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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 20, 2007~~ -~~~P ~y CITY OF ARCADIA ~~ CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - REGULAR MEETING c~0°'"°'ty°fN`~~ TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2007 AGENDA 6:00 p.m. Location: City Council Chamber Conference Room, 240 W. Huntington Drive CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: Mickey Segal, Mayor/Agency Chair Robert Harbicht, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair PeterAmundson, Council/Agency Member Roger Chandler, Councii/Agency Member John Wuo, Council/Agency Member CLOSED SESSIONlSTUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) Any person wishing to address the City Council/Redevelopment Agency during the Public Comments period is asked to complete a"Public Comments" card available in the Council Chamber Lobby. The completed form should be submitted to the City Clerk/Agency Secretary prior to the start of the Closed Sessioa/Study Session. In order to conduct a timely meeting, there will be a five (5) minute time limit per person. Ail comments are to be directed to the City Council/Redevelopment Agency and we ask that proper decorum be practiced during the meeting. State law prohibits the City Council/Redevelopment Agency from discussing topics or issues unless they appear on the posted Agenda. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with labor negotiators. City Negotiators: William W. Floyd, Tracey Hause and Mike Casalou. Employee Organization: Arcadia Police Officers' Association. STUDY SESSION a. Report, discussion and direction regarding Park Facilities Impact Fees. b. Report, discussion and direction regarding General Plan issues regarding Commercial Floor Area Ratio (FAR). 7:00 p.m., City Council Chamber RECONVENE CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING TO OPEN SESSION INVOCATION Reverend Terry Keenan, The Santa Anita Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Wuo and Segal REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL ON CLOSED SESSION/STUDY SESSION ITEMS SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL PRESENTATION a. Administration of the Oath of Office to newly appointed Recreation and Parks Commissioner Steve Phillipi. 1. PUBLIC HEARING All interested persons are invited to appear at the Public Hearing and to provide evidence or testimony concerning the proposed items of consideration. You are hereby advised that should you desire to legally challenge any action taken by the City Council with respect to any Public Hearing item on this agenda, you may be limited to raising only those issues and objections which you or someone else raised at or prior to the time of the Public Hearing. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: a. ORDINANCE NO. 2232 AMENDING ARTICLE III OF THE ARCADI_A b. CODE COUNCIL. Recommended Action: Adopt CONCERNING SECURITY BARS. Recommended Action: Adopt C. Recommended Action: Provide Direction PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) Any person wishing to address the City CounciURedevelopment Agency during the Public Comments period is asked to complete a"Public Comments" card available in the Council Chamber Lobby. The completed form should be submitted to the City Clerk/Agency Secretary prior to the start of the 7:00 p.m. Open Session. In order to conduct a timely meeting, there will be a five (5) minute time limit per person. All comments are to be directed to the City Council/Redevelopment Agency and we ask that proper decorum be practiced during the meeting. State law prohibits the City Council/Redevelopment Agency from discussing topics or issues unless they appear on the posted Agenda. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK 2. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and all will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: a. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 6. 2007. Recommended Action: Approve CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: b. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 6. 2007. Recommended Action: Approve c. d. AUTHORIZE THE APPROPRIATION OF $912.027 OF STATE PROPOSITION 16 BOND FUNDS: LOCAL STREET AND ROAD FUNDS FOR SANTA ANITA STREETIMPROVEMENTS. Recommended Action: Approve e. Recommended Action: Approve f. PERFORMER LICENSES. Recommended Action: Introduce EDISON TO UPGRADE THE PROPERTY ELECTRIC SERVICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $31.060.80. Recommended Action: Approve ACCEPT ALL WORK PERFORMED BY NOBEST, INC. FOR THE SUNSET DOCUMENTS. Recommended Action: Approve h. ADJOURNMENT The City Council/Redevelopment Agency will adjourn this meeting to November 28, 2007, at 8:00 a.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia in order to meet with Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich PURSUANT TO THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY WHO REQUIRE A DISABILITY-RELATED MODIFICATION OR ACCOMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING, INCLUDING AUXILIARY AIDS OR SERVICES, MAY REQUEST SUCH MODIFICATION OR ACCOMODATION FROM THE CITY CLERK AT (626) 574-5455. NOTIFICATION 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING WILL ENABLE THE CITY TO MAKE REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS TO ASSURE ACCESSIBILITY TO THE MEETING. Recommended Action: Approve 49:00147 CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2007 CA4L TO ORDER Mayor Segal called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Wuo and Segal ABSENT: None CLOSED SESSIONISTUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) None. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with labor negotiators. City Negotiators: William W. Floyd, Tracey Hause and Mike Casalou. Employee Organization: Arcadia Police Officers' Association. STUDY SES510N a. Report, discussion and direction regarding Park Facilities Impact Fees. City Manager Bill Kelly provided the City Council with a brief background regarding previously discussed policy issues, the process and implementation of the park facilities impact fees prior to the public hearing. The fee calculates current and proposed building fees on a standard new single family home. Mr. Kelly noted that all Homeowner Associations and Board of Realtors were mailed the public hearing notice; he noted that the City Council previously discussed exemptions to certain projects of the proposed fee such as senior housing, assisted housing and low income housing, and projects currently in plan check when the impact fee becomes effective. He discussed the ordinance process, the effective date including the resolution setting the proposed impact fee, the collection of the fees to improve the park system, and projects exempt from the fee, if any. b. Report, discussion and direction regarding General Plan issues regarding Commercial Floor Area Ratio (FAR). Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director pon Penman reported that during the Caruso/Westfield hearing there was discussion regarding FAF2's which limit the amount of building area on a lot; he noted that there are 2 definitions of building area: gross building area and gross leasable area which is common for shopping center projects such as Wes~eld and Caruso. 11-20-2007 49:00148 Community Development Administrator Jason Kruckeberg discussed why the City has two definitions of floor area for commercial projects and explained why the City would want to modify the definitions to make them more consistent with practice, in particular with gross leasable area. He noted that the City's definition regarding gross leasable area is unique to Arcadia; he noted that there are exceptions within that definition that exclude certain portions of a structure and the Urban Land Institute definition is more typical. Staff will return at a later date with specific changes for consideration. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING TO OPEN SESSION Mayor Segal convened the Open Session meeting at 7:10 p.m. in the Council Chamber. INVOCATION Reverend Terry Keenan, The Santa Anita Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE William R. Kelly, City Manager ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Wuo and Segal ABSENT: None REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM City Attorney Steve Deitsch reported that the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board met in closed session to consider the one item listed under closed session on the posted agenda. No reportable action was taken. In addition, Mr. Deitsch reported that a study session was conducted concerning the 2 items listed on the posted agenda regarding (1) a preliminary report from staff regarding park facilities impact fees which is also listed on the posted agenda under public hearing; and (2) a brief report from staff regarding commercial floor area ratios which is a planning issue, no reportable action was taken. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REGARDING AGENDA fTEMS Mr. Kelly announced that item 2.g is continued to the December 4, 2007 Ciry Council meeting and a revision to the November 6, 2007 minutes clarifying action taken regarding the appointment to the Recreation and Parks Commission will be noted under the consent portion of the agenda. MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Amundson, seconded by Council/Agency Member Chandler and carried on roll call vote to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. 11-20-2007 49:00149 PRESENTATIONS a. Administration of the Oath of Office to newly appointed Recreation and Parks Commissioner Steve Phillipi. 7. PUBLIC HEARING CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: a. ORDINANCE NO. 2232 AMENDING ARTICLE III. OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FIRE REGULATIONS AND ADOPTING BY Fire Chief Tony Trabbie provided a brief overview of the purpose of the amendments to the 2007 Edition of the California Fire Code including all appendices based on the 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code published by the International Code Council. Fire Marshall Mark Krikorian provided additional information regarding the purpose of the Fire Code changes and provided a brief overview of staff recommendations to the City's existing residential sprinkler system requirements and sprinkler design requirements for private garages, residential sprinkler retrofit requirements, audible fire alarm standards within a building, and designation of Fire Zone 1 construction requirements. Jeff Carroll, a business owner and resident, appeared and spoke in opposition of Section 3124.3 regarding fire sprinkler requirements F-4 and F-5 as noted in the staff report. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council/Agency Member Wuo, seconded by Council/Agency Member Chandler, and seeing no further objection, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council/Agency Member Harbicht and carried on roll call vote to adopt Ordinance No. 2232 amending Article III of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to fire regulations and adopting by reference the 2007 Edition of the California Fire Code in its entirety, including all appendices based on the 2006 Edition of the Intemational Fire Code published by the International Code Council. AYES: Council/Agency Member Chandler, Harbicht, Amundson, Wuo and Segal NOES: None ABSEN7: None 11-20-2007 CODE COUNCIL. Recommended Action: Adopt 49:00150 b. BY REFERENCE THE 2007 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING Jason Kruckeberg, Community Development Administrator provided a brief overview of the adoption of the 2007 Edition of the California Building Code standards and the purpose of complying with current state requirements and to eliminate unnecessary code sections and make changes to current administrative and technical standards. Don Stockman, Building Official provided additional information regarding the process and adoption of technical changes to State Codes by the City due to local climatic, geological or topographical conditions. He also noted that staff is also proposing tecfinical code amendments in order to meet the intent of the State's Health and Safety Code. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council/Agency Member Wuo and seeing no further objection, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council/Agency Member Wuo and carried on roll call vote to adopt Ordinance No. 2233 amending Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to Building Regulations and adopting by reference the 2007 Edition of the California Suilding Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24); including the 2007 California Building Code, including Appendix Chapter 1, Appendix I and Appendix J based on the 2006 International Building Code; the 2007 California Electrical Code; the 2007 California Mechanical Code; the 2007 California Plumbing Code; the 2007 California Existing Building Code; together with certain additions, insertions, deletions and changes thereto; and further amending the Arcadia Municipal Code by relocating Chapter 8, Part 3 of Article VIII relating to Underground Utility Districts to a new Chapter 11 of Article VII and amending Section 8760 of Article VIII concerning Security Bars. AYES: Council/Agency Member Chandler, Wuo, Amundson, Harbicht and Segal NOES: None ABSENT: None 11-20-2007 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE: THE 2007 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE• THE 2007 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2007 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE: THE 2007 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING 11 OF ARTICLE VII AND AMENDING SECTION 8760 OF ARTICLE VIII CONCERNING SECURITY BARS. Recommended Action: Adopt 49:00151 c. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PARK FACILITIES IMPACT FEES. Recommended Action: Provide Direction Roberta White, Director of Recreation and Community Services provided a brief summary regarding the establishment of Park Facilities Impact Fees. She noted that on November 6, 2007, the Parks and Recreation Plan was adopted and recommends updating the current fees to provide funding for the improvement and development of park and recreation facilities, which fees have not been updated since 1963. She noted that the purpose of the park facilities impact fee is to sustain the current levels of recreation facilities for the community and for new development. Marshall Eyerman, Consultant with MuniFinancial provided an overview of the study objectives, the Mitigation Fee Act, Facilities Standards Approach, Growth Assumptions and Park Facilities and Fees. Roberta White, Director of Recreation and Community Services further explained the proposed new fees and how ihey would be applied. City Manager Bill Kelly noted that an ordinance authorizing the collection of the proposed park facilities impact fee will be presented at the December 4, 2007 City Council meeting for introduction and adoption at the December 18, 2007 meeting with an effective date of 31 days after adoption and the appropriate resolution setting the park facilities impact fee will also be presented at the December 4, 2007 meeti~g for consideration. He further clarified that that if a 2,500 square foot home is demolished and replaced with a 5,000 square foot home, all current fees including current park and recreation fees, the cost would be a little more than $26,000, however, with the adoption of the proposed new impact fee of $2.85 per square foot, the fees for a new 5,000 square foot single family home would be just over $33,000. He also added that at previous study sessions, the City Council discussed various exemptions for fair market rate senior citizen housing, low income housing, and projects currently in plan check. In response to an inquiry regarding the proposed impact fees by Council Member Amundson, Mr. Kelly responded that the amount of the fees can be discussed since the fee resolution wili not be presented for consideration until the December 18, 2007 City Council meeting. Mary Rovarino, Executive Vice President of the Arcadia Association of Realtors, appeared and expressed concern regarding the proposed park facilities impact fee due to the housing market not doing very well and would like to review the staff report and will share her comments at the next City Council meeting. Mayor Segal commented that upon City Attorney advice, the ordinance and resolution will be presented for City Council consideration at the next meeting therefore the public hearing can be continued. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler seconded by Council/Agency Member Wuo to continue the public hearing regarding the proposed park facilities impact fees to the next City Council meeting of December 4, 2007. It was the consensus of the City Council that staff bring back the appropriate ordinance and fee resolution regarding the park facilities impact fees to the next City Council meeting for consideration. 11-20-2007 49:00152 Mayor Segal encouraged staff to meet with the Board of Realtors to clarify the park facilities impact fees prior to the next City Council meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS None REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK Council Member Wuo congratulated Steve Phillipi on his appointment to the Recreation and Parks Commission; he acknowledged other Recreation and Parks Commissioners present in the audience; and he noted that he recently was a victim of a home burglary and reminded everyone to lock doors and be careful especially since the holiday season is here. Mayor Pro Tem Harbicht announced that he attended the Fire Department retirement dinner for 4 fire fighters and thanked them for their years of service to the City and wished them well; and he wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Council Member Amundson commented that he attended the Fire Department retirement dinner of Neil Conrad, 28 years, Gary Voss, 24 years, Gary Loken, 29 years and Craig Stogner, 20 years and thanked them for their years of service to the City and the community; he attended a Veteran's Day celebration at the Senior Center and thanked them for a great event; .he reminded everyone to participate in toys for toys and operation gratitude for the men and women serving oversees and noted drop off locations for items for veterans; he noted that the Police Department is participating in both programs and that items can be dropped off at the Police Department anytime since they are open 24 hours; he noted that recently he was out of town on a business trip and visited Gettysburg and the High Water Mark of the Confederacy; he noted that he visited Captain Bill Lee who is distant relative of General Lee, is being deployed oversees as part of a special unit and wished him well; he noted that Police Chief Sanderson's son, who is a Marine, will be home for Thanksgiving; and he wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Council Member Chandler commented on the numerous residential burglaries occurring in the south part of Arcadia and in neighboring communities; he explained that these burglars are knocking on doors and ringing door bells checking if residents are home and encouraged residents to be observant and call the police if you see something suspicious. Mayor Segal announced details of the home decoration awards; he announced that December 8 is the Annual Snow Festival at the Community Center; and announced the White Christmas sponsored by the School District and Arcadia Thrift and Welfare who will provide food and toys to about 175 needy families in the City of Arcadia during the week of December 8 and anyone interested should call Arcadia Thrift and Welfare. City Clerk James Barrows provided an update on the 54~" Annual Arcadia lnvitational Band Review and Field show; he noted that a plaque in the memory of Arcadia High Schoof alumni Adam Roseman, who was in the Arcadia High School Band, and died in Iraq is displayed in the Band Room; he thanked Chief Sanderson and members of the Police Department, Lt Bob Anderson, Pat Malloy and his staff and all City departments who made sure the event was a success; and on behalf of the Festival of Bands Committee he presented City Manager Bill Kelly with a plaque of appreciation. 11-20-2007 49:00153 2. CONSENT CALENDAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: a. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 6. 2007. Recommended Action: Approve CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: b. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 6. 2007. Recommended Action: Approve c. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH d. STREETIMPROVEMENTS. Recommended Action: Approve e. Recommended Action: Approve g. ACCEPT ALL WORK PERFORMED BY NOBESTT INC' FOR THE^SUNSET . . _ __ _ '-'_ " ~r r~ ir Recommended Action: Approve h. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council(Agency Member Harbicht and carried on roll call vote to approve items 2.a through 2.h. on the City Council/Agency Consent Calendars. AYES: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Harbicht, Amundson, Wuo, and Segal NOES: None ABSENT: None 11-20-2007 AMOUNT OF $31.060.80. Recommended Action: Approve Recommended Action: Introduce Recommended Action: Approve 49:00154 ADJOURNMENT The City Council/Redevelopment Agency adjourned this meeting at 8:35 p.m. to November 28, 2007, at 8:00 a.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia in order to meet with Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich. James H. Barrows, City Clerk i i ~} ~ ' i ~' ~ ?'2 .~~°~ ~~ i;'l,,vy.cn. ~4" 1 By: Lisa Mussenden, Chief Deputy City Clerk 11-20-2007 ORDINANCE NO. 2232 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCTL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORIVIA, AMENDING ARTICLE III OF Tf~ ARCADIA MCJNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FIl2E REGULATIONS AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TI~ 2007 EDITION OF TI-IE CALIFORNLA FIItE CODE IN TTS ENTIltETY, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES BASED ON T'I~ 2006 EDTTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIItE CODE PUBLISHED BY Tf~ INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL THE CITY COUNCIL aF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council finds that the amendments to the Califomia Fue Code herein are supported by Findings of Fact wlrich aze attached as Exlubit "A" and incorporated as part of this Ordinance. SECTION 2. Sections 3121, 3121.1, 3122.2, 31223, 3122.9, 3123, 3124, 3124.1, 3124.2 and 3124.3. 3124.4 and 3124.5 of Part 2, Chapter 1 of Ar[icle III of the Arcadia Municipal Code aze hereby amended to read as follows: "3121. CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE ADOPTION. Subject to the exception of the deletions or additions hereinafter set forth, and further subject to the amendments hereinafter specified, there is adopted by reference for the City of Arcadia the 2007 Edition of the Califomia Fire Code, including all Appendices based on the 2006 Edition of the Intemational Fire Code published by the Intemational Code Council, and the foregoing shall wnsritute the Fire Code of the City of Arcadia. One (1) copy of said codes are on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and exami- nation by the public. 1 3121.1. SAME. REF'ERENCE. It shall be sufficient in any prosecution for the violation of any provisions of said Lnternational Fire Code to refer thereto as the California Fire Code, or to refer to any Article, Division or Section thereof. The term "Fire Code" whenever used in this Part shall refer to the Califomia Fire Code and the Fire Code Standards as adopted and amended by this Part. 3122.2. CHIEF. Whenever the term "Chief' is used, it shall mean the Chief of the City of Arcadia Fire Department. 3122.3. DIVISION HEAD OF THE FIRE PREVENTION BLJREAU. Whenever the term "Division Head of the Fire Prevention Bureau" is used it shall mean the Fire Mazshal of the City of Arcadia Fire Department. 3122.9. F'IRE MARSHAL. Shall mean the Division Head of the Fire Prevention Bureau. 3123. VIOLATIONS. 1. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of Sections 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, or 111 of Appendix Chapter 1 of the Fire Code or who shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved under the provisions of this Code or Standards adopted, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken, or who shall fail to comply with such an order as affumed or modified by the City Council or by a court of competent jurisdiction, with the tune fixed herein, shall severally for each and every such violation, be guilty of a misdemeanor or an infraction, punishable pursuant to Section 1200 of the Arcadia Municipal Code. 2 2. Any person who shall violate any other section of the Fire Code shall be guilty of aii infraction; punishable by fine as adopted by City Council Resolution:'~ ` 3. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; and all such persons shall be required to conect or remedy such violations or defect in a timely manner as specified by the Chief or his authorized representafive. 4. The application of the above penalties shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions. 3124. ' AIVIENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS. ` ` The Califomia Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 31241. AMENDMENT. Section 903.2 of the California Fue Code is amended to read as follows due to local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions: 903.2. Where required. Approved automatic extinguishing systems shall be installed: 1. In all new buildings regazdless of the type of conshuction or occupancy. EXCEPTIONS: A) Detached Group U occupancies, providing the floor area does not exceed 1000 square feet. ' B) Pool houses, recreation rooms, guest houses and sunilar accessory R-3 occupancies providing no portion of the exterior wall of the building is more than 150 feet from a public street.• C) Other minor buildings and/or occupancies as approved by the Fire Chief. 2. In existing buildings with new occupancies as required by other sections of the Fire Code. 3 3124.2. AMENDMENT. Section 9033.1.2 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows due to local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions: 903.31.Z. NFPA 13R SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. Where allowed in buildings of Group R, up to and including buildings four stories in height, automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R with the following additions: A) Attics shall be fully sprinklered with quick-response intermediate temperature heads. B) Private gazages shall be sprinklered and shall have a design density of an Ordinazy Aazard Group 1 occupancy with a design azea of hvo (2) heads. Quick- response intermediate temperature commercial type heads shall be used for the garage area. 3124.3. AMENDMENT. Section 903.3.13 of ttte California Fire Code is amended to read as follows due to local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions: 903.3.1.3. NFPA 13D SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. Where allowed, automatic sprinkler systems installed in one-and iwo-family dwellings_shall_ be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D with the following additions: A) Attics containing forced air units shall have one or more quick-response intermediate temperature sprinkler heads adjacent to each unit. B) Attached private garages shall be sprinklered and shall have a design density of an Ordinary Hazard Group 1 occupancy with a design area of two (2) 4 heads. Quick-response intermediate temperahue commercial type heads shall be • used for the.gazage azea. C) Detached private gazages over 1000 squaze feet in total azea shall be sprinklered and shall have a design density of an Ordinary Hazazd Group 1 occupancy with a design azea of 2 heads. Quick-response intermediate temperature commercial type heads shall be used for the garage azea. D) Residential sh-uctures under 5000 square feet in total azea shall be designed for two (2) heads flowing in the resideririal area. Residential structures " over 5000 square feet in total azea shall be designed for four (4) heads flowing in the residential azea. 3124.4. AMENDMENT. Section 903.6 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows due to local clirnatic, geographical, and topographic conditions: 903.6. EXISTING BUII.,DINGS. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system sha11 be installed in existing buildings, including any additions thereto, in the occupancies and buildings as set forth in this section. 1. In all commercial and industrial buildings greater than 5000 squaze feet in area when enlarged by an addition to the existing structute or as required by the Fire Chief. 2. In all commercial and industrial buildings equal to or less than S~OQ squaze feet in azea, when enlazged by an addition to the existing structure, exceeds 5000 squaze feet or as requ'sed by the Fire Chief. 5 3. In aII Group R-1 Occupancies when an addition results in additional guestrooms or dwelling units. 4. In all Group R-3 Occupancies greater than 2500 square feet in residential area when enlazged by an addition to the residential area of the existing struchue. 5. In all Group R-3 Occupancies equal to or less than 2500 squaze feet in residential area; when enlarged by an addition to the residential azea of the existing structure, exceeds 2500 square feet in residential area. 6. In existing buildings for new occupancies as required by other sec6ons of the Fire Code. 3124.5. AMENDMENT. Section 903.4.2 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows due to local topographic conditions: 903,4.2. ALARMS. Approved audible devices sha11 be connected to every automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size instalIed in the system. Alarm devices shall he provided on the exterior of the building in an approved location. Where a fire alann system, is installed, actuation of the automatic fire sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alann system. Approved audible notification appliances shall be provided in the interior of the building at locations required by the Chief. SECTION 2. The Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding Sections 3124.6 and 3124.7 to Chapter 1, Part 2, Division 4 of Article lII to read as follows: 3124.6. ADDITION. 6 Section 3308.2 is added to Chapter 33 of the Califomia Rire Code to read as follows due to local climatic condirions: , ° 3308.2 FIREWORKS PROHIBITED. No person shall sell, display for sale, possess, store, or manufachzre, use, light, fire, dischazge, explode or set off any fireworks, in- cluding "3afe and Sane" fireworks anywhere within the City, except as allowed by the Fire Chief. 3124.7. ADDITION [ADNIINISTRATIVE]. Section 105.1.4 is added to the Califomia Fire Codeto read as follows: ._: ;,. .__.. ;: When the application for a pemut under this section is filed, a non-refundable fee as adopted by City Council Resolution shall be paid for the purpose of recovering the cost of services provided. SECTION 3. Article III, Chapter 1, Part 3 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and a new Article III, Chapter 1, Division 5, Part 3 is hereby substituted to read in its entirety as follows: PART 3. WII,DLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FTRE AREA 3130. CItEATION. The City shall designate azeas within the City boundaries that aze at a significant risk from wildland fires. Such areas shall be designated Wildland-Urban Interface Areas. 3130.1. WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FII2E AREA BOUNDAIi~S. The boundary of the Wildland-Urban Interface Area shall constitute all properties in the azeas north of 5ycamore Avenue and east of Santa Anita Avenue. ~ 7 SECTION 4. Sections 3130.2 and 3130.3 of Part 3, Division 5, Chapter 1 of Article III are hereby deleted in their entirety. SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of the Ordinance and shall cause a copy of saxne to be published in the official newspaper of said City within fifteen (15) days after its adoption. Passed, approved and adopted tlus day of , 2007. Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORMa c3j~.%_ "_'_ ~• ~~ City Attorney 8 e:n°~.ivm ~ i Clty Of Arcadia Fire Department Tony L. Trabbie Fire Chief FINDINGS OF FACT Pursuant to the 2007 Edition of the Califomia Fire Code Preface, the report contained herein shall be submitted as the Findings of Fact document with regard to Article III of the City of Arcadia Municipal Code, Ordinance No. 2232, as adopted by the City of Arcadia. Under this Ordinance specific amendments have been established, which are more restrictive in nature than those sections adopted by the California Building Standards Code. The amendments to the Califomia Fire Code, 2007 Edition have been recognized by the City of Arcadia to address the fire problem(s), concem(s) and future direction(s) by which this City can° establisli and maintain an environment, wlvch will afford a. , , level of fire and life safety to its citizens and guests. Under the provisions of California Fire Code Preface, local amendments shall be based on climatic, geographical or topographical conditions. The Findings of Facts contained herein shall address each of these situations and shall present the local situation, wluch singularly or in comhination cause the established amendments to be adopted. Climatic: The City of Arcadia is located in the County of Los Angeles, and is subject to long periods of dry, hot and windy climates, which increase the chance of a fire occurring and predispose the City to large destructive fires. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even small fires originating in moderate density housing or vegeta6on. These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels for fire prevention and protection. Geographical: The geographic layout and contours of the City of Arcadia create harriers for accessibility for fire suppression forces. Due to the Cit}~s close proximity to major fault lines, there is a significant possibility for multiple fires spreading out of control due to ruptured gas lines and multiple structural collapses. Because of the major earthquake hazazd, and due to some older nonconfornung buildings, it is necessary during the new cons~uction or buiiding renovation to use the City ordinance to control and minimize conditions hazazdous to life and property, which may result from fire, hazazdous materials or an expiosion. E~~IT "A" 630 S. Baldwin Avenue . Arcadia, CA 910o7 (62~ 574-51 ~0 (62~ 446-7410 TopographicaL The water supply (domestic and fire flow) system within the City is directly affected by the topographical layout of Arcadia. The distribution system consists of high-low pressure and gravity systems zones, which carry the water from various reservoirs and storage tanks to different zones via water pipes. These street majns consist of high-pressur~ lines and low pressure lines where ttie pressure and flows are adequate in most of the areas of the city. There are certain azeas in the southern portion of the City with static pressures of 40 psi., and in the northern portion as low as 20 psi. This vatiarion of pressure causes major problems to development, as well as fire suppression forces. As a result of the Findings of Fact, which identified the various climatig geographical, ' and topographical elements, the requirements established by the City of Arcadia Fire Depariment within the adopted Ordinance No. 2232 aze considered reasonable and necessary modifications to the California Fire Code based upon local conditions. While it is clearly understood that the adoption of such regulations may notprevent the incidents of fire, it is further noted that with the unplementation of these various regulations and/or requirements it may serve to reduce the severity and potential loss of life and property. The City of Arcadia Fue Department submits these Findings of Fact and request acceptance of these as defined in the California Fire Code Preface. Prepared and submitted by: Mazk Krikorian, Fire Mazshal EXHIBIT °GA" . . ; - STAFF REPORT Fire Department DATE: November 6, 2007 TO: Mayor and City Councif FROM: Tony L. Trabbie, Fire Chief _r~ SUBJECT: SUMMARY The Fire Department is proposing amendments to the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to fire code regulations for the purpose of complying with current state requirements and, in addition, is proposing some minor changes to current administrative and technica! standards. Staff is recommending that the City Council introduce Ordinance No: 2232 to amend the Arcadia Municipal Code, and schedule a public hearing on November 20, 2007. BACKGROUND The City's current Fire Code was last revised in November of 2002 by Ordinance No. 2166. DISCUSSION The 2007 California Building Standards Codes (CSBC) were recently adopted by the State of California and will become effective on January 1, 2008 for local enforcement. Page 1 of 3 C:urv5lutKA I IUN OF SAI~ GHANGES Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 2232 and schedule a public hearing. . Although City, staff does not propose any significant technical changes or amendments to the State codes, section 17958.7 (a) of California's Health and Safety Code requires the City to make expressed findings that any proposed technical changes to the State codes by the City are necessary because of local climatic, geologic or topographic conditions. Because of the State's requirements, staff has reviewed each of the City's proposed technical code amendments to verify that they meet the intent of the California Health snd Safety Code. A summary of the Findings of Fact have been prepared and are attached as Attachment A. The Fire Department is proposing to adopt the 2007 California Fire Code in its entirety with no significant changes to the City's pre-existi~g amendments. Staff has made some rninor changes to the residential sprinkler system design requirements, which will reduce installation costs for the homeowner. Staff has also changed the residential sprinkler retrofit requirements to help simplify the reading and intent of the,code. 2D07 California Fire Code F-1. Statf is proposing to make a minor technical addition to the City's existing fire sprinkler requirements exceptions for new buildings. New pool houses, recreation rooms, guest houses or similar accessory R-3 type occupancies shall be exempt from fire sprinkler installation provided all portions of the building are within 150 feet of a public street for emergency Fire Department access. F-2. StafE is proposing to reduce the sprinWer design requirement for private garages from a 4 head calculation to a 2 head calculation. F-3. Staff is proposing to require the retrofit of fire sprinklers in existing R-3 residential occupancies when an addition causes the residential area to be greater than 2,500 square feet or when an addition is made to the residential area of an existing R-3 residence that is already greater than 2,500 square feet in residential area. in addition, staff.is proposing to delete an existing retrofit standard for R-3 residences requiring fire sprinkler installation when an addition, or an addition in combination with a remodel, affects fifty percent or more of the residential area. F-4. Staff is proposing to amend the fire alarm standards to allow the Chief to require additional interior audible devices within a building when necessary due to the size or configuration of the building. F-5. Staff is proposing to change the designation of Fire Zone 1 to Wildland - Urban Interface Fire Area to comply with the construction requirements of California Building Code Chapter7A. Page 2 of 3 ;. FISCAL IMPACT The adoption of the codes and amendments will have no fiscal impact •on the . City. PROCESS OF CODE CHANGES Adoption and changes to the Fire Code requires a different process under the law than other types of code adoptions or code changes. For the fire code, the first step in the process is the introduction and first reading of the ordinance followed by the scheduling of a future public hearing to adopt the ordinance. Notice of the future public hearing must be published twice in a newspaper of general circuratian not less than twenty (2Q) days after the introduction and first reading of the ordinance. If the City Council approves the adoption of the codes with changes at the future meeting, the Ordinance will be adopted and become effective 31 days after the adoption. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The proposed amendmenfs fo the Arcadia Municipal Code will not have a potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and is, therefore, categorically exempt from CEQA per sections 15061 (b)(3) and 15378 (b)(2). RECOMMENDATION - Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. Introduce Ordinance No. 2232, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, amending Article III, of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to fire regulations and adopting by reference the 2007 edition of the California Fire Code in its entirety, including all appendices, based on the 2006 International Fire Code published by the International Code Council; and 2. Schedule a public hearing on November 20, 2007 for the adoption of the City's Fire Regulations with amendments. APPROVED: ~ William R. Kelly, City Manager Attachment: Findings of Fact - Attachment A Page 3 of 3 )!• SAMPLE BUILDING FEES ON A"TYPICAL" NEW SINGLE FAMILY HOME Sqecifications • 5,000 Square feet of "livable area" • Demolished existing home on site of 2,500 square feet of "livable area Plan Review $3,217.50 Ener Plan Check Fee $990.00 TOTAL PLAN CHECK FEE $4,207.50 Buildin Permit Fee valuation based $4,950.00 Issuance Fee $40.25 Park/Rec Fee $185.00 Seismic Ins ection Fee $63.97 Trans ortation Im act Fee flat $1,576.00 Solid Waste Fee $6.25 TOTAL BUILDING PERMIT FEE wlCurrent Parks Fee $6,821.47 School District Fee $3.03 x 5,000 s.ft. $15,150.00 Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbin Fee $1,000.00 TOTAL FEES AT TIME OF ISSUANCE $26,178.97 New Parks Fee ($2.85 per net new floor area of 2,500 s $7,125.00 TOTAL FEES WITH NEW PARKS FEE $33,303.97 Multi Family Example: New Alta Street Project Six Units @ 1,400 square feet (averaged) $3.73 per 1400 square feet =$5,222 per unit (TOTAL FEE OF $31,332). Senior Housing Example: Huntington Blvd. Senior Project 76 units @ 1,100 square feet (averaged) $3.73 per 1,100 square feet =$4,103 per unit (TOTAL FEE OF $311,828) ~ :___._~:T. A `"`°$paAATID9-~°°° STAFF REPORT Development Services Department DATE: November 20, 2007 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Don Penman, Assistant City ManagedDevelopment Services Director ~ By: Jason Kruckeberg, Community Development Administrator~i,~ Don Stockham, Building Officia~ SUBJECT: Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 2233. SUMMARY On November 6, 2007, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 2233 and scheduled a public hearing for November 20, 2007 relating to building code regulations for the purpose of complying with current state requirements and, in addition, proposed to eliminate unnecessary code sections and make changes to current administrative and technical standards. ~~ DISCUSSION The 2007 California Building Standards Codes (CBSC) were recently adopted by the State of California and will become effective on January 1, 2008 for local enforcement. Although City staff does not propose any significant technical changes or amendments to the state codes, Section 17958 of California's Health and Safety Code requires the City to make expressed findings that current and proposed technical changes to the state codes by the City are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions. Because of the state's requirements, staff reviewed each of the City's existing and proposed technical code amendments to verify that they meet the intent of the State's Health and Safety Code. In addition to the changes discussed iq the summary above, the following summarizes the significant administrative and technical code modifications proposed by staff: 2007 California Buildinq Code 1. Building Code Section 202 - Due to Fire Authority logistical limitations and local high winds, the requirement of the high rise buildings is amended to apply to buildings over 55 feet high instead of over 75 feet high. This provision already exists in the AMC Section 8130.14. 2. Building Code Section 403.10.2 and 403.11.1 - Due to Fire Authority logistical limitations and local high winds, the requirement of high-rise buildings for standby and emergency power loads are revised to place smokeproof enclosures in the emergency power category. 3. Building Code Section 412.5.1 - Due to Fire Authority logistical limitation, the Fire Code requirement for an emergency helicopter landing facility on high-rises is added into the Building Code to coordinate enforcement. 4. Building Code Section 1505 - Due to serious hazard of rapid fire spread in local high winds, the use of untreated wood roofs and minimally protective roof assemblies and coverings permitted by the Model Code are prohibited for new buildings and reroofing of existing buildings. These changes are in response to a recent Grand Jury Investigation Report. 2 ;.~..; 5. Building Code Section 1613.7 - The 2007 CBC based on the 2006 IBC and ASCE 7-05 does not provide requirements for separation distances between adjacent buildings to allow for, independent building.. displacement due to earthquake ground motions. Requirements for seismic separation distances between adjacent buildings and structures have been included in previous editions of the CBC and IBC. However, these requirements were omitted in the 2006 IBC and in ASCE 7-05, including in Section 12.12.3 of ASCE 7-05 Supplemenf No.1 In addition, ASCE 7-05 defines (~x) in Section 12.8.6 to refer to the deflection of Level x at the center of mass. The actual displacement that should be used for building separation is the displacement at critical locations considering both the translational and torsional displacements. These values can be significantly different. 6. Building Code Section 1614- The minimum base shear required by the 2007 CBC is specified in ASCE 7-05 as referenced in the 2006 IBC. The minimum seismic base shear specified in ASCE 7-05 is significantly less than that required by previous editions of the CBC and ASCE 7. For tall buildings, recent research suggests that this may result in decreasing seismic safety with increasing building height. The minimum seismic response coefficient required by ASCE 7-05 is 0.01, which represents 1% of the weight of the structure and is several times lower than current requirements. Both the Divisions of the 5tate Architect and the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development amended the minimum seismic base shear to a higher level in the 2007 CBC. This code change will afford the same level of protection in structural design for new high rise buildings in Arcadia as the State buildings. 7. Building Code Section 1614A.1.8- The Importance Factor, 1, appears to have been inadvertently dropped from equation 12.8-16 by while transcribing it from NEHRP Recommended Provisions (2003) equation 5.2-16. For buildings with importance factor, 1, higher that 1.0, stability coefficient should include the importance factor. OSHPD and DSA adopted this provision for the 2007 CBC. 8. Building Code Section 1614A.1.12- The Califomia Building Code has insufficient information in the ASTM standards referenced in ASCE 7 regarding prescriptive design requirements for ceiling suspension systems for seismic loads. 3 , , 9. Building Code Sections 1908.17, 1908.17.1 and 1908.17.2- The 2007 CBC provision for concrete are specified in ACI 318-05 as referenced by the 2006 IBC. The ACI 318-05 provisions for alternate slender walt design commonly used for tilt-up concrete walls significantly under-estimates service load deflection for some cases. The proposed code amendment is included in ACI 318-08 and is consisten4 with current practice in California based on previous UBC provisions that better estimate service load deflection. 10. Electrical Code Article (312.2(B) & 310.16) - This amendment is considered necessary due to the fact that improper installation creates a potential fire hazard and aluminum wire size No. 6 and smaller requires greater precision and care for proper installation. Also, upon further review of the Code, staff is proposing that Chapter 8, Part 3 of Article VIII regarding Underground Utility Districts be relocated into a new Chapter 11 in Article VII where it would be more appropriately categorized. Regarding the amendment to Section 8760 of Article VII regarding Security Bars, the reference to Section 8130.2.5 is changed to 8130.3 because of the renumbering of the 2007 California Building Code. FISCAL IMPACT The adoption of the codes and amendments will have no fiscal impact on the City. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The proposed amendments to the Arcadia Municipal Code will not have a potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and is, therefore, categorically exempt from CEQA per Sections 15061 (b)(3) and 15378(b)(2). RECOMMENDATION That the City Council conduct a public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 2233, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, amending Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to Building Regulations and adopting by reference the 2007 Editions of the California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2, including State of California amendments applicable to local jurisdictions and further adopting by reference inciuding amendments, the 2007 Calffomia Plumbing Code, 2007 California Electrical Code, 2007 Mechanical Code and the 2007 California existing Building Code and further amending the Arcadia Municipal Code by relocating Chapter 8, Part 3 of Article VIII relating to 4 Underground Utility Districts to a new Chapter 11 of Article VII and amending Section 8760 of Article VIII conceming Security Bars. CONCUR: W illi~K~~~ City Manager Attachment: Ordinance No. 2233 ORDINANCE NO. 2233 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE . VIII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUILDING REGULATIONS AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2007 EDTTIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24); INCLUDING THE 2007 CALIFORNIA BUII.,DING CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTER 1, APPPENDIX I AND APPENDIX J BASED ON THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE; THE 2007 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2007 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2007 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; THE 2007 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS, DELETIONS AND CHANGES THERETO; AND FURTHER AMENDING THE ARCADIA MLJNICIPAL CODE BY RELOCATING CHAPTER 8, PART 3 OF ARTICLE VIII RELATING TO UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS TO A NEW CHAPTER 11 OF ARTICLE VII; AND AMENDING SECTION 8760 OF ARTICLE VIII CONCERNING SECURITY BARS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council finds that the amendments to the California Fire Code herein are supported by Findings of Fact which are attached as Exhibit "A" and incorporated as part of this Ordinance. SECTION 2. Section 8020.2 of Chapter 0, Part 2 of Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1 8020.2. BUILDING OFFICIAL. For purposes of this Code and the International Building Code, the term `Building Official" means the individual invested with the responsibility for over-seeing local Code enforcement activities, including administration of the Development Services DeparhnentBuilding Division functions, interpretation of Code requirements and direction of the Code adoption process. This shall mean the Building Official. All other previous inconsistent designations are repealed. The designation may be changed by resolution of the City Council and sha11 be made consistent with legally mandated certification, training and education requirements. SECTION 3. Chapter 1, Part 1 of Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and a new Chapter 1, Article VIII is hereby added in place thereof to read as follows: CHAPTER 1 BUILDING CODE PART1 ADOPTION 8110. ADOPTION. Subject to certain changes and amendments as hereinafter set forth in this Part, the City Council adopts as the buildingregularions for the City the 2007 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (Califomia Code of Regulations; Title 24); including the 2007 California Building Code, including 2 Appendix Chapter 1, Appendix I and Appendix J and Chapter 7A based on the 2006 International Building Code. The Code shall govern, regulate and control all of the activities therein referenced to and the same is made a part of this Chapter as though set forth in this Chapter in full. One (1) copy of said Code is on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and examinarion by the public. PART 2 PURPOSE 8120. PURPOSE The purpose of this code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and siructures within the City of Arcadia and certain equipment specifically regulated herein. PART 3 ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND AMENDMENTS 8130. AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS The 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows: 8130.1. ADDITION [ADNIINISTRATIVE]. Appendix Chapter 1, Secrion 115.6 is added to Volume 2, Chapter 1 of said 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows: 115.6. Attractive Nuisance. Attractive nuisances (those objects which, by their nature, may attract children or other curious individuals) including, but not limited to, unprotected and hazardous ponds, pools or excavarions and buildings or structures undergoing demolition, repair, rehabilitation or construcrion shall be fenced or otherwise secured when required by the Building Official. 8130Z. AMENDMENT [ADMINISTRATIVE]. Appendix Ghapter 1, Secrion 112.3 in Appendix Chapter 1, Volume 1 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows: 112.3. General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official or the Fire Chief relarive to the application and interpretation of the City's Building and Fire codes, the Planning Commission shall act as the Arcadia Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals. The Planning Commission shall not consider an appeal unril the Building Official or the Fire Chief has rendered a decision in writing. An appeal shall be filed with the City within 30 days from the date of his or her written decision; in addirion, an appeals fee shall be paid to the City in an amount established by City Council Resolution. The 4 .. appeal shall be in writing and shall clearly set forth the order, decision or deternunation being appealed. A hearing shall be scheduled before the Planning Commission as soon as practicable from the date of receipt of the appeal. The Building Official or the Fire chief, as applicable, shall prepare a written report for the Planning Commission. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final unless appealed to the City Council. The appeal to the City Council shall be in writing and shall be filed with the City within five (5) working days from the date of the Planning Commission's decision; in addition, an appeals fee shall be paid to the City in an amount established by City Council Resolurion. A hearing shall be scheduled before the City Council as soon as practicable from the date of the receipt of the written appeal. The Building Official or the Fire Chief, as applicable, shall prepare a written report for the City Council. The decision of the City Council shall be final. 8130.21 AMENDMENT [ADMINISTRATIVE]. California Chapter 1, Section 108.8 Volume 1 of the 2007 Califomia Building Code is amended to read as follows: 108.8. Appeals Board. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official or the Fire Chief relative to the application and interpretation of the City's Building and Fire codes, the Planning Commission sha11 act as the Arcadia Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals. The 5 Planning Commission shall not consider an appeal until the Building Official or the Fire Chief has rendered a decision in wriring. An appeal shall be filed with the City within 30 days from the date of his or her written decision; in addition, an appeals fee shal] be paid to the City in an amount established by City Council Resolurion. T'he appeal shall be in writing and shalI clearly set forth the order, decision or deternunation being appealed. A hearing shall be scheduled before the Planning Commission as soon as practicable from the date of receipt of the appeal. The Building Official or the Fire chief, as applicable, shall prepare a written report for the Planning Commission. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final unless appealed to the City CounciL The appeal to the City Council shall be in writing and shall be filed with the City within five (5) working days from the date of the Planning Commission's decision; in addition, an appeals fee shall be paid to the City in an amount established by City Council Resolution. A hearing shall be scheduled before the City Council as soon as practicable from the date of the receipt of the written appeal. The Building Official or the Fire Chief, as applicable, shall prepaze a written report for the City Council. The decision of the City Council shall be final. 81303. AMENDMENT (ADMINISTRATIVE]. Appendix Chapter 1, Sectian 105.1 in Chapter 1 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows: 6 . 1 105.1. Permits Required. Except as specified in Secrion 105.2, no building or structure regulated by this code shall be erected, constructed,,enlarged, altered repaired, moved, improved, removed, installed, converted or demolished and security bars, gates, panels, grates or similar devices shall not be erected, installed, constructed or maintained on any window, door or other opening on any building or structure unless a separate pernvt for each building or structure has first been obtained from the Building Official. 8130.4. AMENDMENT [ADMINISTRATIVE]. Appendix Chapter 1, Section 105.2, item number 1 in Chapter 1 of the 2007 Califomia Building Code is amended to read as follows: 1. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet and the highest point of the roof does not exceed 8 feet, 6 inches above adjacent grade. 8130.5. AMENDMENT. Appendix Chapter 1, Secrion 1053.2 in Chapter 1 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows: "Appendix Chapter 1, Section 105.3.2. Expiration. Everypernutissued by the Building Official under the provisions of this code shall expire by 7 limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such pernut is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced or no progressive work has been verified by a City building inspecrion for a period of 180 days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit sha11 be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefore shali be one half the amount required for a new pernut for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work, and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew an expired permit after one (1) year, the permittee sha11 pay a new pernut fee. Any pernuttee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of time within which work may commence under that permit when the permittee is unable to commence work within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the pernuttee for a period not exceeding 180 days on written request by the pernuttee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the pernuttee have prevented action from being taken. The 8 Building Official may deny or condirionally approve the extension of an unexpired permit if pro~erty maintenance or other municipal code violarions exist at the site. No pernvt shall be extended more than once. 8130.6. AMENDMENT [ADMINISTRATIVE]. Appendix Chapter 1, Section 108.1 in Chapter 1 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows: 108.1 General. Fees sha11 be assessed in accordance with the fee schedule set forth by resolution of the City Council. 8130.7. ADDITION [ADNIINISTRATIVE]. Chapter 2, Section 202 of the 2007 California Building Code is hereby amended by adding the following definirions to read as follows: ffiGH-RISE STRUCTURE means every building of any type of construction or occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet (16764 mm) above the lowest floor level having building access. (See Section 413.1.2), except buildings used as hospitals as defined in Health & Safety Code Secrion 1250. REBUILD, as applied to an exisring building, is where more than fiftv percent 50% of the exterior walls of a building are removed, repaired or altered, excluding the interior wall coverings. Existing buildings that are classified as a rebuild shall 9 comply with all current City zoning, building and fire regulations and pay building pernut fees for a new structure. REMODEL, is an alterarion to an existing building where not more than fiftv percent (50%) of the exterior walls of a buiiding are removed, repaired or altered, excluding the interior finish wall coverings. 8130.8. ADDITION [ADMINISTRATIVE]. Section 403.10.2 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended by adding a new section to read as follows: 403.10.2. Standby Power Loads. The following are classified as standby power loads: 1. Power and lighring for the fire corrui~and center required by Section 403.8; 2. Electrically powered fire pumps. Standby power shall be provided for elevators in accordance with Secrions 1007.4 and 3003. 8130.9. ADDITION [ADNIINISTRATIVE]. Section 403.11.1 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended by adding a new section to read as follows: 403.11.1. Emergency Power Loads. The following are classified as emergency power loads: 10 1. Exit signs and means of egress illuminarion required by Chapter 10; 2. Elevator car lighting; ~ 3. Emergency voice/alarm communicarions systems; 4. Automatic fire detection systems; and 5. Fire alarm systems. 6. Ventilation and automatic fire detection equipment for smoke proof enclosures. 8130.10. ADDIT'ION [ADMIIVISTRATIVE]. Section 412.5.1 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended by adding a new section to read as follows: 412.5.1. EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITY (EHL~. A landing area on the roof of a high-rise building that is not intended to funcrion as a helicopter or helistop but is capable of accommodaring fire or medical helicopters engaged in emergency operarions, in accordance with California Fire Code Secrion 1108. Federal Aviation Adininistrarion (FAA) approval is not required for an EHLF. 8130.11. AMENDMENT. Section 903.2 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as foliows due to local climatic, geographical, and topographical condirions: 11 903.2. Where required. Approved automatic exringuishingsystems shall be installed: 1. In all new buildings regardless of the type of construction or occupancy. EXCEPTIONS: A) Detached Group U occupancies, providing the floor area does not exceed 1000 square feet. B) Pool houses, recreation rooms, guest houses and similar accessory R-3 occupancies providing no portion of the exterior wall of the building is more than 150 feet from a public street. C) Other minor buildings and/or occupancies as approved by the Fire Chief. 2. In existing buildings with new occupancies as required by other sections of the Fire Code. 8130.12. AMENDMENT. Section 903.3.1.2 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows due to local climaric, geographical, and topographical condirions: 903.3.1.2. NFPA 13R SPRINKI,ER SYSTEMS. Where allowed in buildings of Group R, up to and including buildings four stori~s in height, automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R with the following additions: 12 A) Attics sha11 be fully sprinklered with quick-response intermediate temperature heads. B) Private garages shall be sprinklered and sha11 have a design density of an Ordinary Hazard Group 1 occupancy with a design area of two (2) heads. Quick-response intermediate temperature commercial type heads shall be used for the garage area. 8130.13. AMENDMENT. Section 903.3.1.3 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows due to local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions: 903.31.3. NFPA 13D SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. Where allowed, automatic sprinkler systems instalied in one-and two-family dwellings shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D with the following additions: A) Attics containing forced air units shall have one or more quick- response intermediate temperature sprinkler heads adjacent to each unit. B) Attached private garages shall be sprinklered and sha11 have a design density of an Ordinary Hazard Group 1 occupancy with a design area of two (2) heads. Quick-response intermediate temperature commercial type heads shall be used for the gazage area. C) Detached private garages over 1000 square feet in total area shall be 13 sprinklered and shall have a design density of an Ordinary Hazard Group 1 occupancy with a design area of 2 heads. Quick-response intermediate temperature commercial type heads shall be used for the garage area. D) Residential structures under 5000 square feet in total area shall be designed for two (2) heads flowing in the residential area. Residential shuctures over 5000 square feet in total area shall be designed for four (4) heads flowing in the residential area. 8130.14. AMENDMENT. Section 903.6 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows due to local climatic, geographical, and topographic conditions: 903.6. EXISTING BUILDINGS. An approved automaric fire sprinkler system shall be installed in existing buildings, including any additions thereto, in the occupan- cies and buildings ~ set forth in this saction. 1. In all commercial and industrial buildings greater than 5000 square feet in area when enlarged by an addition to the exisring structure or as required by the Fire Chief. 14 2. In all commercial and industrial buildings equal to or less than 5000 square feet in area, when enlarged by an addition to the exisring structure, exceeds 5000 square feet or as required by the Fire Chief. 3. In all Group R-1 Occupancies when an addition results in additional guestrooms or dwelling units. 4. In all Group R-3 Occupancies greater than 2500 square feet in residential area when enlarged by an addition to the residential area of the existing structure. 5. In all Group R-3 Occupancies equal to or less than 2500 square feet in residential area, when enlarged by an addition to the residential area of the existing structure, exceeds 2500 square feet in residential area. 6. In existing buildings for new occupancies as required by other secrions of the Fire Code. 8130.15. AMENDMENT. Section 903.4.2 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows due to local topographical conditions: 903.4.2. ALARMS. Approved audible devices shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler water-flow alann devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size 15 installed in the system. Alann devices shall be provided on the exterior of the building in an approved location. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic fire sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system. Approved audible notification appliances shall be provided in the interior of the building at locations required by the Chief. 8130.16. AMENDMENT Volume 1, Chapter 12, Section 1207.7 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows due to local topographical conditions: 1207.7. Airborne Sound Insulation. All such acoustically rated separaring wall and floor-ceiling assemblies sha11 provide airborne sound insulation equal to that required to meet a sound transmission class (STC) rating of 58 based on laboratory tests as defined in ASTM E 90 and E 413. Field-tested assemblies shall meet a noise isolation class (rIIC) rating of 53 for occupied units and a normalized noise isolation class (NNIC) rating of 53 for unoccupied units as defined in ASTM Standards E 336 and E 413. EXCEPTION: Group R-1 hotel and motel occupancies shall be pennitted to meet a minimum sound transmission class (STC) of 52, a noise isolation class (T1IC) of 47, or a normalized noise isolation class (NNIC) of 47, as applicable. 16 • I ASTM E 597 may be used as a simplified procedure for field tests of the airborne sound isolation between rooms in unoccupied buildings. In such tests, the minimum value of Dn is 53 db for rrnzltiple family dwelling units and 47db for hotel and motel occupancies for compliance. Entrance doors from interior corridors together with their perimeter seals sha11 have STC ratings not less than 30. Such tested doors shall operate normally with commercially available seals. Solid-core wood slab doors 1 3/8 inches thick minimum or 18 gage insulaYed steel slab doors with compression seals all around, including the threshold, may be considered adequate without oth~ substantiating information. Field test of corridor walls should not include segments with doors. If such test is impractical, however, the NIC or NMC raring for composite wall-door assembly shall not be less than 30. Penetrations or openings for construction assemblies for piping, electrical devices, recessed cabinets, bathtubs, soffits or hearing venrilaring or e~aust ducts shall be sealed, lined, insulated or otherwise treated to maintain the required ratings. 17 8130.17 AMENDMENT Volume l, Chapter 12, Secrion 1207.8 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows due to local topographical condirions: 1207.8. Impact Sound Insulation. All acousrically rated separaring floor-ceiling assemblies shall provide impact sound insulation equal to that required to meet an impact insulation class (IIC) rating of 58 based on laboratory tests as defined in ASTM E 492 and E 989. Field-tested assemblies shall meet a field impact insulation class (FIIC) rating of 53 for both occupied and unoccupied units as defined in ASTM E 1007 and E 989, with the exception that the measured impact sound pressure levels shall not be normalized to a standazd amount of absorprion in the receiving room. EXCEPTION: Group R-1 hotel and motel occupancies sha11 be permitted to meet a minimum impact insulation class (IIC) rating of 52 or a field impact insulation class (FIIC) rating of 47, as applicable. Floor coverings may be included in the assembly to obtain the required ratings. These coverings must be retained as a permauent part of the assembly and may only be replaced by other floor coverings that provide the required impact sound insulation. 18 8130.18 AIVIENDMENT Volume 1, Chapter 15, Section 1505 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows due to climaric and topographical conditions: SECTION 1505 - ROOFING REQUIREMENTS The roof covering on any structure regulated by this code shall have a minimum class A rating in the Wildland Interface Fire Area Boundaries and a class A or B rating in all other areas outside the Wildland Interface Fue Area Boundaries of the City. Pressure treated or untreated wood shakes and wood shingles shall not be installed on any building or structure located in the Wildland Interface Fire Area Boundaries. 8130.19. AMENDMENT Volume 1, Chapter 15, Section 1505.1 of the 2007 California Building Code is amend~d to read as follows due to climatic and topographical conditions: 1505.1. Roof Coverings for Additions within the Wildland Interface Fire Area Boundaries. The roof covering on any addition made to an exisring building or structure located within the Wildland Interface Fire Area Boundaries shall comply with Section 1505.1. The roof covering of an existing building or structure located in said zone shall be made to comply with Section 1505.1 when the cumulative roof area of the addition along 19 with any alteration, replacement, repair or reroof made during the previous 12 months to the existing roof is 25 percent or more of the original roof area. 1505.3.1 Roof Coverings for AddiNons Outside the Wildland Interface Fire Area Boundaries. The roof covering requirements for addirions made to existing buildings or structures located outside the Wildland Interface Fire Area Boundaries shall comply with the following, as applicable: 1. 25% or Less. The roof covering of an addition made to an existing structure or building may match the existing roof covering on the structure or building being added to providing the cumulative roof area of the addition along with any alteration, replacement, repair, or reroof made during the previous 12 months to the existing roof is 25 percent or less of the original roof area. 2. Over 25% But Less than 50%. The roof covering of an addition made to an existing structure or building shall comply with Section 1505. The roof covering of the existing structure or building being added to may be left in place providing the cumularive roof area of the addition along with any alterarion, replacement, repair or reroof made during the previous 12 months to the existing roof is over 25 percent but less than 50 percent of the original roof area. 20 3. 50% or More. The roof covering of an addition made to an existing structure or building shall comply with Section 1505. The roof covering of the existing structure or building being added to shall be made to comply with Section 1505 when the cumulative roof area of the addition along with any alteration, replacement, repair, or reroof made during the previous 12 months to the exisring roof is 50 percent or more of the original roof area. 8130.20. AMENDMENT. Section 1510 is added to Volume 1, Chapter 15 of the 2007 California Building Code is to read as follows due to local climatic and topographical conditions: 1503.4 Reroofing. All reroofing shall comply with Chapter 15 of this Code, as amended by the City of Arcadia. 8130.21. AMENDMENT Table 1505.1 in Chapter 15 of Volume 1 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows due to local climatic conditions: 21 TABLE 1505.1 MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB B B B B B B B B B 8130.22. AMENDMENT Volume 1, Chapter 15, Section 1510 in the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows due to local climatic conditions: SECTION 1510 - REROOFING REQUIREMENTS 1510.1 General. All reroofing shall conform to the applicable provisions of Chapter 15 of this Code and as otherwise required in this Chapter. Roofing materials and methods of applicarion shall comply with the Building Code standards or sha11 follow manufacturer's installarion requirements when approved by the Building Official. Roof coverings installed on existing buildings or structures shall require the submission of design calculations and plans prepared by an engineer or architect licensed by the State of California when the total installed weight of the finish roof covering material above the wood structural panels and 22 underlayment is equal to or exceeds 6 pound per square foot. The design calculations sha11 demonstrate that the entire building or structure is adequate to support the vertical forces imposed by the new roofing. Reroofs in the Wildland Interface Fire Area Boundaries. All reroofing in Wildland Interface Fire Area Boundaries of the City shall comply with Section 1505. The entire roof covering of an existing building or structure located in said zone sha11 be made to comply with Secrion 1505 when the cumularive roof area of any addition, alterarion, replacement, repair, or reroof made during the previous 12 months to the existingroof is 25 percent or more of the original roof area. Reroofs in areas outside the Wildland Interface Fire Area Boundaries. All reroofing in areas outside the Wildland Interface Fire Area Boundaries of the City shall comply with the following, as applicable: 1. 