South El Monte City Council
December 2, 2025

Gloria Olmos, Mayor
Hector Delgado, Mayor Pro Tem
Manuel Acosta, Councilmember
Rudy Bojorquez, Councilmember
Larry Rodriguez, Councilmember
Rene Salas, City Manager
Susie A. Altamirano, City Attorney
Adrian Garcia, City Clerk
Masami Higa, Director of Finance

CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE

REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
December 2, 2025, 6:00 PM
1415 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91733

PUBLIC COMMENT
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
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MEETINGS
The City Council holds regular meetings on the first and third Tuesday of every month.

Regular meetings start at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1415 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, California. Special and Adjourned Regular meetings start time are to be determined.

POSTING LOCATIONS OF AGENDA AND/OR CANCELLATION NOTICES Regular meeting agendas will be posted at least 72 hours before the meeting (GC 54954(a)(1)).

Agenda and Cancellation Notices can be viewed online and are also posted at the following three (3) locations: City Hall located at 1415 Santa Anita Avenue, Senior Center located at 1556 Central Avenue and the Community Center located at 1530 Central Avenue, South El Monte, California.

VIEWING OF AGENDA PACKETS
Full agenda packet can be viewed either at
https://www.cityofsouthelmonte.org/129/Meeting-Agendas-Minutes or in the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Closed on Fridays and major holidays.

ISSUES RELATED TO AGENDA
For issues related to the agenda, including a disability-related accommodation necessary to participate in this meeting, please contact:

Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk
Ph (626) 443-4928
Cell (626) 926-3071
Sabrina A. Muhne, Deputy City Clerk
Ph (626) 652-3121
Cell (626) 374-1998

LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURE
Pursuant to the Levine Act (Govt Code Section 84308), any party to a permit, license, contract, or other entitlement before the City Council is required to disclose on the record any campaign contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $500 made by the party or the party's agents within the preceding 12 months to any City official. Participants and agents are requested to make this disclosure as well. The disclosure should be made when the agenda item is called and must include the name of the party, participant, or agent, and any other person making the contribution, the name of the recipient, the amount of the contribution, and the date the contribution was made. Council Members are also required to make such disclosures and recuse themselves.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
City Council Members with a conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act are required to make disclosure of financial interest when the item is called and recuse themselves.

AGENDA BEGINS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE

1. ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Acosta, Bojorquez, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Olmos

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Gloria Olmos

3. INVOCATION
Pastor Patricia Garrett, Faith Dominion Church

4. PRESENTATIONS

4.a. Presentation to the El Monte/South El Monte Jets Football teams for participation in the 2025 SGV Junior All-American Football Season.

4.b. Presentation of Certificates to the South El Monte High School Girls Volleyball team for their triumphant win at CIF Championships.

5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF

ORDINANCES
By motion of the City Council, this is the time to notify the public of any changes to the agenda, remove items from the consent calendar for individual consideration and/or rearrange the order of the agenda.

6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Speakers may provide public comments on any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, including items on the agenda. Each speaker will be limited to five minutes. Unless a majority of the Council objects, the Mayor may provide speakers more or less time to speak. All comments or queries shall be addressed to the Council as a body and not to any specific member thereof.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(2), the Ralph M. Brown Act, no action or discussion by the City Council shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except to briefly provide information, ask for clarification, provide direction to staff, or schedule a matter for a future meeting.

7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and customary and are enacted by a single motion with the exception of items previously removed by a member of the City Council during "Approval of the Agenda" for individual consideration. Any items removed shall be individually considered immediately after taking action on the Consent Calendar.

7.a. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 4, 2025

Staff is requesting approval of the Minutes for the November 4, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff is requesting approval of the Minutes for the November 4, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.

7.b. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-104, APPROVING WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 13, 2025, THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2025

Authorizing payment of City expenditures for the period of November 13, 2025, through November 26, 2025, totaling $1,371,060.50.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-104, authorizing payment of City expenditures.

7.c. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE

AMENDING THE SOUTH EL MONTE MUNICIPAL CODE BY
MODIFYING TITLE 15 THEREOF ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
2026 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE (TITLE 26),
ELECTRICAL CODE (TITLE 27), PLUMBING CODE (TITLE 28),
MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE 29), RESIDENTIAL CODE (TITLE 30), GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (TITLE 31), AND EXISTING
BUILDING CODE (TITLE 33), WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE, WITH

CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO,
TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS.

Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending the South El Monte Municipal Code by modifying Title 15 thereof, adopting by reference the 2026 Los Angeles County Building Code.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:

1. Introduce for first reading by title only and waive full reading of Ordinance No. 1286 (Attachment “A”) amending the South El Monte Municipal Code by modifying Title 15 thereof adopting by reference the 2026 Los Angeles County Building Code (Title 26), Electrical Code (Title 27), Plumbing Code (Title 28), Mechanical Code (Title 29), Residential Code (Title 30), Green Building Standards Code (Title 31), and Existing Building Code (Title 33), thereby adopting by reference Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations with certain amendments, additions and deletions thereto; and
TITLE TO READ:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE AMENDING THE SOUTH EL MONTE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 15.02, 15.04, 15.06,

15.08, 15.10, 15.12, AND 15.16 AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2026 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE (TITLE 26),
ELECTRICAL CODE (TITLE 27), PLUMBING CODE (TITLE 28),
MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE 29), RESIDENTIAL CODE (TITLE 30), GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (TITLE 31), AND EXISTING
BUILDING CODE (TITLE 33), WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE Parts 2,

2.5, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, and 11 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF

REGULATIONS WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND

DELETIONS THERETO

2. Schedule a public hearing for January 20, 2026, to consider adoption and second reading of the said Ordinance; and

3. Move to read by title only and approve Urgency Ordinance No. 1285- U (Attachment “B”) amending the South El Monte Municipal Code by modifying Title 15 thereof adopting by reference the 2026 Los Angeles County Building Code (Title 26), Electrical Code (Title 27), Plumbing Code (Title 28), Mechanical Code (Title 29), Residential Code (Title 30), Green Building Standards Code (Title 31), and Existing Building Code (Title 33), thereby adopting by reference Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations with certain amendments, additions and deletions thereto.

TITLE TO READ:

AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE

AMENDING THE SOUTH EL MONTE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS

15.02, 15.04, 15.06, 15.08, 15.10, 15.12, AND 15.16 AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2026 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE
(TITLE 26), ELECTRICAL CODE (TITLE 27), PLUMBING CODE (TITLE 28), MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE 29), RESIDENTIAL CODE (TITLE 30), GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (TITLE 31), AND EXISTING
BUILDING CODE (TITLE 33), WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE Parts 2,

2.5, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, and 11 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF

REGULATIONS WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND

DELETIONS THERETO

7.d. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-105,

APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE
POLICY MANUAL AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 83-2595

Staff seeks City Council consideration and approval of Resolution No. 25- 105 adopting the City of South El Monte Policy Manual (“Policy Manual”).

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council approve Resolution No. 25-105, adopting the City of South El Monte Policy Manual.

The Policy Manual was developed with the assistance of Lexipol, an external personnel consultant, which worked collaboratively with the City’s Human Resources Department to produce comprehensive and updated personnel rules.

7.e. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-106,

APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ),TOBACCO GRANT PROGRAM FOR
FY 2025-26

The California Department of Justice (DOJ) Tobacco Grant Program provides support for enforcement and educational activities to identify illegal tobacco vendors and retailers throughout the City to establish compliance with tobacco laws and ordinances to limit access and sales of

tobacco-related products to minors. The City was awarded $291,235 in Tobacco Grant.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:

1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-106, accepting the DOJ Tobacco Grant; and

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to further the award acceptance and compliance with the terms of the grant.

8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None

9. GENERAL BUSINESS

9.a. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM

The City Council will consider appointing a Mayor Pro Tem from among its members. The term of office shall be one year, or until the City Council selects a successor.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council select a Mayor Pro Tem from among its members for a term of one year.

9.b. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GREATER LOS

ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF

TRUSTEES

Staff is requesting appointment.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff is requesting reappointing Trustee Delgado or appointing a new trustee for a two (2) or four (4) Year Term.

9.c. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE CITY'S 2026 SPECIAL

EVENTS CALENDAR

The City's 2026 Special Events Calendar includes recommended dates, times, and locations for the City-sponsored events held by the Community Services Department. All scheduled events are subject to modifications, date changes, and/or cancelations
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council discuss and approve the proposed City's 2026 Special Calendar with the following changes:

1. The proposed 2026 Night Market Series; and

2. The proposed Fourth of July Celebration event; and

3. The proposed National Day of Prayer event; and

4. The proposed State of the City event; and

5. The proposed Women and Girls Empowerment Brunch; and

6. The proposed Meet and Greet with the South El Monte Special Assignment Officers.

10. COMMITTEE REPORTS, INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS
AB 1234, section 53232.3(d) requires Members of a legislative body to provide brief reports on meetings attended at the expense of the local agency (i.e., League of California Cities Conferences, ICSC conferences, etc.) at the next regular meeting of the legislative body.

11. CORRESPONDENCE - None

12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ AGENDA

12.a. COUNCILMEMBER MANUEL ACOSTA
Donate $10,000 to Marian Outreach at Epiphany Church in South El Monte Discussion/Action: Marian Outreach serves between 70 to 80 families, comprising of more than 260 individuals, with weekly food distribution within the South El Monte community. Given current economic conditions and the present uncertainty of government programs, food insecurity is keenly felt by our families. Lately, there has been a surge of more families coming to their door for assistance. A $10,000 donation will help them continue serving our families in need. Marian Outreach is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation.

13. CLOSED SESSION - None

14. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING:

Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

CERTIFICATION
I, Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk of the City of South El Monte, or my designee, hereby certify under penalty of perjury that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on this November 26, 2025, seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at the following locations:

City of South El Monte City Hall, Senior Center and Community Center and made available at www.cityofsouthelmonte.org.

Adrian Garcia, MMC

City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 4.a.

DATE: December 2, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY:

SUBJECT: Presentation to the El Monte/South El Monte Jets Football teams for participation in the 2025 SGV Junior All-American Football Season.

SUMMARY:

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT:

DISCUSSION:

ATTACHMENT(S):

None

City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 4.b.

DATE: December 2, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Dianna Gomez, Sr. Executive Assistant to City Council/Community Liaison
SUBJECT: Presentation of Certificates to the South El Monte High School Girls Volleyball team for their triumphant win at CIF
Championships.

SUMMARY:

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT:

DISCUSSION:

ATTACHMENT(S):

None

City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 7.a.

DATE: December 2, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 4, 2025
SUMMARY: Staff is requesting approval of the Minutes for the November 4, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff is requesting approval of the Minutes for the November 4, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.

FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT:

DISCUSSION:

ATTACHMENT(S):

A. DRAFT Reg CC Minutes 11-04-25

CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 - 6:00 PM
1415 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, California 91733 Mayor Olmos called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.

1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado (arrived at 6:06 p.m.), and Mayor
Olmos
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
STAFF PRESENT: Rene Salas, City Manager; Susie A. Altamirano, City Attorney; Adrian Garcia, City Clerk; Masami Higa, Director of Finance; Gerardo Marquez, Director of Community Development and Public Works; Ariana De La Cruz, Director of Community Services; Iyob Tessema, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management; and Sabrina Muhne, Deputy City Clerk.

Zoom was provided for the public to participate during Public Comment via teleconference.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Councilmember Bojorquez led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. INVOCATION – William Gil, Knights of Columbus, offered the invocation.

4. PRESENTATIONS

4.a. Ed Reece, San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) President and Claremont City Councilmember, provided a presentation on the SGVCOG.

4.b. Deputy Ayers presented the Sheriff's Department Report for the month of September 2025.

4.c. Gerardo Marquez, Director of Community Development and Public Works, presented the Code Enforcement and Public Safety Department Report for the month of September 2025.

5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF

ORDINANCES
Mayor Olmos requested to move up Agenda Items 9.d., 9.e., and 12.b.

Councilmember Acosta requested to pull Agenda Item 7.i. from the Consent Calendar for discussion.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF

ORDINANCES (CONTINUED)
Motion by Councilmember Acosta, seconded by Councilmember Bojorquez, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None

6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Olmos opened Public Comment.

1. Dianna Gomez, Senior Executive Assistant/Community Liaison, requested support for Agenda Item 9.e.

2. Diana Rosas, South El Monte Acting Library Manager, introduced herself and spoke on upcoming library programs and holiday closures.

3. Carlos Delgado, Coach for the South El Monte Aviators, spoke in support of Agenda Item 9.d., requesting the fee waiver so the team can attend upcoming baseball tournaments.

4. Nathan Flores, business owner of the South El Monte Training Club, introduced the business, their fitness classes, and provided a discount flyer.

5. Eduardo Sauceda, spoke on Successor Agency Resolution OB 14-07, 2024 financial paperwork that he shared with the Director of Finance, shared personal information with the council, spoke on Measure CM, and on city attorney services.

6. Richard Angel, resident, expressed concerns on Agenda Item 12.b.1.

7. Kimberly Valencia, resident, expressed thanks for support of the Walk for Justice event, spoke on the Downtown Los Angeles art murals, expressed concerns on the Miami art district trip, and expressed concerns on Agenda Items 12.c. and 12.d.2.

8. Denise Silva, resident and Community Services Commissioner, thanked the Mayor and City Council for installing the benches at the Community Center and for the Community Bike Rides.

9. Danny Olmos, resident, thanked the Mayor and City Council for approving holding the Town Hall on Fentanyl, Nitazene, and NAS.

There being no further public comments, Mayor Olmos closed Public Comment.

7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Councilmember Acosta, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None

7.a. Approved the Minutes for the October 7, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.

7.b. Adopted Resolution No. 25-091, authorizing payment of City expenditures for the period of October 8, 2025, through November 4, 2025, totaling $1,897,134.

7.c. Adopted Resolution No. 25-092, approving Amendment No. 1 to existing agreement ENP252608 between the City and County for Elderly Nutrition Program Services to receive additional funding from the County, through the Modernizing Older Californians Act ("MOCA"), and from the Nutrition Services Incentive Program ("NSIP") for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 ("FY 2025- 26"), and authorized the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement.

7.d. Adopted Resolution No. 25-093 awarding a professional services agreement to EPD Solutions, Inc. for consulting services to peer-review of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and technical studies in conjunction with the development of 1510 & 1536 Peck Road, in an amount not to exceed $48,296, and authorized the City Manager or his designee to negotiate and execute the agreement.

7.e. Waived full reading and adopted Ordinance No. 1284, an amendment to Municipal Code Section 2.64.090 authorizing the City Manager, at his discretion, to approve a salary increase in excess of five percent (5%) and up to a maximum of ten percent (10%) of an employee’s base salary, when such adjustments are in the best interest of the City and consistent with budgetary appropriations.

7.f. Adopted Resolution No. 25-094 awarding a construction contract to Bridgerock Construction in the amount of $58,800 for the New Temple Park Snack Bar Rehabilitation Project, authorized the City Manager to execute the contract, and authorized a fifteen percent (15%) project contingency allowance to be used if necessary for unforeseen conditions at the City Manager’s discretion.

7.g. Adopted Resolution No. 25-095, approving the three proposed policies covering 1) loan compliance, 2) grants receivable, and 3) grant reporting.

CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)

7.h. Approved an agreement for Planning Manager services provided by Wildan Engineering in the not-to-exceed amount of $65,000 and for an additional three (3) months of services if needed for an aggregate not-to-exceed amount of $130,000.

7.i. This item was heard after the Consent Calendar.

7.j. Adopted Resolution 25-097, authorizing the City to enter into a marketing agreement with the National League of Cities (NLC) for a water and sewer line service program for the residents of South El Monte.

Agenda Item 7.i. was heard at this time.

7.i. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-096,

AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE AND INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS INC. FOR

PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
Councilmember Acosta directed questions to Rene Salas, City Manager, and Gerardo Marquez, Director of Community Development and Public Works.

Discussion topics included the costs of the contract and services received versus employed staff, expected savings, bids received, the full-time versus part-time headcount in the budget, and other budget savings.

Motion by Councilmember Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, seconded by Councilmember Bojorquez, to adopt Resolution No. 25-096, approving the Professional Services Agreement with Inter-Con for Public Safety Services, and to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the documents incident to that agreement. Motion passed 3-2, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmember(s): Bojorquez, Rodriguez, and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
NAYS: Councilmember(s): Acosta, and Mayor Olmos
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
Agenda Item 12.b.1 was heard at this time.

12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ AGENDA

12.b. MAYOR PRO TEM HECTOR DELGADO

1. Consideration to approve a request from the El Monte-South El Monte Emergency Resources Association (ERA) for funding of $40,000 to support efforts in fighting food insecurity and providing essential services to families in need.

COUNCILMEMBERS’ AGENDA (CONTINUED)
Agenda Item 12.b.1
Discussion topics included concerns with the amount and the organization’s financial reporting, other food organizations in the community, previously providing funding without receiving audit information on South El Monte residents served, the need to immediately provide food resources because of the government’s current issues with SNAP funding, the current report’s details, requesting more detailed reports, expanding community resources, giving the funding to another organization instead, and directing staff to post extensive community food resources on the City website.

Susie A. Altamirano, City Attorney, provided suggested corrections to the recommendation to read as: “to approve a request from the El Monte-South El Monte Emergency Resources Association (ERA) for funding of $40,000 to support community efforts in addressing food insecurities and providing essential services to families in need within the South El Monte community.”
Motion by Councilmember Bojorquez, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve funding of $20,000 to the ERA to approve a request from the El Monte-South El Monte Emergency Resources Association (ERA) for funding of $20,000 to support community efforts in addressing food insecurities and providing essential services to families in need within the South El Monte community, with a mid-year financial report to be provided.

Substitute Motion by Mayor Olmos, seconded by Councilmember Acosta, to approve a request from the El Monte-South El Monte Emergency Resources Association (ERA) for funding of $20,000 to support community efforts in addressing food insecurities and providing essential services to families in need within the South El Monte community, contingent on a financial report being provided. Motion failed 2-3, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): Bojorquez, Rodriguez, and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
ABSTAIN: Councilmember(s): None
Main Motion passed 3-1-1, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmember(s): Bojorquez, Rodriguez, and Mayor Pro Tem Delgado
NAYS: Councilmember(s): Acosta
ABSTAIN: Councilmember(s): Mayor Olmos

8. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None

9. GENERAL BUSINESS
Agenda Item 9.d. was heard at this time.

9.d. LETTER FROM SOUTH EL MONTE AVIATORS REQUESTING A

FACILITY FEE WAIVER FOR THE USE OF NEW TEMPLE PARK FIELD

AND SHIVELY PARK FIELD AND CONSIDERATION TO WAIVE THE

LIGHT FEES AT NEW TEMPLE AND SHIVELY PARK
Motion by Councilmember Acosta, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve the facility reservation fee waiver for the use of New Temple Park fields and Shively Park field in the amount of $2,250.00, and to waive the reservation light fees in the amount of $1,350.00. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
Agenda Item 9.e. was heard at this time.

9.e. LETTER FROM THE SOUTH EL MONTE EMPLOYEES CHRISTMAS

RECOGNITION COMMITTEE REQUESTING SPONSORSHIP FOR THE

EMPLOYEE CHRISTMAS RECOGNITION DINNER DATE TBD
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, seconded by Councilmember Acosta, to fund the Employee Christmas Recognition Dinner totaling $8,000. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None

9.a. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE FLAGS OF VALOR FUND

MANAGEMENT PLAN AND VETERAN SUPPORT APPLICATION

PROCESS
Mayor Olmos introduced the item, and Ariana De La Cruz, Director of Community Services, provided a report.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, seconded by Councilmember Bojorquez, to approve the proposed Flags of Valor Fund Management Plan, with the City of South El Monte serving as the administrator of funds raised through the program, and to approve the proposed Veteran Support Application and selection process to guide the fair and transparent distribution of funds to local veterans in need. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:

GENERAL BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
Agenda Item 9.a.

AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None

9.b. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED DARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES

AND CLOSURE OF CITY HALL FOR HOLIDAYS
Mayor Olmos introduced the item, and Adrian Garcia, City Clerk, provided a report.

Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, seconded by Councilmember Bojorquez, to approve going dark on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, and Tuesday, January 6, 2026, due to the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year holidays, and to authorize a City Hall closure during the Christmas holiday, from December 22, 2025, through January 1, 2026. City Hall reopens January 5, 2026. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None

9.c. LETTER FROM SOUTH EL MONTE VETERANS SENIOR BASEBALL

TEAM REQUESTING A FACILITY WAIVER FOR THE USE OF THE
BASEBALL FIELD AT DEAN L. SHIVELY PARK
Motion by Councilmember Bojorquez, seconded by Councilmember Acosta, to approve the facility waiver in the amount of $6,000.00. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None

9.d. LETTER FROM SOUTH EL MONTE AVIATORS REQUESTING A

FACILITY FEE WAIVER FOR THE USE OF NEW TEMPLE PARK FIELD

AND SHIVELY PARK FIELD AND CONSIDERATION TO WAIVE THE

LIGHT FEES AT NEW TEMPLE AND SHIVELY PARK
This item was heard at the beginning of General Business.

GENERAL BUSINESS (CONTINUED)

9.e. LETTER FROM THE SOUTH EL MONTE EMPLOYEES CHRISTMAS

RECOGNITION COMMITTEE REQUESTING SPONSORSHIP FOR THE

EMPLOYEE CHRISTMAS RECOGNITION DINNER DATE TBD
This item was heard before Agenda Item 9.a.

9.f. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 25-099

CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF DAVID DE VRIES AS

DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVAL OF THE

DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EMPLOYMENT

AGREEMENT
Mayor Olmos introduced the item, and Iyob Tessema, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management, provided a report.

Mr. De Vries introduced himself to the Mayor and City Council and provided information and his background, experience, history, and connections.

Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, to adopt Resolution No. 25-099 approving the employment agreement between the City and David De Vries for the position of Director of Economic Development, and to authorize the Mayor to execute the employment agreement. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None

10. COMMITTEE REPORTS, INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS
Councilmember Acosta announced he attended the following: the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo, the Love Shouldn't Hurt: Walk to End Domestic Violence event, the Halloween Spooktacular, the Active Streets Corazón del Valle event, the Town Hall on “Substance Use and Kids: What Every Parent/Caretaker Needs to Know,” and the Walk for Justice event.

Councilmember Bojorquez announced he attended the following: the Active Streets Corazón del Valle event, the Halloween Spooktacular, the New Temple Elementary School Halloween Parade, and the Miami Wynwood Arts District Tour.

Mayor Pro Tem Delgado announced he attended the following: the Halloween Spooktacular, the Active Streets Corazón del Valle event, and a dinner with the Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia and his business delegation.

COMMITTEE REPORTS, INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS (CONTINUED) Councilmember Rodriguez announced he attended the following: the Active Streets Corazón del Valle event, the Halloween Spooktacular, the New Temple Elementary School Halloween Parade, the Miami Wynwood Arts District Tour, and a visit to the Los Angeles Art District.

Mayor Olmos announced she attended the following: the Active Streets Corazón del Valle event, the Grand Reopening of the El Monte New Life Center for New Beginnings Group Home, the Halloween Spooktacular, the October Night Market, the Love Shouldn't Hurt: Walk to End Domestic Violence event, the Walk for Justice event, the Greater El Monte Community Hospital Board Meeting, a meeting with Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors staff on Whittier Narrows, two San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) Transportation Committee Meetings, two SGVCOG Olympic & Paralympic Games Ad Hoc Committee Meetings, the Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 15 Board of Directors Regular Meeting, two Healthy South El Monte Leadership Council meetings, the Senior Center Halloween Luncheon, the Senior Center “Giddy Up and Dust off Your Boots Rodeo,” the Town Hall on “Substance Use and Kids: What Every Parent/Caretaker Needs to Know,” and the SAS 99 interview.

Rene Salas, City Manager, provided a video on the Miami Wynwood Arts District Tour.

Adrian Garcia, City Clerk, provided an update on the “Passport Saturday” event.

11. CORRESPONDENCE – None

12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ AGENDA

12.a. COUNCILMEMBER MANUEL ACOSTA

1. Travel Approval Process
Discussion/Action: Every year the city council approves a budget for travel for the city council and all city employees. The approval of the travel has certain requirements. These requirements include professional development, any city-oriented business, and potential benefit to the city and its residents. As long as these requirements are met, travel is almost certain. The current city policy distinguishes between in-state and out-of-state travel. Out-of-state travel requires city council approval, while in-state travel does not. It is unclear why there is a distinction. How does out-of-state travel differ from in-state travel? And why does the city council have to approve out-of-state travel? Councilmember Acosta directed questions to the City Attorney.

This item was received and filed.

COUNCILMEMBERS’ AGENDA (CONTINUED)
Item 12.a.

2. City Council Paraphernalia
Discussion/Action: Individual canvas tarps with city council members' names were purchased with city funds. This is highly unusual and not a typical practice. For example, city council members are not allowed to appear in the city-sponsored newsletter due to it violating political campaign laws. Are city-purchased paraphernalia depicting councilmembers’ names exempted? Do their purchase with city funds violate political campaign laws? Or is it simply a city policy? And if it is a city policy, should the city council be required to approve it? Councilmember Acosta directed questions to the City Attorney.

