Agenda packet — South El Monte City Council, February 3, 2026 (part 1 of 3)

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Gloria Olmos, Mayor
Rudy Bojorquez, Mayor Pro Tem
Manuel Acosta, Councilmember
Hector Delgado, 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
February 3, 2026, 6:00 PM
1415 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91733

PUBLIC COMMENT
Those wishing to participate during Public Comment may do so in person at the South El Monte City Hall Council Chambers, or may submit written public comments by emailing [email protected]. Emailed public comments are due by 5:00 p.m., and should be limited to no more than 250 words. Written public comments will be provided to the City Council and will be part of the record but will not be read aloud.

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Webinar ID: 865 8171 1880
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability-related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City Clerk’s office at (626) 579-6540 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.

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.

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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

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

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Rudy Bojorquez

3. INVOCATION
Pastor Benjamin Garrett, Faith Dominion Church

4. PRESENTATIONS

4.a. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the South El Monte Community Outreach Church volunteers.

4.b. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the South El Monte High School Football team and coaches for their CIF win.

4.c. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Diana Manzano, Area D Coordinator, for her service to the City of South El Monte.

4.d. Presentation by Los Angeles County Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Paul Stump.

4.e. Presentation by Los Angeles County Sheriff Department Captain Meza.

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.

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CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)

7.a. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 2, 2025

Staff is requesting approval of Minutes for the December 2, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff is requesting approval of Minutes for the December 2, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.

7.b. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-005, APPROVING WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 15,
THROUGH JANUARY 28, 2026

Authorizing payment of City expenditures for the period of January 15, 2026, through January 28, 2026, totaling $1,033,107.35.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 26-005, authorizing payment of City expenditures.

7.c. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 26-006,

APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT SERVICES

AGREEMENT WITH COUNCIL FOR WATERSHED HEALTH FOR THE

MERCED AVENUE GREENWAY PHASE II DESIGN PROJECT

The Merced Avenue Greenway Project in the City of South El Monte (“City”) is a multi-benefit green street project which includes decentralized Low Impact Development (LID) Best Management Practices (BMPs) within the street right-of-way that slows, captures, treats, and infiltrate stormwater runoff. The City recently completed Phase I Improvements on Merced Avenue. Phase II of Merced Avenue Project focuses on the north segment of Merced Avenue between Rush St and Garvey Ave within City of South El Monte and El Monte). The proposed improvements include installation of infiltration galleries, construction of pervious concrete, connections to the existing storm drain system, roadway resurfacing, reconstruction of concrete curb ramps, reconstruction of non-compliant sidewalks and driveways, reconstruction of curb and gutter, construction of curb extensions, and planting along Merced Avenue between Fern Street and Garvey Avenue. The City recently received construction phase funds through Active Transportation Program (ATP Cycle 6). Staff recommends an amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with Council for Watershed Health, dated July 25, 2024, to finalize the required design for the ATP Cycle 6 additional scope, in the amount of $219,504.

Consent Calendar Agenda Item 7.c. Recommendation on next page.

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CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
Item 7.c.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:

1. Approve Resolution No. 26-006, approving First Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with Council for Watershed Health (CWH), dated July 25, 2024, to increase the not-to-exceed contract sum in the amount of Two Hundred Nineteen Thousand Five Hundred Four Dollars ($219,504.00), for a new total not-to-exceed sum of One Million Five Hundred Eight Thousand Two Hundred Two Dollars ($1,508,202.00) and to extend the term of the agreement by one (1) year; and

2. Authorize City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute the amendment, approved as to form by the City Attorney.

8. PUBLIC HEARINGS

8.a. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 1286, 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.

Second 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 adopt 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

8.b. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1287 AFFIRMING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATION TO
APPROVE ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 25-01 TO AMEND THE SOUTH
EL MONTE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.09 AND CHAPTER 5.26

TO ALLOW COMMERCIAL CANNABIS OPERATIONS IN THE

MANUFACTURING ZONE AND TO AMEND THE EXISTING REQUIRED
BUFFER DISTANCES FROM JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES TO 350
FEET AND MAINTAIN 1,000 FOOT BUFFERS FROM ALL OTHER

SENSITIVE USES
Public Hearing Agenda Item 8.b. continued on next page.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS (CONTINUED)
Agenda Item 8.b.

Consideration to introduce Ordinance No. 1287, affirming the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve zoning text amendment to the South El Monte Municipal Code Chapter 17.09 and Chapter 5.26 to allow commercial cannabis operations in the manufacturing zone and to amend the existing required buffer distances from jurisdictional boundaries to 350 feet and maintain 1,000-foot buffers from all other sensitive uses.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:

1. Conduct a public hearing;

2. Take public testimony;

3. Determine that Ordinance 1287 is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption); and

4. Waive the full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1287 by title only, approving Planning Commission’s recommendation and adopting Zone Text Amendment No. 25-01 to:
• Amend the South El Monte Municipal Code Chapter 17.09 to allow retailer commercial cannabis operations as a permitted use within the Manufacturing (M) zone;
• Amend the South El Monte Municipal Code Chapter 5.26 to add the Manufacturing (M) zone as a permissible zone for retailer commercial cannabis operations and amend the existing required buffer distance of 1,000-foot buffer from all existing sensitive uses except for jurisdictional boundaries, the buffer of which will be 350 feet.

9. GENERAL BUSINESS

9.a. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1288, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.26 OF TITLE 5 OF THE SOUTH EL MONTE

MUNICIPAL CODE THEREBY AMENDING THE CITY'S CANNABIS

REGULATIONS IN RELATION TO APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND

CRITERIA, PERMITTING AND OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, AND

MAKE SUCH OTHER CHANGES TO ALIGN WITH LEGAL

DEVELOPMENTS

Staff is requesting City Council consider for adoption an ordinance amending Chapter 5.26 of Title 5 of the South El Monte Municipal Code, thereby amending the City’s cannabis regulations, in relation to application procedure and criteria, permitting and operational requirements, clarification changes, and other changes in order to align with legal developments and to improve the administration thereof.

General Business Agenda Items 9.a. (Recommendation) through 9.e. next page.

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GENERAL BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
Agenda Item 9.a.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:

1. Determine that Ordinance 1288 is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption); and

2. Waive the full reading and introduce Ordinance No. 1288 by title only, amending Chapter 5.26 of Title 5 of the South El Monte Municipal Code, thereby amending the City’s cannabis regulations, in relation to application procedure and criteria, permitting and operational requirements, clarification changes, and other changes in order to align with legal developments and to improve the administration thereof.

9.b. FISCAL 2025-26 MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommend City Council discuss and provide direction to staff.

9.c. APPOINTMENT OF ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN AND GIRLS

COMMISSIONERS

Appointments to be made to the Advancement of Women and Girls Commission, which is a five-member commission. The current terms expired on January 31, 2026.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council consider appointing five individuals seeking re-appointment/appointment to the Advancement of Women and Girls Commission for a one-year term ending January 31, 2027.

9.d. APPOINTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONERS

Appointments to be made to the Community Services Commission, which is a seven-member commission. The current terms expired on January 31, 2026.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council consider appointing seven individuals seeking reappointment/appointment to the Community Services Commission for a one-year term ending January 31, 2027.

9.e. APPOINTMENT OF PATRIOTIC COMMISSIONERS

Appointments to be made to the Patriotic Commission, which is a fivemember commission. The current terms expired on January 31, 2026.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council consider appointing five individuals seeking re-appointment/appointment to the Patriotic Commission for a one-year term ending January 31, 2027.

General Business Agenda Item 9.f. next page.

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GENERAL BUSINESS (CONTINUED)

9.f. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS

Appointments to be made to the Planning Commission, which is a fivemember commission. The current terms expired on January 31, 2026.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council consider appointing five individuals seeking reappointment/appointment to the Planning Commission for a one-year term ending January 31, 2027.

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

11.a. LETTER FROM THE VETERANS HUNTERS PROJECT ORGANIZATION

REQUESTING A FACILITY FEE WAIVER FOR THE USE OF THE

SOUTH EL MONTE SENIOR CENTER TO HOST A MILITARY

DEPLOYMENT CEREMONY AND A MONETARY DONATION

The Veterans Hunters Project organization is requesting a facility fee waiver for the use of the Senior Center Dining Room to host a military deployment ceremony on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. In addition, the organization is requesting a monetary donation of $300.00 to provide refreshments for the event.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council discuss and consider:

1. The facility fee waiver request submitted by the Veterans Hunters Project organization for the use of the Senior Center Dining Room in the amount of $300.00;

2. The fee waiver request for the non-waived fees associated with the reservation in the amount of $899.00; and

3. A monetary donation of $300.00 to provide refreshments for the event.

11.b. LETTER FROM THE EM/SEM JETS ORGANIZATION REQUESTING A

DONATION TO THEIR VOLUNTEERS AND PROGRAM
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion and/or action.

Councilmembers’ Agenda next page.

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12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ AGENDA

12.a. COUNCILMEMBER MANUEL ACOSTA

1. City Manager’s Decision to Remove Public Safety Dept and Replace with Parking Enforcement Dept.

Discussion/Action: On December 23, 2025, the city manager replaced the Public Safety Dept with a new Parking Enforcement Dept. What tasks and duties that were performed by the Public Safety dept will not be performed by the new Parking Enforcement dept? What are the advantages of removing the Public Safety dept?

12.b. COUNCILMEMBER HECTOR DELGADO

1. Consideration of a $5,000.00 donation to South El Monte High School’s Varsity Football Team in support of their CIF Championship Run.

Donation would help cover the cost of rings for student/athletes.

13. CLOSED SESSION

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

14. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING:

Tuesday, February 17, 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 January 29, 2026, 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

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

DATE: February 3, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY:

SUBJECT: Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the South El Monte Community Outreach Church volunteers.

SUMMARY:

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT:

DISCUSSION:

ATTACHMENT(S):

None

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

DATE: February 3, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY:

SUBJECT: Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the South El Monte High School Football team and coaches for their CIF win.

SUMMARY:

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT:

DISCUSSION:

ATTACHMENT(S):

None

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

DATE: February 3, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY:

SUBJECT: Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Diana Manzano, Area D Coordinator, for her service to the City of South El Monte.

SUMMARY:

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT:

DISCUSSION:

ATTACHMENT(S):

None

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

DATE: February 3, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY:

SUBJECT: Presentation by Los Angeles County Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Paul Stump.

SUMMARY:

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT:

DISCUSSION:

ATTACHMENT(S):

A. PowerPoint

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LA County Fire Department
Presentation by
Assistant Fire Chief
Paul Stump

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Our Community
Commitment
Committed to protecting lives
through education and outreach
initiatives
The LA County Fire Department is dedicated to protecting lives and property through education, outreach, and career
development. Our programs empower residents, support
youth, and build a safer, more resilient community by fostering connections and encouraging proactive engagement in fire safety and emergency preparedness.

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Fire Prevention Month
Community activities to
enhance safety awareness.

Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT)
Training residents for
disaster preparedness.

Sidewalk CPR
Learn crucial life-saving
techniques outdoors.

READY!SET!GO!
Preparing residents for
wildfire evacuation.

Public Education Programs

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Specialized Community Initiatives
Sirens of Silence
Inclusive emergency response for
sensory sensitivities
Baby Safe Surrender
Safe options for parents in crisis
Water Watcher
Promoting water safety for all ages

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Explorer Program
Youth learn about
firefighting careers.

Girls’ Fire Camp
Empowering girls
through fire training.

Junior Lifeguard
Training future beach
safety leaders.

Beach Safety Days
Fun activities promoting
safety awareness.

Youth Engagement & Career Pathways

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Careers in the Fire Service
Mechanic
Repair and maintain fire
apparatus and equipment.

Dispatcher
Coordinate emergency
responses and
communications.

Pilot
Skilled pilots assist fire fighting missions
from the air.

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WEBSITE
www.fire.lacounty.gov
EMAIL
Assistant Chief Paul Stump
[email protected]
Herlinda Chico
Community Services Liaison
[email protected]
PHONE
626.279.1321 Office
213.200.2204 Cell
Connect with the LA County Fire Department Today
Get Involved

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

DATE: February 3, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
APPROVED BY: Rene Salas, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY:

SUBJECT: Presentation by Los Angeles County Sheriff Department Captain Meza.

SUMMARY:

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT:

DISCUSSION:

ATTACHMENT(S):

None

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

DATE: February 3, 2026
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 DECEMBER 2, 2025
SUMMARY: Staff is requesting approval of Minutes for the December 2, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff is requesting approval of Minutes for the December 2, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.

FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT:

DISCUSSION:

ATTACHMENT(S):

A. DRAFT Reg CC Minutes 12-02-25

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CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 6:00 PM
1415 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, California 91733 Mayor Olmos called the meeting to order at 6:13 P.M.

1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Bojorquez, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, and Mayor Olmos
ABSENT: Councilmember(s): None
STAFF PRESENT: Rene Salas, City Manager; Susie A. Altamirano, City Attorney; Adrian Garcia, City Clerk; 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 – Mayor Gloria Olmos led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3. INVOCATION – Pastor Patricia Garrett, Faith Dominion Church, offered the invocation.

4. PRESENTATIONS

4.a. Mayor and City Council presented Certificates of Recognition to the El Monte/South El Monte Jets Football teams for participation in the 2025 SGV Junior All-American Football Season.

4.b. This item will be presented in January.

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

ORDINANCES
Susie A. Altamirano, City Attorney, announced a Walk-On Agenda Item under Correspondence Agenda Item 11.a., “pursuant to Government Code 54954.2(b)(2), a Letter from VFW Post 10218 Requesting a Donation of $500 for their Holiday Events Serving Veterans with Food, Housing, and Needed Benefits, the letter is available at the dais and for the public to view at the side table.” Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve walking on the item. Motion passed by consensus.

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APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND WAIVER OF FULL READING OF

ORDINANCES (CONTINUED)
Motion by Councilmember Delgado, seconded by Councilmember Rodriguez, to approve the agenda. 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. Eduardo Saucedo congratulated the teams for their CIF Championship win, spoke on obedience with the Pledge of Allegiance and to the Bible, a 150- page investigative memo he sent to the City Clerk, expressed condolences for the councilmember who lost his father, and wished a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

2. Helen Kuan, Public Affairs Specialist, Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, provided an overview of the district’s services and how they protect public health in the environment.

3. Diana Rosas, South El Monte Acting Library Manager, spoke on December library programs, the bookmark contest winners, and holiday hours.

4. Danny Olmos, resident, expressed condolences to Mayor Pro Tem Delgado on the passing of his father.

5. John Ventura, resident, expressed condolences to Mayor Pro Tem Delgado on the passing of his father, expressed concerns on the agenda item regarding electioneering and campaign practices discussed at the last meeting, and wished a safe Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

6. Pastor Patricia Garrett expressed condolences to Mayor Pro Tem Delgado on the passing of his father.

7. Pastor Ben Garrett expressed condolences to Mayor Pro Tem Delgado on the passing of his father.

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

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

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CONSENT CALENDAR (CONTINUED)
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 November 4, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting.

7.b. Adopted Resolution No. 25-104, authorizing payment of City expenditures for the period of November 13, 2025, through November 26, 2025, totaling $1,371,060.50.

7.c. Introduced for first reading by title only and waived full reading of Ordinance No. 1286, 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, scheduled a public hearing for January 20, 2026, to consider adoption and second reading of the said Ordinance, and moved to read by title only and approved Urgency Ordinance No. 1285-U, 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.

7.d. Approved Resolution No. 25-105, adopting the City of South El Monte Policy Manual.

7.e. Adopted Resolution No. 25-106, accepting the DOJ Tobacco Grant, and authorized 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
Mayor Olmos introduced the item, and Adrian Garcia, City Clerk, provided a report.

Mayor Olmos nominated Councilmember Acosta.

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GENERAL BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
Item 9.a.

Councilmember Rodriguez nominated Councilmember Bojorquez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado.

Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Delgado, to select Councilmember Bojorquez as Mayor Pro Tem. 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

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

ANGELES COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF

TRUSTEES
Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, to appoint Councilmember Delgado as representative to the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Board of Trustees with a two-year term. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:

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

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

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

Mayor and City Council requested that the 4th of July Celebration be moved back to New Temple Park.

