Agenda packet — City Council and Authorities Concurrent, October 7, 2025 (part 1 of 8)

City of Santa Clara
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City Council and Authorities Concurrent &
Santa Clara Stadium Authority Board
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Tuesday, October 7, 2025 5:30 PM
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5:30 PM INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD UNIVERSITY RELATIONS

COMMITTEE
Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Confirmation of Quorum

1. Interviews and Appointments of Representatives to the Neighborhood University Relations Committee.
25-1069
Recommendation: 1. Conduct Interviews and Appoint one Applicant to the Committee Member position of Old Quad
Resident representative to the Neighborhood
University Relations Committee to serve a
four-year term beginning October 7, 2025 and
ending October 7, 2029;

2. Conduct Interviews and Appoint one Applicant to
the Committee Member position of Property
Owner/Landlord representative to the
Neighborhood University Relations Committee to
serve a four-year term beginning October 7, 2025
and ending October 7, 2029;

3. Establish two Eligibility Lists for six months should a vacancy occur in the Committee Member
position of the Old Quad Resident representative
or Owner/Landlord representative Committee
Member positions; and

4. Appoint Sean Collins and Steve Ross as Santa
Clara University staff representatives and Shea
Mulqueeney as a Santa Clara University student
representative to serve as Committee Members
on the Neighborhood University Relations
Committee - each to serve a four-year term
beginning October 7, 2025 and ending October 7,
2029.
7:00 PM JOINT CITY COUNCIL/STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING Call to Order in the Council Chambers
Pledge of Allegiance and Statement of Values
Roll Call

REPORTS OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
September 30, 2025
Interviews and Committee Appointments - 5:30 PM | Regular Meeting - 7:00 PM Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent &
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CONTINUANCES/EXCEPTIONS/RECONSIDERATIONS

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS

2.A Proclamation of October 2025 as Hindu American Awareness & Appreciation Month
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2.B Proclamation of October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
25-1058

2.C Proclamation of October 2025 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month
25-842

2.D Proclamation of October 5, 2025, to October 11, 2025, as Public Power Week
25-935

CONSENT CALENDAR
[Items listed on the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine and will be adopted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of the items on the CONSENT CALENDAR unless discussion is requested by a member of the Council, staff, or public. If so requested, that item will be removed from the CONSENT CALENDAR and considered under CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION.]

3.A 25-19 Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes
Note and file the Minutes of:

Station Area Task Force - July 17, 2025
Station Area Task Force - August 21, 2025
Audit Committee - June 12, 2025
Board of Library Trustees - August 18, 2025
Recommendation:

3.B Action to Adopt a Billboard Relocation Agreement
(PLN24-00424) with Outfront Media LLC to Install a
Single-Sided Digital LED Billboard, Located at 1700 Duane Avenue
25-972
Based on the Planning Commission recommendation,
consistency with the City policy and the Santa Clara
City Code, staff recommends that the City Council
approve the Billboard Relocation Agreement for the
Single-Sided Digital LED Billboard Located at 1700
Duane Avenue on the terms and in substantially the
form presented in a final form approved by the City
Attorney.

Recommendation:

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3.C Action to Authorize the Use of City Electric Forces for Public Works at 3025 Raymond Street and Various Locations Along Tasman Drive
25-936

1. Determine that the proposed action is exempt
from CEQA pursuant to Section 15302 (Class 2 -
Replacement or Reconstruction) of Title 14 of the
California Code of Regulations; and

2. Declare and determine in accordance with Section
1310 of the City Charter that the public works
located at 3025 Raymond Street and various
locations along Tasman Drive with an estimated
cost of $144,773 are better performed by the City
with its own employees based on the information
set forth in this Report to Council and authorize the
performance of these public works consistent with
this authorization.

Recommendation:

3.D Action on Adoption of a Resolution Establishing the Necessary Findings of Fact for Modifications to the California Building Standards; Action on Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Title 15 (“Municipal Fire and Environmental Code”) of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” for the Adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code; and Setting October 21, 2025, for a Public Hearing on Adoption of such Ordinance
25-939

1. Waive first reading and approve the introduction of
an Ordinance amending Chapter 15.60 of the
Santa Clara City Code (“Santa Clara Municipal
Fire and Environmental Code”) for the adoption of
the 2025 California Fire Code;

2. Adopt a Resolution Making Findings of Fact
Necessary for the Specific Modification to 2025
California Fire Code Reflected in the Proposed
Ordinance, and

3. Set a public hearing on October 21, 2025,
pursuant to the California Government Code
Section 50022.3 for adoption of the Ordinance.

Recommendation:

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3.E Action on Adoption of a Resolution Establishing the Necessary Findings of Fact for Modifications to the California Building Standards; Action on Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” for the Adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code, Including Updates to the City’s “Reach Code”; and Setting October 21, 2025 for a Public Hearing on Adoption of such Ordinance
25-983

1. Waive first reading and Introduce an Ordinance
amending Chapter 15.05 ("Administrative Code"),
Chapter 15.15 (“Building Code”), Chapter 15.17
(“Residential Code”), Chapter 15.18 ("Property
Maintenance Code"), Chapter 15.20 (“Electrical
Code”), Chapter 15.30 (“Mechanical Code”),
Chapter 15.35 (“Plumbing Code”), Chapter 15.36
(“Energy Code”), Chapter 15.37 (“Historical
Building Code”), Chapter 15.38 (“Green Building
Code”), and Chapter 15.75 ("Existing Building
Code") of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of
“The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California”
for the adoption of the 2025 California Building
Standards Code;

2. Adopt a Resolution Making Findings of Fact
Necessary for the Specified Modifications to the
2025 California Building Code and 2025
California Residential Code Reflected in the
Proposed Ordinance;

3. Adopt a Resolution Making Findings of Fact
Necessary for the Specified Modifications to the
2025 California Energy Code and 2025 California
Green Building Standards Code Reflected in the
Proposed Ordinance; and

4. Set a public hearing on October 21, 2025,
pursuant to California Government Code Section
50022.3 for adoption of the Ordinance.

Recommendation:

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3.F Action to Delegate Authority to the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Second Amendment to Lease with Gahrahmat
Family Limited Partnership II, LP to Extend the Existing Lease for Office Space at 881 Martin Avenue, Santa Clara, with Total Costs Not to Exceed $6 Million
25-1043

1. Determine that the proposed actions are exempt
from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1 -
Existing Facilities) of Title 14 of the California
Code of Regulations;

2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and
execute the Second Amendment to Lease
Agreement with Gahrahmat Family Limited
Partnership I, LP, for the property at 881 Martin
Avenue, to extend the term for up to five years, with
total costs not to exceed $6,000,000, subject to
the review and approval as to form by the City
Attorney; and

3. Authorize the City Manager to (1) take any
necessary actions to implement and administer
the amended lease agreement for 881 Martin; and
(2) execute amendments to the agreement,
provided that such amendments do not include any
additional compensation or lease term extensions,
and are subject to review and approval as to form
by the City Attorney.

Recommendation:

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3.G Action on a Resolution Adopting and Approving the
Implementation of a Section 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plan and Authorizing Execution of Side Letter Agreements with Bargaining Units for City Contributions Towards Deferred Compensation Pursuant to the 401(a) Plan
25-1028

1. Adopt a Resolution adopting a Section 401(a)
Deferred Compensation Plan,

2. Approve the implementation of a Section 401(a)
Deferred Compensation Plan;

3. Authorize and delegate to the City Manager the
execution of all documents necessary to
implement the Section 401(a) Deferred
Compensation Plan, and to execute future
documents as necessary to continue
administration of the Plan; and

4. Execution of Side Letter Agreements with
bargaining units reflecting the use of a 401(a) Plan
(rather than the 457(b) Plan) for City contributions
towards deferred compensation.

Recommendation:

3.H Action on a Resolution Approving the 2026 Historical and Landmarks Commission Calendar of Meetings
25-1042
Adopt a Resolution approving the 2026 Historical and
Landmarks Commission Calendar of Meetings.

Recommendation:

3.I Action on a Resolution Approving the 2026 Civil Service Commission Calendar of Meetings, and Setting the Number and Start Time of Regular Meetings of the Civil Service Commission 25-1091
Adopt a Resolution approving the 2026 Civil Service
Commission Calendar of Meetings and setting the
number and start time of regular Civil Service
Commission meetings.

Recommendation:

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3.J Action on Resolution for an Exception to the 180 Day Waiting Period to Appoint Kathy Bunce, A Retired Annuitant To Serve as Temporary Extra Help (Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224) in the Community Development Department to Perform Work as a Management Analyst
25-1098
Adopt a Resolution for an Exception to the 180 Day
Waiting Period To Appoint, Kathy Bunce, A Retired
Annuitant To Serve as Temporary Extra Help
(Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224) in
the Community Development Department to Perform
Work as a Management Analyst.

Recommendation:

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
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CONSENT ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION

PUBLIC HEARING/GENERAL BUSINESS

4. Update on the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s Bart Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project and Action on a Revision to the West Portal Early Works Construction
Transportation Management Plan for the Project
25-948

1. Approve the Revision to the West Portal Early
Works Construction Transportation Management
Plan for the VTA’s BART Phase II Extension
Project in the form presented; and

2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to
approve minor modifications, such as annual
updates or supplemental plans, to the CTMP, if
needed.

Recommendation:

5. Note and File the City Auditor’s Office Report on the Audit of the City’s Building Permitting Process (Deferred from September 23, 2025)
25-1096
Note and file the City Auditor’s Office Report on the
Audit of the City’s Building Permitting Process.

Recommendation:

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6. Public Hearing: Action on an Appeal (PLN25-00362) of the Planning Commission’s Denial of a Modification to a Conditional Use Permit (PLN24-00392) to Change Existing Conditions of Approval for the Existing Subaru Dealership Located at 3225 Stevens Creek Boulevard.
25-978
Sustain the Appeal and Adopt a Resolution approving
the Modification to the Conditional Use Permit to
change existing Conditions of Approval for the
existing Subaru Dealership at 3225 Stevens Creek
Boulevard to allow trash pick-up on Cecil Avenue,
subject to Findings and Conditions of Approval.

Recommendation:

REPORTS OF MEMBERS, SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCILMEMBER 030 REQUESTS

CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT

ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled special meeting is on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 in the City Hall Council Chambers.

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25-1069 Agenda Date: 10/7/2025

REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT
Interviews and Appointments of Representatives to the Neighborhood University Relations Committee.

BACKGROUND
On April 8, 2025 the City Council took action to restructure the Neighborhood University Relations Committee. The Committee is now comprised of seven members: two City Councilmembers; two members of Santa Clara University staff; one Santa Clara University student; one Old Quad resident; and one property owner/landlord representative. This restructuring was done with the goal of achieving a more inclusive Committee reflecting the diverse interests and promoting collaboration within the various interest groups and stakeholders in the community.

The Committee Member positions of Old Quad resident and property owner/landlord representative are subject to a recruitment process. The City Clerk’s Office (“CCO”) facilitated the recruitment for these two Committee representative and accepted applications for both positions. Advertising of the Committee Member roles was done via the City’s website and social media outlets. The CCO also emailed vacancy notification to all parties listed on the email vacancy interest list.

The CCO accepted applications for four weeks. All applications were due by July 25, 2025 at 5:00pm.

The application due date was extended for several additional weeks because no applications for the Owner/Landlord role were received by the July 25th due date. Ultimately five applications were submitted for Owner/Landlord Committee representative, and eleven applications were submitted for the Old Quad resident Committee representative by the extended August 25, 2025 due date.

DISCUSSION
At the October 7, 2025 City Council meeting, the Council will interview and appoint the Old Quad resident and the Owner/Landlord Committee representative positions, as well as appoint the designated representatives from Santa Clara University.

The Old Quad resident committee member position is to represent the perspectives of residents who live adjacent to Santa Clara University. To be eligible, the Old Quad resident must reside within the boundaries of the Old Quad neighborhood. Nine applicants were eligible to proceed to consideration for the Old Quad resident Committee Member position. One eligible applicant has withdrawn from the process. Therefore, the Council will consider the following applicants:
· Nicole Beauvais
· Chris Castle
· Eugene Garza
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· Glenna Hall
· Grace Chiarelia Jensen
· Mark Kelsey
· Hari Ojha
· Shanfang Zheng
The Owner/Landlord Committee representative will represent the perspective of landlords who own rental property in the Old Quad. To be eligible, applicants must own or represent rental property within the Old Quad neighborhood. Three applicants were determined to be eligible to proceed to the selection process. The Council will consider the following applicants:
· Collin Forgey
· Berina Sejdic
· Rebecca J Selden
Following past practice, the City Council may choose to establish an eligibility list comprised of the non-selected applicant(s) for six months should a vacancy arise after appointments have been made.

Santa Clara University has three Committee Member positions: two staff members; and one student.

Santa Clara University has designated Sean Collins, Assistant Vice President for University Operations and Steve Ross, Assistant Dean of Students - Dean of Students Office as the two staff representatives and Shea Mulqueeney, Senior, Community Development Vice President - Associated Student Government as the student representative. Included with this item is an action for the Council to officially appoint these representatives to serve on the Committee. The appointment for all three positions is for a four-year term. We point out, it is unlikely any student representative appointed at this time will fill the Committee Member position for a full four-year term. Any future vacancies for the Santa Clara University positions would be filled with new Santa Clara University designees, who would then be considered for appointment by the City Council.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(a) as it has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no additional cost to the City other than administrative staff time and expense.

PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email [email protected] or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.

RECOMMENDATION
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1. Conduct Interviews and Appoint one Applicant to the Committee Member position of Old Quad Resident representative to the Neighborhood University Relations Committee to serve a four-year term beginning October 7, 2025 and ending October 7, 2029;

2. Conduct Interviews and Appoint one Applicant to the Committee Member position of Property Owner/Landlord representative to the Neighborhood University Relations Committee to serve a four-year term beginning October 7, 2025 and ending October 7, 2029;

3. Establish two Eligibility Lists for six months should a vacancy occur in the Committee Member position of the Old Quad Resident representative or Owner/Landlord representative Committee Member positions; and

Reviewed by: Nora Pimentel, Assistant City Clerk
Approved by: Jovan Grogan, City Manager

ATTACHMENTS

1. Voting Guidelines

2. Old Quad Resident Applications

3. Property Owner/Landlord Applications

4. Old Quad Map
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CITY OF SANTA CLARA

VOTING GUIDELINES FOR THE APPOINTMENT

OF APPLICANTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
1) Council is given a copy of the applications in their weekly packet to review and consider applicant qualifications.
2) Council interviews applicant. Interviews are held at a City Council Meeting for the Planning Commission and Civil Service Commission. Interviews are held in a less formal area of City Hall for all other Boards and Commissions.

A) Each applicant is given three (3) minutes for an opening statement. The applicant may respond to questions from the Council. The applicant has one (1) minute for a closing statement.
3) Council votes for applicants:

A) If there are four (4) or fewer applicants the Council will cast one vote each for their desired appointee.

B) If there are five (5) or more applicants, the Council will cast one vote each for their two desired appointees. Only one vote per applicant is allowed.

A Councilmember may choose to vote for only one applicant but will relinquish the other vote.
4) The votes are tallied:

A) If there are four (4) or fewer applicants the Clerk will announce the winner.
i. If there is a tie, there will be 3 re-votes for the Council to reconsider the applicants. The Council has the opportunity to deliberate between each round of re-voting.
ii. If there is still a tie and there is not a full Council present, the Council will defer the decision until a full Council is present, and re-interview the top two applicants.
iii. If there is a full Council present, the Members will draw straws, with the person drawing the long straw abstaining from voting at the next round. The Council has the opportunity to deliberate. iv. The Council votes, with the applicant receiving the highest number of votes being the winner. The City Clerk will announce the winner.

B) If there are five (5) or more applicants, the Clerk will announce the two applicants who received the highest number of votes. The Council then has an opportunity to deliberate regarding the remaining two applicants.

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The Council will then cast one vote each for their desired appointee. The City Clerk will announce the winner.
i. If there is a tie, there will be 3 re-votes for the Council to reconsider the applicants. The Council has the opportunity to deliberate between each round of re-voting.
ii. If there is still a tie and there is not a full Council present, the Council will defer the decision until a full Council is present, and re-interview the top two applicants.
iii. If there is a full Council present, the Members will draw straws, with the person drawing the long straw abstaining from voting at the next round. The Council has the opportunity to deliberate. iv. The Council votes, with the applicant receiving the highest number of votes being the winner. The City Clerk will announce the winner.
5) A Council Member makes a motion to appoint the applicant that received the highest number of votes. The Council has the opportunity to vote unanimously to appoint the applicant using the Council Chambers electronic voting equipment.

The Neighborhood University Relations Committee is a City Council outside agency Commit1ee and forum for on-going communication and problem solving II was initially rormed in 2006 and has consisted of three City Councilmembers as Comm1t1ee members with participation by City staff, Santa Clara University staff.

Santa Clara students, as well as property owners and residents that reside near the Santa Clara University On J¼)ril 8, 2025. the City Council took action lo change the structure or the NURC to be inclusive of stakeholders and added new Committee Members. The NURC now consists or a total of seven members including two COuncilmembers. two Santa Clara University s1aff, one Santa Clara University student, one resident of the Old Quad Neighborhood, and one property owner/landlord representalive or the Old Quad Neighborhood The City Councilmembers who serve as Committee members will be selected by the City Council. and 1he Santa Clara University s1aff m embers and s1uden1 will be selected by Sanla Clara University. Once selected. the NURC Committee members will be appointed by the City Council.

Position
The City is recruiting to rm two community based NURC Comminee member posi1ions. One Committee member 10 serve in the Resident role and one Committee member 10 serve ,n the Property Owner/ Landlord Representative role. 11 is in1ended ror both of these Committee members to represent the Old Quad Neighborhood
The Resident role will require evidence of residing in the boundaries of the Old Quad Neighborhood.

The Property Owner/Landlord Representative role will require evidence of ownership or representing ownership of property specifically used for rental housing The Old Quad Neighborhood is generally the area of the City of S.inta Clara. south of the Caltrain railroad tracks and north of Newhall Street. The Old Quad Map depicts the specific boundary lines .
.Applying for:*
Old Quad Resident
Narre*
Nicole Beauvais
Elreil*
Primlry Phone Nurmer*
Secondary Phone Nurrber
Address"
Street Address
Address Line 2
City
Santa Clara
Postal / Zip Code
95050
State I Province I Region
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Country
USA
Provide two form. of Proof of Residency (i.e . utility bill, driver's license, bank statement, phone bill) Attachrre nt 1 *
beaMis 42. IDpdf
Additional Information
JUL .:: 1 2025
C
~1t·ty Clerk's Office
' Y of Santa Clara
Attachrrent 2*
Renlef's
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Info pdf
City policy directs all advisory body rrerrt>ers not to vote on matters where there exists a potential conflict of interest. W>uld you be willing to abstain from voting if such a conflict arises?"
r. Yes r No
Please state reasons for why you want to become a merrber of this comrittee, including what specific objectives ~u would be v.orking toward as a 11'1!ntler:

I am interested in Joining the Neighborhood University Relallons ComrniUee as a resident representative in order to be rTX>re involved wilh the local community and to gather an understanding of resident concerns in relation to university activities. As a committee member, I would like to give a voice to residents who live in aparimenl buildings. in addition lo those who live in houses. and advocate further for topics such as traffic/pedestrian safety, noise reduction. and littering concerns. Thank you for your consideration of my applfcation.

Arly other information which you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application: - -- 1 am a Santa Clara University staff member who lives in the Old Quad Neighborhood Signature
Date
7/1/2025
The Neighborhood University Relations Committee is a City Council outside agency Committee and forum for on-going communication and problem solving. It was initially formed in 2006 and has consisted of three City Councilmembers as Committee members with participation by City staff, Santa Clara University staff, Santa Clara students, as wen as property owners and residents that reside near the Santa Clara University. On April 8. 2025, the City Council tool< action to change the structure of the NURC to be inclusive of stakeholders and added new Committee Members. The NURC now consists of a total of seven members including two Councilmembers, two Santa Clara University staff, one Santa Clara University student, one resident of the Old Quad Neighborhood, and one property owner,landlord representatiVe of the Old Quad Neighborhood. The City Councilmembers who serve as Committee members will be selected by the City Councn, and the Santa Clara University staff membefs and student will be sele<:ted by Santa Clara University. Once selected, the NURC Committee members will be appointed by the City Council.

Position
The City is recruiting to fill two community based NURC Committee member positions. One Committee member to serve in the Resident role and one Committee member to serve in the Property Owner/ landlord Representative role. It is intended for both of these Committee members to represent the Old Quad Neighborhood.

The Resident role will require evidence of residing in the boundaries of the Old Quad Neighborhood.

The Property Owner/Landlord Representative role will require evidence of ownership or representing ownership c-f property specifically used for rental housing.

The Old Quad Neighbomooo is generally the area of the City of Santa Clara, south of the Caltrain railroad tracks and north of Newhall Street. The Old Quad Map depicts the specific boundary lines.

Ppplying for:*
, Old Quad Resident
Personal Information
Name*
, Chris Castle
Emul*
Prirrery Phone Nurrber* I
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Street Address
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City policy directs all advisory body merrbers not to vote on OBtters where there exists a potential conflict of interest. Vlkluld you be willing to abstain from voting if such a conflict arises?*
<- Yes < No
Please state reasons for why you want to become a ment>er of this cormittee, including what specific objectives you would be working toward as a rrerrber:
1 I am a graduate of Santa Clara University (MBA 2009) and an OQRA member since we moved to the Santa Clara Old 1 Quad In 2012. I would like to help build healthy relationships between students and our residents. One opportunity l'd pursue Is to find ways that students could provide assistance to local families (pet sitting, baby sitting, elderly assistance?) 1 believe that this will help bring understanding and perspective to both parties while providing some financial assistance for students a~d much needed r~i~ble local support for families. /lny other lnfomation Yttlich you feel 'NOUld be useful to the City Counc:il in reviewing your application:
1 I also work in Santa Clara.

Signature
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The Neighborhood University Relations Committee is a City Council outside agency Committee and forum for on-going communication and problem solving. It was inilially formed in 2006 and has consisted of three City Councilmembers as Committee members with participation by City staff. Santa Clara University staff, Santa Clara students, as well as property owners and residents that reside near the Santa Clara University. On April 8, 2025, the City Council took action to change lhe structure of the NURC to be inclusive of slakeholders and added new Committee Members. The NURC now consists of a total of seven members including two Councilmembers. two Santa Clara University staff, one Santa Clara University student, one resident of the Old Quad Neighborhood, and one property owner/landlord representative of the Old Quad Neighborhood. The City Councilmembers who serve as Committee members will be selecled by the City Council, and the Santa Clara University staff members and student will be selected by Santa Clara University. Once selected, the NURC Committee members will be appointed by the City Council.

Pos11ion
The City is recruiting to fill two community based NURC Committee member positions. One Committee member to serve in the Resident role and one Committee member to serve in the Properly Owner/ Landlord Representative role. n is inteoded for both of these Committee members to represent the Old Quad Neighborhood.

The Resident role will require evidence of residing in the boundaries of the Old Quad Neighbortiood.

The Properly Owner/Landlord Representative rote will require evidence of ownership or representing ownership of property specifically used for rental housing.

The Old Quad Neighborhood is generally the area of the City of Santa Clara, south of the Caltrain railroad tracks and north of Newhall Street. The Old Quad Map depicts the specifte boundary lines.
l Old Quad Resident
Personal Information
Name*
[Eugene Garza
Errail*
PrirmryPhone Nurmer*
Secondary Phone Nurri>er

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Pddress"
Street Address
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City policy directs all advlsorybodymerri>ers not to vote on nutters v.tlere there exists a potential oonflict of interest. V'k>uld )'0U be willing to abstain from voting if such a conflict arises?*
r: Yes r No
Please state reasons for IM'IY )'OU want to become a rrermer of this comrittee, including 'Mlat specific objectives you would be wortdng toward as a !Tl!rrber.
' Hello, my name is Eugene Garza, and I currently serve as the Business Operations Manager at Allay Therapeutics. I live I in the Old Quad neighborhood and care deeply about the quality or lire, corrmunication, and shared responsibilities between Santa Clara University and local residents. I want to serve on the Neighborhood University Relations Committee because I believe in proactive collaboration to ensure that our neighborhood remains vibrant. safe. and inclusive.

Previously, I worked at the University of Texas at Dallas, where I engaged with university departrrents. faculty, and students. and helped support community-based initiatives. I hold degrees in Behavioral Science, History, and Anthropology. all of which have helped shape my belief in the value of civic participation and relationship-building. k, a member of this committee, I would focus on:

Strengthening communication channels between residents and university stakeholders Promoting mutual understanding of the needs and concerns of both students and neighbors Supporting thoughtful approaches to housing, noise. and neighborhood preservation Advocating for balanced policies that enhance the shared experience of living in this historic part of Santa Clara I'm committed to being a constructive, respectful voice for our community and would be honored to contribute in this role. /lay other information which ~u feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application:

In addition to my professional and academic background, I've lived in diverse comrrunities across the U.S. and Latin l America, which has given me a deep appreciation for cultural understanding and inclusive dialogue. I'm fully bilingual in English and Spanish, which allows me to engage with a wider range of residents and ensure more voices are heard. I value transparency, community inpul. and practical problem-solving-qualities I would bring to this role. k. a resident of the Old Quad, I'm committed to representing our neighborhood with integrity, empathy, and a spirit of service.

Signature
Date
I 7/16/2025
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Application for Neighborhood University Relations Committee (NURC) The Neighbothood University Relations Committee is a City Council outside agency Committee and forum for on-going communicaUon and problem solving. It was initially formed in 2006 and has consisted of three City Councilmembers as Committee members with participation by City staff. Santa Clara University staff, Santa Clara students. as well as property owners and residents that reside near the Santa Clara University. On April 8, 2025, the City Council took action to change the structure of the NURC to be inclusive of stakeholders and added new Committee Members. The NURC now consists of a total of seven members including two Councilmembers, two Santa Clara University staff, one Santa Clara University student. one resident of the Old Quad Neighbothood, and one property owner/landlord representative of the Old Quad Neighborhood. The City Councilmembers who serve as Committee members will be selected by the City Council. and the Santa Clara University staff members and student will be selected by Santa Clara University. Once selected. the NURC Committee members will be appointed by the City Council.

Position
The City is recruiting to fill two community based NURC Committee member positions. One Committee member to serve in the Resident role and one Committee member to serve in the Property Owner/ Landlord Representative role. It is intended for both of these Committee members to represent the Old Quad Neighborhood.

The Resident role will require evidence of residing in the boundaries of the Old Quad Neighborhood.

The Property Owner/Landlord Representative role will require evidence of ownership or representing ownership of property specifically used for rental housing.

The Old Quad Neighborhood is generally the area of the City of Santa Clara. south of the Caltrain railroad tracks and north of Newhall Street. The Old Quad Map depicts the specific boundary lines.
~l~ngfor:*
I Old Qua~ Resident - ___ _
Personal Information
Name*
1Glenna Hall
Errail*
Prirrary Phone Nurrt>er*
Secondary Phone Nurrt>er
Address*
Street Address
Address Line 2
City
-
~ nta Clara
Postal I Zip Code
195050
State / Province / Region
!CA
Country
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Additional Information
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City policy cirects all advisory body mmt>ers not to vote on matters \\tlere there exists a potential conflict of interest. V\buld ~ be "Mlling to abstain from voting if such a conflict arises?*
r. Yes r No
Please state reasons for why you want to become a merrt>er of this COITl'rittee, Including v.hat specific objectives you would be working toward as a merrtler:

I have livecJ in Santa Clara for over 20 years. Three years ago, I rroved to the Old Quad area. I believe a positive relationship between SCU and the nearby residents Is important. l would like to facilitate rrore interaction and communication between the two. One example that comes to rrind is alerting neighbors when there are activities of interes.!_ such as sporting events, theater productions. music events. etc. ~ other lnfomalon "'1ich you feet M>Uld be useful to the City Council in reviewng )'Our application:
'T;; a homeowner and resident. I live in ITT/ owner occupied condo.

FYI, the process for linking verifying documents was the rrost cumbersome I've encountered. The attachment box doesn't hnk to photos. The photos Flad to be downloaded on ITT/ computer, named, saved to a file and conv~rted to PDF.

Signature
Date
7/2/2025
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Pos1t1on
The City Is recruiting to fill two community based NURC Committee member positions. One Committee member to serve in the Resident role and one Committee member to serve in the Property Owner/ Landlord Representative role It is intended for both of these Committee members to represent the Old Quad Neighborhood.

The Resident role will require evidence of residing in the boundaries of the Old Quad Neighborhood.

The Property Owner/Landlord Representative role will require evidence of ownership or representing ownership of property specifically used for rental housing.

The Old Quad Neighbcrhood is generally the area of the City of Santa Clara. south of the Caltrain railroad tracks and north of Newhall Street. The Old Quad Map depicts the specific boundary lines.

Appl}1ng for:*
l Old Quad Resident
Personal Information
Narre*
Grace Chiarella Jensen
Errail*
Prirmry Phone Nurmer*
Seoondary Phone Nurmer
Address"
Street Address
Address Line 2
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Postal I Zip Code
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State/ Province/ Region
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Country
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Additional Information
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City policy directs all advisory body merrbers not to vote on rret:ters where there exists a potential conflict of interest. 'M:luld you be willing lo abstain from v oting if such a conflict arises?*
r- Yes <" No
Please state reasons for why~ want to becorm a rrerrber of this cormittee, inclucing what specific oti;ectives you would be working toward as a meni>er:

I have lived in this community for over 10 years, beginning when I ITl)'Self was only one year out of college. I think the relationship between the university, its students, and the residents of this neighborhood is very unique and I have experienced both positive and negative aspects of that. I would like to become a member of this committee because I care about the community, culture, and well-being of our neighborhood-our neighborhood which includes. not jusl surrounds, the university and the students living off campus. /ls someone who as driven on the streets filled wilh shattered bottles and heard the sorority rush weel< chants rrom my couch, I want to be a part o1 the comnittee to offer a perspective on what issues are nuisances versus threats to peace and safety. One specific objective I \.1/0uld work towards as a member of this comrrittee is to create a greater sense of belonging and inves\rnent in the ronmunity arrong the SCU students. Fostering this shared commitment would have students and residents working towards the same goals of mutual care for the neighborhood and quality of life within it. I think landlords can and should play a large role In the culture and expectations they set when leasing out property to students but often the landlords are even rrore disconnected from the community and neighborhood than the students are. Another objective would be to open rrore I formal and informal avenues of communication betwee. n neighbors (that do not involve police or code enforcerrent) and . ensure that lhe students are firstly viewed as neigt,bors rather than nuisances. hlyother infometion vtiich l,'OU feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application:

Signature
Date
l
I 111512025 ______________ ....,
The Neighborhood University Relations Committee is a City Counci outside agency Committee and forum for on-going communication and problem solving. It was initially formed in 2006 and has consisted of three City Councilmembers as Committee members with participation by City staff, Santa Clara University staff, Santa Clara students, as well as property owners and residents that reside near the Santa Clara University. On April 8, 2025, the City Council took action to change the structure of the NURC to be inclusive of stakeholders and added new Committee Members. The NURC now consists of a total of seven members including two Councilmembers, two Santa Clara University staff, one Santa Clara University student, one resident of the Old Quad Neighborhood, and one property owner/landlord representative of the Old Quad Neighborhood. The City Councilmembers who serve as Committee members will be selected by the City Council, and the Santa Clara University staff members and student wiA be selected by Santa Clara University. Once selected, the NURC Committee members will be appointed by the City Council.

Pos1t1on
The City Is recru~ing to fill two community based NURC Committee member positions. One Committee member to serve in the Resident role and one Committee member to serve in the Property Owner/ Landlord RP,presentative role. It is intended fOt both of these Committee members to represent the Old Quad Neighborhood.

The Resident role will require evidence of residing in the boundaries of the Old Quad Neighborhood.

The Property Owner/Landlord Representative role wifl require evidence of ownership or representing ownership of property specifically used for rental housing.

The Old Quad Neighborhood is generally the area of the City of Santa Clara, south of the Caltrain railroad tracks and north of Newhall Street The Old Quad Map depicts the specific boundary lines.
~1)1}4ng for:*
Old Quad Resident----~
Personal Information
Name*
Mark Kelsey
Emlil*
Primary Phone Nurmer*
Secondary Phone Nun1>er
Pddress"
Street hldress
Address Line 2
City
Santa Clara
Postal / Zip Code
!95050
State / Province/ Region
ICA
Country
lusA
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IV.ark
Kelsey
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Add1t1omil Information
City policy directs all advisory body merrbers not to vote on rretters Y.otlere there exists a potential conlllct of interest. Vlbuld )OU be willing to absuin from voting if such a conflict arises?*
r- Yes (' No
Please state reasons for v.tly)OU want to beconE a merrber of this connittee, including v.tlat specific objectives you INOl.lld be v.on<ing toward as a meni>er: -- - I believe that we have an opportunity to create a collaborative and engaged relationship between Santa Clara University and the City of Santa Clara and specifically with the neighbors surround the SCU campus. Over the past 10 years, SCU has taken multiple steps to address the impacts of u,e growth of SCU working with neighbors such as myself. There is rrt0re lo be done, however. I believe we need a Neighborhood University Relations Commit1ee that addresses and mitigates the Impacts of SCU on our neighborhoods and plans together for future growth and development in the ~diate area around sg~. __ ___ _
/Jny other lnfonnation which you feel would be useful to the City C~n~ in reviewing your application:
50+ year resident of Santa Clara
Graduate of Santa Clara University (BA and MBA)
An Immediate neighbor of SCU
Member of the Old Quad Residents Association (OQRA) Board Representative for OQRA at the rronthly University Area Task Force meetings History of collaboration with SCU Off Campus Living and SCU Associated Student Government on neighborhood I proj~ts 2nd events including Franklin_ Street Festival, Spring P~nic inJ~ Park~nd ai:!~~I Halloween Picnic 1n the Park Signature
Date
The Neighborhood Uiiversity Relations Committee is a City Councd outside agency Committee and forum for on-going communication and prot:,jem solving. It was initially formed in 2006 and has consisted of three City Councilmembers as Committee members with participation by City staff, Santa Clara University staff, Santa Clara students, as well as property owners and residents that reside near the Santa Clara University. On ~Iii 8, 2025, the City CouncH took action to change the structure of the NURC to be inclusive of stakeholders and added new Committee Members. The NURC rl<YoN consists of a total of seven members including two Councilmembers, two Santa Clara University staff, one Santa Clara University student, one resident of the Old Quad Neighborhood, and one property owner,1andlord representative of the Old Quad Neighbomood. The City Councilmembers who serve as Committee members will be selected by the City Council, and the Santa Clara University staff members and student will be selected by Santa Clara University. Once selected, the NURC Committee members will be appointed by the City Council.

Pos1t1on
The City is recruiting to fill two community based NURC Committee member positions. One Committee member to serve in the Resident role and one Committee member to serve in the Property Owner/ Landlord Representative role. It is intended for both of these Committee members to represent the Old Quad Neighborhood.

The Resident role will require evidence of residing in the boundaries of the Old Quad Neighborhood.

The Property Owner/Landlord Representative rote will require evidence of ownership or representing ownership of property specmcally used for rental housing.

The Old Quad Neighborhood is generally the area of the City of Santa Clara, south of the Caltrain railroad !racks and north of Newhall Street. The Old Quad Map depicts the specific boundary lines.
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~ Q~ d Resident _____________________ _,
Personal Information
Name*
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Emili*
Primary Phone Nurroer• i- - -----.
secondary Phone Nunt>er
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Postal I Zip Code
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Country
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Add1t1onal Information
"'1.lchment 2 *
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City policy directs all advlsol'y body meni>ers not to vote on natters 'Mlere there exis1s a potential conftict of interest. 'MM.lld you be willing to abstain from voting if such a conflict arises?*
r- Yes <" No
Please state reasons for 'M!V)'OU want to become a ment,ar of 1hls c:ormittee, Including what specific objec:Uvn yi,t1 'WOUid be war1dng ta.vanS as a mtrmer:

I own_a_s_ma_ ll_b_usiness and I am a resident of Santa Clara from 2016. I am eager to join the Neighborhood-University -, Relations Committee (NURC) because I am passionate about fostering positive relationships between Santa Clara University and the surrounding community. As a business owner and a resident , I recognize the importance of open communication in addressing concerns like noise, parking, and campus developrrent impacts, which directly affect b0th students and neighbors. Joining NURC would allow me to contribute to collaborative problem-solving, promote mutual understanding, and ensure a harrronious coexistence. I am excited to engage with diverse stakeholders, share perspectives, and help implement solutions that benefit both the university and the neighborhood, strengthening our COfl!!lUnity lies. ____ _ _ _
My other lnformdlon which you feel 1o1oOU.ld be useful to the City Cound1 In reviewing )OUf' applladf on:
~ ant to give back to my city and I think this is th~ wayt o ~rt from SISJ1i1U8
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Date
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Application for Neighborhood University Relations Committee (NURC) The Neighborhood University Relations Committee is a City Council outside agency Committee and forum for on-going communication and problem solving. It was initially formed in 2006 and has consisted of three City Councilmembers as Committee members with participation by City staff, Santa Clara lkliversity staff, Santa Ciara students. as well as property owners and residents that reside near the Santa Clara University, On April 8. 2025. the City Cound took action to change the structure of the NURC to be inclusive of stakeholders and added new Committee Members The NURC now consists of a total of seven members including two Councilmembers, two Santa Clara University staff, one Santa Clara University student. one resident of the Old Quad Neighborhood, and one property owner/landlord representative of the Old Quad Neighborhood. The City Councilmembers who serve as Committee members will be selected by the City Council, and the Santa Clara University staff members and student will be selected by Santa Clara University. Once selected, the NURC Committee members will be appointed by the City Council
Position
The City is recrv~ing to fill two community based NURC Committee member positions One Committee member to serve in the Resident role and one Committee member to serve in the Property Owner/ LandlOfd Representative role It is intended for both of these Committee members to represent the Old Quad Neighborhood.

The Resident role will require evidence of residing in the boundaries of the Old Quad Neighborhood.

Applying for:*
Old Quad Resident
Name*
Shanfang Zheng
Ermil*
Primary Phone Nurrber*
Secondary
--
Phone Nunt>er
Address*
Street Address
Address line 2
City
Santa Clara
Postal/ Zip Code
95050
State/ Province I Region
1CA
Country
USA
Provide two forrr& of Proof of Residency(i.e. utility bill, driver's license, bank statement, phone bill) Attachment 1 *
Dm.e(s
License 423 ..

Zheng .•..

Additional Information
,'lttachme nt 2 *
Bank
Statem
110 .•
Zheng ....

City policy directs all advisory body ment>ers not to vote on rratters v.ttere there exists a potential conflict of interest. W:>uld ~u be willing to abstain from voting if such a conflict arises?*
r- Yes r No
Please state reasons for why you want to become a mermer of this cormittee, including what specific objectives you "M>uld be working toward as a mermer:

I am applying for the Old .Quad Resident position on the Neighborhood University Relations Comnittee because I am deeply committed to promoting the well-being of our neighborhood while fostering a collaborative and respectful relationship with Santa Clara University and the Citv. p.s a resident of the Old Quad. my family and I have visited the campus n-eny times-from performing 1n the Louis 13. Mayer Theatre to attending events at the Mission Santa Clara de />,sis-which has enriched our connection with the University and deepened our appreciation for its cultural and educational contributions.

My objectives as a NURC committee rrember would include: • Strengthening communication between Old Quad residents. Santa Clara University. and the City to ensure that community concerns are heard and addressed in a timely and transparent manner. • Pron-oting a balanced approach to university-corrmunily relations-encouraging student engagement while also advocating for policies that reduce negative impacts on long-term residents. such as parking and housing press.ures. • Building community trust by ensuring that resident voices are actively included in decision-n1aking and that data and policies reflect the lived experience of those who call this neighborhood home.

I believe I can serve as a thoughtful. constructive voice for my fellow neighbors. Thank you for considering my application. I would be honored to contribute to this role.

Any other infonnation which )'OU feel would be useful to the City Council In reviewing )'Our application:

I bring a strong combination of professional experience, dedication to community commitment. and cross-cultural communication skills that I believe will be valuable to the Neighborhood University Relations Committee.

Professionally, I have over a decade of experience at Google and Deloitte in roles that require collaboration. problemsolving. and navigating complex stakeholder dynamics. I've led high-impact audit. compliance and risk rranagerrent initiatives, presented to executive leadership. and collaborated across diverse teams. These experiences have taught me how to build consensus, manage competing priorities. and drive continuous improvement -skills that align well with this committee.

Beyond work. I care deeply about community contribution. I have actively participated in as well as single-handedly organized volunteer efforts that promote and benefit the community. including hosting cultural pop-up events. leading team-building activities to better understand different working styles. as well as actively mentoring newly Joined Googfers. I am also passionate about instilling these values in the next generation. I've had the joy of helping my kids donate their old clothes and bringing them to various charity events. I believe that community service is not a one-time effort-it's a lifelong commitment that spans generations.

I also bring a global perspective and can help promote cross-culture communication. as I am a native Mandarin speaker fluent in English. I am well-positioned to represent a broader range of voices in our diverse community. ~hank you_for considering my apPlication I would be ~_onor~d to contribute to this role.

Signature
Date
7/25/2025
· -:~··., City of
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Application for Neighborhood University Relations Committee (NURC) The Neighborhood UniVersity Relabons Committee is a City Council outside agency Committee and forum for on-going communication and problem solving. It was initially formed in 2006 and has consisted of three City Councilmembers as Committee members with participation by City staff, Santa Clara University staff.

Santa Clara students. as wen as property owners and residents that reside near the Santa Clara UniVersity. On ~ril 8, 2025, the City Counc~ took action to change the structure of the NURC to be inclusive of stakeholders and added new Committee IVembers. The NURC now consists of a total of seven members including two Councijmembers, two Santa Clara University staff, one Santa Clara University student, one resident of the Old Quad Neighborhood, and one property owner/landlord representative of the Old Quad Neighborhood. The City Councilmembers who SEIMI as Committee members will be selected by the City Council. and the Santa Clara University staff members and student will be selected by Santa Clara University. Once selected, the NURC Committee members will be appointed by the City Council.

Pos1t1on
The City is recruiting to fill two community based NURC Committee member positions. One Committee member to serve in the Resident role and one Committee member to serve in the Property Owner/ landlord Representative role. It is intended for both of these Committee members to represenl the Old Quad Neighbomood.

The Resident role wil require evidence of residing in the boundaries of the Old Quad Neighborhood.

The Property Owner/Landlord Representative role will require evidence of ownership or representing ownership of property specifically used for rental housing.

The Old Quad Neighbomood is generaUy the area of the City of Santa Clara. south of the Caltrain railroad tracks and north of Newhall Street. The Old Quad Map depicts the specific boundary lines.
~gfor:* I Property Own- e-r/-La_n_d_lo-rd Representative Personal Information
Name*
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Add1t1onal lnformauon
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City policy directs all advisory body ment>ers not to vote on natters 1M1ere there exists a potential conflict of interest. Vlbuld l,'OU be willing to abstain from voting if such a conflict arises?*
r- Yes r No
Please state reasons for wiy l,'OU want to becomt a ment>er of this cormittee, lnduding Ylflat specific objectlves )'OU wguld be 'M>l'klng toward as a ment>er:
[i believe I can bring a ; aluable and clten-missing perspective to this committee, especially when it co~st o bridging the I l
communication gaps that have long existed between the commmity, the council, and off-campus housing operators. I've been actively involved in our monthly off-campus housing rreetings, so I understan. d the challenges and opportunities from multiple .sides and feel I can be a productive voice In the room. I My goal is to help bridge those gaps, improve communication, and find corr,ron-sense solutions that balance the needs of the community with the realities of the university and the growing demand for off-campu.!}lousin,..,g'-. ______ __, Jlny other Information "'411ch you feel would be useful to the City Council In reviewing JIOU' application:

I I'm the s~cond or third largest prop~y ~nager for off-campus hous;,g near SCU, managing about 20 properties in 1 Santa Clara overall. This experience gives me a strong understanding or the local housing lands~pe, the needs of both I students and long-ter'.!!. resideI_1ls, and the practical realities of operating housing i~ this _Eommunity. _ Signatu,e
Date
The Neighbomood University Relations Committee is a City Council outside agency Committee and forvm for on-going communication and prot,jem saving. It was initially formed in 2006 and has consisted of three City Councilmembers as Committee members with participation by City staff, Santa Clara University staff.

Santa Clara students, as well as property owners and residents that reside near the Santa Clara University. On April 8, 2025, the City Counci took action to change the structure of the NURC to be inclusive of stakeholders and added new Committee Members. The NURC now consists of a total of seven members Including two Councilmembers, two Santa Clara University staff, one Santa Clara University student, one resident of the Old Quad Neighborhood, and one property ownerl1andlord representative of the Old Quad Neighborhood. The City Councilmembers who serve as Committee members will be selected by the City Council, and the Santa Clara University staff membera and student will be selected by Santa Clara University. Once selected, the NURC Committee members wiD be appointed by the City Council.

Position
The City is recruiting to fill two community based NURC Committee member positions. One Committee member to serve in the Resident role and one Committee member to serve in the Property Owner/ Landlord Representative role. It is intended for both of these Committee members to represent the Old Quad Neighborhood.

The Resident role will require evidence of residing in the boundaries of the Old Quad Neighbortiood.

The Property Owner/Landlord Representative role will require evidence of ownership oc representing ownership of property specifically used for rental housing.

The Old Quad Neighborhood is generally the area of the City of Santa Clara. south of the Caltrain raHroad tracks and north of Newhall Street The Old Quad Map depicts the specific boundary lines.

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· As the Assistant Portfolio Manager at Prodesse Property Group, I help oversee four student-occupied homes near Santa Clara University. Given my role, I see this committee as a valuable opportunity to contribute to meaningful solutions that 1 impact both the neighborhood and the students we house. , I'm particularly interested in helping bridge the gap between landlords and non-landlords in the community by offering J I insight into the unique challenges we face in managing student housing. I believe that with open communication and 1 collaboration, we can foster greater understanding and identify praetical, balaneed solutions that serve everyone's Interests.

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Signature
Date
The Neighborhood University Relations Committee is a City Council outside agency Committee and forum for on-going communication and problem saving. It was initiaUy formed in 2006 and has consisted of three City Councilmembers as Committee members with participation by City staff, Santa Clara University staff, Santa Clara students. as well as property owners and residents that reside near the Santa Clara University. On April 8, 2025, the City Council took action to change the structure of the NURC to be inclusive of stakeholders and added new Committee Members. The NURC now consists of a total of seven members including two Councilmembers, two Santa Clara University staff. one Santa aara University student, one resident of the Old Quad Neighborhood, and one property owner/landlord representative of the Old Quad Neighbomood. The City Councilmembers who serve as Committee members wiH be selected by the City Council, and the Santa Clara University staff members and student wm be selected by Santa Clara University. Once selected, the NURC Committee members wiU be appointed by the City Council.

The Resident role will requre evidence of residing in the boundaries of the Old Quad Neighborhood.

The Property OwnerA.andlord Representative role will require evidence of ownership or representing ownership of prOl)erty specifically used for rental housing.

The Old Quad Neighbomood is generally the area of the City of Santa Clara, south of the Cattrain railroad tracks and north of Newhall Street. The Old Quad Map depicts the specific boundary lines.
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Please state reasons for~ )')IJ want to becon& a mentier of this cormittee, Including IM'2t specific ollfedlvas )')IJ 'MJUld be vatdng toward as a m,nt>er.
j I am interested in being the landlord part of this committee. My desire is personal because my niece will be attending I I
SCU this fall, I own a rental within the old quad. boundaries additionally I want students and residents to live harmoniously and productively without incidents while keeping landlords aware of the Neighborhood University R.elations Committee's efforts to make Santa Clara Univershy students living the best it can be. One concern I have and would like to address are the number of accidents that occur at the intersection of Monroe and Newhall. I realize only I one corner, the north east comer of the intersection is within the city of Santa Clara boundaries; however the l intersection is traveled often at a high rate of speed and is an unprotected left turn from Monroe onto Newhall. Last April 1 a sign was posted on the signal above Monroe Street but this has not seemed to prevent the many accidents that occur ! there. South on Monroe is the route to the Valley Fair Mall where students and residents shop.