This item was received and filed.

12.b. MAYOR PRO TEM HECTOR DELGADO

1. This item was heard before General Business.

2. Manage Electioneering and campaigning practices on Public Facilities.

Mayor Pro Tem Delgado summarized his item.

This item was received and filed.

12.c. COUNCILMEMBER RUDY BOJORQUEZ

1. Discussion to direct staff to begin identifying locations in the city for arts development districts and what needs to be done to change zoning in these locations.

Staff was directed to identify corridors and the process to rezone areas for this purpose, and bring back this item to a future meeting.

No action was taken on this item.

12.d. COUNCILMEMBER LARRY RODRIGUEZ

1. Direct staff to investigate the possibility of setting up a phone hotline for SEM Veterans to call to receive donated emergency food assistance.

Councilmember Rodriguez summarized his item and stated that he will be able to collect the food and deliver it for Veterans who call the hotline until organizations can assist.

COUNCILMEMBERS’ AGENDA (CONTINUED)
Item 12.d.1.

Motion by Mayor Olmos, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, to set up a phone hotline for South El Monte Veterans to call to receive donated emergency food assistance. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Olmos
NAYS: Councilmember(s): None
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None

2. Discussion to direct staff to begin identifying locations in the city for arts development districts and what needs to be done to change zoning in these locations.

This item was heard with Agenda Item 12.c.

13. CLOSED SESSION
At 8:55 p.m., Mayor and City Council recessed into Closed Session.

13.a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) and 54969(e)(1): One matter.

At 10:00 p.m., Mayor Olmos reconvened the meeting with all councilmembers present.

Susie A. Altamirano, City Attorney, announced City Council discussed Item 13.a., a report was provided, feedback was given, and there was no reportable action.

14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business coming before this body, at 10:00 p.m., Mayor Olmos adjourned the meeting in memory of Gilbert Garcia, longtime resident, to a Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

Minutes prepared by Sabrina A. Muhne, Deputy City Clerk. ___________________________ ______________________
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk Gloria Olmos, Mayor

City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 7.b.

DATE: December 2, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Masami Higa, Director of Finance
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO.
25-104, APPROVING WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD OF
NOVEMBER 13, 2025, THROUGH NOVEMBER 26, 2025
SUMMARY: Authorizing payment of City expenditures for the period of November 13, 2025, through November 26, 2025, totaling $1,371,060.50.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 25- 104, authorizing payment of City expenditures.

FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT:

DISCUSSION:

ATTACHMENT(S):

A. Resolution No. 25-104
B. Warrant Register 12.2.25

ATTACHMENT A

RESOLUTION NO. 25-104

A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL

ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS FOR THE
PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 13, 2025, THROUGH NOVEMBER
26, 2025, TOTALING $1,371,060.50.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: That in accordance with Section 37202 of the Government Code, the Finance Director hereby certifies to the accuracy of the following demands and the availability of funds for payment thereof.
_____________________________________
Finance Director
SECTION 2: That the following claims and demands have been audited as required by law and that the same are hereby allowed in the amount hereafter set forth.

CLAIMANT CLAIM PERIOD WARRANT #’S AMOUNT
FY 25/26 Electronic Warrants 11/13/25-11/26/25 DFT0003142-3165 $246,866.66 FY 25/26 Regular Warrants 11/13/25-11/26/25 17552-17626 $925,919.30 Payroll Direct Deposit PPE 11/26/25 11762-11881 $185,377.16 Payroll Check PPE 11/26/25 2292-2298 $12,897.38
TOTAL EXPENDITURES RESOLUTION NO. 25-104 $1,371,060.50.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of December 2025. _____________________________
Gloria Olmos, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk
Attachment: Exhibit A – Expense Report

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:

CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE )
I, Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk of the City of South El Monte, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 25-104, was duly passed and approved by the City Council of the City of South El Monte at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 2nd day of December 2025, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

_________________________________
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk

South El Monte, CA
Account Number Vendor Name Payment Number Payment Date Description (Item) Amount

01.0100.1050.5940 SOUTH EL MONTE EMPLOYEES ASSOC. 17552 11/13/2025 P-CHECK CC DONATION TO SEMEA EMPLYOEE RECG. DINNER 8000.00

01.0151.1542.5952 DELILAH PONCE 17553 11/20/2025 Boxing Officials Fee 450.00

01.0151.1542.5952 GERON SHEPPARD 17555 11/20/2025 Boxing Show Doctor Fee 400.00

01.0150.1530.5430 NORMA RODRIGUEZ ORTIZ 17556 11/20/2025 Folklorico Dance Lessons 280.00

01.0150.1530.5430 NORMA RODRIGUEZ ORTIZ 17556 11/20/2025 Folklorico/ Dance Fitness Class 525.00

01.0100.1050.5940 SOUTH EL MONTE EMPLOYEES ASSOC. 17557 11/20/2025 NOV'25 SPONSORSHIP FOR EMPLOYEE RECOG DINNER 2500.00

01.0000.0000.2270 STATE OF CA FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 17558 11/20/2025 A. R GARNISHMENT PPE 11/8 8.15

01.0000.0000.2270 STATE OF CA FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 17559 11/20/2025 R. R GARNISHMENT PPE 10/11 596.22

68.0900.9000.5968 COUNCIL FOR WATERSHED HEALTH 17560 11/20/2025 7/1-9/30/25 TSK A-PJT MGMT#407 12538.22

68.0900.9000.5968 COUNCIL FOR WATERSHED HEALTH 17560 11/20/2025 7/1-9/30/25 TSK B,C,D,E-PJT SUPPORT#407 11719.58

68.0900.9000.5968 COUNCIL FOR WATERSHED HEALTH 17560 11/20/2025 7/1-9/30/25 TSK A-PJT MGMT#407 2187.00

68.0900.9000.5968 COUNCIL FOR WATERSHED HEALTH 17560 11/20/2025 7/1-9/30/25 TSK B,C,D,E-PJT SUPPORT#407 3176.39

68.0900.9000.5968 COUNCIL FOR WATERSHED HEALTH 17560 11/20/2025 7/1-9/30/25 TSK B,C,D,E-PJT SUPPORT#407 1700.00

68.0900.9000.5968 COUNCIL FOR WATERSHED HEALTH 17560 11/20/2025 7/1-9/30/25 TSK E-MONITOR/RPT'G#407 11633.75

68.0900.9000.5968 COUNCIL FOR WATERSHED HEALTH 17560 11/20/2025 7/1-9/30/25 TSK A-PJT ADM/MGMT#408 13420.20

68.0900.9000.5968 COUNCIL FOR WATERSHED HEALTH 17560 11/20/2025 7/1-9/30/25 TSK C-DESIGN/CON DOCS#408 5200.00

68.0900.9000.5968 COUNCIL FOR WATERSHED HEALTH 17560 11/20/2025 7/1-9/30/25 TSK B-OUTREACH/COM ENGAGE#408 14920.23

68.0000.0000.2510 GENTRY BROTHERS INC 17561 11/20/2025 4/1-8/31/25 CON RET/MER GRWY#407 (3795.20)

68.0900.9000.5968 GENTRY BROTHERS INC 17561 11/20/2025 4/1-8/31/25 CON/MER GRWY#407 75904.00

36.0360.3600.5204 ADREAN FLORES 17562 11/25/2025 NOV. '25 - H.C. MEETING ATTENDANCE 150.00

01.0170.1020.5956 AIRGAS USA, LLC 17563 11/25/2025 SAFETY GLASSES 407.15

37.0670.6720.5977 AM CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY, INC. 17564 11/25/2025 CONCRETE/ASPHALT BLADE 664.49

01.0000.0000.4250 AMADITA VILLACIS 17565 11/25/2025 VOIDED PERMIT 372.00

01.0000.0000.4512 AMBER MORA 17566 11/25/2025 YOUTH BASKETBALL RNFD 60.00

01.0151.1543.5952 ANDRES FERNANDEZ 17567 11/25/2025 Turkey Dash Event T-Shirts 3174.37

01.0100.1050.5908 AURORA TRAINING ADVANTAGE, LLC 17568 11/25/2025 Training for Tanisha Derrick 199.00

01.0170.1770.5525 AUTOZONE 17569 11/25/2025 #2 NEW BATTERY 210.41

01.0170.1770.5525 AUTOZONE 17569 11/25/2025 #19 NEW BATTERY 239.21

01.0170.1770.5525 AUTOZONE 17569 11/25/2025 #9 STEERING WHEEL COVER/AIR FRESHNER 52.61

01.0170.1770.5525 AUTOZONE 17569 11/25/2025 # 11,9,13,007,17,33,19 WIPER BLADES 158.36

ATTACHMENT B
Warrant Register
City Council Meeting 12/2/25
Payable Dates 11/13/2025 - 11/26/25

Account Number Vendor Name Payment Number Payment Date Description (Item) Amount

02.0170.1760.5535 BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, INC 17570 11/25/2025 OCT'25 TRAFFIC SIG RESPONSE 6820.00

02.0170.1760.5535 BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, INC 17570 11/25/2025 OCT'25 TRAFF SIG ROUTINE 2225.00

68.0000.0000.2510 BRIDGEROCK CONSTRUCTION INC 17571 11/25/2025 OCT'25 CON CHALL RSTRM/RET#252 (10288.39)

68.0900.9000.6025 BRIDGEROCK CONSTRUCTION INC 17571 11/25/2025 OCT'25 CON CHALL RSTRM/CDBG#637 100000.00

68.0900.9000.6025 BRIDGEROCK CONSTRUCTION INC 17571 11/25/2025 OCT'25 CON CHALL RSTRM/CNRA#252 105767.87

01.0151.1543.5952 BROTHERS AWARDS & TROPHIES 17572 11/25/2025 Veteran's Day Honoree Plaque 55.37

01.0151.1542.5956 CALIFORNIA DESIGNS 17573 11/25/2025 Boxing Staff Uniforms 290.00

40.0900.9000.5968 CALPROMAX ENGINEERING, INC. 17574 11/25/2025 5/1-10/31/25 CON/HSIP#296 71152.91

40.0900.9000.5968 CALPROMAX ENGINEERING, INC. 17574 11/25/2025 5/1-10/31/25 CON RET/HSIP#296 (3557.65)

01.0100.1050.5936 CONCENTRA 17575 11/25/2025 NEW HIRE PHYSICAL 337.00

01.0130.1330.5931 COSTAR REALTY INFORMATION, INC 17576 11/25/2025 NOV. '25 - SOFTWARE LICENSE 395.00

01.0160.1620.5520 DDC ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC. 17577 11/25/2025 BREAKER BOLS SCTR 120.24

01.0160.1660.5520 DDC ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC. 17577 11/25/2025 125V SPST T-SW 116.28

01.0170.1710.5520 DDC ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC. 17577 11/25/2025 ELEC SUPPS CHRISTMAS DECOR 221.06

01.0160.1610.5520 DEPT. OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS 17578 11/25/2025 COMMUNITY CTR ELEVATOR INSPECTION 125.00

01.0100.1050.5934 DEPT. OF JUSTICE-ACCOUNTING OFFICE 17579 11/25/2025 JUNE'25 FINGERPRINTS MISSING PAYMENT 32.00

01.0100.1050.5934 DEPT. OF JUSTICE-ACCOUNTING OFFICE 17579 11/25/2025 SEPTEMBER'25 FINGERPRINTS 64.00

06.0300.3010.5430 DRIFTWOOD DAIRY, INC 17580 11/25/2025 Congregate Program 391.32

06.0300.3020.5430 DRIFTWOOD DAIRY, INC 17580 11/25/2025 Home Delivered Program 43.47

01.0170.1710.5520 EWING IRRIGATION 17582 11/25/2025 LAWN FERTILIZER CHALL 369.71

01.0170.1710.5520 EWING IRRIGATION 17582 11/25/2025 FERTILIZER @ CHALL 239.39

01.0170.1710.5520 EWING IRRIGATION 17582 11/25/2025 POTTING SOIL CHALL 155.58

01.0160.1650.5520 EWING IRRIGATION 17582 11/25/2025 TURF REPAIR @ NTP 2481.37

01.0160.1650.5520 EWING IRRIGATION 17582 11/25/2025 PIPE WRENCH/CHANNELLLOCKS @NTP 209.34

01.0170.1750.5505 GARVEY EQUIPMENT COMPANY 17583 11/25/2025 STRING TIMMER MOWING HEADS 129.23

01.0170.1770.5525 GM BROTHERS 17584 11/25/2025 #48 RIGHT FRONT END 50.00

01.0170.1770.5525 GOT PROPANE INC 17585 11/25/2025 FORKLIFT PROPANE 79.63

01.0160.1670.5520 GRANT'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 17586 11/25/2025 BOOK BOX SUPPS 16.58

01.0170.1710.5520 GRANT'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 17586 11/25/2025 NEW CUT KEYS CHALL 70.69

01.0170.1760.5540 GRANT'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 17586 11/25/2025 KEYS FOR TAMORA DRAINS 44.09

01.0160.1610.5520 GRANT'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 17586 11/25/2025 REPAIR FRIDGE SUPPS 25.16

01.0160.1610.5520 GRANT'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 17586 11/25/2025 SUPPS REPAIR FRIDGE 68.43

01.0170.1720.5520 GRANT'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 17586 11/25/2025 ELEC OUTLETS REPAIR YARD 71.29

01.0170.1720.5520 GRANT'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 17586 11/25/2025 REAPAIR SUPPS @ YARD 39.80

01.0170.1720.5520 GRANT'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 17586 11/25/2025 CHAIN TO SECURE FENCE TRANSPO 136.74

37.0670.6720.5977 GRANT'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE 17586 11/25/2025 9 WIRE FOR STEETS -ST/RD MNTC 29.14

01.0130.1310.5903 HDL COREN & CONE 17587 11/25/2025 JULY-SEPT'25 PROPERTY TAX 2762.41

01.0130.1310.5903 HDL COREN & CONE 17587 11/25/2025 OCT'25-DEC'25 PROPERTY TAX 2441.25

06.0300.3010.5215 HUNTINGTON CULINARY 17588 11/25/2025 Congregate Program 6900.00

Account Number Vendor Name Payment Number Payment Date Description (Item) Amount

06.0300.3020.5215 HUNTINGTON CULINARY 17588 11/25/2025 Home Delivered Program 732.05

01.0160.1610.5520 INDUSTRIAL PIPE & STEEL 17589 11/25/2025 SMALL LIBRARY SUPPS 183.76

01.0160.1610.5520 INDUSTRIAL PIPE & STEEL 17589 11/25/2025 SMALL LIBRARY SUPPS 109.78

01.0160.1670.5520 INDUSTRIAL PIPE & STEEL 17589 11/25/2025 SMALL LIBRARY SUPPS 41.86

01.0160.1610.5520 INDUSTRIAL PIPE & STEEL 17589 11/25/2025 ALUMINUM PLATE CCTR REPAIR 3.31

01.0170.1710.5520 INDUSTRIAL PIPE & STEEL 17589 11/25/2025 CHAIN KRUSE GATE 16.61

01.0170.1020.5956 JCL TRAFFIC SERVICES 17590 11/25/2025 PW UNIFORMS 1461.27

37.0670.6720.5977 JCL TRAFFIC SERVICES 17590 11/25/2025 WIND STRAPS FOR STREET LIGHTS 331.50

37.0670.6720.5977 JCL TRAFFIC SERVICES 17590 11/25/2025 STREET SIGNS ST/RD MNTC 486.26

37.0670.6720.5977 JCL TRAFFIC SERVICES 17590 11/25/2025 CITY SIGH ST/RD MNTC 276.25

37.0670.6720.5977 JCL TRAFFIC SERVICES 17590 11/25/2025 REFLECTIVE TAPE 192.21

01.0151.1543.5430 JCL TRAFFIC SERVICES 17590 11/25/2025 CDV EQUIP RENTALS 800.00

01.0170.1020.5956 JCL TRAFFIC SERVICES 17590 11/25/2025 PW UNIFORM WINTER 98.68

01.0160.1650.5520 JCL TRAFFIC SERVICES 17590 11/25/2025 NO PETS ALLOWED NTP 168.73

37.0670.6720.5977 JCL TRAFFIC SERVICES 17590 11/25/2025 VARIOUS STREET SIGNS 2497.02

37.0670.6720.5977 JCL TRAFFIC SERVICES 17590 11/25/2025 59 NO PARKING SIGNS 2529.57

36.0360.3600.5204 JOSHUA JASSO-ORTEGA 17591 11/25/2025 NOV. '25 - H.C. MEETING ATTENDANCE 150.00

01.0000.0000.2510 KEYSER MARSTON ASSOCIATES, INC 17592 11/25/2025 OCT. '25 - PROFF. SVCS FOR KB HOME 4727.50

01.0110.1110.5635 L.A. COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. 17593 11/25/2025 AUG'25 TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT OT 2261.36

01.0110.1110.5635 L.A. COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. 17593 11/25/2025 AUG'25 CRIME SUPPRESSION 20299.68

01.0110.1110.5635 L.A. COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. 17593 11/25/2025 AUG'25 NIGHT MARKET OT 7127.66

01.0110.1110.5635 L.A. COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. 17593 11/25/2025 AUG'25 TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT 1356.81

01.0110.1110.5635 L.A. COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. 17593 11/25/2025 SEP'25 CRIME SUPPRESSION 12230.30

01.0110.1110.5633 L.A. COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT. 17593 11/25/2025 SEP'25 NIGHT MARKET OT 6116.48

01.0170.1710.5520 LBC LIGHTING 17594 11/25/2025 SPOT LIGHT CHALL 33.11

01.0170.1720.5520 LBC LIGHTING 17594 11/25/2025 LIGHT BAR @ YARD 156.93

01.0160.1630.5520 LBC LIGHTING 17594 11/25/2025 SMOKE ALARMS MCTR 112.85

01.0170.1710.5520 LBC LIGHTING 17594 11/25/2025 SMOKE ALARMS CHALL 73.37

01.0160.1630.5520 LBC LIGHTING 17594 11/25/2025 SMOKE ALARM MCTR 326.16

01.0170.1770.5525 LEO'S UPHOLSTERY SUPPLIES 17595 11/25/2025 #25 DRIVERS SEAT/CONSOLE REPAIR 250.00

01.0130.1330.5215 MCCi, LLC 17596 11/25/2025 SEPT. '25 - PLANS SCANNING PROJECT 4637.14

01.0170.1020.5956 Mike Medrano 17597 11/25/2025 2025 BOOT ALLOWANCE 200.00

01.0130.1330.5950 MRC SMART TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS 17598 11/25/2025 7/30-10/28/25 COPY COVERAGE 3138.11

01.0130.1330.5931 Netfile, Inc 17599 11/25/2025 Annual Subscription Charge 1550.00

01.0150.1530.5406 OFFICE DEPOT 17600 11/25/2025 Purchased Office Supplies For The Department. 187.78

01.0100.1030.5215 OLIVAREZ MADRUGA LAW ORGANIZATION, LLP 17601 11/25/2025 OCT'25 CITY COUNCIL SERVICES 27862.00

01.0100.1030.5215 OLIVAREZ MADRUGA LAW ORGANIZATION, LLP 17601 11/25/2025 OCT'25 CITY MANAGER SERVICES 406.00

01.0100.1030.5215 OLIVAREZ MADRUGA LAW ORGANIZATION, LLP 17601 11/25/2025 OCT'25 FINANCE SERVICES 4761.00

01.0100.1030.5215 OLIVAREZ MADRUGA LAW ORGANIZATION, LLP 17601 11/25/2025 OCT'25 SPECIAL MATTER SERVICES 150.00

Account Number Vendor Name Payment Number Payment Date Description (Item) Amount

01.0100.1030.5215 OLIVAREZ MADRUGA LAW ORGANIZATION, LLP 17601 11/25/2025 OCT'25 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SERVICES 1752.00

01.0151.1543.5952 PARTY PRONTO 17602 11/25/2025 Veteran's Day Equipment Rental 1825.50

01.0160.1670.5520 POST ALARM SYSTEMS 17603 11/25/2025 11/18 ALARM REPAIR MVD 427.88

01.0000.0000.4512 RACHELLE SAELOR 17604 11/25/2025 YOUTH BASKETBALL RFND 90.00

01.0170.1100.5956 RED DOT UNIFORMS 17605 11/25/2025 SHIRTS ON HAND SEE TAPE FOR NAMES 105.46

01.0170.1020.5956 RED DOT UNIFORMS 17605 11/25/2025 PW UNIFORMS 623.04

01.0170.1020.5956 RED DOT UNIFORMS 17605 11/25/2025 PW UNIFORMS 506.09

01.0170.1020.5956 RED DOT UNIFORMS 17605 11/25/2025 PW UNIFORM PATCHES 77.35

36.0360.3600.5204 RUDY LEIJA 17606 11/25/2025 NOV. '25 - H.C. MEETING ATTENDANCE 150.00

01.0120.1210.5919 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRIBUNE 17607 11/25/2025 LEGAL AD. ORDNANCE 1284 BEFORE 11/4 215.50

36.0360.3600.5204 SHANNON RT THAI 17608 11/25/2025 NOV. '25 - H.C. MEETING ATTENDANCE 150.00

37.0670.6720.5977 SOUTHEAST CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS,INC 17609 11/25/2025 SAND FOR FIRE STATION 139.51

37.0670.6720.5977 SOUTHEAST CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS,INC 17609 11/25/2025 SAND FOR FIRESTATION 139.51

37.0670.6720.5977 SOUTHEAST CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS,INC 17609 11/25/2025 RAIN SAND - FIRESTATION 46.50

01.0130.1310.6115 STATE OF CALIFORNIA 17610 11/25/2025 SOLAR LOAN REPAYMENT #011-13-ECD 67479.57

70.0900.9020.5215 STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD 17611 11/25/2025 07/01/25-06/30/26 - ANNUAL PERMIT FEE 10920.00

06.0300.3010.5430 SUPERIOR WAREHOUSE GROCERS 17612 11/25/2025 FOOD ITEMS FOR CI NUTR PRGM 140.28

06.0300.3020.5430 SUPERIOR WAREHOUSE GROCERS 17612 11/25/2025 FOOD ITEMS FOR CII NUTR PRGM 15.58

06.0300.3010.5430 SUPERIOR WAREHOUSE GROCERS 17612 11/25/2025 FOOD ITEMS FOR CI NUTR PRGM 75.33

06.0300.3020.5430 SUPERIOR WAREHOUSE GROCERS 17612 11/25/2025 FOOD ITEMS FOR CII NUTR PRGM 8.37

06.0300.3010.5430 SUPERIOR WAREHOUSE GROCERS 17612 11/25/2025 FOOD ITEMS FOR CI NUTR PRGM 100.44

06.0300.3020.5430 SUPERIOR WAREHOUSE GROCERS 17612 11/25/2025 FOOD ITEMS FOR CII NUTR PRGM 11.16

06.0300.3010.5430 SUPERIOR WAREHOUSE GROCERS 17612 11/25/2025 FOOD ITEMS FOR CI NUTR PRGM 57.46

06.0300.3020.5430 SUPERIOR WAREHOUSE GROCERS 17612 11/25/2025 FOOD ITEMS FOR CII NUTR PRGM 6.38

06.0300.3010.5430 SUPERIOR WAREHOUSE GROCERS 17612 11/25/2025 Congregate Program 100.47

06.0300.3020.5430 SUPERIOR WAREHOUSE GROCERS 17612 11/25/2025 Home Delivered Program 11.16

01.0100.1040.5921 THE SAUCE CREATIVE SERVICES CORP. 17613 11/25/2025 Christmas Flyer Updates 125.00

01.0170.1770.5525 THE SMOG SPOT 17614 11/25/2025 #11 SMOG CHECK 50.00

01.0170.1710.5520 THOMPSON INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 17615 11/25/2025 VBELTS FOR AIR HANDLERS 79.98

68.0900.9000.5968 TORO ENTERPRISES, INC 17616 11/25/2025 AUG'25 CON/ATP#110 37298.50

68.0900.9000.5968 TORO ENTERPRISES, INC 17616 11/25/2025 AUG'25 CON RET/ATP#110 (1864.92)

01.0170.1105.5215 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17617 11/25/2025 AUG'25 MTHLY ENG SVCS. 21694.00

01.0170.1105.5215 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17617 11/25/2025 AUG'25 TRF-2002 DURF/RED CURB 1550.00

01.0170.1105.5215 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17617 11/25/2025 AUG'25 TRF-CENT/SA TIMING 1245.50

01.0170.1105.5215 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17617 11/25/2025 AUG'25 TRF-2025 TRF STUDY/VMT 77.50

01.0170.1105.5215 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17617 11/25/2025 SEPT'25 MTHLY ENG SVCS. 19736.00

01.0170.1105.5215 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17617 11/25/2025 SEPT'25 PLAN CK-CENTR/SA TIMING 350.00

