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Home My WebLink About12-4-2019 Council Agenda packetSaratoga City Council Agenda – December 4, 2019 – Page 1 of 5 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 4, 2019 5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION Linda Callon Conference Room, City Hall | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code 54957.6) Agency designated representatives: Richard Taylor, City Attorney Unrepresented employee: City Manager 5:25 P.M. INTERVIEWS FOR COMMISSION Linda Callon Conference Room, City Hall | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 Time Name Commission Vacancies Incumbent Reg. Voter 5:30 p.m. Ray Cosyn Traffic Safety 1 Term (1/1/2020- 12/31/2022) 2 Terms (1/1/2020 - 12/31/2023) Yes Yes 5:35 p.m. Christopher Coulter Traffic Safety 1 Term (1/1/2020- 12/31/2022) 2 Terms (1/1/2020 - 12/31/2023) Yes Yes 5:40 p.m. Jonathan Choi Traffic Safety 1 Term (1/1/2020- 12/31/2022) 2 Terms (1/1/2020 - 12/31/2023) Yes yes 5:45 p.m. Alan Levenson Traffic Safety 1 Term (1/1/2020- 12/31/2022) 2 Terms (1/1/2020 - 12/31/2023) No Yes 6:00 P.M. JOINT MEETING Linda Callon Conference Room, City Hall | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 AGENDA ITEMS: Joint Meeting with Santa Clara County Sheriff Saratoga City Council Agenda – December 4, 2019 – Page 2 of 5 7:00 P.M. REORGANIZATION Civic Theater, Council Chambers | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA The agenda for this meeting was properly posted on November 27, 2019 REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION REPORT FROM JOINT MEETING ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Any member of the public may address the City Council for up to three (3) minutes on matters not on the Agenda. The law generally prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking action on such items. However, the Council may instruct staff accordingly. AGENDA ITEMS Recognition of Outgoing Mayor Recommended Action: Hear remarks from outgoing Mayor Manny Cappello, members of the City Council, and public. Appointment of Mayor & Vice Mayor Recommended Action: Appoint Mayor and Vice Mayor: 1) City Clerk declares the offices of Mayor and Vice Mayor to be vacant; 2) Nomination of the Mayor; 3) Administer Oath of Office to New Mayor; 4) Nomination of the Vice Mayor; and 5) Administer Oath of Office to New Vice Mayor. 6) Remarks from New Mayor and New Vice Mayor, members of the City Council, and public. REGULAR SESSION Civic Theater, Council Chambers | 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 ANNOUNCEMENTS CEREMONIAL ITEMS People with Disabilities Day Proclamation Recommended Action: Present the People with Disabilities Day proclamation to Anouk Yeh. Saratoga City Council Agenda – December 4, 2019 – Page 3 of 5 1. CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar contains routine items of business. Items in this section will be acted on in one motion, unless removed by the Mayor or a Council Member. Any member of the public may speak on an item on the Consent Calendar at this time, or request that the Mayor remove an item from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Public Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. 1.1. City Council Meeting Minutes Recommended Action: Approve the City Council minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting on November 20, 2019. 1.2. Review of Accounts Payable Check Registers Recommended Action: Review and accept check registers for the following accounts payable payment cycles: 11/19/2019 Period 5; 11/26/2019 Period 5. 1.3. Treasurer’s Report for the Month Ended October 31, 2019 Recommended Action: Review and accept the Treasurer’s Report for the month ended October 31, 2019. 1.4. Adoption of the 2019 California Building Standards Code with Local Modifications Recommended Action: 1. Approve the attached resolution making the findings regarding proposed modifications to the referenced sections of the California Building Standards Code (CBSC) with Local Modifications. 2. Waive the second reading and adopt the attached ordinance modifying the referenced codes. 1.5. Review of City Council Assignments Recommended Action: Review the list of City Council assignments and provide direction on changes to items included in the assignments. 2. PUBLIC HEARING None 3. GENERAL BUSINESS None COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS Mayor Manny Cappello Cities Association of Santa Clara County Board of Directors Cities Association of Santa Clara County-City Selection Committee Cities Association of Santa Clara County-Legislative Action Committee Saratoga City Council Agenda – December 4, 2019 – Page 4 of 5 Council Finance Committee Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council (SASCC) West Valley Mayors and Managers West Valley Sanitation District Vice Mayor Howard Miller Council Finance Committee KSAR Community Access TV Board Saratoga Ministerial Association Saratoga Sister City Organization Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board of Directors Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Policy Advisory Committee VTA State Route 85 Corridor Policy Advisory Board Council Member Rishi Kumar Santa Clara County Library Joint Powers Authority Santa Clara Valley Water District Commission West Valley Clean Water Program Authority West Valley Solid Waste Management Joint Powers Authority Council Member Mary-Lynne Bernald Hakone Foundation Board & Executive Committee Public Art Committee Santa Clara County Housing and Community Development (HCD) Council Committee Santa Clara/Santa Cruz Airport/Community Roundtable Saratoga Historical Foundation Council Member Yan Zhao Association of Bay Area Governments Comprehensive County Expressway Planning Study Policy Advisory Board Hakone Foundation Board Public Art Committee Saratoga Chamber of Commerce & Destination Saratoga CITY COUNCIL ITEMS COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATE OF POSTING OF THE AGENDA, DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA PACKET, COMPLIANCE WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT I, Debbie Bretschneider, City Clerk for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the City Council was posted and available for review on November 27, 2019 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 and on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Saratoga City Council Agenda – December 4, 2019 – Page 5 of 5 Signed this 27th day of November 2019 at Saratoga, California. Debbie Bretschneider, City Clerk In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials provided to the City Council by City staff in connection with this agenda are available at the office of the City Clerk at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070. Note that copies of materials distributed to the City Council concurrently with the posting of the agenda are also available on the City’s website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Any materials distributed by staff after the posting of the agenda are made available for public review at the office of the City Clerk at the time they are distributed to the City Council. These materials are also posted on the City’s website. In Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 408.868.1269. Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA title II] 12/04 5:00 p.m. Closed Session | 5:25 p.m. Commission Interviews | 6:00 p.m. Joint Meeting with Sheriff’s Office | 7:00 p.m. Council Reorganization and Regular Session 12/18 6:00 p.m. Study Session – Council Norms | 7:00 p.m. Regular Session Unless otherwise stated, Joint Meetings and Study Sessions begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Linda Callon Conference Room at Saratoga City Hall at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue and Regular Session begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Theater at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue. CITY OF SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALENDAR 2019 City Council Joint Meeting Dinner will be provided at the Joint Meeting. The City Council Regular Session begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Theater. Joint Meeting attendees are invited to share an overview of the Joint Meeting during the Regular Session. JOINT MEETING WITH SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF December 4, 2019 6:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m. Linda Callon Conference Room, City Hall 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Discussion Topics Introductions Updates Helicopter Crew Report Search and Rescue Team Other Remarks & Wrap Up 5 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:December 4, 2019 DEPARTMENT:City Manager’s Department PREPARED BY:Debbie Bretschneider, City Clerk SUBJECT:Appointment of Mayor & Vice Mayor RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint Mayor and Vice Mayor: 1.City Clerk declares the offices of Mayor and Vice Mayor to be vacant; 2.Nomination of the Mayor; 3.Administer Oath of Office to New Mayor; 4.Nomination of the Vice Mayor; and 5.Administer Oath of Office to New Vice Mayor. 6.Remarks from New Mayor and New Vice Mayor,members of the City Council, and the public BACKGROUND: California Government Code section 36801 states that the Mayor and Vice Mayor of general law cities are to be selected by a majority vote of the City Council. Each December, the Council conducts a reorganization to select a Mayor and Vice Mayor to serve a one-year term. To commence the reorganization, the City Clerk will declare the Offices of Mayor and Vice Mayor vacant. The City Clerk will open nominations for the Office of Mayor, close nominations, then call for the vote. Following the vote, the oath of office will be administered to the Mayor. The new Mayor will then open and close nominations for the Office of Vice Mayor and the oath of office will be administered to the Vice Mayor. After the Mayor and Vice Mayor have taken the oath of office and remarks have been heard, the Council will proceed to the Regular Session agenda items. After the Regular Session is adjourned, there will be a reception in the Civic Theater lobby. In January 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution 10-002 to establish a rotation policy of the Mayor and Vice Mayor. The policy is Attachment A. Attachment B is the history of the Mayoral Rotation. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A –Resolution 10-002 Mayoral Rotation Policy Attachment B –History of Mayoral Rotation: 1998/1999 –2018/2019 6 7 8 Page 1 of 2 MAYORAL ROTATION: 1998/1999 – 2018/2019 Year Mayor and Vice Mayor By Rotation Method Mayor and Vice Mayor By Election 1998-99 Election Year ELECTION RESULTS 1.Mehaffey 2.Streit 3.Baker Shaw (Mayor)*Shaw (Mayor) * Bogosian (Vice Mayor)Bogosian (Vice Mayor) 1999-2000 Non-Election Year Bogosian (Mayor) *Bogosian (Mayor) * Mehaffey (Vice Mayor)Mehaffey (Vice Mayor) 2000-01 Election Year ELECTION RESULTS 1.Bogosian 2.Waltonsmith Mehaffey (Mayor)Mehaffey (Mayor) Streit (Vice Mayor)Streit (Vice Mayor) 2001-02 Non-Election Year Streit (Mayor) *Streit (Mayor) * Baker (Vice Mayor)*Baker (Vice Mayor)* 2002-03 Election Year ELECTION RESULTS 1.Streit 2.King 3.Kline Bogosian (Mayor)Streit (Mayor) Waltonsmith (Vice Mayor)Waltonsmith (Vice Mayor) 2003-04 Non-Election Year Waltonsmith (Mayor)Waltonsmith (Mayor) Streit (Vice Mayor)King (Vice Mayor) 2004-05 Election Year ELECTION RESULTS 1.Kao 2.Waltonsmith Streit (Mayor)King (Mayor) King (Vice Mayor)Kline (Vice Mayor) 2005-06 Non-Election Year King (Mayor)*Kline (Mayor)* Kline (Vice Mayor)*Kao (Vice Mayor) 2006-07 Election Year ELECTION RESULTS 1.Page 2.King 3.Hunter Kao (Mayor)Kao (Mayor) Waltonsmith (Vice Mayor)Waltonsmith (Vice Mayor) 2007-08 Non-Election Year Waltonsmith (Mayor)*Waltonsmith (Mayor)* Page (Vice Mayor)Page (Vice Mayor) 2008-09 Election Year ELECTION RESULTS 1.Miller 2.Nagpal Page (Mayor)Page (Mayor) King (Vice Mayor)King (Vice Mayor) 2009-10 Non-Election Year King (Mayor)*King (Mayor)* Hunter (Vice Mayor)*Hunter (Vice Mayor)* 2010-2011 Election Year ELECTION RESULTS 1.Page 2.Hunter 3.Lo Miller (Mayor)Miller (Mayor) Page (Vice Mayor)Page (Vice Mayor) 2011-12 Non-Election Year Page (Mayor)Page (Mayor) Hunter (Vice Mayor)Hunter (Vice Mayor)9 Page 2 of 2 2012-13 Election Year ELECTION RESULTS 1.Miller 2.Cappello Hunter (Mayor)Hunter (Mayor) Lo (Vice Mayor)Lo (Vice Mayor) 2013-14 Non-Election Year Lo (Mayor)*Lo (Mayor)* Miller (Vice Mayor)Miller (Vice Mayor) 2014-15 Election Year ELECTION RESULTS 1.Lo 2.Bernald 3.Kumar Miller (Mayor)Miller (Mayor) Cappello (Vice Mayor)Cappello (Vice Mayor) 2015-16 Non-Election Year Cappello (Mayor)Cappello (Mayor) Lo (Vice Mayor)Lo (Vice Mayor) 2016-17 Election Year ELECTION RESULTS 1.Cappello 2.Miller Lo (Mayor)Lo (Mayor) Bernald Bernald 2017-18 Non-Election Year Bernald (Mayor)Bernald (Mayor) Cappello (Vice Mayor)Cappello (Vice Mayor) 2018-19 Election Year ELECTION RESULTS 1.Kumar 2.Bernald 3.Zhao Cappello (Mayor)Cappello (Mayor) Miller (Vice Mayor)Miller (Vice Mayor) * Indicates end of term on Council Rotation Notes: Terms for Mayor and Vice Mayor are one year in length from December to December. 1999: Mayor Shaw died in office, August 2, 1999. Bogosian was designated Mayor Pro Tempore with the Mayor’s position vacant until the next Council Reorganization. 2002-03: Streit elected as Mayor by Council majority out of rotation. 2003-04: Streit relinquishes place in rotation. Each subsequent Council position moves up in rotation. 2006-07: “Normal” rotation re-established. 2009-10: Nagpal passed away while in office May 2010. Cappello appointed to fill the remainder of her term. 2010-11: Cappello ineligible to serve as Vice Mayor, because of appointment to Council, thereby moving Page, Hunter, and Lo up in the rotation and making Lo eligible to serve as Mayor in 2013-14. 10 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:December 4, 2019 DEPARTMENT:City Manager’s Department PREPARED BY:Kayla Nakamoto, Community Engagement Coordinator SUBJECT:People with Disabilities Day Proclamation RECOMMENDED ACTION: Present the People with Disabilities Day proclamation to Anouk Yeh. BACKGROUND: December 3, 2019 is recognized around the world as People with Disabilities Day. The goal of this day is to raise awareness of the more than 1 billion people in the world that live with some form of disability. The proclamation will be presented to Saratoga resident and Saratoga High School student Anouk Yeh, who coordinates the Celebrating Differences Carnival with the Saratoga Leos Club. Celebrating Differences Carnival is a community event catered for individuals with special needs. This event has been a recipient of the City’s Community Event Grant Program for the last two years. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A –People with Disabilities Day Proclamation 11 PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA DECLARING DECEMBER 3, 2019 AS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES DAY WHEREAS,December 3, 2019 is recognized internationally as People with Disabilities Day; and WHEREAS,the annual observance of International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 47/3; and WHEREAS, more than 1 billion people in the world live with some form of disability and these individuals end up disconnected or living in isolation in many societies; and WHEREAS,People with Disabilities Day aims to increase awareness of the situation of people with disabilities; and WHEREAS, raising awareness helps to promote the rights and well-being of people with disabilities in all domains of society; and WHEREAS, understanding and education also encourages a more inclusive society that empowers people with disabilities to fully participate in their communities; and WHEREAS, People with Disabilities Day also provides an opportunity to celebrate achievements and contributions that have been made towards increasing understanding and acceptance of people with disabilities, such as the Celebrating Differences Carnival for Individuals with Special Needs organized by Saratoga High School student Anouk Yeh and the members of the Saratoga Leos Club. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Saratoga does hereby proclaim December 3, 2019 as People with Disabilities Day, recognizes the efforts of dedicated community members who are helping to increase awareness and community involvement of people with disabilities, and encourages Saratoga residents to become more informed and seek opportunities to create a more inclusive environment for all members of the Saratoga community. WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA on this 4th day of December 2019. ________, Mayor City of Saratoga 12 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:December 4, 2019 DEPARTMENT:City Manager’s Department PREPARED BY:Debbie Bretschneider, City Clerk SUBJECT:City Council Meeting Minutes RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the City Council minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting on November 20, 2019. BACKGROUND: Draft City Council minutes for each Council Meeting are taken to the City Council to be reviewed for accuracy and approval. Following City Council approval, minutes are retained for legislative history and posted on the City of Saratoga website. The draft minutes are attached to this report for Council review and approval. FOLLOW UP ACTION: Minutes will be retained for legislative history and posted on the City of Saratoga website. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A –Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting on November 20, 2019 13 Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ November 20, 2019 ~ Page 1 of 7 MINUTES WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2019 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING At 5:00 p.m., the City Council held a Closed Session in the Linda Callon Conference Room at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga. At 6:00 p.m., the City Council held a Joint Meeting with State Senator Jim Beall, Jr. in the Linda Callon Conference Room at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga. Mayor Cappello called the Regular Session to order in the Civic Theater, Council Chambers at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga at 7:03 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT:Mayor Manny Cappello, Vice Mayor Howard A. Miller, Council Members Rishi Kumar, Mary-Lynne Bernald, Yan Zhao ABSENT:None ALSO PRESENT:James Lindsay, City Manager Richard Taylor, City Attorney Crystal Bothelio, Assistant City Manager Debbie Bretschneider, City Clerk John Cherbone, Public Works Director Debbie Pedro, Community Development Director Mary Fury, Administrative Services Director Keith Weiner, Building Official Macedonio Nunez, Senior Civil Engineer Lauren Pettipiece, Public Information Officer REPORT ON POSTING OF THE AGENDA City Clerk Debbie Bretschneider reported that the agenda for this meeting was properly posted on November 14, 2019. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION Mayor Cappello announced that there is no report from the Closed Session. REPORT FROM JOINT MEETING State Senator Jim Beall, Jr. spoke about the Joint Meeting. 14 Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ November 20, 2019 ~ Page 2 of 7 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Nancy Kirk requested additional neighbor notification of residential construction, including when there will be increased construction noise and posting of construction hours on a sign at the construction location. Dana Elugen, speaking on behalf of Nora Mason, spoke about the extreme construction noise. MaryAnn Welch spoke about high water rates. Kathy Forte spoke about the Code of Ethics and a car accident involving Council Member Kumar. Anne Wilson spoke about the Code of Ethics and a car accident involving Council Member Kumar. Christine Zak spoke about the Code of Ethics and a car accident involving Council Member Kumar. Henry Coles spoke about traffic safety concerns, including bicycle safety and the speed survey. John Fitzpatrick spoke about traffic safety for pedestrians on Saratoga Avenue, Highway 9, and Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. James Tuleya spoke about climate change. Council Member Kumar responded to public comments on the car accident. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Cappello announced the Saratoga Historical Foundation Holiday Exhibit, Silicon Valley Turkey Trot, Saratoga Ministerial Association Thanksgiving Day Interfaith Service, the City’s Food and Toy Drive, and Wreaths Across America. CEREMONIAL ITEMS Commendation for Jim Beall, Jr. Recommended Action: Present the commendation to Jim Beall, Jr. Mayor Cappello and the Council presented the commendation to State Senator Jim Beall, Jr. 15 Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ November 20, 2019 ~ Page 3 of 7 1. CONSENT CALENDAR 1.1. City Council Meeting Minutes Recommended Action: Approve the City Council minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting on November 6, 2019. BERNALD/MILLER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 2019. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 1.2. Review of Accounts Payable Check Registers Recommended Action: Review and accept check registers for the following accounts payable payment cycles: 11/5/2019 Period 5; 11/13/2019 Period 5. BERNALD/MILLER MOVED TO ACCEPT CHECK REGISTERS FOR THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PAYMENT CYCLES: 11/5/2019 PERIOD 5; 11/13/2019 PERIOD 5.MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 2.PUBLIC HEARING 2.1. Adoption of the 2019 California Building Codes with Local Modifications Recommended Action: (1) Conduct a public hearing; (2) Introduce and waive the first reading of the attached ordinance adopting and modifying the referenced codes; and (3) Direct staff to place the ordinance and the attached resolution making findings regarding proposed modifications to the referenced codes on the consent calendar for adoption on December 4, 2019. Keith Weiner, Building Official, presented the staff report and requested that the City Council consider including late amendments provided after publication of the agenda packet on R310.1., emergency escape and rescue opening required in basements. Mayor Cappello opened the public hearing and invited public comment on the item. The following people requested to speak: James Tuleya, Chair of Carbon-Free Silicon Valley, spoke in favor, but would like all- electric houses in the future. Anna-Maria White spoke in favor of an all-electric REACH codes. 16 Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ November 20, 2019 ~ Page 4 of 7 Karen Ronleau and husband spoke in favor of an all-electric REACH codes. Diane Bailey spoke in favor of an all-electric REACH codes. Boris Yenoff spoke against all-electric REACH codes. No one else requested to speak. Mayor Cappello closed the public hearing. MILLER/KUMAR MOVED TO INTRODUCE AND WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND MODIFYING THE REFERENCED CODES, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF CHANGES IN R310.1 ON EMERGENCY ESCAPE AND RESCUE OPENING IN BASEMENTS; AND, DIRECT STAFF TO PLACE THE ORDINANCE AND THE RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS REGARDING PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO THE REFERENCED CODES ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR ADOPTION ON DECEMBER 4, 2019. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 3.GENERAL BUSINESS 3.1. Quito Rd Bridge Real Property Service Agreement – Amendment to increase contract payment to Service Contract. Recommended Action: Quito Rd Bridge Real Property Service Agreement – Amendment to increase contract payment to Service Contract. John Cherbone, Public Works Director, provided the staff report. Macedonio Nunez, Senior Civil Engineer, provided an update about the Quito Road Bridges project. Mayor Cappello invited public comment on this item. No one requested to speak. BERNALD/ZHAO MOVED TO APPROVE THE QUITO RD BRIDGE REAL PROPERTY SERVICE AGREEMENT – AMENDMENT TO INCREASE CONTRACT PAYMENT TO SERVICE CONTRACT. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. 17 Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ November 20, 2019 ~ Page 5 of 7 3.2. Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Study Recommended Action: Accept report from staff. Direct staff accordingly. Crystal Bothelio, Assistant City Manager, provided the staff report. Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office West Valley Patrol Division Captain Urena answered questions from the Council. Mayor Cappello invited public comment on this item. Marty Goldberg spoke in support of ALPR. Jim Stallman spoke in support of ALPR. David Yen spoke in support of ALPR. Dorie Albert spoke in support of ALPR. Shelty Ayid spoke in support of ALPR. Boris Yenoff spoke in support of fixed-location cameras. No one else requested to speak. BERNALD/MILLER MOVED TO EXPRESS SUPPORT FOR THE EXPANDED USE OF MOBILE AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS IN THE CITY OF SARATOGA IF THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DECIDED TO INCREASE USE OF THIS TECHNOLOGY AS PART OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS IN THE CITY. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: KUMAR. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS Mayor Manny Cappello Cities Association of Santa Clara County Board of Directors – the Board received a presentation from TRANSFORM on creating transportation options over the entire Bay Area, a presentation by Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez on mental health initiatives for schools, voted in favor of supporting a customer-owned co-op energy, received the Healthy Cities Dashboard report, and elected the Executive Board for 2020. West Valley Sanitation District – the Board discussed the 26 million bond issuance to fund system water improvements. 18 Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ November 20, 2019 ~ Page 6 of 7 Vice Mayor Howard Miller KSAR Community Access TV Board – the Board discussed the plan on recording the Saratoga Tree Lighting. Saratoga Ministerial Association – Council Member Zhao attended the meeting on Vice Mayor Miller’s behalf. Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board of Directors – the Board discussed San Jose Mayor Liccardo’s proposal for creating a co-op regional power company and SVCE is moving forward with a customer public resource center. Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Policy Advisory Committee – the Committee discussed Expressway extensions that are coming online. Additionally, starting January 1 vehicles will need a carpool sticker and a FastTrak for Highway 237. VTA revised bus routes, changes include a high-frequency bus from West Valley College to Mission College. The Committee was informed that BART in San Jose will not be opening in 2019. Council Member Rishi Kumar Santa Clara County Library Joint Powers Authority – the JPA voted to move the meeting to noon instead of 1:30 p.m. and held a Budget discussion. Santa Clara Valley Water District Commission – the Commission discussed the Water District’s excellent response to the PG&E power outage and reviewed next year’s Work Plan. West Valley Clean Water Program Authority – the Authority discussed expanding public information and outreach. West Valley Solid Waste Management Joint Powers Authority – the JPA received a report on SB1383, learned that rates for recyclables have declined and costs are expected to increase. Council Member Mary-Lynne Bernald Public Art Committee – the Committee is looking into the City of Los Altos sculpture program and may be collaborating with the Youth Commission on a project. Council Member Yan Zhao Public Art Committee – the Committee discussed a public art survey and there are two projects about to launch. Saratoga Chamber of Commerce & Destination Saratoga – the Chamber had a discussion of future events, including the wine stroll. Saratoga Ministerial Association – the Association talked about the Interfaith service on Thanksgiving and the Celebration of Light on December 14 in Blaney Plaza. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS Vice Mayor Miller, with support from Council Member Kumar, nominated a Clock Tower in the Village for the Capital Improvement Projects. Vice Mayor Miller, with support from Mayor Cappello, nominated the addition of handicap parking spots in Kevin Moran Park for the Capital Improvement Projects. 19 Saratoga City Council Minutes ~ November 20, 2019 ~ Page 7 of 7 Vice Mayor Miller, with support from Council Member Bernald, asked City staff for a future agenda item on laws that ban sale of vaping or e-cigarette devices. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Kumar spoke about burglaries in Saratoga and San Jose Water rates. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT No report ADJOURNMENT MILLER/BERNALD MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 10:32 P.M.MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAPPELLO, MILLER, KUMAR, BERNALD, ZHAO. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. Minutes respectfully submitted: Debbie Bretschneider, City Clerk City of Saratoga 20 Evangeline Bundang, Accounting Technician SUBJECT: Review of Accounts Payable Check Registers RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and accept check registers for the following accounts payable payment cycles: BACKGROUND: The information listed below provides detail for City check runs. Checks issued for $20,000 or greater are listed separately as well as any checks that were voided during the time period. Fund information, by check run, is also provided in this report. REPORT SUMMARY: Attached are Check Registers for: Date Ending Check # 11/19/19 139993 140055 63 417,816.18 11/19/19 11/13/19 139992 11/26/19 140056 140091 36 204,304.23 11/26/19 11/19/19 140055 Accounts Payable checks issued for $20,000 or greater: Date Check # Issued to Dept. Amount 11/19/19 140048 PW 31,300.00 11/19/19 140051 PW 46,489.00 11/19/19 140052 PW 203,233.90 11/26/19 140060 CDD 23,685.00 11/26/19 140068 PW 26,550.00 11/26/19 140069 PW 23,035.25 11/26/19 140087 PW 32,562.31 Accounts Payable checks voided during this time period: AP Date Check #Amount 09/04/18 136892 125.00 10/23/18 137236 300.00 08/13/19 139400 8,000.00 ATTACHMENTS: Check Registers in the 'A/P Checks By Period and Year' report format SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:December 4, 2019 DEPARTMENT:Finance & Administrative Services Starting Check #Type of Checks Date Accounts Payable Accounts Payable 11/19/2019 Period 5; 11/26/2019 Period 5. PREPARED BY: Ending Check # Prior Check Register Checks ReleasedTotal Checks Amount Traffic Engineering CIP Facility Project JPCC MPR Repairs ADA Ramps-Fruitvale/Douglass Bldg FFE Replacement Gas Tax Gas Tax Fund Purpose Landscape ServicesVarious StatusReason Issued to Expired check/not cashed Payment AdjustmentGuerra Construction Group Expired check/not cashed Void Void Julie Daniel Robert McClellan Void Fehr & Peers Theater HVAC Controls Villalobos & Associates 2019 Pavement Maintenance Fruitvale/Douglass RRCIP Street Projects General St. Francis Electric, LLC Wattis Construction Co., Inc Ekim Painting - North, Inc CIM Air, Inc Vista Landscape & Maintenance 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 4, 2019 DEPARTMENT: Finance & Administrative Services PREPARED BY: Ann Xu, Accountant SUBJECT: Treasurer’s Report for the Month Ended October 31, 2019 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and accept the Treasurer’s Report for the month ended October 31, 2019. BACKGROUND: California government code section 41004 requires that the City Treasurer submit to the City Clerk and the legislative body a written report and accounting of all receipts, disbursements, and fund balances. The Municipal Code of the City of Saratoga, Article 2-20, Section 2-20.035 designates the City Manager as the City Treasurer. This report is prepared to fulfill this requirement. The following attachments provide various financial transaction data for the City of Saratoga’s Funds collectively as well as specifically for the City’s General (Operating) Fund, including an attachment from the State Treasurer’s Office of Quarterly LAIF rates from the 1st Quarter of 1977 to present. FISCAL STATEMENT: Cash and Investments Balance by Fund As of October 31, 2019, the City had $197,525 in cash deposit at Comerica bank, and $21,126,302 on deposit with LAIF. The City Council’s adopted policy on the Working Capital Reserve Fund states that effective July 1, 2019: for cash flow purposes and to avoid occurrence of dry period financing, pooled cash from all funds should not be allowed to fall below $1,000,000. The total pooled cash balance as of October 31, 2019 is $21,323,826 and exceeds the minimum limit required. City’s Current Financial Position In accordance with California government code section 53646 (b) (3), the City is financially well positioned and able to meet its expenditure requirements for the next six months. As of October 31, 2019, the City’s financial position (Assets $22.1M, Liabilities $3.6M and Fund Equity $18.5M) remains very strong and there are no issues in meeting financial obligations now or in the foreseeable future. Unrestricted Cash Comerica Bank 197,525$ Deposit with LAIF 21,126,302$ Total Unrestricted Cash 21,323,826$ Cash Summary 32 The following Fund Balance schedule represents actual funding available for all funds at the end of the monthly period. This amount differs from the above Cash Summary schedule as assets and liabilities are components of the fund balance. As illustrated in the summary below, Total Unrestricted Cash is adjusted by the addition of Total Assets less the amount of Total Liabilities to arrive at the Ending Fund Balance – which represents the actual amount of funds available. Fund Balance Designations In accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 54, Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions, the components of fund balance are categorized as follows: “non-spendable fund balance”, resources that are inherently non-spendable from the vantage point of the current period; “restricted fund balance”, resources that are subject to enforceable legal restrictions; “committed fund balance”, resources whose use is constrained by limitations the government imposes upon itself through formal action at its highest level of decision making and remains binding unless removed in the same manner; “assigned fund balance”, resources that reflects a government’s intended use of resources, such intent would have to be established at either the highest level of decision making, by a body, or an official designated for that purpose; and “unassigned fund balance”, net resources in excess of what can properly be classified in one of the other four categories. Currently, the City’s fund balance reserves fall into one of the four spendable categories; restricted, committed, assigned, or unassigned fund balance. ATTACHMENTS A – Change in Total Fund Balances by Fund under GASB 54 B – Change in Total Fund Balances by CIP Project C – Change in Cash Balance by Month D – Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) Quarterly Apportionment Rates Total Unrestricted Cash 21,323,826$ Plus: Assets 788,506 Less: Liabilities (3,639,068) Ending Fund Balance 18,473,264$ Adjusting Cash to Ending Fund Balance 33 ATTACHMENT A CHANGES IN TOTAL FUND BALANCE UNDER GASB 54 include budgeted transfers. These figures will be updated for future reports once the FY 2017/18 independent audit is completed. Fund Description Prior Year Carryforward 7/1/2019 Increase/ (Decrease) Jul-Sep Current Revenue Current Expenditure Transfer In Transfer Out Fund Balance 10/31/2019 General Fund Restricted Fund Balances: Environmental Services Reserve 163,182 - - - - - 163,182 Committed Fund Balances: Hillside Stability Reserve 1,000,000 - - - - - 1,000,000 Assigned Fund Balances: Future Capital Replacement & Efficiency Project Reserve 2,651,287 - - - - 2,620,000 31,287 Carryforwards Reserve 47,647 - - - - - 47,647 Facility Reserve 2,700,000 - - - - - 2,700,000 Unassigned Fund Balances: Working Capital Reserve 1,000,000 - - - - - 1,000,000 Fiscal Stabilization Reserve 3,150,000 - - - - - 3,150,000 Compensated Absences Reserve 249,620 - - - - - 249,620 Other Unassigned Fund Balance Reserve (Pre YE distribution)3,717,849 (2,138,517) 1,207,153 3,885,092 - - (1,098,607) General Fund Total 14,679,585 (2,138,517) 1,207,153 3,885,092 - 2,620,000 7,243,129 Special Revenue Landscape/Lighting Districts 1,621,946 (90,803) 16,942 107,067 - - 1,441,018 Debt Service Library Bond 932,880 (688,128) 2,413 750 - - 246,415 Arrowhead Bond 280,735 (275,921) - (374,742) - 375,513 4,043 Debt Service 1,213,615 (964,049) 2,413 (373,992) - 375,513 250,459 Internal Service Fund Liability/Risk Management 579,283 (208,289) 100,893 8,269 - - 463,617 W orkers Compensation 274,917 (7,846) 43,750 44,356 - - 266,465 Office Support Fund 120,378 6,917 10,572 2,089 - - 135,778 Information Technology Services 391,824 (1,456) 145,156 66,365 - - 469,160 Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance 266,099 17,233 68,750 29,876 - - 322,206 Building Maintenance 562,504 44,072 231,250 111,738 - - 726,087 Vehicle & Equipment Replacement 476,586 34,352 37,500 1,049 - - 547,389 Technology Replacement 489,683 4,061 37,500 303 - - 530,941 Facility FFE Replacement 379,556 50,000 50,000 - - - 479,556 Internal Service Fund Total 3,540,830 (60,955) 725,371 264,046 - - 3,941,200 Trust/Agency WVCWP Agency Fund 500,552 (107,396) 288,813 56,684 - - 625,285 Arrowhead Project Fund 408,605 - - - 375,513 - 784,118 Trust/Agency Fund Total 909,157 (107,396) 288,813 56,684 375,513 - 1,409,404 Capital Project Street Projects 1,837,863 (793,235) 29,275 216,063 675,000 - 1,532,839 Park and Trail Projects 441,144 (40,533) - 17,268 1,495,000 - 1,878,343 Facility Projects 694,065 (274,645) - 23,602 375,000 - 770,818 Administrative Projects 510,728 (47,637) (7,552) 60,363 75,000 - 470,176 Tree Fund Projects 74,569 300 - 280 - - 74,589 Park In-Lieu Projects 229,701 (4,395) - - - - 225,306 CIP Grant Street Projects (908,976) 76,677 - - - - (832,300) CIP Grant Park & Trail Projects 65,341 (68,289) 47,445 53,299 - - (8,803) Gas Tax Fund Projects 307,618 (152,536) 203,981 281,982 - - 77,082 CIP Fund Total 3,252,052 (1,304,294) 273,149 652,857 2,620,000 - 4,188,050 Total City 25,217,186 (4,773,410) 2,802,654 4,648,437 2,995,513 2,995,513 18,473,264 34 ATTACHMENT B FUND BALANCES BY CIP PROJECT include *Fund balance overdrawn due to authorized spending of anticipated revenues. budgeted transfers. These figures will be updated for future reports once CIP Funds/Projects Prior Year Carryforward 7/1/2019 Increase/ (Decrease) Jul-Sep Current Revenue Current Expenditure Transfer In Transfer Out Fund Balance 10/31/2019 Street Projects Annual Road Improvements (153,490) (486,097) 29,275 16,269 - - (626,580) * Roadway Safety & Traffic Calming 35 - - - 75,000 - 75,035 Prospect/Saratoga Median Improvement 684,926 (167,292) - 163,560 - - 354,074 Citywide Signal Upgrade Project Phase II - - - - 100,000 - 100,000 Fruitvale/Allendale Improvement 250,000 - - 28,492 - - 221,508 Annual Infrastructure Maintenance& Repair 37,978 (204,437) - - 250,000 - 83,541 Village Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter - Phase II Construction 15,530 - - - 50,000 - 65,530 EL Camino Grande Storm Drain Pump 372,734 (780) - - - - 371,954 Saratoga Village Crosswalk & Sidewalk Rehabilitation 44,000 - - - - - 44,000 Quito Road Sidewalk Improvements 43,370 - - - - - 43,370 Saratoga/Sunnyvale Road Sidewalk - 92,158 - - - - 92,158 Fourth Street Bridge Widening 99,837 - - - - - 99,837 Quito Road Bridge Replacement 119,063 - - - - - 119,063 Quito Road Bridge - ROW Acquisition 32,237 (194) - - - - 32,042 Annual Retaining Wall Maintenance & Repairs 192,899 (26,593) - 7,743 200,000 - 358,563 Underground Project 98,744 - - - - - 98,744 Total Street Projects 1,837,863 (793,235) 29,275 216,063 675,000 - 1,532,839 Parks & Trails Projects Park/Trail Repairs 60,571 (36,670) - - 100,000 - 123,901 Park & Trail Safety Improvement - - - - 40,000 - 40,000 Hakone Gardens Infrastructure Improvements 38,848 - - - - - 38,848 Guava/Fredericksburg Entrance 45,521 - - 158 50,000 - 95,363 Saratoga Village to Quarry Park Walkway - Design 31,584 - - - 175,000 - 206,584 Saratoga to Sea Trail - Construction 264,619 (3,863) - 17,109 1,130,000 - 1,373,647 Total Parks & Trails Projects 441,144 (40,533) - 17,268 1,495,000 - 1,878,343 Facility Projects CDD/PW Lobby Remodel 137,363 (2,760) - 776 165,000 - 298,828 Civic Theater Improvements 95,667 5,011 - 6,095 - - 94,583 Bocce Ball Court 258,450 (272,696) - 8,412 - - (22,658) * Preschool Turf Conversion - - - - 25,000 - 25,000 Senior Center Entrance Remodel 197,585 - - - - - 197,585 Community Center Improvement - (4,200) - 8,319 185,000 - 172,481 Library Building Exterior Maintenance 5,000 - - - - - 5,000 Total Facility Projects 694,065 (274,645) - 23,602 375,000 - 770,818 Administrative and Technology Projects City Website/Intranet 16,948 - - - - - 16,948 Development Technology 88,556 (8,962) 2,265 - - - 81,859 Trak-It Upgrade 360 - - - - 360 LLD Initiation Match Program 25,000 - - - - - 25,000 Horseshoe Beautification 21,950 (450) - 225 - - 21,275 Citywide Accessibility Assessment 100,364 (9,521) - 6,202 - 84,641 City Art Program - - - 7,400 25,000 - 17,600 General Plan Update 219,019 (29,064) (9,817) 46,537 - - 133,601 Risk Management Project Funding 38,891 - - - 50,000 - 88,891 Total Administrative and Technology Projects 510,728 (47,637) (7,552) 60,363 75,000 - 470,176 35 ATTACHMENT B (Cont.) FUND BALANCES BY CIP PROJECT *Fund balance overdrawn due to authorized spending of anticipated revenues. CIP Funds/Projects Prior Year Carryforward 7/1/2019 Increase/ (Decrease) Jul-Sep Current Revenue Current Expenditure Transfer In Transfer Out Fund Balance 10/31/2019 Tree Fund Projects Citywide Tree Planting Program 50,444 300 - 280 - - 50,464 Tree Dedication Program 24,125 - - - - - 24,125 Total Tree Fund Projects 74,569 300 - 280 - - 74,589 CIP Grant Street Projects Prospect/Saratoga Median Improvement (908,392) - - - - - (908,392) Citywide Signal Upgrade II (76,435) 76,677 - - - - 241 Saratoga Ave Sidewalk 50,261 - - - - - 50,261 Village Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter - Phase II Construction 1,834 - - - - - 1,834 Saratoga Village Crosswalk & Sidewalk Rehabilitation 3,141 - - - - - 3,141 4th Street Bridge 1,704 - - - - - 1,704 Quito Bridge Replacement 19,029 - - - - - 19,029 Quito Road Bridges - ROW Acquisition (118) - - - - - (118) Total CIP Grant Street Projects (908,976) 76,677 - - - - (832,300) CIP Grant Park & Trail Projects Saratoga to the Sea Trail - Design 65,341 (68,289) 47,445 53,299 - - (8,803) Total CIP Grant Park & Trail Projects 65,341 (68,289) 47,445 53,299 - - (8,803) Park In-Lieu Projects Park & Trail Safety Improvement 44 - - - - - 44 Quito/Pollard Open Space 20,454 (4,395) - - - - 16,059 Hakone Gardens Infrastructure 120,000 - - - - - 120,000 Saratoga Village to Quarry Park Walkway - Design 73,811 - - - - - 73,811 Unallocated Park In-Lieu Funds 15,392 - - - - - 15,392 Total Park In-Lieu Projects 229,701 (4,395) - - - - 225,306 Gas Tax Fund Projects Annual Roadway Improvements 34,229 (63,500) 203,981 281,045 - - (106,334) * Prospect/Saratoga Median Improvements 145,555 (89,036) - 938 - - 55,582 Citywide Signal Upgrade II 99,759 - - - - - 99,759 Big Basin Way Sidewalk Repairs 20,990 - - - - - 20,990 Quito Road Bridges 7,085 - - - - - 7,085 Total Gas Tax Fund Projects 307,618 (152,536) 203,981 281,982 - - 77,082 Total CIP Funds 3,252,052 (1,304,294) 273,149 652,857 2,620,000 - 4,188,050 36 ATTACHMENT C CHANGE IN CASH BALANCE BY MONTH 37 ATTACHMENT D March June September December 1977 5.68 5.78 5.84 6.45 1978 6.97 7.35 7.86 8.32 1979 8.81 9.10 9.26 10.06 1980 11.11 11.54 10.01 10.47 1981 11.23 11.68 12.40 11.91 1982 11.82 11.99 11.74 10.71 1983 9.87 9.64 10.04 10.18 1984 10.32 10.88 11.53 11.41 1985 10.32 9.98 9.54 9.43 1986 9.09 8.39 7.81 7.48 1987 7.24 7.21 7.54 7.97 1988 8.01 7.87 8.20 8.45 1989 8.76 9.13 8.87 8.68 1990 8.52 8.50 8.39 8.27 1991 7.97 7.38 7.00 6.52 1992 5.87 5.45 4.97 4.67 1993 4.64 4.51 4.44 4.36 1994 4.25 4.45 4.96 5.37 1995 5.76 5.98 5.89 5.76 1996 5.62 5.52 5.57 5.58 1997 5.56 5.63 5.68 5.71 1998 5.70 5.66 5.64 5.46 1999 5.19 5.08 5.21 5.49 2000 5.80 6.18 6.47 6.52 2001 6.16 5.32 4.47 3.52 2002 2.96 2.75 2.63 2.31 2003 1.98 1.77 1.63 1.56 2004 1.47 1.44 1.67 2.00 2005 2.38 2.85 3.18 3.63 2006 4.03 4.53 4.93 5.11 2007 5.17 5.23 5.24 4.96 2008 4.18 3.11 2.77 2.54 2009 1.91 1.51 0.90 0.60 2010 0.56 0.56 0.51 0.46 2011 0.51 0.48 0.38 0.38 2012 0.38 0.36 0.35 0.32 2013 0.28 0.24 0.26 0.26 2014 0.24 0.22 0.24 0.25 2015 0.26 0.28 0.32 0.37 2016 0.46 0.55 0.60 0.68 2017 0.78 0.92 1.07 1.20 2018 1.51 1.90 2.16 2.40 2019 2.55 2.57 2.45 Quarterly Apportionment Rates Local Agency Investment Fund 38 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 4, 2019 DEPARTMENT: Community Development Department PREPARED BY: Keith Weiner, Building Official SUBJECT: Adoption of the 2019 California Building Standards Code with Local Modifications RECOMMENDED ACTION: (1) Approve the attached resolution making the findings regarding proposed modifications to the referenced sections of the California Building Standards Code (CBSC) with Local Modifications. (2) Waive the second reading and adopt the attached ordinance modifying the referenced codes. BACKGROUND: On November 20, 2019, the City Council introduced modifications to the California Building Standards Code and directed staff to place the ordinance on the Consent Calendar for adoption at the next regular meeting of the City Council. On January 1, 2020, the 2019 editions of the Building Code will go into effect throughout the State. The attached ordinance makes key provisions of the CBSC a part of the Saratoga Code and modifies the CBSC as needed to reflect local conditions in Saratoga. The attached resolution (Attachment 1) makes the findings adopting the 2019 CBSC with local modifications. The attached ordinance (Attachment 2) would implement the 2019 CBSC with local modifications. ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT: This ordinance or a comprehensive summary thereof shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation of the City of Saratoga within 15 days after its adoption. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A - Resolution w/ Summary Matrix Attachment B - Ordinance 39 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SARATOGA MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT REGARDING THE NEED FOR THE MODIFICATIONS TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE 2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE MADE IN THE SARATOGA CITY CODE WHEREAS, California Health and SafetyCode Section 18938 makes certain provisions published in the California Building Standards Code pursuant to Health and SafetyCode Section 17922 applicable to all occupancies throughout the state and effective one hundred eightydays after publication bythe California Building Standards Commission (“Commission”), or at a later date established bythe Commission; and WHEREAS, Health and SafetyCode Section 17958 permits cities to amend the requirements of the California Building Standards Code in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7; and WHEREAS, Health and SafetyCode Section 17958.5 permits cities in adopting provisions of the California Building Standards Code to make such modifications in such provisions as the city determines, pursuant to Health and SafetyCode Section 17958.7, are reasonablynecessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, Health and SafetyCode Section 17958.7 requires that a city, before making modifications pursuant to Health and SafetyCode Section 17958.5, must make an express finding that such modifications are reasonablynecessarybecause of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, under Health and SafetyCode Section 17958.7, modifications pursuant to Health and SafetyCode Section 17958.5 maynot become effective until the required findings and the modifications have been filed with the California Building Standards Commission; and WHEREAS, the CityCouncil of the Cityof Saratoga (“CityCouncil”) intends to adopt an ordinance adopting byreference certain provisions of the California Building Standards Code and making modifications to certain of those provisions pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 (“Building Regulations Adoption Ordinance”); and WHEREAS, the CityCouncil has reviewed Attachment 1, which sets forth the reasons for the proposed modifications to the California Building Standards Code contained in the Building Regulations Adoption Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the CityCouncil does herebydeclare and find that the changes to the provisions of the California Building Standards Code set forth in the Building Regulations Adoption Ordinance are reasonablynecessarybecause of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions set forth in Attachment 1 in accordance with Health and SafetyCode Section 17958.7; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copyof this Resolution, including Attachment 1, 40 shall be filed with the California Building Standards Commission in accordance with Health and SafetyCode Section 17958.7. PASSEDAND ADOPTED bytheCityCouncil ofthe Cityof Saratoga at a regular meeting of the Saratoga City Council held on the 4th day of December 2019 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SIGNED , Mayor ATTEST DATE: Debbie Bretschneider, City Clerk 41 ATTACHMENT 1 FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO PROVISIONS IN THE 2019 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE TO BE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE IN THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA The Cityof Saratoga makes the following findings regarding the need for amending the 2019 California Residential Code: FINDING 1: CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: The Cityof Saratoga experiences low humidity, high winds, and warm temperatures during the summer months creating conditions that are particularlyconducive to the ignition and spread of grass, brush, and structure fires. FINDING 2: TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS: The remoteness and steepness of hillside areas in the Cityalong with long, narrow roadways significantlyimpact the abilityof emergencyresponders to extinguish or control wildland or structure fires. The landscape of Saratoga also includes steep slopes susceptible to erosion, especially during the rainyseason. Areas of criticallyexpansive soil and other unstable soil conditions create a need for soil retention and the diversion or increased flow of surface waters, particularly on steep slopes. FINDING 3: GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS: The Cityof Saratoga’s dense population is in an area of high seismic activity, as indicated bythe United States Geological Survey and the California Division of Mines and Geology. Recent earthquake activities, including the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, indicated that the lack of adequate design and detailing endangered building occupants and the occupants of nearbystructures. The City’s proximityto active earthquake faults also means that buildingwork must be completed in a timelyfashion to minimize the danger to the public health, safety,and welfare. Since the Cityis divided bya freeway and highway, a major earthquake would significantlyimpact the abilityof fire crews to respond to emergencies should one or more roadways be blocked or damaged due to bridge collapse or debris from falling structures. Additionally, fire suppression capabilities will be severelylimited should the water system be extensivelydamaged during the seismic event. The table below describes the Cityof Saratoga’s amendments to specific provisions of the 2019 California Residential Code and states which of the findings above and other conditions make the amendment reasonablynecessary. 42 Amended Sections of the 2019 CA Residential Code Applicable Section of Saratoga Building Code Ordinance Explanation Findings R310.1 16-18.22 Amends the 2019 Residential Code provisions for required egress from a basement sleeping room Findings Nos. 1 and 2. In order to minimize the risks to persons and propertydue to potential response delays and compromised fire suppression capabilities, mitigation measures such as requiring an emergency escape and rescue opening from a sleeping room in a basement are necessary R313.1 16-18.025 Amends the 2019 CA Residential Codes provisions for townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems Finding Nos. 1 and 2. In order to minimize the risks to persons and propertydue to potential response delays and compromised fire suppression capabilities, mitigation measures such as automatic sprinkler systems are necessary. The abilityof automatic sprinklers to get water on a fire earlyalso reduces the fire flow demand and the need for multiple hydrants. R313.2 16-18.025 Amends the 2019 CA Residential Codes provisions for one and two family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems Findings Nos. 1 and 2. In order to minimize the risks to persons and propertydue to potential response delays and compromised fire suppression capabilities, mitigation measures such as automatic sprinkler systems are necessary. The abilityof automatic sprinklers to get water on a fire earlyalso reduces the fire flow demand and the need for multiple hydrants. R337.7.9 16-18.030 Amends the 2019 CA Residential Code regarding the underside of appendages Finding No. 1.The increased risk of fire in the Cityof Saratoga makes it necessaryto amend this section to make it mandatory. 43 R337.10.3, R337.10.3.1, R337.10.3.2, R337.10.3.3 16-18.030 R337.10.3 is amended to require that all accessory structures shall be constructed of noncombustible materials or of ignition- resistant materials; Deletes Section R337.10.3.1, R337.10.3.2, R337.10.3.3of the Residential Code as unnecessary given the amendment to R337.10.3 Finding No. 1. The increased risk of fire in the Cityof Saratoga makes it necessaryto amend this section to make it mandatory. Finding No. 2. The remoteness and steepness of hillside areas in the City along with long, narrow roadways significantlyimpact the abilityof emergencyresponders to extinguish or control wildland or structure fires. 44 R403.1.3 16-18.035 Amends the 2019 CA Residential Code regarding plain concrete. Finding No. 3. This proposed amendment to the California Residential Code is made to be consistent with Tri Chapter Uniform Code Committee amendment 3 that modifies the plain concrete provisions in CBC Section 1908.1,8 and American Concrete Institute318 Section 22.10.1. This proposed amendment addresses the problem of poor performance of plain or under-reinforced concrete footings during a seismic event. This amendment reflects the recommendations bythe Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles CityJoint Task Force that investigated the poor performance of plain and under-reinforced concrete footings observed in 1994 Northridge earthquake. Table R602.10.3(3), and R602.10.4.4 16-18.040 Amends the 2019 CA Residential Code regarding Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, and D2 Finding No. 3.The proposed amendment addresses the problem of poor performance of gypsum wallboard and Portland cement plaster as wall bracingmaterials in high seismic areas. This amendment reflects the recommendations bythe Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) and the Los Angeles CityJoint Task Force that investigated the poor performance of these bracing materials that were observed in 1994 Northridge earthquake. R902.1.4 16-18.045 A new subsection has been added to the 2019 CA Residential Code to retain the Saratoga Code’s provisions for roof coverings. Finding Nos. 1 and 2.In order to minimize the risks to persons and propertydue to potential response delays and compromised fire suppression capabilities, mitigation measures such as the installation of fire-retardant Class A roofing are necessary. 45 R902.1.3 16-18.045 Amends the 2019 CA Residential Code to regarding roof coverings. Finding Nos. 1 and 2. In order to minimize the risks to persons and propertydue to potential response delays and compromised fire suppression capabilities, mitigation measures such as the installation of fire-retardant Class A roofing are necessary. 46 FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO PROVISIONS IN THE 2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE TO BE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE IN THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA The Cityof Saratoga makes the following findings regarding the need for amending the 2019 California Building Code: FINDING 1: CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: The Cityof Saratoga experiences low humidity, high winds, and warm temperatures during the summer months creating conditions are particularlyconducive to the ignition and spread of grass, brush, and structure fires. FINDING 2: TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS: The remoteness and steepness of hillside areas in the Cityalong with long, narrow roadways significantlyimpact the abilityof emergencyresponders to extinguish or control wildland or structure fires. The landscape of Saratoga also includes steep slopes susceptible to erosion, especially during the rainyseason. Areas of criticallyexpansive soil and other unstable soil conditions create a need for soil retention and the diversion or increased flow of surface waters, particularly on steep slopes. FINDING 3: GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS: The Cityof Saratoga’s dense population is in an area of high seismic activity, as indicated bythe United States Geological Survey and the California Division of Mines and Geology. Recent earthquake activities, including the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, have indicated that the lack of adequate design and detailing endangered building occupants and the occupants of nearbystructures. The City’s proximity to active earthquake faults also means that building work must be completed in a timely fashion to minimize the danger to the public health, safety,and welfare. Since the Cityis divided bya freewayand highway, a major earthquake would significantlyimpact the abilityof fire crews to respond to emergencies should one or more roadways be blocked or damaged due to bridge collapse or debris from falling structures. Additionally, fire suppression capabilities will be severelylimited should the water system be extensivelydamaged during the seismic event. The table below describes the Cityof Saratoga’s amendments to specific provisions of the 2019 California Building Code and states which of the findings above and other conditions make the amendment reasonablynecessary. Amended Sections of the 2019 CA Building Code Applicable Section of Saratoga Building Code Ordinance Explanation Findings 107.5 16-15.025 Amends the 2019 CA Building Code section regarding retention of plans. Finding No.3.The City of Saratoga is adjacent to active earthquake faults capable of producing substantial seismic events. It is necessaryfor one set of plans to be retained on the work site at all times so that detailed inspections to ensure compliance with seismic standards can be carried out. 47 105.5 16-15.030 Amends the 2019 CA Building Code section regarding expiration of permits, giving the Building Official discretion to abate a public nuisance created through abandonment or expiration. Finding No.3.Given the City of Saratoga’s adjacencyto active earthquake faults capable of producing substantial seismic events, building work must be completed in a timelyfashion to minimize the danger to the public health, safety, and welfare. 109.2 16-15.040 Adds a new subsection to the 2019 CA Building Code to make it clear the city can prescribe reasonable fees to defraythe cost of regulation. Adds provisions for permit, investigation, plan review, and other additional fees. The City of Saratoga may prescribe fees to defraythe cost of enforcement of rules and regulations promulgated bythe Department of Housing and CommunityDevelopment under the terms of Sec. 109.2 of the 2019 CA Building Code. These fees will be set bythe CityCouncil of Saratoga to ensure theyare reasonably necessary given the cost of regulation to the City. 1505.1.3 16-15.045(a)Amends the 2019 CA Building Code section regarding roof coverings, requiring all areas within the City to install a minimum of a Class A roof. Finding Nos. 1 and 2. In order to minimize the risks to persons and propertydue to potential response delays and compromised fire suppression capabilities, mitigation measures such as the installation of fire-retardant Class A roofing are necessary. 1505.1.4 16-15.045(b)Amends the 2019 CA Building Code to retain the Saratoga Code’s provisions for Class A roof coverings for WUI areas. Finding Nos. 1 and 2. In order to minimize the risks to persons and propertydue to potential response delays and compromised fire suppression capabilities, mitigation measures such as the installation of fire- retardant Class A roofing are necessary.707A.9 16-15.050 Amends the 2019 CA Building Code regarding the fire resistive construction method for the underside of appendages. Finding No. 1.The increased risk of fire in the Cityof Saratoga makes it necessaryto amend this section to make it mandatory. 48 710A.3. 710A.3.1, 710A.3.2, 701A.3.3. 16-15.055 710A.3 is amended to require that all accessory structures located in the WUI shall be constructed of noncombustible materials or of ignition- resistant materials; 710A.3.1, 710A.3.2, and 710A.3.3 are deleted as unnecessary given the amendment to 710A.3. Finding No. 1. The increased risk of fire in the Cityof Saratoga makes it necessaryto amend this section to make it mandatory. Finding No. 2. The remoteness and steepness of hillside areas in the City along with long, narrow roadways significantlyimpact the abilityof emergencyresponders to extinguish or control wildland or structure fires 903.2 16-15.060 Amends the 2019 CA Building Code regarding fire sprinklers to include City definitions of new buildings. Finding No. 1. Amendment to be consistent with Fire District amendments 1705.3 16-15.065 Adds language excepting special inspections and tests for specific designs depending on Seismic Design Category. Finding No. 3. In order to improve quality control during construction to allow for special inspection and exceptions to special inspection for seismic concerns. 1905.1.7 16-15.070 Amends the 2019 CA Building Code regarding exceptions to structures assigned to seismic design categories (requires steel reinforcement due to seismic design category). Finding No. 3. The proposed amendment addresses the problem of poor performance of plain or under- reinforced concrete footings during a seismic event. 49 FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO PROVISIONS IN THE 2019 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE TO BE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE IN THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA The Cityof Saratoga makes the following findings regarding the need to amend the 2019 California Fire Code: Finding No. 1 – Climatic Conditions: The City of Saratoga experiences low humidity, high winds, and warm temperatures during the summer months creating conditions which are particularlyconducive to the ignition and spread of grass, brush, and structure fires. Finding No. 2 – Topographical Conditions: The remoteness and steepness of hillside areas in the Cityalong with long, narrow roadways significantlyimpact the abilityof emergency responders to extinguish or control wildland or structure fires. Finding No. 3 – Geological Conditions: The Cityof Saratoga’s dense population is in an area of high seismic activity, as indicated bythe United States Geological Survey and the California Division of Mines and Geology. Recent earthquake activities, including the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake indicated that the lack of adequate design and detailing endangered building occupants and the occupants of nearbystructures. The City’s proximity to active earthquake faults also means that building work must be completed in a timely fashion to minimize the danger to the public health, safety,and welfare. Since the Cityis divided bya freewayand highway, a major earthquake would significantlyimpact the ability of fire crews to respond to emergencies should one or more roadways be blocked or damaged due to bridge collapse or debris from falling structures. Additionally, fire suppression capabilities will be severelylimited should the water system be extensivelydamaged during the seismic event. Therefore, in order to minimize the risks to persons and propertydue to potential response delays and compromised fire suppression capabilities, mitigation measures are necessarysuch as but not limited to; automatic fire suppression systems, controls for hazardous materials, safetyprovisions in buildings for firefighters and additional fire hydrants. Additions and deletions to the 2019 California Fire Code are herebydetermined to be reasonably necessarybased on the above findings and applyto following amended, added, or deleted sections: Amended Sections of the 2019 CA Fire Code Applicable Section of Saratoga Building Code Ordinance EXPLANATION FINDINGS 105.6.8 16-20.050 Compressed Gases Admin 105.6.30 16-20.050 Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles Admin 105.6.52 16-20.050 Day care facility Admin 105.6.53 16-20.050 Institutional Admin 105.6.54 16-20.050 Lithium Batteries Admin 50 105.6.55 16-20.050 Additive Manufacturing Admin 105.7.4 16-20.050 Compressed gases Admin 105.7.5 16-20.050 Cryogenic fluids Admin 106.2.1 16-20.050 Construction Permit Fees Admin 106.2.2 16-20.050 Operational Permit Fees Admin 107.5 16-20.050 Final Inspection Admin 110.4 16-20.050 Violation penalties Admin 110.4.1 16-20.050 Abatement of Violation Admin 110.5 16-20.050 Abatement of Hazard Admin 202 16-20.060 Definitions Admin 315.8 16-20.070 Lithium Battery Storage and Handling Admin 315.8.1 16-20.070 Permits Admin 315.8.2 16-20.070 Maximum quantity in a fire area Finding Nos. 2 & 3 315.8.3 16-20.070 Construction requirements Finding Nos. 2 & 3 315.8.4 16-20.070 Number of fire areas Finding Nos. 2 & 3 315.8.5 16-20.070 Group H, Division 2 occupancy Finding Nos. 2 & 3 315.8.6 16-20.070 Automatic sprinkler system Finding Nos. 2 & 3 315.8.7 16-20.070 Automatic smoke detection system Finding No. 2 315.8.8 16-20.070 Radiant energy detection Finding No. 2 315.8.9 16-20.070 Collection containers Admin 315.8.10 16-20.070 Storage configuration Admin 316.7 16-20.070 Roof guardrails at interior courts Finding No. 3 321.1 16-20.070 General Admin 321.1.1 16-20.070 Scope Admin 321.1.2 16-20.070 Installation, operation and maintenance Admin 321.1.3 16-20.070 Production materials Admin 321.2 16-20.070 Non-industrial additive manufacturing Admin 321.2.1 16-20.070 Listing Admin 321.2.2 16-20.070 Occupancies Admin 321.3 16-20.070 Industrial additive manufacturing Admin 321.3.1 16-20.070 Permits required Admin 321.3.2 16-20.070 Listing Admin 321.3.3 16-20.070 Combustible dusts and metals Admin 321.3.4 16-20.070 Powder evaluation Admin 321.3.5 16-20.070 Combustible (non-metallic) dusts Admin 321.3.6 16-20.070 Combustible metals Admin 321.3.7 16-20.070 Ancillary equipment Admin 321.3.8 16-20.070 Hazardous materials Admin 321.3.9 16-20.070 Inert Gas Admin 321.3.10 16-20.070 Technical assistance Admin 321.3.11 16-20.070 Performance based design alternative Admin 51 321.3.12 16-20.070 Occupancies Admin 321.3.13 16-20.070 Safety Certification Admin 503.1 16-20.090 Where required Admin 503.1.1 16-20.090 Buildings and facilities Admin 503.2.1 16-20.090 Dimensions Admin 503.2.2 16-20.090 Authority Admin 504.5 16-20.090 Access control devices Finding Nos. 2 & 3 510.1 16-20.090 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings Admin 510.1.1 16-20.090 Obstruction by new buildings Admin 510.2 16-20.090 Deleted 510.3 16-20.090 Permit required Admin 510.4 16-20.090 Technical requirements Admin 510.4.1.1 16-20.090 Minimum signal strength into the building Admin 510.4.1.2 16-20.090 Minimum signal strength out of the building Admin 510.5 16-20.090 Installation requirement Admin 510.5.1 16-20.090 Approval prior to installation Admin 510.5.3 16-20.090 Acceptance test procedure Admin 603.4.2.1.1 16-20.100 Prohibited locations Admin 604.12 16-20.100 Immersion Heaters Admin 806.1.1 16-20.110 Restricted occupancies Admin 901.6.3 16-20.120 Records Admin 903.2 16-20.120 Where required Finding Nos. 2 & 3 903.2.18 16-20.120 Group U private garages and carports, accessory to group R3 occupancies Finding Nos. 2 & 3 909.20.1 16-20.120 Schedule Admin Chapter 11 16-20.130 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings Admin 3304.9 16-20.140 Fire Walls Finding Nos. 2 & 3 3311.1 16-20.140 Stairways required Finding Nos. 2 & 3 3311.1.1 16-20.140 Required Means of Egress Finding Nos. 2 & 3 4902 16-20.150 Definitions Admin 4906.2 16-20.150 Application Admin 4907.1 16-20.150 General Admin 4907.2 16-20.150 Corrective Action Admin 4908.1 16-20.150 General Admin 4908.2 16-20.150 Content Admin 4908.3 16-20.150 Cost Admin 4908.4 16-20.150 Plan Retention Admin 4909.1 16-20.150 General Admin 4909.2 16-20.150 Standby Power Admin 4910.1 16-20.150 Fireworks Admin 52 5601.1.3 16-20.170 Fireworks Admin 5704.2.7.5.8 16-20.180 Overfill Prevention Admin 5704.2.7.5.9 16-20.180 Automatic Filling of Tanks Admin 5704.2.9.6.1 16-20.180 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited Admin 5706.2.4.4 16-20.180 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited Admin 5707.3.3 16-20.180 Site plan Admin 5806.2 16-20.190 Limitations Admin 5809.3.4 16-20.190 Site plan Admin 6104.2 16-20.200 Maximum capacity within established limits Admin 53 FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO PROVISIONS IN THE 2019 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE TO BE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE IN THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA No findings are necessarybecause the 2019 California Mechanical Code is being adopted without modification. 54 FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO PROVISIONS IN THE 2019 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE TO BE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE IN THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA No findings are necessarybecause the 2019 California Electrical Code is being adopted without modification. 55 FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO PROVISIONS IN THE 2019 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE TO BE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE IN THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA No findings are necessarybecause the 2019 California Plumbing Code is being adopted without modification. . 56 FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO PROVISIONS IN THE 2019 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE TO BE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE IN THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA The Cityof Saratoga makes the following findings regarding the need for amending the 2019 California Green Building Code: FINDING 1: CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: The Cityof Saratoga experiences low humidity, high winds, and warm temperatures during the summer months creating conditions are particularlyconducive to the ignition and spread of grass, brush, and structure fires. FINDING2: TOPOGRAPHICALCONDITIONS: The remotenessandsteepness of hillside areas in the City along with long, narrow roadways significantly impact the abilityof emergencyresponders to extinguish or control wildland or structure fires. The landscape of Saratoga also includes steep slopes susceptible to erosion, especially during the rainyseason. Areas of criticallyexpansive soil and other unstable soil conditions create a need for soil retention and the diversion or increased flow of surface waters, particularly on steep slopes. FINDING 3: GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS: The Cityof Saratoga’s dense population is in an area of high seismic activity, as indicated bythe United States Geological Survey and the California Division of Mines and Geology. Recent earthquake activities, including the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, have indicated that the lack of adequate design and detailing endangered building occupants and the occupants of nearby structures. The City’s proximityto active earthquake faults also means that buildingwork must be completed in a timelyfashion to minimize the danger to the public health, safety, and welfare. Since the Cityis divided bya freewayand highway, a major earthquake would significantlyimpact the abilityof fire crews to respond to emergencies should one or more roadways be blocked or damaged due to bridge collapse or debris from falling structures. Additionally, fire suppression capabilities will be severelylimited should the water system be extensivelydamaged during the seismic event. The table below describes the Cityof Saratoga’s amendments to specific provisions of the 2019 California Green Building Standards Code and states which of the findings above and other conditions make the amendment reasonablynecessary. Amended Sections of the 2019 CA Green Building Standards Code Applicable Section of Saratoga Building Code Ordinance Explanation Findings 57 4.106.4.1 16-49.020 Require the installation of a second electric vehicle charger Finding No. 1. The proposed local amendments support the City’s sustainability goals, including the Council’s Goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The Silicon Valley area has a disproportionate share (19.4 %) of electric vehicles registered in California, according to the Joint Venture Silicon Valley Institute for Regional Studies. The proposed requirement of an additional EV Charger outlet provides infrastructure to service the needs of electric vehicle owners. This amendment, aimed at reducing GHG emissions, addresses the City’s climatic conditions. 