32. Exception: Protected above-ground tanks for the purpose of emergency power generator installations in areas zoned commercial, industrial, agricultural, business district, rural or rural residential, and for facilities on an individual basis consistent with the intent of this provision.
Tank size shall not exceed 500 gallons (1,892.706L) for Class I or II liquids, or 1,000 gallons (3,785.412L) for Class III liquids.
(3) Section 5704.2.13.1.3 is amended to read as follows:
(a) Section 5704.2.13.1.3. Out of service for one (1) year. Underground tanks that have been out of service for a period of one year shall be removed from the ground in accordance with Section 5702.14 or as required by the Fire Code Official or designee. (4) Section 5706.2.4.4 is amended to read:
(a) Section 5706.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. Storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks is prohibited in all zoning districts except district zoned for commercial, industrial, or agricultural uses.
Q. Amendment of Chapter 58 F lammable Gases & Flammable Cryogenic Fluids is amended as follows:
(1) Section 5806.2 is amended to read as follows:
(a) Section 5806.2 Limitation. The storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited in any area which is zoned for other than industrial use.
Exception: Liquid hydrogen fuel systems in compliance with section 5806.3 or 5806.4.
R. Amendment of Chapter 61 Liquefied Petroleum Gases is amended to read as follows:
(1) Section 6103.2.1.7. Section 6103.2.1.7 is amended in its entirety to read:
(a) Section 6103.2.1.7 Use for food preparation. Individual portable containers used, stored, or handled inside of buildings used for assembly or business for the purposes of cooking, display, or similar use shall be limited in size to one quart capacity and shall be of an approved type.
The number of portable containers permitted will be at the discretion of the Fire Chief or said Fire Chief's authorized representative, but shall not exceed 15 total pounds per NFPA 58. (2) Section 6104.2 is amended to read as follows:
(a) Section 6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. The storage of liquefied petroleum gas is prohibited in any business district and in all zoning districts except districts zoned for commercial, industrial, rural, or agricultural uses. The aggregate capacity of any one installation used for the storage of liquefied petroleum gas shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons (7570 L).
(3) Section 6104.3.2 is amended by adding the following after the last sentence:
(a) Section 6104.3.2 Special Hazards. LP-gas shall not be stored or used inside of any occupancy, tent or air-supported structure unless approved by the Fire Code Official or designee.
S. Amendment of Chapter 80 Reference Standards are amended to read as follows:
(1) NFPA 1 2018, Chapter 38 Cannabis Growing, Processing, or Extraction Facilities is added in its entirety with amended sections as follows:
(a) Section 38.1.1.1 is added to read as follows: Where NFPA 1, Chapter 38 references "this code", it is amended to reference the applicable provisions or requirements of the California Fire Code. Where NFPA 1, Chapter 38 references "the building code", it is amended to reference the applicable provisions of the California Building Code.
33. (b) Section 38.1.2 is amended to read as follows: The use, storage and handling of hazardous materials shall comply with this chapter, and other applicable provisions of the California Building and Fire Codes.
(c) Delete language to Sections 38.1.5 through 38.4 and reserve section numbers. (d) Section 38.5.3.1 is amended to read as follows: Interior finish, including the use of any plastic, mylar, or other thin film sheeting to enclose rooms or cover any walls or ceilings shall be in accordance with the California Building Code.
(e) Section 38.6.1.1.2 is amended to read as follows: For other than CO 2 and nonhazardous extraction process, the marijuana extraction equipment and process shall be located in a room or enclosure of noncombustible construction dedicated to the extraction process and the room or enclosure shall not be used for any other purpose.
(f) Delete language to Sections 38.6.1.1.3 and reserve section number. (g) Section 38.6.1.5.1.3 is amended to read as follows: In addition to the requirements in 38.6.1.5, systems, equipment, and processes shall also comply with Chapter 50 of the California Fire Code, the California Building Code, and NFPA 90A.
(h) Section 38.6.1.5.2.2 is amended to read as follows: Refrigerators, freezers, and other cooling equipment used to store or cool flammable liquids shall be listed for the storage of flammable/combustible liquids or be listed for Class I Division I locations, as described in Article 501 of the California Electrical Code.
(i) Section 38.6.1.5.2.3 is amended to read as follows: LPG tanks shall comply with Chapter 61 of the California Fire Code.
(j) Delete language to Sections 38.6.1.5.3 through 38.6.1.5.6 and reserve section numbers. (k) Section 38.6.2.3.5 is amended to read as follows: An automatic emergency power system shall be provided for the following items, when installed:
(1) Extraction room lighting.
(2) Extraction room ventilation system.
(3) Solvent gas detection system.
Exception: Extraction room ventilation systems in existing facilities are not required to have a secondary power source, such as emergency power or standby power until such time that the medium of extraction or solvent is changed.
(l) Delete language to Sections 38.6.3.2.1 through 38.6.3.2.2 and reserve section numbers. (m) Section 38.6.3.3 is amended to read as follows: Storage and Handling. The storage, use, and handling of flammable liquids shall be in compliance with this chapter and the California Fire Code.
(n) Delete language to Sections 38.6.4.3.1 through 38.6.4.3.3 and reserve section numbers. (o) Delete language to Sections 38.7 and reserve section number. (2) NFPA 13 2016, Chapter 16 Standard for the installation of Sprinkler Systems is amended to read as follows:
(a) Section 25.5.1 is amended to read as follows: The installing contractor shall identify a hydraulically designed sprinkler system with permanently raised, stamped or etched marked weatherproof metal or ridged plastic sign secured with corrosion resistant wire, chain, or other approved means. Such signs shall be placed at the alarm valve, dry pipe valve, preaction valve, or deluge valve supplying the corresponding hydraulically designed area. Pipe schedule systems shall be provided with a sign indicating that the system was designed and installed as a pipe schedule system and the hazard classification(s) included in the design.
34. (3) NFPA 13D-2016, Standard for the installation of Sprinkler Systems in One - and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is amended to read as follows:
(a) Section 5.1.1.2 is amended to read as follows: A supply of at least three sprinklers shall be maintained on the premises so that any sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any way can be promptly replaced.
(b) Section 5.1.1.2.1 is added to read as follows: The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature ratings of the sprinklers in the property. The stock sprinklers shall include not less than one sprinkler of all types and ratings installed.
(c) Section 5.1.1.2.2 is added to read as follows: The sprinklers shall be kept in a mounted and accessible cabinet located where the temperature to which they are subjected will at no time exceed the maximum ceiling temperatures specified in Table 5.1.1.6.1 for each of the sp rinklers within the cabinet.
(d) Section 5.1.1.2.3 is added to read as follows: One sprinkler wrench as specified by the sprinkler manufacture shall be provided in the cabinet for each type of sprinkler installed to be used for the removal and installation of sprinklers in the system. (e) Section 6.2.1 is amended to read as follows: Where a pump is the source of pressure for the water supply for a fire sprinkler system but is not a portion of the domestic water system, the following shall be met:
(1) A test connection shall be provided downstream of the pump that creates a flow of water equal to the smallest sprinkler K-factor on the system. (2) Pump motors using ac power shall be rated for 240 V and wired in accordance with the NEC (NFPA 70).
(3) Any disconnecting means for the pump shall be approved. (4) The pump shall be located not less than 1½ inches off the floor. (5) Exterior pumps shall be installed in a well ventilated, weather protected area or shelter. (f) Section 6.2.2 is amended to read as follows: Where a well, pump, tank or combination thereof is the source of supply for a fire sprinkler system, the configuration for the system shall be one of the following:
(1) The water supply shall serve both domestic and fire sprinkler systems. (a) A test connection shall be provided downstream of the pump that creates a flow of water equal to the smallest sprinkler on the system. The connection shall return water to the tank. (b) Any disconnecting means for the pump shall be approved. (c) A method for refilling the tank shall be piped to the tank. (d) A method of seeing the water level in the tank shall be provided without having to open the tank.
(e) The pump shall be located not less than 1½ inches off the floor. (f) Exterior pumps shall be installed in a well ventilated, weather protected area or shelter. (2) A stand-alone water supply for fire sprinkler system is permitted if the following conditions are met:
(a) The pump shall be connected to a 220-volt circuit breaker shared with a common household appliance (e.g., range, oven, dryer), or have a power failure alarm installed acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction that provides an audible and visual signal within the residence at an approved location. The alarm and components shal l be listed by an approved agency.
