Construction Project Cost Estimate: PROJECT A: 17053 D STREET Global Builders Inc
Selected Line Item Description: Project A - 17053 D Street Unit of Measure Unit Cost X 4 Fabricate, powder coat and install cable awning above window at East side store front per approved plans.
1 $0.00
X 5 Demo planter at West side store front and install 4” raised, broom finished concrete for planter shelf at sidewalk below window.
1 $4,325.00
X 6 Frame out columns and soffit per approved plans at West side store front and install metal cladding with proper backing and underlayment per manufacturer’s specs in owner’s choice of color per approved plans. Include all required trim and edge treatment for a finished look.
1 $0.00
X 7 Install metal parapet cap with popout at West side roof line in owner’s choice of color per approved plans.
1 $3,469.00
X 8 Replace all storefront glass panes. 1 $8,847.00
X 9 Provide accessible entrance and path of travel from public right of way to building.
Maneuvering clearance required at front entry from hinge side of door to 18” beyond strike side of door and extending out 60” from the face of the door. Max door opening force is 5 lbs maximum. Path of travel from front door to sidewalk shall have a maximum running slope of 5% and maximum cross slope of 2%. If running slope is over 5% then a ramp may be used with a maximum running slope of 8%. Ramps require compliant handrails and edge protection on both sides as well as level landings (2% slope in any direction) at top and bottom. The landing shall extend 60” in the direction of the ramp run at the top and 72” at the bottom. 1 $11,980.00
EVALUATION TABULATION
NIB No. JR26-082
Old Town Facade Program Construction Project at 17053 D Street and 15593 7th Street
EVALUATION TABULATION
Request for Bid - Old Town Facade Program Construction Project at 17053 D Street and 15593 7th Street
Construction Project Cost Estimate: PROJECT A: 17053 D STREET Global Builders Inc
Selected Line Item Description: Project A - 17053 D Street Unit of Measure Unit Cost X 10 Provide compliant accessible Van parking stall with striping and signage at back of property adjacent to other existing parking. Stall shall be 12’ wide vehicle space with a 5’ wide unloading aisle or 9’ wide vehicle space with an 8’ wide unloading aisle. Space shall be minimum of 18’ in length. 2% max slope in any direction in parking and unloading aisle. Provide accessible entrance and path of travel from unloading aisle to rear entrance of building. Maneuvering clearance required at entry from hinge side of door to 18” beyond strike side of door and extending out 60” from the face of the door. Max door opening force is 5 lbs maximum. Maximum threshold height is ½" with a beveled slope not steeper than 1:2. Provide accessible hardware at door. Path of travel from parking to door shall have a maximum running slope of 5% and maximum cross slope of 2%.
1 $1,018.00
X 11 Furnish and install new wall sconce light fixtures at locations shown on Sheet E -1 and convert interior lighting within the existing pole sign box to LED illumination, including all wiring, connections, labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals required to complete the work.
1 $13,303.00
X 12 Remove and dispose of existing shed. 1 $5,990.00
Total $72,833.00
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COST ESTIMATE: PROJECT B: 15593 7TH STREET Construction Project Cost Estimate: PROJECT B: 15593 7TH STREET Global Builders Inc
Selected Line Item Description: Project B - 15593 7th Street Unit of Measure Unit Cost Provide all labor and materials as required by the approved building plans for a complete installation of the line of the lin e items listed below. ESTIMATE PROJECT COMPLETION (DAYS): ___________
EVALUATION TABULATION
NIB No. JR26-082
Old Town Facade Program Construction Project at 17053 D Street and 15593 7th Street
EVALUATION TABULATION
Request for Bid - Old Town Facade Program Construction Project at 17053 D Street and 15593 7th Street
Construction Project Cost Estimate: PROJECT B: 15593 7TH STREET Global Builders Inc
Selected Line Item Description: Project B - 15593 7th Street Unit of Measure Unit Cost X 1 Provide all labor and materials as required by the approved building plans for a complete installation to include: Run new circuits for new lighting under soffit, install new lighting as scoped on the approved plans and install all lighting and controls as required by approved plans.
1 $9,584.00
X 2 Patch and repair stucco at front and repaint in owner's choice of color per the approved plans.
1 $11,685.00
X 3 Provide and install new brick/stone veneer in owner's choice of color per the approved plans.
1 $3,807.00
X 4 Provide and install new roll down curtains at exterior of building. Provide electrical as required by curtain manufacturer. Per Planning department requirements, new curtains must be hidden in soffit when not in use during business hours. 1 $71,875.00
X 5 New storefront glass along all three suites. 1 $29,552.00 Total $126,503.00
ATTACHMENT B
CONSTRUCTION
AGREEMENT
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CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF VICTORVILLE
AND
GLOBAL BUILDERS, INC
FOR
OLD TOWN COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM,
PROJECT JR26-082
THIS CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) dated this __________________ day of ______________, 20___, for reference purpose only, is made and entered into by and between the City of Victorville, a municipal corporation located in the County of San Bernardino, State of California, hereinafter referred to as the “City”, and Global Builders, Inc., a California corporation, hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor”. The City and the Contractor are sometimes hereinafter referred to as a “Party” and collectively referred to as the “Parties.”
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, the City requires Old Town Commercial Façade Improvement Program (the Project); and
WHEREAS, in light of the facts set forth above, the City desires to retain Contractor in connection with Old Town Commercial Façade Improvement Program; and
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND
PROMISES CONTAINED HEREIN AND FOR SUCH OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. RECITALS
The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and are hereby incorporated into this Agreement by this reference, as though set forth herein.
Section 2. TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall commence after issuance of Notice to Proceed (the “Commencement Date”) and shall terminate upon completion of the Project sixty (60) calendar days after Commencement Date (the “Termination Date”), unless sooner terminated in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement (the “Term”). From and after the Termination Date, and upon subsequent agreement by the Parties, this Agreement may continue on a month-to-month basis until terminated pursuant to Section 3 below.
Section 3. TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION
a. This Agreement may be terminated or suspended without cause by either Party at any time, provided that the Party initiating the termination provides the other Party at least thirty (30) days advance written notice of such termination or suspension. In the event of such termination, the City shall only be liable for payment under the payment provisions of this Agreement for satisfactory work rendered or supplies actually furnished prior to the effective date of termination. 2 Construction Agreement /Global Builders, Inc./Project JR26-082
b. This Agreement may be terminated or suspended with cause by either Party at any time, provided that the Party initiating termination provides the other Party at least ten (10) days advance written notice of such termination or suspension. In the event of such termination, the City shall only be liable for payment under the payment provisions of this Agreement for satisfactory work rendered or supplies actually furnished prior to the effective date of termination.
Section 4. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS; PRIORITY
a. Contract Documents. The Contract Documents consist of the following documents, all of which are either attached hereto as exhibits or are incorporated herein by this reference. Said Contact Documents are intended to be correlative and constitute Contractor’s performance obligations:
1. This Agreement.
2. Exhibits A & B.
3. Notice Inviting Bids for the Project.
4. Special Provisions.
5. Accepted Proposal.
6. Non-Collusion Declaration.
7. Guaranty.
b. Interpretation. In the event of any conflict between any of the Contract Documents, the document highest in the order of precedence (from highest to lowest), as set forth in Subsection
4.a above shall control.
Section 5. CONTRACTOR’S OBLIGATIONS
Contractor shall complete the Project as specifically set forth in the Contract Documents.
Contractor shall furnish, at its own cost and expense, all labor, services, material, tools, equipment, supplies, transportation, and any other items and facilities necessary therefore, as provided in the Contract Documents.
Section 6. COMPENSATION
The Contractor agrees to receive and accept the following amount, not to exceed One hundred eighty-five thousand, five hundred fifty-two and 00/100 d ollars ($185,552.00), as full compensation for furnishing; all materials, doing all the work contemplated and embraced in this contract, all loss or damage arising out of the nature of the work aforesaid, the action of the elements, any unforeseen difficulties or obstructions which may arise or be encountered in the execution of the work until its acceptance by the City, and for all risks of every description connected with the work, all expenses incurred by or in consequence of the suspension or discontinuance of work well and faithfully completing the whole work, thereof, according to the requirements of the agreement documents and to the satisfaction of Tony Camargo, Deputy City Manager, or his designee, to wit: See Exhibit “A”, Scope of Work.
Section 7. BID PROPOSAL FORM
The City shall pay Contractor as provided in the Bid Proposal Forms, attached hereto as Exhibit “B”, and incorporated herein by this reference as though set forth in full, subject to approval of the City, when applicable.
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Section 8. PREVAILING WAGES
a. Compliance with State and Federal Wage Requirements . As a federally funded Project, the work called for in this Contract must be carried out in compliance with both Federal and State prevailing wage rates, together with all other applicable State and Federal labor laws and requirements specified in the Contract Documents. It is further expressly agreed by and between the Parties hereto that should there be any conflict between the terms of this Contract and the Bid Proposal and Price Schedules submitted by Contractor, then this Contract shall control, and nothing herein shall be considered as an acceptance of the terms of said Bid Proposal conflicting with the requirements of this Section.
b. State Wages - In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Sections (1720,1770-1776, 1810, 1813 and 1815, as amended and applicable), the State Director of Industrial Relations has determined the general prevailing rates of per diem wages i n the locality where the Project is to be done. Copies of the updated Wage Determination rates are available from the CITY and the State of California via the internet at www.dir.ca.gov. Additionally, copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages and federal wage decision rates are on file at the City of Victorville Finance Department and shall be made available for review to any interested party on request. Notwithstanding anything in the Contract Documents to the contrary, Contractor and all subcontractors shall pay not less than said specified State of California rates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the work contemplated by this Contract. Contractor shall be responsible for using the correct and current prevailing wage rates.
c. AB219 (as applicable) adds Section 1720.9 to the Labor Code, the hauling and delivery of ready -mixed concrete to carry out a public works contract, with respect to contracts involving state agency or any political subdivision of the state. Section 1720.9 defines the term “ready-mixed” concrete and specifies that the rate of pay shall be the current prevailing wage “for the geographical area in which the factory or batching plant is located” as determined by the DIR.
The statute also requires a written agreement between the party hauling or delivering the ready - mixed concrete and the party that engaged its services. Nothing in Section 1720.9 shall cause any company to be treated as a contractor or subcontractor for any purpose other than the application of this chapter of the Labor Code.
d. The delivery company shall provide certified payroll records under Labor Code section 1776(a) to the party that engaged its services and to the general contractor within five working days after the employee has been paid, accompanied by a written time record within five working days after the employee has been paid, accompanied by a written time record. The time record must be certified by each driver for the performance of job duties.
e. Federal Wages – In accordance with the provisions of the Davis -Bacon Act, and related Federal labor requirements in the Contract Documents with which Contractor has agreed to comply, the Secretary of Labor has determined the general prevailing wage rates, applicable to federally funded construction projects. A copy of the current General Federal Wage Decision applicable to the work to be performed on this Project is attached to this Contract as Exhibit “C”.
Contractor and all subcontractors shall pay not less than said specified Federal rates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the work under this Contract. Contractor shall be responsible for using the correct and current Federal prevailing wage rates.
f. Payment of State Wages Required when Higher. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection c above, payment of State Prevailing Wage Rates when higher than Federal Wage 4 Construction Agreement /Global Builders, Inc./Project JR26-082
Rates, are required whenever federally funded or assisted projects are controlled or carried out by California awarding bodies of any sort. The City is considered a California awarding body.
Therefore, the higher of State Prevailing Wage and Federal Wage Rates shall apply to this Project and shall be paid by Contractor and all subcontractors.
g. Contractor shall be solely responsible for using the correct wage decision or determination and performing accordingly. An error on the part of any awarding body does not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility for payment of the correct State prevailing wage and compliance with the maintenance and inspection of payroll records, posting of prevailing wage rates at work site, employment of apprentices, and other requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq.; California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000 et seq.; and all other applicable State labor laws. Contractor further acknowledges and agrees that it will be independently responsible for reviewing the applicable laws and regulations and effectuating compliance with those laws. Contractor will require the same of all its subcontractors.
h. Contractor shall provide completed WEEKLY CERTIFIED PAYROLL and DAILY SIGN IN SHEETS with each invoice presented to the CITY, substantially in the form and containing the information set forth on the sample Weekly Certified Payroll and Daily Sign In Sheets provided in the Contract Documents. Payment of said invoices WILL be delayed absent these documents.
i. Contractor shall provide completed EMPLOYEE INFORMATION SHEETS, substantially in the form and containing the information set forth on the sample Employee Information Sheets provided in the Contract Documents, for each employee listed on the Weekly Certified Payroll or Daily Sign-In Sheets prior to, or along with the first invoice. This document is required only once per employee. Payment of said invoices WILL be delayed absent these documents.
j. The statutory penalties for failure to pay prevailing wage or to comply with State wage and hour laws will be enforced. Contractor must forfeit to CITY TWENTY -FIVE DOLLARS ($25.00) per day for each worker who works in excess of the minimum working hours when Contractor does not pay overtime. In accordance with the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1810 et seq., eight (8) hours is the legal working day.
Section 9. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE
Contractor shall procure and maintain, at its own expense, during the Term of this Agreement, workers’ compensation insurance, providing coverage as required by the California State Workers’ Compensation Law. If any class of employees employed by Contract or is not protected by the California State Workers’ Compensation Law, Contractor shall provide adequate insurance for the protection of such employees to the satisfaction of the City.
In conformance with current statutory requirements of Section 1860 et seq., of the Labor Code of the State of California, the undersigned confirms the following as their certification:
I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract.
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Section 10. NOTICE TO PROCEED
No work, service, material, or equipment shall be performed or furnished under this Contract unless and until a Notice to Proceed has been given to the Contractor by the City. Contractor shall commence work pursuant to the Contract Documents as directed by the City in the Notice to Proceed, and to diligently execute the same to completion within the time limits set forth in the Contract Documents.
Section 11. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Contractor shall comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations applicable to the performance of the work required by the Contract Documents, including any rule, regulation, or bylaw governing the conduct or performance of Contractor, its employees, officers, board members, agents, independent contractors, and subcontractors. Unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents, all required permits and licenses shall be held or obtained by the Contractor at its sole expense.
Section 12. COMMERCIAL GENERAL AND AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
INSURANCE
Contractor shall procure and maintain at its own expense, during the term of this Agreement, com mercial general liability insurance, of not less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence, and Four Million Dollars ($ 4,000,000) in the aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, death, loss, or damage resulting from the wrongful or negligent acts by the Contractor or its officers, employees, servants, volunteers, and agents and independent contractors.
Contractor shall further procure and maintain, at its own expense, during the Term of this Agreement, commercial vehicle liability insurance covering personal injury and property damage, of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) Combined Single Limit, covering any vehicle(s) utilized by Contractor or its officers, employees, servants, volunteers, or agents and independent contractors in performing the services required by this Agreement.
Section 13. INSTALLATION FLOATER
Contractor, and or any of its subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, employees, or person whom it performing any work under this agreement shall purchase, and maintain insurance to the full contract and insurable value thereof commonly referred to as an Installation Floater policy that offers “Installation” coverage for all materials, supplies, equipment, and property obtained by, or for Contractor, which is to become part of the work while such equipment and property is stored at the jobsite, at temporary loc ations, or while in transit to the project from such temporary locations. Contractor, and or any of its subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, employees, or person whom is performing any work under this agreement shall also be responsible for insuring their owned, leased/rented or borrowed equipment. Insurance shall name the City as a Loss Payee and include a Waiver of Subrogation Endorsement(s) in favor of the City of Victorville.
Section 14. ADDITIONAL INSURED
Notwithstanding any inconsistent statement in any required insurance policies or any subsequent endorsements attached thereto, the protection offered by all policies, except for Workers' Compensation coverage, shall bear an endorsement whereby it is provided that, the 6 Construction Agreement /Global Builders, Inc./Project JR26-082
City and its officers, employees, servants, volunteers, and agents and independent contractors, including, without limitation, the City Attorney, are named as Additional Insureds.
Section 15. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION RIGHTS
Contractor shall require the carriers of all required insurance policies to waive all rights of subrogation against the City and its officers, volunteers, employees, contractors, and subcontractors. Each policy of insurance shall be endorsed to reflect such waiver.
Section 16. PROOF OF INSURANCE COVERAGE; REQUIRED PRIOR TO
COMMENCEMENT OF SERVICES
a. Contractor shall secure from a good and responsible company or companies authorized to do insurance business in the State of California the policies of insurance required by this Agreement and furnish to the City Clerk certificates of said insurance at least two (2) weeks prior to the commencement of any services to be performed under this Agreement.
b. The certificates of insurance shall bear an endorsement whereby it is provided that, in the event of cancellation or amendment of any required insurance policy for any reason whatsoever, the City shall be notified by mail, postage prepaid, not less than thirty (30) days before the cancellation or amendment is effective. In the case of non- payment, ten (10) days’ advance written notice shall be given.
c. The certificates of insurance shall bear an endorsement whereby it is provided that the respective insurance policy shall not be terminated or expire without first providing thirty (30) days written notice to the City of such termination or expiration.
d. The certificates of insurance shall indicate that the respective insurance policy will be maintained throughout the Term of this Agreement.
e. The commercial general liability and vehicle liability policies shall be endorsed to contain the following provision: “For any claims related to this contract, the Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be primary and non-contributory and at least as broad as ISO CG 20 01 04 13 as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the Contractor’s insurance and shall not contribute with it. This requirement shall also apply to any Excess or Umbrella liability policies.”
Section 17. TIME OF THE ESSENCE
Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
Section 18. INDEMNIFICATION
Notwithstanding the limits of any insurance, Contractor shall indemnify the City, its officials, officers, agents, volunteers and employees against, and will hold and save them and each of them harmless from, any and all actions, suits, claims, damages to persons or property, losses, costs, penalties, obligations, errors, omissions or liabilities, (herein "claims or liabilities") that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm or entity arising or alleged to arise out of or in connection with the negli gent performance of the work, operations or activities of Contractor, its agents, employees, subcontractors, or invitees, provided for herein, or arising or alleged to 7 Construction Agreement /Global Builders, Inc./Project JR26-082
arise from the negligent acts or omissions of Contractor hereunder, or arising or alleged to arise from Contractor's negligent performance of or failure to perform any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement, but excluding such claims or l iabilities or portion of such claims or liabilities arising or alleged to arise from the negligence or willful misconduct of the City its officials, officers, agents, volunteers or employees, and in connection therewith:
a. Contractor will defend any action or actions filed in connection with any of said claims or liabilities and will pay all costs and expenses, including legal costs and attorneys' fees incurred in connection therewith;
b. Contractor will promptly pay any judgment rendered against the City, its officials, officers, agents or employees for any such claims or liabilities arising or alleged to arise out of or in connection with Contractor's (or its agents', employees', subcontr actors' or invitees') negligent performance of or failure to perform such work, operations or activities hereunder; and Contractor agrees to save and hold the City, its officials, volunteers, officers, agents, and employees harmless there from;
c. In the event the City, its officials, officers, agents, volunteers or employees is made a Party to any action or proceeding filed or prosecuted against Contractor for such damages or other claims arising or alleged to arise out of or in connection with the negligent performance of or failure to perform the work, operation or activities of Contractor hereunder, Contractor shall pay to the City, its officials, volunteers officers, agents or employees, any and all costs and expenses incurred by the City, its officers, agents or employees in such action or proceeding, including but not limited to, legal costs and attorneys' fees for counsel acceptable to City; d. Contractor's duty to defend and indemnify as set out in this Section shall include any claims, liabilities, obligations, losses, demands, actions, penalties, suits, costs, expenses or damages or injury to persons or property arising or alleged to arise from, in connection with, as a consequence of or pursuant to any state or federal law or regulation regarding hazardous substances, including but not limited to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act ("FIFRA"), Comprehensive Environmental R esponse, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 ("CERCLA"), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 ("RCRA"), the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984, the Hazardous Material Transportation Act, the Toxic Substances control Act, the Clean Ai r Act, the Clean Water Act, the California Hazardous Substance Account Act, the California Hazardous Waste Control Law or the Porter -Cologne Water Quality Control Act, as any of those statutes may be amended from time to time;
The Contractor's indemnification obligations pursuant to this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement. Contractor shall require the same indemnification from all subcontractors.
Section 19. REPORTS
Upon request by Tony Camargo, Deputy City Manager, or his designee, Contractor shall prepare and submit reports concerning Contractor's performance of the work required by this Agreement.
