures, processes, machinery and equipment. The Property In stallation Floater shall provide property damage coverage for any building, structure, machinery or equipment damaged, impaired, broken, or destroyed d uring the performance of the Work, including during transit, installation, and testing at the Entity’s site.

Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the state with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A: VII, unless otherwise acceptable to the Entity.

Waiver of Subrogation
Contractor hereby agrees to waive rights of subroga tion which any insurer of Contractor may acquire from Contractor by virtue of the payment of any loss.

Contractor agrees to obtain any endorsement that may be necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation, but this provision applies r egardless of whether or not the Entity has received a waiver of subrogation endorse ment from the insurer. However, the Workers’ Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the Entity for all work performed by the Contractor, its employees, agents and subcontractors.

Verification of Coverage
Contractor shall furnish the Entity with original C ertificates of Insurance including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause) and a c opy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all poli cy endorsements to Entity before work begins. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive the Contractor’s obl igation to provide them. The Entity reserves the right to require complete, cert ified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements, require d by these specifications, at any time.

Subcontractors
Contractor shall require and verify that all subcon tractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Contractor shall ensure that Entity is an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors. For CGL coverage subcontractors shall provide coverage with a form at least as broad as CG 20 38 04 13.

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Special Risks or Circumstances
Entity reserves the right to modify these requireme nts, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other circumstances.

5. PREVAILING WAGE: Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code, Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Articles 1 and 2, the Contractor is required to pay not less than the general prevailin g rate of per diem wages for work of a similar character in the locality in holiday and ov ertime work. In that regard, the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations of the St ate of California is required to and has determined such general prevailing rates of per die m wages. Copies of such prevailing rates of per diem wages are on file in the office o f the City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California, and are available to any interested party on request. City also shall cause a copy of such determinations to be posted at the job site.

Pursuant to provisions of Labor Code Section 1775, the Contractor shall forfeit, as penalty to City, not more than two hundred dollars ($200.00 ) for each laborer, workman, or mechanic employed for each calendar day or portion thereof if such laborer, workman, or mechanic is paid less than the general prevailing rate of wages hereinbefore stipulated for any work done under the attached contract, by him or by any subcontractor under him, in violation of the provisions of said Labor Code.

6. APPRENTICESHIP EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with t he provisions of Section 1777.5 of the Labor Code as amended by Chapter 971, Statutes of 1939, and in accordance with the regulations of the California Apprenticeship Co uncil, properly indentured apprentices may be employed in the prosecution of the work.

Attention is directed to the provisions in Section 1777.5 and 1777.6 of the Labor Code concerning the employment of apprentices by the Contractor or any subcontractor under him.

Section 1777.5, as amended, requires the Contractor or subcontractor employing tradesmen in any apprenticable occupation to apply to the joint apprenticeship committee nearest the site of the public works project and wh ich administers the apprenticeship program in that trade for a certificate of approval . The certificate will also fix the ratio of apprentices to journeymen that will be used in the performance of the contract. The ratio of apprentices to journeymen in such cases shall not be less than one to five except:

a. When unemployment in the area of coverage by the joint apprenticeship committee has exceeded an average of 15 percent in the 90 days prior to the request for certificate, or b. When the number of apprentices in training in th e area exceeds a ratio of one to five, or

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c. When the trade can show that it is replacing at least 1/30 of its membership through apprenticeship training on an annual basis statewide or locally, or d. When the Contractor provides evidence that he em ploys registered apprentices on all of his contracts on an annual average of not less t han one apprentice to eight journeymen.

The Contractor is required to make contributions to funds established for the administration of apprenticeship programs if he emp loys registered apprentices or journeymen in any apprenticable trade on such contracts and if other contractors on the public works site are making such contributions.

The Contractor and subcontractor under him shall co mply with the requirements of Sections 1777.5 and 1777.6 in the employment of apprentices.

7. LEGAL HOURS OF WORK: Eight (8) hours of labor s hall constitute a legal day's work for all workmen employed in the execution of this contr act, and the Contractor and any subcontractor under him shall comply with and be go verned by the laws of the State of California having to do with working hours set forth in Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 3, of the Labor Code of the State of California as amended.

The Contractor or Subcontractor shall forfeit, as a penalty to the City of Rancho Cucamonga, twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each worker employed in the execution of the contract by the respective contractor or subcontractor for each calendar day during which the worker is required or permitted to work more th an 8 hours in any one calendar day and 40 hours in any one calendar week in violation of the provisions of this article.

8. TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE PAY: Contractor agrees t o pay travel and subsistence pay to each workman needed to execute the work required by this contract as such travel and subsistence payments are defined in the applicable collective bargaining agreements filed in accordance with Labor Code Section 1773.1.

9. CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY: The City of Rancho Cuca monga and its elected officials, officers, agents and employees shall not be answerable or accountable in any manner for any loss or damage that may happen to the work or a ny part thereof, or for any of the materials or other things used or employed in performing the work; or for injury or damage to any person or persons, either workmen, employees of the Contractor or his subcontractors or the public, or for damage to adjoining or other property from any cause whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the performance of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage or i njury to any person or property resulting from defects or obstructions or from any cause whatsoever, except the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its e mployees, servants, or independent contractors who are directly responsible to City during the progress of the work or at any time before its completion and final acceptance.

The Contractor will indemnify City against and will hold and save City harmless from any

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and all actions, claims, damages to persons or property, penalties, obligations, or liabilities that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm , entity, corporation, political subdivision, or other organization arising out of or in connection with the work, operation, or activities of the Contractor, his agents, employees, subcontractors, or invitees provided for herein, whether or not there is concurrent pass ive or active negligence on the part of City, but excluding such actions, claims, damages t o persons or property, penalties, obligations, or liabilities arising from the sole n egligence or willful misconduct of City, its employees, servants, or independent contractors who are directly responsible to City, and in connection therewith:

a. The Contractor will defend any action or actions filed in connection with any of said claims, damages, penalties, obligations, or liabili ties and will pay all costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees incurred in connection therewith.

b. The Contractor will promptly pay any judgment or award rendered against the Contractor or City covering such claims, damages, penalties, obligations, and liabilities arising out of or in connection with such work, operations, or activities of the Contractor hereunder or reasonable settlement in lieu of judgm ent or award, and the Contractor agrees to save and hold the City harmless therefrom.

c. In the event City is made a party to any action or proceeding filed or prosecuted against the Contractor for damages or other claims arising out of or in connection with the project, operation, or activities of the Contractor hereunder, the Contractor agrees to pay to City any and all costs and expenses incurred by City in such action or proceeding together with reasonable attorneys' fees.

So much of the money due to the Contractor under and by virtue of the contract as shall be considered necessary by City may be retained by City until disposition has been made of such actions or claims for damage as aforesaid.

10. NON-DISCRIMINATION: No discrimination shall be made in the employment of persons upon public works because of age, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or national origin of such persons, and every contr actor for public works violating this section is subject to all the penalties imposed for a violation of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 of the Labor Code in accordance with the provisions of Section 1735 of said Code.

11. CONTRACT PRICE AND PAYMENT: City shall pay to the Contractor for furnishing the material and doing the prescribed work per the unit prices set forth in accordance with Contractor's Proposal.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these present to be duly executed with all the formalities required by law on the respective dates set forth opposite their signatures.

State of California Contractor's License #:

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Signature Print Name &Title

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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA

By: BY:

L. Dennis Michael, Mayor Kim Sevy , City Clerk

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Contractor's Business Phone Number: . Emergency Na me and Phone Number at which Contractor can be reached at any time: ____________________________

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DATE: November 19, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Jason C. Welday, Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer Marlena C. Perez, Principal Engineer
Lelani B. Gnaster, Assistant Engineer
SUBJECT: Consideration to Approve a Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement with BNSF Railway Company for Design Oversight for the 6th Street At-Grade Crossing at the Existing Spur Track, 600’ East of Santa Anita Avenue. (CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council:

1. Approve the Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement (Agreement) between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) for design oversight for the 6th Street at-grade railroad crossing at the existing spur track, 600’ East of Santa Anita Avenue (Project); and

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, including any minor amendments, and any related documents necessary to implement the agreement.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Rancho Cucamonga is planning to construct an at-grade railroad crossing on 6 th Street, 600’ East of Santa Anita Avenue, at the existing spur track. The connection of 6 th Street at the crossing has been identified in the City’s General Plan for many years. An additional study, titled the Southeast Industrial Quadrant Roadway Network Assessment, was completed in 2021 to understand traffic circulation with the planned developments. Both PlanRC and the Southeast Industrial Quadrant Roadway Network Assessment confirmed and reinforced the need for the new crossing to provide additional emergency access and circulation in and to the Southeast Industrial Area. The only existing access points to this area for traffic and emergency services are along Arrow Route, 4th Street, and Etiwanda Avenue which are projected to be over-capacity. The spur track serves limited industrial properties in the area. A train count was collected at the crossing in 2024 which showed that nine (9) trains crossed the spur track within a two (2) week period.

ANALYSIS:

The proposed crossing will provide a safe and efficient vehicular and bicycle connection across the spur track, consistent with both the City and railroad safety standards. Improvements will include constructing asphalt paving, median islands, sidewalks, crossing safety arms, and

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crossing safety signage. City Staff will coordinate with California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and BNSF to undergo design review and prepare an application for the new crossing in the coming months.

The Agreement defines the roles and responsibilities for both the City and BNSF for the planning and design of the Project. A draft of the Agreement is included in Attachment 2, however, due to expedited project timing, the final document will be prepared in the coming weeks. BNSF will be responsible for conducting on-site visits, preliminary engineering review services, developing construction cost estimates, and preparing draft agreements including legal review. The City will be responsible for preparing all drawings for BNSF review.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Design and review costs for BNSF oversight and construction of the crossing protection devices outlined in the MOU are as follows:

Expenditure Category Amount
BSNF Oversight Cost $,50,000
Total BNSF Oversight Cost $50,000
A total of $302,500 is budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget for this Project consisting of funds from the Transportation Fund (124). Funding available for BNSF oversight and construction as outlined in the Agreement is identified under the Capital Improvement Project account number listed below:

Account No. Funding Source Description Amount
F124 CC307 SC7004
PID 1839-124
Transportation Fund
(124)
6th Street at BNSF
Spur Crossing
$302,500
Total $302,500
$252,500 will remain in the Project account to cover the cost of design, environmental, and right of way support services.

COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:

The Project meets our City Council core values by promoting and enhancing a safe and healthy community for all, and by providing continuous improvement through the construction of high- quality public improvements.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map
Attachment 2 – Preliminary Engineering Services Agreement

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ATTACHMENT 1
6TH STREET AT BNSF SPUR CROSSING PROJECT VICINITY MAP

NOT TO SCALE
LEGEND:

PROJECT LOCATION

CITY BOUNDARDY
6th St
Santa Anita Ave
Project Location

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PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT
Project Review and Diagnostic Evaluation

BNSF File No.: BF-20600522
Mile Post 41.236
Line Segment 7608
U.S. DOT Number Pending
SCAX San Gabriel Subdivision

This Agreement (“Agreement”) is executed to be effective as of _________________ (“Effective Date”) , by and between BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY, a Delaware corporation (“BNSF”) and the City of Rancho Cucamonga, a political subdivision of the State of CA (“Agency”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, BNSF owns and operates a line of railroad in and through the City of Rancho Cucamonga, State of CA;

WHEREAS, Agency has stated its intention to proceed initially with a project to design and construct a new at-grade crossing at 6
th Street (the “Project”);

WHEREAS, Agency has requested that BNSF perform certain preliminary engineering review services and other Work (defined below) with respect to its railroad facilities located at or near the Project site to facilitate Agency’s evaluation of the feasibility of proceeding with the Project; and

WHEREAS, BNSF is agreeable to performing the Work, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement;

AGREEMENT

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements of the parties contained herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

ATTACHMENT 2

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1) Scope of Work

As used herein, the term “Work” includes all work performed by BNSF, its employees, contractors, consultants, or other agents (collectively, the “BNSF Parties” ) pursuant to this Agreement, including, but not limited to: (a) conducting on- site visits including diagnostic evaluations; (b) performing preliminary engineering services; (c) developing cost estimates for construction of the Project; (d) preparing draft agreements including legal review; and (e) reviewing and/or providing comments on preliminary layouts or other designs, plans, and/or documents in connection with the Project.

2) Payment and Deposit for Work

Agency authorizes BNSF to proceed with the Work relating to the Project. Agency shall pay and reimburse BNSF for all actual costs and expenses that BNSF incurs in performing the Work, including without limitation: (a) labor, supplies, and material; (b) direct and indirect labor and contractor charges including additives; (c) delivery charges; (d) BNSF’s additives and overhead, as such are in effect on the date BNSF prepares its final billing; and (e) all applicable taxes due, paid, or payable by BNSF on such products and services, including sales and use taxes, business and occupation taxes, and similar taxes (collectively, “Actual Costs”) . BNSF’s estimated cost for Work on this Project is $50,000 (“Estimated Cost”). Any estimate provided by BNSF for the Work shall not be a limitation on the Work to be performed or the costs and expenses incurred, which Agency shall reimburse to BNSF in full.

During its performance of the Work pursuant to this Agreement, BNSF will send Agency progressive invoices detailing the costs of the Work performed to date.

Agency must reimburse BNSF for completed Work within thirty (30) days of the date of the invoice for such Work. Upon final completion of the Work, BNSF will send Agency a detailed invoice of final costs. Agency must pay the final invoice within ninety (90) days of the date of the final invoice. BNSF will assess a finance charge of .033% per day (12% per annum) on any unpaid sums or other charges due under this Agreement which are past such thirty (30) or ninety (90) day terms, as applicable. The finance charge continues to accrue daily until the date payment is received by BNSF, not the date payment i s made or the date postmarked on the payment. Finance charges will be assessed on delinquent sums and other charges as of the end of the month and will be reduced by amounts in dispute and any unposted payments received by the month’s end. Finance charges will be noted on invoices sent to Agency under this section.

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3) Scope and Limitations of Agreement
The parties acknowledge that entering into this Agreement does not of itself obligate either BNSF or Agency to participate in the construction of the Project. If Agency elects to proceed with the Project after the Work is performed, then BNSF and Agency agree to enter into negotiations for appropriate agreements regarding the construction of the Project and other related activities. Nothing in this Agreement — including BNSF’s performance of the Work — shall obligate BNSF to enter into any subsequent agreement or otherwise permit the Project except and subject to any terms and conditions that BNSF may subsequently approve in its sole discretion.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, BNSF’s review, approval, and/or other participation in the Project or any element thereof, including the Work performed by the BNSF Parties hereunder, are expressly limited to — and are intended and understood by the parties to be in furtherance of — BNSF’s railroad purposes, and are not in furtherance of Agency’s purposes in undertaking the Project. All Work performed hereunder is intended for use in evaluating the impact of the Project on BNSF’s railroad and the costs to Agency associated therewith. BNSF is providing the Work in consideration of BNSF’s subjective standards for its railroad purposes only.

Consequently, the Work shall in no way be construed or deemed to be BNSF’s recommendation, condition, or direction to Agency, nor shall the Work be construed or deemed to be BNSF’s opinion or approval that the plans and specifications or any work intended or completed on the Project (a) is appropriate for any other purpose including highway purposes; (b) is structurally sound; or (c) meets applicable standards, regulations, laws, statutes, local ordinances, and/or building codes. No benefits to Agency or any third party are provided, intended, or implied herein. Agency shall at all times be sol ely responsible for the adequacy and compliance of all design elements of the Project for highway and other public purposes. AGENCY SHALL WAIVE ANY CLAIMS AGAINST BNSF FOR — AND SHALL RELEASE BNSF FROM — ANY AND

ALL CLAIMS WHICH MAY OR COULD RESULT FROM T HE WORK PERFORMED

HEREUNDER, AND IF APPLICABLE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY

LAW, AGENCY SHALL INDEMNIFY BNSF FOR AND HOLD IT HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY SUCH CLAIMS.
4) No Right of Entry
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as providing Agency or its contractors, consultants, or other agents any right of entry upon property owned or occupied by BNSF.

Any preliminary engineering or other work required by Agency in connection with t he Project necessitating entry upon BNSF’s railroad right-of-way shall only be conducted as

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authorized by a separate written permit obtained by Agency from BNSF for such entry (“Entry Permit”).

The Entry Permit will provide that any on- site visits, including diagnostic evaluations, by Agency and its parties required for the Project shall be conducted only from adjoining properties, and Agency shall ensure that no attendees enter or remain on BNSF ’s right- of-way, except when using an authorized highway -rail crossing designated for such purpose.

Agency or its agents must contact BNSF’s Manager of Public Projects, or BNSF’s permitting agent Jones Lang LaSalle Brokerage, Inc. (“ JLL”) at http://bnsf.railpermitting.com/
to obtain the required Entry Permit prior to any entry. 5) Disclaimer

BNSF GIVES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE ACCURACY,

QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR

ANY OTHER MATTER, OF OR FOR THE WORK PERFORMED PURSUANT TO THIS

AGREEMENT OR ANY REPORT OR OTHER DELIVERABLE WHICH BNSF MAY FURNISH TO AGENCY PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT. BNSF SHALL IN NO WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR AGENCY’S PROPER RELIANCE UPON,
INTERPRETATION OF, OR OTHER USE OF THE WORK. BNSF IS NOT A

CONTRACTOR, AGENT, PARTNER, OR JOINT VENTURER OF AGENCY BECAUSE OF THIS AGREEMENT OR BECAUSE OF BNSF’S PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK.

LIKEWISE, THE BNSF PARTIES WHO MAY ASSIST BNSF IN PERFORMING THE WORK ARE DOING SO FOR BNSF’S BENEFIT ONLY, AND ARE NOT — AND SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO BE — CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, OR AGENTS OF AGENCY.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the day and year first written above.

City of Rancho Cucamonga BNSF Railway Company

By: ____________________________ By: _____________________________

Name: __________________________ Name: __________________________

Title: ___________________________ Title: ___________________________

Accepted and effective this __________________________.

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DATE: November 19, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Michael Parmer, Engagement and Special Programs Director Trina Valdez, Utilities Operations Supervisor
SUBJECT: Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with ETAP Automation, Inc. for a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System and Engineering Model for the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility in the Amount of $189,350. (CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council approve a three (3) year agreement with ETAP Automation, Inc. for a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system and engineering model for the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility (RCMU) in the amount of $189,350.

BACKGROUND:

On August 31, 2001, the Rancho Cucamonga City Council authorized the creation and operation of a municipally owned utility for the purpose of providing various utility services, including the Arbors Substation and permanent electric service to developments, within the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility (RCMU) service area.

As RCMU’s customer base and electric load continues to grow and the existing infrastructure ages, the need to monitor equipment, manage electric load, collect historic data, and be able to detect, respond, and restore power outages more efficiently is critical to maintain reliability of the electric distribution system.

RCMU currently does not use a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to monitor and control its electric substation. A SCADA system is a computer-based control system that allows staff to remotely control operations (including managing and balancing power loads and performing systems diagnostics), monitor equipment status, and analyze historical and real- time electric load data. SCADA is a critical component of an electric utility’s operations as it also detects and responds to faults, monitors the status of protective relays and other safety equipment, and allows the ability to analyze energy data for troubleshooting and planning purposes.

RCMU also has limited resources to engineering modeling tools that allow a utility to perform system studies, including the ability to test various scenarios such as outage(s), test switching for proper voltage, and capacity limits before implementing in the field. These tools also provide real- time data of the operating system and will monitor and visualize the electric network’s power consumption allowing for predictive analysis capabilities of the system. The modeling capability

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is invaluable to RCMU as the utility nears capacity and assessing the impact of new load to the system is critical.

ANALYSIS:

In the electric utility field, ETAP Automation, Inc. is a well-established organization that specializes in fundamental engineering modeling tools, SCADA systems, and outage management solutions that cohesively work together. Their extensive experience in electrical power systems, software design, and engineering experience offers a centralized approach allowing multiple products to be integrated together for a successful implementation and user-friendly interface for the end user.

ETAP offers an integrated and cohesive platform that includes an engineering model design, a SCADA solution, a centralized local machine interface, and training in a single solution. The ETAP systems are scalable and will easily accommodate additional resources in the future such as multiple substations. Once the model and SCADA system are completed, RCMU can then integrate the outage management system component. RCMU has had a preliminary discussion with the City’s I.T. Department (DoIT) regarding RCMU's need for a SCADA system. Prior to implementation, and throughout deployment and migration of data, RCMU will continue to work alongside DoIT to ensure the system meets the City’s cybersecurity and network needs, standards, and protocols.

Staff recommends awarding a single-source agreement to ETAP Automation, Inc. based on it being a comprehensive solution that meets the needs of RCMU. The single-source selection of ETAP is justified because its unified Digital Twin and Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) capabilities directly address RCMU’s critical need for integrated utility distribution management in a way that no single competing platform currently matches. ETAP offers unique technical advantages over competitors (such as Milsoft, Electric Power Engineers and Aspen).

The advantages include but are not limited to ETAP’s ability to provide and customize a digital twin - a single, consistent model that integrates all analysis, planning, and operations data, linking and unifying planning tools with real-time SCADA/OMS. While other platforms offer robust power system analysis modules, they are often designed primarily for industrial plants or require extensive, complex integration of third-party systems (often through clunky separate modules or complex interfaces) to achieve a full utility operational solution.