Staff was directed to further research the speaker timing and agenda format for the State of the City and to provide a proposed program, to conduct more outreach to promote the National Day of Prayer to all denominations, and to quarterly adjust the Meet & Greet hours around Daylight Saving Time.

Motion by Councilmember Delgado, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, to approve the City’s 2026 Special Events Calendar as amended.

Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:

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GENERAL BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
Item 9.c.

AYES: Councilmember(s): Acosta, Delgado, Rodriguez, Mayor Pro Tem Bojorquez, 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 Annual 5K Turkey Dash & 1K Trot, the Tree Lighting Ceremony, the Thanksgiving Annual Boxing Show, the South El Monte Community Outreach Church turkey giveaway, the El Monte/South El Monte Gives Thanks food drive and turkey giveaway event with Faith Dominion Church, and the CIF Southern Section Division 14 South El Monte High School Varsity Football Championship game.

Councilmember Bojorquez announced he attended the following: Supervisor Hilda Solis’ Annual Operation Gobble Gobble turkey giveaway, a turkey giveaway to the seniors at the Senior Center, the Annual 5K Turkey Dash & 1K Trot, Assemblymember Lisa Calderon’s Holiday Toy Drive, and the Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Mayor Pro Tem Delgado announced he had nothing to report, but shared that he had received a number of phone calls complimenting the Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Councilmember Rodriguez announced he attended the following: the Tree Lighting Ceremony, Supervisor Hilda Solis’ Annual Operation Gobble Gobble turkey giveaway, the South El Monte Community Outreach Church turkey giveaway, the El Monte/South El Monte Gives Thanks food drive and turkey giveaway event with Faith Dominion Church, thanked the library, and expressed condolences to Mayor Pro Tem Delgado on the passing of his father.

Mayor Olmos announced she attended the following: the Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 15 Board of Directors Regular Meeting, the CIF Southern Section Division 14 South El Monte High School Varsity Football Championship game, the Greater El Monte Community Hospital Board Meeting, the Healthy South El Monte Leadership Council, the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) Transportation Committee Meeting, the SGVCOG Olympic & Paralympic Games Ad Hoc Committee Meeting, the Annual 5K Turkey Dash & 1K Trot, the Thanksgiving Annual Boxing Show, the Senior Center Thanksgiving Luncheon, the South El Monte Community Outreach Church turkey giveaway, the El Monte/South El Monte Gives Thanks food drive and turkey giveaway event with Faith Dominion Church, and the Tree Lighting Ceremony.

11. CORRESPONDENCE

11.a. LETTER FROM VFW POST 10218 REQUESTING A DONATION OF $500

FOR THEIR HOLIDAY EVENTS SERVING VETERANS WITH FOOD,

HOUSING, AND NEEDED BENEFITS

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CORRESPONDENCE (CONTINUED)
Item 11.a.

Motion by Councilmember Rodriguez, seconded by Councilmember Acosta, to approve a donation of $500 to VFW Post 10218. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:

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

12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ AGENDA

12.a. COUNCILMEMBER MANUEL ACOSTA

1. 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.

Discussion topics included the organizations’ membership with the Sisters of Saint Vincent de Paul, their 501(c)(3) non-profit status, distribution days and times, a letter verifying the organization’s information, staff verifying their nonprofit status, receiving more support from agencies in the area that address food insecurities, the organization’s location being at Epiphany Catholic Church, and their focus on South El Monte residents.

Motion by Councilmember Acosta, seconded by Councilmember Delgado, to donate $10,000 to Marian Outreach at Epiphany Church in South El Monte, pending a letter stating its non-profit status, an introduction of the Director, and hours and days. Motion passed 5-0, by the following vote:

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

13. CLOSED SESSION – None

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14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business coming before this body, at 8:09 p.m., Mayor Olmos adjourned the meeting in memory of Rosario Delgado, resident, to a Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

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

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

DATE: February 3, 2026
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.
26-005, APPROVING WARRANTS FOR THE PERIOD OF
JANUARY 15, THROUGH JANUARY 28, 2026
SUMMARY: Authorizing payment of City expenditures for the period of January 15, 2026, through January 28, 2026, totaling $1,033,107.35.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 26- 005, authorizing payment of City expenditures.

FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT:

DISCUSSION:

ATTACHMENT(S):

A. Resolution No. 26-005
B. 2.3.26 Warrant Register

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ATTACHMENT A

RESOLUTION NO. 26-005

A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL

ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS FOR THE
PERIOD OF JANUARY 15, 2026, THROUGH JANUARY 28,
2026, TOTALING $1,033,107.35.

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 1/15/26-1/28/26 DFT0003294-3363 $179,528.74 FY 25/26 Regular Warrants 1/15/26-1/28/26 17819-17923 $483,226.55 Payroll Direct Deposit PPE 1/8/26 11882-12025 $176,995.17 Payroll Check PPE 1/8/26 2299-2307 $4,016.93
Payroll Direct Deposit PPE 1/22/26 12026-12146 $184,921.18 Payroll Check PPE 1/22/26 2308-2311 $4,418.78
TOTAL EXPENDITURES RESOLUTION NO. 26-005 $1,033,107.35.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of February 2026. _____________________________
Gloria Olmos, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk
Attachment: Exhibit A – Expense Report

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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. 26-005, 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 3rd day of February 2026, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

_________________________________
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk

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

68.0900.9000.6025 LOC, INC 17819 01/14/2026 OCT'25 DESIGN SUB CONTRACT#252 3,454.10

68.0900.9020.6025 LOC, INC 17819 01/14/2026 DEC'25 NTP ARCHITECT/SSA #252 3,000.00

01.0120.1210.5919 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRIBUNE 17830 01/14/2026 Legal Notice Ad 274.96

01.0120.1210.5933 SOCAL SHRED LLC 17834 01/14/2026 Destruction of Records 55.00

01.0151.1541.5215 DUANE TAKAYAMA 17855 01/15/2026 Youth Basketball Officials Fee 140.00

01.0000.0000.2270 STATE OF CA FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 17858 01/15/2026 A. REYES #1108750878 8.15

15.0450.4510.6025 TAYLOR TENNIS COURTS, INC 17859 01/15/2026 PO 00201 NTP BASKET BALL IMPROVMENT 35,500.00

01.0151.1541.5215 VIEN HO 17860 01/15/2026 Youth Basketball Officials Fee 140.00

01.0151.1541.5215 YASMANY JESUS REAL 17862 01/15/2026 Youth Basketball Officials Fee 280.00

01.0140.1430.5215 JIMMY CURREN 17863 01/15/2026 WIRE AND PANEL REPAIR AT 11102 FARNDON ST 1,325.56

01.0151.1541.5956 ALL STAR ELITE SPORTS 17864 01/22/2026 Youth basketball Uniforms 6,205.15

01.0150.1530.5952 BALTAZAR ESTRADA 17865 01/22/2026 Entertainment for Valentine Luncheon 500.00

01.0151.1541.5215 JATHSON RUIZ 17866 01/22/2026 Youth basketball officials fee 140.00

01.0151.1541.5215 JOSHUA MORENO 17867 01/22/2026 Youth Basketball Officials Fee 245.00

01.0151.1541.5215 KEVIN VAROS 17868 01/22/2026 Youth Basketball Officials Fee 105.00

01.0151.1541.5215 MIGUEL MURRIETA 17869 01/22/2026 Youth Basketball Officials Fee 140.00

01.0140.1430.5406 REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK 17870 01/22/2026 RECORDING FEE FOR LIEN RELEASE - 10105 SCHMIDT RD 20.00

01.0151.1541.5215 ROBERT MORENO 17871 01/22/2026 Youth basketball Officials Fee 105.00

01.0151.1541.5215 ROMAN GALLARDO JR. 17872 01/22/2026 Youth Basketball Officials Fee 70.00

01.0151.1541.5215 VIEN HO 17873 01/22/2026 Youth Basketball officials Fee 70.00

01.0170.1750.5215 WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC 17874 01/22/2026 10/16-10/31 PARK TREES 12,722.70

01.0151.1541.5215 YAID MORENO 17875 01/22/2026 Youth basketball officials fee 140.00

01.0151.1541.5215 YASMANY JESUS REAL 17876 01/22/2026 Youth Basketball Officials Fee 105.00

36.0360.3600.5204 ADREAN FLORES 17877 01/28/2026 DEC'25 H.C MEETING ATTENDANCE 150.00

01.0150.1540.5951 BASE HILL, INC. 17878 01/28/2026 12/6 RENTAL CLEAN UP 240.00

01.0170.1020.5515 BASE HILL, INC. 17878 01/28/2026 CHALL MAT CLEANING 200.00

01.0150.1510.5406 BROTHERS AWARDS & TROPHIES 17879 01/28/2026 Holiday Home Decorating Plaques 132.90

01.0140.1440.5215 BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICAN INC. 17880 01/28/2026 NOV. '25 - BLDG INSPECTOR SVCS. 6,814.50

01.0000.0000.2510 BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICAN INC. 17880 01/28/2026 NOV. '25 - DEDICATED INSPECTOR FOR KB HOME 3,360.00

ATTACHMENT B
Warrant Register
City Council Meeting 2/3/26
Payable Dates 1/15/2026 - 1/28/2026

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

01.0140.1440.5215 BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICAN INC. 17880 01/28/2026 DEC. '25 - BLDG OFFICIAL SVCS. 155.00

01.0000.0000.2510 BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICAN INC. 17880 01/28/2026 DEC. '25 - DEDICATED BLDG INSPECTOR FOR KB HOME 840.00

01.0140.1440.5215 BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICAN INC. 17880 01/28/2026 DEC. '25 - BLDG INSPECTOR SVCS. 8,489.15

01.0130.1330.5931 COSTAR REALTY INFORMATION, INC 17881 01/28/2026 JAN. '26 - SOFTWARE LICENSE 395.00

01.0160.1620.5520 DDC ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC. 17882 01/28/2026 ELEC SUPPLIES FOR SCTR 880.30

01.0151.1543.5430 DDC ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC. 17882 01/28/2026 WORLD CUP SUPPLIES @ KRUSE 1,435.96

01.0170.1710.5520 DIXIE DIESEL & ELECTRIC 17883 01/28/2026 EOC 2026 GENERATOR MNTC 1,126.01

06.0300.3010.5430 DRIFTWOOD DAIRY, INC 17884 01/28/2026 Congregate Program 268.32

06.0300.3020.5430 DRIFTWOOD DAIRY, INC 17884 01/28/2026 Home Delivered Program 29.81

06.0300.3010.5430 DRIFTWOOD DAIRY, INC 17884 01/28/2026 Congregate Program 279.05

06.0300.3020.5430 DRIFTWOOD DAIRY, INC 17884 01/28/2026 Home Delivered Program 31.00

01.0150.1530.5430 EL MONTE PRINTING 17885 01/28/2026 Business Cards for Staff 132.90

44.0800.8010.5406 EL MONTE PRINTING 17885 01/28/2026 Business Cards for Staff 132.90

01.0140.1440.5406 EL MONTE PRINTING 17885 01/28/2026 DEPT. SUPPLIES 55.38

15.0450.4510.6025 EWING IRRIGATION 17886 01/28/2026 NTP IRR IMPROV PROJ 511.29

15.0450.4510.6025 EWING IRRIGATION 17886 01/28/2026 NTP IRRIGATION SYSTEM IMPROV 2,023.82

44.0800.8010.5525 FORD MOTOR COMPANY 17887 01/28/2026 5 YR SOFTWARE PLAN EV CHARGERS 4,313.90

68.0900.9000.5968 GENTRY BROTHERS INC 17888 01/28/2026 DEC'25 CONSTRUCTION SVCS #407 6,859.00

01.0120.1210.5406 GLADWELL GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES, INC 17889 01/28/2026 Legal Review for Retention Records FY 25-26 350.00

01.0140.1410.5204 GRACIE H. RETAMOZA 17890 01/28/2026 JAN '26 - ATTENDED PC MEETING 150.00

06.0300.3010.5215 HUNTINGTON CULINARY 17891 01/28/2026 Congregate Program 4,025.00

06.0300.3020.5215 HUNTINGTON CULINARY 17891 01/28/2026 Home Delivered Program 562.65

06.0300.3010.5215 HUNTINGTON CULINARY 17891 01/28/2026 Congregate Program 6,267.50

06.0300.3020.5215 HUNTINGTON CULINARY 17891 01/28/2026 Home Delivered Program 695.75

01.0140.1410.5204 JACQUELINE RUBIO 17892 01/28/2026 JAN '26 - ATTENDED PC MEETING 150.00

37.0670.6720.5977 JCL TRAFFIC SERVICES 17893 01/28/2026 ST SIGNS ST/RD MNTC 182.77

37.0670.6720.5977 JCL TRAFFIC SERVICES 17893 01/28/2026 ST SIGNS ST/RD MNTC 2,888.03

01.0140.1410.5204 JEFFREY MICHAEL ORTIZ 17894 01/28/2026 JAN '26 - ATTENDED PC MEETING 150.00

01.0100.1030.5215 JL GROUP, LLC 17895 01/28/2026 JUL'25 THRU DEC'25 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 19,073.63

01.0170.1475.5215 JOHN L. HUNTER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. 17896 01/28/2026 NOV. '25 - IW PGRM SVCS. 4,438.00

70.0900.9020.5215 JOHN L. HUNTER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. 17896 01/28/2026 NOV. '25 - NPDES PGRM SVCS. 3,747.75

01.0170.1475.5215 JOHN L. HUNTER AND ASSOCIATES, INC. 17896 01/28/2026 NOV. '25 - LAND DEVE. PGRM SVCS. 2,721.00

01.0170.1720.5406 JORGE A PULIDO ARRIERO 17897 01/28/2026 3 Five Gallon Drinking Water for Code/PSO 24.96

01.0170.1720.5406 JORGE A PULIDO ARRIERO 17897 01/28/2026 1/21 WATER DELIVERY @ YARD 64.40

01.0140.1410.5204 KENNETH EUEKHEANG TANG 17899 01/28/2026 JAN '26 - ATTENDED PC MEETING 150.00

01.0140.1410.5204 LEONEL A. BARRERA JR 17900 01/28/2026 JAN '26 - ATTENDED PC MEETING 150.00

01.0130.1310.5913 MERCHANT COST CONSULTING, LLC 17901 01/28/2026 DEC'25 BILLING BANK CHARGES 327.75

01.0150.1530.5952 NELSON COMPANIES SPECIAL HOLDING 1, LLC 17903 01/28/2026 Christmas and New Year Luncheon Event Decor 652.39

01.0150.1530.5952 NELSON COMPANIES SPECIAL HOLDING 1, LLC 17903 01/28/2026 Helium Refill - Special Events. 320.00

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

01.0100.1030.5215 OLIVAREZ MADRUGA LAW ORGANIZATION, LLP 17904 01/28/2026 DEC'25 CITY COUNCIL PROF. SERVICES 32,831.68

01.0100.1030.5215 OLIVAREZ MADRUGA LAW ORGANIZATION, LLP 17904 01/28/2026 DEC'25 CITY MANAGER PROF. SERVICES 873.20

01.0100.1030.5215 OLIVAREZ MADRUGA LAW ORGANIZATION, LLP 17904 01/28/2026 DEC'25 CITY CLERK PROF. SERVICES 2,346.00

01.0100.1030.5215 OLIVAREZ MADRUGA LAW ORGANIZATION, LLP 17904 01/28/2026 DEC'25 COMMUNITY SVCS. PROF. SERVICES 319.00

01.0170.1740.5435 OMEGA INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC. 17905 01/28/2026 GRAFFITI REMOVER BUILDINGS/PARK 994.34

01.0150.1530.5952 PARTY PRONTO 17906 01/28/2026 Table & Chairs Rental for Valentine Luncheon 1,011.00

15.0450.4510.6025 R. J. THOMAS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. 17907 01/28/2026 New Temple Park Picnic Tables 7,296.08

01.0170.1020.5956 RED DOT UNIFORMS 17908 01/28/2026 PW UNIFORM JACKET 63.50

36.0360.3600.5204 RUDY LEIJA 17909 01/28/2026 JAN'26 H.C MEETING ATTENDANCE 150.00

01.0130.1310.5280 SECTRAN SECURITY INC. 17910 01/28/2026 JAN'25 ARMORED SVCS 224.60

01.0100.1010.5914 SGV ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP 17911 01/28/2026 FY'26-27 SGVEP ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP 6,000.00