Any other lnfonnatlon ""11ch )OU feel w:iuld be useful to the City Council In revlewng your applcatlon:
11 have lived and worked in Santa Cla;-over 20 years. I am proud kl be-a Santa Clara resident and ~ andlord.l currently jhave tenants in my property and have induded the lease. I have knowledge and value to add to the committee and through my local connections I am able to spread the message of the NURC committee. I look forward to being a part of this new chapter. ____ _________ ____ _ _ ______ _ ~
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Agenda Report
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25-1057 Agenda Date: 10/7/2025

REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT
Proclamation of October 2025 as Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month

BACKGROUND
Since its inception in 2013, the Hindu American Foundation has led efforts in California and elsewhere to recognize October as Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month, part of the global Hindu Heritage Month campaign. October is significant because it is the birth month of Mahatma Gandhi and is often when major Hindu holidays such as Navaratri and Diwali are celebrated.

Hindu Heritage Awareness and Appreciation Month highlights Hinduism as a tradition and contributions Hinduism has made to society. The month seeks to highlight the Hindu-American experience, emphasizing the community’s contributions and challenges to life in the United States, both historically and currently.

DISCUSSION
The City of Santa Clara will recognize October 2025 as Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month at the City Council meeting on October 7, 2025 with a proclamation from the City Council.

A representative from the Hindu community will be present to accept the proclamation.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an information report only and no action is being taken by the City Council and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) is required.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City other than staff time.

Reviewed by: Aimee Escobar, Management Analyst, City Manager’s Office Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager
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WHEREAS, the month of October is Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month; Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month is celebrated throughout the month of October and is a global movement highlighting Hinduism as a tradition and contributions Hinduism has made to human society; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has the largest Hindu American population in the United States; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara is home to a significant Hindu American population representing diverse ethnic backgrounds including individuals of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Malaysian, Indonesian, Afghani, Nepali, Bhutanese, Sri Lankan, Fijian, Caribbean, and European descent; and
WHEREAS, Hindu temples, organizations, and individuals in our society actively engage in seva, a Sanskrit word for selfless service, toward their fellow human beings through charity, public service, and the provision of free medical and legal services.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, LISA M. GILLMOR, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor, and on behalf of the City of Santa Clara, do hereby proclaim the month of October 2025 as

HINDU AMERICAN AWARENESS & APPRECIATION MONTH
in the City of Santa Clara and call upon the Santa Clara’s residents to increase their awareness, understanding, and appreciation of Hindu American history and traditions and seek opportunities to support and engage with the Hindu American community.

Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Santa Clara, California, this 7 th day of October 2025.

LISA M. GILLMOR

MAYOR, CITY OF SANTA CLARA

ANTHONY BECKER
VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 6

KATHY WATANABE
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 1

RAJ CHAHAL
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 2

KAREN HARDY
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 3

KEVIN PARK
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 4

SUDS JAIN
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 5
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25-1058 Agenda Date: 10/7/2025

REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT
Proclamation of October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month

BACKGROUND
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month began as an awareness campaign in 1985 as a partnership between the American Cancer Society and the pharmaceutical division of Imperial Chemical Industries to educate women about breast cancer and mammograms as an important tool to be used in the fight against breast cancer. Former First Lady Betty Ford, a breast cancer survivor, helped kick off the inaugural event to bring awareness to the disease.

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women in the United States. In 2025, more than 310,000 women are estimated to be diagnosed with breast cancer. It should be noted that men can also contract breast cancer, and more than 2,800 men are estimated to be diagnosed in 2025.

Currently, there are more than 4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. Since 1985, Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been held annually in October. The month aims to increase awareness of the disease, raise funds for research, and educate communities about the importance of early screening and detection of breast cancer. The pink ribbon was first utilized in 1992 as a visual reminder of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The 2025 American Cancer Society (ACS) theme for Breast Cancer Awareness Month is “Every Action Counts: Join Us to End Breast Cancer.”

DISCUSSION
The City of Santa Clara joins in recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month to encourage our community to acknowledge and support all individuals affected by breast cancer. At the October 7, 2025, City Council meeting, the City of Santa Clara will proclaim the month of October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Chief Operating Officer, Morrigan Bruce, from Cancer CAREPoint will be present to accept the proclamation. Cancer CAREPoint is an organization dedicated to transforming support for cancer patients and survivors, their families, and caregivers in the Bay Area through personalized counseling, assistance, resources, and education.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City other than staff time.

PUBLIC CONTACT
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Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email [email protected] or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.

Reviewed by: Aimee Escobar, Management Analyst, City Manager’s Office Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager

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WHEREAS, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is celebrated throughout the month of October to increase awareness of the disease, to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure, as well as to educate people about the importance of early screening and detecting breast cancer early; and
WHEREAS, breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in women; it accounts for about 30 percent of all new female cancers each year, and more than 260,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with the disease annually and an estimated 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime, and breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women; and WHEREAS, breast cancer in men, while rare, can also occur; more than 2,800 new cases of breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in men in 2025; and WHEREAS, most people can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early; death rates from breast cancer have been declining, and these changes are thought to be the results of treatment advances, earlier detection through screening, and increased awareness; and WHEREAS, Cancer CAREPoint is an organization dedicated to transforming support for cancer patients and survivors, their families, and caregivers in the Bay Area through personalized counseling, assistance, resources, and education.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, LISA M. GILLMOR, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor, and on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby proclaim the month of October 2025 as

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
in the City of Santa Clara and call upon the Santa Clara’s residents to raise awareness for breast cancer prevention and the importance of detecting breast cancer early.

Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Santa Clara, California, this 7th day of October 2025.

LISA M. GILLMOR

MAYOR, CITY OF SANTA CLARA
KELLY G. COX
VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 6

ALBERT GONZALEZ
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 1

RAJ CHAHAL
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 2

KAREN HARDY
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 3

KEVIN PARK
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 4

SUDS JAIN
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 5
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25-842 Agenda Date: 10/7/2025

REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT
Proclamation of October 2025 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month

BACKGROUND
Our increasing reliance on technology, coupled with the growing threat of cyberattacks, demands greater security in our online world. This necessitates simple, easy-to-understand resources and tips to help individuals, organizations, and communities stay safe online.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is a federal agency under the U.S.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS). CISA was established in 2018 to lead the national effort to understand, manage, and reduce risks to the nation’s cyber and physical infrastructure. CISA’s Cybersecurity Awareness Program is a national public awareness effort aimed at increasing the understanding of cyber threats and empowering the American public to be safer and more secure online. Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility and each of us has a part to play. When we all take simple steps to be safer online - at home, in the workplace, and in our communities - it makes using the Internet a more secure experience for everyone.

Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time dedicated to the public and private sectors to work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. October 2025 marks the 22nd Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

DISCUSSION
Since 2015, the City of Santa Clara has actively participated in the program and is an official Cybersecurity Awareness Month Partner. During the month of October, the City will share educational content with employees on key cybersecurity topics, conduct a phishing campaign, and hold the annual cybersecurity awareness training.

A phishing campaign is a simulated exercise where fake but realistic phishing emails are sent to employees to test their ability to spot suspicious messages. The goal is to raise awareness and improve response by helping employees practice identifying and reporting potential cyber threats in a safe, controlled environment.

Continued training reinforces previously learned knowledge on a variety of security topics ensuring that employees are proficient and prepared. Key focus areas include:
· Using strong, unique passwords
· Utilizing multifactor authentication (MFA)
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· Keeping software versions current to reduce vulnerabilities At the October 7, 2025, City Council Meeting, the City will proclaim October 2025 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The Department of Information Technology will be present to accept the proclamation.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an informative report only and no action is being taken by the City Council; consequently, no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") is required.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City other than staff time.

PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, emailing [email protected] or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.

Reviewed by: Adam Kostrzak, Director, Information Technology/CIO Approved by: Jovan Grogan, City Manager

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WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara recognizes that it plays a vital role in identifying cybersecurity threats, protecting its citizens from them, and responding to those threats, as they may have a significant impact on our individual and collective safety and privacy; and, WHEREAS, maintaining the security of cyberspace is a shared responsibility in which each of us has a critical role to play, and awareness of essential cyber hygiene will improve the security of City of Santa Clara’s information, infrastructure, and economy; and, WHEREAS, Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a national effort coordinated by a coalition of private companies, nonprofits, and government organizations to raise awareness about cybersecurity among all digital citizens, helping them to stay safe and more secure online; and, WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara provides every individual, as well as public and private organizations in the City of Santa Clara, with the resources necessary to ensure the understanding, implementation, and success of Cybersecurity Awareness Month in helping the citizens of the City of Santa Clara stay safe online and connect with confidence; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, LISA M. GILLMOR, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor, and on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby proclaim the month of October as

CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH
in the City of Santa Clara, and to promote greater awareness of Cybersecurity and the crucial role we each play in keeping our Nation, State, City, and ourselves more secure.

Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Santa Clara, California, this 7th day of October, 2025.

LISA M. GILLMOR

MAYOR, CITY OF SANTA CLARA
KELLY G. COX
VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 6

ALBERT GONZALEZ
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 1

RAJ CHAHAL
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 2

KAREN HARDY
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 3

KEVIN PARK
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 4

SUDS JAIN
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 5
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25-935 Agenda Date: 10/7/2025

REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT
Proclamation of October 5, 2025, to October 11, 2025, as Public Power Week

BACKGROUND
Public Power Week is an annual national celebration that recognizes the economic, social and environmental contributions of hometown electric utilities. Public Power Week is organized by the American Public Power Association. Silicon Valley Power (SVP), along with approximately 2,000 other public power utilities across the United States, celebrate October 5-11, 2025, as Public Power Week every year to help customers and stakeholders understand the benefits that a public power utility brings to the community.

DISCUSSION
During the first full week, October 5-11, SVP engages in communication campaigns to educate the public on the benefits of a locally owned and City Council governed not-for-profit utility. SVP maintains high reliability at a price lower than other California utilities. Having local control gives SVP the flexibility to deliver community programs tailored to the City of Santa Clara’s specific needs.

Throughout the past 20 years, SVP has held various public power education events during the first full week of October, from customer tours of generation plants to informational tables at community buildings. This year SVP is planning similar events.

The City Council would like to recognize October 5-11, 2025, as “Public Power Week” to increase public awareness to the benefits and importance of our own locally owned community power organization, Silicon Valley Power.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact other than City staff time.

Reviewed by: Nico Procos, Director of Silicon Valley Power Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager

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WHEREAS, October 5-11, 2025 is Public Power Week, a week-long celebration of Silicon Valley Power’s year-round service to the City of Santa Clara; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara places a high value on local choice over community services and therefore have chosen to operate a community-owned, not-forprofit electric utility and, as customers and owners of our electric utility, have a direct say in utility operations and policies; and WHEREAS, Silicon Valley Power provides our homes, businesses, schools, and social service and local government agencies with reliable, efficient, and safe electricity employing sound business practices designed to ensure the best possible service at not-for-profit rates; and WHEREAS, Silicon Valley Power is a valuable community asset that contributes to the well-being of local citizens through energy efficiency, customer service, environmental protection, economic development, and safety awareness; and WHEREAS, Silicon Valley Power is a dependable and trustworthy institution whose local operation provides many consumer protections and continues to make our community a better place to live and work, and contributes to protecting the global environment.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, LISA M. GILLMOR, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor, and on behalf of the City of Santa Clara, do hereby proclaim October 5 – 11, 2025 as

PUBLIC POWER WEEK
in the City of Santa Clara and recognizes that Silicon Valley Power will continue to work to bring low-cost, safe, reliable, and sustainable electricity to community homes and businesses just as it has since 1896, the year when the utility was created to serve all the citizens of Santa Clara.

Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Santa Clara, California, this 7 th day of October 2025
LISA M. GILLMOR

MAYOR, CITY OF SANTA CLARA
KELLY G. COX
VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 6

ALBERT GONZALEZ
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 1

RAJ CHAHAL
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 2

KAREN HARDY
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 3

KEVIN PARK
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 4

SUDS JAIN
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 5
Proclamation
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25-19 Agenda Date: 10/7/2025

REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT
Board, Commissions and Committee Minutes

RECOMMENDATION
Note and file the Minutes of:

Station Area Task Force - July 17, 2025
Station Area Task Force - August 21, 2025
Audit Committee - June 12, 2025
Board of Library Trustees - August 18, 2025
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Station Area Task Force
Draft
6:00 PM Hybrid Meeting
City Hall Council
Chambers/Virtual
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
07/17/2025
The City of Santa Clara is conducting the Station Area Task Force in a hybrid manner, in-person and a method for the public to participate remotely:

Via Zoom:
https://santaclaraca.zoom.us/j/86001666538
Meeting ID: 860 0166 6538
or
By Phone: 1(669) 900-6833

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
SATF Chair Leung called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.

Member Jonathon Evans, Member Dan Ondrasek, Chair Patricia Leung, Member Rob Mayer, Member Sean Collins, Member Jill Hough, Member Dylan Plane, Member Michael Stockwell, Member Vernon Shure, Member Neetu Garg, and Member Daniel Huynh Present 11 -

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. 25-781 Station Area Task Force Meeting Minutes of June 19, 2025 Recommendation: Approve the Station Area Task Force Meeting Minutes of the June 19, 2025 Meeting
A motion was made by SATF Member Evans, seconded by SATF Member Plane, to approve the consent calendar.

Aye: 5 -
Abstained:

Member Evans, Chair Leung, Member Plane, Member Stockwell, and Member Huynh
Member Ondrasek, Member Mayer, Member Collins, Member
Hough, Member Garg, and Member Shure
6 -
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None.

GENERAL BUSINESS

2. 25-399 Presentation on BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project Update Recommendation: There is no staff recommendation.

3. 25-790
VTA Staff, Brent Pearce and Ali Mustafa, provided a presentation.

Public Speaker:

Suds Jain
Santa Clara Station Area Task Force Review of the - Urban Design, Streetscape, and Open Space Standards for the Station Area Specific Plan
Recommendation: There is no staff recommendation.

STAFF REPORT

ADJOURNMENT
WRT Consultants provided a presentation.

Public Speakers:

Suds Jain
James Viso
None.

A motion was made by SATF Member Ondrasek, seconded by SATF Member Huynh, to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m.

Aye: Member Evans, Member Ondrasek, Chair Leung, Member Mayer, Member Collins, Member Hough, Member Plane, Member Stockwell, Member Shure, Member Garg, and Member Huynh
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The next regular scheduled meeting is on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

MEETING DISCLOSURES
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The time limit within which to commence any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City is governed by Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, unless a shorter limitation period is specified by any other provision. Under Section 1094.6, any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which such decision becomes final. Any lawsuit or legal challenge, which is not filed within that 90-day period, will be barred. If a person wishes to challenge the nature of the above section in court, they may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clara, at or prior to the meeting. In addition, judicial challenge may be limited or barred where the interested party has not sought and exhausted all available administrative remedies.

If a member of the public submits a speaker card for any agenda items, their name will appear in the Minutes. If no speaker card is submitted, the Minutes will reflect "Public Speaker."
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the City of Santa Clara will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities, and will ensure that all existing facilities will be made accessible to the maximum extent feasible. The City of Santa Clara will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities including those with speech, hearing, or vision impairments so they can participate equally in the City’s programs, services, and activities. The City of Santa Clara will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities.

Agendas and other written materials distributed during a public meeting that are public record will be made available by the City in an appropriate alternative format.

Contact the City Clerk’s Office at 1 408-615-2220 with your request for an alternative format copy of the agenda or other written materials.

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Station Area Task Force
Draft
6:00 PM Hybrid Meeting
City Hall Council
Chambers/Virtual
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
08/21/2025
The City of Santa Clara is conducting the Station Area Task Force in a hybrid manner, in-person and a method for the public to participate remotely:

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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Leung called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.

Member Collins participated in the meeting remotely under AB 361 in Government Code § 54953(f) due to emergency circumstances.

Member Jonathon Evans, Member Dan Ondrasek, Chair Patricia Leung, Member Sean Collins, Member Jill Hough, Member Dylan Plane, Member Michael Stockwell, Member Daniel Huynh, Member Neetu Garg, and Member Vernon Shure
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Absent 1 - Member Rob Mayer
A motion was made by Member Ondrasek, seconded by Member Huynh, to excuse Member Mayer.

Aye: Member Evans, Member Ondrasek, Chair Leung, Member Collins, Member Hough, Member Plane, Member Stockwell, Member Huynh, Member Garg, and Member Shure
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Excused: 1 - Member Mayer

CONSENT CALENDAR
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1. 25-857 Station Area Task Force Meeting Minutes of July 17, 2025 Recommendation: Approve the Station Area Task Force Meeting Minutes of the July 17, 2025 Meeting
A motion was made by Chair Leung to continue this item date certain to the September 18, 2025, Station Area Task Force Meeting due to the incorrect listing of Task Force members in the voting actions throughout the minutes document.

Aye: Member Evans, Member Ondrasek, Chair Leung, Member Collins, Member Hough, Member Plane, Member Stockwell, Member Huynh, Member Garg, and Member Shure
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Excused: 1 - Member Mayer

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Public Comments: None.

GENERAL BUSINESS

2. 25-919 Santa Clara Station Area Task Force Review of the Station Plaza with VTA and Design Guidelines/Standards Next Steps
Recommendation: There is no staff recommendation.

VTA Staff Melissa Cerezo, Rob Swierk, Cristina Nape, and Site Lab Consultant Hugo Errazuriz provided a presentation.

WRT Consultant Jim Stickley provided a presentation.

Arup Consultant Yunus Kovankaya provided a presentation.

Public Comment: None.

3. 25-918 Election of a Station Area Task Force Vice Chair Recommendation: There is no staff recommendation.

Member Collins nominated Member Evans for Vice Chair. Member Evans declined the nomination.

Member Evans nominated Member Plane for Vice Chair. Member Plane accepted the nomination.

A motion was made by Chair Leung to approve Member Plane as Vice Chair.

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Aye: Member Evans, Member Ondrasek, Chair Leung, Member Collins, Member Hough, Member Plane, Member Stockwell, Member Huynh, Member Garg, and Member Shure
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Excused: 1 - Member Mayer

STAFF REPORT
Principal Planner Rebecca Bustos announced that the October 16, 2025, Station Area Task Force meeting will be canceled.

ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Member Huynh, seconded by Member
Ondrasek, to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m.

Aye: Member Evans, Member Ondrasek, Chair Leung, Member Collins, Member Hough, Member Plane, Member Stockwell, Member Huynh, Member Garg, and Member Shure
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Excused: 1 - Member Mayer
The next regular scheduled meeting is on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

MEETING DISCLOSURES
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The time limit within which to commence any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City is governed by Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, unless a shorter limitation period is specified by any other provision. Under Section 1094.6, any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which such decision becomes final. Any lawsuit or legal challenge, which is not filed within that 90-day period, will be barred. If a person wishes to challenge the nature of the above section in court, they may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clara, at or prior to the meeting. In addition, judicial challenge may be limited or barred where the interested party has not sought and exhausted all available administrative remedies.

If a member of the public submits a speaker card for any agenda items, their name will appear in the Minutes. If no speaker card is submitted, the Minutes will reflect "Public Speaker."
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the City of Santa Clara will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities, and will ensure that all existing facilities will be made accessible to the maximum extent feasible. The City of Santa Clara will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities including those with speech, hearing, or vision impairments so they can participate equally in the City’s programs, services, and activities. The City of Santa Clara will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities.

Agendas and other written materials distributed during a public meeting that are public record will be made available by the City in an appropriate alternative format.

Contact the City Clerk’s Office at 1 408-615-2220 with your request for an alternative format copy of the agenda or other written materials.

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Audit Committee
Draft
1:30 PM Hybrid Meeting
CMO Sparacino Conference Room/Virtual
City Hall - East Wing
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
06/12/2025
The City of Santa Clara is conducting the Audit Committee meetings in a hybrid manner (in-person and continues to have methods for the public to participate remotely).

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Present 3 - Chair Karen Hardy, Member Raj Chahal, and Member Albert Gonzalez

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairperson Hardy called the meeting to order at 1:35 PM.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. 25-700 Action on Audit Committee Minutes of March 17, 2025 Recommendation: Approve the Audit Committee minutes of March 17, 2025.

A motion was made by Committee Member Chahal, seconded by Committee Member Gonzalez, to approve the Audit Committee Minutes of March 17, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 3 - Chair Hardy, Member Chahal, and Member Gonzalez

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
None.

GENERAL BUSINESS
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2. 25-687 Accept the City Auditor’s Office Report on the Audit of the City’s Building Permitting Process
Recommendation: Accept the City Auditor’s Office Report on the Audit of the City’s Building Permitting Process and recommend that this report be forwarded for note and file to the full Council at a future Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent and Stadium Authority Meeting.

Audit Manager, David Noce, gave a PowerPoint Presentation.

Senior Consultant, Nick Martinez of Baker Tilly, briefly spoke about their involvement in the audit process.

Committee Members' questions, comments, and suggestions on the City's permitting portal/website were raised throughout the presentation.

Audit Manager Noce, Director of Community Development, Afshan Hamid, City Manager, Jovan Grogan, and City Building Staff addressed the Committee Members' questions and comments.

Director Hamid gave a PowerPoint Presentation.

Committee Members' questions, comments, and suggestions on the City's permitting portal/website were raised throughout the presentation.

Audit Manager Noce, Director Hamid, City Manager Grogan, and City Building Staff addressed the Committee Members' questions and comments.

A motion was made by Member Chahal, seconded by Member
Gonzalez, to accept the City Auditor's Office Report on the Audit of the City's Building Permitting Process and recommend that this report be forwarded for note and file to the full Council at a Joint Council and Authorities Concurrent and Stadium Authority meeting.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 3 - Chair Hardy, Member Chahal, and Member Gonzalez

ADJOURNMENT
Chair Hardy adjourned the meeting at 3:03 PM.

Future Audit Committee Meetings will be scheduled at a later date.

MEETING DISCLOSURES
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The time limit within which to commence any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City is governed by Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, unless a shorter limitation period is specified by any other provision. Under Section 1094.6, any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which such decision becomes final. Any lawsuit or legal challenge, which is not filed within that 90-day period, will be barred. If a person wishes to challenge the nature of the above section in court, they may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clara, at or prior to the meeting. In addition, judicial challenge may be limited or barred where the interested party has not sought and exhausted all available administrative remedies.

If a member of the public submits a speaker card for any agenda items, their name will appear in the Minutes. If no speaker card is submitted, the Minutes will reflect "Public Speaker."
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the City of Santa Clara will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities, and will ensure that all existing facilities will be made accessible to the maximum extent feasible. The City of Santa Clara will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities including those with speech, hearing, or vision impairments so they can participate equally in the City’s programs, services, and activities. The City of Santa Clara will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities.

Agendas and other written materials distributed during a public meeting that are public record will be made available by the City in an appropriate alternative format.

Contact the City Clerk’s Office at 1 408-615-2220 with your request for an alternative format copy of the agenda or other written materials.

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Board of Library Trustees
Board
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6:00 PM Hybrid Meeting, Edinger Room
Central Park Library
2635 Homestead Rd
Santa Clara, CA 95051
08/18/2025
Special Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code §54956 (“The Brown Act”) and Section 708 of the Santa Clara City Charter, the Chair calls for a Special Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees to commence and convene on August 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM for a Special Meeting held as a hybrid meeting to consider the following matter(s) and to potentially take action with respect to them.
6:00 PM BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
The City of Santa Clara is conducting the Board of Library Trustees meeting in a hybrid manner (inperson and continues to have methods for the public to participate remotely). • Via Zoom:
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- The meeting will be recorded so you must choose 'continue' to accept and stay in the meeting. - If there is an option to change the phone number to your name when you enter the meeting, please do so as your name will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak. - Mute all other audio before speaking. Using multiple devices can cause an audio feedback. - Use the raise your hand feature in Zoom when you would like to speak on an item and lower when finished speaking. Press *9 to raise your hand if you are calling in by phone only. - Identify yourself by name before speaking on an item. - Unmute when called on to speak and mute when done speaking. If there is background noise coming from a participant, they will be muted by the host. Press *6 if you are participating by phone to unmute. - If you no longer wish to stay in the meeting once your item has been heard, please exit the meeting.

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Evans called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM.

CONSENT CALENDAR
1 25-774 Action on the Board of Library Trustees Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2025 Recommendation: Approve the Board of Library Trustees Meeting Minutes of June 2, 2025 A motion was made by Trustee Huynh, seconded by Vice-Chair Ricossa to approve staff recommendation.

Aye: Chair Evans, Trustee Huynh, Trustee Mohammed, Vice-Chair Ricossa, and TrusteeTryforos
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
JoAnn Davis, Executive Director of the Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends invited the Board to the upcoming 25th Anniversary celebration of the Foundation, which will be celebrated with an event at the Triton Museum on May 16, 2026. Book sales will be held as part of Art & Wine Festival celebrations on September 13 and 14, 2025.

The Foundation will also hold book sales on September 19 and 20, 2025 at Central Park Library, as well as hosting a booth at the Parade of Champions on October 4, 2025. The Foundation will be supporting the upcoming 70th Anniversary of Mission Branch Library, which will be celebrated on November 1, 2025 with fun events and activities. Holiday closures of the Library on September 1, 2025 for Labor Day, and September 9, 2025 for Admissions Day were shared. The Board was informed that the Board of the Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends will be prioritizing visiting more Library programs and increasing visibility in the community.

GENERAL BUSINESS
2 25-775 Election of Board of Library Trustees Chair and Vice Chair for FY 2025/26 Recommendation: Elect a Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board of Library Trustees for FY 2025/26.

City Librarian Wong shared that Chair Evans had requested her assistance in collecting nominations for the election of the Chair and Vice-Chair for the Board, required at the first meeting after July 1, 2025.

Chair Evans was nominated again for Chair, and Trustee Tryforos was nominated for the role of Vice-Chair. Both Trustees accepted their nominations.

A motion was made by Trustee Mohammed, seconded by Trustee Huynh to elect Chair Evans for the role of Chair and Trustee Tryforos for the role of Vice-Chair.

Aye: Chair Evans, Trustee Huynh, Trustee Mohammed, Vice-Chair Ricossa, and Trustee Tryforos
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25-865 Informational Report to the Board - Trail of the Book: The Lifecycle of Materials in the Santa Clara City Library
Recommendation: Note and file informational report.

An informational presentation was shared with the Board by Adult Services Program Coordinator Jason Thomas and Technical Services Program Coordinator Yu-Lan Chou which told the story of the lifecycle of library materials, from selection through cataloging, use and eventual disposal. Staff answered questions from the Board addressing topics such as how books are wrapped to last longer, where they are purchased from and why, and how the collection budget is allotted between youth and adult materials. Discussion included the selection and weeding processes and how these differ between print and electronic materials. 3 25-874 Action to Review and Approve Work Plan 2025
Recommendation: Action to Approve Final Work Plan 2025.

City Librarian Wong shared updated information with the Board about the work plan review process, which was updated so that all Board and Commission work plans will go to Council as part of a single report. The Board expressed frustration with ongoing changes to the process and format for work plan review with Council. Further revisions were made to work plan language, and corrections were made to the names and term dates listed. The Board requested that staff integrate charter language into the work plan, and it was agreed that the Board would adopt the work plan in concept, and have staff updates shared with Chair Evans before sending to Council.

A motion was made by Trustee Ricossa, seconded by Vice-Chair Tryforos, to approve the work plan as amended to include city charter language under section 1013.

Aye: Chair Evans, Trustee Huynh, Trustee Mohammed, Trustee Ricossa, and Vice-Chair Tryforos
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STAFF REPORT
City Librarian Wong introduced the Board to Deputy City Attorney Huyen Nguyen, recently assigned as the City Attorney's Office liaison to the Library. The Board was informed that while the Library had previously waived overdue fines, the outstanding balances of overdue fines still need to be waived. There is no loss in budgeted revenue as a result of this request, which will be reviewed by Council at the September 16, 2025 council meeting. City Librarian Wong shared that the Strategic Plan was nearing completion, and would be brought to the Board for final review at the regular meeting on September 8, 2025. The draft Strategic Plan was reviewed with the Board. A 2x2x3 is being scheduled with to include staff, members of the Board and members of Council to allow review of the Library Strategic Plan and Facilities Master Plan, both of which are nearing completion. An update was provided that a graduation ceremony for graduates of the Career Online High School program will be held in on a weekend in October, and invitations will be shared with the Board should they be available to support the graduates. The Board was reminded that the 25th anniversary of the Foundation will take place in 2026, and that the Foundation Board's priorities will be shared with the Board. A reminder for Art & Wine Festival was shared, scheduled for September 13 and 14, 2025, with the Library open both days of the festival from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Library will be hosting a variety of programs during Art & Wine Festival, with Bookmobile mobilized in the Kids' Kingdom and storytime at Magical Bridge playground. After the festival, from September 16 to 19, 2025, major asphalt work will be completed in the front and side parking lots at Central Park Library. During this time, parking will still be available in the underground parking lot, and behind the Library towards the International Swim Center. An all-day staff training on de-escalation skills scheduled for October 21, 2025 was reported to the Board, which will likely result in the Library being closed for the full day. Other news shared with the Board was the new LOTE4Kids application added by the Library, which provides children's books translated into 90 different languages, with good quality translations.

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TRUSTEES REPORT
Trustee Huynh reported that he met Adult Services Program Coordinator Jason Thomas at a local history event at the Library, which featured a nice lecture and good turnout. He observed that there were no storytimes from August through September 5th, which Assistant City Librarian Mila Rianto explained was a traditional break after Summer Adventure, for staff to wrap up summer program efforts and begin planning fall programming.Trustee Huynh inquired about an unhoused community member blocking the walkway outside the building. Staff discussed the help available through the Library's security guard, the role of police should community members become disruptive or threatening, and community resource information often shared with unhoused Library visitors, including TRUST and Care Solis. Trustee Mohammed noted a misspelling of his name in the May minutes, where his name was misspelled Mohammad, and it was agreed to note in these June 2025 minutes the correct spelling to use going forward.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM.

A motion was made by Trustee Huynh, seconded by Trustee Ricossa to adjourn the meeting.

Aye: Chair Evans, Trustee Huynh, Trustee Mohammed, Trustee Ricossa, and Vice-Chair Tryforos
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The Board of Library Trustees Meeting is adjourned to September 8, 2025, at 6:00 PM.

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The time limit within which to commence any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasiadjudicative decision made by the City is governed by Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, unless a shorter limitation period is specified by any other provision. Under Section 1094.6, any lawsuit or legal challenge to any quasi-adjudicative decision made by the City must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which such decision becomes final.

Any lawsuit or legal challenge, which is not filed within that 90-day period, will be barred. If a person wishes to challenge the nature of the above section in court, they may be limited to raising only those issues they or someone else raised at the meeting described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clara, at or prior to the meeting. In addition, judicial challenge may be limited or barred where the interested party has not sought and exhausted all available administrative remedies.

If a member of the public submits a speaker card for any agenda items, their name will appear in the Minutes. If no speaker card is submitted, the Minutes will reflect "Public Speaker."
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the City of Santa Clara will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities, and will ensure that all existing facilities will be made accessible to the maximum extent feasible. The City of Santa Clara will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities including those with speech, hearing, or vision impairments so they can participate equally in the City’s programs, services, and activities. The City of Santa Clara will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities.

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1500 Warburton Avenue
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25-972 Agenda Date: 10/7/2025

REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT
Action to Adopt a Billboard Relocation Agreement (PLN24-00424) with Outfront Media LLC to Install a Single-Sided Digital LED Billboard, Located at 1700 Duane Avenue

BACKGROUND
The applicant, Outfront Media, filed an application on August 19, 2024, to construct a new 672 square-foot (14 feet tall by 48 feet wide) single-sided, light-emitting diode (LED) digital billboard (also known as “digital display” and used interchangeably in this report) at 1700 Duane Avenue (File No.

PLN24-00424). The display on the billboard would be mounted on a new 46-foot-tall supporting column (approximately four feet in diameter). The proposed billboard would be 60 feet in height overall from the grade to the top of the sign.

The project requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit and a Minor Modification from Planning Commission, and approval of a Billboard Relocation Agreement from City Council. A Conditional Use Permit is required to erect an electronic billboard. A Minor Modification is proposed to reduce the required 1,500 linear foot separation distance from another existing electronic digital display message sign by up to 25%. The Billboard Relocation Agreement would require the removal of three billboard faces on El Camino Real to allow the erection of the subject new electronic billboard.

In accordance with the City Code, the Planning Commission can act on the Conditional Use Permit and Minor Modification requests and make a recommendation to the City Council for action on the Billboard Relocation Agreement. The Planning Commission approved the Conditional Use Permit and Minor Modification, and recommended City Council approval of the Billboard Relocation Agreement at their August 13, 2025, Planning Commission meeting. The City Council is now being asked to take action on the Billboard Relocation Agreement. A draft of the proposed Billboard Relocation Agreement is included as Attachment 2 to this report.

DISCUSSION
The proposed project is to construct a new LED billboard located within an existing paved area near the northern boundary of the subject property located at 1700 Duane Avenue. The structure would include a single-sided west facing display that would be visible to vehicles traveling southbound on US Highway 101. The existing on-premise sign with two faces advertising the on-site COCO Home business will remain in place. The existing site is 0.66 acres and has the General Plan Designation of Low-Intensity Office/Research and Development and LO-RD - Low-Intensity Office/R&D zoning. The surrounding use to the north is US 101, and to the south, east, and west, the existing uses are also LO-RD. The proposed billboard display would cycle through a rotation of static images and would be used primarily for commercial advertisements. The sign would operate constantly, rotating advertisements every eight seconds. Other uses for the sign could include promoting community events, highlighting public awareness campaigns, and broadcasting emergency messages when City of Santa Clara Page 1 of 4 Printed on 10/3/2025
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necessary. The billboard would not show video or motion, nor would it emit noise or audio. The project does not require a change of the existing land use of the project property.

Billboard Relocation Agreement
The City has had a policy since 1978 (Ordinance No. 1365) to limit the number of billboards within City boundaries to improve the quality of life for its citizens. In 2004, the City Council established a policy statement for billboard relocation with minimum criteria, later revised in 2011 (Attachment 3).

The City determined that billboards, by their very nature, constitute visual clutter and blight to the appearance of the City (Santa Clara City Code (SCCC) Section 18.42.090.A.). SCCC Section

18.42.090.C stipulates that the City may enter into agreements to allow for the relocation of existing outdoor advertising displays, at a 3:1 ratio (three removed, one new).

The Billboard Relocation Agreement for the proposed project requires, ultimately, the removal of three existing billboard faces in exchange for the installation of the proposed single-sided digital billboard at a new location within the City. The draft Billboard Relocation Agreement is attached to this report (Attachment 2).

To construct a new single-sided digital billboard, OutFront Media proposes to remove three existing billboard faces. The west side face of the billboard located at 2983 El Camino Real, Santa Clara (6321) is proposed to be removed. The other two billboard faces proposed to be removed are located at 3362 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA (6208/6209). Hand tools and small crane rigs would be used to remove the billboard faces and the structure. The top of the billboards would first be disassembled and removed, and then any supporting equipment.

There are currently 17 billboards in the City. With the proposed removal of three billboard faces and the installation of the proposed digital billboard, the total number of billboards in the City will be 15.

This complies with SCCC Section 18.42.090.B.5, which imposes a cap of 17 billboards in the City.

Planning Commission Meeting Summary
At the April 16, 2025, Planning Commission hearing, staff provided a presentation on the details of the proposal, and its conformance to the City’s General Plan and Zoning Code, as well as details about the Billboard Relocation Agreement. Following staff and applicant presentations, Planning Commission expressed safety concerns and requested staff and applicant to conduct further research on the proposed billboard’s impact on public safety. The Commission voted to reopen the public hearing and continue the item to the June 11, 2025, Planning Commission hearing to allow for this research. A link to the Planning Commission staff report and supporting documents for this item is provided as Attachment 4.

The continued Planning Commission Hearing was scheduled for June 11, 2025, where staff requested an additional continuance of this item to August 13, 2025, to allow for additional time to complete the requested research and analysis. The Planning Commission reconvened the Public Hearing and then voted to continue the item to the August 13, 2025, Planning Commission meeting.

At the meeting on August 13, 2025, staff and applicant presented the requested research on the frequency of billboards/electronic message signs, message hold time, and illumination, including local, national and international safety studies review, expert review, industry guidance, and review of the studies recommended by the Planning Commission. A link to the staff report and supporting documents for this item is included in Attachment 4.

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Planning Commission Meeting Summary and Action
After staff and applicant presentation, Planning Commission noted and agreed with the applicant’s summary of the studies that there are too many factors that contribute to traffic and public safety concerns to make any conclusion about safety effects. The Planning Commission had questions regarding the limited research, local data, and contextual differences which were clarified by the applicant.

In four motions, the Commission voted to determine the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (6-0-0-1, Bhatnagar absent), approve the Conditional Use Permit (5-0-1-1, Crutchlow abstaining, Bhatnagar absent), approve the Minor Modification (5-0-1-1, Crutchlow abstaining, Bhatnagar absent), and recommend to the City Council approval of the Billboard Relocation Agreement (5-0-1-1, Crutchlow abstaining, Bhatnagar absent). Attachments 5 and 6 include the approved billboard plan and the adopted conditions of approval.

Approval of a billboard relocation agreement is a discretionary policy decision for the City Council; no specific findings are required. Staff recommends approval of the proposed agreement because it is consistent with the City Council Policy Statement for Billboard Relocation Agreements adopted in April 2011 (Attachment 3), in that (1) the agreement complies with the ratio of 3 faces removed for each new face installed, (2) the billboard provides 10% public service announcement use to the City, free of charge, and (3) the agreement consideration to the City in the amount of $70,000. Approving the agreement will improve the aesthetics of the City by removing three obsolete signs and replacing them with a new, modern installation.

If the Council disapproves the Agreement, the three existing billboard faces will remain in place and the new sign will not be installed. The Minor Modification and Conditional Use Permit approved by the Planning Commission on August 13 were both made contingent upon the Council’s approval of this Relocation Agreement, and so both the CUP and Minor Modification will be void if the Council disapproves the Agreement. The Council also has the option of continuing the item, if there are specific terms of the Agreement that the Council would like staff to renegotiate.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (Class 3 -- New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), in that the proposed agreement implements a project that consists of the removal of existing billboards and the construction of new, small structures or where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of a structure.

FISCAL IMPACT
Pursuant to the City Council Policy for Billboard Relocation Agreements, as further consideration for the New Billboard installation, the Advertiser agrees to pay City $70,000 per new billboard face. The Advertiser shall pay the total amount due prior to the issuance of the building permit for the new billboard. The administrative staff time and expense related to the City’s processing of the requested application is covered by processing fees paid by the applicant.

COORDINATION
This report was coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office.

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RECOMMENDATION
Based on the Planning Commission recommendation, consistency with the City policy and the Santa Clara City Code, staff recommends that the City Council approve the Billboard Relocation Agreement for the Single-Sided Digital LED Billboard Located at 1700 Duane Avenue on the terms and in substantially the form presented in a final form approved by the City Attorney.

Reviewed by: Afshan Hamid, Community Development Director Approved by: Jovan Grogan, City Manager

ATTACHMENTS

1. Vicinity Map

2. Draft Billboard Relocation Agreement

3. City Council Policy Statement

4. Web Links - PC Staff Reports

5. Approved Development Plans

6. Adopted Conditions of Approval
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BILLBOARD RELOCATION AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN THE

CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA
AND

OUTFRONT MEDIA LLC

PREAMBLE
This billboard relocation agreement ("Agreement") is by and between OUTFRONT Media LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, with its principal place of business located at 90 Park Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10016 ("Advertiser"), and the City of Santa Clara, California, a chartered California municipal corporation with its primary business address at 1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, California 95050 ("City"), City and Advertiser may be referred to individually as a "Party" or collectively as the "Parties" or the "Parties to this Agreement."

RECITALS
A. California Business & Professions Code section 5412 encourages local governments and owners of billboards to enter into relocation agreements, pursuant to which local governments can continue development in a planned manner without expenditure of public funds, while allowing the continued maintenance of private investment and a medium of public communication;
B. Section 18.42.090.B of the Code of the City of Santa Clara, California ("SCCC") limit the total number of billboards within the City limits and prohibit the construction of additional billboards, except through billboard relocation agreements pursuant to Business & Professions Code section 5412 and the City Council Policy Statement for Billboard Relocation Agreements;
C. Pursuant to the City Council Policy Statement for Billboard Relocation Agreements, in order to receive approval of any new billboard installation, an advertiser must agree to remove three sign faces for each new sign face installed; D. Advertiser is the owner of a number of billboard panels and structures within the City of Santa Clara, as well as other jurisdictions, and seeks City approval for the installation of a new billboard in consideration for the removal of three (3) sign faces within the City's limits in accordance with the City Council Policy Statement for Billboard Relocation Agreements, for a total of three (3) removed sign faces ("Project"), as explained in more detail below; and
E. As consideration for the removal of three (3) sign faces from obsolete billboards, as provided in Exhibit A, in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, City will grant Advertiser the right to construct, install, relocate, maintain and operate a new billboard with one (1) digital face as provided below.
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The Parties agree as follows:

AGREEMENT PROVISIONS

1. DEFINITIONS
A. "Obsolete Billboards" shall mean the three (3) billboard faces as listed and described in more detail in Exhibit A, entitled "Obsolete Billboards," attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

B. "Demolish" or "Demolition" shall mean the removal of sign faces, supporting structures, necessary portions of the foundations and all electrical facilities and services associated with the Obsolete Billboards.

C. "New Billboard" shall mean the new digital billboard to be installed with one (1) digital sign face, as described and depicted in more detail and at the location indicated in Exhibit B, entitled "New Billboard," attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

D. "Removal" shall mean the hauling away from the site of all materials and debris resulting from demolition.

E. "Repair" shall mean back-filling any foundation holes caused by the removal of the Obsolete Billboards or the New Billboard, as applicable, in order to restore the removal area at grade, and includes but is not limited to repaving, planting of landscaping or other retrofit work to bring conditions of disturbed area into a state that is safe and aesthetically compatible with the surrounding environment, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Inspection.

2. TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall commence on the "Effective Date," which is the date that the final signatory executes the Agreement. This Agreement shall terminate when the following conditions are fully satisfied:

A. When the removal of all Obsolete Billboards listed in Exhibit A is completed, as described in Section 4; and
B. When the New Billboard listed in Exhibit B is fully constructed and operational, including the installation of advertising materials.

3. GOVERNMENT PERMITS
This Agreement is contingent upon Advertiser receiving all required governmental approvals and permits, including but not limited to approval from the California Department of Transportation ("Caltrans"), prior to commencing work on either removal or installation.

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with this Agreement. The Parties agree to execute in a good faith effort additional supportive documents, as necessary, for Advertiser to seek and obtain the approvals described herein. The foregoing should not be interpreted to constrain the City's discretion in considering permit or approval applications submitted by Advertiser with respect to the Project.

4. REMOVAL OF OBSOLETE BILLBOARDS
Within 90 days after obtaining all required government permits pursuant to Section 3, as partial consideration for the New Billboard installation, Advertiser shall apply for a demolition permit from City for each of the Obsolete Billboards to the extent a demolition permit is required. Promptly after receipt of such demolition permit, Advertiser shall demolish the Obsolete Billboards in accordance with the provisions and requirements of the demolition permits, shall remove all materials and debris resulting from such demolition, and shall Repair the site(s) of the Obsolete Billboards. The Parties, however, agree to extend the date for removal of the Obsolete Billboards in the event there is a legal challenge to any governmental approvals contemplated under this Agreement; in the event that the date of removal is extended, Advertiser agrees that it shall not construct the New Billboard until the Obsolete Billboards are removed. Advertiser shall demonstrate, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Community Development Director, that all Repair work has been completed, and shall demonstrate, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Director of the Electric Utility, that all electric services were terminated to the Obsolete Billboards.

5. FURTHER COMPENSATION
Pursuant to the City Council Policy Statement for Billboard Relocation Agreements, as further consideration for the New Billboard installation, Advertiser agrees to pay City Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000.00) per billboard face for the New Billboard (the "Billboard Fee"). Advertiser shall pay the total amount due no later than immediately prior to the issuance of the building permit for the New Billboard. City shall keep the Billboard Fee in an account that is not commingled with other municipal fees until the City issues the building permit for the New Billboard and until it receives notice from Advertiser that Advertiser has received all required permits pursuant to Paragraph 3.

Advertiser is unable to obtain all required permits and cannot proceed with construction of the New Billboard, Advertiser shall promptly notify the City that it is terminating the Agreement pursuant to Paragraph 12, whereupon the City shall reimburse Advertiser for the Billboard Fee within ten (10) days.

6. INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF NEW BILLBOARD A. After obtaining all required government permits pursuant to Section 3, Advertiser may install the New Billboard.

B. Advertiser shall not operate the New Billboard, other than necessary testing that displays no paid advertising material, prior to completion of the removal of all of the Obsolete Billboards pursuant to Section 4.

C. Advertiser shall be responsible for maintaining the New Billboard in full compliance with this Agreement and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Billboard. Advertisers will take all reasonable efforts to remove, clean, or abate any graffiti within two (2) business days of notification from City.

7. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
In the event that Advertiser commences installation of any paid advertising material on the New Billboard prior to the completion of the removal of the Obsolete Billboards pursuant to Section 4, City will suffer damages and will incur other costs and expenses of a nature and amount that is difficult or impractical to determine. The Parties agree that by way of ascertaining and fixing the amount of damages, costs, and expenses, and not by way of penalty, Advertiser shall pay to City the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) per day per Obsolete Billboard for each and every calendar day that the Obsolete Billboard or Billboards have not been completely removed, after the date of the installation of any paid advertising material on the New Billboard. In the event that Advertiser fails to timely pay such liquidated damages, Advertiser agrees that City may issue a stop work notice on any previously issued permits.

8. CITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ON NEW BILLBOARD
A. Pursuant to the City Council Policy Statement for Billboard Relocation Agreements, on a daily basis Advertiser shall provide at least 10% public service announcement ("PSA") use to City, free of charge, with at least 50% of such PSA use occurring during the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. City may use such PSA time for City announcements and announcements from nonprofit organizations ("City Copy").

B. During the Term of this Agreement, to the extent permissible under applicable laws, rules and regulations, Advertiser shall display City Copy on one digital display spot on the New Billboard on a space available basis, but subject to the mandatory minimum daily display time set forth in Section 8.A above (the "Display Time") provided that: (i) all proposed City Copy is submitted to Advertiser not less than five (5) business days prior to the date on which the City Copy is proposed to be displayed on the New Billboard (the "Copy Submission Deadline"); (ii) all City Copy shall be subject to Advertiser's standard advertising copy rejection and removal policies, which allow Advertiser, in good faith, to approve or disapprove copy and remove copy once posted or displayed that is inconsistent with those policies; and (iii) City pays for all digital production costs associated with the City Copy. City represents and warrants that all copy, content and materials supplied by City to Advertiser for display under this Agreement (i) are owned or duly licensed by City and do not infringe or misappropriate the rights of any other person or entity; (ii) comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations and any industry codes or rules by which City and/or Advertiser may be bound and do not contain any obscene, libelous, slanderous, or otherwise defamatory materials or refer in an offensive manner to the gender, race or ethnicity of any individual group; (iii) are accurate and that all claims contained therein have been substantiated; and (iv) do not infringe upon any copyright, trademark or other intellectual property or privacy right of any third party.

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determined that an emergency situation exists and request that Advertiser display emergency messages, Advertiser shall display such advertising immediately. Emergency messages may include, but shall not be limited to, Amber Alerts, evacuation notices, homeland security and/or public safety messages. Routine traffic alerts or notices shall not constitute emergency messages for purposes of this Agreement and the New Billboard shall not be utilized for that purpose.

9. PERFORMANCE OF WORK
Advertiser shall perform the work in a good and workmanlike manner. Advertiser shall be as fully responsible to City for the acts and omissions of its subcontractors performing work on the New Billboard, on the removal of the Obsolete Billboards, and on the Repair work, and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by them to perform work on the Billboard, as Advertiser is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by it to perform work on the New Billboard. Advertiser shall perform all work in a safe manner and in accordance with all federal, state and local operation and safety regulations.