01.0170.1105.5215 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17617 11/25/2025 SEPT'25 TRF-2601 RSMD/GR CURB 2828.75

01.0140.1440.5215 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17617 11/25/2025 SEPT. '25 - BLDG OFFICIAL SVCS. 87.50

Account Number Vendor Name Payment Number Payment Date Description (Item) Amount

01.0000.0000.2510 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17617 11/25/2025 AUG. '25 - DEDICATED PERMIT TECH FOR KB HOMES 4333.00

01.0140.1440.5215 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17617 11/25/2025 AUG. '25 - BLDG PLAN CHECK SVCS. 36928.05

01.0140.1440.5215 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17617 11/25/2025 AUG'25 PLAN CK/ENG SVCS 13750.25

01.0140.1440.5215 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17617 11/25/2025 SEPT. '25 - BLDG PLAN CHECK SVCS. 59345.87

01.0140.1440.5215 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17617 11/25/2025 SEPT'25 PLAN CK/EDWARDS 1765.40

01.0000.0000.2510 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17617 11/25/2025 SEPT. 25 - DEDICATED PERMIT TECH FOR 2387.00

01.0130.1310.5215 TRUSAIC 17618 11/25/2025 2026 FILING FEE 250.00

01.0170.1020.5956 ULINE 17619 11/25/2025 PW PPE SUPPLIES 1787.10

01.0170.1720.5420 UNISHIELD 17620 11/25/2025 11/10 FIRST AID SUPPS YARD 173.23

01.0160.1620.5420 UNISHIELD 17620 11/25/2025 11/10 FIRST AID SUPP SCTR 129.09

01.0160.1610.5420 UNISHIELD 17620 11/25/2025 11/10 FIRST AID SUPP CCTR 1133.71

01.0130.1310.5906 VASQUEZ & COMPANY LLP 17621 11/25/2025 PROGRESS BILLING THRU 10/31/25 20100.00

01.0130.1310.5906 VASQUEZ & COMPANY LLP 17621 11/25/2025 TAX ADVIS. SRVC 1000.00

01.0170.1710.5520 WATER CHEMISTS,DIV. OF CCI CHEMICAL 17622 11/25/2025 NOV'25 H2O TREATMENT 425.00

01.0170.1740.5435 WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY 17623 11/25/2025 11/4/25 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 10845.11

01.0130.1330.5406 WCC TECHNOLOGIES GROUP 17624 11/25/2025 INSTALL NETWORK CABLE/MCTR 1610.00

01.0170.1750.5215 WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC 17625 11/25/2025 10/16-10/31 ST TREE TRIM 35530.80

01.0170.1710.5520 WHITTIER FERTILIZER 17626 11/25/2025 LANDSCAPE REPAIR VETRANS DAY CHALL 149.18

01.0170.1710.5520 WHITTIER FERTILIZER 17626 11/25/2025 LANDSCAPE REPAIR CHALL 119.61

01.0000.0000.2225 AFLAC WORLDWIDE HEADQUARTERS DFT0003142 11/13/2025 October- Billing 994.56

01.0100.1020.5405 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC DFT0003143 11/13/2025 Office Supplies 19.92

01.0170.1020.5406 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC DFT0003143 11/13/2025 CLIP BOARDS 42.03

01.0150.1530.5952 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC DFT0003143 11/13/2025 Items for Senior Rodeo 100.75

01.0170.1020.5406 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC DFT0003143 11/13/2025 Full Desk Mousepad Mat/Gel Wrist Mouse Pad 26.55

01.0000.0000.2250 CALPERS DFT0003144 11/13/2025 Active Employee Premium 92948.13

01.0100.1050.5941 CALPERS DFT0003144 11/13/2025 Admin Fee for Active 74.36

01.0100.1050.5941 CALPERS DFT0003144 11/13/2025 Admin Fee for Retired 5.69

01.0100.1050.5945 CALPERS DFT0003144 11/13/2025 Employer Share of Retired Premium 1264.00

01.0000.0000.2260 DELTA DENTAL OF CALIFORNIA DFT0003145 11/13/2025 November 2025 Dental 6761.20

01.0000.0000.2205 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY DFT0003146 11/13/2025 FEDERAL PPE 11/ 08/ 25-Final J. Rios 63.21

01.0000.0000.2215 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY DFT0003146 11/13/2025 MED PPE 11/ 08/ 25-Final J. Rios 45.82

01.0000.0000.2215 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY DFT0003146 11/13/2025 FICA PPE 11/ 08/ 25-Final J. Rios 195.92

01.0000.0000.2030 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT. DFT0003147 11/13/2025 STATE WITHOLDINGS 16.72

01.0000.0000.2255 VISION SERVICE PLAN DFT0003149 11/13/2025 NOV'25 INSURANCE 895.87

01.0000.0000.2224 WASHINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE CO DFT0003150 11/13/2025 October Supplemental Life Insurance 1729.52

01.0130.1330.5950 XEROX CORPORATION DFT0003151 11/13/2025 7/30-8/29/25 COPIER LEASE 283.91

01.0130.1330.5950 XEROX CORPORATION DFT0003151 11/13/2025 7/30-8/29/25 COPIER LEASE 1554.99

01.0130.1330.5950 XEROX CORPORATION DFT0003151 11/13/2025 9/30-10/29/25 EQUIPMENT LEASE 283.91

01.0130.1330.5950 XEROX CORPORATION DFT0003151 11/13/2025 9/30-10/29/25 EQUIPMENT LEASE 1554.99

Account Number Vendor Name Payment Number Payment Date Description (Item) Amount

01.0000.0000.2020 CALPERS RETIREMENT DFT0003153 11/19/2025 Rate Plan 685 Misc (Classic) 9551.52

01.0000.0000.2020 CALPERS RETIREMENT DFT0003153 11/19/2025 Rate Plan 23047 Misc (Classic Tier 2) 2317.48

01.0000.0000.2020 CALPERS RETIREMENT DFT0003153 11/19/2025 Rate Plan 27216 Misc (Pepra) 22731.99

01.0000.0000.2021 CALPERS RETIREMENT DFT0003153 11/19/2025 Service Credit Purchase- Antonio Olivos 155.77

01.0160.1610.5520 QUENCH USA, INC. DFT0003154 11/19/2025 CC' WTR/FLTR NOV'25 38.77

01.0000.0000.2270 EXPERT PAY - STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT DFT0003155 11/19/2025 CASE 200000002135289 429.50

01.0000.0000.2270 EXPERT PAY - STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT DFT0003155 11/19/2025 CASE 200000002163990 369.00

01.0000.0000.2270 EXPERT PAY - STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT DFT0003155 11/19/2025 CASE 0980438 - 150.00

01.0130.1330.5950 XEROX CORPORATION DFT0003156 11/19/2025 10/30-11/30/25 COPIER LEASE 283.91

01.0130.1310.5406 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC DFT0003157 11/19/2025 BATTERIES 44.23

01.0170.1730.5710 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON DFT0003158 11/19/2025 9/9 - 10/31/25 VARIOUS LOCATIONS 3907.76

01.0170.7020.5406 BLUETRITON BRANDS INC DFT0003159 11/19/2025 NOV'25 WATER SVCS 11.99

01.0170.1730.5710 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON DFT0003160 11/19/2025 9/5 -10/31/25 VARIOUS LOCATIONS 3714.96

01.0170.1730.5710 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON DFT0003161 11/19/2025 9/24 - 10/31/25 2028 SANTA ANITA AVE 456.60

01.0130.1330.5950 XEROX CORPORATION DFT0003162 11/19/2025 10/30-11/30/25 COPIER LEASE 1554.99

01.0000.0000.2230 EMPOWER RETIREMENT, LLC DFT0003163 11/19/2025 Employer Match 3930.00

01.0000.0000.2230 EMPOWER RETIREMENT, LLC DFT0003163 11/19/2025 Employee Before Tax 3090.00

01.0000.0000.2235 EMPOWER RETIREMENT, LLC DFT0003163 11/19/2025 Employee After Tax 1608.75

01.0000.0000.2235 EMPOWER RETIREMENT, LLC DFT0003163 11/19/2025 Employer Match After Tax 782.91

01.0000.0000.2030 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT. DFT0003164 11/19/2025 TNG (Training Tax withhold'g) 4.94

01.0000.0000.2030 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT. DFT0003164 11/19/2025 UI Tax Withholdings 98.60

01.0000.0000.2210 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT. DFT0003164 11/19/2025 STATE WITHOLDINGS 10561.65

01.0000.0000.2205 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY DFT0003165 11/19/2025 FEDERAL PPE 11/08/25 28193.54

01.0000.0000.2215 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY DFT0003165 11/19/2025 MED PPE 11/08/25 8638.07

01.0000.0000.2215 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY DFT0003165 11/19/2025 FICA PPE 11/08/25 35377.68 Grand Total $ 1,172,785.96

City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 7.c.

DATE: December 2, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Gerardo Marquez, Director of Community Development & Public Works
SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE

AMENDING THE SOUTH EL MONTE MUNICIPAL CODE BY
MODIFYING TITLE 15 THEREOF ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE 2026 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING
CODE (TITLE 26), ELECTRICAL CODE (TITLE 27),
PLUMBING CODE (TITLE 28), MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE
29), RESIDENTIAL CODE (TITLE 30), GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE (TITLE 31), AND EXISTING BUILDING
CODE (TITLE 33), WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE, WITH

CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
THERETO, TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS.

SUMMARY: Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending the South El Monte Municipal Code by modifying Title 15 thereof, adopting by reference the 2026 Los Angeles County Building Code.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:

1. Introduce for first reading by title only and waive full reading of Ordinance No. 1286 (Attachment “A”) amending the South El Monte Municipal Code by modifying Title 15 thereof adopting by reference the 2026 Los Angeles County Building Code (Title 26), Electrical Code (Title 27), Plumbing Code (Title 28), Mechanical Code (Title 29), Residential Code (Title 30), Green Building Standards Code (Title 31), and Existing Building Code (Title 33), thereby adopting by reference Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations with certain amendments, additions and deletions thereto; and
TITLE TO READ:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE AMENDING THE SOUTH EL MONTE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 15.02, 15.04, 15.06, 15.08, 15.10, 15.12, AND

15.16 AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2026 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE (TITLE 26), ELECTRICAL CODE (TITLE 27), PLUMBING CODE (TITLE 28), MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE 29), RESIDENTIAL CODE (TITLE 30), GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (TITLE 31), AND EXISTING BUILDING CODE (TITLE 33), WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE Parts 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, and 11 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS WITH CERTAIN

AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO

2. Schedule a public hearing for January 20, 2026, to consider adoption and second reading of the said Ordinance; and

3. Move to read by title only and approve Urgency Ordinance No. 1285-U (Attachment “B”) amending the South El Monte Municipal Code by modifying Title 15 thereof adopting by reference the 2026 Los Angeles County Building Code (Title 26), Electrical Code (Title 27), Plumbing Code (Title 28), Mechanical Code (Title 29), Residential Code (Title 30), Green Building Standards Code (Title 31), and Existing Building Code (Title 33), thereby adopting by reference Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations with certain amendments, additions and deletions thereto.

TITLE TO READ:

AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE AMENDING THE SOUTH EL MONTE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 15.02, 15.04, 15.06, 15.08, 15.10,

15.12, AND 15.16 AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2026 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE (TITLE 26), ELECTRICAL CODE (TITLE 27), PLUMBING CODE (TITLE 28), MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE 29), RESIDENTIAL CODE (TITLE 30), GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (TITLE 31), AND EXISTING BUILDING CODE (TITLE 33), WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE Parts 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, and 11 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS WITH CERTAIN

AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO
FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact.

DISCUSSION: Since incorporation, the City has adopted the Los Angeles County building codes by reference. These codes contain amendments and additions to the State Building Codes. The State of California adopts and publishes State Building Codes and mandates they become effective throughout the State 180 days after publication.

On July 1, 2025, the California Building Standards Commission published an updated version of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, i.e. the “California Building Standards Code.” These codes will become effective January 1, 2026.

On November 4, 2025, the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors introduced an Ordinance adopting by reference the 2025 California Building Codes with local amendments. After holding a public hearing, the Board of Supervisors scheduled a second reading of the Ordinance on November 25, 2025.

An urgency ordinance is necessary to ensure the City’s building and safety authority remains in effect without interruption on January 1, 2026. The urgency measure will take effect immediately upon its adoption, while the regular ordinance will become effective

thirty (30) days after adoption, on February 20, 2026. The urgency ordinance will therefore cover the interim period between January 1 and February 20, 2026.

ANALYSIS:

State law requires local governments to enforce California Code of Regulations Title 24 (the State’s Building Codes, which originate from the International Code Council and the International Association of Pluming and Mechanical Officials). Some jurisdictions in Los Angeles County wait to comply with this requirement until the County of Los Angeles adopts the Building Codes and all of the associated local amendments. Then these jurisdictions adopt the County Building Codes amendments by reference.

Consistent with past practice, staff recommends that the City adopt the 2025 California Building Codes with the 2026 Los Angeles County Building Codes amendments. The major benefits realized by adopting the amended County Codes are:
• The County Codes are readily available for purchase by architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Users can purchase the 2025 California Building Standards Code direct from the ICC (the publisher of the California Building Code) and insert the amended sections from the County, making it easier for users to understand what applies and to achieve compliance.
• The California Building Standards Commission is less likely to challenge to the County’s amendments to the 2025 California Building Codes, which must be individually supported by findings showing local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions justify the amendments.
• Far less language must be codified into the Municipal Code, thereby reducing the City’s codifying costs.

While jurisdictions can establish their own administration of the California Building Standards Code, jurisdictions are only allowed to amend the technical requirements of Title 24 based on local climatic, topographical, or geological conditions, and only if the requirement is more restrictive than the current State Code. Findings must be made for each amendment to Title 24, and a copy of these findings must be filed with the California Building Standards Commission. No local amendment is enforceable unless filed with the California Building Standards Commission. See Exhibit “A” of the ordinance for County amendment findings, which are also applicable to the City.

California Building Standards Code can be viewed https://www.dgs.ca.gov/BSC/Codes The Los Angeles County Building Code and Amendments can be viewed at the following links:

County Code, Title 26 - Building Code Amendment
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/208791.pdf County Code, Title 27 - Electrical Code amendment
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/208789.pdf County Code, Title 28 - Plumbing Code Amendment
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/208794.pdf County Code, Title 29 - Mechanical Code Amendment
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/208796.pdf

County Code, Title 30 - Residential Code Amendment
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/208798.pdf County Code, Title 31 - Green Building Standards Code Amendment https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/208800.pdf County Code, Title 33 - Existing Building Code Amendment https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/208802.pdf

ATTACHMENT(S):

A. Ordinance No. 1286
B. Urgency Ordinance No. 1285-U

ORDINANCE NO. 1286

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE AMENDING
THE SOUTH EL MONTE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 15.02, 15.04,

15.06, 15.08, 15.10, 15.12, AND 15.16 AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2026 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE (TITLE 26),
ELECTRICAL CODE (TITLE 27), PLUMBING CODE (TITLE 28),
MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE 29), RESIDENTIAL CODE (TITLE 30), GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (TITLE 31), AND EXISTING
BUILDING CODE (TITLE 33), WHICH ADOPTS BY REFERENCE
PARTS 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, and 11 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA

CODE OF REGULATIONS WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS,

ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO
WHEREAS, the 2025 California Building Standards Code, codified under Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (“Title 24”), will be effective throughout the state on January 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5, the City may adopt amended versions of Title 24 but must make express findings that each amendment, addition, or deletion is necessary because of local climatic, topographical or geological conditions; and WHEREAS, the City Building Official recommends adopting amended versions of different sections under Title 24 because of those local climatic, topographical and geological conditions in the City of South El Monte expressly identified in Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17922, Title 24 must be adopted by reference; and
WHEREAS, for ease of administration and enforcement, the City seeks to adopt by reference, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 50022.2 through 50022.10, the most recently adopted versions of the Los Angeles County Building Code (Title 26), Electrical Code (Title 27), Plumbing Code (Title 28), Mechanical Code (Title 29), Residential Code (Title 30), Green Building Standards Code (Title 31), and Existing Building Code (Title 33), which adopt by reference amended sections of Parts 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, and 11 of Title 24; and
WHEREAS, the City finds it necessary to amend the South El Monte Municipal Code pursuant to California Government Code Sections 50022.2 through 50022.10, to adopt by reference the Los Angeles County Codes pertaining to Building and Construction that have adopted by reference specific parts of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2: The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend the City of South El Monte Municipal Code by adopting by reference, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 50022.2 through 50022.10, Los Angeles County Building Code (Title 26), Electrical Code (Title 27), Plumbing Code (Title 28), Mechanical Code (Title 29), Residential Code (Title 30), Green Building Standards Code (Title 31), and

Existing Building Code (Title 33), which adopted by reference Parts 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, and 11 of Title 24.

SECTION 3: Based on the recommendations and findings contained in this Ordinance, Exhibit “A,” and the accompanying staff report, the City Council hereby finds and declares that those certain amendments to Title 24 are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions existing within the City of South El Monte, and that each such change is required to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.

SECTION 4: Pursuant to California Government Code Section 50022.3, the City Council hereby sets a public hearing for January 20, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. and orders notice thereof to be published pursuant to Government Code Section 6066. At the public hearing, the City Council will consider this Ordinance and, after a second reading, whether to adopt by reference the Los Angeles County Building Code (Title 26), Electrical Code (Title 27), Plumbing Code (Title 28), Mechanical Code (Title 29), Residential Code (Title 30), Green Building Standards Code (Title 31), and Existing Building Code (Title 33), which adopted by reference Parts 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, and 11 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, thereby amending South El Monte Municipal Code Chapters 15.02, 15.04, 15.06, 15.08, 15.10, 15.12, and 15.16.

SECTION 5: The City Council finds that this Ordinance amending the South El Monte Buildings and Construction Code is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, as it is not a “project” and has no potential to result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment. (Cal. Code Regs., tit.14, § 15378, subd. (a)(5).) Further, this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA as there is no possibility that it or its implementation would have a significant negative effect on the environment. (Cal. Code Regs., tit.14, § 15061, subd. (b)(3).) SECTION 6: Chapter 15.02 (“Building Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of the South El Monte Municipal Code is hereby amended to reach as follows:
“15.02.010 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, TITLE 26, BUILDING CODE ADOPTED Los Angeles County Building Code, Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2026, adopting the 2025 California Building Code, is hereby adopted by reference pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50022.1 through 50022.10 of the Government Code of the State of California as though fully set forth herein, and made a part of the South El Monte Municipal Code with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full, including all of the regulations, revisions, conditions and terms contained therein except as revised in this ordinance by section 15.02.020 below, regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, grading, use, occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings or structures and prescribing conditions under which such work may be carried on within the city and providing for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees therefor.

All references made to County may mean City of South El Monte or Los Angeles County depending on the context.

In accordance with Section 50022.6 of the California Government Code, not less than one copy of said Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Building Code together with any and all amendments thereto proposed by the City of South El Monte, has been and is now filed in the office of the Community Development Department, shall remain on file with the Building Official, shall collectively be known as the City of South El Monte Building Code and may be cited as Chapter 15.02 of the South El Monte Municipal Code.

15.02.020 FEE SCHEDULE; MODIFICATION BY RESOLUTION

The fee schedules adopted by Section 15.02.010 shall apply to fees arising under the building code, except where a different fee has been adopted by resolution of the city council.

15.02.030 EFFECT OF ADOPTION.

The adoption of the City Building Code and the repeal, addition or amendment of ordinances by this code shall not affect the following matters:

A. Actions and proceedings which began the effective date of this code.

B. Prosecution for ordinance violations committed before the effective date of this code.

C. Licenses and penalties due and unpaid at the effective date of this code, and the collection of these licenses and penalties.

D. Bonds and cash deposits required to be posted, filed or deposited pursuant to any ordinance.

E. Matters of record which refer to or are connected with ordinances the substances of which are included in this code; these references shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions of the code.

15.02.040 PENALTY; VIOLATIONS.

A. General penalty; continuing violations. Every act prohibited or declared unlawful and every failure to perform an act required by this code is a misdemeanor or an infraction as set forth in the said respective pertinent sections of this code and any person causing or permitting a violation of any such section of said code shall be subject to the penalties ascribed to each such section as set forth herein.

Where silent as to whether a violation is a misdemeanor or infraction, the City Attorney may prosecute such violation as either a misdemeanor or infraction in his/her discretion.

B. Violations including aiding, abetting, and concealing. Every person who causes, aids, abets or conceals the fact of a violation of this code is guilty of violating this code.

C. Enforcement by civil action. In addition to the penalties provided herein, the said code may be enforced by civil action. Any condition existing in violation of this code is a public nuisance and may be summarily abated by the city.”
SECTION 7: Chapter 15.04 (“Plumbing Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of the South El Monte Municipal Code is hereby amended to reach as follows:
“15.04.010 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, TITLE 28, PLUMBING CODE ADOPTED Los Angeles County Plumbing Code, Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2026, adopting the 2025 California Plumbing Code, is hereby adopted by reference pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50022.1 through 50022.10 of the Government Code of the State of California as though fully set forth herein, and made a part of the South El Monte Municipal Code with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full, including all of the regulations, revisions, conditions and terms contained therein except as revised in this ordinance by section 15.04.020 below.

Not less than one copy of said Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code together with any and all amendments thereto proposed by the City of South El Monte, has been and is now filed in the office of the Community Development Department and shall remain on file with Building Official, and shall collectively be known as the City of South El Monte Plumbing Code and may be cited as Chapter

15.04 of the South El Monte Municipal Code, regulating plumbing and drainage systems, house sewers, private sewage disposal systems and prescribing conditions under which such work may be carried on within the city and providing for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees therefor.

15.04.020 FEE SCHEDULE; MODIFICATION BY RESOLUTION
The fee schedules adopted by Section 15.04.010 shall apply to fees arising under the plumbing code, except where a different fee has been adopted by resolution of the city council.

15.04.030 EFFECT OF ADOPTION.

The adoption of the City Plumbing Code and the repeal, addition or amendment of ordinances by this code shall not affect the following matters:

A. Actions and proceedings which began the effective date of this code.

B. Prosecution for ordinance violations committed before the effective date of this code.

C. Licenses and penalties due and unpaid at the effective date of this code, and the collection of these licenses and penalties.

D. Bonds and cash deposits required to be posted, filed or deposited pursuant to any ordinance.

E. Matters of record which refer to or are connected with ordinances the substances of which are included in this code; these references shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions of the code.

15.04.040 PENALTY; VIOLATIONS.

A. General penalty; continuing violations. Every act prohibited or declared unlawful and every failure to perform an act required by this code is a misdemeanor or an infraction as set forth in the said respective pertinent sections of this code and any person causing or permitting a violation of any such section of said code shall be subject to the penalties ascribed to each such section as set forth herein.

Where silent as to whether a violation is a misdemeanor or infraction, the City Attorney may prosecute such violation as either a misdemeanor or infraction in his/her discretion.

B. Violations including aiding, abetting, and concealing. Every person who causes, aids, abets or conceals the fact of a violation of this code is guilty of violating this code.

C. Enforcement by civil action. In addition to the penalties provided herein, the said code may be enforced by civil action. Any condition existing in violation of this code is a public nuisance and may be summarily abated by the city.”
SECTION 8: Chapter 15.06 (“Residential Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of the South El Monte Municipal Code is hereby amended to reach as follows:
“15.06.010 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, TITLE 30, RESIDENTIAL CODE

ADOPTED
Los Angeles County Residential Code, Title 30 of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2026, adopting the 2025 California Residential Code, is hereby adopted by reference pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50022.1 through 50022.10 of the Government Code of the State of California as though fully set forth herein, and made a part of the South El Monte Municipal Code with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full, including all of the regulations,

revisions, conditions and terms contained therein except as revised in this ordinance by section

15.06.020 below.

Not less than one copy of said Title 30 of the Los Angeles County Residential Code together with any and all amendments thereto proposed by the City of South El Monte, has been and is now filed in the office of the Community Development Department and shall remain on file with Building Official, and shall collectively be known as the City of South El Monte Residential Code and may be cited as Chapter

15.06 of the South El Monte Municipal Code.

15.06.020 FEE SCHEDULE; MODIFICATION BY RESOLUTION
The fee schedules adopted by Section 15.06.010 shall apply to fees arising under the residential code, except where a different fee has been adopted by resolution of the city council.

15.06.030 EFFECT OF ADOPTION.

The adoption of the City Residential Code and the repeal, addition or amendment of ordinances by this code shall not affect the following matters:

A. Actions and proceedings which began the effective date of this code.

B. Prosecution for ordinance violations committed before the effective date of this code.

C. Licenses and penalties due and unpaid at the effective date of this code, and the collection of these licenses and penalties.

D. Bonds and cash deposits required to be posted, filed or deposited pursuant to any ordinance.

E. Matters of record which refer to or are connected with ordinances the substances of which are included in this code; these references shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions of the code.