Section 20. RECORDS
a. Contractor shall keep such books and records as shall be necessary to perform the services required by this Agreement and enable Tony Camargo, Deputy City Manager or his designee, to evaluate the cost and the performance of such services. 8 Construction Agreement /Global Builders, Inc./Project JR26-082
b. Books and records pertaining to costs shall be kept and prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Tony Camargo, Deputy City Manager , or his designee, shall have full and free access to such books and records at all reasonable times, including the right to inspect, copy, audit, and make records and transcripts from such records.
d. Records and supporting documents pertaining to the use of funds paid to Contractor hereunder shall be retained by Contractor and made available to Tony Camargo, Deputy City Manager, or his designee, for purposes of performing an audit for a period of five (5) years from the date of termination of this Agreement.
Section 21. MODIFICATIONS AND AMENDMENTS
This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written instrument signed by both Parties.
Section 22. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
a. This Agreement supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous agreements, either oral or written, between the City and Contractor with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.
b. The Contract Documents contain all of the covenants and agreements between the Parties with respect to the subject matter herein, and each Party acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements have been made by or on behalf of any Party, except those covenants and agreements in this Agreement and the Contract Documents.
c. No agreement, statement, or promise with respect to the subject matter of the Contract Documents, which is not contained in the Contract Documents, or in a valid modification or amendment to the Contract Documents, shall be valid or binding on either Party.
Section 23. AMBIGUITIES
This Agreement is in all respects intended by each Party hereto to be deemed and construed to have been jointly prepared by the Parties and the Parties hereby expressly agree that any uncertainty or ambiguity existing herein shall not be interpreted against either of them.
Except as expressly limited by this paragraph, all of the applicable rules of interpretation of contract shall govern the interpretation of any uncertainty or ambiguity of this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parties agree that Exhibits “A” and “B” are attached hereto for reference purposes and to the extent there are any ambiguities, inconsistencies or conflicts between the terms of this Construction Agreement and Exhibits “A” and “B”, the terms of this Construction Agreement shall control and nothing set forth in Exhibits “A” and “B” shall be deemed to supersede any of the provisions of this Construction Agreement.
Section 24. NOTICES
a. Any notice to be provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing, and all such notices shall be delivered by personal service or by deposit in the United States mail, certified or registered, return receipt requested, with postage prepaid, and addr essed to the Parties as follows:
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To the City: Tony Camargo, Deputy City Manager
City of Victorville
14343 Civic Drive
Victorville, CA 92392
To Contractor: Walid A. Timory, CEO
Global Builders, Inc.
23276 S. Pointe Drive Suite 206
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
b. Notices, payments, and other documents shall be deemed delivered upon receipt by personal service or as of the second (2nd) day after deposit in the United States mail.
Section 25. NON-LIABILITY OF CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
No officer or employee of the City shall be personally liable to Contractor, or any successor in interest, in the event of any default or breach by the City or for any amount, which may become due to Contractor or to its successor(s), or for any breach of any obligation of the terms of this Agreement.
Section 26. REVIEW BY ATTORNEYS
Each Party hereto has had its attorneys review this Agreement and all related documents.
Each Party hereto has consulted with its attorneys and has negotiated the terms of this Agreement based on such consultation.
Section 27. CARE OF WORK
Contractor must adopt reasonable methods during the life of the Agreement to furnish continuous protection to the work, and the equipment, materials, papers, documents, plans, studies and other components to prevent losses or damages, and will be responsible for all damages, to persons or property, until acceptance of the work by the City, except those losses or damages as may be caused by the City’s own negligence. The performance of the work by Contractor or the payment of money by the City shall not rel ieve Contractor from any obligation to correct any incomplete, inaccurate, or defective work at no further cost to the City, when such inaccuracies are due to the negligence of Contractor.
Section 28. CAPTIONS AND HEADINGS
The captions and headings contained in this Agreement are provided for identification purposes only and shall not be interpreted to limit or define the content of the provisions described under the respective caption or heading.
Section 29. SUCCESSORS, HEIRS, AND ASSIGNS
Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, this Agreement shall be binding upon the successors, endorsees, assigns, heirs, and personal representatives of each of the Parties to this Agreement and, likewise, shall inure to the benefit of the successors , endorsees, assigns, heirs, and personal representatives of each of the Parties.
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Section 30. GENDER; PLURAL
In this Agreement, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the masculine, feminine and neuter genders and the singular and the plural shall include one another.
Section 31. SEVERABILITY
If any one or more of the sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections contained herein is declared invalid, void, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the same shall be deemed severable from the remainder of this Agreement and shall not affect, impair, or invalidate any of the remaining sentences, clauses, paragraphs, or sections contained herein.
Section 32. GOVERNING LAW
The validity of this Agreement and any of its terms or provisions, as well as the rights and duties of the Parties under this Agreement, shall be construed pursuant to and in accordance with California law.
Section 33. CUMULATIVE REMEDIES
Except with respect to rights and remedies expressly declared to be exclusive in this Agreement, the rights and remedies of the Parties are cumulative and the exercise by either Party of one or more of such rights or remedies shall not preclude the exercise by it, at the same or different times, of any other rights or remedies for the same default of any other default by the other Party.
Section 34. VENUE
All proceedings involving disputes over the terms, provisions, covenants, or conditions contained in this Agreement and all proceedings involving any enforcement action related to this Agreement shall be initiated and conducted in the applicable court or forum in San Bernardino County, California.
Section 35. ATTORNEY'S FEES
Should any litigation, specifically including but not limited to, arbitration and other non-judicial resolution of disputes be commenced between the Parties to this agreement concerning this agreement or the rights and duties of either in relation thereto, the Parties prevailing in such litigation or other proceeding shall be entitled, in addition to such other relief as may be granted, to a reasonable sum as and for attorney fees in such litigation where the proceeding which, if not agreed upon by the Parties, shall be determined by the court or other entity in which such litigation or other proceeding is brought.
Section 36. EFFECTIVENESS OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall not be binding upon the City, until signed by the authorized representative(s) of Contractor , approved by the City’s Risk Manager, and executed by the authorized City personnel or Mayor.
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Section 37. REPRESENTATIONS OF PARTIES AND PERSONS
EXECUTING AGREEMENT
a. Each of the Parties to this Agreement hereby represents that all necessary and appropriate actions of their governing bodies have been taken to make this Agreement a binding obligation of each of the Parties hereto.
b. The persons executing this Agreement warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of and bind the Parties each purports to represent.
Section 38. COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be executed by the Parties in counterparts, and when executed by each of the Parties, each counterpart shall be deemed to be a part of this Agreement.
Section 39. CARB COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS
a. CARB Regulations . Contractor is aware of the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) regulations mandating various emission reduction requirements. Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable CARB regulations (Title 13, Division 3 of the California Code of Regulations (“CCR”)) prior to commencing any work hereunder and maintain compliance throughout the duration of this Contract.
(1) Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) greater than 8,500 lbs. and light-duty package delivery vehicles operated in California may be subject to CARB’s Advanced Clean Fleets regulations. Such vehicles may therefore be subject to requirements to reduce emissions of air pollutants. For more information, please visit the CARB Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) webpage at https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our - work/programs/advanced-clean-fleets.
(2) Effective January 1, 2024, CARB implemented amendments to the In-Use Off- Road Diesel -Fueled Fleets Regulation (13 CCR Section 2449 et seq., the “Off-Road Regulation”) which apply broadly to all self- propelled off road diesel vehicles 25 horsepower or greater and other forms of equipment used in California (including any vehicles or equipment that is rented or leased). The Off-Road Regulatio n is available at:
https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/barcu/regact/2022/off-roaddiesel/appa-1.pdf.
b. Contractor must comply with all CARB regulations and requirements, including without limitation, all applicable sections of the Off-Road Regulation (as codified in 13 CCR Section 2449 et seq.) throughout the term of the Project and this Contract. Contractor shall be solely liable for all costs associated with complying with the regulations, as well as for any and all penalties, fines, damages, or costs associated with violations or failures to comply with the regulations. Contractor shall defend, indemnify , and hold harmless the City of Victorville, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, liabilities, costs, penalties, interest or other damages arising out of Contractor’s failure or alleged failure to comply with CARB regulations.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the dates written below.
THE CITY OF VICTORVILLE GLOBAL BUILDERS, INC.
By:_________________________________ By:_________________________________ Keith C. Metzler, Walid A. Timory
City Manager CEO
Dated:______________________________ Dated:______________________________
APPROVED AS TO STANDARD FORM
By:________________________________
Andre de Bortnowsky,
City Attorney
Dated:_____________________________
By:________________________________
Sandra Bostick,
Risk Manager
Dated:_____________________________
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
City agrees to engage Contractor and Contractor agrees to furnish all necessary labor, tools, materials, and equipment for and to do the Work for the Project. The Work shall be performed in accordance with: (i) the Plans and Specifications and applicable Addenda (as generally described in the Request for Bid, Project Number JR26-082, for the Project, portions of which are attached hereto for ease of reference as Exhibit "A", and the entirety of which is currently on file in office of the City Clerk); (ii) the prices set forth in Contractor’s Bid Proposal (attached as Exhibit "B");.
The Scope of Work is divided into two separate locations: Project A, which pertains to the property located at 17053 D Street and Project B, which pertains to the property located at 15593 7th Street.
The Scope of Work is provided by the City of Victorville Building Department which incorporates comments and requirements obtained by the City of Victorville Planning Department based on the review of the site plans submitted by the property owners, attached. Per the Building Department, Engineering design may not be required for this project. The Contractor will be required to obtain and pay for all necessary permits and licenses required to accomplish the work and to adhere to applicable codes and require ments. Contractor is required to obtain a permit from the City of Victorville. Contractor shall possess a valid B Contractor's License.
See Attached
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Exhibit A
SCOPE OF WORK
Project A: 17053 D Street - Scope of Work
For the purpose of identifying areas at this location, please consider the building in two parts, east side and west side. Divide down the center of the building as facing the front from D Street.
Provide all labor and materials as required by the approved building plans for the complete installation of the line items listed below:
A. Patch and repair stucco at front and west side of building. Repaint in owner's choice of color per the approved plans.
B. Provide and install new brick/stone veneer in owner's choice of color per the approved plans on the east side column.
C. Install stained and sealed wood veneer at face of east side store front per the approved plans. Include all required trim and edge treatment for a finished look.
D. Replace all storefront glass panes.
E. Provide accessible entrance and path of travel from public right of way to building.
Maneuvering clearance required at front entry from hinge side of door to 18" beyond strike side of door and extending out 60" from the face of the door. Max door opening force is 5 lbs maximum. Path of travel from front door to sidewalk shall have a maximum running slope of 5% and maximum cross slope of 2%. If running slope is over 5% then a ramp may be used with a maximum running slope of 8%. Ramps require compliant handrails and edge protection on both sides as well as level landings (2% slope in any direction) at top and bottom. The landing shall extend 60" in the direction of the ramp run at the top and 72" at the bottom.
F. Provide compliant accessible van parking stall with striping and signage at back of property adjacent to other existing parking. Stall shall be 12' wide vehicle space with a 5' wide unloading aisle or 9' wide vehicle space with an 8' wide unloading aisle. Space shall be minimum of 18' in length. 2% max slope in any direction in parking and unloading aisle.
Provide accessible entrance and path of travel from unloading aisle to rear entrance of building. Maneuvering clearance required at entry from hinge side of door to 18" beyond strike side of door and extending out 60" from the face of the door. Max door opening force is 5 lbs maximum. Maximum threshold height is 1/2" with beveled slope not steeper than 1:2. Provide accessible hardware at door. Path of travel from parking to door shall have a maximum running slope of 5% and maximum cross slope of 2%.
G. Furnish and install new wall sconce light fixtures at locations shown on Sheet E -1 and convert interior lighting within the existing pole sign box to LED illumination, including all wiring, connections, labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals required to complete the work.
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Project B: 15593 7th Street - Scope of Work
Provide all labor and materials as required by the approved building plans for a complete installation of the line of the line items listed below:
A. Run new circuits for new lighting under soffit. Install new lighting as scoped on approved plans. Install all lighting and controls as required by approved plans.
B. Patch and repair stucco at front and repaint in owner's choice of color per the approved plans.
C. Provide and install new brick/stone veneer in owner's choice of color per the approved plans.
D. Provide and install new roll down curtains at exterior of building. Provide electrical as required by curtain manufacturer. Per Planning department requirements, new curtains must be hidden in soffit when not in use during business hours.
E. New storefront glass along all three suites.
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EXHIBIT B
BID PROPOSAL
Item # Description: Project A – 17053 D Street Total
Amount
1 Patch and repair stucco at front and West side of building. Repaint in owner’s choice of color per the approved plans. $6,322.00
2 Provide and install new brick/stone veneer in owner’s choice of color per the approved plans on the East side column. $9,017.00
3 Install stained and sealed wood veneer at face of East side store front per the approved plans. Include all required trim and edge treatment for a finished look. $8,562.00
4 Replace all storefront glass panes. $8,847.00
5 Provide accessible entrance and path of travel from public right of way to building.
Maneuvering clearance required at front entry from hinge side of door to 18” beyond strike side of door and extending out 60” from the face of the door. Max door opening force is 5 lbs maximum. Path of travel from front door to sidewalk shall have a maximum running slope of 5% and maximum cross slope of 2%. If running slope is over 5% then a ramp may be used with a maximum running slope of 8%. Ramps
require compliant handrails and edge protection on both sides as well as level landings (2% slope in any direction) at top and bottom. The landing shall extend 60” in the direction of the ramp run at the top and 72” at the bottom. $11,980.00
6 Provide compliant accessible Van parking stall with striping and signage at back of property adjacent to other existing parking. Stall shall be 12’ wide vehicle space with a 5’ wide unloading aisle or 9’ wide vehicle space with an 8’ wide unloading aisle.
Space shall be minimum of 18’ in length. 2% max slope in any direction in parking and unloading aisle.
Provide accessible entrance and path of travel from unloading aisle to rear entrance of building. Maneuvering clearance required at entry from hinge side of door to 18” beyond strike side of door and extending out
60” from the face of the door. Max door opening force is 5 lbs maximum. Maximum thr eshold height is ½" with a beveled slope not steeper than 1:2. Provide accessible hardware at door. Path of travel from parking to door shall have a maximum running slope of 5% and maximum cross slope of 2%.
$1,018.00
7 Furnish and install new wall sconce light fixtures at locations shown on Sheet E-1 and convert interior lighting within the existing pole sign box to LED illumination, including all wiring, connections, labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals required to complete the work.
$13,303.00
Project A – 17053 D Street – Total $59,049.00
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Item # Description: Project B – 15593 7th Street Total
Amount
1 Run new circuits for new lighting under soffit Install new lighting as scoped on approved plans. Install all lighting and controls as required by approved plans.
$9,584.00
2 Patch and repair stucco at front and repaint in owner’s choice of color per the approved plans.
$11,685.00
3 Provide and install new brick/stone veneer in owner’s choice of color per the approved plans.
$3,807.00
4 Provide and install new roll down curtains at exterior of building. Provide electrical as required by curtain manufacturer. Per Planning department requirements, new curtains must be hidden in soffit when not in use during business hours.
$71,875.00
5 New storefront glass along all three suites $29,552.00 Project B – 15593 7th Street - Total $126,503.00
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EXHIBIT C
General Federal Wage Decision
See Attachment
"General Decision Number: CA20260026 01/23/2026
Superseded General Decision Number: CA20250026
State: California
Construction Types: Building, Heavy (Heavy and Dredging) and Highway
County: San Bernardino County in California.
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; DREDGING PROJECTS (does not include hopper dredge work); HEAVY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (does not include water well drilling); HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Modification Number Publication Date
0 01/02/2026
1 01/16/2026
2 01/23/2026
ASBE0005-002 09/01/2024
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Asbestos Workers/Insulator
(Includes the application of
all insulating materials,
protective coverings,
coatings, and finishes to all
types of mechanical systems).....$ 56.32 26.52
Fire Stop Technician
(Application of Firestopping
Materials for wall openings
and penetrations in walls,
floors, ceilings and curtain
walls)...........................$ 39.94 20.65
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Asbestos Removal
worker/hazardous material
handler (Includes
preparation, wetting,
stripping, removal,
scrapping, vacuuming, bagging
and disposing of all
insulation materials from
mechanical systems, whether
they contain asbestos or not)....$ 23.52 13.37
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BOILERMAKER......................$ 51.98 42.11 ---------------------------------------------------------------- * BRCA0004-011 05/01/2024
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BRICKLAYER; MARBLE SETTER........$ 45.53 20.29
*The wage scale for prevailing wage projects performed in Blythe, China lake, Death Valley, Fort Irwin, Twenty-Nine Palms, Needles and 1-15 corridor (Barstow to the Nevada State Line) will be Three Dollars ($3.00) above the
standard San Bernardino/Riverside County hourly wage rate ---------------------------------------------------------------- BRCA0018-004 06/01/2024
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MARBLE FINISHER..................$ 43.38 15.36 TILE FINISHER....................$ 37.96 13.77 TILE LAYER.......................$ 51.82 19.32 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Exhibit C
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TERRAZZO FINISHER................$ 42.11 14.67 TERRAZZO WORKER/SETTER...........$ 49.62 15.26 ---------------------------------------------------------------- CARP0213-001 07/01/2025
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CARPENTER
(1) Carpenter, Cabinet
Installer, Insulation
Installer, Hardwood Floor
Worker and acoustical
installer...................$ 52.24 26.18
(2) Millwright..............$ 52.24 26.68
(3) Piledrivermen/Derrick
Bargeman, Bridge or Dock
Carpenter, Heavy Framer,
Rock Bargeman or Scowman,
Rockslinger, Shingler
(Commercial)................$ 52.37 26.18
(4) Pneumatic Nailer,
Power Stapler...............$ 52.37 26.18
(5) Sawfiler...............$ 52.34 26.18
(6) Scaffold Builder.......$ 45.37 25.43
(7) Table Power Saw
Operator....................$ 52.34 26.18
FOOTNOTE: Work of forming in the construction of open cut sewers or storm drains, on operations in which horizontal lagging is used in conjunction with steel H-Beams driven or placed in pre- drilled holes, for that portion of a lagged trench against which concrete is poured, namely, as a
substitute for back forms (which work is performed by
piledrivers): $0.13 per hour additional.
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Diver
(1) Wet.....................$ 901.92 26.18
(2) Standby.................$ 450.96 26.18
(3) Tender..................$ 442.96 26.18
(4) Assistant Tender........$ 418.96 26.18
Amounts in ""Rates' column are per day
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Drywall
DRYWALL INSTALLER/LATHER....$ 52.24 26.18
STOCKER/SCRAPPER............$ 21.45 11.27
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Modular Furniture Installer......$ 25.00 13.06 ---------------------------------------------------------------- ELEC0440-004 12/31/2024
COMMUNICATIONS AND SYSTEMS WORK
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Communications System
Installer...................$ 45.23 3%+19.11
Technician..................$ 33.09 15.89
SCOPE OF WORK:
Installation, testing, service and maintenance of systems utilizing the transmission and/or transference of voice, sound, vision and digital for commercial, educational,
security and entertainment purposes for the following: TV Exhibit C
20 / Construction Agreement /Global Builders, Inc./Project JR26-082 monitoring and surveillance, background-foreground music, intercom and telephone interconnect, inventory control
systems, microwave transmission, multi-media, multiplex, nurse call systems, radio page, school intercom and sound, burglar alarms, fire alarms, and low voltage master clock systems in commercial buildings. Communication Systems that transmit or receive information and/or control systems that are intrinsic to the above listed systems; inclusion or exclusion of terminations and testings of conductors determined by their function; excluding all other data
systems or multiple systems which include control function or power supply; excluding installation of raceway systems, conduit systems, line voltage work, and energy management systems. Does not cover work performed at China Lake Naval Ordnance Test Station.
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Electricians:....................$ 53.15 3%+27.48 CABLE SPLICER: $1.50 per hour above Electrician rate.
TUNNEL WORK: 10% above Electrician rate.
ZONE PAY:
Zone A - 80 road miles from Post Office, 455 Orange Show Lane, San Bernardino, will be a free zone for all
contractors
Zone B - Any work performed outside Zone A's 80 road miles, shall add $12.00 per hour to the current wage scale.