10. BUSINESS TAX LICENSE REQUIRED
Advertiser must comply with Santa Clara City Code Section 3.40.060, as that section may be amended from time to time or renumbered, which requires that any person who transacts or carries on any business in the City of Santa Clara pay business license tax to the City. A business tax certificate may be obtained by completing the Business Tax Affidavit Form and paying the applicable fee at the Santa Clara City Hall Municipal Services Division.

11. RESPONSIBILITY OF ADVERTISER
Advertiser shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy and coordination of the work it performs under this Agreement. Neither City's review, acceptance, nor payments for any of the work performed under this Agreement shall be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising out of the performance of this Agreement and Advertiser shall be and remain liable to City in accordance with applicable law for all damages to City caused by Advertiser's negligent performance of any work performed under this Agreement.

Any acceptance by City of plans, specifications, construction contract documents, reports, diagrams, maps and other material prepared by Advertiser shall not in any respect absolve Advertiser from complying with other applicable federal, state, county, and/or municipal laws, ordinances, regulations, rules and orders.

12. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
In the event that either party is in default under the terms of this Agreement, the nondefaulting party shall deliver written notice thereof to the defaulting party, and said party may cure such failure within fourteen (14) days of receipt of such notice provided that for any non-monetary default, if a cure cannot reasonably be effected within said fourteen (14) day period, the defaulting party may continue such cure past said fourteen (14) day period, provided it commences such cure within said fourteen (14) day period and 17244082.3
diligently pursues such cure to completion. In the event of a default that extends beyond all notice and cure periods set forth herein, the non-defaulting party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon not less than ten (10) days' prior written notice to the defaulting party. In addition, Advertiser retains the right to terminate the Agreement and then recover the Billboard Fee in the event there is (i) a legal challenge that is filed within 30 days of the filing of a notice of determination ("NOD") for the Project for the Project Categorical Exemption, or within 30 days of the City's execution of this Agreement or issuance of any of the final administrative approvals contemplated in this Agreement, and Advertiser has not displayed any advertising on the New Billboard or (ii) if, in Advertiser's reasonable discretion, Advertiser is unable to obtain the requisite permits pursuant to Paragraph 3 within 180 days of the Effective Date of this Agreement.

13. BINDING ON SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
City and Advertiser bind themselves and their successors, executors, administrators, and assigns to all covenants of this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be assigned or transferred by Advertiser without the prior written approval of City, except to an entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with Advertiser or to an entity that acquires a majority of Advertiser's assets in the California market.

14. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY
This Agreement shall not be construed to be an agreement for the benefit of any third party or parties and no third party or parties shall have any claim or right of action under this Agreement for any cause whatsoever.

15. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Advertiser and all person(s) employed by or contracted with Advertiser to furnish labor and/or materials under this Agreement are independent contractors and do not act as agent(s) or employee(s) of City. Advertiser has full rights, however, to manage its employees in their performance of work under this Agreement. Advertiser is not authorized to bind City to any contracts or other obligations.

16. NO PLEDGING OF CITY'S CREDIT
Under no circumstances shall Advertiser have the authority to power to pledge the credit of City or incur any obligation in the name of City. Advertiser shall save and hold harmless the City, its City Council, its officers, employees, boards and commissions for expenses arising out of any unauthorized pledges of City's credit by Advertiser under this Agreement.

17. USE OF CITY NAME OR EMBLEM
Advertiser shall not use City's name, insignia, or emblem on the New Billboard, or in any magazine, trade paper, newspaper, or other medium, without express written consent of City.
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18. FAIR EMPLOYMENT
Advertiser shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, ethnic background, or marital status, in violation of state or federal law.

19. HOLD HARMLESS/INDEMNIFICATION
Except as to a dispute between the Parties themselves, and to the extent permitted by law, Advertiser agrees to protect, defend, hold harmless and indemnify, with counsel reasonably acceptable to the City Attorney, the City, its City Council, commissions, officers, employees, volunteers and agents from and against any claim, injury, liability, loss, cost, and/or expense or damage, including all reasonable costs and reasonable attorney's fees in providing a defense to any claim arising therefrom, for which City shall become liable arising from Advertiser's negligent, reckless or wrongful acts, errors or omissions with respect to or in any way connected with the removal of the Obsolete Billboards and the construction, operation and removal of the New Billboard.

Notwithstanding the above, and consistent with the City's representations and warranties in Paragraph 8(B), the foregoing indemnification shall not cover circumstances where a dispute arises from the posting of City Copy on the New Billboard. This Section shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

20. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
During the term of this Agreement, and for any time period set forth in Exhibit C, Advertiser shall provide and maintain in full force and effect, at no cost to City, insurance policies with respect to employees and vehicles assigned to perform work under this Agreement with coverage amounts, required endorsements, certificates of insurance, and coverage verifications as defined in Exhibit C, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

21. AMENDMENTS
During the term of this Agreement, and for any time period set forth in Exhibit C, Advertiser shall provide and maintain in full force and effect, at no cost to City, insurance policies with respect to employees and vehicles assigned to perform work under this Agreement with coverage amounts, required endorsements, certificates of insurance, and coverage verifications as defined in Exhibit C, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

22. INTEGRATED DOCUMENT
This Agreement represents the entire agreement between City and Advertiser. No other understanding, agreements, conversations, or otherwise, with any representative of City prior to execution of this Agreement shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations of this Agreement. Any verbal agreement shall be considered unofficial information and is not binding upon the City.
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23. SEVERABILITY
In case any one or more of the provisions in this Agreement shall, for any reason, be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, it shall not affect the validity of the other provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.

24. WAIVER
The parties agree that waiver by either party of any one or more of the conditions of performance under this Agreement shall not be construed as waiver(s) of any other condition of performance under this Agreement.

25. NOTICES
Any communication or notice which either party is required to send to the other or which either party desires to send to the other, shall be in writing and shall be either personally delivered or mailed using the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, by a recognized overnight courier service or by facsimile.

All notices to the Parties shall, unless otherwise requested in writing, be sent to City addressed as follows:

City of Santa Clara
Attn: Community Development Department, Planning Division 1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
or by facsimile at (408) 247-9857
And to Advertiser addressed as follows:

Name: OUTFRONT Media LLC
Address: 1695 Eastshore Hwy
Berkeley, CA 94710
If notice is sent via facsimile, a signed, hard copy of the material shall also be mailed.

The workday the facsimile was sent shall control the date notice was deemed given if there is a facsimile machine generated document on the date of transmission. A facsimile transmitted after 1:00 p.m. on a Friday shall be deemed to have been transmitted on the following Monday.

26. CAPTIONS
The captions of the various sections, paragraphs and subparagraphs of this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not be considered or referred to in resolving questions of interpretation.

27. LAW GOVERNING CONTRACT AND VENUE
This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the statutes and laws of the State of California. The venue of any suit filed by either Party shall be vested 17244082.3
in the state courts of the County of Santa Clara, or if appropriate, in the United States District Court, Northern District of California, San Jose, California.

28. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
A. Unless otherwise mutually agreed to by the Parties, any controversies between Advertiser and City regarding the construction or application of this Agreement, and claims arising out of this Agreement or its breach, shall be submitted to mediation within thirty (3) days of the written request of one Party after the service of that request on the other Party.

B. The Parties may agree on one mediator. If they cannot agree on one mediator, the Party demanding mediation shall request the Superior Court of Santa Clara County to appoint a mediator. The mediation meeting shall not exceed one day (eight (8) hours). The Parties may agree to extend the time allowed for mediation under this Agreement.

C. The costs of mediation shall be borne by the Parties equally.

D. For any contract dispute, mediation under this section is a condition precedent to filing an action in any court. In the event of the mediation which arises out of any dispute related to this Agreement, the Parties shall each pay their respective attorney's fees, expert witness costs and cost of suit through mediation only. In the event of litigation, the prevailing Party shall recover its reasonable costs of suit, expert's fees, and attorney's fees. If mediation does not resolve the dispute, the Parties agree that the matter shall be litigated in a court of law, and not subject to the arbitration provisions of the Public Contract Code.

29. COMPLIANCE WITH ETHICAL STANDARDS
Advertiser shall:

A. Read Exhibit D, entitled "ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR ADVERTISERS

SEEKING TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA," attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and
B. Execute Exhibit E, entitled "AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE WITH ETHICAL STANDARDS," attached hereto and incorporated by this reference.

30. AFFORDABLE CARE ACT OBLIGATIONS
To the extent Advertiser is obligated to provide health insurance coverage to its employees pursuant to the Affordable Care Act ("Act") and/or any other similar federal or state law, Advertiser warrants that it is meeting its obligations under the Act and will fully indemnify and hold harmless City for any penalties, fines, adverse rulings, or tax payments associated with Advertiser's responsibilities under the Act. 17244082.3

31. CONFLICT OF INTERESTS
This Agreement does not prevent either Party from entering into similar agreements with other parties. To prevent a conflict of interest, Advertiser certifies that to the best of its knowledge, no City officer, employee or authorized representative has any financial interest in the business of Advertiser and that no person associated with Advertiser has any interest, direct or indirect, which could conflict with Advertiser's faithful performance of this Agreement. Advertiser is familiar with the provisions of Government Code section 87100, et seq., and certifies that it does not know of any facts which would violate these code provisions. Advertiser will advise City if a conflict arises.

32. COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but both of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.

33. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE
The Parties agree that signatures on this Agreement, including those transmitted by facsimile, shall be sufficient to bind the Parties. Advertiser represents that Advertiser's signatory to this Agreement is authorized by resolution, bylaws, constitution, or other authorization of Advertiser, which resolution, bylaw, constitution, or other authorization is currently in full force and effect, to execute this Agreement on Advertiser's behalf. The City represents that the City Manager is authorized to sign this Agreement on behalf of the City, to execute amendments thereto, and to take any other action necessary to implement this Agreement.

The Parties acknowledge and accept the terms and conditions of this Agreement as evidence by the following signatures of their duly authorized representatives. 17244082.3

CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA
a chartered California municipal corporation
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Dated:________________________
________________________ ________________________
[NAME] Jōvan Grogan
City Attorney City Manager
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Telephone: (408) 615-2210
Fax: (408) 241-6771
ATTEST:
________________________
[NAME]
City Clerk
“CITY”

OUTFRONT MEDIA, LLC
a Delaware limited liability company
Dated: _________________________
By: ________________________________________________________ (Signature of Person executing the Agreement on behalf of Advertiser) Name: ________________________________________________________ Title: __________________________________________________________ Local Address: __________________________________________________ Email Address: __________________________________________________ Telephone: ( ) ____
Fax: ( ) ____
“ADVERTISER”
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BILLBOARD RELOCATION AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN THE

CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA,
AND

OUTFRONT MEDIA LLC

EXHIBIT A

OBSOLETE BILLBOARDS
Removal of the following Obsolete Billboards in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement will support establishment of the New Billboard:
 Sign face (oriented toward west) located at 2983 El Camino Real, City of Santa Clara.  Sign with two faces located at 3362 El Camino Real, City of Santa Clara.

Total removed: three (3) billboard sign faces
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BILLBOARD RELOCATION AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN THE

CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA,
AND

OUTFRONT MEDIA LLC

EXHIBIT B

NEW BILLBOARD
Advertiser is permitted to construct, install, maintain and operate the following New Billboard in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, as substantially depicted on the attached plan entitled “Development Plans”, and shall have the following characteristics:
 The New Billboard consists of a single-sided 14' x 48' digital LED billboard located south of Highway 101 on the COCO Home office property at 1700 Duane Ave, Santa Clara.  The maximum ambient light output level shall be 0.3 foot-candles at a distance of 250 linear feet from the New Billboard. Light levels emitted from the New Billboard would be set to adjust based upon ambient light conditions at any time (i.e., night time versus day time).
 The New Billboard may cycle though a rotation of images, which shall not change any faster than one image every eight seconds.
 The New Billboard, including the sign structure and/or sign, will not exceed 60 feet above ground level.
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BILLBOARD RELOCATION AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN THE

CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA,
AND

OUTFRONT MEDIA LLC

EXHIBIT C

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

INSURANCE COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS
Without limiting Advertiser’s indemnification of the City, and prior to commencing any of the Services required under this Agreement, Advertiser shall provide and maintain in full force and effect, at its sole cost and expense, the following insurance policies with at least the indicated coverages, provisions and endorsements:

A. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE

1. Commercial General Liability Insurance policy which provides coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01. Policy limits are subject to review, but shall in no event be less than, the following:
$5,000,000 each occurrence
$5,000,000 general aggregate
$5,000,000 products/completed operations aggregate
$5,000,000 personal injury

2. Exact structure and layering of the coverage shall be left to the discretion of Advertiser; however, any excess or umbrella policies used to meet the required limits shall be at least as broad as the underlying coverage and shall otherwise follow form.

3. The following provisions shall apply to the Commercial Liability policy as well as any umbrella policy maintained by the Advertiser to comply with the insurance requirements of this Agreement:
a. Coverage shall be on a “pay on behalf” basis with defense costs payable in addition to policy limits;
b. There shall be no cross liability exclusion which precludes coverage for claims or suits by one insured against another; and
c. Coverage shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim is made or a suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of liability.

B. BUSINESS AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE
Business automobile liability insurance policy which provides coverage at least as broad as ISO form CA 00 01, with minimum policy limits of not less than one million dollars 17244082.3
($1,000,000) each accident using, or providing coverage at least as broad as, Insurance Services Office form CA 00 01. Liability coverage shall apply to all owned, non-owned and hired autos.

C. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

1. Workers’ Compensation Insurance Policy as required by statute and employer’s liability with the following limits: at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) policy limit Illness/Injury by disease, and one million dollars ($1,000,000) for each Accident/Bodily Injury.

2. The indemnification and hold harmless obligations of Advertiser included in this Agreement shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damage, compensation or benefit payable by or for Advertiser or any subcontractor under any Workers’ Compensation Act(s), Disability Benefits Act(s) or other employee benefits act(s).

3. This policy must include a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the City of Santa Clara, its City Council, commissions, officers, employees, volunteers and agents.

D. COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS
All of the following clauses and/or endorsements, or similar provisions, must be part of each commercial general liability policy, and each umbrella or excess policy.

1. Additional Insureds. City of Santa Clara, its City Council, commissions, officers, employees, volunteers and agents (“Indemnitees”) are hereby added as additional insureds in respect to liability arising out of Advertiser’s work for City, using Insurance Services Office (ISO) Endorsement CG 20 10 11 85 or the combination of CG 20 10 03 97 and CG 20 37 10 01, or its equivalent.

2. Primary and non-contributing. Each insurance policy provided by Advertiser shall contain language or be endorsed to contain wording making it primary insurance as respects to, and not requiring contribution from, any other insurance which the Indemnitees may possess, including any self-insurance or self-insured retention they may have. Any other insurance Indemnitees may possess shall be considered excess insurance only and shall not be called upon to contribute with Advertiser’s insurance.

3. General Aggregate. The general aggregate limits shall apply separately to Advertiser’s work under this Agreement providing coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office (ISO) Endorsement CG 2503, 1985 Edition, or insurer’s equivalent (CGL).

4. Cancellation.
a. Each insurance policy shall contain language or be endorsed to reflect that no cancellation or modification of the coverage provided due to nonpayment of premiums shall be effective until written notice has been given to City at least ten (10) days prior to the effective date of such modification or cancellation. In the event of non-renewal, written notice 17244082.3
shall be given at least ten (10) days prior to the effective date of nonrenewal. b. Each insurance policy shall contain language or be endorsed to reflect that no cancellation or modification of the coverage provided for any cause save and except non-payment of premiums shall be effective until written notice has been given to City at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such modification or cancellation. In the event of nonrenewal, written notice shall be given at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of non-renewal.

5. Other Endorsements. Other endorsements may be required for policies other than the commercial general liability policy if specified in the description of required insurance set forth in Sections A through D of this Exhibit C, above.

E. ADDITIONAL INSURANCE RELATED PROVISIONS
Advertiser and City agree as follows:

1. Advertiser agrees to ensure that subcontractors, and any other party involved with the Services, who is brought onto or involved in the performance of the Services by Advertiser, provide the same minimum insurance coverage required of Advertiser, except as with respect to limits. Advertiser agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this Agreement.

Advertiser agrees that upon request by City, all agreements with, and insurance compliance documents provided by, such subcontractors and others engaged in the project will be submitted to City for review.

2. Advertiser agrees to be responsible for ensuring that no contract used by any party involved in any way with the project reserves the right to charge City or Advertiser for the cost of additional insurance coverage required by this Agreement. Any such provisions are to be deleted with reference to City. It is not the intent of City to reimburse any third party for the cost of complying with these requirements. There shall be no recourse against City for payment of premiums or other amounts with respect thereto.

3. The City reserves the right to withhold payments from the Advertiser in the event of material noncompliance with the insurance requirements set forth in this Agreement.

F. EVIDENCE OF COVERAGE
Prior to commencement of any Services under this Agreement, Advertiser, and each and every subcontractor (of every tier) shall, at its sole cost and expense, provide and maintain not less than the minimum insurance coverage with the endorsements and deductibles indicated in this Agreement. Such insurance coverage shall be maintained with insurers, and under forms of policies, satisfactory to City and as described in this Agreement. Advertiser shall file with the City all certificates and endorsements for the required insurance policies for City’s approval as to adequacy of the insurance protection.
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G. EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE
Advertiser or its insurance broker shall provide the required proof of insurance compliance, consisting of Insurance Services Office (ISO) endorsement forms or their equivalent and the ACORD form 25-S certificate of insurance (or its equivalent), evidencing all required coverage shall be delivered to City, or its representative as set forth below, at or prior to execution of this Agreement. Upon City’s request, Advertiser shall submit to City copies of the actual insurance policies or renewals or replacements.

Unless otherwise required by the terms of this Agreement, all certificates, endorsements, coverage verifications and other items required to be delivered to City pursuant to this Agreement shall be mailed to:

EBIX Inc.

City of Santa Clara Planning and Inspection Department
P.O. 12010-S2 or 151 North Lyon Avenue
Hemet, CA 92546-8010 Hemet, CA 92543
Telephone number: 951-766-2280
Fax number: 770-325-0409
Email address: [email protected]
H. QUALIFYING INSURERS
All of the insurance companies providing insurance for Advertiser shall have, and provide written proof of, an A. M. Best rating of at least A minus 6 (A- VI) or shall be an insurance company of equal financial stability that is approved by the City or its insurance compliance representatives.
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BILLBOARD RELOCATION AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN THE

CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA,
AND

OUTFRONT MEDIA LLC

EXHIBIT D

ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR ADVERTISERS SEEKING TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT

WITH THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA
Termination of Agreement for Certain Acts.

A. The City may, at its sole discretion, terminate this Agreement in the event any one or more of the following occurs:

1. If an Advertiser1 does any of the following:
a. Is convicted2 of operating a business in violation of any Federal, State or local law or regulation;
b. Is convicted of a crime punishable as a felony involving dishonesty3; c. Is convicted of an offense involving dishonesty or is convicted of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with: (1) obtaining; (2) attempting to obtain; or, (3) performing a public contract or subcontract; d. Is convicted of any offense which indicates a lack of business integrity or business honesty which seriously and directly affects the present responsibility of a City contractor or subcontractor; and/or, e. Made (or makes) any false statement(s) or representation(s) with respect to this Agreement.

1 For purposes of this Agreement, the word “Consultant” (whether a person or a legal entity) also refers to “Advertiser” and means any of the following: an owner or co-owner of a sole proprietorship; a person who controls or who has the power to control a business entity; a general partner of a partnership; a principal in a joint venture; or a primary corporate stockholder [i.e., a person who owns more than ten percent (10%) of the outstanding stock of a corporation] and who is active in the day to day operations of that corporation. 2 For purposes of this Agreement, the words “convicted” or “conviction” mean a judgment or conviction of a criminal offense by any court of competent jurisdiction, whether entered upon a verdict or a plea, and includes a conviction entered upon a plea of nolo contendere within the past five (5) years.
3 As used herein, “dishonesty” includes, but is not limited to, embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, failure to pay tax obligations, receiving stolen property, collusion or conspiracy. 17244082.3

2. If fraudulent, criminal or other seriously improper conduct of any officer, director, shareholder, partner, employee or other individual associated with the Advertiser can be imputed to the Advertiser when the conduct occurred in connection with the individual’s performance of duties for or on behalf of the Advertiser, with the Advertiser’s knowledge, approval or acquiescence, the Advertiser’s acceptance of the benefits derived from the conduct shall be evidence of such knowledge, approval or acquiescence.

B. The City may also terminate this Agreement in the event any one or more of the following occurs:

1. The City determines that Advertiser no longer has the financial capability4 or business experience5to perform the terms of, or operate under, this Agreement; or,

2. If City determines that the Advertiser fails to submit information, or submits false information, which is required to perform or be awarded a contract with City, including, but not limited to, Advertiser’s failure to maintain a required State issued license, failure to obtain a City business license (if applicable) or failure to provide and maintain bonds and/or insurance policies required under this Agreement.

C. In the event a prospective Advertiser (or bidder) is ruled ineligible (debarred) to participate in a contract award process or a contract is terminated pursuant to these provisions, Advertiser may appeal the City’s action to the City Council by filing a written request with the City Clerk within ten (10) days of the notice given by City to have the matter heard. The matter will be heard within thirty (30) days of the filing of the appeal request with the City Clerk. The Advertiser will have the burden of proof on the appeal.

The Advertiser shall have the opportunity to present evidence, both oral and documentary, and argument.

4 Advertiser becomes insolvent, transfers assets in fraud of creditors, makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, files a petition under any section or chapter of the federal Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C.), as amended, or under any similar law or statute of the United States or any state thereof, is adjudged bankrupt or insolvent in proceedings under such laws, or a receiver or trustee is appointed for all or substantially all of the assets of Advertiser. 5 Loss of personnel deemed essential by the City for the successful performance of the obligations of the Advertiser to the City.
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BILLBOARD RELOCATION AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN THE

CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA,
AND

OUTFRONT MEDIA LLC

EXHIBIT E

AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE WITH ETHICAL STANDARDS
I hereby state that I have read and understand the language, entitled “Ethical Standards” set forth in Exhibit D. I have the authority to make these representations on my own behalf or on behalf of the legal entity identified herein. I have examined appropriate business records, and I have made appropriate inquiry of those individuals potentially included within the definition of “Advertiser” contained in Ethical Standards at footnote 1.

Based on my review of the appropriate documents and my good-faith review of the necessary inquiry responses, I hereby state that neither the business entity nor any individual(s) belonging to said “Advertiser” category [i.e., owner or co-owner of a sole proprietorship, general partner, person who controls or has power to control a business entity, etc.] has been convicted of any one or more of the crimes identified in the Ethical Standards within the past five (5) years.

The above assertions are true and correct and are made under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California.

OUTFRONT Media LLC
a Delaware limited liability company
By:

Signature of Authorized Person or Representative
Name:

Title:

NOTARY’S ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE ATTACHED
Please execute the affidavit and attach a notary public’s acknowledgment of execution of the affidavit by the signatory. If the affidavit is on behalf of a corporation, partnership, or other legal entity, the entity’s complete legal name and the title of the person signing on behalf of the legal entity shall appear above. Written evidence of the authority of the person executing this affidavit on behalf of a corporation, partnership, joint venture, or any other legal entity, other than a sole proprietorship, shall be attached.

CITY COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT FOR

BILLBOARD RELOCATION AGREEMENTS
Revised April 2011
All Billboard Relocation Agreements shall have the following as the minimum criteria:

1. As of the adoption of this policy, there are 24 existing billboards in the City and that number shall not increase.

2. "Relocation" is defined as raising the height of an existing billboard, reconstructing an existing billboard, adding a face to an existing one sided billboard, or replacing an existing billboard with a new billboard in a new location.

3. Relocation can only occur with the removal of billboards from the existing billboard inventory as of July 1, 2004.

4. Relocation can only occur based upon a sign face or panel removal ratio of 3: 1 (three faces removed for each relocated, new or reconstructed face) that will result in the net reduction of sign faces. As an example, in order to increase the height of a single faced billboard, 3 existing billboard faces would have to be removed.

5. In an effort to minimize public expense in amortizing outdoor advertising displays, the City may waive certain billboard requirements as set forth in City Code Sections 18.80.050 (height) and 18.80.220(b) (billboard general provisions), as those sections may be amended from time to time, with factual findings by the City Council which justify the relocation of billboards. Those findings shall include, but not be limited to, ensuring traffic safety and aesthetics are maintained in the City, encouraging locations adjacent to freeways and expressways, restricting billboards from or near residential areas and providing a minimum of 300 foot separation from existing or proposed billboards.

6. All relocated billboards must provide for at least 10% public service announcement use, free of charge to the City and non-profit entities, of one full face of copy exposure based on daily use ( e.g. 36.5 days per year), and at least 50% of such public service announcement use shall occur during the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. daily.

7. Any relocation agreement allowing any relocated billboards in residentially zoned areas or areas designated for residential use in the General Plan shall require the removal of the billboard after a period of 20 years.

8. The consideration for City execution of a billboard relocation agreement shall be a payment to the City in the amount of a minimum of $70,000.00 per relocated sign face.

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Web Links
Name of Document: Web Links – PC Staff Report
PC Meeting (04/16/2025):

Here you will find documents related to the Planning Commission meeting such as the staff report and attachments.
https://santaclara.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1231214&GUID=321D46CE-715E-4142-A852- 410409A5707C&Options=info|&Search=
PC Meeting (08/13/2025):
https://santaclara.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1231218&GUID=360D40F5-C4AD-492C-9E0DFB574C81666F&Options=info|&Search= These documents are available for viewing in the Community Development Department 
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1. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES ARE SHOWN BASED ON MARKINGS PROVIDED BY CORE DYNAMICS GPR.

PHONE: (209)715-0507
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: COREDYNAMICSGPR.COM

2. CONTRACTORS AND OTHER PERFORMING WORK SHALL VERIFY THE EXACT LOCATION AND DEPTH OF ALL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES WITHIN CONSTRUCTION AREA.

3. SPRINKLER HEADS AND IRRIGATION LATERAL LINES ARE NOT SHOWN HEREON.

4. ADDITIONAL UNDETECTED UTILITIES MAY EXIST WITHIN THE LIMIT OF THIS SURVEY.

5. CALL UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT (USA) 48 HOURS PRIOR TO ANY UNDERGROUND WORK.

THIS SURVEY WAS PREPARED FROM INFORMATION FURNISHED IN THE BELOW REFERENCED PRELIMINARY TITLE REPORT. NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR MATTERS OF RECORD NOT STATED IN

SAID PRELIMINARY REPORT THAT MAY AFFECT THE TITLE LINES, OR EXCEPTIONS, OR EASEMENTS OF THE PROPERTY.

TITLE COMPANY: FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY

A NEBRASKA CORPORATION, HEREIN CALLED THE COMPANY
ORDER NO: 5026900-7098796
TITLE REPORT DA TE: MARCH 11, 2024 AT 7: 30 A.M.

ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO.: 224-42-011

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Meeting Date: August 13, 2025 Page 1
Conditions of Approval for Conditional Use Permit
PLN24-00424 / 1700 Duane Avenue
Action on a Conditional Use Permit (PLN24-00424) to Construct a Single-Sided Digital LED Billboard (Electronic Digital Display Message Sign) as Part of a Billboard Relocation Agreement and a Minor Modification to Reduce the Required 1,500 Linear Feet Distance from Another Electronic Digital Display Message Sign, and Recommendation to the City Council to Approve Adoption of the Billboard Relocation Agreement

GENERAL / PERFORMANCE
G1. Permit Expiration. This Permit shall automatically be revoked and terminated if not used within two years of original grant or within the period of any authorized extensions thereof.

The date of granting of this Permit is the date this Permit is approved by the decisionmaking body and the appeal period has been exhausted. The expiration date is August 13, 2027.

G2. Conformance with Plans. Prior to the issuance of Building Permit, the development of the site and all associate improvements shall conform to the approved plans on file with the Community Development Department, Planning Division. No change to the plans will be made without prior review by the Planning Division through approval of a Minor Amendment or through an Architectural Review, at the discretion of the Director of Community Development or designee. Each change shall be identified and justified in writing.

G3. Conditions on Plans. All conditions of approval for this Permit shall be reprinted and included within the first three sheets of the building permit plan sets submitted for review and approval. At all times these conditions of approval shall be on all grading and construction plans kept on the project site.

G4. Necessary Relocation of Public Facility. If relocation of an existing public facility becomes necessary due to a conflict with the developer's new improvements, then the cost of said relocation shall be borne by the developer.

G5. Indemnify and Hold Harmless. The owner or designee agrees to defend and indemnify and hold City, its officers, agents, employees, officials and representatives free and harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, attorney’s fees, injuries, costs, and liabilities from any suit for damages or for equitable or injunctive relief which is filed by a third party against the City by reason of its approval of owner or designee’s project.

G6. Code Compliance. The construction permit application drawings submitted to the Santa Clara Building Division shall include an overall California Building Code analysis; proposed use and occupancy of all spaces (CBC Ch. 3), all building heights and areas (CBC Ch. 5), all proposed types of construction (CBC Ch. 6), all proposed fire and smoke protection features, including all types of all fire rated penetrations proposed (CBC Ch. 7), all proposed interior finishes fire resistance (CBC Ch. 8), all fire protection systems proposed (CBC Ch. 9), and all means of egress proposed (CBC Ch. 10). Noncombustable exterior wall, floor, and roof finishes are strongly encouraged. a. During construction retaining a single company to install all fire related penetrations is highly recommended.
b. The grade level lobbies shall be minimum 1-hour rated all sides and above. c. All stair shafts shall be minimum 1-hour rated.
d. All elevator shafts shall be minimum 1-hour rated.
e. All trash chute shafts shall be minimum 1-hour rated.

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f. Recommendation: provide minimum two trash chutes; one for recyclables, one for trash, each trash chute to be routed down to a grade level trash collection room. g. Any trash rooms shall be minimum 1-hour rated all sides and above.

G7. Building Codes as Amended. See Title 15 of the Santa Clara City Code for any amendments to the California Building Codes.

G8. Reach Codes. This project is subject to the provisions of the City of Santa Clara 2022 Reach Code, effective January 2022. See Ordinance No. 2034 and/or Title 15 of the Santa Clara City Code.
a. Chapter 15.38 – Green Building Code for additional Electric Vehicle Charging requirements for new construction.

G9. Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, ordinances and resolutions.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – PLANNING DIVISION
DESIGN / PERFORMANCE– PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE P1. Construction Management Plan. The owner or designee shall submit a construction management plan addressing impacts to the public during construction activities including:
showing work hours, noticing of affected businesses, construction signage, noise control, storm water pollution prevention, job trailer location, contractor parking, parking enforcement, truck hauling routes, staging, concrete pours, crane lifts, scaffolding, materials storage, pedestrian safety, and traffic control. The plan shall be submitted to the Director of Community Development or designee for approval prior to issuance of demolition and building permits.

P2. Single-Faced Billboard. Signs are to be painted, repaired, backed with lattice when single-faced, and panels aligned as appropriate, and maintained in good condition.

P3. Public Service and Emergency Announcement. Billboard shall be required to provide for public service announcements, including Amber/Emergency Alerts, and other community service announcements in compliance with the terms of the Conditional Use Permit and the Billboard Relocation Agreement. The amount of time each day dedicated to public service announcements that will be displayed, at no cost to the City.

P4. Periodic Review. Periodic review is required to ensure compliance with the development standards and conditions of approval.

P5. Further Compensation. Pursuant to the City Council Policy Statement for Billboard Relocation Agreements and the Billboard Relocation Agreement, Applicant to pay City Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000.00) per billboard face for the New Billboard.

P6. Brightness. Light produced by an electronic/digital display message sign shall not exceed a maximum illumination of 5,000 nits (candelas per square meter) during daylight hours and a maximum illumination of 500 nits (candelas per square meter) between dusk to dawn as measured from the sign’s face.

P7. Dimmer Control. Signs shall have an automatic dimmer control to produce a distinct illumination change from a higher illumination level to a lower illumination level for the time period between one-half hour before sunset and one-half hour after sunset.

P8. Brightness Review. Each electronic digital display message sign shall be subject to a 30-day review period during which time the Director may determine that a reduction in illumination or turning off of the sign for certain evening hours, is necessary due to negative Conditions of Approval PLN24-00424 / 1700 Duane Avenue
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impacts on surrounding property or the community in general. The Director’s determination shall be made without regard to the message content of the sign.

P9. Change of Message. Messages displayed on an electronic digital display message sign shall be a static display without change for a minimum duration eight seconds except for those messages where the hour-and-minute, date, or temperature/weather information is updated. Messages shall be complete within each message/display without continuation in content to the next message or to any other sign. The message/display shall change instantaneously without any fading in/out, scrolling, dissolve, or similar animation.

P10. No Animation. Any form of moving, animated, oscillating, or rotating images, or any other design intended to attract attention through movement or the semblance of movement on any part of the sign is prohibited at all times.

P11. Maintenance. Signs shall be properly maintained in good working order at all times. Signs shall be designed and equipped to freeze the changeable message in one position or to go dark if a malfunction occurs. The sign owner shall immediately stop the electronic/digital display when notified by the City that it is malfunctioning or not complying with regulations of this Section. Installation, operation, and maintenance of new billboard should be conducted as established in the Billboard Relocation Agreement.

P12. Nonconforming Sign Structure. An existing sign or sign structure that is nonconforming as to location, size, heigh, or other regulation shall not be changed to a new electronic digital display message sign until all nonconformities have been eliminated.

P13. Mechanical Screening. Each sign structure shall include a facing of proper dimensions to conceal back bracing, framework, and structural members and/or any electrical equipment.

P14. Undergrounding of Utilities. All utilities installed in connection with the electronic digital display message sign shall be underground.

P15. San Jose Airport Planning and Development Department. File a FAA Form 7460-1, coordinate any construction crane activity with Airport Planning and Development department, and receive a FAA “Determination of No Hazard” issuance prior to Building permit issuance for vertical construction.

DURING CONSTRUCTION -- PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY
P16. Construction Hours. Construction activity shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekdays and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays for projects within 300 feet of a residential use and shall not be allowed on recognized State and Federal holidays.

P17. Construction Trash/Debris. During construction activities, the owner or designee is responsible for collection and pick-up of all trash and debris on-site and adjacent public right-of-way.

P18. Landscape Water Conservation. The owner or designee shall ensure that landscaping installation meets City water conservation criteria in a manner acceptable to the Director of Community Development.

OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS
P19. Landscaping Installation & Maintenance. The owner or designee shall ensure that the landscaping installed and accepted with this project shall be maintained on the site as per Conditions of Approval PLN24-00424 / 1700 Duane Avenue
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the approved plans. Any alteration or modification to the landscaping shall not be permitted unless otherwise approved by the Director of Community Development.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - BUILDING DIVISION
DESIGN / PERFORMANCE– PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE BD1. Addressing. Prior to overall construction permit application, submit to the Santa Clara Building Division, 2 copies of an addressing diagram request, to be prepared by a licensed architect or engineer. The addressing diagram(s) shall include all proposed streets and all building floor plans. The addressing diagram(s) shall conform to Santa Clara City Manager Directive #5; Street Name and Building Number Changes, and Santa Clara Building Division Address Policy For Residential and Commercial Developments. The addressing diagram(s) shall indicate all unit numbers to be based off established streets, not alleys nor access-ways to garages. Allow a minimum of 10 working days for initial staff review.

Please note city staff policy that existing site addresses typically are retired. Provide digital pdf printed from design software, not scanned from printed paper sheet. a. Any building or structure that is demolished shall have its address retired and a new address/s shall be issued for the project.

BD2. Flood Zone. The construction permit application drawings submitted to the Santa Clara Building Division shall include a copy of the latest Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Zone Map: https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home. The project drawings shall indicate how the project complies with the Santa Clara Flood Damage Prevention Code.
a. FEMA Flood Zone map designations and requirements are based on the map in effect at date of Building Permit issuance.

BD3. Water Pollution Control. The construction permit application drawings submitted to the Santa Clara Building Division shall include Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program Low Impact Development (LID) practices http://www.scvurpppw2k.com/nd_wp.shtml. All projects that disturb more than one acre, or projects that are part of a larger development that in total disturbs more than one acre, shall comply with the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program Best Management Practices (BMP): http://www.scvurppp-w2k.com/construction_bmp.shtml, and shall provide a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) by a certified Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD). All site drainage and grading permit applications submitted to the Santa Clara Building Division shall include a city of Santa Clara "C3" data form, available on this web page:
 https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/departments-g-z/publicworks/environmental-programs/stormwater-pollution-prevention and will be routed to a contract consultant for review.

BD4. Submittal Requirements. The overall project construction permit application shall include the geotechnical, architectural, structural, energy, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing drawings and calculations. Prior to the issuance of the overall project construction permit, a conditions of approval review meeting must be held in city hall, which meeting must be attended by the on-site field superintendent(s). The meeting will not be held without the attendance of the on-site field superintendent(s). The on-site grading permit shall be a separate permit application to the Building Division.

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DURING CONSTRUCTION – PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY
BD5. Temporary Certificates of Occupancy. Temporary Certificates of Occupancy (TCO) will not be routinely issued and will be considered on a very limited basis only when there is a clear and compelling reason for city staff to consider a TCO. A TCO will be approved only after all applicable City staff have approved in writing; Planning, P.W./ Engineering, Fire Prev., Santa Clara Water, Silicon Valley Power, and any other applicable agencies such as the Santa Clara County Health Dept., with the Building Division being the final approval of all TCO.'s.

FIRE DEPARTMENT
DESIGN / PERFORMANCE—PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE
F1. Hazmat Clearance. Prior to any Building Permit issuance, Hazardous Materials Closure (HMCP) is required as applicable:  This is a permit is issued by the Santa Clara Fire Department, Fire Prevention & Hazardous Materials Division.  Hazardous materials closure plans are required for businesses that used, handled or stored hazardous materials.  While required prior to closing a business this is not always done by the business owner, and therefore should be part of the developer’s due diligence.  The hazardous materials closure plans demonstrate that hazardous materials which were stored, dispensed, handled or used in the facility/business are safely transported, disposed of or reused in a manner that eliminates any threat to public health and environment.

F2. Hazmat Clearance. Prior to any Building Permit Issuance, a Phase II environmental assessment is required to be submitted to CRRD for review. If hazards are present that require site mitigation, cleanup, or management of chemical contaminants in soil, soil vapor, or groundwater a separate permit from one of the regulatory agencies below will be required. The type and extent of contamination on site(s) will govern which of the regulatory agencies noted below can supervise the cleanup: Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC); State Water Resources Control Board; or Santa Clara County, Department of Environmental Health.

If the project intends to contract with a State or County Agency for onsite/offsite environmental remediation activities the following documentation shall be provided to the Fire Prevention & Hazardous Materials Division prior to issuance of a Building Permit for demolition or grading: Oversight agency case number; and Oversight mangers contact name, phone number.

For smaller projects that are not moving soil at all, a Phase I environmental assessment may be adequate. Please contact Assistant Fire Marshal Fred Chun at [email protected] for more information.

F3. Fire Flow Requirement. Prior to Building Permit Issuance, provide documentation from the City of Santa Clara Water & Sewer Department that the minimum required fire-flow can be met. Fire Department fire-flow will be based on the current California Fire Code.

The most restrictive departments requirement shall apply.

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F4. Fire Hydrants. Prior to Building Permit Issuance, building plans shall show the required number, location and distribution of fire hydrants for the buildings will be based on the current California Fire Code, Appendix C as amended. The required number of fire hydrants will be based on the fire-flow before the reduction for fire sprinklers. Both public and private fire hydrants may be required.

F5. Fire Department Access. Prior to Building Permit Issuance, a five-foot all-weather perimeter pathway around the entire perimeter of the buildings to facilitate firefighter access is required to be incorporated into the Building permit submittal.

F6. Fire Department Access. Prior to the issuance of the Building Permit, approval for fire department apparatus access roads is required. Roadways must be provided to comply with all the following requirements:
 Fire apparatus access roadways shall be provided so that the exterior walls of the first story of the buildings are located not more than 150 feet from fire apparatus access as measured by an approved route around the exterior of each building. In addition, aerial apparatus roadways must be located so aerial apparatus will have clear access to the “entire” face/sides of the building. The minimum number of sides is project-specific and depends on the building configuration, building design, occupancy, and construction type, etc. As part of Building Permit Issuance, an alternative materials, design, and methods of construction and equipment permit application will need to be submitted for review and approval incorporating applicable mitigation measures as determined by the fire department for the lack of compliance.

Please note acceptable mitigation methods may have been discussed during the planning stage. Those mitigations are not guaranteed until a formal alternate means permit is submitted concurrently with the Building Plans. Conversely, an acceptable mitigation method may not have been discussed and will be evaluated under an alternate means permit at the building permit stage.
 For underpasses, garages, gates, or anything similar that a Fire apparatus is required to drive under as part of the emergency vehicle access, 16 feet vertical clearance will be required. For all other areas, the “minimum” unobstructed vertical clearance shall not be less than 13 feet 6 inches.
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 The “minimum” width of aerial roadways for aerial apparatus is 26 feet.  The minimum inside turning radius shall be 30 feet.
 The “minimum” width of roadways for aerial apparatus is 26 feet. Aerial access roadways shall be located a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the protected building. This requirement is only applicable when Appendix D of the Fire Code is enforceable.
 Overhead utility and power lines easements shall not be located over fire apparatus access roads or between the aerial fire apparatus roads and the buildings to avoid the possibility of injury and equipment damage from electrical hazards.  Fire apparatus access roadways shall be all-weather surface(s) designed to support a gross vehicle weight of 75,000-pounds.
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 Trees at full development must not exceed 30 feet in height and not impair aerials apparatus operations to sweep opposing sides of a building. Other obstructions such as site lighting, bio-retention, and architectural features are reviewed case-by-case to ensure they do not obstruct aerial and ground ladder access.  Traffic control/calming devices are not permitted on any designated fire access roadway unless approved. A separate Fire Department permit is required for any barrier devices installed alone fire department apparatus access roads.

Prior to any Building Department Issuance, all fire department apparatus access roadways on private property are required to “be recorded” with the County of Santa Clara as Emergency Vehicle Access Easements (EVAE’s) and reviewed by the Fire Department.

No other instruments will be considered as substitutions such as P.U.E, Ingress/Egress easements and/or City Right-of-Ways.

F7. Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System. Prior to Building Permit Issuance, provisions shall be made for Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System (ERRCS) equipment, including but not limited to pathway survivability in accordance with Santa Clara Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System Standard.

F8. Fire Department Access. Prior to the start of construction, roadways and water supplies for fire protection are required to be installed and made serviceable and maintained throughout the course of construction.

F9. Fire Department Access. Prior to issuance of the Building Permit, a gate permit is required to obtained. Openings for access gates located across fire apparatus access roads shall be a minimum of 20 feet of clear width. Gates shall also be provided with a minimum unobstructed vertical clearance of 16-feet. All gates installed on designated fire department access roads must be electrically automatic powered gates. Gates shall be provided with an emergency power or be of a fail-safe design, allowing the gate to be pushed open without the use of special knowledge or equipment. A Tomar Strobe Switch or 3M Opticom detector shall be installed to control the automatic gate(s) to allow emergency vehicles (e.g., fire, police, ems). Said device shall be mounted at a minimum height of eight to ten feet (8’ - 10’) above grade.

F10. Alternative Means and Methods. Prior to any Building Permit issuance, an alternate means or methods permits to mitigate any code deficiency must be submitted and approved. Please submit this permit concurrently with the building plans. Please note specific mitigations may have been discussed during the planning process. None of these discussions are binding and can only be formally approved through submitting an AMMR permit. The AMMR permit is formally documenting that and still needs to be submitted.

F11. Hazmat Information. Prior to Building Permit Issuance, a Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement including refrigerants is required to be submitted and reviewed with the Building Permit if applicable.

F12. Fire Safety During Construction. Prior to Building Permit Issuance, a permit for Construction Safety & Demolition shall be submitted to the fire department for review and approval in compliance with our Construction Safety & Demolition standard.

DURING CONSTRUCTION – PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY
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F13. Shared Fire Protection Features that Cross Property Lines. Prior to Building Permit Final, any EVAEs or fire protection equipment (including but not limited to fire service undergrounds, sprinkler piping, fire alarm equipment, fire pumps, ERRCS) that cross property lines or is not located on the parcel of the building it serves shall have a CC&R legally recorded detailing who is responsible for maintenance and repair of the EVAE or fire protection equipment.

F14. Fire Protection Systems Before Occupancy. Prior to any Certificate of Occupancy Issuance (temporary or permanent), fire-life safety systems installations must be fully installed, functional, and approved.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - ENGINEERING
DESIGN—PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE
E1. Site Clearance. Obtain site clearance through Public Works Department prior to issuance of Building Permit. Site clearance will require payment of applicable development fees.

Other requirements may be identified for compliance during the site clearance process.

Contact Public Works Department at (408) 615-3000 for further information.

DURING CONSTRUCTION
E2. Encroachment Permit. All work within the public right-of-way and/or public easement, which is to be performed by the Developer/Owner, the general contractor, and all subcontractors shall be submitted within a Single Encroachment Permit to be reviewed and issued by the City Public Works Department. Issuance of the Encroachment Permit and payment of all appropriate fees shall be completed prior to commencement of work, and all work under the permit shall be completed prior to issuance of occupancy permit.

E3. Encroachment Permit. Submit public improvement/encroachment permit plans prepared in accordance with City Public Works Department procedures which provide for the installation of public improvements directly to the Public Works Department. Plans shall be prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer and approved by the City Engineer prior to approval and recordation of final map and/or issuance of building permits.

E4. Encroachment Permit. All work within state right-of-way shall require a Caltrans encroachment permit.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - STORMWATER
DESIGN / PERFORMANCE—PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE
ST1. Final Stormwater Management Plan. Prior to City’s issuance of Building or Grading Permits, the applicant shall develop a Final Stormwater Management Plan, update the C.3 Data Form, the Special Project Narratives and Worksheet (as appropriate), and an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.

ST2. 3
rd Party Review of Final Stormwater Management Plan. The Final Stormwater Management Plan and all associated calculations shall be reviewed and certified by a qualified 3rd party consultant from the SCVURPPP List of Qualified Consultants, and a 3rd party review letter (on design) shall be submitted with the Plan.

ST3. Notice of Intent. For project that disturbs a land area of one acre or more, the applicant shall provide a copy of the Notice of Intent (NOI) with WDID number for coverage under Conditions of Approval PLN24-00424 / 1700 Duane Avenue
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the State Construction General Permit. Active projects with NOI will be inspected by the City once per month during the wet season (October – April).

ST4. Best Management Practices. The applicant shall incorporate Best Management Practices (BMPs) into construction plans and incorporate post-construction water runoff measures into project plans. Include the SCVURPPP Countywide Construction BMPs Plan Sheet with the plans. Applicant to add Source control measures with designations from C.3 stormwater handbook, Appendix H.

ST5. C.3 Treatment Facilities Construction Notes. Include the C.3 Treatment Facilities Construction Notes on the Improvement Plans and/or Stormwater Control Plans.

ST6. Decorative & Recreational Water Features. Decorative and recreational water features such as fountains, pools, and ponds shall be designed and constructed to drain to the sanitary sewer system only.

ST7. Small Projects. For single-family homes and other small projects that create and/or replace 2,500 – 10,000 square feet of impervious surface area, the applicant shall implement at least one of the following site design measures:
a. Direction of roof runoff into cisterns or rain barrels b. Direction of roof, sidewalk, walkway, patio, driveway, or parking lot runoff onto vegetated areas
c. Construction of sidewalks, walkways, patios, bike lanes, driveways, and parking lots with permeable surfaces
Plans shall specify which site design measures are selected for the project and show the direction of flow from impervious surfaces to the selected site design measures. All measures shall meet the design criteria in the 2016 C.3. Stormwater Handbook, Appendix K: Standard Specifications for Lot-Scale Measures for Small Projects.