58 FIN DINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO PROVISIONS IN THE 2019CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE TO BE ADOPTED BY REFEREN CE IN THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA The Cityof Saratoga makes the following findings regarding the need for amending the 2019 California Energy Code: FINDING 1: CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: The Cityof Saratoga experiences low humidity, high winds, and warm temperatures during the summer months creating conditions are particularlyconducive to the ignition and spread of grass, brush, and structure fires. FINDING 2: TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS: The remoteness and steepness of hillside areas in the City along with long, narrow roadways significantly impact the abilityof emergencyrespondersto extinguish or control wildland orstructure fires. The landscape of Saratoga also includes steep slopes susceptible to erosion, especially during the rainyseason. Areas of criticallyexpansive soil and other unstable soil conditions create a need for soil retention and the diversion or increased flow of surface waters, particularly on steep slopes. FINDING 3: GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS: The Cityof Saratoga’s dense population is in an area of high seismic activity, as indicated bythe United States Geological Survey and the California Division of Mines and Geology. Recent earthquake activities, including the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, have indicated that the lack of adequate design and detailing endangered building occupants and the occupants of nearbystructures. The City’s proximityto active earthquake faults also means that building work must be completed in a timelyfashion to minimize the danger to the public health, safety,and welfare. Since the Cityis divided bya freewayand highway, a major earthquake would significantlyimpact the abilityof fire crews to respond to emergencies should one or more roadways be blocked or damaged due to bridge collapse or debris from falling structures. Additionally, fire suppression capabilities will be severelylimited should the water system be extensivelydamaged during the seismic event. The table below describes the Cityof Saratoga’s amendments to specific provisions of the 2019 California Energy Code and states which of the findings above and other conditions make the amendment reasonablynecessary. Amended Sections of the 2019 CA Energy Code Applicable Section of Saratoga Building Code Ordinance Explanation Findings 100.0(e)16-51.015 Amends the 2019 CA Energy Code regarding Finding No.1.The proposed energy reach code supports the City’s sustainability goals, including the Council’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The proposed 59 buildings subject to this section energy reach code will reduce GHG emissions from energy use in new buildings, and will accelerate the City’s timeline to achieve its GHG emission reduction targets, thereby addressing the City’s climatic conditions. 100.0(c)(2)(F)16-51.015 Amends the 2019 CA Energy Code regarding buildings subject to the section. Finding No.1.The proposed energy reach code supports the City’s sustainability goals, including the Council’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The proposed energy reach code will reduce GHG emissions from energy use in new buildings, and will accelerate the City’s timeline to achieve its GHG emission reduction targets, thereby addressing the City’s climatic conditions. 100.1(b)16-51.015 Amends the 2019 CA Energy Code regarding buildings subject to the section Finding No.1.The proposed energy reach code supports the City’s sustainability goals, including the Council’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The proposed energy reach code will reduce GHG emissions from energy use in new buildings, and will accelerate the City’s timeline to achieve its GHG emission reduction targets, thereby addressing the City’s climatic conditions. 110.2 16-51.015 Amends the 2019 CA Energy Code regarding buildings subject to the section Finding No.1.The proposed energy reach code supports the City’s sustainability goals, including the Council’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The proposed energy reach code will reduce GHG emissions from energy use in new buildings, and will accelerate the City’s timeline to achieve its GHG emission reduction targets, thereby addressing the City’s climatic conditions. 110.3(a)16-51.015 Amends the 2019 CA Energy Code regarding buildings subject to the section Finding No.1.The proposed energy reach code supports the City’s sustainability goals, including the Council’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The proposed energy reach code will reduce GHG emissions from energy use in new buildings, and will accelerate the City’s timeline to achieve its GHG emission reduction targets, thereby addressing the City’s climatic conditions. 60 FIN DINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO PROVISIONS IN THE 2019 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE TO BE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE IN THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA No findings are necessary because the 2019 California Referenced Standards Code is being adopted without modification. 61 FIN DINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO PROVISIONS IN THE 2019 CALI FORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE TO BE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE IN THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA No findings are necessary because the 2019 California Historical Building Code is being adopted without modification. 62 FIN DINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO PROVISIONS IN THE 2019 CALIF ORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE TO BE ADOPTED BY REFERE NCE IN THE CITY COD E OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA No findings are necessary because the 2019 California Existing Building Code is being adopted without modification. 1186294.2 63 Ordinance No. An Ordinance Adopting the 2019 California Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire, Energy, and Green Building Standards, and Referenced Standards Codes with Modifications for Local Conditions and Making Certain Other Amendments to Chapter 16 (Building Regulations) of the City Code THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1.Findings. The City Council finds and declares as follows: A.The State of California has adopted the 2019 California Building Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Volumes 1 and 2, based upon the 2018 International Building Code as published by the International Code Council); the 2019 California Residential Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2.5, based upon the 2018 International Residential Code as published by the International Code Council);the 2019 California Electrical Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 3, based on the 2017 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association); the 2019 California Mechanical Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4, based on the American National Standard 2018 Uniform Mechanical Code); the 2019 California Plumbing Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5, based on the American National Standard 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code); the 2019 California Energy Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6); the 2019 California Historical Building Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 8); the 2019 California Fire Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9, based on the 2018 International Fire Code as published by the International Code Council); the 2019 California Existing Building Code, Title 24, Part 10 based on the 2018, International Existing Building Code, as published by the International Code Council); the 2019 California Green Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11); and the 2019 California Referenced Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 12). These Codes shall hereinafter be referred to collectively as the “Building Codes.” B.On October 25, 2019 and November 1, 2019, notices were published in a qualifying newspaper of general circulation stating the time and place of a November 6, 2019 public hearing and including a notice of the purpose and subject matter of a proposed ordinance adopting the Building Codes with local additions, deletions, and amendments. On November 6, 2019 the City Council opened the public hearing, invited public testimony, and continued the hearing to November 20, 2019. C.On November 20, 2019, the City Council of Saratoga conducted the continued public hearing and, after considering all testimony and written materials provided in connection with that hearing, introduced this ordinance adopting the Building Codes with local additions, deletions, and amendments, and waived the reading thereof. Following public testimony and consideration, the City Council of Saratoga found that adoption of the Building Codes was in the public interest. Except as to the additions, deletions, and amendments hereinafter described, the Building Codes are hereby adopted and shall be the Building Regulations of the City, effective January 1, 2020 or as soon thereafter as this ordinance takes effect.64 D.On November 6, 2019, at least one copy of the Building Codes certified as true copies by the City Clerk was filed with the City Clerk for public inspection. E.Additions, deletions, and amendments similar to those adopted in the City of Saratoga’s 2016 Building Regulations were and are deemed reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions pursuant to Government Code Section 17958.5. Express findings that these modifications to the Building Codes were reasonably necessary were filed upon the adoption of the City of Saratoga’s 2016 Building Regulations with the California Building Standards Commission in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 and are available as a public record. Said additions, deletions, amendments, and findings are hereby readopted. F.The new additions, deletions, and amendments hereinafter described are hereby adopted and are deemed reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions pursuant to Government Code Section 17958.5. Express findings that these modifications to the Building Codes are reasonably necessary are hereby made and will be filed with the California Building Standards Commission in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 before this ordinance takes effect. G.With respect to the additions and amendments made to the Energy Code described herein, the City Council has found that these changes are cost-effective in accordance with California Public Resources Code Section 25402.1(h)(2). The finding of cost-effectiveness is described in greater detail in the Staff Report and the accompanying analyses. The City Council has also found, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 25402.1(h)(2), that the additions and amendments to the Energy Code described herein will require the diminution of energy consumption levels permitted by the energy standards issued in Title 24, Part 6. The City Council’s findings of cost-effectiveness and energy savings will be filed with the California Energy Commission pursuant to Title 24 Chapter 10-106 before this ordinance takes effect. H.While the ordinance codified in this Article is in force, a true copy of the Building Codes shall be kept for public inspection in the office of the Building Official and a reasonable supply of the Building Codes shall be available for public purchase in the office of the City Clerk. Section 2.Adoption. Article 16-15 of the Saratoga City Code concerning the Building Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with Article 16-15 attached in Appendix A. Article 16-18 of the Saratoga City Code concerning the Residential Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with Article 16-18 attached in Appendix A. Article 16-20 of the Saratoga City Code concerning the Fire Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with Article 16-20 attached in Appendix A. Article 16-25 of the Saratoga City Code concerning the Plumbing Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with Article 16-25 attached in Appendix A. 65 Article 16-30 of the Saratoga City Code concerning the Mechanical Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with Article 16-30 attached in Appendix A. Article 16-35 of the Saratoga City Code concerning the Electrical Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with Article 16-35 attached in Appendix A. Article 16-49 of the Saratoga City Code concerning the Green Building Standards Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with Article 16-49 attached in Appendix A. Article 16-51 of the Saratoga City Code concerning the Energy Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with Article 16-51 attached in Appendix A. Article 16-55 of the Saratoga City Code concerning the Referenced Standards Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with Article 16-55 attached in Appendix A. Article 16-56 of the Saratoga City Code concerning the Historical Building Code is hereby adopted as shown in Article 16-56 attached in Appendix A. Article 16-57 of the Saratoga City Code concerning the Existing Building Code is hereby adopted as shown in Article 16-57 attached in Appendix A. Section 3.California Environmental Quality Act. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), this action is exempt under California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15308 (the modifications are exempt because they assure maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment) and Section 15061(b)(3) (the modifications are exempt because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment). Section 4.Severance Clause. The City Council declares that each section, sub-section, paragraph, sub-paragraph,sentence, clause, and phrase of this ordinance is severable and independent of every other section, sub-section, sentence, clause, and phrase of this ordinance. If any section, sub-section, paragraph, sub-paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase is held invalid, the City Council declares that it would have adopted the remaining provisions of this ordinance irrespective of the portion held invalid and further declares its express intent that the remaining portions of this ordinance should remain in effect after the invalid portion has been eliminated. Section 5.Publication. This ordinance or a comprehensive summary thereof shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation of the City of Saratoga within fifteen days after its adoption. 66 Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect thirty days after adoption as provided by Government Code Section 36937. The foregoing ordinance was introduced at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Saratoga held on November 20, 2019, and was adopted by the following vote on December 4, 2019: COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SIGNED: MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA ATTEST: Debbie Bretschneider DATE CLERK OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA APPROVED AS TO FORM: RICHARD TAYLOR, CITY ATTORNEY 67 1 APPENDIX A Article 16-15 – Building Code 16-15.010 Adoption of 2019 California Building Code. (a)The 2019 California Building Code, Title 24, Part 2, Volume 1 and 2, including appendices F and I, referred to throughout this Chapter as the "Building Code," is hereby referred to and, except as to additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter described, such code is hereby adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this Article, and shall be the Building Code of the City. In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, express findings that modifications to the Building Code are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions are either already on file with the California Building Standards Commission or will be filed prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Article. (b)At least one true copy of the Building Code has been on file with the City Clerk for fifteen days prior to enactment of the ordinance codified in this Article. While the ordinance codified in this Article is in force, a true copy of the Building Code shall be kept for public inspection in the office of the Building Official. A reasonable supply of the Building Code shall be available in the office of the City Clerk for public purchase. (c) The additions, deletions and amendments set forth in this Article are made to the Building Code, as adopted by reference in Section 16-15.010(a). 16-15.025 Retention of plans. Section 107.5 of the Building Code is amended to read: 107.5 Retention of plans. One set of reviewed plans and specifications shall be returned to the applicant and shall be kept on the site of the building or work at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress. One set of reviewed plans, specifications, and computations shall be retained by the building official as part of his permanent records. 16-15.030 Expiration of permits. Section 105.5 of the Building Code is amended to read: 105.5 Expiration of Permits. (a)Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of the Building Code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if any one of the following occurs: (1)The building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit; or (2)The building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at 68 2 any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days; or (3)The permittee fails or refuses to request an inspection required by Section 110 of the Building Code within any period of 180 consecutive days after the work authorized by the permit is commenced. If the building official conducts such inspection within such 180-day period but declines to approve such inspection without correction of specified items and subsequent re-inspection, then the building permit shall not expire if such correction is made and passes re-inspection within 30 days after the end of the 180-day period described in this subsection. (b)After such expiration, such work can be recommenced only upon reinstatement or issuance of a new permit to do so. The plans and specifications for a reinstated permit or new permit shall comply with all provisions of the City building code in effect at the time of reinstatement or issuance of a new permit. A reinstatement or new permit may be issued as follows: (1)Reinstatement. Expired Permits may be reinstated if an application for permit reinstatement within 180 days of expiration, 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 under (a)(2) above has not exceeded one year. The fee for issuance of a renewed permit shall be one-half of the full permit fees (based upon the fee schedule adopted by the City Council as of the time the reinstated permit is issued) if the reinstated permit is applied for within 180 days after expiration of the prior permit. (2) New Permit. A new permit may be issued following expiration of a building permit as follows. An applicant may apply for a new permit at any time so long as any underlying Design Review Approval, Use Permit, or other required planning approval remains effective. The full permit fee shall apply to the new permit (based upon the fee schedule adopted by the City Council as of the time the new permit is issued). (c)Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, upon written request by the applicant showing, to the satisfaction of the building official, that the prior permit expired as a result of exceptional circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the applicant, the building official may waive or reduce the payment of a fee for issuance of the reinstated or new permit. (d)The building official may decline to issue more than one reinstatement of a building permit if in the judgment of the building official the work authorized by the original permit is not being diligently prosecuted to completion. The building official may also condition any reinstatement to assure diligent prosecution to completion or to prevent a nuisance. The building official may approve no more than two reinstatements of a building permit. 69 3 (e)The building official may at any time exercise discretion to find that a building, structure, or work for which a building permit has expired qualifies as an unsafe building, structure, or work and proceed to abate any nuisance associated therewith. (f)Where: (i) a building permit has expired; and (ii) the building, structure, or other work authorized by such permit has not been completed; and (iii) no reinstated permit has been obtained within 180 days after expiration, then said building, structure, or work shall be conclusively presumed to be unsafe; abandoned; a hazard to the public health, safety, and welfare; and a public nuisance. (g)The building official is authorized to exercise discretion to abate any public nuisance regarding any unsafe building, structure, or work (including but not limited to one resulting under the preceding paragraph) by repair, rehabilitation, demolition, or removal thereof by: (1)Proceeding under the Building Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings (Article 16-45); or (2)Proceeding under the following alternative method of enforcement where a building, structure, or other work authorized by a building permit has not been completed within 36 months of the date of issuance of the original permit, the building official may abate such public nuisance by ordering and duly enforcing repair, rehabilitation, demolition, or removal of the building, structure, or other work; or construction of a fence or wall around the building, structure, or work so as to obscure it from view; or construction of other structures or blockades to prevent access to the building, structure, or other work by animals or humans. 16-15.040 Fees. Subsection 109.2 of the Building Code is amended to read: 109.2 Fees. The City of Saratoga may prescribe fees to defray the cost of enforcement of rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Housing and Community Development or set forth in the Building Code. The amount of such fees shall not exceed the amount reasonably necessary to administer or process permits, certificates, forms, or other documents or to defray the costs of enforcement and shall be established by resolution of the City Council. The payment of any fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code or the technical codes nor from any penalty prescribed by law. Permit Fees. The amount of the fees to be paid for each permit shall be established by resolution of the City Council. Investigation Fees. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has 70 4 been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be established by resolution of the City Council. Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted by Section 107.1 of the Building Code, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be established by resolution of the City Council. Where plans are incomplete or changed to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged as established by resolution of the City Council. Expiration of Plan Review. Applications for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date of application shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the building official. The building official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days on request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No application shall be extended more than once. