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CITY COUNCIL VISION STATEMENT
“Our Vision is to create an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city, rich in opportunity for
all to thrive by building on our foundation and success as a world class community.”
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Mayor
L. Dennis Michael
Mayor Pro Tem
Lynne B. Kennedy
Members of the City
Council:
Ryan A. Hutchison
Kristine D. Scott
Ashley Stickler
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
October 15, 2025
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD – CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY- SUCCESSOR AGENCY –
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY
CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR MEETINGS
TAPIA CONFERENCE ROOM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
4:30 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
The City Council meets regularly on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers
located at 10500 Civic Center Drive. It is the intent to conclude the meeting by 10:00 p.m. unless extended by the
concurrence of the City Council. Agendas, minutes, and recordings of meetings can be found
at https://www.cityofrc.us/your-government/city-council-agendas or by contacting the City Clerk Services Department
at 909-774-2023. Live Broadcast available on Channel 3 (RCTV-3). For City Council Rules of Decorum refer to
Resolution No. 2023-086.
Any documents distributed to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda after distribution of the
agenda packet will be made available in the City Clerk Services Department during normal business hours at City Hall
located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. In addition, such documents will be posted on
the City’s website at https://www.cityofrc.us/your-government/city-council-agendas.
CLOSED SESSION – 4:30 P.M.
TAPIA CONFERENCE ROOM
ROLL CALL: Mayor Michael
Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy
Council Members Hutchison, Scott and Stickler
A. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
C. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
CITY COUNCIL VISION STATEMENT
“Our Vision is to create an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city, rich in opportunity for
all to thrive by building on our foundation and success as a world class community.”
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D. CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION
D1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS ROBERT NEIUBER, SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES
DIRECTOR, PETER CASTRO, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, JEVIN KAYE,
FINANCE DIRECTOR, MIKE MCCLIMAN, FIRE CHIEF, AND EMILY NIELSEN, SENIOR HUMAN
RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER; PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 REGARDING LABOR
NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION
(RCCEA), RANCHO CUCAMONGA MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
GROUP. (CITY)
D2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (1) OF
SUBDIVISION (D) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9; NAME OF CASE: HIMNEL USA, INC. D/B/A
ST. MARY'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL AND GLOBAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC VS. CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, SBSC CASE NO.: CIVDS 2014554. (CITY)
D3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (2) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 54956.9: (3 CASES). THE
CITY HAS RECEIVED THREE GOVERNMENT CLAIMS REGARDING THE CITY’S APPROVAL OF A
DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION FOR EIGHT SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES ON CARRARI COURT. COPIES OF
THE CLAIMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE. (CITY)
D4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (2) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 54956.9: (1 CASE). THE
CITY HAS RECEIVED A DEMAND LETTER FROM COUNSEL FOR MARJANI BUILDERS. INC., IN
CONNECTION WITH THE CITY’S TERMINATION OF MARJANI’S CONTRACT FOR THE FAMILY
RESOURCE CENTER REHABILITATION PROJECT. A COPY OF THE LETTER IS AVAILABLE FOR
INSPECTION IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE. (CITY)
D5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION: INITIATION OF LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (2) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9: 1
POTENTIAL CASE. (CITY)
D6. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7089 AND 7092 ETIWANDA AVENUE IDENTIFIED AS PARCEL NUMBERS
0227-121-56-0000, AND 0227-121-55-0000; NEGOTIATING PARTIES JOHN GILLISON, CITY MANAGER
REPRESENTING THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, AND RICHARD HAMM, PELICAN COMMUNITIES;
REGARDING PRICE AND TERMS. (CITY)
E. RECESS
CITY COUNCIL VISION STATEMENT
“Our Vision is to create an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city, rich in opportunity for
all to thrive by building on our foundation and success as a world class community.”
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REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL: Mayor Michael
Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy
Council Members Hutchison, Scott and Stickler
A.AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
B.ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS
C.PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the Fire Protection District, Housing
Successor Agency, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority Board, and City Council on any
item listed or not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits us from addressing any issue not on the
Agenda. Testimony may be received and referred to staff or scheduled for a future meeting.
Comments are to be limited to three (3) minutes per individual. All communications are to be addressed
directly to the Fire Board, Agencies, Successor Agency, Authority Board, or City Council not to the members
of the audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please
refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, disorderly or boisterous conduct that disturbs,
disrupts, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting. For more information, refer to the City
Council Rules of Decorum and Order (Resolution No. 2023-086) located in the back of the Council
Chambers.
The public communications period will not exceed one hour prior to the commencement of the business portion of
the agenda. During this one hour period, all those who wish to speak on a topic contained in the business portion of
the agenda will be given priority, and no further speaker cards for these business items (with the exception of public
hearing items) will be accepted once the business portion of the agenda commences. Any other public
communications which have not concluded during this one hour period may resume after the regular business portion
of the agenda has been completed.
CITY COUNCIL VISION STATEMENT
“Our Vision is to create an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city, rich in opportunity for
all to thrive by building on our foundation and success as a world class community.”
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CONSENT CALENDARS:
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. They will be acted upon
without discussion unless an item is removed by Council Member for discussion.
Members of the City Council also sit as the Fire Board, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency, and
Public Finance Authority and may act on the consent calendar for those bodies as part of a single motion with
the City Council consent calendar.
D.CONSENT CALENDAR
D1. Consideration to Approve the Minutes of the Regular and Special Meetings of October 1, 2025.
D2. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers (Excluding Checks Issued to Southern
California Gas Company) in the Total Amount of $2,506,905.24 Dated September 22, 2025, Through October 1,
2025. (CITY/FIRE)
D3. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers for Checks Issued to Southern
California Gas Company in the Total Amount of $14,510.76 Dated September 22, 2025, Through October 1,
2025. (CITY/FIRE)
D4. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with Van Scoyoc Associates to Provide Professional
Legislative Representation, Federal Advocacy, and Lobbying Services for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
(CITY)
D5. Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement #2023-179 with Data Ticket Inc. to
Expand the Scope of Services to Include Online Permitting Services, and to Increase the Contract Not-to-
Exceed Amount by $225,000 from $725,000 to $950,000 to Fund the Additional Scope of Services for the
Remaining Term of the Agreement, with Options to Renew for an Additional Two (2) Years. (CITY)
D6. Consideration to Accept as Complete, File a Notice of Completion, and Authorize Release of Retention and
Bonds for the Paul A. Biane Library Second Floor Tenant Improvements for Exhibit Installation (Project). This
Project is Exempt from the Requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Government
Code Section 15301 – Existing Facilities. (CITY)
D7. Consideration to Accept Public Improvements for the San Sevaine Trail Project Constructed Under the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Fontana for Cooperative Planning and Development of the San
Sevaine Trail Project (Contract No. 17-029). (CITY)
D8. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Attestation of Veracity for the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal
Utility 2024 Power Source Disclosure Annual Report and Power Content Label. (RESOLUTION NO. 2025-081)
(CITY)
D9. Consideration of Resolution No. 2025-082, Appointing a Representative and Alternate Representative to the
California Intergovernmental Risk Authority (CIRA) Board of Directors, and Predecessor Boards.
(RESOLUTION NO. 2025-082) (CITY)
E.CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING/ADOPTION
E1. Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of the Following:
ORDINANCE NO. 1047
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 2.16.030 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO
SALARIES FOR MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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69
72
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CITY COUNCIL VISION STATEMENT
“Our Vision is to create an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city, rich in opportunity for
all to thrive by building on our foundation and success as a world class community.”
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F.ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S)
G.ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM(S) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT
G1. PUBLIC HEARING - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, MASTER PLAN, DESIGN REVIEW, AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – NEWCASTLE PARTNERS – A Request for Development of One Industrial
Warehouse Building Totaling Approximately 334,776 Square Feet on a 14.8-Acre Site Located West of
Etiwanda Avenue and South of Arrow Route at 12459 Arrow Route; APN 0229-131-24. An Environmental
Impact Report (SCH No. 2023110039) was Prepared for the Project. Primary Case File No. DRC2022-00101.
(RESOLUTION NO. 2025-079) (CITY)
G2. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolutions Making Determinations Regarding the Proposed
Annexation of Territory, (Annexation 88-25-1) into an Existing Community Facilities District, Adoption of
Resolution Calling a Special Election, and Adoption of Resolution Declaring Results of a Special Election in
Community Facilities District No. 88-1. (RESOLUTION NO. FD 2025-027 AND FD 2025-028) (FIRE)
H.CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT(S)
H1. Quarterly Development Update - Third Quarter 2025. (CITY)
H2. Consideration to Receive and File the Economic Development Strategy Annual Progress Report for 2024-2025.
(CITY)
H3. Consideration to Receive and File the Garcia Park Field Lighting Project Community Engagement Report.
(CITY)
H4. Consideration of First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 1048 to be Read by Title Only and Waive
Further Reading, Adopting the 2025 Edition of the California Building (Model) Codes and the 2024 Edition of the
International Building Codes and a Request to Set a Date for a Public Hearing for the Proposed Ordinance.
(ORDINANCE NO. 1048 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2025-080) (CITY)
H5. Consideration of First Reading of Ordinance No. FD-060, to be Read by Title Only and Waive Further Reading,
An Ordinance of the Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Adopting by
Reference the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, With Errata, Together With Certain Changes,
Modifications, Amendments, Additions, Deletions, and Exceptions; Providing for the Issuance of Permits and
Collection of Fees; and Approving a CEQA Exemption Determination. (ORDINANCE NO. FD-060) (FIRE)
H6. Consideration of Resolution No. FD 2025-026, Setting Forth the Findings that Allow the Board of Directors to
Make Amendments and Other Changes to the 2025 California Fire Code by Approval of an Ordinance Adopting
Said Fire Code. (RESOLUTION NO. FD 2025-026) (FIRE)
H7. Consideration of First Reading of Ordinance No. FD-061, to be Read by Title Only and Waive Further Reading,
An Ordinance of the Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Adopting by
Reference the 2025 California Fire Code, With Errata, Together With Certain Changes, Modifications,
Amendments, Additions, Deletions, and Exceptions; Providing for the Issuance of Permits and Collection of
Fees; Repealing Conflicting Ordinances; and Approving a CEQA Exemption Determination. (ORDINANCE NO.
FD-061) (FIRE)
H8. Consideration of Resolution No. FD 2025-025, Setting Forth the Findings that Allow the Fire Board of Directors
to Make Amendments and Other Changes to the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code by Approval of
an Ordinance Adopting Said Wildland-Urban Interface Code. (RESOLUTION NO. FD 2025-025) (FIRE)
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CITY COUNCIL VISION STATEMENT
“Our Vision is to create an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city, rich in opportunity for
all to thrive by building on our foundation and success as a world class community.”
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I.COUNCIL BUSINESS
I1. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Comments to be limited to three minutes per Council Member.)
I2. INTERAGENCY UPDATES
(Update by the City Council to the community on the meetings that were attended.)
J.CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
K.IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
L.ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I, Linda A. Troyan, MMC, City Clerk Services Director of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify under penalty
of perjury that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per
Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California and on the City's website.
LINDA A. TROYAN, MMC
CITY CLERK SERVICES DIRECTOR
If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk
Services Department at (909) 774-2023. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired.
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October 1, 2025
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
The City Council held a Special Meeting on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in Council Chambers at City Hall, 10500 Civic
Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. Mayor L. Dennis Michael called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Present were Council Members: Ryan Hutchison, Kristine Scott, Ashley Stickler, Mayor Pro Tem Lynne Kennedy and Mayor
L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were John Gillison, City Manager; and Patricia Bravo-Valdez, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services.
Council Member Stickler led the Pledge of Allegiance
A.PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
B.ITEMS OF DISCUSSION
B1. Recognition of Rancho Cucamonga Spring/Summer Sports Teams - Vineyard Little League.
Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council presented Certificates of Recognition to the coaches and players of
Rancho Cucamonga Vineyard Little League. Mayor Michael and Members of the City Council congratulated and thanked
the coaches, parents and volunteers for their commitment and support.
C.ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m.
Approved:
Linda A. Troyan, MMC
City Clerk Services Director
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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY, SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY AND CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETINGS MINUTES
The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held a Closed Session on Wednesday, October 1,
2025, in the Tapia Conference Room at the Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho
Cucamonga, California. Mayor Michael called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM.
Present were Council Members: Ryan Hutchison, Kristine Scott, Ashley Stickler, Mayor Pro Tem
Lynne Kennedy and Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; Elisa Cox, Assistant City Manager; Nicholas Ghirelli,
City Attorney; Matt Burris, Deputy City Manager of Community Development/Planning, Julie Sowles,
Deputy City Manager of Community Programs and Peter Castro, Deputy City Manager of
Administrative Services.
A.ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
B.PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
None.
C.CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
D.CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION
D1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS ROBERT NEIUBER, SENIOR HUMAN
RESOURCES DIRECTOR, PETER CASTRO, DEPUTY CITY
MANAGER/ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, JEVIN KAYE, FINANCE DIRECTOR, MIKE
MCCLIMAN, FIRE CHIEF, AND EMILY NIELSEN, SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES
BUSINESS PARTNER; PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 REGARDING
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY EMPLOYEES’
ASSOCIATION (RCCEA), RANCHO CUCAMONGA MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION AND
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT GROUP. (CITY)
D2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9;
NAME OF CASE: HIMNEL USA, INC. D/B/A ST. MARY'S MONTESSORI SCHOOL AND
GLOBAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC VS. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, SBSC
CASE NO.: CIVDS 2014554. (CITY)
E.RECESS
The closed session recessed at 5:55 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Regular meetings of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency,
Successor Agency, Public Finance Authority, and the City of Rancho Cucamonga City Council were
held on October 1, 2025, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive,
Rancho Cucamonga, California. Mayor Michael called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Present were Council Members: Ryan Hutchison, Kristine Scott, Ashley Stickler, Mayor Pro Tem Lynne
Kennedy and Mayor L. Dennis Michael.
Also present were: John Gillison, City Manager; Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney; and Patricia Bravo-
Valdez, MMC, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services.
Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A.AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA
None.
B.ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS
B1. Presentation of a Proclamation to Chaffey College's Industrial Technical Learning Center
(InTech) Declaring the Month of October 2025 as Manufacturing Month.
Carina Campos, Management Analyst II, spoke about Manufacturing Month and the importance of raising
awareness about modern manufacturing careers. Gloria Negrete-McLeod, President of the Chaffey
College Governing Board, shared information about the InTech Center at Chaffey College offering
training programs designed to prepare students for manufacturing careers. Mayor Michael and Members
of the City Council presented a Proclamation to Chaffey College’s Industrial Technical Learning Center
(InTech) declaring the month of October 2025 as Manufacturing Month.
C.PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Amaete Umanwah, addressed the City Council and City Manager to request a meeting to discuss his idea
of advancing technology in the City of Rancho Cucamonga by building a Chips Semiconductor
Manufacturing Company to support the local economy and promote high-tech jobs in the region.
Mr. Umanwah was referred to speak with Matt Marquez, Economic Development Director.
Jackie Relph thanked the City Council and City staff for their efforts in improving table tennis at the James
L. Brulte Senior Center.
Adeola Peyton displayed divorce papers, addressed serious family disputes, levied accusations and
spoke of procedures for law enforcement to investigate child physical abuse, neglect and sexual abuse.
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D.CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Scott abstained on item D3, due to a potential conflict of interest as her employer is
Southern California Gas Company.
D1. Consideration to Approve the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular and Special Meetings of
September 16, 2025 and Regular and Special Meetings of September 3, 2025.
D2. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers for Checks Issued
to Southern California Gas Company in the Total Amount of $1,624.61 Dated September 8,
2025 Through September 21, 2025. (CITY/FIRE)
D3. Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Bi-Weekly Payroll in the Total Amount of
$2,598,853.42 and City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers (Excluding Checks
Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the Total Amount of $3,400,236.20 Dated
September 8, 2025 Through September 21, 2025. (CITY/FIRE)
D4. Consideration to Receive and File Current Investment Schedules as of August 31, 2025 for
the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District.
(CITY/FIRE)
D5. Consideration to Approve the Use of OMNIA Partners Cooperative Contract Awarded by
the City of Tucson Contract Number 240240-01 to Network Services in Partnership with
Waxie to Furnish Janitorial and Sanitation Supplies, Equipment, and Related Products for
Fiscal Year 2025/26, and Authorize the Use of Future Renewals as Awarded by City of
Tucson Through OMNIA Partners, to be Funded by Various Account Numbers, in
Accordance with the Adopted Budget. (CITY/FIRE)
D6. Consideration of Amendment No. 002 to the Professional Services Agreement with REMY
Corporation for Workday Functional and Technical Consulting and Staff Augmentation in
the Amount of $150,000. (CITY)
D7. Consideration to Accept Public Improvements located on the Northwest Corner of Foothill
Boulevard and East Avenue per Improvement Agreement, Related to Case No. DRC2014-
01130, as Complete, File a Notice of Completion, and Authorize Release of Bonds. (CITY)
D8. Consideration to Accept as Complete, File the Notice of Completion and Authorize Release
of Retention and Bonds for the Day Creek Channel Bike Trail Improvements Project. This
Project is Exempt from the Requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Per Government Code Section 15301 - Existing Facilities. (CITY)
D9. Consideration to Approve the Improvement Agreement for DRC2022-00275 Located at the
Southeast Corner of Day Creek Boulevard and Cultural Center Drive; Accept Faithful
Performance Bond and Labor & Materials Bond; and Ordering the Annexation to
Landscape Maintenance District No. 2. This Project has been Determined by Staff to
Remain Consistent With the Scope and Intensity of Development Permitted Under the
Adopted Master Plan Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 21166 and Sections 15162
and 15168. (RESOLUTION NO. 2025-076) (CITY)
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D10. Consideration to Order the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 Related to
Case No. BPR2025-00023 (Project), Located at 9325 Lomita Drive. This Project has been
Determined by Staff to be Permitted by Right Under State Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Law. (RESOLUTION NO. 2025-078) (CITY)
D11. Consideration to Order the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 Related to
Case No. DRC2023-00418 (Project), Located at 10142 24th Street. (RESOLUTION NO.
2025-077) (CITY)
MOTION: Moved by Council Member Stickler, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, to approve
Consent Calendar Agenda items D1 through D11, with Council Member Scott abstaining on item
D3. Motion carried 5-0.
E.CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING/ADOPTION
None.
F.ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING ITEM(S)
Mayor Michael recused himself from item F1, due to a potential conflict of interest under the Political
Reform Act, arising out of his equity membership at the Red Hill Country Club and ownership of a
property within 500 feet of the Red Hill Country Club. Mayor Michael asked Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy to
conduct the Administrative Hearing and left the room at 7:17 p.m.
F1. Preliminary Review Hearing to Consider Proposed General Plan Amendments and Zoning
Map Amendments to Redesignate 3 Acres of Land at the Red Hill Country Club from a
General Plan Land Use Designation of General Open Space and Facilities to Traditional
Neighborhood and Rezone the Land from Parks (P) to Low (L) Residential along the Ninth
Hole of the Golf Course and Calle Casino for the Purpose of Single-Family Residential
Development and Redesignate 3 Acres of Land from a General Plan Land Use Designation
of General Open Space and Facilities to Suburban Neighborhood - Low and Rezone the
Land from Parks (P) to Medium (M) Residential for the Purpose of Multi-Family
Development in the Existing Lower Parking Lot and Tennis Courts of the Country Club
along Red Hill Country Club Drive. (CITY)
City Manager Gillison introduced Sophia Serafin, Assistant Planner and Jennifer Nakamura, Planning
Director, who provided a PowerPoint presentation for item F1. Three (3) letters were received in
opposition by Mark and Tracy Schultze, Gerald McIntosh, Javier and Lizette Garcia to item F1, copies of
the correspondence received were provided to the City Council and were available for the public to
review on the City’s website. Assistant Planner Serafin noted that tonight’s hearing was solely an
opportunity for the City Council and community to provide comments so that the applicant can consider
whether to proceed with the applications, recognizing that the Council’s direction is not an approval, a
guarantee of future approval, nor a guarantee of future recommendation of approval from staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy opened the Administrative Hearing.
Seven (7) speakers: Renee Massey, Melissa Sparks, Michelle Lindley, Gabe Mendez, William Gray,
Lizette Garcia and Samantha Hull, spoke in opposition to item F1. Speakers shared concerns about
increased traffic on narrow roads, noise, public safety due to proposed high density housing, loss of
historic preservation, lack of cohesion in project design/aesthetics with existing neighborhood, Red Hill
Country Club’s responsibility of subsidizing the project and the lack of transparency/communication with
the community and equity members of the Red Hill Country Club.
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Applicant, Mark Bertone with Madole and Associates, addressed concerns presented during Public
Communications and spoke about the proposed project.
Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy closed the Administrative Hearing.
Council Member Stickler thanked speakers for sharing their concerns and asked the applicant if equity
members were notified of preliminary plans.
In response, Applicant, Mark Bertone with Madole and Associates, informed that Red Hill Country Club
bylaws allow the Board of Directors to explore opportunities without notifying equity members. He noted
that next steps include taking the proposed project to the membership for a vote and that if a 51% vote in
opposition is received, the project will not be pursued.
Council Member Stickler spoke in opposition to the proposal, echoing the community's concerns.
Council provided comments regarding entitled projects near the area, precedent it would set for
amending the General Plan, importance of community/equity member engagement and potential impacts
to the historic preservation and character of the site.
Based on public and council comments, Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy provided feedback to the applicant to
receive input from the board, equity members, neighbors being affected from any developments and city
staff in proposing significant changes to the General Plan.
Upon conclusion of item F1, Mayor Michael returned to the dais at 8:04 p.m. to continue with the meeting
G. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM(S) - CITY/FIRE DISTRICT
None.
H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORT(S)
None.
I. COUNCIL BUSINESS
I1. Consideration of First Reading of Ordinance No. 1047, to be Read by Title Only and Waive
Further Reading, Amending Section 2.16.030 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code
Pertaining to Salaries for Mayor and Members of the City Council. (ORDINANCE NO.
1047) (CITY)
Peter Casto, Deputy City Manager of Administrative Services, provided a verbal report for item I1 and
noted that an updated Ordinance No. 1047 correcting a typographical error was provided to the City
Council and was made available for the public to review on the City’s website.
Council Member Hutchison inquired about the total monthly salary increase amount for the positions of
Mayor and Members of the City Council.
In response, Deputy City Manager Castro informed the total monthly salary increase is approximately
$90.00 for the position of Mayor and $80.00 for Members of the City Council.
Mayor Michael spoke of the City Council’s dedication to serving the community and commitment to
unified governance.
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October 1, 2025 | Fire Protection District, Housing Successor Agency, Successor Agency,
Public Finance Authority and City Council Regular Meetings Minutes
City of Rancho Cucamonga | Page 6 of 6
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, seconded by Council Member Stickler, to Introduce First
Reading of Ordinance No. 1047, by title only and waive further reading.
Patricia Bravo-Valdez, MMC, Deputy Director of City Clerk Services, read the title of Ordinance No. 1047
by title only.
ORDINANCE NO. 1047
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 2.16.030 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING
TO SALARIES FOR MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VOTES NOW CAST ON MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Kennedy, seconded by Council Member
Stickler, to Introduce First Reading of Ordinance No. 1047, by title only and waive further reading . Motion
carried 5-0.
I2. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
I3. INTERAGENCY UPDATES
None.
J. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
City Attorney Ghirelli noted that there was no reportable action taken during Closed Session held earlier
that evening.
K. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None.
L. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Michael adjourned the Council Meeting at 8:09 p.m.
Approved:
Linda A. Troyan, MMC
City Clerk Services Director
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DATE:October 15, 2025
TO:Mayor and Members of the City Council
President and Members of the Board of Directors
FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY:Jevin Kaye, Finance Director
Ruth Cain, Procurement Manager
SUBJECT:Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers
(Excluding Checks Issued to Southern California Gas Company) in the
Total Amount of $2,506,905.24 Dated September 22, 2025, Through
October 1, 2025. (CITY/FIRE)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends City Council/Board of Directors of the Fire Protection District approve payment
of demands as presented. Weekly check register amounts are $2,334,401.70 and $172,503.54
for the City and the Fire District, respectively.
BACKGROUND:
N/A
ANALYSIS:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
Adequate budgeted funds are available for the payment of demands per the attached listing.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / GOAL(S) ADDRESSED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - Weekly Check Register
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Page 1 of 14
Company: City of Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
Payment Date On or After: 09/22/2025
Payment Date On or Before: 10/01/2025
Supplier Payment Company Check
Number Check Date Supplier Name City of Rancho
Cucamonga
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
Payment Amount for
Reporting Transaction
Supplier Payment: Placeworks:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Placeworks 1,975.00 0 1,975.00
Supplier Payment: Ronald Smith:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Ronald Smith 0 528.16 528.16
Supplier Payment: Beverly Mackall:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Beverly Mackall 0 185.08 185.08
Supplier Payment: Moore United
Construction, Inc.: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454314 09/25/2025 Moore United Construction,
Inc.
26,564.00 0 26,564.00
Supplier Payment: Ralph Crane:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Ralph Crane 0 1,011.40 1,011.40
Supplier Payment: Aquabio
Environmental Technologies Inc:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454261 09/25/2025 Aquabio Environmental
Technologies Inc
1,737.28 0 1,737.28
Supplier Payment: G/M Business
Interiors: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 G/M Business Interiors 52,507.65 0 52,507.65
Supplier Payment: Mediwaste
Disposal Llc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454307 09/25/2025 Mediwaste Disposal Llc 41.03 0 41.03
Supplier Payment: Environment
Planning Dvmt Solutions:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
454283 09/25/2025 Environment Planning
Dvmt Solutions
0 5,420.75 5,420.75
Supplier Payment: National Utility
Locators Llc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 National Utility Locators Llc 2,270.00 0 2,270.00
Supplier Payment: Francis
Vanderkallen: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Francis Vanderkallen 0 1,011.40 1,011.40
Supplier Payment: San Bernardino
County: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 San Bernardino County 20.00 0 20.00
Supplier Payment: C V W D:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454275 09/25/2025 C V W D 217,961.44 0 217,961.44
Supplier Payment: William Lane:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 William Lane 0 1,011.40 1,011.40
ATTACHMENT 1
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Supplier Payment Company Check
Number Check Date Supplier Name City of Rancho
Cucamonga
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
Payment Amount for
Reporting Transaction
Supplier Payment: California Ppe
Recon Inc: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 California Ppe Recon Inc 0 12,774.00 12,774.00
Supplier Payment: Ids Group Inc:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454298 09/25/2025 Ids Group Inc 17,968.40 0 17,968.40
Supplier Payment: Mwi Animal
Health: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454315 09/25/2025 Mwi Animal Health 1,316.15 0 1,316.15
Supplier Payment: Cheryl L
Roberts: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Cheryl L Roberts 0 3,077.83 3,077.83
Supplier Payment: Sun Badge Co:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
454336 09/25/2025 Sun Badge Co 0 8,030.12 8,030.12
Supplier Payment: Allied Universal
Security Services: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454255 09/25/2025 Allied Universal Security
Services
33,053.66 0 33,053.66
Supplier Payment: Michael
Eagleson: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Michael Eagleson 0 2,331.10 2,331.10
Supplier Payment: IBM
Corporation: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454296 09/25/2025 IBM Corporation 726.03 0 726.03
Supplier Payment: Napa Auto
Parts: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Napa Auto Parts 55.11 0 55.11
Supplier Payment: Hose-Man Inc:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454295 09/25/2025 Hose-Man Inc 1,057.40 0 1,057.40
Supplier Payment: Circlepoint:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454272 09/25/2025 Circlepoint 7,827.00 0 7,827.00
Supplier Payment: Philip Loncar:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Philip Loncar 0 1,011.40 1,011.40
Supplier Payment: Jackie Deans:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Jackie Deans 0 426.70 426.70
Supplier Payment: Richard Toll:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Richard Toll 0 3,127.70 3,127.70
Supplier Payment: William Spain:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 William Spain 0 528.16 528.16
Supplier Payment: Victoria Animal
Hospital: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454346 09/25/2025 Victoria Animal Hospital 100.00 0 100.00
Supplier Payment: Thomson
Reuters - West: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454339 09/25/2025 Thomson Reuters - West 398.00 0 398.00
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Supplier Payment Company Check
Number Check Date Supplier Name City of Rancho
Cucamonga
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
Payment Amount for
Reporting Transaction
Supplier Payment: Joe Longo:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Joe Longo 0 185.08 185.08
Supplier Payment: Michael
Redmond: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Michael Redmond 0 1,011.40 1,011.40
Supplier Payment: Midwest
Veterinary Supply Inc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454309 09/25/2025 Midwest Veterinary Supply
Inc
5.76 0 5.76
Supplier Payment: Robert Eggers:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Robert Eggers 0 1,011.40 1,011.40
Supplier Payment: Timothy A
Yowell: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Timothy A Yowell 0 1,011.40 1,011.40
Supplier Payment: Michael
Nauman: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Michael Nauman 0 528.16 528.16
Supplier Payment: Vista Paint:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454350 09/25/2025 Vista Paint 58.61 0 58.61
Supplier Payment: Idexx
Distribution Inc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454297 09/25/2025 Idexx Distribution Inc 2,867.08 0 2,867.08
Supplier Payment: Allstar Fire
Equipment Inc: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Allstar Fire Equipment Inc 0 941.91 941.91
Supplier Payment: Scott D
Sorensen: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Scott D Sorensen 0 1,671.25 1,671.25
Supplier Payment: Paul E Lenze:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Paul E Lenze 0 1,011.40 1,011.40
Supplier Payment: Liebert Cassidy
Whitmore: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454304 09/25/2025 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore 900.00 0 900.00
Supplier Payment: Peter
Magnuson: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Peter Magnuson 0 1,685.46 1,685.46
Supplier Payment: MNS Engineers,
Inc.: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454312 09/25/2025 MNS Engineers, Inc.38,388.75 0 38,388.75
Supplier Payment: Working Dogs
for Warriors, Corp: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
454353 09/25/2025 Working Dogs for Warriors,
Corp
0 12,000.00 12,000.00
Supplier Payment: California Public
Policy Group, Inc.: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454269 09/25/2025 California Public Policy
Group, Inc.