ST8. Interior Floor Drains. Interior floor drains shall be plumbed to the sanitary sewer system and not connected to the City’s storm drain system.

ST9. Trash Enclosure Floor Drains. Floor drains within trash enclosures shall be plumbed to the sanitary sewer system and not connected to the City’s storm drain system.

ST10. Architectural Copper. The use of architectural copper is prohibited.

DURING CONSTRUCTION OR OPERATION
ST11. Biotreatment Soil Media. Applicant shall install biotreatment soil media that meets the minimum specifications as set forth in the SCVURPPP C.3 Stormwater Handbook. If percolation rate test of the biotreatment soil mix is not performed on-site, a certification letter from the supplier verifying that the soil meets the specified mix (the date of such document shall not be older than 3 months).

ST12. Stormwater Control Measure Inspection. At critical construction phases, all stormwater control measures shall be inspected for conformance to approved plans by a qualified 3rd party consultant from the SCVURPPP List of Qualified Consultants.

ST13. Inspections. Permeable Pavement, Media Filter vaults, and Trash Full Capture Devices shall be inspected by a 3rd party reviewer and/or manufacturer representative for conformance with the details and specifications of the approved plans. All new pervious concrete and porous asphalt pavements should have a minimum surface infiltration rate of 100 in./hr. as described in the SCVURPPP C.3 Handbook. A map displaying the number, location and details of full trash capture devices shall be prepared as an attachment to the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Agreement with the City.

ST14. Stormwater Treatment Facilities. Stormwater treatment facilities must be designed, installed, and maintained to achieve the site design measures throughout their life in accordance to the SCVRUPPP C.3 Stormwater Handbook (Chapter 6 and Appendix C).

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ST15. Amendments to Operation & Maintenance Agreement. Any site design measures used to reduce the size of stormwater treatment measures shall not be installed for the project without the written approval from the City, installing the corresponding resizing of other stormwater treatment measures and an amendment of the property’s O&M Agreement.

ST16. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Messaging. Developer shall install an appropriate stormwater pollution prevention message such as “No Dumping – Flows to Bay” on any storm drains located on private property.

ST17. Outdoor Storage Areas. All outdoor equipment and materials storage areas shall be covered and/or bermed, or otherwise designed to limit the potential for runoff to contact pollutants.

PRIOR TO FINAL OF BUILDING PERMIT
ST18. As-Built Drawings. As-Built drawing shall be submitted to the Public Works Department.

ST19. 3
rd Party Concurrence Letter. 3rd Party concurrence letter on the C.3 facilities construction shall be submitted to the Public Works Department. The letter shall be prepared by a 3rd party consultant from the SCVURPPP List of Qualified Consultants. The City reserves the right to review the 3rd party inspection report on the C.3 stormwater facility installation.

ST20. Final C.3 Inspection. Applicant shall schedule and City shall conduct a final C.3 inspection.

ST21. Operation & Maintenance Agreement. The property owner shall enter into an Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Agreement with the City for all installed stormwater treatment measures and full trash capture devices in perpetuity. Applicants should contact Public Works Dept. - Environmental Services at (408) 615-3080 or [email protected] for assistance completing the Agreement. For more information and to download the most recent version of the O&M Agreement, visit the City’s stormwater resources website at http://santaclaraca.gov/stormwater. Inspection of permeable pavement, media filter vaults and full trash capture devices is to be done annually by December 31 of each year.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - TRANSPORTATION

DURING CONSTRUCTION
TR1. Encroachment Permit. Traffic improvements must comply with the City of Santa Clara Standard Details and Specifications for Public Works Construction TR2. Building Permit. All on-site structures must be clear of Driveway and Corner Visibility Clearance Areas per City Standard Detail TR-9.

STREETS DIVISION
Right of Way Landscape

DESIGN/PERFORMANCE PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT L1. Tree Preservations Specifications. Include City of Santa Clara Tree Preservation/City Arborist specifications on all improvement plans.

L2. Mature Trees. Identify existing mature trees to be maintained. Prepare a tree protection plans for review and approval by the City prior to any demolition, grading or other earthwork in the vicinity of existing trees on the site.

L3. Tree Replacement. 2:1 tree replacement ratio required for all trees removed from the right-of-way.

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DURING CONSTRUCTION OR OPERATION
L4. No Public Root Cutting. No cutting of any part of public, including roots, shall be done without securing prior approval of the City Arborist. Tree trimming/removal shall be done in accordance to the City of Santa Clara Tree Preservation/City Arborist specifications and with direct supervision of a certified arborist (Certification of International Society of Arboriculture).

PRIOR TO FINAL OF BUILDING PERMIT
L5. In Lieu Fee. If 2:1 replacement ratio cannot be met for removal of right of way landscape trees, tree planting fee must be paid prior to building permit final.

Solid Waste

DESIGN/PERFORMANCE PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT SW1. Construction Waste Diversion. For projects that involve construction, demolition or renovation of 5,000 square feet or more, the applicant shall comply with City Code Section

8.25.285 and recycle or divert at least sixty five percent (65%) of materials generated for discard by the project during demolition and construction activities. No building, demolition, or site development permit shall be issued unless and until applicant has submitted a construction and demolition debris materials check-off list. Applicant shall create a Waste Management Plan and submit, for approval, a Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Report through the City’s online tracking tool at http://santaclara.wastetracking.com/.

SW2. Authorized Service Haulers. This project is subject to the City’s Accumulation, Transportation and Disposal of Solid Waste Ordinance (Chapter 8.25 of the Municipal Codes), which requires the handling and disposal of waste by authorized service haulers.

Insert the General Notes for the Construction & Demolition (C&D) Waste Management into construction plans in accordance with the City’s municipal codes prior to the issuance of a Building or Grading permit. Provide the Green Halo waste online tracking number to Building staff prior to the issuance of a demolition or building permit.

SW3. Exclusive Franchise Hauling Area. This property falls within the City’s exclusive franchise hauling area. The applicant is required to use the City’s exclusive franchise hauler and rate structure for any hired debris boxes. Prior to the issuance of a Public Works clearance, the project applicant shall complete and sign the Construction and Demolition (C&D) / Waste Management Rules and Regulations Form.

SILICON VALLEY POWER

GENERAL
SVP1. Applicant to provide power to the sign from existing Main Switch Board on the parcel.

SVP will not provide a separate service for the sign.

SVP2. Sign is encroaching into the SVP easement, and all overlapping area shall be a minimum of 30 feet high for operation & maintenance of the onsite transformer.

WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT

DESIGN / PERFORMANCE -- PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT W1. Encroachment Permit. Prior to issuance of Building Permits, the applicant shall submit an encroachment permit application and design plans for construction of water utilities that comply with the latest edition of the Water & Sewer Utilities Water Service and Use Rules and Regulations, Water System Notes, and Water Standard Details and Specifications. In addition, prior to the City's issuance of Occupancy, the applicant shall construct all public Conditions of Approval PLN24-00424 / 1700 Duane Avenue
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water utilities per the approved plans. The Water & Sewer Utilities will inspect all public water utility installations and all other improvements encroaching public water utilities.

W2. Utility Design Plans. Utility Design Plans shall indicate the pipe material and the size of existing water, recycled water and sewer main(s). The plans shall show the nearest existing fire hydrant and the two nearest existing water main line gate valves near the project area. The plans shall show meter and backflow configurations to scale and per City of Santa Clara Water & Sewer Utilities Standard Details. Note that all new water meters and backflow prevention devices shall be located behind the sidewalk in a landscape area. Fire hydrants should be located two feet behind monolithic sidewalk if sidewalk is present; two feet behind face of curb if no sidewalk is present, per City Std Detail 18. The plans shall provide the profile section details for utilities crossing water, sewer, or recycled water mains to ensure a 12” minimum vertical clearance is maintained.

W3. Utility Separations. Applicant shall adhere to and provide a note indicating that all horizontal and vertical clearances comply with State and local regulations. The applicant shall maintain a minimum 12” of vertical clearance at water service crossing with other utilities, and all required minimum horizontal clearances from water services: 10' from sanitary sewer utilities, 10’ from recycled water utilities, 8' from storm drain utilities, 5' from fire and other water utilities, 3' from abandoned water services, 5' from gas and electric utilities, and 5’ from the edge of the propose or existing driveway. For sanitary sewer, water, and recycled water utilities, the applicant shall maintain a minimum horizontal clearance of 10' from existing and proposed trees. If applicant installs tree root barriers, clearance from tree reduces to 5' (clearance must be from the edge of tree root barrier to edge of water facilities). No structures (fencing, foundation, biofiltration swales, etc.) allowed over sanitary sewer, potable water and/or recycled water utilities and easements.

W4. Separate Services. Applicant shall submit plans showing proposed water, recycled water, sanitary sewer, and fire services connected to a public main in the public right-of-way to the satisfaction of the Director of Water & Sewer Utilities. Different types of water and recycled water use (domestic, irrigation, fire) shall be served by separate water services, each separately tapped at the water main. Tapping on existing fire service line(s) is prohibited. Approved backflow prevention device(s) are required on all potable water services.

W5. City Standard Meters and Backflows. All proposed meters and backflows for all water services shall meet the current City of Santa Clara Water & Sewer Utilities Standard Details. Plans shall show meter and backflow configurations to scale.

W6. Existing Services. The applicant must indicate the disposition of all existing water and sewer services and mains on the plans. If the existing services will not be used, then the applicant shall properly abandon these services to the main per Water & Sewer Utilities standards and install a new service to accommodate the water needs of the project. The applicant shall bear the cost of any relocation or abandonment of existing Water Department facilities required for project construction to the satisfaction of the Director of Water and Sewer Utilities.

W7. On-Site Storm Drain Treatment. Prior to issuance of Building Permit, the applicant shall submit plans showing any onsite storm water treatment system. The plan shall include a section detail of the treatment system. No water, sewer, or recycled water facilities shall be located within 5-feet of any storm water treatment system.

W8. Water Usage. Prior to the issuance of Building Permits, the applicant shall provide documentation of water usage so the Water Division can verify the appropriate size of all proposed water meters. Please note that if the existing water services are incapable of supplying the water needs to the site, the existing services shall be abandoned, and new separate dedicated water services shall be provided for each use (domestic and irrigation).

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W9. Landscaping. All the landscaping for the project shall comply with the California Water Conservation in Landscaping Act, Government Code Section 65591 et. seq. All plants shall be either California native or non-invasive, low water-using or moderate water-using plants. High water-using plants and nonfunctional turf are prohibited.

W10. Water Features. Prior to issuance of Building Permits, the applicant shall submit plan details for all water features (including but not limited to fountains and ponds) designed to include provisions for operating the system without City potable water supply and capable of being physically disconnected from source of potable water supply during City declared water conservation periods, to the satisfaction of the Director of the Water & Sewer Utilities. Decorative water features may be permanently connected to the City’s recycled water supply.

W11. Easements. Prior to City’s issuance of Building or Grading Permits, the applicant shall provide a dedicated water utility easement around the backflow prevention device onsite.

The water utility easement for the water services and all other public water appurtenances shall be a minimum 15 feet wide and be adjacent to the public right-of-way without overlapping any public utility easement. Additionally, the applicant shall submit plans defining existing easements so Water Division can verify if there are any conflicts with proposed easements and water utilities.

W12. Underground Fire Permit. Prior to issuance of Building Permits, applicant shall submit an underground fire permit unless otherwise waived by the Fire Department. If fire flow information is needed, applicant shall coordinate with Water and Sewer Utilities Department, for fire flow information at (408)615-2000. A dedicated fire service line, with an approved backflow prevention device, shall be used for on-site fire hydrants. Fire service lines required for commercial and industrial use shall be sized appropriately per fire flow demand and code requirements.

DURING CONSTRUCTION
W13. City Standard Meters and Backflow Installation. No meters or backflows shall be installed prior to establishment of water service account with the Municipal Services Division of the Finance Department. The applicant shall provide a copy of the account information to the Water and Sewer Utilities Department Inspector and Meter Shop prior to installation of any meter or backflow. All meters and backflows approved for installation shall be tested prior to use. Water service connections shall not be used prior to authorization by the Water and Sewer Utilities inspector.

W14. Construction Water. This project shall use recycled water for all construction water needs for onsite and offsite construction.

W15. Water Shortage Response Actions. Pursuant to the City of Santa Clara’s Urban Water Management Plan, during times of drought or water shortage, the City implements water shortage response actions in accordance with the level of water shortage declared. All construction activities and all new irrigation connections are subject to the Water Shortage Response Actions in effect at the time of construction and connection of the irrigation service.

Water Shortage Response Actions for Stage 2 and higher include water use restrictions that limit the use of potable water such as:
a. prohibiting the installation of new potable water irrigation services. new irrigation connections, construction, and dust control.
b. restrict the use of potable water used for construction and dust control if recycled water is available.

This project is subject to all the requirements and restrictions of the Water Shortage Response Actions in place or adopted during the duration of the project. For more Conditions of Approval PLN24-00424 / 1700 Duane Avenue
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information, visit the City of Santa Clara Water & Sewer Utilities website at www.santaclaraca.gov/waterconservation.

PRIOR TO FINAL OF BUILDING PERMIT
W16. Record Drawings. Upon completion of construction and prior to the City’s issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall provide "as-built" drawings of the public water utility infrastructure prepared by a registered civil engineer to the satisfaction of the Director of Water & Sewer Utilities Department.

W17. Conditional Releases. The applicant shall comply with all the requirements of any building permit conditional release requirements.

KEY:

G = General
P = Planning Division
BD = Building Division
F = Fire Department
E = Engineering – Public Works Department
ST = Stormwater – Public Works Department
TR = Transportation – Public Works Department
L = Landscape – Streets Division
SW = Solid Waste – Streets Division
SVP = Silicon Valley Power
W = Water and Sewer Department

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Permittee/Property Owner
The undersigned agrees to each condition of approval and acknowledges and hereby agrees to use the project property on the terms and conditions set forth in this permit.

Signature: _________________________________________________ Printed Name: _________________________________________________ Relationship to Property: _________________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________________ Pursuant to Santa Clara City Code 18.128.100, the applicant shall return this document to the Department, properly signed and dated, within 30-days following the date of the Acknowledgement.

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25-936 Agenda Date: 10/7/2025

REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT
Action to Authorize the Use of City Electric Forces for Public Works at 3025 Raymond Street and Various Locations Along Tasman Drive

COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure

BACKGROUND
Section 1310 of the Santa Clara City Charter (Contracts on Public Works) states “that every contract involving an expenditure of more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for the construction or improvement (excluding maintenance and repair) of public buildings, works, streets, drains, sewers, utilities, parks and playgrounds shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder.” The section further states that “the City Council may declare and determine that, in its opinion, the work in question may be performed better or more economically by the City with its own employees, and after the adoption of a resolution to this effect by at least four affirmative votes, it may proceed to have said work done in the manner stated, without further observance of the provisions of this section.”

DISCUSSION
Staff believes that the work described below is better performed with City forces based upon the following factors: (1) the work is limited in size and scope; (2) City forces have knowledge and training in operating and maintaining the electric system that can be leveraged to more economically perform this work; and (3) bidding out the work and contracting with a private entity would not likely result in a lower overall cost or time savings. Therefore, the staff recommends that the City Council declares and determines that City forces can better perform the installation of the following electric facilities and approve the use of City forces.

Estimate Number: 40241
Location: 3025 Raymond Street
Type of Service: Load Increase (2005)
Description of Work: Removal of cable for developer to relocate conduits and reinstall cable once developer work is complete.

Estimated Cost: $127,431
Appropriation: Electric Utility Capital Fund (591) Project 2005 - New Business Estimate Work
Source of Revenue: Customer/Developer Contribution
Estimate Number: 40519
Location: Various Locations Along Tasman Drive
Type of Service: New Business (2005)
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Description of Work: Pulling cable and installing splices to energize new unmetered streetlight pedestals.

Estimated Cost: $17,342
Appropriation: Electric Utility Capital Fund (591) Project 2005 - New Business Estimate Work
Source of Revenue: Customer/Developer Contribution
Historically, City staff has performed small project work like this under the use of City Forces exception and justification above. In preparation for the implementation and roll out of the new Arcos crew management system scheduled to go live in Fall 2025, SVP staff will be developing a process to review this practice on a routine basis to provide further support for this approach.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Staff recommends that the City Council determine that the action being considered is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to section 15302 (Class 2 -Replacement or Reconstruction) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations as the proposed work involves the replacement of electric facilities involving negligible expansion of capacity.

FISCAL IMPACT
The funds to support the staff time for work performed by Silicon Valley Power (SVP) and related construction materials for the work detailed in this report totaling $144,773 are included in the FY 2025/26 Adopted CIP Budget, in Project 2005 - New Business Estimate Work in the Electric Utility Capital Fund. All of the referenced work will be performed by City SVP staff. Some work associated with encroachment permits may be performed by the Department of Public Works (DPW). DPW costs are recovered through payment of permit fees.

COORDINATION
This report has been coordinated with the Finance Department and City Attorney’s Office.

RECOMMENDATION

1. Determine that the proposed action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15302 (Class 2 - Replacement or Reconstruction) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and

2. Declare and determine in accordance with Section 1310 of the City Charter that the public works located at 3025 Raymond Street and various locations along Tasman Drive with an estimated cost of $144,773 are better performed by the City with its own employees based on the information set forth in this Report to Council and authorize the performance of these public works consistent with this authorization.

Reviewed by: Nico Procos, Director of Silicon Valley Power Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager
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25-939 Agenda Date: 10/7/2025

REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT
Action on Adoption of a Resolution Establishing the Necessary Findings of Fact for Modifications to the California Building Standards; Action on Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Title 15 (“Municipal Fire and Environmental Code”) of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” for the Adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code; and Setting October 21, 2025, for a Public Hearing on Adoption of such Ordinance

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Deliver and Enhance High Quality, Efficient Services and Infrastructure Promote Sustainability and Environmental Protection

BACKGROUND
Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, also referred to as the California Building Standards Code, governs the design, construction, and regulation of buildings, facilities, and associated processes throughout California. The California Building Standards Commission updates the Building Standards Code on a triennial basis to improve safety, sustainability, resiliency, and incorporate new technologies, designs, and construction methods. Throughout each code adoption cycle, amendments to the fire code are developed through a lengthy public participation process. State Code Advisory Committees provide recommendations to the California Building Standards Commission on the various proposed amendments to the Building Standards. Following this process, the California Building Standards Commission adopted the 2025 California Building Standards Code and published it on July 1, 2025. The 2025 California Building Standards Code, including Part 9 (the California Fire Code), will take effect statewide on January 1, 2026.

Local modifications are commonly made to address local context and concerns that may not be applicable on a statewide level. The City of Santa Clara adopted the current 2022 California Fire Code, with amendments, in November 2022. These standards have been in effect since January 1, 2023. This Ordinance is the typical process for adopting the new 2025 California Fire Code, along with local amendments, to take effect January 1, 2026.

Title 15 (“Municipal Fire and Environmental Code”) of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” provides regulations pertaining to the design and construction of buildings and regulated processes within the City. For Santa Clara to adopt the 2025 California Fire Code, Chapter 15.60 in City of Santa Clara Page 1 of 4 Printed on 10/3/2025
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Title 15 will need to be amended accordingly in the proposed Ordinance (Attachment 1). Local modifications are also incorporated into the proposed Ordinance, accompanied by a Resolution of Findings (Attachment 2), which details the local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions justifying these modifications. Following adoption by the City, the Fire Code Official will file a copy of the Ordinance and Resolution with the California Building Standards Commission.

DISCUSSION
As part of the triennial code adoption cycle, and pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958 and 18941.5, staff recommends that the City Council adopt the 2025 California Fire Code, Part 9 of the 2025 California Building Standards Code.

These amendments were developed collaboratively through the Santa Clara County Fire Marshal’s Fire Code Work Group, a subcommittee of the Santa Clara County Fire Chiefs’ Association. This regional process promotes uniform application of local amendments to the extent possible across Santa Clara County. The collaborative approach also reduces duplication of effort, strengthens coordination among agencies, and provides greater clarity for developers, businesses, and contractors who operate in multiple jurisdictions. The California Fire Code is developed as a set of statewide minimum standards. To be effective, however, it must be adapted to reflect the diverse conditions faced by individual communities. Variations in climate, topography, geology, firefighting tactics, staffing capabilities, and available resources often require additional local protections. These conditions, coupled with the City’s high concentration of technology and industrial facilities, necessitate additional safeguards for the storage and management of hazardous materials.

The adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code, together with the proposed local amendments detailed in Exhibit 1 (Attachment 2), advances the City’s General Plan goals and policies related to the adoption of the California Building Standards Code, Part 9. This action enhances fire and life safety provisions and reinforces the use of modern codes and the Fire Permit process as key tools to reduce safety risks for both new and existing development, thereby promoting a resilient and wellprotected community.

5.9.3-G1: “A safe and secure environment for people and property in the community.”

5.9.3-P1: “Encourage design techniques that promote public and property safety in new development and public spaces.”

5.9.3 ‐
P2: “Provide police and fire services that respond to community goals for a safe and secure environment for people and property.”

5.9.3 ‐
P7: “Encourage property maintenance and pursue appropriate code enforcement to reduce crime associated with blight.”

5.10.5 ‐
G1: “Protection of life, the environment and property from natural catastrophes and man
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made hazards.”

5.10.5 ‐
G4: “City codes and regulations that are consistent with applicable regional, State and federal regulations for safety.”
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5.10.5-P6: “Require that new development is designed to meet current safety standards and implement appropriate building codes to reduce risks associated with geologic conditions.” The updated Fire Code emphasizes the importance of utilizing modern codes and the fire permit process as essential tools for safeguarding life, property, and the community. It ensures that new development is designed and constructed to current safety standards, while also requiring existing facilities to maintain compliance with critical fire and life safety requirements. By aligning local regulations with the General Plan’s emphasis on minimizing risks associated with fire hazards, geological, climatic, and topographic conditions, as well as other safety concerns, the adoption of the updated code supports a safe, resilient, and sustainable built environment for residents, businesses, and visitors.

In the event local amendments are not adopted/approved by the city Council, the unmodified 2025 Fire Code shall go into effect for the City of Santa Clara as of January 1, 2026.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15305 in that it is a minor alteration in land use limitations that will not result in any changes in land use or density, and section 15308 in that it is an action taken by a regulatory agency as authorized by California law to assure maintenance or protection of the environment.

FISCAL IMPACT
There are no additional costs to the City beyond administrative staff time and related expenses, which are already included in the current budget.

COORDINATION
This report was coordinated with the Community Development Department, Finance Department, City Attorney’s Office, and the City Manager’s Office.

PUBLIC CONTACT
A public notice for the public hearing to be held on October 21, 2025, will be advertised in the Santa Clara Weekly publication on October 8 and October 15, 2025.

Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email [email protected] or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.

RECOMMENDATION

1. Waive first reading and approve the introduction of an Ordinance amending Chapter 15.60 of the Santa Clara City Code (“Santa Clara Municipal Fire and Environmental Code”) for the adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code;

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3. Set a public hearing on October 21, 2025, pursuant to the California Government Code Section 50022.3 for adoption of the Ordinance.

Reviewed by: Ruben Torres, Fire Chief
Approved by: Jovan Grogan, City Manager

ATTACHMENTS

1. 2025 CFC Amendments - Ordinance - Muni-Fire-Environmental Code

2. 2025 CFC Amendments - Resolution - Muni-Fire-Environmental Code City of Santa Clara Page 4 of 4 Printed on 10/3/2025
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ORDINANCE NO. _____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.60 (“SANTA
CLARA MUNICIPAL FIRE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CODE”)
OF TITLE 15 (“BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION”), OF
“THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA,
CALIFORNIA” TO ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE

CODE, AND THE FULL TEXT OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF

THE CODES OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATED TO

THE SIX CERTIFED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY

PROGRAMS, AS AMENDED
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS FOLLOWS:

WHEREAS, the State of California recently adopted and amended the 2024 International Fire Code to establish the 2025 California Fire Code;
WHEREAS, the 2025 California Fire Code will automatically go into effect on January 1, 2026;
WHEREAS, the 2025 California Fire Code is contained within, and is a subset of, the California Building Standards Code, which may be amended by a local jurisdiction to establish more restrictive standards, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code §18941.5 and §17958, et seq.;
WHEREAS, restrictive standards established by a local jurisdiction pursuant to this authority must be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions;
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara Fire Department has worked with all Santa Clara County Fire Agencies in the Santa Clara County Fire Code Work Group to develop amendments to the California Fire Code; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara (“City”) finds it necessary to amend the 2025 California Fire Code, as adopted and amended by the State of California, in order to maintain a Ordinance/Adoption of 2025 California Fire CodePage 2 of 54 Rev: 09-2025
reasonable degree of fire and life safety within the City because of local climatic, geological, and/or topographical conditions, which conditions and findings are set forth in the accompanying Resolution.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: That Chapter 15.60 “Santa Clara Fire and Environmental Code” of Title 15 “Building and Construction” of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara” (“SCCC”) is repealed in its entirety and replaced with the following:
“Chapter 15.60

MUNICIPAL FIRE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CODE
Sections:

15.60.010 Title

15.60.020 Adoption by reference

15.60.030 Scope and general requirements

15.60.040 Enforcement

15.60.050 General authority and responsibility

15.60.060 Permits

15.60.070 Fees

15.60.080 Inspections

15.60.090 Means of appeals

15.60.100 Violations

15.60.110 Building division plan submittals

15.60.120 General definitions

15.60.130 Hazard communication

15.60.140 Fire apparatus access roads

15.60.150 Premises identification

15.60.160 Penetrations

15.60.170 Inspection, testing and maintenance

15.60.180 Automatic sprinkler systems

15.60.190 Smoke control systems

15.60.200 Definitions – energy storage systems

15.60.210 Electrical energy storage systems (ESS)

15.60.220 Fire safety during construction and demolition

15.60.230 Fire department site access and water supply

15.60.240 Completion before occupancy

15.60.250 Portable Fuel-Fire Appliances
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15.60.260 General – hazardous materials

15.60.270 Permits

15.60.280 Definitions – hazardous materials

15.60.290 General requirements – hazardous materials

15.60.300 Storage

15.60.310 Definitions – corrosive materials

15.60.320 General – explosives and fireworks

15.60.330 Fireworks displays

15.60.340 Storage – hazardous materials

15.60.350 Highly toxic and toxic compressed gases

15.60.360 Use - pyrophoric materials

15.60.370 Adoption of Appendix B – fire-flow requirements for buildings, as amended

15.60.380 Appendix B – fire-flow requirements for buildings

15.60.390 Appendix B – fire hydrant location and distribution

15.60.400 Adoption of Appendix C – number of fire hydrants, as amended

15.60.410 Appendix C – fire hydrants spacing

15.60.420 Adoption of Appendix D – fire apparatus access roads, as amended

15.60.430 Appendix D – minimum specifications

15.60.440 Adoption of Appendix N – indoor trade shows and exhibitions, in its entirety

15.60.010 Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited and referred to as the “Municipal Fire and Environmental Code for the City of Santa Clara.”

15.60.020 Adoption by reference
The “2025 California Fire Code” is adopted in its entirety, including Appendices B, C, D, and N, as published by the International Code Council, Inc. without regard to matrix adoption tables, and amendments to sections adopted by the State Building Standards Commission in California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 24, Part 9, known as the California Fire Code. The 2025 California Fire Code is amended as specifically set forth in this Chapter.

Pursuant to the approval by the State of California Environmental Protection Agency’s (CalEPA) of Santa Clara’s application to serve as the Certified Unified Ordinance/Adoption of 2025 California Fire CodePage 4 of 54 Rev: 09-2025
Program Agency (CUPA) for the City, the City of Santa Clara assumes authority and responsibility within the City for the California Unified Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials Management Regulatory Program (Unified Program) established by Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.11, Section 25404, et seq. It is the purpose of this Chapter to consolidate to the extent feasible, all the administration and enforcement of six hazardous materials management programs and ensures the coordination and consistency of any regulations adopted pursuant to such program requirements.

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 25502, Subdivision (b) of Chapter 6.95 of Division 20 of the California Health and Safety Code, the City does hereby assume responsibility for the implementation of the provisions of Chapter 6.95 (commencing with Section 25500) of Division 20 of the California Health and Safety Code and shall have exclusive jurisdiction within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Santa Clara for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of said chapter. The City also specifically adopts the penalty provisions specified in Section 25515 of the California Health and Safety Code and specifically requires that any person who violates Section 25507 of the California Health and Safety Code shall be subject to the penalties specified in Section 25515 of the Health and Safety Code.

The City does hereby assume responsibility for the enforcement and implementation of the Hazardous Waste Generator Program, Onsite Hazardous Waste Treatment Program, and Tiered Permitting Program and does hereby adopt by reference Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.5, Section 25100, et seq. and Section 25404 et seq.

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The City does hereby assume responsibility for the enforcement and implementation of the Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA) and does hereby adopt by reference Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.67, Section 25270, et seq., and 25404 et seq.

The City does hereby assume responsibility for the enforcement and implementation of the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Permit Program, and does hereby adopt by reference Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.7, Section 25280, et seq., and Section 25404 et seq.

The City does hereby assume responsibility for the enforcement and implementation of the Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventories (Business Plans) Program, and does hereby adopt by reference, Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95, Article 1, Section 25500, et seq., and Section 25404 et seq.

The City does hereby assume responsibility for the enforcement and implementation of the Hazardous Materials Area Plan Program, and does hereby adopt by reference Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95, Article 1, Section 25500 et seq. and Section 25404 et seq.

The City does hereby assume responsibility for the enforcement and implementation of the California Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP) Program, and does hereby adopt by reference Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95, Article 2, Section 25531, et seq. and Section 25404 et seq.

The foregoing are hereby adopted by reference, with changes and modifications as hereinafter set forth, as the “Municipal Fire and Environmental Code of the City of Santa Clara.”
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15.60.030 Scope and general requirements.

California Fire Code Section 101.1 is hereby amended to read:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the “Municipal Fire and Environmental Code of the City of Santa Clara”, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”

15.60.040 Enforcement.

California Fire Code Section 103.1 is hereby amended to read:
103.1 Creation of agency. The Community Risk Reduction Division is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the fire code official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the provisions of this code.

California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding Section 103.4 to read:
103.4 General Authority. The following designated positions may enforce the provisions of this code by issuance of citations. Peace officers and persons employed in such positions are authorized to exercise the authority provided in Penal Code Section 836.5 and are authorized to issue citations for violations of this code. The designated employee positions are the City Manager or his or her duly authorized agents and representatives. 103.4.1 Peace Officers. The Fire Marshal, Assistant Fire Marshal, and Deputy Fire Marshals, shall have the powers of a peace officer, pursuant to Penal Code Section 830.37, and may issue citations for violations of fire-related laws and ordinances, pursuant to Penal Code Section 836.5.
103.4.2 Administrative Citations. The following designated employee positions may enforce the provisions of this chapter by issuance of Ordinance/Adoption of 2025 California Fire CodePage 7 of 54 Rev: 09-2025
administrative citations. Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, Assistant Fire Marshal, Deputy Fire Marshal, Fire Protection Engineer or Fire Prevention Specialist. 103.4.3 Criminal or Civil Penalty for Violations – Funds to Account.

Pursuant to the City’s prosecutorial discretion, the City may enforce violations of the provisions of this code in any manner authorized by this section or by any other law, including but not limited to issuance of criminal citation, referral to the District Attorney, referral to other appropriate agencies, administrative actions, and civil actions. Funds received by the City for criminal, civil or administrative penalties shall be paid into the Community Risk Reduction Enforcement Fund. 103.4.4 Penalties Authorized by the Health and Safety Code and Related Regulations. Any person who intentionally, accidentally or negligently violates any provision of this chapter, any written authority of the City Manager, the Fire Chief, the Fire Marshal or the Assistant Fire Marshal or his or her duly authorized agents and representatives, or any provision of any permit issued pursuant to this code shall be liable to the City for any and all penalties, fines, fees, and other sanctions which may be authorized by the Health and Safety Code, adopted by reference in this chapter and the regulations related thereto.

15.60.050 General authority and responsibility.

California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding 104.12 to read:
104.12. Standby fire personnel and fire watch personnel. The fire code official has the authority to require, at no cost to the jurisdiction, standby fire personnel and/or fire watch personnel if in the opinion of the fire code official potentially hazardous conditions or reductions in a life safety feature exist. The owner, agent, or lessee shall Ordinance/Adoption of 2025 California Fire CodePage 8 of 54 Rev: 09-2025
provide one or more qualified persons, as required and approved, to be on duty. Such standby fire personnel or fire watch personnel shall be subject to the fire code official’s orders at all times and shall remain on duty during the times such places are open to the public, when such activity is being conducted, or as required by the fire code official. Fire watch personnel are not employees or agents of the City.

15.60.060 Permits
California Fire Code Section 105.2 is hereby amended to read:
105.2 Application. Applications for a permit required by this code shall be made to the fire code official in such form and detail as prescribed by the fire code official.

Applications for permits shall be accompanied by such plans as prescribed by the fire code official. Said application shall be accompanied by a fee in an amount listed in the City of Santa Clara Municipal Fee Schedule.

California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding Section 105.3.9 to read:
105.3.9 Amended construction documents. Work shall be installed in accordance with the approved construction documents, and any changes made during construction that are not in compliance with the approved construction documents shall be resubmitted for approval as an amended set of construction documents, and additional fees may be applied in accordance with the City adopted fee schedule. As built submittals shall comply with the Santa Clara Fire Department electronic format submittal guideline.

California Fire Code Section 105.5 is hereby amended as follows:
105.5 Required Operational Permits. The fire code official is authorized to issue operational permits for the operations set forth in Sections 105.5.2 through Ordinance/Adoption of 2025 California Fire CodePage 9 of 54 Rev: 09-2025
105.5.63. All operational fees shall be due and payable at the time of commencement of occupancy and said permit shall expire no later than twelve (12) months after the date of issuance, or date determined by the City. Fees for the renewal of such permits shall be due and payable upon the expiration of the prior permit. No permit fee paid hereunder shall be refundable by reason of the cessation of occupancy during the permit period. Every permit fee that is not paid within a period of thirty (30) days from the time the same became due is hereby declared to be delinquent, and a penalty in accordance with the adopted fee schedule shall be added to said fee.

California Fire Code Section 105.5.40 is hereby amended as follows:
105.5.40 Outdoor assembly event. An operational permit is required to conduct an outdoor assembly event where planned attendance exceeds 500 persons.

California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding Section 105.5.60 as follows:
105.5.60 Emergency responder radio coverage system. An operational permit is required to maintain an emergency responder radio coverage system in accordance with Section 510.

California Fire Code Section 105.5.61 is hereby amended as follows:
105.5.61 Energy Storage Systems Serving Fire/Life Safety Systems. An operational permit is required for stationary storage battery systems providing power to fire and life safety systems.

California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding Section 105.5.62 to read:

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105.5.62 Single- and Multistory Buildings; High-Rise Structures. An operational permit is required to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding Section 105.5.63 to read:
105.5.63 Smoke control systems. An operational permit is required for smoke control systems.

California Fire Code Section 105.6 is hereby amended as follows:
105.6 Required construction permits. The fire code official is authorized to issue construction permits for work as set forth in Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.28.

California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding Section 105.6.26 to read:
105.6.26 EnergyStorage Systems Serving Fire/Life Safety Systems. A construction permit is required for stationary storage battery systems providing power to fire and life safety systems.

California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding section 105.6.27 to read:
105.6.27 Two-Way Elevator Communication System. A construction permit is required for the installation of, or modification of a 2-way elevator communication system.

California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding section 105.6.28 to read:
105.6.28 Access Control Egress System. A construction permit is required for the installation of, or modification of, an access control egress system.

15.60.070 Fees
California Fire Code Section 108.2 is hereby amended to read:

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108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Where a permit is required, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the Santa Clara Municipal Fee Schedule.

Fees may be the responsibility of the property owner, tenant, or applicant, as determined by the fire department.
108.2.1 Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) Fees. Pursuant to the appointment of the City of Santa Clara as a Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) by the California Environmental Protection Agency, the Fire Department is authorized to collect fees associated with the CUPA programs.

15.60.080 Inspections
California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding Section 109.5 to read:
109.5 Documents. Any person or party who prevents or attempts to prevent any representative of the Fire Department from examining any relevant books or records in the conduct of his or her official duties under this code shall be in violation of this code.

California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding Section 109.6 to read:
109.6 Evidence. Any person or party who prevents or interferes with the preservation of evidence of any violation of any of the provisions of this code or of the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this code or any other Federal, State, or local law, rule, or regulation shall be in violation of this code.

California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding Section 109.7 to read:
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permit entry for the purposes of inspection and examination pursuant to this code shall be in violation of this code.

15.60.090 Means of Appeals
California Fire Code Section 112 is hereby amended to read:

Section 112 Means of Appeals
112.1 Appeals Process Established. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, such appeal may be made pursuant to the procedures set forth in Chapter 2.115 of the Santa Clara City Code.

15.60.100 Violations
California Fire Code Section 113.2 is hereby amended to read:
113.2 Owner/occupant responsibility. Correction and abatement of violations of this code shall be the responsibility of the owner or the owner’s authorized agent.

Where an occupant creates, or allows to be created, hazardous conditions in violation of this code, the occupant shall be held responsible for the abatement of such hazardous conditions. If any party fails to comply with orders of the fire code official, or if the owner/tenant is unable to be located within a reasonable time, the fire code official may take steps necessary to abate the hazard for the protection of public safety. In no event is notice necessary before abatement, when the hazard is a clear and present danger to the public welfare. All costs related to such abatement shall become a lien on the subject property.

California Fire Code Section 113.4 is hereby amended to read:

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113.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine, 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. Pursuant to the City's prosecutorial discretion, the City may enforce violations of the provisions of this code in any manner authorized by this section or by any other law, including but not limited to issuance of criminal citations, referral to the District Attorney, referral to other appropriate agencies, administrative actions, and civil actions. 113.4.1 Maximum Fine. Each and every violation of this chapter, which is deemed a violation, is punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000.00). A person is guilty of a separate offense each day during which he commits, continues or permits a violation of any provision of, or any order, rule or regulation made pursuant to, this chapter.
113.4.2 Penalty for Infraction. Each and every violation of this chapter, which is deemed an infraction, is punishable by a fine not to exceed two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00).
113.4.3 Penalty for Misdemeanor. Each and every violation of this chapter, which is deemed a misdemeanor, is punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment in the City or County jail for a period not exceeding six months, or by both penalty and imprisonment.

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113.4.4 Abatement of violation. In addition to the imposition of the penalties herein described, the fire code official is authorized to institute appropriate action to prevent unlawful construction or to restrain, correct or abate a violation; or to prevent illegal occupancy of a structure or premises; or to stop an illegal act, conduct of business or occupancy of a structure on or about any premises.

California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding Section 113.5 to read:
113.5 Deposit of Penalties. Funds collected under this Section shall be deposited into the Community Risk Reduction Division Enforcement Fund.

15.60.110 Building division plan submittals
California Fire Code Section 116 is hereby added to read:

SECTION 116 Building Division Plan Submittals
115.1 Building Plan Submittals. The Building Inspection Division shall transmit to the Fire Department a copy of each plan submitted for the construction or alteration of those occupancies classified as A, B, E, F, H, I, L, M, R, and S and all buildings classified as a high-rise as defined in the California Building Code as well as other plans when determined by the fire code official that review by the Fire Department is necessary to ensure and maintain a reasonable degree of fire and life safety.

15.60.120 Section 202 — General definitions
California Fire Code Section 202 definition is hereby added to read:

Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA). The City of Santa Clara Fire Department has been designated the Certified Program Agency by the State of California Environmental Protection Agency’s (CalEPA). The CUPA protects Ordinance/Adoption of 2025 California Fire CodePage 15 of 54 Rev: 09-2025
Californians from hazardous waste and hazardous materials by ensuring consistency throughout the state regarding the implementation of administrative requirements, permits, inspections, and enforcement at the local regulatory level.

California Fire Code Section 202 definition is hereby amended to read:

Corrosive liquid. Corrosive liquid is:

1. any liquid which, when in contact with living tissue, will cause destruction or irreversible alteration of such tissue by chemical action; or

2. any liquid having a pH of 2 or less or 12.5 or more; or

3. any liquid classified as corrosive by the U.S. Department of Transportation; or

4. any material exhibiting the characteristics of corrosivity in accordance with Title 22, California Code of Regulations §66261.22.

California Fire Code Section 202 definition is hereby added to read:

Health hazard - Other. A hazardous material which affects target organs of the body, including but not limited to, those materials which produce liver damage, kidney damage, damage to the nervous system, act on the blood to decrease hemoglobin function, deprive the body tissue of oxygen or affect reproductive capabilities, including mutations (chromosomal damage), sensitizers or teratogens (effect on fetuses).

California Fire Code Section 202 definition is hereby added to read:

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will spread to adjacent energy storage system units, surrounding equipment, or through an adjacent fire-resistance-rated barrier.

California Fire Code Section 202 definition is hereby amended to read:

Secondary containment. The level of containment that is external to and separate from primary containment and is capable of safely and securely containing the material, without discharge, for a period of time reasonably necessary to ensure detection and remedy of the primary containment failure.

California Fire Code Section 202 definition is hereby added to read:

Spill control. That level of containment that is external to and separate from the primary containment and is capable of safely and securely containing the contents of the largest container and prevents the materials from spreading to other parts of the room.

California Fire Code Section 202 definition is hereby amended to read:

Workstation. A defined space or an independent principal piece of equipment using flammable or unstable (Class 3 or 4 as ranked by NFPA 704) hazardous materials where a specific function, laboratory procedure or research activity occurs. Approved or listed hazardous materials storage cabinets, flammable liquid storage cabinets or gas cabinets serving a workstation are included as part of the workstation. A workstation is allowed to contain ventilation equipment, fire protection devices, detection devices, electrical devices and other processing and scientific equipment.

15.60.130 Hazard communication
California Fire Code Section 407.6 is hereby amended to read:
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code official, facilities shall submit a Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) as required by California Health & Safety Code (HSC), Chapter 6.95, Sections 25500 through 25545, and Title 19, Division 2, Chapter 4. The HMBP shall be electronically submitted in accordance with the fire code official’s requested timeframe and no less frequently than is required by the HSC.

California Fire Code Section 407.7 is hereby amended to read:
407.7 Facility/Equipment closure plans. The permit holder or applicant shall submit to the fire code official a facility/equipment closure plan in accordance with Section 5001.6.3 to terminate storage, dispensing, handling or use of hazardous materials.

15.60.140 Fire apparatus access roads
California Fire Code Section 503.1 is hereby amended to read:
503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.3 and the Santa Clara Fire Department Fire Apparatus Access and Water Supply standard.

California Fire Code Section 503.2.1 is hereby amended to read:
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) for engines, and 26 feet (7925 mm) for aerial fire apparatus exclusive of shoulders, except for approved gates or barricades in accordance with Sections 503.5.1 and 503.6. The unobstructed vertical clearance shall be a minimum of 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm), or as determined by the fire code official.

California Fire Code Section 503.2.4 is hereby amended to read:

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503.2.4 Turning radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be a minimum of 30 feet (9144 mm) inside, and a minimum of 50 feet (15240 mm) outside.

California Fire Code Section 503.5 is hereby amended to read:
503.5 Required gates or barricades. The fire code official is authorized to require the installation and maintenance of gates or other approved barricades across fire apparatus access roads, trails, or other accessways, not including the public streets, alleys, or highways. The minimum width for commercial applications is 20 feet (6096 mm), and 14 feet (4268 mm) for single-family dwellings. Electric gate operators, where provided shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed, and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200.

California Fire Code Section 503.6 is hereby amended to read:
503.6 Security gates. The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire code official. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times.

Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325.

Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200. The minimum width for commercial applications is 20 feet (6096 mm), and 14 feet (4268 mm) for singlefamily dwellings.

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15.60.150 Premises identification
California Fire Code Section 505.1 is hereby amended to read:
505.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The illuminated address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background.

Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be not less than 6 inches (153 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure.

Address identification shall be maintained. The following is a guideline for adequate address number dimensions.

1. The number posted up to 49 feet from the public street shall be of one solid color which is contrasting to the background and be at least six (6) inches high with a half (½) inch stroke.

2. The number posted from 50 to 100 feet from the public street shall be of one solid color which is contrasting to the background and be at least six (6) inches high with a one (1) inch stroke.

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3. The number posted over 100 to 199 feet from the public street shall be of one solid color which is contrasting to the background and be at least ten (10) inches high with a one and a half (1½) inch stroke.

California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding Section 505.3 to read:
505.3 Site directories. When required by the fire code official, approved site directories, illustrating and identifying buildings, important site features, and access roads shall be installed and maintained at multi-building complexes.

15.60.160 Penetrations
California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding Section 703.3 to read:
703.3 Fire-resistant penetrations and joints. In high-rise buildings, in buildings assigned to Risk Category III or IV, or in fire areas containing Group R occupancies with an occupant load greater than 100, and other occupancies as determined necessary special inspections for through-penetrations, membrane penetration firestops, fire resistant joint systems and perimeter fire containment systems that are tested and listed in accordance with California Building Code Sections 714.4.1.2, 714.5.1.2, 715.3.1 and 715.4 shall be in accordance with Section 1705A.18.1 or 1705A.18.2, as those sections are renumbered or renamed.

15.60.170 Inspection, testing and maintenance
California Fire Code Section 901.6.2 is hereby amended to read:
901.6.2 Integrated testing. Where two or more fire protection or life safety systems are interconnected, the intended response of subordinate fire protection and life safety systems shall be verified when required testing of the initiating system is conducted. In addition, integrated testing shall be performed in Ordinance/Adoption of 2025 California Fire CodePage 21 of 54 Rev: 09-2025
accordance with Sections 901.6.2.1 and 901.6.2.2.A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with Section 105.5. 901.6.2.1 High-rise buildings. For high-rise buildings, integrated testing shall comply with NFPA 4, with an integrated test performed prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy and at intervals not exceeding 10 years, unless otherwise specified by an integrated system test plan prepared in accordance with NFPA 4. If an equipment failure is detected during integrated testing, a repeat of the integrated test shall not be required, except as necessary to verify operation of fire protection or life safety functions that are initiated by equipment that was repaired or replaced. For existing buildings, the testing timeframe shall be specified by the integrated systems test plan prepared in accordance with NFPA 4 as approved by the fire code official.
901.6.2.2 Smoke control systems. Where a fire alarm system is integrated with a smoke control system as outlined in Section 909, integrated testing shall comply with NFPA 4, with an integrated test performed prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy and at intervals not exceeding 10 years, unless otherwise specified by an integrated system test plan prepared in accordance with NFPA 4. If an equipment failure is detected during integrated testing, a repeat of the integrated test shall not be required, except as necessary to verify operation of fire protection or life safety functions that are initiated by equipment that was repaired or replaced. For existing buildings, the testing timeframe shall be Ordinance/Adoption of 2025 California Fire CodePage 22 of 54 Rev: 09-2025
specified by the integrated systems test plan prepared in accordance with NFPA 4 as approved by the fire code official.

California Fire Code Section 901.6.3 is hereby amended to read:
901.6.3 Records. Records of all system inspections, tests and maintenance required by the referenced standard shall be maintained on the premises for a minimum of five years. When required, records shall be uploaded to an electronic inspection database of the fire departments choosing at no cost to the jurisdiction.

15.60.180 Automatic sprinkler systems
California Fire Code Section 903.2 is hereby amended to read:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new and existing buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this Section or Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12 whichever is the more restrictive and Sections 903.2.14 through 903.2.21.

For the purposes of this section, firewalls and fire barriers used to separate building areas shall comply with the California Building Code and shall have no openings or penetrations.

1. New Buildings and Structures: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all new buildings and structures greater than 1,200 square feet.

Exception: Group S-2 or U occupancies used exclusively for vehicle parking or photovoltaic arrays, provided the total area does not exceed 5000 square feet.

2. Manufactured Homes: An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be Ordinance/Adoption of 2025 California Fire CodePage 23 of 54 Rev: 09-2025
installed in new manufactured homes, as defined in California Health and Safety Code Sections 18007 and 18009 and multifamily manufactured homes with two dwelling units, as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 18008.7 in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.