15.06.040 PENALTY; VIOLATIONS.

A. General penalty; continuing violations. Every act prohibited or declared unlawful and every failure to perform an act required by this code is a misdemeanor or an infraction as set forth in the said respective pertinent sections of this code and any person causing or permitting a violation of any such section of said code shall be subject to the penalties ascribed to each such section as set forth herein.

Where silent as to whether a violation is a misdemeanor or infraction, the City Attorney may prosecute such violation as either a misdemeanor or infraction in his/her discretion.

B. Violations including aiding, abetting, and concealing. Every person who causes, aids, abets or conceals the fact of a violation of this code is guilty of violating this code.

C. Enforcement by civil action. In addition to the penalties provided herein, the said code may be enforced by civil action. Any condition existing in violation of this code is a public nuisance and may be summarily abated by the city.”
SECTION 9: Chapter 15.08 (“Mechanical Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of the South El Monte Municipal Code is hereby amended to reach as follows:
“15.08.010 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, TITLE 29, MECHANICAL CODE

ADOPTED

Los Angeles County Mechanical Code, Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2026, adopting the 2025 California Mechanical Code, is hereby adopted by reference pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50022.1 through 50022.10 of the Government Code of the State of California as though fully set forth herein, and made a part of the South El Monte Municipal Code with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full, including all of the regulations, revisions, conditions and terms contained therein except as revised in this ordinance by section

15.08.020 below.

Not less than one copy of said Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Mechanical Code together with any and all amendments thereto proposed by the City of South El Monte, has been and is now filed in the office of the Community Development Department and shall remain on file with Building Official, and shall collectively be known as the City of South El Monte Mechanical Code and may be cited as Chapter

15.08 of the South El Monte Municipal Code.

15.08.020 FEE SCHEDULE; MODIFICATION BY RESOLUTION
The fee schedules adopted by Section 15.08.010 shall apply to fees arising under the mechanical code, except where a different fee has been adopted by resolution of the city council.

15.08.030 EFFECT OF ADOPTION.

The adoption of the City Mechanical Code and the repeal, addition or amendment of ordinances by this code shall not affect the following matters:

A. Actions and proceedings which began the effective date of this code.

B. Prosecution for ordinance violations committed before the effective date of this code.

C. Licenses and penalties due and unpaid at the effective date of this code, and the collection of these licenses and penalties.

D. Bonds and cash deposits required to be posted, filed or deposited pursuant to any ordinance.

E. Matters of record which refer to or are connected with ordinances the substances of which are included in this code; these references shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions of the code.

15.08.040 PENALTY; VIOLATIONS.

A. General penalty; continuing violations. Every act prohibited or declared unlawful and every failure to perform an act required by this code is a misdemeanor or an infraction as set forth in the said respective pertinent sections of this code and any person causing or permitting a violation of any such section of said code shall be subject to the penalties ascribed to each such section as set forth herein.

Where silent as to whether a violation is a misdemeanor or infraction, the City Attorney may prosecute such violation as either a misdemeanor or infraction in his/her discretion.

B. Violations including aiding, abetting, and concealing. Every person who causes, aids, abets or conceals the fact of a violation of this code is guilty of violating this code.

C. Enforcement by civil action. In addition to the penalties provided herein, the said code may be enforced by civil action. Any condition existing in violation of this code is a public nuisance and may be summarily abated by the city.”
SECTION 10: Chapter 15.10 (“Electrical Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of the South

El Monte Municipal Code is hereby amended to reach as follows:
“15.10.010 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, TITLE 27, ELECTRICAL CODE

ADOPTED
Los Angeles County Electrical Code, Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2026, adopting the 2025 California Electrical Code, except as otherwise provided in said Title 27, is hereby adopted by reference pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50022.1 through 50022. 10 of the Government Code of the State of California as though fully set forth herein and made a part of the South El Monte Municipal Code with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full, including all of the regulations, revisions, conditions and terms contained therein except as revised in this ordinance by section 15.10.020 below.

Not less than one copy of said Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Electrical Code together with any and all amendments thereto proposed by the City of South El Monte, has been and is now filed in the office of the Community Development Department and shall remain on file with Building Official, and shall collectively be known as the City of South El Monte Electrical Code and may be cited as Chapter

15.10 of the South El Monte Municipal Code.

15.10.020 FEE SCHEDULE; MODIFICATION BY RESOLUTION
The fee schedules adopted by Section 15.10.010 shall apply to fees arising under the electrical code, except where a different fee has been adopted by resolution of the city council.

15.10.030 EFFECT OF ADOPTION.

The adoption of the City Electrical Code and the repeal, addition or amendment of ordinances by this code shall not affect the following matters:

A. Actions and proceedings which began the effective date of this code.

B. Prosecution for ordinance violations committed before the effective date of this code.

C. Licenses and penalties due and unpaid at the effective date of this code, and the collection of these licenses and penalties.

D. Bonds and cash deposits required to be posted, filed or deposited pursuant to any ordinance.

E. Matters of record which refer to or are connected with ordinances the substances of which are included in this code; these references shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions of the code.

15.10.040 PENALTY; VIOLATIONS.

A. General penalty; continuing violations. Every act prohibited or declared unlawful and every failure to perform an act required by this code is a misdemeanor or an infraction as set forth in the said respective pertinent sections of this code and any person causing or permitting a violation of any such section of said code shall be subject to the penalties ascribed to each such section as set forth herein.

Where silent as to whether a violation is a misdemeanor or infraction, the City Attorney may prosecute such violation as either a misdemeanor or infraction in his/her discretion.

B. Violations including aiding, abetting, and concealing. Every person who causes, aids, abets or conceals the fact of a violation of this code is guilty of violating this code.

C. Enforcement by civil action. In addition to the penalties provided herein, the said code may be enforced by civil action. Any condition existing in violation of this code is a public nuisance and may be summarily abated by the city.”
SECTION 11: Chapter 15.12 (“Green Building Standards Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of the South El Monte Municipal Code is hereby amended to reach as follows:
“15.12.010 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, TITLE 31, GREEN BUILDING

STANDARDS CODE ADOPTED
Los Angeles County Green Building Standards Code, Title 31 of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2026, adopting the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, except as otherwise provided in said Title 31, is hereby adopted by reference pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50022.1 through 50022. 10 of the Government Code of the State of California as though fully set forth herein and made a part of the South El Monte Municipal Code with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full, including all of the regulations, revisions, conditions and terms contained therein except as revised in this ordinance by section 15.12.020 below.

Not less than one copy of said Title 31 of the Los Angeles County Green Building Standards Code together with any and all amendments thereto proposed by the City of South El Monte, has been and is now filed in the office of the Community Development Department and shall remain on file with Building Official, and shall collectively be known as the City of South El Monte Green Building Standards Code and may be cited as Chapter 15.12 of the South El Monte Municipal Code.

15.12.020 FEE SCHEDULE; MODIFICATION BY RESOLUTION
The fee schedules adopted by Section 15.12.010 shall apply to fees arising under the green building standards code, except where a different fee has been adopted by resolution of the city council.

15.12.030 EFFECT OF ADOPTION.

The adoption of the City Green Building Standards Code and the repeal, addition or amendment of ordinances by this code shall not affect the following matters:

A. Actions and proceedings which began the effective date of this code.

B. Prosecution for ordinance violations committed before the effective date of this code.

C. Licenses and penalties due and unpaid at the effective date of this code, and the collection of these licenses and penalties.

D. Bonds and cash deposits required to be posted, filed or deposited pursuant to any ordinance.

E. Matters of record which refer to or are connected with ordinances the substances of which are included in this code; these references shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions of the code.

15.12.040 PENALTY; VIOLATIONS.

A. General penalty; continuing violations. Every act prohibited or declared unlawful and every failure to perform an act required by this code is a misdemeanor or an infraction as set forth in the said respective pertinent sections of this code and any person causing or permitting a violation of any such section of said code shall be subject to the penalties ascribed to each such section as set forth herein.

Where silent as to whether a violation is a misdemeanor or infraction, the City Attorney may prosecute such violation as either a misdemeanor or infraction in his/her discretion.

B. Violations including aiding, abetting, and concealing. Every person who causes, aids, abets or conceals the fact of a violation of this code is guilty of violating this code.

C. Enforcement by civil action. In addition to the penalties provided herein, the said code may be enforced by civil action. Any condition existing in violation of this code is a public nuisance and may be summarily abated by the city.”
SECTION 12: Chapter 15.16 (“Existing Building Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of the South El Monte Municipal Code is hereby amended to reach as follows:
“15.16.010 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, TITLE 33, EXISTING BUILDING CODE

ADOPTED
Los Angeles County Existing Building Code, Title 33 of the Los Angeles County Existing Building Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2026, adopting the 2025 California Existing Building Code, is hereby adopted by reference pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50022.1 through 50022.10 of the Government Code of the State of California as though fully set forth herein, and made a part of the South El Monte Municipal Code with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full, including all of the regulations, revisions, conditions and terms contained therein except as revised in this ordinance by section 15.16.020 below.

Not less than one copy of said Title 33 of the Los Angeles County Existing Building Code together with any and all amendments thereto proposed by the City of South El Monte, has been and is now filed in the office of the Community Development Department and shall remain on file with Building Official, and shall collectively be known as the City of South El Monte Existing Building Code and may be cited as Chapter 15.16 of the South El Monte Municipal Code.

15.16.020 FEE SCHEDULE; MODIFICATION BY RESOLUTION
The fee schedules adopted by Section 15.16.010 shall apply to fees arising under the existing building code, except where a different fee has been adopted by resolution of the city council.

15.16.030 EFFECT OF ADOPTION.

The adoption of the City Existing Building Code and the repeal, addition or amendment of ordinances by this code shall not affect the following matters:

A. Actions and proceedings which began the effective date of this code.

B. Prosecution for ordinance violations committed before the effective date of this code.

C. Licenses and penalties due and unpaid at the effective date of this code, and the collection of these licenses and penalties.

D. Bonds and cash deposits required to be posted, filed or deposited pursuant to any ordinance.

E. Matters of record which refer to or are connected with ordinances the substances of which are included in this code; these references shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions of the code.

15.16.040 PENALTY; VIOLATIONS.

A. General penalty; continuing violations. Every act prohibited or declared unlawful and every failure to perform an act required by this code is a misdemeanor or an infraction as set forth in the said respective pertinent sections of this code and any person causing or permitting a violation of any such section of said code shall be subject to the penalties ascribed to each such section as set forth herein.

Where silent as to whether a violation is a misdemeanor or infraction, the City Attorney may prosecute such violation as either a misdemeanor or infraction in his/her discretion.

B. Violations including aiding, abetting, and concealing. Every person who causes, aids, abets or conceals the fact of a violation of this code is guilty of violating this code.

C. Enforcement by civil action. In addition to the penalties provided herein, the said code may be enforced by civil action. Any condition existing in violation of this code is a public nuisance and may be summarily abated by the city.”
SECTION 13: Continuation of existing law. Where substantially the same as existing law, the provisions of the City of South El Monte Buildings and Construction Code shall be considered continuations of existing law and shall not be considered new enactments.

SECTION 14: Maintenance and distribution of code. Not less than one copy of the City of South El Monte Buildings and Construction Codes and all code adopted by reference, duly certified by the City Clerk, shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk for examination and use by the public.

Amendments to this code shall be noted by ordinance number on the appropriate pages of such code and one complete file of amended ordinances, indexed for ready reference, shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. Distribution or sale of additional copies of these codes shall be made as directed by the City Council. In addition, one copy of said City of South El Monte Building and Construction Codes may likewise be maintained by the Director of Community Development Department for examination and use by the public.

SECTION 15: Severability of provisions. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance and/or the code adopted thereby is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The South El Monte City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and the code adopted thereby and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions thereof may be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 16: Certification and publication. The City Clerk is directed to certify to the passage of this first reading of this Ordinance and to cause this Ordinance to be posted or published as required by law.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of December 2026.

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Gloria Olmos, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Adrian Garcia, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Susie A. Altamirano, City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:

CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE )
I, Adrian Garcia, City Clerk of the City of South El Monte, do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance, Ordinance No. 1286, was introduced and placed upon its first reading by the City Council of the City of South El Monte at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 2nd day of December 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

_________________________________
Adrian Garcia, City Clerk

EXHIBIT “A”

LOCAL AMENDMENT FINDINGS

BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS
Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
113.5,
113.5.1,
113.5.2
Administrative This is an administrative amendment to clarify that structures meeting the conditions specified and affected by the 2025 Eaton and Palisades fire are not required under the AlquistPriolo Act to conduct an active fault study. 701A.1
701A.2
Climatic Clarifies the application of Chapter 5 of the California Wildland Interface Code to harden additions, alterations, and/or relocated buildings. Many areas of the County have been designated as Fire Hazard Severity Zones due to the increased risk of fire caused by low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation. Additions, alterations, and/or relocated buildings have the same fire risk as new buildings.
701A.3
701A.5
701A.6
Climatic Disallows the use of wood-shingle/wood-shake roofs due to the increased risk of fire in the County caused by low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation in high fire severity zones in order to further harden residential buildings against fire risk. 701A.7 Climatic Disallows the use of Class B wood-shingle/wood-shake roofs due to the increased risk of fire in the County caused by low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation in high fire severity zones in order to further harden residential buildings against fire risk.
1031.2.1 Geological The greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region is a densely populated area having buildings constructed over and near a vast array of earthquake fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, similar to or exceeding the geologic activities occurring during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.

The proposed amendment is intended to prevent occupants from being trapped in a building and to allow rescue workers to easily enter after an earthquake.

Table 1507.3.7 Geological Table amended to require proper anchorage for clay or concrete tiles from sliding or rotating due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County. This amendment
incorporates the design provisions developed based on detailed study of the 1994 Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes. 1613.8
and
1613.8.1
Geological Observed damages to one- and two-family dwellings of light frame construction after the Northridge Earthquake may have been partially attributed to vertical irregularities common to this type of occupancy and construction. In an effort to improve quality of construction and incorporate lesson learned from studies after the Northridge Earthquake, the proposed

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
modification to ASCE 7-22, Section 12.2.3.1, Exception 3, by limiting the number of stories and height of the structure to two stories will significantly minimize the impact of vertical irregularities and concentration of inelastic behavior from mixed structural systems. This proposed amendment is a
continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County.
1613.8.2 Geological A joint Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC), Los Angeles County and Los Angeles City Task
Force investigated the performance of concrete and masonry construction with flexible wood diaphragm failures after the Northridge earthquake. It was concluded at that time that continuous ties are needed at specified spacing to control cross grain tension in the interior of the diaphragm. Additionally, there was a need to limit subdiaphragm allowable shear loads to control combined orthogonal stresses within the diaphragm.

Recognizing the importance and need to continue the
recommendation made by the task force while taking into consideration the improved performances and standards for diaphragm construction today, this proposal increases the continuous tie spacing limit to 40 ft in lieu of 25 ft and to use 75% of the allowable code diaphragm shear to determine the depth of the sub-diaphragm in lieu of the 300 plf and is deemed appropriate and acceptable. Due to the frequency of this type of failure during the past significant earthquakes, various jurisdictions within the Los Angeles region have taken this additional step to prevent roof or floor diaphragms from pulling away from concrete or masonry walls. This proposed amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles.
1613.8.3 Geological The inclusion of the importance factor in the referenced Section equation has the unintended consequence of reducing the minimum seismic separation distance for important
facilities such as hospitals, schools, police, and fire stations from adjoining structures. The proposal to omit the importance factor from the referenced equation in Section 12.8.6 will ensure that a safe seismic separation distance is provided. This proposed amendment is a continuation of an amendment
adopted during previous code adoption cycles.
1613.9 Geological
Topographical
Section is added to improve seismic safety of buildings constructed on or into hillsides. Due to the local topographical and geological conditions of the sites within the greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region and their probabilities for
earthquakes, this technical amendment is required to address and clarify special needs for buildings constructed on hillside

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
locations. A SEAOSC and Los Angeles City Joint Task Force investigated the performance of hillside building failures after the Northridge earthquake. Numerous hillside failures resulted in loss of life and millions of dollars in damage. These criteria were developed to minimize the damage to these structures and have been in use by both the City and County of Los Angeles for several years with much success. This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles.
1613.10 Geological The greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region is a densely populated area having buildings constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major
earthquakes, similar to or exceeding the geologic activities occurring during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The
proposed modification requiring safe design and construction requirements for ceiling suspension systems to resist seismic loads is intended to minimize the amount of damage within a building and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code.
1704.6 Geological
Administrative
The language in section 1704.6 of the California Building Code permits the owner to employ any registered design professional to perform structural observations with minimum guidelines.

However, it is important that the registered design professional responsible for the structural design has thorough knowledge of the building he/she designed. By requiring the registered design professional responsible for the structural design, or their designee, who was involved with the design to observe the construction, the quality of the observation for major structural elements and connections that affect the vertical and lateral load resisting systems of the structure will be greatly increased. Additional requirements are provided to help clarify the role and duties of the structural observer and the method of reporting and correcting observed deficiencies to the Building Official. This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County.
1704.6.1 Geological With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, the language in section 1704.6.1, Item 3, of the California Building Code would permit many low-rise buildings and structures with complex structural elements to be constructed without the benefit of a structural observation. By requiring a registered design professional to observe the construction, the quality of the observation for major structural

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
elements and connections that affect the vertical and lateral load resisting systems of the structure will be greatly increased.

An exception is provided to permit simple structures and buildings to be excluded. This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County.
1705.3 Geological Results from studies after the 1994 Northridge Earthquake indicated that a significant portion of the damage was
attributable to lack of quality control during construction resulting in poor performance of the building or structure.

Therefore, the amendment restricts the exceptions to the requirement for special inspection. This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County.
1705.13 Geological In Southern California, very few detached one- or two-family dwellings not exceeding two stories above grade plane are built as "box-type" structures specially for those in hillside areas and near the oceanfront. Many with steel moment frames or braced frames, and/or cantilevered columns, can still be shown as "regular" structures by calculations. With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, the language in section 1705.13, Item 3, of the California Building Code would permit many detached one- or two-family
dwellings not exceeding two stories above grade plane with complex structural elements to be constructed without the benefit of special inspections. By requiring special inspections, the quality of major structural elements and connections that affect the vertical and lateral load resisting systems of the structure will be greatly increased. The exception should only be allowed for detached one- or two-family dwellings not exceeding two stories above grade plane assigned to Seismic Design Categories A, B, and C.
1807.1.4 Climatic
Geological
No substantiating data has been provided to show that a wood foundation is effective in supporting buildings and structures during a seismic event while being subject to deterioration caused by the combined detrimental effect of constant moisture in the soil and wood-destroying organisms. Wood retaining walls, when they are not properly treated and protected against deterioration, have performed very poorly and have led to slope failures. Most contractors are typically accustomed to
construction in dry and temperate weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both seismic events and wet applications. The

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
proposed amendment takes the necessary precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result by using wood foundations that experience relatively rapid decay due to the fact that the region does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms. This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption
cycles, and is necessary due to the local climate and the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County. 1807.1.6 Geological With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, it is necessary to take precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result by following prescriptive design provisions that do not take into consideration the surrounding environment. Plain concrete performs poorly in withstanding the cyclic forces resulting from seismic events. In addition, no substantiating data has been provided to show that under-reinforced foundation walls are effective in resisting seismic loads, and may potentially lead to a higher risk of failure. It is important that the benefit and expertise of a registered design professional be obtained to properly analyze the structure and take these issues into consideration. This amendment is a continuation of an
amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles. 1807.2 Climatic,
Geological
No substantiating data has been provided to show that wood foundation systems are effective in supporting buildings and structures during a seismic event while being subject to deterioration caused by the combined detrimental effects of constant moisture in the soil and wood-destroying organisms.

Wood foundation systems not properly treated and protected against deterioration have performed very poorly and have led to slope failures. Most contractors are typically accustomed to construction in dry and temperate weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both seismic events and wet applications. The proposed amendment takes the precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result in using wood foundation systems that experience relatively rapid decay due to the fact that the region does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms. This proposed amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles.
1807.3.1 Climatic,
Geological
No substantiating data has been provided to show that wood foundation systems are effective in supporting buildings and structures during a seismic event while being subject to

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
deterioration caused by the combined detrimental effects of constant moisture in the soil and wood-destroying organisms.

Wood foundation systems not properly treated and protected against deterioration have performed very poorly and have led to slope failures. Most contractors are typically accustomed to construction in dry and temperate weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both seismic events and wet applications. The proposed amendment takes the precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result in using wood foundation systems that experience relatively rapid decay due to the fact that the region does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms. This proposed amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles.
1809.3 and
Figure 1809.3
Geological With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, it is necessary to take precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result for under-reinforced footings located on sloped surfaces.

Requiring minimum reinforcement for stepped footings is intended to address the problem of poor performance of plain or under-reinforced footings during a seismic event. This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles.
1809.7 and
Table 1809.7
Geological No substantiating data has been provided to show that underreinforced footings are effective in resisting seismic loads, and therefore they may potentially lead to a higher risk of failure.

This amendment requires minimum reinforcement in
continuous footings to address the problem of poor
performance of plain or under-reinforced footings during a seismic event. With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, it is necessary to take precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result by following prescriptive design provisions for footings that do not take into consideration the surrounding environment. It is important that the benefit and expertise of a registered design professional be obtained to properly analyze the structure and take these factors into consideration. This amendment reflects the recommendations by the SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force, which investigated the performance deficiencies observed in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. This amendment is a continuation of an
amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles. 1809.12 Climatic No substantiating data has been provided to show that timber

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
Geological footings are effective in supporting buildings and structures during a seismic event while being subject to deterioration caused by the combined detrimental effects of constant
moisture in the soil and wood-destroying organisms. Timber footings, when they are not properly treated and protected against deterioration, have performed very poorly. Most contractors are typically accustomed to construction in dry and temperate weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both seismic events and wet applications. The proposed amendment takes the necessary precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems, which may result by using timber footings that experience relatively rapid decay due to the fact that the region does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms. This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the local climate and the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County.
1810.3.2.4 Climatic
Geological
No substantiating data has been provided to show that timber footings are effective in supporting buildings and structures during a seismic event while being subject to deterioration caused by the combined detrimental effects of constant
moisture in the soil and wood-destroying organisms. Timber footings, when they are not properly treated and protected against deterioration, have performed very poorly. Most contractors are typically accustomed to construction in dry and temperate weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both seismic events and wet applications. The proposed amendment takes the necessary precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result by using timber footings that experience relatively rapid decay due to the fact that the region does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms. This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the local climate and the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County.
1905.1 Geological This amendment is intended to carry over critical provisions for the design of concrete columns in moment frames from the legacy 1997 Uniform Building Code. Increased confinement is critical to the integrity of such columns and these modifications ensure that it is provided when certain thresholds are exceeded.

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
In addition, this amendment carries over from the legacy 1997 Uniform Building Code a critical provision for the design of concrete shear walls. It essentially limits the use of very highly gravity-loaded walls in being included in the seismic load resisting system, since their failure could have catastrophic effect on the building. Furthermore, this amendment was incorporated in the code based on observations from the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Rebar placed in very thin concrete topping slabs have been observed in some instances to have popped out of the slab due to insufficient concrete coverage.

This modification ensures that critical boundary and collector rebars are placed in sufficiently thick topping slab to prevent buckling of such reinforcements. This proposed amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County.
1905.6.2 Geological This amendment requires minimum reinforcement in continuous footings to address the problem of poor
performance of plain or under-reinforced footings during a seismic event. This amendment reflects the recommendations by the SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force, which investigated the poor performance observed in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County.
1905.8 through
1905.10
Geological These amendments are intended to carry over critical provisions for the design of concrete columns in moment frames from the Uniform Building Code (UBC). Increased
confinement is critical to the integrity of such columns and these modifications ensure that it is provided when certain thresholds are exceeded. In addition, this amendment carries over from the UBC a critical provision for the design of concrete shear walls. It essentially limits the use of very highly gravity-loaded walls from being included in the seismic load resisting system, since their failure could have a catastrophic effect on the building. Furthermore, this amendment was incorporated into this Code based on observations from the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Rebar placed in very thin
concrete topping slabs has been observed in some instances to have popped out of the slab due to insufficient concrete coverage. This modification ensures that critical boundary and collector rebars are placed in sufficiently thick slabs to prevent buckling of such reinforcements. This amendment is a
continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
significant earthquakes in the County.
2304.10.2 and
Table 2304.10.2
Geological Due to the high geologic activities in the Southern California area and the expected higher level of performance on buildings and structures, this proposed local amendment limits the use of staple fasteners in resisting or transferring seismic forces. In September 2007, limited cyclic testing data was provided to the ICC, Los Angeles Chapter Structural Code Committee,
showing that stapled wood structural shear panels do not exhibit the same behavior as nailed wood structural shear panels. The test results of stapled wood structural shear panels demonstrated much lower strength and drift than nailed wood structural shear panel test results. Therefore, the use of staples as fasteners to resist or transfer seismic forces shall not be permitted without being substantiated by cyclic testing. This amendment is a continuation of a similar amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County. 2304.10.3.1 Geological The overdriving of nails into the structural wood panels still remains a concern when pneumatic nail guns are used for wood structural panel shear wall nailing. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of the typical 3/8-inch thick plywood during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The use of clipped head nails continues to be restricted from use in wood structural panel shear walls where the minimum nail head size must be maintained in order to minimize nails from pulling through sheathing materials. Clipped or mechanically driven nails used in wood structural panel shear wall
construction were found to perform much worse in previous wood structural panel shear wall testing done at the University of California Irvine. The existing test results indicated that, under cyclic loading, the wood structural panel shear walls were less energy absorbent and less ductile. The panels reached ultimate load capacity and failed at substantially less lateral deflection than those using same-size hand-driven nails.