19,000.00 0 19,000.00
Supplier Payment: Graybar Electric
Company Inc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Graybar Electric Company
Inc
849.63 0 849.63
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Supplier Payment Company Check
Number Check Date Supplier Name City of Rancho
Cucamonga
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
Payment Amount for
Reporting Transaction
Supplier Payment: Elecnor Belco
Electric Inc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Elecnor Belco Electric Inc 38,502.54 0 38,502.54
Supplier Payment: Mariposa
Landscapes Inc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Mariposa Landscapes Inc 4,395.72 0 4,395.72
Supplier Payment: Montgomery
Hardware Co: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454313 09/25/2025 Montgomery Hardware Co 401.78 0 401.78
Supplier Payment: Southern
California Edison: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
454333 09/25/2025 Southern California Edison 0 11,170.57 11,170.57
Supplier Payment: Allan J Lee:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Allan J Lee 0 426.70 426.70
Supplier Payment: Alexander R
Ahumada: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Alexander R Ahumada 0 1,011.40 1,011.40
Supplier Payment: Michael J
Ploung: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Michael J Ploung 0 1,011.40 1,011.40
Supplier Payment: Boot Barn Inc:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454268 09/25/2025 Boot Barn Inc 3,994.49 0 3,994.49
Supplier Payment: Beacon Athletics
Llc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454266 09/25/2025 Beacon Athletics Llc 511.82 0 511.82
Supplier Payment: Yunex Llc:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Yunex Llc 2,708.64 0 2,708.64
Supplier Payment: Pars:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454322 09/25/2025 Pars 3,500.00 0 3,500.00
Supplier Payment: Ivan M Rojer:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Ivan M Rojer 0 1,695.04 1,695.04
Supplier Payment: Michael L Bell:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Michael L Bell 0 1,690.43 1,690.43
Supplier Payment: Lloyd Almand:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Lloyd Almand 0 426.70 426.70
Supplier Payment: Brinks
Incorporated: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Brinks Incorporated 3,249.56 0 3,249.56
Supplier Payment: Soca Arts:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454330 09/25/2025 Soca Arts 2,164.80 0 2,164.80
Supplier Payment: Gentry General
Engineering Inc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Gentry General
Engineering Inc
2,451.81 0 2,451.81
Supplier Payment: Mig Inc:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454310 09/25/2025 Mig Inc 5,086.25 0 5,086.25
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Supplier Payment Company Check
Number Check Date Supplier Name City of Rancho
Cucamonga
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
Payment Amount for
Reporting Transaction
Supplier Payment: Eric Noreen:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Eric Noreen 0 3,127.70 3,127.70
Supplier Payment: Gbs Linens:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454286 09/25/2025 Gbs Linens 805.33 0 805.33
Supplier Payment: Civic Solutions
Inc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Civic Solutions Inc 834.75 0 834.75
Supplier Payment: Mcfadden-Dale
Hardware: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454306 09/25/2025 Mcfadden-Dale Hardware 139.94 0 139.94
Supplier Payment: Charlene
Dominick: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
454271 09/25/2025 Charlene Dominick 0 426.70 426.70
Supplier Payment: Steven
Campbell: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Steven Campbell 0 1,011.40 1,011.40
Supplier Payment: Bern Marie'S
Promotional Products: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454267 09/25/2025 Bern Marie'S Promotional
Products
2,525.44 0 2,525.44
Supplier Payment: Midwest Tape
Llc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Midwest Tape Llc 8,331.78 0 8,331.78
Supplier Payment: Coast Fitness
Repair Shop: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454273 09/25/2025 Coast Fitness Repair Shop 300.00 0 300.00
Supplier Payment: James Sullivan:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 James Sullivan 0 528.16 528.16
Supplier Payment: Best Outdoor
Power Inland Llc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Best Outdoor Power Inland
Llc
102.33 0 102.33
Supplier Payment: Karl Cox:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Karl Cox 0 1,011.40 1,011.40
Supplier Payment: Richards
Watson & Gershon: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Richards Watson &
Gershon
18,115.93 0 18,115.93
Supplier Payment: Terra Vista
Animal Hospital: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454338 09/25/2025 Terra Vista Animal Hospital 100.00 0 100.00
Supplier Payment: East Valley
Emergency Pet Clinic Inc:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454280 09/25/2025 East Valley Emergency Pet
Clinic Inc
400.00 0 400.00
Supplier Payment: Willdan Group:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454352 09/25/2025 Willdan Group 12,122.37 0 12,122.37
Supplier Payment: Rancho
Cucamonga Chamber Of
Commerce: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454326 09/25/2025 Rancho Cucamonga
Chamber Of Commerce
150.00 0 150.00
Supplier Payment: Shred Pros:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454328 09/25/2025 Shred Pros 104.00 0 104.00
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Supplier Payment Company Check
Number Check Date Supplier Name City of Rancho
Cucamonga
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
Payment Amount for
Reporting Transaction
Supplier Payment: Dennis M
Costello: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Dennis M Costello 0 2,331.10 2,331.10
Supplier Payment: Ron Mayfield:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Ron Mayfield 0 1,011.40 1,011.40
Supplier Payment: 360 Deep
Cleaning Llc: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 360 Deep Cleaning Llc 0 9,230.00 9,230.00
Supplier Payment: Steven Taylor:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Steven Taylor 0 2,369.46 2,369.46
Supplier Payment: Inland Presort &
Mailing Services: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454302 09/25/2025 Inland Presort & Mailing
Services
346.72 0 346.72
Supplier Payment: Barbara'S
Answering Service: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454265 09/25/2025 Barbara'S Answering
Service
552.00 0 552.00
Supplier Payment: D & K Concrete
Company: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454277 09/25/2025 D & K Concrete Company 3,185.10 0 3,185.10
Supplier Payment: Anthony Varney:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Anthony Varney 0 1,011.40 1,011.40
Supplier Payment: Medline
Industries Lp: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454308 09/25/2025 Medline Industries Lp 889.90 0 889.90
Supplier Payment: Occupational
Health Centers Of Ca: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454317 09/25/2025 Occupational Health
Centers Of Ca
2,928.00 0 2,928.00
Supplier Payment: Inland Overhead
Door Company: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454301 09/25/2025 Inland Overhead Door
Company
4,574.00 0 4,574.00
Supplier Payment: Cobra
Professionals, INC.: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Cobra Professionals, INC.0 166.90 166.90
Supplier Payment: Jay Davenport:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Jay Davenport 0 3,077.83 3,077.83
Supplier Payment: James Curatalo:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 James Curatalo 0 1,011.40 1,011.40
Supplier Payment: Dependable
Break Room Solutions Inc:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454279 09/25/2025 Dependable Break Room
Solutions Inc
112.69 0 112.69
Supplier Payment: Thomas
Salisbury: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Thomas Salisbury 0 1,011.40 1,011.40
Supplier Payment: City Of
Riverside: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 City Of Riverside 11,409.00 0 11,409.00
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Supplier Payment Company Check
Number Check Date Supplier Name City of Rancho
Cucamonga
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
Payment Amount for
Reporting Transaction
Supplier Payment: Patrick Jerkins:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Patrick Jerkins 0 1,695.04 1,695.04
Supplier Payment: Inland Valley
Repertory Theatre: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Inland Valley Repertory
Theatre
17,684.20 0 17,684.20
Supplier Payment: Susan De
Antonio: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Susan De Antonio 0 1,105.73 1,105.73
Supplier Payment: Tim Fejeran:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Tim Fejeran 0 2,250.95 2,250.95
Supplier Payment: Imagetrend Llc:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
454299 09/25/2025 Imagetrend Llc 0 2,833.34 2,833.34
Supplier Payment: Virtual Project
Manager Llc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454349 09/25/2025 Virtual Project Manager Llc 500.00 0 500.00
Supplier Payment: L. Dennis
Michael: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 L. Dennis Michael 0 1,011.40 1,011.40
Supplier Payment: Adobe Animal
Hospital: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454252 09/25/2025 Adobe Animal Hospital 600.00 0 600.00
Supplier Payment: Frontier Comm:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454284 09/25/2025 Frontier Comm 972.09 0 972.09
Supplier Payment: Armada Towing
Service: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454263 09/25/2025 Armada Towing Service 125.00 0 125.00
Supplier Payment: Victoria Bantau:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Victoria Bantau 0 658.62 658.62
Supplier Payment: Abc Locksmiths
Inc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Abc Locksmiths Inc 4,500.00 0 4,500.00
Supplier Payment: Opticos Design,
Inc.: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454321 09/25/2025 Opticos Design, Inc.2,200.00 0 2,200.00
Supplier Payment: H L Hitchcock
Construction Inc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454293 09/25/2025 H L Hitchcock Construction
Inc
42,664.00 0 42,664.00
Supplier Payment: Dlr Group Inc:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Dlr Group Inc 66,904.46 0 66,904.46
Supplier Payment: Richard Clabby:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Richard Clabby 0 817.12 817.12
Supplier Payment: Globalstar Usa:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454287 09/25/2025 Globalstar Usa 181.66 0 181.66
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Supplier Payment Company Check
Number Check Date Supplier Name City of Rancho
Cucamonga
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
Payment Amount for
Reporting Transaction
Supplier Payment: Napa Auto
Parts: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Napa Auto Parts 0 1,066.39 1,066.39
Supplier Payment: Paymentus
Corporation: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Paymentus Corporation 1,426.50 0 1,426.50
Supplier Payment: Standard
Insurance Company: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454334 09/25/2025 Standard Insurance
Company
2,880.67 0 2,880.67
Supplier Payment: John Mckee:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 John Mckee 0 1,011.40 1,011.40
Supplier Payment: Apx Inc:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454260 09/25/2025 Apx Inc 1,151.99 0 1,151.99
Supplier Payment: Sound
Productions, LLC: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Sound Productions, LLC 387.90 0 387.90
Supplier Payment: Postal Perfect:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454325 09/25/2025 Postal Perfect 220.00 0 220.00
Supplier Payment: Hilti, Inc.:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454292 09/25/2025 Hilti, Inc.3,519.24 0 3,519.24
Supplier Payment: Holliday Rock
Co Inc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454294 09/25/2025 Holliday Rock Co Inc 1,264.98 0 1,264.98
Supplier Payment: Wilbur
Crossland: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Wilbur Crossland 0 528.16 528.16
Supplier Payment: Alma Arocho:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454256 09/25/2025 Alma Arocho 201.60 0 201.60
Supplier Payment: Data Ticket Inc:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Data Ticket Inc 2,027.66 0 2,027.66
Supplier Payment: C V W D:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
454276 09/25/2025 C V W D 0 2,821.98 2,821.98
Supplier Payment: SimsUShare:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
454329 09/25/2025 SimsUShare 0 2,320.00 2,320.00
Supplier Payment: Daniel A Moisa:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Daniel A Moisa 873.60 0 873.60
Supplier Payment: Danny G Holt:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Danny G Holt 0 1,730.68 1,730.68
Supplier Payment: Tirehub Llc:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
454340 09/25/2025 Tirehub Llc 0 610.29 610.29
Supplier Payment: Animal Health
Diagnostic Center: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454259 09/25/2025 Animal Health Diagnostic
Center
598.20 0 598.20
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Supplier Payment Company Check
Number Check Date Supplier Name City of Rancho
Cucamonga
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
Payment Amount for
Reporting Transaction
Supplier Payment: Kevin Walton:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Kevin Walton 0 658.62 658.62
Supplier Payment: Kenneth Mcneil:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Kenneth Mcneil 0 1,011.40 1,011.40
Supplier Payment: David W Larkin:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 David W Larkin 0 768.52 768.52
Supplier Payment: Verizon:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454345 09/25/2025 Verizon 50.68 0 50.68
Supplier Payment: Jeffrey Roeder:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Jeffrey Roeder 0 1,011.40 1,011.40
Supplier Payment: Patrick Proulx:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Patrick Proulx 0 1,690.43 1,690.43
Supplier Payment: Porac Legal
Defense Fund: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454324 09/25/2025 Porac Legal Defense Fund 208.00 0 208.00
Supplier Payment: Main Street
Signs: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Main Street Signs 712.31 0 712.31
Supplier Payment: Henry Schein
Inc: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
454290 09/25/2025 Henry Schein Inc 0 796.32 796.32
Supplier Payment: Golden Oaks
Vet Hospital: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454288 09/25/2025 Golden Oaks Vet Hospital 1,000.00 0 1,000.00
Supplier Payment: William M
Kirkpatrick: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 William M Kirkpatrick 0 907.46 907.46
Supplier Payment: Byron Morgan:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Byron Morgan 0 515.44 515.44
Supplier Payment: Active Network
Llc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Active Network Llc 600.00 0 600.00
Supplier Payment: Only Cremations
For Pets Inc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454319 09/25/2025 Only Cremations For Pets
Inc
1,324.00 0 1,324.00
Supplier Payment: Department Of
Justice: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454278 09/25/2025 Department Of Justice 981.00 0 981.00
Supplier Payment: Constellation
Energy Generation Llc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Constellation Energy
Generation Llc
890,071.20 0 890,071.20
Supplier Payment: Inland Empire
Blue Belles: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454300 09/25/2025 Inland Empire Blue Belles 450.00 0 450.00
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Supplier Payment Company Check
Number Check Date Supplier Name City of Rancho
Cucamonga
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
Payment Amount for
Reporting Transaction
Supplier Payment: Eide Bailly, LLP:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454281 09/25/2025 Eide Bailly, LLP 84,813.16 0 84,813.16
Supplier Payment: Sargent Town
Planning Inc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Sargent Town Planning Inc 12,762.60 0 12,762.60
Supplier Payment: Air Exchange
Inc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Air Exchange Inc 517.34 0 517.34
Supplier Payment: Stephen Kilmer:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Stephen Kilmer 0 768.52 768.52
Supplier Payment: Frontier Comm:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
454285 09/25/2025 Frontier Comm 0 563.88 563.88
Supplier Payment: Jorry Keith:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Jorry Keith 90.00 0 90.00
Supplier Payment: Alta Loma
Animal Hospital: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454257 09/25/2025 Alta Loma Animal Hospital 400.00 0 400.00
Supplier Payment: Archibald Pet
Hospital: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454262 09/25/2025 Archibald Pet Hospital 600.00 0 600.00
Supplier Payment: Mity-Lite, Inc.:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454311 09/25/2025 Mity-Lite, Inc.12,052.59 0 12,052.59
Supplier Payment: Viola Spagnolo:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
454348 09/25/2025 Viola Spagnolo 0 329.56 329.56
Supplier Payment: Newco
Distributors Inc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454316 09/25/2025 Newco Distributors Inc 1,386.53 0 1,386.53
Supplier Payment: Tuff Shed Inc:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454342 09/25/2025 Tuff Shed Inc 8,670.62 0 8,670.62
Supplier Payment: Covetrus North
America: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454274 09/25/2025 Covetrus North America 2,321.20 0 2,321.20
Supplier Payment: Auto & Rv
Specialists Inc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454264 09/25/2025 Auto & Rv Specialists Inc 71.17 0 71.17
Supplier Payment: Gerald
Campbell: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Gerald Campbell 0 528.16 528.16
Supplier Payment: David Berry:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 David Berry 0 1,011.40 1,011.40
Supplier Payment: James Dague:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 James Dague 0 1,011.40 1,011.40
Supplier Payment: Vendnovation
Llc: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
454344 09/25/2025 Vendnovation Llc 0 562.35 562.35
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Supplier Payment Company Check
Number Check Date Supplier Name City of Rancho
Cucamonga
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
Payment Amount for
Reporting Transaction
Supplier Payment: Terry Tuley:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Terry Tuley 0 2,369.46 2,369.46
Supplier Payment: Donald R
Cloughesy: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Donald R Cloughesy 0 2,369.46 2,369.46
Supplier Payment: Gentry Brothers
Inc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Gentry Brothers Inc 81,837.75 0 81,837.75
Supplier Payment: Donald Heyde:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Donald Heyde 0 1,011.40 1,011.40
Supplier Payment: Dennis Myskow:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Dennis Myskow 0 1,695.04 1,695.04
Supplier Payment: Grainger:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Grainger 1,349.10 0 1,349.10
Supplier Payment: Pepe'S Towing
Service: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454323 09/25/2025 Pepe'S Towing Service 540.00 0 540.00
Supplier Payment: Pacific Utility
Installation Inc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Pacific Utility Installation
Inc
168,725.99 0 168,725.99
Supplier Payment: Michael R Post:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Michael R Post 0 2,331.10 2,331.10
Supplier Payment: Hdl Coren &
Cone: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454289 09/25/2025 Hdl Coren & Cone 5,431.25 0 5,431.25
Supplier Payment: Tom O'Brien:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Tom O'Brien 0 2,369.46 2,369.46
Supplier Payment: Michael Baker
International Inc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Michael Baker International
Inc
8,898.75 0 8,898.75
Supplier Payment: Brent Roberts:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Brent Roberts 0 1,086.55 1,086.55
Supplier Payment: Trueline
Construction & Surfacing Inc:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454341 09/25/2025 Trueline Construction &
Surfacing Inc
21,150.00 0 21,150.00
Supplier Payment: Vulcan Materials
Company: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454351 09/25/2025 Vulcan Materials Company 684.96 0 684.96
Supplier Payment: Odp Business
Solutions Llc: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
454318 09/25/2025 Odp Business Solutions Llc 0 508.98 508.98
Supplier Payment: Ccs Orange
County Janitorial Inc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454270 09/25/2025 Ccs Orange County
Janitorial Inc
78,166.37 0 78,166.37
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Supplier Payment Company Check
Number Check Date Supplier Name City of Rancho
Cucamonga
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
Payment Amount for
Reporting Transaction
Supplier Payment: Zoll Medical
Corporation: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
454354 09/25/2025 Zoll Medical Corporation 0 3,203.52 3,203.52
Supplier Payment: Onward
Engineering: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454320 09/25/2025 Onward Engineering 33,620.00 0 33,620.00
Supplier Payment: Darrell Luttrull:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Darrell Luttrull 0 528.16 528.16
Supplier Payment: Alta Rancho Pet
& Bird Hospital: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454258 09/25/2025 Alta Rancho Pet & Bird
Hospital
300.00 0 300.00
Supplier Payment: Teaching
Strategies Llc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454337 09/25/2025 Teaching Strategies Llc 6,500.00 0 6,500.00
Supplier Payment: Susan Bazal:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Susan Bazal 0 426.70 426.70
Supplier Payment: Kenneth
Carnes: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Kenneth Carnes 0 185.08 185.08
Supplier Payment: Airgas Usa Llc:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454254 09/25/2025 Airgas Usa Llc 24.05 0 24.05
Supplier Payment: Robin Brock:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Robin Brock 0 1,011.40 1,011.40
Supplier Payment: Aflac:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454253 09/25/2025 Aflac 4,438.80 0 4,438.80
Supplier Payment: Unity Courier
Service Inc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454343 09/25/2025 Unity Courier Service Inc 682.34 0 682.34
Supplier Payment: Champion Fire
Systems Inc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Champion Fire Systems Inc 21,250.64 0 21,250.64
Supplier Payment: Ln Curtis &
Sons: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
454305 09/25/2025 Ln Curtis & Sons 0 346.29 346.29
Supplier Payment: Hill'S Pet
Nutrition Sales Inc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454291 09/25/2025 Hill'S Pet Nutrition Sales
Inc
755.43 0 755.43
Supplier Payment: Rosalyn
Interlicchia: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Rosalyn Interlicchia 0 426.70 426.70
Supplier Payment: Kenneth Walker:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
454303 09/25/2025 Kenneth Walker 0 426.70 426.70
Supplier Payment: Red Wing
Business Advantage Account:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454327 09/25/2025 Red Wing Business
Advantage Account
342.08 0 342.08
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Supplier Payment Company Check
Number Check Date Supplier Name City of Rancho
Cucamonga
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
Payment Amount for
Reporting Transaction
Supplier Payment: John D Fritchey:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 John D Fritchey 0 658.62 658.62
Supplier Payment: EN Engineering,
LLC: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454282 09/25/2025 EN Engineering, LLC 5,440.66 0 5,440.66
Supplier Payment: Victor
Rodriguez: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
454347 09/25/2025 Victor Rodriguez 0 1,011.40 1,011.40
Supplier Payment: Ups: 09/25/2025 City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Ups 56.41 0 56.41
Supplier Payment: State of
California: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454335 09/25/2025 State of California 125.00 0 125.00
Supplier Payment: Mary Jane
Nelson: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Mary Jane Nelson 0 185.08 185.08
Supplier Payment: Richards
Watson & Gershon: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Richards Watson &
Gershon
0 2,138.50 2,138.50
Supplier Payment: Odp Business
Solutions Llc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454375 09/25/2025 Odp Business Solutions Llc 3,171.11 0 3,171.11
Supplier Payment: Waxie Sanitary
Supply: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454379 09/25/2025 Waxie Sanitary Supply 24,521.54 0 24,521.54
Supplier Payment: Airgas Usa Llc:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454366 09/25/2025 Airgas Usa Llc 24.05 0 24.05
Supplier Payment: Superior
Pavement Markings Inc:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454378 09/25/2025 Superior Pavement
Markings Inc
2,083.99 0 2,083.99
Supplier Payment: Life-Assist Inc:
09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
09/25/2025 Life-Assist Inc 0 2,062.98 2,062.98
Supplier Payment: Southern
California Edison: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454376 09/25/2025 Southern California Edison 28,925.97 0 28,925.97
Supplier Payment: Grainger:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Grainger 248.20 0 248.20
Supplier Payment: Bmla Inc:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454367 09/25/2025 Bmla Inc 3,640.00 0 3,640.00
Supplier Payment: Dog Waste
Depot: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454369 09/25/2025 Dog Waste Depot 2,899.55 0 2,899.55
Supplier Payment: Willdan Group:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454380 09/25/2025 Willdan Group 9,446.50 0 9,446.50
Supplier Payment: Consolidated
Electrical Distr Inc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Consolidated Electrical
Distr Inc
482.85 0 482.85
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Supplier Payment Company Check
Number Check Date Supplier Name City of Rancho
Cucamonga
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
Payment Amount for
Reporting Transaction
Supplier Payment: Lowes
Companies Inc: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
454372 09/25/2025 Lowes Companies Inc 0 7,177.87 7,177.87
Supplier Payment: All City
Management Services Inc:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 All City Management
Services Inc
18,878.53 0 18,878.53
Supplier Payment: Hose-Man Inc:
09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454370 09/25/2025 Hose-Man Inc 696.98 0 696.98
Supplier Payment: Mcmaster-Carr
Supply Company: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454373 09/25/2025 Mcmaster-Carr Supply
Company
66.89 0 66.89
Supplier Payment: Wilson & Bell
Auto Service: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454381 09/25/2025 Wilson & Bell Auto Service 536.72 0 536.72
Supplier Payment: Graybar Electric
Company Inc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
09/25/2025 Graybar Electric Company
Inc
1,519.02 0 1,519.02
Supplier Payment: Lowes
Companies Inc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454371 09/25/2025 Lowes Companies Inc 11,886.22 0 11,886.22
Supplier Payment: Stanley Pest
Control: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454377 09/25/2025 Stanley Pest Control 4,140.00 0 4,140.00
Supplier Payment: Mesa Energy
Systems Inc: 09/25/2025
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
454374 09/25/2025 Mesa Energy Systems Inc 48,303.18 0 48,303.18
Supplier Payment: Cintas
Corporation: 09/25/2025
Rancho
Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
454368 09/25/2025 Cintas Corporation 0 85.98 85.98
2,334,401.70 172,503.54 2,506,905.24
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DATE:October 15, 2025
TO:Mayor and Members of the City Council
President and Members of the Board of Directors
FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY:Jevin Kaye, Finance Director
Ruth Cain, Procurement Manager
SUBJECT:Consideration to Approve City and Fire District Weekly Check Registers
for Checks Issued to Southern California Gas Company in the Total
Amount of $14,510.76 Dated September 22, 2025, Through October 1,
2025. (CITY/FIRE)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends City Council/Board of Directors of the Fire Protection District approve payment
of demands as presented. Weekly check register amounts are $13,788.18 and $722.58 for the
City and the Fire District, respectively.
BACKGROUND:
N/A
ANALYSIS:
N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
Adequate budgeted funds are available for the payment of demands per the attached listing.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / GOAL(S) ADDRESSED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - Weekly Check Register
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Company: City of Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
Payment Date On or After: 09/22/2025
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ATTACHMENT 1
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DATE:October 15, 2025
TO:Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY:Michael Parmer, Engagement and Special Programs Director
Hope Velarde, Management Analyst II
SUBJECT:Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with Van Scoyoc
Associates to Provide Professional Legislative Representation, Federal
Advocacy, and Lobbying Services for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
(CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the agreement with Van Scoyoc Associates to
provide professional legislative representation, federal advocacy, and lobbying services in the
amount of $4,500 per month, for a period of three years, with two optional one-year extensions.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Rancho Cucamonga has an aggressive Legislative Affairs Program that promotes the
legislative interests of the City at the County, State, and Federal government levels. The City
actively monitors State and Federal legislation and communicates its position to appropriate State
and Federal representatives. The City also aggressively seeks Federal, State, and County funding
through grants, and other discretionary funding for City projects, programs, and services. In order
to make sure that our interests and needs are heard at the Federal level, the City has utilized the
services of a Federal Lobbying firm, Van Scoyoc Associates, for the last 13 years. In May 2025,
the City went out to bid for federal lobbying and advocacy services. The selected Federal
Lobbying firm will continue to advocate for the City and will be tasked with several objectives,
including:
Represent the City in Washington D. C. in terms of communicating the City' s interests to
the appropriate elected representatives, key Committee members, Executive Branch
and federal agencies
Identify potential funding opportunities that match the City' s funding needs
Aid in securing federal funding for City projects and programs
Develop and maintain positive working relationships between the City and California
congressional delegation, federal agencies, and the Executive Branch
Work with federal agencies and officials to resolve issues on the City' s behalf
Identify federal legislation of interest to the City, monitor action on these initiatives, and
advocate for the City' s interest when appropriate
ANALYSIS:
The City Manager' s Office provided a scope of work to the Procurement Division. Procurement
prepared and posted a formal Request for Proposal #25/26-007 to the City' s online bid system.
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As a result, eight responses were received. After analysis of the RFP responses by the evaluation
committee, Van Scoyoc Associates was determined to be the most responsive and responsible
firm providing the best value meeting the scope of services and specifications required.
Established in 1990, Van Scoyoc Associates is among the largest independent government affairs
consulting firms in Washington, D. C., and consistently ranks in the top five of Federal advocacy
firms. Van Scoyoc Associates has a well staffed team of over 40 principals and legislative
associates and staff and is consciously bipartisan with Republicans and Democrats. Van Scoyoc
Associates has substantial experience representing California municipalities, counties, and local
governmental agencies. The proposed team that will be representing the City of Rancho
Cucamonga include Vice President Jim Crum and Government Relations Director Maggie
McGrane.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The term of the agreement will be for three years with two optional one – year extensions.