25% Or Less. Up to 25 percent of an existing structure or building may be reroofed with a roof covering that matches the existing, providing the cumulative roof area of any addition, alterarion, replacement, repair, or reroof made during the previous 12 months to the existing roof does not exceed 25% of the original roof area. 23 2. Over 25% But Less Than 50%. The roof covering of the area being reroofed shall comply with Section 1505. The roof covering of the existing structure or building being reroofed may be left in place providing the cumulative roof area of any addition, alteration, replacement, repair or reroof made during the previous 12 months to the existing roof is over 25 percent but less than 50 percent of the original roof area. 3. 50% Or More. An existing building or structure shall be completely reroofed with a roof covering complying with Section 1505 when the cumularive roof area of any addirion, alteration, replacement, repair, or reroof made during the previous 12 rr~nths to the existing roof is 50 percent or more of the original roof area. 8130.21.5. AMENDMENT Section 1008.1.3.5 of Chapter 10 of the 2007 California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: The use of security bars, panels, sliding metal grates, or other similar security devices is prohibited on the exterior of any building openings of all structures in commercial or indusMal zones of the City. Subject to obtaining a permit pursuant to California Building Code, Section 1051(AMC Section 81303) and compliance with 24 design review requirements pursuant to Arcadia Municipal Code Sections 9295 et seq. as a prerequisite to the granting of any such pernut, security bars, panels, gates, metal grates, or other similaz security devices may be installed, in compliance with applicable Building Code requirements, on the interior of a commercial or industrial structure provided that the entire building is equipped with an automaric fire sprinkler system, which has been installed under a permit from the Building Division and inspected pursuant thereto for compliance with the approved plans. 8130.23. AMENDMENT Section 1613.7 is added to Chapter 16 of the 2007 California Building Code to read as follows due to local geographical conditions: 1613.7 Minimum Distance for Building Separation. All structures shall be separated from adjoining structures. Sepazations shall allow for the maximum inelastic response displacement (CM). L~M shall be determined at critical locations with consideration forboth translational and torsional displacements of the struchue as follows: Cd~max . ~M - I (Equation 16-45) where ~,,,ex is the calculated maximum displacement at Level x, and may be taken as 1.2 times the average of the displacement at the exireme points of the structure at leve] x. Adjacent buildings on the same property shall be sepazated by at least a distance ^ MT, where ~ MT - V `~ M1 ~ ? + ~ ~ M2 ~ 2 (Equation 16-46) and ^Ml and ^MZ aze the maacimum inelastic response displacements of the adjacent buildings. 25 Where a struchue adjoins a property line not common to a public way, the structure shall also be set back from the property line by at least the displacement, ~M, of that strucriue. Exception: Smaller separations or property line setbacks shall be permitted when justified by rational analyses. References: 1. IBC 2000 Section 1620.3.6, Building Sepazations;lBC 2003 Section 1620.4.5, Building Separations; 2. "Recommended Latera] Force Requirements and Commentary, - Section C108.2.11, Building Sepazations," Structural Engineers Association of California, Sacramento, CA, 1999 Edition; 3. CBC 2002 (UBC 1997) Section 1630.9.2, Detemunation of ^M; Section 1630.10.1, General; and Section 1633.2.11, Building Separations. 4. Los Angeles Regional Uni£orm Code Program item 16-O1. Section 1614, 1614.1, 1614.1.1- Adopt the minimum seismic base sheaz provisions of ASCE 7-02 in place of the ASCE 7-OS provisions by adding Sections 1614, 1614.1 and 1614.1.1 to Chapter 16 of the 2007 CBC to read as follows: Sectron 1614 Modi~cations to ASCE 7 1614.1 GeneraL The te.rt ofASCE 7 shall be modified as indicated in this Section. 1614.1.1 ASCE 7. Section 12.8.1.1. Modifv ASCE 7 Section 12.8.1.1 bv amendinQ Equation 12.8-5 as follows: cs=e:e~-o.oaasoSl ~Eq. i2.s-s~ Section 1614A.1.8 is hereby added by adopting Section 1614A.1.8 modifying ASCE 7 Equation 12.8-16 as adopted by 03HPD and DSA and as already provided in Chapter 16-A of the C.B.C. Section 1614A.1.12 is hereby added by adopting Section 1614A.1.12 modifying ASCE 7 Section 13.5.6.2 to add seismic design requirements for suspended ceilings as adopted by DSA and as already provided in Chapter 16-A of the CBC. 26 8130.23.1. AMENDMENT. Sections 1908.17 is added to Chapter 19 of the 2007 California Building Code to read as follows due to local geographical conditions: 1908.1.17. ACI 318, Equation (14-'n of Section 14.8.3 aud 14.8.4. Modify ACI 318, Sections 14.83 and 14.8.4 as follows: 8130.23.2. AMENDMENT. Section 1908.17. I is added to Chapter 19 of the 2007 Califomia Building Code to read as follows due to geographical conditions: 1908.1.17.1 Modify equation (14-7) of ACI 318 Section 14.8.3 to read as follows: I~ shall be calculated by Equation (14-7), and Ma shall be obtained by iteration of deflections. ~ I"=E'(A~+P" Zd ~d-c~Z+~3 (14-7) ~ fy and the value ESB~ shall not be taken less than 6. 8130.23.3. AMENDMENT. Section 1908.17.1 is added to Chapter 19 of the 2007 California Building Code to read as follows due to local geographical condirions: 1908.1.17.2. Modify ACI 318 Sec, 14.8.4 to read as follows: 14.8.4 - Maximum out-of-plane deflection, ^s, due to service loads, including P^ effects, shall not exceed l~/150. If Ma, maximum moment at mid-height of wall due to service lateral and eccenh-ic loads, including PO effects, exceed (Z/3)M~, Os shall be calculated by Equation (14-8): 27 z / 0 - 20 +Ma 3Mcr I~ -2~ r 3 cr M_ z M \ n j c~~ ~14-8~ n j cr If Ma does not exceed (Z/3)M~, ~s shall be calculated by Equation (14-9): rMQ Os = I1 M ~~. ~14-9) \ cr where: z SMcr~c ~" 48E~Ig Q _ SM~l~ " 48 E~I~r 8130.24. AMENDMENT [ADMINISTRATIVE]. Volume 1, Appendix J, Section J110 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows: Jll0.1 Slope Maintenance. All required slope plantings shall be maintained and properly watered. All deteriorated, damaged, or missing planting shall be replaced with an approved planring material. No person shall allow any irrigation system or other watering device to cause soil erosion or saturate the soil so as to cause slope failure. 28 8130.25 ADDITION [AllMINISTRATIVE] Chapter 35 is added to Volume 1 of the 2007 California Building Code to read as follows: CHAPTER 35 MULTIPLE FAMILY CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS SECTION 3501 - Mi1I.TIPLE FAMILY DEFINED A mulriple family building shall be defined as one or more dwelling units located on any property in the City except the R-O, R-1 or the R-M zoned areas. 35011 Application. Except where a more resirictive requirement in the California Building Code, State Law or City Ordinance is applicable, each provision of this Chapter shall apply to each multiple family building as defined herein. SECTION 3502- NOISE REDUCTION STANDARDS 3502.1 General. Attached multiple family dwelling units shall meet the sound transmission control standards specified in Appendix Chapter 12 of the Building Code and this Section. 3502.2 Pacldng of Voids. All voids surrounding water, drainage, and vent piping shall be packed with rock wool or equivalent approved sound 29 deadening material, and all water, drainage, and vent piping shall be wrapped with an approved material at all points of contact with wood or steel framing members and strap hangers. Plumbing walls shall be a minimum of 2 inch by 6-inch construction. 3502.3 Plans. All required 2 inch by 6-inch plumbing walls shall be clearly idenrified on the building plans. 3502.4 Mechanical Equipment. All mechanical equipment shall be installed so as to reduce sound transmission to a minimum. 3502.5 Separation of Facilities. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical equipment or systems serving one dwelling unit shall not serve other dwellings units, nor shall such equipment or systems be located within another dwelling unit. Recessed wall fixtures, such as medicine cabinets or electrical, telephone, television and intercom outlets, sha11 not be located back-to-back or in the same wall cavity. 3502.6 Location of Plumbing and Ducts. Water, drainage, and vent piping and heating and air conditioning ductwork shall not be located within any wall or floor-ceiling sound assembly. SECTION 3503- CONIFORT COOLING SYSTEM A comfort cooling system shall be provided for each multiple family 30 dwelling unit. The comfort cooling system shall be capable of maintaining a temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit three feet above the floor throughout the conditionad space of the building. Water evaporarive cooling systems or individual window or wall-mounted units shall not be used to meet the requirements of this Section. The location of the comfort cooling system shall be shown on the building plans. SECTION 3504 - ILLUMINATION 3504.1 Illumination. Public spaces of multiple family buildings including all stairs, ramps, driveways, walkways, comdors and parking areas shall be illuminated with automatic lighting capable of maintaining an intensity of one (1) foot-candle of light at ground level. SECTION 3505- EXTERIOR REQUIREMENTS 3505.1 Underground Utilities. All utility conductors, cables, conduits and wiring supplying electrical, cable and telephone service to a multiple family building shall be installed underground except risers which are adjacent to and attached to a building or as otherwise approved the City Council. 3505.2 Conductors, Conduit and Piping. All conductors, cables, wires, conduit and piping located outside of a building or structure and within the exterior property lines sha11 be installed underground except risers which are 31 adj acent to and attached to a building or structure. SECTION 3506 - PARKING AND ACCESS AREAS 3506.1 Paving. All p~'king, walkway, and driveway areas shall be paved with an approved material, such as concrete, asphalt, brick, or pavers. Paving materials and methods of installation shall be shown on the building plans. 3506.2 Driveway Ramps 3506.2.1 Grade. Driveway ramps shall not exceed a maximum grade of twenty percent (20%). A 20 feet transirion area shall be provided at the top of such ramp, as follows: the upper 10 feet of the transition area shall have a rnaximum grade of four percent (4%) and the lower 10 foot portion of the transition area shall have a maximum grade of ten percent (10%). A 15 feet transirion area with a maacimum grade of ten percent (10%) shall also be provided at the bottom of such ramp. SECTION 3507- OPEN PARKING REQUIREMENTS 3507.1 Marking. Open parldng spaces, driving aisles, one-way traffic lanes, and turning area shall be idenrified by approved painted striping. 3507.2 Barriers. Bump rails, curbs or other approved protecrive barriers shall be installed where necessary to protect buildings, walls, or fences from 32 . damage by automobiles. SECTION 3508 - GARAGE AND CARPORT REQUIREMENTS 3508.1 Walls. Where concrete masonry units are used to construct Group U-1 or S-3 Occupancies, the cells shall be grouted solid to height of four (4) feet above the floor level. 3508.2 Frame. Group U-1 or S-3 Occupancies of wood frame construcrion shall ha~e approved protective barriers located so as to protect the finished wall coverings from damage by automobiles. 3508.3 Concrete Floors. The floor of every covered parking space shall be paved with cement concrete. 8130.26. ADDITION Chapter 36 is added to Volume 1 of the 2007 California Building Code to read as follows due to local climatic conditions: CHAPTER 36 WILDLAND-UR.BAN INTERFACE FIRE AREA 3601. CREATION. The City shall designate areas within the City boundaries that are at a significant risk from wildland fires. Such azeas shall be designated Wildland-Urban Interface Areas. 3601.1. WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREA BOiJNDARIES. The boundary of the Wildland-Urban Interface Area shall constitute 33 , al] properries in the areas north of Sycamore Avenue and east of Santa Anita Avenue. 3601.1.2. AMENDMENT Section 701 A.3, Chapter 7A of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows due to local climatic and topographical conditions: 701.A3. Additions, Remodels, Repairs or Alterations. Additions, remodels, repairs or alterarions may be made to any building or structure without requiring the existing building or structure to comply with all the requirements of this code, provided the addition, remodel, repair or alteration conforms to that required for a new building or shucture. EXCEPTIONS: 1.1. Provisions of this code that specifically apply to existing conditions are retroacrive. 1.2 The Urban-Wildland Interface Code sha11 not apply to a remodel, alterarion, addition or repair made to an existing building or structure, providing the cumularive area of the new work and any ' work completed during the most recent 12 month period does not exceed 25 percent of the area of the original building or structure. 1.3 The Urban-Wildland Interface Code shall not apply to open trellis 34 . patios, providing that the vertical supports are a minimum or three and one half (3 'h") inches by three and one half (3 '/:") inches, the horizontal supporting members are a minimum of three and one half (3 '/2") inches by five and one half (5 '/z") inches and the trellis coverings are three and one-half inches (3 'h") minimum depth by one and one-half (1 '/2") inches minimum width with a minimum of six (6") inches clear open space between members. 1.4 Roof coverings shall comply with Chapter 15 of the Building Code, as amended by the City of Arcadia. Additions, repairs, remodels or alteration shall not be made to an existing building or structure that will cause the existing building or structure to be in violation of any of the provisions of this code nor shall such additions or alterations cause the existing building or slructure to become unsafe. An unsafe condition shall be deemed to have been created if an addition or alteration will cause the existing building or structure to become structurally unsafe or overloaded; will not provide adequate access in compliance with the provisions of this code ar will obstruct existing exits or access; will create a fire hazard; will reduce required fire resistance or will otherwise create conditions dangerous to human life. 35 . 3601.1.2.3. ADDITION [ADMINISTRATNE]. Chapter 7A of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows: In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official or the Fire Chief relative to the application and interpretation of the City's Building and Fire codes, the Planning Commission shall act as the Arcadia Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals. The Planning Commission shall not consider an appeal until the Building Official or the Fire Chief has rendered a decision in writing. An appeal shall be filed with the City within 30 days from the date of his or her written decision; in addition, an appeals fee shall be paid to the City in an amount established by City Council Resolution. The appeal shall be in writing and sha11 clearly set forth the order, decision or deternunation being appealed. A hearing sha11 be scheduled before the Planning Commission as soon as practicable from the date of receipt of the appeal. The Building Official or the Fire chief, as applicable, shall prepare a written report for the Planning Commission. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final unless appealed to the City Council. The appeal to the City Council shall be in writing and shall be filed with the City within five (5) working days from the date of the Planning Commission's decision; in addirion, an appeals fee shall be paid to the City in an amount established by City Council Resolution. A hearing shall be scheduled before the City Council as soon as 36 , practicable from the date of the receipt of the written appeal. T'he Building Official or the Fire Chief, as applicable, shall prepare a written report for the City Council. The decision of the City Council shall be final. SECTION 4. Article VI1I, Chapter 2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its enrirety. SECTION 5: A new Article VIII, Chapter 2 is hereby added to the Arcadia Municipal Code to read as follows: CHAPTER 2 PLUMBING CODE PART 1 ADOPTION 8210. ADOPTION Subject to certain changes and amendments as hereinafter set forth in this chapter, the City Council hereby adopts, by reference, as the plumbing regulations for the City the California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edirion, with appendices, installarion standards and State of California amendments applicable to local jurisdicrions, published and adopted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. The Code shall govern, regulate, and control all of the activities therein referred to and the same is made a part of this Chapter as though set forth in this Chapter in full. 37 The 2007 Edition of the California Plumbing Code is hereby adopted with no amendments. One (1) copy of said Code is on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. PART 2 PURPOSE 8220. PURPOSE The purpose of this Code is to provide minimum standazds to safeguard life or limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of any plumbing system within the City. SECTION 6. Article VIII, Chapter 3 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety. SECTION 7: A new Article VIII, Chapter 3 is hereby added to the Arcadia Municipal Code to read as follows: 38 CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL CODE PART 1 ADOPTION 8310. ADOPTION The City Council hereby adopts, by reference, as the electrical regulations for the City the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, with appendices, indices, tables, and State of California amendments applicable to local jurisdictions, pubiished and adopted by the National Fire Protection Association. The code shall govern, regulate, and control all of the activities therein refened to and the same is made a part of this Chapter as though set forth in this chapter in full. One (1) copy of said Code is on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. PART 2 PURPOSE 8320. PURPOSE The purpose of this Code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, locarion, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of any electrical system within the City. 39 PART 3 ADDITIONS, DELETES AND AMENDMENTS 8330. AMENDMENT, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS 8330.1. ADDITION. Article 310.2(B) of the 2007 California Electrical Code is added to read as follows: 310.2(B) Copper wire shall be used for wiring No. 6 and smaller in all installations. Consideration for use of aluminum wiring can be made by the Building Official for feeder lines only on an individual basis where adequate safety measures can be ensured. 8330.2 ADDITTON. Article 310.16 of the 2007 California Electrical Code is added to read as follows: Article 310.16. Continuous inspaction of aluminum wiring. Aluminum conductors of No. six (6) or smaller used for branch circuits shall require continuou's inspection by an independent testing agency approved by the Building Official for proper torquing of connections at their terminarion point. SECTION 8. Article VIII, Chapter 4 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety. 40 SECTION 9. A new Article VIII, Chapter 4 is hereby added to the Arcadia Municipal Code to read as follows: CHAPTER 4 MECHANICAL CODE PART 1 ADOPTION 8410. ADOPTION Subject to certain changes and amendments as hereinafter set forth in this chapter, the City Council hereby adopts, by reference, as the mechanical regulations for the City the California Mechanical Code, 2007 Edition, with appendixes, installarion standards and State of California amendments applicable to local jurisdictions, published and adopted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. The code shall govern, regulate, and control all of the activities therein referred to and the same is made a part of this Chapter as though set forth in this Chapter in full. The 2007 Edition of the California Mechanical Code is hereby adopted with no amendments. One (1) copy of said Code is on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. 41 PART 2 PURPOSE 8420. PURPOSE The purpose of this code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property, and public welfaze by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance or use of heating, ventilation, cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators and other miscellaneous heat producing appliances within the City. SECTION 10. Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety. SECTION 11. A new Article VIII, Chapter 5 is hereby added to the Arcadia Municipal Code to read as follows: CHAPTER 5 SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES AND SAFETY DEVICES PART 1 ~~ DECLARATION OF NEED 8510. DECLARATION OF NEED. The City Council determined that there is an unusually large number of privately owned swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs within the City, and the maintenance of private swimming pools without adequate supervision or precautionary measures constitutes a severe hazard to the safety of the inhabitants of the City, particularly to 42 . small children; that numerous small children have drowned by falling into private swimming pools in the County; and that many of said deaths could have been prevented if adequate preventive measures had been required and installed due to climaric condirions. PART 2 PURPOSE 8520. PURPOSE The purpose of this Chapter is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use, location and maintenance of all swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs within the City of Arcadia and certain equipment specifically regulated herein. PART 3 ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND AMENDMENTS 8530. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND AMENDMENTS Chapter 31, Section 3109 of the 2007 California Building Code is hereby added to read as follows due to local climatic and topographical conditions: 8530.1. AMENDMENT The definirion of a safety barrier in Secrion 3109.4.4.3 in Chapter 31 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows: 43 e . Safety Barrier. Every person in possession of land, either as owner, purchaser under contract, lessee, tenant or licensee, upon which is situated a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub shall at all rimes maintain a safety barrier as hereinafter specified completely surrounding said swimming pool, spa or hot tub. Exception: Safety barriers for pubic pools sha11 comply with Chapter 31B, Division 1 of the California Building Code. 8530.2 ADDITION Section 3109.5.5 is added to Chapter 31 of said 2007 California Building Code is added to read as follows: 3109.5.5. Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Permit Fees. Every applicant for a permit to install, alter, or repair a swimming pool, spa, hot tub or part thereof, shall state in writing on the application form provided for that purpose, the character of work proposed to be done and the amount and kind in connection therewith, together with such information pertinent thereto as may be required. A fee for each swimming pool, spa or hot tub, including for plumbing and electrical systems, shall be paid to the City in an amount established by City Council Resolution. Any person who shall coxrunence any swimming pool, spa or hot tub work for which a permit is required by this Code without having obtained a permit therefore 44 .• shall, if subsequently permitted to obtain a permit, pay double the pennit fee fixed by resolution of the City Council for such work, provided, however, that this provision shall not apply to emergency work when it shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of. the Building Official that such work was urgently necessary and that it was not practical to obtain a permit therefore, before the commencement of the work. In all such cases, a permit must be obtained as soon as practical to do so, and if there be an unreasonable delay in obtaining such permit, a double fee shall be charged. 3109.5.5.1. Reinspections. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspecrion when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when required corrections have not been made. This provision is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspecrion fees the first rime a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this Code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspection before the job is ready for reinspection. Reinspection fees may be assessed when the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which the inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring approval of the City. To obtain reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefore in writing upon the form furnished for that purpose and pay the reinspecrion fee in accordance with the 45 amount set by City Council Resolurion. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work shall be performed until the required fees have been paid. 3109.5.5.2. Plan Review Fees. Whenever plans, calcularions or other data are required to be submitted, a plan review fee shall be paid to the City at the time of submitting documents for plan review in an amount set by City Council Resolution. When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require an additional review, a fee shall be paid to the City in an amount established by City Council Resolution. 3109.5.5.3. Board of Appeals. Appealsof orders, decisions or deternunarions made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of the code shall be as specified in Arcadia Municipal Code Secrion 8130.2. 8530.3 AMENDMENT The definition of "Swimming Pool" in Section 3109.4.4.1 of Chapter 31 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows: Swimming Pool - A swimming pool may be either: (a) a private swimming pool, or (b) a public swimming pool. (a) A private swimming pool shall mean any constructed or prefabricated shucture that contains water eighteen (18) inches or more in depth, used in connection with a single-family residence and available to only the resident(s) of such residence or their private guests, whether designed, intended or used exclusively or principally for swimming or not. This includes any in-ground, aboveground, or on-ground swimning pools, hot tubs, spas or any open container or artificial body of water permanently or 46 temporarily constructed or maintained upon any property, used in connection with a single-family residence and available to only the resident(s) of such residence or their private guests, whether designed, intended or used exclusively or principally for swimming or not. (li) A public swirruning pool shall include any constructed or prefabricated structure that contains water eighteen (18) inches or more in depth, other than a private swimming pool, that is used exclusively or principally for swimming ." 8530.3.1 ADDI'ITON The definition of a"Wading Pool" in Section 3109.4.4.1 is added to Chapter 31 of the 2007 California Building Code to read as follows: Wading Pool - Any constructed or prefabricated pool used for wading which is less then eighteen (18) inches in depth. 8530.4. ADDITION. Section 3109.5.6 is added to Chapter 31 of the 2007 California Building Code. 3109.5.6 Barrier Required 3109.5.6.1. The top of the barrier shall be at least sixty (60) inches above finished grade, as measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool, spa or hot tub. The maximum vertical clearance beriveen finish grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be four (4) inches, as measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub. Where the top of the pool siructure is above grade, such as an aboveground 47 .. . pool, the barrier may be at ground level or mounted on top of the pool structure. Where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure, the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be four (4) inches. 3109.5.6.2. Openings in the barrier shall not allow the passage of a four- (4) inch diameter sphere. 3109.5.6.3. Solid barriers that do not ha~e openings, such as masonry or stonewalls, shall not contain indentations or protrusions except for tooled masonry joints. 3109.5.6.4. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between each of the horizontal members is less than 45 inches, the horizontal members shall be located on the swimming pool, spa or hot tub side of the fence and the spacing between each vertical member shall not exceed 1-3/4 inches. 3109.5.6.5. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between each of the horizontal members is 45 inches or more, the spacing between each vertical member shall not allow the passage of a four- (4) inch diamete; sphere. Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing within the cutouts shall not exceed 3/4 inches in 48 . ~ width. 3109.5.6.6. Where chain link fencing is used, the ma~cimum mesh size shall be 1- 1/4 inch square unless the fence is provided with slats fastened in ~ place which reduces the openings to no more than 1-3/4 inches. The chain link fence fabric sha11 be not less than 11-gauge material. Solid or dense landscaping shall not be used to meet the requirements of this section. 3109.5.6.7. Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members, such as a lattice fence, the maximum opening formed by the diagonal members shall be not more than 1-3/4 inches. 3109.5.6.8. Access gates shall comply with the requirements specified in Section 3109.5.6.1 - 3109.5.6.7 above and, in addirion, shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian-access gates shall open outward away from the swimming pool, spa or hot tub and shall be self-closing and self- latching. The release mechanism of the self-latching device shall be located not less than the sixty (60) inches above adjacent finished grade. Access gates shall not be constructed across a driveway, and double gates or motor operated gates shall not be used. A weather-proof, durable sign of not less than 1/2 inch high letters stating, "POOL AREA KEEP GATE CLOSED", shal] be posted at all times on every access gate. 49 . . 3109.5.6.9. A building wall that serves as part of the barrier and allows access to the swimming pool, spa or hot tub through door openings shall comply with one of the following requirements: (1) An alann installed on all doors with direct access to the swimming pool, spa ar hot tub. The alarm shall sound continuously for a minimum of 30 seconds immediately after the door is opened and be loud enough to be heard throughout the house during normal household activities. The alarm shall automatically reset under all conditions. The alarm system shall be equipped with a manual means, such as a touch pad or switch, to temporarily deactivate the alann for a single opening; such deactivation shall last for no more than 15 seconds. The deactivation switch shall be located at least 54 inches above the floor adjacent to the door opening. An alarm, which is incorporated into a general house alarm system, may be used to meet the requirements of this section providing the alarm is not connected to a central monitoring starion and cannot be disabled. (1)Self-closing and self-latching devices installed on all doors with direct access to the swimming pool, spa or hot tub with the release mechanism located a minimum 54" above adjacent finished grade. 3109.5.6.10. Inspection. The swimming pool, spa or hot tub barrier, 50 . , including pedestrian access gates and door alarms, shall be installed, inspected and approved prior to plastering or filling the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub with water. 3109.5.6.11. Indoor Swimming Pool, Spa or Hot Tub. An exterior door with direct access to an indoor swimming pool, spa, or hot tub sha11 comply with section 3109.5.6.9 above. 3109.5.7. LEGAL NON-CONFORNIING SWIMIVIING POOLS, SPAS OR HOT TUBS. Every person in possession of land, either as owner, purchaser under contract, lessee, tenant or licensee, upon which is situated a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub for which a permit was issued prior to June 19, 1992, shall at all times maintain a safety barrier completely surrounding said swimming pool, spa or hot tub, as follows: (1) A substantial fence or other solid structure not less than four (4) feet in height, as measured from the side of the fence that does not enclose the swimming pool, spa or hot tub area, shall be provided. The openings in the barrier shall not allow the passage of a four- (4) inch diameter sphere and horiwntal pickets that act as a latter sha11 not be used. (2) Pedestrian access gates or door openings through the barrier shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device and be self-closing and self- 51 4 latching. The release mechanism of the self-latching device shall be located not less than forty-eight (48) inches above the adjacent finished grade. Access gates sha11 be not less than 48 inches in height and openings in the gate shall not allow the passage of a four- (4) inch diameter sphere. This section shall not apply to any door of the main dwelling unit located on the same legal lot as the swimming pool, spa or hot tub. Access gates shall not be constructed across any driveway and double gates or motor operated gates shall not be used. A weatherproof, durable sign of not less than one-half (1/2) inch high letters stating, "POOL AREA KEEP GATE CLOSED", sha11 be posted at all times on every access gate. 3109.5.8. PLAN COMPLIANCE. All plans submitted to the City for the construction of a new swimming pool, spa or hot tub shall show compliance with the requirements of this Chapter, including the location and height of fencing and gates required by this Chapter. 3109.5.9. FINAL INSPECTION. Final approval of all swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs hereinafter constructed shall not be granted until all of the requirements specified in this chapter have been complied with. 8530.10 ADDITION [ADMINISTRATIVE] 52 . -. Section 3109.10 is added to Chapter 31 of said CalifomiaBuilding Code to read as follows: 3109.10. Demolition of a Swimming Pool, Spa or Hot Tub. A demolition permit shall be obtained from the City prior to the demolition of any swimming pool, spa, or hot tub. The permit applicant shall submit a plot plan indicating the location of the swimming pool, spa or hot tub and it's associated equipment. Upon issuance of the demolition pernut, the following requirements shall apply: 1. Gas piping serving the swimming pool, spa or hot tub equipment shall be ternunated at the source of supply and removed. 2. Plumbing piping saving the swimming pool, spa, hot tub or equipment shall be ternunated at the source of supply and removed. 3. Electrical wiring and.conduit serving the swimming pool, spa, hot tub, or equipment sha11 be terminated at the source of supply and removed. 4. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical equipment serving the swimming pool, spa or hot tub shall be removed. 5. The sidewalls of the swimming pool, spa or hot tub shall be removed to a minimum depth of 6 inches below adjacent grade. 6. Two (2) 18-inch diameter holes sha11 be provided at the lowest eleva6on 53 .. : of the swimming pool, spa or hot tub floor. 7. The swimming pool, spa or hot tub shall be filled with clean soil or other approved material. 5ECTION 12. Article VIII, Chapter 7, Part 7, of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety. SECTION 13. Article VIII, Chapter 7, Part 8, of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety SECTION 14. Article VIII, Chapter 7, Part 9 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety. SECTION 15. Section 8761 of Part 6, Chapter 7 of Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its enrirety. SECTION 16. Sections 8830 through 8839.1 ofPart 3, Chapter 8 ofArticle VIII are hereby relocated to a new Part 1, Chapter 11, Article VII and renumbered 7110 through 7120.1, r~pectively. SECTION 17. Chapter 9 of Article VIII is hereby repealed in its entirety and a new Part 9 is hereby added to the Arcadia Municipal Code to read as follows: 54 . ~. CHAPTER 9 SEISMIC STRENGHTENING PROVISIONS FOR UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALL BUILDINGS 8910. ADOPTION. Subject to certain changes and amendments as hereinafter set forth in this Part, the City Council hereby adopts, by reference, Appendix Chapter Al, Part 10 of the California Building Code which sha11 govern, regulate, and control all of the activities therein referred to and the same is made a part of this Chapter. 