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LINE CONSTRUCTION
(1) Lineman; Cable splicer..$ 70.16 24.71
(2) Equipment specialist
(operates crawler
tractors, commercial motor
vehicles, backhoes,
trenchers, cranes (50 tons
and below), overhead &
underground distribution
line equipment).............$ 53.30 22.26
(3) Groundman...............$ 40.76 21.76
(4) Powderman...............$ 51.87 18.79
HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, M.L. King Day, Memorial Day,
Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day
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ELEVATOR MECHANIC................$ 69.43 38.435+a+b FOOTNOTE:
a. PAID VACATION: Employer contributes 8% of regular hourly rate as vacation pay credit for employees with more than 5 years of service, and 6% for 6 months to 5 years of service. b. PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
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OPERATOR: Power Equipment
(DREDGING)
(1) Leverman................$ 67.90 40.95
(2) Dredge dozer............$ 61.93 40.95
(3) Deckmate................$ 61.82 40.95
Exhibit C
21 / Construction Agreement /Global Builders, Inc./Project JR26-082 (4) Winch operator (stern
winch on dredge)............$ 61.27 40.95
(5) Fireman-Oiler,
Deckhand, Bargeman,
Leveehand...................$ 60.73 40.95
(6) Barge Mate..............$ 61.34 40.95
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OPERATOR: Power Equipment
(All Other Work)
GROUP 1....................$ 63.40 33.20
GROUP 2....................$ 64.18 33.20
GROUP 3....................$ 64.67 33.20
GROUP 4....................$ 65.96 33.20
GROUP 6....................$ 66.18 33.20
GROUP 8....................$ 66.29 33.20
GROUP 10....................$ 66.41 33.20
GROUP 12....................$ 66.58 33.20
GROUP 13....................$ 66.68 33.20
GROUP 14....................$ 66.71 33.20
GROUP 15....................$ 66.79 33.20
GROUP 16....................$ 66.91 33.20
GROUP 17....................$ 67.08 33.20
GROUP 18....................$ 67.18 33.20
GROUP 19....................$ 67.29 33.20
GROUP 20....................$ 67.41 33.20
GROUP 21....................$ 67.58 33.20
GROUP 22....................$ 67.68 33.20
GROUP 23....................$ 67.79 33.20
GROUP 24....................$ 67.91 33.20
GROUP 25....................$ 68.08 33.20
OPERATOR: Power Equipment
(Cranes, Piledriving &
Hoisting)
GROUP 1....................$ 64.75 33.20
GROUP 2....................$ 65.53 33.20
GROUP 3....................$ 65.82 33.20
GROUP 4....................$ 65.96 33.20
GROUP 5....................$ 66.18 33.20
GROUP 6....................$ 66.29 33.20
GROUP 7....................$ 66.41 33.20
GROUP 8....................$ 66.58 33.20
GROUP 9....................$ 66.75 33.20
GROUP 10....................$ 67.75 33.20
GROUP 11....................$ 68.75 33.20
GROUP 12....................$ 69.75 33.20
GROUP 13....................$ 70.75 33.20
OPERATOR: Power Equipment
(Tunnel Work)
GROUP 1....................$ 65.25 33.20
GROUP 2....................$ 66.03 33.20
GROUP 3....................$ 66.32 33.20
GROUP 4....................$ 66.46 33.20
GROUP 5....................$ 66.68 33.20
GROUP 6....................$ 66.79 33.20
GROUP 7....................$ 66.91 33.20
PREMIUM PAY:
$10.00 per hour shall be paid on all Power Equipment Operator work on the followng Military Bases: China Lake Naval
Reserve, Vandenberg AFB, Point Arguello, Seely Naval Base, Fort Irwin, Nebo Annex Marine Base, Marine Corp Logistics Base Yermo, Edwards AFB, 29 Palms Marine Base and Camp
Pendleton
Workers required to suit up and work in a hazardous material environment: $2.00 per hour additional. Combination mixer and compressor operator on gunite work shall be classified as a concrete mobile mixer operator.
SEE ZONE DEFINITIONS AFTER CLASSIFICATIONS
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS CLASSIFICATIONS
GROUP 1: Bargeman; Brakeman; Compressor operator; Ditch Witch, with seat or similar type equipment; Elevator
operator-inside; Engineer Oiler; Forklift operator
(includes loed, lull or similar types under 5 tons;
Exhibit C
22 / Construction Agreement /Global Builders, Inc./Project JR26-082 Generator operator; Generator, pump or compressor plant operator; Pump operator; Signalman; Switchman
GROUP 2: Asphalt-rubber plant operator (nurse tank
operator);Coil Tubing Rig Operator, Concrete mixer
operator-skip type; Conveyor operator; Fireman; Forklift operator (includes loed, lull or similar types over 5 tons; Hydrostatic pump operator; oiler crusher (asphalt or
concrete plant); Petromat laydown machine; PJU side dum jack; Screening and conveyor machine operator (or similar types); Skiploader (wheel type up to 3/4 yd. without
attachment); Tar pot fireman; Temporary heating plant
operator; Trenching machine oiler
GROUP 3: Asphalt-rubber blend operator; Bobcat or similar type (Skid steer); Equipment greaser (rack); Ford Ferguson (with dragtype attachments); Helicopter radioman (ground); Stationary pipe wrapping and cleaning machine operator
GROUP 4: Asphalt plant fireman; Backhoe operator (mini-max or similar type); Boring machine operator; Boxman or mixerman (asphalt or concrete); Chip spreading machine operator; Concrete cleaning decontamination machine operator;
Concrete Pump Operator (small portable);Direct Push
Operator (Geoprobe or similar types) Drilling machine
operator, small auger types (Texoma super economatic or similar types - Hughes 100 or 200 or similar types -
drilling depth of 30' maximum); Equipment greaser (grease truck); Guard rail post driver operator; Highline cableway signalman; Hydra-hammer-aero stomper; Micro Tunneling
(above ground tunnel); Power concrete curing machine
operator; Power concrete saw operator; Power-driven jumbo form setter operator; Power sweeper operator; Rock Wheel Saw/Trencher; Roller operator (compacting); Screed operator (asphalt or concrete); Trenching machine operator (up to 6 ft.); Vacuum or much truck
GROUP 6: Articulating material hauler; Asphalt plant
engineer; Batch plant operator; Bit sharpener; Concrete joint machine operator (canal and similar type); Concrete planer operator; Dandy digger; Deck engine operator;
Derrickman (oilfield type); Drilling machine operator,
bucket or auger types (Calweld 100 bucket or similar types - Watson 1000 auger or similar types - Texoma 330, 500 or 600 auger or similar types - drilling depth of 45'
maximum); Drilling machine operator; Hydrographic seeder machine operator (straw, pulp or seed), Jackson track
maintainer, or similar type; Kalamazoo Switch tamper, or similar type; Machine tool operator; Maginnis internal full slab vibrator, Mechanical berm, curb or gutter(concrete or asphalt); Mechanical finisher operator (concrete,
Clary-Johnson-Bidwell or similar); Micro tunnel system
(below ground); Pavement breaker operator (truck mounted); Road oil mixing machine operator; Roller operator (asphalt or finish), rubber-tired earth moving equipment (single engine, up to and including 25 yds. struck); Self-propelled tar pipelining machine operator; Skiploader operator
(crawler and wheel type, over 3/4 yd. and up to and
including 1-1/2 yds.); Slip form pump operator (power
driven hydraulic lifting device for concrete forms);
Tractor operator-bulldozer, tamper-scraper (single engine, up to 100 h.p. flywheel and similar types, up to and
including D-5 and similar types); Tugger hoist operator (1 drum); Ultra high pressure waterjet cutting tool system operator; Vacuum blasting machine operator
GROUP 8: Asphalt or concrete spreading operator (tamping or finishing); Asphalt paving machine operator (Barber Greene or similar type); Asphalt-rubber distribution operator; Backhoe operator (up to and including 3/4 yd.), small ford, Case or similar types; Cable Bundling Machine Operator
(excluding handheld); Cable Trenching Machine Operator
(Spider Plow or similar types) Cast-in-place pipe laying machine operator; Combination mixer and compressor operator (gunite work); Compactor operator (self-propelled);
Concrete mixer operator (paving); Crushing plant operator; Drill Doctor; Drilling machine operator, Bucket or auger types (Calweld 150 bucket or similar types - Watson 1500, 2000 2500 auger or similar types - Texoma 700, 800 auger or similar types - drilling depth of 60' maximum); Elevating Exhibit C
23 / Construction Agreement /Global Builders, Inc./Project JR26-082 grader operator; Grade checker; Gradall operator; Grouting machine operator; Heavy-duty repairman; Heavy equipment robotics operator; Kalamazoo balliste regulator or similar type; Kolman belt loader and similar type; Le Tourneau blob compactor or similar type; Loader operator (Athey, Euclid, Sierra and similar types); Mobark Chipper or similar; Ozzie padder or similar types; P.C. slot saw; Pneumatic concrete placing machine operator (Hackley-Presswell or similar
type); Pumpcrete gun operator; RCM Cementing Unit Operator, Rail/Switch Grinder Operator (Harsco or similar types)
Rock Drill or similar types; Rotary drill operator
(excluding caisson type); Rubber-tired earth-moving
equipment operator (single engine, caterpillar, Euclid, Athey Wagon and similar types with any and all attachments over 25 yds. up to and including 50 cu. yds. struck);
Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator (multiple
engine up to and including 25 yds. struck); Rubber-tired scraper operator (self-loading paddle wheel type-John
Deere, 1040 and similar single unit); Self- propelled curb and gutter machine operator; Shuttle buggy; Skiploader
operator (crawler and wheel type over 1-1/2 yds. up to and including 6-1/2 yds.); Soil remediation plant operator; Surface heaters and planer operator; Tractor compressor drill combination operator; Tractor operator (any type
larger than D-5 - 100 flywheel h.p. and over, or
similar-bulldozer, tamper, scraper and push tractor single engine); Tractor operator (boom attachments), Traveling pipe wrapping, cleaning and bendng machine operator;
Trenching machine operator (over 6 ft. depth capacity,
manufacturer's rating); trenching Machine with Road Miner attachment (over 6 ft depth capacity): Ultra high pressure waterjet cutting tool system mechanic; Water pull
(compaction) operator
GROUP 10: Drilling machine operator, Bucket or auger types (Calweld 200 B bucket or similar types-Watson 3000 or 5000 auger or similar types-Texoma 900 auger or similar
types-drilling depth of 105' maximum); Dual drum mixer, dynamic compactor LDC350 (or similar types); Monorail
locomotive operator (diesel, gas or electric); Motor
patrol-blade operator (single engine); Multiple engine
tractor operator (Euclid and similar type-except Quad 9 cat.); Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator (single engine, over 50 yds. struck); Pneumatic pipe ramming tool and similar types; Prestressed wrapping machine operator; Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator (single
engine, over 50 yds. struck); Rubber tired earth moving equipment operator (multiple engine, Euclid, caterpillar and similar over 25 yds. and up to 50 yds. struck), Tower crane repairman; Tractor loader operator (crawler and wheel type over 6-1/2 yds.); Woods mixer operator (and similar Pugmill equipment)
GROUP 12: Auto grader operator; Automatic slip form operator; Drilling machine operator, bucket or auger types (Calweld, auger 200 CA or similar types - Watson, auger 6000 or
similar types - Hughes Super Duty, auger 200 or similar types - drilling depth of 175' maximum); Hoe ram or similar with compressor; Mass excavator operator less tha 750 cu. yards; Mechanical finishing machine operator; Mobile form traveler operator; Motor patrol operator (multi-engine); Pipe mobile machine operator; Rubber-tired earth- moving equipment operator (multiple engine, Euclid, Caterpillar and similar type, over 50 cu. yds. struck); Rubber-tired self- loading scraper operator (paddle-wheel-auger type self-loading - two (2) or more units)
GROUP 13: Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator
operating equipment with push-pull system (single engine, up to and including 25 yds. struck)
GROUP 14: Canal liner operator; Canal trimmer operator; Remote- control earth-moving equipment operator (operating a second piece of equipment: $1.00 per hour additional); Wheel excavator operator (over 750 cu. yds.)
GROUP 15: Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating equipment with push-pull system (single engine, Caterpillar, Euclid, Athey Wagon and similar types with any and all attachments over 25 yds. and up to and including 50 yds. struck); Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, Exhibit C
24 / Construction Agreement /Global Builders, Inc./Project JR26-082 operating equipment with push-pull system (multiple
engine-up to and including 25 yds. struck)
GROUP 16: Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating equipment with push-pull system (single engine, over 50 yds. struck); Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating equipment with push-pull system
(multiple engine, Euclid, Caterpillar and similar, over 25 yds. and up to 50 yds. struck)
GROUP 17: Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating equipment with push-pull system (multiple engine, Euclid, Caterpillar and similar, over 50 cu. yds. struck); Tandem tractor operator (operating crawler type tractors in tandem - Quad 9 and similar type)
GROUP 18: Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating in tandem (scrapers, belly dumps and similar
types in any combination, excluding compaction units -
single engine, up to and including 25 yds. struck)
GROUP 19: Rotex concrete belt operator (or similar types); Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating in tandem (scrapers, belly dumps and similar types in any
combination, excluding compaction units - single engine, Caterpillar, Euclid, Athey Wagon and similar types with any and all attachments over 25 yds.and up to and including 50 cu. yds. struck); Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment
operator, operating in tandem (scrapers, belly dumps and similar types in any combination, excluding compaction
units - multiple engine, up to and including 25 yds. struck) GROUP 20: Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating in tandem (scrapers, belly dumps and similar
types in any combination, excluding compaction units -
single engine, over 50 yds. struck); Rubber-tired
earth-moving equipment operator, operating in tandem
(scrapers, belly dumps, and similar types in any
combination, excluding compaction units - multiple engine, Euclid, Caterpillar and similar, over 25 yds. and up to 50 yds. struck)
GROUP 21: Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating in tandem (scrapers, belly dumps and similar
types in any combination, excluding compaction units -
multiple engine, Euclid, Caterpillar and similar type, over 50 cu. yds. struck)
GROUP 22: Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating equipment with the tandem push-pull system
(single engine, up to and including 25 yds. struck)
GROUP 23: Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating equipment with the tandem push-pull system
(single engine, Caterpillar, Euclid, Athey Wagon and
similar types with any and all attachments over 25 yds. and up to and including 50 yds. struck); Rubber-tired
earth-moving equipment operator, operating with the tandem push-pull system (multiple engine, up to and including 25 yds. struck)
GROUP 24: Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating equipment with the tandem push-pull system
(single engine, over 50 yds. struck); Rubber-tired
earth-moving equipment operator, operating equipment with the tandem push-pull system (multiple engine, Euclid,
Caterpillar and similar, over 25 yds. and up to 50 yds. struck)
GROUP 25: Concrete pump operator-truck mounted; Rubber-tired earth-moving equipment operator, operating equipment with the tandem push-pull system (multiple engine, Euclid,
Caterpillar and similar type, over 50 cu. yds. struck); Spyder Excavator Operator, with all attachments
CRANES, PILEDRIVING AND HOISTING EQUIPMENT CLASSIFICATIONS GROUP 1: Engineer oiler; Fork lift operator (includes loed, lull or similar types)
GROUP 2: Truck crane oiler
Exhibit C
25 / Construction Agreement /Global Builders, Inc./Project JR26-082 GROUP 3: A-frame or winch truck operator; Ross carrier
operator (jobsite)
GROUP 4: Bridge-type unloader and turntable operator;
Helicopter hoist operator
GROUP 5: Hydraulic boom truck; Stinger crane (Austin-Western or similar type); Tugger hoist operator (1 drum)
GROUP 6: Bridge crane operator; Cretor crane operator; Hoist operator (Chicago boom and similar type); Lift mobile
operator; Lift slab machine operator (Vagtborg and similar types); Material hoist and/or manlift operator; Polar
gantry crane operator; Self Climbing scaffold (or similar type); Shovel, backhoe, dragline, clamshell operator (over 3/4 yd. and up to 5 cu. yds. mrc); Tugger hoist operator GROUP 7: Pedestal crane operator; Shovel, backhoe, dragline, clamshell operator (over 5 cu. yds. mrc); Tower crane
repair; Tugger hoist operator (3 drum)
GROUP 8: Crane operator (up to and including 25 ton
capacity); Crawler transporter operator; Derrick barge
operator (up to and including 25 ton capacity); Hoist
operator, stiff legs, Guy derrick or similar type (up to and including 25 ton capacity); Shovel, backhoe, dragline, clamshell operator (over 7 cu. yds., M.R.C.)
GROUP 9: Crane operator (over 25 tons and up to and including 50 tons mrc); Derrick barge operator (over 25 tons up to and including 50 tons mrc); Highline cableway operator; Hoist operator, stiff legs, Guy derrick or similar type (over 25 tons up to and including 50 tons mrc); K-crane operator; Polar crane operator; Self erecting tower crane operator maximum lifting capacity ten tons
GROUP 10: Crane operator (over 50 tons and up to and
including 100 tons mrc); Derrick barge operator (over 50 tons up to and including 100 tons mrc); Hoist operator, stiff legs, Guy derrick or similar type (over 50 tons up to and including 100 tons mrc), Mobile tower crane operator (over 50 tons, up to and including 100 tons M.R.C.);
GROUP 11: Crane operator (over 100 tons and up to and
including 200 tons mrc); Derrick barge operator (over 100 tons up to and including 200 tons mrc); Hoist operator, stiff legs, Guy derrick or similar type (over 100 tons up to and including 200 tons mrc); Mobile tower crane operator (over 100 tons up to and including 200 tons mrc) ; Tower crane operator and tower gantry
GROUP 12: Crane operator (over 200 tons up to and including 300 tons mrc); Derrick barge operator (over 200 tons up to and including 300 tons mrc); Hoist operator, stiff legs, Guy derrick or similar type (over 200 tons, up to and
including 300 tons mrc); Mobile tower crane operator (over 200 tons, up to and including 300 tons mrc)
GROUP 13: Crane operator (over 300 tons); Derrick barge operator (over 300 tons); Helicopter pilot; Hoist operator, stiff legs, Guy derrick or similar type (over 300 tons); Mobile tower crane operator (over 300 tons)
TUNNEL CLASSIFICATIONS
GROUP 1: Skiploader (wheel type up to 3/4 yd. without
attachment)
GROUP 2: Power-driven jumbo form setter operator
GROUP 3: Dinkey locomotive or motorperson (up to and
including 10 tons)
GROUP 4: Bit sharpener; Equipment greaser (grease truck); Slip form pump operator (power-driven hydraulic lifting device for concrete forms); Tugger hoist operator (1 drum); Tunnel locomotive operator (over 10 and up to and including 30 tons)
GROUP 5: Backhoe operator (up to and including 3/4 yd.); Exhibit C
26 / Construction Agreement /Global Builders, Inc./Project JR26-082 Small Ford, Case or similar; Drill doctor; Grouting machine operator; Heading shield operator; Heavy-duty repairperson; Loader operator (Athey, Euclid, Sierra and similar types); Mucking machine operator (1/4 yd., rubber-tired, rail or track type); Pneumatic concrete placing machine operator (Hackley-Presswell or similar type); Pneumatic heading
shield (tunnel); Pumpcrete gun operator; Tractor compressor drill combination operator; Tugger hoist operator (2 drum); Tunnel locomotive operator (over 30 tons)
GROUP 6: Heavy Duty Repairman
GROUP 7: Tunnel mole boring machine operator
ENGINEERS ZONES
$1.00 additional per hour for all of IMPERIAL County and the portions of KERN, RIVERSIDE & SAN BERNARDINO Counties as defined below:
That area within the following Boundary: Begin in San
Bernardino County, approximately 3 miles NE of the intersection of I-15 and the California State line at that point which is the NW corner of Section 1, T17N,m R14E, San Bernardino Meridian. Continue W in a straight line to that point which is the SW corner of the northwest quarter of Section 6, T27S, R42E, Mt. Diablo Meridian. Continue North to the intersection with the Inyo County Boundary at that point which is the NE corner of the western half of the northern quarter of Section 6, T25S, R42E, MDM. Continue W along the Inyo and San
Bernardino County boundary until the intersection with Kern County, as that point which is the SE corner of Section 34, T24S, R40E, MDM. Continue W along the Inyo and Kern County boundary until the intersection with Tulare County, at that point which is the SW corner of the SE quarter of Section 32, T24S, R37E, MDM. Continue W along the Kern and Tulare County boundary, until that point which is the NW corner of T25S, R32E, MDM. Continue S following R32E lines to the NW corner of T31S, R32E, MDM. Continue W to the NW corner of T31S, R31E, MDM. Continue S to the SW corner of T32S, R31E, MDM. Continue W to SW corner of SE quarter of Section 34, T32S, R30E, MDM.
