San Marino City Council
September 10, 2025

Step 6. The City multiplies the labor cost calculated in Step 5 (85% of Collection) by (1+Percentage Change of the FG PPI in Step 4) to determine the increased rate for labor cost.

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Exhibit G Part 1 3
Sum of Labor Cost and Fuel Cost
Step 7. The City takes the sum of the adjusted fuel cost (15% of Collection Component) in Step 3 and the adjusted labor cost (85% of Collection Component) in Step 6 to get the total adjusted Collection Component portion of the rate.

Sample Rate Adjustment Calculation for Change in PPI for Fuel and Finished Goods (All numbers are examples only and are used here for illustration purposes).

Example Assumptions:

Final Annual Average PPI for Finished Goods (old) 140.00 Final Annual Average PPI for Finished Goods (new) 144.00 Final Annual Average PPI for Natural Gas (old) 237.4
Final Annual Average PPI for Natural Gas (new) 270.7
Current Residential Recycling Cart Collection Rate $0.91 Current Commingled 3-yd bin Collection Rate $32.28
Step One. Calculate average annual percentage change in PPI for Natural Gas. 270.7 - 237.4 = (33.3/237.4) X 100 = 14.0%
Step Two. Calculate average annual percentage of Collection component attributable to fuel costs (= 15%).

Residential Collection Rate: $.91 X .15 = $.14
3 yd. Bin Collection Rate: $32.28 X .15 = $4.84
Step Three. Apply annual percentage change of PPI for Natural Gas to fuel costs calculated in Step Two.

Residential Collection Rate: $.14 X 1.14 = $.16
3 yd. Bin Collection Rate: $4.84 X 1.14 = $5.52
Step Four. Calculate average annual percentage change in PPI for Finished Goods. 144 – 140 = (4/140) 100 = 2.9%
Step Five. Calculate Collection component attributable to labor costs (= 85%).

Residential Collection Rate: $.91 X .85 = $.77
3 yd. Bin Collection Rate: $32.28 X .85 = $27.44
Step Six. Apply annual percentage change of PPI for Finished Goods to labor costs calculated in Step Five.

Residential Collection Rate: $.77 X 1.029 = $.79
3 yd. Bin Collection Rate: $27.44 X 1.029 = $28.24
Step Seven. Add the rates calculated in step three and step six to calculate the total adjusted Collection rate.

New Residential Collection Rate: $.16 + $.79 = $.95
New 3 yd. Bin Collection Rate: $5.52 + $28.24 = $33.76
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Exhibit G Part 1 4
B. Adjustment for Change of Density of Collected Materials The change in the Density of Collected Materials of the rate is calculated in a three-step formula.

Step 1. For residential collection, the City will calculate the residential lbs. per household per year for each type of material collected (MSW/recyclable materials and food scraps/yard trimmings) for the previous calendar year using total the number of residential tons collected divided by the number of households with backyard service. For commercial collection, the City will calculate the commercial density in lbs./cubic yard for each type of material collected (MSW/recyclable materials and food scraps/yard trimmings) for the previous calendar year using the total commercial tons collected divided by the total number of monthly cubic yards collected.

Step 2. For residential customers, the City will calculate the percent change in the lbs. per household based upon the change between the most recent lbs. per household per month for each type of material collected (MSW/recyclable materials and food scraps/yard trimmings) on which rates are based, and the new calculated lbs. per household per month for each type of material collected (MSW/recyclable materials and food scraps/yard trimmings) . For commercial customers, the City will calculate the percent change in the density based upon the change between the most recent lbs. per cubic yard per month for each type of material collected (MSW/recyclable materials and food scraps/yard trimmings) on which the rates are based, and the new calculated lbs. per cubic yard per month for each for each type of material collected (MSW/recyclable materials and food scraps/yard trimmings).

Step 3. The City will apply the percent change in lbs. per household and the lbs. per cubic yard for commercial customers, to the current rates’ disposal or processing component(s) to calculate the densityadjusted processing or disposal component of the rate. An increase in density of a material when compared to the previous years’ density will result in an increase in the processing costs. A decrease in the density of a material when compared to the previous years’ density will result in a processing cost decrease.

Step 4. The City will adjust the density-adjusted processing and/or disposal component(s) as described in Section C. Adjustment of the Processing and Disposal Components (Tipping Fees) Step 5. The City will complete the same calculation for all material collection streams.

Sample Rate Adjustment Calculation for Change in Residential MSW Density (All numbers are examples only and are used here for illustration purposes).

Example Assumptions:

Total tons of Residential MSW Collected during previous calendar year 6,000 Average monthly value of MSW Collection during previous calendar year 500 Number of households serviced with backyard MSW service 4000 Calculated Lbs. of MSW per household per month from previous calendar year 250
Lbs. of MSW per household per month included in the current rate 225 Current rate for Residential MSW Disposal Component $2.00 Step One. Calculate lbs. per household of residential MSW for previous calendar year ((6000 tons of residential MSW per year for previous calendar year) x (2000 lbs. per ton)) / ((4000 households) x (12 months per year)) = 250 lbs. per household per month of MSW for previous calendar year
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Exhibit G Part 1 5
Step Two. Calculate percent change in lbs. per household per month of MSW between value used in current rates vs. the value calculated during the previous calendar year to determine the percent change in density to apply to the disposal components of the adjusted rates.

Lbs. per HH per month of MSW value used in current rates: 225 lbs./month Lbs. per HH per month of MSW value from previous calendar year: 250 lbs./month ((250 – 225) / 250) x 100 = 10%
Step Three. Apply the annual percentage change of lbs. per household from the actual previous year’s density to the disposal component included in current rates to ‘true up’ the adjusted rates to reflect the most recently available material density.

Current disposal component included in current residential MSW rate: $2.00 Adjusted Disposal Component Based on Changes in Lbs. of MSW per HH per month (density): $2.20 ($2.00) x (1+0.1) = $2.20
Step Four. The disposal component for residential MSW that was adjusted based on density ($2.20 in the example above) will be further adjusted to reflect any changes in disposal costs as described in Section C.

Step Five: Complete the same calculation to determine the change in lbs. per household per month (density) for residential recycling and residential co-collected food scraps and yard trimmings or co-collected MSW and recyclables (if applicable).

NOTE: the “previous year” is the 12-month calendar year period ending Dec 31 before the rate adjustment becomes effective on July 1 of the current rate year. So, as an example, if the City calculates the rate adjustment for July 1, 2027, the “previous year” density values used would be from Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2026; and the density for the “current rate” is based on the rates that were adjusted on July 1, 2026 (and currently in effect immediately prior to adjustment) that rely on density data from Jan1 – Dec 31, 2025.

C. Adjustment of the Processing and Disposal Components (Tipping Fees) The change in the Disposal and/or Processing Component(s) of the rate is calculated in a two-step formula. For rates that include both Processing and Disposal components, the following adjustment methodology will apply to both the Processing and Disposal components. For rates that only include Processing component, the following adjustment methodology will apply only to the Processing component. For rates that only include Disposal component, the following adjustment methodology will apply only to the Disposal component.

Step 1. The City will calculate the percentage change in the disposal and/or processing tip fee per ton, based upon the change between the most recent tipping fee(s) on which the rates are based, and the new tipping fee.

Step 2. The City will apply the resulting percentage change to the most current Disposal and/or Processing Component(s) of the rate by multiplying the Disposal and/or Processing Component(s) by (1+Percentage Change of the tip fee in Step 1) to determine the adjusted Disposal and/or Processing Component(s) portion of the rate.

Sample Rate Adjustment Calculation for Change in Disposal and/or Processing Charge(s) (All numbers are examples only and are used here for illustration purposes) Example Assumptions:

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Exhibit G Part 1 6
Disposal Tip Fee (old) $100/ton
Disposal Tip Fee (new) $105/ton
Component of Residential MSW Cart rate* $ 2.20
Component of 3 yd. MSW Bin rate* $110
* The disposal/processing component that has been adjusted to reflect actual density from the previous calendar year using the protocols shall be used.

Step One. Calculate percentage change in Tip Fee for Disposal or Processing costs. $105 - $100 = (5/100) x 100 = 5.00%
Step Two. Apply percent change to Disposal Charge/Processing Cost component of existing rates.

Residential Disposal rate: $2.20 x 1.05 = $2.31
3-yard Bin Disposal rate: $110 x 1.05 = $115.50
D. Sum of Adjusted Collection Component, Density-Adjusted Processing, and DensityAdjusted Disposal Components Plus Non-Adjusted Capital Component to Determine the Adjusted Rate
The capital component of the rate will not be adjusted at any point during the term of the Agreement.

The percent change in processing and/or disposal costs is applied to the processing or disposal component after the density-adjustment calculations are applied.

The subtotals of the adjusted collection component, density-adjusted processing component, densityadjusted disposal component, and the non-adjusted capital component will be added to determine the adjusted rate.

Example of adjusted rates (using figures in previous examples included in this example calculation):

Collection Component
Disposal
Component*
Nonescalating
Capital
Fuel (15%) Component Total
Labor
(85%)
Residential Example $0.16 $0.95 $2.31 $1.00 $4.42
Commercial Example $5.52 $33.76 $115.50 $1.00 $155.78
*Percent change in disposal costs applies to density-adjusted disposal component.

E. Regulatory Compliance Cost Added to the Adjusted Rate The change in Regulatory Compliance Cost (RCC) is calculated in a seven-step formula.

Step 1. The City will determine if the actual Regulatory Compliance Costs incurred since the last rate setting (or rate adjustment) are less than, equal to, or more than the amount of the RCC included in the rates.

Step 2. If the actual costs incurred are less than the amount of the RCC in the rates, the difference will be used to offset the RCC cost for the following rate year in Step 5 below.

Step 3. If the actual costs incurred exceeded the amount of the RCC included in the rates, the amount of the overage will be included as part of the RCC in the new rates in Step 5 below.

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Exhibit G Part 1 7
Step 4. If the actual costs incurred were the same as the amount included in the rates for the RCC, proceed to Step 5.

Step 5. The City will estimate the amount of Regulatory Compliance Costs required for the new rate year.

The estimated amount will be adjusted by either deducting the amount from Step 2 above, or adding the amount from Step 3 above.

Step 6. The City will calculate the difference between the RCC in the existing rates and the projected RCC costs for the new rate year (from Step 5).

Step 7. The City will apply the rate adjustment to the RCC component of the rates.

EXAMPLE CALCULATION FOR CHANGE IN REGULATORY COMPLIANCE COST (RCC) –APPLIES

ONLY WHEN RCC INCREASES OR DECREASES
The City, at its sole discretion, may adjust the RCC at any point during the year. In the event that the City adjusts the RCC outside of the annual rate adjustment process (i.e. on January 1 instead of July 1), the same calculation process as described below will apply.

Step 1: The City will conduct analysis to determine if the RCC needs to be adjusted based on actual expenditures associated with regulatory compliance for the previous evaluation period.

Step 2: Calculate the delta between the old Regulatory Compliance Costs (RCC) and the new Regulatory Compliance Costs.

Example assuming an increase in the RCC:

Old RCC = $500,000 per year
New RCC = $550,000 per year
Change in RCC = $50,000 per year
Example assuming a decrease in the RCC:

Old RCC = $500,000 per year
New RCC = $450,000 per year
Change in RCC = ($50,000) per year
Step 3: Divide the change in the RCC fee by the old Regulatory Compliance Cost.

Example assuming an increase in the RCC:

Old Regulatory Compliance Cost = $500,000 per year
Annual change in the RCC = $50,000
Divide the $50,000 per year change in the RCC by the current Regulatory Compliance Cost of $500,000 to determine the needed rate adjustment (10% in this example)
Example assuming a decrease in the RCC:

Old Regulatory Compliance Cost = $500,000 per year
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Exhibit G Part 1 8
Annual change in the RCC = ($50,000)
Divide the ($50,000) per year change in the RCC by the current Regulatory Compliance Cost of $500,000 to determine the needed rate adjustment (-10% in this example)
Step 4: Apply the rate adjustment (increase or decrease) to the Regulatory Compliance Cost component of the rates.

Example assuming an increase in rates:

If the residential Regulatory Cost Compliance component, which was provided with the Contractor’s submittal of Proposal Form 29 which became Attachment D to the Contract, is $1/month for a residential recycling cart, multiply $1 by 1.1 to calculate the adjusted Regulatory Cost Component of the residential recycling cart ($1.10/month).

If the Regulatory Compliance Cost component of a commercial 3-yard MSW bin 1x/week is $10 per month, multiply $10 by 1.1 to calculate the adjusted Regulatory Compliance Cost component ($11/month) of the commercial 3-yard MSW bin serviced 1x/week.

Example assuming a decrease in rates:

If the Regulatory Compliance Cost component of the residential rate is $1/month, multiply $1 by 0.9 to calculate the adjusted Regulatory Compliance Cost Component of the rate ($0.90/month).

If the Regulatory Compliance Cost component of a commercial 3-yard MSW bin 1x/week is $10 per month, multiply $10 by 0.9 to calculate the adjusted Regulatory Compliance Cost component of the rate ($9.00/month).

F. New Rate
The adjusted RCC is then added to the adjusted rate to determine the new Solid Waste Service Rate.

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9 1. Residential Basic Level of Service (weekly collection service) # Description Size
Labor Fuel
1i
2-cart bundle -
MSW/Recycling -
Organics - Compost
Bundle includes:

One (1) Co-collected MSW & Recycling cart
One (1) Organics cart
$27.79 $4.90 $5.18 $17.12 $0.34 $2.29 $57.61
1b Additional Organics -
Compost 35-, 65-or 95-gallon, each $7.73 $1.36 $3.88 $0.43 $0.09 $0.49 $14.00 1f Additional Co-collected
MSW and Recyclables 35-, 65-or 95-gallon, each $14.56 $2.57 NA $16.54 $0.18 $1.23 $35.08

20. Residential Estate Service - Bundled 2-container Estate Service (weekly collection) Labor Fuel
$80.53 $14.21 $41.93 $51.16 $2.05 $10.69 $200.58
$83.26 $14.69 $42.32 $53.84 $2.12 $15.04 $211.28
$85.83 $15.15 $42.64 $56.39 $2.19 $19.78 $221.97
$92.78 $16.37 $44.20 $64.00 $2.36 $25.12 $244.83
$100.27 $17.69 $45.98 $69.37 $2.56 $28.89 $264.75
$68.37 $12.07 $34.11 $3.79 $0.87 $4.54 $123.75
$72.43 $12.78 $36.14 $4.02 $0.92 $7.32 $133.61
$91.61 $16.17 $45.70 $5.08 $1.17 $6.08 $165.81
$200.58 $14.00 $186.58
$211.28 $14.00 $197.28
$221.97 $14.00 $207.97
$244.83 $14.00 $230.83
$264.75 $14.00 $250.75
$123.75 $35.08 $88.67
$133.61 $35.08 $98.53
$165.81 35.08 $130.73
Additional Bin
Service Rate
PART 2 - RATE ADJUSTMENT FACTORS
Collection Component
(85% Labor and 15% Fuel) Processing
Component
Disposal
Component
Non-Escalating
Capital Component
Regulatory
Compliance Cost
Component
Total Rate
per month

EXHIBIT G - RATE ADJUSTMENT METHODOLOGY & RATE ADJUSTMENT FACTORS Extra Residential
Backyard Service
Cart Rate
Collection Component
(85% Labor and 15% Fuel) Processing
Component
Disposal
Component
Non-Escalating
Capital Component
Regulatory
Compliance Cost
Component
Total Rate
per month
Estate Service Bundle Option 2.1 - 1-CY MSW/RCY bin with 95-gal organics cart service Estate Service Bundle Option 2.2 - 1.5-CY MSW/RCY bin with 95-gal organics cart service Estate Service Bundle Option 2.3 - 2-CY MSW/RCY bin with 95-gal organics cart service Estate Service Bundle Option 2.4 - 3-CY MSW/RCY bin with 95-gal organics cart service Estate Service Bundle Option 2.5 - 4-CY MSW/RCY bin with 95-gal organics cart service Estate Service Bundle Option 2.6 - 1-CY ORG bin with 95-gal MSW/RCY cart service Estate Service Bundle Option 2.7 - 1.5-CY ORG bin with 95-gal MSW/RCY cart service Estate Service Bundle Option 2.8 - 2-CY ORG bin with 95-gal MSW/RCY cart service Bundled Rate
per month with 2-
Residentail Estate Service - Additonal Bin Pickup container collection Additional Estate Bin Service Option 2.1 - 1-cubic yard co-collected trash & recycling bin (per additional pickup/week) Additional Estate Bin Service Option 2.2 - 1.5-cubic yard co-collected trash & recycling bin (per additional pickup/week) Additional Estate Bin Service Option 2.3 - 2-cubic yard co-collected trash & recycling bin (per additional pickup/week) Additional Estate Bin Service Option 2.4 - 3-cubic yard co-collected trash & recycling bin (per additional pickup/week) Additional Estate Bin Service Option 2.5 - 4-cubic yard co-collected trash & recycling bin (per additional pickup/week) Additional Estate Bin Service Option 2.6 – 1-cubic yard co-collected yard trimmings and food scraps bin (per additional pickup/week)
Additional Estate Bin Service Option 2.7 - 1.5-cubic yard co-collected yard trimmings and food scraps bin (per additional pickup/week)
Additional Estate Bin Service Option 2.8 - 2-cubic yard co-collected yard trimmings and food scraps bin (per additional pickup/week)
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10 5. Commercial and Multi-Family Co-collected Food Scraps and Yard Trimmings Processing
Component
Labor Fuel Composting
5a 1 pick-up per week $29.04 $5.12 $14.49 $1.61 $0.37 $1.93 $52.55 5a 2 pick-up per week $32.65 $5.76 $16.29 $1.81 $0.42 $2.17 $59.09 5a 3 pick-up per week $34.05 $6.01 $16.99 $1.89 $0.43 $2.26 $61.62 5a 4 pick-up per week $46.02 $8.12 $22.96 $2.55 $0.59 $3.06 $83.29 5a 5 pick-up per week $52.32 $9.23 $26.10 $2.90 $0.67 $3.47 $94.70 5a 6 pick-up per week $56.55 $9.98 $28.21 $3.13 $0.72 $3.75 $102.35 5b 1 pick-up per week $32.37 $5.71 $16.15 $1.79 $0.41 $2.15 $58.58 5b 2 pick-up per week $39.30 $6.94 $19.61 $2.18 $0.50 $2.61 $71.14 5b 3 pick-up per week $38.37 $6.77 $19.14 $2.13 $0.49 $2.55 $69.44 5b 4 pick-up per week $59.34 $10.47 $29.61 $3.29 $0.76 $3.94 $107.41 5b 5 pick-up per week $68.97 $12.17 $34.41 $3.82 $0.88 $4.58 $124.84 5b 6 pick-up per week $76.53 $13.51 $38.18 $4.24 $0.98 $5.08 $138.52 5c 1 pick-up per week $35.70 $6.30 $17.81 $1.98 $0.45 $2.37 $64.61 5c 2 pick-up per week $45.97 $8.11 $22.93 $2.55 $0.59 $3.05 $83.20 5c 3 pick-up per week $42.69 $7.53 $21.30 $2.37 $0.54 $2.83 $77.26 5c 4 pick-up per week $72.66 $12.82 $36.25 $4.03 $0.93 $4.82 $131.52 5c 5 pick-up per week $85.63 $15.11 $42.72 $4.75 $1.09 $5.69 $154.99 5c 6 pick-up per week $96.52 $17.03 $48.15 $5.35 $1.23 $6.41 $174.69 5d 1 pick-up per week $51.82 $9.14 $25.85 $2.87 $0.66 $3.44 $93.79 5d 2 pick-up per week $90.55 $15.98 $45.18 $5.02 $1.15 $6.01 $163.90 5d 3 pick-up per week $98.30 $17.35 $49.04 $5.45 $1.25 $6.53 $177.91 5d 4 pick-up per week $161.84 $28.56 $80.74 $8.97 $2.06 $10.74 $292.92 5d 5 pick-up per week $249.66 $44.06 $124.56 $13.84 $3.18 $16.58 $451.87 5d 6 pick-up per week $293.34 $51.77 $146.35 $16.26 $3.74 $19.48 $530.94 5e 1 pick-up per week $84.67 $14.94 $42.24 $4.69 $1.08 $5.62 $153.25 5e 2 pick-up per week $149.82 $26.44 $74.75 $8.31 $1.91 $9.95 $271.16 5e 3 pick-up per week $154.35 $27.24 $77.01 $8.56 $1.97 $10.25 $279.36 5e 4 pick-up per week $270.88 $47.80 $135.15 $15.02 $3.45 $17.98 $490.28 5e 5 pick-up per week $330.83 $58.38 $165.06 $18.34 $4.22 $21.96 $598.79 5e 6 pick-up per week $387.68 $68.41 $193.42 $21.49 $4.94 $25.74 $701.68 Disposal
Component
Non-Escalating
Capital Component
Regulatory
Compliance Cost
Component
Total Rate Per
Month
Note: Co-collected Food Scraps and Yard Trimmings will only be collected in 35-gal, 65-gal, 1-yard, 1.5 yard, and 2-yard containers. Co-collected Food Scraps and Yard Trimmings will not be collected as part of split bin service. # Size Frequency of Collection
Collection Component (85% Labor and
15% Fuel)
35-gallon Cart
65-gallon Cart
1 Cubic Yard Bin

1.5 Cubic Yard Bin
2 Cubic Yard Bin
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11 6. Commercial and Multi-Family Co-collected MSW and Recycling Processing
Component
Labor Fuel CalRecycle-certified
SB 1383 HDOPF
6a 1 pick-up per week $19.98 $3.53 $7.31 $15.50 $0.51 $2.65 $49.48 6a 2 pick-up per week $36.47 $6.44 $13.34 $28.30 $0.93 $4.84 $90.32 6a 3 pick-up per week $54.70 $9.65 $20.01 $42.45 $1.39 $7.26 $135.47 6a 4 pick-up per week $72.93 $12.87 $26.68 $56.60 $1.86 $9.68 $180.63 6a 5 pick-up per week $84.88 $14.98 $31.06 $65.88 $2.16 $11.27 $210.23 6a 6 pick-up per week $95.89 $16.92 $35.08 $74.42 $2.44 $12.73 $237.50 6b 1 pick-up per week $33.30 $5.88 $12.18 $25.84 $0.85 $4.42 $82.47 6b 2 pick-up per week $60.78 $10.73 $22.24 $47.17 $1.55 $8.07 $150.53 6b 3 pick-up per week $91.17 $16.09 $33.35 $70.75 $2.32 $12.11 $225.79 6b 4 pick-up per week $121.55 $21.45 $44.47 $94.34 $3.10 $16.14 $301.05 6b 5 pick-up per week $141.47 $24.97 $51.76 $109.80 $3.61 $18.79 $350.39 6b 6 pick-up per week $159.82 $28.20 $58.47 $124.03 $4.07 $21.22 $395.83 6c 1 pick-up per week $39.96 $7.05 $14.62 $31.01 $1.02 $5.31 $98.96 6c 2 pick-up per week $72.93 $12.87 $26.68 $56.60 $1.86 $9.68 $180.63 6c 3 pick-up per week $109.40 $19.31 $40.03 $84.90 $2.79 $14.53 $270.95 6c 4 pick-up per week $145.87 $25.74 $53.37 $113.20 $3.72 $19.37 $361.26 6c 5 pick-up per week $169.77 $29.96 $62.11 $131.75 $4.33 $22.54 $420.46 6c 6 pick-up per week $191.78 $33.84 $70.17 $148.84 $4.89 $25.47 $474.99 6d 1 pick-up per week $88.86 $15.68 $46.27 $56.45 $2.26 $11.80 $221.32 6d 2 pick-up per week $161.39 $28.48 $83.58 $102.95 $4.11 $21.43 $401.96 6d 3 pick-up per week $242.09 $42.72 $125.37 $154.43 $6.17 $32.15 $602.94 6d 4 pick-up per week $322.79 $56.96 $167.16 $205.91 $8.23 $42.86 $803.91 6d 5 pick-up per week $374.12 $66.02 $192.84 $239.48 $9.54 $49.68 $931.66 6d 6 pick-up per week $421.04 $74.30 $216.09 $270.36 $10.73 $55.91 $1,048.42 6e 1 pick-up per week $92.49 $16.32 $47.02 $59.80 $2.36 $12.28 $230.27 6e 2 pick-up per week $168.67 $29.76 $85.08 $109.66 $4.30 $22.40 $419.86 6e 3 pick-up per week $253.00 $44.65 $127.61 $164.49 $6.45 $33.59 $629.78 6e 4 pick-up per week $337.33 $59.53 $170.15 $219.31 $8.60 $44.79 $839.71 6e 5 pick-up per week $392.29 $69.23 $196.57 $256.23 $10.00 $52.09 $976.41 6e 6 pick-up per week $442.85 $78.15 $220.57 $290.46 $11.29 $58.80 $1,102.12 6f 1 pick-up per week $96.13 $16.96 $47.76 $63.15 $2.45 $12.76 $239.22 6f 2 pick-up per week $175.93 $31.05 $86.57 $116.36 $4.48 $23.36 $437.75 6f 3 pick-up per week $263.90 $46.57 $129.85 $174.54 $6.73 $35.04 $656.63 6f 4 pick-up per week $351.87 $62.09 $173.14 $232.72 $8.97 $46.72 $875.51 6f 5 pick-up per week $410.46 $72.43 $200.30 $272.99 $10.46 $54.50 $1,021.15 6f 6 pick-up per week $464.65 $82.00 $225.05 $310.57 $11.84 $61.70 $1,155.81 6g 1 pick-up per week $103.40 $18.25 $49.26 $69.86 $2.64 $13.73 $257.12 6g 2 pick-up per week $190.47 $33.61 $89.56 $129.76 $4.85 $25.29 $473.55 6g 3 pick-up per week $285.71 $50.42 $134.33 $194.64 $7.28 $37.94 $710.33 6g 4 pick-up per week $380.95 $67.23 $179.11 $259.53 $9.71 $50.58 $947.10 6g 5 pick-up per week $446.81 $78.85 $207.77 $306.50 $11.39 $59.33 $1,110.65 6g 6 pick-up per week $508.27 $89.70 $234.01 $350.78 $12.96 $67.49 $1,263.21 6h 1 pick-up per week $110.66 $19.53 $50.75 $76.56 $2.82 $14.69 $275.02 6h 2 pick-up per week $205.01 $36.18 $92.54 $143.17 $5.23 $27.22 $509.35 6h 3 pick-up per week $307.52 $54.27 $138.81 $214.75 $7.84 $40.83 $764.02 6h 4 pick-up per week $410.03 $72.36 $185.09 $286.33 $10.45 $54.44 $1,018.70 6h 5 pick-up per week $483.16 $85.26 $215.24 $340.01 $12.32 $64.16 $1,200.14 6h 6 pick-up per week $551.89 $97.39 $242.97 $391.00 $14.07 $73.28 $1,370.60 6i 1 pick-up per week $125.20 $22.09 $53.74 $89.96 $3.19 $16.62 $310.81 6i 2 pick-up per week $234.09 $41.31 $98.52 $169.98 $5.97 $31.08 $580.94 6i 3 pick-up per week $351.14 $61.97 $147.78 $254.96 $8.95 $46.63 $871.42 6i 4 pick-up per week $468.18 $82.62 $197.03 $339.95 $11.93 $62.17 $1,161.89 6i 5 pick-up per week $555.86 $98.09 $230.17 $407.03 $14.17 $73.81 $1,379.13 6i 6 pick-up per week $639.13 $112.79 $260.89 $471.42 $16.29 $84.87 $1,585.39 # Size Frequency of Collection
Collection Component (85% Labor and
15% Fuel) Disposal
Component
Non-Escalating
Capital Component
Regulatory
Compliance Cost
Component
Total Rate Per
Month
35-gallon Cart
65-gallon Cart
95-gallon Cart
1 Cubic Yard Bin
(standalone or half of 2-
yard split bin)

1.5 Cubic Yard Bin
(standalone or half of 3-
yard split bin)
2 Cubic Yard Bin
(standalone or half of 4-
yard split bin)
3 Cubic Yard Bin
4 Cubic Yard Bin
6 Cubic Yard Bin
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12 7. Permanent Compactor and Roll-Off Box Single-Material Recycling Service or Single-stream Recycling Service Processing
Component
Labor Fuel Clean MRF
7a 3-yard Compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $90.80 $16.02 $50.73 $5.64 $1.16 $6.03 $170.38 7b 4-yard Compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $123.41 $21.78 $68.94 $7.66 $1.57 $8.19 $231.55 7c 6-yard Compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $194.32 $34.29 $108.56 $12.06 $2.48 $12.90 $364.60 7d 10-yard compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $222.25 $39.22 $124.16 $13.80 $2.83 $14.76 $417.02 7e 20-yard compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $222.25 $39.22 $124.16 $13.80 $2.83 $14.76 $417.02 7f 25-yard Compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $222.25 $39.22 $124.16 $13.80 $2.83 $14.76 $417.02 7g 30-yard Compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $222.25 $39.22 $124.16 $13.80 $2.83 $14.76 $417.02 7h 40-yard Compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $222.25 $39.22 $124.16 $13.80 $2.83 $14.76 $417.02 7i 10-yard Roll-off Box On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $211.44 $37.31 $118.13 $13.13 $2.69 $14.04 $396.74 7j 20-yard Roll-off Box On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $211.44 $37.31 $118.13 $13.13 $2.69 $14.04 $396.74 7k 25-yard Roll-off Box On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $211.44 $37.31 $118.13 $13.13 $2.69 $14.04 $396.74 7l 30-yard Roll-off Box On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $211.44 $37.31 $118.13 $13.13 $2.69 $14.04 $396.74 7m 40-yard Roll-off Box On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $211.44 $37.31 $118.13 $13.13 $2.69 $14.04 $396.74

8. Permanent Compactor and Roll-Off Box - Source Separated Food Scraps Processing
Component
Labor Fuel Anaerobic Digestion
8a 3-yard Compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $90.80 $16.02 $50.73 $5.64 $1.16 $6.03 $170.38 8b 4-yard Compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $123.41 $21.78 $68.94 $7.66 $1.57 $8.19 $231.55 8c 6-yard Compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $194.32 $34.29 $108.56 $12.06 $2.48 $12.90 $364.60 8d 10-yard compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $222.25 $39.22 $124.16 $13.80 $2.83 $14.76 $417.02 8e 20-yard compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $222.25 $39.22 $124.16 $13.80 $2.83 $14.76 $417.02 8f 25-yard Compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $222.25 $39.22 $124.16 $13.80 $2.83 $14.76 $417.02 8g 30-yard Compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $222.25 $39.22 $124.16 $13.80 $2.83 $14.76 $417.02 8h 40-yard Compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $222.25 $39.22 $124.16 $13.80 $2.83 $14.76 $417.02 8i 10-yard Roll-off Box On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $211.44 $37.31 $118.13 $13.13 $2.69 $14.04 $396.74 8j 20-yard Roll-off Box On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $211.44 $37.31 $118.13 $13.13 $2.69 $14.04 $396.74 8k 25-yard Roll-off Box On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $211.44 $37.31 $118.13 $13.13 $2.69 $14.04 $396.74 8l 30-yard Roll-off Box On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $211.44 $37.31 $118.13 $13.13 $2.69 $14.04 $396.74 8m 40-yard Roll-off Box On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $211.44 $37.31 $118.13 $13.13 $2.69 $14.04 $396.74

9. Permanent Compactor and Roll-Off Box - Source Separated Yard Trimmings Processing
Component
Labor Fuel Composting
9a 3-yard Compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $90.80 $16.02 $50.73 $5.64 $1.16 $6.03 $170.38 9b 4-yard Compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $123.41 $21.78 $68.94 $7.66 $1.57 $8.19 $231.55 9c 6-yard Compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $194.32 $34.29 $108.56 $12.06 $2.48 $12.90 $364.60 9d 10-yard compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $222.25 $39.22 $124.16 $13.80 $2.83 $14.76 $417.02 9e 20-yard compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $222.25 $39.22 $124.16 $13.80 $2.83 $14.76 $417.02 9f 25-yard Compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $222.25 $39.22 $124.16 $13.80 $2.83 $14.76 $417.02 9g 30-yard Compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $222.25 $39.22 $124.16 $13.80 $2.83 $14.76 $417.02 9h 40-yard Compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $222.25 $39.22 $124.16 $13.80 $2.83 $14.76 $417.02 9i 10-yard Roll-off Box On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $211.44 $37.31 $118.13 $13.13 $2.69 $14.04 $396.74 9j 20-yard Roll-off Box On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $211.43 $37.31 $118.12 $13.12 $2.69 $14.04 $396.72 9k 25-yard Roll-off Box On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $211.44 $37.31 $118.13 $13.13 $2.69 $14.04 $396.74 9l 30-yard Roll-off Box On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $211.44 $37.31 $118.13 $13.13 $2.69 $14.04 $396.74 9m 40-yard Roll-off Box On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $211.44 $37.31 $118.13 $13.13 $2.69 $14.04 $396.74

10. Permanent Compactor and Roll-Off Box - Co-collected Food Scraps and Yard Trimmings Processing
Component
Labor Fuel Composting
10a 3-yard Compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $90.80 $16.02 $50.73 $5.64 $1.16 $6.03 $170.38 10b 4-yard Compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $123.41 $21.78 $68.94 $7.66 $1.57 $8.19 $231.55 10c 6-yard Compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $194.32 $34.29 $108.56 $12.06 $2.48 $12.90 $364.60 10d 10-yard compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $222.25 $39.22 $124.16 $13.80 $2.83 $14.76 $417.02 10e 20-yard compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $222.25 $39.22 $124.16 $13.80 $2.83 $14.76 $417.02 10f 25-yard Compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $222.25 $39.22 $124.16 $13.80 $2.83 $14.76 $417.02 10g 30-yard Compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $222.25 $39.22 $124.16 $13.80 $2.83 $14.76 $417.02 10h 40-yard Compactor On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $222.25 $39.22 $124.16 $13.80 $2.83 $14.76 $417.02 10i 10-yard Roll-off Box On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $222.25 $39.22 $124.16 $13.80 $2.83 $14.76 $417.02 10j 20-yard Roll-off Box On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $211.44 $37.31 $118.13 $13.13 $2.69 $14.04 $396.74 10k 25-yard Roll-off Box On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $211.44 $37.31 $118.13 $13.13 $2.69 $14.04 $396.74 10l 30-yard Roll-off Box On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $211.44 $37.31 $118.13 $13.13 $2.69 $14.04 $396.74 10m 40-yard Roll-off Box On-call of scheduled service (cost per collection) $211.44 $37.31 $118.13 $13.13 $2.69 $14.04 $396.74 # Size Frequency of Collection
Collection Component (85% Labor and
15% Fuel) Disposal
Component
Non-Escalating
Capital Component
Regulatory
Compliance Cost
Component
Total Rate Per
Month
# Size Frequency of Collection
Collection Component (85% Labor and
15% Fuel) Disposal
Component
Non-Escalating
Capital Component
Regulatory
Compliance Cost
Component
Total Rate Per
Month
# Size Frequency of Collection
Collection Component (85% Labor and
15% Fuel) Disposal
Component
Non-Escalating
Capital Component
Regulatory
Compliance Cost
Component
Total Rate Per
Month
# Size Frequency of Collection
Collection Component (85% Labor and
15% Fuel) Disposal
Component
Non-Escalating
Capital Component
Regulatory
Compliance Cost
Component
Total Rate Per
Month
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13 11. Temporary Bin and Roll-Off Bin Divertible Service - Single-Material Recyclables and Single-Stream Recyclables Processing
Component
Labor Fuel Clean MRF
11a 2-yard Bin Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $82.28 $14.52 $45.97 $5.11 $1.05 $5.46 $154.39 11a 2-yard Bin Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $82.28 $14.52 $45.97 $5.11 $1.05 $5.46 $154.39 11a 2-yard Bin Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $82.28 $14.52 $45.97 $5.11 $1.05 $5.46 $154.39 11b 3-yard Bin Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $83.97 $14.82 $46.91 $5.21 $1.07 $5.57 $157.55 11b 3-yard Bin Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $83.97 $14.82 $46.91 $5.21 $1.07 $5.57 $157.55 11b 3-yard Bin Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $83.97 $14.82 $46.91 $5.21 $1.07 $5.57 $157.55 11c 4-yard Bin Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $85.65 $15.11 $47.85 $5.32 $1.09 $5.69 $160.71 11c 4-yard Bin Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $85.65 $15.11 $47.85 $5.32 $1.09 $5.69 $160.71 11c 4-yard Bin Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $85.65 $15.11 $47.85 $5.32 $1.09 $5.69 $160.71 11d 6-yard Bin Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $89.01 $15.71 $49.73 $5.53 $1.13 $5.91 $167.02 11d 6-yard Bin Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $89.01 $15.71 $49.73 $5.53 $1.13 $5.91 $167.02 11d 6-yard Bin Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $89.01 $15.71 $49.73 $5.53 $1.13 $5.91 $167.02 11e 10-yard Roll-off Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 11e 10-yard Roll-off Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 11e 10-yard Roll-off Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 11f 20-yard Roll-off Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 11f 20-yard Roll-off Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 11f 20-yard Roll-off Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 11g 25-yard Roll-off Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 11g 25-yard Roll-off Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 11g 25-yard Roll-off Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 11h 30-yard Roll-off Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 11h 30-yard Roll-off Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 11h 30-yard Roll-off Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 11i 40-yard Roll-off Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 11i 40-yard Roll-off Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 11i 40-yard Roll-off Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 # Size Frequency of Collection
Collection Component (85% Labor and
15% Fuel) Disposal
Component
Non-Escalating
Capital Component
Regulatory
Compliance Cost
Component
Total Rate Per
Month
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14 12. Temporary Bin and Roll-Off Bin Divertible Service - Source-separated Food Scraps Processing
Component
Labor Fuel Anaerobic Digestion
12a 2-yard Bin Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $82.28 $14.52 $45.97 $5.11 $1.05 $5.46 $154.39 12a 2-yard Bin Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $82.28 $14.52 $45.97 $5.11 $1.05 $5.46 $154.39 12a 2-yard Bin Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $82.28 $14.52 $45.97 $5.11 $1.05 $5.46 $154.39 12b 3-yard Bin Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $83.92 $14.81 $46.88 $5.21 $1.07 $5.57 $157.46 12b 3-yard Bin Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $83.92 $14.81 $46.88 $5.21 $1.07 $5.57 $157.46 12b 3-yard Bin Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $83.92 $14.81 $46.88 $5.21 $1.07 $5.57 $157.46 12c 4-yard Bin Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $85.65 $15.11 $47.85 $5.32 $1.09 $5.69 $160.71 12c 4-yard Bin Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $85.65 $15.11 $47.85 $5.32 $1.09 $5.69 $160.71 12c 4-yard Bin Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $85.65 $15.11 $47.85 $5.32 $1.09 $5.69 $160.71 12d 6-yard Bin Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $89.01 $15.71 $49.73 $5.53 $1.13 $5.91 $167.02 12d 6-yard Bin Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $89.01 $15.71 $49.73 $5.53 $1.13 $5.91 $167.02 12d 6-yard Bin Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $89.01 $15.71 $49.73 $5.53 $1.13 $5.91 $167.02 12e 10-yard Roll-off Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 12e 10-yard Roll-off Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 12e 10-yard Roll-off Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 12f 20-yard Roll-off Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 12f 20-yard Roll-off Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 12f 20-yard Roll-off Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 12g 25-yard Roll-off Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 12g 25-yard Roll-off Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 12g 25-yard Roll-off Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 12h 30-yard Roll-off Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 12h 30-yard Roll-off Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 12h 30-yard Roll-off Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 12i 40-yard Roll-off Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 12i 40-yard Roll-off Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 12i 40-yard Roll-off Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62

13. Temporary Bin and Roll-Off Bin Divertible Service - Source-separated Yard Trimmings Processing
Component
Labor Fuel Composting
13a 2-yard Bin Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $82.28 $14.52 $45.97 $5.11 $1.05 $5.46 $154.39 13a 2-yard Bin Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $82.28 $14.52 $45.97 $5.11 $1.05 $5.46 $154.39 13a 2-yard Bin Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $82.28 $14.52 $45.97 $5.11 $1.05 $5.46 $154.39 13b 3-yard Bin Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $83.97 $14.82 $46.91 $5.21 $1.07 $5.57 $157.55 13b 3-yard Bin Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $83.97 $14.82 $46.91 $5.21 $1.07 $5.57 $157.55 13b 3-yard Bin Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $83.97 $14.82 $46.91 $5.21 $1.07 $5.57 $157.55 13c 4-yard Bin Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $85.65 $15.11 $47.85 $5.32 $1.09 $5.69 $160.71 13c 4-yard Bin Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $85.65 $15.11 $47.85 $5.32 $1.09 $5.69 $160.71 13c 4-yard Bin Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $85.65 $15.11 $47.85 $5.32 $1.09 $5.69 $160.71 13d 6-yard Bin Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $89.01 $15.71 $49.73 $5.53 $1.13 $5.91 $167.02 13d 6-yard Bin Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $89.01 $15.71 $49.73 $5.53 $1.13 $5.91 $167.02 13d 6-yard Bin Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $89.01 $15.71 $49.73 $5.53 $1.13 $5.91 $167.02 13e 10-yard Roll-off Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 13e 10-yard Roll-off Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 13e 10-yard Roll-off Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 13f 20-yard Roll-off Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 13f 20-yard Roll-off Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 13f 20-yard Roll-off Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 13g 25-yard Roll-off Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 13g 25-yard Roll-off Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 13g 25-yard Roll-off Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 13h 30-yard Roll-off Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 13h 30-yard Roll-off Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 13h 30-yard Roll-off Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 13i 40-yard Roll-off Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 13i 40-yard Roll-off Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 13i 40-yard Roll-off Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 # Size Frequency of Collection
Collection Component (85% Labor and
15% Fuel) Disposal
Component
Non-Escalating
Capital Component
Regulatory
Compliance Cost
Component
Total Rate Per
Month
# Size Frequency of Collection
Collection Component (85% Labor and
15% Fuel) Disposal
Component
Non-Escalating
Capital Component
Regulatory
Compliance Cost
Component
Total Rate Per
Month
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15 14. Temporary Bin and Roll-Off Bin Divertible Service - Co-collected Food Scraps and Yard Trimmings Processing
Component
Labor Fuel Composting
14a 2-yard Bin Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $82.28 $14.52 $45.97 $5.11 $1.05 $5.46 $154.39 14a 2-yard Bin Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $82.28 $14.52 $45.97 $5.11 $1.05 $5.46 $154.39 14a 2-yard Bin Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $82.28 $14.52 $45.97 $5.11 $1.05 $5.46 $154.39 14b 3-yard Bin Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $83.97 $14.82 $46.91 $5.21 $1.07 $5.57 $157.55 14b 3-yard Bin Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $83.97 $14.82 $46.91 $5.21 $1.07 $5.57 $157.55 14b 3-yard Bin Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $83.97 $14.82 $46.91 $5.21 $1.07 $5.57 $157.55 14c 4-yard Bin Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $85.65 $15.11 $47.85 $5.32 $1.09 $5.69 $160.71 14c 4-yard Bin Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $85.65 $15.11 $47.85 $5.32 $1.09 $5.69 $160.71 14c 4-yard Bin Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $85.65 $15.11 $47.85 $5.32 $1.09 $5.69 $160.71 14d 6-yard Bin Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $89.01 $15.71 $49.73 $5.53 $1.13 $5.91 $167.02 14d 6-yard Bin Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $89.01 $15.71 $49.73 $5.53 $1.13 $5.91 $167.02 14d 6-yard Bin Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $89.01 $15.71 $49.73 $5.53 $1.13 $5.91 $167.02 14e 10-yard Roll-off Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 14e 10-yard Roll-off Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 14e 10-yard Roll-off Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 14f 20-yard Roll-off Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 14f 20-yard Roll-off Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 14f 20-yard Roll-off Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 14g 25-yard Roll-off Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 14g 25-yard Roll-off Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 14g 25-yard Roll-off Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 14h 30-yard Roll-off Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 14h 30-yard Roll-off Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 14h 30-yard Roll-off Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 14i 40-yard Roll-off Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 14i 40-yard Roll-off Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62 14i 40-yard Roll-off Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $202.32 $35.70 $113.03 $12.56 $2.58 $13.43 $379.62

15. Temporary Bin and Roll-Off Box Service - Including 2, 3, 4, and 6 yard Bin Service - Mixed C&D Processing Processing
Component
Labor Fuel Mixed C&D
15a 2-yard Bin Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $172.91 $30.51 $96.60 $10.73 $2.20 $11.48 $324.44 15a 2-yard Bin Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $172.91 $30.51 $96.60 $10.73 $2.20 $11.48 $324.44 15a 2-yard Bin Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $172.91 $30.51 $96.60 $10.73 $2.20 $11.48 $324.44 15b 3-yard Bin Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $180.45 $31.84 $100.81 $11.20 $2.30 $11.98 $338.59 15b 3-yard Bin Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $180.45 $31.84 $100.81 $11.20 $2.30 $11.98 $338.59 15b 3-yard Bin Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $180.45 $31.84 $100.81 $11.20 $2.30 $11.98 $338.59 15c 4-yard Bin Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $187.99 $33.17 $105.02 $11.67 $2.40 $12.48 $352.73 15c 4-yard Bin Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $187.99 $33.17 $105.02 $11.67 $2.40 $12.48 $352.73 15c 4-yard Bin Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $187.99 $33.17 $105.02 $11.67 $2.40 $12.48 $352.73 15d 6-yard Bin Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $203.07 $35.84 $113.45 $12.61 $2.59 $13.48 $381.03 15d 6-yard Bin Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $203.07 $35.84 $113.45 $12.61 $2.59 $13.48 $381.03 15d 6-yard Bin Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $203.07 $35.84 $113.45 $12.61 $2.59 $13.48 $381.03 15e 10-yard Roll-off Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $472.03 $83.30 $263.71 $29.30 $6.02 $31.34 $885.69 15e 10-yard Roll-off Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $472.03 $83.30 $263.71 $29.30 $6.02 $31.34 $885.69 15e 10-yard Roll-off Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $472.03 $83.30 $263.71 $29.30 $6.02 $31.34 $885.69 15f 20-yard Roll-off Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $472.03 $83.30 $263.71 $29.30 $6.02 $31.34 $885.69 15f 20-yard Roll-off Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $472.03 $83.30 $263.71 $29.30 $6.02 $31.34 $885.69 15f 20-yard Roll-off Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $472.03 $83.30 $263.71 $29.30 $6.02 $31.34 $885.69 15g 25-yard Roll-off Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $472.03 $83.30 $263.71 $29.30 $6.02 $31.34 $885.69 15g 25-yard Roll-off Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $472.03 $83.30 $263.71 $29.30 $6.02 $31.34 $885.69 15g 25-yard Roll-off Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $472.03 $83.30 $263.71 $29.30 $6.02 $31.34 $885.69 15h 30-yard Roll-off Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $472.03 $83.30 $263.71 $29.30 $6.02 $31.34 $885.69 15h 30-yard Roll-off Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $472.03 $83.30 $263.71 $29.30 $6.02 $31.34 $885.69 15h 30-yard Roll-off Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $472.03 $83.30 $263.71 $29.30 $6.02 $31.34 $885.69 15i 40-yard Roll-off Weekly (i.e. Monday collection, with the collection again on the following Monday - cost per collection) $472.03 $83.30 $263.71 $29.30 $6.02 $31.34 $885.69 15i 40-yard Roll-off Weekend (i.e. collection on Saturday or Sunday - cost per collection) $472.03 $83.30 $263.71 $29.30 $6.02 $31.34 $885.69 15i 40-yard Roll-off Same day (same day collection service - cost per collection) $472.03 $83.30 $263.71 $29.30 $6.02 $31.34 $885.69 # Size Frequency of Collection
Collection Component (85% Labor and
15% Fuel) Disposal
Component
Non-Escalating
Capital Component
Regulatory
Compliance Cost
Component
Total Rate Per
Month
# Size Frequency of Collection
Collection Component (85% Labor and
15% Fuel) Disposal
Component
Non-Escalating
Capital Component
Regulatory
Compliance Cost
Component
Total Rate Per
Month
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16 16. Special Event Service - Direct to Landfill MSW Service Labor Fuel
16a 35-gallon Cart Per container $15.72 $2.77 $0.20 $1.04 $29.49 16b 65-gallon Cart Per container $22.01 $3.88 $0.28 $1.46 $41.29 16c 95-gallon Cart Per container $25.15 $4.44 $0.32 $1.67 $47.19 16d
1 Cubic Yard Bin
(standalone or half of 2-
yard split bin)
Per container $25.15 $4.44 $0.32 $1.67 $47.19
16e