8920. PURPOSE. The purpose of this chapter is to promote public safety and welfare by reducing risk of death or injury that may result from the effects of earthquakes on existing unreinforced masonry bearing wall buildings. The provisions of this chapter are intended as minimum standazds for structural seismic resistance, and are established primarily to reduce the risk of life loss or injury. Compliance with these provisions will not necessazily prevent loss of life or injury, or prevent earthquake damage to rehabilitated buildings. SECTION 18. Secrion 8760 of Article VIII, Chapter 7, Part 6 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 8760. APPLICATION. Internal or external securitybars, panels, sliding 55 ~ Y metal grates ar other similar security devices (hereinafter referred to as security bars) that were installed on or within any commercial or industrial building as of the adoption of Ordinance No. 1885 (June 21, 1988), (hereinafter referred to as existing security bars), and are in compliance with other Code sections, are not subject to the requirements of Ordinance No. 1885 (Sections 8130.3 and 8130.21.5 of the Arcadia Municipal Code). Any change, alteration, expansion or reconfigurarion of existing security bars, other than normal repair or maintenance shall not be pernutted without compliance with the requirements applicable to security bars as set forth in Arcadia Municipal code Sections 8130.3 and 8130.21.5. SECTION 19. Prior Ordinances Repealed. Upon the effective date of this Ordinance, all former ordinances or parts thereof conflicting or inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance of the codes herein adopted by reference including, but not limited to, Ordinance No. 2166 and any other ordinance in conflict herewith are hereby repealed and declazed to be of no further force and effect. SECTION 20. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as 56 ,.. . : defined in Section 15378) ofthe CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. SECTION 21. Severability. If any secrion, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance, or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance or any part thereo£ 1fie City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase be declared unconstitutional. SECTION 22. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoprion of this Ordinance and sha11 cause a copy or summary of same to be published in the official newspaper of said City within fifteen (15) days of its adoption. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty one (31) days following its adoption by the City Council. [SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE] 57 ~, a Passed, approved and adopted this day of , 2007. Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney 58 . ,~ f Section 1. Findings. To the extent that changes and modifications to the 2007 California Building Standards Code in this ordinance are deemed more restrictive than the building standards contained in the 2007 California Building Standards Code, thus requiring that findings be made pertaining to local climactic, geological, or topographical conditions to justify such modifications, the City Council hereby finds and determines as fol lows: A. Ciimatic Conditions: 1. Amendments to Sections 202, 403.10.2, 403.11.1, 903.2, 903.3.1.2, 903.3.1.3, 903.6, 1505.1, 1505.3.1, 1510.1, and 3109 of the 2007 Edition of the California Building Code and Section 310.2(B} and 310.16 of the 2007 Edition of the California Electrical Code are reasonably necessary due to the following climatic condition: The City of Arcadia is located in a semi-arid Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry (Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds of 70 M.P.H. or greater are also common to the area. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to the fire danger. This predisposes the area to large destructive fires (conflagration). In addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these fires also disrupt utility services throughout the area. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even small fires originating in high-density housing or vegetation. These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features will supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire spread to the area of origin: Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent. B. 7opographical conditions: Amendments to Sections 903.2, 903.4.2, 903.3.1.2, 903.3.1.3., 903.6, 1207.7, 1207.8, 1505.1, and 1505.3.1 of the 2007 Edition of the California Building Code are reasonably necessary due to the following topographical conditions: 1. Naturai sfopes of 15 percent or greater generaily occur throughout the foothills of Los Angeles. The elevation change caused by the hills creates the geological foundation on which communities within Los Angeles County are built and will continue to build. With much of the populated flatlands already built upon, future growth will occur on steeper slopes and greater constraints in terrain. Exhibit A '-,: ,i 1. 2. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical condition, which is common throughout Los Angeles County. 3. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation, which places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk, and makes it necessary to provide automatic on-site fire-extinguishing systems and other protection measures to protect occupants and property. C. Geological conditions 1. Amendments to Sections 412.5.1, 903.2, 903.3.1.2, 903.3.1.3, 903.6, 905.4, 1613.7, 1614.1, 1614.1.1, 1614.A.1.8, 1908.1.17, 1908.1.17.1, and 1908.1.17.2 of the 2007 Edition of the California Building Code are reasonably necessary due to the following geological conditions: The Los Angeles region is a denseiy populated area that has buildings constructed over and near a vast and complex network of faults that are believed to be capable of producing future earthquakes similar or greater in size than the 1994 Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes. Earthquake faults run throughout the boundaries of Los Angeles County. Regional planning for reoccurrence of earthquakes is recommended by the State of California, Department of Conservation. 2. Amendments to Sections 412.5.1, 1614.1, 1614.1:1, 1614.A.1.8, 1908.1.17, 1908.1.17.1, and 1908.1.17.2 of the 2007 Edition of the California Building Code are reasonably necessary due to the following geological conditions: Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar fo those indicated under the high wind section above. With the probability of strong aftershocks there exists a need to provide increased protection for anyone on upper floors of buildings. The October 17, 1989, Santa Cruz earthquake resulted in one major fire in the Marina District {San Francisco). When combined with the 34 other fires locally and over 500 responses, the department was taxed to its fullest capabilities. The Marina fire was difficuit to contain because mains supplying water to the district burst during the earthquake. This situation creates the need for both additional fire protection and automatic on- site fire protection for building occupants. , ,.. ~,.. ..~: ,,,,., ~ i MEMORANDUM Development Services Department To: Bill Kelly, City Manager From: Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Jason Kruckeberg, Community Development Administrator Date: November 20, 2007 RE: STUDY SESSION: FLOOR AREA RATIO ISSUES On February 6, 2007, a Text Amendment and General Plan Amendment was brought forward to the City Council related to Floor Area Ratio (FAR), a common regulatory technique that limits the amount of building area on a lot. The Council chose to remove the proposed FAR amendment from that project, and directed staff to bring the issue back at a future date, following the hearings on the Westfield Santa Anita project and the Shops at Santa Anita project. FLOOR AREA RATIO IN GENERAL The typical method of ineasuring FAR is to calculate the square footage of building area divided by overall lot size. For example, a 3,000 square foot office building on a 10,000 square foot lot would have a FAR of 0.3. Most cities regulate FAR through limits such as this within their Municipal Code. Arcadia established its FARs in the General Plan. The General Plan sets a maximum FAR of 0.5 for most commercial areas, including the Westfield Santa Anita parcel, and a 0.3 FAR for the southerly racetrack parking lot where the Caruso project is planned. With regard to Wes~eld, the City has adopted two additional definitions (one in 1967 and one in 2000) to apply to "regional shopping centers" such as Westfield Santa Anita that have large common areas that are not necessarily part of a tenanYs floor area. This method of calculation is referred to as "Gross Leasable Area" (GLA), which is common for shopping center projects. The Environmental Impact Report for the Westfield Santa Anita project was certified in 2000 with a calculated FAR using GLA instead of Gross Building Area. This change was made in response to Westfield's request for this definition. In addition, Westfield Floor Area Ratio-Issues 1 requested and received an increase in FAR from 0.4 to Q.5 at this time. As a `' resuit, the 600,OQ0 square feet of building area certified through this EIR is Gross ; Leasable Area. Typically, indoor malls include an additional 15% of area that is considered "common". Thus, for Westfield, the 600,000 square feet of GLA could be approximately 690,000 square feet of actual building area, or it could be more. However, Phase 1A of the Westfield project included the "food court" which is not included in the Gross Leasable Area. Therefore, the gross building area was 348,000 square feet in this case and the Gross Leasable Area was 214,993 (a 38% difference). The proposed Shops at Santa Anita project also uses GLA as the method of measurement for purposes of allowable building area. Below is a table that shows the existing/proposed Floor Area Ratio for the Westfield Santa Anita project and the Shops at Santa Anita project. Both of these uses are considered "Regional Shopping Centers" because they are more than 750,000 square feet. WESTFIELD SANTA ANITA AREA CALCULATIONS Site Area 3,446,380 sf FAR Allowed .50 GLA 1,723,190 sf GLA Area Gross Buildin Area Cit of Arcadia GLA Mall Area rior to Phase 1 a 1,197,100 sf 922,451 sf Phase 1a 348,000 sf 214,993 sf Phase 1 b 120,452 sf 100,800 sf Site Total 1,665,552 sf 1,238,244 sf Certified in 2000 EIR 1,887,100 sf 1,522,451 sf SHOPS AT SANTA ANITA AREA CALCULATIONS Site Area 3,702,600 sf FAR Allowed .30 GLA 1,110,780 sf GLA Area Gross Buildin Area Cit of Arcadia GLA Sho s Area 862,853 sf`* 806,405 sf Certified in 2007 EIR 862,853 sf * 806,405 sf **Gross Building Area is estimated based on 7% additional space for service/common areas. The applicant has estimated 5%, which is typical for an outdoor center. Until lans are submitted for lan check, this will be an estimate. DIFFERENT DEFINITIONS Gross Leasable Area, although appropriate for regional shopping centers, does have some difficult aspects: Floor Area Ratio-Issues 2 . • GLA does not necessarily regulate massing and building appearance on a ~ lot. • It is more difficult for staff to define and regulate GLA given the fact that each floor plan submitted must be carefully scrutinized to determine what portions of the building should be removed from consideration. • The City of Arcadia's definition of GLA is unique and differs from more widely accepted definitions such as the Urban Land Institute (ULI). On this last point, the General Plan has the following definition of FAR (in a footnote on page 2-12): Floor Area Ratio (FAR). This represents the maximum non- residential building square footage that may be permitted. FAR is based on net square footage and is measured by dividing building square footage by net lot area existing prior to development. Although not defined in the General Plan, the "neY' lot area referred to is a reference to excluding easements and other non-usable portions of a lot from the overall amount used to determine lot area. The confusing aspect of this definition is how "building square footage" and "net square footage" are determined using the definitions within the Municipal Code (Code). The Code does not specifically define these terms but does include the following definitions to determine building square footage: 1. Gross Floor Area shall be the tota! dimensions on each floor as measured from the outside wall. (Added by Ord. 1346 adopted 5- 16-67) 2. Gross leasable area shaU be the tota/ floor area designed for the tenanYs occupancy and exclusive use, including basements, mezzanines or upper floors-expressed in square feet and measured from the centerline of joint partitions and irom outside wall faces. Gross leasabfe area shall also include kiosks within the common areas. It is the space for which tenants pay rent, including sa/es areas. Exception: Gross Leasable Area shalf not include (a) service areas within mall tenant stores and (b) service areas that occupy /ess than twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross square footage oi stores in excess of fifty thousand (50,000) square feet. Service areas in excess of this percentage shall be counted toward the Gross Leasable Area. Service areas are those areas specifically dedicated to employee Floor Area Ratio-Issues 3 , ~ i ;" use, storage and mechanical areas and emp/oyee restrooms. (Added by Ord. 2135 adopted 10-3-00). feet). This results in a more permissive definition that allows more square footage'. This definition of GLA differs from the generally accepted definition. Groups like the Urban Land Institute (ULI), Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) and others utilize the first portion of the definition above when reviewing shopping malls and lifestyle centers. The unique portion of the City's definition lies in the "Exceptions". The Arcadia definition exempts service areas within mall tenant stores and service areas within Department Stores (stores over 50,000 square A final note with regard to FAR, there is growing concern that the City's FARs are too low for "normal" commercial properties. With the exception of the Westfield Santa Anita parcel and the Shops at Santa Anita property (clearly large and unique properties), many properties in Arcadia are already "built ouY' and exceed the FAR. A FAR of 0.5 precludes multi-story buildings and makes it difficult to intensify properties. Thus, even areas that were earmarked for more intense development cannot be developed as such. This is an issue the staff will evaluate in the upcoming General Plan Update. FAR ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION Should the City have two,methods of determining FAR (both Gross Building Area and Gross Leasable Area for Regional Shopping Centers)? 2. Which of the above definitions should be used to determine allowable building square footage (i.e. should we measure intensity by the size of the building, outside wall to outside wall? Or should we attempt to develop a"net building square footage" where we remove things like elevator shafts and other features from the calculation?) 3. Should we remove the "Exception" in our Gross Leasable Area definition to make the definition more compatible with the industry standard? ' As an example, the Westfield EIR Addendum represented a total floor area of 1,098,596 square feet prior to Phase 1a or 1b based on the ULI definition of Gross Leasable Area. Based on the City's definition, the total GLA was 922,451, a difference of 176,145 square feet (or 16%). Floor Area Ratio-Issues q ,.......~.. A~~sn f~ ~ ~ STAFF REPORT Recreation and Community Services Department DATE: November 20, 2007 T0: Mayor and City Council FROM:~ Roberta White, Director of Recreation & Community Services Tom Tait, Deputy Public Works Services Director SUBJECT: Public Hearinq Reqardina Establishment of Park Facilities Imaact Fees Recommendation: Provide Direction SUMMARY On November 6, 2007, the City Council adopled Resolution No. 6597 approving the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan recommended updating the current Park and Recreational Facilities fees to provide funding for the improvement and development of park and recreation facilities. The current fee schedule has not been updated since 1963, hence, funding is insufficient for today's market cost to develop and expand park facilities. The purpose of the park facilities impact fee is to sustain current levels of recreation facilities for the community and for new development. DISCUSSION The Mitigation Fee Act, contained in California Government Code sections 66000 through 66025, allows the City to establish development impact fees for municipal services, provided such fees and charges do not exceed the estimated reasonable cost to the City in providing the service to which the fee or charge applies. Currently, the fee structure charges $25 per lot split within a subdivision and dwelling unit fees of $185 per unit. These fees were adopted by Ordinance No. 1197 on April 16, 1963 and have not been updated since. Staff retained MuniFinancial, to conduct the Parks Facilities Impact Fee Study (Attachment A). The study was conducted within the guidelines of California's impact fee statute, which originated in Assembly Bill 1600 (California Government Code Section 66000). The purpose of this fee is to ensure new development pays its fair share of costs associated with building new park facilities and infrastructure. The types of projects that could be funded with Park Facilities Impact Fees include the acquisition of parkland, adjacent street improvements, typical park improvements such as landscaping, irrigation and play structures, special use facilities and structures such as restrooms, sports complexes and buildings, and to expand facilities. Specifically, the Parks and Recreation Master Plan contains a list of capital improvement projects that the fee would fund (Attachment B). Mayor and City Council November 20, 2007 The proposed fee schedule was developed by converting the cost per capita to a fee per square foot of development based on dwelling unit densities (persons per dwelling unit for residential development) and the historical averages for the size of existing single family and multi-family residences which have contributed to the existing level of service for parks. The fee also includes the current cost to acquire and develop the land as well as charges associated with the implementation and administration of the Park Facilities Impact Fees. The proposed new fee would be $2.85 per square foot for single-family projects and $3.73 per square foot for multi-family projects. Single family is defined as a"detached" dwelling unit versus multi-family, defined as "attached" units, (e.g. condominiums, townhouses and apartments). A table showing how the proposed Park Facilities Impact Fee was calculated is included (Attachment C). In the case of remodels or demolitions, a residence will only be charged for the new net livable square footage (excluding garages, patios, etc.). For example, a 2,500 square foot single family home that is demolishedlremodeled and rebuilt to 5,000 square feet would be charged for the additional 2,500 square feet added to the home at $2.85 per square foot. A Notice of Public Hearing to consider the establishment of Park Facilities Impact Fees was published in the Arcadia Weekly Newspaper on November 5 and 12, 2007. In addition, the Development Services Department sent notices to the Board of Realtors and to the Presidents of the Homeowners Associations in early November. Implementation of this fee is to ensure new development pays its fair share of costs associated with building new park facilities and infrastructure. This fee is not authorized until after the appropriate ordinance and resolution are adopted. The ordinance will be presented to the City Council for introduction on becember 4, with the adoption of the ordinance and fee resolution on December 18. The ordinance would become effective 31 days following adoption, and then fees will be collected when building permits are issued. It should be noted that the Park Facilities Impact Fees would be assessed in addition to other current development fees including plan checks, permit fees and school district fees, however the current Park and Recreational Facilities Fund fees would be eliminated. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The proposed Park Facilities Impact Fees will not have a potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and is, therefore, not considered a"projecY' and is exempt from CEQA per sections 15061 (b) (3) and 15378.(b) (2). 2 Mayor and City Council November 20, 2007 FISCAL IMPACT The current Parks and Recreational Facilities fee is insufficient to continue current levels of service and needs to be updated to correspond to current costs. The lack of a rate increase would not allow the City to upgrade and improve park and recreation facilities to accommodate the impact of development. RECOMMENDATION Conduct the public hearing and direct staff to prepare the appropriate Ordinance and Resolution. Approved: ~°-~~` "- b`''- William R. K y, City Manager RW:TT Attachments 3 ATTACHMENT A PARK FACILITIES EMPACT FEE I~EPORT CITY OF ARCADIA JULY 12, 2007 ~ MuniFinancial Corporate Office: 27368 Via lndustria Suite 110 Temecula, CA 92590 Tel: (951) 587-3500 Tel: (800) 755-MUNI (6864) Fax: (951) 587-3510 O~ce Locations: Anaheim, CA Lancaster, CA Oakland, CA Orlando, FL Phoenix, AZ Sacramento, CA Seattle, WA www.muni.com TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................. 1 Background and Study Objectives Public Facilities Financing In California Facifity Standards Approach 1 1 2 2. GROWTH ASSUMPTIONS ................................................................... 4 Service Population Lanii Use Types Occupant Densities Growth Projections for Arcadia 4 4 4 5 3. PARK FACILITIES .............................................................................. 7 Service Population 7 Facility Inventories, Plans & Standards 7 Unit Costs for Land Acquisition and Improvement 1 p Fee Schedule ~2 4. IMPLEMENTATION ............................................................................ 14 Ordinances and Resolutions 14 Capital Improvement Planning and Budgeting 14 Inflation Adjustments 14 Compliance With Statutory Accounting and Reporting Requirements 15 5. MITIGATION FEE ACT FINDINGS ........................................................ 16 Purpose of Fee 16 Use of Fee Revenues 16 Benefit Relationship ~ ~ Burden Relationship ~~ Proportionality ~ g ~MuniFinancial ~ 1. Introduction This repart presents an analysis of the need for paxk facilities to accommodate new development in the Ciry of ATCadia. This chaptec eeplains the study approach and summarizes results under the follou~ing sections: • Background aad smdy objecuves; • Public facilides financi~g in California; • Public facilities planni~g and financing in the City of Arcadia; • Organizadon of the report; and • Facility standaxds appcoach. Background and Study Objectives The primarv poGcy objecdve of a public facilides fee progiam is to ensuze that new development pays ~he capical costs associated with growth. The primary purpose of this report is to complete a park facilides fee study and determine the maxunum jusdfied fee levels to impose o~ new development co maintain the Ciry's facilides standard. Public agencies should review and update theic fee programs periodically to incorporate the best available inEormauon. The Cit~~ ~vill impose park faciliries fees undex authority gxanted by the Mitigadon Fee Act (Ac~, contained in the Californla Government Code Secuons 66000 through 66025. This report pxovides the necessaty findings tequ~ed bj~ [he Act fot adopdon of the Eees pxesented in the fee schedules contained herein. Public Facilities Financing In Calafornia The changing Fiscal landscape in [he State of California during the past thixry (30) years has steadily undercuc che financial capaciry of local govemments to fund infrastcucmre. Three dominant [xends stand out: • The passage of a string of tax limitauon measutes, staxring ~zrith Proposirion 13 in 1978 a~d connnuing through the passage of Proposidon 218 in 1996; • Declining popular support for bond measuxes to finance infrastruc[ure for the next generatio~ of residents and businesses; and • Sreep reducdons in federal and state assistance. Faced with these trends, many ciries and counties have had eo adopt a policy oE "gtowth pays its ou~n way." This poliry shif[s the burden of funding infrastructure expansion from e~sting rates and taxpayers onto ne~v development. This funding shi& has been accomplished primarilj~ through the unposidon of assessments, special taxes, and development unpact fees also known as public Eacili[ies fees. Assessments and special taxes cequice approval of propezty owners and are appiopcia[e ~vhen the Eucided facilides ate ~MuniFnancial 1 City of An•adia Park FaakYie.r ImJ~act Fee dizecdy related ro the developing property. Developmenc fees, on the othex hand, are an appropriate funding source for facilities that benefit all development jurisdicdo~-wide. Development fees need only a majoriry vo~e of the legisladve body foi adoprio~. Facility Standards Approach A faciliry standacd is a policy that indicates the amounc of faciliries requixed to accommodate senrice demand. Examples of faciliq~ standards include building square feet pez capita and puk acxes pex capita. Standaxds also may be expressed in monetary tezms such as the replacement value of facilides per capita. The adopted facility standard is a ccidcal component in detemuning new developme~t's need for new facilides and the amount of the Eee. Standazds determine new development's fair shaze of planned facilides and ensure that new development does not fund deficiencies associated with exisu~g development. The most commoeily accepred approaches to detecmining a facility standard aze described below. • The exisung inventory method uses a faciliry standazd based on the rado of e~snng facilides to the euisdng development. U~der this approach, new development funds the expansion of facilities at the same xate that e~sdng development has pro~zded facilities to date. By defuution, the e~cisring inventorv method results in no facility deficiencies attributable to existing development. To increase facility standards, the jurisdicdon must secure funding in addition ro development fees. • The master plan method calculates the standard based on the ratio of all e~cisdng plus planned facilides to total futuxe demand (e~cisting and new development). This method is used when (1) the local agenry anricipates increasing its facility standazd above the e~sdng inventory standard discussed above, and (2) planned facilities axe part of a system that benefi~ both e~sdng and new developmenc Using a faciliry standaxd that is highet than the e~cisdng inven[ory standazd creates a deficiency for e~cisting developmenc The jurisdiction must secure non-fee funding fox that poruon of planned facilities required to corcect the deficiency. • The planned faeilities method calculaces the standazd solely based on the cado of planned facilities to the increase in demand associated with new development. This method is appropriate ~vhen planned facilides only benefit ~ew development, such as a sewet trunk line exrension to a pceviously undeveloped area. This method may also be used when thexe is excess capaciry in e~cisang facilities that can accommodate new development. In that case, new development can fund facilides at a standard lower tha~ the existing inventory standacd and still provide an acceptable level of facilides. This study uses the exisring im entors method descTibed above to determine facility standards foc paxks. ~ ~MuniFinanaal Z City njArzadia Master Plan Sfandard Park Facik~taea Impacl Fee The facility standard foc each fee using the master plan method is based on a citywide standaxd incorporanng all exisdng and planned facilicies designed co serve all e~sring and projected development in 2025. Facility standards ace expxessed in rerms of ieplacement value pet capita. The mastec plan facilit~~ standaxd for each fee category represents a policy decision by the City, primaxIly dxiven by the list of planned faciliries documented in this report. A smaller amount of planned faciliues (fewec and/or less costly ones) would result i~ a lowex mastex plan standaid and a lower fee. A larger amoun[ of planned facilities would cause the opposite result The City has the fle~cibiliry to alter the list of plan~ed facilides shown in this ieport as condirions change. If the overall cost of planned faciliues in this report xelated to the amount of andcipated development is alrered significandy then the Ciq~ should update this fee program to incorporate those changes. As described above, the mastex plan method ensuxes a~ equitable disczibudon of planned faciliq~ costs benueen existing and new developmenc The method ensuxes that new development is not unfauly burdened should City poliry result in a highex per capita standacd than the Citp's e~zisting inventory standard. A higher faciliry standaxd cxeates a deficiency~ that the Cit~~ must fund by a souTCe othei than pubGc Facilides Eees. Each fee documented in this report clearls idendfies the cost of this deficienc}', if any. Existing Sfandard Undex the existi~g standacd appcoach used in chis report for pack impxovement, new development would contribute to the cost of impiovements in proportion to the level of investment made to date by etcisdng development. The use of revenues is not limited to a specific pxoject list. The e~cisdng standacd is widely used for many types oE public facilides fees. Impact fees often xely on this appxoach. The equiry approach allows jurisdictions to add a range of facilides to accommodate growch wi~hout having to exacdy duplicate existing faciliues. For example, rathec than build a new branch library, a City may upgrade and expand the library compu[er system as a bettex way to accommoda[e growth by incxeasing public access to the Intemet. This apptoach ensures new development is txeated fairly by requiring contribudons to these new facilides only up to the le~~el of investment made b}~ e~cisnng development. ~MuniFnancial 3 City ofArcadra Park Faclk'lie.r Impad Fee 2. Growth Assumptions Estimates of the exisdng service population and pzojec[ions of growth aze cxidcal assumptions used thxoughout this rcport. These estimares axe used to: • Determine the existing standard of faciliries. • Detem~ine the total amount of public faciliries xequized to accommodate growth at che 2025 planning horizon and to allocate those costs on a per ucrit basis (for example, costs per capita). • tlllocate to new development its fair share of total planned facilicy needs based on estimates of service population gcowth fxom 2006 to 2025. Service Population To measure existing service populadon and future growth, xesidendal popula[ion data is used for pazk facilides. The number of iesidencs is a reasonable indicatox of the level of demand for paxk facilides. The City builds park facilides primaxIly ro serve this population and t~~pically the greater the popularion the larger the facility required to provide a given level of service. H,and Use Types To ensuxe a reasonable xelauonship between each fee and the type of development paying ~he fee, growth projectio~s are used to disdnguish between diffezent land use t~~pes. The land use types used in this analysis aie defined below: • Single family: Attached and detached one-family dwelling units; • Multi-family: All attached dwelling ur~its such as duplexes and condominiums, mobIle homes, apaztments, and dormi[oties; Some developments may include moce than one land use rype, such as a planned unit development with both single and multi-family uses. In these cases, the park facilities fee would be calculated separately for each land use type. The Ciry has the discretion to unpose the pack facilities fee based on the specific aspects of a proposed developmenc regacdless of zoning. The guideline to use is the probable occupant densiry of the development as in residents pec dwelling u~it. T'he fee imposed should be based on [he land use rype that most closely represe~ts the probable occupant density of the development. Occupant Densitaes Occupant de~sides ensure a reasonable relationship between the incxease in seroice population and amount of the Eee. Developers pay the fee based on the number of additional housing u~its oc squate feet of each tesidenual development; thetefore the fee ~MuniFinanaal 4 C:~ oJAmarlia Park Fank't:e.r Impad Fee schedule must convert service populadon esrimates to these measures of pcoject size. Ttus co~version is done ~vith average occupan[ densiry factoxs bV land use t~~pe, shown in Table 2.0. The xesidenrial occupant density factors ace detived itom the 2000 U.S. Census Buceads Tables H-31 through H-33. Table I-I-31 pxovides vacant housing units data, while Table H- 32 provides infozmadon relating to occupied housing. Table H-33 documents the total 2000 popularion residing in occupied housing. The US Census numbeis are adjusted b~~ using the California Deparrmen~ of Financc (DOF) esdmates for January 1, 2006 found on Table E-5. Table 2.0: City of Arcadia - Occupant Density Land Use Denslty Residentral Single Family 3.03 per dwelling unit Multi-Family 2.18 per dwelling unit Source: 2000 Census, Tables H31-H33; California Department of Finance (DOF), Table E•5, 2006; MuniFinancial. Growth Projectaons for Arcadia The base year foc this study is the yeac 200G. The Califomia Depaztment of Finance (DOF), City staff and the Southern Califoinia Associadon of Govemments (SCAG) provided January 1, 2006, and 2025 populadon estimates respectively. Table 2.1 shows the development projections for the City of Arcadia based o~ this data. ~MuniFinanaal ' crry oja,~a~ua Table 2.1: Demographic Assumptions 2006~ 2025Z Increase Residents 55,560 62,180 6,620 Dwelling Units Single Family 14,000 15,528 ' 1,528 Multi-family 6,000 6,911 911 Total 20,000 22,439 2,439 ' Califomia Department of Finance (DOF) z Southern Califomia Association of Govemments (SCAG) 3 Assumes percentage of dwelling unit rypes will remains constant from 2006 to 2025 Note: Growlh does not reflect the Regional Housing Needs Assessment. Sources: California Department of Finance (DOF), Table E-5; Southern Califomia Association of Governments; MunlFinancial. ~ P¢rk Faciliker IrupaU Fee ~MuniFnancial 3. Park F'acilaties The purpose of chis fee is to ensure chat new development funds its fair share of parkland and facili[ies. The Ciry would use fee revenues [o expa~d park facilities to serve new development. Service Population Park facilides have been developed within the City of t~cadia to primarily seroe the cesidents of the Citp. Since the residents are the primary users of the pazk facilides the future cost to provide facilides will be allocated to the future cesidents. Service populanon is used as a measure of the need for park faciliues that are seroing the xesidents in the seroice area. Table 3.0 shows the estimated seroice popularion for 2006 and 2025. In calculating the service populadon, cesidents are given a weight of 1.0. Table 3.0: Parks Service Population Service Residents Population Existing (2006) New Develapment (2006 -2025) Total (2025) 55,560 55,560 6,620 6.620 62,180 62,180 1.00 Sources: California Department of Finance (DOF), Table E-5, 2006; MuniFinancial and SCAG Population Growlh Proiections, 200~2025 Facility Inventories, Plans 8v Standards This secdon describes the Ciry of Arcadia's e~sting facility inventory and standard for pack facilines. Existing Invenfory The City's inventory~ o£ Patkla~d facilides includes a total oE 180.46 acres, of which ] 1130 acces is e~cisring and ununpcoved, as summanzed in Table 3.1. ~MuniFnancial ~ G't~~ ojArca&'a Table 3.1: Parkland Inventory Bicentennlal Park Bonita PaAc ana Skate Park Camino Gmve Park Elsenhaver Park and Dog Park FairviewAve Paik Forest Avenue Park Hugo Reitl Park Longden Park Newcastle Park Orange Grove Park Tlerta VeMe Park Tripolis Frlendship Park WIIOemess Y2rk Subtotal Recreafional Facilities lvcadia Communiry Center Civic Center Athlelic Fie10 Suhtofal Schwl Disfricfs ' Bal~win Staker Elem Camino Gmve Elem Highland Oaks Elem Holly Ave Elem Hugo Reitl Primary Hugo Reitl Elem Longley Way Elem Dana Middle First Ave Middle Foothills Mitldle ArcadiaHlBh' ~ Subtotal' Subtotal School Facilities ~ISwunt Factor' Scliool Facllities - Clry Usa Total - Park 8 Recreation Facllltlas (acreage) 0,63 - O.fi3 3.38 - ~ 3.38 t.~ - ~.~ 5.39 - 5.39 0.97 - 0.91 026 - 026 435 - 4.35 0 99 - 0.99 2.64 - 2.64 2.fi6 - 2.66 1 55 - 1.55 0.34 - 0.34. 8.70 111.30 120.00 33.fi0 111.30 144.90 4.9b - 4.98 2.24 2.24 722 - 7.22 2.88 - 4.09 - 3.84 - 3.98 - 0.98 2.42 - 2.56 - 5.46 - 3.3D - 6.72 - 20.47 56.70 - 2.88 4.09 3.84 3.98 0.98 2.42 2.58 5.46 3.30 6.72 20 47 56.70 56.70 0.50 28.35 56.70 0.50 28.35 89.16 111.90 180.C8 ~ Pork FaaGtie.r Inrpurt Fee RecreaNon Facllkles' 18,800 - ia,eoo - 2 _ 2 0.50 - 1 ie,80D ' TM1e Gry hae loln~ uee o1 ihe Iwo 25 me~er pods. ' Reprecenk 50Y. W Wtat sMOOI acreaBa ~ ThB Clty ~tllBfilly h3q p11111159 BqRBTBlllB WiM tl1B BC~UdS fOf u580~ ~h8 fiCYI11B6. Th0 B%6tllq iTpp~BE MR2qB ~d8 bB¢II IBtl11C00 by SOX IW ~118 Sd1001 DI6Mt16 [OfiBtl On pden161 dvatWdlly IIX MB IazI44e5. Smmes: dN o( ArraaW; MunlFlnanclal. Also located within the Cit~~ of Arcadia are the Eollowing parkland facilities set forth in Table 3.1A. Although these facilides provide a benefit to the Ciry and the residents, these faciliues have been excluded from the calculadon since they are either owned b}' other muoicipal enudes or because the facilides currently collect fees for typical usage. ~MuniFnancial 8 Cify ojAre'adia Table 3.1A: Excluded Inventory 2006 Total Facility Acreage Coun Arboretum and Botanical Garden 119.40 Santa Anita Golf Course 129.68 Arcadia County Park 181 JO Peck Road Water Conservation Park 119.97 550.75 Recreationa! Facilities Par 3 Golf Course 25.46 25.46 Park Fadktrer Impact Fee Park Facility Standards To calculate new development's need £ox new parks, cities commonly use a rado expressed in terms of developed pack acces per 7,000 seroice populadon. The current standard foc parks citywide is 2.43 acres per 1,000 seroice popularion, as detailed in Table 3.2. Table 3.2: Patk Facilities Exisdng Standard Park Acreage Convert Uninproved to Improved Acreage Park Acreage Equivalent Improved Percent' Equivalent Improved Acreage Total Improved Acreage (equivalent) Service Population (2006) Park Facllity Standards (acres per 1,000 service population) Z 2.43 1 Based on land value of $450,000 and improvement value of $310,000 for a total o( $760,000. 