(b) The pump shall be a stainless steel 240-volt pump,
35. (c) A valve shall be provided to exercise the pump. The discharge of the exercise valve shall drain to the tank, and
(d) A sign shall be provided stating: "Valve must be opened monthly for 5 minutes." (e) A means for automatically refilling the tank level, so that the tank capacity will meet the required water supply duration in minutes, shall be provided. (f) A test connection shall be provided downstream of the pump that creates a flow of water equal to the smallest sprinkler on the system. The connection shall return water to the tank. (g) Any disconnecting means for the pump shall be approved. (h) A method for refilling the tank shall be piped to the tank. (i) A method of seeing the water level in the tank shall be provided without having to open the tank.
(j) The pump shall be located not less than 1½ inches off the floor. (k) Exterior pumps shall be installed in a well ventilated, weather protected area or shelter. (g) Section 7.6 is amended to read as follows: A local waterflow alarm shall be provided on all sprinkler systems on the exterior of the home within 10 feet of the riser location, or as approved by the fire code official.
(h) Section 8.3.4 is amended to read as follows: Sprinklers shall not be required in detached garages, open attached porches, detached carports with no habitable space above, and similar structures unless otherwise required by the California Building, Residential or Fire Codes. (i) Section 8.3.5.2 is added to read as follows: At least one quick-response intermediate temperature residential sprinkler shall be installed within 5 feet and above attic access openings.
(4) NFPA 13R, 2016 Standard for the installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and including Four Stories in Height is amended or added to read as follows:
(a) Section 6.6.6.1 is amended to read as follows: At least one quick-response intermediate temperature residential sprinkler shall be installed within 5 feet and above attic access openings.
(5) NFPA 72, 2016 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code is amended to read as follows:
(a) Section 7.5.6.1 is amended to read as follows: The record of completion shall be documented in accordance with 7.5.6 using the record of completion forms, Figure 7.8.2((a) through Figure
7.8.2(f).
(b) Section 7.6.6 is amended to read as follows: The record of all inspection, testing and maintenance as required by 14.6.2.4 shall be documented using the record of inspection and testing forms, Figure 7.8.2(g) through Figure 7.8.2(l). (c) Section 14.7.1 through 14.7.9 is added to read as follows: Labels and Tags.
1. Section 14.7.1 is added to read as follows: Labels or tags shall be used on fire alarm systems and shall be placed on the outside of the fire alarm control unit.
2. Section 14.7.2 is added to read as follows: Tags shall be of the hanging or self-adhesive type used on fire alarm systems.
3. Section 14.7.3 is added to read as follows: The following information shall be printed on the labels and tags approved by the fire code official:
1. The words "DO NOT REMOVE BY ORDER OF THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL"
2. Concern Name/Company Name
3. Concern Physical Address
36. 4. Concern Phone Number
5. License Number (State of California Contractor State License Board License)
6. Date of service or testing and maintenance.
7. Space or line for signature of person performing or supervising the servicing shall be placed on the tag or label.
4. Section 14.7.4 is added to read as follows: When service or testing and maintenance is performed, the initial date of service or testing and maintenance, the printed name and signature of the person performing or supervising the service shall be placed on the tag or label.
5. Section 14.7.5 is added to read as follows: No person shall remove a tag or label from or place a tag or label on a fire alarm system except when servicing or testing and maintenance is performed.
6. Section 14.7.6 is added to read as follows: No person shall deface, modify, or alter any tag or label attached to or required to be attached to any fire alarm system.
7. Section 14.7.7 is added to read as follows: The Label or tag conforming to this section shall be securely attached to each fire alarm system at the time of servicing or testing and maintenance.
8. Section 14.7.8 is added to read as follows: The label or tag approved by the fire code official shall be affixed to a system only after all deficiencies have been corrected.
9. Section 14.7.9 is added to read as follows: Adhesive labels and tags shall be manufactured in accordance with ANSI/UL 969, Standard for Marking and Labeling Systems, 4 th edition, 1995, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
T. Amendment of Appendices are amended to read as follows:
(1) Appendix B. Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings.
(a) Section B105.3, exception 1, is amended to read as follows:
Exception 1: A reduction in required fire-flow of 50 percent, as approved by the fire code official, when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system and installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. The resulting fire-flow shall be not less than 1,500 gallons per minute (5,678 L/min) for the prescribed duration as specified in Table B105.1(2). (2) Appendix C. Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution. (a) Table C105.1 footnotes h and i are added to read as follows:
h. A fire hydrant shall be provided within 250 feet of a fire trail access point off a public or private street.
i. For infill projects within existing single-family residential developments, Section 507.5.1 applies.
(3) Appendix D. Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
(a) Section D102.1 is amended to read as follows:
(1) D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved all-weather driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 74,000 pounds (33,566 kg) in accordance with Caltrans Design Standard HS-20-44.
Exception: Driveways serving one or two single-family dwellings may be constructed of an alternate surface material, providing the imposed weight load design minimums are met and the grade does not exceed 10 percent.
(b) Section D103.1 is deleted in its entirety.
37. (c) Section D103.2 is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following, to read as follows:
(1) D103.2 Grade. Fire department access roadways having a grade of between 16 percent and 20 percent shall be designed to have a finished surface of grooved concrete sufficient to hold a 45,000 pound (19,958 kg) traction load. The grooves in the concrete surface shall be ½ inch (13 mm) wide by ½ inch (13 mm) deep and 1½ inches (38 mm) on center and set at a 30 to 45 degree angle across the width of the roadway surface. No grade shall exceed 20 percent, nor shall the cross slope exceed 8%, unless authorized in writing by the fire code official.
(d) Section D103.2.1 is added to read as follows:
(1) D103.2.1 Angles of approach and departure. The angles of approach and departure for any means of access shall not exceed 10 percent at 10 feet of the grade break. (e) Section D103.3 is deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following, to read:
(1) D103.3 Turning radius. Based on a minimum unobstructed width of 20 feet, a fire apparatus access roadway shall be capable of providing a minimum standard turning radius of 25 feet (7,620 mm) inside and 45 feet (13,716 mm) outside. (2) D103.3.1 Turning radius with Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ). Based on a minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet, a fire apparatus access roadway shall be capable of providing a minimum standard turning radius of 25 feet (7,620 mm) inside and 45 feet (13,716 mm) outside.
(4) Appendix J. Building Information Sign.
(a) Section J101.1.2. is amended to read as follows:
(1) J101.1.2 Sign features. Either temporary or permanently affixed to the building or structure in an approved manner specified by fire code official. (b) Section J101.1.3.1. is amended to read as follows:
(1) J101.1.3.1 Sign shape. Buildings that require a fire department inspection shall have an approved fire code official sign designating a completed fire inspection in the shape of a rectangle.
(c) Section J101.1.3.2. is added to read as follows:
(1) J101.1.3.2 Apartment Sign shape. Residential buildings including apartments, condominiums, and multi-family units that require a fire department inspection shall have an approved fire code sign indicating the length required to reach the furthest unit from the closest designated starting point in front of the structure. The sign shall also include each associated floor and its furthest unit.
(d) Section J101.1.3.2.1 is added to read as follows:
(1) J101.1.3.2.1 Apartment Sign color. Residential buildings including apartments, condominiums, and multi-family units that require a fire department inspection shall have an approved fire code sign with designated colors associated with the specific hose length to reach the furthest unit from the closest designated starting point in front of the structure.
The sign shall also include each associated floor and its furthest unit.
Color Associated length
Red 100'
Blue 150'
38. Orange 200'
Purple 250'
Green 300'
Black 350'
(e) Section J101.1.4.1. is amended to read as follows:
(1) J101.1.4.1. Fire inspection sign size and lettering. The minimum size of the fire inspection information sign and lettering shall be designated by the fire code official on an annual basis.
( Ord. No. 18-16 N.S. , § I, 12-6-2016, eff. 1-5-2017; Ord. No. 17-19 N.S. , § 1, 11-19-2019)
8.16.050 - New materials, processes or occupancies which may require permits.