Additionally, ETAP’s offerings are more tailored for municipal distribution system control, rather than other platforms that are known for specialized power system analysis. Having a centralized system reduces costs, administrative burden, and provides a more efficient and effective solution for staff.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Funding for Year 1 in the amount of $120,350 was approved in the Fiscal Year 2025/26 Budget with funds from the Municipal Utility Fund (705). Funding for Year 2 and 3 for annual software license and support fees in the amount of $34,500 per year will be budgeted in Fiscal Year 26/27 and Fiscal Year 27/28.

Account No. Funding Source Description Amount
F705 CC304 SC7009
PID 2181
Municipal Utility
(F705)
RCMU Electrical Outage
Response Improvement
Project
$120,350

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COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:

This item addresses the City Council’s core value of intentionally embracing and anticipating the future by providing a secure and reliable electric distribution system.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 – Single Source Justification Form and Memo

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DATE:November 19, 2025
TO:Mayor and Members of the City Council
President and Members of the Board of Directors
FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Maritza Martinez, Public Works Services Director Danny Akers, Deputy Public Works Services Director
Lisa O'Brien, Business Manager
Hank Merenda, Parks Superintendent
SUBJECT: Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to Contract CO 2025-114 with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. for Park Mowing and Facility Landscape Maintenance in the Amount Not to Exceed $997,609.35 for FY 2025/26. (CITY/FIRE)
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to contract CO 2025-114 with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., adding the 9/11 Memorial Park location and increasing the amount not to exceed to $997,609.35 (City $867,609.35 and Fire $130,000) for FY 2025/26.

BACKGROUND:

The Public Works Services Department and the Procurement Division routinely issue requests for proposals to ensure vendor services remain competitive. On September 3, 2025, City Council awarded a competitively bid contract (CO 2025-114) for Park Mowing and Facility Landscape and Maintenance to Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., effective October 1, 2025 for a nine (9) month term with an option to renew in (1) year increments up to a total of six (6) additional years through June 30, 2032; the current contract is for a not to exceed amount of $974,922. If approved Amendment No. 1 to contract CO 2025-114, will add monthly maintenance services for the 9/11 Memorial Park location, increasing the monthly cost by $3,241.05.

ANALYSIS:

Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., has submitted a Proposal expressing their desire to provide services at the 9/11 Memorial Park location for the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The annual increase to this year’s contract will total $22,687.35.

Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., continues to meet the services needs of the City. Staff recommends the City Council approve the amendment of contract CO 2025-114, effective December 1, 2025, and a new not to exceed amount of $997,609.35 for FY 2025/26.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The Proposed FY 2025/26 Budget includes $997,609.35 for Park Mowing and Facility

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Landscape in accounts F001/CC319/SC2105, F131/CC319/SC2105, F133/CC320/SC2106, F134/CC319/SC2105, F137/CC319/SC2105, F139/CC319/SC2105, F140/CC319/SC2105, F281/CC529/SC2109/POO128, F868/CC319/SC2105.

The contract spending limit of $997,609.35 includes a contingency of $76,810 for unforeseen work resulting from wind events or other emergencies.

COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / GOAL(S) ADDRESSED:

This item addresses the City Council’s core values of promoting and enhancing a safe and healthy community for all, while providing high quality outdoor spaces.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1-Proposal
Attachment 2-Proposed Amendment

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AMENDMENT NO. 1
to
Agreement (CO 2025-114)
between
Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. (hereinafter Contractor)
and
City of Rancho Cucamonga (hereinafter “City”)
This Amendment No. 1 will serve to amend the Professional Services Agreement (hereinafter “Agreement”), CO#2025-114 to incorporate the following:

RECITALS
A. City and Contractor entered into the Agreement on October 1, 2025 pursuant to which Contractor is in the business of performing Park Mowing and Facility Landscape Maintenance: and B. Customer and Contractor desire to set forth in this Amendment Number One (1) certain modifications to the Agreement, and
C. In all other respects, the Agreement, as amended shall control the relationship between the Parties.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Recitals and for other goods and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

Item 1: The term of this agreement is amended to an amount that shall not exceed $867,609.35 for routine maintenance and extra work at City Facilities and shall not exceed $130,000 for extra work at RCFPD Facilities during the period December 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Said amendment will be in accordance with Contractor’s proposal dated October 16, 2025 attached hereto as Exhibit A.

Item 2: Add location “9/11 Memorial Park” to routine landscape maintenance services at service level “A”, effective December 1, 2025.

All other Terms and Conditions of the original Agreement CO 2025-114 will remain in full effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties, through their respective authorized representatives, have executed this Amendment by way of e-signature by both parties and on the date indicated below. Please electronically sign through Docusign no later than November 24, 2025. The Contractor will be provided one (1) fully executed copy of the Amendment once all e-signatures are obtained.

Mariposa Landscapes, Inc.

By:

Name Date
City of Rancho Cucamonga
By:

Name Date
Title Title
ATTACHMENT 2

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By:

Name Date
By:

Name Date
Title
(two signatures required if corporation)

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DATE:November 19, 2025
TO:Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Jennifer Gracia, Deputy City Manager-Community Programs Wess Garcia, Library Director
SUBJECT: Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement (CO 2019-168) with Brodart Co., Increasing Materials Acquisition Services in an Amount not to Exceed $500,000. (CITY) RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to contract number 2019-168 with Brodart Co. for materials acquisition services in an amount not to exceed $500,000.

BACKGROUND:

After undergoing a single source procurement process, the City entered into a contract on July 1, 2019, with Brodart Co. to provide full-service materials acquisitions services, including providing books, cataloging, processing, selection ordering lists, curating of specialty collections and more, for the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library.

Brodart currently provides these services to the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library, and the Library orders thousands of titles each year for the Archibald Library, Paul A. Biane Library, 24/7 Library kiosks and Second Story and Beyond® collections.

ANALYSIS:

As a result of inflationary trends since the original 2019 contract executed with Brodart, the cost for books overall has increased. As a result, the cost of materials procured through Brodart has risen, and the cost for processing and cataloging materials is higher in proportion to the materials costs. The costs for cataloging and processing, reinforcement and collection development services are reflected in a revised Brodart pricing sheet attached as Attachment 2. The Library has subsequently made increases to its annual materials budget with this vendor to meet these increases.

Amendment No. 2 adjusts the “not to exceed” compensation limit established in Amendment No.1, allowing the Library to fully utilize its full Brodart materials acquisition budget.

Contract No. 2019-168 is on file with the City Clerk’s Office.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The cost of the Amendment totals $50,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $500,000.

Materials acquisition services are to be fully funded through Library Funds: CC601F290SC1404 and CC601F290SC2106. Funding to cover costs has been included in the Fiscal Year 2025/26

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annual budget.

TABLE 1 – Contract Cost Breakdown
Amount Not to Exceed
Current Contract $450,000
Amendment No. 2 $50,000
Grand Total $500,000
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:

Providing superior library services enhances the overall quality of life for residents in Rancho Cucamonga and supports the City Council Core Value of creating equitable opportunity for all to prosper.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 – Amendment No. 2
Attachment 2 – Brodart Pricing Sheet

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Last Revised: 11/27/2018 Page 1 of 1
AMENDMENT NO. 2
to
Professional Services Agreement (CO #2019-168)
between
Brodart (hereinafter “Consultant”)
and
City of Rancho Cucamonga (hereinafter the “City”)
This
Amendment No. 2 will serve to amend the Professional Services Agreement ( hereinafter “Agreement”), CO# 2019-168, to incorporate the following:

Compensation. City shall compensate Contractor as set forth in revised Exhibit A, provided, however, that full, total and complete amount payable to Contractor shall not exceed $500,000.

All
other Terms and Conditions of the original Agreement CO#2019-168, will remain in full effect.

IN WI
TNESS WHEREOF, the parties, through their respective authorized representatives, have executed this Amendment by way of signature by both parties and on the date indicated below. Please return two (2) original signed copies to the City no later than 10/8/25. The City will process both copies for signature and provide Consultant with one (1) fully executed copy of the Amendment.

Brodart Co.

By: ______________________________
Name Date
______________________________
Title
City of Rancho Cucamonga
By: _________________________________
Name Date _________________________________
Title
By: ______________________________
Name Date
______________________________
Title
By: _________________________________
Name Date _________________________________
Title
(two signatures required if corporation)
ATTACHMENT 1

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Pricing for Rancho Cucamonga Public Library
Discounts
Items will be supplied to the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library at publisher’s list prices less the following discounts:

Trade Hardcover Editions 48.0%*
Non-Trade Hardcover & Paperback Editions 10.0%*
Publisher’s Library Editions 23.0%
Prebind 10.0%
Single Reinforced Editions (School & Library) 41.0%
Trade & Mass Market Paperbacks 41.0%*
* Hardcover and paperback titles on which Brodart receives minimal or no discount and/or the publisher requires prepayment may be discounted at the non-trade discount or invoiced at publisher’s list price.

Cataloging and Processing
Compleat options:

Z39.50 Access methodology $4.70/item
*Price change effective 7/1/25 – 6/30/26
Physical Processing for Books
Brodart will complete the physical processing for books as specified by the library. Pricing offered is a bundled price and includes the following:
• Barcode
• Spine label
• Taped Mylar jacket or label protectors when not covered by jacket • Branch labels or system stamps
• Genre label – up to 3 on the spine
• Bibliotheca RFID tag encoded with barcode (Customer supplied) Reinforcement Services
• BrodartGuard $2.25
• BrodartConvert $8.00
Collection Development Services
Collection Builder (Customized Selection Lists)
Collection Builder Custom Selection Lists No Charge FASTips (Standing Orders)
FASTips Profiles No Charge
TIPS Profiles (Profiled Selection Lists)
Silver TIPS No Charge
Diamond TIPS Up to 12 lists, $2,400/yr.

Online TIPS lists
Lists posted to your Bibz account No Charge
Online Tool
Bibz is Brodart’s online collection development and ordering tool.

Unlimited Users No Charge
Shipping
Shipments made via UPS to the branch libraries No Charge ATTACHMENT 2

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DATE: November 19, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Maritza Martinez, Public Works Services Director Daniel Akers, Deputy Director of Public Works
Andy Miller, Facilities Superintendent
Fily Reyes, Assistant Engineer
SUBJECT: Consideration to Accept the Council Chambers Carpeting and Seating Replacement Project as Complete, File the Notice of Completion, and Authorize Release of Retention and Bonds. (CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council:

1. Accept the Council Chambers Carpeting and Seating Replacement Project as Complete, Contract No. 2025-010, as complete.

2. Approve the final contract amount of $210,904.00

3. Authorize the release of the Faithful Performance Bond 35 days after recordation of the Notice of Completion and accept a Maintenance Guarantee Bond

4. Authorize the release of the Labor and Materials Bond in the amount of $210,904.00, six months after the recordation of said notice if no claims have been received.

5. Authorize the Public Works Service Director to file a Notice of Completion and release the Project retention, 35 days after recordation of the Notice of Completion; and

6. Authorize the Public Works Service Director to approve the release of the Maintenance Bond one (1) year following the filing of the Notice of Completion if the improvements remain free from defects in material and workmanship
BACKGROUND:

On January 15, 2025, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Lawrence W. Rosine in the amount of $210,383.00 plus 10% contingency in the amount of $21,038.30 to address unforeseen construction-related incidentals. A copy of the January 15, 2025 City Council staff report is on file with the City Clerk. This project consisted of replacing carpeting and seating in City Council Chambers, plus new carpet in adjacent hallways and DeAnza and Serrano conference rooms.

ANALYSIS:

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The Project was completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and to the satisfaction of the Public Works Service Director. One (1) change order was issued during construction, resulting in a net increase of $521.00 to the contract amount. A detailed description of the contract change order is on file with the City’s Engineering Services Department.

At the end of the one (1) year maintenance period, if the improvements remain free from defects in materials and workmanship, the City Clerk will release the Maintenance Bond upon approval by the City Engineer.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There was no fiscal impact due to this project as adequate Funds were included in the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 adopted budget for this project in account number F025 CC312 SC7002 PID2137.

COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:

The Council Chambers Carpeting and Seating Replacement Project aims to revitalize the Council Chambers which houses City Council meetings and serves as a point of contact with the community. This item addresses the City Council’s vision for the City by ensuring the maintenance of high-quality improvements that promote a world class community.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map

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ATTACHMENT 1

COUNCIL CHAMBERS CARPETING AND SEATING REPLACEMENT

VICINITY MAP

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DATE: November 19, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Maritza Martinez, Public Works Director
Danny Akers, Deputy Director of Public Works
Andy Miller, Facilities Superintendent
Fily Reyes, Assistant Engineer
SUBJECT: Consideration to Accept the Civic Center HVAC Replacement Project as Complete, File the Notice of Completion, and Authorize Release of Retention and Bonds. (CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommend the City Council:

1. Accept the Civic Center HVAC Replacement Project, Contract No. 2023-028, as complete.

2. Approve the final contract amount of $2,399,723.12.

3. Authorize the release of the Faithful Performance Bond 35 days after recordation of the Notice of Completion and accept a Maintenance Guarantee Bond

4. Authorize the release of the Labor and Materials Bond in the amount of $1,926,000.00, six months after the recordation of said notice if no claims have been received.

5. Authorize the Public Works Service Director to file a Notice of Completion and release the Project retention, 35 days after recordation of the Notice of Completion; and

On March 15, 2023, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Bon Air, Inc. in the amount of $1,926,000 plus a contingency in the amount of $374,000 to address unforeseen construction-related incidentals. A copy of the March 15, 2023, City Council staff report is on file with the City Clerk. The scope of work performed consisted of removing and replacing major components of the existing Heating and Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) system including the chillers, compressors, piping, pumps, boilers and other related components related to the central plant HVAC system that supplies warm and cool air to City Hall.

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ANALYSIS:

The Project was completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and to the satisfaction of the Public Works Service Director. Eighteen (18) change orders were issued during construction, resulting in a net increase of $473,723.12 to the contract amount. A detailed description of each contract change order is on file with the City’s Engineering Services Department. The balancing statement conforms to the actual quantities placed or constructed during the contract.

Adequate funds were included in the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 adopted budget for this project in account number 1025001-5650 (Capital Reserve). Additional funds needed to complete the project were appropriated to account F025 CC001 7000 SC7000 when the city moved to Workday.

Account No. Funding Source Amount
1025001-5650 Capital Reserve $2,335,504.21
F025 CC001 7000 SC7000 City Capital Reserve (Fund 25) $64,218.91 Total Project Funding $2,399,732.00
FISCAL IMPACT:

The recommended action will not have a fiscal impact.

COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:

By replacing the out-of-date HVAC system, it ensures that residents and City staff have a safe and comfortable experience while at the Civic Center and Public Safety, this project addresses the City Council goal of providing and nurturing a high quality of life for all.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map

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ATTACHMENT 1

Civic Center HVAC Replacement Project

VICINITY MAP

NOT TO SCALE

Project Site

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DATE: November 19, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Jason C. Welday, Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer Marlena C. Perez, Principal Engineer
Lelani Gnaster, Assistant Engineer
SUBJECT: Consideration to Accept as Complete, File a Notice of Completion, and Authorize Release of Retention and Bonds for the Hellman Avenue and Feron Boulevard Storm Drain Improvement Project (Project). This Project is Exempt from the Requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Government Code Section 15301 – Existing Facilities. (CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council:

1. Accept Hellman Avenue and Feron Boulevard Storm Drain Improvement Project, Contract 2025-061 (Project), as complete;

2. Approve the final contract amount as $155,745;

3. Authorize the release of the Faithful Performance Bond 35 days after recordation of Notice of Completion and accept a Maintenance Guarantee Bond;

4. Authorize the release of the Labor and Materials Bond in the amount of $158,890 six (6) months after the recordation of said notice if no claims have been received;

5. Authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and release the Project retention, 35 days after recordation of the Notice of Completion; and

6. Authorize the City Engineer to approve the release of the Maintenance Bond one (1) year following the filing of the Notice of Completion if the improvements remain free from defects in material and workmanship.

BACKGROUND:

On May 21, 2025, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Gentry Brothers, Inc., in the amount of $158,890 plus 10% contingency in the amount of $15,890 for the construction of the Project. A copy of the May 21, 2025, City Council Staff Report is on file with the City Clerk.

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The scope of work consisted of construction of a storm drain lateral, catch basin, and minor concrete and asphalt repairs. A vicinity map illustrating the limits of the project is included as Attachment 1.

ANALYSIS:

The Project has been completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. One (1) contract change order was issued during construction, resulting in a net decrease of $3,145 to the contract amount due to additional inspection and materials testing costs incurred by the City. A detailed description of the contract change order is on file with the City’s Engineering Services Department. Construction inspection services exceeded the budgeted amount by $4,525 due to an exceedance of working days on the contract. Soils and material testing services exceeded the budgeted amount by $6,495 due to unexpected construction delays and cancellations.

No final balancing statement is required as the final contract quantities conform to the actual quantities placed or constructed during the contract.

FISCAL IMPACT:

A total of $226,490 was budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Budget for this Project, consisting of Funds from the Drainage General Fund (112). From this available budget, funds were allocated for construction to this Project as identified under the Capital Improvement Project Account number listed below:

Account No. Funding Source Description Amount
F112 CC307 SC7004
PID 2166-112
Drainage General
Fund
Hellman Avenue and Feron
Boulevard Storm Drain
Improvement Project
$219,460
Total Project Funding $219,460
The final project cost is $213,010 as shown below:

Expenditure Amount
Construction Contract $155,745
Construction Inspection Services $33,605
Soils and Material Testing Services $22,095
Bid Noticing Advertisement $1,565
Estimated Contract Costs $213,010
Construction support costs including inspection and materials testing were approximately 36% of the final contract amount. Construction management services were performed in-house.

A total of $6,450 remains in the budget for this Project and will be returned to the Drainage General Fund (112) balance to be used for applicable expenses or future capital improvement projects as appropriate.

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COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:

This project meets our City Council core values by promoting and enhancing a safe and healthy community for all by providing continuous improvement through the construction of high-quality public improvements.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 – Vicinity Map

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HELLMAN AVE AND FERON BLVD STORM DRAIN PROJECT VICINITY MAP

NOT TO SCALE
Project Intersection:

Hellman Ave and Feron Blvd
City Boundary:

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DATE: November 19, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Julie A. Sowles, Deputy City Manager-Administrative Services Jevin Kaye, Finance Director
Rick Flinchum, Deputy Director of Finance
Kelly Guerra, Special Districts Analyst
SUBJECT: Consideration to Approve and Adopt Resolutions Certifying the Results of Elections and Adding Annexation Nos. 2025-12, 2025-13, 2025-14, 2025-15, 2025-16, and 2025-17 to Community Facilities District No. 2022-01 (Street Lighting Services) of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. (RESOLUTION NOS. 2025-088 to 2025-093) (CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the City Council approve and adopt the Resolutions Certifying the Results of Elections and Adding Annexations Nos. 2025-12, 2025-13, 2025-14, 2025-15, 2025-16, and 2025-17 to Community Facilities District No. 2022-01.

BACKGROUND:

On June 1, 2022, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2022-063 (the “Resolution Authorizing Future Annexation”) authorizing the future annexation of territory to Community Facilities District No. 2022-01 (Street Lighting Services) (the “CFD 2022-01”) to provide maintenance and services to streetlights, traffic signals, and appurtenant facilities for new development.

The City conditions property owners to annex such properties into the existing CFD 2022-01 to fund street light service and maintenance. In September 2025, the Property Owners signed an Annexation Proceeding Deposit Agreement to initiate the annexation process.

ANALYSIS:

In October 2025, the Property Owners submitted their Consent and Waivers and their Official Ballots, one for each annexation, to the City Clerk’s Office Election Official. The Election Official has canvassed the ballots and completed the statement of votes cast (See Exhibit “A” of their respective Resolution). The Property Owners cast their vote unanimously in favor of the special tax levy for CFD 2022-01.

Adoption of the Resolutions constitutes the City Council’s formal action certifying the election results and adding the Annexation territories to CFD 2022-01, and directs the recordation of an amendment to the existing Notice of Special Tax Lien. By recording this amendment, prospective purchasers of the property within the Annexation territories will have notice of the special tax obligation affecting such properties.

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A map showing the property is included in their respective Resolution.

FISCAL IMPACT:

CFD 2022-01 was formed to be financially self-sufficient, meaning the revenues generated by the District offset the costs of providing services and can be adjusted annually based on changes in the overall operating costs of streetlights.

COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:

This item addresses the City Council’s core value of intentionally embracing and anticipating our future by ensuring that new development is fiscally sustainable.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 – Resolution Certifying the Results of an Election and Adding Annexation 2025-12 Attachment 2 – Resolution Certifying the Results of an Election and Adding Annexation 2025-13 Attachment 3 – Resolution Certifying the Results of an Election and Adding Annexation 2025-14 Attachment 4 – Resolution Certifying the Results of an Election and Adding Annexation 2015-15 Attachment 5 – Resolution Certifying the Results of an Election and Adding Annexation 2015-16 Attachment 6 – Resolution Certifying the Results of an Election and Adding Annexation 2015-17

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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE

RESULTS OF AN ELECTION AND ADDING TERRITORY
TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022- 01
(STREET LIGHTING SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, ANNEXATION NO. 2025-12.