2 Park Facility Sfandard is for purposes of this report only and is calculated based on equivalent acres and excludes certain facilities as identifed in Table 3.1A. The actual standartl may exceed 13 acras per 1,OOD residents. Sources: Tables 3.0, 3.1, and 3.3; MuniFinancial 69.16 111.30 59% 65.90 135.06 55,560 ~MuniFinancial crn~ oJar~oa,o Unit Costs for ~and Improveanent Park FaaGtie.r Impad Fee Acquisition and Pazkland acquisido~ costs ace estima[ed at ~450,000 per acce within the City. The estunated costs per acre for park impxovement are $370,000 per acxe. Thus, the total estimated cost to acquire and unprove one acre foc a park is $76Q000. Unit cost assumptions are summarized below: Parkland acquisition cost The packland acquisiuon cost per acre xepresents the estimated historical average cost of pazkland acquisiuon for park faciliries. The acquisidon costs xeflects a dollar amount less than the currenc mazke~ value of paxkland to xeflect the acquisirion costs of the exisdng inventory of parkland. Park improvement cost: The parkland unprovement cost per acce cepresents the average cost of capital imptovement on paxkland such as landscaping and recceauonal facilities. ~MuniFnancial 10 City ojArradt~a Park FaaGkea Impact Fee Table 3.3 sumcnatizes the park facilities unit costs. Table 3.3: Patk Facilities Unit Costs ($2007) Cost Per Park Improvements Special Use Facilities' Recreation Buildings Building Sq. Ft. 18,800 Cost per Sq. Ft.Z $ 350 Subtotal $ 6,580,000 Pools Number 1 Cost per PoolZ $ 1,000,000 Subtotal 1.000.000 Total Special Use Facilities $ 7,580,000 Improved Park Acres 69.16 Special Use Facilities Cost per Improved Acre $ 110,000 Standard Park Improveme~ts' 200.000 Share Park Improvements Subtotal 310,000 41% Land Acquisition° $ 450.000 59% Total Land & Improvements y 760,000 100% ~ Recreation facilities only includa special use facilities that are nol part of standard park improvements such as recreation centers and pools. ~ Recreatlon tacilities unit costs are estimated based on various comparable bids for construction cosls. ~ Improvement costs are estimated at $200,000 per acre for site improvements (curbs, gutters, water, sewer, and electrical access), plus basic park and school fleld amenities such as basket6all or tennis court, restroom, parking, tot lot, irngalion, [uA, open green space, pedestrian paths, and picnic ta6les. Excludes special use facilities such as recrealion cenlers and pools. ° Land acquisition values are assumed to average $450,000 throughout the City. This value is assumed to reflects the historical purchase cost for land and may be lower than current market valuation for land within the City. Sources: Tables 3 and A.1; City of Arcadia: MuniFinancial ~MuniFnanaal l~ Crty ofArcadla Park Faak'tier Impad Fee Table 3.4 sets £orth the coscs per capita foz paxkland acquisition and impxovements. Table 3.4: Patk Faciliries Costs to Serve Gcowth Facility Standard (acres/1,000 service population) 2.43 Service Population Growth (2006-2025) 6.620 Faciliry Needs (acres)' 16:00 Average Unit Cost (per acre) $ 760.000 Total Cost of Facilities to maintain existing level of service $ 12,160,000 Total Cost of Facilities Per Capita $ 1,836.86 Facility Standard per Resident $ 1,836.86 ~ Unit costs based on curtent market value. Sources: Tables 3.0, 3.2, and 3.3; MuniFinancial Fee Schedule Table 3.5 shows the Packs public facilides fee based on the e~cisdng plan standacd. The cosc per capica is converced to a fee pec square fooc of development based on dwelling unit densides (pecsons per dwelling unit for residendal development) a~d the historical avecages for the size of e~sung single family and muld-family residence which have contributed to the e~cisdng level of service for parks. The total fee includes an administrauve charge to fund costs that include: (7) A standazd overhead chacge applied ro all Cit~~ progcams for legal, accoundng, and othec departmental and citywide administrauve support; (2) Capi[al planning, pxogramming, pzoject management costs associated with the share of projects funded by the public facilides fee; and (3) Public facilities fee program administrative costs including zevenue collecdon, revenue and cost accoundng, mandated public repotting, and fee jusrification analyses. ~MuniFnancial ~ cuy aJa,~a~a Table 3.5: Park Facilities Fees Park Faciliticr Impact Fee n n c=,vcn u t= c+u F=~z,aao F = E/1,100 Land & Facilities Admin. Sample Fee per Sq. Land Use Costs DensiN ~ Base Fee Charoe2 TotalFee Ft' Residential (aer dwellinq uNtl Single Family $ 1,836.86 3.03 S 5,570.23 S 139.26 $ 5,709.49 $ 2.85 Multi-family 1,836.86 2.18 4,002.84 100.07 4,102.91 3.73 ' Parsons per dwelling unit. ° Administration fae equal to 2.5 percent o( hau fee to funtl (1) a standard overhead chaige apPlietl to all Ciry programs for legal, accounting, antl oNer depanmen~al antl citywiee a0ministrative support, (2) capital planning, programming, prolect maragement cos~s associaleE wilh lhe share of projects fundeE by the impact fee, antl (3) impact fee prog2m administrative cosis inclWing revenue cotlection, revenue antl cost acwunting, mantlatad public repor~'ng, and fee lustifcation analyses. ° Citywitle [he historical average sirgie family homa square foofage is estimatetl a12,000 an0 the histoncal ava2ge multi family home square (oota9a is estimatetl at 1,100. These as[imates are to reflect the existinq Inventory of homes, which have conMbuted histoncally to the park facilities. SoufCes: Tables 2.0, 3.4, antl 3.5; MuniFinanCial. ~MuniFinancial 13 Cit~~ ojAnadra ~ Park Fad4tier Impact Fee 4. Imple~aentatioa~ This secdon idenrifies tasks that the Ciry should complete when implemenung the new paxk facilides unpact fee requirements. Ordinances and Resolutions The City Council should adopt appropriaxe ordinances to provide the Ciry with the authority co unplement the park facilides unpact fee progcam, subject to the advice of legal counsel. The oTdinances would authorize the City to impose and collect a pazk Eacilities impact fee based on che statutory findiags required b}~ the Miagadon Fee Act (see the follo~ving secdon). The ordinances should provide for incxeasing the fees based on an explicit inflanon index, and fox the setting of fees by resolution. The Ciry CouncIl should also adopt fee cesoludons to establish the amount of the paxk facilides unpacc fees. We recommend that the actual fee amount be established by resoludon to facilitate updaung the fee for infladon or other purposes without having to amend the Ciry's Municipal Code. Capital Ymprovement Planning and Budgeting The City should annually update its capital unpiovement budget to pxogxam park facilities impact fee revenues ro specific capital projects. Use of the capital impxovement budgedng and planning process is essenrial ro demonstrate a reasonab(e celadonship between new development and the use of fee revenues as follows: • Paik facilides impact fee revenues should only be used fot: - Acquisidon of additional parkland; - Development of unimpxoved parkland with park and recxeadon facilides; and - Expansion oc addition of new park and recreadon facilities to e~sring improved paikland to enable more inrensive use. The City should substantiallv program all fee cevenues and fund balances on an annual basis to specific capital piojects even if for a ceserve while sufficient funds are raised to complete the project Commitung fees in this manner would enable the Ci[y to hold fee zevenues fox as long as necessary to collect suEficient funds to complete a capital project wi[hout the chxeat of having to xefund uncommitted fund balances to pxopexty ownexs. Inflation Adjustments The City should idend£y appropriate infladon indexes and should adjust the fee for inIlauon annually. To calculate the fee inceeases the City would use [he unit cost shares shown in Table 3.3 to ~veight the index. The Ciry could use a pcoperty appxaisal pcocess co adjust the la~d acquisidon component of the paxk facilities impact fee. Fox unprovemenc costs the Ciry ~MuniFinancial l4 c;ry ola,~a~a Park FadliJie.r Impa~tFee could use its recent capital project expexience or an index fxom a xeputable souxce such as the Constcuction Cost Index found in the Engineering New.r Recard publicauon. Compliance With Statutory Accounting and Reporting Requirements The City should comply with the accoundng and repotting requitements of the bliugation Fee Act in g66001(d) and ~66006. The Citv should establish sepaxate fec ievenue accounts for the park faciliues impact fee. Interest earned on fund balances should be cxedited to ehe account. - . ~MuniFnancial 1'~' 5. I~ntigatiora Fee Act To guide the uridespread unposidon of development nnpact fees, the Sta~e Legislamre adopted the Midgation Fee Act (the Act) with Assembly Bill 1600 in 1987 and subsequent amendments. The Act, contained in Ca1'rfornia Government Code Secrions 66000 through 66025, establishes requicements on local agencies far the unposidon and adminis~adon of development fees. The Act requires local agencies to document five findings when adopdng a fee. . The five sfatutory findings requiied for adoption of tlie ma~ciinum jusufied park facilities impacc fees documented in chis repoct are presenced in ttus secdon and suppoited in detail by the othex informarion presented in this Tepott. All statutory references ace to the Act. Purpose of Fee For the first finding, the City must: Identify the purpose of the fee. (§6600](a)(1)) The purpose of,the pack faciliues impact fee is to pxovide a funding source fxom new development fox parks ro serve new developmenc. The fee advances a legidmate interest oF the Cit~~ by enabling the City to pzovide park services to new development. Use of Fee Revenues For the second finding, the City musr. Identify the use to which the fee is to be put. If the use is financing public facilities, the facilides shall be identified. That identification may, buc need not, be made by reference to a capital unprovement plan as specified in Secuo~ 65403 oz 66002, may be made in applicable general or specific plan requiTements, ox may be made in othec public documents that idendfy the public facilities for which the fee is chazged. (~66001(a) (2)) The park facilides unpact fee would fund expanded park facilities ro seroe new development. All facilities would be located within the City of Axcadia. These facilities could include: • Pazkland; • Adjacent stseet unprovements; • Typical pack imptovements including but not limited ro landscaping, irrigadon, play structures, benches, pa[hways, fences, and parking; • Special use facilides and s~mccures such as restrooms, sparts complexes, and buildings; • Financing wsts associared with any of the above. ~MuniFinancial 16 .~ ~ Crty~ oJAr~adla Park Fadktrer Imyart Fee Benefit Relationship Foi the third, finding, the City musr. Determine how there is a xeasonable reladonship between the fee's use and the n~pe of developmenc project on which the fee is imposed. (g66001(a)(3)) The City• would restrict fee xecenues to the acquisidon of parkland, construction of adjacent street icnpxovements; conscrucdon of park impxovements, special use facilities and strucmres on parkland or Schools, and financing costs, if anv, associated with these expendituxes. Park facilides £unded by ~he fee would provide a cin~vide nenvork of services accessible to the additional reside~ts and workers associated wi~h new developmenc Thus, there is a reasonable relationship between the use oE Eee revenues and the new development that would pay the fee. Burden Relationship For the fouxth finding, the City~ must: Detecmine how thece is a xeasonable teladonship between the need for the public facility and the rype of development pxoject on ~vhich the fee is imposed. (~66001(a)(4)) Sen2ce populadon provides an indicator of the demand fox the park facilides needed to accommodate growth. The total demand fox park facilides is calculated based on residents associated wi[h development The need for the fee is based on the facility standards identified in this xeport. The facility standacds cepresent the level of seroice that the Ciry plans to provide its cesidents. ~MuniFnanaal l~ CiJ~~ ojArearG'a Proportionality For the fifth finding, the Ciry must: Park FaaGtiu lmf~art Fee Detemnne how there is a ceasonable relauonship between the amount of the fee and the cost of the public facilic~~ oT poruon of the public faciliry attributable to the development on which the Eee is imposed. (gGG001(b)) The ceasonable celadonship between the public facilities fee for a specific development project and the cost of the facilides attributable to that project is based on the estimated size of the sen~ice populadon that the pzoject will accommodate. The rotal fee for a specific project is based on its size as measured by building squaze feet The fee schedule converts the estimated service Population that a development project will accommodate into a fee based on the size of the projecc Largex projects of a cextain land use rype will have a higher seroice populauon and pay a higher fee than smallec projeccs of the same land use rype. Thus, che fee schedule ensures a xeasonable relationship between the public facilities fee for a specific development project and the cost of the facilides attributable to that pcoject. ~MuniFnancial 18 Attachment B PROPOSED FUTURE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PROJECT COST 1. Foothills Middle School Joint Use Gymnasium (Design & Construction)** $ 1,500,000 2. First Avenue Middle School Athletic Field Lighting** $ 150,000 3. Convert Civic Center Athletic Field to all weather surFace $ 900,000 4. Longden Park Baseball Field Athletic Lighting $ 150,000 5. Civic Center Renovation Plan - Phase II Multi-Purpose Recreation & Meeting Center with designated areas for pre-school children and Teenagers $ 8,000,000 6. Windsor Baseball Field at Hugo Reid Park Athletic Lighting $ 150,000 7. Lojeski Basebalf Field at Eisenhower Park Athletic Lighting $ 750,000 8. Central Computerized Field Lighting System $ 60,000 9. Wilderness Park Nature Center Expansion $ 450,000 10. Addition of Restrooms to Newcastle Park Utility Building $ 69,500 11. Addition of Restrooms to Tierra Verde Park Utility Building $ 69,500 12. Add Playground Equipment to Fairview Avenue Park $ 65,000 13. Add Playground Equipment to Forest Avenue Park $ 65,000 14. Add a Group Picnic Shelter to Eisenhower Park $ 25,700 Tota( $11,804,700 ~*Funds have already been appropriated for these projects in the 20~7-2012 Capital Improvement Plan Budget U C ~ L U ~ Q N ~ d LL ~+ V ~ Q. 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LL ~ C U a ~ ~ tl1 .Z f~ E A p`~ N • . ~ N ~ a ~ ~ N ~ N ~ ~ G O O H d ~ 3 '; ~p ~ ~~~~ ~ ~~ ~ ~'-' ~ t U L ~ ~ N V~ F- ~ a a° T _ 3 y ~ ~ ~ N O ` ~ T ~ O ~ L C7 '. ~., ~ ' a % ~ ~ ~ ~ m ` N ry a°' ~ N ~- o F E ~ m C Vl ~ j d v o v , E J ~ ~ a a Q a~ ~°- Y U~w Cn n a ? ~ M d m U ~ c LL ~ ~ ll) M D C m v ci O N N N d F~- N ~ ~ 0 ~ 49:0137 CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2007 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Segal called the Special Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Council/Agency Member Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Wuo and Segal ABSENT: None CLOSED SESSIONISTUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) None CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with labor negotiators. City Negotiators: William W. Floyd, Tracey Hause and Mike Casalou. Employee Organization: Arcadia Police Officers' Association. b. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with legal counsel regarding the case of John Cuevas v. City of Arcadia, Los Angeles Superior Case No. BC367387. STUDY SESSION a. Report, discussion and direction regarding Traffic and Transportation Issues. City Engineer Phil Wray gave a report regarding 5 major components relating to traffic management in the City. He discussed the City's Transportation Master Plan, Transportation Impact Fee Program, Traffic Signal Operations, Computerized Traffic Control Systems and the Tra~c Advisory Committee. b. Report, discussion and direction regarding City Investment Policy. Administrative Services Director Tracey Hause provided a report of the City's Investment policy and noted that the City's investment advisor, MBIA along with City staff are recommending changes to the City's current Investment Policy. She summarized the purpose of the investment policy, provided an overview of the City's portfolio, LAIF rates and discussed some of the significant changes to the Policy being recommended by the investment advisor. 11-06-2007 49:0138 In response to a suggestion by Mayor Pro Tem Harbicht, Tracey Hause responded that the words "including the waited average rate of return" will be added to the first paragraph of the Reporting Section of the Investment Policy. c. Presentation of initial review of the proposed new City Hall project and schematic designs. Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director pon Penman provided an update on the proposed new City Hall schematic design phase. He noted that Martha Eros, Transportation Services Officer and Phil Wray, City Engineer are leading the staff team and have gathered input from the various departments and staff at City Hall. He also noted that the Public Works Services Department staff will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the building. He introduced the Project Team of Steinberg Architects who provided an overview of the design process, the proposed location for the new City Hall, the configuration and image of the proposed building. The Architects provided several examples of public buildings for City Council input. Some members of the City Council stated that they would like to see openness and traditional in the new City Hall though there was a feeling it should fit in. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIUREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING TO OPEN SESSION Mayor Segal convened the Regular Meeting at 7:10 p.m. in the Council Chamber. INVOCATION Reverend Dan Earp, Amazing Grace Congregational Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Tracey Hause, Administrative Services Director ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCILIREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Council/Agency Member Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Wuo and Segal ABSENT: None REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY/AGENCY COUNSEL ON CLOSED SESSION/STUDY SESSION ITEMS City Attorney Steve Deitsch reported that the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board met in a special closed session meeting to consider the two items listed on the posted agenda. No reportable action was taken. Mr. Deitsch also reported that at the Study Session, the City Council/Redevelopment Agency Board heard a report regarding the City's Transportation Master Plan, Transportation Impact Fee Impact Program, Traffic Signal Operations, Computerized Traffic Control Systems and the Traffic Advisory Committee, no action was taken; the 11-06-2007 49:0139 City Council also considered an overview of the City's Investment Policy which will be considered on the regular agenda under City Manager, no action was taken; and the City Council considered a presentation by architects and staff of an initial review of the proposed new City Hall project and schematic designs, no reportable action was taken. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Amundson, seconded by Council/Agency Member Chandler and carried on roll call vote to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and w2ive the reading in full. PRESENTATIONS a. Proclamation in honor of Arcadia Festival of Bands Month. PUBLIC COMMENTS Michael Cappello appeared and spoke regarding a parking citation he received which was upheld. At the request of Mayor Segal, Mr. Kelly responded to Mr. Cappello's comments and directed him to speak with Police Chief Sanderson who was in attendance at the meeting. 1. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS a. APPOINTMENT TO RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION. Recommended Action: Make appointment to fill unexpired term. City Clerk Jim Barrows presented the staff report regarding the appointment to the Recreation and Parks Commission and provided an overview of the options in order to fill the vacancy on the Recreation and Parks Commission created by the resignation of Janet Chew. Mayor Segal suggested that Patti Anderson move into the unexpired term of Janet Chew which expires June 30, 2011 which was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Harbicht and seconded by Council Member Chandler. 11-06-2007 49:0140 A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Council/Agency Member Chandler and carried on roll call vote to move Patti Anderson into the unexpired term of Janet Chew to tlie Recreation and Parks Commission which expires June 30, 2011. AYES: Council/Agency Members Harbicht, Chandler, Amundson, Wuo and Segal NOES: None ABSENT None Regarding the vacancy on the Recreation and Parks Commission created by moving Patti Anderson to fill the remainder of Janet Chew's term, Mayor Pro Tem Harbicht nominated Steve Phillipi and Council Member Wuo nominated Smith Choi. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler to appoint Steve Phillipi to the Recreation and Parks Commission to fill the remainder of Patti Anderson's term which expires June 30, 2008. AYES: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Harbicht and Segal NOES: Council/Agency Members Amundson and Wuo ABSENT None REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK Council Member Amundson commented that he attended a very educational ride along with the Planning Commission to view the City's design review process; he attended the Chinese Association Fundraiser with other members of the City Council; he read a couple of excerpts from the police blotter regarding vehicle thefts and encouraged all citizens not to leave valuables in the car; he commented that recently one of his family members became a victim by leaving a purse in the car; he noted that Homeland Security has an "e-verify" site that employers can electronically verify citizenship status of new employees. In response to a question by Council Member Amundson, Mr. Kelly responded that he was not familiar with the Homeland Security website. Council Member Amundson suggested that the City should take advantage of the website and inquired how the City can verify citizenship of those employees hired by contractors who contract with the City. In response to Council Member Amundson's question, Mr. Kelly advised that he will discuss this issue with the City Attorney. He announced the drop off locations for unwrapped toys for the Toys for Tots program for needy children at Christmas time; and he announced that Sunday is Veteran's Day and read a scripture by Daniel Webster and thanked past and present veterans for guarding and defending our liberty. Council Member Chandler commented on a recent photograph in the Star News during the recent fires that showed Arcadia Fire Fighters assisting in the Silverado Canyon fire; and he also noted that several Arcadia Police Officers assisted in a special task force that worked with various police agencies. 11-06-2007 49:0141 Council Member Wuo noted that there have been a lot of real estate signs around town advertising open houses and urged all realtors in town to obey the City Codes conceming the use of flags, balloons and the number of real estate signs that can be put up; he noted the construction on Duarte Road and urged citizens to avoid the area. He thanked Congressman Drier for assisting a Taiwanese dance group who sold over 10,000 tickets and were scheduled to come to the United States to perform and subsequently had problems in obtaining their visas due to the passing of their attorney. Mayor Pro Tem Harbicht commented on the study session item regarding traffic issues in the City; he noted that fiber optics were installed in most of the key traffic signals in the City under the streets; he noted that cameras were installed at intersections that will allow City staff to see traffic issues at those areas. He noted the remodeling of homes throughout the City and asked staff if there was a time frame for homeowners to complete construction because property maintenance often times suffers during this construction period. In response to Mayor Pro Tem HarbichYs inquiry regarding construction time frames, Mr. Kelly explained the process regarding time frames for completion of construction projects and advised that he will work with the City Attomey regarding altematives for new ordinances and alternative code compliance options. Mayor Segal announced information and the date for the 2007 Holiday Home Decoration Awards; and he appointed Mayor Pro Tem Harbicht to the Sanitation District to serve as the alternate effective December 1, 2007. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: a. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 16, 2007. Recommended Action: Approve CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: b. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 16, 2007. Recommended Action: Approve c. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A ONE (11 YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH GENERAL PUMP COMPANY, INC. TO PROVIDE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND REPAIR ' _ "" '~~..~~.. ..~ ~...-... u~ r~ ~r Recommended Action: Approve 11-06-2007 49:0142 d. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A ONE (11 YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH GRACE BUILDING MAINTENANCE COMPANY. INC. FOR JANITaRIAL AND PORTER SERVICES AT VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $326,470. Recommended Action: Approve e. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH URBAN GRAFFITI FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE (31 YEARS FOR GRAFFITI REMOVAL SERVICES. Recommended Action: Approve REJECT ALL PROPOSALS SUBMITTED FOR LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES OF CITY WATER SAMPLES AND DIRECT STAFF TO SOLICIT NEW PROPOSALS. Recommended Action: Approve APPROVE A REVISED JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER. Recommended Action: Approve RESOLUTION NO. 6595 ESTABLISHING DATES TIME AND LOCATION FOR ARCADIA BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION MEETINGS Recommended Action: Adopt j. ORDINANCE N0. 2232 AMENDING ARTICLE III OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FIRE REGULATIONS AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2007 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE IN ITS ENTIRETY INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES BASED Recommended Action: Introduce k. ORDINANCE NO. 2233 AMENDING ARTICLE VIII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUILDING REGULATIONS AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2007 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS. TITLE 24)~ INCLUDING THE 2007 CALIFORNIA ~~ ~„ ..,.,,. ,.....~ ..._. . .-•- ~- - -- - CODE: THE 2007 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE~ THE 2007 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE• THE 2007 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING 11-06-2007 Recommended Action: Approve 49:0143 CODE; THE 2007 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS. INSERTIONS, DELETIONS AND CHANGES THERETO: AND FURTHER AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY RELOCATING CHAPTER 8. PART 3 OF OF ARTICLE VIII CONCERNING SECURITY BARS. Recommended Action: Introduce ACCEPT $15 000 GIFT FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR PROGRAMS AND MATERIALS FOR TEENS. Recommended Action: Approve m. ACCEPT ALL WORK PERFORMED BY WEST VALLEY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE 2006-2007 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZE THE FINAL PAYMENT TO BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. Recommended Action: Approve n. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF NEW FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE NEW FIRE STATION 105 HEADQUARTERS. Recommended Action: Waive the formal bidding process and approve the purchase of new furnishings and equipment for a total of $445,000 including a contingency of $24,500 and appropriate $60,000 from the Capital Qutlay Fund to apply to thes~ purchases. o. RESOLUTION NO. 6596 ADOPTING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO RECEIVE PROPOSITION C 5% TRANSIT SECURITY FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008. Recommended Action: Adopt Mayor Pro Tem Harbicht pulled Consent Calendar Item 2.o for discussion and would like to make a comment only on Item 2.1. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council/Agency Member Amundson and carried on roll call. vote to approve items 2.a through 2.n on the City Council/Agency Consent Calendar. AYES: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Amundson, Harbicht, Wuo and Segal NOES: None ABSENT None ABSTAIN: Council/Agency Members Harbicht and Segal (abstained Items 2.a and 2.b) 11-06-2007 49:0144 Mayor Pro Tem Harbicht commented on the commitment by the Friends of the Library to donate $15,000 to the Library for materials and programming for teens; he thanked the Friends of the Library on behalf of himself and the entire City Council and noted that the gift from the Friends of Library are extra funds which have no impact on the money allocated to the Library by the City Council. In response to an inquiry by Mayor Pro Tem Harbicht regarding the City's allocation of Proposition C funds for security, Martha Eros, Transportation Services Officer explained that the money is discretionary and is based on a countywide distribution formula allocation process for transit operators. She noted that the City has received this annual allocation of funds since the security program was implemented in 1999 and that the discretionary money is in addition to the local return money received annually. She also explained that the formula for the discretionary funds is established by the MTA. In response to another question by Mayor Pro Tem Harbicht, Assistant City ManagedDevelopment Services Director pon Penman responded that based on the way the formula is currently allocated; the City is receiving its fair share based on population and passenger numbers. Mr. Penman noted that cities are always trying to lobby to influence the formulas and noted that if the City felt the formulas the MTA were establishing or changing did not support the City, then it would be brought before the City Council and a letter would be sent from the City Manager to the MTA Board. He added that if the MTA changes the formula for all transit operators the City would participate with the Bus Operators sub committee. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Council/Agency Member Amundson and carried on roll call vote to approve item 2.0 on the City Council/Agency Consent Calendars. AYES: Council/Agency Members Harbicht, Amundson Chandler, Wuo and Segal NOES: None ABSENT None 3. CITY MANAGER a. APPROVE CITY INVESTMENT POLICY Recommended Action: Approve Administrative Services Director Tracey Hause provided an overview of the City's current Investment policy and noted that the City's investment advisor, MBIA along with City staff is recommending changes. She announced that during study session discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Harbicht suggested that in the Reporting section of the Policy the words "including waited average rate of return" be added to the opening paragraph. 11-06-2007 49:0145 A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council/Agency Member Harbicht and carried on roll call vote to approve the City's Investment Policy with changes. AYES: Council/Agency Members Chandler, Harbicht, Amundson, Wuo, and Segal NOES: None ABSENT None b. APPROVE THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULE. GOALS AND ORGANIZATION ELEMENT OF THE SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN REQUIRED BY THE STATEWIDE GENERAL WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS ORDER NO. 2006-003. Recommended Action: Approve Public Works Services Director Pat Malloy summarized the new storm drain and sewer regulations adopted by the State of Califomia Water Resources Control Board which apply to all public sewer systems. He discussed the purpose of the regulations and advised that as part of the City's Sewer Master Plan, the regulations were discussed with the City Council last year. He explained that the regulations will assist agencies in minimizing the frequency and impacts of a sewer system overflow and a mechanism to control the flow of sewage in the event of a back up. Deputy Public Works Services Director Tom Tait summarized the Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirement which requires all public wastewater collection system agencies in the State to document their sanitary sewer system activities. He explained that the City is in the process of developing its own Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) in order to comply with State regulations; he noted that all elements in the development and implementation of the SSMP must be approved by the City Council and then certified by the State. He noted that in May 20o6, at a City Council Study Session, staff presented the Sewer Master Plan update and Hydraulic Modeling report along with the State's adoption of the Waste Discharge Requirement for sanitary sewer overflows. A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council/Agency Member Harbicht and carried on roll call vote to approve the Development Plan and Schedule, Goals and Organization element of the Sewer System Management Plan required by the Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements Order No 2006-003. AYES: Council/Agency Members Chandler NOES: None ABSENT None Harbicht, Amundson, Wuo and Segal 11-06-2007 49:0146 Mr. Malloy commended the field staff who maintain the system and thanked them for ali their hard work and efforts. c. RESOLUTION NO. 6597 ADOPTING THE CITY OF ARCADIA PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN. Recommended Action: Adopt Recreation and Community Services Director Roberta White presented the staff report regarding the purpose of a Recreation and Parks Master Plan. She advised that at the Study Session meeting of October 2, 2007, the City Council referred this matter to the Recreation and Parks Commission for their input; and noted that at their meeting of October 10, 2007 they recommended City Council approval. She noted that because the City had no formal parks and recreation master plan, and information regarding parks and recreation facilities were in a variety of different sources, the Public Works Services Department and Recreation and Community Services staff saw the benefit of consolidating all the City's studies and reports into one document. She advised that through feedback from the community, the most important facility was the need of a community gymnasium, additional lighted facilities for outdoor evening activities, especially sports fields, and converting the Civic Center Athletic Field into an all weather turf, an additional multi purchase recreation and meeting room that could be used for classes, pre-school and teenage activities including a performing arts center. She advised that at the November 20, 2007 City Council meeting, a public hearing regarding the implementation of a park facility impact fee which will fund future parks and facilities for future growth will be considered: A motion was made by Council/Agency Member Harbicht, seconded by Council/Agency Member Amundson and carried on roll call vote to adopt Resolution No. 6597 adopting the City of Arcadia Parks and Recreation Master Plan. AYES: Council/Agency Members Harbicht, Amundson, Chandler, Wuo and Segal NOES: None ABSENT None ADJOURNMENT The City Council/Redevelopment Agency adjourned this meeting at 8:30 p.m. to November 20, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. James Barrows, City Clerk .5~ ~~'~~ ~ By: Lisa Mussenden Chief Deputy City CIerWRecords Manager 11-06-2007 / • A leM1 ~~~ Com~4nltyoSH°e`e STAFF REPORT Public Works Services Department DATE: November 20, 2007 TO: Mayor and City Council ' ~"~~~r~' FROM: Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Director~ Prepared by: Lubomir Tomaier, Principal Ci I Eng eer Ken Herman, Associate Civil Engineer SUBJECT: SUMMARY The Water Master Plan recommends the construction of a new booster pump station at the Camino Real Facility (Attachment). Construction of the pump station is included in the 2006-2007 Capital Improvement Program. This facility serves as a critical link to the overall operation of the City's water system by pumping water from lower elevations in the City to the Orange Grove reservoirs where it continues to be distributed throughout the City's water system. On November 1, 2007, sealed bids were opened for the Construction of the Camino Real Booster Pump Station. Nine (9) bids were received. Staff has reviewed the lowest bid, which was submitted by Pacific Hydrotech Corporation, and has found the bid to be satisfactory. Staff recommends that the City Council award a construction contract in the amount of $1,798,550 to Pacific Hydrotech Corporation for this project and award a purchase order to Southern California Edison for the upgrade of electric service in the amount of $31,060.80. BACKGROUND The Camino Real booster pump system works in conjunction with the St. Joseph booster pump system to pump water to the Orange Grove facility (Zone 3 supply) and is a critical component of the City's water distribution system. The Camino Real Facility Page 1 of 3 Recommendation: Approve Mayor and City Council November 20, 2007 currently operates two booster pump systems built in the 1950's that boost pressure in the municipal water distribution system from the City's pressure Zone 4 to pressure Zone 3. By doing this, water is pushed uphill from wells in the lower parts of the City, to the Orange Grove Reservoir facility where it continues to be distributed throughout the City by additional pumps and reservoirs. The existing Camino pumping station does not e~ciently provide for the current needs of the system due to the age of the equipment and the configuration of the existing piping. The new pumping station has been designed to consolidate the onsite equipment, improve the piping hydraulics, and provide higher efficiency pumps and motors. Additionally, replacement of the two older electric services with one new transformer and electric service is included in this project. Since the transformer and primary cable and ducts leading from the electrical distribution system to the new facility are the property of Southern California Edison, the design and installation of the new electrical service will be done by Southern California Edison. Staff has worked with the Edison Planner and the cost associated with this work is $31,060.80. DISCUSSION Plans and specifications were originally prepared for the Camino Real Booster Pump Station in 2001, following the recommendations of the Water Master Plan. Due to the aggressive upgrades to the City water system that were going on at this time, such as the construction of the St. Joseph reservoir, Chapman Well No.7, and preparation for the construction of the Santa Anita Reservoir No.4, construction of the Camino Real Booster Pump Station was postponed until 2006. Notices Inviting Bids for this project were published in the adjudicated paper and trade journals. Fifteen (15) Class A engineering construction firms attended the mandatory pre-bid conference with nine (9) firms submitting bids. As advertised, the City Clerk publicly opened the sealed bids on November 1, 2007 with the following results: RANK FIRM Price 1 Pacific Hydrotech Corp. $ 1,798,550.00 2 Socal Pacific Construction Corp. $ 1,806,777.00 3 DenBoer Engineering and Constr. $ 1,824,501.00 4 Schuler Engineering Corp. $ 1,826,750.00 5 Fleming Environmental, Inc. $ 1,938,236.00 6 MMC, Inc. $ 1,946,551.00 7 PPC Construction, Inc $ 2,154,011.00 8 Atlas-Allied, Inc. $ 2,242,057.45 9 4-Con Engineering, Inc. $ 2,261,925.00 Staff has reviewed the bid documents submitted by the lowest responsive bidder, Pacific Hydrotech Corporation, for content and investigated the contractors' background Page 2 of 3 ~ <Mayor and City Council November 20, 2007 and recent projects for competency. Staff has concluded that Pacific Hydrotech Corporation is the lowest responsive bidder to perform this work. Therefore staff recommends that the City Council award a contract in the amount of $1,798,550.00 to Pacific Hydrotech Corporation for construction of the Camino Real Booster Pump Station project. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT This project involves the replacement of the existing 8,691 GPM Camino Real booster pump system with a new 7,050 GPM booster pump system. The new system will be located on the same site as the existing system and will serve the same purpose, with substantially the same capacity as the existing system, and therefore meets the requirements of a Class 2 Categorical Exemption, as described in of Article 19, Section 15302 (c) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). FISCAL IMPACT $2,070,000 is budgeted in the 2006-2007 Capital Improvement Program for the construction of the Camino Real Booster Pump Station. The distribution of funds provides $1,800,000 towards construction and $270,000 towards inspection, material testing and contingencies, which will include the electric service upgrade by Southern California Edison. RECOMMENDATION 1. Award a contract in the amount of $1,798,550.00 to Pacific Hydrotech Corporation for the construction of the Camino Real Booster Pump Station. 2. Award a purchase order to Southern California Edison in the amount of $31,060.80 to upgrade the electric service on the property. 3. Waive any informalities in the bid or bidding process. 4. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a contract iri a form approved by the City Attorney. Approved by: """=-"J William R. Kelly, City Manager PM:LT:KH Attachment Page 3 of 3 EXHIBIT 1 CAMINO REAL LOCATION MAP ~ ~ ~ M'~ N NORTH } oy CITY OF ARCADIA 51~ A~ a: '` . ~~ o~~ ~o ~~ m ruu COLORRL1p g a =i ~ ~ e ~ B ~ YMu ` w~ ~ 5 $ `~ o * OJECT LOCATION ; ~ ' • ',,~ ~ ~ 4 ~}~ ' ~ f` Q 0 ~ Y T}~/n. y~( ` ~ • o ~ u Z ~ ~ 2 ~ l 0• ~ W~ u~u ' ~ i T ~r ~ws i ~-~ 6k` ~ > RC1oi• X 6 a ~ po ~ N ~ a " O i R~' CAM N ~ ~ S Z i ~ ~ ~owco[ av ~ PK A4 U iUNA ~ ~ W ~ ~ O~ LOCATION MAP 0 c~ A ~ %iD f"`°Rp~$~T~9-~°°~ STAFF REPORT Administrative Services Department DATE: November 20, 2007 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Tracey L. Hause, Administrative Services Direct~ Phillip A. Wray, City Engineer SUBJECT: A~propriate $912,027 of State Proposition 1 B Bond Funds: Local Street and Road Funds for Santa Anita Avenue Improvements Recommendation: Approve SUMMARY The California State Budget Bill for the 2007-08 FY included a$600,000 million appropriation for cities and counties from the Local Streets and Roads Account contained in Proposition 1 B, the Transportation Bond approved by voters in November 2006. The City of Arcadia's allocation is $912,027. Projects funded with this appropriation must be included in the entities budget or addendums to the existing budget. The recommended action appropriating the funds will meet this requirement. The City proposes to apply the funding to its Arterial Street Rehabilitation Program. The next highest priority arterial street project in the program is Santa Anita Avenue from Duarte Road to Longden Avenue. Staff recommends that the City Council appropriate $912,027 in State Proposition 1 B funding for this project. BACKGROUND The Bill includes a three-year use it or lose it provision that specifically requires the funds to be expended with three fiscal years after the fiscal year in which the Controller makes the allocation. The language contained in Proposition 1 B is very broad with respect to eligible uses of the bond proceeds. The bond language states that the proceeds can be used for "projecfs that will assist in reducing local traffic congestion and further deterioration, improving traffic flows, or increasrng traffc safety that may include, buf not be limited to, street and highway pavement maintenance, rehabilitation, installation, construction and reconstruction of necessary associated facilities such as drainage and traffic contro! devices, or the maintenance, rehabilitation, installation, construction and reconstruction Mayor and City Council November 20, 2007 Page 2 of 3 of facilities that expand ridership on transit systems, safety projects to reduce fatalities, or as a local match to obtain state or federal transportation funds for similar purposes." DISCUSSION The City intends to use its share of the proposition 1 B funding to accelerate its Arterial Street Rehabilitation Program (ASRP). The ASRP is part of the City's Pavement Management Program, which annually updates arterial pavement conditions and establishes priorities for rehabilitation. The City annually appropriates approximately $600,000 in Proposition C funds for the ASRP, but the funding is only able to cover a relatively short section of an arterial roadway. The last two year's projects covered the eastbound lanes of Huntington Drive from Michillinda Blvd. to Holly Avenue. The City proposes to use the Proposition 1B money to fund a combination of the next highest priority projects. The project scope will be Santa Anita Avenue from Duarte Road to Longden Avenue. The project wiA include grinding the old asphalt and replacing it with a new pavement surface, full-depth asphait repair at various locations, installation of new handicapped ramps, traffic signal improvements at Santa Anita and Longden Ave. and various concrete curb and gutter replacement. The City will start the Plan and specification process immediately and construction is anticipated for late spring and early summer of 2008. FISCAL IMPACT The City will have an additional $912,027 in resources for a street maintenance project on Santa Anita Ave from Duarte Road to Longden Avenue for the 2007-08 FY. The requirements of Proposition 16 do not include a local matching requirement. Current City resources will not need to be diverted to complete this project. RECOMMENDATION !t is recommended the City Council: Appropriate $912,027 of State Proposition 16 Bond Funds: Local Street and Road Funds for Santa Anita Avenue Improvements. APPROVED: -~,"~"~-~'] William R. Kelly, City Manager -~ DATE: November 20, 2007 Administrative Services Department TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Tracey L. Hause, Administrative Services Directc '~ By: Michael A. Casalou, Human Resources Administrator ~~ SUBJECT: Classification Specifications for Public Works Office Coordinator Recommended Action: Approve SUMMARY It is recommended that the City Council approve the revision to the job specifications of Public Works Technician by changing the job title to Public Works Office Coordinator. DISCUSSION The Public Works Technician provides highly responsible and complex administrative, technical, and secretarial functions for the Public Works Services Director and management staff. In an effort to fill the current Public Works Technician vacancy, the City has conducted two separate recruitments in 2007 without successfully filling the position. Both recruitments produced very few applicants for the position. After several discussions between Human Resources, Public Works and the City's classification consultant, staff is of the belief the current job titie of Public Works Technician is likely being viewed as an engineering or other field position, and thus could explain the low applicant pool. Staff is recommending changing the job title to Public Works Office Coordinator. The change to the job title is the only change being recommended to the class specifications at this time. ~::~,~;:n ~ i STAFF REPORT The Human Resources Commission reviewed and approved this item on November 5, 2007. J Mayor and City Council November 20, 2007 Page 2 of 2 FISCAL IMPACT No salary change for this position is being recommended at this time. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended the City Council: Approve the attached revised job specifications for Public Works Office Coordinator. Approved: -~.7 William R. Kelly, City Manager ~ CITY OF ARCADIA PUBLIC WORKS OFFICE COORDINATOR Under direction, to perform a variety of highly responsible and complex adu~inistrative, technical, and secretarial functions for the Public Works Services Director and management staff; to provide administrative assistance in assembling, compiling, and summarizing information for deparhmental reports and projects; to issue pemuts; and to process professional services agreements, maintenance contracts and capital improvement projects for the department. SUPERVISION EXERCISED May exercise technical and funcdonal supervision over clerical support staff. EXAMPLES OF Il14PORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Respond to inquiries and complaints from the general public; interpret regulations, policies, and procedures; process applications. Supervise, organize, and manage all office acdvities; provide recommendations for changes in programs, policy or procedures and to improve efficiency and cost- effecdveness of operations. Act as liaison between department head, administrative staff, city ofFicials, department and city administrative personnel, visitors, and the public. ' Oversee department payroll, outgoing correspondence, bid documents, issuance of excavation and fire hydrant pemuts and water meter clearance applications. Coordinate standpipe inspections for contractors. Act as liaison between contractors, insurance companies and the Ciry for the execudon of contracts and agreements for the department. Prepare, coordinate, and process agenda reports, ordinances, resolutions, and professional services agreement contracts. Prepaze and coordinate requests for proposals, requests for qualifications, maintenance contracts, and capital improvement project contracts for the department. v ClIY Of f1YCQC~IQ Public Works Office Coardinator (Continued) PaQe 2 of 6 Transcribe dicta6on from notes or machine recordings; administer access for the department phone system. Supervise, train, and evaluate clerical staff. Relieve department head of a variety of adnunistradve details; independently respond to rourine letters and general correspondence; compose and prepare letters, memoranda, and reports pertaining to standard policies; prepare employee injury reports and personnel action forms. - Research, compile and analyze data for assigned special projects and reports. Recommend organizational or procedural changes, improvements in workflow, and use of equipment and forms. Assist in the prepararion and monitoring of assigned budgets including compiling annual budget requests, recommending expenditure requests for designated accounts, and monitoring approved budget accounts; review the financial condition of assigned prograzns and recommend and initiate corrective acdon to ensure financial integriry. Serve as a primary resource and informarion source regarding deparfinent and program policies, procedures, objectives, and operational functions; receive and interview office visitors and telephone callers; answer quesrions and provide information where judgment, lrnowledge, and interpretation skills aze utilized, especially in the proper handling of confidential information or files; resolve complaints; refer inquiry calls to appropriate source as necessary. ~ Collect, compile, and analyze information from vazious sources on a variety of specialized topics related to prograzns in assigned azea; write reports which present and interpret data, identify alternatives and make and justify recommendations. Organize the flow of communication through the assigned office with Ciry staff, news media, the general public,'businesses, and other agencies. Assist and coordinate a variety of deparhnent and progam operarions; maintain control files on matters in progress and expedite the'u completion; serve on committees as assigned. Initiate and maintain a variery of files and records for information related to the department and programs including financial, budget, personnel, operational and administrative records; maintain and update resource materials. .~ Ciry ofArcadia Public Works O~ce Coordinator (Continued) Page 3 of 6 Operate modern o~ce machines and equipment including word processors, typewriters, printers, copiers, calculators, and FAX machines; routinely use a full range of word processing and spreadsheet computer softwaze applications. Order, receive, inventory, store, and distribute supplies, forms, and related items; prepare purchase orders; contact vendors and suppliers as needed; maintain related records. Attend and participate in staff meetings and related ac6vities; attend workshops, conferences, and classes to increase professional lmowledge. OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES Perform telated duries and responsibilities as assigned. JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Office management principles. Principles and practices of accounting, bookkeeping, budget development and administration. Principles and pracdces of fiscal, statistical, and adminisuative data collection and report prepazation. , Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs. Modem o~ce procedures, methods, and equipment including computer equipment and applicable softwaze programs. English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation. Principles and practices of business letter writing. Principles and procedures of Public Works record keeping methods. Principles and techniques used in dealing with the public. , Ciry ofArcadia Public Works O~ce Coordinator (Continued) Paee 4 of 6 Word processing methods, techniques, and programs including spreadsheet and data base applications. Practices used in minute taking and prepazation. Mathematica] principles. Personnel rules and regulations. Municipal purchasing regularions, professional services retention guidelines, and standard specifications for Public Works construcrion contracu. Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluations. Principles and practices of modem administradve support. Operations and functions of municipal government. Sltill to: Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment. Type at a speed of 60 words per minute and enter data at a speed necessary for successfuljob performance. Operate a motor vehicle safely. Transcribe recorded minutes. Abilitv to: I.earn, interpret, and apply pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations including administradve and deparhnental policies and procedures. Reseazch, compile, analyze, interpret and prepaze a variety of fiscal, statisrical and administrative reports. Compile, tabulate, and analyze data and information and prepaze summaries and reports; make sound recommenda6ons. City ofArcadia Public Works O~ce Coordinator (Continued) Page 5 of 6 IndependenUy interpret a variety of wmplex policies and procedures. Develop operating procedures to implement programs and policies. Read, understand, apply, and explain technical policies and procedural requirements. Perform responsible and difficult administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal inidative. Work under limited supervision within a broad framework of standard policies and procedures. Understand the organizadon and operaGon of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities. Respond to quesdons from the public and City personnel regarding policies and procedures for the assigned azea. Work cooperatively with other deparcments, divisions, City officials, contractors, outside agencies, and the public. Analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of action. Maintain confidendal data and information. Independendy prepaze conespondence, memoranda, and minutes of ineetings. Perform mathematical computations quickly and accurately. Plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines. Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs. Communicate cleazly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish, maintain and foster positive and l~amionious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Prepare and maintain accurate Public Works records. City ofArcadia Public Works O~ce Coordinator (Continued) PaQe 6 of 6 Read, interpret, and apply a wide vaziety of technical information from manuals, specifications, activiry logs, guidelines, and municipal and state codes. Minimum Oualiticatioas: Elmerience• Four years of pubiic works office e~erience. Some supervisory experience is desirable. Trainine: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by course work in accounting, management, business administration, public adurinisuation, office pracrices, or a related field. License or Certificate: Possession of, or abIlity to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license. Special Reauirements: Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations. ` Effective Date: November 2007 ;": U y 4~~unlty~ofM~~e+ STAFF REPORT Office of the City Attorney Date: November 20, 2007 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: STEPHEN P. DEITSCH, CITY ATTORNEY ~(~ ~~~~ SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 2234 AMENDING SECTION 6701 OF THE ARCADIA MUTIICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE ISSUANCE OF ADULT BUSINESS PERFORMER LICENSES Recommended Action: Introduce BACKGROUND Arcadia Municipal Code Section 6701(E) currently states that the Business License Officer must be available during normal working hours Monday through Friday to accept adult business performer applications. This section was intended to refer to normal business hours at Cit~Hall during the week. To avoid any possibility of ambiguity and specifically because City Hall offices are closed altemate Fridays, staff recommends that the Municipal Code be amended to clarify this. DISCUSSION For purposes of clarifying normal working hours at City Hall, staff is proposing that Section 6701(E) of the Arcadia Municipal Code be amended to reflect the current 9/80 work schedule observed at City Hall. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact with the introduction of this Ordinance. Page 1 of 2 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 2334 amending Section 6701 of the Arcadia Municipal Code pertaining to the issuance of Adult Business Performer Licenses. CONCUR: ~~ William R. Kelly. City Manager Attachment Page 2 of 2 r ORDINANCE NO. 2234 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 6701 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE ISSUANCE OF ADULT BUSINESS PERFORMER LICENSES WHEREAS, the City of Arcadia, Califomia (the "City") requires persons desiring to provide live adult entertainment in an adult business to first obtain an adult business performer license; and WHEREAS, the City desires to amend 'the Arcadia Municipal Code to reflect the current 9/80 work schedule observed at City Hall. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 6701 subsection (E) of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: "E. The completeness of an application shall be immediately deternuned by the Officer upon its submittal. The Officer will accept applications during normal City Hall working hours. If the Officer determines that the applicarion is incomplete, the Officer shall immediately inform the applicant of such fact and the reasons therefor, including any additional information necessary to render the application complete. Upon receipt of a completed adult business performer application and payment of the license fee specified in Subsection D of this Section, the Officer shall immediately issue a temporary license which shall expire of its own accord ten (10) business days from the date of issuance and shall only be extended as provided in Section 6702(C). This temporary adult business performer license shall authorize a performer to commence performance at an adult business establishment that possesses a valid adult business regulatory permit authorized to provide live entertainment." SECTION 2. This amendment is made for clarification purposes and is declarative of existing law. SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published in the official newspaper of said City within fifteen (15) days after its adoption. This Ordinance shall take effect on the thirty-first (315`) day after its adoption. Passed, approved and adopted this day of , 2007. Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ~~~~ ~ ~~~~ Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney 2 ITEM 2.G I S C ONTINUED TO DECElVIBER 4, 2007 CITY COUNCIL MEETIN~ - r ~ i.oo.ru.n.a ~~ uw c°~y°°~°y°~H°~~~ STAFF REPORT Administrative Services Department DATE: November 20, 2007 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Tracey L. House, Administrative Services Director By: Michael A. Casalou, Human Resources Administrator SUBJECT: Aqreements for Third Partv Administrator Services for Liabilitv and Workers' Com~ensation Ciaims Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to extend the agreements with AdminSure for Third Party Administrator Services SUMMARY Staff is recommending the City Council authorize the City Manager to extend the agreements for Third Party Administrator Services with AdminSure. BACKGROUND The Ciry of Arcadia operates a self-funded workers' compensation insurance and liability program and requires the services of a third party administrator to handle the ~ day to day operations of the City's systems. AdminSure (formally known as Colen and Lee) has successfully administered the City's programs since 1985. Scope of services for the workers' compensation program include tracking claim information, setting and updating reserves, arrange for investigations, arrange for medical treatment, monitoring disability status, auditing and paying medical bills. Further, AdminSure ensures that the City maintains compliance with the requirements of changing workers' compensation law. In-house staff does not have the capacity or the expertise to properly manage this program. As a result, the City has always contracted for this professional service. As with workers' compensation, the City's liability program has also been handled by AdminSure. Scope of services for liability include screening accident reports, establishing files and setting reserves on new cases, maintain contact with ciaimants or their attorneys, determine fault, evaluating damages and recommending settlement value, negotiating settlements and initiating payment of settlements and expenses and litigation management. A contract renewal was completed in 1990 for liability third party administration and 1997 for workers' compensation administration; however there has not been any renewal process since. In order to be in compliance with the City's Purchasing policies, City Council approval for professional senrice in excess of $15,000 annually is required. This action is recommended to ensure City Council approval is current. The term of the agreement with AdminSure will continue in effect until terminated by the cancellation provision in the contract. Since it has been a number of years utilizing the same vendor for this professional service, staff wiil request bids in the 2008-09 FY. Until then, it is recommended the City Council authorize a contract extension with AdminSure. FISCAL IMPACT The annual cost has remained at $93,600 for several years and an increase is not anticipated. Adequate funds are budgeted in the 2007-08 Budget for these services. , RECOMMENDATION It is recommended the City Council: Authorize the City Manager to extend the agreements with AdminSure for Third Party Administrator Services for Liability and Workers' Compensation claims. Approved: '-'°`J William R. Kelly, City Manager 2 ORDINANCE NO. 2232 ~~~~ ~~~-~....""~Ut l~-/2~07 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COLTNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE III OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FIltE REC~ULATIONS AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2007 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIl2E CODE IN ITS EN'TIRETY, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES BASED ON THE 2006 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL THE CTTY COLTNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council finds that the amendments to the Califomia Fire Code herein are supported by Findings of Fact which are attached as Exhibit "A" and incorporated as part of this Ordinance. SECTION 2. Sections 3121, 3121.1, 3122.2, 31223, 3122.9, 3123, 3124, 3124.1, 3124.2 and 3124.3. 3124.4 and 3124.5 of Part 2, Chapter 1 of Article III of the Arcadia Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows: "3121. CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE ADOPTION. Subject to the exception of the deletions or additions hereina$er set forth, and further subject to the amendments hereinafter specified, there is adopted by reference for the City of Arcadia the 2007 Edition of the California Fire Code, including all Appendices based on the 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code published by the International Code Council, and the foregoing shall constitute the Fire Code of the City of Arcadia. One (1) copy of said codes are on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and exami- nation by the public. 1 3121.1. SAME. REFERENCE. It shall be sufficient in any prosecution for the violation of any provisions of said Intemational Fire Code to refer thereto as the California Fire Code, or to refer to any Article, Division or Section thereof. The term "Fire Code" whenever used in this Part shall refer to the Califomia Fire Code and the Fire Code Standards as adopted and amended by this Part. 3122.2. CHIEF. Whenever the term "ChieP' is used, it shall mean the Chief of the City of Arcadia Fire Department. 3122.3. DIVISION AEAD OF THE FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU. Whenever the term "Division Head of the Fire Prevention Bureau" is used it shall mean tl~e Fire Marshal of the City of Arcadia Fire Deparhnent. 3122.9. FIRE MARSHAL, Shall mean the Division Head of the Fire Prevention Bureau. 3123. VIOLATIONS. 1. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of Sections 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, or 111 of Appendix Chapter 1 of the Fire Code or who shall build in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved under the provisions of this Code or Standards adopted, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken, or who shall fail to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the City Council or by a court of competent jurisdiction, with the time fixed herein, shall severally far each and every such violation, be guilty of a misdemeanor or an infraction, punishable pursuant to Section 1200 of the Arcadia Municipal Code. 2 2232 2. Any person who shall violate any other section of the Fire Code shall be guilty of an infraction, punishable by fine as adopted by City Council Resolution. 3. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defect in a timely manner as specified by the Chief or his authorized representative. 4. The application of the above penalties shall not be held to prevent the enforced rernoval of prohibited conditions. 3124. AMENDMENTS AND ADDTTIONS. The Califomia Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 3124.1. AMENDMENT. Section 903.2 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows due to local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions: 903.2. Where required. Approved automatic extinguishing systems shall be installed: 1. In all new buildings regardless of the type of construction ar occupancy. EXCEPTIONS: A) Detached Group U occupancies, providing the floor azea does not exceed 1000 square feet. B) Pool houses, recreation rooms, guest houses and similaz accessory R-3 occupancies providing no portion of the exterior wall of the building is more than I50 feet from a public street. C) Other minor buildings and/or occupancies as approved by the Fire Chief. 2. In existing buildings with new occupancies as required by other sections of the Fire Code. 3 2232 3124.2. AMENDMENT. Section 9033.1.2 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows due to local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions: 903.3.1.2. NFPA 13R SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. Where allowed in buildings of Group R, up to and including buildings four stories in height, automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R with the following additions: A) Attics shall be fully sprinklered with quick-response intermediate temperature heads. B) Private garages shall be sprinklered and shall have a design density of an Ordinary Hazard Group 1 occupancy with a design area of two (2) heads. Quick- response intermediate temperature commercial type heads shall be used for the garage area. 3124.3. AMENDMENT. Section 9Q3.3.13 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows due to local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions: 9033.13. NFPA 13D SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. Where allowed, automatic sprinkler systems installed in one-and two-family dwellings shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D with the following additions: A) Attics containing forced air units shall have one or more quick-response intermediate temperature sprinkler heads adjacent to each umt. B) Attached private garages shall be sprinklered and shall have a design densiYy of an Ordinazy Hazazd Group 1 occupancy with a design area of two (2) 4 2232 heads. Quick-response intermediate temperature commercial type heads shall be used for the garage area. C) Detached private garages over 1000 square feet in total area shall be sprinklered and shall have a design density of an Ordinary Hazard Group 1 occupancy with a design azea o£ 2 heads. Quick-response intermediate temperature commercial type heads shall be used for the gazage area. D) Residential stnictures under 5000 square feet in total area shall be designed for two (2) heads flowing in the residential area. Residential structures over 5000 square feet in total area shall be designed for four (4) heads flowing in the residential azea. 3124.4. AMENDMENT. Section 903.6 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows due to local climatic, geographical, and topographic conditions: 903.6. EXISTING $UILDINGS. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in existing buildings, including any additions thereto, in the occupancies and buildings as set forCh in this section. 1. In all commercial and industrial buildings greater than 5000 square feet in azea when enlarged by an addition to the existing structure or as required by the Fire Chief. 2. In all commercial and industrial buildings equal to or less than 5000 squaze feet in area, when enlarged by an addition to the existing structure, exceeds 5040 square feet or as required by the Fire Chief. 5 2232 3. In all Group R-1 Occupancies when an addition results in additional guestrooms or dwelling units. 4. In all Group R-3 Occupancies greater than 2500 square feet in residential azea when enlarged by an addition to the residential azea of the existing structure. 5. In all Group R-3 Occupancies equal to or less than 2500 square feet in residential azea, when enlarged by an addition to the residential area of the existing structure, exceeds 2500 square feet in residential area. 6. In existing buildings for new occupancies as required by other sections of the Fire Code. 3124.5. AMENDMENT. Section 903.4.2 of the Califomia Fire Code is amended to read as follows due to local topographic conditions: 903.4.2. ALARMS. Approved audible devices shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Alarm devices shall be provided on the exterior of the building in an approved location. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic fire sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system. Approved audible notification appliances shall be provided in the interior of the building at locations required by the Chief. SECTION Z. The Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding Sections 3124.6 and 3124.7 to Chapter 1, Part 2, Division 4 of Article III to read as follows: 3124.6. ADDITION. 6 2232 Section 3308.2 is added to Chapter 33 of the California Fire Code to read as follows due to local climatic conditions: 3308.2 FIREWORKS PROHIBITED. No person shall sell, display for sale, possess, store, or manufacture, use, light, fire, discharge, explode or set off any fireworks, in- cluding "Safe and Sane" fireworks anywhere within the City, except as allowed by the Fire Chief. 3124.7. ADDITION [ADMINISTRATIVE]. Section 105.1.4 is added to the California Fire Code to read as follows: When the application for a permit under this section is filed, a non-refundable fee as adopted by City Council Resolution shall be paid for the purpose of recovering the cost of services provided. SECTION 3. Article III, Chapter 1, Part 3 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and a new Article III, Chapter 1, Division 5, Part 3 is hereby substituted to read in its entirety as follows: PART 3. WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREA 3130. CREATION. The City shall designate areas witrrin the City boundaries that are at a significant risk from wildland fires. Such areas shall be designated Wildland-Urban Interface Areas. 3130.1. WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREA BOUNDARIES. The boundary of the Wildland-Urban Interface Area shall constitute all properties in the azeas north of Sycamore Avenue and east of Santa Anita Avenue. 7 2232 SECTION 4. Sections 3130.2 and 3130.3 of Part 3, Division 5, Chapter 1 of Article III axe hereby deleted in their entirety. SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of the Ordinance and shall cause a copy of same to be published in the official newspaper of said City within fifteen (15) days after its adoption. Passed, approved and adopted this ZOth day of November , 2007. 1S~ ICKEY S~~~~ Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: Y~I ~~~t~~l~ @7. ~~~ ~~~ City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM7 ~--~.. ~. ~~, City Attorney 8 2232 ,..~.