1.5 Cubic Yard Bin
(standalone or half of 3-
yard split bin)
Per container $164.57 $29.04 $2.10 $10.93 $308.78
16f
2 Cubic Yard Bin
(standalone or half of 4-
yard split bin)
Per container $164.54 $29.04 $2.10 $10.92 $308.74
16g
3 Cubic Yard Bin
(standalone or half of 6-
yard split bin)
Per container $167.93 $29.64 $2.14 $11.15 $315.10
16h 4 Cubic Yard Bin Per container $178.03 $31.42 $2.27 $11.82 $334.05 16i 6 Cubic Yard Bin Per container $404.65 $71.41 $5.16 $26.87 $759.26 16j 10-yard Roll-off Per container $404.65 $71.41 $5.16 $26.87 $759.26 16k 20-yard Roll-off Per container $404.65 $71.41 $5.16 $26.87 $759.26 16l 25-yard Roll-off Per container $404.65 $71.41 $5.16 $26.87 $759.26 16m 30-yard Roll-off Per container $404.65 $71.41 $5.16 $26.87 $759.26 16n 40-yard Roll-off Per container $404.65 $71.41 $5.16 $26.87 $759.26 16o 20-yard Compactor Per container $444.51 $78.44 $5.66 $29.51 $834.05 16p 25-yard Compactor Per container $444.51 $78.44 $5.66 $29.51 $834.05 16q 30-yard Compactor Per container $444.51 $78.44 $5.66 $29.51 $834.05 16r 40-yard Compactor Per container $444.51 $78.44 $5.66 $29.51 $834.05 # Size Frequency of Collection
Collection Component (85% Labor and
15% Fuel) Disposal Component Non-Escalating
Capital Component
Regulatory
Compliance Cost
Component
Total Rate Per
Month
$9.76
$13.66
$15.61
$15.61
$102.15
$102.14
$104.24
$110.51
$251.18
$251.18
$251.18
$251.18
$251.18
$251.18
$275.92
$275.92
$275.92
$275.92
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17 17. Special Event Service - Single-Material Recyclables and Single-Stream Recyclables Processing
Component
Labor Fuel Clean MRF
17a 35-gallon Cart Per container $14.94 $2.64 $8.34 $0.93 $0.19 $0.99 $28.03 17b 65-gallon Cart Per container $20.91 $3.69 $11.68 $1.30 $0.27 $1.39 $39.23 17c 95-gallon Cart Per container $23.89 $4.22 $13.35 $1.48 $0.30 $1.59 $44.83 17d
1 Cubic Yard Bin
(standalone or half of 2-
yard split bin)
Per container $23.89 $4.22 $13.35 $1.48 $0.30 $1.59 $44.83 17e

1.5 Cubic Yard Bin
(standalone or half of 3-
yard split bin)
Per container $156.34 $27.59 $87.34 $9.70 $1.99 $10.38 $293.34 17f
2 Cubic Yard Bin
(standalone or half of 4-
yard split bin)
Per container $156.34 $27.59 $87.34 $9.70 $1.99 $10.38 $293.34 17g
3 Cubic Yard Bin
(standalone or half of 6-
yard split bin)
Per container $159.54 $28.15 $89.13 $9.90 $2.03 $10.59 $299.35 17h 4 Cubic Yard Bin Per container $162.73 $28.72 $90.91 $10.10 $2.07 $10.80 $305.34 17i 6 Cubic Yard Bin Per container $169.13 $29.85 $94.48 $10.50 $2.16 $11.23 $317.34 17j 10-yard Roll-off Per container $384.41 $67.84 $214.76 $23.86 $4.90 $25.52 $721.29 17k 20-yard Roll-off Per container $384.41 $67.84 $214.76 $23.86 $4.90 $25.52 $721.29 17l 25-yard Roll-off Per container $384.41 $67.84 $214.76 $23.86 $4.90 $25.52 $721.29 17m 30-yard Roll-off Per container $384.41 $67.84 $214.76 $23.86 $4.90 $25.52 $721.29 17n 40-yard Roll-off Per container $384.41 $67.84 $214.76 $23.86 $4.90 $25.52 $721.29 17o 20-yard Compactor Per container $422.28 $74.52 $235.92 $26.21 $5.38 $28.04 $792.35 17p 25-yard Compactor Per container $422.28 $74.52 $235.92 $26.21 $5.38 $28.04 $792.35 17q 30-yard Compactor Per container $422.28 $74.52 $235.92 $26.21 $5.38 $28.04 $792.35 17r 40-yard Compactor Per container $422.28 $74.52 $235.92 $26.21 $5.38 $28.04 $792.35

18. Special Event Service - Source-separated Food Scraps Processing
Component
Labor Fuel Composting
18a 35-gallon Cart Per container $37.73 $6.66 $21.08 $2.34 $0.48 $2.50 $70.79 18b 65-gallon Cart Per container $40.87 $7.21 $22.83 $2.54 $0.52 $2.71 $76.69 18c 1 Cubic Yard Bin
(standalone) Per container $62.88 $11.10 $35.13 $3.90 $0.80 $4.17 $117.98 18d 1.5 Cubic Yard Bin
(standalone) Per container $78.60 $13.87 $43.91 $4.88 $1.00 $5.22 $147.47 18e 2 Cubic Yard Bin
(standalone) Per container $94.32 $16.64 $52.69 $5.85 $1.20 $6.26 $176.97

19. Emergency Service - MSW Hauled to Directly to the Landfill Labor Fuel
19a 3 Cubic Yard Bin
(standalone) Per container $98.09 $17.31 $1.25 $6.51 $184.05 19b 4 Cubic Yard Bin Per container $104.59 $18.46 $1.33 $6.94 $196.25 19c 6 Cubic Yard Bin Per container $117.59 $20.75 $1.50 $7.81 $220.64 19d 10-yard Roll-off Per container $599.73 $105.84 $7.64 $39.82 $1,125.31 19e 20-yard Roll-off Per container $599.73 $105.84 $7.64 $39.82 $1,125.31 19f 25-yard Roll-off Per container $651.73 $115.01 $8.31 $43.27 $1,222.86 19g 30-yard Roll-off Per container $651.73 $115.01 $8.31 $43.27 $1,222.86 19h 40-yard Roll-off Per container $651.73 $115.01 $8.31 $43.27 $1,222.86 # Size Frequency of Collection
Collection Component (85% Labor and
15% Fuel) Disposal
Component
Non-Escalating
Capital Component
Regulatory
Compliance Cost
Component
Total Rate Per
Month
# Size Frequency of Collection
Collection Component (85% Labor and
15% Fuel) Disposal
Component
Non-Escalating
Capital Component
Regulatory
Compliance Cost
Component
Total Rate Per
Month
# Size Frequency of Collection
Collection Component (85% Labor and
15% Fuel) Disposal Component Non-Escalating
Capital Component
Regulatory
Compliance Cost
Component
Total Rate Per
Month
$60.89
$64.92
$72.99
$372.28
$372.28
$404.55
$404.55
$404.55
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18 21. Other Services
21a. $45.93 per pick-up
21b. $45.93 per pick-up
21c. $77.63 per hour
21d. $60.03 per Bin
21e. $25.88 per Cart
21f. $258.75 per Bin
21g. $46.58 per bin per month
21h. $67.28 per bin per month
21i. $35.00 per bin per month
per service day
21j. $31.05 per cart
21k. $43.12 per cart
21l. $115.92 per bin
21m. $310.50 per instance
21n. $258.75 per instance
21o. $160.43 per container per
month
21p. $121.10 per ton
21q. $121.10 per ton
21r. $155.25 per instance
21s. $121.10 per ton
21t. $170.78 per instance
21u. $310.50 per instance
21v. $12.41 per day
21w. $31.04 per day
21x. $258.75 per instance
21y. $62.10 per instance
21z. $62.10 per instance
21aa. $10.76 per Container per
occurrence
21bb. $31.05 per instance
21cc. $181.13 per hour
21dd. $11.39 per month
21ee. $11.39 per month
21ff. $38.52 per exchange
21gg. $55.15 per exhange
The Following Services will be provided to a Customer at no additional charge. 21hh. $0.00 per household
$0.00 per replacement
21ii.

Residential Bulky Goods Collection Service (For additional Collections of Bulky Goods from Residential Premises in Excess of Two (2) per year) Commercial Bulky Goods Collection Service
Repair and Maintenance of Compactor
Cart Cleaning per Section 1.4.2.3 of Attachment B, Scope of Work Commercial Bin Wheel-Out Service (25' - 50') - these push out rates apply only to commercial customers, not Estate customers Commercial Bin Wheel-Out Service (51' - 75') - these push out rates apply only to commercial customers, not Estate customers Estate bin push out service (i.e. staging Estate bin at the curb for service) Extra Pick-up - Residential Cart
Extra Pick-up - Commercial/Multi-family Cart
Extra Pick-up - Commercial/Multi-family Bin
Commercial Stinger service / Scout Service - per Container per occurrence - these rates apply only to commercial customers, not Estate customers Roll-off or Compactor Service - False or Dry Run
Power wash/steam cleaning of enclosure
Commercial/Multi-family Sunday Collection Service Premium (added to existing rate per container per month) Roll-off/compactor overage charges - Landfill (if max weight is included in rate and load exceeds max weight - include a per ton cost) Roll-off/compactor overage charges - Mixed C&D (if max weight is included in rate and load exceeds max weight - include a per ton cost) Clean Up Bin Overweight Charge
Bin Cleaning Service
Bin Replacement/Exchange
Clean-up Bin Trip Charge
Roll-off Relocation Charge
Emergency Collection, hourly rate for (1) crew and (1) vehicle Cart exchange in excess of 1 free annual exchange per Attachment B (Section 1.4.2.3). Can be exchanged for same or different cart size.

Damaged Residential Cart Replacement in excess of 2 times per year at no charge per Attachment B, Section 1.4.2.3 Non-damaged residential cart exchange for same or different size Cart up to 1 time per year at no charge per Attachment B, Section 1.4.2.3.

Damaged Residential Cart Replacement up to 2 times per year at no charge per Attachment B, Section 1.4.2.3 Overweight Roll-off Extra Charge if Special Vehicle is Needed to Haul Container in Excess of 10 Tons Loaded Weight (in addition to standard roll-off rate) Daily Rental Over 7 Days for Temporary 2,3,4, and 6-yard bins Daily Rental Over 7 Days for Temporary 10,20,30 and 40-yard bins Commercial Resumption of Service Charge (only after discontinuation for non-payment, includes redelivery of containers if removed from premises) Residential Resumption of Service Charge (only after discontinuation for non-payment, includes redelivery of containers if removed from premises) Compactor cleaning charge
Locking Bin Installation
Bin Locking Lids Fee
Locked Enclosure Gate Fee
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STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT 2
PROPOSITION 218 NOTICE
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City of San Marino | www.SanMarinoCA.gov/Trash 1

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PROPOSED INCREASE IN SOLID WASTE SERVICE RATES
This notice provides information about proposed increases in Solid Waste Service Rates in the City of San Marino, including the reasons for the proposed rate increase, the amount of the new proposed rates, the basis for calculating the rates, and how the public can participate in the process to comment or protest.

During the noticed public hearing, the City Council will consider all comments from the public regarding these proposed new rates, along with any written protests submitted by property owners or tenants responsible for paying the new rates.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM, or as soon as possible thereafter, the San Marino City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Council Chambers, located at 2200 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91108, to consider adopting increases to the Solid Waste Service Rates to fund the costs for collection and handling of trash, recycling, and organic (including yard trimmings and food scraps) waste services within the City (collectively “Solid Waste Service”).

WHAT IS PROPOSITION 218?
In 1996, California voters approved Proposition 218, which added Section 6 of Article XIII D to the California Constitution. Proposition 218 authorizes cities to approve certain types of “property related” fees only if they meet specified substantive criteria that the fees do not exceed the City’s proportionate cost of providing the service to property owners, and only after considering property owner comments and protests at a public hearing with at least 45 days prior mailed notice. The City is conducting this Proposition 218 majority protest proceeding in order to maximize opportunities for public input even if arguments may be made that Proposition 218 does not apply to Solid Waste Service.

WHAT IS THE PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS?
All members of the community are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. The San Marino City Council will hear and consider all materials and testimony as well as all written protests from property owners (which includes tenants who are directly liable to pay the rates) concerning the proposed rate increases. At the close of the public hearing, the City Council may adopt new rates if written protests against the proposed increases are not presented by a majority of identified parcels upon which the proposed rates are to be charged. If adopted, the rates shall take effect October 1, 2025, with annual rate adjustments through June 30, 2026, as described in the “FUTURE RATE ADJUSTMENTS” section, below.

HOW ARE RATES DETERMINED?
The proposed rates for solid waste and recyclables collection services are based upon the City’s new Solid Waste Services Agreement with Valley Vista Services. The City evaluated the proposed rates through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process conducted by the City earlier this year.

For additional information regarding the Request for Proposals process, please see the May 21, 2025, staff report to the City Council for award of the contract to Valley Vista Services on the City’s website:
www.SanMarinoCA.gov/Trash or contact Public Works at (626) 300-0765. A complete listing of the proposed rates is on our website at www.SanMarinoCA.gov/Trash.

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The rates for monthly service are for three customer types: (i) backyard residential with cart service; (ii) backyard residential with bin service; and (iii) commercial and multi-family service. The rates for Solid Waste Service for each customer type are determined based on: (i) the size and number of the containers serving the property; (ii) the materials accepted in the container (e.g., trash, recyclables, or organic waste); and (iii) the frequency of pickups per week.

WHY ARE RATES GOING UP?
The costs to collect and handle solid waste have increased due to State laws (SB 1383, etc.) requirements to divert significantly more trash, recyclable materials, food scraps and yard waste (organics) from landfills than are currently being diverted. The City entered into an Agreement with Valley Vista Services to provide solid waste and recycling services beginning June 1, 2025. In order to achieve the higher levels of diversion, Valley Vista will use a High Diversion recycling sorting facility (described below) to sort the materials. The new Agreement also requires Valley Vista to work with each San Marino resident and business to make sure each property is diverting as much trash, recyclable materials and organics as possible.

The City’s solid waste and recycling system has experienced increases in the costs for equipment, fuel, labor and supplies. These have been factored into the proposed rates described in this notice. Revenues derived from the Solid Waste Service Rates are used for the purpose of paying costs incurred in providing efficient solid waste and recycling service and to ensure continued compliance with State laws. These costs include but are not limited to, trash, recycling and organic waste pick-up, transportation, processing, and disposal, plus facilities and equipment maintenance, the implementation of state-mandated landfill diversion programs, capital projects and financing, and billing and account management.

If approved by the City Council, the proposed Solid Waste Service Rates would become effective October 1, 2025, with annual adjustments through June 30, 2026, as described in the “FUTURE RATE ADJUSTMENTS” section, below.

PROPOSED RATES
State law SB 1383 requires the collection and processing of trash, recyclable and organic (yard trimmings and food scraps) materials. To comply with SB 1383, most California jurisdictions implement a threecontainer collection system with separate containers for trash, recyclables and organic materials.

Valley Vista Services owns and operates a State-designated High Diversion Organic Waste Processing Facility (“High Diversion Facility”), Grand Central Recycling and Transfer Station located in the City of Industry, CA. Use of the High Diversion Facility allows for the jurisdictions served by Valley Vista Services to implement a two-container collection system with one container for trash and recyclables and a second container for organic (yard trimmings and food scraps) materials.

The following Tables 1-4 show the proposed rates for two-container service. A full listing of the proposed Solid Waste Service Rates is provided in Table 5 of this notice.

Residential Customers with Backyard Cart Service – Two-Container Service Residential customers with backyard cart service will be charged a base rate identified in Table 2. The base Residential rate provides 96 gallons of service for each type of material (combined trash/recyclables and organics) for each customer for a total of 192 gallons. Each customer decides on the size(s) and number(s) of carts they desire, from the list in Table 1 below. Residential customers with backyard cart service may choose one of the three cart configurations from each column.

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Table 1. Cart Configurations for Residential Backyard Service Customers – Base Rate Trash/Recyclables Cart(s) Organics (Yard Trimmings/Food Scraps) Cart(s) One (1) 96-gallon cart OR One (1) 96-gallon cart OR
One (1) 65-gallon cart and one (1) 32-gallon
cart OR One (1) 65-gallon cart and one (1) 32-gallon cart OR Three (3) 32-gallon carts Three (3) 32-gallon carts
Included in Table 2 below are the proposed rates for Residential customers with backyard cart service.

Table 2 lists the Residential Base Rate for Backyard Cart Service and Extra Cart charges, if a Residential customer requests an extra cart.

Table 2: Proposed Residential Backyard Cart Service Solid Waste Service Rates (including trash/ recycling and organics) Per Month for October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 - Two-Container Service
Service Description Current Rate Rate Change Proposed Rate Residential Base Rate for Backyard Cart Service $53.54 $4.27 $57.61 Extra Trash/Recyclables Cart No Charge N/A $35.08
Extra Organics (Yard Trimmings/Food Scraps) Cart No Charge N/A $14.00 Rates listed in Table 2 are monthly rates for once per week pickup.

Residential Customers with Backyard Bin Service – Two-Container Service Residential customers with backyard bin (i.e. a 1, 1.5, 2, 3, or 4 cubic yard dumpster) service will be required to have two containers: one container for trash/recyclables and one container for organics (yard trimmings/food scraps). Based upon the types of materials, a Residential customer with backyard bin service may choose from the bundled container configurations at the rates listed below.

Table 3: Proposed Residential Estate Backyard Bin Service Solid Waste Services Rates (including trash/recycling and organics) per Month for October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 - Two-Container Service
Bundled Container Configuration for Residential Customers with Backyard Bin Service Proposed Rates Bundle 1: One (1) 1-cu yd bin for trash/recyclables and one (1) 96-gallon cart for organics (yard trimmings/food scraps) $200.58
Bundle 2: One (1) 1.5-cu yd bin for trash/recyclables and one (1) 96-gallon cart for organics (yard trimmings/food scraps) $211.28
Bundle 3: One (1) 2-cu yd bin for trash/recyclables and one (1) 96-gallon cart for organics (yard trimmings/food scraps) $221.97
Bundle 4: One (1) 3-cu yd bin for trash/recyclables and one (1) 96-gallon cart for organics (yard trimmings/food scraps) $244.83
Bundle 5: One (1) 4-cu yd bin for trash/recyclables and one (1) 96-gallon cart for organics (yard trimmings/food scraps) $264.75
Bundle 6: One (1) 1-cu yd bin for organics (yard trimmings/food scraps) and one (1) 96-gallon cart for trash/recyclables $123.75
Bundle 7: One (1) 1.5-cu yd bin for organics (yard trimmings/food scraps) and one (1) 96-gallon cart for trash/recyclables $133.61
Bundle 8: One (1) 2-cu yd bin for organics (yard trimmings/food scraps) and one (1) 96-gallon cart for trash/recyclables $165.81
Rates listed in Table 3 are monthly rates for once per week pickup.

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Commercial and Multi-Family Customers – Two-Container Service Below in Table 4 is a listing of several common rates for Commercial and Multi-Family customers. The full list of Commercial and Multi-Family customer rates is contained in Table 5 of this notice.

Table 4: Proposed Commercial and Multi-Family Rates for the Most Common Commercial and Multi-Family Service Levels to be effective October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 - Two-Container Service
Service Description Current Rate Rate Change Proposed Rate 3-cu yd trash/recyclables bin N/A N/A $257.12
4-cu yd trash/recyclables bin N/A N/A $275.02
65-gallon organics (yard trimmings/food waste) cart $138.37 -$79.79 $58.58

1.5-cu yd organics (yard trimmings/food waste) bin N/A N/A $93.79 2-cu yd organic (yard trimmings/food waste) bin N/A N/A $153.25 Rates listed in Table 4 include monthly, one day per week pickup.

FUTURE RATE ADJUSTMENTS
If the Solid Waste Service Rates identified in this notice are approved by the City Council following the public hearing on September 10, 2025, the rates shall be effective as of October 1, 2025. Following the effective date, the rates are subject to annual adjustments beginning on July 1, 2026, and each July 1 through 2030. Although no additional public hearing is required for these annual adjustments, no annual adjustment will be effective until at least 30 days after a notice is provided to Customers in accordance with Government Code Section 53756. Each annual adjustment shall be as necessary to address inflationary factors in accordance with the formula set forth in the City’s agreement with Valley Vista Services, and based on the calculation of the costs components of each rate, as follows:
(1) the collection component of the rates will be adjusted based on the annual percentage change (January-December) in the Producer Price Index (“PPI”); (2) the change in landfill disposal charges, recycling sorting and marketing charges, and organics processing charges will be adjusted by actual changes in the costs charged for use of those facilities;
(3) changes in the weight of trash, recyclables, and organics generated by each resident and business each year will be factored into the annual rate adjustment. (4) The city’s regulatory compliance costs will be ‘trued-up’ to actual costs each year.

A full description of the annual rate adjustment methodology is available at SanMarinoCA.gov/Trash.

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Table 5 – Listing of Solid Waste Rates
Residential Basic Level of Service (monthly rates for weekly collection service) Residential 2-cart bundle -Up to 96-gal of MSW (trash)/Recycling service and up to 96-gal of Organics (Yard Trimmings + Food Scraps) service - Backyard Service $57.61 Additional Co-collected Organics (Yard Trimmings + Food Scraps) Container $14.00 Additional Co-collected MSW (i.e. trash) + Recyclables Container $35.08 Residential Customers with Bin Service – Monthly Rates
Estate Bin Service Bundle Option 2.1 - 1-cubic yard co-collected trash & recycling bin with 96-gal organics cart service $200.58
Estate Bin Service Bundle Option 2.2 - 1.5-cubic yard co-collected trash & recycling bin with 96-gal organics cart service $211.28
Estate Bin Service Bundle Option 2.3 - 2-cubic yard co-collected trash & recycling bin with 96-gal organics cart service $221.97
Estate Bin Service Bundle Option 2.4 - 3-cubic yard co-collected trash & recycling bin with 96-gal organics cart service $244.83
Estate Bin Service Bundle Option 2.5 - 4-cubic yard co-collected trash & recycling bin with 96-gal organics cart service $264.75
Estate Bin Service Bundle Option 2.6 – 1-cubic yard co-collected yard trimmings and food scraps bin with 96-gal co-collected trash & recycling cart service $123.75 Estate Bin Service Bundle Option 2.7 - 1.5-cubic yard co-collected yard trimmings and food scraps bin with 96-gal co-collected trash & recycling cart service $133.61 Estate Bin Service Bundle Option 2.8 - 2-cubic yard co-collected yard trimmings and food scraps bin with 96-gal co-collected trash & recycling cart service $165.81 *Estate bin service customers who wish to have more than 1 day per week bin service will be charged the bin rate multiplied by the number of collection days per week. Estate bin service customers may receive bin service for one or more stream (i.e. MSW and recycling or organics bin service) provided each customer has service for all collection streams (MSW/recycling and organics) using either bin or cart collection service. Assumes 96-gal MSW cart for Estate bin service customers with organics bin service. Assumes 96-gal co-collected MSW/recycling for organics bin customers.

The Estate bin service rates above do not include the push out service to get the container from the residents’ back or sideyard out to the curb for collection. All tables referenced in this document are available at www.SanMarinoCA.gov/Trash.

Commercial and Multi-Family Co-collected Food Scraps and Yard Trimmings (monthly rates) 1x/wk 2x/wk 3x/wk 4x/wk 5x/wk 6x/wk
35-gallon Cart $52.55 $59.09 $61.62 $83.29 $94.70 $102.35 65-gallon Cart $58.58 $71.14 $69.44 $107.41 $124.84 $138.52 1 Cubic Yard Bin (standalone
or half of 2-yard split bin) $64.61 $83.20 $77.26 $131.52 $154.99 $174.69

1.5 Cubic Yard Bin (standalone
or half of 3-yard split bin) $93.79 $163.90 $177.91 $292.92 $451.87 $530.94 2 Cubic Yard Bin (standalone
or half of 3-yard split bin) $153.25 $271.16 $279.36 $490.28 $598.79 $701.68 PAGE 1204 of 1808
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Commercial and Multi-Family Co-collected MSW and Recycling (monthly rates) 1x/wk 2x/wk 3x/wk 4x/wk 5x/wk 6x/wk
35-gallon Cart $49.48 $90.32 $135.47 $180.63 $210.23 $237.50 65-gallon Cart $82.47 $150.53 $225.79 $301.05 $350.39 $395.83 95-gallon Cart $98.96 $180.63 $270.95 $361.26 $420.46 $474.99 1 Cubic Yard Bin (standalone
or half of 2-yard split bin) $221.32 $401.96 $602.94 $803.91 $931.66 $1,048.42

1.5 Cubic Yard Bin (standalone
or half of 3-yard split bin) $230.27 $419.86 $629.78 $839.71 $976.41 $1,102.12 2 Cubic Yard Bin (standalone
or half of 4-yard split bin) $239.22 $437.75 $656.63 $875.51 $1,021.15 $1,155.81 3 Cubic Yard Bin $257.12 $473.55 $710.33 $947.10 $1,110.65 $1,263.21 4 Cubic Yard Bin $275.02 $509.35 $764.02 $1,018.70 $1,200.14 $1,370.60 6 Cubic Yard Bin $310.81 $580.94 $871.42 $1,161.89 $1,379.13 $1,585.39 On-call Compactor and Roll-off Box Service (rate per collection) Size Recycling Food Scraps Yard Trimmings Co-collected Food Scraps and Yard Trimmings
3-yard Compactor $170.38 $170.38 $170.38 $170.38
4-yard Compactor $231.55 $231.55 $231.55 $231.55
6-yard Compactor $364.60 $364.60 $364.60 $364.60
10-yard Compactor $417.02 $417.02 $417.02 $417.02
20-yard Compactor $417.02 $417.02 $417.02 $417.02
25-yard Compactor $417.02 $417.02 $417.02 $417.02
30-yard Compactor $417.02 $417.02 $417.02 $417.02
40-yard Compactor $417.02 $417.02 $417.02 $417.02
10-yard Roll-off Box $396.74 $396.74 $396.74 $417.02
20-yard Roll-off Box $396.74 $396.74 $396.72 $396.74
25-yard Roll-off Box $396.74 $396.74 $396.74 $396.74
30-yard Roll-off Box $396.74 $396.74 $396.74 $396.74
40-yard Roll-off Box $396.74 $396.74 $396.74 $396.74
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Temporary Bin and Roll-Off Box Service - Including 2, 3, 4, and 6 yard Bin Service (rate per collection) Size Frequency of
Collection Recycling Food Scraps
Yard
Trimmings
Co-collected
Food Scraps
and Yard
Trimmings
Mixed
Construction &
Demolition
2-yard
Bin
Same day (same day
collection service - cost
per collection)
$154.39 $154.39 $154.39 $154.39 $324.44
2-yard
Bin
Weekly (i.e. Monday
collection, with the
collection again on the
following Monday -
cost per collection)
$154.39 $154.39 $154.39 $154.39 $324.44
2-yard
Bin
Weekend (i.e. collection
on Saturday or Sunday
- cost per collection)
$154.39 $154.39 $154.39 $154.39 $324.44
3-yard
Bin
Same day (same day
collection service - cost
per collection)
$157.55 $157.46 $157.55 $157.55 $338.59
3-yard
Bin
Weekly (i.e. Monday
collection, with the
collection again on the
following Monday -
cost per collection)
$157.55 $157.46 $157.55 $157.55 $338.59
3-yard
Bin
Weekend (i.e. collection
on Saturday or Sunday
- cost per collection)
$157.55 $157.46 $157.55 $157.55 $338.59
4-yard
Bin
Same day (same day
collection service - cost
per collection)
$160.70 $160.71 $160.71 $160.71 $352.73
4-yard
Bin
Weekly (i.e. Monday
collection, with the
collection again on the
following Monday -
cost per collection)
$160.71 $160.71 $160.71 $160.71 $352.73
4-yard
Bin
Weekend (i.e. collection
on Saturday or Sunday
- cost per collection)
$160.70 $160.71 $160.71 $160.71 $352.73
6-yard
Bin
Same day (same day
collection service - cost
per collection)
$167.02 $167.02 $167.02 $167.02 $381.03
6-yard
Bin
Weekly (i.e. Monday
collection, with the
collection again on the
following Monday -
cost per collection)
$167.02 $167.02 $167.02 $167.02 $381.03
6-yard
Bin
Weekend (i.e. collection
on Saturday or Sunday
- cost per collection)
$167.02 $167.02 $167.02 $167.02 $381.03
10-yard
Roll-off
Weekly (i.e. Monday
collection, with the
collection again on the
following Monday -
cost per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
10-yard
Roll-off
Weekend (i.e. collection
on Saturday or Sunday
- cost per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
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Size Frequency of
Collection Recycling Food Scraps
Yard
Trimmings
Co-collected
Food Scraps
and Yard
Trimmings
Mixed
Construction &
Demolition
10-yard
Roll-off
Same day (same day
collection service - cost
per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
20-yard
Roll-off
Weekly (i.e. Monday
collection, with the
collection again on the
following Monday -
cost per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
20-yard
Roll-off
Weekend (i.e. collection
on Saturday or Sunday
- cost per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
20-yard
Roll-off
Same day (same day
collection service - cost
per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
25-yard
Roll-off
Weekly (i.e. Monday
collection, with the
collection again on the
following Monday -
cost per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
25-yard
Roll-off
Weekend (i.e. collection
on Saturday or Sunday
- cost per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
25-yard
Roll-off
Same day (same day
collection service - cost
per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
30-yard
Roll-off
Weekly (i.e. Monday
collection, with the
collection again on the
following Monday -
cost per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
30-yard
Roll-off
Weekend (i.e. collection
on Saturday or Sunday
- cost per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
30-yard
Roll-off
Same day (same day
collection service - cost
per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
40-yard
Roll-off
Weekly (i.e. Monday
collection, with the
collection again on the
following Monday -
cost per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
40-yard
Roll-off
Weekend (i.e. collection
on Saturday or Sunday
- cost per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
40-yard
Roll-off
Same day (same day
collection service - cost
per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
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Special Event Service – Cost per Container
Size MSW - Landfill Recyclables Food Scraps
35-gallon Cart $29.49 $28.03 $70.79
65-gallon Cart $41.29 $39.23 $76.69
95-gallon Cart $47.19 $44.83
1 Cubic Yard Bin (standalone or half of
2-yard split bin) $47.19 $44.83 $117.98

1.5 Cubic Yard Bin (standalone or half
of 3-yard split bin) $308.78 $293.34 $147.47
2 Cubic Yard Bin (standalone or half of
4-yard split bin) $308.74 $293.34 $176.97
3 Cubic Yard Bin (standalone or half
of 6-yard split bin) $315.10 $299.35
4 Cubic Yard Bin $334.05 $305.34
6 Cubic Yard Bin $759.26 $317.34
10-yard Roll-off $759.26 $721.29
20-yard Roll-off $759.26 $721.29
25-yard Roll-off $759.26 $721.29
30-yard Roll-off $759.26 $721.29
40-yard Roll-off $759.26 $721.29
20-yard Compactor $834.05 $792.35
25-yard Compactor $834.05 $792.35
30-yard Compactor $834.05 $792.35
40-yard Compactor $834.05 $792.35
Emergency Service – Cost per Container
Size MSW
3 Cubic Yard Bin $184.05
4 Cubic Yard Bin $196.25
6 Cubic Yard Bin $220.64
10-yard Roll-off $1,125.31
20-yard Roll-off $1,125.31
25-yard Roll-off $1,222.86
30-yard Roll-off $1,222.86
40-yard Roll-off $1,222.86
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Special Services
Residential Bulky Goods Collection Service (For additional Collections of Bulky Goods from Residential Premises in Excess of Two (2) per year) $45.93 per pick-up Commercial Bulky Goods Collection Service $45.93 per pick-up Repair and Maintenance of Compactor $77.63 per hour
Bin Cleaning Service $60.03 per bin
Cart Cleaning $25.88 per cart
Bin Replacement/Exchange $258.75 per bin
Commercial Bin Wheel-Out Service (25' - 50') - these push out rates apply only to commercial customers, not Estate bin service customers $46.58 per bin per month Commercial Bin Wheel-Out Service (51' - 75') - these push out rates apply only to commercial customers, not Estate bin service customers $67.28 per bin per month Residential Estate bin push out service (i.e. staging Estate bin at the curb for service) $35.00
per bin per
month per
service day
Extra Pick-up - Residential Cart $31.05 per cart
Extra Pick-up - Commercial/Multi-family Cart $43.12 per cart Extra Pick-up - Commercial/Multi-family Bin $115.92 per bin Roll-off or Compactor Service - False or Dry Run $310.50 per instance Power wash/steam cleaning of enclosure $258.75 per instance Commercial/Multi-family Sunday Collection Service Premium (added to existing rate per container per month) $160.43
per
container
per month
Roll-off/compactor overage charges - Landfill (if max weight is included in rate and load exceeds max weight - include a per ton cost) $121.10 per ton Roll-off/compactor overage charges - Mixed C&D (if max weight is included in rate and load exceeds max weight - include a per ton cost) $121.10 per ton Clean-up Bin Trip Charge $155.25 per instance
Clean Up Bin Overweight Charge $121.10 per ton
Roll-off Relocation Charge $170.78 per instance
Overweight Roll-off Extra Charge if Special Vehicle is Needed to Haul Container in Excess of 10 Tons Loaded Weight (in addition to standard rolloff rate) $310.50 per instance Daily Rental Over 7 Days for Temporary 2,3,4, and 6-yard bins $12.41 per day Daily Rental Over 7 Days for Temporary 10,20,30 and 40-yard bins $31.04 per day Compactor cleaning charge $258.75 per instance
Commercial Resumption of Service Charge (only after discontinuation for non-payment, includes redelivery of containers if removed from premises) $62.10 per instance Residential Resumption of Service Charge (only after discontinuation for non-payment, includes redelivery of containers if removed from premises) $62.10 per instance PAGE 1209 of 1808
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Commercial Stinger service / Scout Service - per Container per occurrence - these rates apply only to commercial customers, not Estate customers $10.76 per
container
per
occurrence
Locking Bin Installation $31.05 per instance
Emergency Collection, hourly rate for (1) crew and (1) vehicle $181.13 per hour Bin Locking Lids Fee $11.39 per month
Locked Enclosure Gate Fee $11.39 per month
Cart exchange in excess of 1 free annual exchange. Can be exchanged for same or different cart size. $38.52 per exchange
Damaged Residential Cart Replacement in excess of 2 times per year at no charge $55.15 per exchange
Non-damaged residential cart exchange for same or different size Cart up to 1 time per year at no charge $0.00 per household
Damaged Residential Cart Replacement up to 2 times per year at no charge $0.00 per replacement
Special Services (continued)
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HOW TO SUBMIT A WRITTEN PROTEST
Any property owner whose property will be subject to the imposition of the proposed solid waste service rates and any tenant directly responsible for the payment of such rates (i.e., a customer of record) may submit a written protest to the proposed changes. Oral, telephonic and e-mail protests will not be accepted.

A valid protest must include all of the following information:

1. Be submitted in paper form by mail or in person;

2. Clearly state that the property owner (or tenant directly responsible for payment of solid waste rates) opposes the proposed solid waste and recycling rates;

3. Service address, Assessor parcel number (APN), or customer account number;

4. Upon request from the City, written evidence (example: current copy of a utility bill) that (a) the person is the property owner (if the person was not shown on the County of Los Angeles’ last equalized assessment roll as the property owner) or (b) that the person is a tenant who is currently residing at the property and is directly responsible for the payment of solid waste rates; and

5. Name and signature of the property owner or tenant submitting the protest (photocopies will not be accepted).

Only one protest will be counted per parcel. Owners of multiple parcels may file one protest for each parcel owned within the City. Since protests must be received by mail or in person, any protest submitted by email will not be counted. If timely written protests are received from owners of a majority of parcels (50%+1) within the City, the proposed Solid Waste Service Rates will not be implemented.

Written protests may be submitted by mail or in person to the City Clerk’s Office (2200 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91108) during regular City Hall business hours, or at the Public Hearing on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the San Marino City Council Chambers (2200 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91108). The protests must be received by the City Clerk prior to the conclusion of the public comments portion of the Public Hearing on the proposed Solid Waste Service rates.

The City Clerk will determine the validity of all protests submitted and exclude any invalid protests from the final tabulation. The City Clerk may confer with the City Attorney in determining the validity of written protests. As part of this process, the City Attorney may view contested or suspect protest forms. The City Clerk’s decision shall be final and binding. If adopted, the proposed Solid Waste Service rates in Table 5 will become effective October 1, 2025.

If you have any questions regarding this Notice or the proposed rate adjustments, please contact the Public Works Department at (626) 300-0765. City staff can assist in answering questions about rates, the RFP process, or contacting Valley Vista regarding your bill.

CITY OF SAN MARINO

CITY HALL
2200 HUNTINGTON DRIVE
SAN MARINO, CA 91108
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STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT 3

ANNUAL RATE ADJUSTMENT

METHODOLOGY
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ATTACHMENT 3

RATE ADJUSTMENT METHODOLOGY
Beginning July 1, 2026, and each July 1 thereafter for a five-year period (through and including adjustments effective on or after July 1, 2030) the rates for Solid Waste Services may be administratively adjusted annually as described below. As authorized by State law (Government Code Section 53756), the annual administrative adjustments do not require additional public hearings, but a written notice will be mailed to each property owner at least 30 days prior to the effective date of the annual increase. In no event will an administrative increase exceed the City’s cost of providing Solid Waste Services.

The City provides solid waste services to property owners and tenant customers through its Agreement with Valley Vista Services, Inc., dated May 21, 2025, for the “Collection, Transportation, Processing and Diversion of Municipal Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, Food Scraps, Yard Trimmings, Construction and Demolition Debris and Other Materials for the Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste” (“Agreement”). The Solid Waste Service Rates are based on the proportionate cost of delivering the solid waste services described in the Agreement to each customer; and the Agreement provides for an annual adjustment to the solid waste service rates as set forth in Agreement Section 14 and Attachment J, as summarized in part 2 of this Exhibit G, Rate Adjustment Factors, and explained below:
(1) the collection component of the rates will be adjusted based on the annual percentage change (January-December) in the Producer Price Index (“PPI”); (2) the change in landfill disposal charges, recycling sorting and marketing charges, and organics processing charges will be adjusted by actual changes in the costs charged for use of those facilities;
(3) changes in the weight of trash, recyclables, and organics generated by each customer (resident and business) each year will be factored into the annual rate adjustment. (4) The City’s regulatory compliance costs will be ‘trued-up’ to actual costs each year.

See part 2 of this Exhibit G, Rate Adjustment Factors, which lists all the Residential and Commercial/Multifamily rates for the City of San Marino. The Rate Adjustment Factors shows each component included in the rates. The components are: Labor Costs, Fuel Costs, Processing Costs, Landfill Disposal Costs, NonEscalating Capital Costs and the City Regulatory Compliance Cost.

A description of the calculation of the annual solid waste service adjustments begins on the next page.

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CALCULATION OF ANNUAL SOLID WASTE SERVICE RATE ADJUSTMENTS A. Adjustment of the Collection Component
The change in the Collection Component of the rate is calculated based on a seven-step formula. Steps 1-3 calculate the subtotal increased rate for fuel cost for collection. Steps 4-6 calculate the subtotal increased rate for labor cost for collection. Step 7 adds both subtotals to get the combined rate increase for the Collection Component.

Fuel Cost Increase
Step 1. The City calculates the percentage change in the PPI for Natural Gas (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Series ID WPU0531) by taking the annual average change for the prior calendar year compared to the calendar year before that (e.g. for an adjustment in 2026, the annual average change between calendar year 2024 and 2025 would be used). The percentage change shall be calculated by taking the difference between the two annual averages and dividing it by base year average (e.g., (2025 average – 2024 average) /2024 average).

Step 2. The City calculates the annual percentage of the Collection Component attributable to fuel costs by multiplying the current collection rate by 15%. This is based on the estimated distribution of Collection Component costs identified in the Agreement, on which the rates were calculated, with fuel at 15% and labor at 85%.

Step 3. The City multiplies the fuel cost calculated in Step 2 (15% of Collection) by (1 + Percentage Change in PPI for Natural Gas in Step 1) to determine the increased rate for fuel costs. If this Step 3 calculation results in an increase, the increase shall be no greater than 25% more than the Step 2 calculation. If this Step 3 calculation results in a decrease, the decrease shall be no greater than 25% less than the Step 2 calculation. This Step 3 calculation results in the respective increase or decrease in the Collection Component of the solid waste service rates.

Labor Cost Increase
Step 4. The City calculates the percentage change in the Producer Price Index for Finished Goods Less Food and Energy (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Series ID WPUFD4131) (“FG PPI”) by taking the annual average change for the prior calendar year compared to the calendar year before that (e.g. for an adjustment in 2026, the annual average change between calendar year 2024 and 2025 would be used).

The percentage change shall be calculated by taking the difference between the two annual averages and dividing it by base year average (e.g., (2025 average – 2024 average) /2024 average). The percentage change in the FG PPI is capped at 5% per year.

Step 5. The City calculates the annual percentage of the Collection Component attributable to labor costs.

This is calculated by multiplying the current collection rate by 85%. This is based on the estimated distribution of Collection Component costs identified in the Agreement, on which the rates were calculated, with fuel at 15% and labor at 85%.

Step 6. The City multiplies the labor cost calculated in Step 5 (85% of Collection) by (1+Percentage Change of the FG PPI in Step 4) to determine the increased rate for labor cost.

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Sum of Labor Cost and Fuel Cost
Step 7. The City takes the sum of the adjusted fuel cost (15% of Collection Component) in Step 3 and the adjusted labor cost (85% of Collection Component) in Step 6 to get the total adjusted Collection Component portion of the rate.

Sample Rate Adjustment Calculation for Change in PPI for Fuel and Finished Goods (All numbers are examples only and are used here for illustration purposes).

Example Assumptions:

Final Annual Average PPI for Finished Goods (old) 140.00 Final Annual Average PPI for Finished Goods (new) 144.00 Final Annual Average PPI for Natural Gas (old) 237.4
Final Annual Average PPI for Natural Gas (new) 270.7
Current Residential Recycling Cart Collection Rate $0.91 Current Commingled 3-yd bin Collection Rate $32.28
Step One. Calculate average annual percentage change in PPI for Natural Gas. 270.7 - 237.4 = (33.3/237.4) X 100 = 14.0%
Step Two. Calculate average annual percentage of Collection component attributable to fuel costs (= 15%).

Residential Collection Rate: $.91 X .15 = $.14
3 yd. Bin Collection Rate: $32.28 X .15 = $4.84
Step Three. Apply annual percentage change of PPI for Natural Gas to fuel costs calculated in Step Two.

Residential Collection Rate: $.14 X 1.14 = $.16
3 yd. Bin Collection Rate: $4.84 X 1.14 = $5.52
Step Four. Calculate average annual percentage change in PPI for Finished Goods. 144 – 140 = (4/140) 100 = 2.9%
Step Five. Calculate Collection component attributable to labor costs (= 85%).

Residential Collection Rate: $.91 X .85 = $.77
3 yd. Bin Collection Rate: $32.28 X .85 = $27.44
Step Six. Apply annual percentage change of PPI for Finished Goods to labor costs calculated in Step Five.

Residential Collection Rate: $.77 X 1.029 = $.79
3 yd. Bin Collection Rate: $27.44 X 1.029 = $28.24
Step Seven. Add the rates calculated in step three and step six to calculate the total adjusted Collection rate.

New Residential Collection Rate: $.16 + $.79 = $.95
New 3 yd. Bin Collection Rate: $5.52 + $28.24 = $33.76
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B. Adjustment for Change of Density of Collected Materials The change in the Density of Collected Materials of the rate is calculated in a three-step formula.

Step 1. For residential collection, the City will calculate the residential lbs. per household per year for each type of material collected (MSW/recyclable materials and food scraps/yard trimmings) for the previous calendar year using total the number of residential tons collected divided by the number of households with backyard service. For commercial collection, the City will calculate the commercial density in lbs./cubic yard for each type of material collected (MSW/recyclable materials and food scraps/yard trimmings) for the previous calendar year using the total commercial tons collected divided by the total number of monthly cubic yards collected.

Step 2. For residential customers, the City will calculate the percent change in the lbs. per household based upon the change between the most recent lbs. per household per month for each type of material collected (MSW/recyclable materials and food scraps/yard trimmings) on which rates are based, and the new calculated lbs. per household per month for each type of material collected (MSW/recyclable materials and food scraps/yard trimmings) . For commercial customers, the City will calculate the percent change in the density based upon the change between the most recent lbs. per cubic yard per month for each type of material collected (MSW/recyclable materials and food scraps/yard trimmings) on which the rates are based, and the new calculated lbs. per cubic yard per month for each for each type of material collected (MSW/recyclable materials and food scraps/yard trimmings).

Step 3. The City will apply the percent change in lbs. per household and the lbs. per cubic yard for commercial customers, to the current rates’ disposal or processing component(s) to calculate the densityadjusted processing or disposal component of the rate. An increase in density of a material when compared to the previous years’ density will result in an increase in the processing costs. A decrease in the density of a material when compared to the previous years’ density will result in a processing cost decrease.

Step 4. The City will adjust the density-adjusted processing and/or disposal component(s) as described in Section C. Adjustment of the Processing and Disposal Components (Tipping Fees) Step 5. The City will complete the same calculation for all material collection streams.

Sample Rate Adjustment Calculation for Change in Residential MSW Density (All numbers are examples only and are used here for illustration purposes).

Example Assumptions:

Total tons of Residential MSW Collected during previous calendar year 6,000 Average monthly value of MSW Collection during previous calendar year 500 Number of households serviced with backyard MSW service 4000 Calculated Lbs. of MSW per household per month from previous calendar year 250
Lbs. of MSW per household per month included in the current rate 225 Current rate for Residential MSW Disposal Component $2.00 Step One. Calculate lbs. per household of residential MSW for previous calendar year ((6000 tons of residential MSW per year for previous calendar year) x (2000 lbs. per ton)) / ((4000 households) x (12 months per year)) = 250 lbs. per household per month of MSW for previous calendar year
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Step Two. Calculate percent change in lbs. per household per month of MSW between value used in current rates vs. the value calculated during the previous calendar year to determine the percent change in density to apply to the disposal components of the adjusted rates.

Lbs. per HH per month of MSW value used in current rates: 225 lbs./month Lbs. per HH per month of MSW value from previous calendar year: 250 lbs./month ((250 – 225) / 250) x 100 = 10%
Step Three. Apply the annual percentage change of lbs. per household from the actual previous year’s density to the disposal component included in current rates to ‘true up’ the adjusted rates to reflect the most recently available material density.