Continue S to SW corner of T11N, R17W, SBM. Continue E along south boundary of T11N, SBM to SW corner of T11N, R7W, SBM.
Continue S to SW corner of T9N, R7W, SBM. Continue E along south boundary of T9N, SBM to SW corner of T9N, R1E, SBM.
Continue S along west boundary of R1E, SMB to Riverside County line at the SW corner of T1S, R1E, SBM. Continue E along south boundary of T1s, SBM (Riverside County Line) to SW corner of T1S, R10E, SBM. Continue S along west boundary of R10E, SBM to Imperial County line at the SW corner of T8S, R10E, SBM.
Continue W along Imperial and Riverside county line to NW corner of T9S, R9E, SBM. Continue S along the boundary between Imperial and San Diego Counties, along the west edge of R9E, SBM to the south boundary of Imperial County/California state line. Follow the California state line west to Arizona state line, then north to Nevada state line, then continuing NW back to start at the point which is the NW corner of Section 1, T17N, R14E, SBM
$1.00 additional per hour for portions of SAN LUIS OBISPO, KERN, SANTA BARBARA & VENTURA as defined below:
That area within the following Boundary: Begin approximately 5 miles north of the community of Cholame, on the Monterey County and San Luis Obispo County boundary at the NW corner of T25S, R16E, Mt. Diablo Meridian. Continue south along the west side of R16E to the SW corner of T30S, R16E, MDM. Continue E to SW corner of T30S, R17E, MDM. Continue S to SW corner of T31S, R17E, MDM. Continue E to SW corner of T31S, R18E, MDM.
Continue S along West side of R18E, MDM as it crosses into San Bernardino Meridian numbering area and becomes R30W. Follow the west side of R30W, SBM to the SW corner of T9N, R30W, SBM.
Continue E along the south edge of T9N, SBM to the Santa Barbara County and Ventura County boundary at that point whch is the SW corner of Section 34.T9N, R24W, SBM, continue S along the Ventura County line to that point which is the SW corner of the SE quarter of Section 32, T7N, R24W, SBM. Continue E along the south edge of T7N, SBM to the SE corner to T7N, R21W, SBM. Continue N along East side of R21W, SBM to Ventura County and Kern County boundary at the NE corner of T8N, R21W.
Continue W along the Ventura County and Kern County boundary to Exhibit C
27 / Construction Agreement /Global Builders, Inc./Project JR26-082 the SE corner of T9N, R21W. Continue North along the East edge of R21W, SBM to the NE corner of T12N, R21W, SBM. Continue West along the north edge of T12N, SBM to the SE corner of T32S, R21E, MDM. [T12N SBM is a think strip between T11N SBM and T32S MDM]. Continue North along the East side of R21E, MDM to the Kings County and Kern County border at the NE corner of T25S, R21E, MDM, continue West along the Kings County and Kern County Boundary until the intersection of San Luis Obispo County. Continue west along the Kings County and San Luis Obispo County boundary until the intersection with Monterey County. Continue West along the Monterey County and San Luis Obispo County boundary to the beginning point at the NW corner of T25S, R16E, MDM.
$2.00 additional per hour for INYO and MONO Counties and the Northern portion of SAN BERNARDINO County as defined below:
That area within the following Boundary: Begin at the
intersection of the northern boundary of Mono County and the California state line at the point which is the center of Section 17, T10N, R22E, Mt. Diablo Meridian. Continue S then SE along the entire western boundary of Mono County, until it reaches Inyo County at the point which is the NE corner of the Western half of the NW quarter of Section 2, T8S, R29E, MDM.
Continue SSE along the entire western boundary of Inyo County, until the intersection with Kern County at the point which is the SW corner of the SE 1/4 of Section 32, T24S, R37E, MDM.
Continue E along the Inyo and Kern County boundary until the intersection with San Bernardino County at that point which is the SE corner of section 34, T24S, R40E, MDM. Continue E along the Inyo and San Bernardino County boundary until the point which is the NE corner of the Western half of the NW quarter of Section 6, T25S, R42E, MDM. Continue S to that point which is the SW corner of the NW quarter of Section 6, T27S, R42E, MDM.
Continue E in a straight line to the California and Nevada state border at the point which is the NW corner of Section 1, T17N, R14E, San Bernardino Meridian. Then continue NW along the state line to the starting point, which is the center of Section 18, T10N, R22E, MDM.
REMAINING AREA NOT DEFINED ABOVE RECIEVES BASE RATE
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IRONWORKER
Fence Erector...............$ 45.78 26.51
Ornamental, Reinforcing
and Structural..............$ 50.70 35.15
PREMIUM PAY:
$9.00 additional per hour at the following locations:
China Lake Naval Test Station, Chocolate Mountains Naval Reserve-Niland,
Edwards AFB, Fort Irwin Military Station, Fort Irwin Training Center-Goldstone, San Clemente Island, San Nicholas Island, Susanville Federal Prison, 29 Palms - Marine Corps, U.S. Marine Base - Barstow, U.S. Naval Air Facility - Sealey, Vandenberg AFB Army Defense Language Institute - Monterey, Fallon Air Base, Naval Post Graduate School - Monterey, Yermo Marine Corps Logistics Center
Port Hueneme, Port Mugu, U.S. Coast Guard Station - Two Rock ---------------------------------------------------------------- LABO0300-005 07/01/2025
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Asbestos Removal Laborer.........$ 46.48 25.93 SCOPE OF WORK: Includes site mobilization, initial site cleanup, site preparation, removal of asbestos-containing material and toxic waste, encapsulation, enclosure and
disposal of asbestos- containing materials and toxic waste Exhibit C
28 / Construction Agreement /Global Builders, Inc./Project JR26-082 by hand or with equipment or machinery; scaffolding,
fabrication of temporary wooden barriers and assembly of decontamination stations.
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LABORER (GUNITE)
GROUP 1.....................$ 55.88 23.77
GROUP 2.....................$ 54.93 23.77
GROUP 3.....................$ 51.39 23.77
FOOTNOTE: GUNITE PREMIUM PAY: Workers working from a
Bosn'n's Chair or suspended from a rope or cable shall receive 40 cents per hour above the foregoing applicable classification rates. Workers doing gunite and/or
shotcrete work in a tunnel shall receive 35 cents per hour above the foregoing applicable classification rates, paid on a portal-to-portal basis. Any work performed on, in or above any smoke stack, silo, storage elevator or similar type of structure, when such structure is in excess of 75'-0"" above base level and which work must be performed in whole or in part more than 75'-0"" above base level, that work performed above the 75'-0"" level shall be compensated for at 35 cents per hour above the applicable
classification wage rate.
GUNITE LABORER CLASSIFICATIONS
GROUP 1: Rodmen, Nozzlemen
GROUP 2: Gunmen
GROUP 3: Reboundmen
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LABORER (TUNNEL)
GROUP 1.....................$ 53.60 25.74
GROUP 2.....................$ 53.92 25.74
GROUP 3.....................$ 54.38 25.74
GROUP 4.....................$ 55.07 25.74
LABORER
GROUP 1.....................$ 46.48 25.95
GROUP 2.....................$ 47.03 25.95
GROUP 3.....................$ 47.58 25.95
GROUP 4.....................$ 49.13 25.95
GROUP 5.....................$ 49.48 25.95
LABORER CLASSIFICATIONS
GROUP 1: Cleaning and handling of panel forms; Concrete screeding for rough strike-off; Concrete, water curing; Demolition laborer, the cleaning of brick if performed by a worker performing any other phase of demolition work, and the cleaning of lumber; Fire watcher, limber, brush loader, piler and debris handler; Flag person; Gas, oil and/or
water pipeline laborer; Laborer, asphalt-rubber material loader; Laborer, general or construction; Laborer, general clean-up; Laborer, landscaping; Laborer, jetting; Laborer, temporary water and air lines; Material hose operator
(walls, slabs, floors and decks); Plugging, filling of shee bolt holes; Dry packing of concrete; Railroad maintenance, repair track person and road beds; Streetcar and railroad construction track laborers; Rigging and signaling; Scaler; Slip form raiser; Tar and mortar; Tool crib or tool house laborer; Traffic control by any method; Window cleaner; Wire mesh pulling - all concrete pouring operations
GROUP 2: Asphalt shoveler; Cement dumper (on 1 yd. or larger mixer and handling bulk cement); Cesspool digger and
installer; Chucktender; Chute handler, pouring concrete, the handling of the chute from readymix trucks, such as walls, slabs, decks, floors, foundation, footings, curbs, gutters and sidewalks; Concrete curer, impervious membrane and form oiler; Cutting torch operator (demolition); Fine Exhibit C
29 / Construction Agreement /Global Builders, Inc./Project JR26-082 grader, highways and street paving, airport, runways and similar type heavy construction; Gas, oil and/or water
pipeline wrapper - pot tender and form person; Guinea
chaser; Headerboard person - asphalt; Laborer, packing rod steel and pans; Membrane vapor barrier installer; Power broom sweeper (small); Riprap stonepaver, placing stone or wet sacked concrete; Roto scraper and tiller; Sandblaster (pot tender); Septic tank digger and installer(lead); Tank scaler and cleaner; Tree climber, faller, chain saw
operator, Pittsburgh chipper and similar type brush
shredder; Underground laborer, including caisson bellower GROUP 3: Buggymobile person; Concrete cutting torch; Concrete pile cutter; Driller, jackhammer, 2-1/2 ft. drill steel or longer; Dri-pak-it machine; Gas, oil and/or water pipeline wrapper, 6-in. pipe and over, by any method, inside and out; High scaler (including drilling of same); Hydro seeder and similar type; Impact wrench multi-plate; Kettle person, pot person and workers applying asphalt, lay-kold,
creosote, lime caustic and similar type materials
(""applying"" means applying, dipping, brushing or handling of such materials for pipe wrapping and waterproofing); Operator of pneumatic, gas, electric tools, vibrating
machine, pavement breaker, air blasting, come-alongs, and similar mechanical tools not separately classified herein; Pipelayer's backup person, coating, grouting, making of joints, sealing, caulking, diapering and including rubber gasket joints, pointing and any and all other services; Rock slinger; Rotary scarifier or multiple head concrete chipping scarifier; Steel headerboard and guideline setter; Tamper, Barko, Wacker and similar type; Trenching machine, hand-propelled
GROUP 4: Asphalt raker, lute person, ironer, asphalt dump person, and asphalt spreader boxes (all types); Concrete core cutter (walls, floors or ceilings), grinder or sander; Concrete saw person, cutting walls or flat work, scoring old or new concrete; Cribber, shorer, lagging, sheeting and trench bracing, hand-guided lagging hammer; Head rock
slinger; Laborer, asphalt- rubber distributor boot person; Laser beam in connection with laborers' work; Oversize
concrete vibrator operator, 70 lbs. and over; Pipelayer performing all services in the laying and installation of pipe from the point of receiving pipe in the ditch until completion of operation, including any and all forms of tubular material, whether pipe, metallic or non-metallic, conduit and any other stationary type of tubular device used for the conveying of any substance or element, whether water, sewage, solid gas, air, or other product whatsoever and without regard to the nature of material from which the tubular material is fabricated; No-joint pipe and stripping of same; Prefabricated manhole installer; Sandblaster
(nozzle person), water blasting, Porta Shot-Blast
GROUP 5: Blaster powder, all work of loading holes, placing and blasting of all powder and explosives of whatever type, regardless of method used for such loading and placing; Driller: All power drills, excluding jackhammer, whether core, diamond, wagon, track, multiple unit, and any and all other types of mechanical drills without regard to the form of motive power; Toxic waste removal
TUNNEL LABORER CLASSIFICATIONS
GROUP 1: Batch plant laborer; Changehouse person; Dump
person; Dump person (outside); Swamper (brake person and switch person on tunnel work); Tunnel materials handling person; Nipper; Pot tender, using mastic or other materials (for example, but not by way of limitation, shotcrete, etc.) GROUP 2: Chucktender, cabletender; Loading and unloading agitator cars; Vibrator person, jack hammer, pneumatic
tools (except driller); Bull gang mucker, track person; Concrete crew, including rodder and spreader
GROUP 3: Blaster, driller, powder person; Chemical grout jet person; Cherry picker person; Grout gun person; Grout mixer person; Grout pump person; Jackleg miner; Jumbo person; Kemper and other pneumatic concrete placer operator; Miner, tunnel (hand or machine); Nozzle person; Operating of
troweling and/or grouting machines; Powder person (primer Exhibit C
30 / Construction Agreement /Global Builders, Inc./Project JR26-082 house); Primer person; Sandblaster; Shotcrete person; Steel form raiser and setter; Timber person, retimber person, wood or steel; Tunnel Concrete finisher
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Laborers: (HORIZONTAL
DIRECTIONAL DRILLING)
(1) Drilling Crew Laborer...$ 47.94 20.86
(2) Vehicle Operator/Hauler.$ 48.11 20.86
(3) Horizontal Directional
Drill Operator..............$ 49.96 20.86
(4) Electronic Tracking
Locator.....................$ 51.96 20.86
Laborers: (STRIPING/SLURRY
SEAL)
GROUP 1.....................$ 49.30 23.97
GROUP 2.....................$ 50.60 23.97
GROUP 3.....................$ 52.61 23.97
GROUP 4.....................$ 54.35 23.97
LABORERS - STRIPING CLASSIFICATIONS
GROUP 1: Protective coating, pavement sealing, including repair and filling of cracks by any method on any surface in parking lots, game courts and playgrounds; carstops; operation of all related machinery and equipment; equipment repair technician
GROUP 2: Traffic surface abrasive blaster; pot tender - removal of all traffic lines and markings by any method (sandblasting, waterblasting, grinding, etc.) and
preparation of surface for coatings. Traffic control
person: controlling and directing traffic through both
conventional and moving lane closures; operation of all related machinery and equipment
GROUP 3: Traffic delineating device applicator: Layout and application of pavement markers, delineating signs, rumble and traffic bars, adhesives, guide markers, other traffic delineating devices including traffic control. This
category includes all traffic related surface preparation (sandblasting, waterblasting, grinding) as part of the
application process. Traffic protective delineating system installer: removes, relocates, installs, permanently
affixed roadside and parking delineation barricades,
fencing, cable anchor, guard rail, reference signs,
monument markers; operation of all related machinery and equipment; power broom sweeper
GROUP 4: Striper: layout and application of traffic stripes and markings; hot thermo plastic; tape traffic stripes and markings, including traffic control; operation of all
related machinery and equipment
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LABORER
PLASTER CLEAN-UP LABORER....$ 46.17 25.97
PLASTER TENDER..............$ 48.72 25.97
Work on a swing stage scaffold: $1.00 per hour additional.
Work at Military Bases - $3.00 additional per hour:
Coronado Naval Amphibious Base, Fort Irwin, Marine Corps Air Station-29 Palms, Imperial Beach Naval Air Station, Marine Corps Logistics Supply Base, Marine Corps Pickle Meadows, Exhibit C
31 / Construction Agreement /Global Builders, Inc./Project JR26-082 Mountain Warfare Training Center, Naval Air
Facility-Seeley, North Island Naval Air Station, Vandenberg AFB.
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Painters: (Including Lead
Abatement)
(1) Repaint (excludes San
Diego County)...............$ 29.59 17.12
(2) All Other Work..........$ 38.52 18.64
REPAINT of any previously painted structure. Exceptions:
work involving the aerospace industry, breweries,
commercial recreational facilities, hotels which operate commercial establishments as part of hotel service, and sports facilities.
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DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER...........$ 49.33 26.82 ---------------------------------------------------------------- PAIN0036-015 01/01/2025
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GLAZIER..........................$ 53.05 30.64 FOOTNOTE: Additional $1.25 per hour for work in a condor, from the third (3rd) floor and up Additional $1.25 per hour for work on the outside of the building from a swing stage or any suspended contrivance, from the ground up
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SOFT FLOOR LAYER.................$ 45.15 19.43 ---------------------------------------------------------------- PLAS0200-008 08/03/2022
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PLASTERER........................$ 47.37 19.64 FORT IRWIN; MARINE CORPS AIR STATION 29 PALMS, AND MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS SUPPLY BASE: $3.00 additional per hour. ---------------------------------------------------------------- PLAS0500-002 07/01/2025
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CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$ 47.70 27.07 ---------------------------------------------------------------- PLUM0016-002 09/01/2025
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PLUMBER, PIPEFITTER,
STEAMFITTER
Work at Edwards AFB.........$ 68.73 26.81
Work at Fort Irwin Army
Base........................$ 72.23 26.81
Work at Marine Corps
Logistic Base at Nebo,
Marine Corps Logistic Base
at Yermo and Twenty-Nine
Palms Marine Base...........$ 68.73 26.81
Work ONLY on new additions
and remodeling of bars,
restaurants, stores and
commercial buildings, not
to exceed 5,000 sq. ft. of
Exhibit C
32 / Construction Agreement /Global Builders, Inc./Project JR26-082 floor space.................$ 59.85 25.83
Work ONLY on strip malls,
light commercial, tenant
improvement and remodel
work........................$ 44.29 24.16
All other work except work
on new additions and
remodeling of bars,
restaurant, stores and
commercial buildings not
to exceed 5,000 sq. ft. of
floor space and work on
strip malls, light
commercial, tenant
improvement and remodel
work........................$ 61.73 26.81
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PLUMBER
Landscape/Irrigation Fitter.$ 44.75 26.20
Sewer & Storm Drain Work....$ 48.84 23.58
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ROOFER...........................$ 52.63 20.73 FOOTNOTE: Pitch premium: Work on which employees are exposed to pitch fumes or required to handle pitch, pitch base or pitch impregnated products, or any material containing coal tar pitch, the entire roofing crew shall receive $1.75 per hour ""pitch premium"" pay.
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Does not include the northern part of the City of Chino, or the Cities of Montclair and Ontario
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SPRINKLER FITTER.................$ 50.79 29.80 ---------------------------------------------------------------- SFCA0709-004 09/01/2025
THE NORTHERN PART OF THE CITY OF CHINO, AND THE CITIES OF MONTCLAIR AND ONTARIO:
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SPRINKLER FITTER (Fire)..........$ 58.60 33.65 ---------------------------------------------------------------- SHEE0105-003 01/01/2025
LOS ANGELES (South of a straight line drawn between Gorman and Big Pines)and Catalina Island, INYO, KERN (Northeast part, East of Hwy 395), MONO ORANGE, RIVERSIDE, AND SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES Rates Fringes
SHEET METAL WORKER
(1) Commercial - New
Construction and Remodel
work........................$ 59.31 30.43
(2) Industrial work
including air pollution
control systems, noise
abatement, hand rails,
guard rails, excluding
aritechtural sheet metal
work, excluding A-C,
heating, ventilating
systems for human comfort...$ 56.95 30.04
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TRUCK DRIVER
GROUP 1....................$ 41.59 35.69
GROUP 2....................$ 41.74 35.69
GROUP 3....................$ 41.87 35.69
GROUP 4....................$ 42.06 35.69
GROUP 5....................$ 42.09 35.69
GROUP 6....................$ 42.12 35.69
GROUP 7....................$ 42.37 35.69
GROUP 8....................$ 42.62 35.69
GROUP 9....................$ 42.82 35.69
GROUP 10....................$ 43.12 35.69
GROUP 11....................$ 43.62 35.69
GROUP 12....................$ 44.05 35.69
WORK ON ALL MILITARY BASES:
PREMIUM PAY: $3.00 per hour additional.
[29 palms Marine Base, Camp Roberts, China Lake, Edwards AFB, El Centro Naval Facility, Fort Irwin, Marine Corps
Logistics Base at Nebo & Yermo, Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Point Arguello, Point Conception, Vandenberg AFB]
TRUCK DRIVERS CLASSIFICATIONS
GROUP 1: Truck driver
GROUP 2: Driver of vehicle or combination of vehicles - 2 axles; Traffic control pilot car excluding moving heavy equipment permit load; Truck mounted broom
GROUP 3: Driver of vehicle or combination of vehicles - 3 axles; Boot person; Cement mason distribution truck; Fuel truck driver; Water truck - 2 axle; Dump truck, less than 16 yds. water level; Erosion control driver
GROUP 4: Driver of transit mix truck, under 3 yds.; Dumpcrete truck, less than 6-1/2 yds. water level
GROUP 5: Water truck, 3 or more axles; Truck greaser and tire person ($0.50 additional for tire person); Pipeline and utility working truck driver, including winch truck and plastic fusion, limited to pipeline and utility work;
Slurry truck driver
GROUP 6: Transit mix truck, 3 yds. or more; Dumpcrete truck, 6-1/2 yds. water level and over; Vehicle or combination of vehicles - 4 or more axles; Oil spreader truck; Dump truck, 16 yds. to 25 yds. water level
GROUP 7: A Frame, Swedish crane or similar; Forklift driver; Ross carrier driver
GROUP 8: Dump truck, 25 yds. to 49 yds. water level; Truck repair person; Water pull - single engine; Welder
GROUP 9: Truck repair person/welder; Low bed driver, 9 axles or over
GROUP 10: Dump truck - 50 yds. or more water level; Water pull - single engine with attachment
GROUP 11: Water pull - twin engine; Water pull - twin engine with attachments; Winch truck driver - $1.25 additional when operating winch or similar special attachments
GROUP 12: Boom Truck 17K and above
---------------------------------------------------------------- WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing
operation to which welding is incidental.