The Fire Prevention Division shall determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes or occupancies, which shall require permits, in addition to those now enumerated in this Code. The Fire Code Official shall post such list in a conspicuous place in his office, and distribute copies thereof to interested persons. ( Ord. No. 18-16 N.S. , § I, 12-6-2016, eff. 1-5-2017; Ord. No. 17-19 N.S. , § 1, 11-19-2019)
8.16.060 - Fire hazards and nuisances—Abatement.
(a) All violations of this chapter are fire hazards and public nuisances and shall be abated. (b) General Abatement.
(1) When a fire hazard and nuisance as generally described in Sections 8.16.010 through 8.16.050 above; as described in Sections 8.16.070 and 8.16.090 below; or as in Section 109 of the California Fire Code exists, it shall be the duty of the Fire Chief or designee to notify in writing the owner or occupant of such premises to abolish and abate such nuisance and, if necessary, remove said matter provided that such notification shall not be required in a situation which, in the Fire Chief or designee judgme nt, constitutes an emergency requiring immediate abatement of such nuisance. In such an emergency situation, the Fire Chief or designee may order the owner or occupant, orally or in writing, to abate the nuisance immediately or may proceed to cause the nuisance to be abated without any such notice if, in the Fire Chief or designee's judgment, the situation warrants such action in the interest of the public health, safety or welfare. (2) The required notice shall provide a specified time in which such nuis ance must be abated or removed.
(3) Before complying with the requirements of the required notice, the owner may request a hearing before the Fire Chief or designee at a time and place fixed by the Fire Chief or designee. The hearing request must be made in writing and must be made within the time limit specified in the required notice.
(4) The Fire Chief or designee shall:
39. (A) Conduct the hearing;
(B) Re-determine whether or not a nuisance as described in subsection (a) hereof exists and whether or not the owner or occupant shall abate the nuisance; and (C) Specify the time within which the work shall be completed. (5) In the event the nuisance is not abated within the time specified in the original required notice and/or the time specified at the hearing, the City may abate such a nuisance. (6) The person whose duty it was to abate or abolish a nuisance as ordered by the Fire Chief or designee pursuant to this chapter, in addition to incurring penalties as provided in these regulations, shall become indebted to the City of Richmond for the damages; costs and charges incurred by the City by reason of the existence of said nuisance or removal of said matter. This cost may become a lien upon the property upon which the nuisance existed. (7) Those properties which are deemed public nuisances because of the presence of weeds (as weeds are defined in Chapter 9.50 of this Municipal Code), dry grass, stubble, brush, rubbish, litter or other combustible or flammable material which creates a fire hazard , a menace to the public health or which is otherwise noxious or dangerous shall be subject to the abatement procedures set forth in Sections 9.22.100, 9.22.110 and 9.22.120 of the City of Richmond Municipal Code.
(8) Firebreaks. In lieu of ordering the abatement of fire hazards as provided in this section, the Fire Chief or designee may order the preparation of firebreaks around parcels of property when combustible weeds, crops, or brush are present. In determining the proper width for firebreaks, the Fire Chief or designee shall consider the height of the growth, weather conditions, topography, and the accessibility to the property of fire protection equipment. The procedure set forth in subsection (b) above shall also apply to the preparation of firebreaks. (9) Alternate Procedures. The procedures provided for by this section are an alternative to any other procedure adopted by the City Council for the abatement of public nuisances, or any procedure which may be authorized by the laws of the State of California. ( Ord. No. 18-16 N.S. , § I, 12-6-2016, eff. 1-5-2017; Ord. No. 17-19 N.S. , § 1, 11-19-2019)
8.16.065 - Emergency response cost recovery fee.
[(a) Findings.]
(1) The City Council finds and determines that the Richmond Fi re Department is authorized to provide any service relating to the protection of lives and preservation of property including, but not limited to, fire protections services, rescue services, emergency medical services, hazardous material emergency response services, and other emergency response services. (2) The City Council finds and determines that these emergency responses by the Richmond Fire Department sometimes generate additional unanticipated operational services provided by the department are an increased cost to the City of Richmond. (3) The City Council finds that the Richmond Fire Department may charge a fee to recover the reasonable costs of services necessary to protect the public health and safety associated with motor vehicle incidents, h azardous materials spills, discharges or threatened discharge of hazardous (or suspected hazardous) materials, motor vehicle fires, motor vehicle extrications, pipeline or power line incidents (Pacific Gas & Electric), and origin and cause investigations. (b) Fees for recovery of emergency response.
(1) The City of Richmond shall charge reasonable fees for the cost of services necessary to protect the public health that the Richmond Fire Department provides related to motor vehicle incidents, hazardous materials spills, discharges or threatened disch arge of hazardous (or suspected hazardous) materials, motor vehicle fires, motor vehicle extrications, pipeline or power line
40. incidents (Pacific Gas & Electric), and origin and cause investigations. The fees shall not exceed the reasonable cost to provide such services and shall be charged according to the fees set in the Fire Prevention Services Division fee schedule. A motor vehicle incident, for the purposes of this section, means any matter involving an emergency response to a motor vehicle, including, but not limited to, collisions, accidents, fire, extrication and investigation. (c) Adoption of fee schedule for recovery of emergency response costs. (1) The City of Richmond adopts the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit A. The City Council may amend, as needed, the schedule of fees in Exhibit A by resolution. (2) The fees shall be billed, as determined by the Fire Chief, his or her designee or third party billing service, to any person or persons whose negligent or willful act is a cause of any motor vehicle incidents, motor vehicle fires, motor vehicle extrications, hazardous materials spills or discharges, pipeline or power line incidents (Pacific Gas & Electric), and origin and cause investigations. Fees for motor vehicle incidents shall not be bil led to residents of the City of Richmond. Fees shall be billed to the responsible party regardless of fault or residency (with the exception of Richmond residents), as determined by the Fire Chief, his designee or third party billing service. ( Ord. No. 18-16 N.S. , § I, 12-6-2016, eff. 1-5-2017; Ord. No. 17-19 N.S. , § 1, 11-19-2019)
8.16.070 - Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
(a) Requirements.
(1) Every floor of every dwelling unit in an apartment house, motel, hotel, or lodging house shall be provided with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors (when fossil fuel appliances are located inside or duct system enters inside the dwelling unit). (2) Every dwelling unit in a single family dwelling, duplex, or residential occupancy not listed in subsection (1) above shall be provided with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Each smoke and carbon monoxide detector provided or installed pursuant to this section shall conform to the requirements of the 2019 California Building Code. Each smoke and carbon monoxide detector shall also be maintained as set forth herein.
(b) Fixtures. Every smoke and carbon monoxide detector required under this section shall be deemed to be a fixture for purposes of transfer of title.
(c) Maintenance.
(1) Every smoke and carbon monoxide detector required under this section shall be maintained in operable condition.
(2) Nothing in this section shall preclude a rental or lease agreement from providing that a tenant has the responsibility for repair or maintenance of the smoke and carbon monoxide detector(s).
However, such provision notwithstanding, the owner shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with this section.
(d) Holder of Certificate of Occupancy. Where the holder of a Certificate of occupancy, as provided in Chapter 6.02.40 of the Richmond Municipal Code and Section 15.04.210 of this Municipal Code, is some person other than the owner of the real property, s uch person shall be deemed to be an owner for purposes of this section.
(e) Notice. Every property owner or owner's authorized agent offering to rent, lease or let residential property shall give notice of the requirements of this section to the tenant p rior to occupancy. The giving of such notice shall not relieve the property owner from compliance with the requirements of this section.
(f) Liability. Nothing in the provisions of this section shall be construed to require the City, its officers, employees or representatives to conduct any inspection of the smoke detectors herein required nor shall any actual inspections made imply a duty to inspect other detectors. Furthermore, this section
41. shall not be construed to hold the City or any officer, employee or representative of the City responsible for any damage to persons or property by reason of making or not making inspection or by reason of any failure to make an inspection or re-inspection.
(g) Penalty. Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. ( Ord. No. 18-16 N.S. , § I, 12-6-2016, eff. 1-5-2017; Ord. No. 17-19 N.S. , § 1, 11-19-2019)
8.16.080 - Very high fire hazard severity zones.
(a) Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Regulations.
(1) Purpose. The purpose of the very high fire hazard severity zone ("VHFHSZ") regulations is to minimize danger to public health and safety caused by building in an area with a high risk of grass and brush fire.