Services will continue to be provided for a monthly retainer of $ 4,500 per month, which is the
current budgeted amount, plus incidental travel expenses not to exceed $ 2,000 per year. The
expenses are budgeted and funded by F001/CC109/SC2106.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
This item helps aligns with the City Council's values of providing and nurturing an excellent quality
of life for all, promoting and enhancing a safe and healthy community for all, intentionally
embracing and anticipating our future, and working together cooperatively and respectfully with
each other, staff, and all stakeholders as federal advocacy and lobbying services will support the
City in advancing Rancho Cucamonga' s interests at the federal level.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - PSA with Van Scoyoc Associates
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AGREEMENT FOR
DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 15 day of
October , 20 25 , by and between the City of Rancho Cucamonga, a
municipal corporation (“City”) and Van Scoyoc Associates , a lobbying
firm (“Consultant”).
RECITALS
A. City has heretofore issued its request for proposals to perform the
following design professional services: Federal Advocacy and Lobbying (“the
Project”).
B. Consultant has submitted a proposal to perform the professional services
described in Recital “A”, above, necessary to complete the Project.
C. City desires to engage Consultant to complete the Project in the manner
set forth and more fully described herein.
D. Consultant represents that it is fully qualified and licensed under the laws
of the State of California to perform the services contemplated by this Agreement in a
good and professional manner.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of performance by the parties of the
mutual promises, covenants, and conditions herein contained, the parties hereto agree as
follows:
1. Consultant’s Services.
1.1 Scope and Level of Services. Subject to the terms and conditions
set forth in this Agreement, City hereby engages Consultant to perform all technical and
design professional services described in Recitals “A” and “B” above, including, but not
limited to Federal Advocacy and Lobbying , all as more fully set forth in the
Consultant’s proposal, dated 7/7/2025 and entitled “Scope of Work”, attached
hereto as Exhibit “A”, and incorporated by reference herein. The nature, scope, and level
of the services required to be performed by Consultant are set forth in the Scope of Work
and are referred to herein as “the Services.” In the event of any inconsistencies between
the Scope of Work and this Agreement, the terms and provisions of this Agreement shall
control.
1.2 Revisions to Scope of Work. Upon request of the City, the
Consultant will promptly meet with City staff to discuss any revisions to the Project
desired by the City. Consultant agrees that the Scope of Work may be amended based
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upon said meetings, and, by amendment to this Agreement, the parties may agree on a
revision or revisions to Consultant’s compensation based thereon. A revision pursuant to
this Section that does not increase the total cost payable to Consultant by more than ten
percent (10%) of the total compensation specified in Section 3, may be approved in
writing by City’s City Manager without amendment.
1.3 Time for Performance. Consultant shall perform all services under
this Agreement in a timely, regular basis consistent with industry standards for
professional skill and care, and in accordance with any schedule of performance set forth
in the Scope of Work, or as set forth in a “Schedule of Performance”, if such Schedule is
attached hereto as Exhibit “ A ”.
1.4 Standard of Care. As a material inducement to City to enter into
this Agreement, Consultant hereby represents that it has the experience necessary to
undertake the services to be provided. In light of such status and experience, Consultant
hereby covenants that it shall follow the customary professional standards in performing
the Services.
1.5 Familiarity with Services. By executing this Agreement,
Consultant represents that, to the extent required by the standard of practice, Consultant
(a) has investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed, (b) has
carefully considered how the services should be performed, and (c) understands the
facilities, difficulties and restrictions attending performance of the services under this
Agreement. Consultant represents that Consultant, to the extent required by the standard
of practice, has investigated any areas of work, as applicable, and is reasonably
acquainted with the conditions therein. Should Consultant discover any latent or
unknown conditions, which will materially affect the performance of services, Consultant
shall immediately inform City of such fact and shall not proceed except at Consultant’s
risk until written instructions are received from the City Representative.
2. Term of Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall be three (3) years
and shall become effective as of the date of the mutual execution by way of both parties’
signature (the “Effective Date”). No work shall be conducted; service or goods will not
be provided until this Agreement has been executed and requirements have been
fulfilled.
Parties to this Agreement shall have the option to renew in one (1) year
increments to a total of two (2) years, unless sooner terminated as provided in Section 14
herein. Options to renew are contingent upon the City Manager’s approval, subject to
pricing review, and in accordance to all Terms and Conditions stated herein unless
otherwise provided in writing by the City.
3. Compensation.
3.1 Compensation. City shall compensate Consultant as set forth in
Exhibit A, provided, however, that full, total and complete amount payable to Consultant
shall not exceed $ 4,500 monthly retainer plus not to exceed $2,000 annually in
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travel expenses ( four thousand five hundred dollars monthly retainer plus
not to exceed two thousand dollars annually in travel expenses ), including all
out of pocket expenses, unless additional compensation is approved by the City Council.
City shall not withhold any federal, state or other taxes, or other deductions. However,
City shall withhold not more than ten percent (10%) of any invoice amount pending
receipt of any deliverables reflected in such invoice. Under no circumstance shall
Consultant be entitled to compensation for services not yet satisfactorily performed.
The parties further agree that compensation may be adjusted in accordance
with Section 1.2 to reflect subsequent changes to the Scope of Services. City shall
compensate Consultant for any authorized extra services as set forth in Exhibit A.
4. Method of Payment.
4.1 Invoices. Consultant shall submit to City monthly invoices for the
Services performed pursuant to this Agreement. The invoices shall describe in detail the
Services rendered during the period and shall separately describe any authorized extra
services. Any invoice claiming compensation for extra services shall include appropriate
documentation of prior authorization of such services. All invoices shall be remitted to
the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California.
4.2 City shall review such invoices and notify Consultant in writing
within ten (10) business days of any disputed amounts.
4.3 City shall pay all undisputed portions of the invoice within thirty
(30) calendar days after receipt of the invoice up to the not-to-exceed amounts set forth in
Section 3.
4.4 All records, invoices, time cards, cost control sheets and other
records maintained by Consultant relating to services hereunder shall be available for
review and audit by the City.
5. Representatives.
5.1 City Representative. For the purposes of this Agreement, the
contract administrator and City’s representative shall be Michael Parmer,
Engagement and Special Programs Director , or such other person as
designated in writing by the City (“City Representative”). It shall be Consultant’s
responsibility to assure that the City Representative is kept informed of the progress of
the performance of the services, and Consultant shall refer any decisions that must be
made by City to the City Representative. Unless otherwise specified herein, any approval
of City required hereunder shall mean the approval of the City Representative.
5.2 Consultant Representative. For the purposes of this Agreement,
Jim Crum, Vice President is hereby designated as the principal and
representative of Consultant authorized to act in its behalf with respect to the services
specified herein and make all decisions in connection therewith (“Consultant’s
Representative”). It is expressly understood that the experience, knowledge, capability
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and reputation of the Consultant’s Representative were a substantial inducement for City
to enter into this Agreement. Therefore, the Consultant’s Representative shall be
responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Consultant
and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the services hereunder. Consultant
may not change the Responsible Principal without the prior written approval of City.
6. Consultant’s Personnel.
6.1 All Services shall be performed by Consultant or under
Consultant’s direct supervision, and all personnel shall possess the qualifications,
permits, and licenses required by State and local law to perform such Services, including,
without limitation, a City business license as required by the City’s Municipal Code.
6.2 Consultant shall be solely responsible for the satisfactory work
performance of all personnel engaged in performing the Services and compliance with
the standard of care set forth in Section 1.4.
6.3 Consultant shall be responsible for payment of all employees’ and
subcontractors’ wages and benefits, and shall comply with all requirements pertaining to
employer’s liability, workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, and Social
Security. By its execution of this Agreement, Consultant certifies that it is aware of the
provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code that require every employer to
be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in
accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions
before commencing the performance of the Services.
6.4 Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City and its
elected officials, officers and employees, servants, designated volunteers, and agents
serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials, from any and all liability,
damages, claims, costs and expenses of any nature to the extent arising from Consultant’s
violations of personnel practices and/or any violation of the California Labor Code. City
shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due to Consultant under this
Agreement any amount due to City from Consultant as a result of Consultant’s failure to
promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this Section 6.
7. Ownership of Work Product.
7.1 Ownership. All documents, ideas, concepts, electronic files,
drawings, photographs and any and all other writings, including drafts thereof, prepared,
created or provided by Consultant in the course of performing the Services, including any
and all intellectual and proprietary rights arising from the creation of the same
(collectively, “Work Product”), are considered to be “works made for hire” for the
benefit of the City. Upon payment being made, and provided Consultant is not in breach
of this Agreement, all Work Product shall be and remain the property of City without
restriction or limitation upon its use or dissemination by City. Basic survey notes,
sketches, charts, computations and similar data prepared or obtained by Consultant under
this Agreement shall, upon request, be made available to City. None of the Work Product
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shall be the subject of any common law or statutory copyright or copyright application by
Consultant. In the event of the return of any of the Work Product to Consultant or its
representative, Consultant shall be responsible for its safe return to City. Under no
circumstances shall Consultant fail to deliver any draft or final designs, plans, drawings,
reports or specifications to City upon written demand by City for their delivery,
notwithstanding any disputes between Consultant and City concerning payment,
performance of the contract, or otherwise. This covenant shall survive the termination of
this Agreement. City’s reuse of the Work Product for any purpose other than the Project,
shall be at City’s sole risk.
7.2. Assignment of Intellectual Property Interests: Upon execution of
this Agreement and to the extent not otherwise conveyed to City by Section 7.1, above,
the Consultant shall be deemed to grant and assign to City, and shall require all of its
subcontractors to assign to City, all ownership rights, and all common law and statutory
copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual and proprietary property rights relating to
the Work Product and the Project itself, and Consultant shall disclaim and retain no rights
whatsoever as to any of the Work Product, to the maximum extent permitted by law.
City shall be entitled to utilize the Work Product for any and all purposes, including but
not limited to constructing, using, maintaining, altering, adding to, restoring, rebuilding
and publicizing the Project or any aspect of the Project.
7.3 Title to Intellectual Property. Consultant warrants and represents
that it has secured all necessary licenses, consents or approvals to use any
instrumentality, thing or component as to which any intellectual property right exists,
including computer software, used in the rendering of the Services and the production of
the Work Product and/or materials produced under this Agreement, and that City has full
legal title to and the right to reproduce any of the Work Product. Consultant shall defend,
indemnify and hold City, and its elected officials, officers, employees, servants,
attorneys, designated volunteers, and agents serving as independent contractors in the
role of City officials, harmless from any loss, claim or liability in any way related to a
claim that City’s use is violating federal, state or local laws, or any contractual
provisions, relating to trade names, licenses, franchises, patents or other means of
protecting intellectual property rights and/or interests in products or inventions.
Consultant shall bear all costs arising from the use of patented, copyrighted, trade secret
or trademarked documents, materials, software, equipment, devices or processes used or
incorporated in the Services and materials produced under this Agreement. In the event
City’s use of any of the Work Product is held to constitute an infringement and any use
thereof is enjoined, Consultant, at its expense, shall: (a) secure for City the right to
continue using the Work Product by suspension of any injunction or by procuring a
license or licenses for City; or (b) modify the Work Product so that it becomes non-
infringing. This covenant shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
8. Status as Independent Contractor. Consultant is, and shall at all times
remain as to City, a wholly independent contractor. Consultant shall have no power to
incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of City or otherwise act as an agent of
City. Neither City nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of Consultant
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or any of Consultant’s employees, except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall
not, at any time, or in any manner, represent that it or any of its officers, agents or
employees are in any manner employees of City. Consultant shall pay all required taxes
on amounts paid to Consultant under this Agreement, and to defend, indemnify and hold
City harmless from any and all taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest asserted against
City by reason of the independent contractor relationship created by this Agreement.
Consultant shall fully comply with the workers’ compensation law regarding Consultant
and Consultant’s employees.
9. Confidentiality. Consultant may have access to financial, accounting,
statistical, and personnel data of individuals and City employees. Consultant covenants
that all data, documents, discussion, or other information developed or received by
Consultant or provided for performance of this Agreement are confidential and shall not
be disclosed by Consultant without prior written authorization by City. City shall grant
such authorization if applicable law requires disclosure. All City data shall be returned to
City upon the termination of this Agreement. Consultant’s covenant under this Section
shall survive the termination of this Agreement. This provision shall not apply to
information in whatever form that is in the public domain, nor shall it restrict the
Consultant from giving notices required by law or complying with an order to provide
information or data when such an order is issued by a court, administrative agency or
other legitimate authority, or if disclosure is otherwise permitted by law and reasonably
necessary for the Consultant to defend itself from any legal action or claim.
10. Conflict of Interest.
10.1 Consultant covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not
acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which may be affected by the Services, or which
would conflict in any manner with the performance of the Services. Consultant further
covenants that, in performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest
shall be employed by it. Furthermore, Consultant shall avoid the appearance of having
any interest, which would conflict in any manner with the performance of the Services.
Consultant shall not accept any employment or representation during the term of this
Agreement which is or may likely make Consultant “financially interested” (as provided
in California Government Code §§1090 and 87100) in any decision made by City on any
matter in connection with which Consultant has been retained.
10.2 Consultant further represents that it has not employed or retained
any person or entity, other than a bona fide employee working exclusively for Consultant,
to solicit or obtain this Agreement. Consultant has not paid or agreed to pay any person
or entity, other than a bona fide employee working exclusively for Consultant, any fee,
commission, gift, percentage, or any other consideration contingent upon the execution of
this Agreement. Upon any breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right,
at its sole and absolute discretion, to terminate this Agreement without further liability, or
to deduct from any sums payable to Consultant hereunder the full amount or value of any
such fee, commission, percentage or gift.
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10.3 Consultant has no knowledge that any officer or employee of City
has any interest, whether contractual, noncontractual, financial, proprietary, or otherwise,
in this transaction or in the business of Consultant, and that if any such interest comes to
the knowledge of Consultant at any time during the term of this Agreement, Consultant
shall immediately make a complete, written disclosure of such interest to City, even if
such interest would not be deemed a prohibited “conflict of interest” under applicable
laws as described in subsection 10.1.
11. Indemnification.
11.1 Design Professional Services. To the fullest extent permitted by
law, the Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, indemnify, defend, and hold
harmless the City, its elected officials, officers, attorneys, agents, employees, designated
volunteers, successors, assigns and those City agents serving as independent contractors
in the role of City officials (collectively “Indemnitees” in this Section 11.0), from and
against any and all damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, claims, demands, causes of
action, proceedings, judgments, penalties, liens, stop notices, and losses of any nature
whatsoever, including fees of accountants and other professionals, and all costs
associated therewith, and reimbursement of attorneys’ fees and costs of defense
(collectively “Claims”), whether actual, alleged or threatened, to the extent arising out of,
pertaining to, or relating to, in whole or in part, the negligence, recklessness or willful
misconduct of the Consultant, and/or its officers, agents, servants, employees,
subcontractors, contractors or their officers, agents, servants or employees (or any entity
or individual for which or whom the Consultant shall bear legal liability) in the
performance of design professional services under this Agreement by a “design
professional,” as the term is defined in California Civil Code § 2782.8(c). The
indemnification obligation herein shall not in any way be limited by the insurance
obligations contained in this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing and as required
by Civil Code § 2782.8(a), in no event shall the cost to defend the Indemnitees that is
charged to Consultant exceed Consultant’s proportionate percentage of fault.
11.2 Other Indemnities. With respect to claims and liabilities which do
not arise in connection with the performance of professional services by a “design
professional”, as that term is defined in California Civil Code Section 2782.8(c),
including, but not limited to, those claims and liabilities normally covered by commercial
general and/or automobile liability insurance, and to the maximum extent permitted by
law, Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect, defend, hold harmless and
indemnify the Indemnitees from and against any and all damages, costs, expenses,
liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action, proceedings, judgments, penalties, liens,
stop notices, and losses of any nature whatsoever, including fees of accountants,
attorneys and other professionals, and all costs associated therewith, and the payment of
all consequential damages (collectively “Damages”), in law or equity, whether actual,
alleged or threatened, which arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the acts or omissions of
Consultant, its officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, materialmen,
suppliers, or contractors, or their officers, agents, servants or employees (or any entity or
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individual for which or whom Consultant shall bear legal liability) in the performance of
this Agreement, except to the extent the Damages arise from the active or sole negligence
or willful misconduct of any of the Indemnitees, as determined by final arbitration or
court decision or by the agreement of the Parties. Consultant shall defend the
Indemnitees in any action or actions filed in connection with any Damages with counsel
of the Indemnitees’ choice, and shall pay all costs and expenses, including all attorneys’
fees and experts’ costs as they are actually incurred in connection with such defense.
Consultant shall reimburse the Indemnitees for any and all legal expenses and costs
incurred by the Indemnitees in connection therewith. The indemnification obligation
herein shall not in any way be limited by the insurance obligations contained in this
Agreement.
. 11.3 Nonwaiver of Rights. Indemnitees do not, and shall not, waive any rights that
they may possess against Consultant because of the acceptance by City, or the deposit
with City, of any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Agreement.
11.4 Waiver of Right of Subrogation. Except as otherwise expressly
provided in this Agreement, Consultant, on behalf of itself and all parties claiming under
or through it, hereby waives all rights of subrogation against the Indemnitees, while
acting within the scope of their duties, from all claims, losses and liabilities arising out of
or incident to activities or operations performed by or on behalf of the Consultant.
11.5 Survival. The provisions of this Section 11 shall survive the
termination of the Agreement and are in addition to any other rights or remedies which
Indemnitees may have under the law. Payment is not required as a condition precedent to
an Indemnitee’s right to recover under this indemnity provision, and an entry of judgment
against Consultant shall be conclusive in favor of the Indemnitee’s right to recover under
this indemnity provision.
12. Insurance.
12.1 Liability Insurance. Consultant shall procure and maintain in full
force and effect for the duration of this Agreement, insurance against claims for injuries
to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the
performance of the services hereunder by Consultant, and/or its agents, representatives,
employees and subcontractors.
12.2 Minimum Scope of Insurance. Unless otherwise approved by City,
coverage shall be at least as broad as:
(1) Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability
coverage (occurrence form CG 0001).
(2) Insurance Services Office form number CA 0001 (Ed.
1/87) covering Automobile Liability, code 1 (any auto).
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(3) Worker’s Compensation insurance as required by the State
of California, and Employer’s Liability Insurance.
(4) Professional Liability insurance in a form approved by the
City, having an extended reporting period of not less than
three (3) years after completion of the Services which shall
provide protection against claims of professional
negligence arising out of Consultant’s performance of the
Services and otherwise complying with all applicable
provisions of this Section 12. The policy shall be
endorsed to include contractual liability to the extent
insurable.
12.3 Minimum Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain limits no
less than:
(1) Commercial General Liability: $2,000,000 per occurrence
for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage.
Commercial General Liability Insurance with a general
aggregate limit shall apply separately to this Agreement or
the general limit shall be twice the required occurrence
limit.
(2) Automobile Liability: $2,000,000 per accident for bodily
injury and property damage.
(3) Employer’s Liability: $1,000,000 per accident and in the
aggregate for bodily injury or disease and Workers’
Compensation Insurance in the amount required by law.
(4) Professional Liability: $1,000,000 per claim/aggregate.
(5) The Insurance obligations under this agreement shall be the
greater of (i) the Insurance coverages and limits carried by
the Contractor; or (ii) the minimum insurance requirements
shown in this Agreement. Any insurance proceeds in
excess of the specified limits and coverage required which
are applicable to a given loss, shall be available to the City.
No representation is made that the minimum insurance
requirements of this Agreement are sufficient to cover the
obligations of the Contractor under this Agreement.
12.4 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-
insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City and shall not reduce the
limits of coverage. City reserves the right to obtain a full certified copy of any required
insurance policy and endorsements.
12.5 Other Insurance Provisions.
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(1) The commercial general liability and automobile liability
policies are to contain the following provisions on a
separate additionally insured endorsement naming the City,
its officers, officials, employees, designated volunteers and
agents serving as independent contractors in the role of
City officials as additional insureds as respects: liability
arising out of activities performed by or on behalf of
Consultant; products and completed operations of
Consultant; premises owned, occupied or used by
Consultant; and/or automobiles owned, leased, hired or
borrowed by Consultant. The coverage shall contain no
limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, its
officers, officials, employees, designated volunteers or
agents serving as independent contractors in the role of
City officials which are not also limitations applicable to
the named insured.
(2) For any claims related to this Agreement, Consultant’s
insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects
City, its officers, officials, employees, designated
volunteers and agents serving as independent contractors in
the role of City or officials. Any insurance or self-
insurance maintained by City, its officers, officials,
employees, designated volunteers or agents serving as
independent contractors in the role of City officials shall be
excess of Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute
with it.
(3) Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each
insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought,
except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability.
(4) Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be
endorsed to state that coverage shall not be canceled except
after 30 days prior written notice by first class mail has
been given to City (ten (10) days prior written notice for
non-payment of premium). Consultant shall provide thirty
(30) days written notice to City prior to implementation of
a reduction of limits or material change of insurance
coverage as specified herein.
(5) Each insurance policy, required by this clause shall
expressly waive the insurer’s right of subrogation against
City and its elected officials, officers, employees, servants,
attorneys, designated volunteers, and agents serving as
independent contractors in the role of City officials.
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(6) Each policy shall be issued by an insurance company
approved in writing by City, which is admitted and licensed
to do business in the State of California and which is rated
A:VII or better according to the most recent A.M. Best Co.
Rating Guide.
(7) Each policy shall specify that any failure to comply with
reporting or other provisions of the required policy, including
breaches of warranty, shall not affect the coverage required
to be provided.
(8) Each policy shall specify that any and all costs of adjusting
and/or defending any claim against any insured, including
court costs and attorneys' fees, shall be paid in addition to
and shall not deplete any policy limits.
(9) Contractor shall provide any and all other required insurance,
endorsements, or exclusions as required by the City in any
request for proposals applicable to this Agreement.
12.6 Evidence of coverage.Prior to commencing performance under this
Agreement, the Consultant shall furnish the City with certificates and original
endorsements, or copies of each required policy, effecting and evidencing the insurance
coverage required by this Agreement including (1) Additional Insured Endorsement(s),
(2) Worker’s Compensation waiver of subrogation endorsement, and (3) General liability
declarations or endorsement page listing all policy endorsements. The endorsements
shall be signed by a person authorized by the insurer(s) to bind coverage on its behalf.
All endorsements or policies shall be received and approved by the City before
Consultant commences performance. If performance of this Agreement shall extend
beyond one year, Consultant shall provide City with the required policies or
endorsements evidencing renewal of the required policies of insurance prior to the
expiration of any required policies of insurance.
12.7 Contractor agrees to include in all contracts with all subcontractors
performing work pursuant to this Agreement, the same requirements and provisions of
this Agreement including the indemnity and insurance requirements to the extent they
apply to the scope of any such subcontractor’s work. Contractor shall require its
subcontractors to be bound to Contractor and City in the same manner and to the same
extent as Contractor is bound to City pursuant to this Agreement, and to require each of
its subcontractors to include these same provisions in its contract with any sub-
subcontractor.
13. Cooperation. In the event any claim or action is brought against City
relating to Consultant’s performance or services rendered under this Agreement,
Consultant shall render any reasonable assistance and cooperation that City might
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require. City shall compensate Consultant for any litigation support services in an
amount to be agreed upon by the parties.
14. Termination. City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any
time for any or no reason on not less than ten (10) days prior written notice to
Consultant. In the event City exercises its right to terminate this Agreement, City shall
pay Consultant for any services satisfactorily rendered prior to the effective date of the
termination, provided Consultant is not then in breach of this Agreement. Consultant
shall have no other claim against City by reason of such termination, including any claim
for compensation. City may terminate for cause following a default remaining uncured
more than five (5) business days after service of a notice to cure on the breaching party.
Consultant may terminate this Agreement for cause upon giving the City ten (10)
business days prior written notice for any of the following: (1) uncured breach by the
City of any material term of this Agreement, including but not limited to Payment
Terms; (2) material changes in the conditions under which this Agreement was entered
into, coupled with the failure of the parties to reach accord on the fees and charges for
any Additional Services required because of such changes.
15. Notices. Any notices, bills, invoices, or reports authorized or required by
this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed received on (a) the day of
delivery if delivered by hand or overnight courier service during Consultant’s and City’s
regular business hours; or (b) on the third business day following deposit in the United
States mail, postage prepaid, to the addresses set forth in this Section, or to such other
addresses as the parties may, from time to time, designate in writing pursuant to the
provisions of this Section.
All notices shall be addressed as follows:
If to City: Michael Parmer, ESP Director
City of Rancho Cucamonga
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
If to Consultant:Jim Crum, Vice President
Van Scoyoc Associates, Inc.
800 Maine Avenue, SW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20024
16. Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity. In the
performance of this Agreement, Consultant shall not discriminate against any employee,
subcontractor, or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex,
marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental handicap, medical
condition, or sexual orientation. Consultant will take affirmative action to ensure that
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subcontractors and applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during
employment, without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status,
national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental handicap, medical condition, or sexual
orientation.
17. Assignment and Subcontracting. Consultant shall not assign or transfer
any interest in this Agreement or subcontract the performance of any of Consultant’s
obligations hereunder without City’s prior written consent. Except as provided herein,
any attempt by Consultant to so assign, transfer, or subcontract any rights, duties, or
obligations arising hereunder shall be null, void and of no effect.
18 Compliance with Laws. Consultant shall comply with all applicable
federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations in force at the time
Consultant performs the Services. Consultant is aware of the requirements of California
Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of
Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the
payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on “public
works” and “maintenance” projects. If the Services are being performed as part of an
applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage
Laws, and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply
with such Prevailing Wage Laws. The applicable prevailing wage rate determinations
can be found at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/DPreWageDetermination.htm
Consultant shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages for each craft,
classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to interested
parties upon request, and shall post copies at the Consultant’s principal place of business
and at the Project site. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected
officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability
arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
19. Non-Waiver of Terms, Rights and Remedies. Waiver by either party of
any one or more of the conditions of performance under this Agreement shall not be a
waiver of any other condition of performance under this Agreement. In no event shall the
making by City of any payment to Consultant constitute or be construed as a waiver by
City of any breach of covenant, or any default which may then exist on the part of
Consultant, and the making of any such payment by City shall in no way impair or
prejudice any right or remedy available to City with regard to such breach or default.
20. Attorney’s Fees. In the event that either party to this Agreement shall
commence any legal action or proceeding to enforce or interpret the provisions of this
Agreement, the prevailing party in such action or proceeding shall be entitled to recover
its costs of suit, including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs of experts.
21. Exhibits; Precedence. All documents referenced as exhibits in this
Agreement are hereby incorporated in this Agreement. In the event of any material
discrepancy between the express provisions of this Agreement and the provisions of any
document incorporated herein by reference, the provisions of this Agreement shall
prevail.
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22. Applicable Law and Venue. The validity, interpretation, and
performance of this Agreement shall be controlled by and construed under the laws of the
State of California. Venue for any action relating to this Agreement shall be in the San
Bernardino County Superior Court.
23. Construction. In the event of any asserted ambiguity in, or dispute
regarding the interpretation of any matter herein, the interpretation of this Agreement
shall not be resolved by any rules of interpretation providing for interpretation against the
party who causes the uncertainty to exist or against the party who drafted the Agreement
or who drafted that portion of the Agreement.
24. Entire Agreement. This Agreement consists of this document, and any
other documents, attachments and/or exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto, each
of which is incorporated herein by such reference, and the same represents the entire and
integrated agreement between Consultant and City. This Agreement supersedes all prior
oral or written negotiations, representations or agreements. This Agreement may not be
amended, nor any provision or breach hereof waived, except in a writing signed by the
parties which expressly refers to this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties, through their respective authorized
representatives, have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
Consultant Name: Van Scoyoc Associates,
Inc.
By: ______________________________
Name Date
______________________________
Title
City of Rancho Cucamonga
By:________________________________
Name Date
_________________________________
Title
By: ______________________________
Name Date
______________________________
Title
City of Rancho Cucamonga
By:________________________________
Name Date
_________________________________
Title
(two signatures required if corporation)
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Approval ____ Buyer II, Purchasing
Alternate ____ Risk Management
Coordinator
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Scope of Services – Federal Advocacy
The City of Rancho Cucamonga seeks qualified consultants to represent its interests at
the federal level, advocating before its congressional delegation, key Senate and House
committees, federal agencies, and the Executive Branch. The selected consultant will
support the City’s federal priorities by securing funding, monitoring legislation, building
strategic relationships, and ensuring effective communication.