~ ..n.,,,~;e. FINDINGS OF FACT ~ .. Pursuant to the 2007 Edition of the Califomia Fire Code Preface, Cl{-r ~ O~ the report contained herein shall be submitted as the Findings of ~-y Fact document with regard to Article III of the City of Arcadia Arcadia Municipal Code, Ordinance No. 2232, as adopted by the City of Arcadia. Under this Ordinance specific amendments have been established, which are more restrictive in nature than those sections adopted by the California Building Standards Code. Flre The amendments to the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition have DC~aTtTllellt been recognized by the City of Arcadia to address the fire problem(s), concern(s) and fuhue direction(s) by which this City can establish and maintain an environment, which will afford a level of fire and life safety to its citizens and guests. Tony L. Trabbie Fire Chief Under the provisions of California Fire Code Preface, local amendments shall be based on climatic, geographical or topographical conditions. The Findings of Facts contained herein shall address each of these situations and shall present the local situation, which singulazly or in combination cause the established amendments to be adopted. Climatic: The City of Arcadia is located in the County of Los Angeles, and is subject to long periods of dry, hot and windy climates, which increase the chance of a fire occurring and predispose the City to large destructive fires. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even small fires originating in moderate density housing or vegetation. These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels for fire prevention and protection. Geographical: The geographic layout and contours of the City of Arcadia create barriers for accessibility for fire suppression forces. Due to the City's close proximity to major fault lines, there is a significant possibility far multiple fires spreading out of control due to ruptured gas lines and multiple structural collapses. Because of the major earthquake hazard, and due to some older nonconforming buildings, it is necessary during the new construction or huilding renovation to use the City ordinance to control and minimize conditions hazardous to life and property, which may result from fire, hazardous materials or an explosion. EXHIBIT "A" 630 S. Baldwin Avenue . Arcadia,CA 91007 2232 (626) 574-5100 (626) 446-'/410 TopographicaL• The water supply (domestic and fire flow) system within the City is directly affected by the topographical layout of Arcadia. The distribution system consists of high-low pressure and gravity systems zones, which carry the water from various reservoirs and storage tanks to different zones via water pipes. These street majns consist of trigh-pressure lines and low pressure lines where the pressure and flows are adequate in most of the areas of the city. There are certain areas in the southern portion of the City with static pressures of 40 psi., and in the northem portion as low as 20 psi. This variation of pressure causes major problems to development, as well as fire suppression forces. As a result of the Findings of Fact, which identified the various climatic, geographical, and topographical elements, the requirements established by the City of Arcadia Fire Department within the adopted Ordinance No. 2232 are considered reasonable and necessary modifications to the Califomia Fire Code based upon local conditions. While it is clearly understood that the adoption of such regulations may not prevent the incidents of fire, it is further noted that with the implementation of these various regulations and/or requirements it may serve to reduce the severity and potential loss of life and property. The City of Arcadia Fire Department submits these Findings of Fact and request acceptance of these as defined in the California Fire Code Preface. Prepared and submitted by: Mark Krikorian, Fire Marshal EXHIBIT "A" 2232 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS: CITY OF ARCADIA ) I, JAMES H. BARROWS, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2232 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 20th day ofNovember, 2007 and that said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Member Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Wuo and Segal NOES: None ABSENT: None .7~ ~~9~tlgcV ~s ~b'IS~ g9 ~ ~~ ~ City Clerk of the City of Arcadia g 2232 ;. ~; ORDINANCE NO. 2233 ~ G~~ve (2~ZtIa~ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE VIII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUILDING REGULATIONS AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2007 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDA.RDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24); INCLUDING THE 2007 CALIFORNTA BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTER 1, APPPENDIX I AND APPENDIX J BASED ON THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE; THE 2007 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2007 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2007 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; THE 2007 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS, DELETIONS AND CHANGES THERETO; AND FURTHER AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY RELOCATING CHAPTER 8, PART 3 OF ARTICLE VIII RELATING TO UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS TO A NEW CHAPTER 11 OF ARTICLE VII; AND AMENDING SECTION 8760 OF ARTICLE VIII CONCERNING SECURITY BARS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council finds that the amendments to the California Fire Code herein are supported by Findings of Fact which are attached as E~ibit "A" and incorporated as part of this Ordinance. SECTION 2. Section 8020.2 of Chapter 0, Part 2 of Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1 ti 8020.2. BUILDING OFFICIAL. For purposes of this Code and the International Building Code, the term `Building Official" means the individual invested with the responsibility for over-seeing local Code enforcement activities, including administration of the Development Services DepartmentBuilding Division functions, interpretation of Code requirements and direction of the Code adoption process. This shall mean the Building Official. All other previous inconsistent designations are repealed. The designation may be changed by resolution of the City Council and shall be made consistent with legally mandated certification, training and education requirements. SECTION 3. Chapter 1, Part 1 of Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and a new Chapter 1, Article VIII is hereby added in place thereof to read as follows: CHAPTER 1 BUILDING CODE PART 1 ADOPTION 8110. ADOPTION. Subject to certain changes and amendments as hereinafter set forth in this Part, the City Council adopts as the building regulations for the City the 2007 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24); including the 2007 California Building Code, including 2 2233 r Appendix Chapter 1, Appendix I and Appendix J and Chapter 7A based on the 2006 Tnternational Building Code. The Code shall govern, regulate and control all of the activities therein referenced to and the same is made a part of this Chapter as though set forth in this Chapter in full. One (1) copy of said Code is on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. PART2 PURPOSE 8120. PURPOSE The purpose of this code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures within the City of Arcadia and certain equipment specifically regulated herein. PART 3 ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND AMENDMENTS 8130. AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS The 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows: 3 2233 8130.1. ADDITION [ADMINISTRATNE]. Appendix Chapter 1, Section 115.6 is added to Volume 2, Chapter 1 of said 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows: 115.6. Attractive Nuisance. Attractive nuisances (those objects which, by their nature, may attract children or other curious individuals) including, but not limited to, unprotected and hazardous ponds, pools or excavations and buildings or structures undergoing demolition, repair, rehabilitation or construction shall be fenced or otherwise secured when required by the Building Official. 8130.2. AMENDMENT [ADMINISTRATIVE]. Appendix Chapter 1, Section 112.3 in Appendix Chapter 1, Volume 1 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows: 112.3. General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official or the Fire Chief relative to the application and interpretation of the City's Building and Fire codes, the Planning Commission shall act as the Arcadia Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals. The Planning Commission shall not consider an appeal until the Building Official or the Fire Chief has rendered a decision in writing. An appeal shall be filed with the City within 30 days from the date of his or her written decision; in addition, an appeals fee shall be paid to the City in an amount established by City Council Resolution. The 4 2233 appeal shall be in writing and shall clearly set forth the order, decision or determination being appealed. A hearing shall be scheduled before the Planning Commission as soon as practicable from the date of receipt of the appeal. The Building Official or the Fire chief, as applicable, shall prepare a written report for the Planning Commission. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final unless appealed to the City Council. The appeal to the City Council shall be in writing and shall be filed with the City within five (5) working days from the date of the Planning Commission' s decision; in addition, an appeals fee shall be paid to the City in an amount established by City Council Resolution. A hearing shall be scheduled before the City Council as soon as practicable from the date of the receipt of the written appeal. The Building Official or the Fire Chief, as applicable, shall prepare a written report for the City Council. The decision of the City Council shall be final. 8130.2.1 AMENDMENT [ADMINISTRATIVE]. California Chapter 1, Section 108.8 Volume 1 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows: 108.8. Appeals Board. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or deternunations made by the Building Official or the Fire Chief relative to the application and interpretation of the City' s Building and Fire codes, the Planning Commission shall act as the Arcadia Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals. The 5 2233 Planning Commission shall not consider an appeal untii the Building Official or the Fire Chief has rendered a decision in writing. An appeal shall be filed with the City within 30 days from the date of his or her written decision; in addition, an appeals fee shall be paid to the City in an amount established by City Councii Resolution. The appeal shall be in writing and shall clearly set forth tl~e order, decision or determination being appealed. A hearing shall be scheduled before the Planning Commission as soon as practicable from the date of receipC of the appeal. The Building Official or the Fire chief, as applicable, shall prepare a written report for the Planning Commission. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final unless appealed to the City Council. The appeal to the City Council shall be in writing and shall be filed with the City within five (5) working days from the date of the Planning Commission's decision; in addition, an appeals fee shall be paid to the City in an amount established by City Council Resolution. A hearing shall be scheduled before the City Council as soon as practicable from the date of the receipt of the written appeal. The Building Official or the Fire Chief, as applicable, shall prepare a written report for the City Council. The decision of the City Council shall be final. 8130.3. AMENDMENT [ADMINISTRATIVE]. Appendix Chapter l, Section 105.1 in Chapter 1 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows: 6 2233 105.1. Permits Required. Except as specified in Section 105.2, no building or structure regulated by this code shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered repaired, moved, improved, removed, installed, converted ar demolished and security bars, gates, panels, grates or similar devices shall not be erected, installed, constructed or maintained on any window, door or other opening on any building or structure unless a separate permit for each building or structure has first been obtained from the Building Official. 8130.4. AMENDMENT [ADMINISTRATNE]. Appendix Chapter 1, Section 105.2, item number 1 in Chapter 1 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows: 1. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet and the highest point of the roof does not exceed 8 feet, 6 inches above adjacent grade. 8130.5. AMENDMENT. Appendix Chapter 1, Section 1053.2 in Chapter i of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows: ~~Appendix Chapter 1, Section 105.31. Expiration. Every pernut issued by the Building Official under the provisions of this code sha11 expire by 7 2233 limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced or no progressive work has been verified by a City building inspection for a period of 180 days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefore shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications far such work, and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew an expired permit after one (1) year, the permittee shall pay a new permit fee. Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply far an extension of time within which work may commence under that permit when the permittee is unable to commence work within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding 180 days on written request by the permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. The 8 2233 Building Official may deny or conditionally approve the extension of an unexpired pernut if property maintenance ar other municipal code violations exist at the site. No permit shall be extended more than once. 8130.6. AMENDMENT [ADMINISTRATIVE]. Appendix Chapter 1, Section 108.1 in Chapter 1 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows: 108.1 General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the fee schedule set forth by resolution of the City Council. 8130.7. ADDTTION [ADMINISTRATIVE]. Chapter 2, Section 202 of the 2007 California Building Code is hereby amended by adding the following definitions to read as follows: HIGH-RISE STRUCTURE means every building of any type of construction or occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet (16764 mm) above the lowest floor level having building access. (See Section 413.1.2), except buildings used as hospitals as defined in Health & Safety Code Section 1250. REBUILD, as applied to an existing building, is where more than fifty percent (50%1 of the exterior walls of a building are removed, repaired or altered, excluding the interior wall coverings. Existing buildings that are classified as a 9 2233 rebuild shall comply with all current City zoning, building and fire regulations and pay building permit fees for a new structure. REMODEL, is an aiteration to an existing building where not more than f~ percent (50%1 of the exterior walls of a building are removed, repaired or altered, excluding the interior finish wall coverings. 8130.8. ADDITION [ADMINISTRATIVE]. Section 403.10.2 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended by adding a new section to read as follows: 403.1OZ. Standby Power Loads. The following are classified as standby power loads: 1. Power and lighting for the fire command center required by Section 403.8; 2. Elech-ically powered fire pumps. Standby power shall be provided for elevators in accordance with Sections 1007.4 and 3003. 8130.9. ADDITION [ADMINISTRATIVE]. 5ection 403.11.1 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended by adding a new section to read as follows: 403.ll.1. Emergency Power Loads. The following are classified as emergency power loads: 10 2233 1. Exit signs and means of egress illumination required by Chapter 10; 2. Elevator car lighting; 3. Emergency voice/alarm communications systems; 4. Automatic fire detection systems; and 5. Fire alarm systems. 6. Ventilation and automatic fire detection equipment for smoke proof enclosures. 8130.10. ADDITION [ADMINISTRATIVE]. Section 412.5.1 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended by adding a new section to read as follows: 412.5.1. EMERGENCY HELICOPTERLANDING FACILTTY (EHLI~. A landing area on the roof of a high-rise building that is not intended to function as a helicopter or helistop; but is capable of accommodating fire or medical helicopters engaged in emergency operarions, in accordance with California Fire Code Section 1108. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval is not required for an EHLF 8130.11. AMENDMENT. Section 903.2 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows due to local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions: 11 2233 , 903.2. Where required. Approved automatic extinguishing systems shall be installed: 1. In all new buildings regardless of the type of construction or occupancy. EXCEPTIONS: A) Detached Group U occupancies, providing the floor area does not exceed 1000 square feet. B) Pool houses, recreation rooms, guest houses and similar accessory R-3 occupancies providing no portion of the exterior wall of the building is more than 150 feet from a public street. C) Other minor buildings and/or occupancies as approved by the Fire Chief. 2. In existing buildings with new occupancies as required by other sections of the Fire Code. 8130.12. AMENDMENT. Section 903.3.1.2 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows due to local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions: 903.3.1.2. NFPA 13R SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. Where allowed in buildings of Group R, up to and including buildings four stories in height, automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R with the following additions: 12 2233 A) Attics shall be fully sprinklered with quick-response intermediate temperature heads. B) Private garages shall be sprinklered and shall have a design density of an Ordinary Hazard Group 1 occupancy with a design area of two (2) heads. Quick-response intermediate temperature commercial type heads shall be used for the garage area. 8130.13. AMENDMENT. Section 903.3.1.3 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows due to local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions: 9033.1.3. NFPA 13D SPRINKI,ER SYSTEMS. Where allowed, automatic sprinkler systems installed in one-and two-family dwellings shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D with the following additions: A) Attics containing forced air units shall have one ar more quick- response intermediate temperature sprinkler heads adjacent to each unit. B) Attached private garages shall be sprinklered and shall have a design density of an Ordinary Hazard Group 1 occupancy with a design area of two (2) heads. Quick-response intermediate temperature commercial type heads shall be used for the garage area. C) Detached private garages over 1000 square feet in total area shall be 13 2233 sprinklered and shall have a design density of an Ordinary Hazard Group 1 occupancy with a design area of 2 heads. Quick-response intermediate temperature commercial type heads shall be used for the garage area. D) Residential structures under 5000 square feet in total area shall be designed for two (2) heads flowing in the residential area. Residential structures over 5000 square feet in total area shall be designed for four (4) heads flowing in the residential area. 8130.14. AMENDMENT. Section 903.6 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows due to local climatic, geographical, and topographic conditions: 9Q3.6. EXISTING BUILDINGS. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in existing buildings, including any additions thereto, in the occupan- cies and buildings as set forth in this section. 1. In all commercial and industrial buildings greater than 5000 square feet in area when enlarged by an addition to the existing structure or as required by the Fire Chief. 14 2233 2. In all commercial and industrial buildings equal to or less than 5000 square feet in area, when enlarged by an addition to the existing structure, exceeds 5000 square feet or as required by the Fire Chief. 3. In all Group R-1 Occupancies when an addition results in additional guestrooms or dwelling units. 4. In all Group R-3 Occupancies greater than 2500 square feet in residential area when enlarged by an addition to the residenYial area of the existing structure. 5. In a11 Group R-3 Occupancies equal to or less than 2500 square feet in residential area, when enlarged by an addition to the residential area of the existing structure, exceeds 2500 square feet in residential area. 6. In existing buildings for new occupancies as required by other sections of the Fire Code. 8130.15. AMENDMENT. Section 903.4.2 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows due to local topographical conditions: 903.4.2. ALARMS. Approved audible devices shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest 15 2233 orifice size installed in the system. Alarm devices shall be provided on the exterior of the building in an approved location. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic fire sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system. Approved audible notification appliances shall be provided in the interior of the building at locations required by the Chief. 8130.16. AMENDMENT Volume 1, Chapter 12, Section 1207.7 of the 2007 Califomia Building Code.is amended to read as follows due to local topographical conditions: 1207.7. Airborne Sound Insulation. All such acoustically rated separating wall and floor-ceiling assemblies shall provide airborne sound insulation equal to that required to meet a sound transmission class (STC) rating of 58 based on laboratory tests as defined in ASTM E 90 and E 413. Field-tested assemblies shall meet a noise isolation class (NIC) rating of 53 for occupied units and a normalized noise isolation class (NNIC) rating of 53 for unoccupied units as defined in ASTM Standards E 336 and E 413. EXCEPTION: Group R-1 hotel and motel occupancies shall be permitted to meet a minimum sound transmission class (STC) of 52, a noise isolation class (NIC) of 47, or a normalized noise isolation class (NNIC) of 47, as applicable. 16 2233 ASTM E 597 may be used as a simplified procedure for field tests of the airborne sound isolation between rooms in unoccupied buildings. In such tests, the minimum value of Dn is 53 db for multiple family dwelling units and 47db for hotel and motel occupancies for compliance. Entrance doors from interior corridors together with their perimeter seals shall have STC ratings not less than 30. Such tested doors shall operate normally with commercially available seals. Solid-core wood slab doors 1 3/8 inches thick minimum or 18 gage insulated steel slab doors with compression seals all around, including the threshold, may be considered adequate without other substantiating information. Field test of corridor walls should not include segments with doors. If such test is impractical, however, the NIC or NNIC rating for composite wall- door assembly shall not be less than 30. Penetrations or openings for construction assemblies for piping, electrical devices, recessed cabinets, bathtubs, soffits or heating, ventilating or eachaust ducts shall be sealed, lined, insulated or otherwise treated to maintain the required ratings. 17 2233 8130.17 AMENDMENT Volume 1, Chapter 12, Section 1207.8 ofthe 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows due to local topographical conditions: 1207.8. Impact Sound Insulation. All acoustically rated separating floor-ceiling assemblies shall provide impact sound insulation equal to that required to meet an impact insulation class (IIC) rating of 58 based on laboratory tests as defined in ASTM E 492 and E 989. Field-tested assemblies shall meet a field impact insulation class (FIIC) rating of 53 for both occupied and unoccupied units as defined in ASTM E 1007 and E 989, with the exception that the measured impact sound pressure levels shall not be normalized to a standard amount of absorption in the receiving room. EXCEPTION: Group R-1 hotel and motel occupancies shall be permitted to meet a minunum impact insulation class (IIC) rating of 52 or a field impact insulation class (FIIC) rating of 47, as applicable. Floor coverings may be included in the assembly to obtain the required ratings. These coverings must be retained as a permanent part of the assembly and may only be replaced by other floor coverings that provide the required impact sound insulation. 18 2233 8130.18 AMENDMENT Volume 1, Chapter 15, Section 1505 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows due to climatic and topographical conditions: SECTION 1505 - ROOFING REQUIREMENTS The roof covering on any structure regulated by this code shall have a minimum class A rating in the Wildland Interface Fire Area Boundaries and a class A or B rating in all other areas outside the Wildland Interface Fire Area Boundaries of the City. Pressure treated or untreated wood shakes and wood shingles shall not be installed on any building or structure located in the Wildland Interface Fire Area Boundaries. 8130.19. AMENDMENT Volume 1, Chapter 15, Secrion 1505.1 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows due to climatic and topographical conditions: 1505.1. Roof Coverings for Additions within the Wildland Interface Fire Area Boundaries. The roof covering on any addition made to an existing building or structure located within the Wildland Interface Fire Area Boundaries shall comply with Section 1505.1. The roof covering of an existing building or structure located in said zone shall be made to comply 19 2233 with Section 1505.1 when the cumulative roof area of the addition along with any alteration, replacement, repair or reroof made during the previous 12 months to the existing roof is 25 percent or more of the original roof area. 1505.3.1 Roof Coverings for Additions Outside the Wildland Interface Fire Area Boundaries. The roof covering requirements for additions made to existing buildings or structures located outside the Wildland Interface Fire Area Boundaries shall comply with the following, as applicable: 1. 25% or Less. The roof covering of an addition made to an existing structure or building may match the existing roof covering on the structure or building being added to providing the cumulative roof area of the addition along with any alteration, replacement, repair, or reroof made during the previous 12 months to the existing roof is 25 percent or less of the original roof area. 2. Over 25% But Less than 50%. The roof covering of an addition made to an existing structure or building shall comply with Section 1505. The roof covering of the existing structure or building being added to may be left in place providing the cumulative roof area of the addition along with any alteration, replacement, repair or reroof 20 2233 made during the previous 12 months to the existing roof is over 25 percent but less than 50 percent of the original roof area. 3. 50% or More. The roof covering of an addition made to an existing structure or building shall comply with Section 1505. The roof covering of the existing structure or building being added to shall be made to comply with Section 1505 when the cumulative roof area of the addition along with any alteration, replacement, repair, or reroof made during the previous 12 months to the existing roof is 50 percent or more of the original roof area. 8130.20. AMENDMENT. Section 1510 is added to Volume 1, Chapter 15 ofthe 2007 California Building Code is to read as follows due to local climatic and topographical conditions: 1503.4 Reroofing. All reroofing shall comply with Chapter 15 of this Code, as amended by the City of Arcadia. 8130.21. AMENDMENT Table 1505.1 in Chapter 15 of Volume 1 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows due to local climatic conditions: 21 2233 TABLE 1505.1 MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB B B B B B B B B B 8130.22. AMENDMENT Volume 1, Chapter 15, Section 1510 in the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows due to local climatic conditions: SECTION 1510 - REROOFING REQUIREMENTS 15101 General. All reroofing shall conform to the applicable provisions of Chapter 15 of this Code and as otherwise required in this Chapter. Roofing materials and methods of application shall comply with the Building Code standards or shall follow manufacturer' s installation requirements when approved by the Building Official. Roof coverings installed on existing buildings or structures shall require the submission of design calculations and plans prepared by an engineer or 22 2233 architect licensed by the State of California when the total installed weight of the finish roof covering material above the wood structural panels and underlayment is equal to or exceeds 6 pound per square foot. The design calculations shall demonstrate that the entire building or structure is adequate to support the vertical forces imposed by the new roofing. Reroofs in the Wildland Interface Fire Area Boundaries. All reroofing in Wildland Interface Fire Area Boundaries of the City shall comply with Section 1505. The entire roof covering of an existing building or structure located in said zone shall be made to comply with Section 1505 when the cumulative roof area of any addition, alteration, replacement, repair, or reroof made during the previous 12 months to the existing roof is 25 percent or more of the original roof area. Reroofs in areas outside the Wildland Interface Fire Area Boundaries. All reroofing in areas outside the Wildland Interface Fire Area Boundaries of the City shall comply with the following, as applicable: 1. 25°/a Or Less. Up to 25 percent of an existing structure or building may be reroofed with a roof covering that matches the existing, providing the cumulative roof area of any addition, alteration, replacement, repair, or reroof made during the previous 12 months to 23 2233 the existing roof does not exceed 25% of the original roof area. 2. Over 25% But Less Than 50%. The roof covering of the area being reroofed shall comply with Section 1505. The roof covering of the existing structure or building being reroofed may be left in place providing the cumulative roof area of any addition, alteration, replacement, repair or reroof made during the previous 12 months to the existing roof is over 25 percent but less than 50 percent of the original roof area. 3. 50% Or More. An existing building or structure shall be completely reroofed with a roof covering complying with Section 1505 when the cumulative roof area of any addition, alteration, replacement, repair, or reroof made during the previous 12 months to the existing roof is 50 percent or more of the original roof area. 8130.21.5. AMENDMENT Section 1008.1.3.5 of Chapter 10 of the 2007 California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: The use of security bars, panels, sliding metal grates, or other similar security devices is prohibited on the exterior of any building openings of all structures in 24 2233 commercial or industrial zones of the City. Subject to obtaining a permit pursuant to California Building Code, Section 105.1 (AMC Section 8130.3) and compliance with design review requirements pursuant to Arcadia Municipal Code Sections 9295 et seq. as a prerequisite to the granting of any such permit, security bars, panels, gates, metal grates, or other similar security devices may be installed, in compliance with applicable Building Code requirements, on the interiar of a commercial or industrial structure provided that the entire building is equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system, which has been installed under a permit from the Building Division and inspected pursuant thereto for compliance with the approved plans. 8130.23. AMENDMENT Section 1613.7 is added to Chapter 16 of the 2007 California Building Code to read as follows due to local geographical conditions: 1613.7 Minimum Distance for Building Separation. All structures shall be separated from adjoining structures. Separations shall allow for the maacimum inelastic response displacement (~M). OM shall be determined at critical locations with consideration forboth translational and torsional displacements of the structure as follows: C d a max ~ M I (Equation 16-45) where Omax is the calculated maximum displacement at Level x, and may be taken as 1.2 times the average of the displacement at the extreme points of the structure at level x. Adjacent buildings on the same property shall be separated by at least a distance ~ Mr, where 25 2233 2 2 ~ MT - ~ ~ M 1 ~ + ~ ~ M2 ~ (Equation 16-46) and ^M~ and OMZ are the maximum inelastic response displacements of the adjacent buildings. Where a structure adjoins a property line not common to a public way, the structure shall also be set back from the property line by at ]east the displacement, OM, ofthat structure. Exception: Sma[lerseparations or property line setbacks shall be permitted when justified by rational analyses. References: 1. IBC 2000 Section 16203.6, Building Separations; IBC 2003 Section 1620.4.5, Building Separations; 2. "Recommended Lateral Force Requirements and Commentary, - Section C108.2.ll, Building Separations," Structural Engineers Association of California, Sacramentq CA, 1999 Edition; 3. CBC 2002 (UBC 1997) Section 1630.9.2, Determination of ~M; Section 163010.1, General; and Section 1633.2.11, Building Separations. 4. Los Angeles Regional Uniform Code Program item 16-01. Section 1614, 1614.1, 16141.1- Adopt the minimum seismic base shear provisions of ASCE 7-02 in place of the ASCE 7-OS provisions by adding Sections 1614, 1614.1 and 1614.1.1 to Chapter 16 of the 2007 CBC to read as follows: Section 1614 ModiFcations to ASCE 7 I614.I General. The text ofASCE 7 shall be modified as indicated in this Sectian 1614.I1 ASCE 7. Section 12.81 l. Modifv ASCE 7 Section 12 81 1 bv amendinQ Equation 12.8-5 as follows: Cs = 9~9~ 0.044 Snsl (Eq. 12.8-5) Section 1614A.1.8 is hereby added by adopting Section 1614A.1.8 modifying ASCE 7 Equation 12.8-16 as adopted by OSHPD and DSA and as already provided in Chapter 16-A ofthe 26 2233 C.B.C. Section 1614A.1.12 is hereby added by adopting Section 1614A.112 modifying ASCE 7 Section 13.5.6.2 to add seismic design requirements for suspended ceilings as adopted by DSA and as already provided in Chapter 16-A of the CBC. 8130.23.1. AMENDMENT. Sections 1908.17 is added to Chapter 19 of the 2007 California Building Code to read as follows due to local geographical conditions: 19081.17. ACI 318, Equation (14-7) of Section 14.8.3 and 14.8.4. Modify ACI 318, Sections 14.83 and 14.8.4 as follows: 8130.23.2. AMENDMENT. Section 1908.17.1 is added to Chapter 19 of the 2007 California Building Code to read as follows due to geographical conditions: 1908.1.17.1 Modify equation (14-7) of ACI 318 Section 14.8.3 to read as follows: I~, shall be calculated by Equation (14-7), and Ma shall be obtained by iteration of deflections. ~ I" = ES (A, + P{"' 2d ~d - c~2+ 13 (14-7) c Jy and Ihe value EsB~ shal] not be taken less than 6. 8130.23.3. AMENDMENT. Section 1908.17.1 is added to Chapter 19 of the 2007 California Building Code to read as follows due to local geographical conditions: 1908.1.17.2. Modify ACI 318 Sec, 14.8.4 to read as follows: 27 2233 14.8.4 - Maximum out-of-plane deflection, ~s, due to service loads, including P^ effects, shal] not exceed 1~/150. If Ma, maximum moment at mid-height oFwall due to service lateral and eccentric loads, including P~ effects, exceed (2/3)M~~, Os shall be calculated by Equation (14-8): ~ z M~ - 3 M~r( z ~, = 3 ~~.+ M, z M 1~,~ - 3~~r~ (14-g) n 3 cr If Ma does not exceed (2/3)M~r, ^s shall be calculated by Equation (14-9): Ma 0 r= M 0 ~,. ~. where: z SMcr~c ~°~ 48E~Ig z ~ _ SM„1~ " 48 E~I~, 8130.24. AMENDMENT [ADMINISTRATIVE]. (14-9) Volume 1, Appendix J, Section J110 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows: J110.1 Slope Maintenance. All required slope plantings shall be maintained and properly watered. All deteriorated, damaged, or missing planting shall be replaced with an approved planting material. No person shall allow any irrigation system or other watering device to 28 2233 cause soil erosion or saturate the soil so as to cause slope failure. 8130.25 ADDITION [ADMINISTRATIVE] Chapter 35 is added to Volume 1 of the 2007 California Building Code to read as follows: CHAPTER 35 MULTIPLE FAMILY CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS SECTTON 3501 - MULTIPLE FAMILY DEFINED A multiple family building shall be defined as one or more dwelling units located on any property in the City except the R-O, R-1 or the R-M zoned areas. 35011 Application. Except where a more restrictive requirement in the California Building Code, State Law or City Ordinance is applicable, each provision of this Chapter shall apply to each multiple family building as defined herein. SECTION 3502- NOISE REDUCTION STANDARDS 3502.1 General. Attached multiple family dwelling units shall meet the sound transmission control standards specified in Appendix Chapter 12 of the Building Code and this Section. 29 2233 3502.2 Paclcing of Voids. All voids surrounding water, drainage, and vent piping shall be packed with rock wool or equivalent approved sound deadening material, and all water, drainage, and vent piping shall be wrapped with an approved material at all points of contact with wood or steel framing members and strap hangers. Plumbing walls shall be a minimum of 2 inch by 6-inch construction. 3502.3 Plans. All required 2 inch by 6-inch plumbing walls shall be clearly identified on the building plans. 