(2) Applicability. The VHFHSZ regu lations apply to any area of the City which is designated as a very high fire hazard severity zone. For purposes of this subsection, VHFHSZ shall be those shown on that certain map entitled Exhibit A — Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones and dated September 1995 which has been prepared by, and is on file in the office of, the Fire Chief. Exhibit A also constitutes the official designation of the hazardous fire areas within the City of Richmond. (3) Regulations. Within the very high fire hazard severity z ones established by this section, all new roads, new buildings, other new structural improvements, and existing structures shall be subject to the following regulations:
(A) All buildings shall be designed and sighted so that the roof and other areas may be kept free of leaves, needles and other dead vegetative growth. (B) All new buildings shall have a Class B roofing tested in accordance with ASTM E108 or UL 790. In addition, fire -retardant-treated wood roof coverings shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D2898, as adopted in the California Building Code. Every existing building, when 50 percent or more of the total roof area is re -roofed within any one year period, shall have a fire retardant roof covering that is at least Class B as defined in the California Building Code. The installer of the roof covering shall provide certification of the roof covering classification to the building owner and, when requested, to the City Building Official. (C) Wood shingles or wood shakes shall not be used for exterior wall covering. (D) All buildings shall have the underside of balconies, unenclosed roofs and floors, and other similar horizontal surfaces protected by at least one -hour fire -resistive construction as required by the Fire Chief. Combustible eave s shall be protected as approved by the Fire Chief.
(E) Unprotected vertical or horizontal wood supports for stilt type or cantilevered buildings shall be of not less than five and one-half inches in the least dimension. (F) All openings into the interior of a building for ventilation purposes shall be protected by non- corrosive metallic screening having a mesh no larger than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) and shall not exceed ⅛ inch (3.2 mm).
(G) Access openings to under -floor areas shall be protected by either non -corrosive metallic screening having a mesh no lar ger than no larger than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) and shall not exceed ⅛ inch (3.2 mm) inch solid wood door or equivalent. (H) When difficulty of access or topography occurs, or structures do not meet fire flow requirements, or the fire department response time is six minutes or more, the Fire Chief may require other fire mitigation measures as for all occupancies. (b) Vegetation management standards in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Any person who owns, leases, controls, operates, or maintains any prop erty in a very high fire hazard severity zone shall
42. maintain such property in conformance with the most current vegetation maintenance standards established by the City Council by Resolution 192 -95, or said resolution's successor. Copies of Resolution 192-95 and any successor resolution shall be maintained by and be available in the City Clerk's Office.
(c) Violations and penalties. Any violation of this section shall constitute an infraction punishable by the policies, enforcement procedures and fines established by RMC Chapter 2.62 Administrative Citations. (d) Public nuisance. Any violation of this section shall constitute a public nuisance which may be abated, and abatement costs shall be recovered in the manner provided in RMC Sections 9.22.100, 9.22.110, and 9.22.120.
(e) Firebreaks. In lieu of ordering the abatement of fire hazards as provided in this section, the Fire Chief may order the preparation of firebreaks around parcels of property when combustible weeds, crops, or brush are present. In determining the proper width for firebreaks, the Fire Chief or designee shall consider the height of the growth, weather conditions, topography, and the accessibility to the property of fire protection equipment. The procedure set forth in subsection (d) a bove shall also apply to the preparation of firebreaks.
(f) Alternate Procedures. The procedures provided for by this section are an alternative to any other procedure adopted by the City Council for the abatement of public nuisances, or any procedure which may be authorized by the laws of the State of California. Including a third party contractor to mitigate any identified public nuisance.
( Ord. No. 18-16 N.S. , § I, 12-6-2016, eff. 1-5-2017; Ord. No. 17-19 N.S. , § 1, 11-19-2019)
8.16.090 - False fire alarms.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to prom ote the responsible use of fire alarm systems, to set forth additional standards to improve the reliability of these systems, and to establish procedures for assessing fee penalties for excessive false fire alarm responses in violation of this ordinance. (b) Findings. The City Council finds and determines that fire alarm systems not properly installed, maintained and/or operated create a nuisance to the peace and safety of the community. Such alarm systems cause excessive and unnecessary use of fire services in responding to assumed emergencies which results in a significant expenditure and increased costs to the public. (c) Definitions. Alarm business is defined as any business which is engaged in the selling, leasing, maintaining, servicing, repairing, altering, replacing, moving or installing any alarm system in or on any building, place or premises.
"Alarm user" is defined as any person using an alarm system at such person's residence or place of business.
"Audible alarm system" is defined as an alarm system which when activated generates sound perceptible from the exterior of the building structure or facility in which the alarm system is located.
Audible alarm systems may or may not be monitored by a central alarm system. "Central station" is defined as a supervising station that is listed for central station service. "Central station service" is defined as the use of a system or a group of systems in which the operations of circuits and devices at a protected property are signaled to, recorded in , and supervised from a listed central station having competent and experienced operators who, upon receipt of a signal, take appropriate action as required. Central station service is controlled and operated by a person, firm, or corporation whose business is the furnishing of such contracted services or whose properties are the protected premises.
"Central station fire alarm system" is defined as a system or group of systems in which the operations of circuits and devices are transmitted automatically to, recorded in, maintained by, and
43. supervised from a listed central station having competent and experienced servers and operators who, upon receipt of a signal, take such action as required by NFPA 72. "Certificate of completion" is defined as a document that acknowledges the features of installation, operation (performance), service, and equipment with representation by the property owner, system installer, system supplier, service organization, and the authority having jurisdiction. "Certification" is defined as a systematic program using randomly selected follow-up inspections of the certified systems installed under the UL Fire Alarm Certificate Program, which allows the listing organization (Underwriters Laboratories) to verify that a fire alarm system complies with all of the requirements of NFPA 72. A system installed under such a program is identified by the issuance of a UL certificate and is designated as a UL certified system. "City" is defined as the City of Richmond.
"Emergency" is defined as an occasion that reasonably calls for a response by the fire department. A response due to failure of the alarm system, personnel error in transmission or reporting of an alarm, or repair or maintenance of an alarm system is not an emergency. "False alarm" is defined as the activation of an alarm system necessitating a response by the Richmond Fire Department where an emergency does not exist; provided however, that activation of alarms by natural disaster will not be considered false alarms. "Fire alarm system" is defined as a system or a portion of a combination system consisting of components and circuits arranged to monitor and annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal initiating devices and to initiate the appropriate response to those signals. "Fire Chief," wherever the words "Fire Chief" are used in this section, they mean Fire Chief of the City of Richmond, or said Fire Chief's authorized representative. The term "Chief" also means Fire Chief. "Local alarm system" is defined as an alarm system which is annunciated only on the premises and not intended to cause a request for emergency response. "Monitored" is defined as an alarm system that is both designed to communicate with a UL central alarm station protection system and is currently being provided with that service. "Nuisance alarm system" is the activation of any fire protection or alarm system which results in the response of the Richmond Fire Department and is caused by malfunction, improper maintenance, negligence, or misuse, of the system by an owner, occupant, employee, or agent, or any other activation not caused by excessive heat, smoke, fire, or similar activating event. "Subscriber" is defined as a person who has contracted with an alarm business for the monitoring services for a central alarm station protection system. (d) Fire Alarm Standards.
(1) All fire alarm systems and appurtenant equipment installed or used within the City of Richmond shall meet or exceed industry standards and those standards established under the Richmond Fire Prevention Code.
(2) Certification Required: All fire alarm system installations shall have UL certification and a UL certificate of completion issued indicating that the system meets the standards of the laboratory and that it was installed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. The certificate shall be requested and obtained by a company that is on a list of UL approved vendors maintained by the Fire Department. The property owner shall continue the UL certificate at all times. (e) Testing Fire Alarm s. Persons shall notify the Richmond Fire Department through the Fire Dispatch Communications Center prior to any service, test, repair, maintenance, adjustment, alterations, or installations of automatic fire sprinkler or fire alarm, which might normally result in an emergency response. Any alarm activated where such prior notice has been given shall not constitute a false alarm for the purpose of this section.
(f) False Fire Alarms.