The Scope of Services shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Federal Funding for City Priorities
Identify and pursue federal funding opportunities that align with the City’s
priorities, including grants, appropriations, and other funding mechanisms.
Assist City officials in identifying, preparing, and submitting grant applications to
federal agencies, ensuring compliance with requirements, and maximizing
competitiveness.
Advocate for federal funding by drafting and securing letters of support and
endorsements from congressional representatives, relevant committees, and key
stakeholders.
Provide strategic guidance on the organization, content, and formatting of funding
requests, legislative materials, and advocacy documents.
Monitor and facilitate the progress of funding applications through federal
agencies and provide follow-up support.
Identify and advise on emerging funding opportunities, including discretionary
grants, formula funding, and federal earmarks.
2. Federal Advocacy and Legislative Support
Develop and execute a federal advocacy strategy that advances the City’s
priorities, ensuring alignment with legislative and administrative policies.
Track and analyze federal legislation, regulatory changes, and budget proposals
that may impact the City’s interests, providing recommendations on potential
actions.
Advocate for or against proposed legislation, amendments, or regulatory changes
that impact local governance and other City priorities.
Engage with congressional representatives, committees, and federal agencies to
promote City initiatives and influence policy decisions.
Draft policy briefs, talking points, testimony, and correspondence for City
officials as needed for congressional hearings, meetings, and advocacy efforts.
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Support City officials in providing testimony before congressional committees or
federal agencies when required.
3. Relationship Building and Strategic Engagement
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with the City’s congressional
delegation, federal agencies, and key policymakers.
Identify and cultivate partnerships with industry associations, regional coalitions,
and advocacy groups to strengthen the City’s federal engagement.
Coordinate joint efforts with other municipalities, public agencies, and
stakeholders pursuing similar federal policy objectives.
Plan and facilitate City delegation visits to Washington, D.C., including
scheduling meetings, preparing briefing materials, and ensuring effective
engagement with federal officials.
Organize and support virtual or in-person meetings between City officials and
federal decision-makers, including logistical coordination and strategy
development.
4. Communications, Monitoring, and Reporting
Maintain ongoing communication with City staff to provide timely updates on
federal activities, policy developments, and funding opportunities.
Deliver monthly written updates and quarterly reports detailing advocacy efforts,
legislative activities, and key outcomes.
Provide real-time alerts on federal legislation, regulatory changes, and funding
opportunities that require immediate City action.
Develop and distribute memos, policy briefs, and informational bulletins on
federal programs and policies affecting the City and its residents.
Offer personalized briefings to City leadership and staff on federal matters of
strategic importance.
5. Additional Support Services
Assist the City in responding to federal regulatory changes and compliance
requirements affecting local government operations.
Provide insight and analysis on federal policies that impact local governance and
other City priorities.
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EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
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ADDENDUM NO.
to
Professional Services Agreement
Whereas;
and the City of Rancho Cucamonga (hereinafter the “City”) intend to enter into a
Professional Services Agreement (hereinafter “Agreement”), and
Whereas;
has identified the following exceptions to the Agreement;
Now therefore:
and the City desire to incorporate the above exceptions to the attached Professional
Services Agreement.
Please indicate your agreement by way of signature to this Addendum No. and the
attached Professional Services Agreement. Please return two (2) original signed copies
to the City no later than . The City will process for signature and provide
with one (1) fully executed copy of the Professional Services Agreement and Addendum
No. .
Consultant Name:
By: ______________________________
Name Date
______________________________
Title
City of Rancho Cucamonga
By:________________________________
Name Date
_________________________________
Title
By: ______________________________
Name Date
______________________________
Title
City of Rancho Cucamonga
By:________________________________
Name Date
_________________________________
Title
(two signatures required if corporation)
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Attachment A – Sample Waiver of Subrogation
(Sample Only – Not all forms will look identical to this Sample)
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Attachment B – Sample Additional Insured for On-going Projects
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DATE:October 15, 2025
TO:Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY:Matt Burris, Deputy City Manager
Zack Neighbors, Building and Safety Director
Lori Price, Community Improvement Supervisor
SUBJECT:Consideration of Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services
Agreement #2023-179 with Data Ticket Inc. to Expand the Scope of
Services to Include Online Permitting Services, and to Increase the
Contract Not-to-Exceed Amount by $225,000 from $725,000 to
$950,000 to Fund the Additional Scope of Services for the
Remaining Term of the Agreement, with Options to Renew for an
Additional Two (2) Years. (CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Data Ticket Inc. to add online permitting services, increasing the contract not-
to-exceed amount to $950,000, to the remaining term of the agreement, with an option to renew
for an additional two (2) years.
BACKGROUND:
Since 2017, Data Ticket has been providing the City with citation processing services for parking
and administrative violations. Their services support multiple City departments, including
Animal Control Services, Business Licensing, Community Improvement, and the Police
Department. The scope of Data Ticket services include citation collection, customer service,
reporting and management of citation records, citation appeals and hearings, and
comprehensive administration of the entire citation processing system. Data Ticket has
consistently provided excellent service in meeting the City’s requirements for parking and
administrative citation processing services.
ANALYSIS:
The proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Data Ticket
includes implementation of an online permitting application that will streamline the City’s
residential and guest parking permit processes.
The online permitting services will serve both the public and city staff. City residents will have
the ability to register, apply for, and obtain parking permits through a user-friendly online portal.
The online permitting system will verify residency through integration with DMV records,
ensuring that applicants reside within the designated permit zones. This verification step
enhances the accuracy of the permit issuance process.
Through the online permitting services, City staff will be able to efficiently manage all aspects of
the permitting process. The online permitting service will support the registration of all permit
types, streamline the review and approval process, allow for secure documentation upload and
generate comprehensive reports on permit activity. It will also provide integration with other
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parking technology already in use by the city to enhance services to the public and provide
improved metrics for parking operations staff.
Approval of this amendment will enable the City to implement online permitting services
resulting in improved efficiency and significantly better service and convenience for the
residents.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The existing agreement with Data Ticket for citation collections and processing is not-to-exceed
$725,000 for the original contract term. The proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Professional
Services Agreement with Data Ticket will add online permitting services, increasing the contract
not-to-exceed amount to $950,000 for the term of the agreement, with options to renew for an
additional two (2) years. The total costs associated with the online permitting services is
contingent upon the volume of permits issued. The variable costs are included within the
proposed contract amendment.
The Fiscal Year 2025/26 Adopted Budget includes funding for online permitting services. Note
that revenues generated from parking and administrative citations offset expenditures for Data
Ticket services. No additional appropriation is requested at this time. Adoption of the expanded
scope of services will allow the city to eliminate the costs of the city’s current online permitting
vendor which is not robust enough to meet long term needs.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
The accurate collection of fines and fees supports all aspects of the City Council’s vision and
core values.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 – Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc.
Attachment 2 – Amendment No. 2 Scope of Services
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AMENDMENT NO. 1
to
Professional Services Agreement (CO #2023-179)
between
(hereinafter “Contractor”)
and
City of Rancho Cucamonga (hereinafter the “City”)
This Amendment No. 1 will serve to amend the Professional Services Agreement (hereinafter “Agreement”), CO# 2023-179, to incorporate the following:
Section 1(Consultant's Services) Expand the Scope of Services to Include Online Permitting Services
Section 3 (Compensation) Increase the Not-to-Exceed Amount by $225,000 from $725,000 to $950,000
All other Terms and Conditions of the original Agreement CO#2023-179, will remain in full effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties, through their respective authorized representatives, have executed this Amendment by way of signature by both parties and on the date indicated below. Please return one (1) original signed copies to the City no later than October 9, 2025. The City will process both copies for signature and provide one (1) fully executed copy of Amendment.
By: ______________________________
Name Date
______________________________
Title
City of Rancho Cucamonga
By: _________________________________
Name Date
_________________________________
Title
By: ______________________________
Name Date
______________________________
Title
By: _________________________________
Name Date
_________________________________
Title
(two signatures required if corporation)
City of !Rancho Cucamonga
COINTH.ACT INUIMIBEIR
2023�179
Consultant Name: Data Ticket, Inc
ATTACHMENT 1
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2603 Main Street, Suite 300
Irvine, CA 92614
O: 949-428-7241; F: 949-281-3195
www.ClientServices.com
8/4/2025
City of Rancho Cucamonga Permit Application Costs Cost per Instance
Online Permit Application:
Online permit application to be used by the City and its Patrons to register for and
obtain residential, commercial, guest, oversize, business, etc. parking permits. The
online permit application can also be used by the City’s Personnel to manage the
permitting process. Finally, in utilizing an Android Solution with Data Ticket’s
proprietary parking citation software, the City’s ticket writers will have access to a
daily file that includes all valid permits. When the issuing officer enters the license
plate number, the handheld will indicate to the Officer whether the permit is valid or
not.
The solution will provide the City’s Patrons with the following capabilities:
Ability to register online and apply for permits
Ability to verify resident address with DMV to ensure resident resides in permit
area if applicable
Ability to submit up to 3 documents online via the web to prove they are a
resident (i.e., driver’s license, etc.) if applicable
Provide online temporary permit with expiration date to be printed directly from
patron’s computer
Ability to create a login name and password to the solution with which the user
may manage all future permits or to check out as a guest
Ability to pre-purchase permits for upcoming years
Ability to re-use data previously entered to purchase new permits
Tracking of all permits purchased by residents/guests, etc.
Storage of all permit data online
Acceptance of Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express
Live, bi-lingual customer service agents available M-F, 7:30am-5pm who will
process registration requests, answer specific and general permit questions
and provide fulfillment assistance
Ability to set up automated payments for permits, monthly, annually, etc.
The Solution will provide the following capabilities to the City:
Ability to register all permit types within the permit solution online
Ability to verify resident address with DMV to ensure resident resides in permit
area – if applicable
Ability to accept documentation & scan into the solution
Ability to generate reports on permits issued
Ability to search for permits by resident
Ability to modify permit holder information
Online training of all City personnel
Integration with LPR, Pay by Plate, etc. at no cost (Data Ticket will not pay any
fees)
Data Ticket to provide virtual demonstrations as we build the application to the
City’s specifications at pivotal stages of development
$9,500.00/Annual
Fee – Per Permit
Type
OR
$2,500.00 Initial fee
AND
$2,500.00/month
(regardless of the
number of permit
types)
.
Permit Fulfillment (if using hangtags/stickers) - Optional
Services for the above-mentioned item includes:
Assignment of each permit per successful registration
Generating and mailing a custom notice to each successful registrant with an
assigned permit
Includes Postage – USPS first class rate
$6.00 per permit
Fulfilled
And
$.85 per letter sent
ATTACHMENT 2
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2603 Main Street, Suite 300
Irvine, CA 92614
O: 949-428-7241; F: 949-281-3195
www.ClientServices.com
8/4/2025
Permit Approval/Denial Process - Optional
Approval or Denial of documents by Data Ticket
$7.00 per
approval/denial
Permits (if using hang tags/stickers) - Optional
Cost of sticker permit – depending on size and quantity chosen
TBD
Customer Service
To be handled by Client
N/A
Additional Programming Time
Applicable once the permit application has gone live and additional requests
are made for enhancements, changes, etc.
$175.00 per hour
Email Blasts - Optional
Generating and sending custom notification/information to prospective
or active permit holders
$.75 per email
address/per email
In Trust/Escrow Account – Optional
Services for the above-mentioned item include:
Daily deposits of funds to the Agency’s escrow account
Processing of all credit card charge-backs and Insufficient Funds
Month-end reconciliation of all funds collected
Payment of Data Ticket’s invoice
Disbursement of the net remittance to the Agency
Scanning of checks/money orders directly to joint bank account daily
using remote check deposit
The Agency will be responsible for the purchase of banking supplies,
including checks and endorsement stamps; these fees typically run
$200.00 per year.
$150.00/month
Banking Fees:
Data Ticket will pass all banking fees on to the City’s patrons who wish to pay by
credit or debit card
$3.50 per
transaction
Refunds – For Agencies that opt for an Escrow/In Trust
Account:
Issuance of all refunds to individuals who are due a refund via 1st class mail
$5.00 per issued
refund
Credit Card Charge Backs:
Processing of each chargeback
$33.50 per
chargeback
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DATE:October 15, 2025
TO:Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY:Julie A. Sowles, Deputy City Manager-Community Programs
Wess Garcia, Library Director
Jason C. Welday, Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer
Romeo M. David, Associate Engineer
SUBJECT:Consideration to Accept as Complete, File a Notice of Completion, and
Authorize Release of Retention and Bonds for the Paul A. Biane Library
Second Floor Tenant Improvements for Exhibit Installation (Project). This
Project is Exempt from the Requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) per Government Code Section 15301 – Existing
Facilities. (CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Accept the Paul A. Biane Library Second Floor Tenant Improvements for Exhibit
Installation, Contract No. 2022-121 (Project), as complete;
2. Approve the final contract amount of $1,751,340;
3. Authorize the release of the Faithful Performance Bond 35 days after recordation of Notice
of Completion and accept a Maintenance Guarantee Bond;
4. Authorize the release of the Labor and Materials Bond in the amount of $1,499,989, six
(6) months after the recordation of said notice if no claims have been received;
5. Authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion and release the Project retention,
35 days after recordation of Notice of Completion; and
6. Authorize the City Engineer to approve the release of the Maintenance Bond one (1) year
following the filing of the Notice of Completion if the improvements remain free from
defects in material and workmanship.
7. Increase the Paul A. Biane Library Second Floor Tenant Improvements for Exhibit
Installation, Contract No. 2022-121 (Project) purchase order for the City’s in-field
construction management firm, Aufbau Corporation, for an additional amount not to
exceed $42,400.
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8. Increase the Paul A. Biane Library Second Floor Tenant Improvements for Exhibit
Installation, Contract No. 2022-121 (Project) purchase order for Lohgmani & Associates
Design Group, Inc., for an additional amount not to exceed $53,720.
9. Authorize an appropriation in the amount of $96,120 from the Community Benefit Project
Fund Balance to fund the above contracts.
BACKGROUND:
In 2018, a business plan for the Second Story and Beyond® (SSAB) Project (Project) outlined the
costs associated with museum operations including visitor experience, exhibit concepts, a
floorplan and a governance strategy. This included design development, tenant improvements to
address sound attenuation, line management and fabrication and installation of exhibits.
In October 2020, the Rancho Cucamonga City Council entered into a contract with
CambridgeSeven Associates to provide museum design services and contract administration
service for the Project. The scope of work included design services for museum exhibits and the
creation of two bid packages: one packet for architectural specifications for tenant Improvements,
and another for custom interactive museum exhibit fabrication.
On September 21, 2022, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Loghmani &
Associates Design Group, Inc., in the amount of $1,499,890 plus 10% contingency in the amount
of $149,990 to address unforeseen construction related incidentals. A copy of the September 21,
2022, City Council staff report is on file with the City Clerk.
The scope of work for the Project consisted of sound attenuation through the addition of an
enclosed entryway on the first floor of the library, the addition of acoustic panels to the stairwell,
and north and south walls of the second-floor space along with additional wood subfloor. Plumbing
and drains were installed to provide drainage for a large water table. A roll up door was added to
two ancillary rooms and structural steel was installed and to support a glass climbing wall, platform
climbing structure, and a climbing tube. A thematic lighting package was also installed to provide
ambiance for specific themes and individual exhibits.
Work started on the tenant improvement in November 2022 to prepare the space while the custom
exhibits were designed and fabricated. Exhibit installation followed the tenant improvements
beginning in February 2024 with substantial completion of the tenant Improvements on May 24,
2024.
ANALYSIS:
The Project has been completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. A total of five (5) change orders were issued during
construction, resulting in a net increase of $251,450 to the contract amount. A detailed description
of each contract change order is on file with the City’s Library Department.
Due to the extended construction period, an additional $184,000 in construction Management
was issued to Aufbau Corp. for on-call construction inspection and management services.
At the end of the one-year maintenance period, if the improvements remain free from defects in
materials and workmanship, the City Clerk will release the Maintenance Bond upon approval by
the City Engineer.
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Environmental Review:
The construction completed under the above-reference contract was determined to be exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Government Code Section
15301(c) “Existing Facilities” subsection (c), Class 1 – Existing Facilities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
A total of $2,103,460has been previously allocated for the construction phase of the project from
the Community Benefit Project Fund (F030). The total funds for this Project were identified under
Community Benefit Project Fund Account No. listed below:
Account No.Funding Source Description Amount
F030 CC610 SC7003
Community
Benefit Project
Fund (F030)
SSAB Tenant Improvements $2,103,460
Total Project Funding $2,103,460
The final project cost is $2,103,460 as shown below:
Expenditure Category Amount
Construction Contract $1,751,340
Construction Inspection Services $350,400
Bid Noticing Advertisement $1,720
Total Construction Costs $2,103,460
Staff is recommending the City Council approve an additional appropriation in the Community
Benefit Project Fund (F030|CC610|SC7003) of $96,120 for the contract supplements included in
the recommendation.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
This project meets City Council core values by promoting and enhancing a safe and healthy
community for all, and by providing continuous improvement through the construction of high-
quality public improvements.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 – Tenant Space Improvements
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ATTACHMENT 1
Paul A. Biane Library Second Floor Tenant Improvements for
Exhibit Installation
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DATE:October 15, 2025
TO:Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY:Jason C. Welday, Director of Engineering Services/City Engineer
Marlena C. Perez, Principal Engineer
Lelani Gnaster, Assistant Engineer
SUBJECT:Consideration to Accept Public Improvements for the San Sevaine Trail
Project Constructed Under the Memorandum of Understanding with the
City of Fontana for Cooperative Planning and Development of the San
Sevaine Trail Project (Contract No. 17-029). (CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council accept the improvements for the San Sevaine Trail Project
constructed under Contract No. 17-029 (Project), as complete.
BACKGROUND:
In February 2017, the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the City of Fontana entered into a
Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperative Planning and Development of the San Sevaine
Trail (CO 17-029). The City of Fontana was the lead agency for the design, construction and
funding of the Project which is considered Phase 1, Segment 2. The City of Rancho Cucamonga
provided support services such as plan review and inspection and is the responsible party for
operation and maintenance of the trail for the portions within city limits.
The majority of the trail improvements are located within San Bernardino County Flood Control
District (SBCFCD) right-of-way. A Memorandum of Understanding (CO 93-020) between the City
of Rancho Cucamonga and SBCFCD was executed in January 1993 in which the City agreed to
construct and maintain a multi-use trail system within portions of SBCFCD’s right-of-way. A
Common Use Agreement (CO 09-087) between the City of Rancho Cucamonga and SBCFCD
was executed in January 2010 to grant the City of Rancho Cucamonga permission to construct,
operate, and maintain improvements within the District’s right-of-way. In April 2021, the Fifth
Amendment to CO 09-087 was executed to include the San Sevaine Creek Trail in the Agreement.
On May 28, 2024, the City of Fontana issued the Notice to Proceed to H&H General Contractors
Inc. Construction of the Project within city limits concluded on September 26, 2025.
ANALYSIS:
The trail segment in Rancho Cucamonga has been a long-time community vision outlined in the
General Plan and Connect RC. Further, the City of Fontana adopted a master plan for the San
Sevaine Trail a number of years ago with the goal to eventually connect to the Santa Ana River
Trail near the Hidden Valley Wildlife Area in Riverside County. The recently constructed 1.25-mile
multipurpose trail begins at the trail head entrance where the Pacific Electric Trail meets Phase
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1, Segment 1 of the San Sevaine Trail in the City of Fontana. The new trail connection is located
north of Baseline Avenue, extends through Rancho Cucamonga and ends at Banyan Street. The
completed trail segment runs north and south along the Etiwanda Creek Channel and provide a
healthy, scenic, and recreation alternative for pedestrians and bicyclists. Additionally, the trail
segment serves to provide a connection between the residents of Rancho Cucamonga and
Fontana. A vicinity map is included in Attachment 1.
The Project has been completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and
to the satisfaction of all applicable entities.
The City of Rancho Cucamonga will assume maintenance of the Project as outlined under the
SBCFCD Agreement Amendment No.5 (CO 09-087) upon Project acceptance by the City of
Fontana which is anticipated on October 28, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
A total of $607,820 was contributed by City of Rancho Cucamonga for the construction of the
Project. The total funds for this Project were identified under Capital Improvement Project Account
No.'s and in the amounts listed below:
Account No.Funding Source Description Amount
F110 CC303 SC5650
PID2112-110
Beautification Fund
(110)
San Sevaine Trail
Project $607,820
Total Funding $607,820
The City of Fontana secured grant funding in the amount of $11,181,820 and supplemented the
remaining construction costs with local funding. The total Project construction cost was
$16,989,640. The various funding sources are listed below:
Funding Type Description Amount
Recreational Trails
Program (RTP) Grant
Grant from the State of California
Department of Parks and Recreation $6,460,420
Mobile Source Air
Pollution Reduction
Review Committee
(MSRC) Grant
Grant from South Coast Air Quality
Management District $500,000
Carbon Reduction
Program (CRP) Grant Federal Grant $4,221,400
Local Funding City of Fontana Local Funds $5,200,000
Local Funding City of Rancho Cucamonga Local Funds $607,820
Total Funding $16,989,640
Costs related to the on-going maintenance of the trail will be added into the current operating
budget for trail maintenance.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
This project meets our City Council core values by promoting and enhancing a safe and healthy
community for all by providing continuous improvement through the construction of high-quality
public improvements.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 – Vicinity Map
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DATE:October 15, 2025
TO:Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY:Michael Parmer, Engagement and Special Programs Director
Trina Valdez, Utilities Operations Supervisor
SUBJECT:Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Attestation of Veracity for
the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility 2024 Power Source Disclosure
Annual Report and Power Content Label. (RESOLUTION NO. 2025-081)
(CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the attestation of
veracity for the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility (RCMU) 2024 Power Source Disclosure
Annual Report and Power Content Label.
BACKGROUND:
In 1997, the California Legislature adopted Senate Bill 1305, Article 5, amended by Assembly Bill
162 (2009), requiring retail suppliers of electricity to disclose sources of energy being used to the
California Energy Commission (CEC) and to consumers in the form of the Power Source
Disclosure Annual Report and Annual Power Content Label.
The legislation also requires that the information used to calculate the Power Content Label for
each calendar year be independently audited. In lieu of an independent audit and verification, an
authorized agent of the City may submit to the CEC, under penalty of perjury, an attestation
confirming the accuracy of the report. The CEC requires that the submission of the attestation be
approved by the City Council at a public meeting.
ANALYSIS:
RCMU submitted the 2024 Power Source Disclosure Annual Report and Power Content Label
(PCL) to the CEC on May 29, 2025, including the staff attestation, and provided the required
information to its customers by posting the 2024 Power Content Label on the City’s website
(https://www.CityofRC.us/RCMU). Approval of the attached resolution satisfies the statutory
requirement for approval by the City Council.
In 2024, RCMU’s total power procurements and generation for retail sales came from four (4)
sources: 42% of power was renewable procurements (solar and wind), 4% was large
hydroelectric, and 55% was unspecified power. Unspecified power refers to electricity that has
been purchased through open market transactions and is not traceable to a specific generation
source.
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As RCMU continues to move forward in increasing its procurement of renewable energy, RCMU
will see renewable energy opportunities both regionally and locally. This power source diversity
will allow RCMU to be more reliable and resilient by supporting renewable generation projects,
as well as supporting goals addressed in the City’s Climate Action Plan, including the reduction
in Greenhouse Gas emissions and the transition of the power grid to renewable sources.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
This item addresses the City Council’s vision by ensuring compliance with state regulations and
building on our success as a world class and sustainable community.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - 2024 PSD Report
Attachment 2 - Resolution
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Version: April 2025
Submit the Annual Report and signed Attestation in PDF format with the Excel version
of the Annual Report to PSDprogram@energy.ca.gov. Remember to complete the Retail
Supplier Name and contact information above.
NOTE: Information submitted in this report is not automatically held confidential. If
your company wishes the information submitted to be considered confidential an
authorized representative must submit an application for confidential designation (CEC-
California Energy Commission's website.
If you have questions, contact Power Source Disclosure (PSD) staff at
PSDprogram@energy.ca.gov or (916) 639-0573.
TITLE Engagement and Special Programs Director
2024 POWER SOURCE DISCLOSURE ANNUAL REPORT
For the Year Ending December 31, 2024
Retail suppliers are required to use the posted template and are not
allowed to make edits to this format. Please complete all requested
information.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
RETAIL SUPPLIER NAME
City of Rancho Cucamonga
CONTACT INFORMATION
NAME Michael Parmer
EMAIL michael.parmer@cityofrc.us
WEBSITE URL
FOR PCL
POSTING
https://www.cityofrc.us/rcmu
MAILING 10500 Civic Center Drive
CITY, STATE, ZIP Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
PHONE (909) 774-2006
ATTACHMENT 1
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Annual Data City of Rancho Cucamonga Portfolio Totals PCL Data
Instructions:Retail Sales 120181
1. Enter the electricity portfolio name in cell O25 and additional electricity portfolio names as needed in cells P25-V25.Total Specified 54652
2. Enter information about all power procurements and retail sales. Insert additional rows as needed. All fields in white should be filled out. Fields in grey auto-populate as needed and should not be filled out.Biomass & Biogas 0 0%
3. For all specified purchases, enter the facility name, fuel type, state or province, WREGIS ID of REC source, RPS ID of REC source, EIA ID of delivered energy, gross MWhs procured, and specified resales MWhs.Geothermal 0 0%
4. For firmed-&-shaped procurements specifically, enter all fields from step 3. Additionally, enter the EIA ID of the substitute power in the "EIA ID of delivered energy" field and select "Yes" in the "Firmed-&-Shaped Resource?" field. If the associated GHG emissions are eligible for firmed-&-shaped grandfathering, select "Yes" in the relevant field.Eligible Hydroelectric 0 0%
5. Proxy EIA IDs for unspecified power and specified system mixes from asset-controlling suppliers have been provided. Enter "Unspecified Power", "BPA", or "Tacoma Power" as applicable. Solar 25185 21%
6. Proxy EIA IDs for aggregated reporting of WAPA CVP or PCIA resoures; Enter "CVP", "PCIA Solar", "PCIA Wind", "PCIA Eligible Hydro", or "PCIA Large Hydro" as applicable.Wind 25000 21%
7. Procurements of unspecified power must not be entered as line items below; unspecified power will be calculated automatically in the individual electricity portfolio tables to the right after all specified resources have been allocated.Large Hydroelectric 4467 4%
8. Allocate net MWhs procured to each electricity portfolio until the loads are balanced across each portfolio. If the total Net MWhs Procured exceeds the total retail sales of all portfolios, allocate only enough MWh to meet the retail sales of each portfolio. Nuclear 0 0%
Emerging Technologies 0 0%
Other 0 0%
Natural Gas 0 0%
Coal & Petroleum 0 0%
Unspecified Power - ACS 0
Unspecified Power - Spot Market 65529
Unspecified Power - Total 65529 55%
Over allocation
check ✓Total PCL GHGs (MT CO2e)38746.4
Under allocation
check ✓Emissions intensity (MT CO2e/MWh)0.322
Coal check ✓PCL GHG Intensity (lbs CO2e/MWh)711
Negative
oversupply check ✓Unbundled REC %
0%
Retail Sales 120181
Unmet Load 65529 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
City of Rancho Cucamonga
Facility Name Fuel Type State or
Province
WREGIS ID
of REC
source
RPS ID of
REC
source
EIA ID of
delivered
energy
Gross
MWhs
Procured
Specified
Resales
MWhs
Net MWhs
Procured
Firmed &
Shaped
Resource?
Eligible for Firmed
& Shaped
Grandfathering?