This amendment reflects the recommendations by the
SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force, which investigated the poor performance observed in the 1994
Northridge Earthquake. This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County.
2304.12.2.8 Climatic
Geological
No substantiating data has been provided to show that wood used in retaining or crib walls is effective in supporting buildings and structures during a seismic event while being subject to deterioration caused by the combined detrimental effect of constant moisture in the soil and wood-destroying

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
organisms. Wood used in retaining or crib walls, when it is not properly treated and protected against deterioration, has performed very poorly. Most contractors are typically
accustomed to construction in dry and temperate weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both seismic events and wet applications. The proposed amendment takes the necessary precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result by using wood in retaining or crib walls, which experience relatively rapid decay due to the fact that the region does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms. This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the local climate and the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County.
2305.4 Geological Many of the hold-down connectors currently in use do not have any acceptance report based on dynamic testing protocols.

This amendment continues to limit the allowable capacity to 75% of the acceptance report value to provide an additional factor of safety for statically tested anchorage devices. Cyclic forces imparted on buildings and structures by seismic activity cause more damage than equivalent forces that are applied in a static manner. Steel plate washers will reduce the additional damage that can result when hold-down connectors are
fastened to wood framing members. This amendment reflects the recommendations by the SEAOSC and the Los Angeles
City Joint Task Force, which investigated the poor
performance observed in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.

This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County. 2306.2
2306.3
2307.2
2308.10.5.1
2308.10.5.2
Figure
2308.10.5.1
and Figure
2308.10.5.2
Geological The SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated damage to buildings and structures during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake recommended reducing allowable shear values in wood structural panel shear walls or
diaphragms that were not substantiated by cyclic testing. That recommendation was consistent with a report to the Governor from the Seismic Safety Commission of the State of California recommending that code requirements be "more thoroughly substantiated with testing." The allowable shear values for wood structural panel shear walls or diaphragms fastened with staples are based on monotonic testing and do not take into consideration that earthquake forces load shear wall or diaphragm in a repeating and fully reversible manner. In

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
September 2007, limited cyclic testing was conducted by a private engineering firm to determine if wood structural panels fastened with staples would exhibit the same behavior as wood structural panels fastened with common nails. The test result revealed that wood structural panels fastened with staples demonstrated much lower strength and stiffness than wood structural panels fastened with common nails. It was
recommended that the use of staples as fasteners for wood structural panel shear walls or diaphragms not be permitted to resist seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Categories D, E, and F unless it can be substantiated by cyclic testing. Furthermore, the cities and unincorporated areas within the greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region have taken extra measures to maintain the structural integrity of the framing of shear walls and diaphragms designed for high levels of seismic forces by requiring wood sheathing be applied directly over the framing members and prohibiting the use of panels placed over gypsum sheathing. This amendment is
intended to prevent the undesirable performance of nails when gypsum board softens due to cyclic earthquake displacements and the nail ultimately does not have any engagement in a solid material within the thickness of the gypsum board. This amendment continues the previous amendment adopted during the 2007 code adoption cycle.
2308.10.8.1 Geological With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, interior walls can easily be called upon to resist over half of the seismic loading imposed on simple buildings or structures. Without a continuous
foundation to support the braced wall line, seismic loads would be transferred through other elements such as non-structural concrete slab floors, wood floors, etc. The purpose of this amendment is to limit the use of the exception to structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B, or C where lower seismic demands are expected. Requiring interior braced walls be supported by continuous foundations is intended to reduce or eliminate the poor performance of buildings or structures.

This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County.

Table 2308.10.1 Geological This amendment specifies minimum sheathing thickness and nail size and spacing so as to provide a uniform standard of construction for designers and buildings to follow. This is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands placed on buildings or structure in this region. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by the SEAOSC and

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force, which investigated the performance deficiencies observed in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. This amendment is a continuation of an
amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County.
2308.10.9 Geological Due to the high geologic activities in the Southern California area and the required higher level of performance of buildings and structures, this amendment limits the use of staple fasteners in resisting or transferring seismic forces. In September 2007, limited cyclic testing data was provided to the ICC,
Los Angeles Chapter Structural Code Committee, showing that stapled wood structural shear panels do not exhibit the same behavior as nailed wood structural shear panels. The test results of stapled wood structural shear panels demonstrated much lower strength and drift than nailed wood structural shear panel test results. Therefore, the use of staples as fasteners to resist or transfer seismic forces shall not be permitted without being substantiated by cyclic testing. This amendment is a continuation of a similar amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles.
3114; Climatic,
Geologic
The greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region is situated over a vast array of earthquake fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, similar to or exceeding the geologic activities occurring during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.

The region is further impacted by construction of buildings and structures utilizing traditional construction materials that impact the amount of energy, air quality, greenhouse gas emission and construction waste in the area. The proposed amendment addresses structural design requirements specific to intermodal shipping containers, reduce environmental impact of unused and unrecycled intermodal shipping containers, and increase sustainability by reducing consumption of traditional construction materials. The proposed modification needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings utilizing intermodal shipping containers are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code and California Green Building Standards Code
Appendix C Climatic,
Geologic,
Voluntary
appendix
Los Angeles County is a diverse region with both densely populated urban areas and rural areas with various agricultural and animal husbandry establishments. Many areas of the
County have been designated as Fire Hazard Severity Zones due to the increased risk of fire caused by low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation, particularly the rural areas, which are often used for agricultural purposes. Furthermore, the

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region is situated over a vast array of earthquake fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, similar to or exceeding the geologic activities occurring during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Due to the need for agricultural buildings to perform appropriately in the County due to its geology and climate, adoption of building standards for such structures is required.

Appendix H Climatic,
Geologic,
Voluntary
appendix
Los Angeles County is a diverse region with both densely populated urban areas and rural areas with various signs used in the County. The Los Angeles region is situated over a vast array of earthquake fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, similar to or exceeding the geologic activities occurring during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. In addition, weather events occur seasonally with high winds such as the Santa Ana Winds. Due to the need for signs to perform well in the County due to its climate and geology, adoption of building standards for signs is required.

H103.1 Geologic,
Administrative,
Voluntary
appendix
Los Angeles County is a diverse region with both densely populated urban areas and rural areas with various signs used in the County. The greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region is situated over a vast array of earthquake fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, similar to or exceeding the geologic activities occurring during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. This provision is amended to cross-reference to applicable legal provisions and also to ensure that signs are located in such a way as to avoid damage to adjacent structures and people given the potential for earthquakes in the County.

H103.2 Geologic,
Administrative,
Voluntary
appendix
Los Angeles County is a diverse region with both densely populated urban areas and rural areas with various signs used in the County. The greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region is situated over a vast array of earthquake fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, similar to or exceeding the geologic activities occurring during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. This provision is amended to cross-reference to applicable legal provisions and also to ensure that sign projections and clearances are located in such a way as to avoid damage to adjacent structures and people given the potential for earthquakes in the County.

H104.1 Geologic,
Voluntary
appendix
The greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region is situated over a vast array of earthquake fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, similar to or exceeding the geologic activities occurring during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.

Due to the risk of geologic activities in the Southern California area, buildings and structures require a high level of
performance, which is directly proportional to the weight of a structure. By adding the weight of a sign to the identification

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
placard, it will improve the ability to provide structural verification in the event of damage or future modifications.

H105.1 Administrative,
Voluntary
appendix
The amendment provides a cross reference to Chapter 24 for user convenience.

H106.1,
H106.2
Administrative,
Voluntary
appendix
This change corrects a call out from the model electrical code to the relevant local electrical code and clarifies that a separate electrical permit is required for user convenience.

H110.1 Climatic,
Voluntary
appendix
Due to the potential for severe local weather conditions with torrential rain, it is necessary to clarify that no portions of the roof sign and supporting members may interfere with proper roof drainage to prevent the potential for roof collapse due to water accumulation.

H116 Climatic,
Voluntary
appendix
Due to the potential for severe local weather with high speed winds and hot, dry conditions, it is necessary that the most recent test standards as specified in Chapter 35 are adopted in lieu of the older test standards specified in Section H116. This ensures that the risk from fires is minimized.

J101.1 to J101.9 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Sections revised to include erosion and sediment control measures to address the complex and diverse set of soil types and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

J101.10 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Section revised to maintain safety and integrity of public or private property adjacent to grading sites due to the complex and diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

J103.1 – J103.2
and Figure
J103.2
Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Sections revised to provide adequate control of grading operations typical to the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region due to the complex and diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

J104.2.1 –
J104.4
Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Sections revised or added to provide adequate control of grading operations typical to the greater Los Angeles
County/Long Beach region due to the complex and diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

J105.1- J105.14 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Sections revised or added to provide adequate control of grading operations typical to the greater Los Angeles
County/Long Beach region due to the complex and diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

J106.1 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Section revised to require more stringent cut slope ratios to address the complex and diverse set of soil types and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
Beach region.

J107.1- J107.7 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Sections revised to provide more stringent fill requirements for slope stability and settlement due to the complex and diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

J107.8 – J107.9 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Sections revised to provide more stringent inspection and testing requirements for fill slope stability due to the complex and diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

J108.1 – J108.4 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Sections revised to provide more stringent slope setback requirements to address the complex and diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

J109.1 – J109.3 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Sections revised to provide more stringent drainage and terracing requirements to address the complex and diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

J109.5 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Subsection added to provide for adequate outlet of drainage flows due to the diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

J110.1 -
J110.8.5
Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Sections revised or added to provide for State requirements of storm water pollution prevention and more stringent slope planting, and slope stability requirements to control erosion due to the complex and diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

J111 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Section revised to reference additional standards for soils testing due to the complex and diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

Appendix Q
Q101.1,
Q102.1,
Q103.1,
Q103.4,
Q107.1
Administrative,
Voluntary
appendix
Climatic
Geologic
Topographical
Adoption of this appendix is necessary because strict
compliance with State and local standards and laws would prevent, hinder, or delay the mitigation of the effects of a declared shelter crisis, local emergency or state of emergency.

The modifications to this appendix are administrative in nature, to provide clarification of various provisions of the language of this voluntary Appendix.

Q106.1 Climatic Los Angeles County is subject to extreme temperatures, and many of these membrane structures will be erected and
occupied during severe weather events. It is necessary to include this amendment to ensure the safety, health, and comfort of the occupants is maintained during extreme heat and cold.

Q110.1.1, Administrative These sections are a cross reference to the State Plumbing

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
Q110.1.2 Code requirement for user convenience and is not adding a new building standard nor enacting a more restrictive requirement.

To the extent findings are requested, see prefatory language in this Section.

Q110.3 Climatic,
Voluntary
appendix
The County may utilize mobile restroom facilities that are physically separate from the living facilities. Due to the potential for severe local weather conditions, with extreme temperatures or torrential rain, the distance to the restroom facilities required for the comfort, safety, and health of displaced people should be reduced to 300 feet or as
determined by the Building Official.

PLUMBING CODE AMENDMENTS

CODE SECTION CONDITION EXPLANATION
Section 304.1 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
The County of Los Angeles is a densely populated
area with buildings constructed within a region where
water is scarce and domestic water service is impacted
by immoderate and varying weather conditions,
including periods of extended drought. The proposed
measures will require buildings to be more water
efficient and allow greater conservation of domestic
water due to these local conditions.

Sections 601.2.3 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
The County of Los Angeles is a densely populated
area with buildings constructed within a region where
water is scarce and domestic water service is impacted
by immoderate and varying weather conditions,
including periods of extended drought. The proposed
measures will require buildings to be more water
efficient and allow greater conservation of domestic
water due to these local conditions.

Section 721.3 Geological
Topographical
To allow for the proper operation of existing Los
Angeles County sewer infrastructure and establish
consistency with Title 20 – Utilities – of the
Los Angeles County Code, Division 2 (Sanitary
Sewers and Industrial Waste) due to local soil
conditions and topography.

Sections 728.1 to
728.6
Geological
Topographical
To allow for the proper operation of existing Los
Angeles County sewer infrastructure and establish
consistency with Title 20 – Utilities – of the
Los Angeles County Code, Division 2 (Sanitary
Sewers and Industrial Waste) due to local soil
conditions and topography.

Table H 101.8 Geological
Topographical
To establish more restrictive requirements for
protection of local groundwater due to local soil
conditions and to provide protections for native,
protected oak trees that are consistent with Title 22 – Zoning and Planning – of the Los Angeles County
Code, Chapter 22.174 (Oak Tree Permits).

Table H 201.1(1) Geological
Topographical
To establish more restrictive requirements for
protection of local groundwater due to local soil
conditions, sewer capacity, and sewage treatment.

Table H 201.1(2) Geological
Topographical
To establish consistency with requirements of the
County Health Department for sewer capacity and
sewage treatment due to local soil conditions.

Table H 201.1(3) Geological
Topographical
To establish consistency with requirements of the
County Health Department for sewer capacity and
sewage treatment due to local soil conditions.

Table H 201.1(4) Geological
Topographical
To establish consistency with requirements of the
County Health Department for sewer capacity and
sewage treatment due to local soil conditions.

Section H 301.1 Geological
Topographical
To establish more restrictive requirements for
protection of local groundwater due to local soil
conditions.

Section H 401.3 Geological
Topographical
To establish more restrictive requirements for
protection of local groundwater due to local soil
conditions.

Section H 601.5 Geological
Topographical
To establish more restrictive requirements for
protection of local groundwater due to local soil
conditions.

Section H 601.8 Geological
Topographical
To establish more restrictive requirements for
protection of local groundwater due to local soil
conditions.

Section H 701.2 Geological
Topographical
To establish more restrictive requirements for
protection of local groundwater due to local soil
conditions.

Section H 1001.1 Geological To establish more restrictive requirements to prevent earth movement based on local soil and seismic
conditions.

Section H 1101.6 Geological To establish more restrictive requirements to prevent earth movement based on local soil and seismic
conditions.

Appendix P
Appendix S Climatic To establish requirements for solar thermal energy systems based on provisions in the Uniform Solar,
Hydronics and Geothermal Code (USHGC), which is
developed by the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. The County of
Los Angeles is a densely populated area, with elevated
levels of greenhouse gas emissions. Standards to
regulate the installation of solar thermal energy
systems will facilitate safe and efficient installations of these systems to improve local air quality, thereby
improving the health of the County's residents,
businesses and visitors.

MECHANICAL CODE AMENDMENTS

CODE SECTION CONDITION EXPLANATION
501.1 Climatic Additional Health Department
requirements are necessary due
to local air quality concerns.
510.1.6 Geological High geologic activities, such as
seismic events, in the Southern
California area necessitate this

MECHANICAL CODE AMENDMENTS

CODE SECTION CONDITION EXPLANATION
local amendment for bracing and
support.
603.7.1.1 Geological High geologic activities, such as
seismic events, in the Southern
California area necessitate this
local amendment for bracing and
support.
1114.4 Geological High geologic activities, such as
seismic events, in the Southern
California area necessitate this
local amendment to reduce
damage and potential for toxic
refrigerant release during a
seismic event caused by shifting
equipment and to minimize
impacts to the sewer system in
such an event.

RESIDENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS
Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
R301.1.3.2 Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern California area. After the 1994 Northridge Earthquake, the Wood Frame Construction Joint Task Force recommended that the quality of woodframe construction needed to be greatly improved. The Task Force recommended that structural plans be prepared by the engineer or architect so that plan examiners, building inspectors, contractors, and special inspectors may logically follow and construct the seismic force-resisting systems as presented in the construction documents. For buildings or structures located in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, D2, or E that are subject to a greater level of seismic forces, the requirement to have a California licensed architect or engineer prepare the construction documents is intended to minimize or reduce structural
deficiencies that may cause excessive damage or injuries in woodframe buildings. Involvement of a registered professional will minimize the occurrence of structural deficiencies such as plan and vertical irregularities, improper shear transfer of the seismic force-resisting system, missed details or connections important to the structural system, and the improper application of the prescriptive requirements of the California Residential Code.

R301.1.5 Geological
Topographical
Due to the local topographical and geological conditions of the sites within the greater Los Angeles region and their
susceptibility to earthquakes, this technical amendment is required to address and clarify special needs for buildings constructed on hillside locations. A joint Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and Los Angeles City Joint Task Force investigated the performance of hillside building failures after the Northridge Earthquake. Numerous hillside failures resulted in loss of life and millions of dollars in damage. These criteria were developed to minimize the damage to these structures and have been in use by the City and County of Los Angeles for several years.

R301.2.2.6 Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern California area. Due to the high geologic activities in the Southern California area and the necessary higher level of performance required for buildings and structures, this local amendment limits the type of irregular conditions as specified in the California Residential Code. Such limitations are recommended to reduce structural damage in the event of an earthquake. The County of Los Angeles and cities in this region have implemented these extra measures to maintain the structural integrity of the framing of the shear walls and all associated elements when designed for high levels of seismic loads.

R301.2.2.11 Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern California area. Due to the high geologic activity in the Southern California area and the necessary higher level of performance required for buildings and structures, this local amendment limits the potential anchorage and supporting frame failure resulting from additional weight.

There is no limitation for weight of mechanical and plumbing fixtures and equipment in the International Residential Code.

Requirements from ASCE 7 and the International Building Code would permit equipment weighing up to 400 lbs. when mounted at 4 feet or less above the floor or attic level without engineering design. Where equipment exceeds this requirement, it is the intent of this amendment that a registered design professional be required to analyze if the floor support is adequate and structurally sound.

Table
R302.1(2)
Climatic This amendment will not allow unprotected openings (openings that do not resist the spread of fire) to be in the exterior wall of a residential building that is located on a property line. This amendment is necessary due to local climatic conditions. The hot, dry weather conditions of late summer in combination with the Santa Ana winds creates an extreme fire danger. Residential buildings with unprotected openings located on a property line may permit fires to spread from the inside of the building to adjacent properties and likewise from exterior properties to the

interior of the building.

R337.1.1
R337.1.2
Climatic Clarifies the application of Chapter 5 of the California Wildland Interface Code to also harden additions, alterations, and/or relocated buildings. Many areas of the County have been designated as Fire Hazard Severity Zones due to the increased risk of fire caused by low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation. Additions, alterations, and/or relocated buildings have the same fire risk as new buildings.

R337.1.3
R337.1.5
R337.1.6
Climatic Disallows the use of wood-shingle/wood-shake roofs due to the increased risk of fire in the County caused by low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation in high fire severity zones in order to further harden residential buildings against fire risk.

R337.1.7 Climatic Disallows the use of Class B wood-shingle/wood-shake roofs due to the increased risk of fire in the County caused by low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation in high fire severity zones in order to further harden residential buildings against fire risk.

R401.1 Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern California area. Wood foundations, even those that are preservative-treated, encounter a higher risk of deterioration when contacting the adjacent ground.

The required seismic anchorage and transfer of lateral forces into the foundation system necessary for 2-story structures and foundation walls could become compromised at varying states of wood decay. In addition, global structure overturning moment and sliding resistance is reduced when utilizing wood foundations as opposed to conventional concrete or masonry systems. However, non-occupied, single-story storage
structures pose significantly less risk to human safety and may utilize the wood foundation guidelines specified in this Chapter.

R403.1.2
R403.1.3.6
R403.1.5
Figure
R403.1.5
Climatic
Geological
Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern California area. These amendments require minimum reinforcement in continuous
footings and stepped footings to address the problem of poor performance of plain or under-reinforced footings during a seismic event. These amendments implement the
recommendations of SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force resulting from their investigation of the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Interior walls can easily be called upon to resist over half of the seismic loading imposed on simple buildings or structures. Without a continuous foundation to support the braced wall line, seismic loads would be transferred through other elements such as non-structural concrete slab floors, wood floors, etc. Requiring interior braced walls to be supported by continuous foundations is intended to reduce or eliminate the poor performance of buildings or structures.

R404.2 Climatic
Geological
No substantiating data has been provided to show that wood foundations are effective in supporting structures and buildings during a seismic event while being subject to deterioration caused by the presence of water and other materials detrimental to wood foundations in the soil. Wood foundations, when they are not properly treated and protected against deterioration, have performed very poorly and have led to slope failures. Most contractors are typically accustomed to construction in dry weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both seismic events and wet
applications. With the higher seismic demand placed on
buildings and structures in this region, coupled with the dryer weather conditions, it is the intent of this amendment to reduce or eliminate potential problems resulting from the use of wood footings and foundations.

R501.2 Geological Due to the high geologic activities in the Southern California area and the necessary higher level of performance required for buildings and structures, this local amendment limits the potential anchorage and supporting frame failure resulting from additional weight. There is no limitation for weight of mechanical and plumbing fixtures and equipment in the
International Residential Code. Requirements from ASCE 7 and the International Building Code would permit equipment
weighing up to 400 lbs. when mounted at 4 feet or less above the floor or attic level without engineering design. Where
equipment exceeds this requirement, it is the intent of this amendment that a registered design professional be required to analyze if the floor support is adequate and structurally sound.

R503.2.4
Figure
R503.2.4
Geological Section R502.10 of the Code does not provide any prescriptive criteria to limit the maximum floor opening size, nor does Section R503 provide any details to address the issue of shear transfer near larger floor openings. With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, it is important to ensure that a complete load path is provided to reduce or eliminate potential damage caused by seismic forces.

Requiring blocking with metal ties around larger floor openings and limiting opening size is consistent with the requirements of Section R301.2.2.6.

Table
R602.3(1)
Table
R602.3(2)
Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern California area. In September 2007, limited cyclic testing data was provided to the ICC Los Angeles Chapter Structural Code Committee showing that stapled wood structural shear panels do not exhibit the same behavior as the nailed wood structural shear panels. The test results of the stapled wood structural shear panels demonstrated lower strength and drift than the nailed wood structural shear panel test results. Therefore, the use of staples as fasteners for shear walls sheathed with other materials shall not be permitted without being substantiated by cyclic testing.

R602.3.2
Table R602.3.2
Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern California area. The County of Los Angeles and cities in this region have taken extra measures to maintain the structural integrity of the framing of the shear walls when designed for high levels of seismic loads by eliminating single top plate construction. The performance of modern day braced wall panel construction is directly related to an adequate load path extending from the roof diaphragm to the foundation system.

R602.10.2.3 Geological The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including, but not limited, to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.

Plywood shear walls with high aspect ratio experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. This proposed amendment specifies a minimum braced wall length to meet an aspect ratio consistent with other sections of the California Residential Code, and to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Residential Code.

This is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands and reduce and limit potential damage to property. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.

Table
R602.10.3(3)
Geological Due to the high geologic activities in the Southern California area and the necessary higher level of performance of buildings and structures, this local amendment reduces or eliminates the allowable shear values for shear walls sheathed with lath, plaster, or gypsum board. The poor performance of such shear walls sheathed with other materials in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake was investigated by SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force. The County of Los Angeles and cities in this region have taken extra measures to maintain the structural integrity of the framing of the shear walls when designed for high levels of seismic loads.

Table
R602.10.4
Geological 3/8" thick 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. This amendment specifies minimum WSP sheathing thickness and nail size and spacing, so as to provide a uniform standard of construction to improve the performance level of buildings and structures, given the potential for higher seismic demands placed on buildings or structure in this region. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force following the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. In September 2007, cyclic testing data was provided to the Los Angeles Chapter Structural Code Committee showing that
stapled wood structural shear panels underperformed nailed wood structural shear panels. Test results of the stapled wood structural shear panels appeared much lower in strength and drift than the nailed wood structural shear panel test results.

Table R602.10.5 Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern California area. The poor performance of such shear walls sheathed in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake was investigated by SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force. The County of Los Angeles and cities in this region have taken extra measures to maintain the structural integrity with respect to the "maximum shear wall aspect ratios" of the framing of the shear walls when designed for high levels of seismic loads. This amendment is consistent with the shear wall aspect ratio provision of Section 4.3.3 of AWC SDPWS-2021.

Figure
R602.10.6.1
Geological 3/8" thick 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. The poor performance of shear walls in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake was investigated by SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of the typical 3/8" thick 3 ply-plywood during the Northridge
Earthquake. The County of Los Angeles and cities in this region have taken extra measures to maintain the structural integrity of the framing of the shear walls when designed for high levels of seismic loads. The performance of modern day braced wall

panel construction is directly related to an adequate load path extending from the roof diaphragm to the foundation system.