Current disposal component included in current residential MSW rate: $2.00 Adjusted Disposal Component Based on Changes in Lbs. of MSW per HH per month (density): $2.20 ($2.00) x (1+0.1) = $2.20
Step Four. The disposal component for residential MSW that was adjusted based on density ($2.20 in the example above) will be further adjusted to reflect any changes in disposal costs as described in Section C.

Step Five: Complete the same calculation to determine the change in lbs. per household per month (density) for residential recycling and residential co-collected food scraps and yard trimmings or co-collected MSW and recyclables (if applicable).

NOTE: the “previous year” is the 12-month calendar year period ending Dec 31 before the rate adjustment becomes effective on July 1 of the current rate year. So, as an example, if the City calculates the rate adjustment for July 1, 2027, the “previous year” density values used would be from Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2026; and the density for the “current rate” is based on the rates that were adjusted on July 1, 2026 (and currently in effect immediately prior to adjustment) that rely on density data from Jan1 – Dec 31, 2025.

C. Adjustment of the Processing and Disposal Components (Tipping Fees) The change in the Disposal and/or Processing Component(s) of the rate is calculated in a two-step formula. For rates that include both Processing and Disposal components, the following adjustment methodology will apply to both the Processing and Disposal components. For rates that only include Processing component, the following adjustment methodology will apply only to the Processing component. For rates that only include Disposal component, the following adjustment methodology will apply only to the Disposal component.

Step 1. The City will calculate the percentage change in the disposal and/or processing tip fee per ton, based upon the change between the most recent tipping fee(s) on which the rates are based, and the new tipping fee.

Step 2. The City will apply the resulting percentage change to the most current Disposal and/or Processing Component(s) of the rate by multiplying the Disposal and/or Processing Component(s) by (1+Percentage Change of the tip fee in Step 1) to determine the adjusted Disposal and/or Processing Component(s) portion of the rate.

Sample Rate Adjustment Calculation for Change in Disposal and/or Processing Charge(s) (All numbers are examples only and are used here for illustration purposes) Example Assumptions:

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Disposal Tip Fee (old) $100/ton
Disposal Tip Fee (new) $105/ton
Component of Residential MSW Cart rate* $ 2.20
Component of 3 yd. MSW Bin rate* $110
* The disposal/processing component that has been adjusted to reflect actual density from the previous calendar year using the protocols shall be used.

Step One. Calculate percentage change in Tip Fee for Disposal or Processing costs. $105 - $100 = (5/100) x 100 = 5.00%
Step Two. Apply percent change to Disposal Charge/Processing Cost component of existing rates.

Residential Disposal rate: $2.20 x 1.05 = $2.31
3-yard Bin Disposal rate: $110 x 1.05 = $115.50
D. Sum of Adjusted Collection Component, Density-Adjusted Processing, and DensityAdjusted Disposal Components Plus Non-Adjusted Capital Component to Determine the Adjusted Rate
The capital component of the rate will not be adjusted at any point during the term of the Agreement.

The percent change in processing and/or disposal costs is applied to the processing or disposal component after the density-adjustment calculations are applied.

The subtotals of the adjusted collection component, density-adjusted processing component, densityadjusted disposal component, and the non-adjusted capital component will be added to determine the adjusted rate.

Example of adjusted rates (using figures in previous examples included in this example calculation):

Collection Component
Disposal
Component*
Nonescalating
Capital
Fuel (15%) Component Total
Labor
(85%)
Residential Example $0.16 $0.95 $2.31 $1.00 $4.42
Commercial Example $5.52 $33.76 $115.50 $1.00 $155.78
*Percent change in disposal costs applies to density-adjusted disposal component.

E. Regulatory Compliance Cost Added to the Adjusted Rate The change in Regulatory Compliance Cost (RCC) is calculated in a seven-step formula.

Step 1. The City will determine if the actual Regulatory Compliance Costs incurred since the last rate setting (or rate adjustment) are less than, equal to, or more than the amount of the RCC included in the rates.

Step 2. If the actual costs incurred are less than the amount of the RCC in the rates, the difference will be used to offset the RCC cost for the following rate year in Step 5 below.

Step 3. If the actual costs incurred exceeded the amount of the RCC included in the rates, the amount of the overage will be included as part of the RCC in the new rates in Step 5 below.

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Step 4. If the actual costs incurred were the same as the amount included in the rates for the RCC, proceed to Step 5.

Step 5. The City will estimate the amount of Regulatory Compliance Costs required for the new rate year.

The estimated amount will be adjusted by either deducting the amount from Step 2 above, or adding the amount from Step 3 above.

Step 6. The City will calculate the difference between the RCC in the existing rates and the projected RCC costs for the new rate year (from Step 5).

Step 7. The City will apply the rate adjustment to the RCC component of the rates.

EXAMPLE CALCULATION FOR CHANGE IN REGULATORY COMPLIANCE COST (RCC) –APPLIES

ONLY WHEN RCC INCREASES OR DECREASES
The City, at its sole discretion, may adjust the RCC at any point during the year. In the event that the City adjusts the RCC outside of the annual rate adjustment process (i.e. on January 1 instead of July 1), the same calculation process as described below will apply.

Step 1: The City will conduct analysis to determine if the RCC needs to be adjusted based on actual expenditures associated with regulatory compliance for the previous evaluation period.

Step 2: Calculate the delta between the old Regulatory Compliance Costs (RCC) and the new Regulatory Compliance Costs.

Example assuming an increase in the RCC:

Old RCC = $500,000 per year
New RCC = $550,000 per year
Change in RCC = $50,000 per year
Example assuming a decrease in the RCC:

Old RCC = $500,000 per year
New RCC = $450,000 per year
Change in RCC = ($50,000) per year
Step 3: Divide the change in the RCC fee by the old Regulatory Compliance Cost.

Example assuming an increase in the RCC:

Old Regulatory Compliance Cost = $500,000 per year
Annual change in the RCC = $50,000
Divide the $50,000 per year change in the RCC by the current Regulatory Compliance Cost of $500,000 to determine the needed rate adjustment (10% in this example)
Example assuming a decrease in the RCC:

Old Regulatory Compliance Cost = $500,000 per year
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Annual change in the RCC = ($50,000)
Divide the ($50,000) per year change in the RCC by the current Regulatory Compliance Cost of $500,000 to determine the needed rate adjustment (-10% in this example)
Step 4: Apply the rate adjustment (increase or decrease) to the Regulatory Compliance Cost component of the rates.

Example assuming an increase in rates:

If the residential Regulatory Cost Compliance component, which was provided with the Contractor’s submittal of Proposal Form 29 which became Attachment D to the Contract, is $1/month for a residential recycling cart, multiply $1 by 1.1 to calculate the adjusted Regulatory Cost Component of the residential recycling cart ($1.10/month).

If the Regulatory Compliance Cost component of a commercial 3-yard MSW bin 1x/week is $10 per month, multiply $10 by 1.1 to calculate the adjusted Regulatory Compliance Cost component ($11/month) of the commercial 3-yard MSW bin serviced 1x/week.

Example assuming a decrease in rates:

If the Regulatory Compliance Cost component of the residential rate is $1/month, multiply $1 by 0.9 to calculate the adjusted Regulatory Compliance Cost Component of the rate ($0.90/month).

If the Regulatory Compliance Cost component of a commercial 3-yard MSW bin 1x/week is $10 per month, multiply $10 by 0.9 to calculate the adjusted Regulatory Compliance Cost component of the rate ($9.00/month).

F. New Rate
The adjusted RCC is then added to the adjusted rate to determine the new Solid Waste Service Rate.

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STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT 4

RATES FOR EXTRA PICKUPS

OF ESTATE BINS
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ATTACHMENT 4

RATES FOR EXTRA BIN PICKUPS FOR

RESIDENTIAL BIN SERVICE CUSTOMERS (ESTATE CUSTOMERS)

AND CALCULATION OF RATES
Residential customers with backyard bin (i.e. a 1, 1.5, 2, 3, or 4 cubic yard dumpster) service will be required to have two containers: one container for trash/recyclables and one container for organics (yard trimmings/food scraps). Based upon the types of materials, a Residential customer with backyard bin service may choose from the bundled container configurations at the rates listed in Exhibit A Proposed Solid Waste Services Rates.

The bundled container configurations for Residential customers with backyard bin service include one bin and one cart. If the Residential customer generates more trash/recyclables than organics (yard trimmings/food scraps), the customer will receive a trash/recyclables bin (i.e. a 1, 1.5, 2, 3, or 4 cubic yard dumpster) and a 96-gallon organics (yard trimmings/food scraps) cart. If the Residential customer generates more organics (yard trimmings/food scraps) than trash/recyclables, the customer will receive an organics (yard trimmings/food scraps) bin (i.e. a 1, 1.5, 2, 3, or 4 cubic yard dumpster) and a 96-gallon trash/recyclables cart.

Calculation of Monthly Rates for Extra Bin Pickups
In the event Residential customers with bin service desire more than once per week pickup of their bin, the proposed monthly rates in Table 2 of Exhibit A apply. The proposed rates are calculated utilizing the Proposed Residential Estate Bin Service Bundled Option Rates 2.1 through 2.8 (listed in Table B of Exhibit A) and deducting either the Additional Cart Rate for Co-Collected Organics Carts or the Additional Cart Rate for Co-Collected Trash/Recyclables Carts in the Residential Basic Level of Service (listed in Table A on Exhibit A). The result is the monthly rate for each additional bin pickup per week. Since the additional pickups per week apply only to the bin service and not the cart service, the cost for the cart service is deducted from the bundled rate.

Sample calculations are provided on page two.

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Sample Calculation of Monthly Rate for One Additional Bin Pickup Per Week for an Estate Customer with a Trash/Recyclables Bin and an Organics Cart:

Monthly rate for Estate Bin Service Bundle Option 2.1
(1-cubic yard co-collected trash & recycling bin with $200.58 96-gal organics cart service)
Deduct monthly ‘Additional Organics Cart’ Rate - $14.00 _______
Monthly rate for one additional pickup per week of the bin in Estate Bin Service Bundle Option 2.1 (1-cubic yard $186.58 co-collected trash & recycling bin)
Sample Calculation of Monthly Rate for One Additional Bin Pickup Per Week for an Estate Customer with an Organics Bin and a Trash/Recyclables Cart:

Monthly rate for Estate Bin Service Bundle Option 2.6
(1-cubic yard co-collected yard trimmings & food scrap bin $123.75 with 96-gal co-collected trash & recycling cart
trash & recycling cart service)
Deduct monthly ‘Additional Trash & Recycling Cart’ Rate - $35.08 _______
Monthly rate for one additional pickup per week of the bin in Estate Bin Service Bundle Option 2.6 (1-cubic yard co-collected yard trimmings & food scrap bin) $88.67
The Proposed Residential Estate Bin Service Bundled Option Rates 2.1 through 2.8, as well as the Additional Cart Rate for Co-Collected Organics Carts and the Additional Cart Rate for Co-Collected Trash/Recyclables Carts used in the above calculations were included in the City of San Marino Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Increase in Solid Waste Rates mailed on July 26, 2025 and posted on the City’s website www.sanmarinoca.gov/trash.

Rates for Extra Bin Pickups for Residential Bin Service Customers (Estate Customers) are provided on page three.

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Rates for Extra Bin Pickups for
Residential Bin Service Customers (Estate Customers)
Residential Estate Service –
Additional Bin Pickup
Bundled
Rate
per month
with 2-
container
collection
Extra
Residential
Backyard
Service Cart
Rate
Additional
Bin Service
Rate
Additional Estate Bin Service Option 2.1 - 1-cubic
yard co-collected trash & recycling bin (per
additional pickup/week)
$200.58 $14.00 $186.58
Additional Estate Bin Service Option 2.2 - 1.5-
cubic yard co-collected trash & recycling bin (per
additional pickup/week)
$211.28 $14.00 $197.28
Additional Estate Bin Service Option 2.3 - 2-cubic
yard co-collected trash & recycling bin (per
additional pickup/week)
$221.97 $14.00 $207.97
Additional Estate Bin Service Option 2.4 - 3-cubic
yard co-collected trash & recycling bin (per
additional pickup/week)
$244.83 $14.00 $230.83
Additional Estate Bin Service Option 2.5 - 4-cubic
yard co-collected trash & recycling bin (per
additional pickup/week)
$264.75 $14.00 $250.75
Additional Estate Bin Service Option 2.6 – 1-cubic
yard co-collected yard trimmings and food scraps
bin (per additional pickup/week)
$123.75 $35.08 $88.67
Additional Estate Bin Service Option 2.7 - 1.5-
cubic yard co-collected yard trimmings and food
scraps bin (per additional pickup/week)
$133.61 $35.08 $98.53
Additional Estate Bin Service Option 2.8 - 2-cubic
yard co-collected yard trimmings and food scraps
bin (per additional pickup/week)
$165.81 35.08 $130.73
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STAFF REPORT ATTACHMENT 5

PROPOSED

SOLID WASTE SERVICES RATES
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City of San Marino I Attachment 5 1
ATTACHMENT 5

PROPOSED SOLID WASTE SERVICES RATES
Table A: Residential Basic Level of Service (monthly rates for weekly collection service) Residential 2-cart bundle -Up to 96-gal of MSW (trash)/Recycling service and up to 96-gal of Organics (Yard Trimmings + Food Scraps) service - Backyard Service $57.61 Additional Co-collected Organics (Yard Trimmings + Food Scraps) Container $14.00 Additional Co-collected MSW (i.e. trash) + Recyclables Container $35.08 Table B: Residential Customers with Bin Service – Monthly Rates Estate Bin Service Bundle Option 2.1 - 1-cubic yard co-collected trash & recycling bin with 96-gal organics cart service $200.58
Additional Estate Bin Service Option 2.1 - 1-cubic yard co-collected trash & recycling bin (per additional pickup/week) $186.58
Estate Bin Service Bundle Option 2.2 - 1.5-cubic yard co-collected trash & recycling bin with 96-gal organics cart service $211.28
Additional Estate Bin Service Option 2.2 - 1.5-cubic yard co-collected trash & recycling bin (per additional pickup/week) $197.28
Estate Bin Service Bundle Option 2.3 - 2-cubic yard co-collected trash & recycling bin with 96-gal organics cart service $221.97
Additional Estate Bin Service Option 2.3 - 2-cubic yard co-collected trash & recycling bin (per additional pickup/week) $207.97
Estate Bin Service Bundle Option 2.4 - 3-cubic yard co-collected trash & recycling bin with 96-gal organics cart service $244.83
Additional Estate Bin Service Option 2.4 - 3-cubic yard co-collected trash & recycling bin (per additional pickup/week) $230.83
Estate Bin Service Bundle Option 2.5 - 4-cubic yard co-collected trash & recycling bin with 96-gal organics cart service $264.75
Additional Estate Bin Service Option 2.5 - 4-cubic yard co-collected trash & recycling bin (per additional pickup/week) $250.75
Estate Bin Service Bundle Option 2.6 – 1-cubic yard co-collected yard trimmings and food scraps bin with 96-gal co-collected trash & recycling cart service $123.75 Additional Estate Bin Service Option 2.6 – 1-cubic yard co-collected yard trimmings and food scraps bin (per additional pickup/week) $88.67 Estate Bin Service Bundle Option 2.7 - 1.5-cubic yard co-collected yard trimmings and food scraps bin with 96-gal co-collected trash & recycling cart service $133.61 Additional Estate Bin Service Option 2.7 - 1.5-cubic yard co-collected yard trimmings and food scraps bin (per additional pickup/week) $98.53 Estate Bin Service Bundle Option 2.8 - 2-cubic yard co-collected yard trimmings and food scraps bin with 96-gal co-collected trash & recycling cart service $165.81 Additional Estate Bin Service Option 2.8 - 2-cubic yard co-collected yard trimmings and food scraps bin (per additional pickup/week) $130.73 Note: The Estate bin service rates above do not include the push out service to get the container from the residents’ back or side-yard out to the curb for collection. The rates for Additional Estate Bin Service Pickups are as shown in Attachment 1 to this Exhibit A.

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Table C: Commercial and Multi-Family Co-collected Food Scraps and Yard Trimmings (monthly rates)
1x/wk 2x/wk 3x/wk 4x/wk 5x/wk 6x/wk
35-gallon Cart $52.55 $59.09 $61.62 $83.29 $94.70 $102.35 65-gallon Cart $58.58 $71.14 $69.44 $107.41 $124.84 $138.52 1 Cubic Yard Bin (standalone
or half of 2-yard split bin) $64.61 $83.20 $77.26 $131.52 $154.99 $174.69

1.5 Cubic Yard Bin (standalone
or half of 3-yard split bin) $93.79 $163.90 $177.91 $292.92 $451.87 $530.94 2 Cubic Yard Bin (standalone
or half of 3-yard split bin) $153.25 $271.16 $279.36 $490.28 $598.79 $701.68 Table D: Commercial and Multi-Family Co-collected MSW and Recycling (monthly rates) 1x/wk 2x/wk 3x/wk 4x/wk 5x/wk 6x/wk
35-gallon Cart $49.48 $90.32 $135.47 $180.63 $210.23 $237.50 65-gallon Cart $82.47 $150.53 $225.79 $301.05 $350.39 $395.83 95-gallon Cart $98.96 $180.63 $270.95 $361.26 $420.46 $474.99 1 Cubic Yard Bin (standalone
or half of 2-yard split bin) $221.32 $401.96 $602.94 $803.91 $931.66 $1,048.42

1.5CubicYardBin(standalone
or half of 3-yard split bin) $230.27 $419.86 $629.78 $839.71 $976.41 $1,102.12 2 Cubic Yard Bin (standalone
or half of 4-yard split bin) $239.22 $437.75 $656.63 $875.51 $1,021.15 $1,155.81 3 Cubic Yard Bin $257.12 $473.55 $710.33 $947.10 $1,110.65 $1,263.21 4 Cubic Yard Bin $275.02 $509.35 $764.02 $1,018.70 $1,200.14 $1,370.60 6 Cubic Yard Bin $310.81 $580.94 $871.42 $1,161.89 $1,379.13 $1,585.39 Table E: On-call Compactor and Roll-off Box Service (rate per collection) Size Recycling Food Scraps Yard Trimmings Co-collected Food Scraps and Yard Trimmings
3-yard Compactor $170.38 $170.38 $170.38 $170.38
4-yard Compactor $231.55 $231.55 $231.55 $231.55
6-yard Compactor $364.60 $364.60 $364.60 $364.60
10-yard Compactor $417.02 $417.02 $417.02 $417.02
20-yard Compactor $417.02 $417.02 $417.02 $417.02
25-yard Compactor $417.02 $417.02 $417.02 $417.02
30-yard Compactor $417.02 $417.02 $417.02 $417.02
40-yard Compactor $417.02 $417.02 $417.02 $417.02
10-yard Roll-off Box $396.74 $396.74 $396.74 $417.02
20-yard Roll-off Box $396.74 $396.74 $396.72 $396.74
25-yard Roll-off Box $396.74 $396.74 $396.74 $396.74
30-yard Roll-off Box $396.74 $396.74 $396.74 $396.74
40-yard Roll-off Box $396.74 $396.74 $396.74 $396.74
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City of San Marino I Attachment 5 3
Table F: Temporary Bin and Roll-Off Box Service - Including 2, 3, 4, and 6 yard Bin Service (rate per collection)
Size Frequency of
Collection Recycling FoodScraps
Yard
Trimmings
Co-collected
Food Scraps
and Yard
Trimmings
Mixed
Construction &
Demolition
2-yard
Bin
Same day (same day
collection service - cost
per collection)
$154.39 $154.39 $154.39 $154.39 $324.44
2-yard
Bin
Weekly (i.e. Monday
collection, with the
collection again on the
following Monday -
cost per collection)
$154.39 $154.39 $154.39 $154.39 $324.44
2-yard
Bin
Weekend (i.e. collection
on Saturday or Sunday
- cost per collection)
$154.39 $154.39 $154.39 $154.39 $324.44
3-yard
Bin
Same day (same day
collection service - cost
per collection)
$157.55 $157.46 $157.55 $157.55 $338.59
3-yard
Bin
Weekly (i.e. Monday
collection, with the
collection again on the
following Monday -
cost per collection)
$157.55 $157.46 $157.55 $157.55 $338.59
3-yard
Bin
Weekend (i.e. collection
on Saturday or Sunday
- cost per collection)
$157.55 $157.46 $157.55 $157.55 $338.59
4-yard
Bin
Same day (same day
collection service - cost
per collection)
$160.71 $160.71 $160.71 $160.71 $352.73
4-yard
Bin
Weekly (i.e. Monday
collection, with the
collection again on the
following Monday -
cost per collection)
$160.71 $160.71 $160.71 $160.71 $352.73
4-yard
Bin
Weekend (i.e. collection
on Saturday or Sunday
- cost per collection)
$160.71 $160.71 $160.71 $160.71 $352.73
6-yard
Bin
Same day (same day
collection service - cost
per collection)
$167.02 $167.02 $167.02 $167.02 $381.03
6-yard
Bin
Weekly (i.e. Monday
collection, with the
collection again on the
following Monday -
cost per collection)
$167.02 $167.02 $167.02 $167.02 $381.03
6-yard
Bin
Weekend (i.e. collection
on Saturday or Sunday
- cost per collection)
$167.02 $167.02 $167.02 $167.02 $381.03
10-yard
Roll-off
Weekly (i.e. Monday
collection, with the
collection again on the
following Monday -
cost per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
10-yard
Roll-off
Weekend (i.e. collection
on Saturday or Sunday
- cost per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
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City of San Marino I Attachment 5 4
Size Frequency of
Collection Recycling FoodScraps
Yard
Trimmings
Co-collected
Food Scraps
and Yard
Trimmings
Mixed
Construction &
Demolition
10-yard
Roll-off
Same day (same day
collection service - cost
per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
20-yard
Roll-off
Weekly (i.e. Monday
collection, with the
collection again on the
following Monday -
cost per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
20-yard
Roll-off
Weekend (i.e. collection
on Saturday or Sunday
- cost per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
20-yard
Roll-off
Same day (same day
collection service - cost
per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
25-yard
Roll-off
Weekly (i.e. Monday
collection, with the
collection again on the
following Monday -
cost per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
25-yard
Roll-off
Weekend (i.e. collection
on Saturday or Sunday
- cost per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
25-yard
Roll-off
Same day (same day
collection service - cost
per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
30-yard
Roll-off
Weekly (i.e. Monday
collection, with the
collection again on the
following Monday -
cost per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
30-yard
Roll-off
Weekend (i.e. collection
on Saturday or Sunday
- cost per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
30-yard
Roll-off
Same day (same day
collection service - cost
per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
40-yard
Roll-off
Weekly (i.e. Monday
collection, with the
collection again on the
following Monday -
cost per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
40-yard
Roll-off
Weekend (i.e. collection
on Saturday or Sunday
- cost per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
40-yard
Roll-off
Same day (same day
collection service - cost
per collection)
$379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $379.62 $885.69
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City of San Marino I Attachment 5 5
Table G: Special Event Service – Cost per Container
Size MSW - Landfill Recyclables Food Scraps
35-gallon Cart $29.49 $28.03 $70.79
65-gallon Cart $41.29 $39.23 $76.69
95-gallon Cart $47.19 $44.83
1 Cubic Yard Bin (standalone or half of
2-yard split bin) $47.19 $44.83 $117.98

1.5 Cubic Yard Bin (standalone or half
of 3-yard split bin) $308.78 $293.34 $147.47
2 Cubic Yard Bin (standalone or half of
4-yard split bin) $308.74 $293.34 $176.97
3 Cubic Yard Bin (standalone or half
of 6-yard split bin) $315.10 $299.35
4 Cubic Yard Bin $334.05 $305.34
6 Cubic Yard Bin $759.26 $317.34
10-yard Roll-off $759.26 $721.29
20-yard Roll-off $759.26 $721.29
25-yard Roll-off $759.26 $721.29
30-yard Roll-off $759.26 $721.29
40-yard Roll-off $759.26 $721.29
20-yard Compactor $834.05 $792.35
25-yard Compactor $834.05 $792.35
30-yard Compactor $834.05 $792.35
40-yard Compactor $834.05 $792.35
Table H: Emergency Service – Cost per Container
Size MSW
3 Cubic Yard Bin $184.05
4 Cubic Yard Bin $196.25
6 Cubic Yard Bin $220.64
10-yard Roll-off $1,125.31
20-yard Roll-off $1,125.31
25-yard Roll-off $1,222.86
30-yard Roll-off $1,222.86
40-yard Roll-off $1,222.86
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City of San Marino
I Attachment 5 6
Table I: Special Services
Residential Bulky Goods Collection Service (For additional Collections of Bulky Goods from Residential Premises in Excess of Two (2) per year) $45.93 per pick-up Commercial Bulky Goods Collection Service $45.93 per pick-up Repair and Maintenance of Compactor $77.63 per hour
Bin Cleaning Service $60.03 per bin
Cart Cleaning $25.88 per cart
Bin Replacement/Exchange $258.75 per bin
Commercial Bin Wheel-Out Service (25' - 50') - these push out rates apply only to commercial customers, not Estate bin service customers $46.58 per bin per month Commercial Bin Wheel-Out Service (51' - 75') - these push out rates apply only to commercial customers, not Estate bin service customers $67.28 per bin per month Residential Estate bin push out service (i.e. staging Estate bin at the curb for service) $35.00
per bin per
month per
service day
Extra Pick-up - Residential Cart $31.05 per cart
Extra Pick-up - Commercial/Multi-family Cart $43.12 per cart Extra Pick-up - Commercial/Multi-family Bin $115.92 per bin Roll-off or Compactor Service - False or Dry Run $310.50 per instance Power wash/steam cleaning of enclosure $258.75 per instance Commercial/Multi-family Sunday Collection Service Premium (added to existing rate per container per month) $160.43
per
container
per month
Roll-off/compactor overage charges - Landfill (if max weight is included in rate and load exceeds max weight - include a per ton cost) $121.10 per ton Roll-off/compactor overage charges - Mixed C&D (if max weight is included in rate and load exceeds max weight - include a per ton cost) $121.10 per ton Clean-up Bin Trip Charge $155.25 per instance
Clean Up Bin Overweight Charge $121.10 per ton
Roll-off Relocation Charge $170.78 per instance
Overweight Roll-off Extra Charge if Special Vehicle is Needed to Haul Container in Excess of 10 Tons Loaded Weight (in addition to standard rolloff rate) $310.50 per instance
Daily Rental Over 7 Days for Temporary 2,3,4, and 6-yard bins $12.41 per day Daily Rental Over 7 Days for Temporary 10,20,30 and 40-yard bins $31.04 per day Compactor cleaning charge $258.75 per instance
Commercial Resumption of Service Charge (only after discontinuation for non-payment, includes redelivery of containers if removed from premises) $62.10 per instance Residential Resumption of Service Charge (only after discontinuation for non-payment, includes redelivery of containers if removed from premises) $62.10 per instance PAGE 1231 of 1808
City of San Marino
I Attachment 5 7
Table I: Special Services (continued)
Commercial Stinger service / Scout Service - per Container per occurrence - these rates apply only to commercial customers, not Estate customers $10.76 per
container
per
occurrence
Locking Bin Installation $31.05 per instance
Emergency Collection, hourly rate for (1) crew and (1) vehicle $181.13 per hour Bin Locking Lids Fee $11.39 per month
Locked Enclosure Gate Fee $11.39 per month
Cart exchange in excess of 1 free annual exchange. Can be exchanged for same or different cart size $38.52 perexchange
Damaged Residential Cart Replacement in excess of 2 times per year at no charge $55.15 perexchange
Non-damaged residential cart exchange for same or different size Cart up to 1 time per year at no charge $0.00 per household
Damaged Residential Cart Replacement up to 2 times per year at no charge $0.00 per replacement
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Philippe Eskandar, City Manager
BY: Isidro Figueroa, Community Development Director
DATE: September 10, 2025
SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. O-25-1421 (FIRST READING) ADOPTING THE 2025 EDITIONS OF THE

CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODES

STRATEGIC PLAN CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
Efficient, Responsive, and Effective City Services
Well-Maintained Infrastructure
Safe Community
Beautiful, Preserved, Single-Family Neighborhoods

BACKGROUND
Section 17958 of the California Health and Safety Code requires that the latest California Codes apply to local jurisdictions 180 days after they become effective at the State level. California Building Standards Commission adopts and publishes the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 California Code of Regulations) every three (3) years. The State’s Health and Safety Code also requires local governments to adopt the most recent editions of these codes.

On July 1, 2025, The California Building Standards Commission (the Commission) published the 2025 Edition of the Building Standards Codes and they become effective at the local level on January 1, 2026. Local amendments are allowed, provided they are more restrictive and reasonably necessary due to the local climatic, geological, and topographical characteristics.

The Commission completed the adoption and approval of the following building standards that are applicable to the City:
2025 California Building Code
2025 California Residential Code
2025 California Plumbing Code
Gretchen Shepherd Romey, Mayor
Tony Chou, Vice Mayor
Hunter Chang, Council Member
John Chou, Council Member
Calvin Lo, Council Member
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2025 California Mechanical Code
2025 California Electrical Code
2025 California Energy Code
2025 California Fire Code
2025 California Green Building Standards Code
2025 Referenced Standards Code
2025 Existing Buildings Code
2025 Historical Building Code
2025 Administrative Standards
A complete set of the 2025 California Building Standards Codes is available for review in the Community Development Department. The new codes are also available for viewing by visiting the Building Standards Commissions website at http://www.bsc.ca.gov/BSC/Codes.

In 2019, the Los Angeles County Appendix J Grading Standards Code was incorporated into the City’s Building Code in order to enhance the design and construction of both residential and commercial properties in order to control erosion and water run-off. At this time, staff is recommending adoption of the updated 2022 Edition of the Los Angeles County Appendix J Grading Standards Code without any technical amendments.

DISCUSSION
The Building Code updates do not necessitate any technical changes. The majority of the revisions are formatting adjustments, section relocations, and code number amendments to ensure consistency within the City’s Building Code and alignment with the 2025 California Building Standards Code.

Local Amendments
During this triannual Code Adoption process, the City is proposing to introduce the following technical amendments to the City’s Fire Code.

Article 12 “Fire Code”
Fire Code Amendments:

The most significant revisions to San Marino Fire Code include amendments concerning fire alarm system requirements for R-2 multi-unit dwellings; requirements to residential sprinkler systems to ensure protection of domestic water systems; and numbering changes to ensure consistency with the 2026 California Fire Code.

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Fire Alarm Requirement for Multi-family Residential Occupancies:

The Fire Code does not currently address the requirement for a fire alarm for R-2 multi-unit residential dwellings. This revision ensures that any future development of multi-unit residential dwellings remains consistent with current fire protection standards in the city and maintains the highest degree of safety to residents.

Domestic Water Supply Protection for Residential Occupancies:

Fire sprinklers in single-family homes, including Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), are classified as low-risk hazards by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). However, these systems still pose a potential contamination hazard to the domestic water supply. Residential fire sprinkler systems throughout California are installed in accordance with the State’s currently adopted NFPA Standard 13D, which defers cross-connection (contamination) control to the local jurisdiction. In San Marino, multiple water districts serve different areas of the city, each with its own perspectives, policies, and enforcement methods. The proposed amendments establish a uniform minimum standard to be enforced citywide—regardless of the water district.

Chapter 3 California Residential Building Code
Following a review of the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, staff determined that although the City of San Marino does not contain any Statedesignated high-risk areas for wildfires, three provisions of the new Code will strengthen local fire safety. These provisions apply to new buildings, additions, or remodels within the City’s designated Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and address vents, open eaves, and enclosed eaves.
• Vents: Research has shown that vents are one of the most common points of entry for wind-driven embers during wildfires. Requiring ember-resistant vent assemblies or vents protected with noncombustible mesh significantly reduces the likelihood of ember penetration into attics or crawlspaces.
• Open Eaves: Open eaves create horizontal surfaces and cavities where embers can accumulate, ignite combustible materials, and spread flames to the building. Properly constructed or enclosing open eaves with ignition-resistant materials greatly reduces this vulnerability. • Enclosed Eaves: Enclosed eaves limit ember intrusion, but their effectiveness depends on the use of noncombustible or ignition-resistant materials. Properly constructed enclosed eaves prevent ember entry into concealed spaces where smoldering can lead to delayed ignition and structural loss.

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Adopting these provisions will improve community resilience, align with state best practices, and reduce the risk of fire spread within San Marino’s most vulnerable areas.

Process
The process for the adoption of this Ordinance is different than other ordinances. Typically, an ordinance is introduced for first reading at one meeting and then placed on the City Council’s consent calendar for adoption at a subsequent meeting. In this case, State law requires that a public hearing be conducted at the time of the second reading. This evening, the City Council is being asked to consider the Ordinance for introduction and first reading. If Council moves forward with introducing the Ordinance for first reading, then the public hearing and second reading of the Ordinance will take place at the September 26, 2025, City Council meeting.

Resolution No. R-25-23 adopting findings of necessity and need for amendments, deletions, and additions to the 2025 California Building Standards Code based on local conditions will be brought back with the second reading of the Ordinance for adoption, if Council approves the first reading of the Ordinance.

FISCAL IMPACT & PROCUREMENT REVIEW
None.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's office has reviewed and approved as to form.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Council introduce for first reading Ordinance No. O-25- 1421. Resolution No. R-25-23 will be brought back for adoption with the public hearing and second reading of the Ordinance at the September 26, 2025, City Council meeting. If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, the appropriate motion would be:
“I move to waive full reading and introduce by title only, Ordinance No. O-25- 1421, an Ordinance of the City of San Marino Adopting by Reference the 2025 Editions of the California Administrative, Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Residential, Fire, Energy, Green Building Standards, Historical Building, Existing Building, Appendix J Los Angeles County Grading Standards PAGE 1236 of 1808
and Referenced Standards Codes, with Certain Amendments, Deletions and Additions, and Amending Chapter 25 of the San Marino Municipal Code.”

ATTACHMENTS

1. Draft Ordinance No. O-25-1421

2. Draft Resolution No. R-25-23
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ORDINANCE NO. O-25-1421

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN MARINO ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA

ADMINISTRATIVE, BUILDING, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING,

ELECTRICAL, RESIDENTIAL, FIRE, ENERGY, GREEN BUILDING

STANDARDS, HISTORICAL BUILDING, EXISTING BUILDING,

APPENDIX J LOS ANGELES COUNTY GRADING STANDARDS AND

REFERENCED STANDARDS CODES, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS,
DELETIONS AND ADDITIONS, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE

SAN MARINO MUNICIPAL CODE

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARINO DOES ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Marino does hereby find that there is a need to enforce the most current editions of the California Building Standards Code, with local amendments thereof, as recited herein for regulating and controlling the design, erection, construction, enlargement, installation, alteration, repair, relocation, removal, use and occupancy, demolition, conversion, height and area, location and maintenance, and quality of materials of all buildings and structures and plumbing, mechanical, electrical and fire suppression systems and certain equipment within the City; and
WHEREAS, The City of San Marino is located in an area subject to climatic conditions with long periods of low humidity and hot weather, combined with unpredictable seasonal Santa Ana high wind conditions resulting in increased exposure to fire risk; and WHEREAS, the City Council does hereby further find that in accordance with section 15061(b)(3) of the California Code of Regulations, the adoption of these local amendments to the California Building Standards Code, and amendments to the San Marino Municipal Code are exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act because such actions are administrative in nature; and
WHEREAS, the City Council does hereby further find that in accordance with section15061 (b)(3) of the California Code of Regulations, the adoption of these local amendments to the California Building Standards Code, and amendments to the San Marino Municipal Code are exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act because such actions are largely administrative in nature, are designed to improve and not degrade environmental quality, and the impacts of these local amendments to the building standards code will not adversely affect the environment in any manner that could be significant.

Section 1. Articles 02 through 06, 09, 10, 12, 13, and 14 of Chapter 25, the “Uniform Codes” of the San Marino City Code, adopting by reference the 2016 Editions of the California Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Energy, Green Building Standards, Appendix J Los PAGE 1238 of 1808
Angeles County Grading Standards, Referenced Standards, and Fire Codes, and amendments thereto, are hereby repealed; provided, however, that such repeal shall not affect or excuse any violation of any of said codes occurring prior to the effective date of this ordinance.

Section 2. New Article 02 Building Code is hereby added to Chapter 25 of the San Marino City Code to read as follows with additions identified in red font:

CHAPTER XXV

UNIFORM CODES
ARTICLE 01

GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION:

25.01.01: Permits Required

25.01.02: Times Construction Prohibited

25.01.03: Work By Owner Permitted

25.01.04: Penalty For Violations

25.01.05: Property Owner Responsible

25.01.06: Property Maintenance Standards For Construction Projects

25.01.07: Expedited Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permitting

25.01.08: Definitions

25.01.09: Limitation On Authority - Board Of Appeals

25.01.10: Adoption Of Administrative Regulations

25.01.01: PERMITS REQUIRED:

It shall be unlawful for any person to begin or perform any construction work or construction activity or to cause or permit any construction work or construction activity, for which a permit is required by this chapter, to begin or perform on any residential or commercial parcel of property without having first obtained said permit. (Ord. 092-1015, 6-10-1992)

25.01.02: TIMES CONSTRUCTION PROHIBITED:

It shall be unlawful for any person to perform or to cause or permit to be performed any construction work or construction activity for which a permit is required by this chapter or for any person requiring a business license pursuant to chapter XI of this Code to perform or to cause or permit to be performed any construction work or construction activity on the following days: (Ord. 092-1015, 6-10-1992)
A. On Mondays through Fridays, before seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and after six o'clock (6:00) P.M.; except, that the Director of Planning and BuildingCommunity Development Director may authorize, in connection with seismic upgrading or fire sprinkler installation, construction work or activity in the C-1 Zone to be performed outside between six o'clock (6:00) P.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) P.M. and inside an enclosed building after nine o'clock (9:00) P.M. Such construction work or activity shall be performed in compliance with any conditions the Director of Planning and BuildingCommunity Development Director shall impose to alleviate potential disturbance to surrounding properties.

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B. On Saturdays, before nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. and after four o'clock (4:00) P.M.; except, that the Director of Planning and BuildingCommunity Development Director may authorize, in connection with seismic upgrading or fire sprinkler installation, construction work or activity in the C-1 Zone to be performed outside between four o'clock (4:00) P.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) P.M. and inside an enclosed building after nine o'clock (9:00) P.M. Such construction work or activity shall be performed in compliance with any conditions the Director of Planning and BuildingCommunity Development Director shall impose to alleviate potential disturbance to surrounding properties. (Ord. 092-1027U, 8-12-1992)
C. Sundays.

D. The following holidays:

New Year's Day
Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Fourth of July
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving
The Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
If any of the above holidays fall on a Saturday, construction work and construction activity shall be prohibited on the preceding Friday. If any of the above holidays fall on a Sunday, construction work and construction activity shall be prohibited on the following Monday.

This section shall not apply to the emergency repairs necessary for health, safety or preservation of property. (Ord. 092-1015, 6-10-1992)

25.01.03: WORK BY OWNER PERMITTED:

The owner or occupant of property within the City may perform construction activity or construction work during the times described in section 25.01.02 of this article, provided that the property owner or occupant performs the work himself. (Ord. 092-1015, 6-10-1992)

25.01.04: PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS:

Any person who violates or causes or permits any person to violate section 25.01.01 of this article shall be required, at the time of obtaining the permits required by this chapter, to pay a penalty equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount of all permit fees assessed for the PAGE 1240 of 1808
construction work or activity pursuant to this chapter in addition to the amount of the permit fees. (Ord. 092-1015, 6-10-1992; amd. Ord. 097-1107, 9-10-1997; Ord. 0-18-1335, 4-11-2018)

25.01.05: PROPERTY OWNER RESPONSIBLE:

The property owner or occupant of any property at which a violation of this chapter shall occur shall be responsible for and liable for charges provided for in section 25.01.04 of this article. (Ord. 092-1015, 6-10-1992; amd. Ord. 097-1107, 9-10-1997; Ord. 0-18-1335, 4-11-2018)

25.01.06: PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS:

All projects, for which a valid building permit has been issued, with exception of interior remodels, shall be required to adhere to the following maintenance standards and no building or planning inspections shall be completed until all such applicable items are addressed:

A. One sign, visible from the street, must be posted, listing a contact name, company, and phone number. Said sign may be attached to a construction fence and must be six (6) square feet in area and no greater than thirty six inches (36") in length. No other signs shall be permitted in connection with the project.

B. Construction materials, equipment, storage bins, and portable facilities must be screened from public view.

C. Construction fencing must be installed on the site of any residential or commercial structure that is being, in whole or in part, demolished or reconstructed. Construction fencing must be installed in a manner that fully screens and secures the construction site. Construction fencing must include an opaque, dark-green screening material that is tightly secured to the fencing, free of holes and without advertising, except as allowed under subsection A of this section. The Director of Planning and BuildingCommunity Development Director, in his or her sole discretion, may require construction fencing on any other type of construction sites and may allow landscaping to substitute for some or all of the construction fencing. Construction fencing and any other approved screening material must be maintained in good condition.

D. A portable toilet shall be placed in the rear of the property with a minimum setback of ten feet (10') from side yard and rear yard property lines. If existing conditions prohibit access for the drop-off or the servicing of the portable toilet, the unit can be placed in the front yard provided the unit is placed no further than five feet (5') from the front of the house and ten feet (10') from any side property lines. The door opening shall not face either the street or an adjacent property and shall remain closed at all times. The portable toilet shall be screened from public view at all times.

No more than one toilet shall be used per property. The portable toilet shall be serviced a minimum of twice a week.

E. Roll-off containers shall be in good condition and appearance and emptied on a regular basis.

Containers shall be placed on private property unless an encroachment permit is obtained.

F. All construction equipment, storage bins and portable toilets shall be kept free of graffiti.

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and Building and the Public Works Department. Conditions may be imposed to ensure appropriate safety signage, insurance and bonds.

H. Any dirt or debris tracked onto streets and sidewalks shall be removed immediately. All trash and litter on the job site shall be removed from public view on a daily basis.

I. Construction worker vehicles, equipment, and gate fencing shall not block public sidewalks.

J. Existing landscaping shall be maintained in good condition, including the City parkway area.

The property owner or contractor shall be responsible for mowing, trimming, weeding, and irrigating these areas as needed throughout the duration of the construction project.

K. A waste management form/plan shall be submitted at plan check and project final whenever the scope of work proposes a residential addition of one thousand (1,000) square feet or more; new construction of one thousand (1,000) square feet or more; a demolition project of one thousand (1,000) square feet or more, or tenant improvement projects of three thousand (3,000) square feet or more.

L. A tree protection plan shall be submitted at plan check where any construction activity takes place within the drip line of the canopy of any established tree or any tree in the City parkway. A separate cut sheet shall also be submitted identifying all established trees on the property. The tree protection plan must be prepared by either a registered consulting arborist or a certified arborist with the International Society of Arborists. Prior to any demolition or construction, a registered project arborist must provide the City with written certification of compliance with the tree protection plan. After any demolition or construction, a registered project arborist must provide the City a written inspection report regarding the effectiveness of the measures in the tree protection plan.

M. Sandbags, silt screens, or any similar methods are required to be installed on all projects during the rainy season (October - April) to prevent dirt, mud, and debris from flowing into the storm drain system. This shall be required only when the front yard landscaping is either removed or modified, regardless whether such removal or modification was intended as part of the construction project.

N. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be submitted to the Planning and Building Department during the plan check process for all projects which disturb one or more acres of soil or whose projects disturb less than one acre but are part of a larger common plan of development that in total disturbs one or more acres. Projects include soil excavation, soil grading or other construction activities where soil may be displaced during weather events or landscape water run-off. (Ord. 0-18-1337, 10-10-2018)

25.01.07: EXPEDITED ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PERMITTING:

A. Purpose: The purpose of this section is to provide for expedited processing of applications for electric vehicle charging stations in compliance with Government Code section 65850.7.

B. Definitions: The following definitions shall apply for purposes of this section:

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION OR CHARGING STATION: Means any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station that is designed and built in compliance with article PAGE 1242 of 1808
625 of the California Electric Code, as it read on January 1, 2016, and delivers electricity from a source outside of an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle.

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION: Means a submission of an application utilizing email, the internet, and/or facsimile transmission.

SPECIFIC, ADVERSE IMPACT: Means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date an application was deemed complete.

C. Expedited Review Process:

1. The building official shall adopt a checklist of all application requirements for expedited building permits for electric vehicle charging stations. The checklist shall substantially conform to the most current version of the "Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist" found in the "Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook" published by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research. The checklist, application form, and any other documents required by the building official to process an application shall be published on the City's website.

2. Anyone seeking to install an electric vehicle charging station at any site within the City may apply to the building official for an expedited nondiscretionary building permit.

3. An application for an expedited building permit for an electric vehicle charging station and all associated documentation may be submitted to the building official in person, by mail, or by electronic submission. Electronic signatures may be used in lieu of wet signatures.

4. An application that, in the opinion of the building official, satisfies the information requirements of the checklist adopted by the City shall be deemed complete.

5. If an application for an expedited building permit is deemed incomplete, the building official shall provide a written correction notice of the deficiencies and the additional information required to complete the application.

6. If the building official determines that an application for an expedited building permit is complete, the building official shall process the application. If the building official determines that the proposed charging station meets all health and safety requirements of State and Federal law, and would not have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety, the application shall be approved and a building permit shall be issued.

7. If the building official finds, based on substantial evidence, that a proposed charging station could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety, the applicant must apply for an electric vehicle charging station use permit in order to install the proposed charging station.

8. An application for an electric vehicle charging station use permit shall be reviewed by the building official. The building official shall not deny such an application without making written findings, based upon substantial evidence in the record, that the proposed charging station would have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety which could not feasibly be satisfactorily mitigated or avoided. The written findings required for rejection of an electric vehicle charging station use permit application shall include the building official's basis for rejecting any PAGE 1243 of 1808
potentially feasible alternatives that could mitigate or prevent the alleged adverse impact. Pursuant to Government Code section 65850.7, the building official's review shall be limited to health and safety issues. Aesthetic concerns, or other items not related to public health or safety shall not be considered.

9. A decision of the building official made pursuant to subsections C1 through C8 of this section may be appealed to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission's review shall be subject to the same limitations as that of the building official, and only health and safety issues may be considered.

10. Any condition imposed on an application for an expedited building permit or electric vehicle charging station use permit shall be designed to mitigate the specific, adverse impact upon health and safety at the lowest possible cost.

D. No Requirement For Association Approval: Consistent with Government Code section 65850.7, the building official shall not condition the approval for any electric vehicle charging station permit on the approval of such a system by a homeowners association, as that term is defined by Civil Code section 4080. (Ord. 0-17-1329, 10-11-2017; amd. Ord. 0-18-1335, 4-11- 2018)

25.01.08: DEFINITIONS:

The following definitions shall apply to all structures that are regulated by this chapter. If in conflict with other provisions of this Code, these definitions shall control.

APPLICANT: Shall mean an owner or other responsible person who applies for a building or other permit under this chapter, or an extension thereof.

INCOMPLETE STRUCTURE: Shall mean a structure, or portion thereof, for which a building permit under article 2 of this chapter, or an extension thereof, has expired. "Incomplete structure" shall also include those structures for which issued permits under articles 3 through 6 and 12 of this chapter, and any extensions thereof, have expired.

JUSTIFIABLE CAUSE: As used in sections 105.5.1 and 105.5.4 of the Building Code, and sections R105.5.1 and R105.5.4 of the Residential Code, shall mean or refer to a delay in performance of work or installations under an active permit that is due to war, insurrection, floods, earthquakes, fires, casualties, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, unusually severe weather, strikes causing inability to secure necessary labor, materials or tools, acts of the City, or any other delays that are beyond the control and without the fault of the permit holder.