44. (1) Multiple Occurrences Unrelated to Testing. The maximum number of allowable false alarms shall be no more than one in a six-month period from January 1 st through June 30 th and no more than one in the six -month period from July 1 st through December 31 st , before an alarm subscriber/owner is assessed false alarm service assessment fees in accordance with subsection (g) (False Fire Alarm Fees).
(2) Occurrences Related to Improperly Noticed Testing. Persons or businesses engaged in servicing, testing, repairing, maintaining, adjusting, altering or installing and automat ic fire sprinkler system or fire alarm system shall be subject to such assessment as may be established by ordinance for false alarms on any occurrence of a false alarm resulting from the failure to provide notice of testing as required by subsection (e) above. (g) False Fire Alarm Fees.
(1) The initial false alarm in the six -month period from January 1 st through June 30 th and the initial false alarm in the six-month period from July 1 st through December 31 st : No Fee . (2) After receiving notice of initial false alarm (no fee), the subsequent first false alarm in the six - month period from January 1 st through June 30 th and first false alarm in the six -month period from July 1 st through December 31 st : $280.00
(3) After receiving notice of first false alarm ($261.00 fee), the second false alarm in the six -month period from January 1 st through June 30 th and the second false alarm in the six -month period from July 1 st through December 31 st : $562.00
(4) After receiving notice of second false alarm ($522.00 fee), the third or more false alarm in the six-month period from January 1 st through June 30 th and the third or more false alarm in the six- month period from July 1 st through December 21 st : $1,124.00 (h) Nuisance Fire Alarm Systems.
(1) An alarm system may be declared a nuisance alarm system by the Fire Chief under any one of the following:
(A) More than five false alarms not exempt under subsection (i) were generated and not canceled in a false alarm period (six months).
(2) The Fire Chief or designee shall notify the alarm user, in the same manner as for the imposition of false alarm fees, of the determination that the alarm system is a nuisance alarm system. (3) Nuisance fire alarm systems shall be referred to Underwriters Laboratory Inc. (UL) or representing alarm business for a re -qualification audit or be retroactively placed in a UL Fire Alarm Certification program as required by the Fire Chief or designee. (4) The determination that an alar m system is a nuisance may be revoked by the Fire Chief upon finding proof that the cause of the excessive false alarm or audible disturbance has been remedied.
(i) Exempt From False Alarm Fees. False alarms reported to the Richmond Fire Department shall not be counted for the imposition of false alarm fees under the following conditions:
(1) The Fire Chief has granted an exemption, based upon verifiable proof that the alarm user is taking all reasonable measures to eliminate the cause of false alarms. A request for exemption must be made in writing and will be determined on a case-by case-basis. (2) False alarms reported to the Richmond Fire Department, but subsequently cancelled prior to department units starting actual response. If at the discretion of the department, a response is continued after a valid cancellation is received prior to commencement of a response, the response will not be counted as a false alarm for the purpose of imposing a false alarm fee. (j) Procedure for Imposition of False Alarm Fees.
(1) Notice of Imposition. The Fire Chief or designee shall deliver to the alarm user at the address where the false alarms originate a notice of the imposition of false alarm fees. The notice shall
45. specify the date, time and nature of the ev ents which are the basis for the imposition of false alarm fees. The notice shall state that the alarm user has the right to request a hearing before a Hearing Officer as established pursuant to Administrative Citations, Section 2.62 of the Richmond Municipal Code by submitting a written request to the Fire Chief within 14 days of notification.
The appeal must be in writing and set forth the basis of the appeal. (2) Collection of fees. Collection of fees shall be as described in Section 2.62.120 or 9.22.1 10, including a lien against the real property on which the false alarm occurred. In the event of the failure of any person to pay the fees assessed pursuant to the provisions of this section, the City of Richmond may institute an action in any court of competent jurisdiction to collect any charges, together with interest, which may be due and payable and all administrative costs of collection in the same manner as any other debt owing to the City may be collected. ( Ord. No. 18-16 N.S. , § I, 12-6-2016, eff. 1-5-2017; Ord. No. 17-19 N.S. , § 1, 11-19-2019)
January 17, 2023
Human Resources
DATE: January 17, 2023
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Nickie Mastay, Deputy City Manager
Sharrone Taylor, Interim Director of Human Resources
Subject:
Resolutions amending staffing (position control) for the Office of the Mayor/Police Department and amending the
salary schedule retroactive to October 4, 2022
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact for revision to the staffing of the Mayor’s Office and the Police Department. Salary and
benefits are covered by the current budget and will be
budgeted accordingly in subsequent budgets.
There is no immediate fiscal impact to amending the
salary schedule for the Director of Public Works
classification; however, there will be a fiscal impact
arising from an amendment to the salary ranges for the
Communications Dispatcher II (Per Diem),
Communications Dispatcher III, and Communications
Shift Supervisor classifications. The actual fiscal impact will be based on the incumbents’ current salary steps and benefits.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
September 10, 2019, October 4, 2022
November 15, 2022
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The City Council’s authorization is required to amend
staffing (position control), establish equitable salary ranges, and appropriate funds.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
ADOPT resolutions amending staffing (position control)
for the Office of the Mayor and Police Department and
amending the salary schedule for the Communications
Dispatcher II (Per Diem), Communications Dispatcher III, Communications Shift Supervisor, and Director of Public AGENDA
REPORT
January 17, 2023
Works classifications; and APPROPRIATE associated
salaries, wages, and benefits as required – Human
Resources Department (Nickie Mastay/ Sharrone Taylor
510-620-6602).
DISCUSSION:
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR STAFFING AMENDMENT
Historically, the newly elected Mayor has the authority to select and staff their administrative team. Mayor Martinez has determined that his staffing should consist of a Management Analyst II, Assistant Administrative Analyst, and Secretary to the Mayor.
While these positions are appointed administratively, City Council approval is required to formally amend staffing (position control).
The Human Resources Department proposes a revision to the position control for the Office of the Mayor to add the above-referenced positions and delete the current administrative positions in the Mayor’s Office. The costs of the additional positions are covered by the current budget.
POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFFING AMENDMENT
The Police Department will be recruiting a Public Information Officer but in the interim is requesting a short-term Management Analyst II that will be responsible for assisting with the development of media strategies and supporting the Public Information functions.
The Human Resources Department proposes a revision to the position control for the Police Department to add the above-referenced positions. The costs of the additional position are covered by the current budget.
SALARY RANGE COMPACTION AND SALARY SCHEDULE CORRECTION –
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHER III,
COMMUNICATIONS SHIFT SUPERVISOR, AND COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHER
II (PER DIEM)
On October 4, 2022, City staff brought before the City Council amendments to the salary ranges for Communications Dispatcher I, Communications Dispatcher II, and Deputy Director of Public Works to address recruitment difficulties arising from non- competitive wages. Since amending the salary ranges, the City has successfully hired a highly-qualified Deputy Public Works Director, and the recruitment efforts for Communications Dispatchers have significantly improved.
After reviewing the salary ranges in the Communications Dispatcher class specification series, Human Resources staff recommend adjustments to the Communications Dispatcher III and Communications Shift Supervisor salary ranges to address salary
January 17, 2023
compaction. Salary compaction has also arisen between the salary range for the Director of Public Works and the salary range for the Deputy Director of Public Works.
Human Resources staff also wishes to correct an administrative error. Currently, the salaries for Communications Dispatcher II Per Diem (hourly) and Communications Dispatcher II (full-time) do not match. The full-time and hourly Communications Dispatcher II salary ranges must mirror for consistency and to allow for a transition for employees that opt to move from full-time to hourly and vice versa. Furthermore, an adjustment will bring the hourly wage up to market and thus attract more potential candidates.
The Human Resources Department is proposing a revised salary schedule to assign new salary ranges, which will correct the salary schedule, address the compaction issues, and ensure equity. The establishment of the new salary ranges will not immediately impact the current Director of Public Works salary but will impact the existing two (2) Communications Dispatcher II’s (Per Diem), three (3) Communications Dispatcher III’s, and four (4) Communication Shift Supervisors. The new salary ranges are retroactive to October 4, 2022, which is the date the Communications Dispatcher I/II salaries were approved by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Below is a table that illustrates the comparison of the current and proposed salaries (rounded and not including benefits).