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California (the “City Council”) has previously formed Community Facilities District No. 2022- 01 (Street Lighting Services) of the City of Rancho Cucamonga (“CFD No. 2022- 01”) pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (the “Act”), as amended, for the purpose of financing certain municipal maintenance services; and

WHEREAS, acting pursuant to the Act , the City Council also authorized by the adoption of Resolution No. 2022 -063 (the “Resolution Authorizing Future Annexation”) the annexation in the future of territory to CFD No. 2022-01, such territory designated as Future Annexation Area, Community Facilities District No. 2022- 01 (the “Future Annexation Area”); and

WHEREAS, at this time the unanimous consent to the annexation of certain territory located within the Future Annexation Area to CFD No. 2022- 01 has been received from the property owner of such territory, and such territory has been designated as ANNEXATION NO. 2025-12 (the "Territory"); and

WHEREAS, less than twelve (12) registered voters have resided within the Territory for each of the ninety (90) days preceding the election date established for the Territory, therefore, pursuant to the Act the qualified elector of the Territory shall be the "landowner," as such term is defined in Government Code Section 53317(f) , of such Territory and such landowner who is the owner of record as of the applicable election date, or the authorized representative thereof, shall have one vote for each acre or portion of an acre of the parcel of land that landowner owns within such Territory; and

WHEREAS, the time limit specified by the Act for conducting an election to submit the levy of the special taxes on the Territory to the qualified elector there of and the requirements for impartial analysis and ballot arguments have been waived with the unanimous consent of the qualified elector of the Territory; and

WHEREAS, the City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga has caused a ballot to be distributed to the qualified elector of the Territory, has received and canvassed such ballot and made a report to the City Council regarding the results of such canvass, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit “A” hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and

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WHEREAS, at this time the measure voted upon and such measure did receive the favorable vote of the qualified elector of the Territory, and the City Council desires to declare the results of the election; and

WHEREAS, a map showing the Territory and designated as Annexation Map No. 2025-12 (the "Annexation Map"), a copy of which is attached as Exhibit “ B” hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, has been submitted to this legislative body.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2022-01, as follows:

Section 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct.

Section 2. Findings. This legislative body does hereby further determine as follows:

A. The unanimous consent as described in the recitals hereto to the annexation of the Territory to CFD No. 2022 -01 has been given by the owner of the Territory and such consent shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga.

B. Less than twelve (12) registered voters have resided within the Territory for each of the ninety (90) days preceding the election date established for the each of the parcels located within the Territory, therefore, pursuant to the Act the qualified elector for the Territory shall be the "landowner" of the Territory as such term is defined in Government Code Section 53317(f).

C. The qualified elector of the Territory has voted in favor of the levy of special taxes on the Territory upon its annexation to CFD No. 2022-01.

Section 3. Territory. The boundaries and parcels of property within the Territory and on which special taxes will be levied in order to pay for the costs and expenses of authorized municipal maintenance services are shown on the Annexation Map as submitted to and hereby approved by this legislative body.

Section 4. Declaration of Annexation. This legislative body does hereby determine and declare that the Territory , and each parcel therein, is now added to and becomes a part of CFD No. 2022-01. The City Council, acting as the legislative body of CFD No. 2022-01, is hereby empowered to levy the authorized special tax within the Territory.

Section 5. Notice. Immediately upon adoption of this Resolution, notice shall be given as follows:

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A. A copy of the Annexation Map as approved shall be filed in the Office of the County Recorder no later than fifteen (15) days after the date of adoption of this Resolution.

B. An Amendment to the Notice of Special Tax Lien (Notice of Annexation) shall be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder no later than fifteen (15) days after the date of adoption of this Resolution.

Section 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this ________ day of ______________ 2025.

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ATTACHMENT 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE

RESULTS OF AN ELECTION AND ADDING TERRITORY
TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022- 01
(STREET LIGHTING SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, ANNEXATION NO. 2025-13.

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WHEREAS, a map showing the Territory and designated as Annexation Map No. 2025-13 (the "Annexation Map"), a copy of which is attached as Exhibit “ B” hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, has been submitted to this legislative body.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2022-01, as follows:

Section 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct.

Section 2. Findings. This legislative body does hereby further determine as follows:

C. The qualified elector of the Territory has voted in favor of the levy of special taxes on the Territory upon its annexation to CFD No. 2022-01.

Section 5. Notice. Immediately upon adoption of this Resolution, notice shall be given as follows:

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A. A copy of the Annexation Map as approved shall be filed in the Office of the County Recorder no later than fifteen (15) days after the date of adoption of this Resolution.

Section 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this ________ day of ______________ 2025.

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ATTACHMENT 3
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE

RESULTS OF AN ELECTION AND ADDING TERRITORY
TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022- 01
(STREET LIGHTING SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, ANNEXATION NO. 2025-14.

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WHEREAS, a map showing the Territory and designated as Annexation Map No. 2025-14 (the "Annexation Map"), a copy of which is attached as Exhibit “ B” hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, has been submitted to this legislative body.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2022-01, as follows:

Section 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct.

Section 2. Findings. This legislative body does hereby further determine as follows:

C. The qualified elector of the Territory has voted in favor of the levy of special taxes on the Territory upon its annexation to CFD No. 2022-01.

Section 5. Notice. Immediately upon adoption of this Resolution, notice shall be given as follows:

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A. A copy of the Annexation Map as approved shall be filed in the Office of the County Recorder no later than fifteen (15) days after the date of adoption of this Resolution.

Section 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this ________ day of ______________ 2025.

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ATTACHMENT 4
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE

RESULTS OF AN ELECTION AND ADDING TERRITORY
TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022- 01
(STREET LIGHTING SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, ANNEXATION NO. 2025-15.

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WHEREAS, a map showing the Territory and designated as Annexation Map No. 2025-15 (the "Annexation Map"), a copy of which is attached as Exhibit “ B” hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, has been submitted to this legislative body.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2022-01, as follows:

Section 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct.

Section 2. Findings. This legislative body does hereby further determine as follows:

C. The qualified elector of the Territory has voted in favor of the levy of special taxes on the Territory upon its annexation to CFD No. 2022-01.

Section 5. Notice. Immediately upon adoption of this Resolution, notice shall be given as follows:

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A. A copy of the Annexation Map as approved shall be filed in the Office of the County Recorder no later than fifteen (15) days after the date of adoption of this Resolution.

Section 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this ________ day of ______________ 2025.

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ATTACHMENT 5
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE

RESULTS OF AN ELECTION AND ADDING TERRITORY
TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022- 01
(STREET LIGHTING SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, ANNEXATION NO. 2025-16.

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WHEREAS, a map showing the Territory and designated as Annexation Map No. 2025-16 (the "Annexation Map"), a copy of which is attached as Exhibit “ B” hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, has been submitted to this legislative body.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2022-01, as follows:

Section 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct.

Section 2. Findings. This legislative body does hereby further determine as follows:

C. The qualified elector of the Territory has voted in favor of the levy of special taxes on the Territory upon its annexation to CFD No. 2022-01.

Section 5. Notice. Immediately upon adoption of this Resolution, notice shall be given as follows:

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A. A copy of the Annexation Map as approved shall be filed in the Office of the County Recorder no later than fifteen (15) days after the date of adoption of this Resolution.

Section 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this ________ day of ______________ 2025.

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ATTACHMENT 6
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING THE

RESULTS OF AN ELECTION AND ADDING TERRITORY
TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022- 01
(STREET LIGHTING SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, ANNEXATION NO. 2025-17.

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WHEREAS, a map showing the Territory and designated as Annexation Map No. 2025-17 (the "Annexation Map"), a copy of which is attached as Exhibit “ B” hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, has been submitted to this legislative body.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2022-01, as follows:

Section 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct.

Section 2. Findings. This legislative body does hereby further determine as follows:

C. The qualified elector of the Territory has voted in favor of the levy of special taxes on the Territory upon its annexation to CFD No. 2022-01.

Section 5. Notice. Immediately upon adoption of this Resolution, notice shall be given as follows:

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A. A copy of the Annexation Map as approved shall be filed in the Office of the County Recorder no later than fifteen (15) days after the date of adoption of this Resolution.

Section 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this ________ day of ______________ 2025.

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DATE: November 19, 2025
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Jennifer Nakamura, CNU-A, Planning Director Sophia Serafin, AICP, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: Preliminary Review Hearing to Consider Proposed a General Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment to Redesignate a 6.7 Acre Parcel from a General Plan Land Use Designation of General Open Space and Facilities to Suburban Neighborhood – Very Low and Rezone the Parcel from Parks (P) to Very Low (VL) Residential for a Property at the Southwest Corner of East Avenue and 23rd Street at 13149 23rd Street for the Purpose of Development of a Worship Center. (CITY) RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council consider the following:

1. That the City Council consider the policy implications of a proposed General Plan Map Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment for the purpose of redesignating an Open Space and Facilities General Plan land use designation to Suburban Neighborhood – Very Low and rezoning a Parks (P) zone to Very Low (VL) Residential for a parcel located at the southwest corner of East Avenue and 23rd Street at 13149 23rd Street.

2. That the City Council provide comments so that the applicant can consider whether to proceed with the applications, recognizing that the Council’s direction is not an approval, a guarantee of future approval, nor a guarantee of future recommendation of approval from staff.

BACKGROUND:

Policy
In August 2021, the City Council adopted a policy on providing early Council feedback on applicant-initiated General Plan amendments, Specific Plans, Master Plans, and Development Code amendments, which are considered legislative actions that vest considerable discretion in the City Council. This early feedback from Council is to be provided via an administrative hearing.

The Policy is attached to this staff report for reference as Attachment 1.

In summary, the intent of this policy is that after receiving early Council feedback, the applicant can decide whether to pursue the legislative amendments, and any other entitlements necessary for their project prior to investing significant costs and resources into a project, with the Council’s preliminary policy considerations in mind.

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Intent
The purpose of a General Plan Map Amendment is to change the General Plan land use designation for any parcel(s), provided it can be found that the amendment is in the public interest and that the General Plan, as amended, will remain internally consistent. For General Plan Amendments requested by a private property owner, the applicant will have to demonstrate that there is substantial public benefit to be derived from such amendment and how the proposed amendment furthers the goals of the General Plan.

The purpose of a Zoning Map Amendment is to rezone or change the zoning designation on the zoning map for any parcel(s), provided it can be found that the Zoning Map Amendment is consistent with the General Plan goals, policies, and implementation programs.

Site Context and Proposal
The subject site is a 6.7-acre vacant parcel located at the southwest corner of East Avenue and 23rd Street. 23 rd Street is currently unimproved along the site, and access is blocked to the property as there is not an entry point from East Avenue. The following are the existing land uses, zoning designations, and General Plan land use designations of the subject site and surrounding properties:

Figure 1 – Site Aerial
Land Use General Plan Zoning
Site Vacant General Open Space and Facilities Parks (P) North Vacant Suburban Neighborhood Very Low Very Low (VL) Residential
South
Elementary School /
School District
Facilities
General Open Space and Facilities Parks (P)
East Park General Open Space and Facilities Parks (P)
West Single-Family
Residence Suburban Neighborhood Very Low Very Low (VL)
Residential
23rd Street
East Avenue

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Based on historic records, the site has shifted between residential, facility, and open space General Plan land use classifications. The following is a breakdown of the previous General Plan designations for the subject site:

General Plan Period General Plan Designation Zone
1981-2009 Residential Very Low Residential
2010-2021 Public Facility Schools
2022-Present Open Space General Open Space and Facilities While historical documentation does not exist to account for the General Plan land use designation change that occurred with the 2010 General Plan to switch the site from ‘Very Low’ to ‘Schools’, staff surmise that the development of the Etiwanda Colony Elementary School and Etiwanda School District facilities taking place south of the subject site and the potential for future expansion may have led to this change in designation. However, the subject property was never under the ownership of the Etiwanda School District. The ‘Schools’ General Plan land use designation was folded into the ‘General Open Space and Facilities’ designation with the adoption of the current General Plan. At the time, there was no research into the ownership of the property or consideration for any change from the current designation. Since the property has been on the market, the Etiwanda School District has not purchased the site.

The property owner of the subject site has received interest from private parties looking to develop the site for residential or assembly purposes. One of the interested parties, who is currently in the process of attempting to acquire the parcel, is the applicant who requested this early action hearing, Verve Church. They intend to receive feedback on potential map amendment requests to both the General Plan land use designation and the zoning designation for the purpose of developing a multi-phase worship center on the site that would consist of a worship center, student center, classrooms facility, and various other onsite improvements.

Under the current General Plan land use designation of General Open Space and Facilities and associated zoning designation, the site is intended for usage as recreational, educational, public utility, and flood control uses and systems that are typically owned by the City or other public agencies. Privately owned land under this designation is permitted to have a maximum residential density of one unit per ten acres. The current interest that the property owner has received from parties looking to do residential or assembly uses on the site could not permitted under current standards and designations.

Figure 2 – Potential Site Plan
ANALYSIS:

Some of the policy considerations that the Council may contemplate as part of their initial feedback on the subject property may include neighborhood impacts, impact development, and whether the use is appropriate for the site. Below is a summary of the proposed legislative changes with an analysis by staff.

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Summary and Analysis of Proposed Legislative Changes
A General Plan Map Amendment to designate the site from a General Plan land use designation of Open Space and Facilities to Suburban Neighborhood - Very Low and a Zoning Map Amendment to convert the zoning from Parks (P) to Very Low (VL) Residential for the purpose of potential development of a use permitted in that zone.

The pros of this action would include:

1. Potential for Housing – The proposed General Plan land use designation of Suburban Neighborhood – Very Low and zoning designation of Very Low (VL) Residential are intended for the development of low density, single-family detached housing with allowance for limited neighborhood serving civic uses. As such, the opportunity to develop more housing units could be created should the future owner of the property choose to pursue such an action. The proposed change to this General Plan Designation and Zone could result in approximately 13 units to be developed. Redesignating the property to go from an open space and facilities classification to a residential classification will support General Plan Goal and Policy H-1.1, which encourages development of housing options such that the City can achieve its share of the RHNA.

2. Compatible to Existing Designations – The current block that the site is situated on, bound by East Avenue to the east, Wilson Avenue to the north, Etiwanda Avenue to the west, and Banyan Street to the south, currently consists of parcels that have a General Plan land use designation of either Suburban Neighborhood – Very Low or General Open Space and Facilities. The zoning designations are similarly either Very Low (VL) Residential or Parks (P). The are two parcels at the northeast corner of the block that do contain a different General Plan land use designation of Neighborhood Center and are zoned as Neighborhood General 3 – Limited (NG3-L), but these parcels are the minority within the block. While the subject parcel currently aligns with the General Open Space and Facilities General Plan land use and Parks zoning designations already present within the block, converting the site to a Suburban Neighborhood – Very Low General Plan land use and Very Low Residential zoning designations would still be in keeping with the existing designations in the immediate area and overall block. Per General Plan Goal LC-

1.11, flexibility in density and intensity to address site specific conditions shall be permitted in addition to ensuring that new development will be compatible within the adjacent context. Providing flexibility in the designations will allow for this site to go from a permitted density of one dwelling unit per ten acres under General Open Space and Facilities to six units per acre under the Suburban Neighborhood – Very Low General Plan land use designation. This increase is density and intensity for the site would be compatible within the adjacent context as properties to the north and east are permitted the same density and intensity.

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Figure 3 – General Plan and Zoning Designations

3. Encouraging Infill Development – The subject site has been vacant and undeveloped since prior to City incorporation. When the General Plan land use designation for the site changed the property to be for facilities and then open space, the development opportunities became more limited than they were when the property was designated for residential. As such, it is unlikely that the property will be developed under the current General Plan land use and zoning designations as the designations are conducive to public agencies and this property has not been acquired by either the City or the Etiwanda School District in the previous 15 years. General Plan Goal LC-1.9 states that infill development of vacant and underutilized properties shall be enabled and encouraged through flexible design standards. Redesignating the General Plan land use of the subject property to Suburban Neighborhood – Very Low and the zoning to Very Low Residential will afford the property more development options for a site that has been historically underutilized.

The proposed General Plan and Zoning Map Amendment actions would likely not create adverse effects outside of the perceived loss of land that could otherwise remain designated for open space purposes. The likelihood of an open space use being realized on this privately owned site is limited. There is an existing public park across East Avenue which provides public open space in the area. The current General Plan land use designation of General Open Space and Facilities resulted from the consolidation of previous open space and facility categories into one designation during the 2020 General Plan update. If the current designation were to remain, any use of the Wilson Avenue
Etiwanda Avenue
Banyan Street
East Avenue
General Open Space and
Facilities / Parks
Suburban Neighborhood –
Very Low / Very Low
Residential
Neighborhood Center /
Neighborhood General 3
- Limited
General Open Space and
Facilities / Parks
Suburban Neighborhood –
Very Low / Very Low
Residential
Subject Site

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property would likely result in a private open space or recreation use that would not be accessible by the general public.

In conclusion, after the administrative hearing, the applicant can determine if they would like to proceed through the standard development review process. If the City Council’s input is not positive, staff shall use this feedback to work with the applicant and make recommendations to address input provided or work on a redesigned or different project. In such case, the applicant shall be welcome to an additional review with the City Council to determine if the revised or alternative proposal may be a better solution.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact at this time as the subject recommendation only involves policy discussions related to the General Plan and Zoning Map Amendments.

COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:

Considering the potential application prior to the applicant formally submitting an application as part of the early action policy achieves the Council value of working together cooperatively and respectfully with each other, staff, and all stakeholders. As the applicant is still early in the development process, this discussion with the City Council represents a good faith effort to vet potential major project concerns and questions prior to the developers investing significant costs and resources into formally proposing development at these sites.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 – Council Policy on Legislative Planning Applications Attachment 2 – Request Letter
Attachment 3 – Preliminary Plans

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DATE: August 18, 2021
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Matt Burris, Deputy City Manager of Community Development SUBJECT: City Policy Pertaining to Early Feedback on General Plan Amendments, Planned Community, Master Plan and Specific Plan Amendments, and Development Code Amendments. (CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council receive, file and adopt the attached policy on providing early Council feedback on General Plan amendments, Specific Plan, Planned Community or Master Plan Amendments, or Development Code Amendments.

BACKGROUND:

The General Plan and Development Code are the primary documents that regulate the physical development of the city. Additionally, in many areas of the city, Specific Plans, Planned Communities, and master plans serve to regulate land use in place of the Development Code or as a bridge between the General Plan and the Development Code. These documents regulate land uses, infrastructure, and the mitigation of impacts. Under the Development Code, only the City Council, Planning Commission, Planning Director, or a property owner may initiate applications for these legislative amendments. In many cases, property owners (or their agents) who apply for projects that may require multiple entitlements spend several years and thousands of dollars designing a proposed project before ever knowing whether the City Council has any interest in considering the necessary legislative change for the project.

ANALYSIS:

While the City typically receives limited applications for legislative changes such as General Plan amendments, there are currently several such applications undergoing review by the Planning Department. These types of legislative approvals can only be granted by the City Council and have separate and distinct policy implications apart from the merits of a project. In order, however, for an application to be considered by the City Council (under present policy and process), that application must first undergo review and analysis by City staff, potential consideration by the Design Review Committee, environmental analysis under CEQA, and consideration by the Planning Commission. This process can easily take up to 18+ months and require an applicant to spend thousands of dollars for design and studies, all before they have any understanding whether the City Council has an interest in approving such a legislative change, which may be necessary before any other entitlements needed for a project may be approved. In practice, staff is finding that this approach causes a greater degree of uncertainty for the applicant and further complicates the development review process for city staff, particularly in situations with competing interests.

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7 There is another alternative; some cities allow for an applicant to seek preliminary feedback from the city council in connection with the merits of a General Plan amendment or other legislative changes. After the Council provides its feedback on the proposed legislative amendment, the applicant can decide whether to pursue the legislative amendment, and the other entitlements for the applicant’s proposed project, with the Council’s preliminary policy considerations in mind. This opportunity provides the applicant with more information about whether the proposed project is likely to be successful after the application has been processed by staff. Rancho Cucamonga’s past practice, dating back to the 1980’s, was to request initial authorization by the City Council prior to beginning any amendments to the development code or any Specific Plan, Planned Community or Master Plan that included more than one parcel or project (i.e., Town Square Master Plan). The City abandoned this policy in 2012 intending to streamline the development review process. While it may streamline the process, the new practice also causes a greater degree of uncertainty and further complicates development review, in some cases actually complicating the process.

Under the new process, a detailed description of the applicant’s project shall not be required.

Staff will work with the City Attorney to analyze the provided information, provide a list of pros and cons, and a staff recommendation to the City Council on only the legislative change for their consideration. The staff report shall include specific language indicating the pre-application review is not an approval nor a guarantee of approval, that staff and the Planning Commission may recommend against, and the City Council may ultimately vote against or not support the project at the project hearings once additional details and analysis become available in the future.

While the City Council would not vote on the project at the time of this administrative hearing, each Councilmember may provide comments addressing positive or negative aspects of the amendment, potential issues that should be evaluated by staff, and suggested changes that could make the amendment more acceptable, if any. The City Council’s comments should focus on the policy implications of the General Plan amendment rather than the project itself. The City Council will not vote on any aspect of the amendment or project, as the intent of the preliminary review process is informational only.

Staff will take the feedback provided by the City Council into consideration to help inform further staff analysis, possible conditions or modifications to the project, the recommendation to the Planning Commission, and ultimately the recommendation to the City Council. Staff shall provide a letter to the applicant following the administrative hearing memorializing the input and results of the hearing. The Applicant may then take that information into account in deciding whether to move forward in the process. After the administrative hearing, the application will move through the standard development review process for review by the Design Review Committee, the Planning Commission, and the City Council per our current process.