OWNER: Shall mean and include any person having legal title to, or who leases, rents, occupies or has charge, control or possession of, any real property in the City, including all persons shown as owners on the last equalized assessment roll of the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office.

Owners include persons with powers of attorney, executors of estates, trustees, or who are courtappointed administrators, conservators, guardians or receivers.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND/OR PLANNING AND BUILDING DIRECTOR: Shall mean the building official, or a designee thereof.

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PROJECT: Shall mean an action or actions for which one or more permits are required by this chapter that concern a building or structure, or a portion thereof, with regard to construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement or demolition, and/or the erection, installation, enlargement, alteration, repair, removal, conversion or replacement of any electrical, fire- related, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, or portion thereof.

RESPONSIBLE PERSON: Shall mean any person, whether as an owner as defined in this section, or otherwise, who allows, causes, creates, maintains, suffers, or permits a public nuisance, or any violation of this chapter or other portion of this Code to exist or continue, by any act or the omission of any act or duty. A responsible person shall also include employees, principals, joint venturers, officers, agents, and/or other persons acting in concert with, or at the direction of, and/or with the knowledge and/or consent of the owner and/or occupant of the lot, building or structure on, or in which, a public nuisance or violation exists or existed. The actions or inactions of a responsible person's agent, employee, representative or contractor may be attributed to that responsible person.

STRUCTURE: Shall mean that which is built or constructed, an edifice, wall, fence, or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner.

SUCCESSFUL INSPECTION: Shall mean a required inspection (as set forth in section 110 of the Building Code or section 109 of the Residential Code) in which the work inspected was determined by the Planning and Building DirectorCommunity Development Director to meet all applicable minimum Building/Residential Code requirements and the inspection was approved and documented as successful. A successful inspection shall also mean approval of work inspected under an electrical, fire, plumbing or mechanical permit that meets all applicable minimum requirements of the Electrical, Fire, Plumbing or Mechanical Codes.

UNPERMITTED STRUCTURE: Shall mean any structure, or portion thereof, that was erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, connected, converted, demolished or equipped with electrical, plumbing or mechanical installations, at any point in time, without the required approval(s) and permit(s) having first been obtained from the Planning and Building DirectorCommunity Development Director. Unpermitted structures shall include those structures for which an action that is regulated by the Fire Code has occurred without first obtaining the required permit. Unpermitted structures shall include an incomplete structure as defined in this section. (Ord. 0-18-1335, 4-11-2018)

25.01.09: LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY - BOARD OF APPEALS:

Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in the most recent editions of the California Building, Electrical, Fire, Mechanical, Plumbing and Residential Codes (as adopted by the City), Boards of Appeal or similar reviewing authorities that are established by those codes shall not have the authority to consider determinations of the Planning and Building DirectorCommunity Development Director or other government officials, that a responsible person has violated this chapter. (Ord. 0-18-1335, 4-11-2018)

25.01.10: ADOPTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS:

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The chapters and article set forth below are hereby adopted by reference, subject to amendments thereto as set forth in this chapter. Those amendments shall control in the event of any conflict with adopted codes.

A. Chapter 1 of the 2016 California Building Code.

B. Chapter 1 of the 2016 California Residential Code.

C. Article 89 of the 2016 California Electrical Code.

D. Chapter 1 of the 2016 California Mechanical Code.

E. Chapter 1 of the 2016 California Plumbing Code.

F. Chapter 1 of the 2016 California Fire Code. (Ord. 0-18-1335, 4-11-2018) ARTICLE 02

BUILDING CODE
SECTION:

25.02.01: Building Code Adopted

25.02.02: Amendment Of Section 114.1

25.02.03: Amendment Of Section 113.1

25.02.04: Amendment Of Sections 109.2 And 109.6

25.02.05: Amendment Of Section 110.3.3.1, 110.3.9.1, 110.7

25.02.06: Amendment Of Section 111.1

25.02.07: Amendment Of Section 302.1

25.02.08: Amendment Of Section 312.2

25.02.09: Amendment Of Section 312.3 R317.1

25.02.10: Amendment Of Section 1505.1.1

25.02.11: Amendment Addition Of Section 1505.1.3

25.02.12: Amendment Of Section 1507.2.5.1

25.02.13: Amendment Of Section 1507.3.1

25.02.14: Amendment Of Section 1507.8.5

25.02.15: Amendment Of Section 1507.9.6

25.02.16: Amendment Addition Of Section 1613.51613.8

25.02.17: Amendment Addition Of Section 1613.61613.8

25.02.18: Amendment Addition Of Section 1613.71705.13.2

25.02.19: Amendment Addition Of Section 1613.8

25.02.20: Amendment Of Section 1705.3 And Table 1705.3

25.02.21: Amendment Of Section 1705.132

25.02.22: Amendment Addition Of Section 1710 And 1710.12304.10.4

25.02.23: Amendment Of Section 1807.1.4

25.02.24: Amendment Of Section 1807.1.6

25.02.25: Amendment Of Section 1809.3

25.02.26: Amendment Of Section 1809.7 And Table 1809.7

25.02.27: Amendment Of Section 1809.12

25.02.28: Amendment Of Section 1810.3.2.4
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25.02.29: Amendment Of Section 1905.1.3

25.02.30: Amendment Of Section 1905.1.8

25.02.31: Amendment Of Section 1905.1 And Addition Of Sections 1905.1.9 And 1905.1.10

25.02.32: Amendment Of Section 2304.10.2

25.02.33: Amendment Of Section 2304.12.2.8

25.02.34: Amendment Of Section 2305.4

25.02.35: Amendment Of Section 2305.5

25.02.36: Amendment Of Section 2306.2

25.02.37: Amendment Of Section 2306.3 And Addition Of Section

25.02.38: Amendment Of Section 2308.3.2

25.02.39: Amendment Of Sections 2308.106.5 And 2308.6.5.1

25.02.40: Amendment Of Table 2308.6.12308.10.1

25.02.41: Amendment Of Section 2308.6.9

25.02.42: Amendment Of Section 3109.2.1

25.02.01: BUILDING CODE ADOPTED:

A. Code Adopted: The California Building Code, 20252 edition, based on the 20241 International Building Code as published by the International Code Council, including all appendices, is hereby adopted by reference, and together with certain amendments and deletions, shall constitute the Building Code of the City. A copy of said code shall be located in the Planning and Building Department and shall be, at all times, maintained for use and examination by the public.

B. Building Official Defined: For the purpose of this Code, the Planning and Building DirectorCommunity Development Director shall be the Building Official or his or her designee. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023)

25.02.02: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 114.1:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 114.1 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows:
114.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building, structure or equipment or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of the Building Code.

It is hereby declared that any violation of the Building Code constitutes a public nuisance, and in addition to any other remedies provided by the Building Code for its enforcement, the City Council may bring civil suit to enjoin the violation of any provisions of this Building Code.

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of the Building Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as provided in section 01.04.03A of this Code. Each separate day or any portion thereof during which violation of the Building Code occurs or continues shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as herein provided. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)
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25.02.03: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 113.1:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 113.1 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows:
113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this Code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of the members of the City Council. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member and shall act as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board. The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings, in writing, to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Building Official. The Board may request the services of members of the community who are qualified by experience and training to interpret matters pertaining to the Building Code to act as technical assistants to the Board. Technical assistants shall have no vote on any matter before the Board.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.02.04: AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS 109.2 AND 109.6:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, sections 109.2 and 109.6 of the Building Code are amended to read as follows:
109.2 Schedule of permit fees. The fee for each permit shall be as periodically established by City Council resolution.
109.2.1 Plan review fees. When plans or other data are required pursuant Section 107.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be 100 percent of the building permit fee established by resolution of the City Council.
109.2.2 Expiration of plan review. Applications for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date the application or the date of final approval, if one exists, shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Building Official. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days on written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No application shall be extended more than once. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee. 109.2.3 Expiration of building permits. Building permits will remain valid if the work on the site authorized by that permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, unless the permittee has abandoned the work authorized by the permit.

The Building Official may extend the permit expiration date for a period not exceeding 180 days on written request (submitted prior to the expiration date) by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No application shall be extended more than once.

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If an applicant wishes to renew a permit that has been expired for less than 6 months, 50% of the original fees paid shall be required to renew the permit. If an applicant wishes to renew a permit that has been expired for more than 6 months, 100% of the original fees paid shall be required to renew the permit.
109.6 Fee refunds. The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected.

The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than 80% of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit in accordance with the Building code.

The Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original permittee within 60 days of the date of fee payment. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.02.05: ADDITION OF SECTIONS 110.3.3.1, 110.3.9.1 AND 110.7:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, new sections 110.3.3.1, 110.3.9.1, and 110.7 are added to the Building Code to read as follows:
110.3.3.1 Prior to frame approval, a rough zoning inspection is required in order to ensure compliance with the approved Development Plans.
110.3.9.1 Prior to final approval, a final zoning inspection is required in order to ensure final compliance with approved Development Plans.
110.7 Connections prohibited. Unless approval has been first obtained from the Building Official, the connection of gas or electrical utilities shall be prohibited until the final zoning, building, heating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing and grading inspections, as required, are completed and approval has been granted on any building. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023)

25.02.06: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 111.1:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 111.1 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows:
111.1 Use or Occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification, tenancy, or change in proprietorship of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the Building Official has issued a Certificate of Occupancy therefor as provided herein.

Exception: Group R, Division 3 and Group U occupancies.

Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of the Building Code or of other ordinances of the City. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of the Building Code or other ordinances of the City shall not be valid.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)
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25.02.07: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 302.1:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 302.1 of the Building Code is amended by adding a new paragraph to read as follows:

Any buildings or structures hereafter erected or constructed on C-l zoned property shall be constructed of one-hour fire resistive construction throughout.

This Section shall apply to:

1. Construction of any new building.

2. Addition, renovation or remodeling of any existing building when the value thereof is more than twenty percent (20%) of the estimated value of the existing building. The value of the proposed addition, renovation or remodeling shall be cumulative of all such renovation or remodeling over five (5) years.

The value of the proposed construction and of the existing building shall be determined by the Planning and Building Department based upon the latest edition of the Building Valuation Data as published by the International Code Council.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.02.08: ADDITION OF SECTION 312.2:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 312.2 is added to the Building Code to read as follows:
312.2 Garage access. To provide a secondary means of egress from a private garage, a door, minimum 2'6" x 6'8" dimensions, shall be provided in addition to the automobile access door or doors.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.02.09: ADDITION AMENDMENT OF SECTION 312.3 R317.1:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 312.3 317.1is added to the Building Code to read as follows:
312.3 Garage floor surfaces. In areas where motor vehicles are stored or operated, floor surface shall be concrete, and shall be a minimum 3-1/2 inches thick. No other floor coverings are permitted.

R317.1 Floor surface. Garage floor surfaces shall be of approved noncombustible material.

The area of floor used for parking of automobiles or other vehicles shall be sloped to facilitate the movement of liquids to a drain or toward the main vehicle entry doorway. Combustible Finished Flooring shall be prohibited. (Underlined will be our amendment to the code). (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.02.10: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1505.1.1:

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Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 25.02.01 of this Article, Section 1505.1.1 of the Building Code is amended by adding new paragraphs following the first sentence to read as follows:
1505.1.1 Roof CoveringsAssembly. Wood shakes and wood shingles for reroofing or repairs to an existing roof, or new construction of a roof are permitted provided they are Class A fire retardant roofing coverings.

Exception: Repairs to existing wood shake or wood shingle roof covering, which are considered minor (up to five percent (5%) of the roof area), may be allowed with Class B wood shingles or shakes.

Notwithstanding Section 1507.8.5, when more than thirty percent (30%) of the total roof area is replaced within any one (1) year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of the existing structure shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class A.

Reroofing over an existing Organic roof is not permitted unless the roofing is specifically approved in the classification required over existing substrate. Evidence of such approval must be submitted at the time of permit issuance. Fire severity zones are established by the Fire Department and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-21-1380, 2-10-2021)

25.02.11: AMENDMENT ADDITION OF SECTION 1505.1.3:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 1505.1.3 of the Building Code is amended by requiring minimum Class "BA" roofing for all types of construction for Group A-3, B, M and R-3 Occupancies.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.02.12: ADDITION OF SECTION 1507.2.5.1:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 1507.2.5.1 is added to the Building Code to read as follows:
1507.2.5.1 Not more than one overlay of asphalt shingles shall be applied over an existing asphalt or wood shingle roof. Asphalt shingles applied over wood shingles shall not have less than Type 30 nonperforated felt underlayment installed prior to reroofing. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.02.13: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1507.3.1:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 1507.3.1 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows:
1507.3.1 Deck requirements. Concrete and clay tile shall be installed only over solid structural sheathing boards.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)
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25.02.14: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1507.8.5:

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 25.02.01 of this Article, Section 1507.8.5 of the Building Code is amended as follows:

Wood shingles shall be of naturally durable wood and comply with the requirements of Table 1507.8.5. If reroofing more than thirty percent (30%) of an existing roof within any one (1) year period, then the entire roof must comply with the current code. This means that all existing wood shingles must be removed and the new roof must be a code approved Class A roof covering as required by CBC Section 1505.1. If reroofing thirty percent (30%) or less of an existing roof within any one (1) year period, then only the area replaced needs to comply with the current code. This means that only the wood shingles in the area of replacement must be removed and the new roof material must be a code approved Class A roof covering as required by CBC Section 1505.1. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-21-1380, 2-10-2021)

25.02.15: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1507.9.6:

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 25.02.01 of this Article, Section 1507.9.6 of the Building Code is amended as follows:

Wood shake shall comply with the requirements of Table 1507.9.6. If reroofing more than thirty percent (30%) of an existing roof within any one (1) year period, then the entire roof must comply with the current code. This means that all existing wood shakes must be removed and the new roof must be a code approved Class A roof covering as required by CBC Section 1505.1.

If reroofing thirty percent (30%) or less of an existing roof within any one (1) year period, then only the area replaced needs to comply with current code. This means that only the wood shake in the area of replacement must be removed and the new roof material must be a code approved Class A roof covering as required by CBC Section 1505.1."
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-21-1380, 2-10-2021)

25.02.16: AMENDMENT ADDITION OF SECTION 1613.5 1613.8:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 1613.5 is added to chapter 16 of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows:
1613.5 ASCE 7, 12.12.3 Modify ASCE 7 Equation 12.12-1 of Section 12.12.3 to read as follows:
(12 .12-1)
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.02.17: AMENDMENT ADDITION OF SECTION 1613.6 1613.8:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 1613.6 1613.8 is added to chapter 16 of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows:

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1613.6 1613.8 ASCE 7, 12.2.3.1, Exception 3. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.2.3.1 Exception 3 to read as follows:

3. Detached one- and two-family dwellings up to two stories in height of light frame construction.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.02.18: AMENDMENT ADDITION OF SECTION 1613.7 1705.13.2:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 1613.7 is added to the Building Code to read as follows:
1613.7 1705.13.2 ASCE 7, Section 12.11.2.2.3. Modify ASCE 7, Section 12.11.2.2.3 to read as follows:

12.11.2.2.3 Wood Diaphragms. In wood diaphragms, the continuous ties shall be in addition to the diaphragm sheathing. Anchorage shall not be accomplished by use of toe nails or nails subject to withdrawal nor shall wood ledgers or framing be used in cross-grain bending or cross-grain tension. The diaphragm sheathing shall not be considered effective as providing ties or struts required by this section.

For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F, wood diaphragms supporting concrete or masonry walls shall comply with the following:

1. The spacing of continuous ties shall not exceed 40 feet. Added chords of diaphragms may be used to form subdiaphragms to transmit the anchorage forces to the main continuous crossties.

2. The maximum diaphragm shear used to determine the depth of the subdiaphragm shall not exceed 75% of the maximum diaphragm shear.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.02.19: ADDITIONAMENDMENT OF SECTION 1613.8:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 1613.8 is added to the Building Code to read as follows:
1613.8 Suspended Ceilings. Minimum design and installation standards for suspended ceilings shall be determined in accordance with the requirements of Section 2506.2.1 of this Code and this section.
1613.8.1 Scope. This part contains special requirements for suspended ceilings and lighting systems. Provisions of Section 13.5.6 of ASCE 7-10 shall apply except as modified herein. 1613.8.2 General. The suspended ceilings and lighting systems shall be limited to 6 feet (1828 mm) below the structural deck unless the lateral bracing is designed by a licensed engineer or architect.
1613.8.3 Sprinkler Heads. All sprinkler heads (drops) except fire-resistance-rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies, shall be designed to allow for free movement of the sprinkler pipes with oversize rings, sleeves or adaptors through the ceiling tile. Sprinkler heads and other penetrations PAGE 1253 of 1808
shall have a 2 in. (50mm) oversize ring, sleeve, or adapter through the ceiling tile to allow for free movement of at least 1 in. (25mm) in all horizontal directions. Alternatively, a swing joint that can accommodate 1 in. (25 mm) of ceiling movement in all horizontal directions is permitted to be provided at the top of the sprinkler head extension.

Sprinkler heads penetrating fire-resistance-rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies shall comply with Section 714 of this Code.
1613.8.4 Special Requirements for Means of Egress. Suspended ceiling assemblies located along means of egress serving an occupant load of 30 or more shall comply with the following provisions.
1613.8.4.1 General. Ceiling suspension systems shall be connected and braced with vertical hangers attached directly to the structural deck along the means of egress serving an occupant load of 30 or more and at lobbies accessory to Group A Occupancies. Spacing of vertical hangers shall not exceed 2 feet (610 mm) on center along the entire length of the suspended ceiling assembly located along the means of egress or at the lobby.
1613.8.4.2 Assembly Device. All lay-in panels shall be secured to the suspension ceiling assembly with two hold-down clips minimum for each tile within a 4-foot (1219 mm) radius of the exit lights and exit signs.
1613.8.4.3 Emergency Systems. Independent supports and braces shall be provided for light fixtures required for exit illumination. Power supply for exit illumination shall comply with the requirements of Section 1006.3 of this Code.
1613.8.4.4 Supports for Appendage. Separate support from the structural deck shall be provided for all appendages such as light fixtures, air diffusers, exit signs, and similar elements. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.02.20: AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS 1705.3 AND TABLE 1705.3:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 1705.3 and table 1705.3 of the Building Code are amended to read as follows:
1705.3 Concrete Construction. The special inspections and verifications for concrete construction shall be as required by this section and Table 1705.3.

Exceptions: Special inspection shall not be required for:

Isolated spread concrete footings of buildings three stories or less above grade plane that are fully supported on earth or rock, where the structural design of the footing is based on a specified compressive strength, f c, no greater than 2,500 pounds per square inch (psi) (17.2 Mpa) regardless of the compressive strength specified in the construction documents or used in the footing construction.

2. Continuous concrete footings supporting walls of buildings three stories or less in height that are fully supported on earth or rock where:

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2.2. The footings are designed in accordance with Table 1805.4.2; or

2.3. The structural design of the footing is based on a specified compressive strength, f c, no greater than 2,500 pounds per square inch (psi) (17.2 Mpa), regardless of the compressive strength specified in the construction documents or used in the footing construction.

3. Nonstructural concrete slabs supported directly on the ground, including prestressed slabs on grade, where the effective prestress in the concrete is less than 150 psi (1.03 Mpa).

4. Concrete patios, driveways and sidewalks, on grade.

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TABLE 1705.3

REQUIRED VERIFICATION AND INSPECTION OF CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION PAGE 1256 of 1808
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
a. Where applicable, see Section 1705.13.
b. Specific requirements for special inspection shall be included in the research report for the anchor issued by an approved source in accordance with 26.13 in ACI 318, or other qualification procedures. Where specific requirements are not provided, special instruction requirements shall be specified by the registered design professional and shall be approved by the building official prior to the commencement of the work. c. [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5] Installation of all adhesive anchors in horizontal and upwardly inclined positions shall be performed by an ACI/CRSI Certified Adhesive Anchor Installer, except where the factored design tension on the anchor is less than 100 pounds and those anchors are clearly noted on the approved construction documents or where the anchors are shear dowels across cold joints in slabs on grade where the slab is not part of the lateral force-resisting system.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.02.21: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1705.123:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 1705.13 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows:
1705.13 Special inspections for seismic resistance. Special inspections itemized in Sections 1705.13.1 through 1705.13.9, unless exempted by the exceptions of Section 1704.2, are required for the following:

1. The seismic force-resisting systems in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F in accordance with Sections 1705.13.1.1 through 1705.13.1.2, as applicable.

2. Designated seismic systems in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F in accordance with Section 1705.13.4.

3. Architectural, mechanical and electrical components in accordance with Sections 1705.13.5.

4. Storage racks in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F in accordance with Section 1705.13.7.

5. Seismic isolation systems in accordance with Section 1705.13.8.

Exception: Special inspections itemized in Sections 1705.13.1 through 1705.13.9 are not required for structures designed and constructed in accordance with one of the following:

1. The structure consists of light-frame construction; the design spectral response acceleration at short periods, SDS, as determined in Section 1613.2.4, does not exceed 0.5; and the building height of the structure does not exceed 35 feet (10 668 mm).

2. The seismic force-resisting system of the structure consists of reinforced masonry or reinforced concrete; the design spectral response acceleration at short periods, SDS, as determined in Section 1613.2.4, does not exceed 0.5; and the building height of the structure does not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm).

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3. The structure is a detached one- or two-family dwelling not exceeding two stories above grade plane, is not assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F and does not have any of the following horizontal or vertical irregularities in accordance with Section 12.3 of ASCE 7:

3.1 Torsional or extreme torsional irregularity.

3.2 Nonparallel systems irregularity.

3.3 Stiffness-soft story or stiffness-extreme soft story irregularity.

3.4 Discontinuity in lateral strength-weak story irregularity. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023)

25.02.22: ADDITION OF SECTIONS 1710 AND 1710.1 2304.10.4:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, sections 1710 and 1710.1 2304.10.4 are added to, and chapter 35 of the Building Code is amended, to read as follows:
1710 General. The vertical load-bearing capacity, torsional moment capacity and deflection characteristics of joist hangers shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D 1761 and ASTM D 7147 as specified below using lumber having a specific gravity of 0.49 or greater, but not greater than 0.55, as determined in accordance with AF&PA AWC NDS for the joist and headers.

Exception: The joist length shall not be required to exceed 24 inches (610 mm). 1710.1 2304.10.4.1 Vertical load capacity for joist hangers. The vertical load-bearing capacity for the joist hanger shall be determined by testing a minimum of three joist hanger assemblies as specified in ASTM D 1761 or ASTM D 7147. If the ultimate vertical load for any one of the tests varies more than 20 percent from the average ultimate vertical load, at least three additional tests shall be conducted. The allowable vertical load-bearing of the joist hanger shall be the lowest value determined from the following:

1. The lowest ultimate vertical load for a single hanger from any test divided by three (where three tests are conducted and each ultimate vertical load does not vary more than 20 percent from the average ultimate vertical load).

2. The average ultimate vertical load for a single hanger from all tests divided by three (where six or more tests are conducted).

3. The average from all tests of the vertical loads that produce a vertical movement of the joist with respect to the header of 1/8 inch (3.2 mm).

4. The sum of the allowable design loads for nails or other fasteners utilized to secure the joist hanger to the wood members and allowable bearing loads that contribute to the capacity of the hanger.

5. The allowable design load for the wood members forming the connection.

Amend the Reference Standards in Chapter 35 for ASTM as follows:

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(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023)

25.02.23: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1807.1.4:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 1807.1.4 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows:
1807.1.4 Permanent wood foundation systems. Permanent wood foundation systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with AF&PA PWF. Lumber and plywood shall be treated in accordance with AWPA Ul (Commodity Specification A, Use Category 4B and Section 5.2) and shall be identified in accordance with Section 2303.1.89.1. Permanent wood foundation systems shall not be used for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023)

25.02.24: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1807.1.6:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 1807.1.6 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows:
1807.1.6 Prescriptive design of concrete and masonry foundation walls. Concrete and masonry foundation walls that are laterally supported at the top and bottom shall be permitted to be designed and constructed in accordance with this section. Prescriptive design of foundation walls shall not be used for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023)

25.02.25: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1809.3:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 1809.3 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows:
1809.3 Stepped footings. The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings shall be permitted to have a slope not exceeding one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope). Footings shall be stepped where it is necessary to change the elevation of the top surface of the footing or where the surface of the ground slopes more than one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope).

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For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F, the stepping requirement shall also apply to the top surface of grade beams supporting walls. Footings shall be reinforced with four No. 4 rebar. Two bars shall be place at the top and bottom of the footings as shown in Figure 1809.3.

FIGURE 1809.3

STEPPED FOOTING
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023)

25.02.26: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1809.7 AND TABLE 1809.7:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 1809.7 and table 1809.7 of the Building Code are amended to read as follows:
1809.7 Prescriptive footings for light-frame construction. Where a specific design is not provided, concrete or masonry-unit footings supporting walls of light-frame construction shall be permitted to be designed in accordance with Table 1809.7. Prescriptive footings in Table 1809.7 shall not exceed one story above grade plane for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.

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TABLE 1809.7

PRESCRIPTIVE FOOTINGS SUPPORTING WALLS OF LIGHT-FRAME
CONSTRUCTION a, b, c, d, e
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm
a. Depth of footings shall be in accordance with Section 1809.4. b. The ground under the floor shall be permitted to be excavated to the elevation of the top of the footing.
c. Not Adopted.
d. See Section 1908 for additional requirements for concrete footings of structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F.
e. For thickness of foundation walls, see Section 1807.1.6. f. Footings shall be permitted to support a roof addition to the stipulated number of floors.

Footings supporting roof only shall be as required for supporting one floor. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023)

25.02.27: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1809.12:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 1809.12 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows:
1809.12 Timber footings. Timber footings shall be permitted for buildings of Type V construction and as otherwise approved by the building official. Such footings shall be treated in accordance with AWPA Ul (Commodity Specification A, Use Category 4B). Treated timbers are not required where placed entirely below permanent water level, or where used as capping for wood piles that project above the water level over submerged or marsh lands. The compressive stresses perpendicular to grain in untreated timber footing supported upon treated piles shall not exceed 70 percent of the allowable stresses for the species and grade of timber as specified in the AF&PA NDS. Timber footings shall not be used in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.

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(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023)

25.02.28: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1810.3.2.4:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 1810.3.2.4 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows:
1810.3.2.4 Timber. Timber deep foundation elements shall be designed as piles or poles in accordance with AF&PA NDS. Round timber elements shall conform to ASTM D 25. Sawn timber elements shall conform to DOC PS-20. Timber shall not be used in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023)

25.02.29: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1905.1.3
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 1905.1.3 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows:
1905.1.3 ACI 318, Section 18.5. Modify ACI 318, Section 18.5, by renumbering Section 18.5.2.2 to become new Sections 18.5.2.2, 18.5.2.3, 18.5.2.4 and 18.5.2.5 to read as follows:

18.5.2.2 - Connections that are designed to yield shall be capable of maintaining 80 percent of their design strength at the deformation induced by the design displacement or shall use Type 2 mechanical splices.

18.5.2.3 - Elements of the connection that are not designed to yield shall develop at least 1.5 Sy.

18.5.2.4 - In structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F, intermediate precast wall panels and wall piers shall be designed in accordance with Section 21.9 or 21.13.

18.5.2.5 - Wall piers not designed as part of a moment frame in buildings assigned to Seismic Design Category C shall have transverse reinforcement designed to resist the shear forces determined from 21.3.3. Spacing of transverse reinforcement shall not exceed 8 inches (203 mm).

Transverse reinforcement shall be extended beyond the pier clear height for at least 12 inches (305 mm).

Exceptions:

1. Wall piers that satisfy 18.10.8 or 18.14.

2. Wall piers along a wall line within a story where other shear wall segments provide lateral support to the wall piers and such segments have a total stiffness of at least six times the sum of the stiffnesses of all the wall piers.

18.5.2.6 - Wall segments with a horizontal length-to-thickness ratio less than 2.5 shall be designed as columns.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.02.30: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1905.1.8:

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Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 1905.1.7 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows:
1905.1.7 ACI 318, Section 14.1.4. Delete ACI 318, Section 14.1.4, and replace with the following:

14.1.1 - Plain concrete in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F.

14.1.4.1 - Structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F shall not have elements of structural plain concrete, except as follows:
(a) Concrete used for fill with a minimum cement content of two (2) sacks of Portland cement or cementious material per cubic yard.
(b) Isolated footings of plain concrete supporting pedestals or columns are permitted, provided the projection of the footing beyond the face of the supported member does not exceed the footing thickness.
(c) Plain concrete footings supporting walls are permitted provided the footings have at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars. Bars shall not be smaller than No. 4 and shall have a total area of not less than 0.002 times the gross cross-sectional area of the footing. A minimum of one bar shall be provided at the top and bottom of the footing. Continuity of reinforcement shall be provided at corners and intersections.

In detached one- and two-family dwellings three stories or less in height and constructed with stud-bearing walls, are permitted to have plain concrete footings with at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars not smaller than No. 4 are permitted to have a total area of less than

0.002 times the gross cross-sectional area of the footing. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023)

25.02.31: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1905.1 AND ADDITION OF SECTIONS 1905.1.9 AND 1905.1.10:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 1905.1 is amended and sections 1905.1.9 and 1905.1.10 are added to the Building Code to read as follows:
1905.1 General. The text of ACI 318 shall be modified as indicated in Sections 1905.1 through 1905.1.8
1905.1.9 ACI 318, Section 21.6.4. Modify ACI 318, Section 21.6.4, by adding Section 21.6.4.8 and 12.6.4.9 as follows:

21.6.4.8 Where the calculated point of contraflexure is not within the middle half of the member clear height, provide transverse reinforcement as specified in ACI 318 Sections 21.6.4.1, Items (a) through (c), over the full height of the member.

21.6.4.9 - At any section where the design strength, Pn, of the column is less than the sum of the shears Ve computed in accordance with ACI 318 Sections 21.5.4.1 and 21.6.5.1 for all the beams framing into the column above the level under consideration, transverse reinforcement as specified in ACI 318 Sections 21.6.4.1 through 21.6.4.3 shall be provided. For beams framing into PAGE 1263 of 1808
opposite sides of the column, the moment components are permitted to be assumed to be of opposite sign. For the determination of the design strength, Pn, of the column, these moments are permitted to be assumed to result from the deformation of the frame in any one principal axis. 1905.1.10 ACI 318, Section 21.9.4. Modify ACI 318, Section 21.9.4, by adding Section 21.9.4.6 as follows:

21.9.4.6 - Walls and portions of walls with Pu > 0.35Po shall not be considered to contribute to the calculated shear strength of the structure for resisting earthquake-induced forces. Such walls shall conform to the requirements of ACI 318 Section 21.13. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.02.32: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 2304.10.2:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 2304.10.1 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows:
2304.10.2 Fastener requirements. Connections for wood members shall be designed in accordance with the appropriate methodology in Section 2302.1. The number and size of fasteners connecting wood members shall not be less than that set forth in Table 2304.10.2. Staple fasteners in Table 2304.10.2 shall not be used to resist or transfer seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.

Exception: Staples may be used to resist or transfer seismic forces when the allowable shear values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023)

25.02.33: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 2304.12.2.8:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 2304.12.5 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows:
2304.12.2.8 Wood used in retaining walls and cribs. Wood installed in retaining or crib walls shall be preservative treated in accordance with AWPA Ul (Commodity Specifications A or F) for soil and fresh water use. Wood shall not be used in retaining or crib walls for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023)

25.02.34: ADDITION OF SECTION 2305.4:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 2305.4 is added to the Building Code to read as follows:
2305.4 Quality of Nails. I23n Seismic Design Category D, E or F, mechanically driven nails used in wood structural panel shear walls shall meet the same dimensions as that required for handdriven nails, including diameter, minimum length and minimum head diameter. Clipped head or box nails are not permitted in new construction. The allowable design value for clipped head nails in existing construction may be taken at no more than the nail-head-area ratio of that of the same size hand-driven nails.

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(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023)

25.02.35: ADDITION OF SECTION 2305.5:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 2305.5 is added to the Building Code to read as follows:
2305.5 Hold-down connectors. In Seismic Design Category D, E or F, hold-down connectors shall be designed to resist shear wall overturning moments using approved cyclic load values or 75 percent of the allowable seismic load values that do not consider cyclic loading of the product.

Connector bolts into wood framing shall require steel plate washers on the post on the opposite side of the anchorage device. Plate size shall be a minimum of 0.229 inch by 3 inches by 3 inches (5.82 mm by 76 mm by 76 mm) in size. Hold-down connectors shall be tightened to finger tight plus one half (1/2) wrench turn just prior to covering the wall framing. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023)

25.02.36: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 2306.2:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 2306.2 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows:
2306.2 Wood-frame diaphragms. Wood-frame diaphragms shall be designed and constructed in accordance with AWCF&PA SDPWS. Where panels are fastened to framing members with staples, requirements and limitations of AF&PA SDPWS shall be met and the allowable shear values set forth in Table 2306.2(1) or 2306.2(2) shall only be permitted for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B, or C.

Exception: Allowable shear values where panels are fastened to framing members with staples may be used if such values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official.

The allowable shear values in Tables 2306.2(1) and 2306.2(2) are permitted to be increased 40 percent for wind design.

Exception: [DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC and OSHPD 1, 2 &4] Wood structural panel diaphragms using staples as fasteners are not permitted by DSA and OSHPD.

Wood structural panel diaphragms used to resist seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F shall be applied directly to the framing members.

Exception: Wood structural panel diaphragms are permitted to be fastened over solid lumber planking or laminated decking, provided the panel joints and lumber planking or laminated decking joints do not coincide.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023)

25.02.37: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 2306.3 AND ADDITION OF SECTION 2307.2:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 2306.3 is amended and section 2307.2 is added to the Building Code to read as follows:

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2306.3 Wood-frame shear walls. Wood-frame shear walls shall be designed and constructed in accordance with AF&PA AWC SDPWS. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F, application of Tables 4.3A and 4.3B of AF&PA SDPWS shall include the following:

1. Wood structural panel thickness for shear walls shall not be less than 3/8 inch thick and studs shall not be spaced at more than 16 inches on center.

2. The maximum nominal unit shear capacities for 3/8 inch wood structural panels resisting seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F is 400 pounds per linear foot (plf).

Exception: Other nominal unit shear capacities may be permitted if such values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official.

3. Where shear design values using allow stress design (ASD) exceed 350 plf or load and resistance factor design (LRFD) exceed 500 plf, all framing members receiving edge nailing from abutting panels shall not be less than a single 3-inch nominal member, or two 2-inch nominal members fastened together in accordance with Section 2306.1 to transfer the design shear value between framing members. Wood structural panel joint and sill plate nailing shall be staggered at all panel edges. See Section 4.3.6.1 and 4.3.6.4.3 of AF&PA SDPWS for sill plate size and anchorage requirements.

4. Nails shall be placed not less than 1/2 inch in from the panel edges and not less than 3/8 inch from the edge of the connecting members for shear greater than 350 plf using ASD or 500 plf using LRFD. Nails shall be placed not less than 3/8 inch from panel edges and not less than 1/4 inch from the edge of the connecting members for shears of 350 plf or less using ASD or 500 plf or less using LRFD.

5. Table 4.3B application is not allowed for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F.

For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, application of Table 4.3C of AF&PA SDPWS shall not be used below the top level in a multi-level building for structures.

Where panels are fastened to framing members with staples, requirements and limitations of AF&PA SDPWS shall be met and the allowable shear values set forth in Table 2306.3(1), 2306.3(2) or 2306.3(3) shall only be permitted for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B, or C.

Exception: Allowable shear values where panels are fastened to framing members with staples may be used if such values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official.

The allowable shear values in Tables 2306.3(1) and 2306.3(2) are permitted to be increased 40 percent for wind design. Panels complying with ANSI/APA PRP-210 shall be permitted to use design values for Plywood Siding in the AF&PA SDPWS.

Exception: [DSA-SS 7DSA-SS/CC and OSHPD 1, 2 &4] Wood structural panel shear walls using staples as fasteners are not permitted by DSA and OSHPD. 23067.32 Wood-frame shear walls. Wood-frame shear walls shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Section 2306.3 as applicable.

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(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023)

25.02.38: ADDITION OF SECTION 2308.3.2:

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 25.02.01 of this Article, Section 2308.3.2 is added to the Building Code to read as follows:
2308.3.2 Braced wall line support. Braced wall lines shall be supported by continuous foundations.

Exception: For structures with a maximum plan dimension not over 50 feet (15240 mm), continuous foundations are required at exterior walls only for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B, or C.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023)

25.02.39: AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS 2308.106.5 AND 2308.6.5.1:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, sections 2308.6.5 and 2308.6.5.1, of the Building Code are amended to read as follows:
2308.6.5 Alternative bracing. Any bracing required by Section 2308.6.5 is permitted to be replaced by the following:

1. In one-story buildings, each panel shall have a length of not less than 2 feet 8 inches (813 mm) and a height of not more than 10 feet (3048 mm). Each panel shall be sheathed on one face with 3/8-inch-minimum-thickness (9.5 mm) wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common or galvanized box nails in accordance with Table 2304.10.1 and blocked at wood structural panel edges. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D or E, each panel shall be sheathed on one face with 15/32-inch-minimum-thickness (11.9 mm) wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common nails spaced 3 inches on panel edges, 3 inches at intermediate supports. Two anchor bolts installed in accordance with Section 2308.3.1 shall be provided in each panel. Anchor bolts shall be placed at each panel outside quarter points. Each panel end stud shall have a tie-down device fastened to the foundation, capable of providing an approved uplift capacity of not less than 1,800 pounds (8006 N). The tie-down device shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. The panels shall be supported directly on a foundation or on floor framing supported directly on a foundation that is continuous across the entire length of the braced wall line. This foundation shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom.

Where the continuous foundation is required to have a depth greater than 12 inches (305 mm), a minimum 12-inch by 12-inch (305 mm by 305 mm) continuous footing or turned down slab edge is permitted at door openings in the braced wall line. This continuous footing or turned down slab edge shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom. This reinforcement shall be lapped 15 inches (381 mm) with the reinforcement required in the continuous foundation located directly under the braced wall line.

2. In the first story of two-story buildings, each wall panel shall be braced in accordance with Section 2308.6.5.1, Item 1, except that the wood
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structural panel sheathing shall be provided on both faces, three anchor bolts shall be placed at one-quarter points, and tie-down device uplift capacity shall not be less than 3,000 pounds (13 344 N).
2308.610.5.1 Alternate bracing wall panel adjacent to a door or window opening. Any bracing required by Section 2308.6.5 is permitted to be replaced by the following when used adjacent to a door or window opening with a full-length header:

1. In one-story buildings, each panel shall have a length of not less than 16 inches (406 mm) and a height of not more than 10 feet (3048 mm). Each panel shall be sheathed on one face with a single layer of 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) minimum thickness wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common or galvanized box nails in accordance with Figure 2308.6.1. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D or E, each panel shall be sheathed on one face with 15/32-inchminimum-thickness (11.9 mm) wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common nails spaced 3 inches on panel edges, 3 inches at intermediate supports and in accordance with Figure 2308.9.3.2. The wood structural panel sheathing shall extend up over the solid sawn or gluedlaminated header and shall be nailed in accordance with Figure 2308.8.3.1. A built-up header consisting of at least two 2 x 12s and fastened in accordance with Item 24 of Table 2304.9.1 shall be permitted to be used. A spacer, if used, shall be placed on the side of the built-up beam opposite the wood structural panel sheathing. The header shall extend between the inside faces of the first full-length outer studs of each panel. The clear span of the header between the inner studs of each panel shall be not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) and not more than 18 feet (5486 mm) in length. A strap with an uplift capacity of not less than 1,000 pounds (4,400 N) shall fasten the header to the inner studs opposite the sheathing. One anchor bolt not less than 5/8 inch (15.9 mm) diameter and installed in accordance with Section 2308.6 shall be provided in the center of each sill plate. The studs at each end of the panel shall have a tie-down device fastened to the foundation with an uplift capacity of not less than 4,200 pounds (18 480 N).

Where a panel is located on one side of the opening, the header shall extend between the inside face of the first full-length stud of the panel and the bearing studs at the other end of the opening.

A strap with an uplift capacity of not less than 1,000 pounds (4400 N) shall fasten the header to the bearing studs. The bearing studs shall also have a tie-down device fastened to the foundation with an uplift capacity of not less than 1,000 pounds (4400 N).

The tie-down devices shall be an embedded strap type, installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. The panels shall be supported directly on a foundation that is continuous across the entire length of the braced wall line. This foundation shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom.

Where the continuous foundation is required to have a depth greater than 12 inches (305 mm), a minimum 12-inch by 12-inch (305 mm by 305 mm) continuous footing or turned down slab edge is permitted at door openings in the braced wall line. This continuous footing or turned down slab edge shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom. This reinforcement shall be lapped not less than 15 inches (381 mm) with the reinforcement required in the continuous foundation located directly under the braced wall line.

2. In the first story of two-story buildings, each wall panel shall be braced in accordance with Item 1 above, except that each panel shall have a length of not less than 24 inches (610 mm).

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(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.02.40: AMENDMENT OF TABLE 2308.6.1 2308.10.1:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, table 2308.6.1 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows:

TABLE 2308.6.1 2308.10.1

WALL BRACING IN SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORIES D AND E
(Minimum Percentage of Wall Bracing per each Braced Wall Linea) For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm.
a. Minimum length of panel bracing of one face of the wall for S-W sheathing shall be at least 4'-0" long or both faces of the wall for G-P sheathing shall be at least 8'-0" long; h/w ratio shall not exceed 2:1. For S-W panel bracing of the same material on two faces of the wall, the minimum length is permitted to be one-half the tabulated value but the h/w ratio shall not exceed 2:1 and design for uplift is required. The 2:1 h/w ratio limitation does not apply to alternate braced wall panels constructed in accordance with Section 2308.9.3.1 or 2308.9.3.2 2308.10.2. Wall framing to which sheathing used for bracing is applied shall be nominal 2 inch wide [actual 11/2 inch (38 mm)] or larger members and spaced a maximum of 16 inches on center. Braced wall panel construction types shall not be mixed within a braced wall line. b. G-P = gypsum board, portland cement plaster or gypsum sheathing boards; S-W = wood structural panels;
c. Nailing as specified below shall occur at all pane! edges at studs, at top and bottom plates and, where occurring, at blocking:

For 1/2-inch gypsum board, 5d (0.113 inch diameter) cooler nails at 7 inches on center; For 5/8- inch gypsum board, No. 11 gage (0.120 inch diameter) cooler nails at 7 inches on center; For gypsum sheathing board, 1-3/4 inches long by 7/16-inch head, diamond point galvanized nails at 4 inches on center;
For gypsum lath, No. 13 gage (0.092 inch) by 1-1/8 inches long, 19/64-inch head, plasterboard at 5 inches on center;
For Portland cement plaster, No. 11 gage (0.120 inch) by 11/2 inches long, 7/16- inch head at 6 inches on center;
d. S-W sheathing shall be a minimum of 15/32" thick nailed with 8d common placed 3/8 inches from panel edges and spaced not more than 6 inches on center and 12 inches on center along intermediate framing members.

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(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023)

25.02.41: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 2308.6.9:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 2308.6.9 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows:
2308.106.9 Attachment of sheathing. Fastening of braced wall panel sheathing shall not be less than that prescribed in Table 2308.6.1 and 2304.10.1. Wall sheathing shall not be attached to framing members by adhesives. Staple fasteners in Table 2304.10.1 shall not be used to resist or transfer seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.

Exception: Staples may be used to resist or transfer seismic forces when the allowable shear values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official.

All braced wall panels shall extend to the roof sheathing and shall be attached to parallel roof rafters or blocking above with framing clips (18 gauge minimum) spaced at maximum 24 inches (6096 mm) on center with four 8d nails per leg (total eight 8d nails per clip). Braced wall panels shall be laterally braced at each top corner and at maximum 24 inches (6096 mm) intervals along the top plate of discontinuous vertical framing.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023)

25.02.42: ADDITION OF SECTION 3109.2.1:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.02.01 of this article, section 3109.2.1 is added to the Building Code to read as follows:
31109.2.1 Driveway Gates. Driveway gates serving as part of the required pool barrier shall comply with the following:

1. Driveway gates, if operated manually, shall have a spring-loaded, self-closing, self-latching mechanism installed in accordance with the same procedure required in the City Building Code for pedestrian gates.

2. Driveway gates may be equipped with an electric gate-operating device provided that it is approved by a recognized Electrical Testing Agency and contain a battery backup system.

3. Electric gate-operating devices shall be provided with a safety mechanism to interrupt and recycle the device, should the gate become blocked.

4. Electric gate-operating devices shall be provided with a time delay closing device, which is set and maintained to activate a maximum of 30 seconds after the gate has been opened. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023) Section 3. New Article 03 Residential Code is hereby added to Chapter 25 of the San Marino City Code to read as follows:

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ARTICLE 03

RESIDENTIAL CODE
SECTION:

25.03.01: Residential Code Adopted

25.03.02: Amendment Of Section R112.1

25.03.03: Addition Of Section R113.1

25.03.04: Amendment Of Sections R108.2 And R108.5

25.03.05: Addition of Sections R109.1.5.4, R109.1.5.5, And R109.1.6.3

25.03.06: Amendment Of Table R301.2.2.1.1 And Section R301.2.2.1.2

25.03.07: Amendment Of Section R301.2.2.6

25.03.08: Addition of Section R301.2.2.11

25.03.09: Addition of Section R337.1

25.03.0910: Amendment Of Section R401.1

25.03.101: Amendment Of Sections R403.1.2, R403.1.3 And R403.1.5

25.03.112: Amendment Of Section R404.2

25.03.123: Amendment Of Section R501.1

25.03.134: Amendment Of Section R503.2.4

25.03.145: Amendment Of Table R602.3(1)

25.03.156: Amendment Of Table R602.3(2)

25.03.167: Amendment Of Table R602.10.3(3)

25.03.178: Amendment Of Table R602.10.4

25.03.189: Amendment Of Figure R602.10.6.1

25.03.2019: Amendment Of Figure R602.10.6.2

25.03.201: Amendment Of Table R602.10.5

25.03.212: Amendment Of Section R602.10.2.3

25.03.223: Amendment Of Section R606.4.4

25.03.234: Amendment Of Section R606.12.2.2.3

25.03.245: Amendment Of Section R602.3.2

25.03.256: Amendment Of Section R803.2.4

25.03.267: Amendment Of Section R1001.3.1

25.03.01: RESIDENTIAL CODE ADOPTED:

Except as hereinafter provided, the California Residential Code, 20252 edition, based on the 20241 International Residential Code as published by the International Code Council, including all appendices, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein as though fully set forth herein and shall constitute the Residential Code of the City. A copy of such code shall be located in the Planning and Building Department and shall be, at all times, maintained for use and examination by the public. For the purposes of this code, the Building Official shall be the Building Official. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023)

25.03.02: AMENDMENT OF SECTION R112.1:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.03.01 of this article, section R112 of the Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

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R112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of the Residential Code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of the members of the City Council.

The Building Official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board. The Board shall adopt rules of procedures for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Building Official. The Board may request the services of members of the community who are qualified by experience and training to interpret matters pertaining to the Residential Code to act as technical assistants to the Board. Technical assistants shall have no vote on any matter before the Board.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.03.03: AMENDMENT OF SECTION R113.1:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.03.01 of this article, section R113.1 of the Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

R113.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building, structure or equipment or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of the Residential Code.

It is hereby declared that any violation of the Residential Code constitutes a public nuisance, and in addition to any other remedies provided by the Residential Code for its enforcement, the City Council may bring civil suit to enjoin the violation of any provisions of this Residential Code.