================================================================ Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave Exhibit C
34 / Construction Agreement /Global Builders, Inc./Project JR26-082 for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year.
Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is a victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts.
Note: Executive Order 13658 generally applies to contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act that were awarded on or between January 1, 2015 and January 29, 2022, and that have not been renewed or extended on or after January 30, 2022. Executive Order 13658 does not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts regardless of when they were awarded.
If a contract is subject to Executive Order 13658, the
contractor must pay all covered workers at least $13.30 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage
determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in 2025. The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under Executive Order 13658 is available at
www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.
Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (iii)).
---------------------------------------------------------------- The body of each wage determination lists the classifications and wage rates that have been found to be prevailing for the type(s) of construction and geographic area covered by the wage determination. The classifications are listed in alphabetical order under rate identifiers indicating whether the particular rate is a union rate (current union negotiated rate), a survey rate, a weighted union average rate, a state adopted rate, or a supplemental classification rate.
Union Rate Identifiers
A four-letter identifier beginning with characters other than ""SU"", ""UAVG"", ?SA?, or ?SC? denotes that a union rate was prevailing for that classification in the survey. Example:
PLUM0198-005 07/01/2024. PLUM is an identifier of the union whose collectively bargained rate prevailed in the survey for this classification, which in this example would be Plumbers. 0198 indicates the local union number or district council number where applicable, i.e., Plumbers Local 0198. The next number, 005 in the example, is an internal number used in processing the wage determination. The date, 07/01/2024 in the example, is the effective date of the most current negotiated rate.
Union prevailing wage rates are updated to reflect all changes over time that are reported to WHD in the rates
in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) governing the classification.
Union Average Rate Identifiers
The UAVG identifier indicates that no single rate prevailed for those classifications, but that 100% of the data reported for the classifications reflected union rates. EXAMPLE:
UAVG-OH-0010 01/01/2024. UAVG indicates that the rate is a weighted union average rate. OH indicates the State of Ohio.
The next number, 0010 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. The date, 01/01/2024 in the example, indicates the date the wage determination was Exhibit C
35 / Construction Agreement /Global Builders, Inc./Project JR26-082 updated to reflect the most current union average rate.
A UAVG rate will be updated once a year, usually in January, to reflect a weighted average of the current rates in the
collective bargaining agreements on which the rate is based.
Survey Rate Identifiers
The ""SU"" identifier indicates that either a single non-union rate prevailed (as defined in 29 CFR 1.2) for this
classification in the survey or that the rate was derived by computing a weighted average rate based on all the rates reported in the survey for that classification. As a weighted average rate includes all rates reported in the survey, it may include both union and non-union rates. Example: SUFL2022-007 6/27/2024. SU indicates the rate is a single non-union
prevailing rate or a weighted average of survey data for that classification. FL indicates the State of Florida. 2022 is the year of the survey on which these classifications and rates are based. The next number, 007 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. The date, 6/27/2024 in the example, indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier. ?SU? wage rates typically remain in effect until a new survey is conducted. However, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has the discretion to update such rates under 29 CFR 1.6(c)(1).
State Adopted Rate Identifiers
The ""SA"" identifier indicates that the classifications and prevailing wage rates set by a state (or local) government were adopted under 29 C.F.R 1.3(g)-(h). Example: SAME2023-007 01/03/2024. SA reflects that the rates are state adopted. ME refers to the State of Maine. 2023 is the year during which the state completed the survey on which the listed classifications and rates are based. The next number, 007 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination.
The date, 01/03/2024 in the example, reflects the date on which the classifications and rates under the ?SA? identifier took effect under state law in the state from which the rates were adopted.
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WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS
1) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can be:
a) a survey underlying a wage determination
b) an existing published wage determination
c) an initial WHD letter setting forth a position on
a wage determination matter
d) an initial conformance (additional classification
and rate) determination
On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests for summaries of surveys, should be directed to the WHD Branch of Wage Surveys. Requests can be submitted via email to [email protected] or by mail to:
Branch of Wage Surveys
Wage and Hour Division
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
Regarding any other wage determination matter such as
conformance decisions, requests for initial decisions should be directed to the WHD Branch of Construction Wage Determinations.
Requests can be submitted via email to [email protected] or by mail to:
Branch of Construction Wage Determinations
Wage and Hour Division
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
2) If an initial decision has been issued, then any interested Exhibit C
36 / Construction Agreement /Global Builders, Inc./Project JR26-082 party (those affected by the action) that disagrees with the decision can request review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator (See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7).
Requests for review and reconsideration can be submitted via email to [email protected] or by mail to:
Wage and Hour Administrator
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the interested party's position and any information (wage payment data, project description, area practice material, etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue.
3) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:
Administrative Review Board
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210.
================================================================ END OF GENERAL DECISION"
Exhibit C
37 / Construction Agreement /Global Builders, Inc./Project JR26-082
ATTACHMENT C
REVISED BID
TABULATION FOR
17053 D STREET
City of Victorville
Finance
John Mendiola, Purchasing Manager
14343 Civic Drive, Victorville, CA 92392
EEVALUATIONN TABULATIONN
NIB No. JR26-082
Old Town Facade Program Construction Project at 17053 D Street and 15593 7th Street RESPONSE DEADLINE: March 20, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Report Generated: Friday, March 20, 2026
SELECTEDD VENDORR TOTALS
Vendor Total
Global Builders Inc $199,336.00
CONSTRUCTIONN PROJECTT COSTT ESTIMATE:: PROJECTT A:: 170533 DD STREET Constructionn Projectt Costt Estimate:: PROJECTT A:: 170533 DD STREET Globall Builderss Inc
Selected Linee Item Description:: Projectt AA -- 170533 DD Street Unitt off Measure Unitt Cost Forr thee purposee off identifyingg areass att thiss location,, pleasee considerr thee buildingg inn twoo parts,, eastt sidee andd westt side.. Divvidee downn thee centerr off thee buildingg ass facingg thee frontt fromm DD Street.
Providee alll laborr andd materialss ass requiredd byy thee approvedd buildingg planss forr aa completee installationn off thee linee itemss listedd below.. ESTIMATEE PROJECTT COMPLETIONN (DAYS):: ________________
X 1 Patch and repair stucco at front and West side of building. Repaint in owner’s choice of color per the approved plans.
1 $6,322.00
X 2 Provide and install new brick/stone veneer in owner’s choice of color per the approved plans on the East side column.
1 $9,017.00
X 3 Install stained and sealed wood veneer at face of East side store front per the approved plans. Include all required trim and edge treatment for a finished look. 1 $8,562.00
$185,552.00
EVALUATION TABULATION
NIB No. JR26-082
Old Town Facade Program Construction Project at 17053 D Street and 15593 7th Street
EVALUATION TABULATION
Request for Bid - Old Town Facade Program Construction Project at 17053 D Street and 15593 7th Street
CConstructionn Projectt Costt Estimate:: PROJECTT A:: 170533 DD STREET GGloball Builderss IInc
SSelected LLinee Item DDescription:: Projectt AA -- 1170533 DD Street UUnitt off Measure UUnitt Cost X 4 Fabricate, powder coat and install cable awning above window at East side store front per approved plans.
1 $0.00
X 5 Demo planter at West side store front and install 4” raised, broom finished concrete for planter shelf at sidewalk below window.
1 $4,325.00
X 6 Frame out columns and soffit per approved plans at West side store front and install metal cladding with proper backing and underlayment per manufacturer’s specs in owner’s choice of color per approved plans. Include all required trim and edge treatment for a finished look.
1 $0.00
X 7 Install metal parapet cap with popout at West side roof line i n owner’s choice of color per approved plans.
1 $3,469.00
X 8 Replace all storefront glass panes. 1 $8,847.00
X 9 Provide accessible entrance and path of travel from public right of way to building.
Maneuvering clearance required at front entry from hinge side of door to 18” beyond strike side of door and extending out 60” from the face of the door. Max door opening force is 5 lbs maximum. Path of travel from front door to sidewalk shall have a maximum running slope of 5% and maximum cross slope of 2%. If running slope is over 5% then a ramp may be used with a maximum running slope of 8%. Ramps require compliant handrails and edge protection on both sides as well as level landings (2% slope in any direction) at top and bottom. The landing shall extend 60” in the direction of the ramp run at the top and 72” at the bottom. 1 $11,980.00
Demo planter at West side store front and install 4” raised, broom finished concrete for planter shelf at sidewalk below window.
5 $4,325.001
7 Install metal parapet cap with popout at West side roof line in owner’s choice of color per approved plans.
1 $3,469.00
EVALUATION TABULATION
NIB No. JR26-082
Old Town Facade Program Construction Project at 17053 D Street and 15593 7th Street
EVALUATION TABULATION
Request for Bid - Old Town Facade Program Construction Project at 17053 D Street and 15593 7th Street
CConstructionn Projectt Costt Estimate:: PROJECTT A:: 170533 DD STREET GGloball Builderss IInc
SSelected LLinee Item DDescription:: Projectt AA -- 1170533 DD Street UUnitt off Measure UUnitt Cost X 10 Provide compliant accessible Van parking stall with striping and signage at back of property adjacent to other existing parking. Stall shall be 12’ wide vehicle space with a 5’ wide unloading aisle or 9’ wide vehicle space with an 8’ wide unloading aisle. Space shall be minimum of 18’ in length. 2% max slope in any direction in parking and unloading aisle. Provide accessible entrance and path of travel from unloading aisle to rear entrance of building. Maneuvering clearance required at entry from hinge side of door to 18” beyond strike side of door and extending out 60” from the face of the door. Max door opening force is 5 lbs maximum. Maximum threshold height is ½" with a beveled slope not steeper than 1:2. Provide accessible hardware at door. Path of travel from parking to door shall have a maximum running slope of 5% and maximum cross slope of 2%.
1 $1,018.00
X 11 Furnish and install new wall sconce light fixtures at locations shown on Sheet E-1 and convert interior lighting within the existing pole sign box to LED illumination, including all wiring, connections, labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals required to complete the work.
1 $13,303.00
X 12 Remove and dispose of existing shed. 1 $5,990.00
Total $72,833.00
CCONSTRUCTIONN PROJECTT COSTT ESTIMATE:: PROJECTT B:: 155933 7THH STREET Constructionn Projectt Costt Estimate:: PROJECTT B:: 155933 7THH STREET Globall Builderss Inc
Selected Linee Item Description:: Projectt BB -- 155933 7thh Street Unitt off Measure Unitt Cost Providee alll laborr andd materialss ass requiredd byy thee approvedd buildingg planss forr aa completee installationn off thee linee off thee linee itemss listedd below.. ESTIMATEE PROJECTT COMPLETIONN (DAYS):: ___________
12 Remove and dispose of existing shed. 1 $5,990.00
$59,049.00
ATTACHMENT D
TARGET AREA
MAP
15593 7th St.
17053 D St.
ATTACHMENT E
Property Photos
Old Town Commercial Facade
Improvement Program Properties
6 Project B
15593 7th Street
(APN 0478-213-12)
Project A
17053 D Street
(APN 0478-204-08,09)
Item Number: 17
City Council / Board of Directors
Written Communications
Meeting of: April 21, 2026
Submitted By:
James Murawski, Airport Director
Subject:
Purchase of a Skid Steer Caterpillar PC306 Cold Planer with Water Tank Attachment Recommendation:
That the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority (“SCLAA”) Board of Directors approve the purchase of a Caterpillar PC306 Cold Planer with Water Tank (“Cold Planer”).
Fiscal Impact:
This action will result in the expenditure of $25,721.17 from budgeted Airport Capital Equipment fund 4500125-55045-95155. The Caterpillar PC306 Cold Planer with Water Tank is priced less than the budgeted amount. The budget for this equipment is as follows:
Fund Current Budget
4500125-55045-95155 $38,444.91
Strategic Plan Goal:
Goal E - Invest in Infrastructure by maintaining airfield pavement. This attachment will allow Airport staff to efficiently maintain the asphalt throughout the airport.
Background:
In January of 2026, in consultation with the Fleet Department, Airport staff purchased a 2025 Caterpillar model 262D3 Skid Steer loader to replace an aging 1990 Bobcat 743 Skid Steer which was plagued by hydraulic leaks and emissions compliance restrictions.
The 1990 Bobcat had limited attachment options making it unsuitable for some tasks. The new 2025 Skid Steer has greatly increased power and functionality and includes multiple attachment options to increase the usefulness of this equipment. 4 2
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Discussion:
One such option, a cold planer, is a skid-steer attachment that uses hydraulic pressure to spin grinding wheels for efficiently milling asphalt. Currently, staff must manually saw cut and jackhammer existing pavement, which is not only time consuming but also physically demanding and less precise, whereas a cold planer streamlines asphalt removal by quickly and evenly grinding away damaged sections, allowing for smoother, more accurate repairs.
To facilitate the procurement of this much needed attachment, the purchase of a Cold Planer is proposed through Quinn Cat, of Riverside California. Quinn Cat participates in the Sourcewell program and submitted a quote for the requested Cold Planer. The Sourcewell contract discount of roughly 18% is applied to the quote, resulting in significant savings. Per Municipal Code §2.28.120 “Purchases of supplies and equipment through cooperative purchasing arrangements” allows for the procurement of equipment directly from vendors engaged in an approved cooperative agreement program without further solicitation.
The requested expenditure of $25,721.17 is within the City Manager’s authority to approve. However, the initial purchase of the 2025 Caterpillar model 262D3 Skid Steer loader and other attachments from Quinn Cat was for an amount of $124,900.36. The aggregate value of the skid steer combined with the Cold Planer exceeds his authority, therefore this purchase requires the approval of the SCLAA Board of Directors.
Staff has carefully reviewed the quote from Quinn Cat and determined that the proposed Cold Planer meets the requirements of the Airport. Therefore, staff is requesting the Southern California Logistics Airport Authority Board of Directors approve the purchase of a Caterpillar PC306 Cold Planer with Water Tank in the amount totaling $25,721.17, from Quinn Cat.
Staff remains available for any questions or comments you may have.
Prepared By:
Jose Gutierrez, Airport Business Technician
Samuel Evans, Airport Business Analyst
Attachments: A. Quinn Cat Quote #193331-01
B. Caterpillar PC306 Cold Planer Spec Sheet
ATTACHMENT A
Q
uinn Cat Quote
#193331-01
Quote 193331-01
193331-01
April 2, 2026
CITY OF VICTORVILLE
Attention: Account Payable
PO BOX 5001
VICTORVILLE, California 92392
Attention: MANNY TORRES
Dear Sir,
We would like to thank you for your interest in our company and our products, and are pleased to quote the following for your consideration.
One (1) New Caterpillar Inc. Model: WT-SSL Work Tool including standard and optional equipment as listed below.
Cat PC306 Cold Planer w/ Water Tank
We wish to thank you for the opportunity of quoting on your equipment needs. This quotation is valid for 30 days, after which time we reserve the right to re-quote. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Dennis Madden Jr.
Machine Sales Representative
Quote 193331-01
One (1) New Caterpillar Inc. Model: WT-SSL Work Tool including standard and optional equipment as listed below.
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
SKID STEER LOADER WORK TOOLS 0P-0096
COLD PLANER, PC306, 42GAL TANK 529-5791
WARRANTY & COVERAGE
Standard Warranty: 12 MONTHS
LIST SELL PRICE $29,16.76
SOURCEWELL DISCOUNT
CONTRACT # 020223-CAT 2026)
-$5,345.60
SELL PRICE $23,871.16
NET BALANCE DUE $23,871.16
SALES TAX (7.75%) $1,850.01
AFTER TAX BALANCE $25,721.17
PAYMENT TERMS
Cash Invoice Terms
PO WITH ORDER
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
Machine must be ordered or dealer trade
Accepted by___________________________________ on ____________________
______________________________
Signature
ATTACHMENT B Caterpillar PC306 Cold Planer Spec Sheet
Item Number: 18
City Council / Board of Directors
Written Communication
Meeting of: April 21, 2026
Submitted By:
Donna Meester, Community Services Director
Subject:
Rejection of Proposals – Civil Engineering Services for New Park Restrooms (Various Parks), Project CC26-046
Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council:
(1) Reject all proposals received for Civil Engineering Services for New Park Restrooms (Various Parks), Project CC26-046; and
(2) Authorize staff to reevaluate the project scope and procurement approach prior to issuing a new solicitation for civil engineering services.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with rejecting the proposals.
The proposals received exceeded the budget available for the project. Staff will reevaluate the project scope and available funding prior to issuing a new solicitation.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Goal E – Invest in Infrastructure: This action supports the City’s commitment to maintaining and improving park infrastructure by ensuring that engineering services are procured in a fiscally responsible manner that aligns with project needs and available funding.
Background:
The City of Victorville has identified the need to install pre-engineered restroom facilities at multiple park locations, including Eagle Ranch Park, Schmidt Park, and Green Tree Golf Course (Holes 5 & 14), to enhance park amenities and improve service levels for residents and visitors.
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To support this effort, the City initiated a Request for Proposals (RFP) process to procure professional civil engineering services necessary for site evaluation, design coordination, and preparation of construction-ready documents associated with the restroom installations.
Discussion:
On September 2, 2025, the City released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Civil Engineering Services for New Park Restrooms (Various Parks), Project CC26-046.
Two proposals were received by the submission deadline of October 2, 2025, from the following firms:
Michael Baker International
Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc.
Following staff review and evaluation of the proposals, it was determined that both proposals exceeded the budget available for the project.
As a result, proceeding with the current proposals is not financially feasible. Staff is recommending rejection of all proposals at this time in order to reassess the project scope, refine cost expectations, and improve competitiveness prior to issuing a new solicitation.
This approach will allow the City to better align the project with available funding and pursue a more cost-effective solution. Rejecting all proposals is in the best interest of the City and supports responsible use of public funds.
Therefore, staff recommends that the Honorable City Council reject all proposals received for Civil Engineering Services for New Park Restrooms, Project CC26-046 and authorize staff to reevaluate the project scope and procurement approach prior to issuing a new solicitation for civil engineering services.
Staff remains available for any questions or comments you may have.
Prepared By:
Daysi Oxley, Facilities Administrative Technician
Attachments: A. Proposal Submission Report – Michael Baker International B. Proposal Submission Report – Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc.
Attachment A-
Proposal Submission Report-
Michael Baker International
CC26-046, Civil Engineering Services for New Park Restrooms 150,330.00
152,683.00
248,508.00
Michael Baker International, Inc.
3536 Co
ncours, Suite 100, Ontario, CA 91764
(760) 341-
6110 [email protected]
Chr istopher Alberts Vice President 10/2/2025
Attachment B-
Proposal Submission Report -
Engineering Resources of
Southern California, Inc.
CITY OF VICTORVILLE
PROJECT NUMBER AND NAME: ___________________________________________
PROPOSAL SHEET
The undersigned declares that the locations of the proposed work, the plans, specifications, and contract documents have been carefully examined; and being familiar with all of the conditions surrounding the work, including the availability of materials and labor, the undersigned hereby proposes to furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals, to complete all the work.
All applicable taxes and discounts should be included. All of the aforementioned shall be done in accordance with said plans, specifications, and contract documents for the price set forth in the following schedule.
Item
#
Description Total Amount
1 Eagle Ranch Park – Site Investigation & Analysis, Survey Services, Construction Drawings, Project Meetings, and RFI Support
$
2 Schmidt Park – Site Investigation & Analysis, Survey Services, Construction Drawings, Project Meetings, and RFI Support
$
3 Green Tree Golf Course (Hole 5 & 14) – Site Investigation & Analysis, Survey Services, Construction Drawings, Project Meetings, and RFI Support
$
*Total cost shall include all reviews and submittals until plans have been approved and ready for permit issuance.