This policy shall only apply to private property owners and shall not apply to any City initiated legislative changes. Staff reports on legislative changes shall be prepared and presented only by the Planning Director, the Deputy City Manager of Community and Economic Development, the City Attorney, and the City Manager. The staff report may discuss the proposed project in general terms, but the staff recommendation will only address the General Plan amendment.

It is important to note that an initial City Council direction on a legislative change is not an approval and does not guarantee an approval. It would not involve any consideration of a particular project.

Put more simply, it would only give the Council an opportunity to consider the policy implications

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7 of changing the General Plan, Specific Plan, Master Plan, Community Plan, or Development Code, as the case may be. Some of the policy considerations that the Council might consider as part of this initial feedback may include neighborhood impacts, economic development, and whether the use is appropriate for the site. This change creates an opportunity to provide staff and applicants with such feedback before thousands of hours, dollars, and years are spent processing an application. As such, staff recommends re-establishing the City’s prior policy to bring requests for all General Plan amendments, Specific Plan amendments, and Development Code changes requested by owners of real property or their authorized representatives to the City Council for an initial round of feedback. An applicant would still be required to conduct the same CEQA analysis and go through the same development and environmental review if it decides to pursue its applications further. This policy will not apply to any current applications that have been deemed complete.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact.

COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / GOAL(S) ADDRESSED:

This policy helps realize the City Council’s vision for creating a world class community and the City Council value of “Equitable prosperity for all” by helping to identify and remove barriers within the City’s Development Review process.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 - Legislative Changes Review Policy

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ATTACHMENT 1
DATE:August 18, 2021
TO:Anne McIntosh, Planning Director
FROM:Matthew Burris, Deputy City Manager of Community Development SUBJECT: Legislative Changes and Amendments Policy
PURPOSE: To re-establish a policy for initiating General Plan amendments, Specific Plan amendments, and Development Code amendments requested by builders and developers.

BACKGROUND: The General Plan and Development Code are the primary documents that regulate the physical development of the city. Additionally, in many areas of the city, Specific Plans serve to regulate land use in place of the Development Code. These documents regulate land uses, infrastructure, and the mitigation of impacts. The City’s past practice, dating back to the 1980s, was to request authorization by the City Council to initiate any amendments to the development code or any Specific Plan, Planned Community, or Master Plan that includes more than one parcel or project (i.e., Town Square Master Plan). This policy allowed for discussion of the pros and cons of such requests and consideration for larger policy implications. The City abandoned this practice in 2012 with the intent of streamlining the development review process. However, currently, staff is finding that this approach causes a greater degree of uncertainty and further complicates development review. It results in applicants spending many years and thousands of dollars designing a proposed project before ever knowing whether the City Council may even desire considering such legislative changes.

POLICY: An application for a legislative change, such as a General Plan amendment, that is initiated by a private property owner shall be recommended for an administrative hearing before the City Council as the first step in the Development Review process. The Planning Director shall schedule a preliminary review hearing before the City Council once the applicant has provided enough information about the proposed amendment and related project to permit the Planning Director to prepare a staff report for the hearing. This information shall include, but is not limited to, a statement explaining the applicant’s reason for requesting the General Plan amendment, the proposed change in land use designations on the parcel(s), the project’s proposed uses and density, and any other project parameters associated with the amendment that are deemed necessary by the Planning Director. A detailed description of the applicant’s project shall not be required. Staff will work with the City Attorney to analyze the provided information, provide a list of pros and cons, and a staff recommendation to the City Council on only the legislative change for their consideration.

The staff report shall include specific language indicating the pre-application review is not an approval nor a guarantee of approval, that staff and the Planning Commission may recommend against, and the City Council may ultimately vote against or not support the project at the project hearings once additional details and analysis become available in the

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future.

If an applicant does not want to go to City Council for the preliminary review and insists on a full hearing on the project merits, they shall sign an At Risk Waiver acknowledging they had the opportunity to go to the City Council on the legislative change but chose to decline. That document will become part of the entitlement package and administrative record.

After the administrative hearing, alternatively, after signing an At Risk Waiver, the application will move through the standard development review process for review by the Design Review Committee, the Planning Commission, and the City Council per our current process. If the City Council’s input is not positive, staff shall use the City Council’s feedback to problem solve with the applicant and work on a redesigned or different project. In such case, the Applicant shall be welcome to an additional review with the City Council to determine if a revised or alternative proposal might be a better solution.

This policy shall only apply to private property owners and shall not apply to any City initiated legislative changes.

Staff reports on legislative changes shall be prepared and presented only by the Planning Director, the Deputy City Manager of Community and Economic Development, the City Attorney, and the City Manager. The staff report may discuss the proposed project in general terms, but the staff recommendation will only address the General Plan amendment.

The City shall not charge a fee for the administrative hearing and will expedite scheduling a hearing date. The Planning Department shall provide the applicant at least ten (10) days written notice of the hearing date and time.

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7345 Piute Creek Dr., Corona, CA 92881
t.951.735.4587 / www.PlainJoeStudios.com

To: City of Rancho Cucamonga,

From: Matthew Molsberry of PlainJoe Studios Architecture [email protected], 714-470-6139

On Behalf of: Manuel Pilonieta of Alta Loma Financial Corporation [email protected], 951-288-3975

RE: Zone Map Amendment for 13149 23rd St, Etiwanda - (APN 022512242-000)

The parcel at 13149 23rd St, Etiwanda (APN 022512242-000) sits within an area of Rancho Cucamonga experiencing significant growth and expansion. As the City continues to develop new neighborhoods, parks, and public amenities nearby, the timing is right for a project that complements this momentum. Verve Community seeks to transform this property into a place of worship, family life, and community connection that serves the city’s newest residents as well as its long-standing neighbors.

Several years ago, this privately owned property was changed in the City’s General Plan—from “Suburban Neighborhood–Very Low Residential” to “Open Space and Facility.” That change shifted the zoning designation from “Very Low Residential” to “Park,” which effectively prevented development. This adjustment was made by the City and not the property owner. Restoring the zoning to its original designation is both fair to the current owner and essential to enabling the project to move forward.

Our Vision for the Site:

• A Sanctuary for Worship and Gathering: Phase one will include a 400-seat worship building and a dedicated children’s ministry facility. Over time, the project envisions an expanded 800-seat worship center to meet the growing needs of the congregation and the community.

• Children’s Ministry Building: The dedicated children’s facility will provide secure, welcoming classrooms and activity areas for children of all ages. This investment reflects Verve Community’s commitment to supporting families and serving the next generation.

• A Connected and Beautiful Campus: The site plan includes thoughtfully landscaped outdoor spaces, a signature water feature, and lit walking paths. These paths will connect seamlessly with the adjacent park and horse trail, enhancing public access to recreation while creating new opportunities for neighbors to gather and enjoy the outdoors.

• A Responsible, Long-Term Plan: The submitted site plan illustrates both the initial phase and the long-term vision for the property, showing how each step builds toward a complete and sustainable campus. Supporting documentation has also been provided confirming the original purchase conditions and the timeline of zoning changes.

Why This Matters for Rancho Cucamonga:

This project is about more than buildings. It is about aligning with the City’s growth by establishing a welcoming and community-focused campus in the heart of an expanding neighborhood. Verve Community will bring value to Rancho Cucamonga through family-centered facilities, safe and beautiful gathering spaces, and long-term investment in the city’s future.

By restoring the property’s original development potential, the City Council has the opportunity to correct an unintended restriction from past zoning changes and to enable a project that will strengthen and serve the Etiwanda community for generations to come.

Thank you,

Matt Molsberry ________________________

ATTACHMENT 2

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PLAINJOE | A STORYLAND STUDIO
PHASE 1
[A] INTERIM WORSHIP CENTER
• 7500 sf Metal Building
• 400 Seats
[A][B][B]
[C] [D]
East Ave.
23rd Street
[B] CHILDREN'S CLASSROOMS
• (2) Sets of 3 grouped modular
buildings
• Covered wood decks
[C] PARKING
• 100 stalls on temporary pavers
[D] FRONT YARD
• Water Fountain/Baptismal
• Bridge / dry creek
• Airstream café
• Fire pits
• Natural kids climbing elements
ATTACHMENT 3

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[A] Student Center•7500 sf •400 Seats[B] Children's Classrooms•12,100 sf, 2 stories•Preschool/Daycare [C] Worship Center•25,600 sf•800 seats Amphitheater•Cafe•Administration offices East Ave.
23rd Street

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MASTER PLAN
[A] Student Center• 7500 sf • 400 Seats[B] Children's Classrooms• 12,100 sf, 2 stories• Preschool/Daycare [C] Worship Center• 25,600 sf• 800 seats Amphitheater• Cafe• Administration Offices East Ave.23rd Street
[D] Front Yard• Water Fountain/Baptismal• Bridge/Dry Creek• Fire Pits [A][B]
[C][D]
[E][F][G][H]
[E] Back Yard• Natural Play Gathering[F] Parking• 375 Stalls[G] Pedestrian Trail[H] Horse Trail

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CAMPUS VIEW

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CAMPUS AERIAL

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DATE:November 19, 2025
TO:President and Members of the Board of Directors
FROM:John Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Mike McCliman, Fire Chief
Shane Adams, Fire Marshal
SUBJECT: Public Hearing for Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. FD-060, to be Read by Title Only and Waive Further Reading, An Ordinance of the Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, With Errata, Together With Certain Changes, Modifications, Amendments, Additions, Deletions, and Exceptions; Providing for the Issuance of Permits and Collection of Fees; and Approving a CEQA Exemption Determination. (ORDINANCE NO.

FD-060) (FIRE)
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the Fire Board of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District holds a public hearing to receive a report and take comment on the adoption of Ordinance No. FD-060.

Staff further recommends, upon the conclusion of the public hearing, that the Board moves to adopt Ordinance No. FD-060 which will adopt the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code together with local amendments and District standards, all of which will constitute the Wildland- Urban Interface Code of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District.

BACKGROUND:

The California Building, Fire, and Residential Codes have historically included provisions for wildland-Urban interface fire areas, including Fire Safe Regulations in Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. The California Building Standards Commission has combined all existing codes and regulations into a new California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, based on the provisions of the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code. When the State’s code is adopted and made effective July 1st in the triennial cycle, local fire agencies have six months to make amendments and adopt the code at the local level.

The code adoption process requires two readings of the proposed ordinance. Unlike most other ordinances, the public hearing for the wildland-urban interface code adoption ordinance is held in conjunction with the second reading of the ordinance in accordance with Section 13869 of the Health and Safety Code and Section 50022 of the Government Code. If the proposed ordinance is adopted, its provisions become effective January 1, 2026.

ANALYSIS:

This proposed ordinance continues the Fire District’s commitment to reducing risks, promoting a high quality of life, preserving economic vitality, and protecting the environment in Rancho

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Cucamonga. The proposed code adoption ordinance includes provisions for water and access to new developments, home hardening through ignition-resistant building materials, and defensible space, which includes a combustible exclusion zone which prohibits combustible materials within 5-feet of a building or structure. These provisions establish minimum requirements to reduce the likelihood of life and property loss due to a wildfire.

Local amendments to the California code are minimal and limited to those necessary to address the challenges inherent to Rancho Cucamonga’s climate, geology, or topography. Most of the amendments are safety enhancements that have been included in previous ordinances, and which reflect this community’s values and commitment to a culture of safety for residents, households, and businesses.

Certain amendments are intended to clarify the intent of the code pertaining to ignition-resistance or noncombustible construction of accessory and miscellaneous structures. The Fire District is proposing code amendments to align with the Insurance Institute for Building and Homes Safety’s Wildfire Prepared Home program. The Wildfire Prepared Home program provides scientifically validated wildfire mitigation standards that offer proven methods to reduce structure ignition probability and improve firefighter safety during wildfire incidents. Local amendments are low-cost and include screen mesh in skylight openings, noncombustible exhaust vents, and two layers of tempered glass in windows and doors. By aligning local amendments to the Wildfire Prepared Home program, residential property owners are 80% more likely, and commercial property owners are 50% more likely to remain insured or gain insurance.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The ordinance will re -authorize the assessment of fees by the Fire District for inspections and permits. This authorization provides the mechanism for the inspection services to recover associated costs; however, the collection of most inspection and permit fees is currently being waived by a resolution of the Board to that effect. The ordinance also re -authorizes the fees and fines for false and unwanted alarms, maintains the ability to issue administrative citations, and the ability to recover costs of legal services. All of these elements of the ordinance are designed to ensure fiscal responsibility by maximizing cost recovery where is it appropriate.

As previously noted, the amendments affecting construction standards are minimal and not expected to adversely impact the cost of development. The safety enhancements that are continued by way of this ordinance have proven to be reasonable from a cost-benefit perspective.

COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / GOAL(S) ADDRESSED:

The Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, as offered by the proposed ordinance supports the Board’s vision of an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city, rich in opportunity for all to thrive and is consistent with the Board’s core values of providing and nurturing a high quality of life for all, promoting a safe and healthy community for all, and enhancing the opportunity for sustainable and equitable prosperity for all.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 – Ordinance No. FD-060

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ORDINANCE NO. FD 060

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA

WILDLAND- URBAN INTERFACE CODE, WITH ERRATA,

TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN CHANGES, MODIFICATIONS,
AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND EXCEPTIONS ;

PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND
COLLECTION OF FEES; AND APPROVING A CEQA EXEMPTION
DETERMINATION.

The Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District hereby ordains as follows:

SECTION 1. Wildland-Urban Interface Code Adopted
The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (hereinafter District or Fire District) hereby adopts by reference as the District’s Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code as published by the California Building Standards Commission, with errata, including Appendix A, and Referenced Standards, with the changes, modifications, amendments, additions, deletions, and exceptions prescribed in Section 4 of this ordinance, and the same are hereby adopted for safeguarding of life, property, and the community from wildfire by establishing the minimum requirements through the use of performance and prescriptive measures for the construction and development in designated high and very high fire hazard severity zones; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms of said Wildland-Urban Interface Code, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Fire District, are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this ordinance, subject only to the amendments and deletions herein.

1.1 Definitions. As used in the Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the terms set forth below are defined as follows:

1.1.1 The terms “Board of Directors” and “Directors” shall mean the governing body of the District.

1.1.2 The terms “department”, “Department”, “district”, “District”, “fire department”, “fire district”, “Fire District”, “jurisdiction”, and “Jurisdiction” where used in the Wildland-Urban Interface Code and this ordinance to identify the local fire authority shall mean the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District.

1.1.3 The term “governing body” shall mean the Board of Directors of the Fire District.

1.1.4 The term “jurisdiction” shall mean all of the territory, land, buildings, structures, and premises within the legal boundary of the District.

1.1.5 The term “Municipal Code” shall mean the Municipal Code of the City of Rancho Cucamonga.

1.2 Fees

1.2.1 Reasonable fees, not to exceed fully burdened actual costs, may be collected by the code official for fire protection planning, fire prevention services, inspections, permit issuance, ATTACHMENT 1

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standby personnel, and emergency operations as allowed by the Wildland-Urban Interface Code, this ordinance, and as prescribed by any and all District fee resolutions.

1.3 Distinguishing Between Model Code Language; California Amendments; and Fire District Additions, Amendments, Deletions, and Other Changes

1.3.1 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code and California Code of Regulations Title 14 model code language appears in regular type.

1.3.2 California amendments to the model code language appear in italics.

1.3.3 Fire District additions and amendments are identified by the use of underlining.

1.3.4 Subsections where the text of the model code and/or California amendments has been deleted are identified by the > symbol preceding the subsection number.

1.3.5 Code sections that have not been amended or changed in any manner are occasionally included in this ordinance to keep the additions, amendments, deletions, and other changes in context.

SECTION 2. Wildland-Urban Interface Code Adoption Matrix The following Wildland-Urban Interface Code Adoption Matrix is provided as a single reference showing which chapters and appendices of the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are adopted by this Ordinance and which chapters and appendices have been amended by this Ordinance.

Wildland-Urban Interface Code Adoption Matrix – Appendices

SECTION 3.

Local Amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Except as modified by an express change, modification, amendment, addition, deletion, or exception in this section, and as reflected in the Wildland-Urban Interface Code Adoption Matrix in Section 2, above, all sections, subsections, tables, chapters and appendices as published in the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are adopted by reference and made part of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Only Wildland-Urban Interface Code Adoption Matrix – Divisions and Chapters Division/
Chapter/
Appendix
Title
Adopt California
Code without
Amendments
Adopt California
Code with
Fire District
Amendments
Adopt IFC Model
Code with State/
District
Amendments
Not Adopted -
Reference Only
Ch. 1 Division I California Administration X
Ch. 1Division II Scope and Administration X
Ch. 2 Definitions X
Ch. 3 Wildland-Urban Interface Areas X
Ch. 4 Wildland-Urban Interface Area Requirements X
Ch. 5 Special Building Construction Regulations X
Ch. 6 Fire Protection Requirements X
Ch. 7 Referenced Standards X
Appendix Title
Adopt Appendix
without
Amendments
Adopt Appendix
with Fire District
Amendments
Adopt IFC Model
Code with State/
District
Amendments
Not Adopted -
Reference
Only
App. A General Requirements X

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those sections, subsections, tables, chapters and appendices so modified are set forth below in Section

4. SECTION 4.

DIVISION II

ADMINISTRATION

PART 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 101 - GENERAL

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be collectively known as the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (District or Fire District), hereinafter referred to as “this code.”

>101.3.1 Application. New buildings located in any Fire Hazard Severity Zones or Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Area designated by the enforcing agency constructed after the application shall comply with the provisions of this code. This shall include all new buildings with residential, commercial, educational, institutional or similar occupancy type use, which shall be referred to in this code as “applicable buildings,” as well as new buildings and structures accessory to those applicable buildings.

Exceptions:

1. Group U occupancy accessory buildings of any size located at least 50 feet from an applicable building on the same lot.

2. Group U occupancy agricultural buildings, as defined in Section 202 of the California Building Code of any size located at least 50 feet from an applicable building.

3. Group C occupancy special buildings conforming to the limitations specified in Section 450.4.1 of the California Building Code.

4. New accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures specified in Section 504.11 shall comply only with the requirements of that section.

>101.3.1.1 Application date and where required. New buildings for which an application for a building permits submitted on or after July 1, 2008, located in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone or Wildland-Urban Interface Area shall comply with this code, including all of the following areas:

1. All unincorporated lands designated by the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection as State Responsibility (SRA) including:
a. Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
b. High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
c. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

2. Land designated as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone by cities and other local agencies.

3. Land designated as a wildland-urban interface area by cities and other local agencies.

Exception:

1. New buildings located in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone within a State Responsibility Area, for which an application for a building permit is submitted on or after January 1, 2008, shall comply with this code.

SECTION 102 - APPLICABILITY

102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 7 and Fire District standards approved by the code official. Such codes

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and standards shall be considered to be part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference and as further regulated by Sections 102.4.1 through 102.4.3.

102.4.1 Conflicts. Where conflicts occur between provisions of this code and referenced codes and standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.

102.4.2 Provisions in referenced codes and standards. Where the extent of the reference to a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of this code, the provisions of this code, as applicable, shall take precedence over the provisions in the referenced code or standard.

102.4.3 Intent of the Code. Where the intent of the code is unclear due to differences that may occur between the provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the code official shall determine which requirement meets the intent of this code.

PART 2 – ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

>SECTION 103 - CODE COMPLIANCE AGENCY
Deleted

SECTION 104 - DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CODE OFFICIAL

104.1 General. The code official is hereby authorized to implement, administer, and enforce the provisions of this code. The code official is also authorized to implement, administer, and enforce provisions of the Municipal Code where such authority has been granted.

104.1.1 Appointment. The code official shall be appointed by the fire chief and shall hold the position in accordance with the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Rules and Regulations.

104.1.2 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the appointing authority, the code official shall have the authority to appoint deputy code officials, other related technical officers, inspectors, and other employees.

104.1.3 Other enforcement officers. The following persons are hereby authorized, during the course of their official duties, to enforce the provisions of this code and to make arrests and issue citations as authorized by law:

1. The San Bernardino County Sheriff and any Deputy Sheriff

2. Officers of the United States Forest Service

3. The State Forest Ranger and Peace Officers of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire)

4. Officers of the California Highway Patrol

5. Law enforcement and authorized members of fire agencies operating under automatic or mutual aid agreements within the boundaries of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District

6. Employees of the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Building and Safety Department and Community Improvement Division who have been expressly designated by their appointing authority as having the power of arrest or the authority to issue administrative citations.

104.2. Modifications. Where there are practical difficulties in carrying out the provisions of this code, the code official shall have the authority to grant modification for individual cases, provided that the code official shall first find that one or more special individual reasons make the strict letter of his code impractical, that the modification is in conformance with the intent and purpose of this code, and that

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such modification does not lessen health, life and fire safety requirements. The details of the written request and action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered into the files of the Fire District.

104.8 Liability. The code official, member of the board of appeals, or employee charged with the enforcement of this code, while acting for the jurisdiction, in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered personally liable, either civilly or criminally, and is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of an act required or permitted by this code or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of official duties.

104.8.1 Legal defense. Any suit or criminal complaint instituted against any officer or employee because of an act performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the provisions of this code shall be defended by the legal representative of the jurisdiction until the final termination of the proceedings. The code official, any subordinate or hired agent of the District shall not be liable for costs in an action, suit, or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this code; and any officer of the District, acting in good faith and without malice, shall be free from liability for acts performed under any of its provisions or by reason of any act or omission in the performance of official duties in connection therewith.