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of the Residential Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as provided in section 01.04.03A of this Code. Each separate day or any portion thereof during which violation of the Residential Code occurs or continues shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as herein provided. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.03.04: AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS RIl08.2 AND R108.5:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.03.01 of this article, sections R108.2 and R108.5 of the Residential Code are amended to read as follows:

R108.2 Schedule of permit fees. The fee for each permit shall be as periodically established by City Council resolution.

R108.2.1 Plan review fees. When plans or other data are required pursuant to Section R106, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be one-hundred percent (100%) of the building permit fee established by resolution of the City Council.

R108.2.2 Expiration of plan review. Applications for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date the application or the date of final approval, if one exists, shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant PAGE 1272 of 1808
or destroyed by the Building Official. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days on written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No application shall be extended more than once. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.

R108.2.3 Expiration of building permits. Building permits will remain valid if the work on the site authorized by that permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, unless the permittee has abandoned the work authorized by the permit.

The Building Official may extend the permit expiration date for a period not exceeding 180 days on written request (submitted prior to the expiration date) by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No application shall be extended more than once.

If an applicant wishes to renew a permit that has been expired for less than 6 months, 50% of the original fees paid shall be required to renew the permit. If an applicant wishes to renew a permit that has been expired for more than 6 months, 100% of the original fees paid shall be required to renew the permit.

R108.5 Fee refunds. The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected.

The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than 80% of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit in accordance with the Residential Code.

The Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original permittee within 60 days of the date of fee payment. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.03.05: ADDITION OF SECTIONS Rl09.1.5.4, RIl09.1.5.5, and R109.1.6.3:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.03.01 of this article, new sections R109.1.5.3, R109.1.5.3, and R109.1.6.3 are added to the Residential Code to read as follows:

R109.1.5.4 Prior to frame approval, a rough zoning inspection is required in order to ensure compliance with the approved Development Plans.

R109.1.5.5 Prior to final approval, a final zoning inspection by Planning Department staff is required in order to ensure final compliance with approved Development Plans.

R109.1.6.3 Connections prohibited. Unless approval has been first obtained from the Building Official, the connection of gas or electrical utilities shall be prohibited until the final building, heating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing and grading inspections, as required, are completed and approval has been granted on any building.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.03.06: AMENDMENT OF TABLE R301.2.2.1.1 AND SECTION R301.2.2.1.2:

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Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.03.01 of this article, table R301.2.2.1.1 and section R301.2.2.1.2 of the Residential Code are amended to read as follows:

TABLE R301.2.2.1.1

SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY DETERMINATION
R301.2.2.1.2 Alternative determination of Seismic Design Category E. Buildings located in Seismic Design Category E in accordance with Figure R301.2(2) are permitted to be reclassified as being in Seismic Design Category D2 provided one of the following is done:

1. A more detailed evaluation of the seismic design category is made in accordance with the provisions and maps of the California Building Code. Buildings located in Seismic Design Category E per Table R301.2.2.1.1, but located in Seismic Design Category D per the California Building Code, may be designed using the Seismic Design Category D2 requirements of this code.

2. Buildings located in Seismic Design Category E that conform to the following additional restrictions are permitted to be constructed in accordance with the provisions for Seismic Design Category D2 of this code:

2.1. All exterior shear wall lines or braced wall panels are in one plane vertically from the foundation to the uppermost story.

2.2. Floors shall not cantilever past the exterior walls.

2.3. The building is within all of the requirements of Section R301.2.2.5 for being considered as regular.

2.4. For buildings over one story in height, the calculated SDS shall not exceed l.25g. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.03.07: AMENDMENT OF SECTION R301.2.2.6:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.03.01 of this article, items 1, 3 and 5 of section R301.2.2.6 of the Residential Code are amended to read as follows:

1. When exterior shear wall lines or braced wall panels are not in one plane vertically from the foundation to the uppermost story in which they are required.

3. When the end of a braced wall panel occurs over an opening in the wall.

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5. When portions of a floor level are vertically offset. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.03.08: ADDITION OF SECTION R301.2.2.11:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.03.01 of this article, section R301.2.2.11 is added to the Residential Code to read as follows:

R301.2.2.11 Anchorage of Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing Components and Equipment. Mechanical, electrical, or plumbing components and equipment shall be anchored to the structure. Anchorage of the components and equipment shall be designed to resist loads in accordance with the International Building Code and ASCE 7, except where the component is positively attached to the structure and flexible connections are provided between the component and associated ductwork, piping, and conduit; and either

1. The component weighs 400 lb (1,780 N) or less and has a center of mass located 4 ft (1.22 m) or less above the supporting structure; or

2. The component weighs 20 lb (89N) or less or, in the case of a distributed system, 5 lb/ft (73 N/m) or less.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.03.09: ADDITION OF SECTION R337.1:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.03.01 of this article, section R337 is added to the Residential Code to read as follows:

R337.1 Application-New Buildings. All new residential buildings of any occupancy that are located in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) as designated by the City of San Marino.

R337.2 Application-Additions & Remodels. The addition and remodeling areas of existing building of any occupancy that are located within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) as designated by the city of San Marino.
337.3 Protection of enclosed eaves. The exposed underside of enclosed roof eaves and soffits shall be protected on the exposed underside by one or more of the following:

1. Noncombustible materials.

2. Ignition-resistant building materials.

3. Materials approved for not less than 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction on the exterior side, as tested in accordance with ASTM E119 or UL 263.

4. 2-inch (51 mm) nominal dimension lumber.

5. 1-inch (25 mm) nominal fire-retardant-treated lumber or 3/4-inch (19.1 mm) nominal fire-retardant-treated plywood, identified for exterior use and complying with Section 2303.2 of the California Building Code.

6. Boxed-in roof eave soffit assemblies with an underside that meets the performance criteria as determined by the Building Official when tested in accordance with the test procedures set forth in ASTM E2957.

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7. Boxed-in roof eave soffit assemblies with an underside that meets the performance criteria in accordance with the test procedures set forth in SFM Standard 12-7A-3.

Facias are required and shall be ignition-resistant building materials, fire-retardanttreated wood labeled for exterior use and complying with Section 2303.2 of the California Building Code, materials approved for not less than 1-hour fire-resistance rated construction or 2-inch (51 mm) nominal dimension lumber. 337.3.1 Protection of open eaves. The exposed roof deck on the underside of unenclosed roof eaves shall consist of one or more of the following:

1. Noncombustible material.

2. Ignition-resistant building material.

3. Fire-retardant-treated wood labeled for exterior use and complying with Section 2303.2 of the California Building Code.

4. Materials approved for not less than 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction on the exterior side, as tested in accordance with ASTM E119 or UL 263.

5. 2-inch (51 mm) nominal dimension lumber.

6. One layer of 5/8-inch (16 mm) Type X gypsum sheathing applied behind an exterior covering on the underside of the roof deck.

7. The exterior portion of a 1-hour fire-resistance-rated exterior assembly, as tested in accordance with ASTM E119 or UL 263, applied to the underside of the roof deck designed for exterior fire exposure, including assemblies using the gypsum panel and sheathing products listed in the Gypsum Association Fire Resistance Design Manual.

Facias, if provided, shall be of fire-retardant-treated wood labeled for exterior use and complying with Section 2303.2 of the California Building Code, ignition-resistant building materials, materials approved for not less than 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction or 2-inch (51 mm) nominal dimension lumber. 337.10 Vents. Where provided, ventilation openings for enclosed attics, gable ends, ridge ends, under eaves and cornices, enclosed eave soffit spaces, enclosed rafter spaces formed where ceilings are applied directly to the underside of roof rafters, underfloor ventilation, foundations and crawl spaces, or any other opening intended to permit ventilation, either in a horizontal or vertical surface, shall be in accordance with Section 337.10.1 or Section 337.10.2 to resist building ignition from the intrusion of burning embers and flame through the ventilation openings. 337.10.1 Performance requirements. Ventilation openings shall be fully covered with Wildfire Flame and Ember Resistant vents approved and listed by the California State Fire Marshal, or WUI vents, tested in accordance with ASTM E2886, to demonstrate compliance with all the following requirements:

1. There shall be no flaming ignition of the cotton material during the Ember Intrusion Test.

2. There shall be no flaming ignition during the Integrity Test portion of the Flame Intrusion Test.

3. The maximum temperature of the unexposed side of the vent shall not exceed 662°F (350°C).

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337.10.2 Off ridge and ridge vents. Vents that are installed on a sloped roof, such as dormer vents, shall comply with all of the following:

1. Vents shall be covered with a mesh where the dimensions of the mesh therein shall be a minimum of 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) and
shall not exceed 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) in diameter.

2. The vent and mesh material shall be noncombustible.

3. The vent and mesh material shall be corrosion resistant. 337.10.3 Vent locations. Gable-end and dormer vents shall be located not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from lot lines. Underfloor ventilation openings shall be located as close to grade as practical

25.03.1009: AMENDMENT OF SECTION R401.1:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.03.01 of this article, section R401.1 of the Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

R401.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of the foundation and foundation spaces for all buildings. In addition to the provisions of this chapter, the design and construction of foundations in areas prone to flooding as established by Table R301.2(1) shall meet the provisions of Section R322. Wood foundations shall be designed and installed in accordance with AWCF&PA PWF.

Exception: The provisions of this chapter shall be permitted to be used for wood foundations only in the following situations:

1. In buildings that have no more than two floors and a roof.

2. When interior basement and foundation walls are constructed at intervals not exceeding 50 feet (15 240 mm).

Wood foundations in Seismic Design Category D0, D1 or D2 shall not be permitted.

Exception: In non-occupied, single-story, detached storage sheds and similar uses other than carport or garage, provided the gross floor area does not exceed 200 square feet, the plate height does not exceed 12 feet in height above the grade plane at any point, and the maximum roof projection does not exceed 24 inches.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.03.101: AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS R403.1.2, R403.1.3 AND R403.1.5:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.03.01 of this article, sections R403.1.2, R403.1.3 and R403.1.5 of the Residential Code are amended to read as follows:

R403.1.2 Continuous footing in Seismic Design Categories Do, D1i and D2. The braced wall panels at exterior walls of buildings located in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2 shall be supported by continuous footings. All required interior braced wall panels in buildings shall be supported by continuous footings.

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R403.1.3 Seismic reinforcing. Concrete footings located in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2, as established in Table R301.2(1), shall have minimum reinforcement. Bottom reinforcement shall be located a minimum of 3 inches (76 mm) clear from the bottom of the footing.

In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2 where construction joint is created between a concrete footing and a stem wall, a minimum of one No. 4 bar shall be installed at not more than 4 feet (1219 mm) on center. The vertical bar shall extend to 3 inches (76 mm) clear of the bottom of the footing, have a standard hook and extend a minimum of 14 inches (357 mm) into the stem wall.

In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2 where a grouted masonry stem wall is supported on a concrete footing and stem wall, a minimum of one No. 4 bar shall be installed at not more than 4 feet (1219 mm) on center. The vertical bar shall extend to 3 inches (76 mm) clear of the bottom of the footing and have a standard hook.

In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2 masonry stem walls without solid grout and vertical reinforcing are not permitted.

Exception: In detached one- and two-family dwellings located in Seismic Design Category A, B or C which are three stories or less in height and constructed with stud bearing walls, isolated plain concrete footings, supporting columns or pedestals are permitted.

R403.1.5 Slope. The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings shall be permitted to have a slope not exceeding one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope). Footings shall be stepped where it is necessary to change the elevation of the top surface of the footing or where the surface of the ground slopes more than one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope).

For structures located in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 or D2, stepped footings shall be reinforced with four No. 4 rebar. Two bars shall be place at the top and bottom of the footings as shown in Figure R403.1.5.

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FIGURE R403.1.5

STEPPED FOOTING
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.03.121: AMENDMENT OF SECTION R404.2:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.03.01 of this article, section R404.2 of the Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

R404.2 Wood foundation walls. Wood foundation walls shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of Sections R404.2.1 through R404.2.6 and with the details shown in Figures R403.1(2) and R403.1(3). Wood foundation walls shall not be used for structures located in Seismic Design Category D0, D1 or D2.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.03.132: AMENDMENT OF SECTION R501.1:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.03.01 of this article, section R501.1 of the Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

R501.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of the floors for all buildings including the floors of attic spaces used to house mechanical or plumbing fixtures and equipment. Mechanical or plumbing fixtures and equipment shall be attached (or anchored) to the structure in accordance with Section R301.2.2.11. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.03.143: ADDITION OF SECTION R503.2.4:

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Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.03.01 of this article, section R503.2.4 is added to the Residential Code to read as follows:

R503.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms. Openings in horizontal diaphragms with a dimension perpendicular to the joist that is greater than 4 feet (1.2 m) shall be constructed in accordance with Figure R503.2.4.
a. Blockings shall be provided beyond headers.
b. Metal ties not less than 0.058 inch [1.47 mm (16 galvanized gage)] by 1.5 inches (38 mm) wide with eight 16d common nails on each side of the header-joist intersection. The metal ties shall have a minimum yield of 33,000 psi (227 MPa).
c. Openings in diaphragms shall be further limited in accordance with Section R301.2.2.2.5.

FIGURE R503.2.4

OPENINGS IN HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGMS
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.03.1514: AMENDMENT OF TABLE R602.3(1):

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.03.01 of this article, lines 37 and 38 of table R602.3(1) of the Residential Code are amended to read as follows:

TABLE R602.3(1)

FASTENER SCHEDULE FOR STRUCTURAL MEMBERS
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For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s; 1 Ksi = 6.895 MPa. a. All nails arc smooth-common, box or deformed shanks except where otherwise stated. Nails used for framing and sheathing connections shall have minimum average bending yield strengths as shown: 80 ksi for shank diameter of 0.192 inch (20d common nail), 90 ksi for shank diameters larger than 0.142 inch but not larger than 0.177 inch, and 100 ksi for shank diameters of 0.142 inch or less.
b. Staples are 16 gage wire and have a minimum 7/6-inch on diameter crown width. b. c. Nails shall be spaced at not more than 6 inches on center at all supports where spans are 48 inches or greater.
c.d. Four-foot by 8-fool or 4-foot by 9-foot panels shall be applied vertically. d.e. Spacing of fasteners not included in this table shall be based on Table R602.3(2). e.f. For regions having basic wind speed of 110 mph or greater, 8d deformed (2'/2"x 0.120) nails shall be used for attaching plywood and wood structural panel roof sheathing to framing within minimum 4S-inch distance from gable end walls, if mean roof height is more than 25 feet, up to 35 feet maximum.

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f.g. For regions having bask wind speed of 100 mph or less, nails for attaching wood structural panel roof sheathing to gable end wall framing shall be spaced 6 inches on center. When basic wind speed is greater than 100 mph, nails for attaching panel roof sheathing to intermediate supports shall be spaced 6 inches on center for minimum 48-inch distance from ridges, eaves and gable end walls; and 4 inches on center to gable end wall framing. g.h. Gypsum sheathing shall conform to ASTM C 1396 and shall be installed in accordance with GA 253. Fiberboard sheathing shall conform to ASTM C 208. h.i. Spacing of fasteners on floor sheathing panel edges applies to panel edges supported by framing members and required blocking and at all floor perimeters only. Spacing of fasteners on roof sheathing panel edges applies to panel edges supported by framing members and required blocking. Blocking of roof or floor sheathing panel edges perpendicular to the framing members need not be provided except as required by other provisions of this code. Floor perimeter shall be supported by framing members or solid blocking.
i.j. Where a rafter is fastened to an adjacent parallel ceiling joist in accordance with this schedule, provide two toe nails on one side of the rafter and toe nails from the ceiling joist to top plate in accordance with this schedule. The toe nail on the opposite side of the rafter shall not be required.
j.K. Use of staples in braced wall panels shall be prohibited in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, or D2.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.03.1516: AMENDMENT OF TABLE R602.3(2):

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.03.01 of this article, footnote "b" of table R602.3(2) of the Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
b. Staples shall have a minimum crown width of 7/16-inch on diameter except as noted. Use of staples in roof, floor, subfloor, and braced wall panels shall be prohibited in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, or D2.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.03.176: AMENDMENT OF SECTION R602.10.3(3):

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.03.01 of this article, table R602.10.3(3) of the Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

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(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.03.187: AMENDMENT OF TABLE R602.10.4:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.03.01 of this article, table R602.10.4 of the Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

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(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.03.198: AMENDMENT OF FIGURE R602.10.6.1:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.03.01 of this article, figure R602.10.6.1 of the Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

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(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.03.2019: AMENDMENT OF FIGURE R602.10.6.2:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.03.01 of this article, figure R602.10.6.2 of the Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

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(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.03.210: AMENDMENT OF TABLE R602.10.5:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.03.01 of this article, table R602.10.5 of the Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

TABLE R602.10.5 602.10.6.5.4

MINIMUM LENGTH OF BRACED WALL PANELS
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For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, I mile per hour=Q.447 m/s. NP = Not Permitted.

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a. Linear interpolation shall be permitted.
b. Use the actual length when it is greater than or equal lo the minimum length. c. Maximum header height for PFH is 10 feet in accordance with Figure R602.10.6.2, but wall height may be increased to 12 feet with pony wall.
d. Maximum opening height for PFG is 10 feet in accordance with Figure R602.10.6.3. but wall height maybe increased to 12 feet with pony wall,
e. Maximum opening height for CS-PF is 10 feet in accordance with Figure R602.10.6.4. but wall height may be increased to 12 feet with pony wall. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.03.221: AMENDMENT OF SECTION R602.10.2.3:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.03.01 of this article, section R602.10.2.3 of the Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

R602.10.2.3 Minimum number of braced wall panels. Braced wall lines with a length of 16 feet (4877 mm) or less shall have a minimum of two braced wall panels of any length or one braced wall panel equal to 48 inches (1219 mm) or more. Braced wall lines greater than 16 feet (4877 mm) shall have a minimum of two braced wall panels. No braced wall panel shall be less than 48 inches in length in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, or D2. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.03.232: AMENDMENT OF SECTION R606.4.4:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.03.01 of this article, section R606.4.4 of the Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

R606.4.4 Parapet walls. Unreinforced solid masonry parapet walls shall not be less than 8 inches (203 mm) thick and their height shall not exceed four times their thickness. Unreinforced hollow unit masonry parapet walls shall be not less than 8 inches (203 mm) thick, and their height shall not exceed three times their thickness. Masonry parapet walls in areas subject to wind loads of 30 pounds per square foot (1.44 kPa) or located in Seismic Design Category D0, DI or D2, or on townhouses in Seismic Design Category C shall be reinforced in accordance with Section R606.12.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023)

25.03.243: AMENDMENT OF SECTION R606.12.2.2.3:

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 25.03.01 of this article, section R606.12.2.2.3 of the Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

R606.12.2.2.3 Reinforcement requirements for masonry elements. Masonry elements listed in Section R606.12.2.2.2 shall be reinforced in either the horizontal or vertical direction as shown in Figure R606.11(32) and in accordance with the following:

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1. Horizontal reinforcement. Horizontal joint reinforcement shall consist of at least one No. 4 bar spaced not more than 48 inches (1219 mm). Horizontal reinforcement shall be provided within 16 inches (406 mm) of the top and bottom of these masonry elements.

2. Vertical reinforcement. Vertical reinforcement shall consist of at least one No. 4 bar spaced not more than 48 inches (1219 mm). Vertical reinforcement shall be within 8 inches (406mm) of the ends of masonry walls.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.03.2524: AMENDMENT OF SECTION R602.3.2:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.03.01 of this article, section R602.3.2, Exception, of the Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

Exception: In other than Seismic Design Category D0, D1 or D2, a single top plate may be installed in stud walls, provided the plate is adequately tied at joints, corners and interesting walls by a minimum 3-inch-by-6-inch by a 0.036-inch-thick (76 mm by 152 mm by 0.914 mm) galvanized steel plate that is nailed to each wall or segment of wall by six 8d nails on each side, provided the rafters or joists are centered over the studs with a tolerance of no more than 1 inch (25 mm). The top plate may be omitted over lintels that are adequately tied to adjacent wall sections with steel plates or equivalent as previously described. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.03.265: ADDITION OF SECTION R803.2.4:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.03.01 of this article, section R803.2.4 is added to the Residential Code to read as follows:

R803.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms. Openings in horizontal diaphragms shall conform with Section R503.2.4.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.03.276: AMENDMENT OF SECTION R1001.3.1:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.03.01 of this article, section R1001.3.1 of the Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

R1001.3.1Vertical reinforcing. For chimneys up to 40 inches (1016 mm) wide, four No. 4 continuous vertical bars adequately anchored into the concrete foundation shall be placed between wythes of solid masonry or within the cells of hollow unit masonry and grouted in accordance with Section R609. Grout shall be prevented from bonding with the flue liner so that the flue liner is free to move with thermal expansion. For chimneys more than 40 inches (1016 mm) wide, two additional No. 4 vertical bars adequately anchored into the concrete foundation shall be provided for each additional flue incorporated into the chimney or for each additional 40 inches (1016 mm) in width or fraction thereof.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)
Section 4. New Article 04 Plumbing Code is hereby added to Chapter 25 of the San PAGE 1293 of 1808
Marino City Code to read as follows:

ARTICLE 04

PLUMBING CODE
SECTION:

25.04.01: Plumbing Code Adopted

25.04.02: Amendment Of Section 103.3

25.04.03: Amendment Of Sections 104.3.2 And 104.3.3

25.04.04: Amendment Of Section 104.4.3

25.04.05: Amendment Of Section 104.4.5

25.04.06: Amendment Of Section 104.5

25.04.07: Amendment Of Section 105.2.6

25.04.08: Amendment Of Sections 106.1 And 106.3

25.04.09: Amendment Of Section 203.0

25.04.10: Addition Amendment Of Section 312.13

25.04.11: Addition Amendment Of Section 511.0

25.04.12: Addition Of Section 713.8

25.04.13: Addition Amendment Of Section 906.8

25.04.01: PLUMBING CODE ADOPTED:

Except as hereinafter provided, the California Plumbing Code, 20252 Edition, based on the 20241 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including all appendices, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein as though fully set forth herein and shall constitute the Plumbing Code of the City. A copy of said Code has been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be, at all times, maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023)

25.04.02: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 103.3:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.04.01 of this article, the first paragraph of section 103.3 of the Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:

Issuance. The Building Official or his/her designee shall review the application, plans and specifications and other data filed by an applicant for a permit. Other departments of this jurisdiction may also review plans. If the Building Official or his/her designee finds that the work described in an application for permit and the plans, specifications and other data filed therewith conform to the requirements of the Plumbing Code and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and that the fees established by resolution of the City Council have been paid, he/she shall issue a permit therefore to the applicant.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.04.03: AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS 104.3.2 AND 104.3.3:

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Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.04.01 of this article, the first paragraph of section 104.3.2, and section 104.3.3, of the Plumbing Code are amended to read as follows:
104.3.2 Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted by Section 104.3.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. The plan review fees for plumbing work shall be equal to 100 percent of the total permit fee as established by resolution of the City Council. When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, a fee shall be charged in the amount established by resolution of the City Council.
104.3.3 Expiration of Plan Review. Applications for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date of application shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Building Official. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days upon request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No application shall be extended more than once. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.04.04: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 104.4.3:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.04.01 of this article, the first paragraph of section 104.4.3 of the Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:

Expiration. Plumbing permits will remain valid if the work on the site authorized by that permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, unless the permittee has abandoned the work authorized by the permit. Before such work can be recommenced, the permit shall first be renewed, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work. If an applicant wishes to renew a permit that has been expired for less than 180 days, 50% of the original fees paid shall be required to renew the permit. If an applicant wishes to renew a permit that has been expired for more than 180 days, 100% of the original fees paid shall be required to renew the permit. The Building Official may extend the permit expiration date for a period not exceeding 180 days on written request (submitted prior to the expiration date) by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No application shall be extended more than once. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.04.05: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 104.4.5:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.04.01 of this article, section 104.4.5 of the Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:

Suspension or Revocation. The Building Official or his/her designee may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this Code whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied or in violation of other ordinances or regulations of the City.

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25.04.06: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 104.5:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.04.01 of this article, section 104.5 of the Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
104.5 Permit Fees. All fees pursuant to the Plumbing Code as set forth in Table No. 104.5 shall be established by resolution of the City Council.
104.5.1 Whenever any work for which a permit is required by the Plumbing Code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work.
104.5.2 An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee that would be required by the Plumbing Code if a permit were to be issued. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of the Plumbing Code nor from any penalty prescribed by law. 104.5.3 Fee Refunds.
104.5.3(1) The Building Official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
104.5.3(2) The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with the Plumbing Code.
104.5.3(3) The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of fee payment.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.04.07: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 105.2.6:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.04.01 of this article, the fourth paragraph of section 105.2.6 of the Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:

To obtain reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefor in writing upon a form furnished for that purpose and pay the reinspection fee established by resolution of the City Council.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.04.08: AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS 106.1 AND 106.3:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.04.01 of this article, sections 106.1 and 160.3 of the Plumbing Code are amended to read as follows:

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106.1 Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, or maintain any plumbing or permit the same to be done in violation of the Plumbing Code. 106.3 Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of the Plumbing Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable as provided in Section 01.04.03 A of this Code. Each separate day or any portion thereof, during which any violation of this code occurs or continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offence.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.04.09: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 203.0:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.04.01 of this article, section 203.0 of the Plumbing Code is amended by revising the following definitions to read as follows:

Accessible. "Accessible," when applied to a fixture, connection, appliance, or equipment, shall mean having access thereto, but which first may require the removal of an access panel, door, or similar obstruction; "readily accessible" shall mean direct access without the necessity of removing any panel, door, or similar obstruction. Attic and underfloor areas are to be considered "accessible."
Authority Having Jurisdiction. Whenever the term "Authority Having Jurisdiction" is used in the Plumbing Code, it shall mean the Building Official or his/her authorized representative. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.04.10: ADDITION AMENDMENT OF SECTION 312.13:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.04.01 of this article, section 312.13 is added to the Plumbing Code read as follows:
312.13 Soil, waste, water or other pipe or conduit, except downspouts, shall not be installed or permitted on the outside of a building unless the Building Official deems it necessary. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.04.11: ADDITION AMENDMENT OF SECTION 511.0:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.04.01 of this article, section 511 is added to the Plumbing Code read as follows:
511.0 No vent shall terminate in a location that is visible from the parkway across the street from the subject property, or to the side elevation facing a side street on a corner lot unless the Building Official deems it necessary.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.04.12: ADDITION OF SECTION 713.8:

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Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.04.01 of this article, section 713.8 is added to the Plumbing Code read as follows:
713.8 The City Engineer shall determine the availability of the sewer lines. No person shall construct, or enlarge a new or existing cesspool if a sewer line has been declared available. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.04.13: ADDITION AMENDMENT OF SECTION 906.8:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.04.01 of this article, section 906.8 is added to the Plumbing Code to read as follows:
906.8 No vent shall terminate in a location that is visible from the parkway across the street from the subject property, or to the side elevation facing a side street on a corner lot unless the Building Official deems it necessary.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)
Section 5. New Article 05 Mechanical Code is hereby added to Chapter 25 of the San Marino City Code to read as follows:

ARTICLE 05

MECHANICAL CODE
SECTION:

25.05.01: Mechanical Code Adopted

25.05.02: Amendment Of Section 1043.43

25.05.03: Amendment Of Sections 104.3.2 And 104.3.3

25.05.04: Amendment Of Sections 104.4.3 And 104.4.5

25.05.05: Amendment Of Section 104.5

25.05.06: Amendment Of Section 107.1

25.05.07: Amendment Of Section 106.0

25.05.01: MECHANICAL CODE ADOPTED:

Except as hereinafter provided, the California Mechanical Code, 20252 Edition, based on the 20241 Uniform Mechanical Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including all appendices, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein as though fully set forth herein and shall constitute the Mechanical Code of the City. A copy of such Code shall be located in the office of the City Clerk and shall be, at all times, maintained by the Planning and Building Department for use and examination by the public. For the purposes of this Code, the Building Official shall be the Building Official. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023)

25.05.02: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1043.3:4
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Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.05.01 of this article, section 103.3 of the Mechanical Code is amended to include an additional paragraph to read as follows:

The Building Official shall review applications, plans, specifications, computations and other data filed by an applicant for a permit. Such plans may be reviewed by other departments of this City to verify compliance with applicable laws under their jurisdiction. If the Building Official finds that the work described in an application for a permit and the plans, specifications and other data filed therewith conform to the requirements of the Mechanical Code and other pertinent laws and ordinances and that the fees established by Resolution of the City Council have been paid, the Building Official shall issue a permit therefor to the applicant. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.05.03: AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS 104.3.2 AND 104.3.3:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.05.01 of this article, sections 104.3.2 and 104.3.3 of the Mechanical Code are amended to read as follows:
104.3.2 Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted by this code a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. The plan review fees for mechanical work shall be equal to 100 percent of the total permit fee as established by resolution of the City Council. The plan review fees specified in this subsection are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section 104.5 and are in addition to the permit fees.

When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, a fee shall be charged in the amount established by resolution of the City Council. 104.3.3 Expiration of Plan Review. Applications for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date of application shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Building Official. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days upon request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No application shall be extended more than once. In order to renew action on an application after expiration the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.05.04: AMENDMENT OF SECTIONS 104.4.3 AND 104.4.5:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.05.01 of this article, sections 104.4.3 and 104.4.5 of the Mechanical Code are amended to read as follows:
104.4.3 Expiration. Mechanical permits will remain valid if the work on the site authorized by that permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, unless the permittee has abandoned the work authorized by the permit. Before such work can be recommenced, the permit shall first be renewed, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work. If an applicant wishes to renew a permit that has been expired for less than 180 days, 50% of the original fees paid shall be required to renew the permit. If an applicant wishes to renew a permit that has been expired for more than 180 days, 100% of the original fees paid shall be required to renew the permit. The Building Official may extend the PAGE 1299 of 1808
permit expiration date for a period not exceeding 180 days on written request (submitted prior to the expiration date) by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No application shall be extended more than once.
104.4.5 Suspension or Revocation. The Building Official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of the City Code whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied or in violation of other ordinances or regulations of the City.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.05.05: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 104.5:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.05.01 of this article, section 104.5 of the Mechanical Code is amended to read as follows:
104.5 FEES.

All fees pursuant to the Mechanical Code shall be as established by and set forth in a resolution of the City Council.
104.5.1 Permit Fees. All fees pursuant to the Mechanical Code shall be as amended and established by resolution of the City Council.
104.5.2 Investigation. Whenever any work which requires a permit pursuant to the Mechanical Code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special Investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work.
104.5.2.1 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit fee is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee that would be required by the City Code if a permit were to be issued. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of the Mechanical Code nor from any penalty prescribed by law. 104.5.3 Fee Refunds.
104.5.3(1) The Building Official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected.
104.5.3(2) The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with the Mechanical Code.
104.5.3(3) The Planning and Building Department shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of fee payment.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.05.06: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 107.1:

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Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.05.01 of this article, section 107.1 of the Mechanical Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
107.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of the Mechanical Code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of the members of the City Council.

The Building Official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board. The Board shall adopt rules of procedures for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Building Official. The Board may request the services of members of the community who are qualified by experience and training to interpret matters pertaining to the Mechanical Code to act as technical assistants to the Board. Technical assistants shall have no vote on any matter before the Board.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.05.07: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 106.0:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.05.01 of this article, section 106.0 of the Mechanical Code is amended to read as follows:
106.10 Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, impound, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use or maintain mechanical systems or equipment or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of the Mechanical Code.

It is hereby declared that any violation of the Mechanical Code constitutes a public nuisance, and in addition to any other remedies provided by the Mechanical Code for its enforcement, the administrative authority may bring civil suit to enjoin the violation of any provisions of the Mechanical Code.

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of the Mechanical Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as provided in Section 01.04.03 A of this Code. Each separate day or any portion thereof during which violation of the Mechanical Code occurs or continues shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as herein provided. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)
Section 6. New Article 06 Electrical Code is hereby added to Chapter 25 of the San Marino City Code to read as follows:

ARTICLE 06

ELECTRICAL CODE
SECTION:

25.06.01: Electrical Code Adopted

25.06.02: Amendment Of Article 100

25.06.03: Fees And Expiration
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25.06.04: Additions To Electrical Code

25.06.05: Service Entrance Panels

25.06.06: Grounding And Bonding Connections

25.06.07: Use Of Factory Assembled Conduits

25.06.08: Use Of Aluminum

25.06.09: Service Entrance - Services

25.06.10: Amendment To Section 250.50

25.06.11: Addition Of Section 690.19

25.06.12: Violations

25.06.01: ELECTRICAL CODE ADOPTED:

Except as hereinafter provided, the California Electrical Code, 20252 Edition, based on the 20241 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association, including all annexes, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein as though set forth herein in full and shall constitute the Electrical Code of the City. A copy of such code shall be located in the Planning and Building Department and shall be, at all times, maintained by the Planning and Building Department for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023)

25.06.02: AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE 100:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.06.01 of this article, article 100 of the Electrical Code is amended by amending the definition of "Accessible, Readily" to read as follows:

Accessible, Readily: (Readily Accessible.) Capable of being reached quickly for operation, renewal, or inspections, without requiring those to whom ready access is requisite to climb over or remove obstacles or to resort to portable ladders, chairs, etc. (See "Accessible.") Attic and crawl spaces are not considered readily accessible.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.06.03: FEES AND EXPIRATION:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.06.01 of this article, all fees pursuant to the Electrical Code shall be those amounts established by resolution of the City Council.

Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted by this code a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. The plan review fees for electrical work shall be equal to 100 percent of the total permit fee as established by resolution of the City Council. The plan review fees specified in this subsection are separate fees from the permit fees and are in addition to the permit fees. When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, a fee shall be charged in the amount established by resolution of the City Council.

Expiration of Plan Review. Applications for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date of application shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Building Official. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding 180 PAGE 1302 of 1808
days upon request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No application shall be extended more than once. In order to renew action on an application after expiration the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.

Investigation. Whenever any work which requires a permit pursuant to the Electrical Code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special Investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work.

Investigation Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit fee is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee that would be required by the City Code if a permit were to be issued. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of the Electrical Code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.

Fee Refunds. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder that was erroneously paid or collected. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with the Electrical Code. The Planning and Building Department shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of fee payment.

Expiration. Electrical permits will remain valid if the work on the site authorized by that permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, unless the permittee has abandoned the work authorized by the permit. Before such work can be recommenced, the permit shall first be renewed, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work. If an applicant wishes to renew a permit that has been expired for less than 180 days, 50% of the original fees paid shall be required to renew the permit. If an applicant wishes to renew a permit that has been expired for more than 180 days, 100% of the original fees paid shall be required to renew the permit. The Building Official may extend the permit expiration date for a period not exceeding 180 days on written request (submitted prior to the expiration date) by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No application shall be extended more than once. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.06.04: ADDITIONS TO ELECTRICAL CODE:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.06.01 of this article, the Electrical Code is amended by adding the sections as set forth in sections 25.06.05 through 25.06.11 of this article. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.06.05: SERVICE ENTRANCE PANELS:

A. All new residences shall be provided with a minimum service capacity of not less than two hundred (200) amperes main. Service conduit shall be two-inch (2") conduit.

B. On existing dwellings if the service is replaced, the minimum service shall be one hundred (100) amperes main. Service conduit shall be one and one-half inches (1-½").

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C. Branch circuit panel shall contain space for a minimum of twenty (20) single pole overcurrent devices.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.06.06: GROUNDING AND BONDING CONNECTIONS:

A. The connection of grounding conductor to grounding electrode shall be readily accessible.

B. The connection of the bond from the grounding conductor to the cold water and gas systems shall be readily accessible.

C. All conduit shall contain a green ground wire.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.06.07: USE OF FACTORY ASSEMBLED CONDUITS:

Notwithstanding any provision of the Electrical Code to the contrary, the following is prohibited in new installations:

A. Factory assembled conduits, such as:

1. Mineral insulated sheathed cable.

2. Armored cable unless:
a. Factory assembled in an Underwriters Laboratory approved fixture; b. Green insulated copper grounding conductor; and
c. Is used for applications not to exceed nine feet (9') from a power source to a single fixture.

3. Extension of any knob and tube.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.06.08: USE OF ALUMINUM:

Notwithstanding any provision of the Electrical Code to the contrary, the following are prohibited in new installations:

A. Aluminum wire is not permitted.

B. Aluminum conduit is not approved as a self-grounding conduit. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.06.09: SERVICE ENTRANCE - SERVICES:

A. New service entrance conductors on all commercial buildings shall be installed underground.

B. A contractor licensed C-10 or B-1 must apply for the permit for any new service or service change out.

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(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.06.10: AMENDMENT TO SECTION 250.50:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.06.01 , an additional exception is added to section 250.50 to read as follows:

Exception: Grounding of electrical services replaced in existing residential buildings.

When an electrical service in an existing R1 or R3 occupancy is replaced or upgraded, and the material of the water pipe in direct contact with the earth is unknown, the connection of the grounding conductor to the interior metal water pipe may be made at any accessible point, provided that at least one grounding electrode of a type specified in Sections 250.50 or 250.52 is installed as close as possible to the service and connected directly to the service equipment with an independent grounding electrode conductor.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.06.11: ADDITION OF SECTION 690.19:

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 25.06.01 , Section 690.19 is added to the Electrical Code to read as follows:
690.19 Disconnecting Means for Multiple Arrays. Where more than one array is combined to form a single output rated more than 50 volts and/or 10 amperes, a disconnecting means rated for the output shall be installed immediately adjacent to the combiner box on the output side.

Exception: If the combiner box is located adjacent to the inverter(s), the disconnecting means as stated above shall not be required.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.06.12: VIOLATIONS:

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions or failing to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of the Electrical Code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as provided in section 01.04.03 A of this Code. Each such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of the Electrical Code is committed, continued or permitted by any such person, and he/she shall be punishable as herein provided. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)
Section 7. New Article 07 Seismic Retrofit Of Unreinforced Masonry Buildings is hereby added to Chapter 25 of the San Marino City Code to read as follows:

ARTICLE 07

SEISMIC RETROFIT OF UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDINGS
SECTION:

25.07.01: Seismic Safety Commission Draft Model Ordinance Adopted PAGE 1305 of 1808

25.07.02: Copies Available

25.07.03: Penalties

25.07.01: SEISMIC SAFETY COMMISSION DRAFT MODEL ORDINANCE ADOPTED:

The State of California Seismic Safety Commission Draft Model Ordinance, February 1990 Edition, as amended and in effect on November 1, 1990, is hereby adopted by reference as the Seismic Safety Ordinance of the City. (Ord. 984, 2-13-91)

25.07.02: COPIES AVAILABLE:

A copy of the Seismic Safety Commission Draft Model Ordinance, February 1990 Edition, has been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be, at all times, maintained by the Clerk for the public's use and examination. (Ord. 984, 2-13-91)

25.07.03: PENALTIES:

Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Article or fail to comply therewith or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order made thereunder or who shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken, or who shall fail to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the Planning Commission, City Council or by a court of competent jurisdiction within the time fixed herein shall severally, on each and every such violation and noncompliance, respectively, be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as provided in Section 01.04.03A of this Code. (Ord. 984, 2-13-91) Section 8. New Article 08 Miscellaneous is hereby added to Chapter 25 of the San Marino City Code to read as follows:

ARTICLE 08

MISCELLANEOUS
SECTION:

25.08.01: Building Relocation Permit

25.08.02: Building Mover's Permit

25.08.03: General Liability Insurance Coverage

25.08.04: Street Address Numbers

25.08.01: BUILDING RELOCATION PERMIT:

A. Permit Required: No person may relocate a building or structure, or any portion thereof, onto or within a site within City limits unless the person who owns or has legal control of the site has first obtained a building relocation permit as provided in this Section.

B. Application for Permit: An applicant for a building relocation permit shall complete and submit to the City an application package consisting of the following documents:

1. An application form completed and signed by the person who owns or has legal control of the site. The completed application shall include the name of the owner, the type of structure, the value and approximate age of the building, description of any alteration, repair work or other work, PAGE 1306 of 1808
if any, to be performed on the building after relocation and any other necessary information requested by City staff.

2. A set of working drawings, electrical and mechanical plans, complete specifications and any other documents requested by City staff which show, at a minimum, site preparation, floor plans, elevations and other construction details.

3. A set of photographs, not less than five inches by seven inches (5" x 7") in dimension, of all sides of the building showing its general architectural design and appearance.

4. An application fee in an amount set by the City Council to cover the cost to the City of issuing the permit and monitoring the relocation.

C. Hearing; Notice: Upon the filing of such application, a hearing shall be set before the Planning Commission. Notice of the time and place of such hearing and the purpose thereof shall be given by the mailing of notices to the owners of all property within three hundred feet (300') of the property to which the building or structure is to be moved. Such mailing of notices shall be completed at least ten (10) days before such hearing.

D. Findings: The Planning Commission shall not grant a building relocation permit if the Planning Commission finds that the building or structure is so old, dilapidated and in such a state of disrepair as to be unsanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation, occupancy or use or would, by reason of its external appearance, not be compatible with the neighborhood in its new location.

Before granting approval of a proposed relocation, the applicant therefor shall affirmatively show or prove, and the Commission shall so find, that all the following conditions are met:

1. The structure is in conformity with the type and quality of buildings existing in the surrounding area of the proposed site.

2. The structure will constitute a beneficial addition to and contribute to the general development of the area.

3. The proposed relocation will not conflict with any of the property development standards of this Code.

4. The structure proposed to be relocated is completely free of pest infestation as certified by a qualified pest extermination firm.

5. The proposed relocation will in no way be detrimental to persons, to properties or to the living environment of the area.

6. That the proposed relocation will not adversely affect any streets, parkway trees or other improvements in the area.

7. The proposed relocation is consistent with the General Plan of the City.

E. Commission Action: The Commission may approve, conditionally approve or deny the request for relocation based on the evidence submitted and its own study and knowledge of the circumstances.

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F. Conditions of Approval: The Commission may approve a proposed relocation subject to such conditions as the Commission may deem warranted by the circumstances involved. Such conditions may include, but are not limited to, any or all of the following:

1. Dedication and improvement of streets which may include curb, gutters, sidewalk and paving.

2. A faithful performance bond guaranteeing the applicant will complete the relocation and will meet all conditions prior to occupancy. Said deposit or bond shall also be sufficient to cover the costs of all matters involving the City, such as inspections, engineering, street and other improvements, and restoration of the vacated site if located within the City.

G. Time Limits: All work will be completed within one hundred eighty (180) days after approval is granted. The Planning Commission can grant one extension of ninety (90) days if the applicant shows that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant caused the delay.

H. Permit Supplemental to Other Laws: The permit required by the provisions of this Section shall be in addition to any other permit required by any other law of the City or any governmental agency having jurisdiction.

I. Inspections: All relocated buildings or structures shall be subject to inspection by the Building and Safety Department and shall conform to all the requirements of the Building Code 1 and other codes and laws relating to buildings and construction and the necessary installations incident thereto.

J. Appeals:

1. Filing: Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Planning Commission may file an appeal to the City Council within fifteen (15) days after the date such action is taken by the Planning Commission. Such appeal shall be in writing and shall be filed with the City Clerk.

2. Review: Upon the filing of any such appeal, the City Council may either affirm the action of the Planning Commission, set the matter for a hearing de novo or request a copy of the relevant information submitted to the Planning Commission and a copy of the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting and decide the matter on the record. If a hearing de novo is held, a hearing shall be set forth before the Council. Notice of the time and place of such hearing and the purpose thereof shall be given by the mailing of notices to the owners of all property contiguous to the property to which the building or structure is to be moved. Such mailing of notices shall be completed at least ten (10) days before such hearing.

3. Determinations: If the City Council holds a hearing de novo or considers the matter on the record before the Planning Commission, the City Council shall consider the application on the standards contained in subsection D hereof.

K. Exceptions: Upon a proper showing, the City Council may modify the requirements of this Section or may waive or reduce the permit application fees where the building or structure to be moved is owned or is to be used or occupied by another public agency and is already located within the City limits or where the building or structure is so small as to not have any negative impact on surrounding properties. (Ord. 992, 7-10-91)
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Notes
1 1. See Article 02 of this Chapter.

25.08.02: BUILDING MOVER'S PERMIT:

A. Permit Required: No person shall move any building or structure or any portion thereof over, upon, along or across any street without first obtaining a building mover's permit.

B. Application for Permit: The applicant shall complete and submit to the Planning and Building Department an application package consisting of the following documents:

1. An application form completed and signed by the person who intends to move the building.

The completed application shall include the name of the owner, the type of structure, its present and proposed location, the fair value and approximate age of the building, the proposed route, the method of moving, impact on parkway trees, the time within which the work of moving shall be commenced and completed, proof that all the necessary authority and permits have been obtained from the public utilities which may be affected by such moving operations and any other necessary information requested by City staff.

2. That the contractor furnish the City with a policy or certificate of liability insurance in which the City is named insured. The minimum amount shall be two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) of property damage insurance and of personal liability insurance with a combined single amount of no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000.00). The policies shall otherwise be prepared in accordance with the latest edition of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, section 7-3.

3. An application fee in an amount to be set by the City Council, from time to time, to cover the cost to the City of issuing the permit and monitoring the relocation.

4. Evidence of workers' compensation insurance.

C. Review of Application: The City Manager, the Director of Planning and BuildingCommunity Development Director and the Director of Public Works must review and approve the application. The application may be approved subject to conditions deemed necessary.

D. Permit Revocation: After the permit is issued, the Planning and Building Department shall monitor the relocation, and if any violations of the permit conditions are found, the City Manager may revoke the permit.

E. Expiration of Permit: Every building mover's permit issued pursuant to this Section shall contain each and every term and condition imposed by the City and shall be valid for a period of ninety (90) days after which it shall expire without further notice. (Ord. 992, 7-10-91)

25.08.03: GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE:

No individual or business employing any worker or possessing a State contractor's license shall be issued a building permit or an encroachment permit by the City for any building activity valued at more than two hundred dollars ($200.00) as provided for in this Code or for the encroachment upon any public right of way without having first provided written proof of possession of current PAGE 1309 of 1808
general liability insurance coverage in an amount and form to be established by the City Engineer 1 . (Ord. 911, 1-14-87)
Notes
1 1. West's Ann.Cal.Stats.Gov. Code §53080.5.

25.08.04: STREET ADDRESS NUMBERS:

Assigned street address numbers shall be placed or displayed on or near the front of each home or building facing the public street or thoroughfare on which it is located. Said numbers shall be arabic numerals at least three inches (3"4) high and of corresponding width. All numbers shall be placed in a location clearly visible from the street or thoroughfare after the person owning or occupying the premises shall have been notified by the Planning and Building DirectorCommunity Development Director of the appropriate street address numbers. If a public alley or thoroughfare abuts the rear of a commercial building, the street address numbers shall also be placed at the rear of the building in such a manner that they are visible from the public alley or thoroughfare. (Ord. 917, 5-13-87)
Section 9. New Article 09 Energy Code is hereby added to Chapter 25 of the San Marino City Code to read as follows:

ARTICLE 09

ENERGY CODE
SECTION:

25.09.01: Energy Code Adopted

25.09.02: Violations

25.09.01: ENERGY CODE ADOPTED:

Except as hereinafter provided, the California Energy Code, 20252 Edition, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, including all appendices, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein as though fully set forth herein and shall constitute the Energy Code of the City. A copy of said code shall be located in the Planning and Building Department and shall be, at all times, maintained by the Planning and Building Department for use and examination by the public.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023)

25.09.02: VIOLATIONS:

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions or failing to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as provided in section 01.04.03 A of this Code. Each such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of this article is committed, continued or permitted by any such person, and he/she shall be punishable as herein provided.