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee. Additional Fees. The City of Saratoga may prescribe any additional fees reasonably necessary to cover the cost of administering this Article. Such fees shall be set forth in the City of Saratoga Master Fee Schedule adopted by the City Council. 16-15.045 Roof coverings. (a)Section 1505.1.3 of the Building Code is amended to read: Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 10 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period; the entire roof covering of every new structure; and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair, or replacement of the roof of every existing structure shall be a fire- retardant roof covering that is at least Class A. (b)Section 1505.1.4 of the 2019 California Building Code is amended to read: Roofing coverings within the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 10 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period; the entire roof covering of every new structure; and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair, or replacement of the roof of every existing structure shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class A and must also comply with section 705A of the Building Code. 71 5 16-15.050 Underside of appendages. Section 707A.9 of the Building Code is amended to read: 707A.9 Underside of appendages. The underside of overhanging appendages shall be enclosed to grade in accordance with the requirements of this chapter or the underside of the exposed underfloor shall consist of one of the following: 1.Noncombustible material; 2.Ignition-resistant material; 3.One layer of 5/8-inch Type X gypsum sheathing applied behind an exterior covering on the underside of the floor projection; 4.The exterior portion of a 1-hour fire resistive exterior wall assembly applied to the underside of the floor including assemblies using the gypsum panel and sheathing products listed in the Gypsum Association Fire Resistance Design Manual; or 5.The underside of a floor assembly that meets the performance criteria in accordance with the test procedures set forth in SFM Standard 12-7A-3 or ASTM E2957. Exception: Structural columns and beams do not require protection when they are constructed with sawn lumber or glue-laminated wood with the smallest minimum nominal dimension of 4 inches (102 mm). Sawn or glue-laminated planks splined, tongue-and-grove, or set close together and well spiked. 16-15.055 Accessory structures. Section 710A .3 is amended to read as follows: 710A.3 Where required. Accessory structures shall be constructed of noncombustible or ignition-resistant materials as described in Section 704A.2. Sections 710A.3.1, 710A.3.2, and 710A.3.3 of the Building Code are deleted in their entirety. 16-15.060 Automatic Sprinkler Systems Section 903.2 of the Building Code is amended to read: 903.2 Where required.An approved automatic fire sprinkler system in new and existing buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this Section or in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.18 whichever is the more restrictive. For the purposes of this section, firewalls and fire barriers used to separate building areas shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code and shall not be utilized as a means of area reduction for the purposes of circumventing automatic fire sprinkler system installation requirements. 1. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all new buildings and structures. Exceptions: 72 6 a. When sprinklers are not required for Accessory Dwelling Units pursuant to section R313.2 of the Residential Code, they shall not be required here. b. Buildings and structures that do not exceed 1,000 square feet of building area and that are not located in the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area. c. Buildings and structures that are located in the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area and do not exceed 500 square feet of building area. d. Group S-2 or U occupancies that are not located in the Wildland-Urban Interface and used exclusively for vehicle parking and meeting all of the following conditions: i. Noncombustible construction ii. Maximum building area not to exceed 5,000 square feet iii. Structure is open on three (3) or more sides iv. Minimum of 10 feet separation from existing buildings unless area is separated by fire walls complying with CBC 706. 2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing buildings and structures when alterations or additions are made that create conditions described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.18. 3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing buildings and structures, when additions are made that increase the building area to more than 3,600 square feet. Exception: One or more additions made to a building after January 1, 2011 that does not total more than 1,000 square feet of building area. 4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all new basements regardless of size and throughout existing basements that are expanded by more than 50%. 5. Any change in the character of occupancy or in use of any building with a building area equal to or greater than 3,600 square feet which, in the opinion of the fire code official or building official, would place the building into a more hazardous division of the same occupancy group or into a different group of occupancies and constitutes a greater degree of life safety1 or increased fire risk2, shall require the installation of an approved fire automatic fire sprinkler system. 1 Life Safety – Increased occupant load, public assembly areas, public meeting areas, churches, indoor amusement attractions, buildings with complex exiting systems due to increased occupant loads, large schools/day-care facilities, large residential care facilities with non-ambulatory 2 Fire Risks – High-piled combustible storage, woodworking operations, hazardous operations using hazardous materials, increased fuel loads (storage of moderate to highly combustible materials), increased sources of ignition (welding, automotive repair with the use of flammable liquids and open flames). 16-15.065 Concrete construction. Section 1705.3 is amended to read: 1705.3 Concrete construction. 73 7 Special inspections and tests of concrete construction shall be performed by this section and Table 1705.3. Exception: Special inspections and tests shall not be required for: 1. Isolated spread concrete footings of buildings three stories or less above grade plane that are fully supported on earth or rock, where the structural design of the footing is based on a specified compressive strength, f’c, no greater than 2,500 pounds per square inch (psi) (17.2 Mpa). 16-15.070 Plain concrete in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F. Section 1905.1.7 ACI 318, Section 14.14 is amended to read: Section 1905.1.7 ACI 318, Section 14.1.4.Delete ACI 3118, Section 14.1.4 and replace with the following: 14.1.4 - Plain concrete in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F. 14.1.4.1 - Structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F shall not have elements of structural plain concrete, except as follows: (a) Isolated footings of plain concrete supporting pedestals or columns are permitted, provided the projection of the footing beyond the face of the supported member does not exceed the footing thickness. Exception: In detached one- and two-family dwellings three stories or less in height, the projection of the footing beyond the face of the supported member is permitted to exceed the footing thickness. (b) Plain concrete footing supporting walls are permitted, provided the footings have at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars. Bars shall not be smaller than No. 4 and shall have a total area of not less than 0.002 times the gross cross-sectional area of the footing. For footings that exceed 8” inches (203 mm) in thickness, A minimum of one bar shall be provided at the top and bottom of the footing. Continuity of reinforcement shall be provided at corners and intersections. Exception: In detached one- and two-family dwellings three stories or less in height and constructed with stud bearing walls, plain concrete footings with at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars not smaller than No. 4 are permitted to have a total area of less than 0.002 times the gross cross–sectional area of the footing. 74 8 Article 16-18 – Residential Code 16-18.010 Adoption of 2019 California Residential Code. (a)The 2019 California Residential Code, Title 24 part 2.5, referred to throughout this Chapter as the "Residential Code," is hereby referred to and, except as to additions, deletions, and amendments hereinafter described, such code is hereby adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this article, and shall be the Residential Code of the City. In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, express findings that modifications to the California Building Standards Code are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions are either already on file with the California Building Standards Commission or will be filed prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Article. (b)At least one true copy of the Residential Code has been on file with the City Clerk for fifteen days prior to enactment of the ordinance codified in this Article. While the ordinance codified in this Article is in force, a true copy of the Residential Building Code shall be kept for public inspection in the office of the Building Official. A reasonable supply of the Residential Code shall be available in the office of the City Clerk for public purchase. (c)The additions, deletions, and amendments set forth in this Article are made to the Residential Code, as adopted by reference in Section 16-18.010(a). 16-18.020 Enforcement of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, also known as the California Building Standards Code, is in effect in the City of Saratoga as amended by this Article. The provisions of Title 24 that are not adopted by reference or amended by this Article are enforced by the City of Saratoga as laws of the State. 16-18.022 Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings. Section R310.1 Exception 2 is deleted in its entirety 16-18.025 Automatic sprinklers. Section R313.1 is amended to read: R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all new townhouses and in existing townhouses when additions are made that increase the building area to more than 3,600 square feet. Exception: One or more additions made to a building after January 1, 2011, that does not total more than 1,000 square feet of building area. 75 9 Section R313.2 is amended to read: R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in one- and two-family dwellings as follows: 1. In all new one- and two-family dwellings and in existing one- and two-family dwellings when additions are made that increase the building area to more than 3,600 square feet whether by increasing the area of the primary residence or by creation of an attached Accessory Dwelling Unit. 2. In all existing one-and two-family dwellings that meet the definition of a “demolition” of the structure per City of Saratoga Municipal Code Section 15-06.195. 3.In all attached Accessory Dwelling Units, additions or alterations to an existing one- and two- family dwelling that have an existing fire sprinkler system. . Exceptions: 1. One or more additions made to a building after January 1, 2011, that does not total more than 1,000 square feet of building area and meets all access and water supply requirements of Chapter 5 and Appendix B and C of the 2019 California Fire Code. 2. Detached Accessory Dwelling Units, provided that all of the following are met: 2.1 The unit meets the definition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit as defined in the Government Code Section 65852.2 2.2 The existing primary residence does not have automatic fire sprinklers. 2.3 The accessory detached dwelling unit does not exceed 1, 200 square feet in size. 2.4 The unit is on the same lot as the primary residence. 2.5 The unit meets all access and water supply requirements of Chapter 5 and Appendix B and C of the 2019 California Fire Code. 3. In all new basements and in existing basements that are expanded by more than 50%. 16-18.030 Material and construction methods for exterior wildfire exposure. Section R337.7.9 “Underside of appendages” is amended as follows: R337.7.9 Underside of appendages. The underside of overhanging appendages shall be enclosed to grade in accordance with the requirements of this chapter or the underside of the exposed underfloor shall consist of one of the following: 1. Noncombustible material. 2. Ignition-resistant material. 3. One layer of 5/8-inch Type X gypsum sheathing applied behind an exterior covering on the underside of the floor projection. 76 10 4. The exterior portion of a 1-hour fire resistive exterior wall assembly applied to the underside of the floor including assemblies using the gypsum panel and sheathing products listed in the Gypsum Association Fire Resistance Design Manual. 5. The underside of a floor assembly that meets the performance criteria in accordance with the test procedures set forth in either of the following: 5.1 SFM Standard 12-7A-3; or 5.2 ASTM E2957; Exception: Structural columns and beams do not require protection when they are constructed with sawn lumber or glue-laminated wood with the smallest minimum nominal dimension of 4 inches (102 mm). Sawn or glue-laminated planks splined, tongue-and-grove, or set close together and well spiked. Amend Section R337.10.3 to read as follows: R337.10.3. Where required. Accessory structures shall be constructed of noncombustible or ignition-resistant materials as described in California Building Code Section 704A.2. Section R337.10.3.1 is deleted in its entirety Section R337.10.3.2 is deleted in its entirety. Section R337.10.3.3 is deleted in its entirety. 16-18.035 Seismic reinforcing. Section R403.1.3 is amended to read: R403.1.3 Seismic reinforcing. Concrete footings located in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, and D2, as established in Table R301.2(1) of the Residential Building Code, shall have minimum reinforcement of at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars, one top and one bottom and not smaller than No. 4 bars. Bottom reinforcement shall be located a minimum of 3 inches (76 mm) clear from the bottom of the footing. In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, and D2, where a construction joint is created between a concrete footing and a stem wall, a minimum of one No. 4 bar shall be installed at not more than 4 feet (1,219 mm) on center. The vertical bar shall extend to 3 inches (76 mm) clear of the bottom of the footing, have a standard hook, and extend a minimum of 14 inches (357 mm) into the stem wall. In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, and D2, where a grouted masonry stem wall is supported on a concrete footing and stem wall, a minimum of one No. 4 bar shall be installed at not more than 4 feet (1,219 mm) on center. The vertical bar shall extend to 3 inches (76 mm) clear of the bottom of the footing and have a standard hook. In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, and D2 masonry stem walls without solid grout and vertical reinforcing are not permitted. 77 11 Exception: In detached one- and two-family dwellings that are three stories or less in height and constructed with stud bearing walls, isolated plain concrete footings supporting columns or pedestals are permitted. 16-18.040 Limits on methods Gypsum Board (GB) and Portland Cement Plaster (PCP). Table R602.10.3 (3) is amended as follows: Add a new footnote “g” to the end of Table R602.10.3 (3), to read: g. In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, and D2, Method GB is not permitted, and the use of Method PCP is limited to one-story single-family dwellings and accessory structures. Add the “g” footnote notation in Table R602.10.3 (3) to read: Method GBg Section R602.10.4.5 is added to read: R602.10.4.5 Limits on methods GB and PCP. In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, and D2, Method GB is not permitted for use as intermittent braced wall panels, but gypsum board is permitted to be installed when required by this Section to be placed on the opposite side of the studs from other types of braced wall panel sheathing. In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, and D2, the use of Method PCP is limited to one- story single family dwellings and accessory structures. 16-18.045 Roof classification. Section R902.1.3 is amended to read: R902.1.3 Roof coverings in all other areas. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 10 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one- year period; the entire roof covering of every new structure; and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair, or replacement of the roof of every existing structure shall be a fire- retardant roof covering that is at least Class A. Section R902.1.4. is amended to read: R902.1.4 Roofing coverings within the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 10 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period; the entire roof covering of every new structure; and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair, or replacement of the roof of every existing structure shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class A. 78 12 Roofing requirements for structures located in a Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area shall also comply with Section R337.5. Article 16-20 – Fire Code 16-20.010 - Adoption of the 2019 California Fire Code and 2018 International Fire Code. (a) The 2019 California Fire Code and the 2018 International Fire Code, including Appendix Chapters B, C and O are referred to and, except as to additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter noted, are adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this Article. The California Fire Code and the International Fire Code as adopted herein are hereinafter referred to collectively as the "Fire Code." However, in accordance with California Government Code Section 50222.4, no penalty clauses are adopted by reference. In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, express findings that modifications to the California Building Standards Code are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions are either already on file with the California Building Standards Commission, or will be filed prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Article. (b) In accordance with California Government Code Section 50022.6, at least one true copy of the Fire Code has been on file with the City Clerk for fifteen days prior to enactment of the ordinance codified in this Article. While the ordinance codified in this Article is in force, a true copy of the Fire Code shall be kept for public inspection in the office of the City Building Official and the Chief. A reasonable supply of the Fire Code shall be available in the office of the City Clerk for public purchase. 16-20.015 - Enforcement of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, also known as the California Building Standards Code, is in effect in the City of Saratoga as amended by this Article. The provisions of Title 24 that are not adopted by reference or amended by this Article are enforced by the City of Saratoga as laws of the State. 16-20.020 - Fire Department and Chief. Fire protection is provided in the City of Saratoga by the Santa Clara County Fire Department and the Saratoga Fire District. As used in the Fire Code, "Fire Department" refers to the Fire Department that provides fire protection to the relevant location, and "Chief" or "Fire Code Official" refers to the Chief of that Fire Department. 16-20.050 - Amendments to Chapter 1, Division II of the Fire Code; Administration. Section 105.6.8 is amended to read as follows: 79 13 105.6.8 Compressed gases.An operational permit is required for the storage, use or handling at normal temperature and pressure (NTP) of compressed gases in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105.6.8. Exceptions: 1. Vehicles equipped for and using compressed gas as a fuel for propelling the vehicle. Section 105.6.30 of the 2019 California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety. Section 105.6.52 is added to read as follows: 105.6.52 Day care facility.An operational permit is required to operate a business as a day care facility for more than 6 people. Section 105.6.53 is added to read as follows: 105.6.53: Institutional. A permit is required to operate, maintain, or use any institutional type occupancy. For the purpose of this Section, an institution shall be, but is not limited to: hospitals, children’s home, home or institution for insane or mentally retarded persons, home or institution for the care of aged or senile persons, sanitarium, nursing or convalescent home, certified family care homes, residential care homes for the elderly, out of home placement facilities, halfway house, and day care nurseries or similar facility of any capacity. Section 105.6.54 is added to read as follows: 105.6.54: Lithium Batteries. An operational permit is required to collect or store more than 1,000 pounds (454 kg) of lithium batteries. Section 105.6.55 is added to read as follows: 105.6.55: Additive Manufacturing. An operational permit is required to conduct additive manufacturing operations as covered in Section 321.3. Section 105.7.4 is amended to read as follows: 105.7.4 Compressed Gases.A construction permit is required to install any piped distribution system for compressed gases, or to install a non-flammable medical gas manifold system. A construction permit is required to install, repair damage to, abandon, remove, place temporarily out of service, close or substantially modify a compressed gas system. Exceptions: 1.Routine maintenance. 80 14 2.For emergency repair work performed on an emergency basis, application for permit shall be made within two working days of commencement of work. The permit applicant shall apply for approval to close storage, use or handling facilities at least 30 days prior to the termination of the storage, use or handling of compressed or liquefied gases. Such application shall include any change or alteration of the facility closure plan. This 30-day period may be waived by the chief if there are special circumstances requiring such waiver. Section 105.7.5 is amended to read as follows: 105.7.5 Cryogenic fluids. A construction permit is required for installation of or alteration to cryogenic fluid storage systems where the system capacity exceeds the amounts listed in Table 105.6.10. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered an alteration and does not require a construction permit. Section 106.2.1 is added to read as follows: 106.2.1 Construction permit fees. Construction permit fees and plan review fees for fire hydrant systems, fire extinguishing systems and fire alarm systems shall be paid to the Santa Clara County Fire Department in accordance with the following table based on valuation. The valuation shall be limited to the value of the system for which the permit is being issued. Plan review fees are 65% of the Permit Fee amount. For the purposes of determining the total fee amount for each permit, the plan review fee shall be added to the Permit Fee. TOTAL VALUATIONS PERMIT FEE $1.00 TO $500.00 $23.50 $501.00 TO $2,000.00 $23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 $2001.00 TO $25,000.00 $69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 $25,001.00 TO $50,000.00 $391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $4.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 $50,001.00 TO $100,000.00 $630.15 for the first $50,000.00 plus $13.60 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 $100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $986.