104.11 Cost recovery generally. Inspection costs are recoverable in accordance with the District’s Fee Resolution.

104.12 Cost recovery for nuisance abatement. All costs actually incurred by the District in any action, administrative proceeding or special proceeding to abate a violation of this code, which constitutes a nuisance, may be recovered by the District by any means authorized by law, including but not limited, to lien or special assessment according to the requirements of law, and there shall be a right to appeal pursuant to Section 112 of this code. An “action” or “proceeding” means any civil or administrative proceeding or appeal therefrom. Attorney’s fees incurred by the District in such proceedings may be recovered by the prevailing party if the District elected at the initiation of the action or proceeding to recover its own fees. In no action or proceeding of any type shall an award of attorney’s fees to a prevailing party exceed the amount of reasonable attorney’s fees.

104.13 Subpoenas. The District shall have the power to issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum.

This power shall be exercised and enforced in the manner provided by the Government Code, and such powers shall extend only to business of the District in investigating and enforcing violations of this code and other laws enforceable by the District. Subpoenas shall be signed by the chair or clerk of the District Board. Any member of the Board, or any person otherwise so empowered may administer oaths to, or take affirmations from, witnesses before the Board.

SECTION 105 - PERMITS

105.1 General. Where not otherwise provided in the requirement of the California Building Code or California Fire Code, permits are required in accordance with this section.

>105.2 Construction permits required. Buildings or structures and vegetation regulated by this code or Fire District Standard for Permits for Construction and Installations shall not be erected, constructed, altered, repaired, moved, converted, demolished, or changed in use of occupancy, or planted, propagated or germinated, unless a separate permit for each building or structure or vegetation has first been obtained from the code official.

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Note: the remainder of section 105.2 is deleted.

>105.8 Expiration. On or after January 1, 2019, every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced in accordance with the policies, procedures, and ordinances of the Building and Safety Department having jurisdiction, which shall be either the City of Rancho Cucamonga or the County of San Bernardino. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time in accordance with the applicable policies, procedures, and/or ordinances. (See Health and Safety Code Section 18938.5 and 18938.6 for reference.) Permits are not transferable and any change in occupancy, operation, tenancy, or ownership shall require that a new permit be issued.

105.11 Non-payment of permit fee. The code official is authorized to revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code when the permittee fails to pay permit fees in accordance with the terms of the Permit Application or when a check or credit/debit card transaction submitted for payment of the permit fee(s) is returned or declined.

SECTION 106 - CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

>106.1 General. Plans, engineering calculations, diagrams and other data shall be submitted in accordance with the policies and procedures, and in such form and detail, as required by the code official and/or the building official, with each application for a permit. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the code official. Where special conditions exist, the code official is authorized to require additional documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.

Exception: Submission of plans, calculations, construction inspection requirements ad other data, if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of plan is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code.

106.2 Information on plans and specifications. Plans and specifications are generally required to be drawn to scale, are generally required to be submitted in a digital format with document settings and formatting in accordance with the policies and procedures of the District and the Building Department.

Plans and specifications shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature, and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations as determined by the code official and/or the building official.

106.8 Retention of plans. Plans and specifications shall be retained by the code official in accordance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Retention Schedule. One set of approved plans, specifications shall be returned to the applicant and said set shall be kept on the site of the building, use or work at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress. At the conclusion of the work, construction documents are required to be kept on the site or at another location where the documents are readily accessible to the building owner.

SECTION 108 - FEES

108.1 Payment of Fees. A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed by law, if any, have been paid. An amendment to a permit shall not be released until the additional fee, if any, has been paid.

>108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Fees for inspections and permits shall be established by a fee schedule approved by the Board. Assessed fees shall be due and payable in accordance with the policies of the District.

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108.2.1 Collection of fees. The collection of previously approved fees can be waived, or the amount collected can be reduced, by a resolution of the Board without affecting the approved fees.

108.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. A person who commences any work, before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a citation with a fine or an additional fee established by the Board, which shall be in addition to the required permit fees.

108.5 Related fees. The payment of the fee for the construction, alteration, removal, or demolition of work done in connection to or concurrently with the work or activity authorized by a construction permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the construction, alteration, removal, or demolition permit from the payment of other fees that are prescribed by law. The payment of the fee for a permit for a conditional or temporary use approved by the City or County shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the conditional or temporary use permit from the payment of other fees prescribed by law.

The payment of the fee established by the Board for an inspection or permit shall not relieve the recipient of inspection services or the applicant or holder of a permit from the payment of other fees duly prescribed by the Board and any other governmental or regulatory entity.

108.6 Refunds. The District is authorized to establish a policy allowing for refunds, reductions, or cancellations of fees that have been assessed or paid.

SECTION 109 – INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT

109.3.6 Prosecution of violations. If the notice of violation is not complied with promptly, the code official is authorized to request the legal counsel of the jurisdiction to institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct, or abate such violation or to require removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant hereto. In addition to, or in place of, any other remedy which is allowed by law, administrative penalties may be imposed in connection with any violation of this code or District ordinance.

109.3.7 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair, or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a public nuisance and misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than the maximum allowed by law or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. The code official, with the concurrence of the chief and the district attorney or District prosecutor, is authorized to issue administrative citations and fines as allowed by an ordinance of the Board of Directors in place of, or in addition to, the violation penalties contained in this section. Each day that a violation continues after notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.

In addition to, or in place of, the foregoing penalties, administrative penalties pursuant to the District’s Administrative Citation Ordinance may be imposed in connection with any violation of this code or any District ordinance. Any person violating or who has violated any section of this code or District ordinance may be issued an administrative citation in accordance with the Administrative Citation Ordinance. In addition, violations of this code may be abated by any other means authorized by law, including injunctive relief. These remedies are intended to be cumulative and not exclusive and may be used in addition to or in lieu of each other.

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109.3.7.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful and a public nuisance for a person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, alter, repair, move, remove, demolish, occupy, or plant, propagate or germinate any building, structure or equipment, or premises, regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code, District ordinance or resolution, or other lawful order of the fire chief, code official, or their designees.

109.3.7.2 Notice of Violation. The code official is authorized to serve a notice of violation nor order on the person responsible for violation of the provision of this code, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.

Violations that are deemed to be immediately dangerous to life, health, or the environment will be subject to stop work or similar orders in accordance with Section 113 and Fire District Standard for Unsafe Structures, Equipment, and Operations, prosecution, and/or any and all penalties in accordance with this code.

>SECTION 112 – MEANS OF APPEALS

112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created policies and procedures for appeals. Appeals shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Appeals.

Note: The remainder of Section 112 is deleted and replaced with Fire District Standard for Appeals.

>SECTION 113 - STOP WORK ORDER

113.1 Authority. A stop work order is authorized to be issued in accordance with Fire District Standard for Unsafe Structures, Equipment, and Operations, where the code official finds any operation, process, procedure, equipment, building, or work regulated by this code, any other code adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga or the County of San Bernardino, or any State or Federal law, statute, or regulation, being performed in a manner contrary to the provisions of the applicable code, or in a dangerous or unsafe manner.

Note: The remainder of Section 113 is deleted and replaced with Fire District Standard for Unsafe Structures, Equipment, and Operations.

CHAPTER 2

DEFINITIONS

SECTION 201 - GENERAL

201.1 Scope. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this code, have the meanings shown in this chapter and Fire District Standard for Definitions.

201.3 Terms defined in other codes and standards. Where terms are not defined in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code but are defined in the California Building Code, California Existing Building Code, California Fire Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, standards and publications of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), FM Global Data Sheets, Fire District standards, other standards referenced in this code, or

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other nationally recognized fire and life safety standards, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in those codes and standards.

CHAPTER 4

WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 401- GENERAL

401.1 Scope. Wildland-urban interface areas shall be provided with emergency vehicles access and water supply in with Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads and Fire District Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply Systems and this chapter.

SECTION 402 – APPLICABILITY

402.1.1 Access. New subdivisions, as determined by this jurisdiction, shall be provided with fire apparatus access roads in accordance with the California Fire Code; the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, Article 2; Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads; and access requirements in accordance with Section 403.

402.1.2 Water supply. New subdivisions, as determined by this jurisdiction, shall be provided with water supply in accordance with Section 507 of the California Fire Code; the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, Article 4; Fire District Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply Systems; and access requirements in accordance with Section 404.

402.2.1 Access. Individual structures hereafter constructed or relocated into or within wildland-urban interface areas shall be provided with fire apparatus access in accordance with the California Fire Code; the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, Subsection 1273; Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads; and Section 403.

402.2.2 Water supply. Individual structures hereafter constructed or relocated into or within wildland- urban interface areas shall be provided with a conforming water supply in accordance with Section 507 of the California Fire Code; the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, Article 4; Fire District Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply Systems; and Section 404.

402.3 Existing conditions. Existing buildings, roads and fire protection equipment shall be provided with address markers in accordance with Fire District Standard for Building Signage.

>402.4 Residential tracts and buildings. A minimum of two points of access and egress are required when a residential tract or multi-unit residential building is capable of containing more than 30 dwelling units, including accessory dwelling units, that could be constructed and occupied under the State laws, codes, and regulations existing at the time the project or tract map is submitted for approval.

>402.5 Other buildings. A minimum of two points of access and egress are required with an occupiable building or grouping of buildings that consists of more than 50,000 square feet or gross floor area.

>402.6 Additional access and egress. The code official is authorized to require additional points of access and/or egress depending on the design and size of the tract or development project and the

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findings of the fire hazard and risk assessment required to be included in the fire protection plan in Section 602.

>402.7 Other access as emergency use only. The code official is authorized to approve points of access and/or egress other than the main access point as emergency use only and allow such designated points of access and/or egress to be secured against normal, regular use. The manner of securing and opening points of access and/or egress is the sole discretion of the code official.

>402.8 Evacuation Planning and Assessment. When a project requires an Environmental Impact Report or a Traffic Analysis, an evacuation assessment is required to be prepared by a qualified Traffic Engineer or equivalent design professional. The evacuation assessment will use as its basis the most recent Evacuation Analysis completed for the City of Rancho Cucamonga or the Fire District. The Fire District is authorized to deny, to the extent allowed by law, projects that have a demonstrably adverse impact on evacuation.

Means of reducing or eliminating adverse impacts in evacuation include:

1. Wider streets.

2. Fewer cul-de-sacs and increased connection of interior streets.

3. Adding edge roads to the project.

4. Other designs and concepts approved by the code official.

SECTION 403 – ACCESS

>403.1 General. Roads and driveways, whether public or private, unless exempted under 14 CCR § 1270.03(d), shall provide for safe access for emergency wildfire equipment and evacuation concurrently, and shall provide unobstructed traffic circulation during a wildfire emergency. Fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads unless the specific, more restrictive requirements of this section apply. >403.1.2 Width. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 26 feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 14 feet 6 inches. Street widths are to be measured from top face of curb to top face of curb on streets with curb and gutter, from flowline to flowline on streets with rolled curbs, from the edges of drivable surfaces capable of supporting the weight of fire apparatus where curbs are not provided.

Exceptions:

1. Gates shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Access Gates.

2. Roads at entry medians constructed for private commercial, industrial, or residential developments shall be a minimum of 20 feet on each side. The road shall not be part of a radius turn. This exception does not apply to public streets.

3. Dimensions may be reduced when in the opinion of the code official there are practical difficulties with providing the required dimensions.

4. Dimensions may be increased when in the opinion of the code official required dimensions are not adequate to provide fire apparatus access or when dimensions are not adequate to concurrently provide fire apparatus access and evacuation.

403.1.3 Road surfaces. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all weather driving capabilities.

Permanent fire apparatus access roads utilizing surface material other than concrete or asphalt shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads and approved by the code official. Temporary fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.

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403.1.4 Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.

>403.1.5 Radius.
(a) Roads or road structures shall have a minimum horizontal inside radius of curvature of 50 feet.

An additional surface width of four feet shall be added to curves of 50-100 feet radius; two feet to those from 100-200 feet. Roads or road structures shall have a minimum horizontal outside radius of curvature of 76 feet.
(b) The length of vertical curves in roadways, exclusive of gutters, ditches and drainage structures designed to hold or divert water, shall be not less than one hundred feet.

>403.1.6 Turnarounds.
(a) Turnarounds are required on driveways and dead-end roads. (b) The minimum turning radius for a turnaround shall be 46 feet, not including parking. If a hammerhead or “T-style” is used instead the top of the “T” shall be a minimum of 120 feet in length.
(c) Driveways exceeding 150 feet in length, but less than 800 feet in length, shall provide a turnout near the midpoint of the driveway. Where the driveway exceeds 800 feet, turnouts shall be provided not more than 400 feet apart.
(d) A turnaround shall be provided on driveways over 300 feet in length and shall be within 50 feet of the building.
(e) Each dead-end road shall have a turnaround constructed at its terminus. Where parcels are zone five acres or larger, turnarounds shall be provided at a maximum of 1,320-foot intervals.

403.1.7 Turnouts. Turnouts shall be a minimum of 12 feet wide and 32 feet long with a minimum of 25-foot taper on each end.

>403.2.4 Addresses identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road to which the building is addressed. Where required by the code official, address numbers shall be provided in additional locations to facilitate emergency response. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Addressing of multi-family residential buildings shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Building Signage.

Addressing of commercial and industrial buildings shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Building Signage. For all other buildings, each character shall be not less than 4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch. Acceptable dimensions of address numbers and letters will be determined by the code official to ensure that they are plainly legible and visible. Where access is by means of a private road or drive aisle and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole, or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained.

>403.2.5 Identification during construction. When permanently installing the address of a building under construction is not practical, the address of the construction site is required to be temporarily installed or displayed in a manner, location, and duration acceptable to the code official.

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SECTION 404 – WATER SUPPLY

404.2 Required water supply. An approved water supply capable of supplying the required fire flow for structural fire protection and wildland fire exposure shall be provided to the premises on which facilities, buildings or portions of building are hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction in accordance with Section 507 and Appendix B of the California Fire Code, and Fire District Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply Systems.

Note: The remainder of Section 404 is deleted and replaced with Fire District Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply Systems.

CHAPTER 5

SPECIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS

SECTION 501 – GENERAL

501.1 Scope. This chapter applies to building materials, systems and/or assemblies used in the exterior design and construction of buildings, including one- and two-family dwellings, located within the following areas:

1. Any State Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone

2. Very High or High Fire Hazard Severity Zone in Local Responsibility Area

3. Very High or High Fire Hazard Severity Zone in a Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area.

SECTION 503 – IGNITION-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIAL

>503.1 General. Buildings or structure hereafter constructed, modified or relocated into or within wildland-urban interface areas shall meet the construction requirements in accordance with Chapter 5.

Materials required to be ignition-resistant building material shall comply with the requirements of Section 503.2.

Exceptions:

1. New accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures complying with section 504.11.

2. Group C occupancy special buildings conforming to the limitations specified in Section 450.4.1 of the California Building Code.

SECTION 504 – IGNITION-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION

504.2.3 Roof debris. Roofs shall be maintained free and clear of vegetative and combustible debris.

504.4.1 Gutter covers. Gutter covers shall be constructed of noncombustible material.

504.4.2 Gutter debris. Gutters and downspouts shall be maintained free and clear of vegetative and combustible debris under the gutter cover.

504.6 Underfloor enclosure. Buildings or structures shall have underfloor areas enclosed to the ground with exterior walls in accordance with Section 504.5.

Exception: Complete enclosure shall not be required where the underside of exposed floors and exposed structural columns, beams, and supporting walls are protected as required for exterior 1- hour fire-resistance-rated construction or heavy timber construction, or fire-retardant-treated wood. The fire-retardant-treated wood shall be labeled for exterior use and meet the requirements of Section 2303.2 of the California Building Code. Open underfloor shall be protected with 1/8- inch corrosion-resistant, noncombustible mesh screen.

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504.6.1 Combustible material in underfloor enclosure. Storage of combustible materials, including firewood, lumber, outdoor equipment, tools, and vegetation is prohibited in underfloors that are not enclosed with exterior walls in accordance with Section 504.5.

504.7.1.1 Enclosure of projections. Projections that are not fully enclosed in accordance with Section 504.7.1 shall be enclosed with 1/8-inch corrosion-resistant, noncombustible mesh screen.

504.7.1.2 Combustible material under projections. Storage of combustible materials, including firewood, lumber, outdoor equipment, tools, and vegetation is prohibited under decks and projections that are not enclosed with exterior walls in accordance with Section 504.5.

504.8 Exterior glazing. Exterior windows, window walls and glazed doors, windows within exterior doors, and skylights shall be constructed of any of the following:

1. Multilayered glazed panels with two panes of tempered glass complying with Section 2406 of the California Building Code.

2. Glass block.

3. Glazing with a fire-protection rating of not less than 20 minutes when tested according to NFPA 257 or UL 9 and shall be exempt from the hose stream test.

4. Glazing meeting the performance requirements of SFM Standard 12-7A-2.

504.8.2 Operable skylights. Operable skylights shall be constructed with multilayered glazed panels with two panels of tempered glass and the opening shall be protected by a noncombustible mesh screen with openings not exceeding 1/8 inch.

504.9 Exterior doors. Exterior doors shall be constructed in accordance with any of the following:

1. Noncombustible construction.

2. Solid-core wood not less than 1 ¾ inches thick.

3. The exterior door shall be constructed of solid core wood that complies with the following:

3.1 Stiles and tails shall not be less than 1 3/8 inches thick.

3.2 Raised panels shall not be less than 1 ¼ inches thick, except for the exterior perimeter of the raised panel that shall be permitted to taped to tongue not less than 3/8 inch thick.

4. Have a fire protection rating of not less than 20 minutes when tested according to NFPA 252, UL 10B or UL 10C.

5. The exterior surface or cladding meeting the performance requirements of SFM Standard 12- 7A-1.

6. All side-hinged exterior doors are required to be self-closing and positive latching, including the main entry door for single-family and multi-family residential buildings.

504.9.1 Garage doors. Automatic garage door openers for vehicle doors serving a residential building shall be equipped with a battery backup function. Automatic garage door openers are required to include a time-out feature that will automatically close the garage door after 20 minutes of inactivity.

504.10.4 Forced exhaust air vent. Forced exhaust vents shall be constructed of noncombustible material and incorporate a functional louver or flap.

504.11 Accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures. Accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures that have the potential to pose a significant exterior fire exposure hazard during wildfires shall be constructed to conform to the ignition-resistance requirements of Section 504.1 through Section 504.11.2

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504.11.1 Applicability. Section 504.11 applies to buildings accessory to an applicable building on the same lot and attached or detached miscellaneous structures that require a building permit, including but not limited to trellises, arbors, patio covers, gazebos, and similar structures.

Exceptions:

1. Decks shall comply with the requirements of Section 504.7.3.

2. Awnings and canopies shall comply with the requirements of Section 3105 of the California Building Code.

504.11.2 Roof construction. Roof assemblies and roof coverings of accessory buildings required to be constructed entirely of noncombustible materials or of ignition-resistant building materials shall comply with Sections 504.2 and 504.2.1. Roofs shall have a roofing assembly installed in accordance with its listing and the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Roof assemblies in Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall comply with a Class A fire classification when test in accordance with ASTM E108 or UL 790.

CHAPTER 6

FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 601 – GENERAL

601.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter establish general requirements for new and existing buildings, structures and premises located within the following area:

1. Any State Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone

2. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone in Local Responsibility Area

3. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone in a Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area.

SECTION 602 – FIRE PROTECTION PLANS

602.1 General. The code official is authorized to require the owner or owner’s authorized agent to provide a fire protection plan. The fire protection plan shall be prepared to determine the acceptability of fire protection and life safety measures designed to mitigate wildfire hazards presented for the property under consideration.

The fire protection plan shall be prepared by a registered design professional, qualified landscape architect, qualified fire safety specialist or similar specialist acceptable to the code official and shall analyze the wildfire risk of the building, project, premises or region to recommend necessary changes.

The code official is authorized to require a preliminary fire protection plan prior to the submission of a final fire protection plan.

Approved fire protection plans are required to be recorded on the parcel or parcels to which the plan pertains by filing the fire protection plan with the County Recorder as an agreement between the property owner and the Fire District that runs with the land.

>602.2 Contents. The fire protection plan shall be based on a project-specific wildfire hazard assessment that include considerations of location, topography, aspect and climatic and fire history.

The plan shall identify conformance with all applicable state wildfire protection regulations, statutes and applicable local ordinances, whichever are more restrictive.

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The fire protection plan shall include the following:

1. The fire protection plan is required to be formatted as a text report that includes a plan sheet exhibit of these elements.

2. A fire apparatus and emergency vehicle access plan that conforms to Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads, this ordinance, and the street standards of the City of Rancho Cucamonga and/or the County of San Bernardino as applicable.

3. A fire protection water supply plan that conforms to Fire District Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply Systems and the standards of the water purveyor (Cucamonga Valley Water District or Fontana Water Company).

4. Design criteria for automatic fire sprinklers, standpipes, or other fire suppression or protection systems that are in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards 13, 13D, and 13R; the CBC, CFC, and CRC; Fire District Standard for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems; and this ordinance.