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(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)
Section 10. New Article 10 Administrative Code is hereby added to Chapter 25 of the San Marino City Code to read as follows:

ARTICLE 10

ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
SECTION:

25.10.01: Administrative Code Adopted

25.10.01: ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ADOPTED:

Except as hereinafter provided, the California Administrative Code, 20252 Edition, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein as though fully set forth herein and shall constitute the Administrative Code of the City. A copy of said code shall be located in the Planning and Building Department and shall be, at all times, maintained by the Planning and Building Department for use and examination by the public.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023) Section 11. New Article 11 Floodplain Management is hereby added to Chapter 25 of the San Marino City Code to read as follows:

ARTICLE 11

FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
SECTION:

25.11.01: Definitions

25.11.02: Lands To Which This Article Applies

25.11.03: Basis For Establishing Flood Prone Areas

25.11.04: Compliance

25.11.05: Abrogation And Greater Restrictions

25.11.06: Interpretation

25.11.07: Warning And Disclaimer Of Liability

25.11.08: Establishment Of Development Permit

25.11.09: Duties And Responsibilities Of The Floodplain Administrator

25.11.10: Standards Of Construction

25.11.11: Standards For Subdivisions Or Other Proposed New Development

25.11.12: Standards For Utilities

25.11.01: DEFINITIONS:

Unless specifically defined in this section, words or phrases used in this article shall be interpreted so as to give them the meaning they have in common usage and to give this article its most reasonable application.

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AREA OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD: The land in the floodplain within a community subject to a one percent (1%) or greater chance of flooding in any given year.

BASE FLOOD: A flood which has a one percent (1%) chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (also called the "100-year flood"). Base flood is the term used throughout this article.

BUILDING: Any structure.

DEVELOPMENT: Any manmade change to improved or unimproved real estate, including, but not limited to, buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations or storage of equipment or materials.

FLOOD OR FLOODING:

A. A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from: the overflow of inland or tidal waters; the unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source; or mudslides (i.e., mudflows) which are proximately caused by flooding as defined herein and are akin to a river of liquid and flowing mud on the surfaces of normally dry land areas, as when earth is carried by a current of water and deposited along the path of the current; or
B. The collapse or subsidence of land along the shore of a lake or other body of water as a result of erosion or undermining caused by waves or currents of water exceeding anticipated cyclical levels or suddenly caused by an unusual and unforeseeable event which results in flooding as defined in this definition.

FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR: The planning and building directorCommunity Development Director, who is hereby appointed to administer, implement, and enforce this article by granting or denying development permits in accord with its provisions.

FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT: The operation of an overall program of corrective and preventive measures for reducing flood damage and preserving and enhancing, where possible, natural resources in the floodplain, including, but not limited to, emergency preparedness plans, flood control works, floodplain management regulations, and open space plans.

FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS: This article and all other provisions of this code that control development in flood prone areas, and any other federal, state, or local regulations or combination thereof which provide standards for preventing and reducing flood loss and damage.

FLOODPLAIN OR FLOOD PRONE AREA: Any land area susceptible to being inundated by water from flooding.

HISTORIC STRUCTURE: Any structure that is:

A. Listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places (a listing maintained by the department of the interior) or preliminarily determined by the secretary of the interior as meeting the requirements for individual listing on the national register; PAGE 1312 of 1808
B. Certified or preliminarily determined by the secretary of the interior as contributing to the historical significance of a registered historic district or a district preliminarily determined by the secretary of the interior to qualify as a registered historic district; C. Individually listed on a state inventory of historic places in states with historic preservation programs which have been approved by the secretary of the interior; or D. Individually listed on a local inventory of historic places in communities with historic preservation programs that have been certified either by an approved state program as determined by the secretary of the interior or directly by the secretary of the interior in states with approved programs.

NEW CONSTRUCTION: For floodplain management purposes, means structures for which the "start of construction" commenced on or after the effective date of floodplain management regulations adopted by this community, and includes any subsequent improvements to such structures.
100-YEAR FLOOD: See definition of Base Flood.

START OF CONSTRUCTION: Includes substantial improvement and other proposed new development and means the date the building permit was issued, provided the actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, placement, or other improvement was within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of the permit. The "actual start" means either the first placement of permanent construction of a structure on a site, such as the pouring of slab or footings, the installation of piles, the construction of columns, or any work beyond the stage of excavation. Permanent construction does not include land preparation, such as clearing, grading, and filling; nor does it include the installation of streets and/or walkways; nor does it include excavation for a basement, footings, piers, or foundations or the erection of temporary forms; nor does it include the installation on the property of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main structure. For a substantial improvement, the "actual start of construction" means the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of a building, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the building.

STRUCTURE: A walled and roofed building that is principally aboveground, or a gas or liquid storage tank.

SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE: Damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its before damaged condition would equal or exceed fifty percent (50%) of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred.

SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT: Any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other proposed new development of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the market value of the structure before the "start of construction" of the improvement. This term includes structures which have incurred "substantial damage", regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not, however, include either:

A. Any project for improvement of a structure to correct existing violations of state or local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which have been identified by the local code enforcement official and which are the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions; or PAGE 1313 of 1808
B. Any alteration of a "historic structure", provided that the alteration will not preclude the structure's continued designation as a "historic structure". (Ord. 0-06-1185, 7-12-2006)

25.11.02: LANDS TO WHICH THIS ARTICLE APPLIES:

This article shall apply to all areas identified as flood prone within the jurisdiction of the city of San Marino. (Ord. 0-06-1185, 7-12-2006)

25.11.03: BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING FLOOD PRONE AREAS:

The floodplain administrator shall obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any base flood data available from other federal or state agencies or other source to identify flood prone areas within the jurisdiction of the city of San Marino. This data will be on file at city hall, 2200 Huntington Drive, San Marino, California. (Ord. 0-06-1185, 7-12-2006)

25.11.04: COMPLIANCE:

No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed, located, extended, converted, or altered without full compliance with the terms of this article and other applicable regulations. Violation of the requirements of this article or any conditions and safeguards imposed pursuant to this article shall constitute a misdemeanor. Nothing herein shall prevent the city council from taking such lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation of this article. (Ord. 0-06-1185, 7-12- 2006)

25.11.05: ABROGATION AND GREATER RESTRICTIONS:

This article is not intended to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However, where this article and another ordinance, easement, covenant, or deed restriction conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restriction shall prevail. (Ord. 0-06-1185, 7-12-2006)

25.11.06: INTERPRETATION:

In the interpretation and application of this article, all provisions shall be:

A. Considered as minimum requirements;
B. Liberally construed in favor of the city; and
C. Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under state statutes. (Ord. 0- 06-1185, 7-12-2006)

25.11.07: WARNING AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY:

The degree of flood protection required by this article is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering considerations. Larger floods can and will occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by manmade or natural causes. This article does not imply that land outside the areas of special flood hazards or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damages. This article shall not make the city of San Marino, the city council, or any officer or employee of the city, the state of California, or the federal insurance administration, federal emergency management agency, liable for any flood PAGE 1314 of 1808
damages that result from reliance on this article or any administrative decision lawfully made hereunder. (Ord. 0-06-1185, 7-12-2006)

25.11.08: ESTABLISHMENT OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT:

A development permit shall be obtained for all proposed construction or other development so that it may be determined whether such construction or other development is within flood prone areas. (Ord. 0-06-1185, 7-12-2006)

25.11.09: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR:

The duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

A. Permit Review: Review all development permit applications to determine whether:

1. The requirements of this article have been satisfied;

2. All other required state and federal permits have been obtained; and

3. The site is reasonably safe from flooding.

B. Review And Use Of Any Other Base Flood Data: The floodplain administrator shall obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any base flood data available from other federal or state agency or other source. (Ord. 0-06-1185, 7-12-2006)

25.11.10: STANDARDS OF CONSTRUCTION:

If a proposed building site is in a flood prone area, all new construction and substantial improvements shall:

A. Be designed (or modified) and adequately anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads, including the effects of buoyancy.

B. Be constructed:

1. With materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage;

2. Using methods and practices that minimize flood damage;

3. With electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities that are designed and/or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding. (Ord. 0-06-1185, 7-12-2006)

25.11.11: STANDARDS FOR SUBDIVISIONS OR OTHER PROPOSED NEW DEVELOPMENT:

Any application for a subdivision or parcel map or for any other development in a flood prone area shall be reviewed to assure that:

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A. The development project is consistent with the need to minimize flood damage within the flood prone area;
B. All public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems are located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage; and C. Adequate drainage is provided to reduce exposure to flood hazards. (Ord. 0-06-1185, 7-12- 2006)

25.11.12: STANDARDS FOR UTILITIES:

A. All new and replacement water supply and sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate:

1. Infiltration of floodwaters into the systems, and

2. Discharge from the systems into floodwaters.

B. On site waste disposal systems shall be located to avoid impairment to them, or contamination from them during flooding. (Ord. 0-06-1185, 7-12-2006) Section 12. New Article 12 Fire Code is hereby added to Chapter 25 of the San Marino City Code to read as follows:

ARTICLE 12

FIRE CODE
SECTION:

25.12.01 Fire Code Adopted

25.12.02 Amendment of Section 107.2108.2

25.12.03 Addition of Section 107.2.3108.2.3

25.12.04 Deletion of Section 111.1 112.1 and Addition of Section 111.5112.5

25.12.05 Amendment of Section 112.4113.4

25.12.06 Addition of Section 304.1.2.1

25.12.0607 Addition of Section 307.6

25.12.0708 Addition of Section 308.1.4.1

25.12.0809 Addition of Section 506.1.3

25.12.0910 Amendment of Section 903.2

25.12.1011 Amendment of Section 903.2.8.1

25.12.1112 Amendment of Section 903.2.18

25.12.1213 Addition of Section 903.3.1.3.1

25.12.1314 Amendment of Section 903.4.1

25.12.1415 Addition of Section 906.1.1

25.12.1516 Addition of Section 907.2.A

25.12.17 Amendment of Section 907.2.9.1

25.12.1618 Deletion of Section 907.6.6, Exception 3

25.12.1719 Amendment of Section 912.2
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25.12.18 20 Amendment of Section 3103.2

25.12.19 Addition of Section 4907.4

25.12.2021 Addition of Section 5608.2

25.12.01: FIRE CODE ADOPTED: Except as hereinafter provided, the 2022 2025 California Fire Code, including all appendices with errata, based on the 2021 2024 International Fire Code, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein as though fully set forth herein and shall constitute the Fire Code of the City. A copy of such code shall be located in the Planning and Building Department and shall be, at all times, maintained by the Planning and Building Department for use and examination by the public. For the purpose of this Code, the Planning and Building DirectorCommunity Development Director shall be the building official.

25.12.02: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 107.2108.2: Notwithstanding the provisions of Section

25.12.01 of this article, Section 107.2108.2 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
107.2108.2 Establishment of Fees. All fees pursuant to the fire code shall be established by resolution of the city council.

25.12.03: ADDITION OF SECTION 107.2.3108.2.3: Notwithstanding the provisions of Section

25.12.01 of this article, Section 107.2.3108.2.3 is added to the Fire Code to read as follows:
107.2.3108.2.3 Annual Inspection Required. All properties located in the high fire hazard severity zone as identified by the San Marino Fire Department shall be inspected as deemed necessary for compliance with state and local brush clearance requirements in Section

12.12.1912.12.06 by the fire official.

25.12.04: DELETION OF SECTION 111.1112.1 AND ADDITION OF SECTION 111.5112.5: Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.12.01 of this article, Section 111.1 of the Fire Code is deleted and Section 111.5112.5 is added to the Fire Code to read as follows:
111.5112.5 Appeals. Whenever the fire chief disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the fire code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the fire code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal the fire chief's decision to the city manager within thirty (30) days from the date of the decision. If the city manager upholds the decision of the fire chief, the applicant may appeal the decision to the city council by filing a notice of appeal with the city clerk within ten (10) days from the date of the city manager's decision.

25.12.05: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 112.4113.4: Notwithstanding the provisions of Section

25.12.01 of this article, Section 112.4113.4 of the Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
112.4113.4 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 document or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine as established by the city council or by imprisonment, or both such fine and imprisonment.

Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects PAGE 1317 of 1808
in a timely manner as specified by the chief or authorized representative. The application of the above penalties shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions.

25.12.1925.12.06: ADDITION OF SECTION 4907.4304.1.2.1: Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 25.12.01 of this article, Section 4908304.1.2.1 is added to the Fire Code to read as follows:

Section 4907.4 304.1.2.1 Clearance of Hazardous Vegetation from Structures and Roads within the City of San Marino.
4907.4.1304.1.2.1.1 Statement of Legislative Intent and Purpose. It is the objective of this section to promote and protect the public health, safety and welfare by recognizing that there exists within the city of San Marino a potentially hazardous fire situation created by grass, weeds, shrubs, and trees which are in such condition and location as to provide a ready fuel supply to augment the spread or intensity of fire. It is the intent of this section to provide minimum standards to safeguard life, safety, property and the public welfare by insuring that hazardous vegetation or refuse is removed and that all grass, weeds, shrubs, and trees are properly maintained so as to not create a fire hazard within the community, while maintaining sufficient vegetation for aesthetic and soil erosion control purposes.

It is the further intent that this section apply on a year-round basis to insure the removal and/or proper maintenance of grass, weeds, shrubs, trees and refuse in order to prevent the spread or intensity of fire within the community. Of particular concern is the need to provide adequate defensible space in the urban/wildland interface area of the city, referred to as the high fire hazard severity zone. For purposes of this section, defensible space is that space within 100 feet (30.480 m) of a building or structure that is required for access by fire and other emergency personnel to defend the building or structure from the threat of fire. 4907.4.2 304.1.2.1.2 Prohibition. No person who has any ownership or possessory interest in, or control of a parcel of land shall allow to exist thereon any hazardous refuse or hazardous grass, weeds, shrubs, trees, or other vegetation, which, by reason of proximity to a building or structure, constitutes a fire hazard. For purposes of this section, hazardous grass, weeds, shrubs, trees, or other vegetation are defined as grass, weeds, shrubs, trees, or other vegetation which are in such condition and location, or by the unique characteristics of a species, as to provide a ready fuel supply to augment the spread or intensity of a fire.
4907.4.3.1304.1.2.1.3 Specific Requirements. In order to provide sufficient defensible space, each person who has any ownership or possessory interest in, or control of, a parcel of land shall:
4907.4.3.1304.1.2.1.3.1 General. Remove from the property all hazardous vegetation, except as otherwise provided herein, if such vegetation is within 100 feet (30.480 m) of a building, within ten (10) feet (3.048 m) of a combustible fence, or within ten (10) feet (3.048 m) of any portion of any highway, street, alley, or driveway improved or used for vehicular travel or other vehicular purposes. Distances up to 200 feet (60.960 m) or greater from a building or structure may be necessary as determined by the chief. This requirement does not apply to the maintenance of trees, ornamental shrubbery or plants which are used as ground cover, provided such are landscape materials that are properly irrigated and maintained and do not provide a ready fuel supply to augment the spread or intensity of a fire.

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4907.4.3.2 304.1.2.1.3.2 Adjacent To Building. Keep all trees, shrubs, and other vegetation or portions thereof, adjacent to or overhanging any building or structure free of dead limbs, branches, and other combustible matter.
4907.4.3.3 304.1.2.1.3.3 Roof Clearance. Maintain 5 feet (1.524 m) of vertical clearance between roof surfaces and portions of trees or shrubs overhanging any building or structure. 4907.4.3.4 304.1.2.1.3.4 Chimney Clearance. Remove any portion of a tree or shrub which extends within 15 feet (4.572 m) of the outlet of a chimney or stovepipe. 4907.4.3.5 304.1.2.1.3.5 Roof Surface. Maintain the roofs of all buildings or structures free of leaves, needles, twigs, and other combustible matter.
4907.4.3.6 304.1.2.1.3.6 Building Clearance--30 Feet. Maintain all hazardous grass, weeds, and small shrubs within 30 feet (9.144 m) of any building or structure. Hazardous vegetation must be maintained less than 3 inches (76 mm) high; cut grass may be left on the slope to protect the soil if it lays down within 3 inches (76 mm) of the ground. Large native shrubs may be retained no closer than an average of 18 feet (5.486 m) apart, provided the lower branches have been trimmed a minimum of 3 feet (914 mm) above the ground, or at least thinned to reduce the available fuel volume.
4907.4.3.7 304.1.2.1.3.7 Roads. Maintain trees and shrubs within 10 feet of that portion of any highway, street, alley, or driveway which is improved or used for vehicle travel or other vehicular purposes (except for designated fire roads), so that no leafy foliage, twigs, or branches are within six (6) feet (1.828 m) of the ground (but no more than 1/3 of the crown). 4907.4.3.8 304.1.2.1.3.8 Combustible Fences. Maintain all hazardous grass, weeds and other vegetation located within 10 feet (3.048 m) of any combustible fence at a height of not more than 3 inches (76 mm). This shall not require the removal of trees, ornamental shrubbery or plants which are used as ground cover, provided such do not provide a ready fuel supply to augment the spread or intensity of a fire.
4907.4.3.9304.1.2.1.3.9 Building Clearance--100 Feet. Maintain all hazardous grass, weeds, shrubs and trees within 100 feet (30.480 m) of any building or structure. Grass and small shrubs may be retained on steep slopes to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion, but may not exceed a height of 18 inches (457 mm). Large native specimen shrubs should be retained where possible, but no closer than an average of 18 feet (5.486 m) apart. Remove all dead foliage, twigs or branches, or live branches within 3 feet (914 mm) of the ground, from mature trees and shrubs (but no more than 1/3 of the crown).
4907.4.3.10 304.1.2.1.3.10 Cut Vegetation and Refuse. Remove and/or safely dispose of all cut vegetation and hazardous refuse.
4907.4.3.11304.1.2.1.3.11 Soil Erosion Control. If the abatement of hazardous vegetation results in the exposure of bare mineral soil, or the soil is exposed to such an extent that increased soil erosion would be likely, or the chief or his designee determines that the abatement has been excessive and poses a threat to the public health, safety or welfare, irrigation and landscaping or a suitable erosion control structure must be provided to establish effective soil erosion control.

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4907.4.3.12 304.1.2.1.3.12 Minimum Requirements. Nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to preclude the chief from requiring more than the minimum specific requirements set forth above when the chief determines that conditions exist which necessitate greater fire protection measures.
4907.5 304.1.2.1.5 Notice. The council finds that grass, weeds, shrubs, trees, or other vegetation prohibited under sec. 4908.3 increase the danger of fire and thus constitute a public nuisance. If such condition exists, the San Marino Fire Department shall give notice to the owner of record to abate the nuisance within 30 days. The notice shall state that the owner is required to abate the nuisance and that if the nuisance is not abated the city may take further action which can include, (1) the city, or its contractor, may enter upon the parcel of land and remove or otherwise eliminate or abate the nuisance, (2) that upon completion of such work the cost thereof, including administrative costs, shall become a special assessment against that parcel, and (3) that upon council confirmation of the assessment and recordation of that order, a lien shall attach to the parcel to be collected on the next regular property tax bill levied against the parcel.”

25.12.0625.12.07: ADDITION OF SECTION 307.6: Notwithstanding the provisions of Section

25.12.01 of this article, Section 307.6 is added to the Fire Code to read as follows:
307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, And Decorative Fire Features. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, and decorative fire features shall be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, and decorative fire features, as identified under this code section, shall be listed electric and/or gas fuel-fired.

25.12.0725.12.08: ADDITION OF SECTION 308.1.4.1: Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 25.12.01 of this article, Section 308.1.4.1 is added to the Fire Code to read as follows:
308.1.4.1 Open-Flame Cooking Devices. Solid fuel, gas fuel-fired barbeques and other openflame cooking devices shall be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. In the absence of manufacturer's instructions, the fire chief or designee has the ability to determine proper installation location clearances and area of operation.

25.12.0825.12.09: ADDITION OF SECTION 506.1.3: Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 25.12.01 of this article, Section 506.1.3 is added to the Fire Code to read as follows:
506.1.3 Key Boxes and Switches. An approved key box or switch shall be installed on all commercial properties and all residential properties where the street access to the site is gated.

25.12.0925.12.10: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 903.2: Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 25.12.01 of this article, Section 903.2 of the Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
903.2 Where Required – All Buildings Except R-3 and U Occupancies. a. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in every new building in the city, hereinafter constructed or moved into the city, regardless of an area separation or type of construction.

Exceptions:

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1. New buildings less than 720 square feet may be exempt with the concurrence of the fire chief and building official.
b. Building Additions - An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in the entire building when the addition, renovation, repair and/or remodeling of any existing building, when the value thereof exceeds more than fifty percent (50%) of the market value of the existing building. All such additions, renovations, repair or remodeling performed fewer than five (5) years prior to the effective date of this section shall be considered in determining the cumulative value under this section. The value of the proposed construction and of the existing building shall be determined by the building official based upon the latest edition of the "building valuation data" as published by the International Code Council (ICC).
c. Installation, approval and maintenance of automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association Standards and the California Fire Code, as adopted and amended by the City. (Reference the California Fire Code chapter 80 for other adopted standards and California amendments).
d. Automatic fire and fire sprinkler systems shall be installed and maintained at the owner's expense.
e. If the fire chief and the building official determine access for fire apparatus and equipment to any building or structure, not otherwise required hereunder to install and maintain an automatic fire sprinkler system is unduly difficult, installation of an automatic fire-extinguishing system acceptable to the chief shall be required.

25.12.1025.12.11: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 903.2.8.1: Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 25.12.01 of this article, Section 903.2.8.1 of the Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
903.2.8.1 Group R-3.
a. A fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all new buildings in the City hereinafter constructed or moved into the City.

Exceptions:

1. R-3 Occupancy Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) as defined by the Government Code Section 65852.2 shall not be required to install fire sprinklers, (pursuant to AB229 and/or SB 1069) when the existing main residence is not equipped with fire sprinklers and is not required to be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers. ADU’s greater than 1,200 square feet will require fire sprinklers.

2. New buildings less than 720 square feet may be exempted with the concurrence of the fire chief and building official.
b. Existing one- and two-family dwellings shall be required to install an automatic fire sprinkler system in the existing and new portions of the building when greater than 720 square feet is added or when additions, alterations, repairs, remodels or the combination thereof exceeds 40% of the existing square footage used for human occupancy. c. Installation, approval and maintenance of automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association Standards and the California Fire Code, PAGE 1321 of 1808
as adopted and amended by the City. (Reference the California Fire Code chapter 80 for other adopted standards and California amendments).
d. Automatic fire-extinguishing and fire sprinkler systems shall be installed and maintained at the owner's expense.
e. If the fire chief and the building official determine access for fire apparatus and equipment to any building or structure, not otherwise required hereunder to install and maintain an automatic fire sprinkler system is unduly difficult, installation of an automatic fire-extinguishing system acceptable to the chief shall be required.

25.12.1125.12.12: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 903.2.18: Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 25.12.01 of this article, Section 903.2.18 of the Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
903.2.18 Group U – Private Garages, Carports, Enclosed Patios and Storage Rooms. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in "U" occupancy whenever:
a. Any portion of said "U" occupancy is located beneath any portion of a building used for human occupancy.
b. The ceiling of said "U" occupancy is located fewer than seven (7) feet above the adjacent grade.
c. The "U" occupancy is located closer than 15' to an adjacent building on the same property used for human occupancy that is required to be equipped with fire sprinklers.

25.12.1225.12.13: ADDITION OF SECTION 903.3.1.3.1: Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 25.12.01 of this article, Section 903.3.1.3.1 is added to the Fire Code to read as follows:
903.3.1.3.1 NFPA 13D Fire Sprinkler System Design and Installation Specifications. The following additional features and/or devices shall be incorporated into the design and installation of fire sprinkler systems in R-3/U occupancies designed per NFPA 13D and the California Fire Code Amendments.

1. A listed water flow switch with a delay feature

2. A 6” exterior bell

3. Spare sprinklers, one of each type as installed in the systems must be placed in the spare head box. The spare head box must be attached to the interior of the building.

4. Special tools as required to remove any head in the system

5. A single check valve. The water district may require additional backflow preventors.

6. The design must include 5 gpm allowance for the domestic demand.

7. The design of a hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler system shall not exceed 90% of the available water supply capacity.

8. Attics used for storage and attics equipped with fuel-burning appliances must be equipped with a “pilot” sprinkler head above the equipment and/or storage.

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9. A water gauge above the check valve

10. An inspectors test valve

11. Sprinklers shall be installed in any closet that contains heating and/or air conditioning equipment, a washer, a dryer and/or a water heater regardless if the equipment is electric or gas fired.

12. An “in the bucket” acceptance test must be performed flowing water in the most hydraulically demanding areas for one minute into a factory graduated container with the capacity of the anticipated flow. The discharge must flow through the orifice of the heads as installed in the compartment. The test must be conducted by the installing contractor in the presence of the fire chief or his appointee during the rough or final inspections.

13. A 200 psi hydrostatic test must be performed for two hours during the rough piping inspection. The system must be pressurized at least one hour before the scheduled time of the inspection.

14. All NFPA 13D systems must be “Looped Passive Purge Sprinkler Systems” or a listed and acceptable Back-Flow Preventer device must be installed to protect the public water supply system.

13.15. All piping materials installed in NFPA 13D sprinkler systems must be certified as meeting NSF/ANSI Standard 61.

25.12.1325.12.14: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 903.4.1: Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 25.12.01 of this article, Section 903.4.1 of the Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
903.4.1 All automatic sprinkler systems including those protecting single-family dwellings shall have the flow switch electrically supervised by a listed central station. Alarm, supervisory and trouble signals shall be distinctly different.

Exception: R3 Dwellings and their Accessory buildings equipped with NFPA 13D Sprinkler systems and a Household Fire Alarms System are permitted to be monitored by Remote Supervising Station, unless otherwise required by the fire chief.

25.12.1425.12.15: ADDITION OF SECTION 906.1.1: Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 25.12.01 of this article, Section 906.1.1 is added to the Fire Code to read as follows:
906.1.1 Minimum Requirement. Portable fire extinguishers of a 2A10BC type shall be installed in all occupancies and locations as set forth in the fire code and as required by the fire chief.

Exceptions:

1. Other portable fire extinguishers may be installed, if approved by the fire chief or designee.

3. Group R, division 3 and group U occupancies are exempt.

25.12.1525.12.16: ADDITION OF SECTION 907.2.A Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 25.12.01 of this article, Section 907.2.A is added to the Fire Code to read as follows:

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907.2.A Household Fire Alarm Required. A monitored household fire alarm system is required in all new single-family residences and accessory dwelling units that are being required to be equipped with a sprinkler system.

This required household fire alarm system is in addition of the single station smoke and carbon monoxide alarms required by the California Residential Code. The household fire alarm system shall be designed and installed in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association Standard 72. The devices installed as components of the household fire alarm system shall be installed in the following prescriptive manner:

1. A minimum of one photoelectric smoke detector on each level of living space.

2. Photoelectric smoke detectors in the hallways outside all sleeping areas.

3. A rate of rise heat detector in each accessible attic, kitchen, wok room, basements and in all “U” occupancies that are located closer than 15' to an adjacent building on the same property used for human occupancy.

4. A combination fire/security panel is permitted in R-3 and/or U occupancies. The fire alarm plans must account for the current draw of all devices in the battery calculations.

5. The household fire alarm system shall be designed to provide a local and remote signal with the following specific information for each fire alarm detection device:

1. Room and floor location.

2. Type of signal.

3. Type of device.

4. Zone identification number.

6. A minimum of one horn to sound an interior distinct fire alarm. Additional horns may be required.

7. The owner of the premises is required to maintain and have the fire alarm system supervised for the perpetuity of the building regardless if occupied.

25.12.17: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 907.2.9.1: Notwithstanding the provision of section 25.12.01 of this article, section 907.2.9.1 is amended to read as follows:
907.2.9.1 Automatic Fire Alarm System. An automatic fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification circuit in accordance with section 907.5 shall be installed in all Group R-2 occupancies, the system shall be addressable with prescriptive initiation devices.

25.12.1625.12.18: DELETION OF SECTION 907.6.6, EXCEPTION 3: Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 25.12.01 of this article, Section 907.6.6, Exception 3, of the Fire Code is deleted.

25.12.1725.12.19: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 912.2: Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 25.12.01 of this article, Section 912.2 is amended to read as follows:

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912.2 Fire Department connections shall be located within 150 feet of a public fire hydrant; the Fire Department connection and the fire hydrant must be located on the same side of the street of a divided road, unless otherwise approved by the fire chief.

25.12.1825.12.20: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 3103.2: Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 25.12.01 of this article, Section 3103.2 of the Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
3103.2 Approval Required. Tents and membrane structures having an area in excess of 250 square feet, shall not be erected, operated or maintained for any purpose without first obtaining a permit and approval from the fire chief.

Exceptions:

1. Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes.

25.12.19: ADDITION OF SECTION 4907.4: Notwithstanding the provisions of Section

25.12.01 of this article, Section 4908 is added to the Fire Code to read as follows:

Section 4907.4 Clearance of Hazardous Vegetation from Structures and Roads within the City of San Marino.
4907.4.1 Statement of Legislative Intent and Purpose. It is the objective of this section to promote and protect the public health, safety and welfare by recognizing that there exists within the city of San Marino a potentially hazardous fire situation created by grass, weeds, shrubs, and trees which are in such condition and location as to provide a ready fuel supply to augment the spread or intensity of fire. It is the intent of this section to provide minimum standards to safeguard life, safety, property and the public welfare by insuring that hazardous vegetation or refuse is removed and that all grass, weeds, shrubs, and trees are properly maintained so as to not create a fire hazard within the community, while maintaining sufficient vegetation for aesthetic and soil erosion control purposes.

It is the further intent that this section apply on a year-round basis to insure the removal and/or proper maintenance of grass, weeds, shrubs, trees and refuse in order to prevent the spread or intensity of fire within the community. Of particular concern is the need to provide adequate defensible space in the urban/wildland interface area of the city, referred to as the high fire hazard severity zone. For purposes of this section, defensible space is that space within 100 feet (30.480 m) of a building or structure that is required for access by fire and other emergency personnel to defend the building or structure from the threat of fire. 4907.4.2 Prohibition. No person who has any ownership or possessory interest in, or control of a parcel of land shall allow to exist thereon any hazardous refuse or hazardous grass, weeds, shrubs, trees, or other vegetation, which, by reason of proximity to a building or structure, constitutes a fire hazard. For purposes of this section, hazardous grass, weeds, shrubs, trees, or other vegetation are defined as grass, weeds, shrubs, trees, or other vegetation which are in such condition and location, or by the unique characteristics of a species, as to provide a ready fuel supply to augment the spread or intensity of a fire.
4907.4.3 Specific Requirements. In order to provide sufficient defensible space, each person who has any ownership or possessory interest in, or control of, a parcel of land shall:

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4907.4.3.1 General. Remove from the property all hazardous vegetation, except as otherwise provided herein, if such vegetation is within 100 feet (30.480 m) of a building, within ten (10) feet (3.048 m) of a combustible fence, or within ten (10) feet (3.048 m) of any portion of any highway, street, alley, or driveway improved or used for vehicular travel or other vehicular purposes. Distances up to 200 feet (60.960 m) or greater from a building or structure may be necessary as determined by the chief. This requirement does not apply to the maintenance of trees, ornamental shrubbery or plants which are used as ground cover, provided such are landscape materials that are properly irrigated and maintained and do not provide a ready fuel supply to augment the spread or intensity of a fire.
4907.4.3.2 Adjacent To Building. Keep all trees, shrubs, and other vegetation or portions thereof, adjacent to or overhanging any building or structure free of dead limbs, branches, and other combustible matter.
4907.4.3.3 Roof Clearance. Maintain 5 feet (1.524 m) of vertical clearance between roof surfaces and portions of trees or shrubs overhanging any building or structure. 4907.4.3.4 Chimney Clearance. Remove any portion of a tree or shrub which extends within 15 feet (4.572 m) of the outlet of a chimney or stovepipe. 4907.4.3.5 Roof Surface. Maintain the roofs of all buildings or structures free of leaves, needles, twigs, and other combustible matter.
4907.4.3.6 Building Clearance--30 Feet. Maintain all hazardous grass, weeds, and small shrubs within 30 feet (9.144 m) of any building or structure. Hazardous vegetation must be maintained less than 3 inches (76 mm) high; cut grass may be left on the slope to protect the soil if it lays down within 3 inches (76 mm) of the ground. Large native shrubs may be retained no closer than an average of 18 feet (5.486 m) apart, provided the lower branches have been trimmed a minimum of 3 feet (914 mm) above the ground, or at least thinned to reduce the available fuel volume.
4907.4.3.7 Roads. Maintain trees and shrubs within 10 feet of that portion of any highway, street, alley, or driveway which is improved or used for vehicle travel or other vehicular purposes (except for designated fire roads), so that no leafy foliage, twigs, or branches are within six (6) feet (1.828 m) of the ground (but no more than 1/3 of the crown). 4907.4.3.8 Combustible Fences. Maintain all hazardous grass, weeds and other vegetation located within 10 feet (3.048 m) of any combustible fence at a height of not more than 3 inches (76 mm). This shall not require the removal of trees, ornamental shrubbery or plants which are used as ground cover, provided such do not provide a ready fuel supply to augment the spread or intensity of a fire.
4907.4.3.9 Building Clearance--100 Feet. Maintain all hazardous grass, weeds, shrubs and trees within 100 feet (30.480 m) of any building or structure. Grass and small shrubs may be retained on steep slopes to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion, but may not exceed a height of 18 inches (457 mm). Large native specimen shrubs should be retained where possible, but no closer than an average of 18 feet (5.486 m) apart. Remove all dead foliage, twigs or branches, or live branches within 3 feet (914 mm) of the ground, from mature trees and shrubs (but no more than 1/3 of the crown).

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4907.4.3.10 Cut Vegetation and Refuse. Remove and/or safely dispose of all cut vegetation and hazardous refuse.
4907.4.3.11 Soil Erosion Control. If the abatement of hazardous vegetation results in the exposure of bare mineral soil, or the soil is exposed to such an extent that increased soil erosion would be likely, or the chief or his designee determines that the abatement has been excessive and poses a threat to the public health, safety or welfare, irrigation and landscaping or a suitable erosion control structure must be provided to establish effective soil erosion control. 4907.4.3.12 Minimum Requirements. Nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to preclude the chief from requiring more than the minimum specific requirements set forth above when the chief determines that conditions exist which necessitate greater fire protection measures. 4907.5 Notice. The council finds that grass, weeds, shrubs, trees, or other vegetation prohibited under sec. 4908.3 increase the danger of fire and thus constitute a public nuisance. If such condition exists, the San Marino Fire Department shall give notice to the owner of record to abate the nuisance within 30 days. The notice shall state that the owner is required to abate the nuisance and that if the nuisance is not abated the city may take further action which can include, (1) the city, or its contractor, may enter upon the parcel of land and remove or otherwise eliminate or abate the nuisance, (2) that upon completion of such work the cost thereof, including administrative costs, shall become a special assessment against that parcel, and (3) that upon council confirmation of the assessment and recordation of that order, a lien shall attach to the parcel to be collected on the next regular property tax bill levied against the parcel.”

25.12.2025.12.21: ADDITION OF SECTION 5608.2: Notwithstanding the provisions of Section

25.12.01 of this article, Section 5608.2 is added to the Fire Code to read as follows:
5608.2 The manufacturing, possession, storage, sale, use and handling of fireworks, other than "safe and sane" fireworks, is prohibited. The display, use or sale of fireworks described as "safe and sane" by the state fire marshal, is prohibited.

Exceptions:

1. Storage of fireworks is allowed in accordance with the requirements for low order explosives in title 19, California code of regulations, chapter 10.

2. Use and handling of fireworks for professional display by a state licensed pyrotechnician in accordance with title 19, California code of regulations, chapter 6, if permitted by the fire chief.

Section 13. New Article 13 Green Building Standards Code is hereby added to Chapter 25 of the San Marino City Code to read as follows:

ARTICLE 13

GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
SECTION:

25.13.01: Green Building Standards Code Adopted

25.13.02: Addition Of Section 101.12

25.13.03: Amendment Of Section 202
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25.13.04: Amendment Of Section 301.1

25.13.05: Amendment Of Section 301.1.1

25.13.06: Amendment Of Section 5.408.3

25.13.07: Amendment Of Section 601.1

25.13.08: Violations

25.13.01: GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE ADOPTED:

Except as hereinafter provided, the mandatory measures of the California Green Building Standards Code, 20252 Edition, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, are hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein as though fully set forth herein and shall constitute the Green Building Standards Code of the City. A copy of said code shall be located in the Planning and Building Department and shall be, at all times, maintained by the Planning and Building Department for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023)

25.13.02: ADDITION OF SECTION 101.12:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.13.01 of this article, section 101.12 is added to the Green Building Standards Code to read as follows.
101.12 Fee for Mandatory Measures. The fee for each plan check/permit shall be as periodically established by City Council resolution.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.13.03: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 202:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.13.01 of this article, section 202 of the Green Building Standards Code is amended by adding a definition to read as follows:

SUSTAINABILITY. Consideration of present development and construction impacts on the community, the economy, and the environment without compromising the needs of the future. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.13.04: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 301.1:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.13.01 of this article, section 301.1 of the Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows:
301.1 Scope. Buildings shall be designed to include the green building measures specified as mandatory this code. Voluntary green building measures are also included in this code the application checklists and may be included in the design and construction of structures covered by this code, but are not required unless they are adopted by a city or county as specified in Section 101.7.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.13.05: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 301.1.1:

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Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.13.01 of this article, section 301.1.1 of the Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows:

Section 301.1.1 Additions and alterations. [HCD] The mandatory provisions of Chapter 4 shall be applied to additions or alterations of existing residential buildings. Code sections relevant to additions and alterations shall only apply to the portions of the building being added or altered within the scope of the permitted work.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.13.06: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 5.408.3:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.13.01 of this article, section 5.408.3 of the Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows:

5.408.3 Excavated soil and land clearing debris [BSC] 100 percent of trees, stumps, rocks and associated vegetation and soils resulting primarily from land clearing shall be reused or recycled.

For a phased project, such material may be stockpiled on site until the storage site is developed.

Exception: Reuse, either on-or off-site, of vegetation or soil contaminated by disease or pest infestation.

Notes:

1. If contamination by disease or pest infestation is suspected, contact the County Agricultural Commissioner and follow its direction for recycling or disposal of the material. (www.cdfa.ca.gov/exec/county/ county_contacts.html)

2. For a map of known pest and/or disease quarantine zones, consult with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. (www.cdfa.ca.gov)

3. Contaminated soil shall not be reused and shall be disposed of or remediated in accordance with relevant regulations.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.13.07: AMENDMENT OF SECTION 601.1:

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 25.12.01 of this article, section 601.1 is added to the Green Building Standards Code to read as follows:
601.1. This section lists the organization and standards that are referenced in various sections of this document. The standards are listed herein by the promulgating agency of the standard. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)

25.13.08: VIOLATIONS:

Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions or failing to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as provided in section 01.04.03 A of this code. Each such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of which any violation PAGE 1329 of 1808
of any provision of this article is committed, continued or permitted by any such person, and he/she shall be punishable as herein provided.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)
Section 14. New Article 14 Reference Standards Code is hereby added to Chapter 25 of the San Marino City Code to read as follows:

ARTICLE 14

REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
SECTION:

25.14.01: Referenced Standards Code Adopted

25.14.01: REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE ADOPTED:

Except as hereinafter provided, the California Referenced Standards Code, 20252 Edition, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein as though fully set forth herein and shall constitute the Referenced Standards Code of the City. A copy of said code shall be located in the Planning and Building Department and shall be, at all times, maintained by the Planning and Building Department for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023) Section 15. New Article 15 Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy Systems is hereby added to Chapter 25 of the San Marino City Code to read as follows:

ARTICLE 15

SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
SECTION:

25.15.01: Expedited Permitting Of Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy Systems

25.15.01: EXPEDITED PERMITTING OF SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS:

A. Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy System Defined: "Small residential rooftop solar energy system" shall have the same meaning as provided in the solar rights act, Government Code section 65850.5(j)(3), as the same may be amended from time to time.

B. Small Residential Rooftop Solar Energy System Standard Plan And Permit Application Checklist:

1. The city shall adopt standard plans and a checklist of all requirements with which small residential rooftop solar energy systems shall comply to be eligible for expedited review. The small residential rooftop solar energy system standard plans and checklist shall substantially conform to recommendations for expedited permitting, including the checklist and standard plans, contained in the most current version of the "California Solar Permitting Guidebook" adopted by the governor's office of planning and research.

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2. All documents required for the submission of a small residential rooftop solar energy system permit application, the standard plan(s), and checklist shall be made available on the publicly accessible city website.

3. Electronic submittal of the required permit application and documents by e-mail or facsimile shall be available to all small residential rooftop solar energy system permit applicants.

An applicant's electronic signature shall be accepted on all forms, applications, and other documents in lieu of a wet signature. Electronic permit applications shall be submitted through the method of electronic submittal specified by the building official.

C. Permit Application Review:

1. An application that satisfies the information requirements in the checklist(s) and standard plans shall be deemed complete.

2. If an application is deemed incomplete, a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information or documentation required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance shall be sent to the applicant for resubmission.

3. The building official shall issue a building permit the same day for over the counter applications, or within one to three (3) business days for electronic applications, upon receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the city's standard checklist and plan(s), or as soon thereafter as may be practicable. Review of the application shall be limited to the building official's review of whether the application meets local, state, and federal health and safety requirements.

4. Any condition imposed on a permit shall be designed to mitigate the specific, adverse impact upon health and safety at the lowest possible cost.

D. Inspection Requirements:

1. Inspection requests may be submitted by e-mail or facsimile.

2. Only one inspection shall be required for small residential rooftop solar energy systems eligible for expedited review.

3. The inspection shall be done in a timely manner. The building official shall strive to schedule an inspection within two (2) business days of a request and provide a two (2) hour inspection window.

4. If a small residential rooftop solar energy system fails inspection, a subsequent inspection is authorized but need not conform to the requirements of this section. (Ord. 0-15-1298, 9-9-2015) Section 16. New Article 16 Appendix J Los Angeles County Grading Standards is hereby added to Chapter 25 of the San Marino City Code to read as follows:

ARTICLE 16

APPENDIX J LOS ANGELES COUNTY GRADING STANDARDS
SECTION:

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25.16.01: APPENDIX J LOS ANGELES COUNTY GRADING STANDARDS CODE ADOPTED:

Except as hereinafter provided, the Los Angeles County Appendix J Standards Code, 2019 2022 Edition, as published by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein as though fully set forth herein and shall constitute the Los Angeles County Appendix J Grading Standards Code of the City. A copy of said Code shall be located in the Planning and Building Department and shall be, at all times, maintained by the Planning and Building Department for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019)
Section 17. New Article 17 Existing Building Code is hereby added to Chapter 25 of the San Marino City Code to read as follows:

ARTICLE 17

EXISTING BUILDING CODE
SECTION:

25.17.01 Existing Building Code Adopted

25.17.01: EXISTING BUILDING CODE ADOPTED:

Except as hereinafter provided, the California Existing Building Code, 20252 edition, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein as though fully set forth herein and shall constitute the historic building code of the City. A copy of said code shall be located in the Planning and Building Department and shall be, at all times, maintained by the Planning and Building Department for use and examination by the public.
(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023) Section 18. New Article 18 Historical Building Code is hereby added to Chapter 25 of the San Marino City Code to read as follows:

ARTICLE 18

HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
SECTION:

25.18.01 Historical Building Code Adopted

25.18.01: HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE ADOPTED:

Except as hereinafter provided, the California Historical Building Code, 20252 Edition, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein as though fully set forth herein and shall constitute the Historical Building Code of the City. A copy of said code shall be located in the Planning and Building Department and shall be, at all times, maintained by the Planning and Building Department for use and examination by the public.

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(Ord. 0-19-1357, 11-13-2019; amd. Ord. O-22-1400, 1-11-2023) SECTION 18. PUBLICATION
The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published as required by law.

SECTION 19. EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall take effect 30 days following publication by title and summary.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Marino held on September 26, 2025.

_____________________________________

GRETCHEN SHEPHERD ROMEY,
MAYOR

ATTEST:
_________________________

CITY CLERK

ALISON WALKER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________

JOSEPH MONTES

CITY ATTORNEY
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS

CITY OF SAN MARINO )
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. O-25-1421, was introduced at a Regular Meeting of the City Council held on the 10th day of September, 2025, and was approved and adopted at a Regular Meeting of the City Council held on the 26th day of September, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
___________________________

ALISON WALKER

CITY CLERK
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RESOLUTION NO. R-25-23

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF SAN MARINO ADOPTING FINDINGS OF NECESSITY

AND NEED FOR AMENDMENTS, DELETIONS, AND
ADDITIONS TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING

STANDARDS CODE BASED ON LOCAL CLIMATIC,

GEOLOGICAL OR TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, Sections 17958 and 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety Code provide that the City may make such changes or modifications to building standards set forth in codes comprising the 2025 California Building Standards Codes and the 2022 Los Angeles County Code, Appendix J - Grading Standards as it determines are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions.

WHEREAS, Ordinance No. O-25-1421 adopts the 2025 editions of the California Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Fire, Energy, Historical, Existing, Administrative, Green Building Standards, and Referenced Standards Codes and the 2022 Los Angeles County Appendix J - Grading Standards, including minor modifications to building standards and other provisions contained in said codes.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARINO HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, ORDERS AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Findings supporting local amendments. The modifications to Codes comprising the 2025 California Building Standards Code and the 2022 Los Angeles County Grading Standards that have been enacted are a continuation of the San Marino Building Code. The City Council expressly finds that all of the changes and modifications to such Codes, whether previously enacted or enacted in this ordinance, are reasonably necessary because of local climate characterized by hot, dry summers, followed by strong Santa Ana winds and heavy winter rains, the location in Southern California, the relatively flat topography of the City and the location of the Raymond fault within the City.

A. Specifically, the City Council hereby finds that the modifications to the California Building Code regarding the amendment to the California Fire Code, fire sprinkler system (Section 903.2), fire alarm system (Section 907.2), are reasonably necessary to the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the City due to the following local climatic, topographic and geological condition:

1. The City is located in an area climatically classified as arid and prone to hot, dry Santa Ana winds of high velocity. Santa Ana winds are unique to this region of Southern California. Moreover, due to the arid nature of the area, the weather during Santa Ana conditions tends to be hot, dry and windy. The hot, dry and windy weather conditions are very hazardous to populated areas insofar as flame spread is concerned.

2. Because of the above-described climatic conditions, the City and the surrounding cities have historically suffered from occasional structural fires. These have often been difficult to control due to the relatively flat topography of the City and the dry winds carrying sparks and cinders to surrounding structures.

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3. The City is located in a seismically active area, bisected by the Raymond Fault, and it is reasonably foreseeable that an earthquake would render the City particularly vulnerable to devastation.

4. Because of the above-described geological conditions, the City, in the event of an earthquake, may be unable to dispatch an adequate number of fire personnel with apparatus to suppress fires and conduct rescue operations. Moreover, the conditions within the City likewise occur in surrounding communities, thereby rendering mutual aid assistance problematic.

B. The City Council hereby further finds that the selected recommended technical amendments and additions to the 2025 California Building and Residential Codes from the Los Angeles Regional Uniform Code Program (Fire Code Sections 903.2 and 907.2) are reasonably necessary for the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of the City resulting from the following geological condition:

1. The City is located in a seismically active area, bisected by the Raymond Fault, and among a vast array of other fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes. It is reasonably foreseeable that an earthquake would render the City particularly vulnerable to devastation.