Figure
R602.10.6.2
Geological 3/8" thick 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. The poor performance of such shear walls in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake was
investigated by SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force. The County of Los Angeles and cities in this region have taken extra measures to maintain the structural integrity of the framing of the shear walls when designed for high levels of seismic loads. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of typical 3/8-inch thick plywood during the Northridge Earthquake. This change to the minimum lap splice requirement is consistent with Section 25.5 of ACI 318-19.

Figure
R602.10.6.4
Geological 3/8" thick 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. The poor performance of such shear walls in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake was
investigated by SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force. The County of Los Angeles and cities in this region have taken extra measures to maintain the structural integrity of the framing of the shear walls when designed for high levels of seismic loads. The proposal in which "washers shall be a minimum of 0.229 inch by 3 inches by 3 inches in size" is consistent with Section R602.11.1 of the California Residential Code and Section 2308.7.1 of the California Building Code.

R606.4.4 Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern California area. The addition of the word "or" will prevent the use of unreinforced parapets in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, or D2, or on townhouses in Seismic Design Category C.

R606.12.2.2.3 Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern California area.

Reinforcement using longitudinal wires for buildings and structures located in high seismic areas is not as ductile as deformed rebar. Having vertical reinforcement closer to the ends of masonry walls helps to improve the seismic performance of masonry buildings and structures.

R803.2.4 Geological Section R802 of the Code does not provide any prescriptive criteria to limit the maximum size of roof openings, nor does Section R803 provide any details to address the issue of shear transfer near larger roof openings. With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, it is important to ensure that a complete load path is provided to reduce or eliminate potential damage caused by seismic forces.

Requiring blocking with metal ties around larger roof openings and limiting the size of openings is consistent with the requirements of Section R301.2.2.6.

R1001.3.1 Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the

existence of active faults in the Southern California area. The performance of fireplaces/chimneys without anchorage to the foundation has been observed to be inadequate during major earthquakes. The lack of anchorage to the foundation results in overturn or displacement.

Appendix BJ
BJ106.1
Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern California area. Due to the limited seismic performance information on strawbale construction, this amendment is intended to limit the higher risk strawbale construction poses in a high seismic region.

Appendix CJ
CJ101.1,
CJ102.1,
CJ103.1,
CJ103.4,
CJ107.1
Administrative,
Climatic,
Geologic,
Topographical
Adoption of this appendix is necessary because strict
compliance with state and local standards and laws would prevent, hinder, or delay the mitigation of the effects of a declared shelter crisis or other emergency. The modifications to this appendix are administrative in nature, to provide
clarification of various provisions of the language of this voluntary Appendix.

CJ106.1 Climatic Los Angeles County is subject to extreme temperatures, and many of these membrane structures will be erected and occupied during severe weather events. It is necessary to include this amendment to ensure the safety, health, and comfort of the occupants is maintained during extreme heat and cold.

CJ110.1.1,
CJ110.1.2
Administrative These sections are simply a cross reference to the State Plumbing Code requirement for user convenience and is not adding a new building standard nor enacting a more restrictive requirement. To the extent findings are requested, see prefatory language in this Section.

CJ110.3 Climatic The County may utilize mobile restroom facilities that are physically separate from the living facilities. Due to the potential for severe local weather conditions, with extreme temperatures or torrential rain, the distance to the restroom facilities required for the comfort, safety, and health of displaced people should be reduced to 300 feet or as determined by the Building Official.

GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AMENDMENTS

CODE SECTION CONDITION EXPLANATION
301.1, 301.1.1 Climatic and
Topographic
Environmental resources in the County of Los Angeles are scarce due to varying, and occasionally immoderate,
temperatures and weather conditions. Expanding the scope of the mandatory requirements of this Code for all
residential additions and alterations, and for residential buildings of seven stories or greater in height, will achieve a greater reduction in greenhouse gases, higher efficiencies of energy, water, and material usage, and improved
environmental air quality.

GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AMENDMENTS

CODE SECTION CONDITION EXPLANATION
301.3, 301.3.3 Climatic and
Topographic
Environmental resources in the County of Los Angeles are scarce due to varying, and occasionally immoderate,
temperatures and weather conditions. Expanding the scope of the mandatory requirements of this Code for
nonresidential buildings and residential buildings of seven stories or greater in height that are greater than or equal to 25,000 square feet in floor area will achieve a greater reduction in greenhouse gases, higher efficiencies of
energy, water, and material usage, and improved
environmental air quality.

4.106.4.1,

4.106.4.1.1,
Climatic The County of Los Angeles is a densely populated area with elevated levels of greenhouse gas emissions. The
proposed modification to increase the number of EV
charging spaces and stations will help to promote the use of electric vehicles and significantly reduce local air and noise pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, thereby
improving the health of the County's residents, businesses, and visitors.

4.106.5 Climatic and
Topographic
The County of Los Angeles is a densely populated area
having residential buildings constructed within a region where water is scarce and maintaining storm water runoff quality is required. The proposed low-impact development measures will allow greater conservation of rain water, increase in groundwater recharge, reduction of storm water runoff, and improvement in storm water runoff quality.

4.106.6, 4.106.6.1,

4.106.6.2,

4.106.6.3, Table

4.106.6(1) Table

4.106.6(2)
Climatic Environmental resources in the County of Los Angeles are scarce due to varying, and occasionally immoderate,
temperatures and weather conditions. Adding mandatory
requirements for cool roofs for residential occupancies will achieve a greater reduction in greenhouse gases, higher efficiencies of energy, and improved environmental air
quality.

5.106.3 Climatic and
Topographic
The County of Los Angeles is a densely populated area
having buildings constructed within a region where water is scarce and maintaining storm water runoff quality is required. The proposed low-impact development measures
will allow greater conservation of rain water, increase in groundwater recharge, reduction of storm water runoff,
and improvement in storm water runoff quality.

5.106.11,

5.106.11.1,

5.106.11.2,

5.106.11.3, Table

5.106.11
Climatic Environmental resources in the County of Los Angeles are scarce due to varying, and occasionally immoderate,
temperatures and weather conditions. Adding mandatory
requirements for cool roofs for nonresidential occupancies will achieve a greater reduction in greenhouse gases,
higher efficiencies of energy, and improved environmental air quality.

GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AMENDMENTS

CODE SECTION CONDITION EXPLANATION
A5.601.1 Climatic and
Topographic
Environmental resources in the County of Los Angeles are scarce due to varying, and occasionally immoderate,
temperatures and weather conditions. Expanding the scope of the mandatory requirements of this Code for
nonresidential buildings and residential buildings of seven stories or greater in height that are greater than or equal to 25,000 square feet in floor area will achieve a greater reduction in greenhouse gases, higher efficiencies of
energy, water, and material usage, and improved
environmental air quality.

EXISTING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS

CODE SECTION CONDITION EXPLANATION
302.6.1 to 302.6.3 Geologic The greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region is a densely populated area having buildings constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including, but not limited to, the 1994
Northridge Earthquake. The purpose of the amendments is to prevent inadequate construction or bracing to increase resistance to horizontal forces, thus minimizing hazards to life or property in the event of an earthquake.

URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1285-U

AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE

AMENDING THE SOUTH EL MONTE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS

15.02, 15.04, 15.06, 15.08, 15.10, 15.12, AND 15.16 AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2026 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE
(TITLE 26), ELECTRICAL CODE (TITLE 27), PLUMBING CODE
(TITLE 28), MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE 29), RESIDENTIAL CODE (TITLE 30), GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (TITLE 31), AND EXISTING BUILDING CODE (TITLE 33), WHICH ADOPTS BY
REFERENCE PARTS 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, and 11 OF TITLE 24 OF THE

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS WITH CERTAIN

AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO
WHEREAS, the 2025 California Building Standards Code, codified under Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (“Title 24”), will be effective throughout the state on January 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5, the City may adopt amended versions of Title 24 but must make express findings that each amendment, addition, or deletion is necessary because of local climatic, topographical or geological conditions; and WHEREAS, the City Building Official recommends adopting amended versions of different sections under Title 24 because of those local climatic, topographical and geological conditions in the City of South El Monte expressly identified in Exhibit “A”; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17922, Title 24 must be adopted by reference; and
WHEREAS, for ease of administration and enforcement, the City seeks to adopt by reference, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 50022.2 through 50022.10, the most recently adopted versions of the Los Angeles County Building Code (Title 26), Electrical Code (Title 27), Plumbing Code (Title 28), Mechanical Code (Title 29), Residential Code (Title 30), Green Building Standards Code (Title 31), and Existing Building Code (Title 33), which adopt by reference amended sections of Parts 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, and 11 of Title 24; and
WHEREAS, the City finds it necessary to amend the South El Monte Municipal Code pursuant to California Government Code Sections 50022.2 through 50022.10, to adopt by reference the Los Angeles County Codes pertaining to Building and Construction that have adopted by reference specific parts of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 2: The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend the City of South El Monte Municipal Code by adopting by reference, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 50022.2 through 50022.10, Los Angeles County Building Code (Title 26), Electrical Code (Title 27), Plumbing Code (Title 28), Mechanical Code (Title 29), Residential Code (Title 30), Green Building Standards Code (Title 31), and

Existing Building Code (Title 33), which adopted by reference Parts 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, and 11 of Title 24.

SECTION 3: Based on the recommendations and findings contained in this Ordinance, Exhibit “A,” and the accompanying staff report, the City Council hereby finds and declares that those certain amendments to Title 24 are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions existing within the City of South El Monte, and that each such change is required to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.

SECTION 4: Declaration of Urgency. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 36937(b), this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an urgency measure necessary for the immediate protection of the public health, safety and welfare. The City Council hereby finds that there is a current and immediate threat to the public health, safety and welfare regarding the City Buildings and Construction Code.

Unless the City Council adopts an urgency ordinance effective on January 1, 2026, the 2025 California Building Standards Code will go into effect without amendments necessary to preserve the public health, safety and welfare in the City of South El Monte until such time as the amendment to the code can become legally effective through the standard process of ordinance adoption. This will result in a gap in the implementation of the more stringent City building codes necessary for the City of South El Monte due to the City’s unique climatic, geological and topographical characteristics. The City Council hereby finds that such a gap in the implementation of said more stringent Code regulations will result in an immediate threat to the public health, safety and welfare of the City of South El Monte. The City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that the immediate preservation of the public health, safety and welfare necessitates the enactment of this ordinance as an urgency ordinance and hereby shall become enforceable on January 1, 2026.

SECTION 5: Based on the forgoing, the City Council hereby adopts the urgency ordinance, which adopts by reference the Los Angeles County Building Code (Title 26), Electrical Code (Title 27), Plumbing Code (Title 28), Mechanical Code (Title 29), Residential Code (Title 30), Green Building Standards Code (Title 31), and Existing Building Code (Title 33), which adopted by reference Parts 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, and 11 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, thereby amending South El Monte Municipal Code Chapters

15.02, 15.04, 15.06, 15.08, 15.10, 15.12, and 15.16.

SECTION 6: The City Council finds that this Ordinance amending the South El Monte Buildings and Construction Code is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, as it is not a “project” and has no potential to result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment. (Cal. Code Regs., tit.14, § 15378, subd. (a)(5).) Further, this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA as there is no possibility that it or its implementation would have a significant negative effect on the environment. (Cal. Code Regs., tit.14, § 15061, subd. (b)(3).) SECTION 7: Chapter 15.02 (“Building Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of the South El Monte Municipal Code is hereby amended to reach as follows:
“15.02.010 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, TITLE 26, BUILDING CODE ADOPTED Los Angeles County Building Code, Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2026, adopting the 2025 California Building Code, is hereby adopted by reference pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50022.1 through 50022.10 of the Government Code of the State of California as though fully set forth herein, and made a part of the South El Monte Municipal Code with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full, including all of the regulations, revisions, conditions and terms contained therein except as revised in this ordinance by section 15.02.020 below, regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, grading, use, occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings or structures and prescribing conditions under which such

work may be carried on within the city and providing for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees therefor.

All references made to County may mean City of South El Monte or Los Angeles County depending on the context.

In accordance with Section 50022.6 of the California Government Code, not less than one copy of said Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Building Code together with any and all amendments thereto proposed by the City of South El Monte, has been and is now filed in the office of the Community Development Department, shall remain on file with the Building Official, shall collectively be known as the City of South El Monte Building Code and may be cited as Chapter 15.02 of the South El Monte Municipal Code.

15.02.020 FEE SCHEDULE; MODIFICATION BY RESOLUTION
The fee schedules adopted by Section 15.02.010 shall apply to fees arising under the building code, except where a different fee has been adopted by resolution of the city council.

15.02.030 EFFECT OF ADOPTION.

The adoption of the City Building Code and the repeal, addition or amendment of ordinances by this code shall not affect the following matters:

A. Actions and proceedings which began the effective date of this code.

B. Prosecution for ordinance violations committed before the effective date of this code.

C. Licenses and penalties due and unpaid at the effective date of this code, and the collection of these licenses and penalties.

D. Bonds and cash deposits required to be posted, filed or deposited pursuant to any ordinance.

E. Matters of record which refer to or are connected with ordinances the substances of which are included in this code; these references shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions of the code.

15.02.040 PENALTY; VIOLATIONS.

A. General penalty; continuing violations. Every act prohibited or declared unlawful and every failure to perform an act required by this code is a misdemeanor or an infraction as set forth in the said respective pertinent sections of this code and any person causing or permitting a violation of any such section of said code shall be subject to the penalties ascribed to each such section as set forth herein.

Where silent as to whether a violation is a misdemeanor or infraction, the City Attorney may prosecute such violation as either a misdemeanor or infraction in his/her discretion.

B. Violations including aiding, abetting, and concealing. Every person who causes, aids, abets or conceals the fact of a violation of this code is guilty of violating this code.

C. Enforcement by civil action. In addition to the penalties provided herein, the said code may be enforced by civil action. Any condition existing in violation of this code is a public nuisance and may be summarily abated by the city.”
SECTION 8: Chapter 15.04 (“Plumbing Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of the South El Monte Municipal Code is hereby amended to reach as follows:

“15.04.010 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, TITLE 28, PLUMBING CODE ADOPTED Los Angeles County Plumbing Code, Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2026, adopting the 2025 California Plumbing Code, is hereby adopted by reference pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50022.1 through 50022.10 of the Government Code of the State of California as though fully set forth herein, and made a part of the South El Monte Municipal Code with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full, including all of the regulations, revisions, conditions and terms contained therein except as revised in this ordinance by section 15.04.020 below.

Not less than one copy of said Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code together with any and all amendments thereto proposed by the City of South El Monte, has been and is now filed in the office of the Community Development Department and shall remain on file with Building Official, and shall collectively be known as the City of South El Monte Plumbing Code and may be cited as Chapter

15.04 of the South El Monte Municipal Code, regulating plumbing and drainage systems, house sewers, private sewage disposal systems and prescribing conditions under which such work may be carried on within the city and providing for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees therefor.

15.04.020 FEE SCHEDULE; MODIFICATION BY RESOLUTION
The fee schedules adopted by Section 15.04.010 shall apply to fees arising under the plumbing code, except where a different fee has been adopted by resolution of the city council.

15.04.030 EFFECT OF ADOPTION.

The adoption of the City Plumbing Code and the repeal, addition or amendment of ordinances by this code shall not affect the following matters:

A. Actions and proceedings which began the effective date of this code.

B. Prosecution for ordinance violations committed before the effective date of this code.

C. Licenses and penalties due and unpaid at the effective date of this code, and the collection of these licenses and penalties.

D. Bonds and cash deposits required to be posted, filed or deposited pursuant to any ordinance.

E. Matters of record which refer to or are connected with ordinances the substances of which are included in this code; these references shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions of the code.

15.04.040 PENALTY; VIOLATIONS.

A. General penalty; continuing violations. Every act prohibited or declared unlawful and every failure to perform an act required by this code is a misdemeanor or an infraction as set forth in the said respective pertinent sections of this code and any person causing or permitting a violation of any such section of said code shall be subject to the penalties ascribed to each such section as set forth herein.

Where silent as to whether a violation is a misdemeanor or infraction, the City Attorney may prosecute such violation as either a misdemeanor or infraction in his/her discretion.

B. Violations including aiding, abetting, and concealing. Every person who causes, aids, abets or conceals the fact of a violation of this code is guilty of violating this code.

C. Enforcement by civil action. In addition to the penalties provided herein, the said code may be

enforced by civil action. Any condition existing in violation of this code is a public nuisance and may be summarily abated by the city.”
SECTION 9: Chapter 15.06 (“Residential Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of the South El Monte Municipal Code is hereby amended to reach as follows:
“15.06.010 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, TITLE 30, RESIDENTIAL CODE

ADOPTED
Los Angeles County Residential Code, Title 30 of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2026, adopting the 2025 California Residential Code, is hereby adopted by reference pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50022.1 through 50022.10 of the Government Code of the State of California as though fully set forth herein, and made a part of the South El Monte Municipal Code with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full, including all of the regulations, revisions, conditions and terms contained therein except as revised in this ordinance by section

15.06.020 below.

Not less than one copy of said Title 30 of the Los Angeles County Residential Code together with any and all amendments thereto proposed by the City of South El Monte, has been and is now filed in the office of the Community Development Department and shall remain on file with Building Official, and shall collectively be known as the City of South El Monte Residential Code and may be cited as Chapter

15.06 of the South El Monte Municipal Code.

15.06.020 FEE SCHEDULE; MODIFICATION BY RESOLUTION
The fee schedules adopted by Section 15.06.010 shall apply to fees arising under the residential code, except where a different fee has been adopted by resolution of the city council.

15.06.030 EFFECT OF ADOPTION.

The adoption of the City Residential Code and the repeal, addition or amendment of ordinances by this code shall not affect the following matters:

A. Actions and proceedings which began the effective date of this code.

B. Prosecution for ordinance violations committed before the effective date of this code.

C. Licenses and penalties due and unpaid at the effective date of this code, and the collection of these licenses and penalties.

D. Bonds and cash deposits required to be posted, filed or deposited pursuant to any ordinance.

E. Matters of record which refer to or are connected with ordinances the substances of which are included in this code; these references shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions of the code.

15.06.040 PENALTY; VIOLATIONS.

A. General penalty; continuing violations. Every act prohibited or declared unlawful and every failure to perform an act required by this code is a misdemeanor or an infraction as set forth in the said respective pertinent sections of this code and any person causing or permitting a violation of any such section of said code shall be subject to the penalties ascribed to each such section as set forth herein.

Where silent as to whether a violation is a misdemeanor or infraction, the City Attorney may prosecute such violation as either a misdemeanor or infraction in his/her discretion.

B. Violations including aiding, abetting, and concealing. Every person who causes, aids, abets or conceals the fact of a violation of this code is guilty of violating this code.

C. Enforcement by civil action. In addition to the penalties provided herein, the said code may be enforced by civil action. Any condition existing in violation of this code is a public nuisance and may be summarily abated by the city.”
SECTION 10: Chapter 15.08 (“Mechanical Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of the South El Monte Municipal Code is hereby amended to reach as follows:
“15.08.010 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, TITLE 29, MECHANICAL CODE

ADOPTED
Los Angeles County Mechanical Code, Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2026, adopting the 2025 California Mechanical Code, is hereby adopted by reference pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50022.1 through 50022.10 of the Government Code of the State of California as though fully set forth herein, and made a part of the South El Monte Municipal Code with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full, including all of the regulations, revisions, conditions and terms contained therein except as revised in this ordinance by section

15.08.020 below.

Not less than one copy of said Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Mechanical Code together with any and all amendments thereto proposed by the City of South El Monte, has been and is now filed in the office of the Community Development Department and shall remain on file with Building Official, and shall collectively be known as the City of South El Monte Mechanical Code and may be cited as Chapter

15.08 of the South El Monte Municipal Code.

15.08.020 FEE SCHEDULE; MODIFICATION BY RESOLUTION
The fee schedules adopted by Section 15.08.010 shall apply to fees arising under the mechanical code, except where a different fee has been adopted by resolution of the city council.

15.08.030 EFFECT OF ADOPTION.

The adoption of the City Mechanical Code and the repeal, addition or amendment of ordinances by this code shall not affect the following matters:

A. Actions and proceedings which began the effective date of this code.

B. Prosecution for ordinance violations committed before the effective date of this code.

C. Licenses and penalties due and unpaid at the effective date of this code, and the collection of these licenses and penalties.

D. Bonds and cash deposits required to be posted, filed or deposited pursuant to any ordinance.

E. Matters of record which refer to or are connected with ordinances the substances of which are included in this code; these references shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions of the code.

15.08.040 PENALTY; VIOLATIONS.

A. General penalty; continuing violations. Every act prohibited or declared unlawful and every

failure to perform an act required by this code is a misdemeanor or an infraction as set forth in the said respective pertinent sections of this code and any person causing or permitting a violation of any such section of said code shall be subject to the penalties ascribed to each such section as set forth herein.

Where silent as to whether a violation is a misdemeanor or infraction, the City Attorney may prosecute such violation as either a misdemeanor or infraction in his/her discretion.

B. Violations including aiding, abetting, and concealing. Every person who causes, aids, abets or conceals the fact of a violation of this code is guilty of violating this code.

C. Enforcement by civil action. In addition to the penalties provided herein, the said code may be enforced by civil action. Any condition existing in violation of this code is a public nuisance and may be summarily abated by the city.”
SECTION 11: Chapter 15.10 (“Electrical Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of the South El Monte Municipal Code is hereby amended to reach as follows:
“15.10.010 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, TITLE 27, ELECTRICAL CODE

ADOPTED
Los Angeles County Electrical Code, Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2026, adopting the 2025 California Electrical Code, except as otherwise provided in said Title 27, is hereby adopted by reference pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50022.1 through 50022. 10 of the Government Code of the State of California as though fully set forth herein and made a part of the South El Monte Municipal Code with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full, including all of the regulations, revisions, conditions and terms contained therein except as revised in this ordinance by section 15.10.020 below.

Not less than one copy of said Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Electrical Code together with any and all amendments thereto proposed by the City of South El Monte, has been and is now filed in the office of the Community Development Department and shall remain on file with Building Official, and shall collectively be known as the City of South El Monte Electrical Code and may be cited as Chapter

15.10 of the South El Monte Municipal Code.

15.10.020 FEE SCHEDULE; MODIFICATION BY RESOLUTION
The fee schedules adopted by Section 15.10.010 shall apply to fees arising under the electrical code, except where a different fee has been adopted by resolution of the city council.

15.10.030 EFFECT OF ADOPTION.

The adoption of the City Electrical Code and the repeal, addition or amendment of ordinances by this code shall not affect the following matters:

A. Actions and proceedings which began the effective date of this code.

B. Prosecution for ordinance violations committed before the effective date of this code.

C. Licenses and penalties due and unpaid at the effective date of this code, and the collection of these licenses and penalties.

D. Bonds and cash deposits required to be posted, filed or deposited pursuant to any ordinance.

E. Matters of record which refer to or are connected with ordinances the substances of which

are included in this code; these references shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions of the code.

15.10.040 PENALTY; VIOLATIONS.

A. General penalty; continuing violations. Every act prohibited or declared unlawful and every failure to perform an act required by this code is a misdemeanor or an infraction as set forth in the said respective pertinent sections of this code and any person causing or permitting a violation of any such section of said code shall be subject to the penalties ascribed to each such section as set forth herein.

Where silent as to whether a violation is a misdemeanor or infraction, the City Attorney may prosecute such violation as either a misdemeanor or infraction in his/her discretion.

B. Violations including aiding, abetting, and concealing. Every person who causes, aids, abets or conceals the fact of a violation of this code is guilty of violating this code.

C. Enforcement by civil action. In addition to the penalties provided herein, the said code may be enforced by civil action. Any condition existing in violation of this code is a public nuisance and may be summarily abated by the city.”
SECTION 12: Chapter 15.12 (“Green Building Standards Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of the South El Monte Municipal Code is hereby amended to reach as follows:
“15.12.010 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, TITLE 31, GREEN BUILDING

STANDARDS CODE ADOPTED
Los Angeles County Green Building Standards Code, Title 31 of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2026, adopting the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, except as otherwise provided in said Title 31, is hereby adopted by reference pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50022.1 through 50022. 10 of the Government Code of the State of California as though fully set forth herein and made a part of the South El Monte Municipal Code with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full, including all of the regulations, revisions, conditions and terms contained therein except as revised in this ordinance by section 15.12.020 below.

Not less than one copy of said Title 31 of the Los Angeles County Green Building Standards Code together with any and all amendments thereto proposed by the City of South El Monte, has been and is now filed in the office of the Community Development Department and shall remain on file with Building Official, and shall collectively be known as the City of South El Monte Green Building Standards Code and may be cited as Chapter 15.12 of the South El Monte Municipal Code.

15.12.020 FEE SCHEDULE; MODIFICATION BY RESOLUTION
The fee schedules adopted by Section 15.12.010 shall apply to fees arising under the green building standards code, except where a different fee has been adopted by resolution of the city council.

15.12.030 EFFECT OF ADOPTION.

The adoption of the City Green Building Standards Code and the repeal, addition or amendment of ordinances by this code shall not affect the following matters:

A. Actions and proceedings which began the effective date of this code.

B. Prosecution for ordinance violations committed before the effective date of this code.

C. Licenses and penalties due and unpaid at the effective date of this code, and the collection of these licenses and penalties.