* Applicant shall pay all permits plan review fees.
* All rates submitted must be all-inclusive and final.
I hereby certify that I have the authority to offer this proposal/bid to the City of Victorville for the below listed individual or company. I certify that I have the authority to bind myself/this company in a contract should I be successful in my proposal/bid.
___________________________________ _______________________________________ Proposer’s Signature Company Name
_________________________________________________________________________ Address
Phone: ___________________________ Email Address:_______________________________
__________________________ __________________________ _________________ Printed Name Title Date
CC26-046 - Civil Engineering Services for New Park Restrooms All total amounts include optional services. See detailed cost estimate. 84,250
Hydrology Report, and WQMP Report
106,285
100,140
Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc.
1861 W Redlands Blvd., Redlands, CA 2373
909-890-1255
[email protected]
John M. Brudin
President
10-02-2025
Item Number: 19
City Council / Board of Directors
Written Communications
Meeting of: April 21, 2026
Submitted By:
Keith C. Metzler, City Manager
Subject:
Senate Bills 1061, 1062 and 1063 (Ochoa Bogh)
Recommendation:
That Your Honorable City Council support Senate Bills 1061, 1062 and 1063 and authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
Background:
Despite opposition as authorized by the Victorville City Council on May 17, 2022, the State legislature approved and the Governor signed legislation now known as the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA). Now, the WJTCA protects the species by broadly prohibiting the import, export, possession, sale, or take of the Western Joshua trees unless authorized by the California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW).
Under the WJTCA, a permit is required for activities that result in the taking of a tree, and permit holders must mitigate impacts by carrying out minimization or relocation actions prescribed by CDFW, by paying fees, or both.
While the WJTCA has strengthened protections for the species, its reliance on a definition designed for animals has created confusion and unintended consequences when applied to stationary plants.
Fish & Game Code Section 86 defines “take” to mean to hunt, pursue, catch, capture or kill, or attempt to take any of those actions. This definition is rooted in wildlife management that assumes mobility and active human pursuit. Applying it to a stationary plant like the Western Joshua tree creates practical and legal inconsistencies. 4 6
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For example, plants cannot be “pursued,” “caught,” or “captured.” The existing definition also does not distinguish between intentional actions and accidental outcomes, leaving property owners potentially liable for outcomes beyond their control. As a result, the current framework can overextend permitting requirements in situations that do not meaningfully threaten the Western Joshua tree species.
Discussion:
California Senator Ochoa Bogh has introduced these Senate Bills that address issues now being experienced at the local levels when it comes to administering and complying with the WJTCA. These bills accomplish the following:
1. Among other things, SB 1061 establishes a targeted exemption for the relocation of the Western Joshua trees within the same parcel or to a contiguous parcel under the same ownership, recognizing that such actions do not result in a net loss of trees and therefore should not trigger permitting requirements.
2. SB 1062 clarifies state law to explicitly authorize CDFW to issue permits with project-specific conditions to public agencies for projects related to life-sustaining services.
3. SB 1063 improves equity and access for rural residents and ensures they can obtain life-sustaining utility services without facing disproportionate financial burdens or indefinite regulatory delays.
Prepared By:
Keith C. Metzler, City Manager
Attachments: A. Senate Bill 1061
B. Senate Bill 1062
C. Senate Bill 1063
D. Bill Summaries
E. Draft Letters
ATTACHMENT A
SENATE BILL
1061
AMENDED IN SENATE MARCH 24, 2026
SENATE BILL No. 1061
Introduced by Senator Ochoa Bogh
February 12, 2026
An act to amend Section 1927 of Section 1927.1 of , and to add Section 1928.1 to, the Fish and Game Code, relating to conservation. legislative counsel’s digest
SB 1061, as amended, Ochoa Bogh . Western Joshua Tree
Conservation Act. Act: take: relocation.
The
(1) The Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act prohibits any person or public agenc y from importing into the state, e xporting out of the state, or taking, possessing, purchasing, or selling within the state, a western Joshua tree or an y part or product of the tree, e xcept as specified. The act authorizes the Department of F ish and Wildlife to permit the taking of a western J oshua tree if specified conditions ar e met, including, but not limited to, that the permittee mitigates all impacts to, and taking of , the western J oshua tree through measures that are roughly proportional in extent to the impact of the authorized taking of the western Joshua tree. The act authorizes, in lieu of completing the mitigation measur es, a permittee to elect to satisfy the mitigation obligation by paying fees pur suant to a specified fee sc hedule, as provided.
This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to the provision naming the act.
This bill would exempt from the act the relocation of a western Joshua tree that is relocated within the same parcel or relocated to a contiguous
98 parcel that is owned by the same owner of the parcel where the western Joshua tree is being relocated from.
(2) Existing law defines “take” to mean hunt, pursue, catch, capture, or kill, or attempt to hunt, pursue, catch, capture, or kill.
This bill would specify for the purposes of the act that “tak e” does not include unintentionally or accidentally causing the death of a western Joshua tree.
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no yes. State-mandated local program: no.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
line 1 SECTION 1. Section 1927.1 of the Fish and Game Code is line 2 amended to read:
line 3 1927.1. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions line 4 apply:
line 5 (a) “Accessory structure” means a subordinate structure, the line 6 use of which is incidental to an e xisting or contemporaneously line 7 constructed single-f amily residence, including, an accessory line 8 dwelling unit, addition to an e xisting single-f amily residence, line 9 garage, carport, swimming pool, patio, greenhouse, storage shed, line 10 gazebo, septic tank, sewer connection, solar panels, fence, or gravel line 11 or paved driveway.
line 12 (b) “California Endangered Species Act” means the act line 13 established pursuant to Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section line 14 2050) of Division 3.
line 15 (c) “Conserve” or “conservation” means to use, and the use of, line 16 methods and procedures that are necessary to bring species listed line 17 pursuant to Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 2050) of line 18 Division 3 to the point at which the measures pro vided pursuant line 19 to Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 2050) of Division 3 are line 20 no longer necessary, and for species that are not listed to maintain line 21 or enhance the condition of the species so that listing will not line 22 become necessary.
line 23 (d) “Dead western Joshua tree” means a western Joshua tree line 24 that meets at least one of the following criteria:
line 25 (1) Has not burned and has no green leaves, no new growth on line 26 the main stem, and no basal sprouts.
line 27 (2) Has partially or fully b urned at least 18 months prior and line 28 otherwise satisfies paragraph (1).
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line 1 (3) Has fallen and is completely detached from its roots or has line 2 fallen and its roots are no longer in contact with the soil. line 3 (e) “Desert native plant specialist” means an arborist certified line 4 by the International Society of Arborists, or an individual with at line 5 least fiv e years of professional e xperience with relocation or line 6 restoration of native California desert vegetation. line 7 (f) “Fee” means the electi ve fee described in subdi visions (d) line 8 and (e) of Section 1927.3, which is to be deposited into the fund. line 9 (g) “Fund” means the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Fund line 10 as described in Section 1927.5.
line 11 (h) “Multifamily residence” means an apartment b uilding, line 12 rowhouse, town house, condominium, or manuf actured building line 13 that consists of two or more attached dwelling units designed for line 14 occupancy by tw o or more f amilies living independently of one line 15 another.
line 16 (i) “Public works project” means a project involving the erection, line 17 construction, alteration, repair , or impro vement of an y public line 18 structure, building, road, or other public improvement of any kind. line 19 (j) “Relocated” or “relocation” means the remo val of a li ving line 20 western Joshua tree and a sufficient portion of its root mass from line 21 the ground and transplanting it.
line 22 (k) “Single-family residence” means a single detached building line 23 that has been, or will be, constructed and used as living facilities, line 24 including provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation, line 25 as required by the California Building Standards Code, for not line 26 more than one household.
line 27 (l) “Take” does not include unintentionally or accidentally line 28 causing the death of a western Joshua tree.
line 29 (l)
line 30 (m) “Western Joshua tree” means Yucca bre vifolia, an line 31 evergreen, tree-like plant that has been treated as a member of the line 32 asparagus family (Asparagaceae).
line 33 SEC. 2. Section 1928.1 is added to the Fish and Game Code, line 34 to read:
line 35 1928.1. This chapter does not apply to a relocation within the line 36 same parcel or a relocation to a contiguous parcel that is owned line 37 by the same per son that owns the par cel wher e the r elocated line 38 western Joshua tree is being relocated from.
line 39 SECTION 1. Section 1927 of the Fish and Game Code is line 40 amended to read:
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line 1 1927. This chapter shall be kno wn, and may be cited, as the line 2 Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act.
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ATTACHMENT B
SENATE BILL
1062
AMENDED IN SENATE MARCH 25, 2026
SENATE BILL No. 1062
Introduced by Senator Ochoa Bogh
February 12, 2026
An act to amend Section Sections 1927.1 and 1927.3 of the Fish and Game Code, relating to the western Joshua tree.
legislative counsel’s digest
SB 1062, as amended, Ochoa Bogh. Western Joshua Tree
Conservation Act: tak e permit: fees. life-sustaining services:
project-specific conditions.
The Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act prohibits any person or public agency from importing into the state, exporting out of the state, or taking, possessing, purchasing, or selling within the state, a western Joshua tree or any part or product of the tree, except as specified. The act authorizes the Department of Fish and Wildlife to permit the taking of a western Joshua tree if specified conditions are met, including, but not limited to, that the permittee mitigates all impacts to, and taking of, the western Joshua tree through measures that are roughly proportional in extent to
the impact of the authorized taking of the western Joshua tree. The act authorizes, in lieu of completing the mitigation measures, a permittee to elect to satisfy the mitigation obligation by paying fees pursuant to a specified fee schedule, as provided.
The act authorizes
the department to reduce the amount of fees paid in lieu of completing mitigation measures for a project that conserves a western Joshua tree through the acquisition of compensatory habitat mitig ation land otherwise required by law for the project.
This bill would authorize the department to, upon the request from a state or local public agency, establish project-specific conditions for a 98 project related to a life-sustaining service , as defined. The bill would provide that project-specific conditions may include, but are not limited to, the creation of projectwide standards for avoidance, minimization, or mitigation measures, a reduction or waiver of in-lieu mitigation fees, or other compliance fle xibility or concession the department deems appropriate to facilitate timely and cost-ef fective maintenance , operation, or construction of a project.
This bill would additionally authorize the department to reduce the amount of fees paid in lieu of completing mitig ation measures for a project that involves more than one parcel.
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes. State-mandated local program: no.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
line 1 SECTION 1. Section 1927.1 of the Fish and Game Code is line 2 amended to read:
line 3 1927.1. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions line 4 apply:
line 5 (a) “Accessory structure” means a subordinate structure, the line 6 use of which is incidental to an e xisting or contemporaneously line 7 constructed single-f amily residence, including, an accessory line 8 dwelling unit, addition to an e xisting single-f amily residence, line 9 garage, carport, swimming pool, patio, greenhouse, storage shed, line 10 gazebo, septic tank, sewer connection, solar panels, fence, or gravel line 11 or paved driveway.
line 12 (b) “California Endangered Species Act” means the act line 13 established pursuant to Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section line 14 2050) of Division 3.
line 15 (c) “Conserve” or “conservation” means to use, and the use of, line 16 methods and procedures that are necessary to bring species listed line 17 pursuant to Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 2050) of line 18 Division 3 to the point at which the measures pro vided pursuant line 19 to Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 2050) of Division 3 are line 20 no longer necessary, and for species that are not listed to maintain line 21 or enhance the condition of the species so that listing will not line 22 become necessary.
line 23 (d) “Dead western Joshua tree” means a western Joshua tree line 24 that meets at least one of the following criteria:
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line 1 (1) Has not burned and has no green leaves, no new growth on line 2 the main stem, and no basal sprouts.
line 3 (2) Has partially or fully b urned at least 18 months prior and line 4 otherwise satisfies paragraph (1).
line 5 (3) Has fallen and is completely detached from its roots or has line 6 fallen and its roots are no longer in contact with the soil. line 7 (e) “Desert native plant specialist” means an arborist certified line 8 by the International Society of Arborists, or an individual with at line 9 least fiv e years of professional e xperience with relocation or line 10 restoration of native California desert vegetation. line 11 (f) “Fee” means the electi ve fee described in subdi visions (d) line 12 and (e) of Section 1927.3, which is to be deposited into the fund. line 13 (g) “Fund” means the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Fund line 14 as described in Section 1927.5.
line 15 (h) “Life-sustaining service” means an activity r elating to line 16 critical infrastructure, including, but not limited to, infrastructure line 17 that provides electricity, gas, water, sewer, or telecom service or line 18 work related to wildfire hardening.
line 19 (h)
line 20 (i) “Multifamily residence” means an apartment b uilding, line 21 rowhouse, town house, condominium, or manuf actured building line 22 that consists of two or more attached dwelling units designed for line 23 occupancy by tw o or more f amilies living independently of one line 24 another.
line 25 (i)
line 26 (j) “Public works project” means a project involving the erection, line 27 construction, alteration, repair , or impro vement of an y public line 28 structure, building, road, or other public improvement of any kind. line 29 (j)
line 30 (k) “Relocated” or “relocation” means the remo val of a living line 31 western Joshua tree and a sufficient portion of its root mass from line 32 the ground and transplanting it.
line 33 (k)
line 34 (l) “Single-family residence” means a single detached building line 35 that has been, or will be, constructed and used as living facilities, line 36 including provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation, line 37 as required by the California Building Standards Code, for not line 38 more than one household.
line 39 (l)
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line 1 (m) “Western Joshua tree” means Yucca bre vifolia, an line 2 evergreen, tree-like plant that has been treated as a member of the line 3 asparagus family (Asparagaceae).
line 4 SECTION 1.
line 5 SEC. 2. Section 1927.3 of the Fish and Game Code is amended line 6 to read:
line 7 1927.3. (a) The department may authorize, by permit, the line 8 taking of a western Joshua tree if all of the follo wing conditions line 9 are met:
line 10 (1) The permittee submits to the department for its appro val a line 11 census of all western Joshua trees on the project site, including line 12 size information and photographs, that cate gorize the western line 13 Joshua trees according to the following size classes:
line 14 (A) Less than one meter in height.
line 15 (B) One meter or greater but less than five meters in height. line 16 (C) Five meters or greater in height.
line 17 (2) The permittee a voids and minimizes impacts to, and the line 18 taking of, the western Joshua tree to the maximum e xtent line 19 practicable. Minimization may include trimming, encroachment line 20 on root systems, relocation, or other actions that result in line 21 detrimental but nonlethal impacts to a western Joshua tree. line 22 (3) The permittee mitig ates all impacts to, and taking of, the line 23 western Joshua tree. The measures required to meet this obligation line 24 shall be roughly proportional in e xtent to the impact of the line 25 authorized taking of the species. When v arious measures are line 26 available to meet this oblig ation, the measures required shall line 27 maintain the permittee’s objectives to the greatest extent possible. line 28 All required measures shall be capable of successful line 29 implementation. The permittee shall ensure adequate funding to line 30 implement the mitig ation measures. In lieu of completing the line 31 mitigation obligation on its own, the permittee may elect to satisfy line 32 this mitig ation oblig ation by paying fees, pursuant to the fee line 33 schedule in subdivision (d) or (e), for deposit into the fund. line 34 (4) (A) The department may include permit conditions that line 35 require the permittee to relocate one or more of the western Joshua line 36 trees. If relocation is required, the permittee shall implement line 37 measures to assist the survi val of relocated trees, and to comply line 38 with any other reasonable measures required by the department to line 39 facilitate the successful relocation and survi val of the western 98 — 4 — SB 1062
line 1 Joshua trees. These relocation measures shall include, but are not line 2 limited to, all of the following:
line 3 (i) A requirement that the relocated western Joshua tree is placed line 4 in a location and with proper orientation to improve its survival. line 5 (ii) A requirement that western Joshua trees are relocated at a line 6 time that maximizes their survival when feasible. line 7 (iii) A requirement that a desert native plant specialist be onsite line 8 to oversee relocation.
line 9 (B) The department may limit relocation to certain size classes line 10 of trees.
line 11 (C) The department shall adopt guidelines and relocation line 12 protocols, based on the best available science, to relocate western line 13 Joshua trees successfully. The department shall consult with desert line 14 native plant specialists as part of the de velopment of these line 15 guidelines and relocation protocols. Chapter 3.5 (commencing line 16 with Section 11340) of P art 1 of Di vision 3 of Title 2 of the line 17 Government Code shall not apply to the de velopment, adoption, line 18 or amendment of guidelines and relocation protocols pursuant to line 19 this subparagraph.
line 20 (b) For purposes of this section, each western Joshua tree stem line 21 or trunk arising from the ground shall be considered an individual line 22 tree requiring mitigation, regardless of its proximity to any other line 23 western Joshua tree stem or trunk.
line 24 (c) The department may enter into an agreement with any county line 25 or city to delegate to the county or city the ability to authorize the line 26 taking of a western Joshua tree associated with de veloping line 27 single-family residences, multif amily residences, accessory line 28 structures, and public works projects concurrent with its approval line 29 of the project, if all of the following conditions are met:
line 30 (1) The county or city adopts an ordinance that requires as a line 31 condition of any approval or permit issued under the authority of line 32 an agreement entered into pursuant to this subdivision satisfaction line 33 of the requirements of this chapter.
line 34 (2) Except as provided otherwise in this subdivision, the county line 35 or city ensures that the permittee satisfies all of the requirements line 36 of subdivision (a) of this section.
line 37 (3) The project will tak e no more than 10 indi vidual western line 38 Joshua trees on the project site where the project proponent line 39 proposes to construct a single-f amily residence, multif amily line 40 residence, or accessory structure, or no more than 40 indi vidual 98 SB 1062 — 5 —
line 1 western Joshua trees on the project site on which a public agency line 2 proposes to undertake a public works project. Before authorizing line 3 the take of more than 20, but no more than 40, individual western line 4 Joshua trees for a public w orks project, the county or city shall line 5 obtain the department’s written concurrence that the project has line 6 avoided and minimized the tak e of western Joshua trees to the line 7 maximum extent practicable.
line 8 (4) The county or city shall collect any fees for permits issued line 9 and remit them quarterly to the fund as directed by the department. line 10 (5) The county or city entering into an agreement pursuant to line 11 this subdi vision may impose a reasonable fee to co ver the line 12 administrative costs of issuing the permit.
line 13 (6) (A) The department retains express authority to suspend or line 14 revoke the county or city’ s tak e authorization in the e vent the line 15 department determines the county or city has violated the terms line 16 of the agreement, or this chapter , the county or city f ails to line 17 implement or enforce the terms of the agreement or this chapter , line 18 or the department determines that the local population of western line 19 Joshua trees within, or in the vicinity of, that county or city needs line 20 further protection. The county or city shall conduct an annual line 21 assessment of the status of the local population within the county line 22 or city and submit the assessment to the department. The line 23 department shall determine if the population needs further line 24 protection to provide for the conservation of the species. line 25 (B) The department shall adopt standardized surv ey and line 26 assessment methods for the annual assessment required pursuant line 27 to subparagraph (A), including requiring that a desert native plant line 28 specialist conduct the assessment. Chapter 3.5 (commencing with line 29 Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government line 30 Code shall not apply to the development, adoption, or amendment line 31 of standardized survey and assessment methods pursuant to this line 32 subparagraph.
line 33 (7) The county or city shall be required to submit to the line 34 department quarterly reports documenting the number of permits line 35 issued, photographs and other e vidence demonstrating that tak e line 36 and other impacts were avoided and minimized to the maximum line 37 extent practicable, the number and size class of western Joshua line 38 trees authorized to be tak en, the number of western Joshua trees line 39 encroached upon, the number of western Joshua trees lethally line 40 removed, the number and location of western Joshua trees 98 — 6 — SB 1062
line 1 relocated, the amount of fees collected, and other information line 2 required by the department in the agreement.
line 3 (d) Any person or public agency receiving a take authorization line 4 pursuant to this chapter for a project that meets the criteria set forth line 5 in paragraph (1) may elect, in lieu of satisfying the mitig ation line 6 obligation provided for in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a), to pay line 7 fees in the amounts provided in paragraph (2) for deposit into the line 8 fund.
line 9 (1) (A) Any project in the area bounded by the intersection of line 10 Highway 99 and Highway 58, then east along Highway 58 to the line 11 intersection of Interstate 15, then north along Interstate 15 to the line 12 intersection of Highw ay 247, then south along Highw ay 247 to line 13 the intersection of Highw ay 18, then west along Highw ay 18 to line 14 the intersection of Highw ay 138, then west and north along line 15 Highway 138 to the intersection of Interstate 5, then north along line 16 Interstate 5 to the intersection of Highw ay 99, then north along line 17 Highway 99 to Highway 58.