2. Because of the above-described climatic conditions, the City and the surrounding cities have historically suffered from occasional structural fires. These have often been difficult to control due to the relatively flat topography of the City and the dry winds carrying sparks and cinders to surrounding structures.

C. The City Council hereby further finds that the other modifications to the 2025 California Codes and the addition of the 2022 Los Angeles County Code Appendix J Grading Standards are administrative or procedural in nature and necessary to allow the application of such codes by procedures suited to the size and nature of the City and its staff. The changes made also include provisions to make each of said Codes consistent with other Codes enforced by the City.

D. The City Council hereby further finds that the modifications to the 2025 Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, and Green Building Code Standards are administrative or procedural in nature and necessary to allow the application of such codes by procedures suited to the size and nature of the City and its staff. The changes made also include provisions to make each of said Codes consistent with other Codes enforced by the City.

E. The City Council hereby further finds that the 2025 Historical and Existing Code Standards are administrative or procedural in nature and necessary to allow the application of such codes by procedures suited to the size and nature of the City and its staff. The changes made also include provisions to make each of said Codes consistent with other Codes enforced by the City such as Chapter 23 Article 18, Historic Preservation.

SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a PAGE 1336 of 1808
certified copy of the same and Ordinance No. O-25-1421 to be forthwith transmitted to the California Building Standards Commission.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 26th day of September, 2025. ___________________________________

GRETCHEN SHEPHERD ROMEY
MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
________________________ ________________________

ALISON WALKER JOSEPH MONTES

CITY CLERK CITY ATTORNEY
I HEREBY CERTIFY that foregoing Resolution No. R-25-23 was duly adopted by the City of San Marino at a Regular Meeting of the City Council held on the 26th day of September, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
______________________

ALISON WALKER,

CITY CLERK
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Philippe Eskandar, City Manager
BY: Isidro Figueroa, Community Development Director
Alexis Huerta, Management Analyst
DATE: September 10, 2025
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. O-25-1418 AMENDING
THE FOLLOWING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS: (1)

23.13.04 (B)(2)(D) TO STATE THAT NO HEDGE SHALL
EXCEED THE GREATER OF FIVE (5’) FEET OR THE

HEIGHT OF A LEGALLY EXISTING OR PERMITTED WALL
OR FENCE WITHIN THE R-1 ZONE, AREA DISTRICT II;
(2) 25.01.02 (D) TO PROHIBIT CONSTRUCTION ON
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY; AND (3) 23.06.11 TO

INCLUDE CALAMITIES AS DETERMINED BY THE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR OR CITY

MANAGER

STRATEGIC PLAN CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
Beautiful, Preserved, Single-Family Neighborhoods
Safe Community

BACKGROUND
During the City Council meeting of September 11, 2024, residents petitioned the City Council during the public comment portion of the meeting to increase the height limit of front yard hedges in the R-1 Zone, Area District II from four feet (4’) to a maximum of five feet – six inches (5’-6”). The City Council directed staff to prepare a code text amendment to increase the height limit of front yard hedges in the R-1 Zone, Area District II to a maximum of 5’-6”.

Gretchen Shepherd Romey, Mayor
Tony Chou, Vice Mayor
Hunter Chang, Council Member
John Chou, Council Member
Calvin Lo, Council Member
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During the preparation of the proposed code amendment as directed by the City Council, staff identified two (2) additional opportunities to improve the San Marino Municipal Code with minor code text amendments.

First, after the calamitous windstorm (windstorm) that gave rise to the Eaton Fire in January 2025, staff discovered a limitation in SMMC § 23.06.11 which provides exemptions for the repair of nonconforming buildings damaged by fires or earthquakes but not by other calamitous events. Second, staff observed that Martin Luther King Jr. Day was not included as a holiday during which construction is prohibited.

HISTORY
On June 25, 2025, the Planning Commission reviewed all of the information provided in the staff report and considered the testimony given at the public hearing, including all written communications to the Planning Commission and other pertinent information. Following deliberation, the Commission voted unanimously to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. PCR 25-10, with an amendment to revise the language regarding hedge height regulations in District II. Specifically, the amendment clarifies that no hedge shall exceed the greater of four (4) feet or the height of an existing or legally permitted fence or wall.

On July 25, 2025, the City Council held a public hearing to consider adoption of Ordinance No. O-25-1418 to amend Municipal Code Sections 23.13.04 (B)(2)(D), 25.01.02 (D), and 23.06.11. At the public hearing, the City Council reviewed all of the information provided in the staff report and considered the testimony given at the public hearing, including all written communications to the City Council and other pertinent information. Following deliberation, the City Council voted 4-1 to adopt Ordinance No. O-25-1418, with an amendment to Section 23.13.04(B)(2)(D) stating that no hedge shall exceed the greater of five feet (5’) or the height of a legally existing or permitted wall or fence within the R-1 Zone, Area District II. In addition, the City Council voted unanimously to amend Section 25.01.02(D) to prohibit construction on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and to amend Section 23.06.11 to include calamities as determined by the Community Development Director or City Manager.

DISCUSSION
On July 25, 2025, the City Council conducted a public hearing and waived full reading and introduced by title only Ordinance No. O-25-1418. Based on the direction provided by the City Council at the public hearing, Ordinance No. O25-1418 has been prepared to require that no hedge shall exceed the greater PAGE 1339 of 1808
of five feet (5’) or the height of a legally existing or permitted wall or fence within the R-1 Zone, Area District II.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
In accordance with Section 15060(c)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the Ordinance and Resolution, which would (1) require that no hedge shall exceed the greater of five feet (5’) or the height of a legally existing or permitted wall or fence within the R-1 Zone, Area District II; (2) prohibit construction on days consistent with City-recognized holidays; and (3) provide the Community Development Director the authority to approve permit requests for the repair of nonconforming buildings damaged by natural disasters or calamities other than fires or earthquakes, is not subject to CEQA review because the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines. CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) provides that a project is exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA because the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.

FISCAL IMPACT & PROCUREMENT REVIEW
There is no fiscal impact associated with the consideration of adoption of Ordinance No. O-25-1418.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's office has reviewed and approved as to form.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. O-25-1418. If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to adopt Ordinance No. O-25-1418, an Ordinance of the San Marino City Council amending Municipal Code Sections (1) 23.13.04 (B)(2)(D) to state that no hedge shall exceed the greater of five feet (5’) or the height of a legally existing or permitted wall or fence within the R-1 Zone, Area District II; (2) 25.01.02 (D) to prohibit construction on Martin Luther King Jr. Day; PAGE 1340 of 1808
and (3) 23.06.11 to include calamities as determined by the Community Development Director or City Manager.”

ATTACHMENTS

1. Ordinance No. O-25-1418
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ORDINANCE NO. O-25-1418

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN

MARINO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
THE FOLLOWING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS: (1) 23.13.04 (b)(2)(d)

TO STATE THAT NO HEDGE SHALL EXCEED THE GREATER OF FIVE FEET (5’) OR THE HEIGHT OF A LEGALLY EXISTING OR
PERMITTED WALL OR FENCE WITHIN THE R-1 ZONE, AREA
DISTRICT II; (2) 23.06.11 TO INCLUDE CALAMITIES AS DETERMINED

BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR OR CITY
MANAGER; AND (3) 25.01.02 (d) TO PROHIBIT CONSTRUCTION ON MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARINO DOES ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. RECITALS
WHEREAS, On May 31, 2024, the City Council recognized Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a City holiday; and
WHEREAS, On September 11, 2024, residents petitioned the City Council during the public comment portion of the City Council meeting to increase the height limit of front yard hedges in the R-1 Zone, Area District II from four feet (4’) to a maximum of five feet – six inches (5’-6”); and
WHEREAS, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. R-25-03, ratifying a declaration of emergency adopted by the City Manager related to a January 7, 2025 wind storm (“Wind Storm”); and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. R-25-03 authorized the streamlined planning review of windstorm damaged properties. Section 23.06.11 of the San Marino Municipal Code provides exemptions to certain zoning rules for properties damaged by fire or earthquake. However, the exemptions do not extend to damage resulting from windstorms such as that experienced on January 7, 2025. Staff are aware of at least two homes which sustained various levels of damage as a result of the windstorm and a determination was made that Section 23.06.11 should apply to repairs of the damage resulting from this windstorm and is related to the protection of life and property under the proclamation of local emergency; and
WHEREAS, SMMC 25.01.02 limits construction work or construction activity during certain hours during the week and prohibits construction on Sundays and holidays.

SECTION 2. San Marino Municipal Code Section 23.13.04(B)(2)(d) (Regulations For Fences, Walls and Hedges in the R-1 Zone) is amended to read as follows with additions identified in red font:

23.13.04: REGULATIONS FOR FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES IN R-1 ZONE:

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A. General Requirements: The following requirements shall apply to all fences, gates, pilasters, yard walls, hedges and retaining walls:

1. All yard walls and retaining walls shall have weep holes or openings not more than two inches (2") in diameter at intervals of not more than ten feet (10'), so located as to permit the natural flow of surface drainage water.

2. All fences, yard walls and retaining walls shall conform to the requirements of the applicable provisions of the Building Code.

3. No fence or yard wall shall be constructed of hog wire, barbed wire or sharp pointed material, and no electrically charged fence shall be erected, constructed or maintained in the City.

4. No fence in the front yard area or in the side yard area facing a street of a corner lot shall be constructed of chain link or other wire material except as provided for in section 23.13.05 of this article.

5. The height of any fence, gate, pilaster, yard wall or hedge at any point shall be defined as the difference in elevation measured between the top of the fence, gate, pilaster, yard wall or hedge and the finished ground surface at a point one foot (1') from the fence, gate, pilaster, yard wall or hedge measured at right angles from the low side (the side with the greatest exposed surface). The height of a retaining wall shall be defined as the height of its exposed vertical surface.

B. Front Yard Requirements: All fences, gates, pilasters, yard walls, retaining walls or hedges located in the front yard area shall conform to the requirements set forth herein:

1. Setback: No fence, gate, pilaster, yard wall or retaining wall shall be located and maintained less than eighteen inches (18") from the front property line or the distance established by the DRC for safety reasons 1 .

2. Height:
a. No fence, yard wall or retaining wall in Area District III, IV, V, VI or VII shall exceed four feet (4') in height.
b. No fence, yard wall or retaining wall in Area District I or II shall exceed five feet six inches (5'6") in height.
c. Fences, yard walls and retaining walls less than twenty feet (20') from the side street property line on a corner lot abutting a key lot shall not exceed four feet (4') in height. (Ord. 096- 1093, 7-10-1996)
d. No hedge shall exceed four feet (4') in height in the required front yard in the R-1 Zone.

In the R-1 Zone, Area District II, no hedge shall exceed the greater of 5 feet (5’) or the height of a legally existing or permitted wall or fence in the required front yard. In Districts IE and I only, no hedge shall exceed the greater of four feet (4') or the height of an existing and legally permitted chainlink or wire front yard fence. This does not apply to hedges on properties fronting Huntington Drive, Sierra Madre Boulevard, California Boulevard, Los Robles Avenue, San Gabriel Boulevard, and Oak Knoll Avenue (north of Huntington Drive). Hedges on these specific streets shall not exceed eight feet (8') in height. (Ord. 0-11-1251, 5-27-2011) SECTION 3. San Marino Municipal Code Section 23.06.11 (Times Construction Prohibited) is amended to read as follows with additions identified in red font:

23.06.11: REPAIR, RELOCATION OR ALTERATION OF DAMAGED BUILDINGS:

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No building which has been damaged or partially destroyed to the extent of more than fifty percent (50%) of its replacement value shall be repaired, moved or altered except in conformity with the provisions of this chapter pertaining to buildings thereafter erected. This section shall not apply to existing legal nonconforming residential or accessory buildings damaged by fire or earthquake, or other calamities as determined by the Community Development Director or City Manager, which may be rebuilt on prior foundations and/or footprints to the preexisting size, configuration and style. (Ord. 096-1093, 7-10-1996)
SECTION 4. San Marino Municipal Code Section 25.01.02 (Time Construction Prohibited) is amended to read as follows with additions identified in red font:

25.01.02: TIMES CONSTRUCTION PROHIBITED:

It shall be unlawful for any person to perform or to cause or permit to be performed any construction work or construction activity for which a permit is required by this chapter or for any person requiring a business license pursuant to chapter XI of this Code to perform or to cause or permit to be performed any construction work or construction activity on the following days: (Ord. 092-1015, 6-10-1992)
A. On Mondays through Fridays, before seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and after six o'clock (6:00) P.M.; except, that the Director of Planning and Building may authorize, in connection with seismic upgrading or fire sprinkler installation, construction work or activity in the C-1 Zone to be performed outside between six o'clock (6:00) P.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) P.M. and inside an enclosed building after nine o'clock (9:00) P.M. Such construction work or activity shall be performed in compliance with any conditions the Director of Planning and Building shall impose to alleviate potential disturbance to surrounding properties.

B. On Saturdays, before nine o'clock (9:00) A.M. and after four o'clock (4:00) P.M.; except, that the Director of Planning and Building may authorize, in connection with seismic upgrading or fire sprinkler installation, construction work or activity in the C-1 Zone to be performed outside between four o'clock (4:00) P.M. and nine o'clock (9:00) P.M. and inside an enclosed building after nine o'clock (9:00) P.M. Such construction work or activity shall be performed in compliance with any conditions the Director of Planning and Building shall impose to alleviate potential disturbance to surrounding properties. (Ord. 092-1027U, 8-12-1992) C. Sundays.

D. The following holidays:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Fourth of July
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving
The Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
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If any of the above holidays fall on a Saturday, construction work and construction activity shall be prohibited on the preceding Friday. If any of the above holidays fall on a Sunday, construction work and construction activity shall be prohibited on the following Monday.

This section shall not apply to the emergency repairs necessary for health, safety or preservation of property. (Ord. 092-1015, 6-10-1992)
SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Chapter, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases of this Chapter, or its application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unenforceable.

SECTION 6. CEQA.

In accordance with Section 15060(c)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the Ordinance and Resolution, which would (1) require that no hedge shall exceed the greater of 5 feet or the height of a legally existing or permitted wall or fence within the R-1 Zone, Area District II; (2) make the days during which construction is prohibited consistent with Cityrecognized holidays; and (3) provide the Community Development Director the authority to approve permit requests for the repair of nonconforming buildings damaged by natural disasters or calamities other than fires or earthquakes is not subject to CEQA review because the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines. CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) provides that a project is exempt from CEQA if the activity is covered by the commonsense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA because the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.

SECTION 7. PUBLICATION
The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published as required by law.

SECTION 8. EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall take effect 30 days following publication by title and summary.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Marino held on September 10, 2025.

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_____________________________________

GRETCHEN SHEPHERD ROMEY
MAYOR
ATTEST:
_________________________

CITY CLERK

ALISON WALKER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________

JOSEPH MONTES

CITY ATTORNEY

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS

CITY OF SAN MARINO )
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. O-25-1418, was introduced at a Regular Meeting of the City Council held on the 25th day of July, 2025, and was approved and adopted at a Regular Meeting of the City Council held on the 10th day of September, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
___________________________

ALISON WALKER

CITY CLERK
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Philippe Eskandar, City Manager
BY: Hillary Guirola-Leon , Finance Director
DATE: September 10, 2025
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. O-25-1420 (SECOND

READING) AMENDING THE SAN MARINO CITY CODE TO
ADD SECTION 16.06.03 (SEWER SERVICE CHARGES) TO
SAN MARINO CITY CODE CHAPTER XVI, ARTICLE 6

STRATEGIC PLAN CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
Fiscally Responsible and Transparent City Government
Efficient, Responsive, and Effective City Services

BACKGROUND
At the June 27, 2025, City Council meeting, the Council unanimously introduced Ordinance No. O-25-1420 for a first reading. The Ordinance is attached for the Council’s consideration and adoption.

DISCUSSION
The proposed Ordinance establishes procedures for the City to charge customers of the City’s sewer services a fee for those services. The procedures established by Ordinance facilitates the separate Resolutions being considered under this item to: (a) approve the amount of the rates to be charged, and (b) place the charges on the County’s property tax rolls for collection. The ordinance also establishes procedures for customers to challenge fees.

FISCAL IMPACT & PROCUREMENT REVIEW
There is no anticipated fiscal impact from the attached ordinance or resolution.

Gretchen Shepherd Romey, Mayor
Tony Chou, Vice Mayor
Hunter Chang, Council Member
John Chou, Council Member
Calvin Lo, Council Member
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LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's office has reviewed and approved as to form.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Council adopt Ordinance No. O-25-1420. If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to approve Ordinance No. O-25-1420, an Ordinance of the San Marino City Council amending the San Marino Municipal Code to add Section 16.06.03 (Sewer Service Charges) to San Marino City Code Chapter XVI, Article 6.”

ATTACHMENTS

1. Ordinance O-25-1420
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S7130-0001\2371833v1.doc
ORDINANCE NO. O-25-1420

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN MARINO AMENDING THE SAN MARINO CITY CODE TO ADD SECTION 16.06.03 (SEWER SERVICE CHARGES) TO SAN MARINO CITY CODE CHAPTER XVI, ARTICLE 6

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARINO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals.

WHEREAS, the City of San Marino (“City”) provides sewer collection service to property owners (who may also be referred to as “owners”) within the City’s service area. As described in the City’s Sewer System Management Plan dated May 2019, these sewer collection services include collection pipelines and sewer lift stations that convey wastewater to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District (“LACSD”) for treatment; and WHEREAS, the City is authorized to establish fees, rates, and charges for the sewer services provided to each property owner in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 5470-5474.10, and “Proposition 218” (California Constitution Article XIII D, Section 6; as it is implemented by the Legislature at Government Code sections 53750 – 53759.2; and as it has been interpreted by judicial decisions).The City refers to those fees, rates, and charges as sewer service charges or sewer rates (as used herein, the phrases “sewer service charges” or and “sewer rates” may be used interchangeably); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the sewer rates is to ensure that adequate funding is provided to protect the public health, safety and general welfare through the provision of a reliable and adequate sewer system that meets current and anticipated demands to serve the owners and customers of the City; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8), and California Code of Regulations Section 15273 (of the “CEQA Regulations”) because it establishes, modifies, structures, or restructures processes for implementing rates and charges for the purposes of: (1) meeting operating expenses; (2) purchasing supplies, equipment and materials; (3) meeting financial requirements; and (4) obtaining funds for capital projects necessary to maintain service within existing service areas; and
WHEREAS, the City establishes the rate of sewer service charges to be charged by separate resolutions, and the City intends this ordinance to establish the procedures and legal parameters by which the City will implement the sewer service charges.

SECTION 2. Article 6, Chapter XVI of the San Marino City Code is amended to add Section 16.06.03 to read as follows:

16.06.03: SEWER SERVICE CHARGES:

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A. To the extent any property is connected to the City’s sewer collection system, the property owner shall pay to the City the sewer service charge in the amount established by City Council Resolution. The Public Works Director shall determine which properties are connected to the City’s sewer collection system. The amount of the sewer service charge shall be set in an amount that does not exceed the City’s proportionate cost of providing sewer services to the person required to pay the fee, in accordance with all legal requirements including California Constitution Article XIII D Section 6.

B. The City Council may adopt a resolution annually to authorize placing the sewer service charges on the Los Angeles County property tax rolls for collection, in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 5473. For any property owner who does not receive a bill from the City for payment of the annual sewer service charge on the property tax rolls, the sewer service charge shall be due and payable within thirty days of written notice of the bill from the City.

C. Any property owner who claims that a sewer service charge bill was not calculated or imposed by the City in accordance with this section may file with the Public Works Director a written request to adjust the charge. The request must be received by the Director no later than ninety days after the property owner receives the bill. The Director is authorized to adjust the charge only to the extent the Director determines necessary to conform to the requirements of this section. The director shall provide the property owner a written response to the request for adjustment within thirty (30) days.

D. Any property owner who challenges a written determination from the Public Works Director under paragraph C of this section may contest the determination by filing with the City Clerk a written request for an administrative hearing. Any such written request must:

1. Be received by the City Clerk no later than thirty (30) days from receipt of a written response under paragraph C of this section; and

2. Include a payment of the charge under protest, unless the property owner obtains an advance hardship waiver deposit in accordance with section 01.06.15 of this code; and

3. Include a copy of the written request for adjustment and written response provided under paragraph C of this section, as well as the information and documents on which the property owner will rely to establish the charge was not imposed in accordance with this ordinance or other legal requirements; and

4. Include any other supplemental information reasonably requested by the City Clerk to implement the requested hearing.

E. Any administrative hearing held under this section shall be conducted in accordance with sections 01.06.10 through 01.06.15 of this code.

F. Any failure to pay a sewer service charge in accordance with this section shall be a violation subject to enforcement in accordance with Chapter I, Article 04 of this code.

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For any sewer service charge that is placed on the Los Angeles County property tax rolls, any failure to pay that sewer service charge in accordance with this section shall also be subject to the penalties and interest imposed by Los Angeles County in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Sections 5470 through 5474.10 (Chapter 6 of Part 3 of Division 5 of the Health and Safety Code).

SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Ordinance, or its application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unenforceable.

SECTION 4. Publication and Effective Date. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance to be published by title and summary. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days following publication by title and summary.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 10th day of September, 2025. _____________________________

GRETCHEN SHEPHERD ROMEY
MAYOR
ATTEST:
__________________________________

ALISON WALKER

CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________

JOSEPH MONTES

CITY ATTORNEY
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss

CITY OF SAN MARINO )
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing City of San Marino Ordinance No. O-25-1420 was introduced and read by title at a Regular Meeting of the San Marino City Council held on the 27th day of June, 2025, and was adopted on second reading at a Regular Meeting of the City Council held on the 10th day of September 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
____________________________

ALISON WALKER

CITY CLERK
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Philippe Eskandar, City Manager
BY: Mario Rueda, Fire Chief
DATE: September 10, 2025
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF REVISED COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT

WITH THE CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA FOR SHARING OF

FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMAND STAFF

STRATEGIC PLAN CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
Efficient, Responsive, and Effective City Services
Fiscally Responsible and Transparent City Government
Safe Community

BACKGROUND
In 2017, the Cities of South Pasadena and San Marino agreed to a Cooperative Agreement for Sharing of Fire Department Command Staff (Agreement) that provided an innovative and economical solution to providing administrative and command supervision for the two (2) adjacent Cities with nearly identical fire department organization and make-up. The objective of the new Agreement was to provide a cost-effective solution to fulfill 24-hour a day, 365 days a year, administrative and emergency supervision of the on-duty fire department personnel, as well as Emergency Management duties for both Cities, by one (1) of the three (3) on-duty Division Chiefs. The transition to this shared staffing model was achieved with very few significant obstacles.

The Agreement continues to meet the objectives of 24-hour Chief Officer supervision, excellent service to residents of both Cities, and providing reduced costs.

DISCUSSION
Under the conditions of this Agreement, there is one (1) Division Chief Position shared between the two (2) Cities, with each City retaining its own Fire Chief Gretchen Shepherd Romey, Mayor
Tony Chou, Vice Mayor
Hunter Chang, Council Member
John Chou, Council Member
Calvin Lo, Council Member
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and Division Chief. The Dedicated Division Chief of each City and the Shared Division Chief are responsible for providing oversight and supervision of daily operations including emergency response, on-scene command and control, and additional duties as assigned for both agencies. Fire Department industry standards require that a Division Chief supervisory position is staffed at all times, as this position assumes command of major incidents. These duties include:
• Responsibility for 24-hour emergency response, directing emergency activities to achieve the safest and most effective response efforts; • Responsibility for the efficient and effective performance of fire personnel, cleanliness of quarters, and for the operation of all fire apparatus and equipment;
• Attend and conduct shift and officer meetings as needed; • Receive and respond to inquiries and requests for information from residents, providing assistance and taking appropriate action to resolve problems involving the fire department;
• Respond to the San Gabriel Valley area cities automatic and mutual aid requests;
• Activate the EOC and serve as the City’s Emergency Manager for large scale emergencies on nights and weekends.

Key Updates Include:
• Cost Sharing Alignment: The updated agreement now explicitly details how shared costs are calculated and reimbursed. Including salary, training, benefits, backfill coverage, and command vehicle expenses.

The provisions reflect the actual cost allocation methods both cities have followed since 2017.
• Annual Lease Repayment Schedule: Lease payments for the command vehicle were previously on a schedule for quarterly payment.

The South Pasadena City Council approved the updated agreement at their regular City Council meeting on August 20, 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT & PROCUREMENT REVIEW
A total of three (3) Division Chiefs are required to provide 24-hour/7 days a week/365 days a year supervision for the two (2) Cities. Without this Agreement, the cost of three (3) exclusive San Marino Division Chiefs would be significantly higher. Under the current Agreement, each City retained its own Division Chief and its own Fire Chief and share one (1) Division Chief. The shared Division Chief is identified as the Shared Command Position. Since the signing of the 2017 Agreement, the two (2) cities have shared the cost of one PAGE 1354 of 1808
(1) Division Chief.

Based on current salary, benefits, and associated support costs, the shared Division Chief position results in an estimated savings of over $475,000 annually.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's office has reviewed and approved as to form.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Council approve the updated Cooperative Agreement Between the Cities of South Pasadena and San Marino for Sharing of Fire Department Command Staff and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to approve the updated Cooperative Agreement Between the Cities of South Pasadena and San Marino for Sharing of Fire Department Command Staff and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.”

ATTACHMENTS

1. Cooperative Agreement for Sharing of Fire Department Command Staff – Redlined Version

2. Cooperative Agreement for Sharing of Fire Department Command Staff - Final
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1 AMENDED AND RESTATED COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CITIES OF SOUTH PASADENA AND SAN MARINO FOR SHARING OF FIRE

DEPARTMENT COMMAND STAFF (DIVISION CHIEF)
THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT is made and entered into this September 10July 20, 201725 (“Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF SAN MARINO, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "San Marino," and the CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "South Pasadena.” San Marino and South Pasadena may be referred to in this Agreement individually as a “City” or “Party” and jointly as “Cities” or “Parties”.

RECITALS:

WHEREAS, the Cities each maintain their own all-risk municipal fire departments; and WHEREAS, the Cities now wish to sharehave shared their fire department command resources to enhance service capabilities, promote efficiency, and preserve seamless response among the two Cities since July 20, 2017.
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NOW, THEREFORE, San Marino and South Pasadena agree as follows:

A. Terms

1. Term and Termination: The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date set forth above and continue until terminated by the Parties. Any Party may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing not less than six (6) months prior written notice of its intent to terminate. This Agreement may be terminated at any time upon agreement of all Parties.

2. Periodic Evaluation: In every third year following the effective date of this Agreement, the City Managers of the respective Cities shall prepare a written evaluation concerning the operation of this Agreement, which may include any recommendations that the PAGE 1356 of 1808
2 Parties would make to improve operations. Said report shall be provided to the City Council of each City for consideration by July 1st of every third year. A City may update its own City Council more frequently if it so desires.

B. Shared Command Position

1. The Parties agree to share the following fire department command position (“Shared Command Position”) subject to the implementation timeline, terms, and conditions contained in this Agreement:

Position Total No. of Shared Positions
Division Chief 1
The Parties desire to accomplish the implementation of the Shared Command Position without any layoffs, demotions, or loss of pay to the affected employees of the two fire departments.

2. Currently, there is a total of one (1) Shared Command Position among the two Cities (“Shared Division Chief”). Upon the Effective Date of this Agreement, the management, administrative, and command duties of both fire departments will be distributed amongst all the Division Chief Positions so that a highly efficient and effective team will be created. During the term of the agreement, each Ccity agrees to employ a minimum of one Division Chief Position (“Dedicated Division Chief(s)”) and a position serving in the role of Fire Chief. The third Division Chief will be identified as the Shared Division Chief. The Dedicated Division Chief and Shared Division Chief positions will be responsible for providing leadership to personnel assigned to their shift from both cities, and hands-on management of daily operations of the emergency response resources, onscene fire suppression and incident command. Additional examples of duties include:
• Responsible for 24-hour emergency response, directing the activities of fire personnel and equipment to achieve the most effective fire suppression;.

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3 • Assumes responsibility for the efficient performance of companies, cleanliness of quarters, and for the operation of all fire apparatus and equipment;. • Attends and conducts shift meetings with personnel every two month or as required. as required;
• Receives and responds to inquiries and requests for information, providing assistancehelping and taking appropriate action to resolve problems. • Conduct promotional examinations as directed for both cities. • Conducting shift training for personnel from both cities every two months or as directed.
• Prepare evaluations for all personnel assigned to their shift from both cities.

3. The Fire Chief of each City, in consultation with the City Managers of both Cities, will have sole discretion in the assignment and responsibilities within the Shared Command Position of the two fire departments. The assignments and responsibilities of the Shared Division Chief could include, but not be limited to:
• Management and delivery of training for both Cities;
• Scheduling of EMS Continuous Education;
• Management of CICCS documentation;
• Provide oversight for promotional exams;
• Representation at Verdugo Task Force and Area C Disaster Management meetings.

4. Nothing in this Agreement shall alter the employment status of the employee serving as the Shared Division Chief, in that employees of San Marino and South Pasadena shall remain solely employed by their respective Cities, and shall not be deemed employees of any other City.

5. If the Dedicated Division Chiefs position of a City becomes vacant for more than six months for any reason, or upon agreement of both Fire Chiefs, the Shared Division Chief, if from that City, would then be reassigned to the vacant Dedicated Division Chief position for their represented City. If the vacancy becomes permanent due to separation PAGE 1358 of 1808
4 of employment, fFilling of the Shared Command Position will be accomplished by a competitive testing process that will be open to qualified employees from both Cities, subject to provision 6. In every case when there are two Division Chiefs in the Command Staff, one Dedicated Division Chief, and one Shared Division Chief from the same City, and there is a vacancy in the other City’s dedicated position, then that will be filled with that represented City’s personnel.

6. 7. In the event there are no qualified candidates from either cityCity, an open competitive testing process will be conducted. If an individual is selected and hired from the open testing process, they will become an employee of the city from which the vacancy was created. If this process is repeated and a replacement for the shared position is selected from another open testing process, the employment relationship of that individual would be switched and the individual would become an employee of the other cityCity. Final selection for the position will be made by the Fire Chiefs of both Cities, with consultation by both City Managers. If at any time the position becomes vacant due to separation of employment during the term of this Agreement, The same process of filling the position will apply.

8.7.In the event the Shared Division Chief is placed off duty for an extended amount of time, if both Fire Chiefs agree, the two Fire Chiefs, in consultation with the City Managers, the Fire Chiefs will give consideration to back filling the position with an “acting” Shared Division Chief. Upon the processing of an approved Personnel Action Form, the cost of the Shared Division Chief, the “acting” Shared Division Chief, as well as the associated backfilling costs of the Captain, would be shared pursuant to section (F) of this agreement.

9.8.Each City will be solely responsible for the selection and filling of their own Fire Chief and nonshared Division Chief Positions.

C. Governance
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5 1. The San Marino and South Pasadena City Councils will retain all policy-making authority for their respective Cities, including approval of the annual budget for their fire departments.

2. The Fire Chiefs of both each Cities City shall have all the power and authority that is vested in that position, as defined by each City in its municipal code and/or rules, regulations, and policies.

D. Policies and Procedures

1. Each City shall retain the current personnel and operational policies and procedures contained in its respective fire department policy manual, memorandums of understanding (MOU’s), and personnel rules.

2. Each City shall retain sole discretion over its fire department station and company configurations and deployment strategies. The Fire Chief of each City may recommend operational modifications to their respective City; however, each City shall have the authority to make its own future budget and deployment decisions during the term of this Agreement.

3. As part of this Agreement, each City agrees to retain its current contract with the Verdugo Fire Communications Center, which shall continue to dispatch each City’s respective fire units using existing policies, protocols, and contracts.

4. The Division Chiefs shall comply with all policies and procedures for both fire departments under their command.

5. The final authority for determination of merit increases, promotion, and discipline of the Shared Division Chief and other employee relation matters incidental to the performance of services by the Shared Division Chief shall remain with the employing City. In the event an employment matter causes a monetary increase or a change in the working PAGE 1360 of 1808
6 conditions of the Shared Division Chief, the employing City Manager will consult with the City Manager from the other City.

6. Any and all property acquired under and pursuant to this Agreement by any City, whether by government grant funds or otherwise, shall be and at all times remain the property of that City without any division or distribution thereof upon termination of this Agreement, except as otherwise agreed upon in writing.

7. The Headquarters and normal housing of the Battalion 9 Chiefs will be at Fire Station 91.

E. Salaries and Benefits

1. The Cities recognize that the salaries and benefits for the Division Chief’s Positions differ among the two fire departments. San Marino and South Pasadena will retain sole discretion over the salary and benefit schedules for their respective employees during the term of this Agreement.

F. Shared Costs of Services

1. San Marino and South Pasadena shall each be responsible for 50% of the mutually agreed upon shared costs of services for the Shared Division Chief.

2. Each City shall pay its own employee in the Shared Command Position through its normal payroll process. Additionally, each City shall provide benefits and training to its own employee in the Shared Command Position through its normal processes.

3. Only those costs related to the Shared Command Position that are a part of the Shared Command structure shall be shared costs for services under this Agreement.

4. On a quarterly basis, commencing July 20, 2017, the City whose employee is assigned the Shared Command Position shall itemize its shared costs as defined in Section F, PAGE 1361 of 1808
7 paragraph 5, below, and shall provide to the other City an itemized invoice for the appropriate portion of the shared costs of services. The City being billed shall provide payment of the invoiced amount within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the invoice.

5. The shared costs of service shall include the following:
i) Salary costs of the Shared Command Position shall include: regular salary (including extra hours worked), special assignment pay, administrative leave, vacation leave, holiday pay, uniform allowance, sick leave, longevity pay, salary during worker’s compensation leave, and other personnel costs agreed to by the Cities. The Shared Division Chief position is an exempt position which is not entitled to overtime pay; additional hours worked will be compensated at straight time. ii) Conversion of compensatory time, sick leave, or vacation leave to cash for those hours earned during the term of this Agreement, subject to personnel rules applicable to each Party.
iii) Payment to CalPERS and Medicare for compensation earned by the Shared Command Position during the quarter.
iv) City cafeteria plan contributions or premium payments for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, long-term disability insurance, life and accidental death or disability insurance and employee assistance coverage afforded to the employee in the shared command position during the quarter.
v) City costs for memberships, conferences, seminars, and training of the employee in the shared command position.
vi) Verdugo Dispatch fees for Battalion 9 emergency responses.

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8 vii)Vehicle maintenance and operation costs for city City owned command vehicle (BC9) assigned to the Shared Division Chief’s position. (a) Command vehicle at the current IRS rate (24hr Emergency Response). (b) Replacement of Command Vehicle: The City of San Marino will facilitate the purchase of the initial command vehicle. The City of South Pasadena will make lease payments back to San Marino at a rate of 50% of the total cost of the vehicle amortized over a five (5) year period and paid on an annual quarterly basis. When a subsequent replacement command vehicle is needed, South Pasadena will facilitate the purchase and San Marino will make lease payments at the identified rate.
viii) Payments made by the employing City for approved training expenses for the Shared Command Position.
ix) General liability and worker’s compensation insurance coverage costs.

6. The shared costs of services shall exclude:
i) City contributions to Retirement Health Savings Plans and wellness programs. ii) Payments made to employees as monthly vehicle allowances. iii) Accrued leave upon separation of employment.

7. If any shared costs of services are reimbursed from another source, such reimbursement shall be credited to both Cities based on the agreed proportionate shares set forth in Section F, paragraph 1, above.

8. By May 1st of each year this Agreement is in effect, the Fire Chief of each City will provide to their City Manager a projected budget of the shared costs of services, as set forth in this Agreement, for the next fiscal year. This proposed budget shall be prepared in consultation with the Finance Director of each City.

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9 9. Either City may request a comprehensive year-end audit to verify the validity of all billings for services to be shared by the Cities. The cost for the audit shall be shared equally among the Cities. A copy of the audit shall be provided to each City.

10. The City Managers of each City shall come together, as necessary in person or otherwise, in January and June, to discuss the performance of this Agreement and to evaluate the cost sharing as it relates to overtime and make necessary adjustments to the contract if needed.

G. Liability and Insurance Provisions

1. Each City shall obtain and maintain workers compensation coverage for its own employee serving in the Shared Command Position. Such coverage shall encompass the entire scope of duties of each employee to be performed hereunder, including shared services to be performed by any employee, as required by this Agreement. It is the intent of the Parties that both Cities secure workers compensation coverage pursuant to Labor Code Section 3602(d). Each City may self-insure to these limits of coverage.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section G, Paragraph 5, below, each City shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless each other City regarding any claims or suits by the first City’s employees for injuries arising from the performance of services under this Agreement.

2. Each City shall obtain and maintain insurance coverage to replace or repair its own fire department equipment and facilities. Such insurance coverage shall be maintained in accordance with each City’s own policies and procedures, and no City shall be responsible for any property loss of another City. Each City may self-insure to satisfy the requirements of this subsection.

3. Each City shall maintain automobile liability coverage and comprehensive general liability insurance, including employment practices coverage, in a mutually acceptable PAGE 1364 of 1808
10 form, covering all services provided pursuant to this Agreement, with applicable single limits of at least $20,000,000 per occurrence, which policy(ies) shall name the other City, and their respective elected officials, officers, employees and volunteers, as additional insureds. Each City may self-insure to satisfy the requirements of this subsection.

4. Upon request, each City shall provide the other with evidence of coverage to fulfill its insurance obligations under this Agreement, and shall promptly notify each other City of any change of coverage, terms, limits or providers. Each City waives the right of subrogation against the other City.

5. To the fullest extent permitted by law, each City (“Indemnifying Party”) expressly agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the other City and their respective elected officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers (“Indemnified Party or Parties”) from any and all liability, loss or damage that the Indemnified Party or Parties may suffer as a result of claims, demands, actions, or damages to any and all persons or property, or costs or judgments against the Indemnified Party or Parties which result from, arise out of, or are in any way connected to the acts or omissions of the Indemnifying Party, its elected officials, officers, employees, or volunteers, in the performance of this Agreement.

6. Each City shall promptly notify the other City of any and all claims or actions for which it seeks indemnification, defense and/or liability insurance coverage pursuant to this Agreement. The provisions of Section G, paragraph 5, above, shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

H. Representatives’ Authority; Notices.

1. Each Party’s representative for purposes of administration of this Agreement, including provision of consent or approval where permitted or required, shall be its City Manager and/or designee thereof. The Parties recognize that from time to time, it may be necessary to amend the operational specifics authorized by this Agreement.

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11 2. Any notice required or permitted to be given or served pursuant to this Agreement, shall be effected by personally delivery of the same, as follows:

To South Pasadena:

City of South Pasadena
1414 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Attention: City Manager
To San Marino:

City of San Marino
2200 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91108
Attention: City Manager

3. Service of the notice shall be effective immediately upon delivery during normal business hours. The foregoing addresses for notice may be modified by any Party giving written notice of such modification to the other Party calling specific attention to this Agreement.

I. Employment Relationship with Parties

1. No officer or employee of either City shall for any purpose be deemed to be an employee of the other City, and no officer or employee of any City shall be entitled to participate in any insurance, medical care, vacation, sick leave or other benefits provided to the other City’s officers or employees. No officer or employee of any City shall have any power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of the other City or otherwise act on behalf of the other City as an agent, except to the extent expressly provided herein.

J. General Provisions.

1. No Effect on Mutual Aid/Response Agreements: It is expressly understood and agreed that all fire departments will also be operating under the State of California's Master PAGE 1366 of 1808
12 Mutual Aid agreement and the Area C Unified Response agreement. This Agreement is not intended to modify the terms of those agreements in any way.

2. No Waiver: No delay or omission in exercising any right or remedy pursuant to this Agreement shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver thereof. All rights and remedies pursuant to this Agreement shall be cumulative, except with respect to any right or remedy expressly stated to be exclusive.

3. Compliance with All Laws: All Parties shall comply with all applicable local ordinances, and State and Federal statutes, laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, laws governing conflicts, at all times during their performance of this Agreement.

4. No Third Party Beneficiary: It is the Parties’ intent that nothing in this Agreement shall create any third party beneficiary rights.

5. Force Majeure: No Party shall be considered to be in default in the performance of any material obligation under this Agreement when a failure of performance shall be due to a Force Majeure event. A Force Majeure event shall mean any cause beyond the reasonable control of the affected Party and which by the exercise of due diligence such Party could not reasonably have been expected to avoid and which it has been unable to overcome.

No Party shall be relieved of its obligation to perform if such failure is due to causes arising out of its own negligence or due to matters under its control which it fails to remedy within a reasonable time period. Any Party rendered unable to fulfill any of its obligations under this Agreement by reason of a Force Majeure event shall give prompt written notice of such fact to the other Party. During such period, all Parties shall cooperate to ensure that critical services are maintained, while the affected Party shall diligently work to restore its services required by this Agreement.

6. Severability: In the event that any clause or provision of this Agreement or any part thereof becomes or shall be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction invalid, illegal, void, or unenforceable, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect without said PAGE 1367 of 1808
13 provisions, provided that no such severability shall be effective if it materially changes the benefits or obligations of any Party hereunder.

7. Integrated Agreement: This Agreement, which includes the recitals and all exhibits and attachments, constitutes the entire understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matter herein. No representation, express or implied, that is not set forth herein, shall be binding or have any force or effect.

8. Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same Agreement. A signature delivered by facsimile or electronic transmission shall be deemed to be an original signature and shall be effective upon receipt thereof by the other Party.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date set forth above.

CITY OF SAN MARINO
By:_____________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________________
City Attorney

CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA
By:_____________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:

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14 _____________________________________
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________________
City Attorney

CITY OF SAN MARINO
By:_________________________________
Philippe Eskandar
City Manager
Attest:

By:_________________________________
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:

By:_________________________________
Joseph Montes
City Attorney

CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA
By:_________________________________
Todd Hileman
City Manager
Attest:

By:_________________________________
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:

By:_________________________________
Roxanne Diaz
City Attorney
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1 AMENDED AND RESTATED COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE

CITIES OF SOUTH PASADENA AND SAN MARINO FOR SHARING OF FIRE

DEPARTMENT COMMAND STAFF (DIVISION CHIEF)
THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT is made and entered into this September 10, 2025 (“Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF SAN MARINO, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "San Marino," and the CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "South Pasadena.” San Marino and South Pasadena may be referred to in this Agreement individually as a “City” or “Party” and jointly as “Cities” or “Parties”.

RECITALS:

WHEREAS, the Cities each maintain their own all-risk municipal fire departments; and WHEREAS, the Cities have shared their fire department command resources to enhance service capabilities, promote efficiency, and preserve seamless response among the two Cities since July 20, 2017.
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NOW, THEREFORE, San Marino and South Pasadena agree as follows:

A. Terms

1. Term and Termination: The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date set forth above and continue until terminated by the Parties. Any Party may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing not less than six (6) months prior written notice of its intent to terminate. This Agreement may be terminated at any time upon agreement of all Parties.

2. Periodic Evaluation: In every third year following the effective date of this Agreement, the City Managers of the respective Cities shall prepare a written evaluation concerning the operation of this Agreement, which may include any recommendations that the Parties would make to improve operations. Said report shall be provided to the City Council of each City for consideration by July 1st of every third year. A City may update its own City Council more frequently if it so desires.

B. Shared Command Position

1. The Parties agree to share the following fire department command position (“Shared Command Position”) subject to the implementation timeline, terms, and conditions contained in this Agreement:

Position Total No. of Shared Positions
Division Chief 1
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2 The Parties desire to accomplish the implementation of the Shared Command Position without any layoffs, demotions, or loss of pay to the affected employees of the two fire departments.

2. Currently, there is a total of one (1) Shared Command Position among the two Cities (“Shared Division Chief”). Upon the Effective Date of this Agreement, the management, administrative, and command duties of both fire departments will be distributed amongst all the Division Chief Positions so that a highly efficient and effective team will be created. During the term of the agreement, each City agrees to employ a minimum of one Division Chief Position (“Dedicated Division Chief(s)”) and a position serving in the role of Fire Chief. The third Division Chief will be identified as the Shared Division Chief.

The Dedicated Division Chief and Shared Division Chief positions will be responsible for providing leadership to personnel assigned to their shift from both cities, and hands-on management of daily operations of the emergency response resources, on-scene fire suppression and incident command. Additional examples of duties include:
• Responsible for 24-hour emergency response, directing the activities of fire personnel and equipment to achieve the most effective fire suppression. • Assumes responsibility for the efficient performance of companies, cleanliness of quarters, and for the operation of all fire apparatus and equipment. • Attends and conducts shift meetings with personnel every two month or as required.
• Receives and responds to inquiries and requests for information, helping and taking appropriate action to resolve problems.
• Conduct promotional examinations as directed for both cities. • Conducting shift training for personnel from both cities every two months or as directed.
• Prepare evaluations for all personnel assigned to their shift from both cities.

3. The Fire Chief of each City, in consultation with the City Managers of both Cities, will have sole discretion in the assignment and responsibilities within the Shared Command Position of the two fire departments. The assignments and responsibilities of the Shared Division Chief could include, but not be limited to:
• Management and delivery of training for both Cities;
• Scheduling of EMS Continuous Education;
• Management of CICCS documentation;
• Provide oversight for promotional exams;
• Representation at Verdugo Task Force and Area C Disaster Management meetings.

4. Nothing in this Agreement shall alter the employment status of the employee serving as the Shared Division Chief, in that employees of San Marino and South Pasadena shall remain solely employed by their respective Cities, and shall not be deemed employees of any other City.

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3 5. If the Dedicated Division Chiefs position of a City becomes vacant for more than six months for any reason, or upon agreement of both Fire Chiefs, the Shared Division Chief, if from that City, would then be reassigned to the vacant Dedicated Division Chief position for their represented City. If the vacancy becomes permanent due to separation of employment, filling of the Shared Command Position will be accomplished by a competitive testing process that will be open to qualified employees from both Cities, subject to provision 6. In every case when there are two Division Chiefs in the Command Staff, one Dedicated Division Chief, and one Shared Division Chief from the same City, and there is a vacancy in the other City’s dedicated position, then that will be filled with that represented City’s personnel.

6. In the event there are no qualified candidates from either City, an open competitive testing process will be conducted. If an individual is selected and hired from the open testing process, they will become an employee of the city from which the vacancy was created. If this process is repeated and a replacement for the shared position is selected from another open testing process, the employment relationship of that individual would be switched and the individual would become an employee of the other City. Final selection for the position will be made by the Fire Chiefs of both Cities, with consultation by both City Managers.

7. In the event the Shared Division Chief is placed off duty for an extended amount of time, if both Fire Chiefs agree, in consultation with the City Managers, the Fire Chiefs will give consideration to back filling the position with an “acting” Shared Division Chief.

Upon the processing of an approved Personnel Action Form, the cost of the Shared Division Chief, the “acting” Shared Division Chief, as well as the associated backfilling costs of the Captain, would be shared pursuant to section (F) of this agreement.

8. Each City will be solely responsible for the selection and filling of their own Fire Chief and nonshared Division Chief Positions.

C. Governance

1. The San Marino and South Pasadena City Councils will retain all policy-making authority for their respective Cities, including approval of the annual budget for their fire departments.

2. The Fire Chiefs of each Citys shall have all the power and authority that is vested in that position, as defined by each City in its municipal code and/or rules, regulations, and policies.

D. Policies and Procedures

1. Each City shall retain the current personnel and operational policies and procedures contained in its respective fire department policy manual, memorandums of understanding (MOU’s), and personnel rules.