Total EF
(MT
CO2e/MWh)
Total
GHGs
PCL EF
(MT
CO2e/MWh)
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
Electricity Portfolio
#2 Name
Electricity Portfolio
#3 Name
Electricity Portfolio
#4 Name
Electricity Portfolio
#5 Name
Electricity Portfolio
#6 Name
Electricity Portfolio
#7 Name
Electricity Portfolio
#8 Name Remainder/Oversupply Facility Name Fuel Type Net Procurement
Annual
PCL
GHGs
(MT CO2e)
Antelope Expansion 3B Solar CA W11436 64096A 62674 10900 10900 0.0000 0.0000 10900 Antelope Expansion 3B Solar 10900 0
RE Astoria 2 Solar CA W4931 62691A 59977 12688 12688 0.0000 0.0000 12688 RE Astoria 2 Solar 12688 0
City of Rancho Cucamonga - City Hall Solar CA W4859 63210A P222 76 76 0.0000 0.0000 76 City of Rancho Cucamonga - City Hall Solar 76 0
City of Rancho Cucamonga - Animal Center ShelterSolar CA W5017 63221A P223 415 415 0.0000 0.0000 415 City of Rancho Cucamonga - Animal Center ShelterSolar 415 0
City of Rancho Cucamonga - Epicenter Solar CA W5425 63220A P224 947 947 0.0000 0.0000 947 City of Rancho Cucamonga - Epicenter Solar 947 0
City of Rancho Cucamonga - Fire Station 173Solar CA W12547 64972A P378 107 107 0.0000 0.0000 107 City of Rancho Cucamonga - Fire Station 173Solar 107 0
Boulder Canyon Project Large Hydroelectric NV 466 4467 4467 0.0000 0.0000 4467 Boulder Canyon Project Large Hydroelectric 4467 0
Arrow Rancho LLC Solar CA W18633 65453A P412 52 52 0.0000 0.0000 52 Arrow Rancho LLC Solar 52 0
Tucannon River Wind Farm - Tucannon River 2Wind WA W4483 63027 Unspecified Power 10000 10000 Yes 0.4280 4280 0.4280 10000 Tucannon River Wind Farm - Tucannon River 2Wind 10000 4280
Tucannon River Wind Farm - Tucannon River 1Wind WA W4482 63027 Unspecified Power 15000 15000 Yes 0.4280 6420 0.4280 15000 Tucannon River Wind Farm - Tucannon River 1Wind 15000 6420
#N/A #N/A #N/A ---0
#N/A #N/A #N/A ---0
#N/A #N/A #N/A ---0
#N/A #N/A #N/A ---0
#N/A #N/A #N/A ---0
#N/A #N/A #N/A ---0
#N/A #N/A #N/A ---0
#N/A #N/A #N/A ---0
#N/A #N/A #N/A ---0
#N/A #N/A #N/A ---0
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RETIRED UNBUNDLED RECS RETIRED UNBUNDLED RECS
Facility Name Fuel Type
State or
Province RPS ID Total Retired (in MWh)
Total Retired Unbundled RECs
Electricity Portfolio #1 Name
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Net MWh Procured N/A Resource Type Resource Mix Factors
Resource-Specific Procurements
from ACS
Biomass & biogas -
Geothermal -
Eligible hydroelectric -
Solar -
Wind -
Coal -
Large hydroelectric 0.84 -
Natural gas -
Nuclear 0.11 -
Other 0.01 -
Unspecified Power 0.04 -
Net MWh Procured N/A Resource Type Resource Mix Factors
Resource-Specific Procurements
from ACS
Biomass & biogas -
Geothermal -
Eligible hydroelectric -
Solar -
Wind -
Coal -
Large hydroelectric 0.89 -
Natural gas -
Nuclear 0.06 -
Other -
Unspecified Power 0.06 -
ASSET CONTROLLING SUPPLIER RESOURCE MIX CALCULATOR
Bonneville Power Administration
Tacoma Power
Instructions:Enter total net specified procurement of ACS system resources into cell A8 or A23.
In Column E, the calculator will determine quantities of resource-specific net procurement for
entry on Schedule 1.
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2024 POWER SOURCE DISCLOSURE ANNUAL REPORT
ATTESTATION FORM
For the Year Ending December 31, 2024
City of Rancho Cucamonga
I, Michael Parmer, Engagement and Special Programs Director, declare under penalty of
perjury, that the information provided in this report is true and correct and that I, as an
authorized agent of City of Rancho Cucamonga,have authority to submit this report on the
retail supplier's behalf. I further declare that all of the electricity claimed as specified
purchases as shown in this report was sold once and only once to retail customers.
Name: Michael Parmer
Representing (Retail Supplier):City of Rancho Cucamonga
Signature: __________________________________________________________
Dated: 5/29/2025
Executed at: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-081
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ATTESTATION OF
VERACITY FOR THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL UTILITY 2024
POWER SOURCE DISCLOSURE ANNUAL REPORT AND POWER
CONTENT LABEL
WHEREAS, the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility (RCMU) is a publicly-owned utility in the
state of California and is therefore subject to Senate Bill 1305, as amended by Assembly Bill 162, requiring
retail suppliers of electricity to disclose sources of energy being used to the California Energy Commission
(CEC) and to consumers in the form of the Power Source Disclosure Annual Report and the Annual Power
Content Label; and
WHEREAS, the 2024 Power Source Disclosure Annual Report and Annual Power Content Label
has been submitted to the CEC, and the Annual Power Content Label has been posted on the City’s
website for customers to review; and
WHEREAS, the 2024 Power Source Disclosure Annual Report includes an attestation from an
authorized agent of the City, under penalty of perjury, confirming the accuracy of the information provided.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, HEREBY
RESOLVES,
Section 1.: The City Council hereby certifies the 2024 Power Source Disclosure Program
Report and Annual Power Content Label.
Section 2.: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Section 3.: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 15th day of October 2025.
ATTACHMENT 2
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DATE:October 15, 2025
TO:Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY:Michael Parmer, Engagement and Special Programs Director
Hope Velarde, Management Analyst II
SUBJECT:Consideration of Resolution No. 2025-082, Appointing a Representative
and Alternate Representative to the California Intergovernmental Risk
Authority (CIRA) Board of Directors, and Predecessor Boards.
(RESOLUTION NO. 2025-082) (CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the attached resolution, appointing the City Manager as
the City's representative and appointing a Deputy City Manager as the City's alternate
representative on the California Intergovernmental Risk Authority (CIRA) Board of Directors, and
any predecessor boards.
BACKGROUND:
The California Intergovernmental Risk Authority (CIRA) is a joint powers authority that provides
stable, cost-effective risk management and insurance services to public agencies across
California. Its mission is to reduce and stabilize insurance costs while ensuring member agencies
have access to essential coverage for critical services, such as general liability, employment
practices, workers’ compensation, public safety, transportation, and infrastructure.
Established on July 1, 2021, CIRA was formed through the merger of two legacy insurance pools,
PARSAC (Public Agency Risk Sharing Authority of California), and REMIF (Redwood Empire
Municipal Insurance Fund). The City, a longtime member of PARSAC, transitioned to CIRA as
part of this merger. By combining the resources, membership, and risk pools of these entities,
CIRA is able to leverage scale, strengthen financial stability, and deliver enhanced services to its
members.
ANALYSIS:
The City Council previously approved Resolution 19-007, appointing the City Manager as the
City’s representative and the Deputy City Manager of Civic and Cultural Services as the alternate
representative on the Board of Directors of PARSAC (now known as CIRA).
Given the changes that have occurred since that resolution, it is necessary to provide CIRA with
an updated and accurate record of the City’s representatives. Elisa Cox, the incoming City
Manager, will serve as the City’s representative, and Peter Castro, Deputy City Manager, will
serve as the alternate representative. Maintaining these positions is critical to ensure the City
continues to have representation and voting rights on the CIRA Board, as well as any predecessor
boards.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
This appointment will address the City Council' s values of working together cooperatively and
respectfully with each other, staff, and all stakeholders by ensuring knowledgeable voting
representation on self-funded insurance and risk sharing programs in which the City of Rancho
Cucamonga participates.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 – Resolution Appointing CIRA Reps
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ATTACHMENT #1
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-082
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, TO APPOINT A
REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
CALIFORNIA INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK AUTHORITY (CIRA)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Cucamonga (the "City") is a party to the Joint Powers
Agreement creating the California Intergovernmental Risk Authority (CIRA) and as such, is a
Member Agency of CIRA; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Joint Powers Agreement, each Member Agency of CIRA is
required to appoint a Director and an Alternate Director to act in the Director's absence, to
represent the City as if the City itself were present and acting on the CIRA Board of Directors
for all matters which come before such Board of Directors, and also for the Director to be
eligible to serve on the CIRA Executive Committee, and any predecessor boards.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga appoints the City Manager to serve as its Director on the CIRA Board of Directors
to act on behalf of the City, a Member Agency of CIRA, on all matters to come before the
Board of Directors, as if the City itself were present and acting at such meeting, and for such
Director to be eligible for serving on the CIRA Executive Committee, and any predecessor
boards; and appoints a Deputy City Manager to serve as Alternate Director in the absence of
the Director.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution No. 19-0007, passed and adopted on
February 6, 2019, appointing the City Manager as the City's representative to PARSAC (now
known as CIRA) and the Deputy City Manager of Cultural Services as alternate, be rescinded;
that the City Manager, or a designee, be instructed to inform the Secretary of CIRA of the
above appointment by sending a copy of this Resolution to CIRA’s business office; and that
this resolution shall take effect on December 16, 2025.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this ____ day of __________2025.
Resolution No. 202X-XX Page 1 of 1
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DATE:October 15, 2025
TO:Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY:Peter Castro, Deputy City Manager-Administrative Services
SUBJECT:Consideration of Second Reading and Adoption of the Following:
ORDINANCE NO. 1047
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.16.030 OF
THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO
SALARIES FOR MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1047 amending
Section 2.16.030 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code pertaining to salaries for Mayor and
Members of the City Council.
BACKGROUND:
The introduction and first reading of the above-entitled Ordinance was conducted at the Regular
City Council Meeting of October 1, 2025. Votes at first reading: AYES: Michael, Kennedy,
Hutchison, Scott, Stickler.
ANALYSIS:
Please refer to the October 1, 2025 City Council staff report.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Please refer to the October 1, 2025 City Council staff report.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
Please refer to the October 1, 2025 City Council staff report.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 – Ordinance No. 1047
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Ordinance No. 1047 - Page 1 of 3
ORDINANCE NO. 1047
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 2.16.030 OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO
SALARIES FOR MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does ordain as follows:
A. RECITALS
1. California Government Code Section 36516 provides, in pertinent
part, as follows:
"(a) A City Council may enact an ordinance providing that each
member of the City Council shall receive a salary."
2. Government Code subsection 36516(a)(4)(A) allows Council
salaries to be increased by ordinance in an amount not to exceed 5% for each
full calendar year from the operative date of the last Council salary adjustment.
3. Two full calendar years have elapsed since the effective date of
the last Council salary adjustment which set the salary at $1,562 per month,
effective as of December 2024. However, this Council intends to modify Council
salaries; total compensation increases anticipated in the coming fiscal year, but
not to exceed the limit of 5% for each calendar year for each of the past two full
calendar years. ·
4. Government Code Section 36516.1 provides authority for a directly
elected Mayor of a general law city to be provided with additional
compensation.
B. ORDINANCE
IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Subsection A of Section 2.16.030 of the Rancho Cucamonga
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read, in words and figures, as follows:
"2.16.030 Salary amount and waiver.
"A. Each member of the City Council other than the Mayor
shall receive as salary the sum of one thousand six hundred forty ($1,640)
per month. The Mayor shall receive the sum of one thousand eight hundred
eighteen dollars ($1,818) per month. The salary shall be paid at the same time
and in the same manner as salaries are paid to other officers and employees
of the City.
ATTACHMENT 1
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Ordinance No. 1047 - Page 2 of 3
Section 2. The salary increases provided for in this Ordinance shall
become available to the members of this Council during December 2026.
Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and
cause it to be published in accordance with applicable law.
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Ordinance No. 1047 - Page 3 of 3
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 15th day of October, 2025.
L. Dennis Michael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kim Sevy, Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA )
I, Kim Sevy, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced- at a Regular Meeting of the City
Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on the 1st day of October 2025, and was
passed at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on the
15th day of October 2025.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED
Executed this 16th day of October 2025, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Kim Sevy, Clerk
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DATE:October 15, 2025
TO:Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY:Kirt Coury, Contract Planner
Sean McPherson, AICP, Principal Planner
Sophia Serafin, AICP, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT:PUBLIC HEARING - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, MASTER
PLAN, DESIGN REVIEW, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT –
NEWCASTLE PARTNERS – A request for development of one industrial
warehouse building totaling approximately 334,776 square feet on a
14.8-acre site located west of Etiwanda Avenue and south of Arrow
Route at 12459 Arrow Route; APN 0229-131-24. An Environmental
Impact Report (SCH No. 2023110039) was prepared for the project.
Primary Case File No. DRC2022-00101. (RESOLUTION NO. 2025-079)
(CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:
Planning Department staff and the Planning Commission recommend the City Council certify the
Environmental Impact Report, make findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act,
adopt a mitigation monitoring and reporting program, and adopt a resolution of approval for Master
Plan DRC2024-00036, Design Review DRC2022-00101 and Conditional Use Permit DRC2025-
00203 subject to the included Conditions of Approval.
BACKGROUND:
On September 10, 2025, the Planning Commission reviewed the subject project, which proposes
one concrete tilt-up industrial building totaling approximately 334,776 square feet of building floor
area to be located on property addressed 12459 Arrow Route, generally west of Etiwanda Avenue
and south of Arrow Route. After deliberation and hearing public testimony, the Planning
Commission voted in favor of the project and unanimously recommended the City Council
approve the project as proposed. The September 10 Planning Commission staff report and
meeting minutes are included with this staff report for reference as Attachment 4.
ANALYSIS:
Applications for the proposed project include a Design Review (DRC2022-00101) to allow the
construction of the proposed building, a Master Plan (DRC2024-00036) wherein the developer is
requesting site-specific development standards regarding reduced parking setbacks, landscaped
setbacks, and reduced roadway standards, and a Conditional Use Permit (DRC2025-00203) to
allow for the development of a warehouse facility in excess of 75,000 square feet.
The existing land use, General Plan, and Zoning designations for the project site and adjacent
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properties are as follows:
Land Use General Plan Zoning
Site Industrial
Warehouse
Industrial Employment
District Industrial Employment (IE)
North Industrial
Warehouse
Industrial Employment
District Industrial Employment (IE)
South Industrial Industrial Employment
District Industrial Employment (IE)
West Industrial Neo-Industrial Employment
District
Neo-Industrial (NI)
East Industrial Industrial Employment
District Industrial Employment (IE)
Project Design and Layout
The applicant is proposing to develop the site with one concrete tilt-up industrial building totaling
334,776 square feet of building floor area comprised of 322,776 square feet of industrial
warehouse space. Access to the site is proposed via Arrow Route and Yellowwood Road, the
latter of which will be required to be fully dedicated to the City. In addition, and consistent with the
City’s block network standards, a new public road (labeled as “A Street” in the attached plan set),
is proposed to be constructed. “A Street” will run parallel to the south property line of the project
site, aligned east to west, and will connect Yellowwood Road and a new proposed north-south
street identified along the eastern boundary of the project site (“B Street”). As a condition of
approval, the developer will be required to construct each of these new streets to their full width
pursuant to Engineering standards, with the exception of “B Street” for which the developer is
proposing site-specific development standards through a Master Plan application. The project
includes on-site circulation improvements, trailer parking areas, and substantial new landscaping.
All existing buildings and associated improvements will be demolished.
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Figure 2: Project Site Plan
The proposed building will include 6,000 square feet of ground floor office space, and 6,000
square feet of mezzanine office space, and will have a maximum height of 45 feet.
Architecture and Site Design Theme
Both the Design Review Committee and the Planning Commission have reviewed the project’s
proposed architectural theme and site design and have provided general comments in support.
The proposed industrial warehouse buildings meet the City’s architectural design standards and
provide an attractive design theme and color pallet largely consistent with other recent industrial
development seen throughout the City.
Figure 3: Proposed Building Elevations
The proposed Project complies with the applicable development standards for the Industrial
Employment (IE) zone, with the exception of those standards where the developer has proposed
their own site-specific development standards through the master plan application, as shown in
the table below:
Development
Standard Required Proposed Complies?
Building Height
Maximum 35 feet (at front
setback) and
75 feet (1-foot increment
from the front setback
line)
Building: 45 feet YES
Floor Area Ratio
(FAR)50-60%Building: 51.9%YES
Front Building
Setback
25 feet ( Yellow Wood
Road)Building: 71 feet YES
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Parking
As provided in the table below, the project meets all relevant parking standards pursuant to the
Development Code:
Parking Ratio Required
Parking
Provided
Parking Complies?
Warehouse/storage
and office
1 per 1,000 sf for the first
20,000 sf; 1 per 2,000 sf for
the next 20,000 sf, and 1 per
40,000 sf for remaining sf
Office requires 1 per 250 sf
Building:
469 stalls
Building:
478 YES
Trailer Loading
Stalls 1 per loading dock Building:
44
Building:
44 YES
Landscaping
The project also meets all relevant landscape standards. The project will result in the removal of
2 non-heritage trees and 21 heritage trees. None of the existing heritage trees will remain in place.
The project will result in 178 onsite trees, including 22 new street trees and 21 replacement
heritage trees. Ornamental ground cover and shrubs make up the balance of the landscaped
area. A tree removal permit is required and has been noted as a condition of approval.
Street Side
Setback 25 feet (Street A)Building: 25 feet YES
Average Depth of
Landscape
35 feet ( Yellow Wood
Road and Streets A and
B)
15-10” feet Yellow Wood
Road; 25 feet Street A, and,
10’-10” feet Street B
YES*
Parking Setback
20 feet ( Yellow Wood
Road);
20 feet (Street B)
4’-8” feet ( Yellow Wood
Road);
4’-10” feet (Street B)
YES*
Interior Side Yard
Setback Min. 5 feet Building: 119 feet YES
Rear Yard Setback Min. 0 feet Building: 71 feet YES
Open
Space/Landscape
Standards
10%12.5%YES
*The project applicant has requested to establish site specific development standards through the request
of approval of a Master Plan.
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Figure 4: Color Image of Proposed Building and Landscaping
Related Entitlements
As noted, the project involves the processing other entitlements. In addition to the processing of
a Design Review for the construction and development of proposed structure and infrastructure
improvements, the application also involves a request to approve a Conditional Use Permit for
the development of a warehouse facility in excess of 75,000 square feet (pursuant to
Development Code Section 17.36.040(C)(table note 10), and a Master Plan wherein the
developer proposes site-specific development standards.
Master Plan
As previously mentioned, this project site is within the Industrial Employment Zoning District which
requires specific zoning and building standards, building, parking, and landscaping setbacks, floor
area, landscaping, and land use standards. The applicant has applied for a Master Plan to
establish site-specific development standards pursuant to Development Code Section 17.22.020
(Master Plan). The purpose of a Master Plan is to allow for the coordinated comprehensive
planning of a subarea of the city to accomplish specific objectives including to allow the
development of an exceptional project design that cannot be built under an existing zone or due
to constraints of existing development standards.
In this case, the developer has proposed the construction of two new public streets (“A Street”
and “B Street”) as required by the General Plan for the purposes of improving circulation within
the Southeast Industrial Area of the City, which is specifically defined in the General Plan as
Focus Area 8. While the expanded road network shown in the General Plan focus area achieves
certain key priorities of strategic implementation for Focus Area 8, namely complete network
connectivity and efficient goods movement, the dedication of these roads has caused site
constraints which has led the developer to request that site-specific development standards be
established through the Master Plan application related to reduced building, parking and
landscaped setbacks, and a reduced ultimate right-of-way for “B Street” as detailed below:
Street City Standard
(Collector Street)
Proposed Deviation
Yellow
Wood Road
35' average depth of
landscaped and 20’
parking per IE zoning
Approx. 15'-10” average
landscaping and an
approximate 4’-8” parking
Landscaped setback
reduced from 35' to
approx. 15-10” and
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setback parking setback
reduced from 20’ to 4’-
8”
Street A 35' landscaped and
building setback per IE
zoning
14’ landscaped setback
and 25 foot building
setback
Landscaped and
building setback
reduced from 35' to 14’
landscaped setback and
25’ building setback
Street B Street Standard 100-A
requires 66’ ROW
including 44’ wide curb-
to-curb and cumulative
22 feet of
parkway/sidewalk. 35'
landscaped setback per
IE zoning
50’ ROW, including 4-‘
curb-to-curb, a 6’ sidewalk
on the easterly portion
and 4’ raised curb on
westerly portion. No
landscaped parkway;
approx. 10'-10” average
landscaped setback and
4’-10” parking setback
Roadway reduced as
described and as
illustrated in “Figure 5”
Typical Street “B” Street
Section, below. average
landscaped setback
reduced from 35' to
approx. 10-10” and
parking setback
reduced from 20’ to 4’-
10”
Figure 5: Reduced road widths for “B” Street, a new proposed north-south street along the easterly property line of the project site.
Pursuant to Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Section 17.36.040, a minimum 35-foot
landscaped setback is required along public street frontages for collector streets. Further,
pursuant to Engineering Standards 100-A, industrial collector streets, of which Yellowwood Road
“A Street” and “B Street” are defined, are required to provide a total right-of-way width of 66 feet,
including a 44 foot curb-to-curb dimension with two 22 foot-wide travel lanes, and a cumulative
22 feet (11 feet on each side of the road deck) or parkway (5 feet) and sidewalk (6 feet).
The applicant’s proposed site-specific development standards include landscaping setbacks
along Yellowwood Road, “A Street,” and “B Street” ranging from approximately 10’-10” to 25 feet,
which is less than the 35-foot standard. The proposed parking setbacks also differ from the
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standard collector street section for Yellow Wood Road and “B Street,” with a range from
approximately 4’-8” to 4’10”, which is less than the 20-foot standard setback. Lastly, “B Street”
proposes a 50’ ROW, including 40-foot curb-to-curb, a 6’ sidewalk on the easterly portion and 4’
raised curb on westerly portion and no landscaped parkway. Of the 40-foot curb-to-curb roadway
width, “B Street” will provide one 22-foot travel lane and one 18-foot travel lane, which differ from
Engineering Standard 100-A as described above.
Staff believes that these requested site-specific development standards are warranted, because
the developer will dedicate and construct two new public roads to achieve the City’s goal of
improving the roadway network and connectivity in the southeast industrial area of the City. The
Planning Commission reviewed staff’s analysis of the master plan and concurred.
Environmental Assessment
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was
prepared for the project (SCH No. 2023110039). The EIR was circulated for public and agency
comment and proper notification was provided in accordance with CEQA and CEQA Guidelines;
with the public comment period commencing May 23, 2025 through July 8, 2025, after which the
City prepared the Final EIR.
The Draft EIR and Final EIR are included via hyperlink to this staff report as Attachment 3. The
EIR concludes that upon implementation of the project and all recommended mitigation
measures, impacts associated with the project would remain less than significant. No significant
and unavoidable impact was identified; thus it is determined that no Statement of Overriding
Consideration is required to be adopted. Upon the Planning Commission’s recommendation, the
City Council is also being asked to certify the project EIR, make findings in accordance with
CEQA, and adopt the mitigation monitoring and reporting program in addition to the other project
approvals.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Project site currently is assessed an annual property tax. A percentage of this annual tax is
shared with the City. The proposed development will increase the value of the Project site when
constructed and the City’s annual share of the property tax will increase accordingly. The
proposed Project will allow for the development of a new warehouse facility to the benefit of the
community job base and tax revenue. The Project proponent also will be responsible for paying
one-time impact fees. These fees are intended to address the increased demand for City services
due to the proposed Project. The following types of services that these impact fees would support
include the following: library services, transportation infrastructure, drainage infrastructure, animal
services, police, parks, and community and recreation services.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
The development of the project achieves the City Council’s Core Value of “Intentionally embracing
and anticipating the future,” and “continuous improvement.” In addition to providing the City with
a new industrial warehouse facility which will attract a quality tenant (or tenants), the project also
significantly improves circulation in the southeast industrial area of the City, which is a stated goal
of the General Plan. Further, the Project meets the development standards (with approval of the
master plan) thus effectuating the goals and vision of the General Plan and Zoning Code as
desired by the City Council.
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ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map and Aerial Location
Attachment 2 - Link to Project Plans
Attachment 3 - Link to CEQA Documents (Draft EIR with Appendices, Final EIR, Findings and
MMRP)
Attachment 4 – Planning Commission Staff Report and Meeting Minutes Dated September 10,
2025
Attachment 5 – Planning Commission Resolution 2025-028
Attachment 6 - Draft Resolution with Conditions of Approval
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Existing Conditions
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Attachment 3
Due to file size, this attachment can be accessed through the following link:
CEQA Documents
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DATE:September 10, 2025
TO:Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM:Jennifer Nakamura, CNU-A, Planning Director
INITIATED BY:Kirt Coury, Contract Planner
Sean McPherson, AICP, Principal Planner
Sophia Serafin, AICP, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT:ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, MASTER PLAN, DESIGN REVIEW,
AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – NEWCASTLE PARTNERS – A
request for development of one industrial warehouse building totaling
approximately 334,776 square feet on a 14.8-acre site located west of
Etiwanda Avenue and south of Arrow Route at 12459 Arrow Route; APN
0229-131-24. An Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2023110039)
was prepared for the project. Primary Case File No. DRC2022-00101.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council certify the
Environmental Impact Report, make findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act,
adopt a mitigation monitoring and reporting program, and approve the resolution of approval for
Master Plan DRC2024-00036, Design Review DRC2022-00101, and Conditional Use Permit
DRC2025-00203, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval.
BACKGROUND:
The project site is occupied by an industrial facility consisting of two buildings, a 100-space
surface parking lot with surrounding concrete/asphalt and gravel pavement, and sparse
vegetation. The two buildings are approximately 157,221 sq ft and 20,000 sq ft, respectively, and
are approximately 26 feet tall. At the time the Notice of Preparation (NOP) was published
(November, 2023), the project site was used for manufacturing steel wire and steel wire products
by Tree Island Wire Operations, which occurred onsite 24 hours per day. Similar manufacturing
facilities have operated onsite since approximately 1975. All existing buildings and improvements
are proposed to be demolished as part of this project.
Site Characteristics
The project site is located at 12459 Arrow Route and at its maximum extent is approximately 535
feet by 1,272 feet, or approximately 644,688 square feet (sq ft) in lot area (14.8 acres). The project
site is generally elongated in an east to west direction with topography descending slightly from
a north to south direction. The project site is bounded by existing industrial developments to the
north and east, Yellowwood Place to the west, and an existing drainage basin also to the east,
and industrial development to the south.
ATTACHMENT 4
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Figure 1: Project Location
ANALYSIS:
The Project site has a General Plan land use designation of Industrial Employment District. The
project site is also zoned as Industrial Employment (IE). Surrounding land uses to the north, south
and east and zoned IE, and to the west are zoned Neo-Industrial (NI).
The existing land use, General Plan, and Zoning designations for the project site and adjacent
properties are as follows:
Land Use General Plan Zoning
Site
Existing
industrial
buildings
Industrial Employment
District Industrial Employment (IE)
North Industrial
Warehouse
Industrial Employment
District Industrial Employment (IE)
South Industrial Industrial Employment
District Industrial Employment (IE)
West Industrial Neo-Industrial Employment
District
Neo-Industrial (NI)
East Industrial Industrial Employment
District Industrial Employment (IE)
Project Design and Layout
The applicant is proposing to develop the site with one concrete tilt-up industrial building totaling
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334,776 square feet of building floor area comprised of 322,776 square feet of industrial
warehouse space with the remaining 12,000 square feet dedicated to office space. Access to the
site is proposed via Arrow Route and Yellowwood Place, the latter of which will be required as a
condition of approval to be fully dedicated to the City. In addition, and consistent with the City’s
block network standards, new public road (labeled as “A Street” in the attached plan set), is
proposed to be constructed. “A Street” will run parallel to the south property line of the project
site, aligned east to west, and will connect Yellowwood Place and a new proposed north-south
street identified along the eastern boundary of the project site (“B Street”). As a condition of
approval, the developer will be required to construct each of these new streets to their full width
pursuant to Engineering standards, with the exception of “B Street” for which the developer is
proposing site specific development standards through a Master Plan application. The project
includes on-site circulation improvements, trailer parking areas, and substantial new landscaping.
All existing buildings and associated improvements will be demolished.
Figure 2: Project Site Plan
The proposed building will include 6,000 square feet of ground floor office space, and 6,000
square feet of mezzanine office space, and will have a maximum height of 45 feet.