D. Bonds and cash deposits required to be posted, filed or deposited pursuant to any ordinance.

E. Matters of record which refer to or are connected with ordinances the substances of which are included in this code; these references shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions of the code.

15.12.040 PENALTY; VIOLATIONS.

A. General penalty; continuing violations. Every act prohibited or declared unlawful and every failure to perform an act required by this code is a misdemeanor or an infraction as set forth in the said respective pertinent sections of this code and any person causing or permitting a violation of any such section of said code shall be subject to the penalties ascribed to each such section as set forth herein.

Where silent as to whether a violation is a misdemeanor or infraction, the City Attorney may prosecute such violation as either a misdemeanor or infraction in his/her discretion.

B. Violations including aiding, abetting, and concealing. Every person who causes, aids, abets or conceals the fact of a violation of this code is guilty of violating this code.

C. Enforcement by civil action. In addition to the penalties provided herein, the said code may be enforced by civil action. Any condition existing in violation of this code is a public nuisance and may be summarily abated by the city.”
SECTION 13: Chapter 15.16 (“Existing Building Code”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of the South El Monte Municipal Code is hereby amended to reach as follows:
“15.16.010 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, TITLE 33, EXISTING BUILDING CODE

ADOPTED
Los Angeles County Existing Building Code, Title 33 of the Los Angeles County Existing Building Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2026, adopting the 2025 California Existing Building Code, is hereby adopted by reference pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50022.1 through 50022.10 of the Government Code of the State of California as though fully set forth herein, and made a part of the South El Monte Municipal Code with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full, including all of the regulations, revisions, conditions and terms contained therein except as revised in this ordinance by section 15.16.020 below.

Not less than one copy of said Title 33 of the Los Angeles County Existing Building Code together with any and all amendments thereto proposed by the City of South El Monte, has been and is now filed in the office of the Community Development Department and shall remain on file with Building Official, and shall collectively be known as the City of South El Monte Existing Building Code and may be cited as Chapter 15.16 of the South El Monte Municipal Code.

15.16.020 FEE SCHEDULE; MODIFICATION BY RESOLUTION
The fee schedules adopted by Section 15.16.010 shall apply to fees arising under the existing building code, except where a different fee has been adopted by resolution of the city council.

15.16.030 EFFECT OF ADOPTION.

The adoption of the City Existing Building Code and the repeal, addition or amendment of ordinances by this code shall not affect the following matters:

A. Actions and proceedings which began the effective date of this code.

B. Prosecution for ordinance violations committed before the effective date of this code.

C. Licenses and penalties due and unpaid at the effective date of this code, and the collection of these licenses and penalties.

D. Bonds and cash deposits required to be posted, filed or deposited pursuant to any ordinance.

E. Matters of record which refer to or are connected with ordinances the substances of which are included in this code; these references shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions of the code.

15.16.040 PENALTY; VIOLATIONS.

A. General penalty; continuing violations. Every act prohibited or declared unlawful and every failure to perform an act required by this code is a misdemeanor or an infraction as set forth in the said respective pertinent sections of this code and any person causing or permitting a violation of any such section of said code shall be subject to the penalties ascribed to each such section as set forth herein.

Where silent as to whether a violation is a misdemeanor or infraction, the City Attorney may prosecute such violation as either a misdemeanor or infraction in his/her discretion.

B. Violations including aiding, abetting, and concealing. Every person who causes, aids, abets or conceals the fact of a violation of this code is guilty of violating this code.

C. Enforcement by civil action. In addition to the penalties provided herein, the said code may be enforced by civil action. Any condition existing in violation of this code is a public nuisance and may be summarily abated by the city.”
SECTION 14: Continuation of existing law. Where substantially the same as existing law, the provisions of the City of South El Monte Buildings and Construction Code shall be considered continuations of existing law and shall not be considered new enactments.

SECTION 15: Maintenance and distribution of code. Not less than one copy of the City of South El Monte Buildings and Construction Codes and all code adopted by reference, duly certified by the City Clerk, shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk for examination and use by the public.

Amendments to this code shall be noted by ordinance number on the appropriate pages of such code and one complete file of amended ordinances, indexed for ready reference, shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. Distribution or sale of additional copies of these codes shall be made as directed by the City Council. In addition, one copy of said City of South El Monte Building and Construction Codes may likewise be maintained by the Director of Community Development Department for examination and use by the public.

SECTION 16: Severability of provisions. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance and/or the code adopted thereby is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The South El Monte City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and the code adopted thereby and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions thereof may be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 17: Certification and publication. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and within (5) days after its passage, the City Clerk of the City of South El Monte shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance and to its approval by the Mayor and City Council and the Building Official shall cause the same to be filed with the California Building Standards Commission. And within (15) days after its passage, the City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause a summary of same to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation within the City of South El Monte.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of December 2026.

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Gloria Olmos, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Adrian Garcia, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Susie A. Altamirano, City Attorney

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:

CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE )
I, Adrian Garcia, City Clerk of the City of South El Monte, do hereby certify that the foregoing urgency ordinance, being Urgency Ordinance No. 1285-U, was passed and approved by the City Council of the City of South El Monte at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 2nd day of December 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

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Adrian Garcia, City Clerk

EXHIBIT “A”

LOCAL AMENDMENT FINDINGS

BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS
Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
113.5,
113.5.1,
113.5.2
Administrative This is an administrative amendment to clarify that structures meeting the conditions specified and affected by the 2025 Eaton and Palisades fire are not required under the AlquistPriolo Act to conduct an active fault study. 701A.1
701A.2
Climatic Clarifies the application of Chapter 5 of the California Wildland Interface Code to harden additions, alterations, and/or relocated buildings. Many areas of the County have been designated as Fire Hazard Severity Zones due to the increased risk of fire caused by low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation. Additions, alterations, and/or relocated buildings have the same fire risk as new buildings.
701A.3
701A.5
701A.6
Climatic Disallows the use of wood-shingle/wood-shake roofs due to the increased risk of fire in the County caused by low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation in high fire severity zones in order to further harden residential buildings against fire risk. 701A.7 Climatic Disallows the use of Class B wood-shingle/wood-shake roofs due to the increased risk of fire in the County caused by low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation in high fire severity zones in order to further harden residential buildings against fire risk.
1031.2.1 Geological The greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region is a densely populated area having buildings constructed over and near a vast array of earthquake fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, similar to or exceeding the geologic activities occurring during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.

The proposed amendment is intended to prevent occupants from being trapped in a building and to allow rescue workers to easily enter after an earthquake.

Table 1507.3.7 Geological Table amended to require proper anchorage for clay or concrete tiles from sliding or rotating due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County. This amendment
incorporates the design provisions developed based on detailed study of the 1994 Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes. 1613.8
and
1613.8.1
Geological Observed damages to one- and two-family dwellings of light frame construction after the Northridge Earthquake may have been partially attributed to vertical irregularities common to this type of occupancy and construction. In an effort to improve quality of construction and incorporate lesson learned from studies after the Northridge Earthquake, the proposed

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
modification to ASCE 7-22, Section 12.2.3.1, Exception 3, by limiting the number of stories and height of the structure to two stories will significantly minimize the impact of vertical irregularities and concentration of inelastic behavior from mixed structural systems. This proposed amendment is a
continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County.
1613.8.2 Geological A joint Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC), Los Angeles County and Los Angeles City Task
Force investigated the performance of concrete and masonry construction with flexible wood diaphragm failures after the Northridge earthquake. It was concluded at that time that continuous ties are needed at specified spacing to control cross grain tension in the interior of the diaphragm. Additionally, there was a need to limit subdiaphragm allowable shear loads to control combined orthogonal stresses within the diaphragm.

Recognizing the importance and need to continue the
recommendation made by the task force while taking into consideration the improved performances and standards for diaphragm construction today, this proposal increases the continuous tie spacing limit to 40 ft in lieu of 25 ft and to use 75% of the allowable code diaphragm shear to determine the depth of the sub-diaphragm in lieu of the 300 plf and is deemed appropriate and acceptable. Due to the frequency of this type of failure during the past significant earthquakes, various jurisdictions within the Los Angeles region have taken this additional step to prevent roof or floor diaphragms from pulling away from concrete or masonry walls. This proposed amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles.
1613.8.3 Geological The inclusion of the importance factor in the referenced Section equation has the unintended consequence of reducing the minimum seismic separation distance for important
facilities such as hospitals, schools, police, and fire stations from adjoining structures. The proposal to omit the importance factor from the referenced equation in Section 12.8.6 will ensure that a safe seismic separation distance is provided. This proposed amendment is a continuation of an amendment
adopted during previous code adoption cycles.
1613.9 Geological
Topographical
Section is added to improve seismic safety of buildings constructed on or into hillsides. Due to the local topographical and geological conditions of the sites within the greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region and their probabilities for
earthquakes, this technical amendment is required to address and clarify special needs for buildings constructed on hillside

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
locations. A SEAOSC and Los Angeles City Joint Task Force investigated the performance of hillside building failures after the Northridge earthquake. Numerous hillside failures resulted in loss of life and millions of dollars in damage. These criteria were developed to minimize the damage to these structures and have been in use by both the City and County of Los Angeles for several years with much success. This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles.
1613.10 Geological The greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region is a densely populated area having buildings constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major
earthquakes, similar to or exceeding the geologic activities occurring during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The
proposed modification requiring safe design and construction requirements for ceiling suspension systems to resist seismic loads is intended to minimize the amount of damage within a building and therefore needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code.
1704.6 Geological
Administrative
The language in section 1704.6 of the California Building Code permits the owner to employ any registered design professional to perform structural observations with minimum guidelines.

However, it is important that the registered design professional responsible for the structural design has thorough knowledge of the building he/she designed. By requiring the registered design professional responsible for the structural design, or their designee, who was involved with the design to observe the construction, the quality of the observation for major structural elements and connections that affect the vertical and lateral load resisting systems of the structure will be greatly increased. Additional requirements are provided to help clarify the role and duties of the structural observer and the method of reporting and correcting observed deficiencies to the Building Official. This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County.
1704.6.1 Geological With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, the language in section 1704.6.1, Item 3, of the California Building Code would permit many low-rise buildings and structures with complex structural elements to be constructed without the benefit of a structural observation. By requiring a registered design professional to observe the construction, the quality of the observation for major structural

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
elements and connections that affect the vertical and lateral load resisting systems of the structure will be greatly increased.

An exception is provided to permit simple structures and buildings to be excluded. This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County.
1705.3 Geological Results from studies after the 1994 Northridge Earthquake indicated that a significant portion of the damage was
attributable to lack of quality control during construction resulting in poor performance of the building or structure.

Therefore, the amendment restricts the exceptions to the requirement for special inspection. This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County.
1705.13 Geological In Southern California, very few detached one- or two-family dwellings not exceeding two stories above grade plane are built as "box-type" structures specially for those in hillside areas and near the oceanfront. Many with steel moment frames or braced frames, and/or cantilevered columns, can still be shown as "regular" structures by calculations. With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, the language in section 1705.13, Item 3, of the California Building Code would permit many detached one- or two-family
dwellings not exceeding two stories above grade plane with complex structural elements to be constructed without the benefit of special inspections. By requiring special inspections, the quality of major structural elements and connections that affect the vertical and lateral load resisting systems of the structure will be greatly increased. The exception should only be allowed for detached one- or two-family dwellings not exceeding two stories above grade plane assigned to Seismic Design Categories A, B, and C.
1807.1.4 Climatic
Geological
No substantiating data has been provided to show that a wood foundation is effective in supporting buildings and structures during a seismic event while being subject to deterioration caused by the combined detrimental effect of constant moisture in the soil and wood-destroying organisms. Wood retaining walls, when they are not properly treated and protected against deterioration, have performed very poorly and have led to slope failures. Most contractors are typically accustomed to
construction in dry and temperate weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both seismic events and wet applications. The

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
proposed amendment takes the necessary precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result by using wood foundations that experience relatively rapid decay due to the fact that the region does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms. This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption
cycles, and is necessary due to the local climate and the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County. 1807.1.6 Geological With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, it is necessary to take precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result by following prescriptive design provisions that do not take into consideration the surrounding environment. Plain concrete performs poorly in withstanding the cyclic forces resulting from seismic events. In addition, no substantiating data has been provided to show that under-reinforced foundation walls are effective in resisting seismic loads, and may potentially lead to a higher risk of failure. It is important that the benefit and expertise of a registered design professional be obtained to properly analyze the structure and take these issues into consideration. This amendment is a continuation of an
amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles. 1807.2 Climatic,
Geological
No substantiating data has been provided to show that wood foundation systems are effective in supporting buildings and structures during a seismic event while being subject to deterioration caused by the combined detrimental effects of constant moisture in the soil and wood-destroying organisms.

Wood foundation systems not properly treated and protected against deterioration have performed very poorly and have led to slope failures. Most contractors are typically accustomed to construction in dry and temperate weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both seismic events and wet applications. The proposed amendment takes the precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result in using wood foundation systems that experience relatively rapid decay due to the fact that the region does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms. This proposed amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles.
1807.3.1 Climatic,
Geological
No substantiating data has been provided to show that wood foundation systems are effective in supporting buildings and structures during a seismic event while being subject to

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
deterioration caused by the combined detrimental effects of constant moisture in the soil and wood-destroying organisms.

Wood foundation systems not properly treated and protected against deterioration have performed very poorly and have led to slope failures. Most contractors are typically accustomed to construction in dry and temperate weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both seismic events and wet applications. The proposed amendment takes the precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result in using wood foundation systems that experience relatively rapid decay due to the fact that the region does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms. This proposed amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles.
1809.3 and
Figure 1809.3
Geological With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, it is necessary to take precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result for under-reinforced footings located on sloped surfaces.

Requiring minimum reinforcement for stepped footings is intended to address the problem of poor performance of plain or under-reinforced footings during a seismic event. This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles.
1809.7 and
Table 1809.7
Geological No substantiating data has been provided to show that underreinforced footings are effective in resisting seismic loads, and therefore they may potentially lead to a higher risk of failure.

This amendment requires minimum reinforcement in
continuous footings to address the problem of poor
performance of plain or under-reinforced footings during a seismic event. With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, it is necessary to take precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result by following prescriptive design provisions for footings that do not take into consideration the surrounding environment. It is important that the benefit and expertise of a registered design professional be obtained to properly analyze the structure and take these factors into consideration. This amendment reflects the recommendations by the SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force, which investigated the performance deficiencies observed in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. This amendment is a continuation of an
amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles. 1809.12 Climatic No substantiating data has been provided to show that timber

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
Geological footings are effective in supporting buildings and structures during a seismic event while being subject to deterioration caused by the combined detrimental effects of constant
moisture in the soil and wood-destroying organisms. Timber footings, when they are not properly treated and protected against deterioration, have performed very poorly. Most contractors are typically accustomed to construction in dry and temperate weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both seismic events and wet applications. The proposed amendment takes the necessary precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems, which may result by using timber footings that experience relatively rapid decay due to the fact that the region does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms. This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the local climate and the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County.
1810.3.2.4 Climatic
Geological
No substantiating data has been provided to show that timber footings are effective in supporting buildings and structures during a seismic event while being subject to deterioration caused by the combined detrimental effects of constant
moisture in the soil and wood-destroying organisms. Timber footings, when they are not properly treated and protected against deterioration, have performed very poorly. Most contractors are typically accustomed to construction in dry and temperate weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both seismic events and wet applications. The proposed amendment takes the necessary precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result by using timber footings that experience relatively rapid decay due to the fact that the region does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms. This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the local climate and the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County.
1905.1 Geological This amendment is intended to carry over critical provisions for the design of concrete columns in moment frames from the legacy 1997 Uniform Building Code. Increased confinement is critical to the integrity of such columns and these modifications ensure that it is provided when certain thresholds are exceeded.

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
In addition, this amendment carries over from the legacy 1997 Uniform Building Code a critical provision for the design of concrete shear walls. It essentially limits the use of very highly gravity-loaded walls in being included in the seismic load resisting system, since their failure could have catastrophic effect on the building. Furthermore, this amendment was incorporated in the code based on observations from the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Rebar placed in very thin concrete topping slabs have been observed in some instances to have popped out of the slab due to insufficient concrete coverage.

This modification ensures that critical boundary and collector rebars are placed in sufficiently thick topping slab to prevent buckling of such reinforcements. This proposed amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County.
1905.6.2 Geological This amendment requires minimum reinforcement in continuous footings to address the problem of poor
performance of plain or under-reinforced footings during a seismic event. This amendment reflects the recommendations by the SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force, which investigated the poor performance observed in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County.
1905.8 through
1905.10
Geological These amendments are intended to carry over critical provisions for the design of concrete columns in moment frames from the Uniform Building Code (UBC). Increased
confinement is critical to the integrity of such columns and these modifications ensure that it is provided when certain thresholds are exceeded. In addition, this amendment carries over from the UBC a critical provision for the design of concrete shear walls. It essentially limits the use of very highly gravity-loaded walls from being included in the seismic load resisting system, since their failure could have a catastrophic effect on the building. Furthermore, this amendment was incorporated into this Code based on observations from the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Rebar placed in very thin
concrete topping slabs has been observed in some instances to have popped out of the slab due to insufficient concrete coverage. This modification ensures that critical boundary and collector rebars are placed in sufficiently thick slabs to prevent buckling of such reinforcements. This amendment is a
continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
significant earthquakes in the County.
2304.10.2 and
Table 2304.10.2
Geological Due to the high geologic activities in the Southern California area and the expected higher level of performance on buildings and structures, this proposed local amendment limits the use of staple fasteners in resisting or transferring seismic forces. In September 2007, limited cyclic testing data was provided to the ICC, Los Angeles Chapter Structural Code Committee,
showing that stapled wood structural shear panels do not exhibit the same behavior as nailed wood structural shear panels. The test results of stapled wood structural shear panels demonstrated much lower strength and drift than nailed wood structural shear panel test results. Therefore, the use of staples as fasteners to resist or transfer seismic forces shall not be permitted without being substantiated by cyclic testing. This amendment is a continuation of a similar amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County. 2304.10.3.1 Geological The overdriving of nails into the structural wood panels still remains a concern when pneumatic nail guns are used for wood structural panel shear wall nailing. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of the typical 3/8-inch thick plywood during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. The use of clipped head nails continues to be restricted from use in wood structural panel shear walls where the minimum nail head size must be maintained in order to minimize nails from pulling through sheathing materials. Clipped or mechanically driven nails used in wood structural panel shear wall
construction were found to perform much worse in previous wood structural panel shear wall testing done at the University of California Irvine. The existing test results indicated that, under cyclic loading, the wood structural panel shear walls were less energy absorbent and less ductile. The panels reached ultimate load capacity and failed at substantially less lateral deflection than those using same-size hand-driven nails.

This amendment reflects the recommendations by the
SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force, which investigated the poor performance observed in the 1994
Northridge Earthquake. This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County.
2304.12.2.8 Climatic
Geological
No substantiating data has been provided to show that wood used in retaining or crib walls is effective in supporting buildings and structures during a seismic event while being subject to deterioration caused by the combined detrimental effect of constant moisture in the soil and wood-destroying

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
organisms. Wood used in retaining or crib walls, when it is not properly treated and protected against deterioration, has performed very poorly. Most contractors are typically
accustomed to construction in dry and temperate weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both seismic events and wet applications. The proposed amendment takes the necessary precautionary steps to reduce or eliminate potential problems that may result by using wood in retaining or crib walls, which experience relatively rapid decay due to the fact that the region does not experience temperatures cold enough to destroy or retard the growth and proliferation of wood-destroying organisms. This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the local climate and the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County.
2305.4 Geological Many of the hold-down connectors currently in use do not have any acceptance report based on dynamic testing protocols.

This amendment continues to limit the allowable capacity to 75% of the acceptance report value to provide an additional factor of safety for statically tested anchorage devices. Cyclic forces imparted on buildings and structures by seismic activity cause more damage than equivalent forces that are applied in a static manner. Steel plate washers will reduce the additional damage that can result when hold-down connectors are
fastened to wood framing members. This amendment reflects the recommendations by the SEAOSC and the Los Angeles
City Joint Task Force, which investigated the poor
performance observed in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.

This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County. 2306.2
2306.3
2307.2
2308.10.5.1
2308.10.5.2
Figure
2308.10.5.1
and Figure
2308.10.5.2
Geological The SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated damage to buildings and structures during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake recommended reducing allowable shear values in wood structural panel shear walls or
diaphragms that were not substantiated by cyclic testing. That recommendation was consistent with a report to the Governor from the Seismic Safety Commission of the State of California recommending that code requirements be "more thoroughly substantiated with testing." The allowable shear values for wood structural panel shear walls or diaphragms fastened with staples are based on monotonic testing and do not take into consideration that earthquake forces load shear wall or diaphragm in a repeating and fully reversible manner. In

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
September 2007, limited cyclic testing was conducted by a private engineering firm to determine if wood structural panels fastened with staples would exhibit the same behavior as wood structural panels fastened with common nails. The test result revealed that wood structural panels fastened with staples demonstrated much lower strength and stiffness than wood structural panels fastened with common nails. It was
recommended that the use of staples as fasteners for wood structural panel shear walls or diaphragms not be permitted to resist seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Categories D, E, and F unless it can be substantiated by cyclic testing. Furthermore, the cities and unincorporated areas within the greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region have taken extra measures to maintain the structural integrity of the framing of shear walls and diaphragms designed for high levels of seismic forces by requiring wood sheathing be applied directly over the framing members and prohibiting the use of panels placed over gypsum sheathing. This amendment is
intended to prevent the undesirable performance of nails when gypsum board softens due to cyclic earthquake displacements and the nail ultimately does not have any engagement in a solid material within the thickness of the gypsum board. This amendment continues the previous amendment adopted during the 2007 code adoption cycle.
2308.10.8.1 Geological With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, interior walls can easily be called upon to resist over half of the seismic loading imposed on simple buildings or structures. Without a continuous
foundation to support the braced wall line, seismic loads would be transferred through other elements such as non-structural concrete slab floors, wood floors, etc. The purpose of this amendment is to limit the use of the exception to structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B, or C where lower seismic demands are expected. Requiring interior braced walls be supported by continuous foundations is intended to reduce or eliminate the poor performance of buildings or structures.

This amendment is a continuation of an amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County.

Table 2308.10.1 Geological This amendment specifies minimum sheathing thickness and nail size and spacing so as to provide a uniform standard of construction for designers and buildings to follow. This is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands placed on buildings or structure in this region. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by the SEAOSC and

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force, which investigated the performance deficiencies observed in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. This amendment is a continuation of an
amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles, and is necessary due to the increased risk of significant earthquakes in the County.
2308.10.9 Geological Due to the high geologic activities in the Southern California area and the required higher level of performance of buildings and structures, this amendment limits the use of staple fasteners in resisting or transferring seismic forces. In September 2007, limited cyclic testing data was provided to the ICC,
Los Angeles Chapter Structural Code Committee, showing that stapled wood structural shear panels do not exhibit the same behavior as nailed wood structural shear panels. The test results of stapled wood structural shear panels demonstrated much lower strength and drift than nailed wood structural shear panel test results. Therefore, the use of staples as fasteners to resist or transfer seismic forces shall not be permitted without being substantiated by cyclic testing. This amendment is a continuation of a similar amendment adopted during previous code adoption cycles.
3114; Climatic,
Geologic
The greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region is situated over a vast array of earthquake fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, similar to or exceeding the geologic activities occurring during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.

The region is further impacted by construction of buildings and structures utilizing traditional construction materials that impact the amount of energy, air quality, greenhouse gas emission and construction waste in the area. The proposed amendment addresses structural design requirements specific to intermodal shipping containers, reduce environmental impact of unused and unrecycled intermodal shipping containers, and increase sustainability by reducing consumption of traditional construction materials. The proposed modification needs to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings utilizing intermodal shipping containers are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Building Code and California Green Building Standards Code
Appendix C Climatic,
Geologic,
Voluntary
appendix
Los Angeles County is a diverse region with both densely populated urban areas and rural areas with various agricultural and animal husbandry establishments. Many areas of the
County have been designated as Fire Hazard Severity Zones due to the increased risk of fire caused by low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation, particularly the rural areas, which are often used for agricultural purposes. Furthermore, the

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region is situated over a vast array of earthquake fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, similar to or exceeding the geologic activities occurring during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Due to the need for agricultural buildings to perform appropriately in the County due to its geology and climate, adoption of building standards for such structures is required.

Appendix H Climatic,
Geologic,
Voluntary
appendix
Los Angeles County is a diverse region with both densely populated urban areas and rural areas with various signs used in the County. The Los Angeles region is situated over a vast array of earthquake fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, similar to or exceeding the geologic activities occurring during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. In addition, weather events occur seasonally with high winds such as the Santa Ana Winds. Due to the need for signs to perform well in the County due to its climate and geology, adoption of building standards for signs is required.