3502.4 Mechanical Equipment. All mechanical equipment shall be installed so as to reduce sound transmission to a minimum. 3502.5 Separation of Facilities. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical equipment or systems serving one dwelling unit shall not serve other dwellings units, nor shall such equipment or systems be located within another dwelling unit. Recessed wall fixtures, such as medicine cabinets or electrical, telephone, television and intercom outlets, shall not be located back-to-back or in the same wall cavity. 3502.6 Location of Plumbing and Ducts. Water, drainage, and vent piping and heating and air conditioning ductwork shall not be located within any wall or floor-ceiling sound assembly. 30 2233 SECTION 3503- COMFORT COOLING SYSTEM A comfort cooling system shall be provided for each multiple family dwelling unit. The comfort cooling system shall be capable of maintaining a temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit three feet above the floor throughout the conditioned space of the building. Water evaporative cooling systems or individual window or wall-mounted units shall not be used to meet the requirements of this Section. The location of the comfort cooling system shall be shown on the building plans. SECTION 3504 - ILLUMINATION 3504.1 Illumination. Public spaces of multiple family buildings including all stairs, ramps, driveways, walkways, corridors and parking areas shall be illuminated with automatic lighting capable of maintaining an intensity of one (1) foot-candle of light at ground level. SECTION 3505- EXTERIOR REQUIREMENTS 3505.1 Underground Utilities. All utility conductors, cables, conduits and wiring supplying electrical, cable and telephone service to a multiple family building shall be installed underground except risers which are adjacent to and attached to a building or as otherwise approved the City Council. 3505.2 Conductors, Conduit and Piping. All conductors, cables, wires, 0 31 2233 conduit and piping located outside of a building or structure and within the exterior property lines shall be installed underground except risers which are adjacent to and attached to a building or structure. SECTION 3506 - PARKING AND ACCESS AREAS 3506.1 Paving. All parking, walkway, and driveway areas shall be paved with an approved material, such as concrete, asphalt, brick, or pavers. Paving materials and methods of installation shall be shown on the building plans. 3506.2 Driveway Ramps 3506.2.1 Grade. Driveway ramps shall not exceed a maximum grade of twenty percent (20%). A 20 feet transition area shall be provided at the top of such ramp, as follows: the upper 10 feet of the transition area shall have a maximum grade of four percent (4%) and the lower 10 foot portion of the transition area shall have a maximum grade of ten percent (10%). A 15 feet transition area with a maximum grade of ten percent (10°/o) shall also be provided at the bottom of such ramp. SECTION 3507- OPEN PARKING REQUIREMENTS 3507.1 Marking. Open parking spaces, driving aisles, one-way traffic lanes, and turning area shall be identified by approved painted striping. 32 2233 3507.2 Barriers. Bump rails, curbs or other approved protective barriers shall be installed where necessary to protect buildings, walls, or fences from damage by automobiles. SECTION 3508 - GARAGE AND CARPORT REQUIREMENTS 3508.1 Walls. Where concrete masonry units are used to construct Group U-1 or S-3 Occupancies, the cells shall be grouted solid to height of four (4) feet above the floor level. 3508.2 Frame. Group U-1 or S-3 Occupancies of wood frame construction shall have approved protective barriers located so as to protect the finished wall coverings from damage by automobiles. 3508.3 Concrete Floors. The floor of every covered parking space shall be paved with cement concrete. 8130.26. ADDITION Chapter 36 is added to Volume 1 of the 2007 California Building Code to read as follows due to local climatic conditions: CHAPTER 36 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREA 3601. CREATION. The City shall designate areas within the City boundaries that are at a significant risk from wildland fires. Such areas shall be designated Wildland-Urban Interface Areas. 33 2233 3601.1. WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREA BOUNDARIES. The boundary of the Wildland-Urban Interface Area shall constitute all properties in the areas north of Sycamore Avenue and east of Santa Anita Avenue. 3601.1.2. AMENDMENT Section 701 A.3, Chapter 7A of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows due to local climatic and topographical conditions: 701.A3. Additions, Remodels, Repairs or Alterations. Additions, remodels, repairs or alterations may be made to any building or structure without requiring the existing building ar structure to comply with all the requirements of this code, provided the addition, remodel, repair or alteration conforms to that required for a new building or structure. EXCEPTIONS: 1.1. Provisions of this code that specifically apply to existing conditions are retroactive. 1.2 The Urban-Wildland Interface Code shall not apply to a remodel, alteration, addition or repair made to an existing building or structure, providing the cumulative area of the new work and any work completed during the most recent 12 month period does not 34 2233 exceed 25 percent of the area of the original building or sh-ucture. 1.3 The Urban-Wildland Interface Code shall not apply to open trellis patios, providing that the vertical supports are a minimum or three and one half (3 '/z") inches by three and one half (3 '/z") inches, the horizontal supporting members are a minimum of three and one half (3 '/~") inches by five and one half (5 %z") inches and the trellis coverings are three and one-half inches (3 '/z") minimum depth by one and one-half (1 %z") inches minimum width with a minimum of six (6") inches clear open space between members. 1.4 Roof coverings shall comply with Chapter 15 of the Building Code, as amended by the City of Arcadia. Additions, repairs, remodels or alteration shall not be made to an existing building or structure that will cause the existing building or structure to be in violation of any of the provisions of this code nor shall such additions or alterations cause the existing building or structure to become unsafe. An unsafe condition shall be deemed to have been created if an addition or alteration will cause the existing building or structure to become structurally unsafe or overloaded; will not provide adequate access in compliance with the provisions of this code or will obstruct existing exits or access; will create a fire hazard; will reduce required fire resistance or will otherwise 35 2233 create conditions dangerous to human life. 3601.1.2.3. ADDITION [ADMINISTRATIVE]. Chapter 7A of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows: In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official or the Fire Chief relative to the application and interpretation of the City's Building and Fire codes, the Planning Commission shall act as the Arcadia Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals. The Planning Commission shall not consider an appeal until the Building Official or the Fire Chief has rendered a decision in writing. An appeal shall be filed with the City within 30 days from the date of his or her written decision; in addition, an appeals fee shall be.paid to the City in an amount established by City Council Resolution. The appeal shall be in writing and shall clearly set forth the order, decision or determination being appealed. A hearing shall be scheduled before the Planning Commission as soon as practicable from the date of receipt of the appeal. The Building Official or the Fire chief, as applicable, shall prepare a written report for the Planning Commission. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final unless appealed to the City Council. The appeal to the City Council shall be in writing and shall be filed with the City within five (5) working days from the date of the Planning Commission's decision; in addition, an appeals fee shall be paid to the City in an 36 2233 amount established by City Council Resolution. A hearing shall be scheduled before the City Counci] as soon as practicable from the date of the receipt of the written appeal. The Building Official or the Fire Chief, as applicable, shall prepare a written report for the City Council. The decision of the City Council shall be final. SECTION 4. Article VIII, Chapter 2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety. SECTION 5: A new Article VIII, Chapter 2 is hereby added to the Arcadia Municipal Code to read as follows: CHAPTER2 PLUMBING CODE PART 1 ADOPTION 8210. ADOPTION Subject to certain changes and amendments as hereinafter set forth in this chapter, the City Council hereby adopts, by reference, as the plumbing regulations for the City the California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition, with appendices, installation standards and State of California amendments applicable to local jurisdictions, published and adopted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. The Code shall govern, regulate, and control all of the activities therein referred to and the same is made a part of this Chapter as though set forth in this 37 2233 Chapter in full. The 2007 Edition of the California Plumbing Code is hereby adopted with no amendments. One (1) copy of said Code is on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. PART 2 PURPOSE 8220. PURPOSE The purpose of this Code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of any plumbing system within the City. SECTION 6. Article VIII, Chapter 3 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety. SECTION 7: A new Article VIII, Chapter 3 is hereby added to the Arcadia Municipal Code to read as follows: 38 2233 CHAPTER 3 ELECTRICAL CODE PART 1 ADOPTION 8310. ADOPTION The City Council hereby adopts, by reference, as the electrical regulations for the City the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, with ~ppendices, indices, tabies, and State of California amendments applicable to local jurisdictions, published and adopted by the National Fire Protection Association. The code shall govern, regulate, and control all of the activities therein referred to and the same is made a part of this Chapter as though set forth in this chapter in full. One (1) copy of said Code is on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. PART 2 PURPOSE 8320. PURPOSE The purpose of this Code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling.the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of any electrical system 39 2233 within the City. PART 3 ADDITIONS, DELETES AND AMENDMENTS 8330. AMENDMENT, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS 8330.1. ADDITION. Article 310.2(B) of the 2007 California Electrical Code is added to read as follows: 310.2(B) Copper wire shall be used for wiring No. 6 and smaller in all installations. Consideration for use of aluminum wiring can be made by the Building Official for feeder lines only on an individual basis where adequate safety measures can be ensured. 8330.2 ADDITION. Article 310.16 of the 2007 California Electrical Code is added to read as follows: Article 310.16. Continuous inspection of aluminum wiring. Aluminum conductors of No. six (6) or smaller used for branch circuits shall require continuous inspection by an independent testing agency approved by the Building Official for proper torquing of connections at their termination point. SECTION 8. Article VIII, Chapter 4 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is 40 2233 hereby repealed in its entirety. SECTION 9. A new Article VIII, Chapter 4 is hereby added to the Arcadia Municipal Code to read as follows: CHAPTER 4 MECHA1~iICAL CODE PART 1 ADOPTION 8410. ADOPTION Subject to certain changes and amendments as hereinafter set forth in this chapter, the City Council hereby adopts, by reference, as the mechanical regulations for the City the Califomia Mechanical Code, 2007 Edition, with appendixes, installation standards and State of California amendments applicable to local jurisdictions, published and adopted by the Intemational Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. The code shall govern, regulate, and control all of the activities therein referred to and the same is made a part of this Chapter as though set forth in this Chapter in full. The 2007 Edition of the California Mechanical Code is hereby adopted with no amendments. One (1) copy of said Code is on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and sxamination by the public. 41 2233 PART 2 PURPOSE 8420. PURPOSE The purpose of this code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance or use of heating, ventilation, cooling, refrigeration systems; incinerators and other miscellaneous heat producing appliances within the City. SECTION 10. Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety. SECTION 11. A new Article VIII, Chapter 5 is hereby added to the Arcadia Municipal Code to read as follows: CHAPTER 5 SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES AND SAFETY DEVICES PART 1 DECLARATION OF NEED 8510. DECLARATION OF NEED. The City Council determined that there is an unusually large number of privately owned swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs within the City, and the maintenance of private swimming pools without adequate supervision or 42 2233 precautionary measures constitutes a severe hazard to the safety of the inhabitants of the City, particularly to small children; that numerous small children have drowned by falling into private swimming pools in the County; and that many of said deaths could have been prevented if adequate preventive measures had been required and installed due to climatic conditions. PART 2 PURPOSE 8520. PURPOSE The purpose of this Chapter is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulatingand controIling the design, construction, quality of materials, use, location and maintenance of all swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs within the City of Arcadia and certain equipment specifically regulated herein. PART 3 ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND AMENDMENTS 8530. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND AMENDMENTS Chapter 31, Section 3109 of the 2007 California Building Code is hereby added to read as follows due to local climatic and topographical conditions: 8530.1. AMENDMENT The definition of a safety barrier in Section 3109.4.4.3 in Chapter 31 of the 43 2233 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows: Safety Barrier. Every person in possession of land, either as owner, purchaser under contract, lessee, tenant or licensee, upon which is situated a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub shall at all times maintain a safety barrier as hereinafter specified completely surrounding said swimming pool, spa or hot tub. Exception: Safety barriers for pubic pools shall comply with Chapter 31B, Division 1 of the California Building Code. 8530.2 ADDITION Section 3 I09.5.5 is added to Chapter 31 of said 2007 California Building Code is added to read as follows: 3109.5.5. Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Permit Fees. Every applicant for a permit to install, alter, or repair a swimming pool, spa, hot tub or part thereof, shall state in writing on the application form provided for that purpose, the character of work proposed to be done and the amount and kind in connection therewith, together with such information pertinent thereto as may be required. A fee for each swimming pool, spa or hot tub, including for plumbing and electrical systems, shall be paid to the City in an amount established by City Council Resolution. Any person who shall commence any swimming pool, spa or hot tub work far 44 2233 which a permit is required by this Code without having obtained a permit therefore shall, if subsequently permitted to obtain a permit, pay double the permit fee fixed by resolution of the City Council for such work, provided, however, that this provision shall not apply to emergency work when it shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Building Official that such work was urgently necessary and that it was not practical to obtain a permit therefore, before the commencement of the work. In all such cases, a permit must be obtained as soon as practical to do so, and if there be an unreasonable delay in obtaining such permit, a double fee shall be charged. 3109.5.51. Reinspections. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete ar when required corrections have not been made. This provision is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this Code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspection before the job is ready for reinspection. Reinspection fees may be assessed when the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which the inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring approval of the City. To obtain reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefore in writing upon the 45 2233 , ;. form furnished for that purpose and pay the reinspection fee in accordance with the amount set by City Council Resolution. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work shall be performed until the required fees have been paid. 3109.S.SZ. Plan Review Fees. Whenever plans, calculations or other data are required to be submitted, a plan review fee shall be paid to the City at the time of submitting documents for plan review in an amount set by City Council Resolution. When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require an additional review, a fee shall be paid to the City in an amount established by City Council Resolution. 3109.5.5.3. Board of Appeals. Appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of the code shall be as specified in Arcadia Municipal Code Section 8130.2. 8530.3 AMENDMENT The definition of "Swimming Pool" in Section 3109.4.4.1 of Chapter 31 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows: Swimming Pool - A swimming pool may be either: (a) a private swimming pool, or (b) a public swimming pool. (a) A private swimming pool shall mean any constructed or prefabricated structure that contains water eighteen (18) inches or more in depth, used in connection with a single-family residence and available to only the 46 2233 : ; resident(s) of such residence or their private guests, whether designed, intended or used exclusively or principally for swimming ar not. This includes any in-ground, aboveground, or on-ground swimming pools, hot tubs, spas or any open container or artificial body of water permanently or temporarily constructed or maintained upon any property, used in connection with a single-family residence and available to only the resident(s) of such residence or their private guests, whether designed, intended or used exclusively or principally for swimming or not. (b) A public swimming pool shall include any constructed or prefabricated structure that contains water eighteen { 18) inches or more in depth, other than a private swimming pool, that is used exclusively or principally for swimming ." 8530.3.1 ADDITION The definition of a"Wading Pool" in Section 3109.4.4.1 is added to Chapter 31 of the 2007 California Building Code to read as follows: Wading Pool - Any constructed or prefabricated pool used for wading which is less then eighteen (18) inches in depth. 8530.4. ADDITION. Section 3109.5.6 is added to Chapter 31 of the 2007 California Building Code. 3109.5.6 Barrier Required 3109.5.6.1. The top of the barrier shall be at least sixty (60) inches above finished grade, as measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool, spa or hot tub. The maximum vertical clearance between finish grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be four (4) inches, as measured on the 47 2233 side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, such as an aboveground pool, the barrier may be at ground level or mounted on top of the pool structure. Where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure, the maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be four (4) inches. 3109.5.6.2. Openings in the barrier shall not allow the passage of a four- (4) inch diameter sphere. 3109.5.6.3. Solid baniers that do not have openings, such as masonry or stonewalls, shall not contain indentations or protrusions except for tooled masonry joints. 3109.5.6.4, Where the barrier is composed of horizontai and vertical members and the distance between each of the horizontal members is less than 45 inches, the horizontal members shall be located on the swimming pool, spa or hot tub side of the fence and the spacing between each vertical member shall not exceed 1-3/4 inches. 3109.5.6.5. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and the distance between each of the horizontal members is 45 inches or mare, the spacing between each vertical member shall not allow the passage 48 2233 of a four- (4) inch diameter sphere. Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing within the cutouts shall not exceed 3/4 inches in width. 3109.5.6.6. Where chain link fencing is used, the maximum mesh size shall be 1- 1/4 inch square unless the fence is provided with slats fastened in place which reduces the openings to no more than 1-3/4 inches. The chain link fence fabric shall be not less than 11-gauge material. Solid or dense landscaping shall not be used to meet the requirements of this section. 3109.5.6.7. Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members, such as a lattice fence, the maximum opening formed by the diagonal members shall be not more than 1-3/4 inches. 3109.5.6.8. Access gates shall comply with the requirements specified in Section 3109.5.6.1-3109.5.6.7 above and, in addition, shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian-access gates shall open outward away from the swimming pool, spa or hot tub and shall be self-closing and self- latching. The release mechanism of the self-latching device shall be located not . less than the sixty (60) inches above adjacent finished grade. Access gates shall not be constructed across a driveway, and double gates or motor operated gates shall not be used. A weather-proof, durable sign of not less than 1/2 inch high 49 2233 letters stating, "POOL AREA KEEP GATE CLOSED", shall be posted at all times on every access gate. 3109.5.6.9. A building wall that serves as part of the barrier and allows access to the swimming pool, spa or hot tub through door openings shall comply with one of the following requirements: (1) An alarm installed on all doors with direct access to the swimming pool, spa or hot tub. The alarm shall sound continuously for a minimum of 30 seconds immediately after the door is opened and be loud enough to be heard throughout the house during normal household activities. The alarm shall automatically reset under all conditions. The alarm system shall be equipped with a manual means, such as a touch pad or switch, to temporarily deactivate the alarm for a single opening; such deactivation shall last for no more than 15 seconds. The deactivation switch shall be located at least 54 inches above the floor adjacent to the door opening. An alarm, which is incorporated into a general house alarm system, may be used to meet the requirements of this section providing the alarm is not connected to a central monitoring station and cannot be disabled. (1)Self-closing and self-latching devices installed on all doors with direct access to the swimming pool, spa or hot tub with the release mechanism 50 2233 located a minimum 54" above adjacent finished grade. 3109.5.6.10. Inspection. The swimming pooI, spa or hot tub barrier, including pedestrian access gates and door alarms, shall be installed, inspected and approved prior to plastering or filling the swimming pool, spa, ar hot tub with water. 3109.5.6.11. Indoor Swimming Pool, Spa or Hot Tub. An exterior door with direct access to an indoor swimming pool, spa, or hot tub shall comply with section 3109.5.6.9 above. 3109.5.7. LEGAL NON-CONFORIVIING SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS OR HOT TUBS. Every person in possession of land, either as owner, purchaser under contract, lessee, tenant or licensee, upon which is situated a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub for which a permit was issued prior to 7une 19, 1992, shall at all times maintain a safety barrier completely surrounding said swimming pool, spa or hot tub, as follows: (1) A substantial fence or other solid structure not less than four (4) feet in height, as measured from the side of the fence that does not enclose the swimming pool, spa or hot tub area, shall be provided. The openings in the barrier shall not allow the passage of a four- (4) inch diameter 51 2233 sphere and horizontal pickets that act as a latter shall not be used. (2) Pedestrian access gates or door openings through the barrier shall be equipped to accommodate a locking device and be self-closing and self- latching. The release mechanism of the self-]atching device shall be located not less than forty-eight (48) inches above the adjacent finished grade. Access gates shall be not less than 48 inches in height and openings in the gate shall not allow the passage of a four- (4) inch diameter sphere. This section shall not apply to any door of the main dwelling unit ]ocated on the same legal lot as the swimming pool, spa or hot tub. Access gates shall not be constructed across any driveway and double gates or motor operated gates shall not be used. A weatherproof, durable sign of not less than one-half (1/2) inch high letters stating, "POOL AREA KEEP GATE CLOSED", shall be posted at all times on every access gate. 3109.5.8. PLAN COMPLIANCE. All plans submitted to the City for the construction of a new swimming pool, spa or hot tub shall show compliance with the requirements of this Chapter, including the location and height of fencing and gates required by this Chapter. 3109.5.9. FINAL INSPECTION. Final approval of all swimming pools, 52 2233 spas, and hot tubs hereinafter constructed shall not be granted until all of the requirements specified in this chapter have been camplied with. 8530.10 ADDITION [ADMINISTRATIVE] Section 3109.10 is added to Chapter 31of said California Building Code to read as follows: 3109.10. Demolition of a Swimming Pool, Spa or Hot Tub. A demolition permit shall be obtained from the City prior to the demolition of any swimming pool, spa, or hot tub. The permit applicant shall submit a plot plan indicating the location of the swimming pool, spa or hot tub and it's associated equipment. Upon issuance of the demolition permit, the following requirements shall apply: 1. Gas piping serving the swimming pool, spa or hot tub equipment shall be terminated at the source of supply and removed. 2. Plumbing piping serving the swimming pool, spa, hot tub or equipment shall be terminated at the source of supply and removed. 3. Electrical wiring and conduit serving the swimming pool, spa, hot tub, or equipment shall be terminated at the source of supply and removed. 4. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical equipment serving the swimming pool, spa or hot tub shall be removed. 53 2233 5. The sidewalls of the swimming pool, spa or hot tub shall be removed to a minimum depth of 6 inches below adjacent grade. 6. Two (2) 18-inch diameter holes shall be provided at the lowest elevation of the swimming pool, spa or hot tub floor. 7. The swimming pool, spa or hot tub shall be filled with clean soil or other approved material. SECTION 12. Article VIII, Chapter 7, Part 7, of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety. SECTION 13. Article VIII, Chapter 7, Part 8, of the Arcadia Municipal Code, is hereby repealed in its entirety SECTION 14. Article VIII, Chapter 7, Part 9 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety. SECTION 15. Section 8761 of Part 6, Chapter 7 of Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety. SECTION 16. Sections 8830 through 8839.1 of Part 3, Chapter 8 of Artic]e VIII are hereby relocated to a new Part 1, Chapter 11, Article VII and renumbered 7110 through 7120.1, respectively. SECTION 17. Chapter 9 of Article VIII is hereby repealed in its entirety and a new Part 9 is hereby added to the Arcadia Municipal Code to read as follows: 54 2233 CHAPTER 9 SEISMIC STRENGHTENING PROVISIONS FOR LJNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALL BUILDINGS 8910. ADOPTION. Subj ect to certain changes and amendments as hereinafter set forth in this Part, the City Council hereby adopts, by reference, Appendix Chapter A1, Part 10 of the California Building Code which shall govern, regulate, and control all of the activities therein referred to and the same is made a part of this Chapter. 8920. PURPOSE. The purpose of this chapter is to promote public safety and welfare by reducing risk of death or injury that may result from the effects of earthquakes on existing unreinforced masonry bearing wa11 buildings. The provisions of this chapier are intended as minimum standards far structural seismic resistance, and are established primarily to reduce the risk of life loss or injury. Compliance with these provisions will not necessarily prevent loss of life or injury, or prevent earthquake damage to rehabilitated buildings. SECTION 18. Section 8760 of Article VIII, Chapter 7, Part 6 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 8760. APPLICATION. Internal ar external securitybars, panels, sliding 55 2233 metal grates or other similar security devices (hereinafter referred to as security bars) that were installed on or within any commercial or industrial building as of the adoption of Ordinance No. 1885 (June 21, 1988), (hereinafter referred to as existing security bars), and are in compliance with other Code sections, are not subject to the requirements of Ordinance No. 1885 (Sections 8130.3 and 8130.21.5 of the Arcadia Municipal Code). Any change, alteration, expansion or reconfiguration of existing security bars, other than normal repair ar maintenance shall not be pernutted without compliance with the requirements applicable to security bars as set forth in Arcadia Municipal code Sections 81303 and 8130.21.5. SECTION 19. Prior Ordinances Repealed. Upon the effective date of this Ordinance, all former ordinances or parts thereof conflicting or inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance of the codes herein adopted by reference including, but not limited to, Ordinance No. 2166 and any other ordinance in conflict herewith are hereby repealed and declared to be of no further force and effect. SECTION 20. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as 56 2233 , defined in Section 15378) ofthe CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resuIting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. SECTION 21. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance, or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or mare section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase be declared unconstitutional. SECTION 22. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause a copy or summary of same to be published in the official newspaper of said City within fifteen (15) days of its adoption. This Ordinance sha11 take effect thirt}~ one (31) days following its adoprion by the City Council. [SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE] 57 2233 Passed, approved and adopted this Zotn day of November , 2007. Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: c'~ ""/`~" _1E;t., ~-• /c\~-eti~/Yc~, Step enh P. Deitsch City Attorney 58 2233 ,, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COLTNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS: CITY OF ARCADIA ) I, JAMES H. BARROWS, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2233 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 20th day of November, 2007 and that said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Member Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Wuo and Segal NOES: None ABSENT: None City Clerk of the City of Arcadia 59 2233 ~ ~ ' J Section 1. Findings. To the extent that changes and modifications to the 2007 California Building Standards Code in this ordinance are deemed more restrictive than the building standards contained in the 2007 California Building Standards Code, thus requiring that findings be made pertaining to local climactic, geological, or topographical conditions to justify such modifications, the City Council hereby finds and determines as fol lows: A. Climatic Conditions: 1. Amendments to Sections 202, 403.10.2, 403.11.1, 903.2, 903.3.1.2, 903.3.1.3, 903.4.2, 903.6, 1505.1, and 1613.7 of the 2007 Edition of the California Building Code and Section 310.2(B) and 310.16 of the 2007 Edition of the California Electrical Code are reasonably necessary due to the following climatic condition: The City of Arcadia is located in a semi-arid Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry (Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds of 70 M.P.N. or greater are also common to the area. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to the fire danger. This predisposes the area to large destructive fires (conflagration). In addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these fires also disrupt utility services throughout the area. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even small fires originating in high-density housing or vegetation. These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features will supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent. B. Topographical conditions: Amendments to Sections 903.4.2, 903.3.1.2, 903.3.1.3., 903.6, and 1613.7 of the 2007 Edition of the California Building Code are reasonably necessary due to the following topographical conditions: 1. Natural slopes of 15 percent or greater generally occur throughout the foothills of Los Angeles. The elevation change caused by the hills creates the geological foundation on which communities within Los Angeles County are built and will continue to build. With much of the populated flatlands already built upon, future growth will occur on steeper slopes and greater constraints in terrain. ~F~lBlT "A" 2233 „ ~, 2. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical condition, which is common throughout Los Angeles County. 3. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation, which places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk, and makes it necessary to provide automatic on-site fire-extinguishing systems and other protection measures to protect occupants and property. C. Geological conditions: 1. Amendments to Sections 412.5.1, 903.4, 905.4, 1614.1, 1614.1.1, 1614.A.1.8, 1908.1.17, 1908.1.17.1, and 1908.1.17.2 of the 2007 Edition of the California Building Code are reasonably necessary due to the following geological conditions: The Los Angeles region is a densely populated area that has buildings constructed over and near a vast and complex network of faults that are believed to be capable of producing future earthquakes similar or greater in size than the 1994 Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes. Earthquake faults run throughout the boundaries of Los Angeles County. Regional planning for reoccurrence of earthquakes is recommended by the State of California, Department of Conservation. 2. Amendments to Sections 412.5.1, 903.4, 905.4, 1614.1, 1614.1.1, 1614.A.1.8, 1908.1.17, 1908.1.17.1, and 1908.1.17.2 of the 2007 Edition of the California Building Code are reasonably necessary due to the following geological conditions: Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated under the high wind section above. With the probability of strong aftershocks there exists a need to provide increased protection for anyone on upper floors of buildings. The October 17, 1989, Santa Cruz earthquake resulted in one major fire in the Marina District (San Francisco). When combined with the 34 other fires locally and over 500 responses, the department was taxed to its fullest capabilities. The Marina fire was difficult to contain because mains supplying water to the district burst during the earthquake. This situation creates the need for both additional fire protection and automatic on- site fire protection for building occupants. 3. Amendments to Sections 412.5.1, 903.2, 903.2.7, and 907.2.12 of the 2007 Edition of the California Building Code are reasonabiy necessary due to the following geological conditions: 2233 •4~ ' J Road circulation features located throughout the County also make amendments reasonably necessary. There are major roadways, highways and flood control channels that create barriers and slow response times. Hills, slopes, street and storm drain design accompanied by occasional heavy rainfall, causes roadway flooding and landslides and at times may make an emergency access route impassable. 4. Amendments to Sectians 903.2, 903.2.7, 903.3.1.1.1, 905.4, 907.2.12, 907.2.12.1, 907.9.3 and 910.3.2.2 of the 2007 Edition of the California Building Code are reasonably necessary due to the following geological conditions: Due to the topographical conditions of sprawling development separated by waterways and narrow and congested streets and the expected infrastructure damage inherent in seismic zone described above, it is prudent to rely on automatic fire sprinkler systems to mitigate extended fire department response time and keep fires manageable with reduced fire flow (water) requirements for a given structure. Additional fire protection is also justified to match the current resources of firefighting equipment and personnel within the Los Angeles County Fire Authority. 2233