36.0360.3600.5204 SHANNON RT THAI 17912 01/28/2026 JAN'26 H.C MEETING ATTENDANCE 150.00

36.0360.3600.5204 SHANNON RT THAI 17912 01/28/2026 DEC'25 H.C MEETING ATTENDANCE 150.00

37.0670.6720.5977 SOUTHEAST CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS,INC 17913 01/28/2026 ST/RD MNTC SUPPLIES 319.85

37.0670.6720.5977 SOUTHEAST CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS,INC 17913 01/28/2026 RAPID SET GROUNT 35.88

37.0670.6720.5977 SOUTHEAST CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS,INC 17913 01/28/2026 ST/RD MNTC SUPPLIES 78.85

37.0670.6720.5977 SOUTHEAST CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS,INC 17913 01/28/2026 ST/RD MNTC MERCED 51.50

01.0151.1543.5430 SOUTHEAST CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS,INC 17913 01/28/2026 TRIP HAZARD GROUT 35.88

01.0170.1760.5540 SOUTHEAST CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS,INC 17913 01/28/2026 SAND @ FIRE STATION 93.01

01.0151.1545.5499 SUNBELT RENTALS, INC. 17914 01/28/2026 4 SEAT RENTAL SANTA SLED 883.73

01.0151.1545.5499 SUNBELT RENTALS, INC. 17914 01/28/2026 4 SEAT RENTAL SANTA SLED 589.75

06.0300.3010.5430 SUPERIOR WAREHOUSE GROCERS 17915 01/28/2026 Congregate Program 75.33

06.0300.3020.5430 SUPERIOR WAREHOUSE GROCERS 17915 01/28/2026 Home Delivered Program 8.37

06.0300.3010.5430 SUPERIOR WAREHOUSE GROCERS 17915 01/28/2026 Congregate Program 80.36

06.0300.3020.5430 SUPERIOR WAREHOUSE GROCERS 17915 01/28/2026 Home Delivered Program 8.92

06.0300.3010.5430 SUPERIOR WAREHOUSE GROCERS 17915 01/28/2026 Congregate Program 139.85

06.0300.3020.5430 SUPERIOR WAREHOUSE GROCERS 17915 01/28/2026 Home Delivered Program 15.53

01.0000.0000.4250 SYNERGIES COMPANY 17916 01/28/2026 Duplicate Application 125.24

44.0800.8020.5215 TLC LUXURY LLC 17917 01/28/2026 Farmers Market on 1-23-26 1,512.00

01.0130.1330.5715 T-MOBILE USA INC 17918 01/28/2026 12/21/25 - 1/20/26 - CITY CELL PHONES 1,316.42

68.0900.9000.5968 TORO ENTERPRISES, INC 17919 01/28/2026 SEP'25 CON/ATP5#110 93,085.10

68.0900.9000.5968 TORO ENTERPRISES, INC 17919 01/28/2026 SEP'25 CON RET/ATP5#110 (4,654.25)

68.0900.9000.5968 TORO ENTERPRISES, INC 17919 01/28/2026 OCT'25 CON RET/ATP5#110 (1,968.26)

68.0900.9000.5968 TORO ENTERPRISES, INC 17919 01/28/2026 OCT'25 CON/ATP5#110 39,365.29

68.0900.9000.5968 TORO ENTERPRISES, INC 17919 01/28/2026 NOV'25 CON RET/ATP5#110 (911.24)

68.0900.9000.5968 TORO ENTERPRISES, INC 17919 01/28/2026 NOV'25 CON/ATP5#110 18,224.75

68.0900.9000.5968 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17920 01/28/2026 OCT'25 LABOR COMPL MGRWY#407 78.00

68.0900.9000.5968 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17920 01/28/2026 OCT'25 LABOR COMPL MGRWY#407 780.00

68.0900.9000.5968 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17920 01/28/2026 OCT'25 CON MGMT MGRWY#407 1,595.00

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

68.0900.9000.5968 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17920 01/28/2026 OCT'25 CON MGMT MGRWY#407 700.00

68.0900.9000.5968 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17920 01/28/2026 OCT'25 PJT MGMTGRWYii#408 600.00

01.0170.1105.5215 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17920 01/28/2026 NOV'25 PRGM MGMT#140 973.25

01.0170.1105.5215 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17920 01/28/2026 NOV'25 ADM SVCS. #607 3,913.25

68.0900.9000.5968 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17920 01/28/2026 NOV'25 CON MGMT/MGRWY#407 3,640.00

68.0900.9000.5968 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17920 01/28/2026 NOV'25 PJT MGMT/MGRWY II#408 900.00

01.0170.1105.5215 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17920 01/28/2026 NOV'25 PROF SVCS/ADM#110 4,274.09

01.0170.1105.5215 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17920 01/28/2026 NOV'25 LABOR COMPL/PJT MGMT#607 4,684.10

68.0900.9000.6025 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17920 01/28/2026 NOV'25 LABOR COMPL SVCS#252 1,311.00

01.0140.1440.5215 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17920 01/28/2026 NOV. '25 - BLDG OFFICIAL SVCS. 2,625.00

01.0000.0000.2510 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17920 01/28/2026 NOV. '25 - DEDICATED INSPECTOR FOR KB HOME 1,463.00

01.0170.1105.5215 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17920 01/28/2026 NOV'25 MTHLY ENG SVCS. 20,232.00

01.0140.1440.5215 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17920 01/28/2026 NOV'25 PLAN CHECKS 7,730.62

01.0170.1105.5215 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17920 01/28/2026 NOV'25 TRF 11134 RUSH 581.25

01.0170.1105.5215 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17920 01/28/2026 NOV'25 TRF FUNCTIONAL CLS VERF 1,674.00

01.0170.1105.5215 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17920 01/28/2026 NOV'25 TRF SEMHS CIRCULATION REVIEW 1,666.25

01.0140.1440.5215 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17920 01/28/2026 DEC. '25 - BLDG PLAN CHECK SVCS. 65,543.18

01.0140.1440.5215 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17920 01/28/2026 DEC. '25 - BLDG. OFFICIAL SVCS. 612.50

01.0000.0000.2510 TRANSTECH ENGINEERING, INC. 17920 01/28/2026 DEC. '25 - DEDICATED PERMIT TECH FOR KB HOMES 1,771.00

01.0130.1310.5906 VASQUEZ & COMPANY LLP 17921 01/28/2026 PROGRESS BILLING THRU 12/31/25 3,029.00

01.0170.1710.5520 WATER CHEMISTS,DIV. OF CCI CHEMICAL 17922 01/28/2026 1/15 H2O Treatment 440.41

01.0170.1710.5520 WCC TECHNOLOGIES GROUP 17923 01/28/2026 INTERNET REPAIRS @CHALL 655.00

02.0170.1760.5550 ATHENS SERVICES DFT0003294 01/07/2026 JAN'26 STREET SWEEPING 7,499.17

01.0120.1210.5406 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC DFT0003316 01/13/2026 Office Supplies 34.15

01.0130.1330.5215 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC DFT0003319 01/13/2026 12/30/25 - 1/29/26 1819 CENTRAL AVE 101.23

01.0170.1730.5710 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON DFT0003327 01/13/2026 11/29-12/29/25 TYLER AVE PED 3.50

01.0151.1541.5430 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC DFT0003329 01/22/2026 Youth Basketball Supplies and Equipment 109.15

01.0100.1050.5406 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC DFT0003329 01/22/2026 TOUCHSCREEN MONITOR / HR 288.51

01.0160.1610.5520 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC DFT0003329 01/22/2026 CCTR RESTROOM REPAIRS 248.62

01.0150.1530.5952 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC DFT0003329 01/22/2026 Valentine Luncheon Items: Decor 401.26

01.0120.1210.5406 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC DFT0003329 01/22/2026 Office supplies 85.17

01.0151.1541.5430 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC DFT0003329 01/22/2026 Youth Basketball Supplies and Equipment 33.14

01.0130.1310.5406 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC DFT0003329 01/22/2026 2026 CALENDER 14.96

01.0150.1540.5406 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC DFT0003329 01/22/2026 Dept. Supplies - Laptop Accessories 121.25

01.0160.1640.5520 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC DFT0003329 01/22/2026 POOL SHOWER VALVES 1,029.35

01.0150.1530.5952 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC DFT0003329 01/22/2026 Teddy Bears for Valentine Luncheon (Grams) 63.12

01.0151.1541.5430 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC DFT0003329 01/22/2026 Youth Basketball Supplies and Equipment 44.41

01.0150.1530.5430 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC DFT0003329 01/22/2026 Supplies for February Social Galantines 152.52

01.0130.1330.5215 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC DFT0003330 01/22/2026 1/7 - 2/6/26 2028 CENTRAL AVE 145.00

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

01.0100.1020.5916 QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC. DFT0003331 01/22/2026 1/5 - 1/13/26 POSTAGE CHARGES 2,939.97

01.0100.1020.5916 QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC. DFT0003331 01/22/2026 9/16 - 10/9/25 POSTAGE CHARGES 2,119.22

01.0100.1020.5916 QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC. DFT0003331 01/22/2026 10/14 - 11-12/25 POSTAGE CHARGES 2,609.22

01.0100.1020.5916 QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC. DFT0003331 01/22/2026 11/13 - 12/10/25 POSTAGE CHARGES 2,817.47

01.0170.1730.5720 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER DFT0003332 01/22/2026 1/1 - 2/1/26 1415 SANTA ANITA AVE 79.92

01.0170.1730.5720 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER DFT0003332 01/22/2026 1/1 - 2/1/26 1900 CENTRAL AVENUE 119.87

01.0170.1730.5720 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER DFT0003333 01/22/2026 11/21 - 12/29/25 1415 SANTA ANTIA AVENUE 524.68

01.0170.1730.5720 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER DFT0003333 01/22/2026 11/21 - 12/29/25 1341 ISLAND/SANTA ANITA 76.79

01.0170.1730.5720 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER DFT0003333 01/22/2026 11/21 - 12/29/25 1556 CENTRAL AVENUE 420.65

01.0170.1730.5720 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER DFT0003333 01/22/2026 11/21 - 12/29/25 1402 LERMA 430.56

01.0170.1730.5720 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER DFT0003333 01/22/2026 11/21 - 12/29/25 1450 LIDCOMBE AVENUE 432.13

01.0170.1730.5720 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER DFT0003333 01/22/2026 11/21 - 12/29/25 1530 CENTRAL AVENUE 445.42

01.0170.1730.5720 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER DFT0003333 01/22/2026 11/21 - 12/29/25 1819 CENTRAL AVENUE 470.20

01.0170.1730.5720 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER DFT0003333 01/22/2026 11/21 - 12/29/25 1500 CENTRAL AVENUE 673.31

01.0170.1730.5720 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER DFT0003333 01/22/2026 11/21 - 12/29/25 1450 LIDCOMBE AVENUE 1,451.35

01.0140.1440.5406 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC DFT0003339 01/28/2026 DEPT. SUPPLIES 33.37

01.0170.1750.5520 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC DFT0003339 01/28/2026 LANDSCAPE MNTC SUPPS 143.38

01.0140.1430.5406 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC DFT0003339 01/28/2026 DEPT. SUPPLIES 348.40

01.0150.1530.5430 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC DFT0003339 01/28/2026 January Craft Supplies 84.14

01.0140.1430.5406 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC DFT0003339 01/28/2026 DEPT. SUPPLIES 77.47

01.0150.1530.5952 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC DFT0003339 01/28/2026 Banners for Lunar Year Luncheon 27.26

01.0140.1430.5406 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC DFT0003339 01/28/2026 DEPT. SUPPLIES 119.60

01.0150.1540.5406 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC DFT0003339 01/28/2026 Dept. Supplies 134.86

01.0170.1740.5435 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC DFT0003339 01/28/2026 CCTR BBCOURT CLEANER 483.60

01.0000.0000.2020 CALPERS RETIREMENT DFT0003340 01/28/2026 RATE PLAN 27216 MISC 587.70

01.0000.0000.2020 CALPERS RETIREMENT DFT0003341 01/28/2026 RATE PLAN 23047 MISC (CLASSIC TIER 2) 3,683.63

01.0000.0000.2020 CALPERS RETIREMENT DFT0003341 01/28/2026 RATE PLAN 685 MISC (CLASSIC) 9,586.71

01.0000.0000.2020 CALPERS RETIREMENT DFT0003341 01/28/2026 RATE PLAN 27216 (PEPRA) 22,879.68

01.0000.0000.2021 CALPERS RETIREMENT DFT0003341 01/28/2026 SERVICE CREDIT PURCHASES - ANTONIO OLIVOS 155.77

01.0130.1330.5215 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC DFT0003342 01/28/2026 1/9 - 2/8/26 INTERNET SVCS /1450 LIDCOMBE AVE 131.24

01.0130.1330.5215 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS HOLDINGS, LLC DFT0003343 01/28/2026 1/16-2/15/26 CABLE AND INTERNET SVCS / CHALL 350.13

01.0000.0000.2205 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY DFT0003344 01/28/2026 FEDERAL PPE 1/17/26 24,097.06

01.0000.0000.2215 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY DFT0003344 01/28/2026 MED PPE 1/17/26 7,777.32

01.0000.0000.2215 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY DFT0003344 01/28/2026 FICA PPE 1/17/26 33,254.38

01.0000.0000.2030 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT. DFT0003345 01/28/2026 UI TAX WITHHOLDINGS 3,071.47

01.0000.0000.2030 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT. DFT0003345 01/28/2026 UI TAX WITHHOLDINGS - CORRECTION PPE 1.3.25 (1,010.57)

01.0000.0000.2030 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT. DFT0003345 01/28/2026 TNG (TRAINING TAX WITHOLDING) 191.94

01.0000.0000.2210 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT. DFT0003345 01/28/2026 STATE WITHHOLDINGS 9,287.82

01.0000.0000.2230 EMPOWER RETIREMENT, LLC DFT0003346 01/28/2026 EMPLOYEE BEFORE TAX 2,965.00

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

01.0000.0000.2230 EMPOWER RETIREMENT, LLC DFT0003346 01/28/2026 EMPLOYER MATCH 3,955.00

01.0000.0000.2235 EMPOWER RETIREMENT, LLC DFT0003346 01/28/2026 EMPLOYER MATCH AFTER TAX 37.50

01.0000.0000.2235 EMPOWER RETIREMENT, LLC DFT0003346 01/28/2026 EMPLOYEE AFTER TAX 1,977.60

01.0000.0000.2355 EMPOWER RETIREMENT, LLC DFT0003346 01/28/2026 EMPLOYEE LOAN REPAYMENT 1,976.31

01.0000.0000.2270 EXPERT PAY - STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT DFT0003347 01/28/2026 CASE 0980438 150.00

01.0000.0000.2270 EXPERT PAY - STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT DFT0003347 01/28/2026 CASE 200000002135289 429.50

01.0000.0000.2270 EXPERT PAY - STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT DFT0003347 01/28/2026 CASE 200000002163990 448.75

01.0160.1610.5520 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES DFT0003348 01/28/2026 FLOWERS FOR CC 447.79

01.0160.1610.5520 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES DFT0003348 01/28/2026 FLOWERS FOR CC 153.10

01.0160.1610.5520 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES DFT0003348 01/28/2026 SUPPLIES TO PATCH WATER LEAK 111.25

01.0160.1620.5520 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES DFT0003348 01/28/2026 SUPPLIES FOR SC KITCHEN PROJECT 91.97

01.0160.1650.5520 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES DFT0003348 01/28/2026 NTP SCORE BOOTH PROJECT 161.50

01.0160.1670.5520 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES DFT0003348 01/28/2026 PAINT SUPPLIES 202.07

01.0170.1710.5520 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES DFT0003348 01/28/2026 FLOWERS FOR CITY HALL 187.19

01.0170.1720.5520 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES DFT0003348 01/28/2026 SUPPLIES FOR MAINT. YARD 220.93

01.0170.1720.5520 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES DFT0003348 01/28/2026 SUPPLIES TO REPAIR WALL 157.24

01.0170.1720.5520 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES DFT0003348 01/28/2026 SUPPLIES FOR MAINT. YARD LUNCH ROOM 533.48

01.0170.1740.5962 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES DFT0003348 01/28/2026 2 WAY RADIOS 171.26