Architecture and Site Design Theme
The proposed industrial warehouse buildings meet the City’s architectural design standards. The
building provides well-defined articulation and a varied use of architectural features creating an
attractive aesthetic. For example, the long span of each façade along the north and south
elevations provides a well-articulated wall plane. Further, the street facing corner of the building
(fronting Yellowwood Place and “A Street”) provides an office tower element which exhibits
vertical glass and a metal canopy accent feature. These corner elements also provide an
aluminum storefront system framed by an aluminum panel cornice. Throughout each elevation,
the typical concrete tilt-up façade is punctuated by panel joints, reveals and windows. The project
also provides an attractive and varied color pallet to break up the expanse of the façade which
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includes “Repose Gray” (Sherwin Williams SW 7015), “Dorian Gray” (SW 7017), “Gauntlet Gray”
(SW 7019).
Figure 3: Proposed Building Elevations
The proposed Project complies with the applicable development standards for the Industrial
Employment (IE) district as shown in the table below:
Development
Standard Required Proposed Complies?
Building Height
Maximum 35 feet (at front
setback) and
75 feet (1-foot increment
from the front setback
line)
Building: 45 feet YES
Floor Area Ratio
(FAR)50-60%Building: 51.9%YES
Front Building
Setback
25 feet (Yellowwood
Place)Building: 71 feet YES
Street Side
Setback 25 feet (Street A)Building: 25 feet YES
Average Depth of
Landscape
35 feet (Yellowwood
Place and Streets A and
B)
15-10” feet Yellowwood
Place;
25 feet Street A, and, 10’-10”
feet Street B
YES*
Parking Setback
20 feet (Yellowwood
Place;
20 feet (Street B)
4’-8” feet (Yellowwood Place);
4’-10” feet (Street B)YES*
Interior Side Yard
Setback Min. 5 feet Building: 119 feet YES
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Parking
Pursuant to Development Code Section 17.64.050, 17.64.090 and Table 17.64.050-1, auto
parking for warehouse/storage uses is based on a tiered ratio as illustrated in the table below. In
addition, office areas require parking at 1 stall per 250 square feet. Further, the development code
requires 1 trailer loading stall for each dock door proposed. As such, the proposed project is
required to provide 149 auto parking stalls and 44 trailer loading. The table below demonstrates
the project’s compliance with all parking standards:
Parking Ratio Required
Parking
Provided
Parking Complies?
Warehouse/storage
and office
1 per 1,000 sf for the
first 20,000 sf; 1 per
2,000 sf for the next
20,000 sf, and 1 per
40,000 sf for remaining
sf
Office requires 1 per 250
sf
Building:
469 stalls
Building:
478 YES
Trailer Loading
Stalls 1 per loading dock Building:
44
Building:
44 YES
Landscaping
The project also meets all relevant landscape standards, with the exception of certain landscape
setback standards for which the applicant has requested to establish site-specific development
standards through the Master Plan application. The project will result in the removal of 2 non-
heritage trees and 21 heritage trees. None of the existing heritage trees will remain in place. The
project will result in 178 onsite trees, including 22 new street trees and 21 replacement heritage
trees. Ornamental ground cover and shrubs make up the balance of the landscaped area. A tree
removal permit is required and has been noted as a condition of approval.
Rear Yard
Setback Min. 0 feet Building: 71 feet YES
Open
Space/Landscape
Standards
10%12.5%YES
*The project applicant has requested to establish site specific development standards through the
request of approval of a Master Plan.
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Figure 4: Color Image of Proposed Building and Landscaping
Related Entitlements
As noted, the Project involves the processing multiple entitlements. In addition to the processing
of a Design Review for the construction and development of proposed structure and infrastructure
improvements, the application also involves a request to approve a Conditional Use Permit for
the development of a warehouse facility in excess of 75,000 square feet (pursuant to
Development Code Section 17.36.040(C)(table note 10), and a Master Plan application to allow
the establishment of site-specific development standards for roadway width and landscaping and
parking setbacks. Resolutions further describing each of these entitlements are included as
exhibits to this staff report.
Master Plan
As previously mentioned, this project site is within the Industrial Employment Zoning District which
requires specific zoning and building standards, building, parking, and landscaping setbacks, floor
area, landscaping, and land use standards. The applicant has applied for a Master Plan to
establish site-specific development standards pursuant to Development Code Section 17.22.020
(Master Plan). The purpose of a Master Plan is to allow for the coordinated comprehensive
planning of a subarea of the city to accomplish specific objectives including to allow the
development of an exceptional project design that cannot be built under an existing zone or due
to constraints of existing development standards.
In this case, the developer has proposed the construction of two new public streets (“A Street”
and “B Street”) as required by the General Plan for the purposes of improving circulation within
the Southeast Industrial Area of the City, which is specifically defined in the General Plan as
“Focus Area 8.” While the expanded road network proposed by the applicant achieves certain key
priorities of strategic implementation for Focus Area 8, namely complete network connectivity and
efficient goods movement, site constraints have led the developer to request that site-specific
development standards be established through the Master Plan application related to reduced
building, parking and landscaped setbacks, and a reduced ultimate right-of-way for “B Street” as
detailed below:
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Street City Standard
(Collector Street)
Proposed Deviation
Yellowwood
Road
35' average depth of
landscaped and 20’
parking per IE zoning
Approx. 15'-10”
landscaping setback and
an 4’-8” parking setback
Landscaped setback
reduced from 35' to
approx. 15-10” and
parking setback
reduced from 20’ to 4’-
8”
Street A 35' landscaped and
building setback per IE
zoning
14’ landscaped setback
and 25 foot building
setback
Landscaped and
building setback
reduced from 35' to 14’
landscaped setback and
25’ building setback.
Street B Street Standard 100-A
requires 66’ ROW
including 44’ wide curb-
to-curb and cumulative
22 feet of
parkway/sidewalk. 35'
landscaped setback per
IE zoning
50’ ROW, including 4-‘
curb-to-curb, a 6’ sidewalk
on the easterly portion
and 4’ raised curb on
westerly portion. No
landscaped parkway;
approx. 10'-10” average
landscaped setback and
4’-10” parking setback
Roadway reduced as
described and as
illustrated in “Figure 5”
Typical Street “B” Street
Section, below. average
landscaped setback
reduced from 35' to
approx. 10-10” and
parking setback
reduced from 20’ to 4’-
10”
Figure 5 – Typical Section “B” Street.
Pursuant to Rancho Cucamonga Development Code Section 17.36.040 (IE Zone Development
Standards), a minimum 35-foot landscaped setback is required along public street frontages for
collector streets. Further, pursuant to Engineering Standards 100-A, industrial collector streets,
of which Yellowwood Place, “A Street” and “B Street” are defined, are required to provide a total
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right-of-way width of 66 feet, including a 44 foot curb-to-curb dimension, including two 22 foot-
wide travel lanes, and a cumulative 22 feet (11 feet on each side of the road deck) or parkway (5
feet) and sidewalk (6 feet).
The applicant’s proposed site-specific development standards include landscaping setbacks
along Yellowwood Place, “A Street,” and “B Street” ranging from approximately 10’-10” to 25 feet,
which is less than the 35-foot standard. The proposed parking setbacks also differ from the
standard collector street section for Yellowwood Place and “B Street,” with a range from
approximately 4’-8” to 4’10”, which is less than the 20-foot standard setback. Lastly, “B Street”
proposes a 50’ ROW, including 40-foot curb-to-curb, a 6’ sidewalk on the easterly portion and 4’
raised curb on westerly portion and no landscaped parkway. Of the 40-foot curb-to-curb roadway
width, “B Street” will provide one 22-foot travel lane and one 18-foot travel lane, which differ from
Engineering Standard 100-A as described above.
Pursuant to Development Code Section 17.22.020, Master Plans are required to be reviewed by
the City Council, thus in this case staff is requesting that the Planning Commission make a
recommendation that the City Council approve the requested Master Plan and site-specific
development standards.
Design Review Committee
The Project was reviewed by the Design Review Committee (DRC – Daniels and Boling) on
September 3, 2024. Staff presented the item to the Design Review Committee. Following the
staff’s presentation, members of the applicant’s team (including their architect), provided
additional background and detail on the project. Following the presentation discussion ensued
over various aspects of the project.
The Committee was complimentary of the project plan, architecture, and layout of the proposed
project. The Committee further expressed their appreciation of the proposed project development
as the design appeared to be respectful of the area and surrounding developments.
The Committee had questions for the applicant relating to the slopes of the property along the
project northern property line and how the slope would be managed (retaining wall, landscaping,
etc.). The Committee additionally asked general questions relating to the project landscaping and
lighting. The architect discussed the use of a small retaining wall or large curb for that area along
the project boundary to address the mentioned slope. The Committee also discussed the project
architecture and was complimentary of the use of tile, glass, scoring, etc. of the building. The
architect also noted the use of LED lighting within the tile popouts of the building. In addition, the
Committee asked questions relating to the truck traffic and street improvements for the site and
area. Lastly, the Committee asked about the internal ceiling height of the proposed building. It
was noted that the height would be approximately 36-feet in height. The Committee was
complimentary of the project and recommended that the project be forward as presented to the
Planning Commission for their review.
Public Art
The project is subject to the public art requirement provided in Chapter 17.124 of the Development
Code. As an industrial development, this project would typically include artwork that has a
minimum value that meets or exceeds one dollar per square foot. The valuation of public art would
be approximately $334,776 (as it is based on building square footage of the project). A condition
has been included pursuant to the Development Code that requires the public art requirement be
fulfilled prior to occupancy.
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Environmental Analysis
Pursuant to the California Environmental Act (CEQA), an Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(SCH No.2023110039), has been prepared for this project. Under CEQA, the purpose of an EIR
is to inform the public about any significant impacts to the physical environment resulting from a
project, identify ways to avoid or lessen the impacts, identify alternatives, and promote public
participation. This EIR addressed and evaluated potentially significant impacts of the proposed
project and identified feasible mitigation measures and alternatives that may be adopted to reduce
or eliminate these impacts. A summary of all of the project-related impacts and the recommended
mitigation measures is provided in the Final EIR.
Draft EIR Preparation and Circulation
Following the NOP and Public Scoping Meeting, a DEIR was prepared and was distributed to
Responsible and Trustee agencies, and individuals who had requested to review the DEIR. The
DEIR was distributed for a 45-day public review period on May 23, 2025 with the comment period
concluding on July 8, 2025. A Notice of Availability including electronic links to the DEIR and all
technical appendices was posted at the County, published in the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin,
mailed to all property owners within 660 feet, interested parties requesting such notification and
posted on the city’s website on May 23, 2025. Further, and also on May 23, 2025, the DEIR and
all technical appendices were provided to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate
Innovation (formerly the Office of Planning and Research – OPR) via the online “CEQAnet” portal
for distribution to Responsible and Trustee agencies and hard copies of the DEIR and all
technical appendices were provided for public review at the following locations:
Archibald Library – 7368 Archibald Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730;
Paul A Biane Library – 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739;
Planning Department Public Counter at City Hall – 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho
Cucamonga, CA 91730.
Comments were received from the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), South
Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), and Southern California Gas Company
(SoCalGas) on the content of the Draft EIR. None of the comments received, or the responses
provided, constitute “significant new information” by CEQA standards (State CEQA Guidelines
CCR Section 15088.5). In other words, no new significant impacts or other conditions set forth
in Section 15088.5(a) of the State CEQA Guidelines were identified.
Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program (MMRP)
In compliance with CEQA, a monitoring program has been prepared. The MMRP is a reporting
program that identifies each adopted mitigation measure or project design feature that reduces
the significance level of a particular impact. The MMRP indicates responsibility and timing
milestones for each mitigation measure.
Findings of Fact in Support of Determinations Related to Significant Environmental Impacts
The EIR concludes that upon implementation of the project and all recommended mitigation
measures, impacts associated with the project would remain less than significant. No significant
and unavoidable impact was identified; thus, it is determined that no Statement of Overriding
Consideration is required to be adopted. Findings as required by CEQA are also included within
the FEIR for public review.
Correspondence
This item was advertised as a public hearing with a regular legal advertisement in the Inland
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Valley Daily Bulletin newspaper on August 26, 2025, the property was posted on August 27, 2025,
and notices were mailed to 35 property owners within a 1,500-foot radius of the Project site, as
well as all parties that requested notice on August 27, 2025. To date, Staff has not received any
comments from the public.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Project site currently is assessed an annual property tax. A percentage of this annual tax is
shared with the City. The proposed development will increase the value of the Project site when
constructed and the City’s annual share of the property tax will increase accordingly. The
proposed Project will allow for the development of a new warehouse facility to the benefit of the
community job base and tax revenue. The Project proponent also will be responsible for paying
one-time impact fees. These fees are intended to address the increased demand for City services
due to the proposed Project. The following types of services that these impact fees would support
include the following: library services, transportation infrastructure, drainage infrastructure, animal
services, police, parks, and community and recreation services.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUES(S) ADDRESSED:
The development of the project achieves the City Council’s Core Value of “Intentionally embracing
and anticipating the future,” and “continuous improvement.” In addition to providing the City with
a new industrial warehouse facility which will attract a quality tenant (or tenants). Further, the
Project meets the development standards (with approval of the master plan) thus effectuating the
goals and vision of the General Plan and Zoning Code as desired by the City Council.
EXHIBITS:
Exhibit A – Vicinity Map and Aerial Location
Exhibit B – Link to Project Plans
Exhibit C – Link to CEQA Documents (Draft EIR with Appendices, Final EIR, Findings and MMRP)
Exhibit D – DRC Comments and Minutes Dated September 3, 2024
Exhibit E – Draft Resolution 2025-028 with Conditions of Approval
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Historic Preservation Commission and
Planning Commission
Agenda
September 10, 2025
Final Minutes
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
7:00 p.m.
The regular joint meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission and Planning Commission was
held on September 10, 2025. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Morales at 7:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Planning Commission present: Chairman Morales, Vice Chairman Boling, Commissioner Dopp,
Commissioner Daniels and Commissioner Diaz.
Staff Present: Serita Young, Assistant City Attorney; Jennifer Nakamura, Planning Director; Sean
McPherson, Principal Planner; Stacy Lee, Assistant Planner; Sophia Serafin, Assistant Planner;
Kirt Coury, Contract Planner; Matt Marquez, Economic Development Director; Tanya Spiegel,
Deputy Director of Economic Development; Flavio Nunez, Management Analyst II, Carina
Campos, Management Analyst II; Eddie Flores, Management Analyst I; Miguel Sotomayor,
Principal Engineer; Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant.
B. Public Communications
Chairman Morales opened the public communications.
Hearing no comments from the public, Chairman Morales closed the public communications.
C. Consent Calendar
C1. Consideration to adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of August 27, 2025.
Motion: Moved by Commissioner Diaz; seconded by Vice Chairman Boling. Motion carried
unanimously, 5-0.
D. Public Hearings
D1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – TAYLOR KANE ON BEHALF OF 8700 WHITE OAK APG
LLC – A request to permit Large E-Commerce Distribution/Fulfillment Center and Medium
Wholesale and Distribution uses for an existing 72,051-square-foot industrial building within the
Neo-Industrial (NI) Zone, located at 8700 White Oak Avenue; APN: 0209-145-04. This item is
exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA
Section 15301 – Existing Facilities (DRC2025-00117).
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Assistant Planner Lee provided a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file). She noted in the
presentation that there was a minor revision to the table that incorrectly listed Auto and Vehicle Sales
and Rental as the current use of the site. She reiterated that the site is currently vacant, and the
previous use was industrial. Commissioners received a redlined version of the changes on the dais
for review.
Commissioner Dopp requested clarification on whether Auto and /Vehicle Sales and Rental are
currently part of the permitted uses or conditional uses under warehouse distribution.
Planning Director Nakamura clarified that the use is not part of the current request. It was
inadvertently left in and was a typographical error.
Chairman Morales opened the public hearing.
Applicant Kane was present and available to answer questions.
Vice Chairman Boling asked the applicant when was the building vacated from previous use.
Applicant Kane responded end of May 2025.
Vice Chairman Boling asked if it is currently being marketed for lease.
Applicant Kane confirmed.
Vice Chairman Boling asked whether the use it is being marketed for is included under the proposed
uses if the Conditional Use Permit were to move forward.
Applicant Kane confirmed.
Hearing no comments from the public, Chairman Morales closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Dopp stated that he had no objections, noting that while a nearby property owner had
expressed concerns about traffic and parking, those issues were addressed in the conditions;
therefore, he is in support of it moving forward.
Commissioner Daniels commended the applicant for being proactive in getting the conditional use
permit before it is necessary, making it much easier for the applicant and the city.
Vice Chairman Boling expressed his appreciation of the applicant coming forward and getting ahead
of any issues and concerns. In the conditions of approval, Planning Condition #7, there is a reference
to a condition related to recordation of state sales and use taxes to the property if such a tenant comes
in. He strongly encouraged the owner to include that language in any potential lease agreements
with tenants so the city does not lose out on potential sales and use tax that should be due to the city.
Chairman Morales thanked the applicant for working with staff to get the proper things done and for
the public’s participation.
Motion: Moved by Commissioner Daniels; seconded by Commissioner Diaz to adopt Resolution
2025-027 approving Conditional Use Permit DRC2025-00117. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
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D2. HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW – JONATHAN L. ZANE ARCHITECTURE – A request
for site plan and design review of a 4,570 square foot residence with a 781 square foot garage
and 519 square foot guest house on a vacant 0.6-acre lot within the Very Low (VL) Residential
zone and Hillside and Equestrian Overlays at 8930 Reales Street, APN: 1061-801-16. The project
qualifies as a Class 3 exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 – New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (DRC2023-00368).
Assistant Planner Serafin provided a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file).
Commissioner Dopp reiterated that it is expected that the applicant will fund for the trail
improvements and that the project will resemble the other equestrian trails in the area.
Assistant Planner Serafin confirmed.
Chairman Morales opened the public hearing.
Applicant Zane was present and available to answer questions.
Hearing no comments from the public, Chairman Morales closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Dopp thanked the applicant for bringing this proposal forward, stating that it is
appropriate for that type of neighborhood. He noted that the requested accommodations related
to earthwork were due to the steep topography of the site, deeming the request necessary for the
project to proceed.
Commissioner Diaz expressed that the proposed home is beautiful and shared excitement for
both the applicant and the neighborhood, noting that the development of this infill lot will bring a
new neighbor to the community.
Vice Chairman Boling mentioned that often times the commission is presented with projects that
can be very controversial (i.e., higher density then what the neighborhood would prefer). He said
it is nice to see a project like this that fits within the existing neighborhood.
Chairman Morales expressed his approval of developing the vacant site in a way that
complements the neighborhood.
Motion: Moved by Vice Chairman Boling; seconded by Commissioner Dopp to adopt Resolution
2025-026 approving Hillside Design Review DRC2023-00368. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
D3. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, MASTER PLAN, DESIGN REVIEW, AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – NEWCASTLE PARTNERS – A request for development of one
industrial warehouse building totaling approximately 334,776 square feet on a 14.8-acre site
located west of Etiwanda Avenue and south of Arrow Route at 12459 Arrow Route; APN 0229-
131-24. An Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2023110039) was prepared for the project.
Primary Case File No. DRC2022-00101.
Contract Planner Coury provided a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file).
Principal Planner McPherson noted that this item will go before City Council for approval.
Co-Applicant Smith was in attendance and available to answer questions.
Vice Chairman Boling asked what the interior ceiling height is.
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Applicant Smith answered the interior ceiling height is 36 feet.
Commissioner Diaz inquired about plans for Public Art and expressed her hope that a mural
would be included.
Applicant Smith answered that they would try to do something artful.
Chairman Morales opened the public hearing.
The following individuals from local union groups expressed their support: Jose Garcia, Jerry
Davalos, Jorge Zavala, Godfrey Wachira, David Hanson.
Their comments included the following:
• Work close to home
• Prevailing wages
• Put union people to work
For the record, it is noted that the following correspondence was received after the preparation of
the agenda packet and the following comment is noted. The actual correspondence should be
referred to for details:
• Email from Ruben Castaneda expressing support for the project.
Hearing no other comments, Chairman Morales closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Dopp stated that in terms of the design, it is consistent with high quality
warehouses seen in the past. He said there are no major problems with the request for the revised
reduced setbacks through the master plan, it appears routine for industrial areas to allow for some
of these exceptions on that level. He said regarding warehouse use, he wants to be consistent
from past projects, usually, he is more critical of warehousing in the region. What Commissioner
Dopp is usually looking for is 1) If it is harmful to residents, and 2) A desire for manufacturing. For
this project, it does not appear harmful to residents since this is an industrial area and his hope is
that the applicant finds a smaller scale manufacturer since, in his opinion, it is almost all
warehouses in that part of town. He has no objection on that front.
Commissioner Daniels complimented the architecture, noting that it integrates well with the
surrounding buildings in the area. He expressed appreciation for the color scheme, stating that
the elements work well together. He also indicated he has no concerns with the landscaping
setback waivers due to the site’s location and expressed overall support for the project.
Commissioner Diaz expressed her support for the project. She thanked the public, especially the
union labor workers, for attending on their own time and sharing their positive feedback and
highlighting the many benefits the project will bring to the city.
Vice Chairman Boling stated the design not only fits in with the surrounding buildings, but it is
uplifting on what is to be expected in future projects in that area. He appreciated the design
elements included in the building. He said the ceiling height is important for future tenants to have
a useful space and having the high ceiling will help with the warehouse and logistics distribution
that could take place there. He said as it pertains to the Master Plan that is being recommended
to City Council, there were a couple site specific development standards that have been brought
up particularly on B Street and then the parking and landscape setbacks. He confirmed with staff
that if approved, neither of those would impact the future project to the south because they would
utilize similar standards so that way there is consistency as you move north to south.
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Principal Planner McPherson confirmed.
Chairman Morales commended the applicant for securing strong union support, which is
impressive, emphasizing that the support was clearly expressed for the right reasons.
Motion: Moved by Commissioner Dopp; seconded by Commissioner Daniels to adopt Resolution
2025-028 approving Design Review DRC2022-00101, Conditional Use Permit DRC2025-00203
and Master Plan DRC2024-00036 with recommendation to the City Council. Motion carried
unanimously, 5-0.
E. General Business
E1. Consideration to Receive and File the Economic Development Strategy Annual Progress
Report for 2024-2025.
Economic Development Director Marquez and introduced his team; Tanya Spiegel, Flavio Nunez,
Carino Campos, and new member Eddie Flores.
The team presented a PowerPoint highlighting the City’s economic growth and increasing
diversity.
Vice Chairman Boling commended the team for their outstanding work, noting that despite being
a relatively small staff, they effectively promote the city, the region and the organization on a
national level.
General Comments:
• Page 12 of the report under Historic Resources – being the Historic Preservation
Commission they still have not received a list of the City’s recognized national state or local
historic assets and sites. He hopes that they will receive it soon.
• Positive feedback on adding Economic Development related items to the email newsletters
that get sent out to the residents. It helps keeps them informed and promotes local businesses
and highlights that you are not just focused on bringing new businesses in, but you also have the
task of business retention and business growth.
• Photos in the report are great to highlight local businesses but unless you are familiar with
that business, you do not know who it is or where it is. He suggested adding something on the
graphic to identify and showcase the business a bit more.
• Expressed appreciation for the update and seeing the many actions that have been taken
previously by the Planning Commission help to implement the strategies and goals of Economic
Development.
Commissioner Dopp expressed his appreciation for the presentation, noting that it was
encouraging to see the well-organized programs being implemented.
General Comments:
• Job Board for the local communities peaked his interest. It is nice to have a more connected
network.
• Epic Center - likes the idea of bringing in the market night. Examples of community events;
Smorgasbord LA or 626 Night Market might be good starting points to see if they do well.
He asked about the types of strategies and innovative uses being considered for potential
opportunities in these areas beyond traditional warehouse functions.
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Economic Development Director Marquez replied that they are lucky they did not go overboard
with their reliance on warehousing and distribution type of use as things have changed with the
administration in the White House. They are starting to see cities that have relied too heavily on
those types of uses are starting to feel the pinch and are seeing vacancy rates go up. He said
regarding manufacturing; they are in a good spot to attract manufacturers. They have had
conversations with existing manufacturers looking to expand. He said bringing in additional team
members will help bolster their team. A lot of their focus has been on recruiting new retailers,
restaurants and supermarkets. Moving forward, their focus will shift on new manufacturing type
uses.
Commissioner Daniels commended the team for doing such a great job with programs and
activities.
Commissioner Diaz asked if Economic Development has their own Instagram page.
Deputy Director of Economic Development Spiegel responded that they do not, they work in
partnership with the city.
Commissioner Diaz stated that a lot of people are on social media, and it is great to see the new
things happening in the city. She said the highlights on the city’s social media is a reminder of
places we may have forgotten about or have not been for a while. The report also highlighted a
lot of potential the city has to offer, and it is nice to see what is coming into the city. She especially
liked the focus on Live, Work, Play and how the Job Board can be used if someone wants to work
close to home.
Chairman Morales acknowledged that we are currently under uncertain and challenging economic
times. He noted that several other Inland Empire cities without a diversified economy are now
struggling, and it is sad to see. He expressed appreciation for the Economic Development teams
efforts in maintaining a strong, diversified, and well-planned economy, emphasizing that this
approach will help the city remain resilient during uncertain times. He also mentioned that he
enjoys reading the newsletters.
With no other comments, Commission received and filed report.
F. Commission Business
F1. Discussion of State Density Bonus Law.
Commissioner Daniels stated that he did not have much to add to the letter from the meeting a
few weeks ago. He added the comments he received except for the comment Vice Chairman
Boling brought up regarding the timeframe of when the project is deemed complete. It was not in
the nature of what was being discussed with the density bonus. He suggested to possibly have
a meeting/workshop with City Council on this specific issue instead of having them read about
that in this letter.
Planning Director Nakamura answered that we could either include that in a general transmittal
or include the transmittal with the letter being attached. She mentioned they may hear Council
say, yes, we hear you and understand, but we do not have any other options right now and it may
not result with any action.
Chairman Morales suggested incorporating “Request for Legislative Reform” into the title
It was decided that Commissioner Daniels would revise the title and forward to City Council.
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Commission took a formal vote. Moved by: Commissioner Daniels; seconded by Commission
Diaz. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
G. Director Announcements
Planning Director Nakamura announced that a meeting will be held in two weeks and noted that
several agenda items are backing up, indicating a likely busy calendar for the remainder of the
year.
H. Commission Announcements
Commissioner Daniels mentioned that he would be unable to attend the Design Review
Committee meeting on September 16th but expects to return in time for the next scheduled
meeting.
Chairman Morales requested a review of the Design Review Committee meeting attendance and
suggested considering a process that would allow any commissioner to attend when multiple
committee members are absent to ensure business proceeds on schedule.
Planning Director Nakamura confirmed that it could be brought up on a future agenda.
I. Adjournment
Motion: Moved by Commissioner Diaz, seconded by Commissioner Dopp to adjourn the
meeting. Hearing no objections, Chairman Morales adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Thornhill, Executive Assistant
Planning Department
Approved: HPC/PC September 24, 2025 Meeting.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER
LAN (DRC2024-00036), DESIGN REVIEW (DRC2022-00101), AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (DRC2025-00203), AND MASTER
PLAN DRC2024-00036 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ONE
INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE BUILDING TOTALING
APPROXIMATELY 334,776 SQUARE FEET ON A 14.8 ACRE SITE
LOCATED WEST OF ETIWANDA AVENUE AND SOUTH OF
ARROW ROUTE AT 12459 ARROW ROUTE; APN 0229-131-24.
A.Recitals.
1.The applicant, Newcastle Partners filed Design Review DRC2022-00101,
Conditional Use Permit DRC2025-00203, and Master Plan DRC2024-00036
applications as described in the title of this Resolution. Hereinafter in this Resolution, the
subject entitlements request is referred to as "the application."
2.On the 10th day of September 2025, the Planning Commission of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on said application and
concluded said hearing on that date recommending the City Council approval the
project as proposed.
3.On the 15th day of October 2025, the City Council of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga conducted a duly noticed public hearing on said application and concluded
said hearing on that date.
4.All legal prerequisites prior to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B.Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined, and resolved by the City
Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga as follows:
1.This City Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the
Recitals, Part A, of this Resolution are true and correct.