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 $500,001 to $1,000,000.00 $3,228.15 for the first $500,000.00 plus $5.35 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00 $1,000,001 and up $5,604.00 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof Additional re-inspections, in connection with the permits above, are to be paid at $120.00 for each occurrence at the discretion of the fire code official. Cancelled inspections without advance notice are to be paid at $120.00 for each occurrence. Section 106.2.2 is added to read as follows: 106.2.2 Operational permit fees.Operational permit fees shall be paid to the Santa Clara County Fire Department as follows:81 15 FACILITY TYPE PERMIT FEE 1.Institutional A. More than 6 persons $75.00 - Annually B. Over 50 persons $100.00 - Annually 2.Day Care Facilities More than 6 clients $35.00 - Annually 3.Places of Assembly A. 50-300 persons $50.00 - Annually B. Over 300 persons $85.00 - Annually 4.Temporary Membrane Structures, Tents and Canopies (Only those requiring permits in accordance with Section 105.6.47). $85.00 – Each occurrence Section 107.5 is added to read as follows: 107.5 Final Inspection. No final inspection as to all or any portion of a development shall be deemed completed until the installation of the required fire protection facilities and access ways have been completed and approved. No final certificate of occupancy may be granted until the Fire Department issues notice of final clearance of such fire protection facilities and access ways to the Building Department. Section 110.4 is amended to read as follows: 110.4 Violation Penalties.Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $1000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 365 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. Section 110.4.1 is amended to read as follows: 110.4.1 Abatement of Violation.In addition to the imposition of the penalties herein described, the fire code official is authorized to institute appropriate action to prevent unlawful construction or to restrain, correct or abate a violation; or to prevent illegal occupancy of a structure or premises; or to stop an illegal act, conduct of business or occupancy of a structure on or about any premises. 110.5 is added to read as follows: 110.5 Abatement of Hazard. (a) The maintenance of real property in violation of this code, or of any order of the Fire Department pursuant hereto, is declared to be a public nuisance and is subject to abatement in accordance with Article 3-15 of the Saratoga Municipal Code. (b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this Section, if real property is maintained in violation of this code or any order of the Fire Department pursuant hereto and such violation constitutes, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, a fire hazard of such a nature that immediate action is required to protect the public health, safety and welfare, the Fire Department may apply the emergency nuisance abatement procedure set forth 82 16 in Article 3-20 of the Saratoga Municipal Code and take all necessary and immediate steps to abate the hazard without prior notice to the owner or occupant of the property. In such an event, the Fire Chief shall perform the duties of the City Manager as described in said Article 3-20. (c) The cost of any abatement may be collected through the levy of a special assessment in accordance with the applicable provisions of Article 3-15 or Article 3-20 of the Saratoga Municipal Code. Such procedure is not intended to be exclusive and the City or the Fire Department may simultaneously or successively, exercise any other rights and remedies provided by law. 16-20.060 - Amendments to Chapter 2 of the Fire Code; Definitions Chapter 2 DEFINITIONS Amend Section 202 of the 2019 California Fire Code and 2018 International Fire Code with the following definitions added: 3D PRINTER. A machine used in the additive manufacturing process for fabricating objects through the deposition of a material using a print head, nozzle, or another printer technology. ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING.A process of joining materials to make objects from 3D model data, usually layer upon layer, sometimes referred to as 3D printing. The Code recognizes two types of additive manufacturing: 1. Industrial additive manufacturing. 3D printing operations that typically utilize combustible powders or metals, an inert gas supply, a combustible dust collection system. or that create a hazardous (classified) location area or zone outside of the equipment. 2. Non-industrial additive manufacturing. 3D printing operations that do not create a hazardous (classified) location area outside of the equipment, and do not utilize an inert gas supply or a combustible dust collection system. 16-20.070 - Amendments to Chapter 3 of the Fire Code; General Requirements. 315 GENERAL STORAGE Add Section 315.8 and subsections 315.8.1 through 315.8.10 to read as follows: 315.8 Lithium Battery Storage and Handling. The storage and handling of lithium ion and lithium metal batteries or cells in quantities exceeding 1,000 pounds (4086 kg) shall comply with Section 315.8.1 through 315.8.10, and Chapter 32 where applicable. 315.8.1 Permits.Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6.54. 315.8.2 Maximum quantity in a fire area.The aggregate amount of lithium batteries stored and handled in a single fire area shall not exceed 9,000 pounds (4086 kg). 83 17 315.8.3 Construction requirements.Fire areas shall be separated from each other by fire barriers having not less than 2-hour fire resistance rating constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the Building Code and horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the Building Code. 315.8.4 Number of fire areas. The maximum number of fire areas within a building shall be four. 315.8.5 Group H, Division 2 occupancy.Storage and handling of more than 9,000 pounds of lithium batteries per fire area shall be in an approved Group H, Division 2 occupancy constructed in accordance with the Building Code and provided throughout with approved automatic smoke detection and radiant- energy detection systems. 315.8.6 Automatic sprinkler system. Buildings containing fire areas used for lithium battery storage or handling shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. The design of the sprinkler system within each fire area shall not be less than that required for Extra Hazard Group 2 with a minimum design area of 2,500 square feet. Where the storage arrangement is required by other provisions of this code to be provided with a higher level of sprinkler system protection, the higher level of sprinkler system protection shall be provided. 315.8.7 Automatic smoke detection system.An approved automatic smoke detection system that activates an approved occupant notification system shall be provided throughout each fire area in accordance with Section 907. 315.8.8 Radiant energy detection. An approved radiant-energy detection system that activates an approved occupant notification system shall be installed throughout each fire area in accordance with Section 907. 315.8.9 Collection containers.Containers used to collect or store lithium batteries shall be noncombustible and shall not have an individual capacity exceeding 30 gallons (113.6 L), or be approved for transportation in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT). 315.8.10 Storage configuration.Lithium batteries shall be considered a high-hazard commodity in accordance with Chapter 32 and where applicable, lithium battery storage shall comply with Chapter 32 in addition to Section 315.8. SECTION 316 HAZARDS TO FIREFIGHTERS Add Section 316.7 to read as follows: 316.7 Roof Guardrails at Interior Courts. Roof openings into interior courts that are bounded on all sides by building walls shall be protected with guardrails. The top of the guardrail shall not be less than 42 inches in height above the adjacent roof surface that can be walked on. Intermediate rails shall be designed and spaced such that a 12-inch diameter sphere cannot pass through. Exception: Where the roof opening is greater than 600 square feet in area. Add Section 321 to read as follows: SECTION 321 ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING 84 18 321.1 General. Additive manufacturing equipment and operations shall comply with Section 321. 321.1.1 Scope. Additive manufacturing shall comply with one of the following: 1. Non-industrial additive manufacturing shall comply with Section 321.2. 2. Industrial additive manufacturing shall comply with Section 321.3. 321.1.2 Installation, operation and maintenance. 3D printers and associated additive manufacturing equipment shall be installed, operated and maintained in accordance with this Code, the listing and the manufacturer's instructions. 321.1.3 Production materials. Only the production materials listed for use with the equipment and included in the manufacturer's instructions shall be used. 321.2 Non-industrial additive manufacturing. Non-industrial additive manufacturing equipment and operations shall comply with Section 321.2.1 through 321.2.4. Additive manufacturing equipment and operations that do not comply with Section 321.2 shall comply with Section 321.3. 321.2.1 Listing. 3D printers used in non-industrial additive manufacturing shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 60950-1, UL 62368-1 or UL 2011. The listing shall also verify: 1. The 3D printers are self-contained and utilize maximum 30 liter pre-packaged production materials. 2. The operation of the 3D printers shall not create a hazardous (classified) electrical area or outside of the unit. 3. If any hazardous (classified) electrical area or zone exists inside of the unit’s outer enclosure, the area shall be protected by intrinsically safe electrical construction or other acceptable protection methods. 4. The 3D printers shall not utilize inert gas or an external combustible dust collection. 321.2.2 Occupancies. Non-industrial additive manufacturing shall be permitted in all occupancy groups. 321.3 Industrial additive manufacturing. Industrial additive manufacturing equipment and operations shall comply with Section 321.3.1 through 321.3.13. 321.3.1 Permits required. Permits shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with Section 105.6.55 prior to engaging in industrial additive manufacturing operations. 321.3.2 Listing. 3D printers used in industrial additive manufacturing shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 2011 or approved for the application based on a field evaluation conducted by an approved agency. 321.3.3 Combustible dusts and metals. Industrial additive manufacturing operations that store, use or produce combustible dust, combustible particulate solids or combustible metals shall comply with Chapter 22 and this section. 321.3.4 Powder evaluation. Printing powders used in industrial additive manufacturing operations shall be tested for combustibility in accordance with NFPA 484 or NFPA 652 as applicable. A copy of test reports shall be provided to the fire code official upon request. 85 19 321.3.5 Combustible (non-metallic) dusts. Industrial additive manufacturing that uses operations that store, use or produce combustible (non-metallic) dusts shall comply with NFPA 654. 321.3.6 Combustible metals. Industrial additive manufacturing operations that store or use combustible metals shall also comply with NFPA 484. 321.3.7 Ancillary equipment. Ancillary equipment provided for recycling, sieving, vacuuming or handling combustible powders shall be designed and approved for such use. 321.3.8 Hazardous materials. Industrial additive manufacturing operations that store or use hazardous materials exceeding the maximum allowable quantity limits shall comply with Chapter 50. 321.3.9 Inert Gas. Additive manufacturing processes that utilize inert gases shall comply with Chapter 53. Ventilation or gas detection shall be provided in accordance with Section 5307. 321.3.10 Technical assistance. Where required by the fire code official, a report evaluating the acceptability of technologies, processes, products, facilities, materials and uses associated with the operation shall be provided in accordance with 104.7.2 and approved. 321.3.11 Performance based design alternative. Where approved by the fire code official, buildings and facilities where industrial additive manufacturing is performed shall be permitted to comply with the performance-based design options in Section 5001.3 as an alternative to compliance with the other requirements set forth in this Section. 321.3.12 Occupancies. Industrial additive manufacturing shall only be conducted in the occupancy groups associated with manufacturing operations. The occupancy may be required by the fire code official to comply with Chapter 50 maximum allowable quantity tables. Where approved, the requirements in Sections 321.2.5 and 321.3.6 shall be permitted to provide the technical basis for determining compliance with Table 5003.1.1(1), footnote q. 321.3.13 Safety Certification. The equipment, process, training procedures and occupancy associated with industrial additive manufacturing may be required by the fire code official to receive a safety certification from Underwriter’s Laboratory or equivalent. 16-20.090 - Amendments to Chapter 5 of the Fire Code; Fire Service Features. SECTION 503 FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS Amend Section 503.1 to read as follows: 503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.3 and as per fire department access road standards. Amend Section 503.1.1 to read as follows: 503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements for this section and shall extend to 86 20 within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. Exceptions: 1. In other than R-3 or U occupancies, when the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system, installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 the dimension may be increased to a maximum of 300 feet when approved by the fire code official. 2.When there are not more than two Group R-3 or accessory Group U occupancies, the dimension may be increased to a maximum of 200 feet. 3. When apparatus roads cannot be installed because of topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, an approved alternative means of fire protection shall be provided. Amend Section 503.2.1 to read as follows: 503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), exclusive of shoulders, or as required by fire department access road standards, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm). Exception: When there are not more than two Group R, Division 3, or Group U occupancies, the access road width may be modified by the fire code official. Amend Section 503.2.2 to read as follows: 503.2.2 Authority. The fire code official shall have the authority to require or permit modifications to the required access widths and/or vertical clearance where they are inadequate for fire or rescue operations or where necessary to meet the public safety objectives of the jurisdiction. SECTION 504 ACCESS TO BUILDING OPENINGS AND ROOFS Add Section 504.5 to read as follows: 504.5 Access Control Devices. When access control devices including bars, grates, gates, electric or magnetic locks or similar devices, which would inhibit rapid fire department emergency access to or within the building are installed, such devices shall be approved by the fire code official. All electrically powered access control devices shall be provided with an approved means for deactivation or unlocking from a single location or otherwise approved by the fire code official. Access control devices shall also comply with Chapter 10 Means of Egress. SECTION 510 EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COVERAGE Amend Section 510.1 to read as follows: 87 21 510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings.Approved radio coverage for emergency responders shall be provided within all buildings meeting any one of the following conditions: 1. There are more than 3 stories above grade plane (as defined by the Building Code Section 202); 2. The total building area is 30,000 square feet or more; 3. The total basement area is 5,000 square feet or more; 4. Where required by the fire code official and radio coverage signal strength levels are not consistent with the minimum levels set forth in Section 510.4.1 Exceptions: 1. Where approved by the fire code official, a wired communication system in accordance with Section 907.2.12.2 shall be permitted to be installed or maintained in lieu of an approved radio coverage system. 2. Where it is determined by the fire code official that the radio coverage system is not needed. 3. In facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is required and such systems, components or equipment required could have a negative impact on the normal operations of that facility, the fire code official shall have the authority to accept an automatically activated emergency responder radio coverage system. 4. Buildings and areas of buildings that have minimum radio coverage signal strength levels of the Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority (SVRIA) P25 Phase 2 700 MHz Digital Trunked Radio System within the building in accordance with Section 510.4.1 without the use of an indoor radio coverage system. The radio coverage system shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Sections 510.4 through 510.6.4 of this code and with the applicable provisions of NFPA 1221, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems. The coverage shall be based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems of the jurisdiction at the exterior of the building. This section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety communication systems. Add Section 510.1.1 to read as follows: 510.1.1 Obstruction by new buildings. No obstruction of the public safety system backhaul shall be allowed without an approved mitigating plan. Delete Section 510.2 in its entirety. Amend Section 510.3 to read as follows: 510.3 Permit required.A construction permit, for the installation of, or modification of, emergency responder radio coverage systems and related equipment is required as specified in Section 105.7.6. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered a modification and does not 88 22 require a permit. A frequency change made to an existing system is considered to be new construction and will require a construction permit. Amend Section 510.4 to read as follows: 510.4 Technical requirements. Systems, components and equipment required to provide the emergency responder radio coverage system shall comply with the current Emergency Responders Radio Coverage Systems Standard Details & Specification enforced by the Santa Clara County Fire Department. Amend Section 510.4.1.1 to read as follows: 510.4.1.1 Minimum signal strength into the building.The minimum inbound signal strength shall be sufficient to provide usable voice communications throughout the coverage area as specified by the fire code official. The inbound signal level shall be sufficient to provide not less than a Delivered Audio Quality (DAQ) of 3.0 for analog communications and DAQ of 3.4 for digital communications systems or an equivalent Signal-to-Interference-Plus-Noise Ratio (SINR) applicable to the technology. Amend Section 510.4.1.2 to read as follows: 510.4.1.2 Minimum signal strength out of the building.The minimum outbound signal strength shall be sufficient to provide usable voice communications throughout the coverage area as specified by the fire code official. The outbound signal level shall be sufficient to provide not less than a DAQ of 3.0 for analog communications and DAQ of 3.4 for digital communications systems or an equivalent SINR applicable to the technology. Amend Section 510.5 to read as follows: 510.5 Installation requirement. The installation of the emergency responder radio coverage system shall be in accordance with NFPA 1221 and the current Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Systems Standard Details & Specification enforced by the Santa Clara County Fire Department. Amend Section 510.5.1 as follows: 510.5.1 Approval prior to installation.Amplification systems capable of operating on frequencies licensed to any public safety agency by the FCC or other radio licensing authority shall not be installed without prior coordination and approval of the fire code official and the agency FCC license holder or systems administrator. Amend the First Paragraph of Section 510.5.3 to read as follows: 510.5.3 Acceptance test procedure. Where an emergency responder radio coverage system is required, and upon completion of installation, the building owner shall have the radio system tested to verify that two-way coverage on each floor of the building is not less than 95 percent. Final system acceptance will require ERRCS power level and DAQ testing with agency FCC license holder, systems administrators, or designee. 16-20.100 - Amendments to Chapter 6 of the Fire Code; Building Services and Systems. 89 23 SECTION 603 FUEL-FIRED APPLIANCES Amend Section 603.4.2.1.1 as follows and delete the exception: 603.4.2.1.1 Prohibited locations.The storage or use of portable outdoor gas-fired heating appliances is prohibited in any of the following locations: 1. Inside of any occupancy where connected to the fuel gas container. 2. Inside of tents, canopies and membrane structures. 3. On exterior balconies. and rooftops in other than R-3 occupancies. SECTION 604 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, WIRING AND HAZARDS Add Section 604.12 to read: 604.12 Immersion Heaters. All electrical immersion heaters used in dip tanks, sinks, vats and similar operations shall be provided with approved over-temperature controls and low liquid level electrical disconnects. Manual reset of required protection devices shall be provided. 16-20.110 - Amendments to Chapter 8 of the Fire Code; Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings. SECTION 806 NATURAL DECORATIVE VEGETATION IN NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS Amend the first paragraph of Section 806.1.1 to read as follows: 806.1.1 Restricted occupancies. The display of natural cut trees and other decorative vegetation shall be in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Section 3.08 and Sections 806.1 through 806.4. 16-20.120 - Amendments to Chapter 9 of the Fire Code; Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. SECTION 901 GENERAL Amend Section 901.6.3 to read: 901.6.3 Records. Records of all system inspections, tests and maintenance required by the referenced standard shall be maintained on the premises for a minimum of five years. Inspections and tests performed on fire alarm systems shall be documented on NFPA 72 forms. 90 24 SECTION 903 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS Amend Section 903.2 to read: 903.2 Where required.An approved automatic fire sprinkler system in new and existing buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this Section or in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.18 whichever is the more restrictive. For the purposes of this section, firewalls and fire barriers used to separate building areas shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code and shall not be utilized as a means of area reduction for the purposes of circumventing automatic fire sprinkler system installation requirements. 1. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all new buildings and structures. Exceptions: a. When sprinklers are not required for Accessory Dwelling Units pursuant to section R313.2 of the Residential Code, they shall not be required here. b. Buildings and structures that do not exceed 1,000 square feet of building area and that are not located in the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area. c. Buildings and structures that are located in the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area and do not exceed 500 square feet of building area. d. Group S-2 or U occupancies that are not located in the Wildland-Urban Interface and used exclusively for vehicle parking and meeting all of the following conditions: i. Noncombustible construction ii. Maximum building area not to exceed 5,000 square feet iii. Structure is open on three (3) or more sides iv. Minimum of 10 feet separation from existing buildings unless area is separated by fire walls complying with CBC 706. 2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing buildings and structures when alterations or additions are made that create conditions described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.18. 