01.0170.1750.5520 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES DFT0003348 01/28/2026 TOOL REPLACEMENTS 160.77

01.0170.1730.5720 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER DFT0003349 01/28/2026 12/10/25 - 1/7/26 11016 GOMEZ PALACIO DRIVE 25.76

01.0170.1730.5720 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER DFT0003349 01/28/2026 12/10/25 - 1/7/26 1926 DURFEE AVENUE 237.48

01.0170.1730.5720 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER DFT0003349 01/28/2026 12/10/25 - 1/7/26 2018 DURFEE AVENUE 237.48

01.0170.1730.5720 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER DFT0003349 01/28/2026 12/10/25 - 1/7/26 1903 DURFEE AVENUE 146.76

01.0170.1730.5705 SO CAL GAS DFT0003350 01/28/2026 12/16/25 - 1/16/26 1530 CENTRAL AVE 177.93

01.0170.1730.5705 SO CAL GAS DFT0003351 01/28/2026 12/16/25 - 1/16/26 1824 CENTRAL AVE 91.96

01.0170.1730.5705 SO CAL GAS DFT0003352 01/28/2026 12/16/25 - 1/16/25 1556 CENTARL AVE 377.76

01.0170.1730.5705 SO CAL GAS DFT0003353 01/28/2026 12/16/25 - 1/16/26 1900 CENTRAL AVE 129.15

01.0170.1730.5705 SO CAL GAS DFT0003354 01/28/2026 12/16/25 - 1/16/26 1450 LIDCOMBE AVE 15.29

01.0170.1730.5705 SO CAL GAS DFT0003355 01/28/2026 12/16/25 - 1/16/26 1500 CENTRAL AVE 2,039.23

01.0170.1730.5710 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON DFT0003356 01/28/2026 12/16/25 - 1/14/26 1530 CENTRAL AVE 2,411.55

01.0170.1730.5710 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON DFT0003357 01/28/2026 12/16/25 - 1/14/26 1556 CENTRAL AVE 2,944.47

01.0170.1730.5710 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON DFT0003358 01/28/2026 12/16/25 - 1/14/26 1415 SANTA ANITA AVE 2,977.90

01.0170.1730.5710 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON DFT0003359 01/28/2026 12/10/25 - 1/09/26 1459 SANTA ANITA AVE 326.69

01.0170.1730.5710 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON DFT0003360 01/28/2026 11/04/25 - 12/04/25 VARIOUS LOCATIONS 3,804.96

01.0170.1730.5710 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON DFT0003361 01/28/2026 12/1/25 - 1/2/26 SANTA ANITA/CENTRAL 903.97

01.0170.1730.5710 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON DFT0003362 01/28/2026 12/16/25 - 1/14/26 1824 CENTRAL AVE 974.14

02.0170.1760.5966 US BANK VOYAGER FLEET SYS DFT0003363 01/28/2026 12/24 CODE/PSO FUEL 847.17

37.0670.6720.5966 US BANK VOYAGER FLEET SYS DFT0003363 01/28/2026 12/24 PW FUEL 4,044.08

44.0800.8010.5966 US BANK VOYAGER FLEET SYS DFT0003363 01/28/2026 12/24 TRANSPO FUEL 795.17

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Account Number Vendor Name Payment Number Payment Date Description (Item) Amount Grand Total $ 662,755.29

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Grand Total
Rene Salas, City Manager
Authorization Signature
Warrant Register
Council Meeting 2/3/26
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City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 7.c.

DATE: February 3, 2026
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: CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO.
26-006, APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE

CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COUNCIL FOR

WATERSHED HEALTH FOR THE MERCED AVENUE

GREENWAY PHASE II DESIGN PROJECT
SUMMARY: The Merced Avenue Greenway Project in the City of South El Monte (“City”) is a multi-benefit green street project which includes decentralized Low Impact Development (LID) Best Management Practices (BMPs) within the street right-of-way that slows, captures, treats, and infiltrate stormwater runoff. The City recently completed Phase I Improvements on Merced Avenue. Phase II of Merced Avenue Project focuses on the north segment of Merced Avenue between Rush St and Garvey Ave within City of South El Monte and El Monte). The proposed improvements include installation of infiltration galleries, construction of pervious concrete, connections to the existing storm drain system, roadway resurfacing, reconstruction of concrete curb ramps, reconstruction of non-compliant sidewalks and driveways, reconstruction of curb and gutter, construction of curb extensions, and planting along Merced Avenue between Fern Street and Garvey Avenue. The City recently received construction phase funds through Active Transportation Program (ATP Cycle 6). Staff recommends an amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with Council for Watershed Health, dated July 25, 2024, to finalize the required design for the ATP Cycle 6 additional scope, in the amount of $219,504.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:

1. Approve Resolution No. 26-006, approving First Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement with Council for Watershed Health (CWH), dated July 25, 2024, to increase the not-to-exceed contract sum in the amount of Two Hundred Nineteen Thousand Five Hundred Four Dollars ($219,504.00), for a new total notto-exceed sum of One Million Five Hundred Eight Thousand Two Hundred Two Dollars ($1,508,202.00) and to extend the term of the agreement by one (1) year; and

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2. Authorize City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute the amendment, approved as to form by the City Attorney.

FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proposed additional contract services of $219,504 will be funded from the following sources:

Measure M Funds $219,504.00
Total Funds $219,504.00
DISCUSSION: In 2017, the conceptualization of the Merced Avenue Greenway was undertaken through a grant from the California Coastal Conservancy. During this initial planning and design phase, the projected cost to implement the full extent of the Greenway was assessed and the project was split into two phases - Phase I (southern residential end) and Phase II (northern business end).

Since that time, CWH has been an instrumental partner in applying for grants and assisting the City in securing implementation funding for both phases of construction.

This includes $11.9M for Phase I South and another $8.7M (secured to date) for Phase II North construction.

As such, Phase I of the 1.1-mile Merced Avenue Greenway completed construction activities in January 2026 to implement the southern .65-mile segment of the project between Rush Street and Lerma Road.

While $8.7 million has been secured to date for Phase II North, the project remains partially funded, and full construction funding has not yet been obtained. City staff continues to actively pursue additional grant opportunities and external funding sources to close the remaining funding gap and advance Phase II North through full implementation.

On July 25, 2024, the City entered into an Agreement for Contract Services with Consultant to complete the design services for Phase II North. The City was awarded $2.6 million in Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 6 funds as part of the $8.7 million secured to date for Phase II North. These ATP Cycle 6 funds are designated for construction; however, additional design work is required to incorporate the ATP-funded improvements into the Phase II plans and specifications.

The ATP Cycle 6 improvements include the construction of Class II bicycle lanes, installation of crosswalks, sidewalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, and landscaping, all intended to enhance pedestrian and bicyclist safety along Merced Avenue from Garvey Avenue to Fern Street within the City of El Monte, and from Fern Street to Rush Street within the City of South El Monte.

Staff therefore recommends approval of an amendment to the existing agreement entitled “Agreement for Contract Services”, dated July 25, 2024, with Council for Watershed Health, to increase the not-to-exceed contract sum in the amount of Two Hundred Nineteen Thousand Five Hundred Four Dollars ($219,504.00), for a new total not-toexceed sum of One Million Five Hundred Eight Thousand Two Hundred Two Dollars ($1,508,202.00) and to extend the term of the agreement by one (1) year to continue

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through July 2027, in order to complete the additional design work required to incorporate the ATP Cycle 6 scope into Phase II North.

ATTACHMENT(S):

A. Resolution No. 26-006
B. Amendment 1
C. Exhibit to Attachment B

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ATTACHMENT A
RESOLUTION NO. 26-006

A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL

APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT

SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COUNCIL FOR WATERSHED

HEALTH FOR THE MERCED AVENUE GREENWAY PHASE

II DESIGN PROJECT
WHEREAS, on November 1, 2017, the City of South El Monte (“City”) entered into an Agreement for Contract Services with Council for Watershed Health (“CWH”) to provide administrative oversight, including grant support services, to complete 60% Design and Environmental Documents (“2017 Agreement") for the Merced Greenway Project (“Project”); and WHEREAS, following completion of the 30% design development milestone and assessing implementation cost, City made the decision, with concurrence from State Coastal Conservancy, to split the Project into two phases - South (Phase I) and North (Phase II) - and proceeded to 100% Construction Documents for Merced Avenue Greenway South; and WHEREAS, on July 25, 2024, the City entered into another Agreement for Contract Services with CWH to complete the design services for Phase II North (“2024 Agreement”); WHEREAS, the City and CWH now wish to enter into a First Amendment to the 2024 Agreement to allow for the completion of the design phase for Active Transportation Program (“ATP”) Cycle 6 improvements;
WHEREAS, the City and CWY seek to increase the total not-to-exceed amount of the 2024 Agreement by Two Hundred Nineteen Thousand Five Hundred Four Dollars ($219,504.00); WHEREAS, the City and CWH further wish to extend the term of the services provided under the Agreement by one year.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE SOUTH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The above recitals, and each of them, are true and correct.

SECTION 2. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement, dated July 25, 2024, with Council for Watershed, to increase the total not-to-exceed contract sum by Two Hundred Nineteen Thousand Five Hundred Four Dollars ($219,504.00), for a new total not-to-exceed sum of One Million Five Hundred Eight Thousand Two Hundred Two Dollars ($1,508,202.00).

SECTION 3. The City Council further authorizes the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Contract Services Agreement, dated July 25, 2024, with Council for Watershed to extend the term of the agreement to continue through July 25, 2027.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution.

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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 3rd day of February 2026. _____________________________
Gloria Olmos, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk

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 Resolution, being Resolution No. 26-006, 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 3rd day of February 2026, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_____________________________
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk

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ATTACHMENT B

FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE
AND

COUNCIL FOR WATERSHED HEALTH
This First Amendment (“Amendment No. 1”) to that certain agreement entitled “Contract Services Agreement”, dated July 25, 2024 (hereinafter, “Master Agreement”), is hereby entered into as of February 3, 2026 (“Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE, a California municipal corporation (“City”), and COUNCIL FOR WATERSHED HEALTH, a California 501(c)3 non-profit corporation ("Consultant"). For purposes of this Amendment No. 1, the capitalized term “Parties” shall be a collective reference to both City and Consultant. The capitalized term “Party” may refer to either City or Consultant interchangeably, as appropriate

RECITALS
This Amendment No. 1 is made and entered into with respect to the following facts:

WHEREAS, on July 25, 2024, the City entered into an Agreement for Contract Services with Consultant to complete the design services for Phase II North (“Master Agreement”) for the Merced Greenway Project (“Project”); WHEREAS, the Master Agreement is attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit “A”;
WHEREAS, the Parties now desire to enter into this Amendment No. 1 to increase the total not-to-exceed contract amount by Two Hundred Nineteen Thousand Five Hundred Four Dollars ($219,504.00) to be funded by Measure M funds, for a new total not-to-exceed sum of One Million Five Hundred Eight Thousand Two Hundred Two Dollars ($1,508,202.00);
WHEREAS, the Parties further wish to extend the term of the services provided under the Master Agreement by one (1) year;
WHEREAS, the execution of this Amendment No. 1 was approved by the City Council of the City of South El Monte at its Regular Meeting held on February 3, 2026, under Agenda Item No. 7.c.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the Parties agree as follows:

Section 1. Section 2.1. of the Master Agreement related to compensation is hereby amended to increase the Not-to-Exceed Sum of NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-SIX THOUSAND NINETEEN DOLLARS ($976,019.00) by TWO HUNDRED NINETEEN

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THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FOUR DOLLARS ($219,504.00) for a new total Not-to Exceed Sum of ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWO DOLLARS ($1,508,202.00).

Section 2. Section 3.4 of the Master Agreement related to the term of the agreement is hereby amended to extend the Agreement to continue through July 25, 2027.

Section 3. Except as specifically amended by this Amendment No. 1, all other provisions of the Agreement shall remain binding and in full force and effect. This Amendment No. 1, together with the Master Agreement, shall constitute the entire, complete, final, and exclusive expression of the Parties with respect to the matters addressed in both documents.

Section 4. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this Amendment No. 1 and the provisions of the Master Agreement, the provisions of this Amendment No. 1 shall control, but only in so far as such provisions conflict with the Master Agreement and no further.
[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]

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IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Amendment No. 1 on the day and year first shown above.

City:

CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE,
a California municipal corporation
By:

Name: Rene Salas
Title: City Manager
ATTEST:

By:

Name: Adrian Garcia
Title: City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Name: Susie Altamirano
Title: City Attorney
Consultant:

COUNCIL FOR WATERSHED HEALTH
By:

Name:

Title:

By:

Name:

Title:

PROOF OF AUTHORITY TO BIND CONTRACTING

PARTY REQUIRED

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EXHIBIT C – SCHEDULE OF COMPENSATION

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City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 8.a.

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: Second 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.

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

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version of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, i.e. the “California Building Standards Code.” These codes became effective January 1, 2026.

On November 25, 2025, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted amended versions of the 2025 California Building Standards Code—including Parts 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 10, and 11 of Title 24—by reference pursuant to California Government Code Section 50022.2. Under California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5, the County of Los Angeles made express findings that each amendment, addition, or deletion was necessary because of local climatic, topographical or geological conditions.

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. It is the City’s practice to adopt by reference the Los Angeles County Code Titles noted above, including all amendments to the California Building Standards Code for local climatic, topographical or geological conditions and the associated findings supporting each amendment, which are listed in Exhibit "A" to the Ordinance.

California Building Standards Code can be viewed https://www.dgs.ca.gov/BSC/Codes

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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

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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

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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 February 3, 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

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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

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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.

15.04.040 PENALTY; VIOLATIONS.

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

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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.

15.06.040 PENALTY; VIOLATIONS.

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

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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.

15.08.040 PENALTY; VIOLATIONS.

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

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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.

15.10.040 PENALTY; VIOLATIONS.

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

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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.

15.12.040 PENALTY; VIOLATIONS.

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.

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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.

15.16.040 PENALTY; VIOLATIONS.

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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 20th day of January 2026.

________________________________
Gloria Olmos, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Adrian Garcia, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________________
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, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 1286, was duly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 2nd day of December 2025, and that thereafter, said Ordinance was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of South El Monte at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 20th day of January 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

_________________________________
Adrian Garcia, City Clerk

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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 Alquist-Priolo 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

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Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment
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 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

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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 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

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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 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 twofamily 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

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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
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

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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.

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located on sloped surfaces. Requiring minimum
reinforcement for stepped footings is intended to address the problem of poor performance of plain or underreinforced 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 under-reinforced 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
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, 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

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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. 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

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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 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

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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 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

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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 wooddestroying 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 September 2007, limited cyclic testing was conducted

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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 nonstructural 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

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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 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

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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 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

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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 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
Geological
Topographical
Sections revised to provide adequate control of grading operations typical to the greater Los Angeles

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Figure J103.2 Climatic 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 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

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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,
Q110.1.2
Administrative These sections are 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.

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.

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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.

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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

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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 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

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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 forceresisting system, missed details or connections important to the structural system, and the improper application of the prescriptive requirements of the California Residential Code.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 SDPWS2021.

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"

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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

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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.

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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.
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 lowimpact 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.

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GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AMENDMENTS
CODE

SECTION CONDITION EXPLANATION

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.

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.

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City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 8.b.

DATE: February 3, 2026
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: CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1287 AFFIRMING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S

RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE ZONE TEXT
AMENDMENT 25-01 TO AMEND THE SOUTH EL MONTE
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.09 AND CHAPTER 5.26 TO

ALLOW COMMERCIAL CANNABIS OPERATIONS IN THE

MANUFACTURING ZONE AND TO AMEND THE EXISTING

REQUIRED BUFFER DISTANCES FROM JURISDICTIONAL
BOUNDARIES TO 350 FEET AND MAINTAIN 1,000 FOOT

BUFFERS FROM ALL OTHER SENSITIVE USES
SUMMARY: Consideration to introduce Ordinance No. 1287, affirming the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve zoning text amendment to the South El Monte Municipal Code Chapter 17.09 and Chapter 5.26 to allow commercial cannabis operations in the manufacturing zone and to amend the existing required buffer distances from jurisdictional boundaries to 350 feet and maintain 1,000-foot buffers from all other sensitive uses.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:

1. Conduct a public hearing;

2. Take public testimony;

3. Determine that Ordinance 1287 is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption); and

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• Amend the South El Monte Municipal Code Chapter 5.26 to add the Manufacturing (M) zone as a permissible zone for retailer commercial cannabis operations and amend the existing required buffer distance of 1,000-foot buffer from all existing sensitive uses except for jurisdictional boundaries, the buffer of which will be 350 feet.

FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT: No Anticipated Fiscal Impact.

DISCUSSION:

On November 8, 2022, the voters of South El Monte approved Measure CM, which led to the adoption of Ordinance No. 1260. This Ordinance added Chapter 5.26 to Title 5 of the South El Monte Municipal Code (SEMMC) to allow for the permitting and regulation of retail commercial cannabis operation within the City, allowing for the future issuance of a maximum of three retailer commercial cannabis operation permits. On September 26, 2023, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1268, amending Chapter 5.26 to Title 5 of the SEMMC.

Only cannabis retailers issued a valid commercial cannabis operation permit, among other approvals, are allowed to operate in the City. The City has not yet issued any commercial cannabis operation permits. Chapter 5.26 specifies zoning and locational restrictions for cannabis retailers, and requires that prospective applicants for a retailer commercial cannabis operation permit obtain site control of a property meeting the City’s zoning and locational restrictions in order to be eligible for consideration in the licensing application process. The City’s current zoning and locational restrictions result in four (4) compliant parcels, as depicted on the map in Attachment C; specifically, Chapter 5.26 allows for cannabis retail as a permitted use within the Commercial (C) and CommercialManufacturing (C-M) zones, including any overlay zone districts covering the C or C-M zones, and includes a buffer requirement that cannabis retailers be located at least 1,000 feet from the following (“sensitive uses”):
• Other Cannabis Retail Operations
• Alcohol or Drug Treatment Facility
• Day Care Centers
• Religious Institutions
• Schools
• Youth Centers
• City Jurisdictional Boundary
• Residential Zoned Properties
• Parks
Notably, although Commercial (C) zones are permissible under Chapter 5.26, no Czoned properties are eligible locations under the City’s current sensitive use and buffer requirements due to proximity to enumerated sensitive uses.

Pursuant to California Business and Professions Code Section 26054(b), state law sets 600-foot buffers from schools, daycare centers, and youth centers, but allows local jurisdictions to specify different buffer requirements.

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At the March 18, 2025 City Council Meeting, staff was directed to provide different variations of the Cannabis Retailer Buffer map showing alternative buffer distances as well as the inclusion of Manufacturing Zoned lots.

At the November 18, 2025 City Council Meeting, staff presented different variations of Cannabis Retailer Buffer maps including Manufacturing Zoned lots and showing alternative buffer distances. At the December 17, 2025 Special Planning Commission Meeting, staff presented different variations of Cannabis Retailer Buffer maps including Manufacturing Zoned lots and showing alternative buffer distances the same alternatives as Zone Text Amendment (ZTA) 25-01 to the Planning Commission at the December 17, 2025 Special Planning Commission Meeting. After reviewing all of the alternatives and the inclusion of the Manufacturing Zone, Planning Commission initiated by motion Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 25-01 to amend SEMMC Chapters 17.09 and 5.26 to allow retailer commercial cannabis operations as a permitted use within the Manufacturing (M) zone and to maintain the 1,000-foot buffer from all sensitive uses, with the exception of the jurisdictional buffer, which would be reduced to 350 feet, approved Resolution No. 25-08 recommending City Council approve ZTA 25-01.

The table below shows the number of parcels available under the current zoning and locational requirements and under the alternative requirements recommended by Planning Commission:

Number of Eligible Lots
Current Zoning and
locational requirements
1000 ft w/ 350 ft
Jurisdictional Boundary
CommercialManufacturing Zone4 23
Manufacturing Zone N/A 82
Commercial Zone 0 0
The map in Attachment D displays the lots that would be eligible locations for future cannabis retailers if City Council approves Planning Commission’s recommendation to add Manufacturing (M) zone and reduce buffers from jurisdictional boundaries to 350 feet. The pink lots represent the Commercial-Manufacturing (C-M) zoned lots and the blue lots represent the Manufacturing (M) zoned lots.

FINDINGS

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Per SEMMC Sections 17.03.150 (E)(3) and (F)(3), a recommendation by Planning Commission for approval of a Zone Text Amendment and a decision by City Council regarding such recommendation must each be based on the following findings:

1. Substantial proof exists that the proposed change will promote the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the citizens of the city; Unregulated commercial cannabis activities have the potential to adversely affect the public health and safety of South El Monte residents and those engaged in licensed commercial cannabis operations. The amendment of land use regulations, in alignment with State requirements, specific only to future cannabis retailers vetted by the City’s licensing application process and ultimately awarded a commercial cannabis operation permit, that will sell cannabis and cannabis products that will be tested and only sold to those that are lawfully permitted under State law to purchase the products, substantially reduces this threat to the public health and safety. Per SEMMC Chapter 5.26, operating standards, permit application procedures and restrictions have been established to ensure that all amendments made to the code shall not be detrimental to the city in general. The City’s screening process (i) requires applicants to hold site control of a location compliant with City zoning and buffer requirements, ensuring a future permittee is located in appropriate location; (ii) ensures that applicants have operational experience, and bars applicants with past violations, disciplinary actions, or evidence of detriment to public health and safety from being awarded a permit; (iii) requires applicants to provide detailed operational and security measures, so only an applicant with plans ensuring full compliance may receive a permit. Chapter 5.26 for allows the City to review each future permittee annually for compliance with all local and State laws, so a permittee that receives a permit then relaxes its operational or security measures would be required to correct deficiencies or be subject to disciplinary actions, including revocation of its permit.

2. The proposed change is in conformance with the purpose of this chapter and with all applicable, officially adopted policies and plans; The proposed amendment will allow for commercial cannabis retailer uses that have received a permit through the City’s licensing application process to be located within the Manufacturing zone, which is compatible with surrounding industrial and employment-oriented uses, as the footprint of cannabis retailers matches those of other general retail operations. The amendment does not change the operational and security requirements and safeguards established in Chapter 5.26 that ensure future cannabis retailers established in the City will not adversely affect existing businesses. In addition, the proposed amendment to the buffer distance from sensitive uses maintains appropriate separation and continues to protect nearby land uses. Thus, the amendment is consistent with all applicable, officially adopted policies, regulations, and plans.

3. Streets and public facilities existing or proposed are adequate to serve all uses permitted when the property is reclassified; Cannabis retailer uses typically have building and operational footprints of other general retail uses, and therefore do not require additional streets and public facilities nor impose undue strain on existing infrastructure and services. Proposed modifications to subject sites must meet all applicable Planning and Building & Safety regulations. As such no change in service use will occur to the subject properties.

4. All uses permitted when the property is reclassified will be compatible with present and potential future uses, and further, existing regulations applying to the property in question; The proposed amendment will ensure that future uses meet all

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applicable standards and requirements per SEMMC Chapter 5.26 and Chapter

17.09 and thus will be compatible with present and future uses.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS/DETERMINATION
Staff reviewed the proposed project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines and has been determined that the project is exempt pursuant to CEQA Regulation 15061(b)(3). The amendment does not approve any development or construction, and any future projects will be subject to review pursuant to CEQA. The amendment does not allow for cannabis retailers to establish locations in the City without undergoing the licensing application process and receiving a permit, nor increase the number of available cannabis retailer licenses, and it does not change any building regulations or requirements that could have an environmental impact. In addition, Section 15061(b)(3) includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.

Additionally, retailer commercial cannabis operations are similar to other commercial uses, subject to the same development and parking standards. Therefore, no further action is required under CEQA.

ATTACHMENT(S):

A. Ordinance 1287
B. Current Buffer Map
C. 1000 ft & 350 ft City Boundary Buffer Map
D. RESO 25-08
E. Public Hearing Notice

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ATTACHMENT A
ORDINANCE NO. 1287

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE CITY
COUNCIL ADOPTING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT (NO. 25-
01) TO AMEND SOUTH EL MONTE MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 17.09 AND CHAPTER 5.26 TO ALLOW

COMMERCIAL CANNABIS OPERATIONS IN THE

MANUFACTURING ZONE AND TO AMEND THE EXISTING

REQUIRED BUFFER DISTANCE FROM JURISDICTIONAL
BOUNDARIES TO 350 FEET AND MAINTAIN 1,000 FOOT

BUFFERS FROM ALL OTHER SENSITIVE USES
WHEREAS, on January 1, 2016, a series of bills commonly referred to as Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MCRSA”) became effective which established a comprehensive State licensing and regulatory framework for the cultivation, manufacturing, transportation, testing, and distribution and sale of medical cannabis and which affirmed the authority of local governments to impose additional regulations or to prohibit certain activities related to the cultivation, manufacture, transportation, storage, distribution, delivery, and sale of medical cannabis; and
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2016, California voters approved the Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (“AUMA”) legalizing possession, cultivation, and use of cannabis for recreational use by individuals over the age of twenty-one (21), established a State licensing and regulatory framework which made it legal to sell and distribute cannabis through regulated business as of January 1, 2018, and authorized local governments to impose additional regulations or to prohibit certain activities related to adult use cannabis; and WHEREAS, on June 27, 2017, the California Legislature passed Senate Bill 94 which integrated the MCRSA with AUMA to create the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA”) creating a single regulatory system governing the medical and adult-use cannabis industry in California; and
WHEREAS, the MAUCRSA preserved local control by authorizing local jurisdictions to adopt and enforce local ordinances to exercise control over cannabis-related operations; and WHEREAS, the MAUCRSA provides that a State commercial cannabis license may not be issued to an applicant whose operations would violate the provisions of any local ordinance or regulation; and
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2022, the voters of the City of South El Monte (“City”) adopted Ordinance No. 1260, which added Chapter 5.26 to Title 5 of the South El Monte Municipal Code (“SEMMC”) which authorized and taxes certain cannabis businesses within the City; and WHEREAS, Section 14 of Ordinance No. 1260 and SEMMC Section 5.26.250 permit the City Council of the City (“City Council”) to amend the voter -approved cannabis regulations, provided that such amendments do not increase the adopted tax rate and, further, do not amend SEMMC Section 5.26.060; and
WHEREAS, on September 26, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1268 amending SEMMC Chapter 5.26; and

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WHEREAS, on November 18, 2025, the City Council reviewed maps of and discussed different variations on the zoning and locational requirements for retailer commercial cannabis operations under Chapter 5.26; and
WHEREAS, a retailer commercial cannabis operation is already a permitted use in the Commercial (C) and Commercial-Manufacturing (C-M) zones, is subject to the same development standards as other commercial retail uses, including but not limited to parking and setbacks; and WHEREAS, the proposed Ordinance would not result in the approval of any construction or development, any future cannabis retailer uses would have to undergo the licensing application process under Chapter 5.26 and would be subject to review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) (Pub. Res. Code § 21000 et seq.); and WHEREAS, pursuant to SEMMC Section 17.03.150, a Zone Text Amendment (“ZTA”) may be initiated by a motion of the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, pursuant to SEMMC Section 17.03.150, Planning Commission must hold at least one public hearing on all ZTAs with notice of such public hearing made in accordance with SEMMC Section 17.03.130; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to SEMMC Section 17.03.150, Planning Commission may disapprove, continue to a later meeting, or recommend approval of a ZTA; and WHEREAS, recommendations for approval of a ZTA must be based on the findings enumerated in SEMMC Section 17.03.150(E)(3); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to SEMMC Section 17.03.150, City Council must hold at least one public hearing on each Planning Commission recommendation to approve a ZTA and may decide to modify, approve, continue, or return to Planning Commission for further study and recommendations the ZTA, based on the required findings contained in SEMMC Section

17.03.150(E)(3); and
WHEREAS, at the December 17, 2025 special meeting, the Planning Commission of the City of South El Monte initiated by motion ZTA 25-01 to amend the South El Monte Municipal Code to allow retailer commercial cannabis operations as a permitted use in the Manufacturing (M) zone and to amend the required buffer distance from jurisdictional boundaries to 350 feet and maintain existing required 1,000 foot buffer distances from all other sensitive uses; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the Planning Commission on December 17, 2025, to consider the ZTA. All evidence, both written and oral, presented during said public hearing was considered by the Planning Commission of the City of South El Monte; and WHEREAS, on December 17, 2025, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 25- 08 recommending City Council approve ZTA 25-01; and
WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing was posted in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on January 22, 2026, for the first reading of Ordinance No. 1287 to be considered by City Council on February 3, 2026; and

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WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the City Council on February 3, 2026, to consider the recommendation by Planning Commission to adopt ZTA 25-01. All evidence, both written and oral, presented during said public hearing was considered by City Council in making its determination.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE HEREBY FINDS, RESOLVES, AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: The City Council hereby approves the first reading of Ordinance No. 1287 which approves a ZTA to the SEMMC as set forth in Section 2 of this Ordinance.

SECTION 2: Based on the record of the hearing, including all information presented at the hearing, including the Staff Report dated February 3, 2026, which is hereby incorporated into this Ordinance No. 1287 by reference, the City Council approves Planning Commission’s recommendation to adopt ZTA 25-01, adopts ZTA 25-01, and hereby makes the following findings concerning ZTA 25-01:

A. Pursuant to South El Monte Municipal Code (“SEMMC”) Section 17.03.150, there shall be substantial proof that the proposed change will promote the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the citizens of the city.

B. As conditioned, the proposed change is in conformance with the purpose of this chapter and with all applicable, officially adopted policies and plans.

C. As conditioned, streets and public facilities existing or proposed are adequate to serve all uses permitted when the property is reclassified.

D. As conditioned, uses permitted when the property is reclassified will be compatible with present and potential future uses, and further, existing regulations applying to the property in question.

SECTION 3: In accordance with SEMMC Section 17.03.150(A), the proposed ZTA is consistent with the City’s General Plan and other officially adopted policies and plans, and the goals and objectives stated therein. No goal or policy will be impaired.

SECTION 4: In accordance with SEMMC Section 17.03.150(C), the proposed ZTA does not relate to hazardous waste facilities, and therefore shall be consistent with the portions of the County of Los Angeles hazardous waste management plan as approved November 30, 1989, relating to siting of and siting criteria for hazardous waste facilities.

SECTION 5: Based on the findings enumerated in Section 2, City Council approves ZTA25-01, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” amending the SEMMC as follows:

A. Amend SEMMC Chapter 17.09 to allow retailer commercial cannabis operations as a permitted use within the Manufacturing (M) zone; B. Amend SEMMC Chapter 5.26 to provide that retailer commercial cannabis operations are a permitted use subject to Chapter 5.26 in the Manufacturing (M) zone;
C. Amend the sensitive use and buffer requirements under SEMMC Chapter 5.26 to maintain 1,000-Foot buffers from all sensitive uses with the exception of buffer requirements for jurisdictional boundaries, which will be amended to 350 feet.

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For the purposes of Exhibit A, strikethroughs represent deletions and double underline represents additions.

SECTION 6: City Council determines that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption), and a Notice of Exemption has been prepared. The exemption applies only to projects where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 7: Any interested party may appeal this decision to the City Council pursuant to Section 17.03 of the South El Monte Municipal Code.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of February 2026. _________________________________
Gloria Olmos, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk

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, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 1287 was duly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 3rd day of February 2026, and that thereafter, said Ordinance was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of South El Monte at a regular meeting of said Council held on the ____ day of __________ 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN: ____________________________________
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk

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Exhibit “A” to Ordinance No. 1287
EXHIBIT A TO ORDINANCE 1287

5.26.120 Retailer operating standards and restrictions.

C. Location and Design Requirements. Pursuant to the authority delegated by the state to the city under Section 26054(b) of the State Business and Professions Code and overriding the location and design requirements contained in Section 26054(b) of the State Business and Professions Code, retailer commercial cannabis operations in the city shall be subject to the following location and design requirements:

1. Retailer commercial cannabis operations shall be a permitted use subject to this chapter on property: (a) located more than one thousand feet of any retailer commercial cannabis operation permitted under this chapter, alcohol or drug treatment facility, day care center, religious institution, school, or youth center, park or residentially zoned property; (b) located more than three hundred and fifty (350)one thousand feet from the city's jurisdictional boundary or any park or residentially zoned property; and (c) zoned M (manufacturing zone), C (commercial zone) or C-M (commercial-manufacturing zone) including any overlay zone districts covering the M (manufacturing zone), C (commercial zone) or C-M (commercial-manufacturing zone).