H103.1 Geologic,
Administrative,
Voluntary
appendix
Los Angeles County is a diverse region with both densely populated urban areas and rural areas with various signs used in the County. The greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region is situated over a vast array of earthquake fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, similar to or exceeding the geologic activities occurring during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. This provision is amended to cross-reference to applicable legal provisions and also to ensure that signs are located in such a way as to avoid damage to adjacent structures and people given the potential for earthquakes in the County.

H103.2 Geologic,
Administrative,
Voluntary
appendix
Los Angeles County is a diverse region with both densely populated urban areas and rural areas with various signs used in the County. The greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region is situated over a vast array of earthquake fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, similar to or exceeding the geologic activities occurring during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. This provision is amended to cross-reference to applicable legal provisions and also to ensure that sign projections and clearances are located in such a way as to avoid damage to adjacent structures and people given the potential for earthquakes in the County.

H104.1 Geologic,
Voluntary
appendix
The greater Los Angeles/Long Beach region is situated over a vast array of earthquake fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, similar to or exceeding the geologic activities occurring during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.

Due to the risk of geologic activities in the Southern California area, buildings and structures require a high level of
performance, which is directly proportional to the weight of a structure. By adding the weight of a sign to the identification

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
placard, it will improve the ability to provide structural verification in the event of damage or future modifications.

H105.1 Administrative,
Voluntary
appendix
The amendment provides a cross reference to Chapter 24 for user convenience.

H106.1,
H106.2
Administrative,
Voluntary
appendix
This change corrects a call out from the model electrical code to the relevant local electrical code and clarifies that a separate electrical permit is required for user convenience.

H110.1 Climatic,
Voluntary
appendix
Due to the potential for severe local weather conditions with torrential rain, it is necessary to clarify that no portions of the roof sign and supporting members may interfere with proper roof drainage to prevent the potential for roof collapse due to water accumulation.

H116 Climatic,
Voluntary
appendix
Due to the potential for severe local weather with high speed winds and hot, dry conditions, it is necessary that the most recent test standards as specified in Chapter 35 are adopted in lieu of the older test standards specified in Section H116. This ensures that the risk from fires is minimized.

J101.1 to J101.9 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Sections revised to include erosion and sediment control measures to address the complex and diverse set of soil types and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

J101.10 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Section revised to maintain safety and integrity of public or private property adjacent to grading sites due to the complex and diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

J103.1 – J103.2
and Figure
J103.2
Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Sections revised to provide adequate control of grading operations typical to the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region due to the complex and diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

J104.2.1 –
J104.4
Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Sections revised or added to provide adequate control of grading operations typical to the greater Los Angeles
County/Long Beach region due to the complex and diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

J105.1- J105.14 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Sections revised or added to provide adequate control of grading operations typical to the greater Los Angeles
County/Long Beach region due to the complex and diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

J106.1 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Section revised to require more stringent cut slope ratios to address the complex and diverse set of soil types and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long

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Beach region.

J107.1- J107.7 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Sections revised to provide more stringent fill requirements for slope stability and settlement due to the complex and diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

J107.8 – J107.9 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Sections revised to provide more stringent inspection and testing requirements for fill slope stability due to the complex and diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

J108.1 – J108.4 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Sections revised to provide more stringent slope setback requirements to address the complex and diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

J109.1 – J109.3 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Sections revised to provide more stringent drainage and terracing requirements to address the complex and diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

J109.5 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Subsection added to provide for adequate outlet of drainage flows due to the diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

J110.1 -
J110.8.5
Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Sections revised or added to provide for State requirements of storm water pollution prevention and more stringent slope planting, and slope stability requirements to control erosion due to the complex and diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

J111 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
Section revised to reference additional standards for soils testing due to the complex and diverse set of soil types, climates, and geologic conditions that exist in the greater Los Angeles County/Long Beach region.

Appendix Q
Q101.1,
Q102.1,
Q103.1,
Q103.4,
Q107.1
Administrative,
Voluntary
appendix
Climatic
Geologic
Topographical
Adoption of this appendix is necessary because strict
compliance with State and local standards and laws would prevent, hinder, or delay the mitigation of the effects of a declared shelter crisis, local emergency or state of emergency.

The modifications to this appendix are administrative in nature, to provide clarification of various provisions of the language of this voluntary Appendix.

Q106.1 Climatic Los Angeles County is subject to extreme temperatures, and many of these membrane structures will be erected and
occupied during severe weather events. It is necessary to include this amendment to ensure the safety, health, and comfort of the occupants is maintained during extreme heat and cold.

Q110.1.1, Administrative These sections are a cross reference to the State Plumbing

Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
Q110.1.2 Code requirement for user convenience and is not adding a new building standard nor enacting a more restrictive requirement.

To the extent findings are requested, see prefatory language in this Section.

Q110.3 Climatic,
Voluntary
appendix
The County may utilize mobile restroom facilities that are physically separate from the living facilities. Due to the potential for severe local weather conditions, with extreme temperatures or torrential rain, the distance to the restroom facilities required for the comfort, safety, and health of displaced people should be reduced to 300 feet or as
determined by the Building Official.

PLUMBING CODE AMENDMENTS

CODE SECTION CONDITION EXPLANATION
Section 304.1 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
The County of Los Angeles is a densely populated
area with buildings constructed within a region where
water is scarce and domestic water service is impacted
by immoderate and varying weather conditions,
including periods of extended drought. The proposed
measures will require buildings to be more water
efficient and allow greater conservation of domestic
water due to these local conditions.

Sections 601.2.3 Geological
Topographical
Climatic
The County of Los Angeles is a densely populated
area with buildings constructed within a region where
water is scarce and domestic water service is impacted
by immoderate and varying weather conditions,
including periods of extended drought. The proposed
measures will require buildings to be more water
efficient and allow greater conservation of domestic
water due to these local conditions.

Section 721.3 Geological
Topographical
To allow for the proper operation of existing Los
Angeles County sewer infrastructure and establish
consistency with Title 20 – Utilities – of the
Los Angeles County Code, Division 2 (Sanitary
Sewers and Industrial Waste) due to local soil
conditions and topography.

Sections 728.1 to
728.6
Geological
Topographical
To allow for the proper operation of existing Los
Angeles County sewer infrastructure and establish
consistency with Title 20 – Utilities – of the
Los Angeles County Code, Division 2 (Sanitary
Sewers and Industrial Waste) due to local soil
conditions and topography.

Table H 101.8 Geological
Topographical
To establish more restrictive requirements for
protection of local groundwater due to local soil
conditions and to provide protections for native,
protected oak trees that are consistent with Title 22 – Zoning and Planning – of the Los Angeles County
Code, Chapter 22.174 (Oak Tree Permits).

Table H 201.1(1) Geological
Topographical
To establish more restrictive requirements for
protection of local groundwater due to local soil
conditions, sewer capacity, and sewage treatment.

Table H 201.1(2) Geological
Topographical
To establish consistency with requirements of the
County Health Department for sewer capacity and
sewage treatment due to local soil conditions.

Table H 201.1(3) Geological
Topographical
To establish consistency with requirements of the
County Health Department for sewer capacity and
sewage treatment due to local soil conditions.

Table H 201.1(4) Geological
Topographical
To establish consistency with requirements of the
County Health Department for sewer capacity and
sewage treatment due to local soil conditions.

Section H 301.1 Geological
Topographical
To establish more restrictive requirements for
protection of local groundwater due to local soil
conditions.

Section H 401.3 Geological
Topographical
To establish more restrictive requirements for
protection of local groundwater due to local soil
conditions.

Section H 601.5 Geological
Topographical
To establish more restrictive requirements for
protection of local groundwater due to local soil
conditions.

Section H 601.8 Geological
Topographical
To establish more restrictive requirements for
protection of local groundwater due to local soil
conditions.

Section H 701.2 Geological
Topographical
To establish more restrictive requirements for
protection of local groundwater due to local soil
conditions.

Section H 1001.1 Geological To establish more restrictive requirements to prevent earth movement based on local soil and seismic
conditions.

Section H 1101.6 Geological To establish more restrictive requirements to prevent earth movement based on local soil and seismic
conditions.

Appendix P
Appendix S Climatic To establish requirements for solar thermal energy systems based on provisions in the Uniform Solar,
Hydronics and Geothermal Code (USHGC), which is
developed by the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. The County of
Los Angeles is a densely populated area, with elevated
levels of greenhouse gas emissions. Standards to
regulate the installation of solar thermal energy
systems will facilitate safe and efficient installations of these systems to improve local air quality, thereby
improving the health of the County's residents,
businesses and visitors.

MECHANICAL CODE AMENDMENTS

CODE SECTION CONDITION EXPLANATION
501.1 Climatic Additional Health Department
requirements are necessary due
to local air quality concerns.
510.1.6 Geological High geologic activities, such as
seismic events, in the Southern
California area necessitate this

MECHANICAL CODE AMENDMENTS

CODE SECTION CONDITION EXPLANATION
local amendment for bracing and
support.
603.7.1.1 Geological High geologic activities, such as
seismic events, in the Southern
California area necessitate this
local amendment for bracing and
support.
1114.4 Geological High geologic activities, such as
seismic events, in the Southern
California area necessitate this
local amendment to reduce
damage and potential for toxic
refrigerant release during a
seismic event caused by shifting
equipment and to minimize
impacts to the sewer system in
such an event.

RESIDENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS
Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
R301.1.3.2 Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern California area. After the 1994 Northridge Earthquake, the Wood Frame Construction Joint Task Force recommended that the quality of woodframe construction needed to be greatly improved. The Task Force recommended that structural plans be prepared by the engineer or architect so that plan examiners, building inspectors, contractors, and special inspectors may logically follow and construct the seismic force-resisting systems as presented in the construction documents. For buildings or structures located in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, D2, or E that are subject to a greater level of seismic forces, the requirement to have a California licensed architect or engineer prepare the construction documents is intended to minimize or reduce structural
deficiencies that may cause excessive damage or injuries in woodframe buildings. Involvement of a registered professional will minimize the occurrence of structural deficiencies such as plan and vertical irregularities, improper shear transfer of the seismic force-resisting system, missed details or connections important to the structural system, and the improper application of the prescriptive requirements of the California Residential Code.

R301.1.5 Geological
Topographical
Due to the local topographical and geological conditions of the sites within the greater Los Angeles region and their
susceptibility to earthquakes, this technical amendment is required to address and clarify special needs for buildings constructed on hillside locations. A joint Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and Los Angeles City Joint Task Force investigated the performance of hillside building failures after the Northridge Earthquake. Numerous hillside failures resulted in loss of life and millions of dollars in damage. These criteria were developed to minimize the damage to these structures and have been in use by the City and County of Los Angeles for several years.

R301.2.2.6 Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern California area. Due to the high geologic activities in the Southern California area and the necessary higher level of performance required for buildings and structures, this local amendment limits the type of irregular conditions as specified in the California Residential Code. Such limitations are recommended to reduce structural damage in the event of an earthquake. The County of Los Angeles and cities in this region have implemented these extra measures to maintain the structural integrity of the framing of the shear walls and all associated elements when designed for high levels of seismic loads.

R301.2.2.11 Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern California area. Due to the high geologic activity in the Southern California area and the necessary higher level of performance required for buildings and structures, this local amendment limits the potential anchorage and supporting frame failure resulting from additional weight.

There is no limitation for weight of mechanical and plumbing fixtures and equipment in the International Residential Code.

Requirements from ASCE 7 and the International Building Code would permit equipment weighing up to 400 lbs. when mounted at 4 feet or less above the floor or attic level without engineering design. Where equipment exceeds this requirement, it is the intent of this amendment that a registered design professional be required to analyze if the floor support is adequate and structurally sound.

Table
R302.1(2)
Climatic This amendment will not allow unprotected openings (openings that do not resist the spread of fire) to be in the exterior wall of a residential building that is located on a property line. This amendment is necessary due to local climatic conditions. The hot, dry weather conditions of late summer in combination with the Santa Ana winds creates an extreme fire danger. Residential buildings with unprotected openings located on a property line may permit fires to spread from the inside of the building to adjacent properties and likewise from exterior properties to the

interior of the building.

R337.1.1
R337.1.2
Climatic Clarifies the application of Chapter 5 of the California Wildland Interface Code to also harden additions, alterations, and/or relocated buildings. Many areas of the County have been designated as Fire Hazard Severity Zones due to the increased risk of fire caused by low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation. Additions, alterations, and/or relocated buildings have the same fire risk as new buildings.

R337.1.3
R337.1.5
R337.1.6
Climatic Disallows the use of wood-shingle/wood-shake roofs due to the increased risk of fire in the County caused by low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation in high fire severity zones in order to further harden residential buildings against fire risk.

R337.1.7 Climatic Disallows the use of Class B wood-shingle/wood-shake roofs due to the increased risk of fire in the County caused by low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation in high fire severity zones in order to further harden residential buildings against fire risk.

R401.1 Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern California area. Wood foundations, even those that are preservative-treated, encounter a higher risk of deterioration when contacting the adjacent ground.

The required seismic anchorage and transfer of lateral forces into the foundation system necessary for 2-story structures and foundation walls could become compromised at varying states of wood decay. In addition, global structure overturning moment and sliding resistance is reduced when utilizing wood foundations as opposed to conventional concrete or masonry systems. However, non-occupied, single-story storage
structures pose significantly less risk to human safety and may utilize the wood foundation guidelines specified in this Chapter.

R403.1.2
R403.1.3.6
R403.1.5
Figure
R403.1.5
Climatic
Geological
Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern California area. These amendments require minimum reinforcement in continuous
footings and stepped footings to address the problem of poor performance of plain or under-reinforced footings during a seismic event. These amendments implement the
recommendations of SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force resulting from their investigation of the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Interior walls can easily be called upon to resist over half of the seismic loading imposed on simple buildings or structures. Without a continuous foundation to support the braced wall line, seismic loads would be transferred through other elements such as non-structural concrete slab floors, wood floors, etc. Requiring interior braced walls to be supported by continuous foundations is intended to reduce or eliminate the poor performance of buildings or structures.

R404.2 Climatic
Geological
No substantiating data has been provided to show that wood foundations are effective in supporting structures and buildings during a seismic event while being subject to deterioration caused by the presence of water and other materials detrimental to wood foundations in the soil. Wood foundations, when they are not properly treated and protected against deterioration, have performed very poorly and have led to slope failures. Most contractors are typically accustomed to construction in dry weather in the Southern California region and are not generally familiar with the necessary precautions and treatment of wood that makes it suitable for both seismic events and wet
applications. With the higher seismic demand placed on
buildings and structures in this region, coupled with the dryer weather conditions, it is the intent of this amendment to reduce or eliminate potential problems resulting from the use of wood footings and foundations.

R501.2 Geological Due to the high geologic activities in the Southern California area and the necessary higher level of performance required for buildings and structures, this local amendment limits the potential anchorage and supporting frame failure resulting from additional weight. There is no limitation for weight of mechanical and plumbing fixtures and equipment in the
International Residential Code. Requirements from ASCE 7 and the International Building Code would permit equipment
weighing up to 400 lbs. when mounted at 4 feet or less above the floor or attic level without engineering design. Where
equipment exceeds this requirement, it is the intent of this amendment that a registered design professional be required to analyze if the floor support is adequate and structurally sound.

R503.2.4
Figure
R503.2.4
Geological Section R502.10 of the Code does not provide any prescriptive criteria to limit the maximum floor opening size, nor does Section R503 provide any details to address the issue of shear transfer near larger floor openings. With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, it is important to ensure that a complete load path is provided to reduce or eliminate potential damage caused by seismic forces.

Requiring blocking with metal ties around larger floor openings and limiting opening size is consistent with the requirements of Section R301.2.2.6.

Table
R602.3(1)
Table
R602.3(2)
Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern California area. In September 2007, limited cyclic testing data was provided to the ICC Los Angeles Chapter Structural Code Committee showing that stapled wood structural shear panels do not exhibit the same behavior as the nailed wood structural shear panels. The test results of the stapled wood structural shear panels demonstrated lower strength and drift than the nailed wood structural shear panel test results. Therefore, the use of staples as fasteners for shear walls sheathed with other materials shall not be permitted without being substantiated by cyclic testing.

R602.3.2
Table R602.3.2
Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern California area. The County of Los Angeles and cities in this region have taken extra measures to maintain the structural integrity of the framing of the shear walls when designed for high levels of seismic loads by eliminating single top plate construction. The performance of modern day braced wall panel construction is directly related to an adequate load path extending from the roof diaphragm to the foundation system.

R602.10.2.3 Geological The greater Los Angeles region is a densely populated area having buildings and structures constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including, but not limited, to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.

Plywood shear walls with high aspect ratio experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. This proposed amendment specifies a minimum braced wall length to meet an aspect ratio consistent with other sections of the California Residential Code, and to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the California Residential Code.

This is intended to improve the performance level of buildings and structures that are subject to the higher seismic demands and reduce and limit potential damage to property. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance observed during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake.

Table
R602.10.3(3)
Geological Due to the high geologic activities in the Southern California area and the necessary higher level of performance of buildings and structures, this local amendment reduces or eliminates the allowable shear values for shear walls sheathed with lath, plaster, or gypsum board. The poor performance of such shear walls sheathed with other materials in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake was investigated by SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force. The County of Los Angeles and cities in this region have taken extra measures to maintain the structural integrity of the framing of the shear walls when designed for high levels of seismic loads.

Table
R602.10.4
Geological 3/8" thick 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. This amendment specifies minimum WSP sheathing thickness and nail size and spacing, so as to provide a uniform standard of construction to improve the performance level of buildings and structures, given the potential for higher seismic demands placed on buildings or structure in this region. This proposed amendment reflects the recommendations by SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force following the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. In September 2007, cyclic testing data was provided to the Los Angeles Chapter Structural Code Committee showing that
stapled wood structural shear panels underperformed nailed wood structural shear panels. Test results of the stapled wood structural shear panels appeared much lower in strength and drift than the nailed wood structural shear panel test results.

Table R602.10.5 Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern California area. The poor performance of such shear walls sheathed in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake was investigated by SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force. The County of Los Angeles and cities in this region have taken extra measures to maintain the structural integrity with respect to the "maximum shear wall aspect ratios" of the framing of the shear walls when designed for high levels of seismic loads. This amendment is consistent with the shear wall aspect ratio provision of Section 4.3.3 of AWC SDPWS-2021.

Figure
R602.10.6.1
Geological 3/8" thick 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. The poor performance of shear walls in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake was investigated by SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of the typical 3/8" thick 3 ply-plywood during the Northridge
Earthquake. The County of Los Angeles and cities in this region have taken extra measures to maintain the structural integrity of the framing of the shear walls when designed for high levels of seismic loads. The performance of modern day braced wall

panel construction is directly related to an adequate load path extending from the roof diaphragm to the foundation system.

Figure
R602.10.6.2
Geological 3/8" thick 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. The poor performance of such shear walls in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake was
investigated by SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force. The County of Los Angeles and cities in this region have taken extra measures to maintain the structural integrity of the framing of the shear walls when designed for high levels of seismic loads. Box nails were observed to cause massive and multiple failures of typical 3/8-inch thick plywood during the Northridge Earthquake. This change to the minimum lap splice requirement is consistent with Section 25.5 of ACI 318-19.

Figure
R602.10.6.4
Geological 3/8" thick 3 ply-plywood shear walls experienced many failures during the Northridge Earthquake. The poor performance of such shear walls in the 1994 Northridge Earthquake was
investigated by SEAOSC and the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force. The County of Los Angeles and cities in this region have taken extra measures to maintain the structural integrity of the framing of the shear walls when designed for high levels of seismic loads. The proposal in which "washers shall be a minimum of 0.229 inch by 3 inches by 3 inches in size" is consistent with Section R602.11.1 of the California Residential Code and Section 2308.7.1 of the California Building Code.

R606.4.4 Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern California area. The addition of the word "or" will prevent the use of unreinforced parapets in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, or D2, or on townhouses in Seismic Design Category C.

R606.12.2.2.3 Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern California area.

Reinforcement using longitudinal wires for buildings and structures located in high seismic areas is not as ductile as deformed rebar. Having vertical reinforcement closer to the ends of masonry walls helps to improve the seismic performance of masonry buildings and structures.

R803.2.4 Geological Section R802 of the Code does not provide any prescriptive criteria to limit the maximum size of roof openings, nor does Section R803 provide any details to address the issue of shear transfer near larger roof openings. With the higher seismic demand placed on buildings and structures in this region, it is important to ensure that a complete load path is provided to reduce or eliminate potential damage caused by seismic forces.

Requiring blocking with metal ties around larger roof openings and limiting the size of openings is consistent with the requirements of Section R301.2.2.6.

R1001.3.1 Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the

existence of active faults in the Southern California area. The performance of fireplaces/chimneys without anchorage to the foundation has been observed to be inadequate during major earthquakes. The lack of anchorage to the foundation results in overturn or displacement.

Appendix BJ
BJ106.1
Geological Los Angeles County is prone to seismic activity due to the existence of active faults in the Southern California area. Due to the limited seismic performance information on strawbale construction, this amendment is intended to limit the higher risk strawbale construction poses in a high seismic region.

Appendix CJ
CJ101.1,
CJ102.1,
CJ103.1,
CJ103.4,
CJ107.1
Administrative,
Climatic,
Geologic,
Topographical
Adoption of this appendix is necessary because strict
compliance with state and local standards and laws would prevent, hinder, or delay the mitigation of the effects of a declared shelter crisis or other emergency. The modifications to this appendix are administrative in nature, to provide
clarification of various provisions of the language of this voluntary Appendix.

CJ106.1 Climatic Los Angeles County is subject to extreme temperatures, and many of these membrane structures will be erected and occupied during severe weather events. It is necessary to include this amendment to ensure the safety, health, and comfort of the occupants is maintained during extreme heat and cold.

CJ110.1.1,
CJ110.1.2
Administrative These sections are simply a cross reference to the State Plumbing Code requirement for user convenience and is not adding a new building standard nor enacting a more restrictive requirement. To the extent findings are requested, see prefatory language in this Section.

CJ110.3 Climatic The County may utilize mobile restroom facilities that are physically separate from the living facilities. Due to the potential for severe local weather conditions, with extreme temperatures or torrential rain, the distance to the restroom facilities required for the comfort, safety, and health of displaced people should be reduced to 300 feet or as determined by the Building Official.

GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AMENDMENTS

CODE SECTION CONDITION EXPLANATION
301.1, 301.1.1 Climatic and
Topographic
Environmental resources in the County of Los Angeles are scarce due to varying, and occasionally immoderate,
temperatures and weather conditions. Expanding the scope of the mandatory requirements of this Code for all
residential additions and alterations, and for residential buildings of seven stories or greater in height, will achieve a greater reduction in greenhouse gases, higher efficiencies of energy, water, and material usage, and improved
environmental air quality.

GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AMENDMENTS

CODE SECTION CONDITION EXPLANATION
301.3, 301.3.3 Climatic and
Topographic
Environmental resources in the County of Los Angeles are scarce due to varying, and occasionally immoderate,
temperatures and weather conditions. Expanding the scope of the mandatory requirements of this Code for
nonresidential buildings and residential buildings of seven stories or greater in height that are greater than or equal to 25,000 square feet in floor area will achieve a greater reduction in greenhouse gases, higher efficiencies of
energy, water, and material usage, and improved
environmental air quality.

4.106.4.1,

4.106.4.1.1,
Climatic The County of Los Angeles is a densely populated area with elevated levels of greenhouse gas emissions. The
proposed modification to increase the number of EV
charging spaces and stations will help to promote the use of electric vehicles and significantly reduce local air and noise pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, thereby
improving the health of the County's residents, businesses, and visitors.

4.106.5 Climatic and
Topographic
The County of Los Angeles is a densely populated area
having residential buildings constructed within a region where water is scarce and maintaining storm water runoff quality is required. The proposed low-impact development measures will allow greater conservation of rain water, increase in groundwater recharge, reduction of storm water runoff, and improvement in storm water runoff quality.

4.106.6, 4.106.6.1,

4.106.6.2,

4.106.6.3, Table

4.106.6(1) Table

4.106.6(2)
Climatic Environmental resources in the County of Los Angeles are scarce due to varying, and occasionally immoderate,
temperatures and weather conditions. Adding mandatory
requirements for cool roofs for residential occupancies will achieve a greater reduction in greenhouse gases, higher efficiencies of energy, and improved environmental air
quality.

5.106.3 Climatic and
Topographic
The County of Los Angeles is a densely populated area
having buildings constructed within a region where water is scarce and maintaining storm water runoff quality is required. The proposed low-impact development measures
will allow greater conservation of rain water, increase in groundwater recharge, reduction of storm water runoff,
and improvement in storm water runoff quality.

5.106.11,

5.106.11.1,

5.106.11.2,

5.106.11.3, Table

5.106.11
Climatic Environmental resources in the County of Los Angeles are scarce due to varying, and occasionally immoderate,
temperatures and weather conditions. Adding mandatory
requirements for cool roofs for nonresidential occupancies will achieve a greater reduction in greenhouse gases,
higher efficiencies of energy, and improved environmental air quality.