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4 2. Each City shall retain sole discretion over its fire department station and company configurations and deployment strategies. The Fire Chief of each City may recommend operational modifications to their respective City; however, each City shall have the authority to make its own future budget and deployment decisions during the term of this Agreement.

3. As part of this Agreement, each City agrees to retain its current contract with the Verdugo Fire Communications Center, which shall continue to dispatch each City’s respective fire units using existing policies, protocols, and contracts.

4. The Division Chiefs shall comply with all policies and procedures for both fire departments under their command.

5. The final authority for determination of merit increases, promotion, and discipline of the Shared Division Chief and other employee relation matters incidental to the performance of services by the Shared Division Chief shall remain with the employing City. In the event an employment matter causes a monetary increase or a change in the working conditions of the Shared Division Chief, the employing City Manager will consult with the City Manager from the other City.

6. Any and all property acquired under and pursuant to this Agreement by any City, whether by government grant funds or otherwise, shall be and at all times remain the property of that City without any division or distribution thereof upon termination of this Agreement, except as otherwise agreed upon in writing.

7. The Headquarters and normal housing of the Battalion 9 Chiefs will be at Fire Station 91.

E. Salaries and Benefits

1. The Cities recognize that the salaries and benefits for the Division Chief’s Positions differ among the two fire departments. San Marino and South Pasadena will retain sole discretion over the salary and benefit schedules for their respective employees during the term of this Agreement.

F. Shared Costs of Services

1. San Marino and South Pasadena shall each be responsible for 50% of the mutually agreed upon shared costs of services for the Shared Division Chief.

2. Each City shall pay its own employee in the Shared Command Position through its normal payroll process. Additionally, each City shall provide benefits and training to its own employee in the Shared Command Position through its normal processes.

3. Only those costs related to the Shared Command Position that are a part of the Shared Command structure shall be shared costs for services under this Agreement.

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5 4. On a quarterly basis, commencing July 20, 2017, the City whose employee is assigned the Shared Command Position shall itemize its shared costs as defined in Section F, paragraph 5, below, and shall provide to the other City an itemized invoice for the appropriate portion of the shared costs of services. The City being billed shall provide payment of the invoiced amount within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the invoice.

5. The shared costs of service shall include the following:
i) Salary costs of the Shared Command Position shall include: regular salary (including extra hours worked), special assignment pay, administrative leave, vacation leave, holiday pay, uniform allowance, sick leave, longevity pay, salary during worker’s compensation leave, and other personnel costs agreed to by the Cities. The Shared Division Chief position is an exempt position which is not entitled to overtime pay; additional hours worked will be compensated at straight time. ii) Conversion of compensatory time, sick leave, or vacation leave to cash for those hours earned during the term of this Agreement, subject to personnel rules applicable to each Party.
iii) Payment to CalPERS and Medicare for compensation earned by the Shared Command Position during the quarter.
iv) City cafeteria plan contributions or premium payments for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, long-term disability insurance, life and accidental death or disability insurance and employee assistance coverage afforded to the employee in the shared command position during the quarter.
v) City costs for memberships, conferences, seminars, and training of the employee in the shared command position.
vi) Verdugo Dispatch fees for Battalion 9 emergency responses. vii)Vehicle maintenance and operation costs for City owned command vehicle (BC9) assigned to the Shared Division Chief’s position.
(a) Command vehicle at the current IRS rate (24hr Emergency Response). (b) Replacement of Command Vehicle: The City of San Marino will facilitate the purchase of the initial command vehicle. The City of South Pasadena will make lease payments back to San Marino at a rate of 50% of the total cost of the vehicle amortized over a five (5) year period and paid on an annual basis. When a subsequent replacement command vehicle is needed, South Pasadena will facilitate the purchase and San Marino will make lease payments at the identified rate.

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6 viii) Payments made by the employing City for approved training expenses for the Shared Command Position.
ix) General liability and worker’s compensation insurance coverage costs.

6. The shared costs of services shall exclude:
i) City contributions to Retirement Health Savings Plans and wellness programs. ii) Payments made to employees as monthly vehicle allowances. iii) Accrued leave upon separation of employment.

7. If any shared costs of services are reimbursed from another source, such reimbursement shall be credited to both Cities based on the agreed proportionate shares set forth in Section F, paragraph 1, above.

8. By May 1st of each year this Agreement is in effect, the Fire Chief of each City will provide to their City Manager a projected budget of the shared costs of services, as set forth in this Agreement, for the next fiscal year. This proposed budget shall be prepared in consultation with the Finance Director of each City.

9. Either City may request a comprehensive year-end audit to verify the validity of all billings for services to be shared by the Cities. The cost for the audit shall be shared equally among the Cities. A copy of the audit shall be provided to each City.

10. The City Managers of each City shall come together, as necessary to discuss the performance of this Agreement and to evaluate the cost sharing as it relates to overtime and make necessary adjustments to the contract if needed.

G. Liability and Insurance Provisions

1. Each City shall obtain and maintain workers compensation coverage for its own employee serving in the Shared Command Position. Such coverage shall encompass the entire scope of duties of each employee to be performed hereunder, including shared services to be performed by any employee, as required by this Agreement. It is the intent of the Parties that both Cities secure workers compensation coverage pursuant to Labor Code Section 3602(d). Each City may self-insure to these limits of coverage.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section G, Paragraph 5, below, each City shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless each other City regarding any claims or suits by the first City’s employees for injuries arising from the performance of services under this Agreement.

2. Each City shall obtain and maintain insurance coverage to replace or repair its own fire department equipment and facilities. Such insurance coverage shall be maintained in accordance with each City’s own policies and procedures, and no City shall be responsible for any property loss of another City. Each City may self-insure to satisfy the requirements of this subsection.

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7 3. Each City shall maintain automobile liability coverage and comprehensive general liability insurance, including employment practices coverage, in a mutually acceptable form, covering all services provided pursuant to this Agreement, with applicable single limits of at least $20,000,000 per occurrence, which policy(ies) shall name the other City, and their respective elected officials, officers, employees and volunteers, as additional insureds. Each City may self-insure to satisfy the requirements of this subsection.

4. Upon request, each City shall provide the other with evidence of coverage to fulfill its insurance obligations under this Agreement, and shall promptly notify each other City of any change of coverage, terms, limits or providers. Each City waives the right of subrogation against the other City.

5. To the fullest extent permitted by law, each City (“Indemnifying Party”) expressly agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the other City and their respective elected officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers (“Indemnified Party or Parties”) from any and all liability, loss or damage that the Indemnified Party or Parties may suffer as a result of claims, demands, actions, or damages to any and all persons or property, or costs or judgments against the Indemnified Party or Parties which result from, arise out of, or are in any way connected to the acts or omissions of the Indemnifying Party, its elected officials, officers, employees, or volunteers, in the performance of this Agreement.

6. Each City shall promptly notify the other City of any and all claims or actions for which it seeks indemnification, defense and/or liability insurance coverage pursuant to this Agreement. The provisions of Section G, paragraph 5, above, shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

H. Representatives’ Authority; Notices.

1. Each Party’s representative for purposes of administration of this Agreement, including provision of consent or approval where permitted or required, shall be its City Manager and/or designee thereof. The Parties recognize that from time to time, it may be necessary to amend the operational specifics authorized by this Agreement.

2. Any notice required or permitted to be given or served pursuant to this Agreement, shall be effected by personally delivery of the same, as follows:

To South Pasadena:

City of South Pasadena
1414 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Attention: City Manager
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8 To San Marino:

City of San Marino
2200 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91108
Attention: City Manager

3. Service of the notice shall be effective immediately upon delivery during normal business hours. The foregoing addresses for notice may be modified by any Party giving written notice of such modification to the other Party calling specific attention to this Agreement.

I. Employment Relationship with Parties

1. No officer or employee of either City shall for any purpose be deemed to be an employee of the other City, and no officer or employee of any City shall be entitled to participate in any insurance, medical care, vacation, sick leave or other benefits provided to the other City’s officers or employees. No officer or employee of any City shall have any power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of the other City or otherwise act on behalf of the other City as an agent, except to the extent expressly provided herein.

J. General Provisions.

1. No Effect on Mutual Aid/Response Agreements: It is expressly understood and agreed that all fire departments will also be operating under the State of California's Master Mutual Aid agreement and the Area C Unified Response agreement. This Agreement is not intended to modify the terms of those agreements in any way.

2. No Waiver: No delay or omission in exercising any right or remedy pursuant to this Agreement shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver thereof. All rights and remedies pursuant to this Agreement shall be cumulative, except with respect to any right or remedy expressly stated to be exclusive.

3. Compliance with All Laws: All Parties shall comply with all applicable local ordinances, and State and Federal statutes, laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, laws governing conflicts, at all times during their performance of this Agreement.

4. No Third Party Beneficiary: It is the Parties’ intent that nothing in this Agreement shall create any third party beneficiary rights.

5. Force Majeure: No Party shall be considered to be in default in the performance of any material obligation under this Agreement when a failure of performance shall be due to a Force Majeure event. A Force Majeure event shall mean any cause beyond the reasonable control of the affected Party and which by the exercise of due diligence such Party could not reasonably have been expected to avoid and which it has been unable to overcome.

No Party shall be relieved of its obligation to perform if such failure is due to causes arising out of its own negligence or due to matters under its control which it fails to remedy within a reasonable time period. Any Party rendered unable to fulfill any of its obligations under this Agreement by reason of a Force Majeure event shall give prompt PAGE 1377 of 1808
9 written notice of such fact to the other Party. During such period, all Parties shall cooperate to ensure that critical services are maintained, while the affected Party shall diligently work to restore its services required by this Agreement.

6. Severability: In the event that any clause or provision of this Agreement or any part thereof becomes or shall be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction invalid, illegal, void, or unenforceable, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect without said provisions, provided that no such severability shall be effective if it materially changes the benefits or obligations of any Party hereunder.

7. Integrated Agreement: This Agreement, which includes the recitals and all exhibits and attachments, constitutes the entire understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matter herein. No representation, express or implied, that is not set forth herein, shall be binding or have any force or effect.

8. Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same Agreement. A signature delivered by facsimile or electronic transmission shall be deemed to be an original signature and shall be effective upon receipt thereof by the other Party.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date set forth above.

CITY OF SAN MARINO
By:_________________________________
Philippe Eskandar
City Manager
Attest:

By:_________________________________
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:

By:_________________________________
Joseph Montes
City Attorney

CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA
By:_________________________________
Todd Hileman
City Manager
Attest:

By:_________________________________
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:

By:_________________________________
Roxanne Diaz
City Attorney
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Philippe Eskandar, City Manager
BY: Mario Rueda, Fire Chief
DATE: September 10, 2025
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF BUDGET APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $144,228.23 AND AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENT IN
THE AMOUNT OF $256,100.70 TO THE CITY OF SOUTH

PASADENA FOR PAYMENT OF LATE INVOICES FOR

SHARED COMMAND SERVICES

STRATEGIC PLAN CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
Efficient, Responsive, and Effective City Services
Safe Community
Fiscally Responsible and Transparent City Government

BACKGROUND
In 2017, the Cities of South Pasadena and San Marino agreed to a Fire Management Shared Services Agreement (Agreement) that provided an innovative and economical solution to providing administrative and command supervision for the two (2) adjacent Cities with nearly identical fire department organization and make-up. The objective of the new Agreement was to provide a cost-effective solution to fulfill 24-hour a day, 365 days a year, administrative and emergency supervision of the on-duty fire department personnel, along with Emergency Management duties of both Cities by one (1) of the three (3) on-duty Division Chiefs. The transition to this shared staffing model was achieved with very few significant obstacles. The Agreement continues to meet the objectives of 24-hour Chief Officer supervision, excellent service to residents of both Cities, and providing reduced costs.

Gretchen Shepherd Romey, Mayor
Tony Chou, Vice Mayor
Hunter Chang, Council Member
John Chou, Council Member
Calvin Lo, Council Member
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DISCUSSION
The City of South Pasadena hired a new Fire Chief in September 2024. The Fire Chief, along with a new contract Finance Director, conducted an audit of Shared Command costs and payments for previous fiscal years. The audit by City of South Pasadena staff indicated that previous years of Shared Command payments had not been invoiced to the City of San Marino and asked to meet with San Marino staff to resolve the issue. During the months of March and April of 2025, San Marino’s Finance and Fire Departments resurrected documents and conducted an audit of Shared Command records from fiscal years 2022-23 and 2023-24. Ultimately, the City of South Pasadena reversed their previous position that no fees for Shared Command services were owed, and submitted late invoices for fiscal years 2022-23 and 2023-24 totaling $256,100.70. This recent invoice has been audited by San Marino Finance and Fire Departments and is accurate and is owed to South Pasadena.

Key Timeline and Correspondence
Payment for Shared Command Services for Fiscal Year 2022-23 July 2023: The San Marino Fire Department requested FY 2022-23 invoices.

South Pasadena stated no payment was due and offered a refund for overcharges paid during Fiscal Year 2021-22.

On July 27, 2023, the City of San Marino contacted the City of South Pasadena as a reminder, requesting invoices for shared command for fiscal year 2022-

23. San Marino’s Finance Department customarily closes out the previous fiscal year’s invoices during the month of August, and at that time had not received any invoices for the entirety of the current fiscal year. The City of South Pasadena was informed that San Marino’s due date for all invoices was August 7, 2023. Later that same date, San Marino received a reply from the City of South Pasadena’s Finance Department stating, “Chief Szenczi did not have any shared fire command for FY 2022-23.” Furthermore, the email stated, “regarding the errors that were identified, we did a deep analysis on the January 2022- June 2022 Shared Fire Command that Chief Szenczi did.

We identified overcharges that were made and will issue a refund back to San Marino. The total amount for the overcharge is $11,934.07.” San Marino requested a meeting with the South Pasadena Finance Department to clarify the provisions and understanding of the Shared Agreement in an email as follows.
“The salary of the shared Division Chief is meant to be split 50-50 between the two Cities (with some exclusions, see Section F.5 of the attached agreement). I think it may be best if we meet sometime in the next week to discuss. Please let me know what dates you have available and I will confirm.” PAGE 1380 of 1808
San Marino did not receive a reply to the email. I followed up personally with the then South Pasadena Fire Chief, and he confirmed their Finance Department had completed an audit and determined there was nothing owed for Shared Command for FY 2022-23. This information was shared with San Marino’s Finance team, and no further action was taken by the City of South Pasadena. The San Marino Finance team then proactively recorded an estimated expenditure for Fiscal Year 2022-23 of $111,872.47 based on hours worked that we were aware of as we would likely be invoiced when South Pasadena recognized their error.

Payment for Shared Command Services for Fiscal Year 2023-24 July 2024: San Marino requested FY 2023-24 invoices; staff was once again told no payment was owed.

On July 29, 2024, the City of San Marino again requested an invoice from the City of South Pasadena for Shared Command services prior to the close of the fiscal year. South Pasadena staff did not respond to the request. I followed up personally with the Fire Chief who informed me that South Pasadena’s Finance Department concluded there was no payment due from San Marino. I explained that I was at a loss, and that San Marino’s records indicate an estimated payment due of $130,000. The then South Pasadena Fire Chief explained that their records of Shared Command did not indicate any monies owed. I shared this information with the San Marino Finance team.

Conclusion
San Marino made repeated, documented efforts to obtain timely invoices and clarification from South Pasadena, within normal fiscal timelines, in alignment with standard fiscal procedures and closure deadlines. Given the previous confirmations from South Pasadena that no monies were due, the late reversal is disappointing. South Pasadena has committed to timely invoicing of Shared Command services in the future.

FISCAL IMPACT & PROCUREMENT REVIEW
On April 2, 2025, the City of San Marino received an invoice in the amount of $256,100.70 for Fire Command Staff Services. In Fiscal Year 2022-23, the San Marino Finance Department recorded an estimated expenditure of $111,872.47. The San Marino Fire Department is requesting a FY 2024-25 budget appropriation in the amount of $144,228.23 to Account #103-34- 4110-0000 (Shared Fire Command Contract Services) for past Fire Command Shared Services for Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24.

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LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's office has reviewed and approved as to form.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Council approve a FY 2024-25 budget appropriation in the amount of $144,228.23 to Account #103-34-4110-0000 (Shared Fire Command Contract Services) and authorize the Finance Department to issue payment in the amount of $256,100.70 to the City of South Pasadena for Fire Command Shared Services for Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24. If the City Council concurs with Staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $144,228.23 to Account #103-34-4110-0000 (Shared Fire Command Contract Services) and authorize the payment in the amount of $256,100.70 to the City of South Pasadena for Fire Command Shared Services for Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24.”

ATTACHMENTS

1. South Pasadena Fire Command Staff Services Invoice #2025-2224 for July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024

2. Cooperative Agreement between the Cities of South Pasadena and San Marino for Sharing of Fire Department Command Staff (Division Chief)

3. Email with South Pasadena Finance Department for FY 2022-23 Invoice PAGE 1382 of 1808

INVOICE
Finance Department
1414 Mission Street DATE:

South Pasadena, CA 91030 INVOICE #
April 2, 2025
2025-2224
Phone (626) 403-7250 Fax (626) 403-7251 INCIDENT #
FOR: Shared Fire
Command Costs
Bill To:

City of San Marino
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
AMOUNT
$123,104.06
$132,996.64
TOTAL $ 256,100.07 Make all checks payable to: City of South Pasadena If you have any questions concerning this invoice,
contact: William Castrillion
[email protected]

DESCRIPTION
Fire Command Staff Services
July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023
July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024
Per attached (50% Share of Costs per Agreement).

Please remit payment by 30 Days after Bill Date
Account Number 101-5302
City of
South Pasadena
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South Pasadena
Contract No. 2019-10-003

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF SOUTH PASADENA

AND SAN MARINO FOR SHARING OF FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMAND STAFF (DIVISION CHIEF)
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this July 20, 2017 ("Effective Date"), by and between the CITY OF SAN MARINO, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "San Marino," and the CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "South Pasadena." San Marino and South Pasadena may be referred to in this Agreement individually as a "City" or "Party" and jointly as "Cities" or "Parties".

RECITALS:

WHEREAS, the Cities each maintain their own all-risk municipal fire departments; and WHEREAS, the Cities now wish to share their fire department command resources to enhance service capabilities, promote efficiency, and preserve seamless response among the two Cities.

NOW, THEREFORE, San Marino and South Pasadena agree as follows:

A. Terms
I. Term and Termination: The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date set forth above and continue until terminated by the Parties. Any Party may terminate this Agreement without cause by providing not less than six ( 6) months prior written notice of its intent to terminate. This Agreement may be terminated at any time upon agreement of all Parties.

2. Periodic Evaluation: In every third year following the effective date of this Agreement, the City Managers of the respective Cities shall prepare a written evaluation concerning the operation of this Agreement, which may include any recommendations that the Parties would make to improve operations. Said report shall be provided to the City Council of each City for consideration by July I st of every third year. A City may update its own City Council more frequently if it so desires.

B. Shared Command Position
I. The Parties agree to share the following fire department command position ("Shared Command Position") subject to the implementation timeline, terms, and conditions contained in this Agreement:

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Position Total No. of Shared Positions
Division Chief I
The Parties desire to accomplish the implementation of the Shared Command Position without any layoffs, demotions, or loss of pay to the affected employees of the two fire departments.

2. Currently, there is a total of one (I) Shared Command Position among the two Cities ("Shared Division Chief'). Upon the Effective Date of this Agreement, the management, administrative, and command duties of both fire departments will be distributed amongst all the Division Chief Positions so that a highly efficient and effective team will be created. During the term of the agreement, each city agrees to employ a minimum of one Division Chief Position ("Dedicated Division Chief(s)") and a position serving in the role of Fire Chief. The third Division Chief will be identified as the Shared Division Chief. The Dedicated Division Chief and Shared Division Chief positions will be responsible for providing leadership and hands-on management of daily operations of the emergency response resources, on-scene fire suppression and incident command.

Additional examples of duties include:
• Responsible for 24-hour emergency response, directing the activities of fire personnel and equipment to achieve the most effective fire suppression; • Assumes responsibility for the efficient performance of companies, cleanliness of quarters, and for the operation of all fire apparatus and equipment; • Attends and conducts meetings as required;
• Receives and responds to inquiries and requests for information, providing assistance and taking appropriate action to resolve problems.

3. The Fire Chief of each City, in consultation with the City Managers of both Cities, will have sole discretion in the assignment and responsibilities within the Shared Command Position of the two fire departments. The assignments and responsibilities of the Shared Division Chief could include, but not be limited to:
• Management and delivery of training for both Cities;
• Scheduling of EMS Continuous Education;
• Management of CICCS documentation;
• Provide oversight for promotional exams;
• Representation at Verdugo Task Force and Area C Disaster Management meetings.
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4. Nothing in this Agreement shall alter the employment status of the employee serving as the Shared Division Chief, in that employees of San Marino and South Pasadena shall remain solely employed by their respective Cities, and shall not be deemed employees of any other City.

5. If the Dedicated Division Chiefs position of a City becomes vacant, the Shared Division Chief, if from that City, would then be reassigned to the vacant Dedicated Division Chief position for their represented City. Filling of the Shared Command Position will be accomplished by a competitive testing process that will be open to qualified employees from both Cities, subject to provision 6. In every case when there are two Division Chiefs in the Command Staff, one Dedicated Division Chief, and one Shared Division Chief from the same City, and there is a vacancy in the other City's dedicated position, then that will be filled with that represented City's personnel.

6. In the event there are no qualified candidates from either city, an open compet1t1ve testing process will be conducted. If an individual is selected and hired from the open testing process, they will become an employee of the city from which the vacancy was created. If this process is repeated and a replacement for the shared position is selected from another open testing process, the employment relationship of that individual would be switched and the individual would become an employee of the other city. Final selection for the position will be made by the Fire Chiefs of both Cities, with consultation by both City Managers. If at any time the position becomes vacant due to separation of employment during the term of this Agreement, The same process of filling the position will apply.

7. In the event the Shared Division Chief is placed off duty for an extended amount of time, the two Fire Chiefs, in consultation with the City Managers, will give consideration to back filling the position with an "acting" Shared Division Chief. Upon the processing of an approved Personnel Action Form, the cost of the "acting" Shared Division Chief, as well as the associated backfilling costs of the Captain, would be shared pursuant to section (F) of this agreement.

8. Each City will be solely responsible for the selection and filling of their own Fire Chief and non-shared Division Chief Positions.

C. Governance
I. The San Marino and South Pasadena City Councils will retain all policy-making authority for their respective Cities, including approval of the annual budget for their fire departments.
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2. The Fire Chief of both Cities shall have all the power and authority that is vested in that position, as defined by each City in its municipal code and/or rules, regulations, and policies.

D. Policies and Procedures
I. Each City shall retain the current personnel and operational policies and procedures contained in its respective fire department policy manual, memorandums of understanding (MOU's), and personnel rules.

2. Each City shall retain sole discretion over its fire department station and company configurations and deployment strategies. The Fire Chief of each City may recommend operational modifications to their respective City; however, each City shall have the authority to make its own future budget and deployment decisions during the term of this Agreement.

3. As part of this Agreement, each City agrees to retain its current contract with the Verdugo Fire Communications Center, which shall continue to dispatch each City's respective fire units using existing policies, protocols, and contracts.

4. The Division Chiefs shall comply with all policies and procedures for both fire departments under their command.

5. The final authority for determination of merit increases, promotion, and discipline of the Shared Division Chief and other employee relation matters incidental to the performance of services by the Shared Division Chief shall remain with the employing City. In the event an employment matter causes a monetary increase or a change in the working conditions of the Shared Division Chief, the employing City Manager will consult with the City Manager from the other City.

6. Any and all property acquired under and pursuant to this Agreement by any City, whether by government grant funds or otherwise, shall be and at all times remain the property of that City without any division or distribution thereof upon termination of this Agreement, except as otherwise agreed upon in writing.

7. The Headquarters and normal housing of the Battalion 9 Chiefs will be at Fire Station

91. E. Salaries and Benefits
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I. The Cities recognize that the salaries and benefits for the Division Chiefs Positions differ among the two fire departments. San Marino and South Pasadena will retain sole discretion over the salary and benefit schedules for their respective employees during the term of this Agreement.

F. Shared Costs of Services
I. San Marino and South Pasadena shall each be responsible for 50% of the mutually agreed upon shared costs of services for the Shared Division Chief.

2. Each City shall pay its own employee in the Shared Command Position through its normal payroll process. Additionally, each City shall provide benefits and training to its own employee in the Shared Command Position through its normal processes. I

3. Only those costs related to the Shared Command Position that are a part of the Shared Command structure shall be shared costs for services under this Agreement.

4. On a quarterly basis, commencing July 20, 2017, the City whose employee is assigned the Shared Command Position shall itemize its shared costs as defined in Section F, paragraph 5, below, and shall provide to the other City an itemized invoice for the appropriate portion of the shared costs of services. The City being billed shall provide payment of the invoiced amount within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the invoice.

5. The shared costs of service shall include the following:
i) Salary costs of the Shared Command Position shall include: regular salary (including extra hours worked), special assignment pay, administrative leave, vacation leave, holiday pay, uniform allowance, sick leave, longevity pay, and other personnel costs agreed to by the Cities. The Shared Division Chief position is an exempt position which is not entitled to overtime pay; additional hours worked will be compensated at straight time.
ii) Conversion of compensatory time, sick leave, or vacation leave to cash for those hours earned during the term of this Agreement, subject to personnel rules applicable to each Party.
iii) Payment to CalPERS and Medicare for compensation earned by the Shared Command Position during the quarter.
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iv) City cafeteria plan contributions or premium payments for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, long-term disability insurance, life and accidental death or disability insurance and employee assistance coverage afforded to the employee in the shared command position during the quarter.
v) City costs for memberships, conferences, seminars, and training of the employee in the shared command position.
vi) Verdugo Dispatch fees for Battalion 9 emergency responses. vii) Vehicle maintenance and operation costs for city owned command vehicle (BC9) assigned to the Shared Division Chiefs position.
(a) Command vehicle at the current IRS rate (24hr Emergency Response). (b) Replacement of Command Vehicle: The City of San Marino will facilitate the purchase of the initial command vehicle. The City of South Pasadena will make lease payments back to San Marino at a rate of 50% of the total cost of the vehicle amortized over a five (5) year period and paid on a quarterly basis. When a subsequent replacement command vehicle is needed, South Pasadena will facilitate the purchase and San Marino will make lease payments at the identified rate.
viii) Payments made by the employing City for approved training expenses for the Shared Command Position.
ix) General liability and worker's compensation insurance coverage costs.

6. The shared costs of services shall exclude:
i) City contributions to Retirement Health Savings Plans and wellness programs. ii) Payments made to employees as monthly vehicle allowances. iii) Accrued leave upon separation of employment.

7. If any shared costs of services are reimbursed from another source, such reimbursement shall be credited to both Cities based on the agreed proportionate shares set forth in Section F, paragraph I, above.
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8. By May I st of each year this Agreement is in effect, the Fire Chief of each City will provide to their City Manager a projected budget of the shared costs of services, as set forth in this Agreement, for the next fiscal year. This proposed budget shall be prepared in consultation with the Finance Director of each City.

9. Either City may request a comprehensive year-end audit to verify the validity of all billings for services to be shared by the Cities. The cost for the audit shall be shared equally among the Cities. A copy of the audit shall be provided to each City.

I 0. The City Managers of each City shall come together, in person or otherwise, in January and June, to discuss the performance of this Agreement and to evaluate the cost sharing as it relates to overtime and make necessary adjustments to the contract if needed.

G. Liability and Insurance Provisions
I. Each City shall obtain and maintain workers compensation coverage for its own employee serving in the Shared Command Position. Such coverage shall encompass the entire scope of duties of each employee to be performed hereunder, including shared services to be performed by any employee, as required by this Agreement. It is the intent of the Parties that both Cities secure workers compensation coverage pursuant to Labor Code Section 3602(d). Each City may self-insure to these limits of coverage.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section G, Paragraph 5, below, each City shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless each other City regarding any claims or suits by the first City's employees for injuries arising from the performance of services under this Agreement.

2. Each City shall obtain and maintain insurance coverage to replace or repair its own fire department equipment and facilities. Such insurance coverage shall be maintained in accordance with each City's own policies and procedures, and no City shall be responsible for any property loss of another City. Each City may self-insure to satisfy the requirements of this subsection.

3. Each City shall maintain automobile liability coverage and comprehensive general liability insurance, including employment practices coverage, in a mutually acceptable form, covering all services provided pursuant to this Agreement, with applicable single limits of at least $20,000,000 per occurrence, which policy(ies) shall name the other City, and their respective elected officials, officers, employees and volunteers, as additional insureds. Each City may self-insure to satisfy the requirements of this subsection. 7 PAGE 1390 of 1808

4. Upon request, each City shall provide the other with evidence of coverage to fulfill its insurance obligations under this Agreement, and shall promptly notify each other City of any change of coverage, terms, limits or providers. Each City waives the right of subrogation against the other City.

5. To the fullest extent permitted by law, each City ("Indemnifying Party") expressly agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the other City and their respective elected officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers ("Indemnified Party or Parties") from any and all liability, loss or damage that the Indemnified Party or Parties may suffer as a result of claims, demands, actions, or damages to any and all persons or property, or costs or judgments against the Indemnified Party or Parties which result from, arise out of, or are in any way connected to the acts or omissions of the Indemnifying Party, its elected officials, officers, employees, or volunteers, in the performance of this Agreement.

6. Each City shall promptly notify the other City of any and all claims or actions for which it seeks indemnification, defense and/or liability insurance coverage pursuant to this Agreement. The provisions of Section G, paragraph 5, above, shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

H. Representatives' Authority; Notices.

I. Each Party's representative for purposes of administration of this Agreement, including provision of consent or approval where permitted or required, shall be its City Manager and/or designee thereof. The Parties recognize that from time to time, it may be necessary to amend the operational specifics authorized by this Agreement.

2. Any notice required or permitted to be given or served pursuant to this Agreement, shall be effected by personally delivery of the same, as follows:

To South Pasadena:

City of South Pasadena
1414 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Attention: City Manager
To San Marino:

City of San Marino
2200 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91 I 08
Attention: City Manager
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3. Service of the notice shall be effective immediately upon delivery during normal business hours. The foregoing addresses for notice may be modified by any Party giving written notice of such modification to the other Party calling specific attention to this Agreement.

I. Employment Relationship with Parties
I. No officer or employee of either City shall for any purpose be deemed to be an employee of the other City, and no officer or employee of any City shall be entitled to participate in any insurance, medical care, vacation, sick leave or other benefits provided to the other City's officers or employees. No officer or employee of any City shall have any power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of the other City or otherwise act on behalf of the other City as an agent, except to the extent expressly provided herein.

J. General Provisions.

I. No Effect on Mutual Aid/Response Agreements: It is expressly understood and agreed that all fire departments will also be operating under the State of California's Master Mutual Aid agreement and the Area C Unified Response agreement. This Agreement is not intended to modify the terms of those agreements in any way.

2. No Waiver: No delay or omission in exercising any right or remedy pursuant to this Agreement shall impair such right or remedy or be construed as a waiver thereof. All rights and remedies pursuant to this Agreement shall be cumulative, except with respect to any right or remedy expressly stated to be exclusive.

3. Compliance with All Laws: All Parties shall comply with all applicable local ordinances, and State and Federal statutes, laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, laws governing conflicts, at all times during their performance of this Agreement.

4. No Third Party Beneficiary: It is the Parties' intent that nothing in this Agreement shall create any third party beneficiary rights.

5. Force Majeure: No Party shall be considered to be in default in the performance of any material obligation under this Agreement when a failure of performance shall be due to a Force Majeure event. A Force Majeure event shall mean any cause beyond the reasonable control of the affected Party and which by the exercise of due diligence such Party could not reasonably have been expected to avoid and which it has been unable to overcome. No Party shall be relieved of its obligation to perform if such failure is due to 9 PAGE 1392 of 1808
causes arising out of its own negligence or due to matters under its control which it fails to remedy within a reasonable time period. Any Party rendered unable to fulfill any of its obligations under this Agreement by reason of a Force Majeure event shall give prompt written notice of such fact to the other Party. During such period, all Parties shall cooperate to ensure that critical services are maintained, while the affected Party shall diligently work to restore its services required by this Agreement.

6. Severability: In the event that any clause or provision of this Agreement or any part thereof becomes or shall be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction invalid, illegal, void, or unenforceable, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect without said provisions, provided that no such severability shall be effective if it materially changes the benefits or obligations of any Party hereunder.

7. Integrated Agreement: This Agreement, which includes the recitals and all exhibits and attachments, constitutes the entire understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matter herein. No representation, express or implied, that is not set forth herein, shall be binding or have any force or effect.

8. Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same Agreement. A signature delivered by facsimile or electronic transmission shall be deemed to be an original signature and shall be effective upon receipt thereof by the other Party.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date set forth above.

CITY OF SAN MARINO
By: i1fou:d.fjEf J,M__
/ Ct Manager
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1 Jennifer McGee
From: Jennifer McGee
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2023 5:06 PM
To: Albert Trinh
Cc: Mario Rueda; Paul Riddle; Hsiulee Tran; Daniel Zepeda; Mark Siegfried Subject: RE: Invoices for Chief Szenczi
Attachments: 2017-07-20 Shared Command Staff Agreement.pdf Hi Albert,
The salary of the shared Division Chief position is meant to be split 50-50 between the two Cities (with some exclusions, see Section F.5 of the attached agreement). I think it may be best if we meet sometime in the next week to discuss. Please let me know what dates you have available and I will confirm with Chief Rueda and our Finance Department.

Thank you,
From: Albert Trinh <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2023 3:42 PM
To: Jennifer McGee <[email protected]>; Hsiulee Tran <[email protected]>; Daniel Zepeda <[email protected]>
Cc: Mario Rueda <[email protected]>; Paul Riddle <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Invoices for Chief Szenczi
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Hi Jennifer,
After discussing with Chief Riddle, we have determined that Chief Szenczi did not have any shared fire command for FY 2022‐23. However, we did identify that there was some South Pasadena Fire Staff time that was shared with San Marino for FY 2019‐20 and FY 2020‐21. Attached is the invoice for the Shared Fire Staff, the breakdown on the calculation with supporting information, and the Cooperative Agreement for reference.

Regarding the errors that were identified, we did a deep analysis on the January 2022 – June 2022 Shared Fire Command that Chief Szenczi did. We identified the overcharges that were made and will issue a refund back to San Marino. The total amount for the overcharge is $ 11,934.07. Attached is the spreadsheet showing the calculation to reflect how the amount was determined.

Thanks,
Albert Trinh
Finance Manager
City of South Pasadena
1414 Mission Street
South Pasadena, CA 91030
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2 (626) 403‐7256
From: Jennifer McGee <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2023 2:17 PM
To: Hsiulee Tran <[email protected]>
Cc: Mario Rueda <[email protected]>; Albert Trinh <[email protected]>; Paul Riddle <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Invoices for Chief Szenczi
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Thank you Hsiulee!
I know last year our finance department found a few errors that were too late to correct prior to the close of our fiscal year. Prior to forwarding the invoice can you ensure that overtime pay and any pay for Chief Szenczi working out of position (E91, FSO, etc.) are not included?
Jennifer McGee
Fire Management Analyst
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
[email protected]
P: (626) 300-0735
CityofSanMarino.org
From: Hsiulee Tran <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2023 1:37 PM
To: Paul Riddle <[email protected]>; Jennifer McGee <[email protected]> Cc: Mario Rueda <[email protected]>; Albert Trinh <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Invoices for Chief Szenczi
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Hi Jennifer,
I apologize as I was going to reach out to you earlier with regards to this matter.

We have an invoice ready but I’m waiting for our Finance Director’s final say before I release it.

I’ll give you an update early next week.

Thanks,
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3 Hsiulee
From: Paul Riddle <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2023 1:02 PM
To: Jennifer McGee <[email protected]>
Cc: Mario Rueda <[email protected]>; Hsiulee Tran <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Invoices for Chief Szenczi
Good afternoon Jennifer,
I am including Hsiulee to this reply.

Hsiulee, can you please work with Jennifer as to the status of invoicing for Division Chief Szenczi.

Thank you.

Paul Riddle
Fire Chief
City of South Pasadena
[email protected]
On Jul 27, 2023, at 12:21 PM, Jennifer McGee <[email protected]> wrote:

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Hi Chief Riddle,
Do you know who I can reach out to in the finance department regarding the invoices for Chief Szenczi? Our due date for all invoices for FY 2022-23 is August 7, 2023.

Jennifer McGee
Fire Management Analyst
2200 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
[email protected]
P: (626) 300-0735
CityofSanMarino.org
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Philippe Eskandar, City Manager
BY: Amber Shah, Parks & Public Works Director/City Engineer DATE: September 10, 2025
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT
WITH CJ CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR

SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT AND ASSOCIATED WORK IN
THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 FOR THE MISSION DISTRICT

BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT

STRATEGIC PLAN CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
Fiscally Responsible and Transparent City Government
Attractive, Complementary Business District
Safe Community
Well-Maintained Infrastructure

BACKGROUND
The Mission District, located in the northwest area of San Marino, is one of the City’s primary commercial centers, home to a mix of shops and restaurants that serve both residents and visitors. In recognition of the district’s importance to the community and its potential as a vibrant, walkable destination, the City Council has appropriated funding in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) since FY 2020-21 for the Mission District Beautification Project.

In 2021, the City retained The Arroyo Group to prepare conceptual plans aimed at enhancing the streetscape, improving pedestrian safety, and supporting economic activity by creating a more connected and inviting environment. These plans were presented to the City Council at its July 30, 2021, meeting. At that time, the Council supported moving forward with Gretchen Shepherd Romey, Mayor
Tony Chou, Vice Mayor
Hunter Chang, Council Member
John Chou, Council Member
Calvin Lo, Council Member
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elements focused on pedestrian safety and accessibility and directed staff to conduct further community engagement before finalizing the project scope.

Following staff transitions and project delays, the effort was temporarily placed on hold. To resume progress, staff held a community meeting on April 2, 2024, to reintroduce the project and solicit public input on which improvements should be prioritized. Input from the meeting was summarized and presented to the City Council on September 27, 2024. The results ranked from highest to lowest were:

1. Curb Bulb-Outs

2. Tree Lighting

3. Street Furniture

4. Planter/Plant Pots

5. Sidewalk Replacement

6. Entry Monuments

7. Street Pole Banners
Council directed staff to proceed with design and feasibility analysis of incorporating curb bulb-outs, sidewalk replacement, and tree lighting into the project and return with refined costs for Council consideration.

Concurrently, the City has had an existing agreement with CJ Concrete Construction, Inc., approved by the City Council on May 11, 2022, for the City’s Annual Sidewalk Replacement Program. This five (5) year contract, awarded through a competitive bidding process, provides for the replacement of approximately one (1) mile of sidewalk per year, along with associated curb, gutter, curb ramps, and a limited number of driveway approaches. The original contract was awarded in a cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $2,311,370.

Considering the necessary sidewalk and curb work in the Mission District aligns with the scope of the existing Annual Sidewalk Replacement Program, staff recommend utilizing CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. to perform the additional work under a contract amendment, using the competitively bid pricing from the 2022 solicitation.

DISCUSSION
As directed by the City Council at its meeting on September 27, 2024, staff proceeded with design and feasibility analyses for incorporating curb bulbouts, sidewalk replacement and tree lighting into the Mission District Beautification Project. Staff’s findings for each element are summarized below:

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• Curb Bulb-Outs: During the FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Plan budget session on March 28, 2025, the Council determined that the cost and complexity of installing curb bulb-outs exceeded available resources. Staff was directed to discontinue further evaluation of this element.
• Tree Lighting: Staff evaluated the feasibility of installing tree lighting, including the necessary underground electrical infrastructure, for the mature Ficus trees along Mission Street. Due to the trees’ large size and extensive root systems, trenching for conduit installation would require highly labor-intensive construction methods and pose a significant risk to tree health. The estimated cost exceeding $750,000, makes this element economically unfeasible at this time.
• Sidewalk Replacement: Staff assessed the condition of existing sidewalk along Mission Street and identified more than 7,500 square feet of sidewalk and 550 linear feet of associated curb and gutter requiring replacement. This is due to broken and/or lifted concrete that compromises walkability and poses a liability risk to the City.

Given these findings, staff recommend proceeding at this time only with the necessary sidewalk and curb/gutter replacement. This work directly aligns with the scope of the City’s Annual Sidewalk Replacement Program and can be efficiently incorporated into the current year’s project.

CJ Concrete Construction, Inc., the contractor currently performing the City’s sidewalk replacement, is nearing completion of this year’s work and is available to complete the additional Mission Street improvements under a contract amendment, utilizing their competitively bid unit prices from the original 2022 solicitation. The estimated cost of the additional work is not to exceed $200,000 and will be funded through the existing Mission Street Beautification Project budget.

Staff and the contractor will coordinate closely with business owners in the area to provide advance notice of construction, including work schedules and duration. Construction will occur between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and is expected to last approximately three (3) weeks. Efforts will be made to minimize disruption to local businesses to the greatest extent possible.

FISCAL IMPACT & PROCUREMENT REVIEW
The adopted FY 2025-26 budget includes $250,000 in the Mission Street Beautification Project, Account #394-48-4600-0520. Sufficient funds are available to support the proposed scope of work.

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Approval of this Amendment No. 1 will increase the not-to-exceed amount of the Agreement with CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. from $2,311,370 to $2,511,370. This Amendment does not impact future fiscal years budgets.

As the work is based on unit pricing from a prior competitive solicitation, the procurement complies with the City’s procurement code.

The Finance Director has reviewed this staff report for compliance with San Marino City Code §02.06.05.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's office has reviewed and approved as to form.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 with CJ Concrete Construction, Inc., increasing the agreement by $200,000 to a revised total of $2,511,370, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment. If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with CJ Concrete Construction Inc., increasing the contract amount by $200,000 to a total notto-exceed amount of $2,511,370, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment.”

ATTACHMENTS

1. Draft Amendment No.1 with CJ Concrete Construction, Inc.

2. Original Agreement with CJ Concrete Construction, Inc.

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Doc No. 2547482
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN MARINO AND CJ CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC.

THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT (“Amendment No. 1”) by and between the CITY OF SAN MARINO (“City”) and CJ CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC.. Contractor”) is effective as of September 10, 2025. City and Contractor are collectively referred to as the “Parties.”

RECITALS
A. City and Contractor entered into that certain Contractor Agreement dated October 14, 2022 (“Original Agreement”) whereby Contractor agreed to provide those services specified in the Original Agreement.

B. City and Contractor now desire to amend the Original Agreement C. City and Contractor now desire to amend the Original Agreement, in accordance with Section 17. E of the Agreement to increase the contract compensation amount by an amount of $200,000.

TERMS

1. Contract Changes. The Original Agreement is amended as provided herein.

A. Section 2 of the Original Agreement is amended to read as follows:

2. Contract Price
Agency hereby agrees to pay and the Contractor agrees to accept as full compensation for all Work performed in accordance with these Contract Documents the Contract Price as set forth in “Exhibit B”, Contract Price, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Contract price shall be in the total amount not to exceed $2,511,370.

Agency may adjust compensation for the Services based on the year to year (March to March) Construction Cost Index (CCI) percentage change with a maximum increase of 5% (no limit on decrease) per year.

2. Continuing Effect of Agreement. Except as amended by this Amendment No. 1, all provisions of the Original Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. From and after the date of this Amendment No. 1, whenever the term “Agreement” appears in the Agreement, it shall mean the Original Agreement, as amended by Amendment No. 1.

3. Authority. The persons executing this Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the Parties hereto warrant that (i) such party is duly organized and existing, (ii) they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Amendment No. 1 on behalf of said party, (iii) by so executing this Amendment No. 1, such party is formally bound to the provisions of this Amendment No. 1, and PAGE 1446 of 1808
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(iv) the entering into this Amendment No. 1 does not violate any provision of any other agreement to which said party is bound.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Amendment No. 1 as of the date and year first hereinabove written.

City of San Marino CJ Concrete Construction, Inc.

By:_____________________________ By:______________________________ Philippe Eskandar Signature
City Manager
______________________________
Print Name and Title
Date:____________________________ Date: ____________________________ ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________ ________________________________ Alison Walker Joe Montes
City Clerk City Attorney
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Philippe Eskandar, City Manager
BY: Cathi Johnson, Community Services Director
DATE: September 10, 2025
SUBJECT: AWARD OF COMMUNITY SERVICES GUIDE PRODUCTION

AGREEMENT TO THE SAUCE CREATIVE SERVICES CORP
WITH 3-YEAR CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $143,908

STRATEGIC PLAN CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS
Engaged and Connected Residents
Fiscally Responsible and Transparent City Government

BACKGROUND
The Community Services Department produces a quarterly 24-page publication called the Community Services Guide. The publication plays an important role in promoting and informing the community about upcoming programs and events from both the Library and Recreation Divisions.

After conducting a Request for Proposal (RFP) in July 2022, The Sauce Creative Services Corp (The Sauce) was awarded a one-year (1) contract with two (2) one-year (1) extensions to design and print the Guide. The contract extensions have been exhausted, and the contract expires on September 13, 2025.

To allow for another competitive bidding process, the Department conducted a formal RFP for the production of the Guide. The RFP was posted on the City’s website on June 2 and closed on June 23 at 5:00 p.m. In addition, the RFP was emailed directly to ten (10) vendors.

Gretchen Shepherd Romey, Mayor
Tony Chou, Vice Mayor
Hunter Chang, Council Member
John Chou, Council Member
Calvin Lo, Council Member
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DISCUSSION
Three (3) bids were received in response to the RFP from Brand New Day Marketing, Pacific Graphics, Inc., and The Sauce Creative Services Corp. The below table summarizes the submissions received.

Vendor Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total
Cost
Years in
Business
Number
of Cities
Served
The Sauce
Creative
Services
Corp
$47,400 $47,400 $49,108 $143,908 26 21
Brand
New Day
Marketing
$55,000 $55,748 $56,521 $167,269 5 0
Pacific
Graphics,
Inc.
$33,816 $37,198 $40,917 $111,931 36 4 (print
services
only)
*Note: These submissions do not include postage costs (approximately $925 a quarter), so when considering if the project stays within budget, add in approximately $3,700 to compare it to the entire project budget.

After carefully reviewing all vendor’s qualifications, experience, and understanding of the scope of the work, The Sauce was deemed most qualified. The Sauce has years of experience designing and printing quality publications for numerous regional municipalities whereas the other two (2) vendors have no experience with designing AND printing for municipalities.

However, they both meet minimum qualifications as they have experience designing for some clients and printing for others. Additionally, staff has a strong working relationship with The Sauce. For these reasons, the Department recommends awarding the three-year (3) contract to The Sauce Creative Services Corp.

FISCAL IMPACT & PROCUREMENT REVIEW
The FY 2025-26 budget includes funds to cover the costs of producing four (4) publications of the Community Services Guide (Year 1 contract amount).

There is $18,480 for graphic design services in Account #101-59-4150-0000 (Other Contract Services), $29,964 for printing services in Account #101-59- 4420-0000 (Printing), and $7,915 for postage and mailing fees in Account #101-59-4412-0000 (Postage).

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The Finance Director has reviewed this report and determined the procurement is in accordance with S.M.C.C. 02.06.05.B.2.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's office has reviewed and approved as to form.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Council award the Community Services Guide production services agreement to The Sauce Creative Services Corp. If the City Council concurs with staff’s recommendation, an appropriate motion would be:
“I move to award a three-year Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $143,908 to The Sauce Creative Services Corp for the production of four (4) Community Services Guides each year for three (3) years, with the City Manager being authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.”

ATTACHMENTS

1. Professional Services Agreement

2. Bid Proposal from The Sauce Creative Services Corp
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