Table 17.09.020-A Uses for Industrial Zones – Manufacturing Zone (M) The following row is added to Table 17.09.020-A:

Retailer commercial cannabis operations in
accordance with Chapter 5.26 of Title 5 of this
Code
P

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ATTACHMENT D

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Exhibit “A” to Resolution 25-08
EXHIBIT A TO ORDINANCE 1287

5.26.120 Retailer operating standards and restrictions.

Table 17.09.020-A Uses for Industrial Zones – Manufacturing Zone (M) The following row is added to Table 17.09.020-A:

Retailer commercial cannabis operations in
accordance with Chapter 5.26 of Title 5 of this
Code
P

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ATTACHMENT E

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City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 9.a.

DATE: February 3, 2026
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: CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1288, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.26 OF TITLE 5 OF THE SOUTH

EL MONTE MUNICIPAL CODE THEREBY AMENDING THE

CITY'S CANNABIS REGULATIONS IN RELATION TO

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND CRITERIA, PERMITTING

AND OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, AND MAKE SUCH

OTHER CHANGES TO ALIGN WITH LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS
SUMMARY: Staff is requesting City Council consider for adoption an ordinance amending Chapter 5.26 of Title 5 of the South El Monte Municipal Code, thereby amending the City’s cannabis regulations, in relation to application procedure and criteria, permitting and operational requirements, clarification changes, and other changes in order to align with legal developments and to improve the administration thereof.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends City Council:

1. Determine that Ordinance 1288 is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption); and

FISCAL/FINANCIAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact is expected from this item.

DISCUSSION:

On November 8, 2022, the voters of South El Monte approved Measure CM, which led to the adoption of Ordinance No. 1260. This Ordinance added Chapter 5.26 to Title 5 of

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the South El Monte Municipal Code (SEMMC) to allow for the permitting and regulation of retail commercial cannabis operation within the City, allowing for the future issuance of a maximum of three retailer commercial cannabis operation permits, and prescribing a detailed application selection process and criteria, permitting requirements, and operational requirements (“Commercial Cannabis Operations Regulatory Program”).

Ordinance No. 1260 also contained provisions permitting the City Council to make amendments without resubmission to the voters provided that the number of permits cannot be changed. On September 26, 2023, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1268, amending Chapter 5.26 to Title 5 of the SEMMC.

On March 28, 2024, the City solicited a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a cannabis consultant to implement the Commercial Cannabis Operations Regulatory Program. SCI Consulting Group was selected through this RFP process, and on September 10, 2024, the City Council authorized entry into a professional services agreement with SCI Consulting Group.

In order to update SEMMC Chapter 5.26 to align with changes in State law, case law, and other recent developments, the proposed Ordinance would make amendments including but not limited to:
• Application procedure, process, and selection criteria; • Permitting provisions, including term and related administrative items; • Operational requirements.

While the proposed amendments to SEMMC Chapter 5.26 are shown in Attachment B, the amendment to Section 5.26.120(C)(1) shown therein is subject to City Council’s approval of the recommendation by Planning Commission to adopt Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 25-01, for consideration as a public hearing, separate from this item under Agenda Item 8.b.

ATTACHMENT(S):

A. Ordinance No. 1288
B. Draft redlined cannabis ordinance
C. Ordinance 1260
D. Ordinance 1268

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ATTACHMENT A
ORDINANCE NO. 1288

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE CITY
COUNCIL AMENDING CHAPTER 5.26 OF TITLE 5 OF THE

SOUTH EL MONTE MUNICIPAL CODE THEREBY

AMENDING THE CITY'S CANNABIS REGULATIONS IN

RELATION TO APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND CRITERIA,

PERMITTING AND OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, AND

MAKE SUCH OTHER CHANGES TO ALIGN WITH LEGAL

DEVELOPMENTS

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE HEREBY FINDS, RESOLVES, AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:

WHEREAS, on January 1, 2016, a series of bills commonly referred to as Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MCRSA”) became effective which established a comprehensive State licensing and regulatory framework for the cultivation, manufacturing, transportation, testing, and distribution and sale of medical cannabis and which affirmed the authority of local governments to impose additional regulations or to prohibit certain activities related to the cultivation, manufacture, transportation, storage, distribution, delivery, and sale of medical cannabis; and
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2016, California voters approved the Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act (“AUMA”) legalizing possession, cultivation, and use of cannabis for recreational use by individuals over the age of twenty-one (21), established a State licensing and regulatory framework which made it legal to sell and distribute cannabis through regulated business as of January 1, 2018, and authorized local governments to impose additional regulations or to prohibit certain activities related to adult use cannabis; and WHEREAS, on June 27, 2017, the California Legislature passed Senate Bill 94 which integrated the MCRSA with AUMA to create the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA”) creating a single regulatory system governing the medical and adult-use cannabis industry in California; and
WHEREAS, the MAUCRSA preserved local control by authorizing local jurisdictions to adopt and enforce local ordinances to exercise control over cannabis-related operations; and WHEREAS, the MAUCRSA provides that a State commercial cannabis license may not be issued to an applicant whose operations would violate the provisions of any local ordinance or regulation; and
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2022, the voters of the City of South El Monte (“City”) adopted Ordinance No. 1260, which added Chapter 5.26 to Title 5 of the South El Monte Municipal Code (“SEMMC”) which authorized and taxes certain cannabis businesses within the City; and
WHEREAS, Section 14 of Ordinance No. 1260 and SEMMC Section 5.26.250 permit the City Council of the City (“City Council”) to amend the voter -approved cannabis regulations, provided that such amendments do not increase the adopted tax rate and, further, do not amend

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SEMMC Section 5.26.060; and
WHEREAS, on September 26, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1268 amending SEMMC Chapter 5.26; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend its commercial cannabis operations regulatory program regulations provided in SEMMC Chapter 5.26.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE HEREBY FINDS, RESOLVES, AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:

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

SECTION 2: Chapter 5.26 is hereby amended in its entirety as provided in Exhibit A of this Ordinance. For the purposes of Exhibit A, strikethroughs represent deletions and underline represent additions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the amendments to Section 5.26.120(C)(1) depicted in Exhibit A are subject to City Council adoption of Ordinance No. 1287 approving ZTA 25-01.

SECTION 3: If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or any part thereof is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 4: City Council determines that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption), and a Notice of Exemption has been prepared. The exemption applies only to projects where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 5: The City Clerk is directed to certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and to cause this Ordinance to be posted or published as required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of February 2026. ______________________________
Gloria Olmos, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Adrian Garcia, MMC, City Clerk

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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, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 1288 was duly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 3rd day of February 2026, and that thereafter, said Ordinance was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of South El Monte at a regular meeting of said Council held on the ____ day of __________ 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN: ________________________________
Adrian Garcia City Clerk

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EXHIBIT A – AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 5.26
CHAPTER 5.26

COMMERCIAL CANNABIS OPERATIONS REGULATORY PROGRAM
§ 5.26.010. Purpose and intent.

A. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a comprehensive set of regulations with an attendant regulatory permit applicable to the operation of certain types of commercial cannabis operations, while simultaneously establishing an express prohibition on certain other types of commercial cannabis operations.

B. The regulations for, and prohibitions on, specific types of commercial cannabis operations are enacted to preserve the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents and visitors of the city, consistent with the state's Compassionate Use Act of 1996, Medical Marijuana Program Act of 2003, Adult Use of Marijuana Act of 2016, MAUCRSA, and all applicable state laws governing commercial cannabis operations.

C. The issuance of a commercial cannabis operation permit shall constitute a revocable privilege and shall not create or establish any vested rights for the development or use of a property.

D. This chapter and any administrative regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter shall be known as the "commercial cannabis operations regulatory program" or the "program." (Ord. 1260 §2, 2022; Ord. 1268 §3, 2023)
§ 5.26.020. Commercial cannabis operation prohibited without city commercial cannabis operation permit.

It is unlawful to own, establish, operate, use, or permit the establishment or activity of a commercial cannabis operation, or to participate in commercial cannabis operations as an employee, contractor, agent, volunteer, or in any manner or capacity, other than as provided in this chapter and pursuant to both a current and valid city commercial cannabis operation permit, as well as the equivalent state license for such commercial cannabis operation as provided for by Section 26050 of the State Business and Professions Code, and as amended from time to time.

The prohibition contained in this section shall include renting, leasing, or otherwise permitting a commercial cannabis operation to occupy or use a location, vehicle, or other mode of transportation. (Ord. 1260 §2, 2022; Ord. 1268 §3, 2023)
§ 5.26.XXX Right to Occupy and Use Property
Prior to the City’s issuance of a commercial cannabis operation permit pursuant to this Chapter, an applicant shall first provide sufficient evidence of the legal right to occupy and use the proposed property for the proposed use, including, without limitation, a lease, sublease, purchase agreement, assignment of purchase agreement, or lease or purchase option, in the name of the applicant, which may include nominal consideration and be contingent upon issuance of a commercial cannabis operation permit or other approvals. The city shall only consider one applicant per property address or county assessor's identification number. In the event that more than one applicant applies for a commercial cannabis operation permit application at a given property address or a given county assessor's identification number, the commercial cannabis operation permit application with the earliest effective date for the evidence of the legal right to use the proposed property for the proposed use in the name of the applicant shall be accepted, and commercial cannabis operation permit

ATTACHMENT B

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applications demonstrating any later effective date for the evidence of the legal right to use the proposed property for the proposed use shall be rejected. § 5.26.030. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings. Words and phrases not specifically defined below shall have the meanings ascribed to them elsewhere in this Code or shall otherwise be defined by common usage. For definitions of nouns, the singular shall also include the plural; for definitions of verbs, all verb conjugations shall be included.

Any reference to state statutes include any regulations promulgated thereunder and is deemed to include any successor or amended version of the referenced statute or regulatory provision. "Adult use" (i.e., "recreational" or "nonmedical") refers to activity involving cannabis or cannabis products, which is restricted to adults twenty-one years of age and older and who do not possess a physician's recommendation, in contrast to an activity involving medical cannabis or medical cannabis products.
"Alcohol or drug treatment facility" shall have the same definition as "alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facility" as defined in Section 11834.02(a) of the State Health and Safety Code, which currently defines the term as "any premises, place, or building that provides residential nonmedical services to adults who are recovering from problems related to alcohol, drug, or alcohol and drug misuse or abuse, and who need alcohol, drug, or alcohol and drug recovery treatment or detoxification services." Further, "alcohol or drug treatment facility" shall also include such a facility that provides treatment for minors to the extent permitted by law. "Applicant" means a person who files an application for a commercial cannabis operation permit under this chapter (and shall not include the owners or the managers of the applicant). "Cannabis" means all parts of the plant Cannabis sativa Linnaeus, Cannabis indica, or Cannabis ruderalis, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin, whether crude or purified, extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds, or resin. "Cannabis" also means the separated resin, whether crude or purified, obtained from cannabis. "Cannabis" does not include the mature stalks of the plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil or cake made from the seeds of the plant, any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the mature stalks (except the resin extracted therefrom), fiber, oil, or cake, or the sterilized seed of the plant which is incapable of germination.
"Cannabis concentrate" means cannabis that has undergone a process to concentrate one or more active cannabinoids, thereby increasing the product's potency. Resin from granular trichomes from a cannabis plant is a concentrate for purposes of this chapter. A cannabis concentrate is not considered food, as defined by Section 109935 of the Health and Safety Code, or a drug, as defined by Section 109925 of the Health and Safety Code.
"Cannabis products" means cannabis that has undergone a process whereby the plant material has been transformed into a concentrate, including, but not limited to, concentrated cannabis, or an edible or topical product containing cannabis or concentrated cannabis and other ingredients. "City" means the city of South El Monte, state of California. "City attorney" means the city of South El Monte city attorney, and includes his or her designee(s). "City council" means the city council of the city of South El Monte. "City manager" means the city of South El Monte city manager, and includes his or her designee(s).

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"Code" means the city of South El Monte Municipal Code, as may be amended. "Commercial cannabis operation" includes the cultivation, possession, manufacture, distribution, processing, storing, laboratory testing, packaging, labeling, transportation, delivery, or sale (including retail and wholesale, and including medical-only and adult-use sales) of cannabis and cannabis products; except, as applicable, the activities provided in Section 5.26.220(A) or as preempted by state law.
"Commercial cannabis operation permit" shall mean a city permit issued pursuant to the procedures provided for in this chapter allowing the permit holder to operate a specific type of commercial cannabis operation in the city subject to the requirements of this chapter, state law, and the specific permit.
"County" means the county of Los Angeles, state of California. "Cultivation" means any activity involving the planting, growing, harvesting, drying, curing, grading, or trimming of cannabis.
"Customer" means a natural person twenty-one years of age or over or a natural person eighteen years of age that is a qualified patient or primary caregiver. "Day care center" means, a facility other than a family day care home, infant centers, toddler, preschool, and school age children licensed by the State Department of Social Services pursuant to Section 1596.951 of the State Health and Safety Code other than a family day care home, and includes but is not limited to child day care facilities, child care centers, and preschools serving infants, toddlers, and school age children. Pursuant to the authority delegated by the state to the city under Section 26054(b) of the State Business and Professions Code, this definition of "day care center" under this chapter shall override the definition of "day care center" in MAUCRSA at Section 26001 of the State Business and Professions Code. "Delivery" means the commercial transfer of cannabis or cannabis products to a customer, and includes the use of any technology platform owned and controlled by the same person making such use.
"Director" means the city of South El Monte community development director, and includes his or her designee(s).
"Distribution" means the procurement, sale, and transport of cannabis and cannabis products between entities licensed for and/or engaged in commercial cannabis operations under state law. "Distributor" means a person engaged in distribution.
"Edible" means cannabis product that is intended to be used, in whole or in part, for human consumption, including, but not limited to, chewing gum, but excluding products set forth in Division 15 (commencing with Section 32501) of the Food and Agricultural Code. An edible cannabis product is not considered food, as defined by Section 109935 of the State Health and Safety Code, or a drug, as defined by Section 109925 of the State Health and Safety Code. "Employee" means any person (whether paid or unpaid) who provides regular labor or regular services for a commercial cannabis operation, including, but not limited to, at the location of a commercial cannabis operation. The term "employee" includes managers and owners as used in this chapter.
"Extraction" means the process of obtaining cannabis concentrates from cannabis plants, including, but not limited to, through the use of solvents like butane, alcohol or carbon dioxide. "Finance director" means the city of South El Monte finance director, and includes his or her

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designee(s).
"Fire chief" means the Los Angeles County fire department chief, and includes his or her designee(s).
"Gross receipts" means, except as otherwise specifically provided herein, whether designated as a sales price, royalty, rent, commission, dividend, or other designation, the total amount (including all receipts, cash, credits, and property of any kind or nature) received or payable for sales of goods, wares, or merchandise without any deduction therefrom on account of the cost of the property sold, the cost of materials used, labor, or service costs, interest paid or payable, losses, or any other expense whatsoever. However, the following shall be excluded from gross receipts:

1. Cash discounts where allowed and taken on sales;

2. Any tax required by law to be included in or added to the purchase price and collected from the consumer or purchaser;

3. Such part of the sale price of any property returned by purchasers to the seller as refunded by the seller by way of cash or credit allowances or return of refundable deposits previously included in gross receipts;

4. Receipts derived from the occasional sale of used, obsolete or surplus trade fixtures, machinery, or other equipment used by the taxpayer in the regular course of the taxpayer's business;

5. Cash value of sales, trades, or transactions between departments or units of the same business;

6. Whenever there are included within the gross receipts amounts which reflect sales for which credit is extended and such amount proved uncollectible in a given year, those amounts may be excluded from the gross receipts in the year they prove to be uncollectible; provided, however, if the whole or portion of such amounts excluded as uncollectible are subsequently collected, they shall be included in the amount of gross receipts for the period when they are recovered;

7. Receipts of refundable deposits, except that such deposits when forfeited and taken into income of the business shall not be excluded when in excess of one dollar; and