3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing buildings and structures, when additions are made that increase the building area to more than 3,600 square feet. Exception: One or more additions made to a building after January 1, 2011 that does not total more than 1,000 square feet of building area. 4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all new basements regardless of size and throughout existing basements that are expanded by more than 50%. 5. Any change in the character of occupancy or in use of any building with a building area equal to or greater than 3,600 square feet which, in the opinion of the fire code official or building official, would place the building into a more hazardous division of the same occupancy group or into a different group of occupancies and constitutes a greater degree of life safety1 or increased fire risk2, shall require the installation of an approved fire automatic fire sprinkler system. 91 25 1 Life Safety – Increased occupant load, public assembly areas, public meeting areas, churches, indoor amusement attractions, buildings with complex exiting systems due to increased occupant loads, large schools/day-care facilities, large residential care facilities with non-ambulatory 2 Fire Risks – High-piled combustible storage, woodworking operations, hazardous operations using hazardous materials, increased fuel loads (storage of moderate to highly combustible materials), increased sources of ignition (welding, automotive repair with the use of flammable liquids and open flames). Amend Section 903.2.18 to delete the Exception: SECTION 909 SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS Amend Section 909.20.1 to read as follows: 909.20.1 Schedule.A routine maintenance and operational testing program shall be initiated immediately after the smoke control system has passed the acceptance tests. A written schedule for routine maintenance and operational testing shall be established and both shall occur at least annually. 16-20.130 Amendments to Chapter 11 of the Fire Code; Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings. Delete Chapter 11 of the 2018 International Fire Code in its entirety. 16-20.140 – Amendments to Chapter 33 of the Fire Code; Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition. SECTION 3304 PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE Add Section 3304.9 to read as follows: 3304.9 Fire Walls. When firewalls are required, in combustible construction the wall construction shall be completed (with all openings protected) immediately after the building is sufficiently weather-protected at the location of the wall(s). SECTION 3311 MEANS OF EGRESS Amend Section 3311.1 to read as follows: 3311.1 Stairways Required. Each level above the first story in multi-story buildings that require two exit stairways shall be provided with at least two usable exit stairways after the floor decking is installed. Exit stairs in new and in existing, occupied buildings shall be lighted and maintained clear of debris and construction materials at all times. 92 26 Exception: For multi-story buildings, one of the required exit stairs may be obstructed on not more than two contiguous floor levels for the purposes of stairway construction (i.e., installation of gypsum board, painting, flooring, etc.). Add Section 3311.1.1 to read as follows: Section 3311.1.1 Required Means Of Egress.All buildings under construction shall have at least one unobstructed means of egress. All means of egress shall be identified in the pre-fire plan see Section 3308.3. 16-20.150 - Amendments to Chapter 49 of the Fire Code; Requirements For Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas. SECTION 4902 DEFINITIONS Amend Section 4902 to amend the following definition as follows: Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area:A geographical area identified by the state as a “Fire Hazard Severity Zone” in accordance with the Public Resources Code Sections 4201 through 4204 and Government Code Sections 51175 through 51189, or other areas designated by the enforcing agency to be at a significant risk from wildfires. The Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area shall be defined as all areas within the City of Saratoga as set forth and delineated on the map entitled "Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area” which map and all notations, references, data and other information shown thereon are hereby adopted and made a part of this chapter. The map properly attested, shall be on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Saratoga. SECTION 4906 HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND FUEL MANAGEMENT Amend Section 4906.2 to read as follows: 4906.2 Application. Buildings and structures located in the following areas shall maintain the required hazardous vegetation and fuel management: 1. All unincorporated lands designated by the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection as State Responsibility Areas (SRA) including: 1.1. Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zones 1.2. High Fire Hazard Severity Zones 1.3. Very-high Fire Hazard Severity Zones 2. Land designated as a Very-high Fire Hazard Severity Zone or as a Wildland Urban Interface Fire Area by the City of Saratoga. SECTION 4907 DEFENSIBLE SPACE Amend Section 4907.1 to read as follows: 4907.1 General. Defensible space will be maintained around all buildings and structures in Sate 93 27 Responsibility Area (SRA) as required in Public Resources Code 4290 and “SRA Fire Safe Regulations” California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, Section 1270. Buildings and structures within the Very-High Fire Hazard Severity Zones of a Local Responsibility Area (LRA) shall maintain defensible space as outlined in Government Code 51175 – 51189 and any local ordinance of the authority having jurisdiction. Persons owning, leasing, controlling, operating or maintaining buildings or structures in the locally adopted Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area but that are not within the Very-High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and persons owning, leasing or controlling land adjacent to such buildings or structures, shall at all times: 1.Maintain an effective defensible space by removing and clearing away flammable vegetation and combustible growth from areas within 30 feet (9144 mm) of such buildings or structures. Exception:Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or similar plants used as ground covers, provided that they do not form a means of rapidly transmitting fire from the native growth to any structure. 2.Maintain additional effective defensible space by removing brush, flammable vegetation and combustible growth located 30 feet to 100 feet (9144 mm to 30480 mm) when required by the fire code official due to steepness of terrain or other conditions that would cause a defensible space of only 30 feet (9144 mm) to be insufficient. Exception:Grass and other vegetation located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) from buildings or structures and less than 18 inches (457 mm) in height above the ground need not be removed where necessary to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion. 3.Remove portions of trees, which extend within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the outlet of a chimney. 4.Maintain trees adjacent to or overhanging a building free of deadwood; and 5.Maintain the roof of a structure free of leaves, needles or other dead vegetative growth. 6.Defensible space shall also be provided around water tank structures, water supply pumps and pump houses. 7.Remove flammable vegetation a minimum of 10 feet around liquefied petroleum gas tanks/containers. 8.Firewood and combustible materials shall not be stored in unenclosed spaces beneath buildings or structures, or on decks or under eaves, canopies or other projections or overhangs. The storage of firewood and combustible material within the defensible space shall be located a minimum of 30 feet (6096 mm) from structures and separated from the crown of trees by a minimum horizontal distance of 15 feet (4572 mm). Exception: Firewood and combustible materials not for consumption on the premises shall be stored as approved by the fire code official. 9.Clear areas within 10 feet (3048 mm) of fire apparatus access roads and driveways of non-fire-resistive vegetation growth. Exception:Single specimens of trees, ornamental vegetative fuels or cultivated ground cover, such 94 28 as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground cover, provided they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire. Add Section 4907.2 to read as follows: 4907.2 Corrective Actions. The executive body is authorized to instruct the fire code official to give notice to the owner of the property upon which conditions regulated by Section 4907.1 exist to correct such conditions. If the owner fails to correct such conditions the executive body is authorized to cause the same to be done and make the expense of such correction a lien upon the property where such conditions exists. Add Section 4908 to read as follows: SECTION 4908 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN 4908.1 General. When required by the code official, a fire protection plan shall be prepared. 4908.2 Content. The plan shall be based upon a site-specific wildfire risk assessment that includes considerations of location, topography, aspect, flammable vegetation, climatic conditions and fire history. The plan shall address water supply, access, building ignition and fire-resistance factors, fire protection systems and equipment, defensible space and vegetation management. 4908.3 Cost. The cost of fire protection plan preparation and review shall be the responsibility of the applicant. 4908.4 Plan Retention. The fire protection plan shall be retained by the fire code official. Add Section 4909 to read as follows: SECTION 4909 WATER SUPPLY 4909.1 General. Buildings and structures, or portions thereof, hereafter constructed or relocated into or within the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area shall be provided with fire protection water supplies in accordance with Chapter 5 and Section 4909.2. Exception: Buildings containing only private garages, carports, sheds and agricultural buildings with a building area of not more than 500 square feet (56 m2). 4909.2 Standby Power. Standby power shall be provided to pumps, controllers and related electrical equipment so that stationary water supply facilities within the wildland-urban interface area that are dependent on electrical power can provide the required water supply. The standby power system shall be in accordance with the Electrical Code. The standby power source shall be capable of providing power for a minimum of two hours. Exceptions: 1. When approved by the code official, a standby power supply is not required where the primary power service to the stationary water supply facility is underground. 95 29 2. A standby power supply is not required where the stationary water supply facility serves no more than one single-family dwelling. Add Section 4910 to read as follows: SECTION 4910 IGNITION SOURCE CONTROL 4910.1 Fireworks.Fireworks shall not be used or possessed in the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area. 16-20.170 - Amendments to Chapter 56 of the Fire Code; Explosives and Fireworks. Amend Section 5601.1.3 to read as follows: 5601.1.3 Fireworks.The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling, and use of fireworks, including those fireworks classified as Safe and Sane by the California State Fire Marshal, are prohibited. Exception: The use of fireworks for fireworks displays as allowed in Section 5608. 16-20.180 - Amendments to Chapter 57 of the Fire Code; Flammable and Combustible Liquids. SECTION 5704 STORAGE Amend section 5704.2.7.5.8 to read as follows, and delete the exception: 5704.2.7.5.8 Overfill Prevention. An approved means or method in accordance with Section 5704.2.9.7.5 shall be provided to prevent the overfill of all Class I, II and IIIA liquid storage tanks. Storage tanks in refineries, bulk plants or terminals regulated by Sections 5706.4 or 5706.7 shall have overfill protection in accordance with API 2350. An approved means or method in accordance with Section 5704.2.9.7.5 shall be provided to prevent the overfilling of Class IIIB liquid storage tanks connected to fuel-burning equipment inside buildings. Add section 5704.2.7.5.9 to read as follows: 5704.2.7.5.9 Automatic Filling of Tanks. Systems that automatically fill flammable or combustible liquid tanks shall be equipped with overfill protection, approved by the fire code official, that sends an alarm signal to a constantly attended location and immediately stops the filling of the tank. The alarm signal and automatic shutoff shall be tested on an annual basis and records of such testing shall be maintained on-site for a period of five (5) years. Amend Section 5704.2.9.6.1 to read as follows: 96 30 5704.2.9.6.1 Location where above-ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of building is prohibited in all locations of the City of Saratoga which are residential or congested commercial areas as determined by the fire code official. Amend Section 5706.2.4.4 to read as follows: 5706.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited.Storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks is prohibited in all locations of the City of Saratoga which are residential or congested commercial areas as determined by the fire code official. Amend Section 5707.3.3 to read as follows: 5707.3.3 Site plan. A site plan shall be developed for each location at which mobile fueling occurs. The site plan shall be in sufficient detail to indicate: all buildings, structures, lot lines, property lines and appurtenances on site and their use and function; all uses adjacent to the lot lines of the site; fueling locations, the locations of all storm drain openings and adjacent waterways or wetlands; information regarding slope, natural drainage, curbing, impounding and how a spill will be kept on the site property; and the scale of the site plan. 16-20.190 - Amendments to Chapter 58 of the Fire Code; Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids. Amend Section 5806.2 to read as follows: 5806.2 Limitations.The storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited in all location of the City of Saratoga which are residential or congested commercial areas as determined by the fire code official. SECTION 5809 MOBILE GASEOUS FUELING OF HYDROGEN-FUELED VEHICLES Amend Section 5809.3.4 to read as follows: 5809.3.4 Site plan. For other than emergency roadside service, a site plan shall be developed for each location at which mobile gaseous hydrogen fueling occurs. The site plan shall be in sufficient detail to indicate; all buildings, structures, lot lines, property lines and appurtenances on site and their use and function, and the scale of the site plan. 16-20.200 - Amendments to Chapter 61 of the Fire Code; Liquified Petroleum Gases SECTION 6104 LOCATION OF LP-GAS CONTAINERS Amend Section 6104.2 to read as follows: 97 31 6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. The storage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is restricted in all locations within the City of Saratoga that are residential or congested commercial areas as determined by the fire code official. Exception:LPG may be used for industrial operations or when natural gas would not provide a viable substitute for LPG. Portable containers for temporary heating and/or cooking uses may be permitted if stored and handled in accordance with this code. Facilities in commercial areas for refueling portable or mobile LPG containers may be approved by the fire code official on a case by case basis. Article 16-25 – Plumbing Code 16-25.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Plumbing Code. (a) The 2019 California Plumbing Code, Title 24, Part 5, including Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, H, and I only, hereinafter referred to as the "Plumbing Code," is referred to and such code is adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this Article, and shall be the Plumbing Code of the City. (b) At least one true copy of the Plumbing Code has been on file with the City Clerk for fifteen days prior to enactment of the ordinance codified in this Article. While the ordinance codified in this Article is in force, a true copy of the Plumbing Code shall be kept for public inspection in the office of the Building Official. A reasonable supply of the Plumbing Code shall be available in the office of the City Clerk for public purchase. Article 16-30 – Mechanical Code 16-30.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Mechanical Code. (a) The 2019 California Mechanical Code, Title 24, Part 4, including all appendices, hereinafter referred to as the "Mechanical Code," is referred to and such code is adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this Article, and shall be the Mechanical Code of the City. (b) At least one true copy of the Mechanical Code has been on file with the City Clerk for fifteen days prior to enactment of the ordinance codified in this Article. While the ordinance codified in this Article is in force, a true copy of the Mechanical Code shall be kept for public inspection in the office of the Building Official. A reasonable supply of the Mechanical Code shall be available in the office of the City Clerk for public purchase. Article 16-35 Electrical Code 16-35.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Electrical Code. (a) The 2016 California Electrical Code, Title 24, Part 3, hereinafter referred to as the "Electrical Code," is referred to and such code is adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if 98 32 fully set forth in this Article and shall be the Electrical Code of the City. (b)At least one true copy of the Electrical Code has been on file with the City Clerk for fifteen days prior to enactment of the ordinance codified in this Article. While the ordinance codified in this Article is in force, a true copy of the Electrical Code shall be kept for public inspection in the office of the Building Official. A reasonable supply of the Electrical Code shall be available in the office of the City Clerk for public purchase. Article 16-49 – Green Building Standards Code 16-49.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Green Building Standards Code. (a) The 2019 California Green Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 11, hereinafter referred to as the "Green Building Standards Code," referred to and, except as to additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter described, such code is hereby adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this Article, and shall be the Green Building Standards Code of the City. In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, express findings that modifications to the Building Code are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions are either already on file with the California Building Standards Commission or will be filed prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Article. (b) At least one true copy of the Green Building Standards Code has been on file with the City Clerk for fifteen days prior to enactment of the ordinance codified in this Article. While the ordinance codified in this Article is in force, a true copy of the Green Building Standards Code shall be kept for public inspection in the office of the Building Official. A reasonable supply of the Green Building Standards Code shall be available in the office of the City Clerk for public purchase. (c) The additions, deletions and amendments set forth in this Article are made to the Green Building Standards Code, as adopted by reference in Section 16-49.010(a). 16-49.020 Electric Vehicle Charging Requirements. Amend Section 4.106.4.1 to read as follows: 4.106.4.1 New one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses with attached private garages. For each dwelling unit a wired National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) outlet supplied by a 40-ampere minimum dedicated branch circuit shall be installed specifically for supplying electrical power for an Electric Vehicle Charger. For each dwelling unit, install a listed raceway to accommodate a dedicated 208/240-volt branch circuit. The raceway shall not be less than trade size 1 (nominal 1-inch inside diameter). The raceway shall originate at the main service or subpanel and shall terminate into a listed cabinet, box or other enclosure in close proximity to the proposed location of an EV charger. Raceways 99 33 are required to be continuous at enclosed, inaccessible or concealed areas and spaces. The service panel and/or subpanel shall provide capacity to install a 40-ampere minimum dedicated branch circuit and space(s) reserved to permit installation of a branch circuit overcurrent protective device. One of the required circuits or raceways must be installed inside the garage and the second circuit or raceway must be installed outside of the garage. Amend Section 4.106.1.1 to read as follows: 4.106.4.1.1 Identification The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective device space(s) reserved for future EV charging as “EV CAPABLE”. The raceway termination location shall be permanently and visibly marked as “EV CAPABLE.” Article 16-51 – Energy Code 16-51.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Energy Code. (a) The 2019 California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6, hereinafter referred to as “the Energy Code," is referred to and, except as to additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter described, such code is hereby adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this Article, and shall be the Energy Code of the City. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the additions, deletions, and amendments hereinafter described shall not take effect until the California Energy Commission approval process is completed. (i) In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, express findings that modifications to the Energy Code are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions are either already on file with the California Building Standards Commission or will be filed prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Article. (ii) Pursuant to California Public Resources Code Section 25402.1(h)(2), the City Council’s findings that modifications to the Energy Code are cost-effective and will require the diminution of energy consumption levels permitted by the Energy Code are either already on file with the California Energy Commission or will be filed prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Article. (b) At least one true copy of the Energy Code has been on file with the City Clerk for fifteen days prior to enactment of the ordinance codified in this Article. While the ordinance codified in this Article is in force, a true copy of the Energy Code shall be kept for public inspection in the office of the Building Official. A reasonable supply of the Energy Code shall be available in the office of the City Clerk for public purchase. 100 34 The additions, deletions and amendments set forth in this Article are made to the California Energy Code, as adopted by reference in Section 16-51.010. 16-51.015 – Electric Water and Space Heating Requirement. Amend Section 100.0(e)2A to read as follows: 2. Newly constructed buildings. A. All newly constructed buildings.Sections 110.0 through 110.12 apply to all newly constructed buildings within the scope of Section 100.0(a). In addition, newly constructed buildings shall meet the requirements of Subsections B, C, D or E, as applicable; and shall be an Electrically Heated Building as defined in Section 100.1(b). Exceptions: 1. Public agency-owned and operated emergency centers are not required to be built as Electrically Heated Buildings. To take advantage of this exception, an applicant shall provide third party verification that All-Electric space- and water-heating is not cost effective and feasible. 