3. Existing Buildings and Structures - Additions: An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing Group A, B, E, F, I, L, M, R, S and U buildings and structures, when additions are made that increase the buildings square foot by more than 1200 square feet or the building total square footage exceeds 3,600 square feet.

4. Change of Occupancy or Use: Any change of occupancy or change in use of any building when that change in use would place the building into a more hazardous division of the same occupancy group.

15.60.190 Smoke control systems
California Fire Code Section 909.22.1 is hereby amended to read:
909.22.1 Schedule: A routine maintenance and operational testing program shall be initiated immediately after the smoke control system has passed the acceptance tests. A written schedule for routine maintenance and operational testing shall be established and operational testing must occur at least annually.

15.60.200 Definitions – energy storage systems
California Fire Code Section 1207.2.2.1 is hereby amended to read:
1202.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2:

BATTERY SYSTEM, STATIONARY STORAGE.

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BATTERY TYPES.

CAPACITOR ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM.

CRITICAL CIRCUIT.

EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM.

ENERGY STORAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (ESS).

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM, ELECTROCHEMICAL.

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM, MOBILE.

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM, WALK-IN UNIT.

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM CABINET.

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM COMMISSIONING.

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM DECOMMISSIONING.

FUEL CELL POWER SYSTEM, STATIONARY.

LARGE-SCALE FIRE TESTING
PORTABLE GENERATOR.

STANDBY POWER SYSTEM.

15.60.210 Electrical energy storage systems (ESS)
California Fire Code Section 1207.1.7 is hereby amended to read:
1207.1.7 Large-scale fire test. Where required in Section 1207, large-scale fire testing, as defined in Chapter 2, shall be conducted in accordance with NFPA 855 and UL 9540A. Such testing shall be performed or witnessed and reported by an approved testing laboratory. Where required elsewhere in Section 1207, large scale fire testing shall be conducted in accordance with NFPA 855, and UL Ordinance/Adoption of 2025 California Fire CodePage 25 of 54 Rev: 09-2025
9540A. The testing shall be conducted or witnessed and reported by an approved testing laboratory and show that a fire involving one ESS will not propagate to an adjacent ESS, and where installed within buildings, enclosed areas and walk-in units will be contained within the room, enclosed area or walk-in unit for a duration equal to the fire-resistance rating of the room separation specified in Section 1207.7.4. The test report shall be provided to the fire code official for review and approval in accordance with Section 104.2.2 and 104.2.3 (Materials based on the NFPA 855 2023 Ed.).

California Fire Code Section 1207.5 is hereby amended to read:
1207.5.2 Maximum allowable quantities. Fire areas within rooms, areas and walk-in units containing electrochemical ESS shall not exceed the maximum allowable quantities in Table 1207.5. The allowable number of fire areas, maximum allowable quantity, and fire-resistance rating of fire-barriers shall comply with Table 1207.5.1.

Exceptions:

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1. Where approved by the fire code official, rooms, areas and walk-in units containing electrochemical ESS that exceed the amounts in Table 1207.5 shall be permitted based on a hazardous mitigation analysis in accordance with Section 1207.1.6 and large-scale fire testing complying with Section 1207.1.7.

2. Lead-acid and nickel-cadmium battery systems installed in facilities under the exclusive control of communications utilities and operating at less than 50 VAC and 60 VDC in accordance with NFPA 76.

3. Dedicated-use buildings in compliance with Section 1207.7.1.

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TABLE 1207.5.1
DESIGN AND NUMBER OF ESS FIRE AREAS – Non-Highrise

STORY PERCENTAGE

OF MAXIMUM

ALLOWABLE

QUANTITY

PER FIRE
AREA
NUMBER

OF FIRE
AREAS
PER
STORY
FIRERESISTANCE

RATING FOR
FIRE

BARRIERS IN
HOURS
Above
grade plan
Higher than 9
7-9
6 5
4 3
2 1
25 50
50 50
75 100
100
100
1 2
2 2
4 6
6 6
3 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
Below
grade plan
1 2
Lower than 2
100
50 Not Allowed
4 2
Not Allowed
3 3
Not Allowed
California Fire Code Section 1207.5.5 is hereby amended to read:
1207.5.5 Fire suppression systems. Rooms and areas within buildings and walk-in units containing electrochemical ESS shall be protected by an automatic fire suppression system designed and installed in accordance with one of the following:

1. An automatic sprinkler system designed and installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 for ESS units (group) with a maximum stored energy Ordinance/Adoption of 2025 California Fire CodePage 28 of 54 Rev: 09-2025
capacity of 50 KWh, as described in Section 1207.5.1, shall be designed with a minimum density of 0.3 gpm/ft2 (1.14 L/min) based on the fire area or 2,500 square-foot (232 m2) design area, whichever is larger, unless a lower density is approved based on large-scale fire testing in accordance with Section 1207.1.7.

2. Where approved, an automatic sprinkler system designed and installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 for ESS units (groups) exceeding 50 kWh shall use a density based on large-scale fire testing complying with Section 1207.1.7.

3. The following alternative automatic fire-extinguishing systems designed and installed in accordance with Section 904, provided that the installation is approved by the fire code official based on large-scale fire testing complying with Section 1207.1.7:

3.1 NFPA 12, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems.

3.2 NFPA 15, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection.

3.3 NFPA 750, Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems.

3.4 NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire-Extinguishing Systems.

3.5 NFPA 2010, Standard for Fixed Aerosol Fire-Extinguishing Systems.

Exception: Fire suppression systems for lead-acid and nickel-cadmium battery systems at facilities under the exclusive control of communications utilities that operate at less than 50 VAC and 60 VDC shall be provided where required by NFPA 76.

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California Fire Code Section 1207.11.3 is hereby amended to read:
1207.11.3 Location. ESS shall be installed only in the following locations:

1. Detached garages and detached accessory structures.

2. Attached garages separated from the dwelling unit living space and sleeping units in accordance with Section R302.6.

3. Outdoors or on the exterior side of the exterior walls not less than 3 feet (914 mm) from doors and windows directly entering the dwelling unit and not below or above any emergency escape and rescue openings.

4. Enclosed utility closets, basements, storage or utility spaces within dwelling units with finished or noncombustible walls and ceilings. Walls and ceilings of unfinished wood-framed construction shall be provided with not less than 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) Type X gypsum wallboard.

ESS shall not be installed in sleeping rooms, or in closets, or spaces opening directly into sleeping rooms.

California Fire Code Section1207.11.6 is hereby amended to read:
1207.11.6 Fire detection. ESS installed in Group R-3 and R-4 occupancies shall comply with the following:

1. Rooms and areas within dwellings units, sleeping units, basements and attached garages in which ESS are installed shall be protected by smoke alarms in accordance with Section 907.2.11.

2. A listed heat alarm interconnected to the smoke alarms shall be installed in locations where smoke alarms cannot be installed based on their listing.

Exceptions:

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1. A listed heat detector may be used in place of a heat alarm, so long as it is interconnected with devices that provide an audible alarm at all sleeping areas.

2. A fire sprinkler associated with an approved automatic sprinkler system that triggers an audible alarm upon activation of the waterflow switch, may be used in place of a heat alarm.

15.60.220 Fire safety during construction and demolition California Fire Code Section 3303.5 is hereby amended to read:
3303.5 Fire watch. Where required by the fire code official or the site safety plan established in accordance with Section 3303.1, a fire watch shall be provided for building demolition and for building construction. Fire watch is not intended to facilitate occupancy during ongoing construction in a new building.

California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding Section 3303.7 to read:
3303.7 Fire Walls. When fire walls are required in combustible construction, the wall construction shall be completed (with all openings protected) immediately after the building is sufficiently weather protected at the location of the wall(s).

15.60.230 Section 3307- Fire Department Site Access and Water Supply California Fire Code Section 3307.1 is hereby amended to read:
3307.1 Required access. Approved vehicle access for firefighting shall be provided to all construction or demolition sites. Vehicle access shall be provided to within 100 feet (30 480 mm) of temporary or permanent fire department connections. Vehicle access shall be provided by either temporary or permanent roads, capable of supporting vehicle loading under all weather conditions. Vehicle Ordinance/Adoption of 2025 California Fire CodePage 31 of 54 Rev: 09-2025
access shall be maintained until permanent fire apparatus access roads are available.

All construction sites shall be accessible by fire department apparatus by means of roadways having an all-weather driving service of not less than 20ft. of unobstructed width prior to the beginning of vertical construction. The roads shall have the ability to withstand the live loads of fire apparatus and have a minimum 13 ft. 6 in. of vertical clearance. Dead end fire access roads in excess of 150 ft. in length shall be provided with approved turnarounds. When approved by the Fire Code Official, temporary access roadways may be utilized until such time that the permanent roadways are installed. As a minimum, the roadway shall consist of a compacted sub-base and six (6) inches of road base material (Class 2 aggregate base rock) both compacted to a minimum 95% and sealed. The perimeter edges of the roadway shall be contained and delineated by curb and gutter or other approved method. The use of geotextile reinforcing fabric underlayment or soils lime-treatment may be required. Provisions for surface drainage shall also be required where necessary. The integrity of the roadway shall be maintained at all times.

15.60.240 Section 3313 - Completion before occupancy
California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding Section 3313 – Completion Before Occupancy to read as follows:

SECTION 3313 – COMPLETION BEFORE OCCUPANCY
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3313.1 Completion before occupancy. In buildings where an automatic sprinkler system is required by this code or the California Building Code, it shall be unlawful to occupy any portion of a building or structure until the automatic sprinkler system installation has been tested and approved.

In new buildings of combustible construction where, automatic fire sprinkler systems are required to be installed, the system shall be placed in service as soon as possible. Immediately upon the completion of sprinkler pipe installation on each floor level, the piping shall be hydrostatically tested and inspected. After inspection approval from the fire department, each floor level of sprinkler piping shall be connected to the system supply riser and placed into service with all sprinkler heads uncovered. Protective caps may be installed on the active sprinklers during the installation of drywall, texturing and painting, but shall be removed immediately after this work is completed.
3313.2 Fire protection. All wood frame construction projects exceeding three stories in height, except R-3 occupancies, shall be provided with a listed fire alarm system during construction. The fire alarm system shall be monitored by a listed monitoring company. A permit for the installation and subsequent modifications of the system are required. The design and installation shall comply with the fire department’s standards.
3313.3. Construction site security. Construction projects exceeding three stories in height, or when determined necessary by the fire code official shall have an electronic security system installed, except for R-3 occupancies during construction.

The electronic data is required to be maintained 24-hours a day, seven days a Ordinance/Adoption of 2025 California Fire CodePage 33 of 54 Rev: 09-2025
week. The data is required to be maintained for a minimum of 30-days off-site and made available to the fire department upon request. The electronic security camera layout plan shall be incorporated into the construction safety plan and is required to be approved prior to the start of construction.
3313.4. Phased occupancy requests. When occupancy of one phase of a construction project is requested prior to the completion of the entire project, a phased occupancy plan is required to be submitted to the fire department for approval. A fire protection engineering firm or fire protection engineer is required to develop the plan, supervise the implementation, and conduct field compliance inspections on a frequency determined necessary by the fire code official, but not less than once a week.

15.60.250 Section 4103 – Portable Fuel-Fired Heating Appliances California Fire Code Section 4103.1 is hereby amended to read:
4103.1 Portable unvented heaters. Portable unvented fuel-fired heating equipment shall be prohibited in occupancies in Groups A, B, E, I, R-1, R-2, R-2.1, R-2.2, R-3, R-3.1 and R-4 and ambulatory care facilities.

Exceptions:

1. Portable unvented fuel-fired heaters listed in accordance with UL 647 are permitted to be used in one and two-family dwellings, where operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Portable outdoor gas-fired heating appliances in accordance with Section 4103.1.2.

California Fire Code Section 4103.1.2.1.1 is hereby amended to read:

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4103.1.2.1.1 Prohibited locations. The storage or use of portable outdoor gasfired heating appliances is prohibited in any of the following locations:

1. Inside of any occupancy where connected to the fuel gas container.

2. Inside of tents, canopies and membrane structures.

3. On exterior balconies, and rooftops.

15.60.260 General – hazardous materials
California Fire Code Section 5001.2.2.2 is hereby amended to read:
5001.2.2.2 Health Hazards. The material categories listed in this section are classified as health hazards. A material with a primary classification as a health hazard can also pose a physical hazard.

1. Highly toxic and toxic materials.

2. Corrosive materials.

3. Health hazards - Other

15.60.270 Permits
California Fire Code Section 5001.5.1 is hereby amended to read:
5001.5.1 Hazardous materials business plan (HMBP). Where required by the fire code official, facilities shall submit a Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) as required by California Health & Safety Code (HSC), Chapter 6.95, Sections 25500 through 25545, and Title 19, Division 2, Chapter 4. The HMBP shall be electronically submitted in accordance with the fire code official’s requested timeframe and no less frequently than is required by the HSC.

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15.60.280 Definitions – hazardous materials
California Fire Code Section 5002.1 is hereby amended to read:
5002.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2:

BOILING POINT.

CEILING LIMIT.

CHEMICAL.

CHEMICAL NAME.

CLOSED CONTAINER.

CONTAINER.

CONTROL AREA.

CORROSIVE LIQUIDS
CYLINDER.

DAY BOX.

DEFLAGRATION.

DESIGN PRESSURE.

DETACHED BUILDING.

DISPENSING.

EXCESS FLOW CONTROL.

EXHAUSTED ENCLOSURE.

EXPLOSION.

FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR FUMES.

GAS CABINET.

GAS ROOM.

HANDLING.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.

HEALTH HAZARD.

HEALTH HAZARD – OTHER.

IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE AND
HEALTH (IDLH).

INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.

LIQUID.

LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT (LEL).

LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT (LFL).

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY PER CONTROL AREA.

NORMAL TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE (NTP).

OUTDOOR CONTROL AREA.

PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT (PEL).

PESTICIDE.

PHYSICAL HAZARD.

PRESSURE VESSEL.

SAFETY CAN.

SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS).

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SECONDARY CONTAINMENT.

SEGREGATED.

SOLID.

SPILL CONTROL.

STORAGE, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.

SYSTEM.

TANK, ATMOSPHERIC.

TANK, PORTABLE.

TANK, STATIONARY.

TANK VEHICLE.

UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGE.

USE (MATERIAL).

VAPOR PRESSURE.

15.60.290 General requirements – hazardous materials
California Fire Code Section 5003.1.3 is hereby amended to read:
5003.1.3 Quantities not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials in quantities not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Tables 5003.1.1(1) through 5003.1.1(4) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001 and 5003.
5003.1.3.1 Toxic, Highly Toxic, Moderately and Similarly Used or Handled Materials. The storage, use and handling of toxic, highly toxic and moderately toxic gases in amounts exceeding Table 6004.2.1.4 shall be in accordance with this chapter and Chapter 60. Any toxic, highly toxic or moderately toxic material that is used or handled as a gas or vapor shall be in accordance with the requirements for toxic, highly toxic or moderately toxic gases.

California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding Section 5003.1.5 to read:
5003.1.5 Health Hazards - Other. The storage, use and handling of materials classified as other health hazards including carcinogens, irritants and sensitizers in Ordinance/Adoption of 2025 California Fire CodePage 37 of 54 Rev: 09-2025
amounts exceeding 810 cubic feet for gases, 55 gallons for liquids and 5,000 pounds for solids shall be in accordance with Section 5003.

California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding Section 5003.1.6 to read:
5003.1.6 Additional Spill Control and Secondary Containment Requirements.

In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 5004.2. An approved containment system is required for any quantity of hazardous materials that are liquids or solids at normal temperature, and pressure (NTP) where a spill is determined to be a plausible event and where such an event would endanger people, property or the environment. The approved containment system may be required to include a combination of spill control and secondary containment meeting the design and construction requirements set forth in Section 5004.2.

California Fire Code Section 5003.2.2.1 is hereby amended to read:
5003.2.2.1 Design and Construction. Piping, tubing, valves, fittings and related components used for hazardous materials shall be in accordance with the following:

1. Piping, tubing, valves, fittings and related components shall be designed and fabricated from materials compatible with the material to be contained and shall be of adequate strength and durability to withstand the pressure, structural and seismic stress, and exposure to which they are subject.

2. Piping and tubing shall be identified in accordance with ASME A13.1 to indicate the material conveyed and direction of flow.

3. Readily accessible manual valves or automatic remotely activated fail-safe emergency shutoff valves shall be installed on supply piping and tubing at the following locations:

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1. The point of use.

2. The tank, cylinder or bulk use.

4. Manual emergency shutoff valves and controls for remotely activated emergency shutoff valves shall be identified and the location shall be clearly visible, provided with ready access and identified in an approved manner.

5. Backflow prevention or check valves shall be provided when the backflow of hazardous materials could create a hazardous condition or cause the unauthorized discharge of hazardous materials.

6. Where gases or liquids having a hazard ranking of:

1. Health Class 3 or 4

2. Flammability Class 4

3. Reactivity Class 4
In accordance with NFPA 704 are carried in pressurized piping above 15 pounds per square inch gauge (psig) (103 Kpa), an approved means of leak detection, emergency shutoff or excess flow control shall be provided. Where the piping originates from within a hazardous material storage room or area, the excess flow control shall be located within the storage room or area. Where the piping originates from a bulk source, the excess flow control shall be located as close to the bulk source as practical.

Exceptions:

1. Piping for inlet connections designed to prevent backflow.

2. Piping for pressure relief devices.

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7. Secondary containment or equivalent protection from spills or leaks shall be provided for piping for liquid hazardous materials and for highly toxic and toxic corrosive gases above threshold quantities listed in Tables 6004.2 and 6004.3.

Secondary containment includes but is not limited to double-walled piping.

Exceptions:

1. Secondary containment is not required for toxic corrosive gases if the piping is constructed of inter materials.

2. Piping under sub-atmospheric conditions if the piping is equipped with an alarm and fail-safe-to-close valve activated by a loss of vacuum.

8. Expansion chambers shall be provided between valves whenever the regulated gas may be subjected to thermal expansion. Chambers shall be sized to provide protection for piping and instrumentation and to accommodate the expansion of regulated materials.

California Fire Code Section 5003.2.2.2 is hereby amended to read:
5003.2.2.2 Additional Regulation for Supply Piping for Health Hazard Materials.

Supply piping and tubing for gases and liquids having a health hazard ranking of 3 or 4 shall be in accordance with ASME B31.3 and the following:

1. Piping and tubing utilized for the transmission of toxic, highly toxic, or highly volatile corrosive liquids and gases shall have welded or brazed connections throughout except for connections within an exhausted enclosure if the material is a gas, or an approved method of drainage or containment is provided for connections if the material is a liquid.

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2. Piping and tubing shall not be located within corridors, within any portion of a means of egress required to be enclosed in fire-resistance-rated construction or in concealed spaces in areas not classified as Group H Occupancies.

Tests shall be conducted by a qualified "third party" not involved with the construction of the piping and control systems.

Exception: Piping and tubing within the space defined by the walls of corridors and the floor or roof above or in concealed space above other occupancies when installed in accordance with Section 415.11.7.4 of the California Building Code as required for Group H, Division 5 Occupancies.

California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding Section 5003.5.2 to read:
5003.5.2 Ventilation Ducting. Ducts venting hazardous materials operations shall be labeled with the hazard class of the material being vented and the direction of flow.

15.60.300 Storage
California Fire Code Section 5004.2.1 is hereby amended to read:
5004.2.1 Spill Control for Hazardous Material Liquids. Rooms, buildings or areas used for storage of hazardous material liquids shall be provided with spill control to prevent the flow of liquids to adjoining areas. Floors in indoor locations and similar surfaces in outdoor locations shall be constructed to contain a spill from the largest single vessel by one of the following methods:

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1. Liquid-tight sloped or recessed floors in indoor locations or similar areas in outdoor locations.

2. Liquid-tight floors in indoor and outdoor locations or similar areas provided with liquid-tight raised or recessed sills or dikes.

3. Sumps and collection systems

4. Other approved engineered systems.

Except for surfacing, the floors, sills, dikes, sumps and collection systems shall be constructed of noncombustible material, and the liquid-tight seal shall be compatible with the material stored. Where liquid-tight sills or dikes are provided, they are not required at perimeter openings having an open-grate trench across the opening that connects to an approved collection system.

15.60.310 Definitions – corrosive materials
California Fire Code Section 5402.1 is hereby amended to read:
5402.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2:

CORROSIVE.

CORROSIVE LIQUIDS.

15.60.320 General – explosives and fireworks
California Fire Code Section 5601.1.3 is hereby amended to read:
5601.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling, and use of fireworks, including those fireworks classified as Safe and Sane by the California State Fire Marshal, are prohibited.

Exceptions:

1. Storage and handling of fireworks as allowed in section 5604.

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2. The use of fireworks for fireworks displays pyrotechnics before a proximate audience and pyrotechnics special effect in motion pictures, television, theatrical or group entertainment production as allowed in Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6 Fireworks reprinted in Section 5608 and Health and Safety Code Division 11.

15.60.330 Fireworks displays
California Fire Code Section 5608.1 is hereby amended to read:
5608.1 General. Outdoor fireworks displays, use of pyrotechnics before a proximate audience and pyrotechnic special effects in motion picture, television, theatrical and group entertainment productions shall comply with California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6 Fireworks and this section. Permits can be revoked, denied, modified, or conditioned to address extreme weather events, poor air quality, or noise when deemed necessary for the protection of the public health and well-being, as determined by the fire code official. 5608.1.1 Scope. Fireworks and temporary storage, use, and handling of pyrotechnic special effects material used in motion pictures, television, and theatrical and group entertainment productions shall be in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6 Fireworks. 5608.1.2 Additional Safety Requirements. When determined necessary the fire code official has the authority to require additional safety measures be implemented for the storage and/or use of pyrotechnics of any classification.

15.60.340 Storage – hazardous materials
California Fire Code Section 5704.2.7.5.8 is hereby amended to read:

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5704.2.7.5.8 Overfill Prevention. An approved means or method in accordance with Section 5704.2.9.7.5 shall be provided to prevent the overfill of all Class I, II and IIIA liquid storage tanks. Storage tanks in refineries, bulk plants or terminals regulated by Sections 5706.4 or 5706.7 shall have overfill protection in accordance with API 2350.

An approved means or method in accordance with Section 5704.2.9.7.5 shall be provided to prevent the overfilling of Class IIIB liquid storage tanks connected to fuel-burning equipment inside buildings.

Exception: Outside aboveground tanks with a capacity of 1320 gallons (5000 L) or less need only comply with Section 5704.2.9.7.5 (Item 1, Sub-item 1.1).

California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding Section 5704.2.7.5.9 to read:
5704.2.7.5.9 Automatic Filling of Tanks. Systems that automatically fill flammable or combustible liquid tanks shall be equipped with overfill protection, approved by the fire code official that sends an alarm signal to a constantly attended location and immediately stops the filling of the tank. The alarm signal and automatic shutoff shall be tested on an annual basis and records of such testing shall be maintained on-site for a period of five (5) years.

California Fire Code Section 5704.2.13.1.4 is hereby amended to read:
5704.2.13.1.4 Tanks abandoned in place. Tanks abandoned in place, when approved by the fire code official, shall be as follows:

1. Flammable and combustible liquids shall be removed from the tank and connected piping.

2. The suction, inlet, gauge, vapor return and vapor lines shall be disconnected.

3. The tank shall be filled completely with an approved inert solid material.

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4. Remaining underground piping shall be capped or plugged.

5. A record of tank size, location and date of abandonment shall be retained.

6. All exterior above-grade fill piping shall be permanently removed when tanks are abandoned or removed.

15.60.350 Highly toxic and toxic compressed gases
California Fire Code Section 6004.1 is hereby amended to read:
6004.1 General. The storage and use of highly toxic and toxic compressed gases shall comply with this section. Materials stored and used as a gas whether or not the material meets the definition of a compressed gas, and meets the definition of highly toxic and toxic, shall comply with this Section.

California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding Section 6004.2.1.4 to read:
6004.2.1.4 Quantities exceeding the minimum threshold quantities but not exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area. The indoor storage or use of highly toxic, and toxic gases in amounts exceeding the minimum threshold quantities per control area set forth in Table 6004.2.1.4 but not exceeding maximum allowable quantity per control area set forth in Table 5003.1.1(2) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 6001, 6004.1, and 6004.4.

California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding Table 6004.2.1.4 to read:

TABLE 6004.2.1.4
Minimum Threshold Quantities for Highly Toxic and Toxic Gases for Indoor Storage and Use
Highly Toxic 20 cubic feet
Toxic 405 cubic feet
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California Fire Code Section 6004.2.2.10.1 is hereby amended to read:
6004.2.2.10.1 Alarms. The gas detection system shall initiate a local alarm and transmit a signal to a constantly attended control station when a short-term hazard condition is detected. The alarm shall be both audible and visible and shall provide warning both inside and outside the area where gas is detected. The audible alarm shall be distinct from all other alarms and directed to a central station service.

California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding Section 6004.4 to read:
6004.4 General indoor requirements. The general requirements applicable to the indoor storage and use of highly toxic and toxic compressed gases shall be in accordance with Sections 6004.4 through 6004.4.8.2.
6004.4.1 Cylinder and tank location. Cylinders shall be located within gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures or gas rooms. Portable and stationary tanks shall be located within gas rooms or exhausted enclosures.

Gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures shall not be used as the sole means of exhaust for any room or area.
6004.4.3 Piping and controls. In addition to the requirements of Section 5003.2.2, piping and controls on stationary tanks, portable tanks, and cylinders shall comply with the following requirements:

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1. Stationary tanks, portable tanks, and cylinders in use shall be provided with a means of excess flow control on all tank and cylinder inlet or outlet connections.

Exceptions:

1. Inlet connections designed to prevent backflow.

2. Pressure relief devices.
6004.4.4 Gas rooms. Gas rooms shall comply with Section 5003.8.4 and both of the following requirements:

1. The exhaust ventilation from gas rooms shall be directed to an exhaust system.

2. Gas rooms shall be equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system. Alternative fire- extinguishing systems shall not be used. 6004.4.5 Treatment systems. The exhaust ventilation from gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures and gas rooms, required in Section 6004.4.1 shall be directed to a treatment system. The treatment system shall be utilized to handle the accidental release of gas and to process exhaust ventilation. The treatment system shall be designed in accordance with Sections 6004.2.2.7.1 through 6004.2.2.7.5 and Chapter 5 of the California Mechanical Code.

Exceptions:

1. Highly toxic and toxic gases - storage. A treatment system is not required for cylinders, containers and tanks in storage where all of the following controls are provided:

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1.1 Valve outlets are equipped with gas- tight outlet plugs or caps.

1.2 Hand wheel-operated valves have handles secured to
prevent movement.

1.3 Approved containment vessels or containment systems are provided in accordance with Section 6004.2.2.3.

2. Highly toxic and toxic gases - use. Treatment systems are not required for highly toxic, and toxic gases supplied by stationary tanks, portable tanks, or cylinders where a gas detection system complying with Section 6004.4.8 and listed or approved automaticclosing fail-safe valves are provided. The gas detection system shall have a sensing interval not exceeding 5 minutes. Automaticclosing fail-safe valves shall be located immediately adjacent to cylinder valves and shall close when gas is detected at the permissible exposure limit (PEL) by a gas sensor monitoring the exhaust system at the point of discharge from the gas cabinet, exhausted enclosure, ventilated enclosure or gas room.

3. of discharge from the gas cabinet, exhausted enclosure, ventilated enclosure or gas room.
6004.4.5.1 Design. Treatment systems shall be capable of diluting, adsorbing, absorbing, containing, neutralizing, burning or otherwise processing the contents of the largest single vessel of compressed gas.

Where a total containment system is used, the system shall be designed to Ordinance/Adoption of 2025 California Fire CodePage 48 of 54 Rev: 09-2025
handle the maximum anticipated pressure of release to the system when it reaches equilibrium.
6004.4.5.2 Performance. Treatment systems shall be designed to reduce the maximum allowable discharge concentrations of the gas to one-half immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) at the point of discharge to the atmosphere. Where more than one gas is emitted to the treatment system, the treatment system shall be designed to handle the worst-case release based on the release rate, the quantity and the IDLH for all compressed gases stored or used.
6004.4.5.3 Sizing. Treatment systems shall be sized to process the maximum worst-case release of gas based on the maximum flow rate of release from the largest vessel utilized. The entire contents of the largest compressed gas vessel shall be considered.
6004.4.5.4 Stationary tanks. Stationary tanks shall be labeled with the maximum rate of release for the compressed gas contained based on valves or fittings that are inserted directly into the tank. Where multiple valves or fittings are provided, the maximum flow rate of release for valves or fittings with the highest flow rate shall be indicated. Where liquefied compressed gases are in contact with valves or fittings, the liquid flow rate shall be utilized for computation purposes. Flow rates indicated on the label shall be converted to cubic feet per minute (cfm/min) (m3/s) of gas at normal temperature and pressure (NTP).

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6004.4.5.5 Portable tanks and cylinders. The maximum flow rate of release for portable tanks and cylinders shall be calculated based on the total release from the cylinder or tank within the time specified in Table 6004.4.6 Where portable tanks or cylinders are equipped with approved excess flow or reduced flow valves, the worst-case release shall be determined by the maximum achievable flow from the valve as determined by the valve manufacturer or compressed gas supplier. Reduced flow and excess flow valves shall be permanently marked by the valve manufacturer to indicate the maximum design flow rate. Such markings shall indicate the flow rate for air under normal temperature and pressure. 6004.4.6. Emergency power. Emergency power shall be provided for the following systems in accordance with Section 604:

1. Exhaust ventilation system.

2. Treatment system.

3. Gas detection system.

4. Smoke detection system.
6004.3.6.1 Fail-safe systems. Emergency power shall not be required for mechanical exhaust ventilation and treatment systems where approved failsafe systems are installed and designed to stop gas flow. 6004.4.7 Automatic fire detection system. An approved automatic fire detection system shall be installed in rooms or areas where highly toxic and toxic compressed gases are stored or used. Activation of the detection system Ordinance/Adoption of 2025 California Fire CodePage 50 of 54 Rev: 09-2025
shall sound a local alarm. The fire detection system shall comply with Section 907.
6004.4.8 Gas detection system. A gas detection system complying with Section 916 shall be provided to detect the presence of gas at or below the PEL or ceiling limit of the gas for which detection is provided.

Exceptions:

1. A gas detection system is not required for toxic gases when the physiological warning threshold level for the gas is at a level below the accepted PEL for the gas.

2. A gas detection system is not required for highly toxic and toxic gases where cylinders, portable tanks, and all non-continuously welded connects are within a gas cabinet or exhausted enclosures. 6004.4.8.1 Alarms. The gas detection system shall initiate a local alarm and transmit a signal to an approved location.
6004.4.8.2 Shut-off of gas supply. The gas detection system shall automatically close the shut off valve at the source on gas supply piping and tubing related to the system being monitored for whichever gas is detected.

Exception: Emergency shutoff valves that are ready access and constantly attended/supervised.

15.60.360 Use – Pyrophoric materials
California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding Section 6405.3.1 to read:
6405.3.4 Silane distribution systems automatic shutdown. Silane distribution systems shall automatically shut down at the source upon activation of the gas Ordinance/Adoption of 2025 California Fire CodePage 51 of 54 Rev: 09-2025
detection system at levels above the alarm level and/or failure of the ventilation system for the silane distribution system.

15.60.370 Adoption of Appendix B – Fire-flow requirements for buildings, as amended
California Fire Code, Appendix B - Fire-flow requirements for buildings is hereby added in its entirety as amended below.

15.60.380 Appendix B – Fire-flow requirements
California Fire Code Section B105.2 is hereby amended to read:

B105.2 Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses. The minimum fire-flow and flow duration for buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses shall be as specified in Tables B105.1(2) and B105.2.

Exceptions: [SFM] Group B, S-2 and U occupancies having a floor area not exceeding 1,000 square feet, primarily constructed of noncombustible exterior walls with wood or steel roof framing, having a Class A roof assembly, with uses limited to the following or similar uses:

1. California State Parks buildings of an accessory nature (restrooms).

2. Safety roadside rest areas (SRRA), public restrooms.

3. Truck inspection facilities (TIF), CHP office space and vehicle inspection bays.

4. Sand/salt storage buildings, storage of sand and salt.

The maximum fire flow reduction for all commercial buildings greater than 30,000 square feet and residential podium buildings shall not exceed 25 percent of the fire flow Ordinance/Adoption of 2025 California Fire CodePage 52 of 54 Rev: 09-2025
specified in Table B105.1(2). The maximum fire flow reduction for all other buildings shall not exceed 50 percent of the fire flow specified in Table B105.1(2).

15.60.390 Adoption of Appendix C – Fire hydrant locations and distribution, as amended
California Fire Code, Appendix C Fire Hydrants Locations and Distribution is hereby added in its entirety as amended below.

15.60.400 Appendix C - Number of fire hydrants
California Fire Code Section C102.1 is hereby amended to read:

C102.1 Minimum number of fire hydrants for a building. The number of fire hydrants available to a building shall be not less than the minimum specified in Table C102.1, utilizing the base fire flow without fire sprinkler reduction.

15.60.410 Fire hydrant spacing
California Fire Code Section C103 is hereby amended to read:

Section C103 Fire hydrant spacing
C103.1 Hydrant spacing. Fire apparatus access roads and public streets providing required access to buildings in accordance with Section 503 of the California Fire Code shall be provided with one or more fire hydrants, as determined by Section C102.1. Where more than one fire hydrant is required, the distance between required fire hydrants shall be in accordance with Sections C103.2 and C103.3, but in no case shall the average spacing be more than 300 feet on center.

15.60.420 Adoption of Appendix D – Fire Apparatus Access Roads, as amended Ordinance/Adoption of 2025 California Fire CodePage 53 of 54 Rev: 09-2025
California Fire Code, Appendix D – Fire Apparatus Access Roads is hereby added in its entirety as amended below.

15.60.430 Appendix D – Minimum specifications
California Fire Code Section D103.3 is hereby amended to read:

D103.3 Turning radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access roads shall be a minimum of 30 inside, and a minimum of 50 outside.

California Fire Code Section D103.4 is hereby amended to read:

D103.4 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45 720 mm) shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4, as approved by the fire code official.

California Fire Code Table D103.4 is hereby amended to read:

TABLE D103.4

REQUIREMENTS FOR DEAD-END

FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
Length (feet) WIDTH (feet) TURAROUDS REQIURED
0 – 150 26 Not required, unless determined
necessary by the fire code official
151 – 500 26 120-foot Hammerhead, 60-foot “Y”
or 96-foot-diameter cul-de-sac in
accordance with Figure D103.1
500– 750 26 120-foot Hammerhead, 60-foot “Y”
or 96-foot-diameter cul-de-sac in
accordance with Figure D103.1
Over 750 Special approval required
California Fire Code Section D103.5 is hereby amended to read:

D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria: the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria:

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1. Where a single gate is provided, the gate width shall be not less than 20 feet (6096 mm). Where a fire apparatus road consists of a divided roadway, the gate width shall be not less than 20 feet (6096 mm).

2. Gates shall be of the horizontal swing, horizontal slide, vertical lift or vertical pivot type.

3. Construction of gates shall be of materials that allow manual operation by one person.

4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and replaced or repaired when defective.

5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code official.

6. Methods of locking shall be submitted for approval by the fire code official.

7. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325.

8. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200.

15.60.440 Adoption of Appendix N – Indoor trade shows and exhibitions, in its entirety
California Fire Code, Appendix N – Indoor Trade Shows and Exhibitions is hereby added in its entirety.”
SECTION 2: Ordinances repealed. With the exception of the provisions protected by the savings clause, all ordinances (or parts of ordinances) in conflict with or inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed.

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SECTION 3: Savings clause. The changes provided for in this ordinance shall not affect any offense or act committed or done or any penalty or forfeiture incurred or any right established or accruing before the effective date of this ordinance; nor shall it affect any prosecution, suit, or proceeding pending or any judgment rendered prior to the effective date of this ordinance. All fee schedules shall remain in force until superseded by the fee schedules adopted by the City Council.

SECTION 4: Effective date. This ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2026; however, prior to its final adoption it shall be published in accordance with the requirements of Section 808 and 812 of “The Charter of the City of Santa Clara, California” as well as California Government Code Sections 50022.2, 50022.3, and 6066.

PASSED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLICATION this XX day of XXXXXX, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILORS:

NOES: COUNCILORS:

ABSENT: COUNCILORS:

ABSTAINED: COUNCILORS:

ATTEST: ___________________________

NORA PIMENTEL, MMC

ASSISTANT CITY CLERK

CITY OF SANTA CLARA
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RESOLUTION NO. _____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA,

FINDING AND DETERMINING THE NEED FOR MODIFICATIONS
TO THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2025 EDITION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS FOLLOWS:

WHEREAS, the State of California recently adopted and amended the 2024 International Fire Code, establishing the 2025 California Fire Code;
WHEREAS, the 2025 California Fire Code will automatically go into effect on January 1, 2026; WHEREAS, the 2025 California Fire Code is contained within, and is a subset of, the California Building Standards Code, which may be amended by a local jurisdiction to establish more restrictive standards, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, §18941.5 and §17958, et seq.;
WHEREAS, restrictive standards established by a local jurisdiction pursuant to this authority must be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions;
WHEREAS, restrictive standards established by a local jurisdiction must be supported by the findings required by Health and Safety Code §17958, et seq.; WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara Fire Department has worked with other Santa Clara County Fire Agencies in the Santa Clara County Fire Code Work Group to develop necessary amendments to the California and International Fire Code; and, WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara (“City”) finds it necessary to amend the 2025 California Fire Code, as adopted and amended by the State of California, in order to maintain a reasonable degree of fire and life safety within the City because of local climatic, geological, and/or topographical conditions.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS Resolution/Adopting and Amending the 2022 California Fire Code Page 2 of 33 Rev: 010/18/2022
FOLLOWS:

1. Legislative Findings. Modifications and changes contained in the Santa Clara Municipal and Environmental Code, 2025, are required in order to provide specific and greater protections to the public health, safety and welfare than are afforded by the California Fire Code due to geological, climatic, and topographic conditions.

A. Administrative: This amendment is necessary for administrative clarification and does not modify a California Building Standard pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5 and 17958.7. This amendment established administrative standards for the effective enforcement of the Fire Code within the City of Santa Clara.

B. Geological/Seismic: This amendment is justified based on the City’s unique local geological and seismic conditions. Santa Clara is in the seismically active and geologically diverse Santa Clara Valley, where a variety of natural conditions create potential hazards that may threaten people, property, and infrastructure. The City of Santa Clara is situated between San Francisco Bay and the San Andreas Fault Zone, on alluvial soils, and within proximity to multiple active and potentially active faults, including the San Andreas, Hayward, and Calaveras. Regional and state sources identify extensive seismic hazard zones, particularly liquefaction-prone areas, across the northern Santa Clara Valley. USGS scenario mapping for M6.7–M7 Hayward and Calaveras fault events demonstrates elevated probabilities of liquefaction and associated ground failure. These geologic conditions heighten the likelihood of strong ground shaking, differential settlement, particularly for older or taller structures and facilities. In Santa Clara, geological and associated hazards include the following:
 Active Faults: The San Andreas Fault (west of the City) and the Hayward and Calaveras Faults (east of the City) are major regional seismic sources capable of Resolution/Adopting and Amending the 2022 California Fire Code Page 3 of 33 Rev: 010/18/2022
producing large, damaging earthquakes. Local Santa Clara Valley fault zones may also generate significant seismic activity.
o Ground Shaking: Santa Clara is located within a very high seismic risk zone and is subject to strong ground shaking from both local and regional earthquakes.
o Liquefaction: Areas underlain by young alluvial soils with shallow groundwater— particularly along the Guadalupe River, Coyote Creek, and other low-lying portions of the Valley—are highly susceptible to liquefaction. o Surface Rupture & Ground Failure: While direct fault rupture is less likely within the City’s core, mapped fault traces in the region still pose risk. Ground cracking, lateral spreading, and settlement could occur during major seismic events, potentially damaging critical infrastructure and utilities.  Dam/Reservoir Failure: Santa Clara County’s reservoirs, including Anderson, Lexington, Stevens Creek, and Calero, present flood risks in the event of dam or spillway failure.
 Industrial Hazards: The City’s industrial areas contain the largest concentration of hazardous materials in the region. An earthquake could rupture storage vessels, pipelines, or process systems, leading to the release of toxic or flammable substances, as well as secondary fires and explosions. Fires in these areas would be particularly difficult to control due to the volatility of stored chemicals and the scale of industrial operations.
 Water Infrastructure Impairment: Earthquakes can rupture underground water mains, break service laterals, and damage pump stations or reservoirs. These failures can significantly reduce firefighting capacity at the very time demand is greatest, leaving Resolution/Adopting and Amending the 2022 California Fire Code Page 4 of 33 Rev: 010/18/2022
hydrants underperforming or dry. Simultaneous failures of storage tanks and distribution lines may further deplete reserves, with full restoration potentially taking days or weeks.
 Roadway Infrastructure: Collapse of bridges or overpasses, along with debris-blocked roadways, could delay or prevent emergency apparatus from reaching multiple fire scenes. Such isolation may fragment or overwhelm initial response capacity.  Electrical and Gas Utility Failures: Earthquakes can trigger widespread failures of electrical distribution and natural gas systems, greatly increasing ignition potential.

Historical precedent from the 1906 San Francisco and 1994 Northridge earthquakes demonstrates that utility failures are leading causes of post-earthquake fire outbreaks.  Limited Firefighting Resources: A widespread disaster would quickly overwhelm local fire suppression resources. Mutual aid and state or federal assistance may be delayed due to regional impacts, leaving portions of the City without adequate protection during the critical early hours, and days following a major event.

C. Climatic: This amendment is justified based on a local climatic conditions. Santa Clara weather patterns, particularly during late summer and fall, that have the potential to create several fire hazards and directly impact public health and safety. These conditions, combined with the ongoing effects of drought and climate change, heighten the community’s vulnerability to both fire and flood risks an adversely affect fire department response capabilities. Climatic Characteristics and Hazards:
 Extended Drought Cycles: The City and region continue to experience cyclical, extended periods of drought. This recurring pattern has already contributed to increased wildfire frequency and severity across California and is expected to continue.

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As drought conditions worsen, vegetation becomes more flammable and structural fires burn more intensely.
 Temperature Extremes: Santa Clara has recorded temperatures as high as 109°F and as low as 19°F. Average summer highs range from 78–82°F, while winter lows average 28–35°F. High temperatures accelerate fire spread by drying vegetation, decreasing fuel moisture, and increasing ignition potential. Low winter temperatures can also create strain on utilities, increasing the risk of electrical malfunctions and fire incidents.  Relative Humidity: Average relative humidity ranges from 50% during the day to 70% at night. In summer, daytime levels can drop to around 40%, creating very dry conditions that increase fire ignition and spread. Conversely, winter humidity can exceed 80%, which, when coupled with heavy rainfall, increases flood risk and further strains fire department resources.
 Wind Patterns and Gusts” Prevailing winds generally range from 5–15 mph, with gusts recorded up to 30 mph in summer and extreme events reaching 60 mph. Winds have a dramatic effect on structure fires in dense neighborhoods such as Santa Clara. They can:
o Carry embers and burning brands to ignite secondary fires, creating a risk of conflagration;
o Drive flames horizontally, producing a “blowtorch effect” that intensifies fire spread within structures; and
o Complicate aerial suppression efforts, further delaying containment.

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 Climate Change Impacts: As global warming intensifies, these climatic hazards are expected to worsen. Hotter summers, longer dry seasons, and more erratic storm patterns will amplify both fire risk and post-fire flooding hazards, stretching already limited fire suppression resources.
 Limited Firefighting Resources: A widespread disaster would quickly overwhelm local fire suppression resources. Regional mutual aid or state and federal assistance may be delayed due to regional impacts, leaving portions of the City without adequate fire protection during the crucial first hours, and days of an event.  Combustible Roofing and Structural Materials: Many residential dwellings in the City are constructed with combustible roofing and wood-frame materials. Earthquakeinduced damage, combined with downed power lines, ruptured gas mains, and compromised electrical systems, creates a high likelihood of roof and structural fires.

Once initiated, these fires can spread rapidly in dense neighborhoods.  Wind and Weather Factors: Hot, dry, and windy conditions—common during Santa Clara’s late summer and fall, would accelerate fire spread, intensify fire behavior, and complicate suppression efforts. Many residential dwellings in the City are constructed with combustible roofing and wood-frame materials. Once initiated, these fires can spread rapidly in dense neighborhoods during severe weather events.

D. Topographic: This amendment is justified on the basis of a local topographic condition.

While Santa Clara natural terrain is generally flat, its proximity to the San Francisco Bay and the presence of major transportation corridors create unique hazards. The City is bisected by U.S. Highway 101 and bordered by other heavily traveled arterials that general chronic traffic congestion. These factors combined to form an aerially created obstructive Resolution/Adopting and Amending the 2022 California Fire Code Page 7 of 33 Rev: 010/18/2022
topographical condition that significant influences emergency access, evacuation, and response times. Topographic Characteristics and Hazards:
 Flat Terrain Adjacent to San Francisco Bay: The City’s low-lying location near the Bay results in unique challenges such as flooding, high groundwater tables, and soil instability. Flooding events can obstruct access routes and overwhelm stormwater systems, delaying emergency apparatus and evacuation efforts. Flat terrain also allows fire and smoke to spread laterally across large areas without the natural breaks or buffers that hillside topography sometimes provides.
 Major Highway Barriers: U.S. Highway 101 and other major corridors bisect the City, creating barriers to cross-town emergency response. During peak traffic hours or following seismic or weather-related incidents, overpasses and interchanges may become impassable, isolating neighborhoods and delaying critical fire and EMS response.
 Traffic Congestion as an Artificial Topography: Santa Clara’s dense development and commuter traffic produce chronic roadway congestion. From a fire protection standpoint, this congestion functions as an artificial topographical barrier, obstructing apparatus movement and prolonging response times. In large-scale emergencies, simultaneous evacuations and inbound response traffic could compound the problem, leaving some areas inaccessible.
 Railroad and Utility Corridors: The City is further segmented by active railroad lines and overhead utility corridors. These linear features act as additional barriers that slow emergency response, create bottlenecks, and increase the potential for secondary hazards such as train derailments, electrical fires, or hazardous materials releases.

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 Proximity of High-Density Development: Flat topography combined with dense residential, commercial, and industrial development increases the risk of fire spread across property lines. The absence of natural slope separation or buffer zones places additional importance on building fire-resistive construction and fire protection systems.

1. The legislative finding for each modification and changes for each modification are made pursuant to Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7 of the California Health and Safety Code, as set forth in the staff report dated October 7, 2025, and Exhibit 1 attached hereto, entitled “Santa Clara Municipal and Environmental Code, 2025, Analysis of Amendments to the California Fire Code” and by this reference incorporated herein.

2. Effective date. This Resolution shall become effective on the same date as Ordinance No.__________, which adopts and amends the California Building Standards Code, as the Santa Clara Municipal Fire & Environmental Code, 2025.

3. Transmission. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the California Building Standards Commission of the State of California.

I HEREBY CERTIFY THE FOREGOING TO BE A TRUE COPY OF A RESOLUTION

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF HELD ON THE ___ DAY OF _________, 2025, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES: COUNCILORS:

NOES: COUNCILORS:

ABSENT: COUNCILORS:

ABSTAINED: COUNCILORS:

ATTEST: ______________________________
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NORA PIMENTEL, MMC

ASSISTANT CITY CLERK

CITY OF SANTA CLARA
Attachments incorporated by reference:

1. 2025 Environmental-Fire Code Amendment
EXHIBIT 1
Santa Clara Municipal and Environmental Code, 2025,
Analysis of Amendments to the California Fire Code
Amendment 1
California Fire Code §202 — Corrosive liquid. Corrosive liquid is:

1. any liquid which, when in contact with living tissue, will cause destruction or irreversible alteration of such tissue by chemical action; or

2. any liquid having a pH of 2 or less or 12.5 or more; or

3. any liquid classified as corrosive by the U.S. Department of Transportation; or

4. any material exhibiting the characteristics of corrosivity in accordance with Title 22, California Code of Regulations §66261.22.