2.Based upon the substantial evidence presented to the City Council during the
above-referenced meeting on October 15, 2025, including written and oral staff reports,
together with public testimony, this Council hereby specifically finds as follows:
a.The application is the redevelopment of a 14.8-acre site for the
development of an approximate 334,776 square feet, consisting of 322,776 square feet of
warehouse floor area and 12,000 square feet of office area (6,000 square feet on the ground
floor and 6,000 square feet of mezzanine space) and associated improvements; and
b.The project site is generally located south of Arrow Route and west of
Etiwanda Avenue at 12459 Arrow Route. The project site is generally rectangular and is
currently developed with two nonoperative buildings previously used as a steel wire
manufacturing facility; and ATTACHMENT 6
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October 15, 2025
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c.The existing Land Use, General Plan and Zoning designations for the
project site and adjacent properties are as follows:
3.The City Council hereby approves Design Review DRC2022-00101 as a part of
the application and makes the following findings pursuant to the Development Code Section
17.20.040 in support of the recommendation:
a.The proposed development is in accord with the General Plan. The General
Plan land use designation is Industrial Employment District (IE), which promotes for
industrial activities of all types and promotes the reinvestment and reuse of industrial lands
into more clean and sustainable industrial uses and operations. The project applicant is
proposing to redevelop the site with a new industrial warehouse building meeting current
building and clean energy standards; and
b.The proposed use is in accord with the objective of the Development Code
and the purposes of the zone in which the site is located. The project site is within the
Industrial Employment zone which permits the development of industrial warehouse
developments; and
c.The proposed project, together with the Master Plan application, is in
compliance with each of the applicable provisions and development standards of the
Development Code. The project complies with the requirements of the Development Code
except for the roadway standards and parking and average landscaping depth standards as
described in the staff report; and
d.The proposed project, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will
not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties
or improvements in the vicinity.
4.The City Council hereby approves Conditional Use Permit DRC2025-00203 as
part of the application and makes the following findings pursuant to the Development
Code Section 17.20.060 in support of the recommendation:
a.The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan. The
General Plan land use designation is Industrial Employment District (IE), which promotes for
industrial activities of all types and promotes the reinvestment and reuse of industrial lands
into more clean and sustainable industrial uses and operations. The project applicant is
proposing to redevelop the site with a new industrial warehouse building; and
b.The proposed use is consistent with the purposes of the Development Code
and the purposes of the zone in which the site is located. The project site is within the
Industrial Employment zone which permits the development of industrial warehouse
developments; and
Land Use General Plan Zoning
Site Industrial
Warehouse Industrial Employment District Industrial Employment (IE)
North Industrial
Warehouse Industrial Employment District Industrial Employment (IE)
South Industrial Industrial Employment District Industrial Employment (IE)
West Industrial Neo-Industrial Employment
District
Neo-Industrial (NI)
East Industrial Industrial Employment District Industrial Employment (IE)
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October 15, 2025
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c.The site is physically suitable for the type, density, and intensity of the
use being proposed including access, utilities, and the absence of physical constraints
that would make conduct of the use undesirable. The project site is well suited for the
proposed new 334,776 square foot warehouse building meeting current building and
clean energy standards and is bordered by sites similarly zoned for industrial
development; and
d.The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed
use would be compatible with the existing and other permitted uses in the vicinity
including transportation and service facilities. The project site is bound by existing
industrial developments to the north and east, and industrially zoned property to the
south and west. The proposed use complies with the applicable provisions of the
Development Code and the size and design of proposed project would be compatible
with the existing and future uses in the vicinity; and
e.Granting the permit would not constitute a nuisance or be injurious to or
detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare, or materially
injurious to persons, property, or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which the property
is located. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity; and
f.The proposed use will not pose an undue burden on the city services,
including police, fire, streets, and other public utilities, such that the city is unable to maintain
its current level of service due to the use. The area is already adequately served by existing
fire stations, and no new or altered facilities would be needed to serve the allowed land uses
with the area. As presented, Project-related impacts to Public Services including fire, police,
schools, libraries, and parks, would be less than significant with conformance to GPU
policies. Furthermore, the proposed project would pay all applicable development fees
associated with fire protection services and would comply with all regulations governing fire
prevention and safety, such as those established in the California Building Code, California
Fire Code, California Health and Safety Code, and California Occupational Safety and
Health Regulation, thus reducing demand for RCFPD services. Therefore, Project impacts
related to public services are less than significant; and
g.The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEAQ). It was determined that an Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) was the appropriate environmental document to evaluate the
project and any potential impacts. The project EIR identified potentially significant
impacts associated with air quality; archaeological, historical, and tribal cultural
resources; energy; greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; hazards and hazardous
materials; and transportation. However, the Draft EIR concluded that all potentially
significant impacts identified for the proposed project would be mitigated to less than
significant levels with the incorporation of mitigation measures, and none of the
impacts would be significant and unavoidable.
5.The City Council hereby approves Master Plan DRC2024-00036 as part of the
application and makes the following findings pursuant to the Development Code Section
17.22.020 in support of the recommendation:
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October 15, 2025
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a.The proposed master plan is consistent with the goals, policies, and
objectives of the General Plan. The project furthers the vision of the General Plan and
the Industrial Employment land use designation which promotes for industrial activities of
all types and promotes the reinvestment and reuse of industrial lands into more clean and
sustainable industrial uses and operations. The proposed industrial warehouse land use will
complement and be compatible with the surrounding area’s character comprising of
industrial uses. Project development would also help implement several goals and policies
of the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan, including the infill development of an underutilized
property through flexible design requirements (LC-1.9), ensure compatibility of new
development with adjacent context (LC-1.11), and maintain a fiscally sound city with a
diverse and sustainable tax base (LC-3.6); and
b.The proposed master plan meets the applicable requirements set forth in
this title. Development Code Section 17.22,020 provides the Master Plan as a tool for
establishing site specific development standards for projects of exception design that
cannot be built under an existing zone due to constraints of existing development
standards relative to site constraints or the location of a subject parcel or parcels within
the city. The applicant is proposing to deviate from roadway standards for an industrial
collector designated right-of-way and reductions in parking and average landscaping
setback standards.
6.The City Council hereby makes the following environmental findings and
determinations in connection with approval of the application:
a.Pursuant to the California Environmental Act (CEQA), an Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No.2023110039), has been prepared for this project. The EIR
was circulated for public and agency comment and proper notification was provided in
accordance with CEQA and CEQA Guidelines; with the public comment period commencing
May 23, 2025, through July 8, 2025, after which the City prepared a Final EIR (FEIR); and
b.The Final EIR has been completed, and has analyzed the environmental
impacts of the construction and operation of the Proposed Project; and
c.The Final EIR contains the information required by CEQA Guidelines §
15132, including, without limitation, the Draft EIR and all revisions and additions thereto,
comments on the Draft EIR received from various agencies, organizations, companies,
individuals or other interested parties, and the City’s responses to the comments
received on the Draft EIR, and findings as required by CEQA statute; and
d.The EIR concludes that upon implementation of the project and all
recommended mitigation measures, impacts associated with the project would remain less
than significant. No significant and unavoidable impact was identified; thus, it is determined
that no Statement of Overriding Consideration is required to be adopted.
7.Based upon the findings and conclusions set forth in Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
and 6 above, this City Council hereby approves the application subject to each and
every condition set forth in the Conditions of Approval, attached hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference.
8.The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 15TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2025.
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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XX
DRC2022-00101, DRC2025-00203, DRC2024-00036 – Newcastle Arrow
October 15, 2025
Page 5
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BY:
L. Dennis Michael, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kim Sevy, City Clerk
I, Kim Sevy, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the City Council of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga, at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 15th day of October 2025,
by the following vote-to-wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER:
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Conditions of Approval
Community Development Department
Project #: DRC2022-00101 DRC2024-00036, DRC2025-00203
Project Name: Newcastle (EDR) - Arrow/Tree Island
Location: 12459 ARROW RTE - 022913124-0000
Project Type: Design Review Conditional Use Permit, Master Plan
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
The subject Design Review DRC2022-00101, Conditional Use Permit DRC2025-00203, and Master
Plan DRC2024-00036 applications authorize the development of an approximately 334,776 square foot
industrial warehouse building in the Industrial Employment (IE) zone at 12459 Arrow Route; APN
0229-131-24.
1.
The project shall comply with all regulations and requirements of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(SCH No. 2023110039) including all applicable Mitigation Measures at the appropriate timing as noted
in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP). In addition, the project shall comply with
all Conditions of Approval. The Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Measures shall be printed on the
grading and building construction plans.
2.
A Tree Removal Permit shall be submitted and approved prior to the issuance of Building Permits .3.
Standard Conditions of Approval
The applicant shall sign the Statement of Agreement and Acceptance of Conditions of Approval
provided by the Planning Department. The signed Statement of Agreement and Acceptance of
Conditions of Approval shall be returned to the Planning Department prior to the submittal of
grading/construction plans for plan check, request for a business license, and/or commencement of the
approved activity.
4.
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Project Name: Newcastle (EDR) - Arrow/Tree Island
Location: 12459 ARROW RTE - 022913124-0000
Project Type: Design Review Conditional Use Permit, Master Plan
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
The applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless, the City, and/or any of its officials ,
officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, those City agents serving as independent
contractors in the role of City officials and instrumentalities thereof (collectively “Indemnitees”), from any
and all claims, demands, lawsuits, writs of mandamus, and other actions and proceedings (whether
legal, equitable, declaratory, administrative or adjudicatory in nature ), and alternative dispute resolutions
procedures (including, but not limited to, arbitrations, mediations, and other such procedures )
(collectively “Actions”), brought against the City, and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents,
departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof, that challenge, attack, or seek to modify, set
aside, void, or annul, the action of, or any permit or approval issued by, the City and /or any of its
officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof (including
actions approved by the voters of the City ), for or concerning the project, whether such actions are
brought under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State Planning and Zoning Law, the
Subdivisions Map Act, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1085 or 1094.5, or any other state, federal, or
local statute, law, ordinance, rule, regulation, or any decision of a competent jurisdiction. This
indemnification provision expressly includes losses, judgments, costs, and expenses (including, without
limitation, attorneys’ fees or court costs) in any manner arising out of or incident to this approval, the
Planning Director’s actions, the Planning Commission’s actions, and/or the City Council’s actions ,
related entitlements, or the City’s environmental review thereof. The Applicant shall pay and satisfy any
judgment, award or decree that may be rendered against City or the other Indemnitees in any such suit ,
action, or other legal proceeding. It is expressly agreed that the City shall have the right to approve ,
which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, the legal counsel providing the City’s defense, and
that the applicant shall reimburse City for any costs and expenses directly and necessarily incurred by
the City in the course of the defense. City shall promptly notify the applicant of any Action brought and
City shall cooperate with applicant in the defense of the Action. In the event such a legal action is filed
challenging the City’s determinations herein or the issuance of the approval, the City shall estimate its
expenses for the litigation. The Applicant shall deposit said amount with the City or, at the discretion of
the City, enter into an agreement with the City to pay such expenses as they become due.
5.
Copies of the signed Planning Commission Resolution of Approval or Approval Letter, Conditions of
Approval, and all environmental mitigations shall be included on the plans (full size). The sheet (s) are for
information only to all parties involved in the construction /grading activities and are not required to be
wet sealed/stamped by a licensed Engineer/Architect.
6.
The applicant shall be required to pay California Department of Fish and Wildlife Notice of
Determination & Environmental Impact Report fee in the amount of $3,889.25. All checks are to be
made payable to the Clerk of the Board Supervisors and submitted to the Planning Commission
Secretary prior to public hearing.
7.
Any approval shall expire if Building Permits are not issued or approved use has not commenced within
2 years from the date of approval or a time extension has been granted.
8.
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Project #: DRC2022-00101 DRC2024-00036, DRC2025-00203
Project Name: Newcastle (EDR) - Arrow/Tree Island
Location: 12459 ARROW RTE - 022913124-0000
Project Type: Design Review Conditional Use Permit, Master Plan
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
This project is subject to public art requirement outlined in Chapter 17.124 of the Development Code .
Prior to the issuance of building permits (for grading or construction ), the applicant shall inform the
Planning Department of their choice to install public art, donate art or select the in -lieu option as outlined
in 17.124.020.D.
If the project developer chooses to pay the in -lieu fee, the in-lieu art fee will be invoiced on the building
permit by the City and shall be paid by the applicant prior to building permit issuance.
If the project developer chooses to install art, they shall submit, during the plan check process, an
application for the art work that will be installed on the project site that contains information applicable to
the art work in addition to any other information as may be required by the City to adequately evaluate
the proposed the art work in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 17.124.
If the project developer chooses to donate art, applications for art work donated to the City shall be
subject to review by the Public Art Committee which shall make a recommendation whether the
proposed donation is consistent with Chapter 17.124 and final acceptance by the City Council.
No final approval, such as a final inspection or the a issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, for any
development project (or if a multi-phased project, the final phase of a development project) that is
subject to this requirement shall occur unless the public art requirement has been fulfilled to the
satisfaction of the Planning Department.
9.
For commercial and industrial projects, paint roll -up doors and service doors to match main building
colors.
10.
All roof appurtenances, including air conditioners and other roof mounted equipment and /or projections
shall be screened from all sides and the sound shall be buffered from adjacent properties and streets as
required by the Planning Department. Such screening shall be architecturally integrated with the
building design and constructed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. Any roof -mounted
mechanical equipment and /or ductwork, that projects vertically more than 18 inches above the roof or
roof parapet, shall be screened by an architecturally designed enclosure which exhibits a permanent
nature with the building design and is detailed consistent with the building. Any roof -mounted
mechanical equipment and /or ductwork, that projects vertically less than 18 inches above the roof or
roof parapet shall be painted consistent with the color scheme of the building. Details shall be included
in building plans.
11.
For multi-family residential and non -residential development, property owners are responsible for the
continual maintenance of all landscaped areas on -site, as well as contiguous planted areas within the
public right-of-way. All landscaped areas shall be kept free from weeds and debris and maintained in
healthy and thriving condition, and shall receive regular pruning, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming. Any
damaged, dead, diseased, or decaying plant material shall be replaced within 30 days from the date of
damage.
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Project Name: Newcastle (EDR) - Arrow/Tree Island
Location: 12459 ARROW RTE - 022913124-0000
Project Type: Design Review Conditional Use Permit, Master Plan
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
Existing trees required to be preserved in place shall be protected with a construction barrier in
accordance with the Development Code Section 17.80.050, and so noted on the grading plans. The
location of those trees to be preserved in place and new locations for transplanted trees shall be shown
on the detailed landscape plans. The applicant shall follow all of the arborist 's recommendations
regarding preservation, transplanting, and trimming methods.
13.
A detailed landscape and irrigation plan, including slope planting and model home landscaping in the
case of residential development, shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and submitted for
Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits for the development or
prior final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision. For development occurring in the Very
High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the landscape plans will also be reviewed by Fire Construction
Services.
14.
Landscaping and irrigation systems required to be installed within the public right -of-way on the
perimeter of this project area shall be continuously maintained by the developer.
15.
A minimum of 20 percent of trees planted within industrial projects, and a minimum of 30 percent within
commercial and office projects , shall be specimen size trees - 24-inch box or larger.
16.
Within parking lots, trees shall be planted at a rate of one 15-gallon tree for every three parking stalls.17.
The final design of the perimeter parkways, walls, landscaping, and sidewalks shall be included in the
required landscape plans and shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval and
coordinated for consistency with any parkway landscaping plan which may be required by the
Engineering Services Department.
18.
Tree maintenance criteria shall be developed and submitted for Planning Director review and approval
prior to issuance of Building Permits. These criteria shall encourage the natural growth characteristics
of the selected tree species.
19.
Trees shall be planted in areas of public view adjacent to and along structures at a rate of one tree per
30 linear feet of building.
20.
All walls shall be provided with decorative treatment. If located in public maintenance areas, the design
shall be coordinated with the Engineering Services Department.
21.
Landscaping and irrigation shall be designed to conserve water through the principles of water efficient
landscaping per Development Code Chapter 17.82.
22.
All parking lot landscape islands shall have a minimum outside dimension of 6 feet.23.
All parking spaces shall be 9 feet wide by 17 feet long with a required 1-foot overhang (e.g., over a curb
stop).
24.
Plans for any security gates shall be submitted for the Planning Director, City Engineer, and Rancho
Cucamonga Fire Protection District review and approval prior to issuance of Building Permits. For
residential development, private gated entrances shall provide adequate turn -around space in front of
the gate and a separate visitor lane with call box to avoid cars stacking into the public right-of-way.
25.
All parking spaces shall be double striped per City standards and all driveway aisles, entrances, and
exits shall be striped per City standards.
26.
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Project Name: Newcastle (EDR) - Arrow/Tree Island
Location: 12459 ARROW RTE - 022913124-0000
Project Type: Design Review Conditional Use Permit, Master Plan
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
Textured pedestrian pathways and textured pavement across circulation aisles shall be provided
throughout the development to connect dwellings /units/buildings with open spaces /plazas/ recreational
uses.
27.
The signs indicated on the submitted plans are conceptual only and not a part of this approval. Any
signs proposed for this development shall comply with the Sign Ordinance and shall require separate
application and approval by the Planning Department prior to installation of any signs.
28.
Approval of this request shall not waive compliance with all sections of the Development Code, all other
applicable City Ordinances, and applicable Community, Specific Plans and /or Master Plans in effect at
the time of Building Permit issuance.
29.
All building numbers and individual units shall be identified in a clear and concise manner, including
proper illumination and in conformance with Building and Safety Services Department standards, the
Municipal Code and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department (RCFD) Standards.
30.
The developer shall submit a construction access plan and schedule for the development of all lots for
Planning Director and Engineering Services Department approval; including, but not limited to, public
notice requirements, special street posting, phone listing for community concerns, hours of construction
activity, dust control measures, and security fencing.
31.
The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with the approved plans which include Site
Plans, architectural elevations, exterior materials and colors, landscaping, sign program, and grading
on file in the Planning Department, the conditions contained herein, the Development Code regulations ,
and Master Plan.
32.
All Double Detector Checks (DDC) and Fire Department Connections (FDC) required and/or proposed
shall be installed at locations that are not within direct view or line -of-sight of the main entrance. The
specific locations of each DDC and FDC shall require the review and approval of the Planning
Department and Fire Construction Services /Fire Department. All Double Detector Checks (DDC) and
Fire Department Connections (FDC) shall be screened behind a 4-foot high block wall. These walls
shall be constructed of similar material used on-site to match the building.
33.
Downspouts shall not be visible from the exterior of any elevations of the buildings. All downspouts shall
be routed through the interior of the building walls.
34.
All ground-mounted utility appurtenances such as transformers, AC condensers, etc., shall be located
out of public view and adequately screened through the use of a combination of concrete or masonry
walls, berming, and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. For single -family
residential developments, transformers shall be placed in underground vaults.
35.
All parkways, open areas, and landscaping shall be permanently maintained by the property owner ,
homeowners' association, or other means acceptable to the City. Proof of this landscape maintenance
shall be submitted for Planning Director and Engineering Services Department review and approved
prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
36.
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Project Name: Newcastle (EDR) - Arrow/Tree Island
Location: 12459 ARROW RTE - 022913124-0000
Project Type: Design Review Conditional Use Permit, Master Plan
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Planning Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
A detailed on-site lighting plan, including a photometric diagram, shall be reviewed and approved by the
Planning Director and Police Department (909-477-2800 ) prior to the issuance of Building Permits .
Such plan shall indicate style, illumination, location, height, and method of shielding so as not to
adversely affect adjacent properties .
37.
Occupancy of the facilities shall not commence until such time as all California Building Code and State
Fire Marshal regulations have been complied with. Prior to occupancy, plans shall be submitted to the
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and the Building and Safety Services Department to show
compliance. The buildings shall be inspected for compliance and final acceptance granted prior to
occupancy.
38.
All site, grading, landscape, irrigation, and street improvement plans shall be coordinated for
consistency prior to issuance of any permits (such as grading, tree removal, encroachment, building,
etc.) or prior to final map approval in the case of a custom lot subdivision, or approved use has
commenced, whichever comes first.
39.
Prior to any use of the project site or business activity being commenced thereon, all Conditions of
Approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director.
40.
Revised Site Plans and building elevations incorporating all Conditions of Approval shall be submitted
for Planning Director review and approval prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
41.
Street names shall be submitted for Planning Director review and approval in accordance with the
adopted Street Naming Policy prior to approval of the final map
42.
Trash receptacle(s) are required and shall meet City standards. The final design, locations, and the
number of trash receptacles shall be subject to Planning Director review and approval prior to the
issuance of Building Permits.
43.
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
Prior to Grading Plan Approval, the project applicant shall submit a driveway exhibit demonstrating that
all proposed driveways meet the City 's Driveway Policy on driveway spacing. The exhibit shall include
all existing driveways adjacent to the project site as well as any known proposed driveways adjacent to
the project site.
1.
Prior to Building Permit, the project applicant shall submit to the City for review and approval a revised
traffic signal timing sheet for the intersection of Rochester Avenue and Arrow Route prepared and
signed by a licensed engineer. Approval of timing sheet revision is required prior to Engineering
sign-off for Certificate of Occupancy .
2.
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Location: 12459 ARROW RTE - 022913124-0000
Project Type: Design Review Conditional Use Permit, Master Plan
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
Prior to Building Permit, the project applicant shall pay a fair share contribution per the approved study
for the design and construction, for improvements to the intersection of Etiwanda Avenue and Arrow
Route. The scope of improvements includes: restripe the existing roadway to add a second southbound
left turn lane; add a second eastbound receiving lane which widens Arrow Route from Etiwanda to
the easterly City Limits, and related infrastructure improvements. The fair share amount shall be
determined based upon an engineer’s estimate of the listed improvements to be reviewed and
approved by the City.
3.
Prior to grading permit, the applicant shall submit for review and approval a project specific Water
Quality Management Plan (WQMP) per the Technical Guidance Document for San Bernardino County
for Stormwater Quality Management found at http ://www.sbcounty.gov/dpw/land/npdes.asp and the City
of Rancho Cucamonga guidelines and policies found at the City's website
https://www.cityofrc.us/community-development/engineering . The final WQMP shall conform to the
approved plans under the DRC application and be updated to reflect the drainage management areas
and boundaries shown on the preliminary grading plans.
4.
Applicant shall pay all applicable Development Impact Fees prior to the issuance of the Building Permit.5.
Landscape District (LMD 3b): A signed consent and waiver form to join the appropriate Landscape
Districts shall be filed with the Engineering Services Department prior to issuance of Building Permits .
Formation costs shall be borne by the developer.
6.
CFD District: CFD2022-01 and CFD2022-02: The developer shall enter into an Annexation Proceeding
and sign a Consent and Waiver to join Community Facilities District CFD 2022-01 (Street Lighting
Services) and CFD2022-02 shall be filed by Special Districts prior to issuance of Building Permits. Any
annexation cost shall be borne by the developer. For any questions and /or processing coordination of
the CFD please contact Kelly Guerra at (909) 774-2582 or by email at kelly.guerra@cityofrc.us.
7.
The Applicant shall enter into a reimbursement agreement with the City, in the event that the properties
located to the west and south of the Project Site identified as APN No (s). 0229-13-119 (same APN no .
for both sites) are entitled and developed for future use within ten (10) years following approval of the
Applicant’s project, the City shall condition its approval of said project to reimburse Applicant for the
costs of constructing the additional half -width improvements to Yellowwood Place and A Street along
the Applicant’s project frontage, as set forth in this Engineering Services Department Condition of
Approval No. 10.
8.
Standard Conditions of Approval
Intersection line of sight designs shall be reviewed by the City Engineer for conformance with adopted
policy. Line of sight triangles shall be shown on precise grading plans at all project driveways and
access points.
9.
Street improvement plans per City Standards for all public streets shall be provided for review and
approval by the City Engineer. Prior to any work being performed on the public streets, fees shall be
paid and construction permits shall be obtained from the Engineering Services Department in addition
to any other permits required.
10.
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Project Name: Newcastle (EDR) - Arrow/Tree Island
Location: 12459 ARROW RTE - 022913124-0000
Project Type: Design Review Conditional Use Permit, Master Plan
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
All public improvements on Yellowwood Place, "A" Street and "B" Street (interior streets, drainage
facilities, landscaped areas, etc.) shown on the plans shall be constructed to City Standards. Interior
street improvements shall include, but are not limited to, curb and gutter, AC pavement, drive
approaches, sidewalks, access ramps and ADA compliant paths, street lights, storm drain and street
trees. Prior to Building permit, construction plans for the following improvements shall be submitted for
review and approval of the City Engineer:
a. Yellowwood Place: Applicant is responsible for the construction of Yellowwood Place along the
property frontage to 44-foot curb to curb width and as approved by the City Engineer. Applicant shall not
construct the sidewalk and landscape on the west side of Yellowwood Place. Those improvements shall
be constructed by future developer.
b. "A" Street: Applicant is responsible for the construction of "A" Street along the project frontage to
44-foot curb to curb width and as approved by the City Engineer. Applicant shall not construct the
sidewalk and landscape on the south side of "A" Street. Those improvements shall be constructed by
future developer.
c. "B" Street: Applicant is responsible for the construction of "B" Street along the project frontage to
40-foot curb to curb width and as approved by the City Engineer. Truck turning analysis shall be
submitted during plan check to make sure the 40-foot road width will be adequate. If the 40-foot road
width is not adequate the applicant shall re -design to accommodate the required trucks. "No parking "
signs shall be installed on both sides of the street along "B" Street. "Crown" of the street shall be on the
centerline of "B" Street.
d. Applicant shall install adequate "dead-end" signs and barricades per City Standard and as approved
by the City Engineer on "B" Street.
11.
Existing Yellowwood Place south of Arrow Route is a privately owned and maintained road. A public
easement for street right of way purposes shall be obtained from the private owners to provide a public
street dedication and adequate corner cutbacks in compliance with the approved Yellowwood Place
section. Easement right of way shall be recorded prior to issuance of Building permit. Applicant shall
verify existing road is currently constructed to public standards. The City is aware that the road, curb &
gutter, sidewalk, etc. are currently private and may include unique existing improvements. If certain
circumstances prevent the street from fully meeting current public street standards, the applicant shall
work with the City to modify or upgrade the street to the extent feasible, in accordance with City
Standards and subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. The City will collaborate with the
applicant to explore alternatives that address both City requirements and the specific needs and
constraints.
Yellowwood Place along the project frontage is a proposed public road. A public easement for street
right of way purposes shall be made to provide for a corresponding half -width public street dedication
(33') in compliance with the approved Yellowwood street section. Easement right of way shall be
recorded prior to issuance of Building permit.
12.
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Project Name: Newcastle (EDR) - Arrow/Tree Island
Location: 12459 ARROW RTE - 022913124-0000
Project Type: Design Review Conditional Use Permit, Master Plan
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Engineering Services Department
Standard Conditions of Approval
Proposed "A" Street is a proposed public road. A public easement for street right of way purposes shall
be made along the parcel southerly property line to provide for a corresponding half -width public street
dedication (33') in compliance with the approved "A" Street section. Easement right of way shall be
recorded prior to issuance of Building permit.
13.
Proposed "B" Street is a proposed public street planned for future connection north and south to the
City's main circulatory roadway system. A public easement for street right of way purposes shall be
made along the parcel easterly property line to provide for the full -width street dedication in compliance
with the approved "B" Street section (50' right of way). Easement shall be recorded prior to issuance of
Building permit.
14.
The developer shall make a good faith effort to acquire the required off -site property interests necessary
to construct the required public improvements. This condition applies in particular, but not limited to:
a. Yellowwood Place public right -of-way dedication (33') to provide public roadway connection from the
site to Arrow Route.
b. "A" Street public right-of-way dedication (33') to provide public roadway connection to the proposed
site.
If the applicant is unable to obtain the necessary right -of-way, the project may require a site redesign ,
which shall be subject to review and approval by the appropriate approval authority. The City will work
collaboratively with the applicant to explore alternatives and try to minimize potential impacts to the site.
15.
** CD Information Required Prior to Sign-Off for Building Permit
Prior to the issuance of building permits, if valuation is greater or equal to $100,000, a Diversion
Deposit and a related administrative fee shall be paid for the Construction and Demolition Diversion
Program. The deposit is fully refundable if at least 65% of all wastes generated during construction and
demolition are diverted from landfills, and appropriate documentation is provided to the City. Applicant
must identify if they are self -hauling or utilizing Burrtec prior to issuance of a building permit. Proof of
diversion must be submitted to the Environmental Engineering Division within 60 days following the
completion of the construction and / or demolition project.
Contact Marissa Ostos, Environmental Engineering, at (909) 774-4062 for more information.
Instructions and forms are available at the City 's website, www.cityofrc.us, under City Hall / Engineering /
Environmental Programs / Construction & Demolition Diversion Program.
16.