NEXT STEPS:
Classification
Low (Step 1)
High (Step 5)
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - Current $10,728 $17,078
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - New $15,870 $19,837
Salary range changes effective October 4, 2022
COMMUNICATIONS SHIFT SUPERVISOR - Current $ 7,115 $ 8,598 COMMUNICATIONS SHIFT SUPERVISOR - New $7,989 $ 9,710
COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHER III - Current $7,011 $ 8,522
COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHER III - New $7,271 $ 8,838
COMMUNICATIONS DISPACTHER II PER DIEM- Current $31.37 $37.22 COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHER II PER DIEM - New $40.77 $49.55
January 17, 2023
City staff recommends the amendment of position control of the Office of Mayor and the Police Department and the amendment of the salary schedule retroactive to October 4, 2022, for Communications Dispatcher III, Communications Shift Supervisor, and Communications Dispatcher II (Per Diem). The Director of Public Works salary change is effective January 17, 2023. In addition, City staff is requesting appropriation of the required wages, salaries, and benefits as required.
Accordingly, the attached resolutions will adjust position control and the salary ranges for Director of Public Works, Communications Shift Supervisor, Communications Dispatcher II (Per Diem) and Communications Dispatcher III in the following manner:
Position Control
Classification Department Unit
Management Analyst II Office of the Mayor IFPTE Local 21 – Mid- Management
Assistant Administrative Analyst Office of the Mayor IFPTE Local 21 – Mid- Management
Secretary to the Mayor
Office of the Mayor SEIU Local 1021 – Part-Time
General Employees
Management Analyst II Police Department IFPTE Local 21 – Mid- Management
Salary Schedule
Classification Grade New Range Unit
Director of
Public Works 5.1Z $15,869.96 - $19,837.48
IFPTE Local
21 Executive
Management
Salary Schedule Amendment Effective October 4, 2022
Communications
Shift Supervisor 055E $7,988.70 $8,388.13 $8,807.54 $9,247.92 $9.710.31 IFPTE Local
21 – Mid-
Management
Communications
Dispatcher III 051C $7,270.72 $7,634.25 $8,015.96 $8,416.76 $8,837.60 SEIU Local
1021 –
General
Employees
Communications
Dispatcher II
(Per Diem)
041C $40.77 $42.81 $44.95 $47.19 $49.55
SEIU Local
1021 – Part-
Time
General
Employees
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Resolution Amending the Salary Schedule
Attachment 2 – Resolution Amending Position Control
January 17, 2023
RESOLUTION NO. _____
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA
AMENDING THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHER II (PER DIEM), COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHER III, COMMUNICATIONS SHIFT
SUPERVISOR, AND DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS CLASSIFICATIONS
WHEREAS the Department of Human Resources maintains the classification and salary schedule on behalf of the City; and
WHEREAS the City wishes to amend the salary schedule and such amendments are supported by the City Manager.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that effective October 4, 2022, the Salary Schedule is hereby revised as follows and the Director of Human Resources shall publicly post the revised Salary Schedule.
Job Classification Range Step 1 or
Min.
Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 or
Max.
FLSA Unit
2140 Communications
Shift Supervisor
055E
$7,988.70 $8,388.13 $8,807.54 $9,247.92 $9,710.31
Exempt IFPTE Local
21 – Mid-
Management
1126 Communications
Dispatcher III
051C
$7,270.72 $7,634.25 $8,015.96 $8,416.76 $8,837.60
Non-
Exempt
SEIU 1021
General
Employees
1808 Communications
Dispatcher II
(Per Diem)
410C
041C
$40.77
$42.81
$44.95
$47.19
$49.55
Non-
Exempt
SEIU 1021
General
Employees
Part-Time
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I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
_____________________________
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
____________________
Mayor
Approved as to form:
____________________
City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. _____
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE CITY’S POSITION CONTROL LIST
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article IV Section 1(b)(1) of the City Charter, the City Manager has the responsibility to manage all affairs of the City's operations, and appoint employees when necessary for the good service of the City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Resolution No. 148-20, the City Manager has the authority to make appropriate administrative changes to the City’s position control list; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has determined that certain amendments to the position control list are necessary to meet the operational needs of the City.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Richmond City Council authorizes the City Manager to modify the position control in order to meet the operational needs of the City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, effective January 17, 2023, the City’s position control is hereby revised to delete the following positions:
Classification Unit
Management Analyst II Office of the Mayor IFPTE Local 21 – Mid Management
Assistant Administrative
Analyst
Office of the Mayor IFPTE Local 21 – Mid
Management
Assistant Administrative
Analyst
Office of the Mayor IFPTE Local 21 – General
Employees
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, effective January 17, 2023, the City’s position control is hereby revised to add the following positions:
Classification Unit
Management Analyst II Office of the Mayor IFPTE Local 21 – Mid Management
Assistant Administrative
Analyst
Office of the Mayor IFPTE Local 21 – Mid
Management
Secretary to the Mayor Office of the Mayor SEIU 1021 – General Employees
Management Analyst II Police Department IFPTE Local 21- Mid Management
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I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
_____________________________
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
____________________
Mayor
Approved as to form:
____________________
City Attorney
January 17, 2023
Public Works
DATE: January 17, 2023
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Daniel Chavarria, Director of Public Works
Yader A. Bermudez, Project Manager
Subject:
Emergency Justification Repair Purchase Order for
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Duct
System Replacement at the Developing Personal
Resource Center (DPRC)
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proposed expenditure of $60,259 will be funded from the approved fiscal year 2022-2023 Public Works
Department CIP Budget (20136031-400708-23013)
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
Click or tap here to enter text.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
City staff is requesting authorization to pay for an
Emergency Justification purchase order to replace the
existing Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
(HVAC) duct system for the Developing Personal
Resource Center (DPRC).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE an Emergency Justification purchase order in
an amount not to exceed $60,259, for Bay City
Mechanical Service, LLC. to install a new Heating,
Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) duct system for the Developing Personal Resource Center (DPRC)
located at 1900 Barrett Avenue – Public Works (Daniel
Chavarria 510-620-5478/Yader A. Bermudez 510-774-
6300).
AGENDA
REPORT
January 17, 2023
DISCUSSION:
In October 2022, Public Works staff inspected the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system at the Developing Personal Resource Center (DPRC) located at 1900 Barrett Avenue. Public Works staff found the system’s roof duct work damaged beyond repair and leaking water into the DPRC. Public Works staff determined that the HVAC duct system has exceeded its life expectancy and needs to be replaced. Furthermore, the deterioration of the HVAC duct system creates the protentional for mold and poses a serious health hazard for the users of the facility.
Three bids were solicited, and City staff received proposals from the following vendors:
VENDOR AMOUNT
Bay City Mechanical Service, LLC $60,259
Legacy Mechanical & Energy
Services, Inc.
$77,689
Andy’s Roofing Company $103,987
Bay City Mechanical, LLC. was the only local responding vendor and also provided the lowest bid for a total of $60,259 (Attachment 1). Due to the urgency of the repair and the health and safety risks posed, City staff members submitted an Emergency Justification form and obtained the necessary approvals to move forward with the repair (Attachment 2). On October 28, 2022, City staff members authorized Bay City Mechanical, LLC. to proceed with the replacement of the HVAC duct system at the DPRC. Per Municipal Code Section 2.52.334 – Emergency Procurement, City Council approval is needed for purchases in excess of $10,000.
Next Steps:
The HVAC ducting system is currently being manufactured and Public Works staff estimates the system will be completed and installed by the end of February 2023, weather permitting.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Low Bid
Attachment 2 – Emergency Justification
January 17, 2023
Public Works
DATE: January 17, 2023
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Shasa Curl, City Manager
Nickie Mastay, Deputy City Manager
Mubeen Qader, Acting Director of Finance
Daniel Chavarria, Director of Public Works
Subject:
Budget Presentation
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact for receiving department presentations.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
N/A
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
City staff from various City departments will provide an overview of their programs, staffing, and Fiscal Year
2022-2023 budget.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECEIVE budget presentations from the city manager
and the Public Works department – Public Works
Department (Shasa Curl 510-620-6512/Mubeen Qader
510-412-2077/Daniel Chavarria 510-620-5478).
DISCUSSION:
City departments are giving the City Council an update on their accomplishments and goals at the mid-point of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
AGENDA
REPORT
January 17, 2023
Below is the schedule of presentations.