Amendment 2
California Fire Code §202 — Secondary containment. The level of containment that is external to and separate from primary containment and is capable of safely and securely containing the material, without discharge, for a period of time reasonably necessary to ensure detection and remedy of the primary containment failure.

Amendment 3
California Fire Code §202 — Health hazard - Other. A hazardous material which affects target organs of the body, including but not limited to, those materials which produce liver damage, kidney damage, damage to the nervous system, act on the blood to decrease hemoglobin function, deprive the body tissue of oxygen or affect reproductive capabilities, including mutations (chromosomal damage), sensitizers or teratogens (effect on fetuses).

Amendment 4
California Fire Code §202 — Large-scale fire testing. Testing a representative energy storage system that induces a significant fire into the device under test and evaluates whether the fire will spread to adjacent energy storage system units, surrounding equipment, or through an adjacent fire-resistance-rated barrier.

Amendment 5
California Fire Code §202 — Spill control. That level of containment that is external to and separate from the primary containment and is capable of safely and securely containing the contents of the largest container and prevents the materials from spreading to other parts of the room.

Amendment 6
California Fire Code §202 — Workstation. A defined space or an independent principal piece of equipment using flammable or unstable (Class 3 or 4 as ranked by NFPA 704) hazardous materials where a specific function, laboratory procedure or research activity occurs. Approved or Resolution/Adopting and Amending the 2022 California Fire Code Page 10 of 33 Rev: 010/18/2022
listed hazardous materials storage cabinets, flammable liquid storage cabinets or gas cabinets serving a workstation are included as part of the workstation. A workstation is allowed to contain ventilation equipment, fire protection devices, detection devices, electrical devices and other processing and scientific equipment.

Amendment 7
California Fire Code §202 — Unified Program Agency. The City of Santa Clara Fire Department has been designated the Certified Program Agency by the State of California Environmental Protection Agency’s (CalEPA). The CUPA protects Californians from hazardous waste and hazardous materials by ensuring consistency throughout the state regarding the implementation of administrative requirements, permits, inspections, and enforcement at the local regulatory level.

Amendment 8
California Fire Code §407.6 — Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP). Where required by the fire code official, facilities shall submit a Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) as required by California Health & Safety Code (HSC), Chapter 6.95, Sections 25500 through 25545, and Title 19, Division 2, Chapter 4. The HMBP shall be electronically submitted in accordance with the fire code official’s requested timeframe and no less frequently than is required by the HSC.

Amendment 9
California Fire Code §407.7 — Facility/Equipment closure plans. The permit holder or applicant shall submit to the fire code official a facility/equipment closure plan in accordance with Section 5001.6.3 to terminate storage, dispensing, handling or use of hazardous materials.

Amendment 10
California Fire Code §503.1 — Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.3 and the Santa Clara Fire Department Apparatus Access and Water Supply standard.

Amendment 11
California Fire Code §503.2.1 — Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) for engines, and 26 feet (7925 mm) for aerial fire apparatus exclusive of shoulders, except for approved gates or barricades in accordance with Sections 503.5.1 and 503.6. The unobstructed vertical clearance shall be a minimum of 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm), or as determined by the fire code official.

Amendment 12
California Fire Code §503.2.4 —Turning radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be a minimum of 30 feet (9144 mm) inside, and a minimum of 50 feet (15240 mm) outside.

Amendment 13
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across fire apparatus access roads, trails, or other accessways, not including the public streets, alleys, or highways. The minimum width for commercial applications is 20 feet (6096 mm), and 14 feet (4268 mm) for single-family dwellings. Electric gate operators, where provided shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed, and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200.

Amendment 14
California Fire Code §503.6 — Security gates. The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire code official. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200. The minimum width for commercial applications is 20 feet (6096 mm), and 14 feet (4268 mm) for single-family dwellings.

Amendment 15
California Fire Code §505.1 — Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be not less than 6 inches (153 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained. The following is a guideline for adequate address number dimensions:

1. The number posted up to 49 feet from the public street shall be of one solid color which is contrasting to the background and be at least six (6) inches high with a half (½) inch stroke.

2. The number posted from 50 to 100 feet from the public street shall be of one solid color which is contrasting to the background and be at least six (6) inches high with a one (1) inch stroke.

Amendment 16
California Fire Code §505.3 — Site directories. When required by the fire code official, approved site directories, illustrating and identifying buildings, important site features, and access roads shall be installed and maintained at multi-building complexes.

Amendment 17
California Fire Code §703.3 — Fire-resistant penetrations and joints. In high-rise buildings, in buildings assigned to Risk Category III or IV, or in fire areas containing Group R Resolution/Adopting and Amending the 2022 California Fire Code Page 12 of 33 Rev: 010/18/2022
occupancies with an occupant load greater than 100, and other occupancies as determined necessary, special inspections for through-penetrations, membrane penetration firestops, fire resistant joint systems and perimeter fire containment systems that are tested and listed in accordance with the California Building Code Sections 714.4.1.2, 714.5.1.2, 715.3.1 and 715.4 shall be in accordance with Section 1705A.18.1 or 1705A.18.2, or successor provisions thereof.

Amendment 18
California Fire Code §901.6.2 — Integrated testing. Where two or more fire protection or life safety systems are interconnected, the intended response of subordinate fire protection and life safety systems shall be verified when required testing of the initiating system is conducted.

In addition, integrated testing shall be performed in accordance with Sections 901.6.2.1 and 901.6.2.2. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with Section 105.5.

California Fire Code §901.6.2.1 — High-rise buildings. For high-rise buildings, integrated testing shall comply with NFPA 4, with an integrated test performed prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy and at intervals not exceeding 10 years, unless otherwise specified by an integrated system test plan prepared in accordance with NFPA 4.

If an equipment failure is detected during integrated testing, a repeat of the integrated test shall not be required, except as necessary to verify operation of fire protection or life safety functions that are initiated by equipment that was repaired or replaced. For existing buildings, the testing timeframe shall be specified by the integrated systems test plan prepared in accordance with NFPA 4 as approved by the fire code official.

California Fire Code §901.6.2.2 — Smoke control systems. Where a fire alarm system is integrated with a smoke control system as outlined in Section 909, integrated testing shall comply with NFPA 4, with an integrated test performed prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy and at intervals not exceeding 10 years, unless otherwise specified by an integrated system test plan prepared in accordance with NFPA 4. If an equipment failure is detected during integrated testing, a repeat of the integrated test shall not be required, except as necessary to verify operation of fire protection or life safety functions that are initiated by equipment that was repaired or replaced. For existing buildings, the testing timeframe shall be specified by the integrated systems test plan prepared in accordance with NFPA 4 as approved by the fire code official.

Amendment 19
California Fire Code §901.6.3 — Records. Records of all system inspections, tests and maintenance required by the referenced standard shall be maintained on the premises for a minimum of five years. When required, records shall be uploaded to an electronic inspection database of the fire departments choosing at no cost to the jurisdiction.

Amendment 20
California Fire Code §903.2 — Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new and existing buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this Section or Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12 whichever is the more restrictive and Sections 903.2.14 through 903.2.21.

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For the purposes of this section, firewalls and fire barriers used to separate building areas shall comply with the California Building Code and shall have no openings or penetrations.

1. New Buildings and Structures: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all new buildings and structures greater than 1,200 square feet.

Exception: Group S-2 or U occupancies used exclusively for vehicle parking or photovoltaic arrays, provided the total area does not exceed 5000 square feet.

2. Manufactured Homes: An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in new manufactured homes, as defined in California Health and Safety Code Sections 18007 and 18009 and multifamily manufactured homes with two dwelling units, as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 18008.7 in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.

4. Change of Occupancy or Use: Any change of occupancy or change in use of any building when that change in use would place the building into a more hazardous division of the same occupancy group.

Amendment 21
California Fire Code §909.22.1 — Schedule: A routine maintenance and operational testing program shall be initiated immediately after the smoke control system has passed the acceptance tests. A written schedule for routine maintenance and operational testing shall be established and operational testing must occur at least annually.

Amendment 22
California Fire Code §1202.1 — Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2:

BATTERY SYSTEM, STATIONARY STORAGE.

BATTERY TYPES.

CAPACITOR ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM.

CRITICAL CIRCUIT.

EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM.

ENERGY STORAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (ESS).

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM, ELECTROCHEMICAL.

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM, MOBILE.

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM, WALK-IN UNIT.

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM CABINET.

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM COMMISSIONING.

ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM DECOMMISSIONING.

FUEL CELL POWER SYSTEM, STATIONARY.

LARGE-SCALE FIRE TESTING
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PORTABLE GENERATOR.

STANDBY POWER SYSTEM.

Amendment 23
California Fire Code §1207.1.7 — Large-scale fire test. Where required in Section 1207, large-scale fire testing, as defined in Chapter 2, shall be conducted in accordance with NFPA 855 and UL 9540A. Such testing shall be performed or witnessed and reported by an approved testing laboratory. Where required elsewhere in Section 1207, large scale fire testing shall be conducted in accordance with NFPA 855, and UL 9540A. The testing shall be conducted or witnessed and reported by an approved testing laboratory and show that a fire involving one ESS will not propagate to an adjacent ESS, and where installed within buildings, enclosed areas and walk-in units will be contained within the room, enclosed area or walk-in unit for a duration equal to the fire-resistance rating of the room separation specified in Section 1207.7.4. The test report shall be provided to the fire code official for review and approval in accordance with Section 104.2.2 and 104.2.3 (Materials based on the NFPA 855 2023 Ed.).

Amendment 24
California Fire Code §1207.5.2 — Maximum allowable quantities. Fire areas within rooms, areas and walk-in units containing electrochemical ESS shall not exceed the maximum allowable quantities in Table 1207.5. The allowable number of fire areas, maximum allowable quantity, and fire-resistance rating of fire-barriers shall comply with Table 1207.5.1.

Exceptions: Where approved by the fire code official, rooms, areas and walk-in units containing electrochemical ESS that exceed the amounts in Table 1207.5 shall be permitted based on a hazardous mitigation analysis in accordance with Section 1207.1.4 and large-scale fire testing complying with Section 1207.1.5.

1. Lead-acid and nickel-cadmium battery systems installed in facilities under the exclusive control of communications utilities and operating at less than 50 VAC and 60 VDC in accordance with NFPA 76.

2. Dedicated-use buildings in compliance with Section 1207.7.1.

TABLE 1207.5.1

DESIGN AND NUMBER OF ESS FIRE AREAS

STORY PERCENTAGE

OF MAXIMUM

ALLOWABLE

QUANTITY

PER FIRE
AREA
NUMBER

OF FIRE
AREAS
PER
STORY
FIRERESISTANCE

RATING FOR
FIRE

BARRIERS IN
HOURS
Above
grade plan
Higher than 9
7-9
6 5
25 50
50 50
1 2
2 2
3 2
2 2
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4 3
2 1
75 100
100
100
4 6
6 6
2 2
2 2
Below
grade plan
1 2
Lower than 2
100
50 Not Allowed
4 2
Not Allowed
3 3
Not Allowed
Amendment 25
California Fire Code §1207.5.5 — Fire suppression systems. Rooms and areas within buildings and walk-in units containing electrochemical ESS shall be protected by an automatic fire suppression system designed and installed in accordance with one of the following:

1. An automatic sprinkler system designed and installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 with a minimum density of 0.3 gpm/ft2 (1.14 L/min) based on the fire area or 2,500 square-foot (232 m2) design area, whichever is larger.

2. Where approved, an automatic sprinkler system designed and installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 with a sprinkler hazard classification based on large-scale fire testing complying with Section 1207.1.5.

3.1. NFPA 12, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems.

3.2. NFPA 15, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection.

3.3. NFPA 750, Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems.

3.4. NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire-Extinguishing Systems.

3.5. NFPA 2010, Standard for Fixed Aerosol Fire-Extinguishing Systems.

Amendment 26
California Fire Code §1207.11.3 — Location. ESS shall be installed only in the following locations:

1. Detached garages and detached accessory structures.

2. Attached garages separated from the dwelling unit living space and sleeping units in accordance with Section R302.6.

4. Enclosed utility closets, basements, storage, or utility spaces within dwelling units with finished or noncombustible walls and ceilings. Walls and ceilings of unfinished woodframed construction shall be provided with not less than 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) Type X gypsum wallboard.

5. ESS shall not be installed in sleeping rooms, closets, spaces opening directly into sleeping rooms or in habitable spaces of dwelling units.

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Amendment 27
California Fire Code §1207.11.6 — Fire detection. ESS installed in Group R-3 and R-4 occupancies shall comply with the following:

1. Rooms and areas within dwellings units, sleeping units, basements and attached garages in which ESS are installed shall be protected by smoke alarms in accordance with Section 907.2.11.

2. A listed heat alarm interconnected to the smoke alarms shall be installed in locations within dwelling units, sleeping units and attached garages where smoke alarms cannot be installed based on their listing.

Exceptions:

1. A listed heat detector may be used in place of a heat alarm, so long as it is interconnected with devices that provide an audible alarm at all sleeping areas.

2. A fire sprinkler associated with an approved automatic sprinkler system that triggers an audible alarm upon activation of the waterflow switch, may be used in place of a heat alarm.

Amendment 28
California Fire Code §3305.5 — Fire watch. Where required by the fire code official or the site safety plan established in accordance with Section 3303.1, a fire watch shall be provided for building demolition and for building construction. Fire watch is not intended to facilitate occupancy during ongoing construction in a new building.

Amendment 29
California Fire Code §3303.7 Fire Walls. When fire walls are required in combustible construction, the wall construction shall be completed (with all openings protected) immediately after the building is sufficiently weather-protected at the location of the wall(s).

Amendment 30
California Fire Code §3307.1 — Required access. Approved vehicle access for firefighting shall be provided to all construction or demolition sites. Vehicle access shall be provided to within 100 feet (30 480 mm) of temporary or permanent fire department connections. Vehicle access shall be provided by either temporary or permanent roads, capable of supporting vehicle loading under all weather conditions. Vehicle access shall be maintained until permanent fire apparatus access roads are available.

All construction sites shall be accessible by fire department apparatus by means of roadways having an all-weather driving service of not less than 20ft. of unobstructed width prior to the beginning of vertical construction. The roads shall have the ability to withstand the live loads of fire apparatus and have a minimum 13 ft. 6 in. of vertical clearance. Dead end fire access roads in excess of 150 ft. in length shall be provided with approved turnarounds. When approved by the Fire Code Official, temporary access roadways may be utilized until such time that the permanent roadways are installed. As a minimum, the roadway shall consist of a compacted sub-base and six (6) inches of road base material (Class 2 aggregate base rock) both compacted to a minimum 95% and sealed. The perimeter edges of the roadway shall be Resolution/Adopting and Amending the 2022 California Fire Code Page 17 of 33 Rev: 010/18/2022
contained and delineated by curb and gutter or other approved method. The use of geotextile reinforcing fabric underlayment or soils lime-treatment may be required if so determined by the project civil engineer. Provisions for surface drainage shall also be provided where necessary.

The integrity of the roadway shall be maintained at all times.

Amendment 31
California Fire Code § 3313 – Completion Before Occupancy CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE §3313.1 — Completion before occupancy. In buildings where an automatic sprinkler system is required by this code or the California Building Code, it shall be unlawful to occupy any portion of a building or structure until the automatic sprinkler system installation has been tested and approved.

In new buildings of combustible construction where, automatic fire sprinkler systems are required to be installed, the system shall be placed in service as soon as possible.

Immediately upon the completion of sprinkler pipe installation on each floor level, the piping shall be hydrostatically tested and inspected. After inspection approval from the fire department, each floor level of sprinkler piping shall be connected to the system supply riser and placed into service with all sprinkler heads uncovered. Protective caps may be installed on the active sprinklers during the installation of drywall, texturing and painting, but shall be removed immediately after this work is completed.

California Fire Code §3313.2 — Fire protection. All wood frame construction projects exceeding three stories in height, except R-3 occupancies, shall be provided with a listed fire alarm system during construction. The fire alarm system shall be monitored by a listed monitoring company. A permit for the installation and subsequent modifications of the system are required. The design and installation shall comply with the fire department’s standards.

California Fire Code §3313.3 — Construction site security. Construction projects exceeding three stories in height, or when determined necessary by the fire code official shall have an electronic security system installed, except for R-3 occupancies, during construction.

The electronic data is required to be maintained 24-hours a day, seven days a week. The data is required to be maintained for a minimum of 30-days off-site and made available to the fire department upon request. The electronic security camera layout plan shall be incorporated into the construction safety plan and is required to be approved prior to the start of construction.

California Fire Code §3313.4 — Phased occupancy requests. When occupancy of one phase of a construction project is requested prior to the completion of the entire project, a phased occupancy plan is required to be submitted to the fire department for approval. A fire protection engineering firm or fire protection engineer is required to develop the plan, supervise the implementation, and conduct field compliance inspections on a frequency determined necessary by the fire code official, but not less than once a week.

Amendment 32
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California Fire Code §4103.1 — Portable unvented heaters. Portable unvented fuel-fired heating equipment shall be prohibited in occupancies in Groups A, B, E, I, R-1, R-2, R2.1, R-3, R3.1 and R-4 and ambulatory care facilities.

Exceptions:

2. Portable outdoor gas-fired heating appliances in accordance with Section 4103.1.2.

Amendment 33
California Fire Code §4103.1.2.1.1 — Prohibited locations. The storage or use of portable outdoor gas-fired heating appliances is prohibited in any of the following locations:

1. Inside of any occupancy where connected to the fuel gas container.

2. Inside of tents, canopies and membrane structures.

3. On exterior balconies and rooftops.

Amendment 34
California Fire Code §5001.2.2.2 — Health Hazards. The material categories listed in this section are classified as health hazards. A material with a primary classification as a health hazard can also pose a physical hazard.

1. Highly toxic and toxic materials.

2. Corrosive materials.

3. Health hazards - Other
Amendment 35
California Fire Code §5001.5.1 — Hazardous materials business plan (HMBP). Where required by the fire code official, facilities shall submit a Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) as required by California Health & Safety Code (HSC), Chapter 6.95, Sections 25500 through 25545, and Title 19, Division 2, Chapter 4. The HMBP shall be electronically submitted in accordance with the fire code official’s requested timeframe and no less frequently than is required by the HSC.

Amendment 36
California Fire Code §5002.1 — Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2:

BOILING POINT.

CEILING LIMIT.

CHEMICAL.

CHEMICAL NAME.

CLOSED CONTAINER.

CONTAINER.

CONTROL AREA.

CYLINDER.

DAY BOX.

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DEFLAGRATION.

DESIGN PRESSURE.

DETACHED BUILDING.

DISPENSING.

EXCESS FLOW CONTROL.

EXHAUSTED ENCLOSURE.

EXPLOSION.

FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR FUMES.

GAS CABINET.

GAS ROOM.

HANDLING.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.

HEALTH HAZARD.

HEALTH HAZARD – OTHER.

IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE AND
HEALTH (IDLH).

INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.

LIQUID.

LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT (LEL).

LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT (LFL).

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE QUANTITY PER CONTROL AREA.

NORMAL TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE (NTP).

OUTDOOR CONTROL AREA.

PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT (PEL).

PESTICIDE.

PHYSICAL HAZARD.

PRESSURE VESSEL.

SAFETY CAN.

SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS).

SECONDARY CONTAINMENT.

SEGREGATED.

SOLID.

SPILL CONTROL.

STORAGE, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.

SYSTEM.

TANK, ATMOSPHERIC.

TANK, PORTABLE.

TANK, STATIONARY.

TANK VEHICLE.

UNAUTHORIZED DISCHARGE.

USE (MATERIAL).

VAPOR PRESSURE.

Amendment 37
California Fire Code §5003.1.3 — Quantities not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area. The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials in quantities Resolution/Adopting and Amending the 2022 California Fire Code Page 20 of 33 Rev: 010/18/2022
not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area indicated in Tables 5003.1.1(1) through 5003.1.1(4) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001 and 5003. 5003.1.3.1 Toxic, Highly Toxic, Moderately and Similarly Used or Handled Materials. The storage, use and handling of toxic, highly toxic and moderately toxic gases in amounts exceeding Table 6004.2.1.4 shall be in accordance with this chapter and Chapter 60. Any toxic, highly toxic or moderately toxic material that is used or handled as a gas or vapor shall be in accordance with the requirements for toxic, highly toxic or moderately toxic gases.

Amendment 38
California Fire Code §5003.1.5 — Health Hazards - Other. The storage, use and handling of materials classified as other health hazards including carcinogens, irritants and sensitizers in amounts exceeding 810 cubic feet for gases, 55 gallons for liquids and 5,000 pounds for solids shall be in accordance with Section 5003.

Amendment 39
California Fire Code §5003.1.6 — Additional Spill Control and Secondary Containment Requirements. In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 5004.2. An approved containment system is required for any quantity of hazardous materials that are liquids or solids at normal temperature and pressure (NTP), where a spill is determined to be a plausible event and where such an event would endanger people, property or the environment. The approved containment system may be required to include a combination of spill control and secondary containment meeting the design and construction requirements set forth in Section 5004.2.

Amendment 40
California Fire Code §5003.2.2.1 — Design and Construction. Piping, tubing, valves, fittings and related components used for hazardous materials shall be in accordance with the following:

2. Piping and tubing shall be identified in accordance with ASME A13.1 and the Santa Clara Fire Department Marking Requirements and Guidelines for Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste to indicate the material conveyed.

3. Readily accessible manual valves or automatic remotely activated fail-safe emergency shutoff valves shall be installed on supply piping and tubing at the following locations:

1. The point of use.

2. The tank, cylinder or bulk use.

4. Manual emergency shutoff valves and controls for remotely activated emergency shutoff valves shall be identified and the location shall be clearly visible accessible and indicated by means of a sign.

5. Backflow prevention or check valves shall be provided when the backflow of hazardous materials could create a hazardous condition or cause the unauthorized discharge of hazardous materials.

6. Where gases or liquids having a hazard ranking of:

1. Health Class 3 or 4
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2. Flammability Class 4

3. Reactivity Class 4
in accordance with NFPA 704 are carried in pressurized piping above 15 pounds per square inch gauge (psig)(103 Kpa), an approved means of leak detection, emergency shutoff or excess flow control shall be provided. Where the piping originates from within a hazardous material storage room or area, the excess flow control shall be located within the storage room or area. Where the piping originates from a bulk source, the excess flow control shall be located as close to the bulk source as practical.

Exceptions:

1. Piping for inlet connections designed to prevent backflow.

2. Piping for pressure relief devices.

Exceptions:

1. Secondary containment is not required for toxic corrosive gases if the piping is constructed of inter materials.

2. Piping under sub-atmospheric conditions if the piping is equipped with an alarm and fail-safe-to-close valve activated by a loss of vacuum.

Amendment 41
California Fire Code §5003.2.2.2 — Additional Regulation for Supply Piping for Health Hazard Materials. Supply piping and tubing for gases and liquids having a health hazard ranking of 3 or 4 shall be in accordance with ASME B31.3 and the following:

3. All primary piping for toxic, highly toxic and moderately toxic gases shall pass a helium leak test of 1x10-9 cubic centimeters/second where practical, or shall pass testing in accordance with an approved, nationally recognized standard. Tests shall be conducted by a qualified "third party" not involved with the construction of the piping and control systems.

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accordance with Section 415.11.7.4 of the California Building Code as required for Group H, Division 5 Occupancies.

Amendment 42
California Fire Code §5003.5.2 — Ventilation Ducting. Ducts venting hazardous materials operations shall be labeled with the hazard class of the material being vented and the direction of flow.

Amendment 43
California Fire Code §5004.2.1 — Spill Control for Hazardous Material Liquids. Rooms, buildings, or areas used for storage of hazardous material liquids shall be provided with spill control to prevent the flow of liquids to adjoining areas. Floors in indoor locations and similar surfaces in outdoor locations shall be constructed to contain a spill from the largest single vessel by one of the following methods:

1. Liquid-tight sloped or recessed floors in indoor locations or similar areas in outdoor locations.

2. Liquid-tight floors in indoor and outdoor locations or similar areas provided with liquidtight raised or recessed sills or dikes.

3. Sumps and collection systems

4. Other approved engineered systems.

Except for surfacing, the floors, sills, dikes, sumps, and collection systems shall be constructed of noncombustible material, and the liquid-tight seal shall be compatible with the material stored. When liquid-tight sills or dikes are provided, they are not required at perimeter openings having an open-grate trench across the opening that connects to an approved collection system.

Amendment 44
California Fire Code §5402.1 — Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2:

CORROSIVE.

CORROSIVE LIQUIDS
Amendment 45
California Fire Code §5601.1.3 — Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling, and use of fireworks, including those fireworks classified as Safe and Sane by the California State Fire Marshal, are prohibited.

Exceptions:

1. Storage and handling of fireworks as allowed in section 5604.

Amendment 46
California Fire Code §5608.1 — General. Outdoor fireworks displays, use of pyrotechnics before a proximate audience and pyrotechnic special effects in motion picture, television, Resolution/Adopting and Amending the 2022 California Fire Code Page 23 of 33 Rev: 010/18/2022
theatrical and group entertainment productions shall comply with California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6 Fireworks and this section. Permits can be revoked, denied, or modified to address extreme weather events, poor air quality, or noise when deemed necessary for the protection of the public health and well-being, as determined by the fire code official.
5608.1.1 Scope. Fireworks and temporary storage, use, and handling of pyrotechnic special effects material used in motion pictures, television, and theatrical and group entertainment productions shall be in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6 Fireworks.
5608.1.2 Additional Safety Requirements. When determined necessary the fire code official has the authority to require additional safety measures be implemented for the storage and/or use of pyrotechnics of any classification.

Amendment 47
California Fire Code §5704.2.7.5.8 — Overfill Prevention. An approved means or method in accordance with Section 5704.2.9.7.5 shall be provided to prevent the overfill of all Class I, II and IIIA liquid storage tanks. Storage tanks in refineries, bulk plants or terminals regulated by Sections 5706.4 or 5706.7 shall have overfill protection in accordance with API 2350.

Exception: Outside aboveground tanks with a capacity of 1320 gallons (5000 L) or less need only comply with Section 5704.2.9.7.5 (Item 1, Sub-item 1.1).

Amendment 48
California Fire Code §5704.2.7.5.9 — Automatic Filling of Tanks. Systems that automatically fill flammable or combustible liquid tanks shall be equipped with overfill protection, approved by the fire code official that sends an alarm signal to a constantly attended location and immediately stops the filling of the tank. The alarm signal and automatic shutoff shall be tested on an annual basis and records of such testing shall be maintained on-site for a period of five (5) years.

Amendment 49
California Fire Code §5704.2.13.1.4 — Tanks abandoned in place. Tanks abandoned in place, when approved by the fire code official, shall be as follows:

1. Flammable and combustible liquids shall be removed from the tank and connected piping.

2. The suction, inlet, gauge, vapor return and vapor lines shall be disconnected.

3. The tank shall be filled completely with an approved inert solid material.

4. Remaining underground piping shall be capped or plugged.

5. A record of tank size, location and date of abandonment shall be retained.

6. All exterior above-grade fill piping shall be permanently removed when tanks are abandoned or removed.

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Amendment 50
California Fire Code §6004.1 — General. The storage and use of highly toxic and toxic compressed gases shall comply with this section. Materials stored and used as a gas, whether or not the material meets the definition of a compressed gas, and meets the definition of a highly toxic, and toxic shall comply with this Section.

Amendment 51
California Fire Code §6004.2.1.4 — Quantities exceeding the minimum threshold quantities but not exceeding the maximum allowable quantities per control area. The indoor storage or use of highly toxic, and toxic gases in amounts exceeding the minimum threshold quantities per control area set forth in Table 6004.2.1.4 but not exceeding maximum allowable quantity per control area set forth in Table 5003.1.1(2) shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 6001, 6004.1, and 6004.4.

Amendment 52
Table 6004.2.1.4 is added to read.

TABLE 6004.2.1.4
Minimum Threshold Quantities for Highly Toxic and Toxic Gases for Indoor Storage and Use
Highly Toxic 20 cubic feet
Toxic 405 cubic feet
Amendment 53
California Fire Code §6004.2.2.10.1 — Alarms. The gas detection system shall initiate a local alarm and transmit a signal to a constantly attended control station when a short-term hazard condition is detected. The alarm shall be both audible and visible and shall provide warning both inside and outside the area where gas is detected. The audible alarm shall be distinct from all other alarms, and directed to a central station service.

Amendment 54
California Fire Code §6004.4 — General indoor requirements. The general requirements applicable to the indoor storage and use of highly toxic and toxic compressed gases shall be in accordance with Sections 6004.4 through 6004.4.8.2.
6004.4.1 Cylinder and tank location. Cylinders shall be located within gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures, or gas rooms. Portable and stationary tanks shall be located within gas rooms or exhausted enclosures.

Exceptions: Where a gas detection system is provided in accordance with 6004.4.8
6004.4.2 Ventilated areas. The room or area in which gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures are located shall be provided with exhaust ventilation. Gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures shall not be used as the sole means of exhaust for any room or area.

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6004.4.3 Piping and controls. In addition to the requirements of Section 5003.2.2, piping and controls on stationary tanks, portable tanks, and cylinders shall comply with the following requirements:

1. Stationary tanks, portable tanks, and cylinders in use shall be provided with a means of excess flow control on all tank and cylinder inlet or outlet connections.

Exceptions:

1. Inlet connections designed to prevent backflow.

2. Pressure relief devices.
6004.4.4 Gas rooms. Gas rooms shall comply with Section 5003.8.4 and both of the following requirements:

1. The exhaust ventilation from gas rooms shall be directed to an exhaust system.

2. Gas rooms shall be equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Alternative fire- extinguishing systems shall not be used. 6004.4.5 Treatment systems. The exhaust ventilation from gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures, and gas rooms, required in Section 6004.4.1 shall be directed to a treatment system. The treatment system shall be utilized to handle the accidental release of gas and to process exhaust ventilation. The treatment system shall be designed in accordance with Sections 6004.2.2.7.1 through 6004.2.2.7.5 and Chapter 5 of the California Mechanical Code.

Exceptions:

1. Highly toxic and toxic gases - storage. A treatment system is not required for cylinders, containers, and tanks in storage where all of the following controls are provided:

1.1 Valve outlets are equipped with gas- tight outlet plugs or caps.

1.2 Hand wheel-operated valves have handles secured to prevent movement.

1.3 Approved containment vessels or containment systems are provided in accordance with Section 6004.2.2.3.

Automatic-closing fail-safe valves shall be located immediately adjacent to cylinder valves and shall close when gas is detected at the permissible exposure limit (PEL) by a gas sensor monitoring the exhaust system at the point of discharge from the gas cabinet, exhausted enclosure, ventilated enclosure or gas room.
6004.4.5.1 Design. Treatment systems shall be capable of diluting, adsorbing, absorbing, containing, neutralizing, burning or otherwise processing the contents of the largest single vessel of compressed gas. Where a total containment system is used, the system shall be designed to handle the maximum anticipated pressure of release to the system when it reaches equilibrium.

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6004.4.5.2 Performance. Treatment systems shall be designed to reduce the maximum allowable discharge concentrations of the gas to one-half immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) at the point of discharge to the atmosphere.

Where more than one gas is emitted to the treatment system, the treatment system shall be designed to handle the worst-case release based on the release rate, the quantity and the IDLH for all compressed gases stored or used. 6004.4.5.3 Sizing. Treatment systems shall be sized to process the maximum worst-case release of gas based on the maximum flow rate of release from the largest vessel utilized. The entire contents of the largest compressed gas vessel shall be considered.
6004.4.5.4 Stationary tanks. Stationary tanks shall be labeled with the maximum rate of release for the compressed gas contained based on valves or fittings that are inserted directly into the tank. Where multiple valves or fittings are provided, the maximum flow rate of release for valves or fittings with the highest flow rate shall be indicated. Where liquefied compressed gases are in contact with valves or fittings, the liquid flow rate shall be utilized for computation purposes. Flow rates indicated on the label shall be converted to cubic feet per minute (cfm/min) (m3/s) of gas at normal temperature and pressure (NTP). 6004.4.5.5 Portable tanks and cylinders. The maximum flow rate of release for portable tanks and cylinders shall be calculated based on the total release from the cylinder or tank within the time specified in Table 6004.4.6 Where portable tanks or cylinders are equipped with approved excess flow or reduced flow valves, the worst-case release shall be determined by the maximum achievable flow from the valve as determined by the valve manufacturer or compressed gas supplier. Reduced flow and excess flow valves shall be permanently marked by the valve manufacturer to indicate the maximum design flow rate. Such markings shall indicate the flow rate for air under normal temperature and pressure. 6004.4.6. Emergency power. Emergency power shall be provided for the following systems in accordance with Section 604:

1. Exhaust ventilation system.

2. Treatment system.

3. Gas detection system.

The fire detection system shall comply with Section 907.

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6004.4.8 Gas detection system. A gas detection system complying with Section 916 shall be provided to detect the presence of gas at or below the PEL or ceiling limit of the gas for which detection is provided.

Exceptions:

1. A gas detection system is not required for toxic gases when the physiological warning threshold level for the gas is at a level below the accepted PEL for the gas.

2. A gas detection system is not required for highly toxic, and toxic gases where cylinders, portable tanks, and all non-continuously welded connects are within a gas cabinet or exhausted enclosures.
6004.4.8.1 Alarms. The gas detection system shall initiate a local alarm and transmit a signal to an approved location.
6004.4.8.2 Shut-off of gas supply. The gas detection system shall automatically close the shut off valve at the source on gas supply piping and tubing related to the system being monitored for whichever gas is detected.

Exception: Emergency shutoff valves that are ready access and constantly attended/supervised.

Amendment 55
California Fire Code §6405.3.4 — Silane distribution systems automatic shutdown. Silane distribution systems shall automatically shut down at the source upon activation of the gas detection system at levels above the alarm level and/or failure of the ventilation system for the silane distribution system.

Amendment 56
Adoption of California Fire Code Appendix B — Fire-Flow Requirements for Building, as amended
Amendment 57
California Fire Code Appendix B — §B105.2 Buildings other than one- and two twofamily dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings other than one- and two-family dwelling, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses shall be as specified in Tables B105.1(2) and B105.2.

1. California State Parks buildings of an accessory nature (restrooms).

2. Safety roadside rest areas (SRRA, public restrooms.

3. Truck inspection facilities (TIF), CHP office space and vehicle inspection bays.

4. Sand/salt storage buildings, storage of sand and salt.

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The maximum fire flow reduction for all commercial buildings shall not exceed 25 percent of the fire flow specified in Table B105.1(2). The maximum fire flow reduction for all other buildings shall not exceed 50 percent of the fire flow specified Table B105.1(2). The maximum fire flow reduction for all other buildings shall not exceed 50 percent of the fire flow specified in Table B105.1(2).

Amendment 58
Adoption of California Fire Code Appendix C — Fire Hydrant Location and Distribution, as amended
Amendment 59
California Fire Code Appendix C — §C102.1 Minimum number of fire hydrants for buildings. The number of fire hydrants available to a building shall be not less than the minimum specific in Table C102.1, utilizing the base fire flow without fire sprinkler reduction.

Amendment 60
California Fire Code Appendix C — §C103.1 Hydrant spacing. Fire apparatus access roads and public streets providing required access to buildings in accordance with Section 503 of the California Fire Code shall be provided with one or more fire hydrants, as determined by Section C102.1. Where more than one fire hydrant is required, the distance between required fire hydrants shall be in accordance with
Section 103.2 and C103.3, but in no case shall the average spacing be more than 300 feet on center
Amendment 61
Adoption of California Fire Code Appendix D — Fire Apparatus Access Roads, as amended Amendment 62
California Fire Code Appendix D — §D103.3 Turning radius. The required turning radium of a fire apparatus access roads shall be a minimum of 30 feet inside, and a minimum 50 feet outside.

Amendment 63
California Fire Code Appendix D — §D103.4 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45750mm) shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4, as approved by the fire code official.

Amendment 64
California Fire code Appendix D — Table D103.4

REQUIREMENTS FOR DEAD-END

FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
LENGTH (feet) WIDTH (feet) TURNAROUNDS REQUIRED
0 - 150 26 Not required, unless
determined necessary by the
fire code official
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151 - 500 26 120-foot Hammerhead, 60-foot
“Y” or 96-foot-diameter cul-desac in accordance with Figure D103.1
500 - 750 26 120-foot Hammerhead, 60-
foot “Y” or 96-foot-diameter
cul-desac in accordance with Figure
D103.1
Over 750 Special approval required
Amendment 65
California Fire Code Appendix D — §D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria:

1. Where a single gate is provided, the gate width shall be not lets than 20 feet (6096 mm). Where a fire apparatus road consists of a divided roadway, the gate width shall be not less than 20 feet (6096 mm),

2. Gates shall be automatic horizontal swing, horizontal side, vertical life or vertical pivot type.

3. Construction of gates shall be of materials that allow manual operation by one person.

4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and replaced or repaired when defective.

5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire department personnel for emergency access. Emergency opening device shall be approved by the fire code official.

6. Methods of locking shall be submitted for approval by the fire code official.

7. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325.

8. Gate intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200.

Amendment 66
Adoption of California Fire Code Appendix N – Indoor Trade Shows and Exhibitions, in its entirety
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Local Amendments Justification Matrix – California Fire Code Amendment
No.

California
Fire Code §
or Table Title
Added to
California
Fire Code
Amended
to
California
Fire Code
Justification
(As
referenced in
Legislative
Findings)

1. 202 Certified Unified Program
Agency (CUPA)

X A, B, C

2. 202 Corrosive Liquid X B, C & D

3. 202 Health Hazard – Other X B, C & D

4. 202 Large-Scale Fire Testing X B, C & D

5. 202 Secondary Containment X B, C & D

6. 202 Spill Control X B, C & D

7. 202 Workstation X B, C & D

8. 407.6 Hazardous materials
business plan

X A, B, C

9. 407.7 Facility/Equipment
closure plans

X A, B, C

10. 503.1 Fire apparatus access
roads

X B, C, & D

11. 503.2.1 Dimensions X A, B, C, & D

12. 503.2.4 Turning radius X A, B, C, & D

13. 503.5 Required gates &
barricades

X B, C, & D

14. 503.6 Security gates X B, C, & D

15. 505.1 Address identification X B, C, & D

16. 505.3 Site directories X B, C, & D

17. 703.3 Fire-resistance
penetrations & joints

X B, C, & D
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18. 901.6.2 Integrated Testing X B, C & D

19. 901.6.3 Records X B, C & D

20. 903.2 Where required -
Automatic fire sprinklers

X B, C & D

21. 909.22.1 Schedule -Smoke control
systems

X B, C & D

22. 1202.1 Definitions - Large-scale
fire testing

X B, C & D

23. 1207.1. Large-scale fire test X B, C & D

24. 1207.5.2 MAQ X B, C & D

25. 1207.5.5 Fire suppression system X B, C & D

26. 1207.11.3 ESS location X B, C & D

27. 1207.11.6 Fire detection X B, C & D

28. 3305.5 Fire watch X B, C & D

29. 3305.7 Fire walls X B, C & D

30. 3307.1 Required access X B, C & D
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No.

California
Fire Code §
or Table Title
Added to
California
Fire Code
Amended
to
California
Fire Code
Justification
(As
referenced in
Legislative
Findings)

31. 3313 Completion before
occupancy

X B, C & D

32. 4103.1 Portable unvented
heaters

X B, C & D

33. 4103.1.2.1.1 Prohibited locations X B, C & D

34. 5001.2.2.2 Health hazards X B, C & D

35. 5001.5.1 Hazardous materials
business plan

X B, C & D

36. 5002.1 Health hazards – Other
definition

X B, C & D

37. 5003.1.3 Quantifies not exceeding
the MAQ per control area

X B, C & D

38. 5003.1.5 Health hazard – Other X B, C & D

39. 5003.1.6 Additional spill control &
secondary containment
requirements

X B, C & D

40. 5003.2.2.1 Design & construction -
hazardous materials
piping

X B, C & D

41. 5003.2.2.2 Additional regulations for
supply piping for health
hazard materials

X B, C & D

42. 5003.5.2 Ventilation ducting X B, C & D
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43. 5004.2.1 Spill Control for
hazardous materials

X B, C & D

44. 5402.1 Definition – Corrosive
Liquid

X B, C & D

45. 5601.1.3 Fireworks X B, C & D

46. 5608.1 General -Fireworks
displays

X B, C & D

47. 5704.2.7.5.8 Overfill prevention X B, C & D

48. 5704.2.7.5.9 Automatic filling of tanks X B, C & D

49. 5704.2.13.1.4 Tanks abandoned in
place

X B, C & D

50. 6004.1 General – Toxic gases X B, C, & D
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No.

California
Fire Code §
or Table Title
Added to
California
Fire Code
Amended
to
California
Fire Code
Justification
(As
referenced in
Legislative
Findings)

51. 6004.2.1.4 Quantities exceeding the
minimum threshold
quantities but not
exceeding the maximum
allowable quantities per
control area

X B, C, & D

52. Table
6004.2.1.4
Minimum threshold
quantities for highly toxic
and toxic gases for
indoor storage and use

X B, C, & D

53. 6004.2.2.10.1 Alarms X B, C, & D

54. 6004.4 General indoor
requirements – Toxic
gases

X B, C, & D

55. 6405.3.4 Silane distribution
systems automatic
shutdown

X B, C, & D

56. Adoption of
Appendix B
Fire-Flow
Requiremen
ts
for Buildings,
Fire-flow requirements for
buildings

X B, C, & D
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as amended

57. B105.2 Buildings other than
one- and two-family
dwellings, group R-3,
and R-4 buildings and
townhouses

X B, C, & D

58. Adoption of
Appendix C
Fire
Hydrants
Locations
and
Distribution,
as amended
Fire hydrant locations and
distribution

X B, C, & D

59. C102.1 Minimum number of fire
hydrants for buildings

X B, C, & D

60. C103.1 Hydrant spacing X B, C, & D
Local Amendments Justification Matrix – California Fire Code (cont’d) Amendment
No.

California
Fire Code §
or Table Title
Added to
California
Fire Code
Amended
to
California
Fire Code
Justification
(As
referenced in
Legislative
Findings)

61. Adoption of
Appendix D
Fire
Apparatus
Access
Roads, as
amended
Fire apparatus access
Roads

X B, C, & D

62. D103.3 Turning radius X B, C, & D

63. D103.4 Dead ends X B, C, & D

64. Table D103.4 Requirements for deadend fire apparatus access roads

X B, C, & D

65. D103.5 Fire apparatus access
road gates

X B, C, & D

66. Adoption
of
Appendix
N Indoor
trade
shows and
Exhibitions, in
its entirety
Indoor trade shows and
exhibitions

X B, C, & D
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City of Santa Clara
Agenda Report
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
santaclaraca.gov
@SantaClaraCity
25-983 Agenda Date: 10/7/2025

REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT
Action on Adoption of a Resolution Establishing the Necessary Findings of Fact for Modifications to the California Building Standards; Action on Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” for the Adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code, Including Updates to the City’s “Reach Code”; and Setting October 21, 2025 for a Public Hearing on Adoption of such Ordinance

BACKGROUND
Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, also referred to as the California Building Standards Code, governs the design and construction of buildings, facilities and associated equipment throughout California. The California Building Standards Commission updates the Building Standards Code on a triennial basis to improve safety, sustainability, and resiliency, and to incorporate new technology, design, and construction methods. The City of Santa Clara adopted the current 2022 Building Standards Code, with modifications including “Reach Code” provisions, in November of 2022, and those standards have been in effect since January 1, 2023.

Every three years, the local adoption process provides an opportunity for each jurisdiction to make modifications to the Building Standards Code to align with local concerns, by making findings that local climatic, geographical, or topographical conditions justify making the modifications. Local modifications are commonly made to address local context and concerns that may not be applicable statewide. This ordinance is the typical process to adopt the new 2025 California Building Standards Code with local amendments as noted below, and will be effective January 1, 2026.

In Santa Clara, the local modifications will allow the City to continue implementing the Santa Clara “Reach Code,” which makes local amendments to the California Energy Code and California Green Building Standards Code to support sustainability goals. The City adopted its first Reach Code in November 2021, following a long public process, and updated it in November 2022. Both versions of the Code increased requirements on new construction to install electric vehicle infrastructure, imposed new obligations to install solar paneling, and mandated the use of electricity as a power source in new construction. As a result of a Federal Appeals Court ruling involving the City of Berkeley, on January 14, 2025, the City Council indefinitely suspended the all-electric provisions of the Reach Code. Staff will return to Council in early 2026 with alternative approaches to encourage electrification in mixed-fuel buildings.

Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” provides for regulations pertaining to design and construction of buildings in the City. For Santa Clara to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code, Chapters in Title 15 will need to be amended accordingly in the proposed Ordinance. Local modifications are also incorporated into the proposed Ordinance, accompanied by Resolutions of Findings detailing the local climatic, geological, and City of Santa Clara Page 1 of 5 Printed on 10/3/2025
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topographical conditions justifying those modifications. Following adoption by the City, the Building Official will file a copy of the Ordinance and Resolutions with the California Building Standards Commission and the California Energy Commission.

DISCUSSION
Throughout each code adoption cycle, amendments to the building codes are developed through a lengthy public participation process. State Code Advisory Committees provide recommendations to the California Building Standards Commission on the various proposed amendments to the Building Standards. Following this process, the California Building Standards Commission adopted the 2025 California Building Standards Code and published it on July 1, 2025. The 2025 California Building Standards Code will become effective statewide on January 1, 2026.

Local jurisdictions are encouraged to participate in the development of the California Building Standards Code, to be adopted throughout the State, establishing a common level of standards that are universally applicable. Local jurisdictions may then adopt the California Building Standards Code to act as the governing Building Standards Code within their jurisdiction. As part of the triennial code adoption cycle, and pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958 and 18941.5, staff recommends that the City Council adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code. The parts of the 2025 California Building Standards Code that are included in the proposed adoption are the 2025 California Administrative Code, Building Code, Residential Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Existing Building Code, Energy Code, Historical Building Code and Green Building Standards Code. In addition, staff recommends that the Council adopt the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code published by the International Code Council.

Building Code alignment with Fire Safety
Staff is recommending local amendments affecting two of the 2025 California Codes: the Building Code and the Residential Code to align with existing Fire Safety requirements. The Building Division collaborated with the Community Risk Reduction Division of the Fire Department on these local amendments, which primarily concern fire sprinklers and egress paths that are already in place with the Fire Code. These local amendments are intended to address building safety side with relevance to Santa Clara and include the following elements:
1) 2025 California Building Code Chapter 9: Additional Automatic Fire Sprinkler Requirements for existing Group R3 Occupancies; i.e. single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, etc. 2) 2025 California Building Code, Chapter 10: Additional requirements for safe stairway configuration and the routing of emergency exit paths to facilitate emergency egress out of multi-story buildings.
3) 2025 California Building Code, Chapter 19: Additional requirements for Structural Plain Concrete in Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F.
4) 2025 California Residential Code Chapter 3: Additional Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Requirements for existing Group R3 Occupancies; i.e. single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, etc.

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These proposed amendments are intended to promote building safety for future residents in the context of Santa Clara’s growing urban environment, particularly as the City is increasingly granting land use entitlements for higher density Type III and, in some cases, Type I construction, including the use of towers located above podiums. These measures will align with the Fire Code to facilitate egress from such high-rise construction, which is of particular concern in a serious seismic event that could result in structural damage and fires.

Adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code, incorporating the proposed local amendments, would further the following General Plan policies related to the adoption of building codes and use of the Building Permit process to minimize safety risks for new development:

5.9.3-G1 A safe and secure environment for people and property in the community.

5.9.3 ‐
P1 Encourage design techniques that promote public and property safety in new development and public spaces.

5.10.5-P6 Require that new development is designed to meet current safety standards and implement appropriate building codes to reduce risks associated with geologic conditions. 2025 Reach Code
The local modifications to the Energy Code and CALGreen will allow the continuation of the existing Reach Code provisions on EV Charging and PV panels, and will exceed 2025 state requirements.