8. Any proceeds resulting from a transfer or change of ownership or control in the business. "Identification card" has the same definition as provided for in Section 11362.7(g) of the State Health and Safety Code, and as may be amended, defined as "a document issued by the [State Department of Health Services] that identifies a person authorized to engage in the medical use of cannabis and the person's designated primary caregiver, if any." "Labeling" means any label or other written, printed, or graphic matter upon cannabis or a cannabis product, upon its container or wrapper, or that accompanies any cannabis or cannabis product. "Labor peace agreement" means an agreement between a cannabis retailer and any bona fide labor organization that, at a minimum, protects the city's proprietary interests by prohibiting labor organizations and members from engaging in picketing, work stoppages, boycotts, and any other economic interference with a permittee or applicantcannabis retailer. This agreement means that the permittee or applicantcannabis retailer has agreed not to disrupt efforts by the bona fide labor organization to communicate with, and attempt to organize and represent the permittee or applicantcannabis retailer's employees. The agreement shall provide a bona fide labor organization

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access at reasonable times to areas in which the permittee or applicantcannabis retailer's employees work, for the purpose of meeting with employees to discuss their right to representation, employment rights under state law, and terms and conditions of employment. "Liquid assets" means assets that can be readily converted into cash. "Liquid assets" include, but are not limited to, the following: funds in checking or savings accounts, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, mutual fund shares, publicly traded stocks, and United States savings bonds. "Liquid assets" does not mean household items, furniture and equipment, vehicles, cannabis or cannabis products, business inventory, or real property and improvements thereto. "Location" means any parcel of land, whether vacant or occupied by a building, group of buildings, or accessory buildings, and includes the buildings, structures, yards, open spaces, lot width, and lot area.
"Lighting" means the act of illuminating as well as the effect achieved by the arrangement of lights. "LiveScan" means a system for inkless electronic fingerprinting and the automated background check developed by the California Department of Justice ("DOJ") that involves digitizing fingerprints and electronically transmitting the fingerprint image data along with personal descriptor information to computers at the DOJ for completion of a criminal record check; or such other comparable inkless electronic fingerprinting and automated background check process as determined by the city council.
"Manager" means an employee responsible for management and/or supervision of a commercial cannabis operation, including, but not limited to, any person designated by the permittee to act as the representative or agent of the commercial cannabis operation in managing day-to-day operations with corresponding liabilities and responsibilities, or the person in apparent charge of the premises where the commercial cannabis operation is located. Evidence of management includes, but is not limited to, evidence that the individual has the power to direct, supervise, or hire and dismiss employees, controls hours of operation, create policy rules, or purchase supplies.:
(1) manager or managing member or other officer of a limited liability company; or (2) president, chief executive officer, secretary, treasurer, chief financial officer, or other officer of a for profit corporation.
"Manufacture" or "manufacturing" means to compound, blend, extract, infuse, or otherwise make or prepare a cannabis product; includes the activities of a manufacturer. "Manufacturer" means a person that conducts the production, preparation, propagation, or compounding of cannabis or cannabis products either directly or indirectly or by extraction methods, or independently by means of chemical synthesis, or by a combination of extraction and chemical synthesis at a fixed location that packages or repackages cannabis or cannabis products or labels or relabels its container; includes the activity of manufacturing. "Marijuana" has the same definition as provided for "cannabis" in this chapter. "MAUCRSA" means the State Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act, codified at Section 11018 et seq., of the State Health and Safety Code, Section 26001 et seq., of the State business and Professions Code, Section 34010 of the State Revenue and Tax Code, and Section 81000 et seq., of the State Food and Agriculture Department Code, as may hereinafter be amended.
"Medical" refers to activity involving medical cannabis or medical cannabis products, in contrast to an activity involving adult-use cannabis or adult-use cannabis products. "Medical cannabis" or "medical cannabis product" means cannabis or a cannabis product used in

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compliance with state law for medical purposes, pursuant to the Compassionate Use Act (Section 11362.5 of the State Health and Safety Code), the Medical Marijuana Program Act (Section 113262.7 et seq., of the State Health and Safety Code), and the MAUCRSA. "Microbusiness" shall have the same definition as provided for in Section 26070 of the State Business and Professions Code, and as may be amended.
"Minor" means a person under twenty-one years of age.
"Nursery" means a person that produces only clones, immature plants, seeds, and other agricultural products used specifically for the planting, propagation, and cultivation of cannabis. "Operations officer(s)" shall refer to the director, the fire chief, the police chief, the finance director, and the city manager, and their designee(s), individually or collectively. "Owner" means any of the following:

1. A person owning in the aggregate equity interests representing ten percent or more of the voting power of all outstanding equity in the applicant or a commercial permittee;

2. An individual who manages, directs, or controls the operations of the permittee or applicant, including, but not limited to:
a. An individual with the authority to provide strategic direction and oversight for the overall operations of the commercial cannabis business, such as T the president, chief executive officer, secretary, treasurer, or chief financial officer of an nonprofit applicant or permittee;
b. 3. A member of the board of directors of an nonprofit applicant or permittee. c. A general partner of a permittee or applicant that is organized as a partnership. d. A non-member manager or managing member of a permittee or applicant that is organized as a limited liability company.
e. The trustee(s) and all persons who have control of the trust and/or permittee or applicant that is held in trust.
f. An individual with the authority to execute contracts on behalf of the permittee or applicant.

Notwithstanding the above and/or any specifications for disclosure in the application procedures and review criteria adopted pursuant to this Chapter, every applicant and permittee must have at least one individual person designated as an "owner" for the purpose of compliance with this chapter, including the review and evaluation of any commercial cannabis operation permit application.
"Package" means any container or receptacle used for holding cannabis or cannabis products. "Packaging" or "packages" means an activity involved with placing cannabis or cannabis products in a package.
"Park" means public land which has been designated for park or recreational activities, including, but not limited to, a park, playground, nature trails, swimming pool, athletic field, basketball court, tennis court, pedestrian or bicycle paths, beaches, open space, or similar public land within the city or which is under the control, operation or management of the city recreation and parks department. "Park" shall not include any youth center.
"Permittee" means a person issued a commercial cannabis operation permit by the city. "Person" means any individual, firm, co-partnership, joint venture, association, corporation,

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limited liability company, estate, trust, business trust, receiver, syndicate, or any other group or combination acting as a unit.
"Person with an identification card" has the same definition as provided for in Section 11362.7(c) of the State Health and Safety Code, and as may be amended, defined as "an individual who is a qualified patient who has applied for and received a valid identification card pursuant to this article."
"Physician's recommendation" means a determination from a physician that a patient's medical cannabis use is deemed appropriate and is recommended by the physician on the basis of the physician has determined that the patient's health would benefit from the use of cannabis in the treatment of cancer, anorexia, AIDS, chronic pain, spasticity, glaucoma, arthritis, migraine, or any other illness for which cannabis provides relief, in strict accordance with Section 11362.5 of the State Health and Safety Code.
"Police chief" means the Los Angeles County sheriff, and includes his or her designee(s). "Police department" means the Los Angeles County sheriff's department. "Premises" means the designated structure or structures and land specified in a commercial cannabis operation permit application that is owned, leased, or otherwise held under the control of the applicant or permittee where commercial cannabis operation will be or is conducted. The premises shall be a contiguous area and shall only be occupied by one permittee. "Primary caregiver" has the same definition as provided for in Section 11362.7(d) of the State Health and Safety Code, and as may be amended, defined as "the individual, designated by a qualified patient or by a person with an identification card, who has consistently assumed responsibility for the housing, health, or safety of that patient or person." A "primary caregiver" shall also meet the requirements of Section 11362.7(e) of the State Health and Safety Code, and as may be amended, which provide that a "primary caregiver shall be at least eighteen years of age, unless the primary caregiver is the parent of a minor child who is a qualified patient or a person with an identification card or the primary caregiver is a person otherwise entitled to make medical decisions under state law pursuant to Section 6922, 7002, 7050, or 7120 of the Family Code." "Qualified patient" has the same definition as provided for in Section 11362.7(f) of the State Health and Safety Code, and as may be amended, defined as "a person who is entitled to the protections of Section 11362.5, but who does not have an identification card issued pursuant to this article." "Religious institution" means any church, synagogue, mosque, temple, or building which is used primarily for religious worship, religious education, and related religious activities. "Residentially zoned property" means any parcel of land located within the city zoned: R-1 (singlefamily residential zone), R-2 (multiple residential zone), or R-3 (multiple residential zone). "Retailer" means a person engaged in the retail sale or delivery of cannabis or cannabis products to a customer. "Retailer" includes "retailer (medical-only)" and "retailer (medical/adult use)." "Retailer (medical-only)" refers to a retailer which is restricted by the terms of its commercial cannabis operation permit to engaging in the retail sale or delivery of medical cannabis or cannabis products as stated in Section 5.26.120(A). "Retailer (medical/adult-use)" refers to a retailer which is not so restricted by the terms of its commercial cannabis operation permit, and which accordingly may engage in the retail sale or delivery of medical or adult-use cannabis or cannabis products to a customer.
"Retail sale(s)" means any commercial cannabis operation involving the retail sale of cannabis or cannabis products from a retailer.

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"Sale(s)" means any sale, exchange, or barter or other transaction for any consideration. "School" means as evidenced by the State Department of Education school directory, a public school instructing children in grades kindergarten through grade 12, as authorized by the State Department of Education or a private school instructing children in grades kindergarten through grade 12 that has filed a verification of private school affidavit with the State Department of Education pursuant to Section 33190 of the State Education Code, excluding any private school in which education is primarily conducted in a private home. Pursuant to the authority delegated by the state to the city under Section 26054(b) of the State Business and Professions Code, this definition of "school" under this chapter shall override the definition of "school" used in MAUCRSA or Section 11362.768 of the State Health and Safety Code. "Site" means the premises and actual physical location of a commercial cannabis operation, as well as its accessory structures and parking areas.
"State" means the state of California.
"Testing laboratory" or "testing" refers to a laboratory, facility, or entity that offers or performs tests on cannabis or cannabis products; includes the activity of laboratory testing. "Youth center" means: (1) any public or private facility that is primarily used to host recreational or social activities for minors, such as private youth membership organizations or clubs, social service teenage club facilities; or (2) a park, playground, or recreational area specifically designed to be used by children that may have play equipment installed, including public grounds designed for athletic activities such as baseball, softball, soccer, or basketball or any facility located on a public or private school grounds, or on city, county, or parks. "Youth center" shall not include any private martial arts, yoga, ballet, music, or similar studio of this nature nor shall it include any private athletic training facility, pizza parlor, restaurant, video arcade, dentist office, or doctor's office primarily serving children. Pursuant to the authority delegated by the state to the city under Section 26054(b) of the State Business and Professions Code, this definition of "youth center" under this chapter shall override the definition of "youth center" in MAUCRSA at Section 26001 of the State Business and Professions Code.
(Ord. 1260 §2, 2022; Ord. 1268 §3, 2023)
§ 5.26.040. Prohibited commercial cannabis operations.

A. Unless otherwise provided by California law, including without limitation as required by the Medicinal Cannabis Patients’ Right of Access Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 26321, et seq.), cCommercial cannabis operations (including nonprofit operations) within the city that involve the activities of non-storefront retailer (whether medical-only or medical/adult-use), cultivation, manufacturer, testing, distribution, or microbusiness are prohibited, including, but not limited to, commercial cannabis operations licensed by the state in the license classifications listed below as provided in Section 26050 of the State Business and Professions Code:

1. Type 1 = Cultivation; Specialty Outdoor; Small.

2. Type 1A = Cultivation; Specialty Indoor; Small.

3. Type 1B = Cultivation; Specialty Mixed-Light; Small.

4. Type 1C = Cultivation; Specialty Cottage; Small.

5. Type 2 = Cultivation; Outdoor; Small.

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6. Type 2A = Cultivation; Indoor; Small.

7. Type 2B = Cultivation; Mixed-Light; Small.

8. Type 3 = Cultivation; Outdoor; Medium.

9. Type 3A = Cultivation; Indoor; Medium.

10. Type 3B = Cultivation; Mixed-Light; Medium.

11. Type 4 = Cultivation; Nursery.

12. Type 5 = Cultivation; Outdoor; Large.

13. Type 5A = Cultivation; Indoor; Large.

14. Type 5B = Cultivation; Mixed-Light; Large.

15. Type 6 = Manufacturer 1.

16. Type 7 = Manufacturer 2.

17. Type 8 = Testing.

18. Type 9 = Non-Storefront Retailer (Delivery Only).

19. Type 11 = Distributor.

20. Type 12 = Microbusiness.

B. The prohibition provided by above subsection A includes any similar activities authorized under new or revised state licenses, or any other state authorization, to allow any type, category or classification of cannabis commercial operations that involve the activities of nonstorefront retailer (Type 9, i.e., delivery only) (whether medical-only or medical/adult- use), cultivation, manufacturer, testing, distribution, microbusiness, or similar operations (including nonprofit, collective or cooperative operations). (Ord. 1260 §2, 2022; Ord. 1268 §3, 2023)
§ 5.26.050. Permitted commercial cannabis operations.

A. Unless otherwise provided by California law, including without limitation as required by the Medicinal Cannabis Patients’ Right of Access Act (Business and Professions Code Sections 26321, et seq.), cCommercial cannabis operations (including nonprofit operations) within the city which involve the activity of retailer (Type 10: medical-only and medical/adult-use) are allowed subject to issuance and maintenance of a valid and current city commercial cannabis operation permit, continuing adherence to this entire chapter and all applicable city and state regulations and laws, and issuance and maintenance of a valid and current equivalent state license type listed below, as provided for in Section 26050 of the State Business and Professions Code:

1. Type 10 = Retailer (Medical-Only; Medical/Adult-Use).

B. The requirements provided by above subsection A apply to any similar activities authorized under new or revised state licenses, or any other state authorization, to allow any type, category or classification of cannabis commercial operations that involve the activity of retailer (medical-only and medical/adult-use) or similar operations (including nonprofit,

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collective or cooperative operations).
(Ord. 1260 §2, 2022; Ord. 1268 §3, 2023)
§ 5.26.060. Maximum number of commercial cannabis operation permits.

A. The number of commercial cannabis operation permits for retailer (medical/adult-use) commercial cannabis operations based within the city shall be no more than one.

B. Notwithstanding subsection A of this section, if the city council opts, in its sole discretion, to reinstitute the application procedure after the first year following the operative date of this chapter pursuant to Section 5.26.070(H), then two additional retailer (medical/adult-use) commercial cannabis operation permits may be issued such that the maximum number of commercial cannabis operation permits for retailer (medical/adult-use) commercial cannabis operations based within the city shall be increased to no more than three retailers (medical/ adult-use).

C. The number of commercial cannabis operation permits for non-storefront retailer (delivery only) (whether medical-only or medical/adult-use) (including retailers or microbusinesses engaged in delivery) commercial cannabis operations based outside the city to engage in delivery within the city shall be zero. However, should a court of competent jurisdiction, as a judicial remedy, order the city council to increase the maximum number of commercial cannabis operation permits for non-storefront retailer (delivery only) (including retailers or microbusinesses engaged in delivery) commercial cannabis operations based outside the city to engage in delivery within the city, the number of commercial cannabis operation permits for non-storefront retailer (delivery only) (including retailers or microbusinesses engaged in delivery) commercial cannabis operations based outside the city to engage in delivery within the city shall be no more than two.

D. The maximum number of commercial cannabis operation permits issued for retailer (including medical-only and medical/adult use retailer, individually and collectively) commercial cannabis operations based within the city or non-storefront retailer (delivery only) (including retailers or microbusinesses engaged in delivery) based outside the city may not be amended by the city council or regulations promulgated by the city manager pursuant to this chapter. However, the city council may and shall increase the maximum number of commercial cannabis operation permits issued for retailer commercial cannabis operations based within the city or non-storefront retailer (delivery only) (including retailers or microbusinesses engaged in delivery) based outside the city: (1) if ordered to do so by a court of competent jurisdiction as a judicial remedy; or (2) by a vote of the people of the city. (Ord. 1260 §2, 2022; Ord. 1268 §3, 2023)
§ 5.26.070. Commercial cannabis operation permit application procedure.

A. By resolution, the City Council may adopt procedures and review criteria for the City's evaluation of commercial cannabis operation permit applications. A commercial cannabis operation permit application shall be required prior to review and approval of any land use entitlement, business license or other City authorization.

B. The procedures shall provide the process for soliciting commercial cannabis operation permit applications including time frames, limitations, forms, and rules for completing applications.