January 17, 2023: Public Works (Building Maintenance, Engineering & Capital Improvement Projects, Fleet, Maintenance & Abatement, Parks Maintenance, Water Resource Recovery)
January 24, 2023: Police (Administration, Traffic, Investigations, Patrol) Fire (Administration and Support, Emergency Services, Fire Prevention, Training)
February 7, 2023: Internal Services (Information Technology, Human Resources, Finance)
City Manager
Economic Development
City Attorney
City Clerk
City Council
Mayor’s Office
February 21, 2023: Community Services (Children and Youth, Employment & Training, Environmental and Community Investment Agreement Grant
Administration, Library, Office of Neighborhood Safety, Recreation, Transportation)
Community Development (Building, Code Enforcement, Housing Policy, Planning, Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency)
NEXT STEPS:
City staff will return on January 24 with the department presentations for the Police and Fire Departments.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Public Works Presentation
Public
Works
Department
FY 2022-23 Mid-Year
Presentation
January 17, 2023
1
WHAT WE DO
2 Public
Works
Streets
Maintenance
Facilities
Maintenance
Abatement
Services
Fleet
Maintenance
Parks &
Landscape
Maintenance Encroachment
Permits
Engineering
Services
Capital
Improvement
Program (CIP)
Water
Resource
Recovery
Operations & Maintenance Engineering
WHAT WE DO – STREETS MAINTENANCE
3 Asphalt placed: July-Dec 2022 = 5,000T (equivalent to 10 lane miles, or 29 blocks) Street sweeping of 522 curb miles/month
Filled over 350 potholes
Replaced 354 street signs
WHAT WE DO – STREET MAINTENANCE
4
WHAT WE DO – FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
Approx. 12,000 streetlights, 114
signals & 16 controlled
crosswalks
Over 50 occupied spaces
including community centers,
aquatic centers, fire stations,
libraries and City Hall and
support to RHA
Carpenter/Painters, Stationary
Engineers (HVAC), Utility
Services (Building Maint.) &
Electrical Services
5
WHAT WE DO – FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
6
WHAT WE DO – ABATEMENT SERVICES
● Neighborhood Clean-Ups (Dumpster
Days)-Seniors/Disable citizens
assistance, Board Ups, Encampments,
Fencing, Graffiti Abatement
● Nearly 1,620 TONS of illegal
dumping collected this FY
● Vegetation management for 3.5
miles of Richmond Parkway 3x a year
● Maintain approx. 42 city
properties/ROW (Alleyways, Vacant
Lots, planting strips)
7
WHAT WE DO – ABATEMENT SERVICES
8
WHAT WE DO – FLEET MAINTENANCE
450 vehicles, including RFD, RPD & other city
vehicles
Over 300 pieces of small equipment
Repair and maintain the city’s fleet and purchase
replacement vehicles as needed
9
WHAT WE DO – PARKS/LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
60 Parks, inclu. illegal dumps
21 miles Medians/ROWs
3 miles Greenways
11 Ped Paths
20 acres of Port Property
290 acres of Very High Fire
Severity Zones
40,000+ Trees
10
WHAT WE DO –ENCROACHMENT PERMITS
● Issued & inspected nearly 1,050
Encroachment Permits (EPs) in
FY2022-23
○ Over 250 EPs for sewer replacements,
facility placements, concrete, etc.
○ Nearly 620 EPs for compliance and
maintenance permits for utility
companies (AT&T, PG&E, and EBMUD)
● Administration
○ Oversee nearly 110 contracts w/
consultants, contractors & vendors
11
WHAT WE DO – ENGINEERING SERVICES
Conduct studies to enhance pedestrian,
bicycle and vehicular movements
Process and facilitate land development
projects
Process traffic calming requests
Investigate sidewalk hazard complaints
Develop policies for Council
consideration
Pavement program, sidewalk rehab policy,
street sweeping education/enforcement pilot
program, develop/update design standards,
etc.
12
WHAT WE DO – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Develop plans to enhance
the Community
Richmond Wellness Trail,
Yellow Brick Road,
Harbour Way S Bike
Improvements, Harbour 8
Park and Boorman Park
Pursue funding, design,
procure & deliver projects
13 Richmond
Wellness Trail
Harbour Way S Bike ImprovementsPage 460 of 476
WHAT WE DO – WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY
Oversee contract operation of
Wastewater Treatment Facility
and Sewer Collection System to
comply with State and Federal
Permits
Avg dry flow: 142 MG/mo = NFL
Football Field 11’ deep PER DAY
Avg wet weather flow: 250
MG/mo = over 19’ deep PER DAY
14
WHAT WE DO – WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY
Clean/televise the sanitary sewer collection system to locate defects and then develop projects to repair.
Maintain and Operate the sewer pump stations (13) and stormwater pump stations (11) around the City.
Respond to Emergency Calls… 24/7
For both sewer or storm flooding, CALL VEOLIA 24/7.
This may save the property owner time and money
before calling a plumber.
15
WHAT WE DO – WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY
On target to meet Baykeeper Settlement Agreement Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs) Requirement for 2022 – Reported 12 SSOs (limit is 18).
Completed 21 Point Repairs in Sanitary Sewer System – Awarded 25 Sewer Lateral Repair Grants totaling $45,000. Completed the following Capital Improvement
Projects (CIPs):
North Richmond Pump Station - $1.8M (ARPA)
High Priority Sewer Line Replacements - $956k
Grade 5 Sewer Line Replacements - $474k
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WHAT WE DO – WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY
On-going Capital Improvement
Projects (CIPs):
Upgrade Sodium Bisulfite Tank
at WWTP – $6.5M
First Street Wet-Weather
Sewer Improvement Project -
$2.6M
Ferry Point Pump Station
Rehabilitation Project - $2.7M
Grit and Aeration Rehabilitation
at WWTP - $50M
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WHAT WE PLAN TO DO IN FY 2022-23
Fill out engineering positions and other key vacant positions. Establish clear procedures to respond to different resident requests. Evaluate with Veolia, the storm event response in late 2022 and early 2023. Prepare a plan to improve responsiveness.
Evaluate specific storm drain locations where we can make rapid improvements with available budget.
Prepare and present to City Council a draft of the 5-Year Pavement Management Program (PMP) Plan.
Prepare a present a self assessment report of the sidewalk conditions and how we can address the repairs.
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WHAT WE PLAN TO DO IN FY 2022-23
Improve our website to present more detailed information of what our department does, how to submit specific requests, and what work we are currently doing in the city.
Build trust with the community
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WHO WE ARE (STAFF)
20 Public
Works
Streets
Maint.
Bldg Maint.
Engr/CIP
Fleet
Parks Maint.
Encrchmnt
Permits
Admin Svcs
Abatement
Svcs
Water Res
Rcvry
Public Works
PUBLIC WORKS FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET
2 1
FY2022-23 BUDGET vs. ACTUALS ( Thru December 31, 2022)
Revised Budget Actuals
Revenue Property Taxes 1,780,698 981,861
Licenses, Permits, Fees 969,100 1,232,542
Use of Money/Property 45,555
Charges for Services 6,810,289 2,486,099
Other Revenue 2,498
Grants 26,664,431 2,977,032
Proceed Sale of Property 100,000 5,096
Transfer-In 1,017,569 508,793
Total Revenue 37,360,087 8,248,085
Expenditures Salaries & Wages 10,953,069 4,779,732
Benefits 8,973,688 4,038,012
Professional & Admin 3,059,588 542,300
Other Operating 2,287,924 1,063,442
Utilities 4,403,561 1,865,718
Equipment & Contract Services 2,516,794 773,663
Cost Pool 5,027,112 2,513,553
Asset/Capital Outlay 47,930,184 2,650,857
Debt Service 1,042,383 518,572
A87 Cost Plan Reimbursement (647,398) (382,760)
Total Expenditures 85,546,904 18,363,089
Net Impact (48,186,817) (10,115,005)
Positions FY2022-23
Approved Positions Vacant Positions
Total Full-Time Equivalent (FTEs) 11.0 4
PUBLIC WORKS – WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY
WHO WE ARE (STAFF)
WATER RESOURCE RECOVERY FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
BUDGET
2 3
FY2022-23 BUDGET vs. ACTUALS ( Thru December 31, 2022)
Revised Budget Actuals
Revenue Licenses, Permits, Fees 111,000 408,639
Fines & Forfeitures 2,000 500
Use of Money/Property 134,283
Charges for Services 28,835,816 17,991,767
Rental Income 4,380 1,847
Grants 1,598,844
Loan/Bond Proceeds 20,000,000
Total Revenue 50,552,040 18,537,037
Expenditures Salaries & Wages 1,327,041 388,511
Benefits 809,587 256,505
Professional & Admin 15,309,672 2,976,775
Other Operating 539,846 86,820
Utilities 1,349,573 608,931
Equipment & Contract
Services 475,110 63,574
Cost Pool 1,073,695 447,396
Asset/Capital Outlay 79,772,943 18,353,735
Debt Service 7,979,500 5,320,205
Total Expenditures 108,636,966 28,502,452
Net Impact (58,084,926) (9,965,415)
January 17, 2023
Fire Department
DATE: January 17, 2023
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Angel Montoya, Fire Chief
Subject:
City of Richmond Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
Status
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact related to this item.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
January 9, 2023
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
On Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 8:30 pm, the City of
Richmond Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was
activated to support the Seaview Incident – a potential landslide on the 300 block of Seaview Drive. In addition, as the weather progressed, the EOC remained activated
to monitor and support the January 2023 storm response.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECEIVE a presentation from the City of Richmond
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) regarding the
status of the Emergency Operations Center as of
January 11, 2023 – Fire Department (Angel Montoya
510-307-8041).