The proposed ordinance also adopts the 2025 versions of the California Energy Code and California Green Building Standards Code, with modifications to the following sections:
1) 2025 California Energy Code, Section 110.10: Additional requirements for Solar Readiness for Non-Residential and Multi-Family Buildings.
2) 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, Section 4.106: Additional requirements for increased electric vehicle charging stations for Residential projects and 3) 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, Section 5.106: Additional requirements for increased electric vehicle charging stations for Non-Residential development.

With regards to Electric Vehicle (EV) and Photovoltaic (PV) standards, in some cases the new State standards exceed the requirements of the current (2022) Reach Code; in other cases, the City’s Reach Code continues to exceed the state standards. Consequently, staff recommends the Council adopt amendments that would align the current Reach Code with the relevant 2025 code sections, but maintain all portions of the existing Reach Code that provide higher standards.

Attachment 4 includes two charts regarding EV and PV standards comparing the current 2022 Reach Code to the 2025 Green Building Standards Code (“CalGreen”), and what is proposed to be included in the 2025 updated Reach Code. The charts show that the majority of the City’s current Reach Code standards for EV and PV are proposed to be continued in the updated 2025 Reach Code because the current Reach Code has higher requirements for sustainability than the new 2025 CalGreen City of Santa Clara Page 3 of 5 Printed on 10/3/2025
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standards. There are a few areas where the CalGreen standard is higher and proposed to be adopted instead of the current Reach Code standard. Specifically, the 2025 state standards for EV charging for hotels and motels; and the state photovoltaic requirements for single family, duplex, and multifamily developments are higher than the current Reach Code, so it is proposed that the state standards be adopted in those categories.

The third component of the prior Reach Codes were the all-electric requirements. Sections

15.36.040 through 15.36.080 of the City Code mandated the use of electricity as a power source in new construction, and limits the installation of natural gas plumbing and meters. The City of Berkeley adopted a similar ordinance in 2019, and the California Restaurant Association sued, alleging that the ordinance was preempted by a federal statute, the “Energy Policy and Conservation Act,” which established energy efficiency requirements for certain appliances. The case ultimately made its way to the Federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which struck down the Berkeley Code, concluding that the Federal law preempted not just State and local regulation of gas appliances, but also local regulations that prohibited natural gas delivery systems in new development. In response, on January 14, 2025, the Santa Clara City Council indefinitely suspended the all-electric provisions of the Reach Code, and gave staff direction to prepare a revised Reach Code utilizing one or more alternate approaches that do not directly prohibit natural gas infrastructure. Staff is in the process of drafting the revised text and will return in early 2026 with alternative approaches to encourage electrification in mixed-fuel buildings.

Findings
In order to adopt the above modifications, the City must prepare findings describing the climatic, geologic, and topographic conditions justifying the modifications, which must be submitted to the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC). In addition, for the Reach Code provisions, a set of findings must be submitted to the California Energy Commission (CEC). To that end, Attachment 2 is a resolution containing the findings for the adoption of the changes to the Building Code and Residential Code; attachment 3 is a resolution of findings containing the Reach Code changes. Both resolutions will be submitted to the CBSC; the second resolution will be submitted to the CEC.

Although CEC pre-approval is required for certain kinds of modifications, in this case, because the City’s local standards are not changing substantively, they be in effect on January 1, 2026.

Recommendation
The 2025 Building Codes will take effect on January 1, 2026, even if the Council declines to take action. The Council must adopt the ordinance, however, if the local modifications described above are to become effective. Therefore, the Council’s options are to adopt the proposed ordinance with the proposed local modifications, or take no action, in which case the local modifications will not go into effect. The local modifications to the Building Code and Residential Code are similar to those adopted in 2022 and will promote public safety goals and alignment with the Fire Code. The local modifications to the Energy Code and CALGreen will allow the continuation of the existing Reach Code provisions on EV Charging and PV panels, to the extent that they exceed 2025 state requirements. Consequently, staff recommends that the Council adopt the local modifications.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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15305 in that it is a minor alteration in land use limitations that will not result in any changes in land use or density, and section 15308 in that it is an action taken by a regulatory agency as authorized by California law to assure maintenance or protection of the environment. However, the large majority of the contemplated actions do not modify existing standards, and to that extent, do not constitute a “project” subject to CEQA.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no cost to the City other than administrative staff time and expense.

COORDINATION
This report has been coordinated with the Fire Department and the City Attorney’s Office.

PUBLIC CONTACT
A public notice of the public hearing to be held on October 21, 2025, is scheduled to be advertised in the Santa Clara Weekly on October 8, 2025, and October 15, 2025. Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email [email protected] or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.

RECOMMENDATION

1. Waive first reading and Introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter 15.05 ("Administrative Code"), Chapter 15.15 (“Building Code”), Chapter 15.17 (“Residential Code”), Chapter 15.18 ("Property Maintenance Code"), Chapter 15.20 (“Electrical Code”), Chapter 15.30 (“Mechanical Code”), Chapter 15.35 (“Plumbing Code”), Chapter 15.36 (“Energy Code”), Chapter 15.37 (“Historical Building Code”), Chapter 15.38 (“Green Building Code”), and Chapter 15.75 ("Existing Building Code") of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” for the adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code;

2. Adopt a Resolution Making Findings of Fact Necessary for the Specified Modifications to the 2025 California Building Code and 2025 California Residential Code Reflected in the Proposed Ordinance;

3. Adopt a Resolution Making Findings of Fact Necessary for the Specified Modifications to the 2025 California Energy Code and 2025 California Green Building Standards Code Reflected in the Proposed Ordinance; and

4. Set a public hearing on October 21, 2025, pursuant to California Government Code Section 50022.3 for adoption of the Ordinance.

Reviewed by: Afshan Hamid, Director of Community Development Approved by: Jovan Grogan, City Manager

ATTACHMENTS

1. Building Division Code Adoption Ordinance 2025

2. Findings Resolution / Building and Residential Code Adoption 2025

3. Findings Resolution / Energy and CALGreen Code Adoption 2025

4. Comparison Table for EV and PV: 2022 Reach Code, 2025 CalGreen Code, and Updated 2025 Reach Code
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ORDINANCE NO. _____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.05 ("ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE"), CHAPTER 15.15 (“BUILDING CODE”), CHAPTER

15.17 (“RESIDENTIAL CODE”), CHAPTER 15.18 ("PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE"), CHAPTER 15.20 (“ELECTRICAL
CODE”), CHAPTER 15.30 (“MECHANICAL CODE”), CHAPTER

15.35 (“PLUMBING CODE”), CHAPTER 15.36 (“ENERGY
CODE”), CHAPTER 15.37 (“HISTORICAL BUILDING
CODE”), CHAPTER 15.38 (“GREEN BUILDING CODE”), AND
CHAPTER 15.75 (“EXISTING BUILDING CODE”), OF TITLE 15
(“BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION”) OF “THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA” FOR THE ADOPTION
OF THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, AS

AMENDED HEREIN
WHEREAS, the California Building Standards Commission has adopted and published an updated Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, also referred to as the 2025 California Building Standards Code, that will become effective statewide on January 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara has reviewed and determined to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958 and 18941.5.

WHEREAS, Santa Clara's Climate Action Plan, first adopted in 2013, includes strategies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and in 2022 was updated to further strengthen emissions reductions;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 17922, 17958, 17958.5 and 17958.7 of the California Health and Safety Code, the City may adopt modifications to the provisions of the California Building Standards Code that are reasonably necessary to protect the health, welfare and safety of the residents of Santa Clara because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: That Chapter 15.05 (“Administrative Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” (“SCCC”) is repealed in its entirety and replaced with the following:
“Chapter 15.05

ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

15.05.010 Adoption of Administrative Code.

The 2025 California Administrative Code published by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 1 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The 2025 Administrative Code shall be designated and referred to as the “Administrative Code” for the City of Santa Clara.” SECTION 2: That Chapter 15.15 (“Building Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” (“SCCC”) is repealed in its entirety and replaced with the following:
“Chapter 15.15

BUILDING CODE

15.15.010 Adoption of Building Code.

The 2025 California Building Code published by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The adoption includes Appendix A through Appendix O. The 2025 California Building Code shall be designated and referred to as the “Building Code” for the City of Santa Clara.

15.15.020 Group R3 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
Volume 1 of the 2025 California Building Code, Chapter 9, Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems, Section 903, Automatic Sprinkler Systems, Subsection 903.2.8.1, Group R-3, is hereby amended by adding the following text immediately following Subsection 903.2.8.1:
“Section 903.2.8.1.1 Additions to Group R3, Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. An automatic fire sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3, shall be provided throughout existing buildings, when additions are made that increase the square footage of a building by more than 1,200 square feet or the building total square footage will exceed 3,600 square feet.

An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing buildings when new basements, regardless of size, are added or when existing basements are expanded by more than 50%.”

15.15.030 Stairways
Volume 1 of the 2025 California Building Code, Chapter 10, Means of Egress, Section 1011, Stairways, Subsection 1011.1, General, is hereby amended by adding the following text immediately following Subsection 1011.1:
“Section 1011.1.1 Stairway Configuration. Stairways shafts which are part of a required means of egress and which are required to be fire rated enclosed on any side, shall be entirely vertical without horizontal offsets.”

15.15.040 Exit Access
Volume 1 of the 2025 California Building Code, Chapter 10, Means of Egress, Section 1016, Exit Access, Subsection 1016.1, General, is hereby amended by adding the following text immediately following Subsection 1016.1:
“Section 1016.1.1 Exit Access Configuration. Exit Access in multi-story buildings which are part of the required means of egress from a stairway, and which are required to be fire rated, shall be routed to the exterior of the building or structure in the shortest configuration possible.”

15.15.050 Interior Exit Stairways and Ramps
Volume 1 of the 2025 California Building Code, Chapter 10, Means of Egress, Section 1022, Exits, Subsection 1022.1, General, is hereby amended by adding the following text immediately following Subsection 1022.1:
“Section 1022.1.1 Interior Exit Stairways and Ramps Configuration. Interior Exit Stairways and Ramps in multi-story buildings which are part of the required means of egress, and which are required to be fire rated, shall be routed to the exterior of the building or structure in the shortest configuration possible.”

15.15.060 Plain Concrete
Volume 2 of the 2025 California Building Code, Chapter 19, Concrete, Section 1905, Seismic Requirements, Subsection 1905.6, Structural Plain Concrete, is hereby amended to read as follows:
“1905.6 Structural Plan Concrete. Structural plain concrete elements shall comply with this section in lieu of section 14.1.4 of ACI 318.
1905.6.1 - Left intentionally blank.
1905.6.2 - Seismic Design Categories C, D, E and F.

Structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F shall not have elements of structural plain concrete, except as follows:

1. Left intentionally blank.

2. 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.

3. Plain concrete footings supporting walls are permitted, provided the footings have at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars not smaller than No. 4, with 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.”
SECTION 3: That Chapter 15.17 (“Residential Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” (“SCCC”) is repealed in its entirety and replaced with the following:
“Chapter 15.17

RESIDENTIAL CODE

15.17.010 Adoption of Residential Code.

The 2025 California Residential Code published by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 2.5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The adoption includes Appendices: AA, BB, BF, BO, CI and CJ. The 2025 California Residential Code shall be designated and referred to as the “Residential Code” for the City of Santa Clara.”

15.17.020 Townhouse Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
California Residential Code, Chapter 3, Building Planning, Section R309, Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, Subsection R309.1, Townhouse Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
“Section R309.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in townhouses.

1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing townhouses, when additions are made that increase buildings square footage by more than 1,200 square feet or the building total square footage will exceed 3,600 square feet.

2. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required where additions or alterations are made to existing townhouses that do not have an automatic residential fire sprinkler system installed where the additions are 1,200 square feet or less and the building area will be 3,600 square feet or less.

3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing townhouses when new basements, regardless of size, are added or when existing basements are expanded by more than 50%.”

15.17.030 One- and Two-Family Dwellings Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems California Residential Code, Chapter 3, Building Planning, Section R309, Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, Subsection R309.2, One- and Two-Family Dwellings Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, is hereby deleted and replaced with:
“Section R309.2. One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in one- and two-family dwellings, including Accessory Dwelling Units, except as otherwise provided below.

1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing One- and Two-Family Dwellings, when additions are made that increase buildings square footage by more than 1,200 square feet or the building total square footage will exceed 3,600 square feet. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required for additions or alterations to existing buildings that are not already provided with an automatic residential sprinkler system where the additions or alterations are 1,200 square feet or less and the building area will be 3,600 square feet or less. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout One- and Two-Family Dwellings when new basements, regardless of size, are added and existing basements are expanded by more than 50%.

2. An automatic sprinkler system shall not be required for an Accessory Dwelling Unit, provided that all of the following are met:

2.1. The unit meets the definition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit as defined in Government Code Section 65852.2.

2.2. The existing primary residence does not have automatic fire sprinklers.

2.3. If the accessory dwelling unit is detached, it does not exceed 1,200 square feet in size.

2.4 The unit is on the same lot as the primary residence.” SECTION 4: That Chapter 15.18 (“Property Maintenance Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” (“SCCC”) is repealed in its entirety and replaced with the following:
“Chapter 15.18

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

15.18.010 Adoption of International Property Maintenance Code The 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The 2024 International Property Maintenance Code shall be designated and referred to as the “Property Maintenance Code” for the City of Santa Clara.

15.18.020 References to “Housing Code”.

Any reference to the “Housing Code” contained within the Code of the City of Santa Clara, California shall be interpreted as a reference to the Property Maintenance Code.” SECTION 5: That Chapter 15.20 (“Electrical Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” (“SCCC”) is repealed in its entirety and replaced with the following:
“Chapter 15.20

ELECTRICAL CODE

15.20.010 Adoption of Electrical Code.

The 2025 California Electrical Code, published by the National Fire Protection Association and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The 2025 California Electrical Code shall be designated and referred to as the “Electrical Code” for the City of Santa Clara.” SECTION 6: That Chapter 15.30 (“Mechanical Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” (“SCCC”) is repealed in its entirety and replaced with the following:
“Chapter 15.30

MECHANICAL CODE

15.30.010 Adoption of Mechanical Code.

The 2025 California Mechanical Code, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The 2025 California Mechanical Code shall be designated and referred to as the “Mechanical Code” for the City of Santa Clara.”
SECTION 7: That Chapter 15.35 (“Plumbing Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” (“SCCC”) is repealed in its entirety and replaced with the following:
“Chapter 15.35

PLUMBING CODE

15.35.010 Adoption of Plumbing Code.

The 2025 California Plumbing Code, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The adoption includes Appendix A, C, D, E, F, G, I, J, K, R and S. The 2025 California Plumbing Code shall be designated and referred to as the “Plumbing Code” for the City of Santa Clara.” SECTION 8: That Chapter 15.36 (“Energy Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” (“SCCC”) is repealed in its entirety and replaced with the following:
“Chapter 15.36

ENERGY CODE

15.36.010. Title.

15.36.020. Adoption by Reference.

15.36.030. Solar requirements.

15.36.010. Adoption of Energy Code.

This chapter shall be known and may be cited and referred to as the "Energy Code for the City of Santa Clara."

15.36.020. Adoption by reference.

The "2025 California Energy Code" published by the International Code Council and the State Building Standards Commission in California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 24, Part 6 is hereby adopted by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter, with changes and modifications as hereinafter set forth, as the "Energy Code" for the City of Santa Clara.

15.36.030. Solar requirements.
(a) Title. The Title of 2025 California Energy Code Subchapter 2, “All Occupancies—Mandatory Requirements for the Manufacture, Construction and Installation of Systems, Equipment and Building Components,” Section 110.10, “Mandatory Requirements for Solar-Readiness,” is hereby amended to read as follows:
“SECTION 110.10 - MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLAR

READINESS AND SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW
NON-RESIDENTIAL AND MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS”
(b) Hotel/Motel Occupancies and High-rise Multifamily Buildings. 2025 California Energy Code Subchapter 2, “All Occupancies—Mandatory Requirements for the Manufacture, Construction and Installation of Systems, Equipment and Building Components,” Section 110.10(a)3, “Covered Occupancies-Hotel/Motel Occupancies and High-rise Multifamily Buildings,” is hereby amended to read as follows:
“3. Hotel/Motel Occupancies and High-rise Multifamily Buildings.

Hotel/motel occupancies and high-rise multifamily buildings with ten habitable stories or fewer, that do not have a photovoltaic system installed, shall comply with the requirements of Section 110.10(b) through 110.10(d) and Table 110.10-A.”
(c) Nonresidential Buildings. 2025 California Energy Code Subchapter 2, “All Occupancies—Mandatory Requirements for the Manufacture, Construction and Installation of Systems, Equipment and Building Components,” Section 110.10(a)4, “Covered Occupancies - Nonresidential Buildings,” is hereby amended to read as follows: ·
“4. Nonresidential Buildings. Nonresidential buildings with three habitable stories or fewer, other than I-2 and I2.1 buildings that do not have a photovoltaic system installed, shall comply with the requirements of Section 110.10(b) through 110.10(d) and Table 110.10-A.”
(d) Solar Panel Requirements for All New Nonresidential and High-Rise Residential Buildings. 2025 California Energy Code Subchapter 2, “All Occupancies— Mandatory Requirements for the Manufacture, Construction and Installation of Systems, Equipment and Building Components,” Section 110.10(a), “Covered Occupancies,” is hereby amended by adding the following table to the end of subsection (a):

Table 110.10-A: Solar Panel Requirements for All New Nonresidential and High- Rise Residential Buildings
Square footage of building Size of panel
Less than 10,000 sq. ft. Minimum of 3-kilowatt PV systems Greater than or equal to 10,000 sq.
ft.

Minimum of 5-kilowatt PV systems
EXCEPTION: As an alternative to a solar PV system, the building type may provide a solar hot water system (solar thermal) with a minimum collector area of 40 square feet, additional to any other solar thermal equipment otherwise required for compliance with Part 6 (e) Minimum solar area - exceptions. 2025 California Energy Code Subchapter 2, “All Occupancies—Mandatory Requirements for the Manufacture, Construction and Installation of Systems, Equipment and Building Components,” Section 110.10(b)1B, “Minimum Solar Zone Area-Multifamily Buildings, Hotel/Motel Occupancies and Nonresidential Buildings,” Exception 2, is hereby amended to read as follows:
“EXCEPTION 2 to Section 110.10(b)1B: High-rise multifamily buildings, hotel/motel occupancies with a permanently installed domestic solar waterheating system complying with Section 150.1(c)8Biii and an additional collector area of 40 square feet.”
(f) Minimum solar area - performance equivalency. 2025 California Energy Code Subchapter 2, “All Occupancies—Mandatory Requirements for the Manufacture, Construction and Installation of Systems, Equipment and Building Components,” Section 110.10(b)1B, “Minimum Solar Zone Area - Multifamily Buildings, Hotel/Motel Occupancies, and Nonresidential Buildings”, is hereby amended by adding the following new Exception 6 after Exception 5:
“EXCEPTION 6 to Section 110.10(b)1B: Performance equivalency approved by the Building Official.”
(g) Minimum solar area - shading. 2025 California Energy Code Subchapter 2, “All Occupancies—Mandatory Requirements for the Manufacture, Construction and Installation of Systems, Equipment and Building Components,” Section 110.10(b)3, “Minimum Solar Zone Area – Shading”, is hereby amended by adding the following after Paragraph B:
“110.10(b)3C. The solar zone needs to account for shading from obstructions that may impact the area required in 110.10(b)1B. When determined by the Building Official that conditions exist where excessive shading occurs and solar zones cannot be met, a performance equivalency approved by the Building Official may be used as an alternative.”
SECTION 9: That Chapter 15.37 (“Historical Building Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” (“SCCC”) is hereby repealed in its entirety and replaced with the following:
“Chapter 15.37

HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE

15.37.010 Adoption of Historical Building Code.

The 2025 California Historical Building Code, published by the California Building Standards Commission in Part 8 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The 2025 California Historical Building Code shall be designated and referred to as the “Historical Building Code” for the City of Santa Clara.” SECTION 10: That Chapter 15.38 (“Green Building Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” (“SCCC”) is hereby repealed in its entirety and replaced with the following:
“Chapter 15.38

GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE

15.38.010. Title.

15.38.020. Adoption by Reference.

15.38.030. Definitions.

15.38.040. Residential mandatory measures-Electric vehicle (EV) charging.

15.38.050. Non-residential mandatory measures-Electric vehicle (EV) charging.

15.38.010. Title.

This chapter shall be known and may be cited and referred to as the "Green Building Standards Code" for the City of Santa Clara.

15.38.020. Adoption by reference.

The "2025 California Green Building Standards Code" adopted by the State Building Standards Commission in California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 24, Part 11 is hereby adopted by reference, with changes and modifications as hereinafter set forth, as the Green Building Standards Code of the City of Santa Clara.

15.38.030. Definitions.
2025 California Green Building Standards Code, Chapter 1, Definitions, Section 202 (Definitions) is hereby amended by adding the following definitions:
“EV Capable: A parking space linked to a listed electrical panel with sufficient capacity to provide at least 110/120 volts and 20 amperes to the parking space.

Raceways linking the electrical panel and parking space only need to be installed in spaces that will be inaccessible in the future, either trenched underground or where penetrations to walls, floors, or other partitions would otherwise be required for future installation of branch circuits. Raceways must be at least 1" in diameter andmay be sized for multiple circuits as allowed by the California Electrical Code. The panel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective device space(s) reserved for EV charging as "EV CAPABLE." Construction documents shall indicate future completion of raceway from the panel to the parking space, via the installedinaccessible raceways. The parking space shall contain signage with at least a ½"font adjacent to the parking space indicating the space is designated as EV Capable for future connection of infrastructure at the designed voltage and amperage levels.

Level 1 EV Ready Space: A parking space served by a complete electric circuit with a minimum of 110/120 volt, 20-ampere capacity including electrical panel capacity, overprotection device, a minimum 1" diameter raceway that may includemultiple circuits as allowed by the California Electrical Code, wiring, and either a) a receptacle labelled "Electric Vehicle Outlet" with at least a ½" font adjacent to the parking space, orb) electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE).

Low Power Level 2 EV Ready Space: A parking space served by a complete electric circuit with 208/240 volt, 20 ampere minimum branch circuit capacity including electrical panel capacity, overprotection device, a minimum 1" diameter raceway that may include multiple circuits as allowed by the California Electrical Code, wiring, and either a) a receptacle labelled "Electric Vehicle Outlet" with at least a ½" font adjacent to the parking space, or b) electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) with a minimum output of 15 amperes.

Level 2 EV Ready Space: A parking space served by a complete electric circuit with 208/240 volt, 40-ampere capacity including electrical panel capacity, overprotection device, a minimum 1" diameter raceway that may include multiple circuits as allowed by the California Electrical Code, wiring, and either a) a receptacle labelled "Electric Vehicle Outlet" with at least a ½" font adjacent to the parking space, orb) electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) with a minimum output of 30 amperes.

Level 3/Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC): A parking space that includes the installation of a charger with the capacity to provide at least 80 kW of output.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS): A parking space that includes installation of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) with a minimum capacity of 30 amperes connected to a circuit serving a Level 2 EV Ready Space. EVCS installation may be used to satisfy a Level 2 EV Ready Space requirement. Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) shall be installed in accordance with the California Electrical Code, Article 625.

15.38.040. Residential mandatory measures-Electric vehicle (EV) charging. (a) 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, Chapter 4, Mandatory Measures, Division 4.1, Planning and Design, Section 4.106.4 (Electric vehicle (EV) charging for new construction) is hereby amended to read as follows:

4.106.4. Electric vehicle (EV) charging for new construction. New construction shall comply with Sections 4.106.4.1 or 4.106.4.2 to facilitate future installation and use of EV chargers. Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) shall be installed in accordance with the California Electrical Code, Article 625.

Exceptions:

As per the CalGreen code, the Chief Building Official will make determinations ofexceptions.

1. On a case-by-case basis, where the local enforcing agency has determined EV charging and infrastructure are not feasible based upon one or more of the following conditions:

1.1 Where there is no local utility power supply or the local utility is unable to supply adequate power.

1.2 Where there is evidence suitable to the local enforcing agency substantiating that additional local utility infrastructure design requirements, directly related to the implementation of Section

4.106.4, may adversely impact the construction cost of the project.

2. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU) without additional parking facilities, and without electrical panel upgrade or new panel installation. ADUs and JADUs without additional parking but with electrical panel upgradesor new panels must have reserved breakers and electrical capacity according to the requirements of 4.106.4.1.

3. Multifamily residential building projects with valid entitlements granted by the City that have not otherwise expired before the effective date of this ordinance shall provide at least ten (10) percent of the total number of parking spaces on a building site, provided for all types of parking facilities, with Level 2 EV Ready Circuits. Calculations for the required number of EV spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.

4. Spaces Accessible only by automated mechanical car parking systems are excepted from providing EV charging infrastructure. (b) 2025 California Green Building Standards Code Chapter 4, Residential Mandatory Measures, Division 4.1, Planning and Design, Section 4.106.4.1 (New one-and two-family dwellings and townhouses with attached private garages) is hereby amended to read as follows:
“4.106.4.1 New one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses.

1. In private garages with two or more parking spaces, install one Level 2 EV Ready Space and one Level 1 EV Ready Space.

2. For each dwelling unit with only one parking space, install a Level 2 EV Ready Space

3. For parking spaces not assigned to a dwelling unit:
a. 25% of the unassigned parking space(s) shall be Level 2 EV Ready Space(s)
b. 75% of the unassigned space(s) shall be Low Power Level 2 EV Ready Space(s)
Calculations for the required minimum number of EV Ready spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.”
(c) 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, Chapter 4, Residential Mandatory Measures, Division 4.1, Planning and Design, Section

4.106.4.1.1 (Identification) is hereby amended to read as follows:
“4.106.4.1.1. Identification. The raceway termination location shall be permanently and visibly marked as "Level 2 EV-Ready".
(d) 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, Chapter 4, Residential Mandatory Measures, Division 4.1, Planning and Design, Section

4.106.4.2.2 (Multifamily dwellings) is hereby amended by adding the following text to the end of that section:
“3. Multifamily dwellings with less than 20 dwelling units. The following requirements apply to all new multifamily dwellings with less than 20 units, and the residential portion of mixed-use buildings with less than 20 units. a. One parking space per dwelling unit with parking shall be provided with a Level 2 EV Ready Space.

4. Multifamily buildings with 20 dwelling units or more and for the residential portion of mixed-use buildings with 20 dwelling units or more:
a. Provide one Level 2 EV Ready Space for each of the first 20 dwelling units with parking space(s)
b. For all additional dwelling units above 20 with parking space(s):
i. 25% of dwelling units with parking space(s) shall be provided with at least one Level 2 EV Ready Space
ii. 75% of dwelling units with parking spaces shall be provided with at least one Low Power Level 2 EV Ready Space

5. All multifamily residential developments shall include secured bicycle parking with110v electrical outlets.

Exception: For all Multifamily Affordable housing, 10% of dwelling units with parking space(s) shall be provided with at least one Level 2 EV Ready Space. Calculations for the required minimum number of Level 2 EV Ready spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number. The remaining dwelling units with parking space(s) shall each be provided with at least one Level 1 EV Ready Space.

Construction plans and specifications shall demonstrate that all raceways shall be a minimum of 1" and sufficient for installation of Level 2 Ready Spaces and all required EV Capable spaces; Electrical calculations shall substantiate the design of the electrical system to include the rating of equipment and any on-site distribution transformers, and have sufficient capacity to simultaneously charge EVs at all required EV spaces including EV Capable spaces; and service panel or subpanel(s) shall have sufficient capacity to accommodate the required number of dedicated branch circuit(s) for the future installation of the EVSE.

Notes:

1. ALMS may be installed to decrease electrical service and transformer costs associated with EV Charging Equipment subjectto review of the authority having jurisdiction.

2. Installation of Level 2 EV Ready Spaces above the minimum number required level may offset the minimum number Level1 EV Ready Spaces required on a 1:1 basis.

1. The multifamily requirements apply to multifamily buildings with parking spaces including: a) assigned or leased to individual dwellingunits, and b) unassigned residential parking.

15.38.050. Nonresidential mandatory measures-Electric vehicle (EV) charging. (a) 2025 California Green Building Standards Code Chapter 5, Nonresidential Mandatory Measures, Division 5.1, Planning and Design, Section 5.106.5.3 (Electric vehicle (EV) charging) is hereby amended by adding the following exception after exception 2:

3. Installation of each Level 3/Direct Current Fast Charger with the capacity to provide at least 80 kW output may substitute for 11 Level 2 EVCS spaces after a minimum of 11 Level 2 EVCS spaces are installed.
(b) 2025 California Green Building Standards Code Chapter 5, Nonresidential Mandatory Measures, Division 5.1, Planning and Design, Section 5.106.5.3.1 (EV capable spaces) is hereby amended to read as follows:
“5.106.5.3.1 EV Capable Spaces
Nonresidential buildings (excluding hotels and motels) and nonresidential portions of mixed use buildings: EV capable spaces shall be provided as specified below and per the following requirements:

1. 35% of parking spaces shall be EV Capable.

2. Raceways complying with the California Electrical Code and no less than 1-inch (25 mm) diameter shall be provided and shall originate at a service panel or a subpanel(s) serving the area, and shall terminate in close proximity to the proposed location of the capable space and into a suitable listed cabinet, box, enclosure or equivalent. A common raceway may be used to serve multiple capable spaces.

3. A service panel or subpanel(s) shall be provided with panel space and electrical load capacity for a dedicated 208/240 volt, 40-ampere minimum branch circuit for each capable space, with delivery of 30- ampere minimum to an installed at each

4. The electrical system and any on-site distribution transformers shall have sufficient capacity to supply full rated amperage at each capable space.

5. The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective device space(s) as "EV CAPABLE". The raceway termination location shall be permanently and visibly marked as "EV CAPABLE."
Calculations for the required minimum number of spaces shall all be rounded up to the nearest whole number.

Construction plans and specifications shall demonstrate that all raceways shall be a minimum of 1" and sufficient for installation at all required EVCS; electrical calculations shall substantiate the design of the electrical system to include the rating of equipment and any on-site distribution transformers, and have sufficient capacity to simultaneously charge EVs at all required EVCS including EV Capable spaces; and service panel or subpanel(s) shall have sufficient capacity to accommodate the required number of dedicated branch circuit(s) for the future installation of the EVCS.
(c) 2025 California Green Building Standards Code Chapter 5, Nonresidential Mandatory Measures, Division 5.1, Planning and Design, Section 5.106.5.3.2 (Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS)) is hereby amended to read as follows, but Sections

5.106.5.3.2.1 through 5.106.5.3.2.4.1 shall remain unchanged:
“5.106.5.3.2 Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS)
Nonresidential buildings (excluding hotels and motels) and nonresidential portions of mixed use buildings: In addition to the EV Capable Space requirements of Section 5.106.5.3.1, nonresidential buildings (excluding hotels and motels) and nonresidential portions of mixed use buildings shall comply with the following:

1. An additional 35% of parking spaces shall be provided with EVCS.

2. Required EVCS may be provided in any combination of Level 2 and Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC), except that at least one Level 2 EVSE shall be provided.

Notes:

1. Calculations for the required minimum number of spaces equipped with EVCS shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.

2. ALMS may be installed to increase the number of EV chargers or the amperage or voltage beyond the minimum requirements in this code.

The option does not allow forinstalling less electrical panel capacity than would be required without ALMS.
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(d) 2025 California Green Building Standards Code Chapter 5, Nonresidential Mandatory Measures, Division 5.1, Planning and Design, Section 5.106.5.3.3 (Use of Automatic Load Management System (ALMS)) is hereby amended to read as follows:
“5.106.5.3.3. Use of Automatic Load Management Systems (ALMS) ALMS shall be permitted for EVCS. When ALMS is installed, the required electrical load capacity specified in Section 5.106.5.3.1 and Section 5.106.5.3.2 for each EVCS may be reduced when serviced by an EVSE controlled by an ALMS. Each EVSE controlled by an ALMS shall deliver a minimum 30 amperes to an EV when charging one vehicle and shall deliver a minimum 3.3 kW while simultaneously charging multiple EVs.”
(e) 2025 California Green Building Standards Code Chapter 5, Nonresidential Mandatory Measures, Division 5.1, Planning and Design, Section 5.106.5.3.5 (Electric vehicle charging station signage.) is hereby amended by adding the following text immediately following Section 5.106.5.3.5:
“5.106.5.3.5.1 Raceway Identification. The raceway termination location shall be permanently and visibly marked as "EV Ready".” SECTION 11: That Chapter 15.75 (“California Existing Building Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of “The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California” (“SCCC”) is repealed in its entirety and replaced with the following:
“Chapter 15.75

EXISTING BUILDING CODE

15.75.010 Adoption of Existing Building Code.

The 2025 California Existing Building Code published by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission in Part 10 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted and by this reference expressly incorporated and made a part of this Chapter as though fully set forth herein. The 2025 California Existing Building Code shall be designated and referred to as the “Existing Building Code” for the City of Santa Clara.”
SECTION 12: Savings clause. The changes provided for in this ordinance shall not affect any offense or act committed or done or any penalty or forfeiture incurred or any right established or accruing before the effective date of this ordinance; nor shall it affect any prosecution, suit or proceeding pending or any judgment rendered prior to the effective date of this ordinance. All fee schedules shall remain in force until superseded by the fee schedules adopted by the City Council.

SECTION 13: Effective date. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final adoption, but no sooner than January 1, 2026; however, prior to its final adoption it shall be published in accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Section 50022.3 and Sections 808 and 812 of “The Charter of the City of Santa Clara, California.” PASSED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLICATION this _____ day of _________, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILORS:

NOES: COUNCILORS:

ABSENT: COUNCILORS:

ABSTAINED: COUNCILORS:

ATTEST:
___________________________

NORA PIMENTEL, MMC

ASSISTANT CITY CLERK

CITY OF SANTA CLARA
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RESOLUTION NO. _____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA,

CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS REQUIRED BY SECTIONS
17958.5 AND 18941.5 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND

SAFETY CODE JUSTIFYING CERTAIN LOCAL
MODIFICATIONS TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
AND 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE TO INCREASE

BUILDING SAFETY
WHEREAS, the State of California recently adopted and amended the Model Codes of the International Code Council and related Uniform Code publishers, and they will become applicable to all California cities as the California Building Standards Code on January 1, 2026; WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 17922, 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, the City may adopt modifications to the provisions of the California Building Standards Code that are reasonably necessary to protect the health, welfare and safety of the residents of Santa Clara because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions;
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara (“City”) has worked with other Bay Area jurisdictions and the International Code Council chapters to adopt local amendments which are necessary based upon our climatic, topographical or geological changes; and WHEREAS, the City must set forth the justifications for those local amendments.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS FOLLOWS:

1. Global Findings. That the Council finds and determines there is a need to adopt the changes or modifications because of local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions.

A. Climatic.
a. Precipitation. Average annual rainfall for the City is approximately 15.4 inches per year. The region continues to experience extended periods of drought, and as of August 2025, Santa Clara County is classified as abnormally dry to moderately drought-affected. This follows a multi-year pattern, with the City maintaining water conservation measures amid persistently dry conditions and an uncertain outlook. Conversely, the City has also experienced heavy rainfall seasons like that of 2016-2017, which caused widespread flooding, and the area has seen cyclical extremes, with projections indicating more intense precipitation events due to climate change. These patterns heighten fire and flood risks, potentially straining fire department resources. b. Relative Humidity. The average relative humidity ranges from 50% during daytime to 70% at night. It drops to approximately 40% during the summer months and occasionally exceeds 80% in the winter months. Low humidity, particularly during the summer months, heightens fire risk, especially in drought conditions.
c. Temperatures. Recorded temperatures range from 19°F to 109°F, with average summer highs of 78°– 82°F and winter lows of 28°– 35°F. Climate change is increasing heatwave frequency, with 19 days per year above 92.2°F projected by 2050, compared to 7 days in 1990.
d. Winds. Prevailing winds are from the Northwest. However, winds are experienced from virtually every direction throughout the year. Velocities are generally in the 5-mph to 15-mph range, with a mean speed of 5.8 mph, and gusts ranging from 7.4 mph to 30 mph, particularly during the summer months.

Extreme winds, up to 60 mph, have been recorded.
e. Climatic Summary. These local climatic conditions affect the acceleration, intensity, and size of fires in the community. Times of little or no rainfall, low humidity, and high temperatures create extremely hazardous fire conditions, particularly as they relate to vegetation and combustible construction. These impacts are only expected to grow as the region’s population increases and the effects of global warming intensify. The winds experienced in the Santa Clara area can have a tremendous impact upon structure fires where buildings are in close proximity to one another, which is commonly found in the City. During structure fires, winds can carry embers and burning brands to other structures, spreading the fire and posing the risk of conflagration. In building fires, winds can force fires back into the building and can create a “blowtorch effect,” increasing the fire’s intensity and speed of spread throughout the building.

B. Geological and Topographical
a. Geographic Location. The City of Santa Clara is located in Santa Clara Valley and is approximately 45 miles south of San Francisco and 382 miles north of Los Angeles.
b. Seismic Location. The City of Santa Clara is situated on alluvial soils between San Francisco Bay and the San Andreas Fault zone. The City's location makes its taller and older structures particularly vulnerable to damage caused by significant seismic events. The relatively young geological processes that created the San Francisco Bay Area are still active today. Seismically, the City sits between two active earthquake faults (San Andreas and the Hayward/Calaveras) and other potentially active faults. According to the Association of Bay Area Governments, the City of Santa Clara is located in a very high-risk seismic zone.

This zone includes the City’s industrial area, which contains the largest concentration of hazardous materials, and has seen a significant increase in high-density residential development.
c. Seismic Events, Fire and Hazardous Material Releases. Fire following an earthquake may potentially cause greater loss of life and damage than the earthquake itself. A large number of residential dwellings in the City have combustible roofs, which add significantly to the risk of structural fires after an earthquake. Should a significant seismic event occur, hazardous materials, particularly toxic gases, could pose the greatest threat to the largest number of people. In the event of a widespread catastrophic event, public safety service resources would be seriously impacted, and possibly unavailable to effectively respond to all emergencies.
d. Other variables increase the risk from fire and hazardous material releases after a major earthquake including:

1. The extent of damage to the water system;

2. The extent of isolation due to bridge and/or freeway overpass collapse;

3. The extent of roadway damage and/or amount of debris blocking the roadways;

4. Climatic conditions (hot, dry weather with high winds);

5. The time of day will influence the amount of traffic on roadways and could intensify the risk to life during normal business hours;

6. The availability of timely mutual aid or military assistance;

7. The concentration of combustible structures (wood frame) in the residential, mercantile and light industrial zones.
e. Soil Conditions. The City lies at the southern end of San Francisco Bay and is built atop the alluvial deposits that surround the margins of the Bay. The alluvium was created by the flooding of the many streams emptying into the San Francisco Bay depression, and from intermittent seawater inundation that has occurred over the last 2 or 3 million years. The areas closest to the Bay are overlain by unconsolidated fine silty clay, known as Bay Mud, which varies in thickness from a few feet to as much as 30 feet. Generally, the older, more stable alluvium is located to the south and the younger, less stable material is located to the north. Bedrock lies beneath the area at depths of 300 feet or more. f. Topography. The topography is essentially flat, dropping from an elevation of 94 feet to sea level. The slope across the City is in a northeasterly direction from the high point in the southwest corner to the Bay. The average slope is approximately 0.9%.
g. Geographical and Topographical Summary. The stated local geological and topographical conditions increase the magnitude, exposure, accessibility problems and fire hazards presented to the Fire Department. Beneath the City of Santa Clara are thick layers of sand, gravel and clay, known as alluvium, which amplify the effects of earthquakes. Based on the damage caused in Santa Clara Valley by the 1906 and 1989 earthquakes and the poor performance of alluvial deposits during earthquakes, the City of Santa Clara areas could be subject to severe damage as a result of a major earthquake.

C. Related City Information:
a. Size and Population. The City of Santa Clara is the third largest city in Santa Clara County. The City occupies a total of 19.3 square miles and has a population of 127,647according to 2020 US census data. With the opening of the Levi’s Stadium in 2014 we have seen the transitory population increase to more than 200,000 during events.
b. Future Development. The City is in the process of developing several sites North of the Bayshore Freeway. In addition, over the next (sixth) cycle Housing Element, the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) is 11,632 units, and therefore the City anticipates increased development activity in all types of housing construction. Over the next 10-20 years the number of residential units could grow by as many as 25,000 units. The City continues to see a significant increase in the size, height and density of multi-family residential projects and expects the trend to continue well into the future. c. Public Safety. The Santa Clara Fire Department (SCFD) operates nine inservice fire stations, with Station 10 currently being rebuilt and relocated. The department maintains a workforce of approximately 175.5 personnel, including 138 assigned to the Field Operations Division. The City holds a Class 2 Public Protection Classification from the Insurance Services Office (ISO). The City is expected to see increased demand based on the RHNA.
d. Fire Prevention. The City's fire prevention and hazardous materials philosophy requires that fire detection and suppression occur as quickly as possible to minimize loss of life, property, and the environment. For these reasons, the most advanced fire detection, suppression, and hazardous materials alarms and mitigation measures (such as scrubbers) are required for most new development within the City.
e. Traffic. The number of vehicle miles driven in the City has steadily increased over the past decade. Considerable effort is being made to improve conditions impacting traffic in order to ease the crush of commuters through the City. Due to the City's high concentration of jobs, much of the peak traffic (about 75%) consists of nonresidents travelling to or through Santa Clara. The impact of current and future planned developments on traffic conditions will continue to affect the delivery of emergency services.
f. Industry. The City of Santa Clara is the site of more than 1,000 regulated manufacturing, and research and development companies. Special precautions are required to minimize the risk to adjoining properties which have recently seen the development of high-density housing around many of these facilities. g. Zoning. The City of Santa Clara recently updated its Zoning Code, aligning it with state and federal law and the direction provided in the 2010–2035 General Plan. All property and land uses in the City are governed by the City's General Plan. The Santa Clara General Plan is a road map to the future that encompasses the hopes, aspirations, values and dreams of the community. The time frame of the Plan is 2010-2035. The Plan contains the City’s official policies on land use and community design, transportation, housing, environmental resources and health and safety.
h. Proximity of Industrial and Residential Uses. High-density residential uses are located near high-risk industries, necessitating specialized fire protection, and hazardous materials regulations being implemented to ensure an adequate level of safety for life, property and the environment. i. Transportation. The City of Santa Clara is divided by an interstate highway, which could potentially negatively affect emergency response times during any nature disaster or significant event.
j. Buildings, Landscaping and Clearances. Many of the designs of the newer large buildings and building complexes greatly limit visibility, approach and accessibility by Public Safety resources. Many houses and other buildings with wood roofs and/or siding are so close together that fire can readily spread by both radiation and convection.
k. Water Supply. The City of Santa Clara supplies its own water for commercial and residential needs. Water services are provided to residents and businesses in the City of Santa Clara by the Water Utility. The Water System consists of approximately 306 miles of water mains, 21 wells and 7 storage tanks with approximately 28.8 million gallons of water capacity. Sources available to the City include an extensive local underground aquifer and imported water supplies delivered by two wholesale water agencies: the Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD) and the San Francisco Hetch-Hetchy system. l. Electric Power. The City of Santa Clara operates its own electric utility company, Silicon Valley Power (SVP). SVP currently provides over 40 percent of Santa Clara’s electricity from carbon free renewable resources. In addition to using green energy from large-scale wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric projects outside of the area, SVP employs innovative ways to locally produce electricity by capturing and burning methane gas from a closed city landfill and using power from solar generating systems on city-owned garages and vacant, unusable land. SVP participates in new technologies such as fiber optic networks, citywide Wi-Fi, advanced metering, digital substation controls, fuel cells, and server virtualization, working to enhance the electric utility.

D. Specific Findings. In addition to changes justified on administrative grounds or by all of the general findings, several substantive sections are justified specifically, as set forth below.

2. 2025 California Building Code, Volume 1, Chapter 9, Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems, Section 903, Automatic Sprinkler Systems, Subsection 903.2.8.1, Group R-3 (Single family residences and duplexes; fire sprinklers.).

A. Text Change: Subsection 903.2.8.1, Group R-3, is hereby amended by adding the following text immediately following Section 903.2.8.1:
“Section 903.2.8.1.1 Additions to Group R3, Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. An automatic fire sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3, shall be provided throughout existing buildings, when additions are made that increase the square footage of a building by more than 1,200 square feet or the building total square footage will exceed 3,600 square feet. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing buildings when new basements regardless of size are added or when existing basements are expanded by more than 50%.”
B. General Finding: The weather, including high temperatures and winds, can significantly increase the chance that a structure fire can spread to neighboring properties. Automatic fire sprinkler systems have a proven track record for containing fires and allowing for the control of fires by fewer firefighters than structures not protected by fire sprinklers.

C. Climatic Findings: The local climatic conditions in the City of Santa Clara can affect the acceleration, intensity, and size of fire in the community. Times of little or no rainfall, low humidity, and high temperatures create extremely hazardous fire conditions, particularly as they relate to wood shake and shingle roof fires. The winds experienced in the City of Santa Clara area can have a tremendous impact upon structure fires where buildings are in close proximity to one another, which is commonly found in the City of Santa Clara. During wood shake and shingle roof fires, or exposure fires, winds can carry sparks and burning brands to other structures, thus spreading the fire and causing conflagrations. In building fires, winds can literally force fires back into the building and can create a blowtorch effect, in addition to preventing "natural" ventilation and cross-ventilation efforts.

D. Geologic and Topographic Findings:

1. Seismic Location. The City is situated on alluvial soils between San Francisco Bay and the San Andreas Fault zone. The City's location makes its taller and older structures particularly vulnerable to damage caused by significant seismic events. The relatively young geological processes that have created the San Francisco Bay Area are still active today. Seismically, the City sits between two active earthquake faults (San Andreas and the Hayward/Calaveras) and other potentially active faults. According to the Association of Bay Area Governments, the City of Santa Clara is located in a very high-risk seismic zone.

2. Seismic Events. Fire following an earthquake has the potential of causing greater loss of life and damage than the earthquake itself. A large number of residential dwellings in the City of Santa Clara have combustible roofs which add significantly to the risk of structural fires after an earthquake. In the event of widespread catastrophic event, public safety service resources would be seriously impacted and maybe unavailable to effectively respond to all emergencies.

3. Other variables that increase the risk from fire after a major earthquake:
a. The extent of damage to the water system;
b. The extent of isolation due to bridge and/or freeway overpass collapse;
c. The extent of roadway damage and/or amount of debris blocking the roadways;
d. Climatic conditions (hot, dry weather with high winds); e. Time of day will influence the amount of traffic on roadways and could intensify the risk to life during normal business hours; f. The availability of timely mutual aid or military assistance; g. The concentration of combustible structures (wood frame) in the residential, mercantile and light industry zones.

3. 2025 California Building Code, Volume 1, Chapter 10, Means of Egress, Section 1011, Stairways, Subsection 1011.1, General.

A. Text Change: Subsection 1011.1 General, is hereby amended by adding the following text immediately following Subsection 1011.1:
“Section 1011.1.1 Stairway Configuration. Stairways shafts which are part of a required means of egress and which are required to be fire rated enclosed on any side, shall be entirely vertical without horizontal offsets.”
B. General Findings: The risk of fire for a building is usually greatest during its construction phase. The intensity of a fire involving a building under construction is directly influenced by challenging weather conditions, including but not limited to high temperatures, and winds. Since a building under construction does not generally have active fire protection systems, it is essential to have identified and unobstructed means of egress for the occupants to evacuate the building in an emergency.

D. Geologic and Topographic Findings:

4. 2025 California Building Code, Volume 1, Chapter 10, Means of Egress, Section 1016, Exit Access, Subsection 1016.1, General.

A. Text Change: Subsection 1016.1, General, is hereby amended by adding the following text immediately following Subsection 1016.1:
“Section 1016.1.1 Exit Access Configuration. Exit Access in multi-story buildings which are part of the required means of egress from a stairway, and which are required to be fire rated, shall be routed to the exterior of the building or structure in the shortest configuration possible.”
B. General Findings: The risk of fire for a building is usually greatest during its construction phase. The intensity of a fire involving a building under construction is directly influenced by challenging weather conditions, including but not limited to high temperatures, and winds. Since a building under construction does not generally have active fire protection systems, it is essential to have identified and unobstructed means of egress for the occupants to evacuate the building in an emergency.