5. An on-site and off-site fire hazard and risk assessment that includes all land, roads, structures, and infrastructure within a 300-foot radius of the project. A project is defined as a single structure such as a single detached home, all structures proposed for construction on a single parcel such as a main home and accessory structures, the boundaries of a residential subdivision, campus-style clustering of structures, or a commercial building or grouping of commercial buildings that form a commercial center or commerce district.

6. A comprehensive review of the local climate to include the climate generally, annual rainfall information, the occurrence and history of droughts, temperature extremes, low humidity, prevailing and seasonal winds, and fire weather conditions.

7. A wildfire behavior prediction that includes fire spread and advancement rates and maximum flame lengths for the existing and undisturbed native, non-native, and invasive vegetation at mature growth under various weather conditions, especially extreme fire weather conditions.

The fire behavior prediction is required to be achieved by using wildfire modeling software that is acceptable to the code official.

8. Information about the construction materials and methods that will be utilized with specific references to the applicable California Building, Fire, and Residential codes.

9. Species listed in Section 603.4.5.1and specific notations where applicable if undesirable plants are proposed for the project.

10. A comprehensive defensible space and landscaping plan that shows the vegetation management zones in accordance with Section 603 and the exact locations proposed for all trees, plants, shrubs, vines, and ground covers, including native vegetation in accordance with Government Code 51182 and this section.

11. The plant palette proposed for the landscaping for the project inclusive of species notes indicating that proposed plants, shrubs, and trees are appropriate for the climate zone and are generally recognized to be fire resistant. Plant palette information for all trees, plants, shrubs, vines, and ground covers, including native vegetation, is required to include:
i. The common and botanical names.
ii. The maximum anticipated height.
iii. The maximum anticipated spread or canopy diameter. iv. Verification of appropriateness for the climate zone. v. Verification of appropriateness for California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS) Evapotranspiration Zone 9.
vi. The water use classification as determined by the 4th Edition of Water Use Classification of Landscape Species (WUCOLS).

12. Requirements for vegetation reduction around emergency access and evacuation routes.

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13. Legally binding statements regarding responsibility for maintenance of fuel modification zone and included in the covenants, conditions, and restrictions regarding property owner responsibility for vegetation management.

14. An application for Alternate Means and Methods for any aspect of the fire protection plan that does not conform to the applicable codes and standards.

602.4 Approval required. A fire protection plan as required by this section shall be submitted and approved in conjunction with the submittal and approval of plans for a grading or construction permit.

Approval of the fire protection plan and completion of vegetation management are required prior to grading and/or construction permits being approved.

>SECTION 603 – VEGETATION

603.1 General. Planting, propagating, and germinating of vegetation for new landscaping shall be selected to reduce vegetation in proximity to a structure and to maintain vegetation as it matures.

603.3 Landscape plans. Landscape plans shall include development and maintenance requirements for the vegetation management zone adjacent to structures and roadways and provide significant fire hazard reduction benefits for public and firefighting safety. Prior to landscaping or construction, landscape plans shall be submitted to the code official for any of the following:

1. Construction of a new occupiable building or an addition to an existing occupiable building.

2. Construction of an addition to an existing habitable or occupiable building.

3. Construction or placement of a new accessory structure or an addition to an existing accessory structure.

4. New vegetative landscape construction, installation, or planting.

5. Modifications to a previously approved Fire Protection Plan or defensible space landscape plan.

603.3.1 Contents. Landscape plans shall contain the following:

1. Delineation of Combustible Exclusion Zone (Zone 0: 0-5 feet from the structure).

2. Delineation of the Fuel Modification Zone (Zone 1: 5-30 feet from the structure).

3. Delineation of the Fuel Reduction Zone (Zone 2: 30-100 feet from the structure).

4. Identification of existing vegetation to remain and proposed new vegetation.

5. Identification of irrigated areas.

6. Plant legend with botanical and common names and identification of plant material symbols.

7. Identification of ground coverings within the 30-foot Zone 0 and Zone 1.

603.4 Vegetation. All new vegetation shall be fire-smart vegetation in accordance with this section.

Exception: Trees classified as nonfire-smart vegetation complying with Section 603.4.5.1.

To be considered fire-smart vegetation, vegetation must meet at least one of the following:

1. Be identified as fire-smart vegetation in an approved book, journal or listing from an approved organization.

2. Be identified as fire-smart vegetation by a licensed landscape architect with supporting documentation.

3. Plants considered fire-smart vegetation and approved by the local enforcing agency.

>603.4.1 Combustible Exclusion Zone 0 (0-5 feet from the structure). Combustible materials are prohibited within 5 feet from a structure, combustible projection, attached accessory structure, or a detached accessory structure within 10 feet of an occupiable building. Combustible materials that could be ignited by embers produced during a wildfire event include:

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1. All vegetation.

2. Natural fiber, wood, and rubber mulch.

3. Artificial turf.

4. Wood, vinyl, or other combustible fences and gates.

5. Combustible decorative items and outdoor furniture.

6. Firewood piles regardless of the diameter or dimension of the wood stored.

7. Yard maintenance equipment.

8. Vehicles of any kind.

9. Exercise or fitness equipment with combustible components.

10. Any item that in whole or in part has an ignition temperature less than 900 degrees F or 500 degrees C.

>603.4.2 Fuel Modification Zone 1 (5-30 feet from the structure). Fuel modification within 5 to 30 feet from a structure, combustible projection, attached accessory structure, or a detached accessory structure within 10 feet of an occupiable building, shall be designed and landscaped to be less vulnerable to vegetation ignition by embers during a wildfire event. Landscaping and vegetation within the Fuel Modification Zone 1 shall include:

1. Generally level or level-graded area around the structure.

2. Complete removal of fire-prone, undesirable plant species is required. See Appendix A for the complete Undesirable Plants and Trees list.

3. Xeriscape™ designs, where compatible, and hardscape such as concrete, rock, pavers, and similar non-combustible features.

4. Ground covers and lawns are maintained at a height that does not exceed 4 inches.

5. Plants that are low-growing and well-irrigated and not included in Section 603.4.5.1 and arranged and selected such that:
i. Plants are single specimens or a grouping not exceeding 3 plants that will have a mature diameter or linear measurement that does not exceed 5 feet. ii. Mature height of plants is not to exceed 18 inches. iii. At mature growth, single plants or groupings of plants are required to be separated from each other by at least 15 feet.
iv. Plants are not located under the canopies anticipated for mature trees.

6. Trees are to be planted such that the mature canopies will be spaced in accordance with the following:
i. At least 10 feet from any building, structure, or projection, including chimney or stovepipe. ii. At least 20 feet from other tree canopies of single specimens or the mature combined canopy of a grouping.
iii. Single specimens of trees or groupings of not more than 3 that are appropriate for the climate zone and not included in Section 603.4.5.

7. Trees are required to be maintained such that the branches and limbs closest to the ground are pruned to a height from the ground that is equal to 1/3 the overall height of the tree or 6 feet from the ground, whichever is higher. This provision does not apply to newly installed trees that could be damaged by adherence to this provision.

8. An automatic irrigation system is required to be installed and extended to provide water to all landscaping in the zone, except for areas inside the drip line of trees that could be damaged by routine irrigation.

9. Continual maintenance including ongoing removal of seasonal grasses and invasive weeds, removal of dead woody material and dead and dry leaves from the plants, replacement of dead or dying plantings, functional tests of the irrigation system, and regular trimming and pruning to reduce fuel and to inhibit the creation of a fuel ladder are required in this zone.

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603.4.3 Fuel Reduction Zone 2 (30-100 feet from the structure). Fuel Reduction within 30-100 feet from a structure, combustible projection, attached accessory structure, or a detached accessory structure within 10 feet of an occupiable building, or to a property line, shall comply with the following:

1. Irrigated landscaping with trees and plants suitable for the climate zone. Distribution of trees and plants should maintain an open arrangement.

2. Groupings of plants and shrubs cannot form an aggregate diameter or linear distance at maturity that is more than 10 feet. Hedges and groupings of plants and shrubs are required to be separated from other hedges, groupings of plants and shrubs, and tree canopies by a minimum of 20 linear feet.

3. Mature trees cannot create a continuous canopy that is more than 30 feet in diameter or spread in any direction.

4. Arrangement of plants, shrubs, and trees and selection of species cannot create fuel ladder opportunities.

5. Mature coverage of all landscaping cannot exceed 50% of the ground. Turf grasses and mulch are excluded from this limitation.

6. Native vegetation is allowed in this zone when it is maintained such that the overall ground coverage produced by the mature or maintained plant growth does not exceed 50% and plants are not located under tree canopies.

7. Plants, shrubs, and trees in Section 603.4.5.1 will be considered on a case-by-case basis for use as landscaping in this zone when they are proposed to be installed more than 50 feet from buildings, structures, and projections constructed with combustible materials.

8. Regular maintenance to include the removal of all dropped debris, dead or dying material, seasonal grasses, and invasive weeds.

9. Where an undeveloped or vacant parcel abuts a mandated fuel modification zone, the property owner of the undeveloped or vacant parcel is required to provide fuel modification and reduction consistent with the requirements of Fuel Reduction Zone 2 for a distance of 50 feet from the property line measured from the property line toward the interior of the parcel.

603.4.4 Site Specific Fuel Modification and Reduction (50-50-50). As approved by the code official, site specific fuel modification and reduction of native fuels is allowed in accordance with this section.

603.4.4.1 Site Specific Fuel Modification Zone 1, (5-50 feet from the structure). Requirements for this zone include the following:

1. A plant palette comprised primarily of selected native vegetation with a species mix that supports the subterranean health of the plants in the zone.

2. Ground coverage that does not exceed 50% when plants reach maturity or are maintained in accordance with the approved defensible space landscaping plan.

3. Plant species that can survive and remain healthy if irrigation is limited to the most severe water use restrictions imposed in the past 10 years.

4. Regular complete removal of seasonal grasses and invasive weeds.

5. The use of selected trees that are not included in Section 603.4.5.1, but which are compatible with the native plant species and anticipated reduced irrigation requirements for this vegetation management option. Trees are limited to single specimens located such that the mature canopies will be separated by at least 20 feet.

6. Plants are prohibited under the canopies of trees to prevent creating a fuel ladder.

7. The use of natural fiber or wood mulch to a depth of not more than 4 inches is allowed. The use of rubber mulch is prohibited.

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603.4.4.2 Site Specific Fuel Reduction Zone 2, (51-100 feet from the structure). Requirements for this zone include Section 603.4.4.1 and the following modifications:

1. Ground coverage cannot exceed 70% when plants reach maturity or are maintained in accordance with the approved defensible space landscaping plan.

2. The use of selected trees that are included in Section 603.4.5.1 and which are compatible with the native plant species and anticipated reduced irrigation requirements for this vegetation management option will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Trees are limited to single specimens located such that the mature canopies will be separated by at least 20 feet.

3. Where an undeveloped or vacant parcel abuts a mandated fuel modification zone, the property owner of the undeveloped or vacant parcel is required to provide fuel modification and reduction consistent with the requirements of Fuel Reduction Zone 2 for a distance of 50 feet from the property line measured from the property line toward the interior of the parcel.

603.4.5 Nonfire-smart vegetation. New trees not classified as fire-smart vegetation shall be permitted provided the tree is planted and maintained in accordance with one of the following:

1. The tree is planted so that the trees drip line at maturity is a minimum of 30 feet from an applicable building, chimney or stovepipe.

2. The tree is planted so that the tree’s drip line at maturity is a minimum of 10 feet from any combustible structure.

4. Branches and limbs closest to the ground shall be pruned to a height from the ground that is equal to 1/3 the overall height of the tree or 6 feet from the ground, whichever is higher.

5. The mature canopy of a non-fire-resistant tree is required to be separated from the mature canopy of all other trees by a distance of at least 30 feet.

6. Plants, shrubs, and groundcovers are prohibited within the drip line of the canopy to prevent creating a fuel ladder.

603.4.5.1 Nonfire-smart species. The following species are considered nonfire-smart:

1. Acacia (Acacia)

2. Bamboo (Bambusa)

3. Bottlebrush (Callistemon, Calliandra, others)

4. Broom (Baccharis, Cytisus, Spartium, others)

5. Camphor (Camphora)

6. Cedar (Cedrus)

7. Chamise (Adenostoma)

8. Common Buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum)

9. Conifers

10. Cypress (Taxodium)

11. Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus)

12. Fir (Abies)

13. Hemlock (Tsuga)

14. Honeysuckle (Anisacaanthus, Justica, Lonicera, others)

15. Jasmine (Jasminium)

16. Juniper (Juniperus)

17. Mustard (Brassica)

18. Palms (Palmae)

19. Pepper (Schinus)

20. Pine (Pinus)

21. Red Shanks (Adenostoma)

22. Rosemary (Rosmarinus, others)

23. Spruce (Picea)

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24. Tamarisk (Tamarix)

25. Thistle (Cirsium, Cynara, Salsola, Silybum)

26. Yew (Taxus)

603.5 Vegetation management before construction. Approved Zone 0 and Zone 1 vegetation management shall be provided prior to combustible materials arriving on the site and shall be maintained throughout the duration of construction. The code official is authorized to require additional vegetation management and/or defensible space when warranted, in the opinion of the fire official, by site-specific conditions.

>SECTION 605 – OPEN FLAMES, OUTDOOR FIRES AND COOKING APPLIANCES

>605.1 Open burning. Open burning is required to be in compliance with Fire District Standard for Open Burning, which generally requires a permit issued by the code official. Open burning is prohibited during critical fire weather except as expressly allowed for the prevention or control of wildfires.

>605.2 Open flames. Open flames, including those associated with outdoor cooking, heating, and decorative features are required to be in compliance with Fire District Standard for Open Flames.

>605.3 Fuel. The fuel for permanently installed, built-in-place outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, and barbecues as well as cooking appliances such as range tops and ovens are limited to natural gas or propane.
>605.4 Location. Built-in-place outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, and barbecues as well as cooking appliances such as range tops and ovens are required to be constructed or installed a minimum of 15 feet from construction that utilizes combustible materials.

SECTION 606 – LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS INSTALLATIONS

606.1 General. The storage of liquefied petroleum gas (LP-gas) and the installation and maintenance of pertinent equipment shall be in accordance with the California Fire Code and this section.

>606.2 Location of containers or tanks. LP-gas containers or tanks shall be located within the defensible space and 30 feet from a structure.

Exception: Containers or tanks may be located within 10 feet of a structure when provided with a 10-foot (0-10 feet) Combustible Exclusion Zone in accordance with Section 603.4.1 and an additional 10 feet (10-20 feet) of irrigated ground covers less than 4 inches in height. Healthy, mature trees may be located 10-20 feet from a container or tank, but must be pruned or trimmed at least 6 feet above the tank.

SECTION 607 – STORAGE OF FIREWOOD, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AND OTHER

LARGE ITEMS

607.3 Hot tubs. Hot tubs must be placed on a noncombustible surface at least 10 feet from an occupiable structure and other combustible materials, including vegetation.

607.4 Combustible water storage tanks. Combustible water storage tanks shall be at least 5 feet from an occupiable structure and other combustible materials, including vegetation.

Exception: Multiple tanks may be placed within 5 feet of each other.

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CHAPTER 7

REFERENCED STANDARDS

Standards of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Standard Title
Standard for Appeals
Standard for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
Standard for Building Signage
Standard for Definitions
Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads
Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply Systems
Standard for Open Burning
Standard for Open Flames
Standard for Permits for Construction and Installation
Standard for Unsafe Structures, Equipment, and Operations

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SECTION 5. Environmental Findings

The Board hereby finds that this Ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Code Amendments would have a significant impact on the environment. The Ordinance adopts the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, which will serve to provide for greater protection from fire and fire hazards, and will thereby provide greater environmental protections.

SECTION 6. Violation Penalties

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, or corporation to violate any provision or to fail to comply with any of the requirements of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby. In addition to any other penalties set forth in this Ordinance, any person, firm, partnership, or corporation violating any provision of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby or failing to comply with any of its requirements shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding the maximum allowed by law or by imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each person, firm, partnership, or corporation shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or any portion thereof during which any violation of any provision of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby is committed, continued, or permitted by such person, firm, partnership, or corporation, and shall be deemed punishable therefore as provided in this Ordinance.

SECTION 7. Abatement of Nuisance

The violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby shall constitute a nuisance and may be abated by the Board through civil process by means of restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction, or in any other manner provided by law for the abatement of such nuisances.

SECTION 8. Severability

The Board hereby declares that should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence, or word of this Ordinance or the Code hereby adopted be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction, or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences, and words of this Ordinance and the Codes hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 9. Rights Reserved

Nothing in this Ordinance or in the Wildland-Urban Interface Code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court, or any rights acquired, or any liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action, or any existing agreement under any ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 1 of this Ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired, or affected by this Ordinance.

SECTION 10. Publication

The Secretary of the District shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the same or a summary thereof to be published and posted as required by law.

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SECTION 11. Date of Effect

This Ordinance shall take effect at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 2026.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of 2025.

L. Dennis Michael, President

ATTEST:

Kim Sevy, Secretary

I, Janice C. Reynolds, Secretary of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced for first reading by the Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District at a regular meeting of said Board held on the day of , 2025, and was finally passed, approved, and adopted by the Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District at a regular meeting of said Board held on the day of , 2025.

Executed this day of , 2025 at Rancho Cucamonga, California.

Kim Sevy, Secretary
AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

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DATE:November 19, 2025
TO:President and Members of the Board of Directors
FROM:John Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY: Mike McCliman, Fire Chief
Shane Adams, Fire Marshal
SUBJECT: Public Hearing for Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. FD-061, to be Read by Title Only and Waive Further Reading, An Ordinance of the Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Fire Code, With Errata, Together With Certain Changes, Modifications, Amendments, Additions, Deletions, and Exceptions; Providing for the Issuance of Permits and Collection of Fees; Repealing Conflicting Ordinances; and Approving a CEQA Exemption
Determination. (ORDINANCE NO. FD-061) (FIRE)
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends the Fire Board of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District holds a public hearing to receive a report and take comment on the adoption of Ordinance No. FD-061. Staff further recommends, upon the conclusion of the public hearing, that the Board moves to adopt Ordinance No. FD-061 which will adopt the 2025 California Fire Code together with local amendments and District standards, all of which will constitute the Fire Code of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District.

BACKGROUND:

Every three years, the State Fire Marshal adopts a new California Fire Code based on the model code provisions of the International Fire Code. When this code is adopted and made effective July 1st in the triennial cycle, city and county fire departments and fire districts have six months to make amendments and adopt the code at the local level.

The code adoption process requires two readings of the proposed ordinance. Unlike most other ordinances, the public hearing for the fire code adoption ordinance is held in conjunction with the second reading of the ordinance in accordance with Section 13869 of the Health and Safety Code and Section 50022 of the Government Code. If the proposed ordinance is adopted, its provisions become effective January 1, 2026.

ANALYSIS:

This proposed ordinance continues the Fire District’s commitment to reducing risks, promoting a high quality of life, preserving economic vitality, and protecting the environment in Rancho Cucamonga. Consistent with the last five code adoption ordinances, most of the amendments proposed by this ordinance are administrative in nature designed to support and facilitate the business operations of the Fire District. Other amendments provide some fine tuning to safety standards. These enhancements have been included in previous ordinances and reflect this

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community’s values and commitment to a culture of safety for residents, households, and businesses.

The local amendments to construction provisions are minimal and are limited to those necessary to address the challenges inherent to Rancho Cucamonga’s climate, geology, or topography. The Fire District is keenly aware that one of the primary ways of being a partner in this community’s sustainable economic development is to simply implement at the local level the fire, health, and environmental protection provisions approved by the State Building Standards Commission. Staff asserts that the proposed amendments do not significantly impact development, construction, or business operations and thus will not have an adverse financial impact on developers or businesses.

The fire protection requirements for the wildland-urban interface fire areas have been removed from the California Fire Code and consolidated with the requirements of the Building Code, Residential Code and Title 14 Fire Safe Regulations into the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. The California Wildland-Urban Interface Code outlines requirements for water and access for parcels and tracts, home hardening, and defensible space. Although the Fire Code applies to all buildings and operations with the Fire District, the California-Urban Interface Code is an overlay, specific to protecting our community from wildfires.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The ordinance will re-authorize the assessment of fees by the Fire District for inspections and permits. This authorization provides the mechanism for the inspection services to recover associated costs; however, the collection of most inspection and permit fees is currently being waived by a resolution of the Board to that effect. The ordinance also re -authorizes the fees and fines for false and unwanted alarms, maintains the ability to issue administrative citations, and the ability to recover costs of legal services. All of these elements of the ordinance are designed to ensure fiscal responsibility by maximizing cost recovery where is it appropriate.

COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / GOAL(S) ADDRESSED:

The adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code, along with the proposed amendments, supports the Board’s vision of an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city, rich in opportunity for all to thrive and is consistent with the Board’s core values of providing and nurturing a high quality of life for all, promoting a safe and healthy community for all, and enhancing the opportunity for sustainable and equitable prosperity for all.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 – Ordinance No. FD-061, Fire Code Adoption Second Reading

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ORDINANCE NO. FD-061

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE

CODE, WITH ERRATA, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN CHANGES,

MODIFICATIONS, AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, DELETIONS,
AND EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES; REPEALING
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES ; AND APPROVING A CEQA

EXEMPTION DETERMINATION

The Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District hereby ordains as follows:

SECTION 1. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances

Ordinance No. FD 58 of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and any provisions of any District ordinance that conflict with the Fire Code hereby adopted are hereby repealed provided, however, that such repeal shall not affect or excuse any violation of either Ordinance or any such conflicting provisions, occurring prior to the effective date hereof.