line 18 (B) Any project receiving a permit issued by a county or city line 19 pursuant to an agreement with the department pursuant to line 20 subdivision (c), regardless of location.
line 21 (2) (A) One thousand dollars ($1,000) for each western Joshua line 22 tree five meters or greater in height.
line 23 (B) Two hundred dollars ($200) for each western Joshua tree line 24 one meter or greater but less than five meters in height. line 25 (C) One hundred fifty dollars ($150) for each western Joshua line 26 tree less than one meter in height.
line 27 (e) Any person or public agency receiving a take authorization line 28 pursuant to this chapter for a project that meets the criteria set forth line 29 in paragraph (1) may elect, in lieu of satisfying the mitig ation line 30 obligation provided for in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a), to pay line 31 fees in the amounts provided in paragraph (2) for deposit into the line 32 fund.
line 33 (1) (A) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of subdivision (d), any line 34 project within two miles of Joshua Tree National Park, or any unit line 35 of the state park system.
line 36 (B) Any project that does not meet the criteria set forth in line 37 paragraph (1) of subdivision (d).
line 38 (2) (A) Two thousand fiv e hundred dollars ($2,500) for each line 39 western Joshua tree five meters or greater in height. 98 SB 1062 — 7 —
line 1 (B) Five hundred dollars ($500) for each western Joshua tree line 2 one meter or greater but less than five meters in height. line 3 (C) Three hundred forty dollars ($340) for each western Joshua line 4 tree less than one meter in height.
line 5 (f) Upon request, the department may authorize a reduction in line 6 the amount of the fees prescribed by subdi visions (d) and (e) for line 7 a project that involves more than one parcel or any western Joshua line 8 tree conserved by a project proponent through the acquisition of line 9 compensatory habitat mitigation land otherwise required by la w line 10 for the project.
line 11 (g) (1) The permittee shall bear responsibility for implementing line 12 measures to assist the survi val of western Joshua trees relocated line 13 pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (a).
line 14 (2) Unless specifically required by written agreement, a line 15 landowner that agrees in writing to allow western Joshua trees to line 16 be relocated onto land it owns shall not be liable for the continued line 17 survival of the western Joshua trees, shall not be required to line 18 manage or maintain the translocated western Joshua trees, and line 19 shall not be required to change existing land use practices, provided line 20 that the land use practices do not result in the taking, possession, line 21 sale, or further translocation of the western Joshua trees. line 22 (h) Upon request by a state or local public a gency, including, line 23 but not limited to, a special district, such as a publicly owned water line 24 agency, irrigation district, or power authority, the department may line 25 establish pr oject-specific conditions for a pr oject r elated to a line 26 life-sustaining service . Pr oject-specific permit conditions may line 27 include, but are not limited to, all of the following:
line 28 (1) The cr eation of pr ojectwide standar ds for avoidance , line 29 minimization, or mitigation measures.
line 30 (2) A reduction or waiver of in-lieu mitigation fees. line 31 (3) Other compliance flexibility or concession the department line 32 deems appr opriate to facilitate timely and cost-ef fective line 33 maintenance, operation, or construction of a project.
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ATTACHMENT C
SENATE BILL
1063
AMENDED IN SENATE MARCH 25, 2026
SENATE BILL No. 1063
Introduced by Senator Ochoa Bogh
February 12, 2026
An act to amend Sections 1927.1, 1927.2, and 1927.3 of the Fish and Game Code, relating to the western Joshua tree.
legislative counsel’s digest
SB 1063, as amended, Ochoa Bogh . Western Joshua Tree
Conservation Act: life-sustaining services: take permit.
The Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act prohibits any person or public agency from importing into the state, exporting out of the state, or taking, possessing, purchasing, or selling within the state, a western Joshua tree or any part or product of the tree, except as specified. The act authorizes the Department of Fish and Wildlife to permit the taking of a western Joshua tree if specified conditions are met, including, but not limited to, that the permittee mitigates all impacts to, and taking of, the western Joshua tree through measures that are roughly proportional in extent to the authorized taking of the western Joshua tree. The act authorizes, in lieu of completing the mitig ation measures, a permittee to elect to satisfy the mitigation obligation by paying fees pursuant to a specified fee schedule, as provided.
This bill w ould authorize the department to permit the taking of a western Joshua tree without payment of fees or other mitig ation upon demonstration to the department that the taking of a western Joshua tree is related to the maintenance, operation, or construction of a life-sustaining service, as defined. service connection to a single-family residence or multifamily residence, including distribution infrastructure, as specified. The bill would require the department to grant or deny that
98 permit within 30 days of a request, or within 10 days of a request to address a threat to health or safety. The bill would allow the permittee 60 days to complete the taking authorized by that permit and the department may extend this 60-day period at its discretion.
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes. State-mandated local program: no.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
line 1 SECTION 1. Section 1927.1 of the Fish and Game Code is line 2 amended to read:
line 3 1927.1. For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions line 4 apply:
line 5 (a) “Accessory structure” means a subordinate structure, the line 6 use of which is incidental to an e xisting or contemporaneously line 7 constructed single-f amily residence, including, an accessory line 8 dwelling unit, addition to an e xisting single-f amily residence, line 9 garage, carport, swimming pool, patio, greenhouse, storage shed, line 10 gazebo, septic tank, sewer connection, solar panels, fence, or gravel line 11 or paved driveway.
line 12 (b) “California Endangered Species Act” means the act line 13 established pursuant to Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section line 14 2050) of Division 3.
line 15 (c) “Conserve” or “conservation” means to use, and the use of, line 16 methods and procedures that are necessary to bring species listed line 17 pursuant to Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 2050) of line 18 Division 3 to the point at which the measures pro vided pursuant line 19 to Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 2050) of Division 3 are line 20 no longer necessary, and for species that are not listed to maintain line 21 or enhance the condition of the species so that listing will not line 22 become necessary.
line 23 (d) “Dead western Joshua tree” means a western Joshua tree line 24 that meets at least one of the following criteria:
line 25 (1) Has not burned and has no green leaves, no new growth on line 26 the main stem, and no basal sprouts.
line 27 (2) Has partially or fully b urned at least 18 months prior and line 28 otherwise satisfies paragraph (1).
line 29 (3) Has fallen and is completely detached from its roots or has line 30 fallen and its roots are no longer in contact with the soil. 98 — 2 — SB 1063
line 1 (e) “Desert native plant specialist” means an arborist certified line 2 by the International Society of Arborists, or an individual with at line 3 least fiv e years of professional e xperience with relocation or line 4 restoration of native California desert vegetation. line 5 (f) “Fee” means the electi ve fee described in subdi visions (d) line 6 and (e) of Section 1927.3, which is to be deposited into the fund. line 7 (g) “Fund” means the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Fund line 8 as described in Section 1927.5.
line 9 (h) “Life-sustaining service” means activity relating to critical line 10 infrastructure, including, b ut not limited to, infrastructure that line 11 provides electricity, gas, water, sewer, or telecom service or work line 12 related to wildfire hardening.
line 13 (i) “Multifamily residence” means an apartment b uilding, line 14 rowhouse, town house, condominium, or manuf actured building line 15 that consists of two or more attached dwelling units designed for line 16 occupancy by tw o or more f amilies living independently of one line 17 another.
line 18 (j) “Public works project” means a project involving the erection, line 19 construction, alteration, repair , or impro vement of an y public line 20 structure, building, road, or other public improvement of any kind. line 21 (k) “Relocated” or “relocation” means the remo val of a living line 22 western Joshua tree and a sufficient portion of its root mass from line 23 the ground and transplanting it.
line 24 (l) “Single-family residence” means a single detached building line 25 that has been, or will be, constructed and used as living facilities, line 26 including provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation, line 27 as required by the California Building Standards Code, for not line 28 more than one household.
line 29 (m) “Western Joshua tree” means Yucca bre vifolia, an line 30 evergreen, tree-like plant that has been treated as a member of the line 31 asparagus family (Asparagaceae).
line 32 SEC. 2. Section 1927.2 of the Fish and Game Code is amended line 33 to read:
line 34 1927.2. (a) No person or public agency shall import into this line 35 state, export out of this state, or tak e, possess, purchase, or sell line 36 within this state, a western Joshua tree or an y part or product of line 37 the tree, except as authorized pursuant to any of the following, as line 38 applicable:
line 39 (1) This chapter.
line 40 (2) The California Endangered Species Act.
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line 1 (3) The Natural Community Conservation Planning Act (Chapter line 2 10 (commencing with Section 2800) of Division 3). line 3 (b) During any period in which the western Joshua tree has been line 4 designated by the commission as a candidate for listing under the line 5 California Endangered Species Act, any person or public agency line 6 seeking a take authorization for the western Joshua tree may obtain line 7 a tak e authorization as pro vided by the California Endangered line 8 Species Act or by demonstrating that the take meets the criteria in line 9 paragraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 1927.3, or by electing line 10 to pay the fees set forth in subdivision (d) or (e) of Section 1927.3. line 11 (c) (1) This chapter is a change in state law, within the meaning line 12 of paragraph (1) of subdi vision (c) of Section 2075.5, that has a line 13 direct and significant impact on the commission’ s determination line 14 as to whether the petitioned action is w arranted. Pursuant to line 15 subdivision (c) of Section 2075.5, the commission shall reopen line 16 the administrative record for the commission’s determination for line 17 the purpose of assessing the impact of the conserv ation program line 18 established by this chapter.
line 19 (2) In making the assessment described in paragraph (1), the line 20 commission shall consider all of the following:
line 21 (A) The ef fectiveness of an y conserv ation measures funded line 22 through expenditures of fees by the department pursuant to Section line 23 1927.5.
line 24 (B) The conservation plan de veloped by the department and line 25 approved by the commission pursuant to Section 1927.6. line 26 (C) Any annual reports submitted to the commission by the line 27 department pursuant to Section 1927.7.
line 28 (D) Any recommendations submitted to the commission by the line 29 department pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 1927.8. line 30 (E) The fee adjustments, if an y, adopted by the department line 31 pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 1927.8.
line 32 (F) An updated status review to be submitted to the commission line 33 by the department no later than January 1, 2033, unless the line 34 commission directs the department to submit the updated status line 35 review sooner.
line 36 (d) If the commission determines that listing the western Joshua line 37 tree as endangered or threatened pursuant to the California line 38 Endangered Species Act is not warranted, this chapter shall remain line 39 operative and the authorization of tak e of a western Joshua tree line 40 shall be pursuant to this chapter.
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line 1 (e) If the commission determines that listing the western Joshua line 2 tree as endangered or threatened pursuant to the California line 3 Endangered Species Act is warranted, this chapter shall become line 4 inoperative and the authorization of take of a western Joshua tree line 5 shall only be pursuant to Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section line 6 2050) of Di vision 3 or pursuant to the Natural Community line 7 Conservation Planning Act (Chapter 10 (commencing with Section line 8 2800) of Division 3).
line 9 (f) Upon the approval of a natural community conservation plan line 10 that provides for the conservation of the western Joshua tree as a line 11 covered species, the authorization of take of a western Joshua tree line 12 for an y project or acti vity co vered by the plan shall only be line 13 pursuant to Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 2800) of line 14 Division 3.
line 15 (g) The provisions of the Native Plant Protection Act (Chapter line 16 10 (commencing with Section 1900)), and the California Desert line 17 Native Plants Act (Division 23 (commencing with Section 80001) line 18 of the Food and Agricultural Code), shall not apply to the western line 19 Joshua tree.
line 20 (h) This section shall not preclude the department from line 21 authorizing, by permit or memorandum of understanding, the line 22 taking, possession, purchase, or sale within the state of a western line 23 Joshua tree to aid the conserv ation and reco very of the western line 24 Joshua tree, or entering into memoranda of understanding with line 25 California Native American tribes to pro vide for the taking and line 26 possession of western Joshua trees for tribal cultural purposes, or line 27 as otherwise required by applicable law.
line 28 (i) Any authorization issued by the department pursuant to line 29 Section 2081 or 2084, before the enactment of this chapter , to line 30 import, export, take, possess, purchase, or sell a western Joshua line 31 tree shall be valid and remain in effect after the enactment of this line 32 chapter pursuant to the terms of the authorization. line 33 SEC. 3. Section 1927.3 of the Fish and Game Code is amended line 34 to read:
line 35 1927.3. (a) The department may authorize, by permit, the line 36 taking of a western Joshua tree if all of the follo wing conditions line 37 are met:
line 38 (1) The permittee submits to the department for its appro val a line 39 census of all western Joshua trees on the project site, including 98 SB 1063 — 5 —
line 1 size information and photographs, that cate gorize the western line 2 Joshua trees according to the following size classes:
line 3 (A) Less than one meter in height.
line 4 (B) One meter or greater but less than five meters in height. line 5 (C) Five meters or greater in height.
line 6 (2) The permittee a voids and minimizes impacts to, and the line 7 taking of, the western Joshua tree to the maximum e xtent line 8 practicable. Minimization may include trimming, encroachment line 9 on root systems, relocation, or other actions that result in line 10 detrimental but nonlethal impacts to a western Joshua tree. line 11 (3) The permittee mitig ates all impacts to, and taking of, the line 12 western Joshua tree. The measures required to meet this obligation line 13 shall be roughly proportional in e xtent to the impact of the line 14 authorized taking of the species. When v arious measures are line 15 available to meet this oblig ation, the measures required shall line 16 maintain the permittee’s objectives to the greatest extent possible. line 17 All required measures shall be capable of successful line 18 implementation. The permittee shall ensure adequate funding to line 19 implement the mitig ation measures. In lieu of completing the line 20 mitigation obligation on its own, the permittee may elect to satisfy line 21 this mitig ation oblig ation by paying fees, pursuant to the fee line 22 schedule in subdivision (d) or (e), for deposit into the fund. line 23 (4) (A) The department may include permit conditions that line 24 require the permittee to relocate one or more of the western Joshua line 25 trees. If relocation is required, the permittee shall implement line 26 measures to assist the survi val of relocated trees, and to comply line 27 with any other reasonable measures required by the department to line 28 facilitate the successful relocation and survi val of the western line 29 Joshua trees. These relocation measures shall include, but are not line 30 limited to, all of the following:
line 31 (i) A requirement that the relocated western Joshua tree is placed line 32 in a location and with proper orientation to improve its survival. line 33 (ii) A requirement that western Joshua trees are relocated at a line 34 time that maximizes their survival when feasible. line 35 (iii) A requirement that a desert native plant specialist be onsite line 36 to oversee relocation.
line 37 (B) The department may limit relocation to certain size classes line 38 of trees.
line 39 (C) The department shall adopt guidelines and relocation line 40 protocols, based on the best available science, to relocate western 98 — 6 — SB 1063
line 1 Joshua trees successfully. The department shall consult with desert line 2 native plant specialists as part of the de velopment of these line 3 guidelines and relocation protocols. Chapter 3.5 (commencing line 4 with Section 11340) of P art 1 of Di vision 3 of Title 2 of the line 5 Government Code shall not apply to the de velopment, adoption, line 6 or amendment of guidelines and relocation protocols pursuant to line 7 this subparagraph.
line 8 (5) The department may issue permits pursuant to this section, line 9 without payment of fees or other mitigation, upon demonstration line 10 to the department that the taking of a western Joshua tree is related line 11 to the maintenance, operation, or construction of a life-sustaining line 12 service. service connection to a single-family r esidence or line 13 multifamily residence, including distrib ution infrastructure. For line 14 purposes of this par agraph, distribution infrastructure includes, line 15 but is not limited to, an electrical pole, a gas main, a water main, line 16 and a sewer main, but does not include facilities, including , but line 17 not limited to, a power g eneration or stor age facility , a gas line 18 production or stor age facility , a water tr eatment plant, or a line 19 wastewater treatment plant.
line 20 (A) For a request for a permit pursuant to this paragraph, the line 21 department shall either grant or den y a permit within 30 days of line 22 receipt of the request.
line 23 (B) For a request for a permit pursuant to this paragraph to line 24 address a threat to health or safety , the department shall either line 25 grant or deny a permit within 10 days of receipt of the request. line 26 (C) For a permit granted pursuant to this paragraph, the line 27 permittee has 60 days to complete the taking authorized by the line 28 permit. The department may e xtend this 60-day period at its line 29 discretion.
line 30 (b) For purposes of this section, each western Joshua tree stem line 31 or trunk arising from the ground shall be considered an individual line 32 tree requiring mitigation, regardless of its proximity to any other line 33 western Joshua tree stem or trunk.
line 34 (c) The department may enter into an agreement with any county line 35 or city to delegate to the county or city the ability to authorize the line 36 taking of a western Joshua tree associated with de veloping line 37 single-family residences, multif amily residences, accessory line 38 structures, and public works projects concurrent with its approval line 39 of the project, if all of the following conditions are met:
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line 1 (1) The county or city adopts an ordinance that requires as a line 2 condition of any approval or permit issued under the authority of line 3 an agreement entered into pursuant to this subdivision satisfaction line 4 of the requirements of this chapter.
line 5 (2) Except as provided otherwise in this subdivision, the county line 6 or city ensures that the permittee satisfies all of the requirements line 7 of subdivision (a) of this section.
line 8 (3) The project will tak e no more than 10 indi vidual western line 9 Joshua trees on the project site where the project proponent line 10 proposes to construct a single-f amily residence, multif amily line 11 residence, or accessory structure, or no more than 40 indi vidual line 12 western Joshua trees on the project site on which a public agency line 13 proposes to undertake a public works project. Before authorizing line 14 the take of more than 20, but no more than 40, individual western line 15 Joshua trees for a public w orks project, the county or city shall line 16 obtain the department’s written concurrence that the project has line 17 avoided and minimized the tak e of western Joshua trees to the line 18 maximum extent practicable.
line 19 (4) The county or city shall collect any fees for permits issued line 20 and remit them quarterly to the fund as directed by the department. line 21 (5) The county or city entering into an agreement pursuant to line 22 this subdi vision may impose a reasonable fee to co ver the line 23 administrative costs of issuing the permit.
line 24 (6) (A) The department retains express authority to suspend or line 25 revoke the county or city’ s tak e authorization in the e vent the line 26 department determines the county or city has violated the terms line 27 of the agreement, or this chapter , the county or city f ails to line 28 implement or enforce the terms of the agreement or this chapter , line 29 or the department determines that the local population of western line 30 Joshua trees within, or in the vicinity of, that county or city needs line 31 further protection. The county or city shall conduct an annual line 32 assessment of the status of the local population within the county line 33 or city and submit the assessment to the department. The line 34 department shall determine if the population needs further line 35 protection to provide for the conservation of the species. line 36 (B) The department shall adopt standardized surv ey and line 37 assessment methods for the annual assessment required pursuant line 38 to subparagraph (A), including requiring that a desert native plant line 39 specialist conduct the assessment. Chapter 3.5 (commencing with line 40 Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government 98 — 8 — SB 1063
line 1 Code shall not apply to the development, adoption, or amendment line 2 of standardized survey and assessment methods pursuant to this line 3 subparagraph.
line 4 (7) The county or city shall be required to submit to the line 5 department quarterly reports documenting the number of permits line 6 issued, photographs and other e vidence demonstrating that tak e line 7 and other impacts were avoided and minimized to the maximum line 8 extent practicable, the number and size class of western Joshua line 9 trees authorized to be tak en, the number of western Joshua trees line 10 encroached upon, the number of western Joshua trees lethally line 11 removed, the number and location of western Joshua trees line 12 relocated, the amount of fees collected, and other information line 13 required by the department in the agreement.
line 14 (d) Any person or public agency receiving a take authorization line 15 pursuant to this chapter for a project that meets the criteria set forth line 16 in paragraph (1) may elect, in lieu of satisfying the mitig ation line 17 obligation provided for in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a), to pay line 18 fees in the amounts provided in paragraph (2) for deposit into the line 19 fund.
line 20 (1) (A) Any project in the area bounded by the intersection of line 21 Highway 99 and Highway 58, then east along Highway 58 to the line 22 intersection of Interstate 15, then north along Interstate 15 to the line 23 intersection of Highw ay 247, then south along Highw ay 247 to line 24 the intersection of Highw ay 18, then west along Highw ay 18 to line 25 the intersection of Highw ay 138, then west and north along line 26 Highway 138 to the intersection of Interstate 5, then north along line 27 Interstate 5 to the intersection of Highw ay 99, then north along line 28 Highway 99 to Highway 58.
line 29 (B) Any project receiving a permit issued by a county or city line 30 pursuant to an agreement with the department pursuant to line 31 subdivision (c), regardless of location.
line 32 (2) (A) One thousand dollars ($1,000) for each western Joshua line 33 tree five meters or greater in height.
line 34 (B) Two hundred dollars ($200) for each western Joshua tree line 35 one meter or greater but less than five meters in height. line 36 (C) One hundred fifty dollars ($150) for each western Joshua line 37 tree less than one meter in height.
line 38 (e) Any person or public agency receiving a take authorization line 39 pursuant to this chapter for a project that meets the criteria set forth line 40 in paragraph (1) may elect, in lieu of satisfying the mitig ation 98 SB 1063 — 9 —
line 1 obligation provided for in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a), to pay line 2 fees in the amounts provided in paragraph (2) for deposit into the line 3 fund.
line 4 (1) (A) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of subdivision (d), any line 5 project within two miles of Joshua Tree National Park, or any unit line 6 of the state park system.
line 7 (B) Any project that does not meet the criteria set forth in line 8 paragraph (1) of subdivision (d).
line 9 (2) (A) Two thousand fiv e hundred dollars ($2,500) for each line 10 western Joshua tree five meters or greater in height. line 11 (B) Five hundred dollars ($500) for each western Joshua tree line 12 one meter or greater but less than five meters in height. line 13 (C) Three hundred forty dollars ($340) for each western Joshua line 14 tree less than one meter in height.
line 15 (f) Upon request, the department may authorize a reduction in line 16 the amount of the fees prescribed by subdi visions (d) and (e) for line 17 any western Joshua tree conserved by a project proponent through line 18 the acquisition of compensatory habitat mitigation land otherwise line 19 required by law for the project.
line 20 (g) (1) The permittee shall bear responsibility for implementing line 21 measures to assist the survi val of western Joshua trees relocated line 22 pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (a).
line 23 (2) Unless specifically required by written agreement, a line 24 landowner that agrees in writing to allow western Joshua trees to line 25 be relocated onto land it owns shall not be liable for the continued line 26 survival of the western Joshua trees, shall not be required to line 27 manage or maintain the translocated western Joshua trees, and line 28 shall not be required to change existing land use practices, provided line 29 that the land use practices do not result in the taking, possession, line 30 sale, or further translocation of the western Joshua trees.