2. All newly constructed Accessory Dwelling Units. Note: In such exception situations, the Building Official shall have the authority to approve alternative materials, design and methods of construction or equipment per California Building Code Section 104 Add Section 100.0(e)(2)(F) to read as follows: F. Electric-Readiness. If natural gas powered cooking appliances, fireplaces, or clothes drying appliances are used in an Electrically Heated Building, the location of such natural gas appliance shall include the following: 1. Clothes Drying: i. A dedicated 240-volt, 30-amp or greater electrical receptacle that is connected to the electric panel with conductors of adequate capacity, within 3 feet of the appliance and accessible with no obstructions; ii. Both ends of the conductor shall be labeled with the words “For Future Heat Pump Clothes Drying” and be electrically isolated; and iii. A reserved double-pole circuit breaker space in the electrical panel adjacent to the circuit breaker for the branch circuit above and labeled with the words “Future Heat Pump Clothes Drying”; iv. Other electrical components, including conductors, receptacles, or blank covers, related to this section shall be installed in accordance with the California Electrical Code. Exception to 100.0(e)(2)(F)(1): if gas or propane plumbing is not installed for clothes drying, these requirements do not apply. 101 35 2. Cooktop or Range i. A dedicated 240-volt, 30-amp or greater electrical receptacle that is connected to the electric panel with conductors of adequate capacity, within 3 feet of the appliance and accessible with no obstructions; ii. Both ends of the unused conductor shall be labeled with the words “For Future Electric Range” and be electrically isolated; iii. A reserved double-pole circuit breaker space in the electrical panel adjacent to the circuit breaker for the branch circuit and labeled with the words “For Future Electric Range;” and iv. Other electrical components, including conductors, receptacles, or blank covers, related to this section shall be installed in accordance with the California Electrical Code. Exception to 100.0(e)(2)(F)(2): if gas or propane plumbing is not installed for a cooktop or range, these requirements do not apply. 3. Stand Alone Cooking Oven i.A dedicated 240-volt, 30 amp or greater receptacle that is connected to the electric panel with conductors of adequate capacity, within 3 feet of the appliance and accessible with no obstructions; ii.Both ends of the conductor shall be labeled with the word “For Future Electric Oven” and be electrically isolated; and iii.A double-pole circuit breaker in the electrical panel labeled with the words “For Future Electric Oven”. Exception to 100.0(e)(2)(F)(3): if gas or propane plumbing is not installed for a stand- alone cooking oven, these requirements do not apply. 4. Other Gas Equipment: For other equipment that is connected to natural gas or propane plumbing, the location of the appliance shall be pre-wired for future electric equipment. Exception to 100.0(e)(2)(F)(4): if gas or propane plumbing is not installed for other gas equipment, these requirements do not apply. Amend Section 100.1(b) to add the following definition: Electrically Heated Building: is a building that uses an electric heat pump(s) for space heating and an electric heat pump water heater(s), and that does not use natural gas for either space or water heating. The cooking appliances, fireplaces, and clothes drying appliances may utilize natural gas but the locations of these appliances must additionally be wired for future use of electric appliances pursuant to section 100.0(c)(2)(F). Electrically Heated Buildings may include thermal solar pool heating. Amend the first paragraph of Section 110.2 to read as follows: 102 36 Certification by manufacturers.Any space-conditioning equipment listed in this section, meeting the requirements of section 100.0(e)2A, may be installed only if the manufacturer has certified to the Commission that the equipment complies with all the applicable requirements of this section. Amend Section 110.3(a) to read as follows: (a) Certification by manufacturers.Any service water-heating system or equipment, meeting the requirements of section 100.0(e)2A, may be installed only if the manufacturer has certified that the system or equipment complies with all of the requirements of this subsection for that system or equipment. Article 16-55 – Referenced Standards Code 16-55.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Referenced Standards Code (a) The 2019 California Referenced Standards Code, Title 24, Part 12, hereinafter referred to as the “Standards Code,” is referred to and such code is adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this Article and shall be the Standards Code of the City. (b) At least one true copy of the Standards Code has been on file with the City Clerk for fifteen days prior to enactment of the ordinance codified in this Article. While the ordinance codified in this Article is in force, a true copy of the Standards Code shall be kept for public inspection in the office of the Building Official. A reasonable supply of the Referenced Standards Code shall be available in the office of the City Clerk for public purchase. Article 16-56 – Historical Building Code 16-56.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Historical Building Code (a) The 2019 California Historical Building Code, Title 24, Part 8, hereinafter referred to as the “Historical Building Code,” is referred to and such code is adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this Article and shall be the Historical Building Code of the City. (b) At least one true copy of the Historical Building Code has been on file with the City Clerk for fifteen days prior to enactment of the ordinance codified in this Article. While the ordinance codified in this Article is in force, a true copy of the Historical Building Code shall be kept for public inspection in the office of the Building Official. A reasonable supply of the Historical Building Code shall be available in the office of the City Clerk for public purchase. Article 16-57 – Existing Building Code 16-56.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Existing Building Code (a) The 2019 California Existing Building Code, Title 24, Part 10, hereinafter referred to as the “Existing Building Code,” is referred to and such code is adopted and made a part hereof, the 103 37 same as if fully set forth in this Article and shall be the Existing Building Code of the City. (b) At least one true copy of the Existing Building Code has been on file with the City Clerk for fifteen days prior to enactment of the ordinance codified in this Article. While the ordinance codified in this Article is in force, a true copy of the Historical Building Code shall be kept for public inspection in the office of the Building Official. A reasonable supply of the Existing Building Code shall be available in the office of the City Clerk for public purchase. 1181479.4 104 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:December 4, 2019 DEPARTMENT:City Manager’s Department PREPARED BY:Debbie Bretschneider, City Clerk SUBJECT:Review of City Council Assignments RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review the list of City Council assignments and provide direction on changes to items included in the assignments. BACKGROUND: Every December, the City Council reviews assignments and provides direction on changes in two parts. During the first meeting,the City Council reviews the list of assignments and provides direction on assignments that should be added or removed, as well as assignment descriptions. During the second meeting in December, proposed member assignments are presented for City Council consideration and adoption. Each Council Member should submit assignment preferences to the Mayor by Friday, December 13. Proposed member assignments will be submitted to the City Council as a supplemental attachment after the packet for the December 20, 2019 City Council meeting is published. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A –City Council Assignment Descriptions Attachment B –Current City Council Assignments 105 Saratoga City Council Assignment Descriptions AGENCY ASSIGNMENTS VOTING DESCRIPTION Association of Bay Area Government (ABAG) ABAG is the Regional Planning Agency for the nine County Bay Areas. Executive Board meetings are held quarterly, however a representative appointed by the Santa Clara Cities Association represents Saratoga along with other cities in Santa Clara County. More information: www.abag.ca.gov The annual General Assembly is held in Oakland in the spring (and occasionally also in the fall), date and time to be announced. Cities Association of Santa Clara County Board of Directors The Cities Association serves as a forum for the 15 cities within Santa Clara County to discuss issues of mutual concern. Andi Jordan, Executive Director, staffs the organization. One Council Member represents each city at meetings of the Cities Association. More information: http://citiesassociation.org Contact: Andi Jordan (408) 766-9534 Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month, except July, at 7:00 p.m. at Sunnyvale City Hall at 456 West Olive Avenue in Sunnyvale. Cities Association of Santa Clara County Legislative Action Committee The Cities Association Legislative Action Committee periodically convenes to consider and act on regional and state-wide issues that are of unique local interest to the cities of Santa Clara County. The membership consists of one representative from each City in the County. More information: http://citiesassociation.org Contact: Andi Jordan (408) 766-9534 The Legislative Action Committee meets prior to the Board of Director’s Meeting, as needed. Cities Association of Santa Clara County City Selection Committee The Cities Association Selection Committee periodically convenes to make appointments to regional and local bodies, pursuant to Government Code 50270-50279.4. Per the Cities Association Bylaws, the members include the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee of each City in the County. More information: http://citiesassociation.org 106 Contact: Andi Jordan (408) 766-9534 The Cities Selection Committee meets prior to the Board of Director’s Meeting, as needed. Hakone Foundation Board The Hakone Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit that operates Hakone Gardens in Saratoga. In accordance with the City’s lease agreement with the Hakone Foundation, two members of the City Council shall represent the City of Saratoga on the Board of Directors. The two Council Members have the same rights and duties of other members of the Board of Trustees. More information: http://www.hakone.com/about/board-of-trustees.html Contact: Shozo Kagoshima (408) 741-4994 The Board meets quarterly at 7:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of February, May, September, and has special meetings when needed. Meets at Hakone at the Cultural Exchange Center. Hakone Foundation Board & Executive Committee Per the City’s agreement with the Hakone Foundation, the City is entitled to one position on the Executive Committee. The Mayor shall occupy the position, or a Council Member selected by the Mayor may fill the position. Contact: Shozo Kagoshima (408) 741-4994 KSAR Community Access CATV Foundation Board One member of the City Council, along with the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee, represents the City on the Community Access Television Board. Other Board members include representatives from the West Valley-Mission College District Board, one staff member from West Valley College and three public members who must be Saratoga residents and who are selected jointly by the four City and College Board members. The CATV Board establishes policies and priorities for the management and operation of the local community access television station, which are then implemented by the Community Access Coordinator. KSAR is a 501c3 Board. More information: http://www.ksar15.org/home/index.php Contact: David Lee stationmanager@ksar15.org The Board meets on the fourth Wednesday of every other month at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall. Santa Clara County Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee (HCDAC) The HCD Council Committee is comprised of local elected officials who review and recommend policies and priorities concerning the County’s Housing & Community Development, and Community Development Block Grant Programs (CDGB) to the County Board of Supervisors. 107 More information: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/osh/Pages/home.aspx Contact: (408) 441-4323 The Committee meets three times during the Fiscal Year at 2310 North First Street, San Jose. Santa Clara County Library District Joint Powers Authority Board A City Council Member from each city within the Santa Clara County Library District serves on the Library JPA Board. The Library JPA is the policy making and governing body of the County’s library system. More information: http://www.sccl.org/about/governance/jpa-board-meetings Contact: Tracy Ellenberger (408) 293-2326 x3093 The Library JPA meets four times a year in January, April, June, and October on the fourth Thursday at 12:00 pm. at the Santa Clara County Library Services and Support Center, located at 1370 Dell Avenue in Campbell. In June, the meeting is held the first Thursday. Santa Clara Valley Water Commission The Water District’s Water Commission advises the Water District Board on issues related to water supply, flood protection and environmental stewardship. Commission Members include representatives from each of the cities in the County, the Water District, the County, Santa Clara County Open Space Authority, and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. More information: http://www.valleywater.org/About/WaterCommission.aspx Contact: Glenna Brambill (408) 630-2408 The Water Commission meets on the 4th Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., in January, July, and October, except for April, which meets on the 2 nd Wednesday at the District Headquarters located at 5700 Almaden Expressway in San Jose. Lunch is available at 11:30 a.m. Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council The Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council (SASCC) is a non-profit that operates the Saratoga Senior Center and Adult Care Center. One member of the City Council serves as liaison to the SASCC Board to maintain open communications between the City and SASCC. Contact: Tyler Taylor (408) 868-1257 The Board meets on the fourth Monday every of month at 4:15 p.m. at City Hall in the Magnolia Room (except for December). 108 Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board of Directors The purpose of the Board of Directors is to provide policy, administrative, and operational oversight to the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority. The membership includes representatives of each of the communities participating in the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority. More information: http://www.svcleanenergy.org/ Contact: Andrea Pizano (408)721-5301 x1005 Meetings are held the 2th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Ave, Cupertino Santa Clara/Santa Cruz Counties Airport/Community Roundtable The overall purpose of the Santa Clara/Santa Cruz Counties Community Roundtable is to continue to foster and enhance this cooperative relationship to develop, evaluate, and implement reasonable and feasible policies, procedures, and mitigation actions that will further reduce the impacts to aircraft noise in neighborhoods and communities in Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties. Contact: Andi Jordan (408)766-9534 andi@citiesassociation.org Meetings will be every other month on the 4 th Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. Valley Transportation Authority Policy Advisory Committee The VTA PAC is one of several standing advisory committees to the VTA Board of Directors. Composed of elected official representing each of the cities in the County, the PAC makes recommendations to the VTA Board on issues of transportation planning and programming. More information: http://www.vta.org/get-involved/advisory-committee/policy-advisory-committee- pac Contact: Office of the Board Secretary (408) 321-5680 The VTA PAC generally meets on the second Thursday of the month at the VTA River Oaks Campus at 3331 North First Street, Conf. Room B-104 in San Jose, at 4:00 p.m. or as otherwise posted Valley Transportation Authority State Route 85 Corridor Policy Advisory Board The SR 85 Corridor Policy Advisory Board was established to ensure the stakeholder cities in the SR 85 corridor are involved in the development of existing and potential transportation capital projects along the corridor and can provide input and recommendations to the VTA Board of Directors. More information: http://www.vta.org/Get-Involved/Policy-Advisory-Boards/State-Route-SR-85- Corridor-Policy-Advisory-Board Contact: Office of the Board Secretary (408) 321-5680 109 Meetings are held the 4th Monday of every month at 10 a.m., except Nov. and Dec. which meet on the 3rd Monday at 10 a.m. Meetings are at VTA offices at 3331 N. First St., San Jose or otherwise posted West Valley Clean Water Program Authority The West Valley Clean Water Program (WVCWP) serves as the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Authority for the cities of Campbell, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, and the Town of Los Gatos. More Information: http://www.cleancreeks.org/ Contact: info@cleancreeks.org (408) 354-5385 Meetings are held quarterly and are held at One West Campbell Ave, #H-73, Campbell West Valley Mayors and City Managers Association The West Valley Mayors and Managers Association is a sub-regional grouping of the VTA governance structure. It consists of the Mayors and City Mangers from the cities of Campbell, Cupertino, Monte Sereno, Saratoga and the Town of Los Gatos. It is charged with selecting the VTA Board member representing the above municipalities (for a two-year term). Meetings are monthly, meetings in August and December are usually cancelled. Each city hosts the gathering for a year at a time, rotating in alphabetical order West Valley Sanitation District The West Valley Sanitation District provides wastewater collection and disposal services to Campbell, Monte Sereno, Los Gatos, most of Saratoga, and a portion of unincorporated Santa Clara County. The five-member Board of Directors is composed of one Council Member from each of the four west valley cities and the District 4 Santa Clara County Supervisor. Board members are compensated $100 for each meeting attended. More information: http://www.westvalleysan.org/aboutus/directorsandstaff/directorsandstaff Contact: John Newby (408) 378-2407 The Board meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. (unless the Board adopts an alternate schedule) at the District’s Office located at 110 E. Sunnyoaks Avenue in Campbell West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority (WVSWMA) This WVSWMA consists of the west valley cities of Campbell, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, and Saratoga. The Authority was formed to coordinate efforts in carrying out solid waste collection and disposal activities, and in meeting the mandates of AB939, the States’ Integrated Waste Management Act. The Authority is responsible for establishing collection rates within each city and overseeing both landfill 110 and hauler agreements. The Authority Board is composed of one Council Member from each of the four member agencies. More information: http://www.wvswma.org Contact: Marva Sheehan (925) 977-6961 Meetings are held on the first Thursday of February, May, September, and November at 5:00 p.m. at Monte Sereno City Hall located at 18041 Saratoga Los Gatos Road in Monte Sereno LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS NON-VOTING DESCRIPTION Saratoga Chamber of Commerce Board & Destination Saratoga Saratoga Chamber of Commerce promotes local business through a variety of programs and services, including networking, member education, business development, promotion, marketing, and advertising assistance. One member of the City Council serves as liaison to the Chamber of Commerce Board. More information: http://www.saratogachamber Contact: Kelly Medrano (408) 867-0753 Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month at 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce Office. Destination Saratoga promotes Saratoga as a leisure destination, emphasizing its scenic beauty and unique offerings in food, wine, recreation, and leisure. Additionally, Destination Saratoga works toward establishing and maintaining a branding identity for the City of Saratoga. Meetings are held as needed. Saratoga Historical Foundation Board of Directors The Saratoga Historical Foundation in 1962 to promote interest in Saratoga history, research and collect records, pictures, artifacts, and other memorabilia related to local history, and maintain the history for the display and safekeeping of archival material. One member of the City Council serves as a liaison to the Historical Foundation. More information: http://www.saratogahistory.com/ Contact: Annette Stransky (408) 867-7468 111 Meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month (excluding December and August) from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Historical Museum. Saratoga Ministerial Association The Saratoga Ministerial Association is comprised of representatives from communities of faith located within the city of Saratoga. The purpose of the group is to build community and support city residents through cooperation and joint activities, including the annual Thanksgiving Day service, summer block parties and other events. One member of the City council serves as liaison to the Ministerial Association. Contact: Eric Swanson sfishrev@gmail.com The group meets monthly on the fourth Wednesday at noon (except in July, August, and December). The location rotates among the congregations. Saratoga Sister City Committee Liaison The purpose of the Sister City Committee is to plan and carry out programs and activities, which strengthen Saratoga’s relationship with its sister city, Muko-Shi, in Japan. One member of the City Council serves as liaison to the Sister City Committee. Contact: Peter Marra piero@pacbell.net Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Joan Pisani Community Center. COUNCIL COMMITTEES DESCRIPTION Council Finance Committee The Finance Committee reviews and provides recommendations on the City’s financial matters, including the budget, financial policies, and annual audit. More information: http://www.saratoga.ca.us/359/Finance-Committee Contact: Mary Furey (408) 868-1221 Meetings are typically held monthly. Public Art Committee The Public Art Committee is comprised of 2 Council Members. The Committee considers and makes recommendations on opportunities for public art in Saratoga. More information: http://www.saratoga.ca.us/326/Public-Art-Committee 112 Contact: Crystal Bothelio (408) 868-1269 Meetings are held as needed. 113 2019 SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS Adopted via Resolution No. 18-070 Agency Assignments -Voting Council Member Alternate Association of Bay Area Governments Zhao Bernald Cities Association of Santa Clara County Board of Directors Cappello Bernald Cities Association of Santa Clara County –Legislative Action Committee Cappello Bernald Cities Association of Santa Clara County –City Selection Committee Cappello Bernald Hakone Foundation Board Zhao N/A Hakone Foundation Board & Executive Committee Bernald N/A KSAR Community Access TV Board Miller Zhao Santa Clara County Housing and Community Development (HCDAC) Advisory Committee Zhao Kumar Santa Clara County Library Joint Powers Authority Board Kumar Zhao Santa Clara/Santa Cruz Airport/Community Roundtable Bernald Zhao Santa Clara Valley Water Commission Kumar Zhao Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council (SASCC)Cappello Zhao Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority Board of Directors Miller Cappello Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Policy Advisory Committee Miller Kumar VTA State Route 85 Corridor Policy Advisory Board Miller Zhao West Valley Clean Water Program Authority Kumar Bernald West Valley Mayors and Managers Association Cappello Miller West Valley Sanitation District Cappello Miller West Valley Solid Waste Management Joint Powers Authority Kumar Bernald Liaison Assignments -Non-Voting Council Member Alternate Saratoga Chamber of Commerce Board & Destination Saratoga Zhao Bernald Saratoga Historical Foundation Bernald Zhao Saratoga Ministerial Association Miller Cappello Saratoga Sister City Organization Miller Zhao Council Committee Assignments Council Member 2nd Council Member Council Finance Committee Cappello Miller Public Art Committee Bernald Zhao 114