DISCUSSION:
AGENDA
REPORT
January 17, 2023
On Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 8:18 pm, the City of Richmond Fire and Police departments responded to the 300 block of Seaview Drive for a possible landslide. As a response, the City of Richmond Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was activated to support the Seaview Incident. In addition, as the weather progressed, the EOC remained activated to monitor and support the January 2023 storm response.
Current Richmond Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Status
On January 10, 2023, the City’s EOC staffing transitioned from Partial Virtual Activation to Duty Officer status. Duty Officer status means that current duties continue, but the incident has reached a point where it is stable enough to be monitored by a designated Duty Officer. Deputy Fire Chief Aaron Osorio will serve as the Duty Officer. Moving to this status will allow EOC staff to scale back on daily briefings and focus on continued coordination of mitigation measures conducted by the Seacliff Homeowners’ Association.
The Duty Officer shall monitor the situation and if it worsens, Fire Chief Angel Montoya shall advise EOC Director, City Manager Shasa Curl, who shall ultimately make the decision to re-activate the EOC either virtually or in person.
Seaview Hillside Stabilization Efforts
The City of Richmond Public Works visited the site and took the photographs of the stabilization efforts. As of January 5, 2023, the Seacliff Homeowners’ Association’s contractor, Engineered Soil Repair, Inc., took over the hillside stabilization efforts. New corrugated drainage pipe was installed on January 11, 2023.
Other mitigation efforts were also enforced by the City’s Public Works Department, such as installing k-rails on Seaview Drive, and Seacliff turn lane closure. City staff will continue to monitor and assess the area, and safety personnel will continue to secure the site with the aid of Allied Security Services.
Fire Department Update
January 17, 2023
The Fire Department staff are in daily communication with Engineered Soil Repair, Inc.
Fire personnel are prepared to respond if significant hillside movement occurs. City of Richmond EOC Public Information Officers are continuing to field calls and update residents, as needed.
Evacuee Communication
As of January 11, 2023, evacuated residents are still unable to return to their homes.
Considering the situation, temporary accommodations remain available at the Hyatt Place in Emeryville through the morning of January 16, 2023, and any extensions will be communicated to residents, as appropriate.
Website Publication – Seaview Incident and Storm-Related Impacts
The City developed a webpage with up-to-date information and a repository of past updates about the Seaview and other storm-related incidents:
https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/4447/EOC-Seaview-Incident-and-Additional-Storm.
City staff also developed a webpage that will provide information regarding shelter resources and available beds to track demand and need for additional beds:
https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/4449/Shelter-Resources.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – EOC Status Update
EOC Status‐January 12, 2023
On Tuesday, January 10th the decision was made to transition the EOC staffing from a Partial Virtual Activation to a Duty Officer status. Duty Officer status means that current duties can continue to be accomplished, but the incident has reached a point where it is stable enough to be monitored by a designated Duty Officer. Deputy Fire Chief Aaron Osorio shall fill the position as Duty Officer. Moving to this status will allow the EOC to scale back from daily briefings and focus on continued coordination of mitigation measure being done by the HOA. The Duty Officer shall monitor the situation and if it worsens, Fire Chief Angel Montoya shall advice EOC Director, City Manager Shasa Curl, who shall ultimately make the decision to reactivate the EOC either virtually or in person.
A briefing will be conducted every Tuesday morning at 0900 hours until further notice. At this briefing, Section Chiefs are expected to brief the staff on actions taken the previous week and objectives for the upcoming week. Detailed minutes will be taken at the weekly briefing to document the incident and those minutes will be distributed to EOC staff following the meeting.
The operational period will change from a 12‐hour period to a 7‐day operational period. The operational period will run from 0900 hour on Tuesday morning to 0900 hours the next Tuesday morning.
If there is a need to conduct additional meetings due to changing conditions, EOC staff will be notified.
Continued Objectives for EOC Staff
The priorities of the City of Richmond EOC are protecting life, the environment, property and ensuring the well‐being of the population. Each section of the EOC will continue to support these priorities by providing the following functions until the emergency order is rescinded.
Operations Section (Public Works)
Monitor progress of the HOA contractor with winterization efforts on hillside above Seaview Drive. Regularly meet with HOA contractor and consultant to analyze and coordinate mitigation plans. Coordinate with Veolia any flooding remediation task in the area. Respond to fallen trees and flooded roadways during the storm, ensuring traffic control and tree removal.
Be ready to provide support to Richmond Police and Fire should the Seaview event worsen. Maintain communication with EOC Duty Officer and report any change of conditions to hillside above Seaview Way and depression on Seacliff Drive.
Law Branch (Richmond Police)
Site security of the evacuated area on Seaview Drive and Seacliff Dr will be maintained 24 hours a day. o Staffed with 2 police officers and 2 Allied Security Officers 24/7. Field personnel will coordinate temporary re‐entry for residents during agreed upon timeframes to allow residents the opportunity to retrieve necessary items. Mobile Field Force officers, who are trained in urban search and rescue techniques, are on stand‐by and ready to deploy should the Seaview event worsen.
Field officers will provide real‐time hillside development information to the Duty Officer is the situations worsens.
Fire Branch (Richmond Fire)
Maintain contingency plan in event of land slide, including mutual aid requests for SAR resources or any additional needs within the XCC Operational Area.
Maintain communication with EOC Duty Officer and report any change of conditions to hillside above Seaview Way and depression on Seacliff Drive.
Maintain daily accountability of ESR employees working on hillside above Seaview Drive.
Planning & Intelligence Section (Planning & Community Development) Continue support of other EOC sections and functions as needed ‐ in progress and ongoing. Brief additional Planning section staff being brought into event response ‐ in progress. Contingency planning for possible land slide – ongoing
Logistics Section (Human Resources & IT)
Continue to support all EOC procurement and logistical needs. Continue to support all EOC IT needs.
Finance Section (Finance)
Continued receiving timely submissions of the various forms including ICS 214 forms and receipts. Coordinate timely payment of all incurred costs including hotels and contractor expenses.
Liaison Officer (City Manager’s Office)
Continued communicating and coordinating with external stakeholders. Continue to work closely with PIO to disseminate information.
Legal (City Attorney’s Office)
Continued to advise EOC staff and city personnel on legal matters, communications, press releases, and meeting with external stakeholders.
Public Information Officer (RFD & RPD)
The single point of contact for all evacuees.
In collaboration with Richmond Police, will coordinate opportunities for residents to gather essential items. This will be in consideration of duty officer recommendations in conjunction with current weather.
Produce incident updates to Mayor, City Manager, City Council. Produce necessary media releases.
Prepare for reentry messaging.
Field media requests for information.
The Public Works Department along with Police and Fire will maintain a continuity of service plan while the Seaview Incident is active. We will continue to respond to fallen trees and flooded roadways during the storm and ensure all other emergency services are provided to residents as needed.
Respectfully submitted:
Fire Chief Angel Montoya