SECTION 2. Fire Code Adopted
The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (hereinafter District or Fire District) hereby adopts by reference as the District’s Fire Code, the 2025 California Fire Code as published by the California Building Standards Commission, with errata, including Appendix Chapter 4; Appendices A, B, BB, C, CC, H, I, N, O, P, and Q; and Referenced Standards, with the changes, modifications, amendments, additions, deletions, and exceptions prescribed in Section 4 of this ordinance, and the same are hereby adopted for safeguarding of life, property, and the community from injury; fire; explosion; hazardous materials, substances, devices, conditions, processes, activities, operations, practices, and functions; environmental damage; and economic harm, and providing for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms of said Fire Code, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Fire District, are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this ordinance, subject only to the amendments and deletions herein.

2.1 Definitions. As used in the Fire Code, the terms set forth below are defined as follows:

2.1.1 The terms “Board of Directors” and “Directors” shall mean the governing body of the District.

2.1.2 The terms “department”, “Department”, “district”, “District”, “fire department”, “fire district”, “Fire District”, “jurisdiction”, and “Jurisdiction” where used in the Fire Code and this ordinance to identify the local fire authority shall mean the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District.

2.1.3 The term “governing body” shall mean the Board of Directors of the Fire District.

2.1.4 The term “jurisdiction” shall mean all of the territory, land, buildings, structures, and premises within the legal boundary of the District.

ATTACHMENT 1

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2.1.5 The term “Municipal Code” shall mean the Municipal Code of the City of Rancho Cucamonga.

2.2 Fees

2.2.1 Reasonable fees, not to exceed fully burdened actual costs, may be collected by the fire code official for fire protection planning, fire prevention services, inspections, permit issuance, standby personnel, and emergency operations as allowed by the Fire Code, this ordinance, and as prescribed by any and all District fee resolutions.

2.3 Distinguishing Between Model Code Language; California Amendments; and Fire District Additions, Amendments, Deletions, and Other Changes

2.3.1 International Fire Code and California Code of Regulations Title 14 model code language appears in regular type.

2.3.2 California amendments to the model code language appear in italics.

2.3.3 Fire District additions and amendments are identified by the use of underlining.

2.3.4 Subsections where the text of the model code and/or California amendments has been deleted are identified by the > symbol preceding the subsection number.

2.3.5 Code sections that have not been amended or changed in any manner are occasionally included in this ordinance to keep the additions, amendments, deletions, and other changes in context.

SECTION 3. Fire Code Adoption Matrix

3.1 The following Fire Code Adoption Matrix is provided as a single reference showing which chapters and appendices of the 2025 California Fire Code are adopted by this Ordinance and which chapters and appendices have been amended by this Ordinance.

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Fire Code Adoption Matrix – Divisions and Chapters
Division/
Chapter Title
Adopt California
Code without
Amendments
Adopt
California
Code with Fire
District
Amendments
Adopt IFC
Model Code
with State/
District
Amendments
Not Adopted
- Reference
Only
Ch. 1 Division I California Administration X
Ch. 1 Division II Scope and Administration X
Ch. 2 Definitions X
Ch. 3 General Requirements X
Ch. 4 Emergency Planning and Preparedness X
Ch. 5 Fire Service Features X
Ch. 6 Building Services and Systems X
Ch. 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features X
Ch. 8 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings X Ch. 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems X
Ch. 10 Means of Egress X
Ch. 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings X Ch. 12 Energy Systems X
Ch. 13-19 RESERVED
Ch. 20 Aviation Facilities X
Ch. 21 Dry Cleaning X
Ch. 22 Combustible Dust-Producing Operations X
Ch. 23 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages X Ch. 24 Flammable Finishes X
Ch. 25 Fruit and Crop Ripening X
Ch. 26 Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging X
Ch. 27 Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities X
Ch. 28 Lumber Yards… and Woodworking Facilities X
Ch. 29 Manufacture of Organic Coatings X
Ch. 30 Industrial Ovens X
Ch. 31
Tents, Temp Structures, and Other Membrane
Structures X
Ch. 32 High-Piled Combustible Storage X
Ch. 33 Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition X Ch. 34 Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage X
Ch. 35 Welding and Other Hot Work X
Ch. 36 Marinas X
Ch. 37 Combustible Fibers X
Ch. 38 RESERVED
Ch. 39 Processing and Extraction Facilities X
Ch. 40 Storage of Distilled Spirits and Wines X
Ch. 41 Temporary Heating and Cooking Operations X
Ch. 42-47 RESERVED
Ch. 48
Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Sound
Stages X
Ch. 49 Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas X Ch. 50 Hazardous Materials – General Provisions X
Ch. 51 Aerosols X
Ch. 52 RESERVED
Ch. 53 Compressed Gases X
Ch. 54 Corrosive Materials X
Ch. 55 Cryogenic Fluids X
Ch. 56 Explosives and Fireworks X
Ch. 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids X
Ch. 58 Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids X Ch. 59 Flammable Solids X
Ch. 60 Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials X
Ch. 61 Liquefied Petroleum Gases X
Ch. 62 Organic Peroxides X
Ch. 63 Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases, and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids X
Ch. 64 Pyrophoric Materials X
Ch. 65 Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics X
Ch. 66 Unstable (Reactive) Materials X
Ch. 67 Water-Reactive Solids and Liquids X
Ch. 68-79 RESERVED
Ch. 80 Referenced Standards X

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Fire Code Adoption Matrix – Appendices

SECTION 4. Local Amendments to the California Fire Code. Except as modified by an express change, modification, amendment, addition, deletion, or exception in this section, and as reflected in the Fire Code Adoption Matrix in Section 3, above, all sections, subsections, tables, chapters and appendices as published in the 2025 California Fire Code are adopted by reference and made part of the Fire Code. Only those sections, subsections, tables, chapters and appendices so modified are set forth below in Section 5.

SECTION 5.

DIVISION II

ADMINISTRATION

PART 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 101 - GENERAL

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be collectively known as the Fire Code of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (District or Fire District), hereinafter referred to as “this code.”

SECTION 102 - APPLICABILITY

>102.6 Historic buildings. The provisions of this code relating to the construction, alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration, relocation or moving of buildings or structures shall not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures identified and classified by the state or local jurisdiction as historic buildings where such buildings or structures do not constitute a distinct hazard to life or property.

Buildings determined to be historic shall be subject to the applicable provisions of Chapter 11, the California Building Code, and the California Historical Building Code.

102.7 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 80 and Fire District standards approved by the fire code official. Such codes and standards shall be considered to be part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference and as further regulated by Sections 102.7.1 through 102.7.3.

102.7.1 Conflicts. Where conflicts occur between provisions of this code and referenced codes and standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.

Appendix Title
Adopt Appendix
without
Amendments
Adopt
Appendix
with Fire
District
Amendments
Adopt IFC
Model Code
with State/
District
Amendments
Not Adopted
- Reference
Only
App. Ch. 4
Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and
Occupancy X
App. A Board of Appeals X
App. B and BB Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings X
App. C and CC Fire Hydrant Locations and Distributions X App. D, E, F, G Various X
App. H Hazardous Materials Management Plan X
App. I Fire Protection Systems – Noncompliant Conditions X App. J, K, L, M Various X
App. N Indoor Trade Shows and Exhibitions X
App. O Valet Trash and Recycling Collection in Group R-2 Occ. X App. P
Temporary Haunted Houses, Ghost Walks, and
Similar… X
App. Q
Community Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Hazard
Evaluation Framework X

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102.7.2 Provisions in referenced codes and standards. Where the extent of the reference to a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of this code, the provisions of this code, as applicable, shall take precedence over the provisions in the referenced code or standard.

102.7.3 Intent of the Code. Where the intent of the code is unclear due to differences that may occur between the provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the fire code official shall determine which requirement meets the intent of this code.

102.10 Conflicting Provisions. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable. Where, in a specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of construction, or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. Provisions of the California Code of Regulations that are included in this code specifically or by reference shall prevail except where this code or a referenced code or standard contains a more restrictive requirement.

102.13 State Responsibility Area. State responsibility Area (SRA) within the District shall be subject to the provisions of the California Code of Regulations Title 14, Divisions 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, known as the “SRA/VHFHSZ Fire Safe Regulations” except when provisions of this code are more restrictive than the corresponding provisions of Title 14.

Exception: When in the opinion of the fire code official, the provisions of the SRA/VHFHSZ Fire Safe Regulations are better suited to the conditions, circumstances, or practical difficulties existing or inherent in the SRA, the requirements of the SRA/VHFHSZ Fire Safe Regulations that are less restrictive than this code may be approved in whole or in part for a specific application or project.

The approval of a less restrictive provision of the SRA/VHFHSZ Fire Safe Regulations over a more restrictive provision of this code in one case shall not be construed to be an approval in any other case.

102.13.1 Amendments. The SRA/VHFSZ Fire Safe Regulations are amended as follows:

§1270.06 Exceptions to Standards
>(c) Where an exception is not granted by the inspection authority, the applicant may appeal such denial in accordance with Section 112 of this code.

PART 2 – ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

>SECTION 103 - CODE COMPLIANCE AGENCY
Deleted

SECTION 104 - DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL

104.1 General. The fire code official is hereby authorized to implement, administer, and enforce the provisions of this code. The fire code official is also authorized to implement, administer, and enforce provisions of the Municipal Code where such authority has been granted.

104.1.1 Appointment. The fire code official shall be appointed by the fire chief and shall hold the position in accordance with the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Rules and Regulations.

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104.1.2 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the appointing authority, the fire code official shall have the authority to appoint deputy fire code officials, other related technical officers, inspectors, and other employees.

1. The San Bernardino County Sheriff and any Deputy Sheriff

2. Officers of the United States Forest Service

3. The State Forest Ranger and Peace Officers of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire)

4. Officers of the California Highway Patrol

5. Law enforcement and authorized members of fire agencies operating under automatic or mutual aid agreements within the boundaries of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District

104.2.4.1 Individual Cases. The fire code official shall have the authority to grant modifications for individual cases, provided that the fire code official shall first find that special individual reason makes the strict letter of this code impractical, and the modification is in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code and that such modification does not lessen health, life and fire safety requirements. The details of action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of the Fire District.

104.4.2 Right to cure. When a property owner or owners fail to undertake the maintenance and repair of a fire apparatus access road or a private, onsite water supply system as defined by Fire District Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply Systems, and the failure is not cured within 20 days after receipt of written demand from the Fire District to do so (or if such failure cannot reasonably be cured within such 20 day period, the property owner or owners shall have such longer period as may reasonably be necessary to cure the failure so long as the property owner or owners commence to cure such failure within the above 20 day period and thereafter diligently and continuously prosecutes such cure to completion), then upon reasonable prior notice, the Fire District shall thereafter have a license and right to enter upon the property for the sole purpose of undertaking and completing such maintenance and repair; provided, however, that the Fire District shall, upon completion thereof, repair all damage negligently caused by such entry and repair to the same condition as existed immediately prior to the commencement of such maintenance and repair work. The property owner or owners shall promptly reimburse the Fire District for the actual costs incurred in performing such work.

104.8 Liability. The fire code official, member of the board of appeals, officer, or employee charged with the enforcement of this code, while acting in that capacity for the jurisdiction, in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered civilly or criminally liable personally, and is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of an act required or permitted by this code or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of official duties.

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shall not be liable for costs in an action, suit, or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this code; and any officer of the District, acting in good faith and without malice, shall be free from liability for acts performed under any of its provisions or by reason of any act or omission in the performance of official duties in connection therewith.

104.10 Fire investigations. The Fire District shall have the authority to investigate the cause, origin, and circumstances of any fire, explosion, or other hazardous condition, including but not limited to the unauthorized release of hazardous materials. If it appears that such fire, explosion or other hazardous condition is of suspicious origin, the Fire District is authorized to take immediate charge of all physical evidence relating to the cause of the incident and are authorized to pursue the investigation to its conclusion. Information that could be related to trade secrets or processes shall not be made part of the public record, except as directed by a court of law.

104.12 Cost recovery generally. Costs incurred by the District for fire suppression, investigation, rescue, emergency medical care, responses to a traffic collision or accident, responses to a false or unwanted alarm or a malfunctioning alarm system, and containment/mitigation of a hazardous materials release are recoverable in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 13009 and 13009.1 and Government Code Section 53150 et seq.

Any person who negligently or intentionally, or in violation of law, causes an emergency response is liable for any and all of the costs associated with the emergency and the emergency response. Any expense incurred by the District in responding to and securing such an emergency situation shall constitute a debt of such person and shall be collectible by the District in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, expressed or implied. Fire inspection costs are recoverable in accordance with the District’s Fee Resolution.

104.13 Cost recovery for nuisance abatement. All costs actually incurred by the District in any action, administrative proceeding or special proceeding to abate a violation of this code, which constitutes a nuisance, may be recovered by the District by any means authorized by law, including but not limited, to lien or special assessment according to the requirements of law, and there shall be a right to appeal pursuant to Section 112 of this code. An “action” or “proceeding” means any civil or administrative proceeding or appeal therefrom. Attorney’s fees incurred by the District in such proceedings may be recovered by the prevailing party if the District elected at the initiation of the action or proceeding to recover its own fees. In no action or proceeding of any type shall an award of attorney’s fees to a prevailing party exceed the amount of reasonable attorney’s fees.

104.14 Subpoenas. The District shall have the power to issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum.

SECTION 105 - PERMITS

105.1 General. Permits shall be in accordance with this section.

>105.1.4 Emergency Repairs. The fire code official shall be notified when equipment replacement and/or repairs must be performed in an emergency situation. In such cases, the replacement of equipment and/or repairs are authorized to take place prior to the submittal of the plans and permit

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application for the necessary work. The fire code official is authorized to specify a time within which the plans and permit application must be submitted.

105.1.5 Repairs. Application or notice to the fire code official is not required for ordinary repairs to structures, equipment, or systems. Such ordinary repairs shall not include:

1. Cutting away of any wall, partition, or portion thereof.

2. Removal or change of any required means of egress.

3. Rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements.

4. Addition to, alteration of, replacement, or relocation of any standpipe, fire protection water supply, automatic sprinkler system, fire alarm system, or automatic fire-extinguishing system.

5. Replacement of a fire alarm control unit.

6. Change to the fire alarm communicating method and/or equipment.

7. Any other work which, in the opinion of the fire code official, potentially affects fire protection or life safety.

>105.3.1 Expiration. An operational permit shall remain in effect until reissued, renewed, or revoked or for such a period of time as specified in the permit. Construction permits and fees shall be in accordance with the policies, procedures, and ordinances of the Building and Safety Department having jurisdiction, which shall be either the City of Rancho Cucamonga or the County of San Bernardino. Permits are not transferable and any change in occupancy, operation, tenancy, or ownership shall require that a new permit be issued.

>105.3.1.1 Expiration. On or after January 1, 2019, every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced in accordance with the policies, procedures, and ordinances of the Building and Safety Department having jurisdiction, which shall be either the City of Rancho Cucamonga or the County of San Bernardino. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time in accordance with the applicable policies, procedures, and/or ordinances. (See Health and Safety Code Section 18938.5 and 18938.6 for reference.)

>105.3.2 Extensions. A permittee holding an unexpired permit shall have the right to apply for an extension of the time within which the permittee will commence work under that permit where work is unable to be commenced within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons.

The fire code official and/or the building code official are authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of the time period of a permit in accordance with the policies, procedures, and ordinances of the Building and Safety Department having jurisdiction, which shall be either the City of Rancho Cucamonga or the County of San Bernardino. Such extensions shall be requested by the permit holder in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. Expired permits, at the discretion of the fire code official and/or the building code official, may be returned to an unexpired status and extensions granted in accordance with this section.

105.4.1 Non-payment of permit fee. The fire code official is authorized to revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code when the permittee fails to pay permit fees in accordance with the terms of the Permit Application or when a check or credit/debit card transaction submitted for payment of the permit fee(s) is returned or declined.

>105.5 Required operational permits. The fire code official is authorized to require and issue operational permits for the operations set forth in Fire District Standard for Permits for Regulated Operations.

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>105.6 Required construction permits. The fire code official is authorized to require and issue construction permits for work as set forth in Fire District Standard for Permits for Construction and Installations.

SECTION 106 - CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

>106.1 Submittals. Construction documents and supporting data shall be submitted in in accordance with the policies and procedures, and in such form and detail, as required by the fire code official and/or the building official. Construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by state or local statutes or policies.

Exception: The fire code official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and supporting data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that review of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code.

106.2.1 Information on construction documents. Construction documents are generally required to be drawn to scale. Documents are generally required to be submitted in a digital format with document settings and formatting in accordance with the policies and procedures of the District and the Building Department. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature, and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations as determined by the fire code official and/or the building official.

>106.4 Retention of construction documents. Construction documents shall be retained by the fire code official in accordance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Retention Schedule. One set of approved construction documents shall be returned to the applicant and said set shall be kept on the site of the building or work at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress. At the conclusion of the work, construction documents are required to be kept on the site or at another location where the documents are readily accessible to the building owner.

SECTION 108 - FEES

108.1 Fees. A permit shall not be issued until the fees, if any, have been paid, nor shall an amendment or change to a permit be released until the additional fee, if any, has been paid.

108.2.1 Collection of fees. The collection of previously approved fees can be waived, or the amount collected can be reduced, by a resolution of the Board without affecting the approved fees.

108.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. A person who commences any work, activity, or operation regulated by this code before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a citation with a fine or an additional fee established by the Board, which shall be in addition to the required permit fees.

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permit from the payment of other fees that are prescribed by law. The payment of the fee for a permit for a conditional or temporary use approved by the City or County shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the conditional or temporary use permit from the payment of other fees prescribed by law.

The payment of the fee established by the Board for an inspection and/or operational permit shall not relieve the recipient of inspection services or the applicant or holder of an operational permit from the payment of other fees duly prescribed by the Board and any other governmental or regulatory entity.

108.6 Refunds. The District is authorized to establish a policy allowing for refunds, reductions, or cancellations of fees that have been assessed or paid.

>SECTION 112 - APPEALS

112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created policies and procedures for appeals. Appeals shall be in accordance with Appendix A as amended and Fire District Standard for Appeals.

Note: The remainder of Section 112 is deleted and replaced with Fire District Standard for Appeals.

SECTION 113 - VIOLATIONS

113.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful and a public nuisance for a person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, alter, repair, remove, demolish, or utilize a building, occupancy, premises, system, equipment, or process regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code, District ordinance or resolution, or other lawful order of the fire chief, fire code official, or their designees.

113.3 Notice of Violation. Where the fire code official finds a building, premises, vehicle, storage facility, outdoor area, equipment or equipment in use, process, or procedure that is in violation of this code, the fire code official is authorized to prepare a written notice of violation describing the conditions deemed unsafe and, where compliance is not immediate, specifying a time for re-inspection.

Violations that are deemed to be immediately dangerous to life, health, or the environment will be subject to stop work or similar orders in accordance with Section 114 and Fire District Standard for Unsafe Structures, Equipment, and Operations, prosecution, and/or any and all penalties in accordance with this code.

113.3.3 Prosecution of violations. If the notice of violation is not complied with promptly, the fire code official is authorized to request the legal counsel of the jurisdiction to institute the appropriate legal proceedings at law or in equity to restrain, correct, or abate such violation or to require removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant hereto. In addition to, or in place of, any other remedy which is allowed by law, administrative penalties may be imposed in connection with any violation of this code or District ordinance.

113.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair, or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a public nuisance and misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than the maximum allowed by law or by imprisonment not exceeding six months,

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or both such fine and imprisonment. The fire code official, with the concurrence of the chief and the district attorney or District prosecutor, is authorized to issue administrative citations and fines as allowed by an ordinance of the Board of Directors in place of, or in addition to, the violation penalties contained in this section. Each day that a violation continues after notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.

>SECTION 114 - STOP WORK ORDER

114.1 Authority. A stop work order is authorized to be issued in accordance with Fire District Standard for Unsafe Structures, Equipment, and Operations where the fire code official finds any operation, process, procedure, equipment, building, or work regulated by this code, any other code adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga or the County of San Bernardino, or any State or Federal law, statute, or regulation, being performed in a manner contrary to the provisions of the applicable code, or in a dangerous or unsafe manner.

Note: The remainder of Section 114 is deleted and replaced with Fire District Standard for Unsafe Structures, Equipment, and Operations.

>SECTION 115 - UNSAFE STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, AND OPERATIONS

115.1 General. If during the inspection of a premises, a structure, any building system, or any operation regulated by this code or an approved or recognized standard, in whole or in part, a determination is made by the fire code official that conditions are an inimical threat to human life, safety, or health or otherwise unsafe, the fire code official is authorized to address, remove, or otherwise remedy the condition in accordance with Fire District Standard for Unsafe Structures, Equipment, and Operations.

Note: The remainder of Section 115 is deleted and replaced with Fire District Standard for Unsafe Structures, Equipment, and Operations.

SECTION 116 - ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

116.1 Public Lands. The chief is authorized to determine when conditions exist on public lands within the designated wildland-urban interface fire area that present an immediate, exceptional, and/or continuing danger. Such conditions include, but are not limited to, critical fire weather conditions, a red flag warning or fire weather watch issued by the National Weather Service, dangerously low fuel moisture levels, density of the natural vegetation, imminent flooding or flooding in progress, and similar hazards to individual and community safety. Upon making such a determination, the chief is authorized to close the affected areas and prohibit entry with the concurrence, where applicable, of the federal, state, or local agency that has primary jurisdiction over the affected area.