C. The review criteria shall include detailed instructions on the methodology to be used to evaluate applications on a point, or other evaluation system, tied to particular sets of criteria.

D. The scoring on review criteria shall be used to determine which candidates will be eligible to proceed to the final selection process as determined by City Council resolution.

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E. The City Manager or designee shall be authorized to prepare any necessary forms and adopt any necessary rules to implement the procedures guidelines and review criteria.

F. The City reserves the right to reject any or all applications for a commercial cannabis operation permit, to issue less than the maximum number of commercial cannabis operation permit, and/or to issue no commercial cannabis operation permits. The City reserves the right to suspend, cancel, postpone, or modify any request for applications, at any time, without liability, obligation, or commitment to any applicant, person, party, entity, individual, firm, organization, or similar, to the maximum extent permitted under law. Persons submitting applications do so at their sole risk and assume the risk that all or any part of the City’s commercial cannabis operation permit program, or any particular category of permit potentially authorized under this chapter, may be cancelled at any time prior to issuance. The City reserves the right to request and obtain additional information from any person submitting an application. In addition to a failure to comply with the requirements of this chapter and/or of any procedure and review criteria adopted by resolution of City Council, an application may be rejected for reasons including but not limited to the following: (i) receipt after the designated time and date of the deadline; (ii) failure to respond to the criteria or format of the process requirements set by Council resolution.

G. Reserved.

H. Per Section 5.26.060(B), City Council may, by resolution or minute action, reinstate the application procedure.

A. Following the effective date of this chapter, the city manager, pursuant to Section 5.26.140, shall, as a ministerial duty, make available the necessary forms, adopt any necessary application rules for the submission, intake, review, and approval of applications for retailer (medical-only and medical/adult-use) commercial cannabis operations up to the maximum number of commercial cannabis operation permits authorized in Section 5.26.060.

B. The city manager shall, as a ministerial duty, cease acceptance of commercial cannabis operation permit applications for retailer (medical-only and medical/adult-use) commercial cannabis operations thirty days after making available the necessary forms and adopting any necessary application rules for the submission, intake, review, and approval of commercial cannabis operation permit applications for retailer (medical-only and medical/adult-use) commercial cannabis operations.

C. Within thirty days of ceasing the acceptance of commercial cannabis operation permit applications for retailer (medical-only and medical/adult-use) commercial cannabis operations, the city manager shall, as a ministerial duty, review timely submitted commercial cannabis operation permit applications for retailer (medical-only and medical/adult-use) commercial cannabis operations for the following minimum requirements:

1. Payment of an application fee established by resolution of the city council to cover all costs incurred by the city in the application process;

2. Sufficient evidence of the legal right to use the proposed property for the proposed use, including, without limitation, a lease, sublease, purchase agreement, assignment of purchase agreement, or lease or purchase option, in the name of the applicant, which may include nominal consideration and be contingent upon issuance of a commercial cannabis operation permit or other approvals. The city shall only consider one applicant per property address or county assessor's identification number. In the event that more than one applicant applies for a commercial cannabis operation permit application at a

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given property address or a given county assessor's identification number, the city manager shall, as a ministerial duty, only accept the commercial cannabis operation permit application with the earliest effective date for the evidence of the legal right to use the proposed property for the proposed use in the name of the applicant;

3. Sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the proposed property complies with the location and zoning requirements in Section 5.26.120;

4. Proof that an owner or owners of the applicant with an aggregate ownership interest of fifty percent or more has served as an owner or owners with an aggregate ownership interest of fifty percent or more of six or more other retailer (medical-only or medical/ adult-use) commercial cannabis operations by a city, county, or state since at least January 1, 2022;

5. Proof of funds showing that the applicant has access and control of over five hundred thousand dollars in liquid assets (which such liquid assets having been under possession for at least ninety days prior to the date of the application submission under this section), which may be shown via a binding legal agreement in the name of the applicant such as a promissory note so long as said legal agreement is accompanied by a proof of funds in the name of a party to the agreement that demonstrates access and control of over five hundred thousand dollars in liquid assets under possession for at least ninety days prior to the date of the application submission under this section. Applicants and permittees shall not be required to show that the applicant or permittee has access and control of over five hundred thousand dollars in liquid assets except on initial application pursuant to this Section 5.26.070, a change in location application pursuant to Section 5.26.100, or an ownership transfer application pursuant to Section 5.26.100;

6. For an applicant with two or more employees, proof of a labor peace agreement between a bona fide labor organization and the applicant (the applicant shall provide the city with a copy of the labor peace agreement that contains the signatures of the union representative and the cannabis business). For applicants with less than two employees who have not yet entered into a labor peace agreement, the applicant shall provide a notarized statement indicating that the applicant will enter into and abide by the terms of a labor peace agreement within thirty days after employing two employees;

7. A set of plans, including a site development plan, floor plan(s), building elevations (all four sides), and a conceptual landscape plan with the percentage of landscaping in the parking lot, setback areas, and tree size and species;

8. Colored interior and elevation renderings;

9. A completed background check application and receipt for each owner and manager of the applicant pursuant to Section 5.26.110(H);

10. The following application components: (a) qualifications of the applicant's owners and managers, (b) business and operations plan, (c) security plan, (d) safety plan, (e) neighborhood compatibility plan, (f) labor and employment plan, and (g) community benefits plan; and

11. Disclosure of whether the applicant is applying for a commercial cannabis operation permit as a retailer (medical-only) or retailer (medical/adult-use).

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The city manager shall, as a ministerial duty, reject any commercial cannabis operation permit application that fails to meet the minimum requirements contained in this subsection C, and applicants shall not have the right to supplement or amend their commercial cannabis operation permit applications.

D. Within sixty days of completing the application review under subsection C above, the city manager shall, as a ministerial duty, review and score any complete applications pursuant to the following objective review criteria according to the following quantitative evaluation scale, with retailer (medical-only) applicants ranked only against other retailer (medicalonly) applicants and retailer (medical/adult-use) applicants ranked only against other retailer (medical/adult-use) applicants unless otherwise provided by administrative regulations promulgated pursuant to Section 5.26.140:

1. Qualifications of the Applicant's Owners and Managers—Two Hundred Fifty Points.

The people of the city find that a proven track-record of for retailer commercial cannabis operations that successfully generate tax revenue carries out the purpose and intent of the program and are, therefore, critical for an applicant to demonstrate the qualifications of the applicant's owners and managers. Accordingly, one hundred fifty of the two hundred fifty points awardable under this subsection shall only be awarded, as a ministerial duty, if an owner or owners of the applicant with an aggregate ownership interest of fifty percent or more is currently at the time of application submission under this section an owner or owners with an aggregate ownership interest of fifty percent or more of a single licensed and lawfully operating retailer commercial cannabis operations (excluding any non-retailer microbusiness, cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, or other nonretailer commercial cannabis operation components) that has generated at least five million dollars in gross receipts in a consecutive six-month period in the year immediately preceding the date of the application submission under this section, as demonstrated by tax payment receipts from, tax filings to, or tax returns filed with a city, county, or state.

The remaining one hundred of the two hundred fifty points awardable under this subsection shall be awarded, as a ministerial duty, pursuant to the following objective criteria:
a. Up to fifty points—A description of the applicant's owner and manager qualifications detailing any special business or professional qualifications or licenses of the applicant's owner and manager that would add to the quality of services that the retailer commercial cannabis operation would provide, including in areas related to cannabis, such as legal, finance, business ownership/ administration, waste management, real estate development, scientific, or healthcare or wellness fields.
b. Up to fifty points—Documentation that the applicant's owners and managers have experience operating retailer commercial cannabis operations in any jurisdiction where retailer commercial cannabis operations are permitted.

2. Plans, Renderings, and Overall Location—Fifty Points. The fifty points awardable under this subsection shall be awarded, as a ministerial duty, pursuant to the following objective criteria:
a. Up to ten points—A premises diagram in accordance with Section 5006 of Division

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42 of Title 16 of the State Code of Regulations.
b. Up to ten points—A site development plan that provides information on existing conditions and proposed improvements to the site and how it meets or will meet the development standards outlined in this Code. Information on existing conditions shall include:
i. Exterior photographs showing all sides of any existing structure(s); ii. Photographs of existing parking areas, landscaping, trash enclosure, and signage;
iii. Information on existing use on the site, including the addresses, uses, and square footages;
iv. Photographs of the existing site if the site is vacant; and v. Photographs of adjacent properties for context.
c. Up to ten points—A floor plan showing information on the existing layout and proposed layout of the building interior.
d. Up to ten points—Building elevations that provide information on existing conditions and proposed improvements.
e. Up to five points—A conceptual landscape plan with the percentage of landscaping in the parking lot, setback areas, and tree size and species. f. Up to five points—Colored interior renderings and exterior elevation renderings (for both existing and/or proposed improvements).

3. Business and Operations Plan—One Hundred Points. The one hundred points awardable under this subsection shall be awarded, as a ministerial duty, pursuant to the following objective criteria:
a. Up to ten points—A written description of the total square footage of the facility with estimated square footage of proposed uses.
b. Up to ten points—A schedule for beginning operations, including a narrative outlining any proposed construction improvements and a timeline for completion. c. Up to ten points—A budget for construction, operation, maintenance, compensation of employees, equipment costs, utility costs, and other operating costs.
d. Up to five points—A description of the sources(s) of capital and use(s) of capital. e. Up to ten points—Pro forma financial statements for at least three years of operation.
f. Up to five points—A description of the type of products to be sold and the estimated quantity and value of product(s) to be sold.
g. Up to five points—A description of marketing procedures and tactics. h. Up to ten points—A description of day-to-day operations that should acknowledge

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both state and local laws and should be consistent with industry best practices. i. Up to five points—A description of hours of operation and opening procedures. j. Up to ten points—A description of cash handling procedures. k. Up to ten points—A description of inventory control procedures to include identification of point-of-sale systems, and track and trace software. l. Up to ten points—A description of transportation, loading and unloading, distribution, or delivery procedures.

4. Security Plan—One Hundred Points. The one hundred points awardable under this subsection shall be awarded, as a ministerial duty, pursuant to the following objective criteria:
a. Up to twenty points—The security plan shall be prepared by a professional security consultant.
b. Up to ten points—A premises security diagram.
c. Up to fifty points—A description of access control, inventory control, cash handling, and other security procedures and security equipment demonstrating compliance with the security requirements under this chapter. d. Up to ten points—A description of the intrusion alarm and monitoring system including the name and contact information for the monitoring company. e. Up to ten points—A description of the services of on-site security guards to include the: (i) number of security guards; (ii) hours security guards will be on site; (iii) locations where security will be positioned; and (iv) security guard responsibilities.

5. Safety Plan—One Hundred Points. The one hundred points awardable under this subsection shall be awarded, as a ministerial duty, pursuant to the following objective criteria:
a. Up to twenty points—The safety plan shall be prepared by a professional fire prevention and suppression consultant.
b. Up to ten points—A premises safety diagram to include: (i) a description/ illustration of evacuation routes; and (ii) location of fire extinguishers and other fire suppression equipment.
c. Up to fifty points—A description of safety procedures, training for emergency situations, and safety equipment demonstrating compliance with the safety requirements under this chapter.
d. Up to ten points—Identify all gases, pesticides, and chemicals to be used and their storage locations.
e. Up to ten points—A description of the firm alarm and monitoring system including the name and contact information for the monitoring company.

6. Neighborhood Compatibility Plan—One Hundred Points. The one hundred points awardable under this subsection shall be awarded, as a ministerial duty, pursuant to the

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following objective criteria:
a. Up to forty points—A "Good Neighbor Policy" that: (i) includes policies and measures in place to protect adjacent uses from any potential impacts (e.g., noise, light, odor, traffic, etc.) related to the proposed cannabis business; and (ii) describes how the cannabis business and its operating characteristics will be proactively managed so the business is not detrimental to the public health, safety, convenience, or welfare of persons residing, working, visiting, or recreating in the surrounding area and will not result in the creation of a nuisance. b. Up to twenty points—A description of odor mitigation practices to include: (i) identifying potential sources of odor; (ii) a description of odor control devices and techniques employed to ensure that odors from cannabis are not detectable beyond the permitted premises; and (iii) all proposed staff odor training and system maintenance.
c. Up to twenty points—A description of a waste management plan that includes waste disposal locations within the proposed premises and the applicant's security measures and methods of rendering waste unusable and unrecognizable. d. Up to twenty points—A description of efforts at sustainability/environmental impact mitigation.

7. Community Benefits Plan—Three Hundred Fifty Points. The people of the city find that monetary donations to local nonprofit organizations, financial support of city sponsored activities or organizations, in kind donations to the city or other charitable organizations, and economic incentives to the city, carry out the purpose and intent of the program and are, therefore, critical for an applicant to demonstrate an effective community benefits plan.

Accordingly, two hundred of the three hundred fifty points awardable under this subsection shall only be awarded if the applicant pledges to voluntarily provide a public benefit to a public use (or a combination thereof), which is defined as a direct financial contribution equal to two percent of projected gross receipts of the applicant to a public school located within the city, a public park located within the city, and/or a public or nonprofit community organization serving the city or its residents. Beyond the above and as a ministerial duty, no further direct financial contributions shall be considered as part of an applicant's community benefits plan.

The remaining one hundred fifty of the three hundred fifty points awardable under this subsection shall be awarded, as a ministerial duty, pursuant to the following objective criteria:
a. Up to fifty points—A description of a social responsibility plan to include identification of a community liaison, plans to serve as a social equity business incubator, plans to aide and participate in the work of local nonprofits, communitybased organizations, civic organizations, or social services organizations. b. Up to fifty points—A description of a plan to develop a public health outreach and educational program that outlines the risks of youth use of cannabis and that identifies resources available to youth related to drugs and drug addiction. c. Up to fifty points—A proposal and description of any community benefits agreement proposed by the applicant pursuant to Section 5.26.130.

8. Labor and Employment Plan—Two Hundred Points. The people of the city find that a proven track-record of cannabis retailer operations with high labor standards and

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commitment to labor peace carries out the purpose and intent of the program and are, therefore, critical for an applicant to demonstrate an effective labor and employment plan. Accordingly, one hundred of the two hundred points awardable under this subsection shall only be awarded if the applicant provides documentation that the individual or natural person owner or owners of the applicant (disregarding any intervening or intermediary entity owner or owners of the applicant) with an aggregate ownership interest of fifty percent or more have entered into collective bargaining agreements with a labor organization that currently represents cannabis workers in the United States effective since at least July 1, 2021, inclusive of renewals (and remaining effective, inclusive of renewals, on the date of the application submission under this section) and such collective bargaining agreements accrete or automatically apply to all cannabis retailers permitted or licensed in the state after July 1, 2021 (notwithstanding the fact that employees of such cannabis retailers permitted or licensed in the state after July 1, 2021 (if any), have yet to have had an opportunity to recognize the labor organization that currently represents cannabis workers in the United States), by the individual or natural person owner or owners of the applicant (disregarding any intervening or intermediary entity owner or owners of the applicant) with an aggregate ownership interest of ninety percent or more referenced above.

The remaining one hundred of the two hundred points awardable under this subsection shall be awarded, as a ministerial duty, pursuant to the following objective criteria:
a. Up to ten points—An organizational chart of showing owners, managers, and employees.
b. Up to ten points—A description of the owner's and manager's roles in day-to-day operations and decisions.
c. Up to ten points—A description of the number of employees, title/position, and their respective responsibilities.
d. Up to fifteen points—A description of compensation to employees, opportunities for continuing education, and employee training.
e. Up to fifteen points—A description of whether the cannabis business is committed to offering employees a living wage.
f. Up to fifteen points—A description of benefits provided to employees such as health care, vacation, and medical leave, to the degree they are offered as part of employment.
g. Up to fifteen points—A description of a plan to recruit employees from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
h. Up to ten points—A description of a plan to have at least fifty percent of employee positions filled and hours worked by employees residing in the city.

E. Upon timely receipt of a commercial cannabis operation permit application, the city manager shall conduct background checks in accordance with Section 5.26.110(H). Following review and scoring of applications completed pursuant to objective review criteria under subsection D, the city manager shall, as a ministerial duty, recommend that the city council issue commercial cannabis operation permits to applicants in order of their rank under subsection D up to the maximum number of commercial cannabis operation permits authorized in

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South El Monte City CouncilFebruary 3, 2026

South El Monte City Council
February 3, 2026