D. Geologic and Topographic Findings:

5. 2025 California Building Code, Volume 1, Chapter 10, Means of Egress, Section 1022, Exits, Subsection 1022.1. (Interior Exit stairways and Ramps Configuration.) A. Text Change: Subsection 1022.1, General is hereby amended by adding the following text immediately following Subsection 1022.1: ` “Section 1022.1.1 Interior Exit Stairways and Ramps Configuration. Interior Exit Stairways and Ramps in multi-story buildings which are part of the required means of egress, and which are required to be fire rated, shall be routed to the exterior of the building or structure in the shortest configuration possible.” B. General Findings: The risk of fire for a building is usually greatest during its construction phase. The intensity of a fire involving a building under construction is directly influenced by challenging weather conditions, including but not limited to high temperatures, and winds. Since a building under construction does not generally have active fire protection systems, it is essential to have identified and unobstructed means of egress for the occupants to evacuate the building in an emergency.

D. Geologic and Topographic Findings:

6. 2025 California Building Code, Volume 2, Chapter 19, Concrete, Section 1905.6 Structural Plain Concrete.

A. Text Change: Subsection 1905.6, Structural Plain Concrete, is hereby amended to read as follows:
“1905.6 Structural Plan Concrete. Structural plain concrete elements shall comply with this section in lieu of section 14.1.4 of ACI 318.
1905.6.1 - Left intentionally blank.
1905.6.2 - Seismic Design Categories C, D, E and F.

Structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F shall not have elements of structural plain concrete, except as follows:

1. Left intentionally blank.

3. Plain concrete footings supporting walls are permitted, provided the footings have at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars not smaller than No. 4, with 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.” B. General Finding: The weather, including high temperatures and winds, can significantly increase the chance that a structure fire can spread to neighboring properties. Automatic fire sprinkler systems have a proven track record for containing fires and allowing for the control of fires by fewer firefighters than structures not protected by fire sprinklers.

D. Geologic and Topographic Findings:

7. 2025 California Residential Code, Chapter 3, Building Planning, Section R309, Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, Subsection R309.1, Townhouse Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems.

A. Text Change: Subsection R309.1, Townhouse Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
“Section R309.1. Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in townhouses.

1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing townhouses, when additions are made that increase the buildings square footage by more than 1,200 square feet or the building total square footage will exceed 3,600 square feet.

3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing townhouses when all new basements regardless of size are added or when existing basements are expanded by more than 50%.”
B. General Finding: The weather, including high temperatures and winds, can significantly increase the chance that a structure fire can spread to neighboring properties. Automatic fire sprinkler systems have a proven track record for containing fires and allowing for the control of fires by fewer firefighters than structures not protected by fire sprinklers.

D. Geologic and Topographic Findings:

8. 2025 California Residential Code, Chapter 3, Building Planning, Section R309, Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, Subsection R309.2, One- and Two-Family Dwellings Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems.

A. Text Change: Section R309.2, One- and Two-Family Dwellings Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, is hereby deleted and replaced with:
“Section R309.2. One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in one- and two-family dwellings, including Accessory Dwelling Units, except as otherwise provided below.

1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing One- and TwoFamily Dwellings, when additions are made that increase the One- and Two-Family Dwelling area by more than 1,200 square feet or the building total square footage will exceed 3,600 square feet. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required for additions or alterations to existing buildings that are not already provided with an automatic residential sprinkler system where the additions or alterations are 1,200 square feet or less and the building area will be 3,600 square feet or less. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing buildings when all new basements regardless of size are added and when existing basements are expanded by more than 50%.

2. An automatic sprinkler system shall not be required for an Accessory Dwelling Unit, provided that all of the following are met:

2.1. The unit meets the definition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit as defined in the Government Code Section 65852.2.

2.2. The existing primary residence does not have automatic fire sprinklers.

2.3. If the accessory dwelling unit is detached, it does not exceed 1,200 square feet in size.

2.4 The unit is on the same lot as the primary residence.” B. General Finding: The weather, including high temperatures and winds, can significantly increase the chance that a structure fire can spread to neighboring properties. Automatic fire sprinkler systems have a proven track record for containing fires and allowing for the control of fires by fewer firefighters than structures not protected by fire sprinklers.

D. Geologic and Topographic Findings:

4. Effective date. This resolution shall become effective immediately.

I HEREBY CERTIFY THE FOREGOING TO BE A TRUE COPY OF A RESOLUTION PASSED

AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF HELD ON THE ___ DAY OF _________, 2025, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES: COUNCILORS:

NOES: COUNCILORS:

ABSENT: COUNCILORS:

ABSTAINED: COUNCILORS:

ATTEST: ______________________________

NORA PIMENTEL, MMC

ASSISTANT CITY CLERK

CITY OF SANTA CLARA
Attachments incorporated by reference: None
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RESOLUTION NO. ____

AN RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA,

CALIFORNIA MAKING FINDINGS REQUIRED BY SECTIONS
17958.5 AND 18941.5 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND

SAFETY CODE JUSTYFING CERTAIN LOCAL MODIFICATIONS
TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE AND THE 2025

CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE TO

INCREASE BUILDING EFFICIENCY AND INCREASE

REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE

CHARGING STATIONS
WHEREAS, Santa Clara's Climate Action Plan, first adopted in 2013, includes strategies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and in 2022 was updated to further strengthen emissions reductions;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 17922, 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, the City may adopt modifications to the provisions of the California Building Standards Code that are reasonably necessary to protect the health, welfare and safety of the residents of Santa Clara because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions;
WHEREAS, the City now intends to adopt the 2025 Energy Code and the 2025 Green Building Standards Code with modifications to address local geological, topographical, and climatic conditions;
WHEREAS, the City must set forth the justifications for those local amendments.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS FOLLOWS:

1. Global Findings. That the City Council hereby makes the following findings with respect to local geological, topographical and climatic conditions relating to the modifications to the California Energy Code and California Green Building Standards Code:

A. Santa Clara is located in the Santa Clara Valley, which is densely populated and located in Reach Code Ordinance XXXX
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an area of high seismic activities. Santa Clara is situated on alluvial soils between San Francisco Bay and the San Andreas Fault zone. The City's location makes it particularly vulnerable to damage by seismic events. The relatively young geological processes that have created the San Francisco Bay Area are still active today. Seismically, the City sits between two active earthquake faults (San Andreas and the Hayward/Calaveras) and numerous potentially active faults.

B. Concern for fire-life safety associated with natural gas infrastructure located in the ground and in buildings increases with the risk of explosion or fire if there is a structural failure due to a seismic event considering the increasing number of buildings in the region.

C. Severe seismic events could disrupt communications, damage gas mains, and place extreme demands on the limited and widely dispersed resources of the Police and Fire Departments necessary for the life safety needs of the community.

D. The local geographic, topographic, and climatic conditions pose an increased hazard in acceleration, spread, magnitude, and severity of potential fires in the City, and may cause a delayed response from emergency responders, allowing further growth of the fire.

E. Over the next century, increasing levels of atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrates are expected to result in global temperature increases, causing a variety of local changes, including extreme weather conditions, sea level rise, more frequent heat waves and extended period of drought. Sea level rise as a result of climate change will have a dramatic local impact on the City. The City's northern area borders the southern end of the San Francisco Bay and is particularly vulnerable to sea level rise and is at an increased risk of flooding. Increased heat as a result of climate change can have a local impact on the health, safety, and welfare of the City's population, especially those without resources to purchase air conditioning, the elderly, disabled, or those with children. Failure to address and substantially reduce Greenhouse Gas Reach Code Ordinance XXXX
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emissions creates an increased risk to the health, safety and welfare of the City residents.

F. The City Council is adopting concurrent amendments to the California Building and Residential Codes based on specific findings of local geographic, topographic and climatic conditions; and the City Council hereby reaffirms such findings and confirms that the facts on which such findings were based apply to these modifications to the Energy and Green Building Standards Codes.

G. The provisions of this Ordinance establishing certain more restrictive standards than the California Codes will better serve to prevent or minimize structural and environmental damage resulting from local conditions.

2. That the City Council hereby makes the following additional findings with respect to cost effectiveness of any amendments to the California Codes for whichsuch findings are required:

A. An August 1, 2019 Low Rise Residential Reach Code Cost Effectiveness Study prepared by Frontier Energy, Inc. and Misti Bruceri & Associates, LLC, funded by California utility ratepayers and submitted to the California Energy Commission, supports and documents the cost-effectiveness of the Ordinance.

B. A July 25, 2019 Non-residential New Construction Reach Code Cost Effectiveness Study prepared by TRC Advanced Energy and Energy Soft, funded by California utility ratepayers and submitted to the California Energy Commission, further supports and documents the cost-effectiveness of the Ordinance.

C. This Ordinance is in alignment with the cost effectiveness studies referenced above and therefore the City Council finds the proposed regulations to be cost-effective.

D. None of the provisions of this Ordinance change minimum efficiency standards, and Reach Code Ordinance XXXX
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therefore, this Ordinance is not preempted by federal appliance regulations.

3. 2025 California Energy Code Subchapter 2, “All Occupancies—Mandatory Requirements for the Manufacture, Construction, and Installation of Systems, Equipment and Building Components,” Section 110.10 (Mandatory Requirements forSolar-Readiness).

A. Text Changes:

1. The Title of 2025 California Energy Code Subchapter 2, “All Occupancies—Mandatory Requirements for the Manufacture, Construction, and Installation of Systems, Equipment and Building Components,” Section 110.10 (Mandatory Requirements forSolar-Readiness), is amended to read as follows:
“SECTION 110.10 - MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLAR READINESS

AND SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW NON-RESIDENTIAL AND MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS”

2. Hotel/Motel Occupancies and High-rise Multifamily Buildings. 2025 CaliforniaEnergy Code Subchapter 2, “All Occupancies—Mandatory Requirements for the Manufacture, Construction and Installation of Systems, Equipment and Building Components,” Section 110.10(a)3 (Covered Occupancies-Hotel/Motel Occupancies and High-rise Multifamily Buildings) is amended to read as follows:
“3. Hotel/Motel Occupancies and High-rise Multifamily Buildings. Hotel/motel occupancies and high-rise multifamily buildings with ten habitable stories or fewer, that do not have a photovoltaic system installed, shall comply with the requirements of Section 110.10(b) through 110.10(d) and Table 110.10-A.”

3. Nonresidential Buildings. 2025 California Energy Code Subchapter 2, “All Occupancies—Mandatory Requirements for the Manufacture, Construction and Installation of Systems, Equipment and Building Components,” Section 110.10(a)4 (Covered Occupancies - Nonresidential Buildings) is amended to read as follows: · “4. Nonresidential Buildings. Nonresidential buildings with three habitable stories or fewer, other than I-2 and I2.1 buildings that do not have a photovoltaic system installed, shall comply with the requirements of Section 110.10(b) through 110.10(d) and Table 110.10-A.”

4. Solar panel requirements for all new nonresidential and high-rise residential buildings. 2025 California Energy Code Subchapter 2, “All Occupancies—Mandatory Requirements for the Manufacture, Construction and Installation of Systems, Equipment and Building Components,” Section 110.10(a) (Covered Occupancies) is Reach Code Ordinance XXXX
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amended by adding the following table to the end of subsection (a):

Table 110.10-A: Solar panel requirements for all new nonresidential and highrise residential buildings Square footage of building Size of panel
Less than 10,000 sq. ft. Minimum of 3-kilowatt PV systems Greater than or equal to 10,000 sq.
ft.

5. Minimum solar area - exceptions. 2025 California Energy Code Subchapter 2, “All Occupancies—Mandatory Requirements for the Manufacture, Construction and Installation of Systems, Equipment and Building Components,” Section 110.10(b)1B (Minimum Solar Zone Area-Multifamily Buildings, Hotel/Motel Occupancies and Nonresidential Buildings), Exception 2, is amended to read as follows:
“EXCEPTION 2 to Section 110.10(b)1B: High-rise multifamily buildings, hotel/motel occupancies with a permanently installed domestic solar waterheating system complying with Section 150.1(c)8Biii and an additional collector area of 40 square feet.”

6. Minimum solar area - performance equivalency. 2025 California Energy Code Subchapter 2, “All Occupancies—Mandatory Requirements for the Manufacture, Construction and Installation of Systems, Equipment and Building Components,” Section 110.10(b)1B (Minimum Solar Zone Area - Multifamily Buildings, Hotel/Motel Occupancies, and Nonresidential Buildings) is amended by adding the following new Exception 6 after Exception 5:
“EXCEPTION 6 to Section 110.10(b)1B: Performance
equivalencyapproved by the Building Official.”

7. Minimum solar area - shading. 2025 California Energy Code Subchapter 2, “All Occupancies—Mandatory Requirements for the Manufacture, Construction and Installation of Systems, Equipment and Building Components,” Section 110.10(b)3 (Minimum Solar Zone Area - Shading) is amended by addingthe following after Paragraph B:
110.10(b)3C. The solar zone needs to account for shading from obstructions that may impact the area required in 110.10(b)1B. When determined by the Building Official that conditions exist where excessiveshading occurs and solar zones cannot be met, a performance equivalency approved by the Building Official may be used as an alternative.

B. Climatic Findings: Over the next century, increasing levels of atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrates are expected to result in global temperature increases, causing a variety of local changes, including extreme weather conditions, sea level rise, more frequent heat waves and extended period of drought. Sea level rise as a result of Reach Code Ordinance XXXX
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climate change will have a dramatic local impact on the City. The City's northern area borders the southern end of the San Francisco Bay and is particularly vulnerable to sea level rise and is at an increased risk of flooding. Increased heat as a result of climate change can have a local impact on the health, safety, and welfare of the City's population, especially those without resources to purchase air conditioning, the elderly, disabled, or those with children. Failure to address and substantially reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions creates an increased risk to the health, safety and welfare of the City residents.

The proposed modifications will advance this objective by increasing the prevalence of solar energy, and thereby reducing the use of greenhouse gases.

4. 2025 California Green Building Standards Code Chapter 1, Definitions, Section 202 (Definitions).

A. Text Changes: 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, Chapter 1, Definitions Section 202 (Definitions) is amended by adding the following definitions:
“EV Capable: A parking space linked to a listed electrical panel with sufficient capacity to provide at least 110/120 volts and 20 amperes to the parking space. Raceways linking the electrical panel and parking space only need to be installed in spaces that will be inaccessible in the future, either trenched underground or where penetrations to walls, floors, or other partitions would otherwise be required for future installation of branch circuits. Raceways must be at least 1" in diameter andmay be sized for multiple circuits as allowed by the California Electrical Code. Thepanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective device space(s) reserved for EV charging as "EV CAPABLE." Construction documents shall indicate future completion of raceway from the panel to the parking space, via the installedinaccessible raceways.

The parking space shall contain signage with at least a ½"font adjacent to the parking space indicating the space is designated as EV Capable for future connection of infrastructure at the designed voltage and amperage levels.

Level 1 EV Ready Space: A parking space served by a complete electric circuit with a minimum of 110/120 volt, 20-ampere capacity including electrical panel capacity, overprotection device, a minimum 1" diameter raceway that may includemultiple circuits as allowed by the California Electrical Code, wiring, and Reach Code Ordinance XXXX
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either a) a receptacle labelled "Electric Vehicle Outlet" with at least a ½" font adjacent to the parking space, orb) electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE).

Low Power Level 2 EV Ready Space:

A parking space served by a complete electric circuit with 208/240 volt, 20 ampere minimum branch circuit capacity including electrical panel capacity, overprotection device, a minimum 1" diameterraceway that may include multiple circuits as allowed by the California Electrical Code, wiring, and either a) a receptacle labelled "Electric Vehicle Outlet" with at least a ½" font adjacent to the parking space, or b) electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) with a minimum output of 15 amperes.

Level 2 EV Ready Space: A parking space served by a complete electric circuit with 208/240 volt, 40-ampere capacity including electrical panel capacity, overprotection device, a minimum 1" diameter raceway that may include multiplecircuits as allowed by the California Electrical Code, wiring, and either a) a receptacle labelled "Electric Vehicle Outlet" with at least a ½" font adjacent to theparking space, orb) electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) with a minimum output of 30 amperes.

Level 3/Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC): A parking space that includes theinstallation of a charger with the capacity to provide at least 80 kW of output.

Affordable Housing: Residential buildings that entirely consist of units below market rate and whose rents or sales prices are governed my local agencies to be affordable based on area median income.”
B. Climatic Findings: Over the next century, increasing levels of atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrates are expected to result in global temperature increases, causing a variety of local changes, including extreme weather conditions, sea level rise, more frequent heat waves and extended period of drought. Sea level rise as a result of climate change will have a dramatic local impact on the City. The City's northern area borders the southern end of the San Francisco Bay and is particularly vulnerable to sea Reach Code Ordinance XXXX
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level rise and is at an increased risk of flooding. Increased heat as a result of climate change can have a local impact on the health, safety, and welfare of the City's population, especially those without resources to purchase air conditioning, the elderly, disabled, or those with children. Failure to address and substantially reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions creates an increased risk to the health, safety and welfare of the City residents.

The proposed modifications will advance this objective by increasing the availability of electric vehicle charging, and thereby reducing the use of greenhouse gases.

5. 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, Chapter 4, Mandatory Measures, Division 4.1, Planning and Design, Section 4.106.4 (Electric vehicle(EV) charging for new construction)
A. Text Changes.

1. 2025 California Green Building Standards Code Chapter 4, Mandatory Measures, Division 4.1, Planning and Design, Section 4.106.4 (Electric vehicle(EV) charging for new construction) is amended to read as follows:
“4.106.4. Electric vehicle (EV) charging for new construction. New construction shall comply with Sections 4.106.4.1 or 4.106.4.2 to facilitate future installation and use of EV chargers. Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) shall be installed in accordance with the California ElectricalCode, Article 625.

Exceptions:

As per the CalGreen code, the Chief Building Official will make determinations ofexceptions.

1. On a case-by-case basis, where the local enforcing agency has determined EV charging and infrastructure are not feasible based upon one or more of the following conditions:

1.1 Where there is no local utility power supply or the local utility is unable to supply adequate power.

1.2 Where there is evidence suitable to the local enforcing agency substantiating that additional local utility infrastructure design requirements, directly related to the implementation of Section 4.106.4, may adversely impact the construction cost of the project.

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2. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU) without additional parking facilities, and without electrical panel upgrade or new panel installation. ADUs and JADUs without additional parking but with electrical panel upgrades or new panels must have reserved breakers and electrical capacity according to the requirements of 4.106.4.1.

4. Spaces Accessible only by automated mechanical car parking systems are excepted from providing EV charging
infrastructure.”

2. 2025 California Green Building Standards Code Chapter 4, Residential Mandatory Measures, Division 4.1, Planning and Design, Section

4.106.4.1 (New one-and two-family dwellings and townhouses with attached private garages) is amended to read as follows:
“4.106.4.1 New one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses.

1. In private garages with two or more parking spaces, install oneLevel 2 EV Ready Space and one Level 1 EV Ready
Space.

2. For each dwelling unit with only one parking space, install a Level 2 EV Ready Space

3. For parking spaces not assigned to a dwelling unit:
a. 25% of the unassigned parking space(s) shall be Level 2 EV Ready Space(s)
b. 75% of the unassigned space(s) shall be Low Power Level 2EV Ready Space(s)
Calculations for the required minimum number of EV Ready spaces shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.”

3. 2025 California Green Building Standards Code Chapter 4, Residential Mandatory Measures, Division 4.1, Planning and Design, Section 4.106.4.1.1 (Identification) is amended to read as follows:

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“4.106.4.1.1. Identification. The raceway termination location shall be permanently and visibly marked as "Level 2 EV-Ready".”

4. 2025 California Green Building Standards Code Chapter 4, Residential Mandatory Measures, Division 4.1, Planning and Design, Section 4.106.4.2.2 (Multifamily dwellings.) is amended by adding the following text to the end of that section:
“3. Multifamily dwellings with less than 20 dwelling units. The following requirements apply to all new multifamily dwellings with less than 20 units, and the residential portion of mixed-use buildings with less than 20 units. a. One parking space per dwelling unit with parking
shall be provided with a Level 2 EV Ready Space.

4. Multifamily buildings with 20 dwelling units or more and for the residential portion of mixed-use buildings with 20 dwelling units or more:
a. Provide one Level 2 EV Ready Space for each of the
first 20 dwelling units with parking space(s)
b. For all additional dwelling units above 20 with
parking space(s):
i. 25% of dwelling units with parking space(s) shall
be provided with at least one Level 2 EV Ready
Space
ii. 75% of dwelling units with parking spaces shall be
provided with at least one Low Power Level 2 EV
Ready Space

5. All multifamily residential developments shall include secured bicycle parking with110v electrical outlets.

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Construction plans and specifications shall demonstrate that all raceways shall be a minimum of 1" and sufficient for installation of Level 2 Ready Spaces and all required EV Capable spaces; Electrical calculations shall substantiate the design of the electrical system to include the rating of equipment and any onsite distribution transformers, and have sufficient capacity to simultaneously charge EVs at all required EV spaces including EV Capable spaces; and service panel or subpanel(s) shall have sufficient capacity to accommodate the required number of dedicated branch circuit(s) for the future installation of the EVSE.

Notes:

1. ALMS may be installed to decrease electrical service and transformer costs associated with EV Charging Equipment subjectto review of the authority having jurisdiction.

2. Installation of Level 2 EV Ready Spaces above the minimum number required level may offset the minimum number Level 1 EV Ready Spaces required on a 1:1 basis.

3. The multifamily requirements apply to multifamily buildings with parking spaces including: a) assigned or leased to individual dwelling units, and b) unassigned residential parking.

4. In order to adhere to accessibility requirements in
accordance with California Building Code Chapters 11A
and/or 11B, it is recommended that all accessible parking spaces for covered newly constructed multifamily
dwellingsare provided with Level 1 or Level 2 EV Ready
Spaces.”
B. Climatic Findings: Over the next century, increasing levels of atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrates are expected to result in global temperature increases, causing a variety of local changes, including extreme weather conditions, sea level rise, more frequent heat waves and extended period of drought. Sea level rise as a result of climate change will have a dramatic local impact on the City. The City's northern area borders the southern end of the San Francisco Bay and is particularly vulnerable to sea level rise and is at an increased risk of flooding. Increased heat as a result of climate Reach Code Ordinance XXXX
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change can have a local impact on the health, safety, and welfare of the City's population, especially those without resources to purchase air conditioning, the elderly, disabled, or those with children. Failure to address and substantially reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions creates an increased risk to the health, safety and welfare of the City residents.

The proposed modifications will advance this objective by increasing the availability of electric vehicle charging, and thereby reducing the use of greenhouse gases.

6. 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, Chapter 5, Nonresidential Mandatory Measures, Division 5.1, Planning and Design, Section 5.106.5.3 (Electric vehicle (EV) charging)
A. Text Changes.

1. 2025 California Green Building Standards Code Chapter 5, Nonresidential Mandatory Measures, Division 5.1, Planning and Design, Section 5.106.5.3 (Electric vehicle (EV)charging) is amended by adding the following exception after exception 2:

2. 2025 California Green Building Standards Code Chapter 5, Nonresidential Mandatory Measures, Division 5.1, Planning and Design, Section 5.106.5.3.1 (EV capable spaces) is amended to read as follows:

5.106.5.3.1. EV Capable Spaces
Nonresidential buildings (excluding hotels and motels) and nonresidential portions of mixed use buildings: EV capable spaces shall be provided as specified below and per the following requirements:

1. 35% of parking spaces shall be EV Capable.

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4. The electrical system and any on-site distribution transformers shall have sufficient capacity to supply full rated amperage at each capable space.

3. 2025 California Green Building Standards Code Chapter 5, Nonresidential Mandatory Measures, Division 5.1, Planning and Design, Section 5.106.5.3.2 (Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) is amended to read as follows, but Sections 5.106.5.3.2.1 through 5.106.5.3.2.4.1 shall remain unchanged:

5.106.5.3.2. Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS)
Nonresidential buildings (excluding hotels and motels) and nonresidential portions of mixed use buildings: In addition to the EV Capable Space requirements of Section 5.106.5.3.1, nonresidential buildings (excluding hotels and motels) and nonresidential portions of mixed use buildings shall comply with the following:

1. An additional 35% of parking spaces shall be provided with EVCS.

2. Required EVCS may be provided in any combination of Level 2 and Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC), except that at least one Level 2 EVSE shall be provided.

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Notes:

1. Calculations for the required minimum number of spaces equipped with EVCS shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.

2. ALMS may be installed to increase the number of EV chargers or the amperage or voltage beyond the minimum requirements in this code.

The option does not allow forinstalling less electrical panel capacity than would be required without ALMS.

4. 2025 California Green Building Standards Code Chapter 5, Nonresidential Mandatory Measures, Division 5.1, Planning and Design, Section 5.106.5.3.3 (Use of Automatic Load Management System (ALMS)) is amended to read as follows:
“5.106.5.3.3. Use of Automatic Load Management Systems (ALMS) ALMS shall be permitted for EVCS. When ALMS is installed, the required electrical load capacity specified in Section 5.106.5.3.1 and Section 5.106.5.3.2 for each EVCS may be reduced when serviced by an EVSE controlled by an ALMS. Each EVSE controlled by an ALMS shall deliver a minimum 30 amperes to an EV when charging one vehicle and shall deliver a minimum 3.3 kW while simultaneously charging multiple EVs.”

5. 2025 California Green Building Standards Code Chapter 5, Nonresidential Mandatory Measures, Division 5.1, Planning and Design, Section 5.106.5.3.5 (Electric vehicle charging station signage.) is amended by adding the following text immediately following Section 5.106.5.3.5:

5.106.5.3.5.1 Raceway Identification. The raceway termination location shall be permanently and visibly marked as "EV Ready".

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more frequent heat waves and extended period of drought. Sea level rise as a result of climate change will have a dramatic local impact on the City. The City's northern area borders the southern end of the San Francisco Bay and is particularly vulnerable to sea level rise and is at an increased risk of flooding. Increased heat as a result of climate change can have a local impact on the health, safety, and welfare of the City's population, especially those without resources to purchase air conditioning, the elderly, disabled, or those with children. Failure to address and substantially reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions creates an increased risk to the health, safety and welfare of the City residents.

The proposed modifications will advance this objective by increasing the availability of electric vehicle charging, and thereby reducing the use of greenhouse gases.

7. Effective date. This resolution shall become effective immediately.

I HEREBY CERTIFY THE FOREGOING TO BE A TRUE COPY OF A RESOLUTION

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF HELD ON THE ___ DAY OF _________, 2025, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES: COUNCILORS:

NOES: COUNCILORS:

ABSENT: COUNCILORS:

ABSTAINED: COUNCILORS:

ATTEST: ______________________________

NORA PIMENTEL, MMC

ASSISTANT CITY CLERK

CITY OF SANTA CLARA
Attachments incorporated by reference: None
Comparison Table
2022 Reach Code, 2025 CalGreen Code, and Proposed Updated 2025 Reach Code Electrical Vehicle (EV) Requirements
The following chart details, in broad strokes, the distinctions between the EV Parking Requirements of the City’s current Reach Code (the “2022 Reach Code”) and the requirements of the 2025 Green Building Standards Code (“CALGreen”), and identifies which standard is included in the proposed 2025 Reach Code. Below the chart are descriptions of the abbreviations used.

Category 2022 Reach Code 2025 CALGreen 2025 Reach Code
MultiFamily,
< 20 Units
Each unit w/ parking: 1 Level
2 EV Ready (40 amp)
Each unit w/ parking: 1 Low
Power EV Ready (20 amp)
Unassigned spaces:
1 Low Power EV Ready per
unit
Continues City’s
2022 standard
MultiFamily,
≥ 20 Units
First 20 units: see above
25% of addt’l units: 1 Level 2
EV Ready
75% of addt’l units: 1 Low
Power EV Ready
Each unit with parking: 1 Low
Power EV Ready space
Unassigned spaces:
1 Low Power EV Ready space
per unit
Continues City’s
2022 standard
Affordable
Housing
10% of units with parking: 1
Level 2 EV Ready space
(240V/40 amp)
90% of units with parking:
1 Level 1 EV Ready space
(120V/20 amp)
(Same requirements as market
rate housing)
Continues City’s
2022 standard
Hotels and
Motels
10% of spaces LV2 EVCS
50% of spaces LV2 Capable
65% of EV charging spaces =
40% LP L2 receptacles +
25% Level 2 EVSE
Adopts 2025
CALGreen
standard
Office and
Retail
35% of spaces LV2 EVCS
35% of spaces LV2 capable
15% of spaces EVCS
5% of spaces EV Capable
Continues City’s
2022 standard
Other NonResidential
Uses
35% of spaces LV2 EVCS
35% of spaces LV2 capable
10% of spaces EVCS
10% of spaces EV capable
Continues City’s
2022 standard
EV Abbreviations and Descriptions
(Definitions are referenced in Attachment #3 - Resolution) LV2 Capable – Level 2 EV Capable
An EV Capable stall requires just the infrastructure (conduit, breaker space, junction box, etc.) for the future installation of an EV charging station.

Level 1 EV Ready – Level 1 Electric Vehicle Ready
Parking space served with 110/120 volt outlet with 20-ampere capacity (compatible with house outlets). No charger installed. Can provide a slower charge, ideal for longer charge times.

Low Power Level 2 EV Ready – Low Power Electric Vehicle Ready Parking space served with 220/240V outlet with 20 ampere minimum capacity. No charger installed. Faster than Level 1 EV Ready space.

Level 2 EV Charging Ready/Level 2 EV Ready – Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Ready Parking space served with 220/240 volt outlet with 40 ampere minimum capacity. No charger installed. Faster than Level 1 EV Ready and Low Power Level 2 EV Ready spaces.

LP L2 receptacles – Low Power Level 2 Receptacles
An electrical outlet (220/240 volt with 20 ampere minimum capacity) that supplies power to a Low Power Level 2 EV charging system.

Level 2 EVSE – Level 2 Electric Vehicle Service Equipment Includes charger, connectors, cables, and control systems with a minimum capacity of 30 amperes connected to a circuit serving a Level 2 EV Ready Space (220/240V outlet).

LV2 EVCS – Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Station
A parking space that includes installation of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) with a minimum capacity of 30 amperes connected to a circuit serving a Level 2 EV Ready Space (220/240 outlet)
Photovoltaic (PV) Requirements
The next table highlights the distinctions between the Photovoltaic (PV) panel requirements of the 2022 Reach Code and the 2025 California Energy Code, and clarifies which standard is included in the proposed 2025 Reach Code.

Category
2022
Reach
Code
2025
Energy
Code
2025
Reach
Code
Single
Family &
Duplex
No
requirement
PV systems
required for
new
construction
Adopts
2025
Energy
Code
standard
Multifamily,
low rise
No
requirement
PV systems
required for
new
construction
Adopts
2025
Energy
Code
standard
Multifamily,
hi rise
< 10K sf: 3
kWDC
system
required
≥ 10K sf: 5
kWDC
system
required
PV systems
required;
PV capacity
factor 2.21
Retains
2022
Reach
Code
standard
Hotels and
motels
No
requirement
PV systems
required for
new
construction
Adopts
2025
Energy
Code
standard
Nonresidential
< 10K sf: 3
kWDC
system
required
≥ 10K sf: 5
kWDC
system
required
PV systems
required;
PV capacity
varies
based on
type of
building
Retains
2022
Reach
Code
standard
Note that for both of the above tables, there are exceptions and nuances to these requirements that the tables do not describe.

City of Santa Clara
Agenda Report
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25-1043 Agenda Date: 10/7/2025

REPORT TO COUNCIL

SUBJECT
Action to Delegate Authority to the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Second Amendment to Lease with Gahrahmat Family Limited Partnership II, LP to Extend the Existing Lease for Office Space at 881 Martin Avenue, Santa Clara, with Total Costs Not to Exceed $6 Million

BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clara’s Electric Department, Silicon Valley Power (SVP), continues to experience significant growth in customer demand and staffing.

Since 2015, SVP has leased approximately 32,500 square feet of office space at 881 Martin Avenue (881 Martin) under a lease with Gahrahmat Family Limited Partnership II, LP (Landlord). The original lease (881 Martin Lease) was approved by the City Council on October 27, 2015 (Attachment 1 - RTC# 16B.10 and 881 Martin Lease) and was subsequently amended on April 29, 2020, to extend the term (Attachment 2 - First Amendment to Lease). 881 Martin has reached capacity, with staff sharing cubicles and insufficient space for anticipated new hires.

To provide additional capacity, the City executed a separate lease agreement with the Landlord for 851 Martin Avenue, which provides 50,000 square feet of office space. This lease was authorized by the City Council in February 2025 (Attachment 3 - RTC# 25-53).

Under RTC# 25-53, the City Council also authorized the City Manager to extend the 881 Martin Lease term if needed to facilitate the transition to 851 Martin Avenue. Based on current staffing levels and projected growth, staff recommends that City Council authorize an extension of the 881 Martin Lease to allow concurrent occupancy of both 851 Martin and 881 Martin.

DISCUSSION
SVP’s current lease at 881 Martin expires on October 1, 2025. Staff is seeking City Council authorization to extend the lease for up to five years, rather than a short-term extension that was originally anticipated to support the transition between the two properties.

This recommendation follows a value engineering review in which staff determined that approximately $2 million in tenant improvement costs at 851 Martin can be avoided by retaining the existing critical technology infrastructure in place at 881 Martin Avenue. In addition, leasing both buildings will accommodate other departments that have an identified need for additional space.. At this time, staff from the Water & Sewer Department are expected to concurrently occupy space at the new 851 Martin location.

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exceed $6,000,000. This maximum authorization includes the base rent, estimated operating expenses, property taxes, insurance, and utilities, and a contingency for unanticipated maintenance, operating, and improvement needs. The duration of the lease of up to five-years would allow time for the City to determine long-term office space solutions for City staff and provide the flexibility to transition staff and technology systems, if a site is identified.

Staff has been negotiating with the owner for some time, and has successfully reached terms, including a discounted rate compared to the current lease rate of $1.86 per square foot (approximately $60,429 per month). Under the amended terms, the monthly base rent will reset to $1.35 per square foot ($43,866.90 per month) beginning November 1, 2026, with 3% annual increases through October 31, 2030. Over the five-year term, the revised rent schedule will save the City approximately $922,000 compared to continuing under the current rate.

Table 1 - 881 Martin Monthly Base Rent Schedule
November 1, 2025 - October 31, 2026 $60,438.84 ($1.86/SF) November 1, 2026 - October 31, 2027 $43,866.90 ($1.35/SF) November 1, 2027 - October 31, 2028 $45,182.91 ($1.39/SF) November 1, 2028 - October 31, 2029 $46,538.39 ($1.43/SF) November 1, 2029 - October 31, 2030 $47,934.55 ($1.48/SF) In addition to the base rent, the City will remain responsible for all operating expenses under the triple-net lease agreement. These include utilities, property taxes, insurance, and maintenance/repair costs, which are estimated at approximately $300,000 to $400,000 annually. Staff will continue to manage and allocate expenses among these categories to ensure the maximum authorization of $6,000,000 is not exceeded.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Staff recommends that the City Council determine that the actions being considered are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to section 15301 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations as there may be improvements and repairs needed during the extended lease term.

FISCAL IMPACT
The FY 2025/26 Adopted Operating Budget for the Electric Utility Fund has sufficient funding to cover the 881 Martin lease payments and operating costs. Future years of ongoing costs for the contract will be incorporated into the budget as part of the regular budget process.

Any required actions, including costs incurred by other departments using the space at 851-831 Martin will be brought forward to the City Council as those items are further identified. For future years, the annual cost will be incorporated into the annual operating budget through the regular process.

COORDINATION
This report has been coordinated with the Finance Department and City Attorney’s Office.

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RECOMMENDATION

1. Determine that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations;

2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Gahrahmat Family Limited Partnership I, LP, for the property at 881 Martin Avenue, to extend the term for up to five years, with total costs not to exceed $6,000,000, subject to the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney; and

3. Authorize the City Manager to (1) take any necessary actions to implement and administer the amended lease agreement for 881 Martin; and (2) execute amendments to the agreement, provided that such amendments do not include any additional compensation or lease term extensions, and are subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney.

Reviewed by: Nico Procos, Director of Silicon Valley Power Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager

ATTACHMENTS

1. 881 Martin Original Lease and Report to Council

2. First Amendment to 881 Martin

3. RTC# 25-53 from February 11, 2025 Council Meeting

4. Proposed Second Amendment to 881 Martin Lease
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Santa Clara
Tho Cantor of \\lhal'U l'oosibla
Date: October 27, 2015
To: City Manager for Council Action
From: Director of Electric Utility
AGENDA ITEM#:_\ (o (3 . \ .(J

AGENDA REPORT
Subject: Approval of Five Year Standard Industrial/Commercial Multi-Tenant Lease - Net Agreement with Gahrahmat Family Limited Partnership 11, LP (APN 224-04-090) for Commercial Space at 881 Martin Street for Electric Department Resources, Power Trading and Marketing and Customer Services Divisions

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Electric Department is currently leasing office space across Lincoln Street from City Hall at 1601 Civic Center Drive to house the Resources, Power Trading, Marketing and Customer Services Divisions on a month to month gross lease at $2.75 per square foot. In April, 2015 the building was sold and the new lease will go to a 5 year triple net lease which will include a share of operating expenses, insurance and property tax, with an estimated cost of approxlmately $3,00 per square foot. The City would also be responsible for 51% of any potential expenses for capltal improvements In the common areas of the building over the next five years.

The Electric Department has located another parcel which is approximately 32,000 square feet of bullding space, which Is centrally located between City Hall, the Electric Corporation yard and the Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant. This lease is a five year triple net lease for $1.10 per square foot, plus $.22 per square foot triple net expenses for a total of $1.32 per square foot. The City would also be responsible for 58% of any potential expenses for capital Improvements in the common areas of the bulldlng over the next five years. Major equipment (air handling units, backup generator) have been recently updated at this newer building so significantly lower capital improvements are expected. Landlord is funding $160,000 in tenant Improvements toward the expected $300,000 move-in costs. Staff proposes to enter Into a Standard Industrial/Commercial Multi-Tenant Lease - Net Agreement with Gahrahmat Family Limited Partnership II, LP. A copy of the Lease Agreement with Gahrahmat Family Limited Partnership LP can be viewed on the City's website or is available in the City Clerk's Office for review during normal business hours.

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ISSUE
The office space requirements for the Department Resources, Power Trading and Marketing and Customer Services Divisions cannot be met by current City facilities. The non-existence of adequate facilities will hinder the Department's ability to meet plan objectives. Entering into this agreement will require an overlap of three months of lease payments, and will mitigate the current risk of the month-to-month tenancy and reduce the risk of significant Capital Improvement costs at the existing location. Tenant improvements will begin November 1, 2015, with a move-In date of January, 2016.

ECONOMIC/FISCAL IMPACT
The rent for the first year of this five-year lease Is to be $1.10 per square foot plus $.22 triple net expense, for a total of $1.32 per square foot. Base rent is subject to a 3% annual escalation. The cost for the first year of this lease will be $514,704.96. Sufficient funds are available in the Electric Department Contractual Services/Not Classified account, 091-1356-87870-(F)92300.

Subject: Standard lndustrlal/Commercial Multi-Tenant Lease with Gahrahmat Family Limited Partnership II, LP
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RECOMMENDATION
That the Council approve, and authorize the City Manager to execute, a Five Year Standard Industrial/Commercial Multi-Tenant Lease - Net Agreement with Gahrahmat Family Limited Partnership 11 1 LP (APN 224-04-090), for an expected cost of $514,704.96 in the first year for commercial space at 881 Martin Ave. for the Electric Department Resources, Power Trading and Marketing and Customer Service Divisions, in substantially the form presented, subject to final review and approval by the City Attorney's Office.
/I irector of Electric Utility
APPROVED:

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) l,Jllulio J. Fuentes
City Manager
Documents Related to this Report:
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Certified as to Availability of FundsP
091-1356-87870 $514,704.96
~a~ Gary;i;{ng '-f..

Director of Finance/
Assistant City Manager
MAJORITY VOTE oi: COUNCIL
1) Standard lndustriaVCommercial Mufti-Tenant Lease- Net with Gahrahmat Family Limited Partnership If, LP
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AIR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION
STANDARD INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL MUL Tl-TENANT LEASE - NET

1. Basic Provisions ("Basic Provisions").

1.1 Parties: This Lease ("Lease"), dated for reference purposes only-=Oc=t"-'o"'b"'e::.cr=-9=-<-, -=2-=0..::l.:;5 _ __________ _ is made by and between Gahrahmat Family Limited Partnership II, LP ("Lessor")
and City of Santa Clara dba Silicon Valley Power
("Lessee"), (collectively the "Parties", or individually a "Party").

1.2(a) Premises: That certain portion" the Projecl (as delined below), including all improvements therein or to be provided by Lessor under the terms of this Lease, commonly known by the street address of ~8~8-=1'--'-M,::a,_,rc.:t=.,ie,n.:......:A..:.v:.;e::.cnc.:.u=-e=--------------- localed in lhe City ol Santa Clara ,CountyolSanta Clara ,Stateol California , with zip code 95050 , as outlined on Exhibit _A ___ attached hereto ("Premises") and generally described as (describe briefty the nature of the Premises): an approximately 32 1 494 rentable square foot portion of a larger approximately 56,239 square foot R&D building. The street address of the Premises is subject to change due to city requirements In addition lo Lessee's rights lo use and occupy the Premises as hereinafter specified, Lessee shall have non-exclusive rights lo any utility raceways of the building containing the Premises ("Bulldlng") and to the common Areas (as defined in Paragraph 2.7 below), but shall not have any rights to the roof or exterior walls of the Building or to any other buildings in the Project. The Premises, the Building, the Common Areas, the land upon which they are located, along with all other buildings and Improvements thereon, are herein collectively relerred lo as the "Project." (See also Paragraph 2)

1.2(b) Parking: One Hundred Twenty Eight (128) unreserved vehicle parking spaces. (See also Paragraph 2.6)

1.3 Tenn: Five (5) yea,s and Zero (0) months ("Original Term") commencing November 1 1 2015 ("Commencement Date") and ending October 31, 2 0 2 0 ("Expiration Date"). (See also Paragraph 3)

1.4 Early Possession: II the Premises are available Lessee may have non-exclusive possession of the Premises-eemmeRoiRg upon full lease execution so long as Lessee does not interfere with Tenant Improvements Early Possession Date").
(See also Paragraphs 3.2 and 3.3)

1.5 Base Rent: S 35,743.40 per month ("Base Rent"), payable on the gm day of each month commencing November l 1 2015 (See also Paragraph 4)
li1I If this box Is checked, there are provisions in this Lease fol the Base Rent to be adj.Isled. See Paragraph .::5..::0 _____ _

1.6 Lessee's Share ol Common Area Operating Expenses: Fifty seven and 78/l00ths percent (57. 78%) of the Bulldlne and Twenty and 62/100the percent (20.62'X,) of the Project ("Lessee's Share"). In the event that the size of the Premises and/or the Project are modified during the term of this Lease, Lessor shal recalculate Lessee's Share lo reflect such modilication.

Leeeor eetlmatee the 2016 Common Area Operatlne Eicpeneee at $0.22 per renta'71e e'\uare foot per month whlc:h I& $7.1~.68 per month plu& pro·rata &hare of '1ulldln9/projec:t'& utllltle&.

1. 7 Base Rent and Olher Monies Paid Upon Execution:
(a) BaseRenl: $351 743.40 lortheperiodNovember 1, 2015 - November 31, 2015 (b) CommonAreaOperatlngExpenses: $7,148.68 lortheperiodNovember 1 1 2015 - November 30, 2015
(c) Security Deposit: $0 • 0 0 ("Security Deposit"). (See also Paragraph 5) (e) Total Due Upon Execution of this Lease: Sll.L -''1!2=~· 0~8~-----

1.8 Agreed Use: General office and all other legal uses. • (See also Paragraph 6)

1.9 Insuring Party. Lessor is the "Insuring Party". (See also Paragraph 8)

1. 10 Real Estate Brokers: (See also Paragraph 15 and 25) (a) Representation: The following real estate brokers (the "Brokers") and brokerage relationships exist in this transaction (check applicable boxes):
------------------------------- represents Lessor exclusively ("Lessor's Broker"); ----------------------------- represents Lessee exclusively ("Lessee's Broker"); or 0 Cassidy Turley Commercial Real Estate Services, Inc. , dba Cushman and Wakefield represents both Lessor and Lessee ("Dual Agency").
(b) Payment to Brokers: Upon execution and delivery of this Lease by both Parties, Lessor shall pay to the BroketS the brokerage lee agreed to in a separate written agreement je, ~e-l&-no swell agr,e-aRl;-ll,&-&11111 el e, 'II, el Ille lelal &lee ~I-for the brokerage services rendered by the Brokers. t.H--GuafaAleF. :ille ebligatieR&-el-1111! bessee wRder lllis bease are le lie gYaraRleec>-~-============= ================================:-fuU81BAIBfl'I. {See else Paragraph 37) \\ 1.1 2
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Allachmenls. Attached hereto are the following, all of which constitute a part ol lhis Lease:

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C1999 - AIR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION FORM MTN-20-11/14E li1I an Addendum consisting of Paragraphs _-=5-=0'------- through li1I a sle plan depicting the Premises ("E><hll11t A"); li1I a site plan depicting the Project ("E><h1111t B"); D a current sel of the Rules and Regulations for the Project; D a cur,ent sel of the Rules and Regulations adopted by the owners' association; D a Wo,k Letter;
57 li1I other (specify); Agency Confirmation (Attachment Al; Real Property Disclosures (Attachment B);

2. Premises.

2.1 Letting. Lessor hereby leases to Lessee, and Lessee hereby leases from Lessor, the Premises, for the term, al the rental, and upon all of the terms, covenants and conditions set forth in this Lease. While the approximate square footage of the Premises may have been used in the marketng of the Premises for purposes of comparison, the Base Rent stated herein is NOT tied to square footage and is not subject lo adjustment should fhe actual size be determined lo be different. NOTE: Lessee Is advised to verHy the actual size prior to executing this Lease. 22 Condition. Lessor shall deliver that portion of the Premises contained within the Building ('Unit") to Lessee broom clean and free of debris on the Commencement Date or the Early Possession Date, whichever first occurs ("Start Date"), and, so long as the required service contracts described in Paragraph 7.1 (b) below are obtained by Lessee and in effect withil thirty days following the Start Date, warrants that the existing el~lumbing, fire sprinkler, liglltiAg;-heating, ventilatng and air conditioning systems ("HVAC"), loading doors, sump pumps, ii any, and all other such elements in the Unit, other than those constructed by Lessee, shall be in good operating condition on said date, that the structural elements of the roof, bearing walls and foundation of the Unit shall be free of material defects, and that the Unit does not contain hazardous levels of any mold or fungi defined as toxic under applicable state or federal law. II a non-<:ompliance with such war,anty exists as of the Star1 Date, or if one of such systems or elements should malfunction or fail within the appropriate warranty period, Lessorshall, as Lessofs sole obligation with respect to such malter, except as otherwise provided In this Lease, promptly after receipt of wrllten notice from Lessee setting forth with specificity the nature and extent or such non-compliance, malfunction or failure, rectify same at Lessor's expense. The warranty periods shall be as follows: (i) 6 months as to the HVAC systems, and (ii) 30 days as to the remaining systems and other elements ol the Unit. If Lessee does not give Lessor the required notice within the appropriate warranty period, correction or any such non-compliance, malfunction or failure shall be the obligation or Lessee at Lessee's sole cost and expense (except lor lhe repairs to the fire sprinkler systems, roof, foundations, and/or bearing walls • see Paragraph 7). Lessor also warrants, that unless otherwise specified in writing, Lessor is unaware of (i) any recorded Notices of Default affecting the Premise; (ii) any delinquent amounts due under any loan secured by the Premises; and (iii) any bankruptcy proceeding affecting the Premises.

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