Exceptions:

1. Residents and owners of private property and their invitees whose regular access to their property is through an affected area.

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2. Entry, while in the course of duty, by peace or police officers; officials and employees of the District, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, CalFire, US Forest Service, and automatic and mutual aid fire departments; and all other public officials having legitimate business within the affected areas.

3. Entry by authorized persons engaged in the maintenance, repair, or installation of equipment owned and/or operated by public or private utilities or communications systems.

116.1.1 Continuing Authorization. Any closure of public lands authorized by the chief that will extend more than 15 calendar days shall be approved by the Board of Directors within 15 days of the effective date of the closure or at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board.

116.1.2 Notification. Upon closing and prohibiting entry to public lands, the chief shall, within 24 hours, make notification of the closure through a press release that includes at least one locally published newspaper and shall, within five days or as soon as practical, post signs at the entry points of the affected areas indicating that the area is closed, and entry is prohibited.

116.1.3 County Administered Lands. The closure of any public lands within the designated wildland- urban interface fire area that are administered by an agency or department of the County of San Bernardino shall be with the concurrence of the County Fire Chief / Warden of the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District. Any closure of such lands that will extend more than 15 days shall be with the concurrence of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. Concurrence of the Board of Supervisors is required to be obtained within 15 days of the effective date of the closure or at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Supervisors.

116.2 Private Property. With the consent of an owner or owners of private property within the designated wildland-urban interface fire area, the chief is authorized to prohibit entry onto private property through the use of trespassing laws when the chief has determined that conditions exist that present an immediate, exceptional, and/or continuing danger to individual or community safety.

116.2.1 Notification. Signs prohibiting entry into or trespassing upon the property and indicating the existence of dangerous conditions shall be posted on or near the property.

116.3 Penalties. A person who is found to be in violation of orders issued under the authority of this section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in Section 113.

CHAPTER 2

DEFINITIONS

201.1 Scope. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this code, have the meanings shown in this chapter and Fire District Standard for Definitions.

201.3 Terms defined in other codes and standards. Where terms are not defined in the California Fire Code but are defined in the California Building Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, standards and publications of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), FM Global Data Sheets, Fire District standards, other standards referenced in this code, or other nationally recognized fire and life safety standards, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in those codes and standards.

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CHAPTER 3

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE

SECTION 304 - COMBUSTIBLE WASTE MATERIAL

304.1.3 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines, trees, shrubs, ornamental and native landscaping, groves, vineyards, gardens, and any other vegetation or the trimmings and litter from such vegetation that is capable of being ignited and endangering property shall be maintained and/or removed by the owner or occupant of the premises sufficiently to reduce the hazard to property and people.

304.1.3.1 Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas. Vegetation management, reduction, and clearance in wildland-urban interface fire areas shall be in accordance with the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

304.1.3.2 Weed and fire hazard abatement. Weed and fire hazard abatement shall be in accordance with Section 325, Fire District Standard for Vegetation Fire Hazard Abatement, or the Municipal Code as applicable.

SECTION 305 - IGNITION SOURCES

305.4 Deliberate or negligent burning. It shall be unlawful to deliberately or through negligence set fire to or cause the burning of combustible material in such a manner as to endanger property or the health or safety of any person.

>SECTION 307 – OUTDOOR FIRES

307.1 General. All outdoor fires, including but not limited to, open burning, bonfires, recreational fires, contained fires, and fires in a portable or permanently installed or constructed outdoor open burning feature such as a fireplace, fire pit, and fire bowl shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Open Burning and other applicable sections of this code.

307.3 Extinguishment authority. The fire code official is authorized to order the extinguishment and/or discontinuance of nuisance burning, prohibited burning, or an outdoor fire when open burning, a bonfire, a contained fire, a recreational fire, or other outdoor fire causes any of the following conditions to exist:
a. The fire creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation. b. The flame lengths create a potential to ignite combustible materials or cause property damage. c. The fire creates an unacceptably large volume of smoke or embers. d. The material being burned is not an approved fuel or is prohibited from being burned outdoors. e. A required permit for such burning has not been obtained. f. Critical fire weather conditions have been declared. g. No-Burn Day restrictions have been issued by the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
h. The fire and/or products of combustion produced by the fire endangers the health or safety of any person or aggravates a health condition of any person.

Note: The remainder of Section 307 is deleted and replaced with Fire District Standard for Open Burning.

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>SECTION 308 - OPEN FLAMES, OPEN FLAME DEVICES,

AND FLAME PRODUCING FEATURES

308.1 General. Open flames, open flame devices, and flame producing features on all premises shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Permits for Regulated Operations, Fire District Standard for Open Flames and other applicable sections of this code.

SECTION 309 - POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS AND EQUIPMENT

309.1 General. Powered industrial trucks, electric carts/cars, and similar equipment including, but not limited to, floor scrubbers and floor buffers, shall be operated and maintained in accordance with this section.

SECTION 310 - SMOKING

310.1 General. The smoking or carrying of a lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, or any other type of smoking paraphernalia or material is prohibited in accordance with the Municipal Code of the City of Rancho Cucamonga and in the areas indicated in this section.

SECTION 314 - INDOOR DISPLAYS

314.1 General. Indoor displays constructed within any occupancy shall comply with this section and Appendix N.

314.4 Vehicles. Liquid-fueled or gaseous-fueled vehicles, aircraft, boats, or other motorcraft shall not be located indoors except as follows:

1. The engine starting system is made inoperable or batteries are disconnected except where the fire code official requires that the batteries remain connected to maintain safety features.

2. Fuel in fuel tanks does not exceed one-quarter tank or 5 gallons (whichever is least).

3. Fuel tanks, fill openings, and filling connections are closed and sealed to prevent the escape of vapors and locked or secured to prevent tampering.

4. Fuel tanks are inspected for leaks and determined to be free from leaks prior to placing the vehicle in a building.

5. Vehicles, aircraft, boats, or other motorcraft equipment are not fueled or defueled within the building.

6. The location of vehicles or equipment does not obstruct means of egress.

7. In accordance with the applicable provisions of Appendix N.

314.4.1 Approved competitions and demonstrations. Liquid-fueled and gaseous-fueled vehicles and equipment approved by the fire code official for use in a competition or demonstration within a building shall comply with Sections 314.4.1.1 through 314.4.1.3.

314.4.1.1 Fuel storage. Fuel for vehicles or equipment shall be stored in approved containers in an approved location outside of the structure in an approved manner not less than 50 feet from the structure. Storage shall be in accordance with the applicable chapters and sections of this code.

314.4.1.2 Fueling. Refueling shall be performed outside of the structure in an approved location not less than 20 feet from the structure.

314.4.1.3 Spills. Fuel spills shall be cleaned up immediately.

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SECTION 315 - GENERAL STORAGE

315.1 General. Storage shall be in accordance with this section and other applicable sections of this code. Outdoor pallet storage shall be in accordance with Sections 315.2 and 315.7. Indoor pallet storage shall be in accordance with Sections 315.2 and 315.8. Storage of commodities that expand with the absorption of water shall be in accordance with Sections 315.2 and 315.9.

315.8 Indoor pallet storage. Indoor pallet storage shall be in accordance with this code.

315.9 Commodities that expand with the absorption of water. Storage of commodities that expand or have the potential to expand with the absorption of water, such as roll paper, are prohibited from being stored within 24 inches of walls or roof support columns. Storage exclusion zones along walls and around columns are required to be delineated and marked in a manner acceptable to the fire code official. Markings are required to be maintained.

SECTION 316 - HAZARDS TO FIRE FIGHTERS

316.6 Structures and outdoor storage underneath high-voltage transmission lines. Structures and outdoor storage underneath high-voltage transmission lines shall comply with Sections 316.6.1 and 316.6.2, respectively.

316.6.1 Structures. Structures shall not be constructed within the utility easement beneath high- voltage transmission lines.

Exceptions:

1. Restrooms and unoccupied telecommunications structures of noncombustible construction less than 15 feet in height.

2. Temporary structures less than 15 feet in height such as storage sheds, sales offices, and informational/management kiosks associated with uses such as community gardens, commercial nurseries, and sports facilities.

316.6.2 Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage within the utility easement underneath high-voltage transmission lines shall be limited to noncombustible material. Storage of hazardous materials including, but not limited to, flammable and combustible liquids is prohibited.

Exceptions:

1. Combustible storage, including vehicles and fuel storage for backup power equipment serving public utility equipment, is allowed, provided that a plan indicating the storage configuration is submitted and approved by the fire code official.

2. Plants, trees, shrubs, and other vegetation, including combustible containers, offered for sale.

3. Combustible materials used for garden boxes, trellises, and other gardening and food cultivation associated with a community garden.

4. Fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides necessary for the operation of a community garden or commercial nursery in amounts that do not exceed an aggregate of 200 gallons or 500 pounds.

SECTION 317 – VEGETATIVE, LANDSCAPED AND OCCUPIED ROOFS

317.1 General. Vegetative, landscaped and occupied roofs shall comply with Sections 1505 and 1507.15 of the California Building Code and be designed, constructed, installed and maintained in accordance with this section.

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SECTION 325 - WEED AND FIRE HAZARD ABATEMENT

325.1 General. Every owner of private real property within the jurisdiction of the Fire District shall abate all fire hazards created by weeds, seasonal grasses, tumbleweeds, native plants and trees, and other vegetation, vegetation litter, debris, trash, or combustible waste material from such property, including sidewalks, parkways, trails, and easements on such property unless the easement is under the sole control of another person or entity. Such abatement shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Vegetation Fire Hazard Abatement or the Municipal Code as applicable and as determined by the fire code official. All such fire hazards are declared to be a public nuisance as to which the costs of abatement, as more fully described in Fire District Standard for Vegetation Fire Hazard Abatement and the Municipal Code, may be specially assessed as provided in Health and Safety Code Sections 14902 and 14912 et seq., or otherwise as provided by law. The procedures for abatement of fire hazards set forth in Fire District Standard for Vegetation Fire Hazard Abatement and the Municipal Code are not exclusive but are in addition to any and all other procedures set forth in this code for the abatement of nuisances and fire hazards.

CHAPTER 4

EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS

SECTION 401 - GENERAL

401.10 Indoor and Outdoor Special Events. Public assemblages; carnivals, fairs, exhibits, trade shows, and similar indoor or outdoor events; special amusement areas; and seasonal sales lots shall comply with the provisions of this code and Fire District Standard for Outdoor Carnivals, Fairs and Outdoor Public Assemblages, Fire District Standard for Special Amusement Areas, Fire District Standard for Seasonal Sales Areas, and Appendix N.

SECTION 402 - DEFINITIONS

402.1 Definitions. Definitions are in accordance with Chapter 2 and Fire District Standard for Definitions.

SECTION 403 - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS REQUIREMENTS

403.9.2.2 Emergency guide. An emergency guide shall be provided for Group R-2 occupancies.

Guide contents, maintenance, and distribution shall comply with Sections 403.9.2.2.1 through 403.9.2.2.3.

403.9.2.2.1 Guide contents. The emergency guide shall describe the location and use of fire protection equipment and appliances available for use by residents, including fire alarm systems, smoke alarms, and portable fire extinguishers. Guides shall also include an emergency evacuation plan for each dwelling unit and any other information determined by the fire code official or the emergency management official to be beneficial in preventing, preparing for, mitigating, responding to, and/or recovering from emergencies and/or disasters.

403.9.2.2.2 Emergency guide maintenance. Emergency guides shall be reviewed and approved by the fire code official. Emergency guides shall be reviewed at least annually by the owner, owner’s association, and/or the manager. When it is determined that the emergency guide needs to be updated and/or modified, proposed changes shall be submitted to the fire code official for review and approval.

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403.9.2.2.3 Emergency guide distribution. A copy of the emergency guide shall be given to each tenant prior to initial occupancy. Updated versions of the emergency guide shall be given to all current tenants. Each tenant shall acknowledge in a manner acceptable to the fire code official and the owner or owner’s agent the receipt of the fire emergency guide. Tenants shall provide such acknowledgement when updated versions of the emergency guide are provided. Electronic versions of the emergency guide and electronic distribution shall be acceptable.

403.11.1 Fire watch and safety standby personnel. Where, in the opinion of the fire code official, it is essential for public safety in a place of assembly or any other place where people congregate, because of the number of persons; the nature of the performance, exhibition, display, contest, or activity; or the presence of hazards and/or risks to people or property, the owner, agent, or lessee shall provide one or more qualified fire watch and/or safety standby personnel, as required and approved by the fire code official. Fire watch and standby personnel shall comply with Sections 403.11.1.1 and 403.11.1.2.

403.11.1.1 Duty Times. Fire watch and safety standby personnel shall remain on duty while places requiring a fire watch or safety observation are open to the public, or when an activity requiring a fire watch or safety standby personnel is being conducted.

403.11.1.2 Duties. On-duty fire watch and safety standby personnel shall have the following responsibilities:

1. Keep diligent watch for fires, obstructions to means of egress, and other hazards.

2. Immediately report fires, smoke conditions, major injuries, significantly unsafe conditions, and other dangerous circumstances and public safety concerns by notifying the 911 system.

3. Prohibit unauthorized persons from entering areas that are unsafe.

4. Take prompt measures for remediation of hazards and extinguishment of fires that occur.

5. Take prompt measures to assist in the evacuation of the public from structures and/or other areas of immediate danger in accordance with the conditions of the emergency.

6. Take prompt measures to assist with defending in place in accordance with the conditions of the emergency.

7. Assist with emergency services as directed by first responders.

8. Unless determined otherwise by the public safety plan for gatherings, wear a uniform or be identifiable and distinguishable to the attendees and first responders.

403.11.2 Public safety plan for gatherings. Where the fire code official determines that an indoor or outdoor gathering of persons could have an adverse impact on public safety through diminished access to buildings, structures, fire hydrants, fire apparatus access roads, persons in need of emergency medical care, unrestricted access to the public way, and/or similar risks to general public safety or where such gatherings could adversely affect public safety services of any kind, the fire code official shall have the authority to order the development of, or prescribe a public safety plan that provides an approved level of public safety and addresses the following items:

1. Emergency vehicle ingress and egress.

2. Fire protection and extinguishment.

3. Emergency egress, escape routes, or defend-in-place procedures and/or locations.

4. Emergency medical services.

5. Public assembly areas.

6. The directing of both attendees and vehicles, including the parking of vehicles.

7. Vendor and food concession distribution.

8. The need for the presence of law enforcement.

9. The need for fire and emergency medical services personnel to be on site.

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10. The need for a weather monitoring person.

>SECTION 404 - SAFETY, EVACUATION, AND LOCKDOWN PLANS

>404.1 General. Where required by Section 403, safety, evacuation and lockdown plans shall comply with Sections 404.2 through 404.4.1.

[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §3.10] Evacuation of Buildings.

Upon notification of fire, conduct of any fire drill, upon activation of the fire alarm, or upon orders of the fire authority having jurisdiction, buildings or structures within the scope of California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1 regulations shall be immediately evacuated, or occupants shall be relocated in accordance with established plans.

>404.2 Contents. Safety, evacuation, and lockdown plan contents shall be in accordance with Sections 404.2.1 through 404.2.3.2.

>404.2.1 Evacuation plans. Evacuation plans shall include the following:

Note: No changes to the numbered list.

>404.2.2 Safety plans. Safety plans shall include the following:

Note: No changes to the numbered list except for those indicated below with underlining.

5. A list of major fire and other hazards associated with the normal use and occupancy of the premises, including maintenance and housekeeping procedures.

>404.3 Maintenance. Safety, evacuation and lockdown plans shall be reviewed or updated annually or as necessitated by changes in staff assignments, occupancy or the physical arrangement of the building.

>404.4 Availability. Safety, evacuation and lockdown plans shall be available in the workplace for reference and review by employees, and copies shall be furnished to the fire code official for review on request.

>404.4.1 Distribution. The safety, evacuation and lockdown plans shall be distributed to the tenants and building service employees by the owner or owner’s agent. Tenants shall distribute to their employees the applicable parts of the safety plan and lockdown plan affecting the employees’ actions in the event of a fire or other emergency.

SECTION 405 – EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILLS

405.7 Notification. Where a fire alarm system that is monitored by a supervising station will be used to initiate an emergency evacuation drill, prior notification of the emergency evacuation drill shall be given to the fire code official.

CHAPTER 5

FIRE SERVICE FEATURES

SECTION 503 - FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS

503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.3 and Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.

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503.1.2 Additional access. The fire code official is authorized to require more than one fire apparatus road and/or points of access to fire apparatus access roads based on the potential for impairment of a single road or point of access by vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, climatic conditions, or other factors that could limit access.

503.2 Specifications. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed, engineered, installed and arranged in accordance with Sections 503.2.1 through 503.2.8 and Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.

[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1. Section 3.05(a)] Fire Department Access and Egress. (Roads)
(a) Roads. Required access roads from every building to a public street shall be all-weather, hard surfaced (suitable for use by fire apparatus) right-of-way not less than 26 feet in width. Such right-of-way shall be unobstructed and maintained only as access to the public street.

Exception: The enforcing agency may waive or modify this requirement if in its opinion such all-weather, hard-surfaced condition is not necessary in the interest of public safety or welfare.

503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 26 feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 14 feet 6 inches. Street widths are to be measured from top face of curb to top face of curb on streets with curb and gutter, from flowline to flowline on streets with rolled curbs, from the edges of drivable surfaces capable of supporting the weight of fire apparatus where curbs are not provided.

Exceptions:

1. Gates shall be in accordance with Sections 503.5 and 503.6 and Fire District Standard for Access Gates.

3. Dimensions may be reduced when in the opinion of the fire code official there are practical difficulties with providing the required dimensions.

4. Dimensions may be increased when in the opinion of the fire code official required dimensions are not adequate to provide fire apparatus access or when dimensions are not adequate to concurrently provide fire apparatus access and evacuation.

503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all weather driving capabilities.

Permanent fire apparatus access roads utilizing surface material other than concrete or asphalt shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads and approved by the fire code official. Temporary fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.

503.2.4 Turning radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.

503.2.5 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.

503.2.7 Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.

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503.2.8 Angles of approach and departure. The angles of approach and departure for fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.

503.3 Marking. Approved signs or other approved notices or markings that include the words NO PARKING – FIRE LANE shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof. The means by which fire lanes are designated shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility. Fire apparatus access road marking shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.

503.3.1 Marking during construction. When a construction site is enclosed by fencing or other barriers, or when the designated fire apparatus access is not readily apparent during construction, the location or locations of acceptable fire apparatus access to the construction site is required to be temporarily installed or displayed in a manner, location, and duration acceptable to the fire code official.

503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access. Fire apparatus access roads and public and private streets that provide access to fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking or queuing of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances established by the fire code official in accordance with Section 503.2.1 shall be maintained at all times. Water run-off and flood control dips or other surface irregularity shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.

503.4.1 Traffic calming devices. Traffic calming devices are required to be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads and approved by the fire code official.

503.4.2 Storm water management. Where approved by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads may be used as part of a storm water management system in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.

503.4.3 Drop off and pick up. Where approved by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads may be used for drop-off and pick-up in accordance with California Vehicle Code 22500.1 and Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.

503.5 Required gates or barricades. The fire code official is authorized to require the installation and maintenance of gates or other approved barricades across fire apparatus access roads, trails, or other accessways, not including public streets, alleys, or highways. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed, and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200 and Fire District Standard for Access Gates.

503.6 Security gates. The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire code official. Where security gates are installed, they shall have approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed, and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200. Vehicular gates shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Access Gates.

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503.7 Aerial fire apparatus access roads. Buildings or portions of buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, as measured to the highest point of the building, shall be provided with approved aerial fire apparatus access roads capable of accommodating fire department aerial apparatus in accordance with this section and Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.

SECTION 504 - ACCESS TO BUILDING OPENINGS AND ROOFS

504.1.1 Access identification. Required exterior access doors, including exit doors, in the warehouse or manufacturing areas of any building with a gross floor area greater than 10,000 square feet shall be marked in accordance with Fire District Standard for Identification of Access Doors in Commercial – Industrial Buildings to allow for quick identification by firefighters both inside and outside of the building.

504.4.1 Aerial ladders. Aerial fire apparatus ladder access to the roof and parapet ladders shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Roof Access.

SECTION 505 - PREMISES IDENTIFICATION

505.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road to which the building is addressed. Where required by the fire code official, address numbers shall be provided in additional locations to facilitate emergency response. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Addressing of multi-family residential buildings shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Building Signage.

Addressing of commercial and industrial buildings shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Building Signage. For all other buildings, each character shall be not less than 4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch. Acceptable dimensions of address numbers and letters will be determined by the fire code official to ensure that they are plainly legible and visible. Where access is by means of a private road or drive aisle and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole, or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained.

505.1.1 Identification during construction. When permanently installing the address of a building under construction is not practical, the address of the construction site is required to be temporarily installed or displayed in a manner, location, and duration acceptable to the fire code official.

SECTION 506 - KEY BOXES

506.1 Where required. Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for lifesaving or fire-fighting purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved location. The key box shall be of an approved type listed in accordance with UL 1037 and shall contain keys and/or other devices/information such as electronic card keys or access codes to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official. Key boxes shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Key Boxes.

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