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ATTACHMENT D
BILL
SUMMARIES
Summary
Senate Bill 1061 clarifies the definition of “take”
under the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act
(WJTCA) to create a more realistic management
plan for this stationary plant species.
This bill narrows the definition so that the
unintentional or accidental death of a Western
Joshua tree is not considered a take. It also
exempts the relocation of trees within or between
commonly owned parcels from permitting
requirements.
Background
The WJTCA protects the species by broadly
prohibiting the import, export, possession, sale, or
take of Western Joshua trees unless authorized by
the California Department of Fish & Wildlife
(CDFW).
Under the WJTCA, a permit is required for
activities that result in the taking of a tree, and
permit holders must mitigate impacts by carrying
out minimization or relocation actions prescribed
by CDFW, by paying fees, or both.
While the WJTCA has strengthened protections for
the species, its reliance on a definition designed for
animals has created confusion and unintended
consequences when applied to stationary plants.
Existing Law
Fish & Game Code Sec. 86 defines “take” to mean to
hunt, pursue, catch, capture or kill, or attempt to
take any of those actions. This definition is rooted
in wildlife management that assumes mobility and
active human pursuit. Applying it to a stationary
plant like the Western Joshua tree creates practical
and legal inconsistencies.
For example, plants cannot be “pursued,” “caught,”
or “captured.”. The existing definition also does not
distinguish between intentional actions and
accidental outcomes, leaving property owners
potentially liable for outcomes beyond their
control. As a result, the current framework can
overextend permitting requirements in situations
that do not meaningfully threaten the Western
Joshua tree species.
Solution
SB 1061 addresses these concerns by clarifying
that, for the purposes of the WJTCA, “take” does
not include the unintentional or accidental death of
a Western Joshua tree, ultimately aligning the law
with the biological reality of stationary plants and
ensuring that enforcement is focused on deliberate
actions rather than unforeseen outcomes.
This change protects property owners from
liability for accidental damage while preserving
CDFW’s ability to investigate and enforce against
intentional harm, as CDFW retains the authority to
assess evidence of intent and apply existing
penalties for violations or false claims.
In addition, SB 1061 establishes a targeted
exemption for the relocation of Western Joshua
trees within the same parcel or to a contiguous
parcel under the same ownership, recognizing that
such actions do not result in a net loss of trees and
therefore should not trigger permitting
requirements.
Together, these updates reduce unnecessary
regulatory burdens, provide clarity, and support
practical, conservation-minded land management
without weakening protections for the species.
For More Information
Staff: Alicia Grinnals
[email protected]
(916) 651-4282
Bill text and status can be found at
http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/
Senate Bill 1061: Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act
Clarifying “Take” and Streamlining Compliance
Summary
Senate Bill 1062 clarifies that the California
Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) may
grant project-specific take permit conditions to
state and local public agencies for projects
related to life-sustaining services. These
conditions may include project-wide avoidance
and minimization measures, reductions or
waivers of in-lieu mitigation fees, and any other
compliance flexibilities CDFW deems
appropriate to facilitate timely and cost-effective
construction.
This bill aligns statutory authority in the
Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA)
with the approach already reflected in the
Western Joshua Tree Conservation Plan (WJTCP)
developed by CDFW, ensuring consistency
between statute and implementation.
Background
The Western Joshua tree is a native plant species
found throughout California’s high desert and is
protected by the WJTCA, which prohibits the
taking of the species unless authorized by CDFW.
While these protections serve an important
conservation purpose, public agencies
responsible for operating, maintaining, or
constructing systems that provide life-sustaining
services – such as electricity, gas, water, sewer,
or telecoms – face unique challenges in
complying with the existing permitting and fee
structure.
For example, the service territory of a water
agency may encompass hundreds of Western
Joshua trees that must be removed, relocated, or
trimmed for the purpose of completing a district-
wide septic-to-sewer conversion project. The
payment of fees for each individual tree, broad
avoidance buffers, and difficult minimization
measures can create significant financial
burdens for the agency and can result in millions
of dollars in costs passed on to ratepayers.
Rather than imposing inflexible conditions that
penalize necessary infrastructure work, state law
should facilitate collaboration between agencies
and CDFW to develop workable, affordable
solutions that balance the conservation goals of
the WJTCA with critical infrastructure needs,
particularly in rural areas.
Existing Law
Current law allows limited delegation of
permitting authority to local governments for
certain project types but does not clearly
authorize project-specific permit conditions for
life-sustaining infrastructure projects. As a
result, CDFW lacks explicit statutory discretion
to establish narrowed project-wide avoidance
and minimization standards, reduce in-lieu
mitigation fees, or grant other concessions for
essential services needed to sustain human life.
Solution
SB 1062 clarifies state law to explicitly authorize
CDFW to issue permits with project-specific
conditions to public agencies for projects related
to life-sustaining services. By allowing CDFW to
streamline permitting and establish a single,
project-wide mitigation framework, this bill
lowers operational costs for agencies and helps
maintain reliable, affordable essential services
for customers.
For More Information
Staff: Alicia Grinnals
[email protected]
(916) 651-4282
Bill text and status can be found at
http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/
Senate Bill 1062: Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act
Project-Specific Permit Conditions
Summary
Senate Bill 1063 ensures that essential, life-
sustaining services for residential properties can
be installed, maintained, and repaired without
facing delays or costly permitting requirements
by creating a carve-out for projects subject to the
Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA).
Specifically, this bill creates an expedited
permitting pathway for the taking of a Western
Joshua tree, without required fees or mitigation
measures, so long as the taking is related to
infrastructure that provides electricity, gas,
water, sewer, telecom service, or wildfire
hardening to a single-family or multi-family
residence.
Background
The Western Joshua tree is a native plant species
found throughout California’s high desert,
including in communities where residents rely
on wells, septic systems, overhead powerlines,
and other infrastructure to maintain safe and
habitable homes. In recent years, state law has
established new protections for the species,
requiring permits before certain activities can
occur near Western Joshua trees.
While these protections serve an important
conservation purpose, they have also created
unintended consequences for property owners
who live within the protected boundaries of the
WJTCA. Residents needing to install or maintain
critical infrastructure, such as connecting to the
electrical grid, repairing septic systems, or
replacing damaged utility lines, can face lengthy
permitting timelines, unmanageable fees, and
regulatory uncertainty.
In some cases, these obstacles can prevent or
significantly postpone access to life-sustaining
utilities, creating hardship for homeowners and
jeopardizing public health and safety.
Existing Law
Under current law, homeowners must obtain
permission from the California Department of
Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) if they intend to
perform any kind of activity that would require
the removal or trimming of a Western Joshua
tree, even if the tree is dead.
This process requires an applicant to submit
forms, wait for approval, and pay mitigation fees,
even for routine projects like connecting
electricity, repairing septic systems, or
maintaining water lines. In many cases,
homeowners may also be required to pay for and
coordinate the relocation and care of a living tree
for the remainder of its life.
This level of government involvement in basic
property maintenance has created costly delays,
added financial burdens, and limited
homeowners’ ability to maintain safe and
functional living conditions on their own land.
Solution
By allowing a permit to be issued without fee
collection or complex mitigation measures and
requiring CDFW to grant or deny a permit within
30 days, SB 1063 improves equity and access for
rural residents, and ensures they can obtain life-
sustaining utility services without facing
disproportionate financial burdens or indefinite
regulatory delays.
For More Information
Staff: Alicia Grinnals
[email protected]
(916) 651-4282
Bill text and status can be found at
http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/
Senate Bill 1063: Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act
Expedited Take Permits for Residential Life-Sustaining Services
ATTACHMENT E
DRAFT
LETTERS
760.955.5000
FAX 760.245.7243
[email protected]
http://ci.victorville.ca.us
14343 Civic Drive
P.O. Box 5001
Victorville, California 92393-5001
CITY OF
VICTORVILLE
April 21, 2026
The Honorable Josh Becker, Chair
Senate Natural Resources & Water Committee
1021 O Street, Room 3220
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: SB 1061 – Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act: take: relocation.
Dear Senator Becker,
The City of Victorville is pleased to support Senate Bill 1061 (Ochoa Bogh), which would clarify the definition of “take” under the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) to create a more realistic management plan for this stationary plant species.
Fish & Game Code Sec. 86 defines “take” to mean to hunt, pursue, catch, capture or kill, or attempt to take any of those actions. This definition is rooted in wildlife management that assumes mobility and active human pursuit. Applying it to a stationary plant like the Western Joshua tree creates practical and legal inconsistencies. For example, plants cannot be “pursued,” “caught,” or “captured.”.
The existing definition also does not distinguish between intentional actions and accidental outcomes, leaving property owners potentially liable for outcomes beyond their control. As a result, the current framework can overextend permitting requirements in situations that do not meaningfully threaten the Western Joshua tree species.
SB 1061 addresses these concerns by clarifying that, for the purposes of the WJTCA, “take” does not include the unintentional or accidental death of a Western Joshua tree, ultimately aligning the law with the biological reality of stationary plants and ensuring that enforcement is focused on deliberate actions rather than unforeseen outcomes. This bill also establishes a targeted exemption for the relocation of Western Joshua trees within the same parcel or to a contiguous parcel under the same ownership, recognizing that such actions do not result in a net loss of trees and therefore should not trigger permitting requirements.
Together, these updates reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens, provide clarity, and support practical, conservation-minded land management without weakening protections for the species , and we urge your AYE vote when SB 1061 is heard in your committee.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Becerra
Mayor
cc: Victorville City Council Members
Jason Gonsalves, Gonsalves & Sons
Senator Suzette Valladares
Laura Varela – League of California Cities
760.955.5000
FAX 760.245.7243
[email protected]
http://ci.victorville.ca.us
14343 Civic Drive
P.O. Box 5001
Victorville, California 92393-5001
CITY OF
VICTORVILLE
April 21, 2026
The Honorable Josh Becker, Chair
Senate Natural Resources & Water Committee
1021 O Street, Room 3220
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: SB 1062 – Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act: life-sustaining services: project- specific conditions.
Dear Senator Becker,
The City of Victorville is pleased to support Senate Bill 1062 (Ochoa Bogh), which would clarify that the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) may grant project -specific take permit conditions to state and local public agencies for projects related to life -sustaining services. These conditions may include project -wide avoidance and minimization measures, reductions or waivers of in -lieu mitigation fees, and any other compliance flexibilities CDFW deems appropriate to facilitate timely and cost-effective construction.
In recent years, state law has established new protections for the Western Joshua tree, requiring permits before certain activities can occur near the species . While these protections serve an important conservation purpose, public agencies responsible for operating, maintaining, or constructing systems that provide life-sustaining services – such as electricity, gas, water, sewer, or telecoms – face unique challenges in complying with the existing permitting and fee structure.
For example, the service territory of a water agency may encompass hundreds of Western Joshua trees that may need to be removed, relocated, or trimmed for the purpose of completing a district-wide septic -to-sewer conversion project. The payment of fees for each individual tree within the project area can create a significant financial burden for the agency and can result in millions of dollars in costs being passed on to customers.
Instead of penalizing agencies that seek to install or improve infrastructure by requiring them to pay high fees for the take of Western Joshua trees, state law should empower these agencies to work with CDFW to find workable, affordable solutions that balance the conservation goals of the WJTCA with need for infrastructure reinforcement in rural areas.
SB 1062 simply clarifies state law to explicitly authorize CDFW to issue permits with project - specific conditions to public agencies for projects related to life -sustaining services. By allowing CDFW to streamline permitting and establish a single, project -wide mitigation framework, this bill lowers operational costs for agencies and helps maintain reliable, affordable essential services for customers, and we urge your AYE vote when SB 1062 is heard in your committee.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Becerra
Mayor
cc: Victorville City Council Members
Jason Gonsalves, Gonsalves & Sons
Senator Suzette Valladares
Laura Varela – League of California Cities
760.955.5000
FAX 760.245.7243
[email protected]
http://ci.victorville.ca.us
14343 Civic Drive
P.O. Box 5001
Victorville, California 92393-5001
CITY OF
VICTORVILLE
April 21, 2026
The Honorable Josh Becker, Chair
Senate Natural Resources & Water Committee
1021 O Street, Room 3220
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: SB 1063 – Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act: life-sustaining services: take permit Dear Senator Becker,
The City of Victorville is pleased to support Senate Bill 1063 (Ochoa Bogh), which would ensure that essential, life -sustaining services for residential properties can be installed, maintained, and repaired without facing delays or costly permitting requirements by creating a carve-out for projects subject to the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA).
Specifically, this bill creates an expedited permitting pathway for the taking of a Western Joshua tree, without required fees or mitigation measures, so long as the taking is related to infrastructure that provides electricity, gas, water, sewer, telecom service, or wildfire hardening to a single-family or multi-family residence.
The Western Joshua tree is a native plant species found throughout California’s high desert, including in communities where residents rely on wells, septic systems, overhead powerlines, and other infrastructure to maintain safe and habitable homes. In recent years, state law has established new protections for the species, requiring permits before certain activities can occur near Western Joshua trees.
While these protections serve an important conservation purpose, they have also created unintended consequences for property owners who live within the protected boundaries of the WJTCA. Residents needing to install or maintain critical infrastructure, such as connecting to the electrical grid, repairing septic systems, or replacing damaged utility lines, can face lengthy permitting timelines, unmanageable fees, and regulatory uncertainty. In some cases, these obstacles can prevent or significantly postpone access to life -sustaining utilities, creating hardship for homeowners and jeopardizing public health and safety.
Under current law, homeowners must obtain permission from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) if they intend to perform any kind of activity that would require the removal or trimming of a Western Joshua tree, even if the tree is dead. This process requires an applicant to submit forms, wait for approval, and pay mitigation fees, even for routine projects like connecting electricity, repairing septic systems, or maintaining water lines. In many cases, homeowners may also be required to pay for and coordinate the relocation and care of a living tree for the remainder of its life.
This level of government involvement in basic property maintenance has created costly delays, added financial burdens, and limited homeowners’ ability to maintain safe and functional living conditions on their own land.
By allowing a permit to be issued without fee collection or complex mitigation measures and requiring CDFW to grant or deny a permit within 30 days, SB 1063 improves equity and access for rural homeowners . This approach e nsures they can obtain essential utility services without facing disproportionate financial burdens or indefinite regulatory delays , and we urge your AYE vote when SB 1063 is heard in your committee.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Becerra
Mayor
cc: Victorville City Council Members
Jason Gonsalves, Gonsalves & Sons
Senator Suzette Valladares
Laura Varela – League of California Cities
Item Number: 20
City Council / Board of Directors
Written Communications
Meeting of: April 21, 2026
Submitted By:
Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to consider an adjustment to the City Council compensation
Recommendation:
Any action is at the discretion of Your Honorable City Council.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item at this time.
Background:
At the City Council meeting of November 19, 2024, it was moved by then Council Member Jones, with all members except Council Member Gomez voting in approval, to place a recurring item on the agenda during the budget cycle of every even year for the Council to consider and decide whether it wishes to adjust its compensation in keeping with the current law.
Discussion:
This item is being presented to Council so that Council can further consider whether it wishes to adjust its compensation.
Victorville Municipal Code (VMC) Section 2.16.020 specifies the salary that is received by its City Council members. Said salary is currently $1,900 per month. Since being set at $500.00 per month in 1993 based on the City’s then-current population, the City Council’s salary has periodically been increased using the five percent (5%) per calendar year formula in Government Code Section 36516. This formula was adopted by ordinance and is codified in VMC Section 2.16.030. The last salary increase became effective in December of 2024, after three new City Council members were sworn into office following the November 2024 general election.
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Government Code Section 36516 states the following:
36516. (a) (1) A city council may enact an ordinance providing that each member of the city council shall receive a salary based on the population of the city as set forth in paragraph (2).
(2) The salaries approved by ordinance under paragraph (1) shall be as follows:
(A) In cities up to and including 35,000 in population, up to and including nine hundred fifty dollars ($950) per month.
(B) In cities over 35,000 up to and including 50,000 in population, up to and including one thousand two hundred seventy-five dollars ($1,275) per month.
(C) In cities over 50,000 up to and including 75,000 in population, up to and including one thousand six hundred dollars ($1,600) per month. (D) In cities over 75,000 up to and including 150,000 in population, up to and including one thousand nine hundred dollars ($1,900) per month. (E) In cities over 150,000 up to and including 250,000 in population, up to and including two thousand five hundred fifty dollars ($2,550) per month.
(F) In cities over 250,000 population, up to and including three thousand two hundred dollars ($3,200) per month.
(3) For the purposes of this subdivision, the population of a city shall be determined by the last preceding federal census, or a subsequent census, or estimate validated by the Department of Finance.
(4) The salary of council members may be increased beyond the amount provided in this subdivision by an ordinance or by an amendment to an ordinance, but the amount of the increase shall not exceed the greater of either of the following:
(A) An amount equal to 5 percent for each calendar year from the operative date of the last adjustment of the salary in effect when the ordinance or amendment is enacted.
(B) An amount equal to inflation since January 1, 2024, based upon the California Consumer Price Index, which shall not exceed 10 percent for each calendar year.
(5) No ordinance shall be enacted or amended to provide automatic future increases in salary.
Currently, based on the US Census, the Victorville population as of July 1, 2024, is 140,721 and the Department of Finance has the Victorville population as of January 1, 2025 as 141,013. If the City Council so desires, they could elect to authorize a salary adjustment as outlined in Section 4 above. The calculations for Subsection A and B are as follows:
(A) $1,900 x 5% = $95 total salary $1,995 (2025)
$1,995 x 5% = $99.75 total salary $2,094.75 (2026)
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(B) $1,900 x 2.5% = $47.50 total salary $1,947.50 (2025 March-to-March) $1,947.50 x 3.1% = $60.37 total salary $2,007.87(2026 March-to- March)
If the City Council desires to move forward with an increase, staff could prepare the associated Ordinance to effectuate the increase and present the item at subsequent meetings. It should be noted that pursuant to Government Code Section 36516.5, any new salary amount will be effective as of the first City Council member pay period that commences on or after the date new Council Members are sworn into office in December, following the certification of the November 2026 election result.
Staff remains available for any questions or comments you might have.
Prepared By:
Jennifer Thompson, City Clerk
Attachments: None