A non-refundable deposit shall be paid to the City, covering the estimated operating costs for all new
streetlights for the first six months of operation, prior to final map approval or prior to Building Permit
issuance if no map is involved.
17.
Fire Prevention / New Construction Unit
Standard Conditions of Approval
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Project Name: Newcastle (EDR) - Arrow/Tree Island
Location: 12459 ARROW RTE - 022913124-0000
Project Type: Design Review Conditional Use Permit, Master Plan
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Fire Prevention / New Construction Unit
Standard Conditions of Approval
Locking and latching hardware for access doors is required to be operable from the exterior of the
building and is required to be single action latch/lock release on the interior of the building.
1.
Access doors are required to be identified in accordance with Fire District Standard 5-5. The Standard
has been uploaded to the Documents section.
2.
Access doors are required to be distributed along the exterior of the building such that the lineal
distance between adjacent access doors does not exceed 125 feet measured center to center.
3.
Required alarm systems and supervision systems are required to be in accordance with Fire District
Standard 9-5. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents section.
4.
The parcel is required to be annexed into Community Facilities District 85-1 (CFD 85-1) if it has not yet
been annexed into the CFD. Please contact Kelly Guerra with the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Special
Districts Division at (909) 774-2582 or Kelly.Guerra@CityofRC.US to inquire about the annexation
status and complete the annexation if needed. The annexation requirement will not be considered
complete until the applicant provides proof of annexation or begins the annexation process and Special
Districts notifies the Fire Marshal that the process has been started.
5.
Plans for the alarm and /or supervision (monitoring) system are required to be submitted separately and
issued a separate permit. Submit all plans to the Building Department for routing to the Fire District.
6.
When radio signal strength testing determines that emergency responder communication coverage will
require an in-building system to meet the requirements of the Fire Code, plans for the system are
required to be submitted separately and issued a separate permit. Submit all plans to the Building
Department for routing to the Fire District.
7.
Plans for high piled combustible storage are required to be submitted separately and issued a separate
permit. Submit all plans to the Building Department for routing to the Fire District.
8.
Plans for the private, onsite fire underground water infrastructure are required to be submitted
separately and issued a separate permit. Submit all plans to the Building Department for routing to the
Fire District.
9.
Plans for the public, offsite fire underground water infrastructure are required to be submitted separately
and issued a separate permit. Plans are required to be submitted prior to or concurrently with the plans
submitted to the Water District. Submit all plans to the Building Department for routing to the Fire
District.
10.
Plans for the automatic fire sprinkler system are required to be submitted separately and issued a
separate permit. Submit all plans to the Building Department for routing to the Fire District.
11.
Exterior doors and doors providing access to fire protection and life safety systems and equipment are
required to have identification signage in accordance with Fire District Standard 5-5. The Standard has
been uploaded to the Documents section.
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Location: 12459 ARROW RTE - 022913124-0000
Project Type: Design Review Conditional Use Permit, Master Plan
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Fire Prevention / New Construction Unit
Standard Conditions of Approval
Emergency responder communication coverage in accordance with Fire District Standard 5-12 is
required for the building (s) included in this project. A radio signal strength test of the public safety radio
communication system conducted in accordance with the requirements of the 2022 California Fire
Code is required to be submitted. Where existing radio signal strength does not meet the requirements
of the Fire Code, a separate submittal for an emergency responder communication coverage system is
required.
13.
Designated and conforming aerial apparatus access is required in accordance with Fire District
Standard 5-1. Show aerial apparatus access on the fire access plan. The Standard has been uploaded
to the Documents section.
14.
Fire apparatus access (fire lane) design, construction, and identification are required to be in
accordance with Fire District Standard 5-1. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents
section.
15.
The warehouse portion of this building may be allowed to utilize forklift and powered industrial truck
mounted fire extinguishers to meet the Fire Code requirement for fire extinguishers. Please consult with
the fire code official.
16.
Fire extinguishers are required in accordance with Section 906 of the California Fire Code. Consult with
the Fire Inspector for the correct type, size, and exact installation locations.
17.
Fire sprinklers are required to be installed in accordance with Fire District Standard 9-3. The Standard
has been uploaded to the Documents section.
18.
Fire flow information for this project is obtained from the Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD).
CVWD can be reached at 909-944-6000 or custserv@cvwdwater.com.
19.
Fire flow is required to be in accordance with Appendix B of the California Fire Code. The Fire District
has adopted the appendix without local amendments except that the minimum fire flow for commercial
buildings shall not be less than 1500 gpm. Proof of the availability of the required fire flow must be
provided to the Fire District in the form of a letter or written report dated within the past 12 months.
20.
Gates installed across a commercial /industrial emergency vehicle access road (fire lane) are required
to be in accordance with Standard 5-4. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents section.
21.
A Knox Box key box is required in accordance with Fire District Standard 5-9. Additional boxes may be
required depending on the size of the building, the location of fire protection and life safety system
controls, and the operational needs of the Fire District. The Standard has been uploaded to the
Documents section. If an installed Knox Box is available to this project or business, keys for the
building/suite/unit are required to be provided to the Fire Inspector at the final inspection.
22.
A Knox key switch is required to be installed on motorized gates that are installed across or provide
access to a fire access road (fire Lane). See Fire District Standard 5-3 for Residential Gates and Fire
District Standard 5-4 for Commercial and Industrial Gates.
23.
Coordinate landscaping with the roof access ladder points and address signage. Landscaping cannot
obstruct roof access or clear visibility of address signage from time of installation to maturity of the
shrubs and trees.
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Project Name: Newcastle (EDR) - Arrow/Tree Island
Location: 12459 ARROW RTE - 022913124-0000
Project Type: Design Review Conditional Use Permit, Master Plan
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Fire Prevention / New Construction Unit
Standard Conditions of Approval
Due to the type of construction, construction materials, the floor area of the project, and known risks
associated with projects of this nature, a Fire Protection and Site Safety plan is recommended for this
project. Fire District Standard 33-3 provides the elements of a Fire Prevention and Site Safety plan .
The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents section.
25.
Roof access is required to be in accordance with Fire District Standard 5-6. The Standard has been
uploaded to the Documents section.
26.
Street address and unit /suite signage for commercial and industrial buildings are required to be in
accordance with Fire District Standard 5-8. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents
section.
27.
Identification of fire protection systems and components, fire alarm systems and components, and
equipment and devices associated with fire and life safety systems is required to be in accordance with
Fire District Standards 5-5 and 5-10. The Standards have been uploaded to the Documents section.
28.
Public and private fire service water mains, public and private hydrants, water control valves, fire
sprinkler risers, fire department connections (FDCs), and other fire protection water related devices and
equipment are required to be provided, designed, and installed in accordance with Fire District
Standard 5-10. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents section.
29.
The most current versions of the Fire District's Standards can be found at:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/86zjfacfxqh8oeo/AABYEQ81w5vL7WZ7e1zBiu25a?dl=0
30.
Combustible construction materials, including combustible roofing materials, are prohibited from being
onsite prior to a water supply system in accordance with Fire District Standard 5-10 being provided in
accordance with Fire District Standard 33-1. Copies of the Standards have been uploaded to the
Documents section of this project in the Online Permit Center.
31.
Temporary fire apparatus access (fire lanes) and temporary fire hydrants, if needed, are required to be
in accordance with Fire District Standard 33-2. The Standard has been uploaded to the Documents
section.
32.
Building and Safety Services Department
Please be advised of the following Special Conditions
When the Entitlement Review is approved submit complete construction drawings including structural
calculations, energy calculations and a soils report to Building and Safety for plan review in accordance
with the current edition of the California Building and Fire Codes including all local ordinances and
standards which are effective at the time of Plan Check Submittal .
The proposed structure is required to be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers per the CBC, NFPA
13, and the Current RCFPD Ordinance.
Disabled access for the site and building must be in accordance to the State of California and ADA
regulations.
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Project Name: Newcastle (EDR) - Arrow/Tree Island
Location: 12459 ARROW RTE - 022913124-0000
Project Type: Design Review Conditional Use Permit, Master Plan
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with current adopted California Building Code
and/or the California Residential Code, City Grading Standards, and accepted grading practices. The
Grading and Drainage Plan (s) shall be in substantial conformance with the approved conceptual
Grading and Drainage Plan.
1.
A soils report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer licensed by the State of California to perform
such work. Two copies will be provided at grading and drainage plan submittal for review. Plans shall
implement design recommendations per said report.
2.
A geologic report shall be prepared by a qualified Engineer or Engineering Geologist and submitted at
the time of application for Grading and Drainage Plan review.
3.
The final Grading and Drainage Plan, appropriate certifications and compaction reports shall be
completed, submitted, and approved by the Building and Safety Official prior to the issuance of building
permits.
4.
A separate Grading and Drainage Plan check submittal is required for all new construction projects and
for existing buildings where improvements being proposed will generate 50 cubic yards or more of
combined cut and fill. The Grading and Drainage Plan shall be prepared, stamped, and wet signed by
a California licensed Civil Engineer prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit.
5.
The applicant shall comply with the City of Rancho Cucamonga Dust Control Measures and place a dust
control sign on the project site prior to the issuance of a grading permit. All dust control sign (s) shall be
located outside of the public right of way.
6.
If a Rough Grading and Drainage Plan /Permit are submitted to the Building and Safety Official for
review, the rough grading plan shall be a separate plan submittal and permit from Precise Grading and
Drainage Plan/Permit.
7.
Prior to issuance of a grading permit the Final Grading and Drainage Plan shall show the accessibility
path from the public right of way and the accessibility parking stalls to the building doors in conformance
with the current adopted California Building Code. All accessibility ramps shall show sufficient detail
including gradients, elevations, and dimensions and comply with the current adopted California Building
Code.
8.
The Grading and Drainage Plan shall implement City Standards for on -site construction where possible ,
and shall provide details for all work not covered by City Standard Drawings.
9.
Prior to issuance of a grading permit the grading plan shall show that all manufactured slopes shall be a
minimum 2-foot offset from the public right of way, permitted line, or the adjacent private property. All
slope offsets shall meet the requirements of the current adopted California Building Code .
10.
Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the grading and drainage plan shall show the maximum parking
stall gradient at 5 percent. Accessibility parking stall grades shall be constructed per the, current
adopted California Building Code.
11.
The applicant shall provide a grading agreement and grading bond for all cut and fill combined
exceeding 5,000 cubic yards prior to issuance of a grading permit. The grading agreement and bond
shall be approved by the Building and Safety Official .
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Location: 12459 ARROW RTE - 022913124-0000
Project Type: Design Review Conditional Use Permit, Master Plan
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
The final grading and drainage plan shall show existing topography a minimum of 100-feet beyond
project boundary.
13.
This project shall comply with the accessibility requirements of the current adopted California Building
Code.
14.
Grading Inspections:
a) Prior to the start of grading operations the owner and grading contractor shall request a pre -grading
meeting. The meeting shall be attended by the project owner /representative , the grading contractor and
the Building Inspector to discuss about grading requirements and preventive measures, etc. If a
pre-grading meeting is not held within 24 hours from the start of grading operations, the grading permit
may be subject to suspension by the Building Inspector;
b) The grading contractor shall call into the City of Rancho Cucamonga Building and Safety Department
at least 1 working day in advance to request the following grading inspections prior to continuing
grading operations:
i)The bottom of the over-excavation;
ii)Completion of Rough Grading, prior to issuance of the building permit;
iii)At the completion of Rough Grading, the grading contractor or owner shall submit to the Permit
Technicians (Building and Safety Front Counter) an original and a copy of the Pad Certifications to be
prepared by and properly wet signed and sealed by the Civil Engineer and Soils Engineer of Record;
iv) The rough grading certificates and the compaction reports will be reviewed by the Associate
Engineer or a designated person and approved prior to the issuance of a building permit.
15.
Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall obtain a signed and notarized letter from the
adjacent property owner (s) for ALL work proposed on the adjacent property. The letter shall be scanned
and pasted onto the permitted grading plan set. The letter shall show on either the title sheet or a detail
sheet of the grading and drainage plan set.
16.
Prior to approval of the project -specific storm water quality management plan, the applicant shall submit
to the Building Official, or his designee, a precise grading plan showing the location and elevations of
existing topographical features, and showing the location and proposed elevations of proposed
structures and drainage of the site.
17.
A final drainage study showing a 100-year, AMC 3 design storm event shall be submitted to and
approved by the City Engineer prior to grading plan approval.
a) All drainage facilities shall be installed as required by the City Engineer. The final drainage study
shall consider drainage areas as shown on the preliminary grading plans WQMP Site Plan .
b) The report shall contain water surface profile gradient calculations for all storm drain pipes 12-inches
and larger in diameter.
c) All reports shall be wet signed and sealed by the Engineer of Record. In addition, the project specific
drainage study shall provide inlet calculations showing the proper sizing of the water quality
management plan storm water flows into the proposed structural storm water treatment devices.
18.
It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off -site drainage easements prior to
the issuance of a grading permit.
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Project Name: Newcastle (EDR) - Arrow/Tree Island
Location: 12459 ARROW RTE - 022913124-0000
Project Type: Design Review Conditional Use Permit, Master Plan
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to acquire any required off -site drainage acceptance
easements(s) from adjacent downstream property owner (s) or discharge flows in a natural condition
(concentrated flows are not accepted) and shall provide the Building and Safety Official a drainage
study showing the proposed flows do not exceed the existing flows prior to the issuance of a grading or
building permit.
20.
Prior to issuance of a grading permit the applicant shall demonstrate that the storm water run -off will not
adversely affect the downstream properties and that the water may legally discharge to the downstream
properties. The engineer of record shall show on the final permitted grading and drainage plan one (1)
or more of the following items are met: a) There is sufficient downstream capacity to accept the
proposed storm water flows and that the downstream property owner have provided permission to
accept the upstream storm water flows; b) a legal document/entity exists allowing developed storm
water flows to be discharged to the property lower in elevation; c) a storm drain system to safely convey
the storm water flows to a public storm drain system without causing flooding to adjacent property(ies).
21.
Private sewer, water, and storm drain improvements will be designed per the latest adopted California
Plumbing Code. Private storm drain improvements shall be shown on the grading and drainage plan.
22.
Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy or final sign off by the Building Inspector the
engineer of record shall certify the functionality of the storm water quality management plan (WQMP)
storm water treatment devices and best management practices (BMP).
23.
Prior to approval of the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), the WQMP shall include a copy of the
project Conditions of Approval .
24.
The Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan (PWQMP) has been deemed “Acceptable”. Prior to
the issuance of a grading permit a final project -specific Water Quality Management Plan shall be
submitted for review and approval by the Building Official .
25.
Prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s “Memorandum of
Agreement of Storm Water Quality Management Plan” shall be submitted for review and approval by the
Building Official and recorded with the County Recorder’s Office .
26.
Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit the applicant shall obtain a Waste Discharge Identification
Number (WDID). The WDID number shall also be shown on the WQMP Site and Drainage Plan
document.
27.
The applicant shall provide a copy of a completed EPA Form 7520-16 (Inventory of Injection Wells) for
each underground infiltration device, with the Facility ID Number assigned, to the Building and Safety
Services Department Official prior to issuance of the Grading Permit and /or approval of the
project-specific Water Quality Management Plan. A copy of EPA Form 7520-16 shall be scanned and
pasted onto the permitted grading plan set, and a copy of said form shall be included in the
project-specific Water Quality Management Plan .
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Project Name: Newcastle (EDR) - Arrow/Tree Island
Location: 12459 ARROW RTE - 022913124-0000
Project Type: Design Review Conditional Use Permit, Master Plan
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
The land owner shall provide an inspection report by a qualified person /company on a biennial basis for
the Class V Injection Wells /underground infiltration chambers to the City of Rancho Cucamonga
Environmental Program Manager. The land owner shall maintain on a regular basis all best
management practices (BMP”s) as described in the Storm Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP)
prepared for the subject project. All costs associated with the underground infiltration chamber are the
responsibility of the land owner.
29.
The land owner shall provide an inspection report on a biennial basis for the structural storm water
treatment devices, commonly referred to as BMPs, to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental
Program Manager. The land owner shall maintain on a regular basis as described in the Storm Water
Quality Management Plan prepared for the subject project. All costs associated with the underground
infiltration chamber are the responsibility of the land owner.
30.
The land/property owner shall follow the inspection and maintenance requirements of the approved
project specific Water Quality Management Plan and shall provide a copy of the inspection reports on a
biennial basis to the City of Rancho Cucamonga Environmental Program Manager.
31.
A final project-specific Storm Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be approved by the
Building and Safety Director, or his designee, and the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s “Memorandum of
Storm Water Quality Management Plan” shall be recorded prior to the issuance of a grading permit or
any building permit.
32.
The Site and Drainage Plan in the final project -specific Water Quality Management Plan shall show the
locations of all roof downspout drains. if required for storm water quality purposes, the downspouts shall
include filters.
33.
Prior to the issuance of a building permit or Engineering Services Department issued right of way
permit, the applicant shall submit to the Building Official, or his designee, a final project specific water
quality management plan for review and approval, and shall have said document recorded with the San
Bernardino County Recorder's Office.
34.
The final project-specific water quality management plan (WQMP) shall include executed maintenance
agreements along with the maintenance guidelines for all proprietary structural storm water treatment
devices (BMP’s). In the event the applicant cannot get the proprietary device maintenance agreements
executed prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant is required to submit a letter to be included
within the WQMP document, and scanned and pasted onto the Site and Drainage Plan which states
that prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy with applicant shall enter into a contract for the
maintenance of the proprietary storm water treatment device. If the proprietary storm water treatment
device is part of a residential subdivision, prior to the sale of the residential lot, the developer shall
include maintenance agreement (s) as part of the sale of the residential lot to the buyer. A copy of the
maintenance agreements to be included in the sale of the property shall be included within the WQMP
document.
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Project Name: Newcastle (EDR) - Arrow/Tree Island
Location: 12459 ARROW RTE - 022913124-0000
Project Type: Design Review Conditional Use Permit, Master Plan
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY TO YOUR PROJECT:
Grading Section
Standard Conditions of Approval
Prior to issuance of a grading permit and approval of the project specific water quality management
plan all private storm water catch basin inlets shall include insert filters to capture those pollutants of
concern as addressed in the in the final project -specific water quality management plan (WQMP). At a
minimum catch basin insert filters to capture trash and other floating debris. All catch basin insert filters
shall be maintained on a regular basis as described in the “Inspection and Maintenance Responsibility
for Post Construction BMP” section of the final project-specific water quality management plan.
36.
Prior to issuance of a grading permit the Final Project -Specific Water Quality Management Plan shall
include a completed copy of “Worksheet H: Factor of Safety and Design Infiltration Worksheet” located
in Appendix D “Section VII – Infiltration Rate Evaluation Protocol and Factor of Safety
Recommendations, …” of the San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality
Management Plans. The infiltration study shall include the Soil Engineer’s recommendations for
Appendix D, Table VII.3: Suitability Assessment Related Considerations for Infiltration Facility Safety
Factors”.
37.
Prior to approval of the final project -specific water quality management plan the applicant shall have a
soils engineer prepare a project -specific infiltration study for the project for the purposes of storm water
quality treatment. The infiltration study and recommendations shall follow the guidelines in the current
adopted “San Bernardino County Technical Guidance Document for Water Quality Management Plans”.
38.
The subject project, shall accept all existing off -site storm water drainage flows and safely convey those
flows through or around the project site. If existing off -site storm water drainage flows mix with any
on-site storm water drainage flows, then the off -site storm water drainage flows shall be treated with the
on-site storm water drainage flows for storm water quality purposes, prior to discharging the storm
water drainage flows from the project site.
39.
Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the Building Official, or his designee, the civil
engineer of record shall file a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) Post Construction Storm Water
Treatment Devices As-Built Certificate with the Environmental Programs Coordinator, City of Rancho
Cucamonga Engineering Services Department.
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NEWCASTLE INDUSTRIAL PROJECT
October 15, 2025
DRC2022-00101
PROJECT BACKGROUND
Newcastle Industrial Development – Design Review DRC2022 -00101 2
•Who : Newcastle Partners;
•What : A request for on Industrial building totaling
334,776 square feet in the Industrial Employment
(IE) zone;
•Where : 12459 Arrow Route, APN: 0229-131-24;
•When :
•March 8, 2022 – Application Accepted;
•September 12, 2023 – Deemed Complete;
•September 3, 2024 – Design Review Committee;
•September 10, 2025 – Planning Commission;
unanimously recommended approval
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•Design Review – allows construction of new
334,776 square foot speculative industrial building;
•Conditional Use Permit – required for new industrial
buildings over 75,000 square feet;
•Master Plan – applicant proposes to establish site -
specific development standards
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PROPOSED PROJECT
Newcastle Industrial Development - DRC2022-00101
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PROPOSED PROJECT
Newcastle Industrial Development - DRC2022-00101
PROJECT SITE PLAN
Newcastle Industrial Development – DRC2022-00101 9
MASTER PLAN APPLICATION
Detail of setback reduction along “A Street.”Detail of setback reduction along Yellowwood Place
Newcastle Industrial Development – DRC2022-00101 10
MASTER PLAN APPLICATION (cont.)
Example of setback reduction along “B Street.”“B Street” Section showing site -specific roadway
standard
•Environmental Impact Report (EIR)(SCH No.
2023110039), has been prepared for this project;
•NOP was published from Nov.1 -Nov.30, 2023;
•NOA was published from May 22 -July 9, 2025;
•Final EIR sent to all commentors on October 3,
2025;
•The EIR found that upon implementation of
mitigation measures, there is no significant impact.
Newcastle Industrial Development – DRC2022-00101 11
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
•The item was published on September 30, 2025:
•Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
•Notices were mailed to all property owners
within 1,500 feet and other interested parties;
•The project site was also posted with physical
notices on August 27th, 2025;
•To date, staff has received letters of support
regarding this project.
Newcastle Industrial Development – DRC2022-00101 12
NOTICING
RECOMMENDATION
Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission,
staff recommends that the City Council:
•Certify EIR (SCH2023110039);
•Design Review DRC2022 -00101;
•Conditional Use Permit DRC2025 -00203;
•Master Plan DRC2024-00036 through the
adoption of the subject resolution and Conditions
of Approval.
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2025-10-15 - Regular City Council Meeting -Correspondence Received - Item G1
October 13, 2025
City of Rancho Cucamonga- Mayor and City Council
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Re: Letter of Support- 10/15/2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING ITEM G1: ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT, MASTER PLAN, DESIGN REVIEW, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT –
NEWCASTLE PARTNERS
Dear Honorable Mayor L. Dennis Michael and Honorable Councilmembers,
CARE CA is pleased to submit this letter of support for the proposed project located at 12459
Arrow Route in the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
We are proud to have supported the project at the 09/10/2025 Planning Commission meeting
and are writing to request that the City Council approve the project. We are pleased that
Newcastle Partners (“Applicant”) has lived up to meeting the project’s objective to incorporate
environmentally sensitive, sustainable, and responsible design.
In addition, at a time when promoting economic equality is important, it is noteworthy that the
Applicant has made steadfast commitments that will ensure the employment of a locally trained
and skilled workforce for construction, maintain area wage and benefit standards, and support
local workforce training and development. By making these commitments, the project will not
only retain the cost of construction within the local economy, but also advance equitable
economic development within the city.
This project provides a roadmap to ensure that other projects in the city provide immense
community, economic, and environmental benefits that encompass both the construction and
operational phases. We, therefore, respectfully support approval for all entitlements requested
to make this safe, environmentally friendly, and sustainable project a reality.
Sincerely,
Jeff Modrzejewski
Executive Director
DATE:October 15, 2025
TO:President and Members of the Board of Directors
FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY:Mike McCliman, Fire Chief
Jevin Kaye, Finance Director
Shane Adams, Fire Marshal
Darci Vogel, Fire Business Manager
Kelly Guerra, Special Districts Analyst
SUBJECT:Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolutions Making
Determinations Regarding the Proposed Annexation of Territory,
(Annexation 88-25-1) into an Existing Community Facilities District,
Adoption of Resolution Calling a Special Election, and Adoption of
Resolution Declaring Results of a Special Election in Community Facilities
District No. 88-1. (RESOLUTION NO. FD 2025-027 AND FD 2025-028)
(FIRE)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Fire Board of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District:
1. Conduct a public hearing to receive protests, comments, and questions from the public on
Annexation 88-25-1.
2. Adopt the Resolution Calling for a Special Election and authorizing the submittal of levy of
special taxes to the qualified electors.
3. Adopt the Resolution Declaring the Results of the election in Community Facilities District
88-1, Annexation 88-25-1 and ordering the annexation of such property into the CFD 88-
1.
BACKGROUND:
Diane Romo, property owner of APN 0225-191-32 (13341 Banyan Street), has submitted an
application for a single-family home subdivision. The property owner is conditioned by the Fire
Protection District to annex such property into the existing CFD No. 88-1 to satisfy fire protection
service mitigation impacts.
In July 2025, the Property Owner signed an Acknowledgement of Community Facilities District
Annexation and an Annexation Application Form to initiate the annexation of territory identified as
Annexation 88-25-1 (the “Territory”).
On August 20, 2025, the Board initiated formal annexation proceedings pursuant to the provisions
of the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (the “Mello-Roos Act”) by adopting Resolution
FD 2025-021 approving the annexation map proposed to be annexed in CFD 88-1. On
September 3, 2025, the Board adopted Resolution No. FD 2025-024 approving the intention to
annex the Territory in the existing CFD 88-1. These Resolutions, among other things, declared
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the intention of the Board of Directors to levy a special tax within the Territory to finance fire
protection and suppression services and set a public hearing regarding the proposed annexation
to be held on October 15, 2025.
ANALYSIS:
In order to finalize the formal annexation proceedings, the Fire Board is being asked to adopt the
following resolutions.
Resolution Calling a Special Election (Attachment 1) will adopt the calling of a special election
and authorize the submittal of the levy of special taxes to the qualified electors of such territory.
Exhibit “A” of the Resolution illustrates the Territory proposed to be annexed. Exhibit “B” of the
Resolution provides a description of the services and facilities which will, in part, be financed
through the levy of the special tax on the Territory if annexed. Exhibit “C” of the Resolution sets
forth the rate and method of apportionment of the special tax proposed to be levied within the
Territory which is consistent with the special tax levied upon all territories currently within CFD
85-1.
The annexation of the Territory into CFD 88-1 will satisfy the conditions of development relating
to mitigating impacts upon fire protection services. The Property Owner is in full support of the
annexation of the property being annexed. Pursuant to the Mello-Roos Act, whenever there have
been less than 12 persons registered to vote within the Territory for each of the 90 days preceding
the public hearing pertaining to such annexation, the vote shall be by the property owner within
the Territory. Therefore, in the current circumstances, the election will be the Property Owner’s
vote. The Property Owner will have one vote per acre or portion thereof of land within the Territory.
The Property Owner within the Territory desires that the special election be held on October 15,
2025, and has executed a “Consent and Waiver” that allows for shortened time frames relating to
the election.
The Public Notice regarding the Public Hearing has been advertised in the Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin on September 30, 2025.
Resolution Declaring the Results of Election (Attachment 2) will declare the results of the special
election in Community Facilities District No. 88-1, Annexation 88-25-1, and order the annexation
of such property.
At the special election to be held on October 15, 2025, the Property Owner will be entitled to cast
their ballot. The Board Secretary will then canvas the ballot and complete the statement of votes
cast. A copy of the Certification of Election Official and Statement of Vates Cast is shown in Exhibit
“A”. If 2/3 of the votes are cast in favor of the levy of the special tax, the Board may declare the
property to be annexed.
Adoption of this Resolution constitutes the formal action of the Board declaring the results of the
election and the annexation of the Territory to Community Facilities District No. 88-1 and directs
the recordation of an amendment to the existing Notice of Special Tax Lien. By recordation of this
amendment, prospective purchasers of the property within the Territory will have notice of the
special tax obligations effecting such properties.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The special tax revenues that are collected from CFD No. 88-1 are used to pay for public facilities
and services in the District area. Costs related to the administering of the District are the
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responsibility of the property owners within the District. Annexation of the Territory will ensure
the Property Owner covers the cost of increased demand for fire services resulting from new
development within the Territory.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / GOAL(S) ADDRESSED:
This item addresses the City Council’s core values of promoting and enhancing a safe and healthy
community for all. Annexation of the Territory into CFD 88-1 ensures the delivery of vital fire and
life safety services to all residents while satisfying fire protection service mitigation impacts.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - Resolution No. FD 2025-027, Calling for Special Election
Attachment 2 - Resolution No. FD 2025-028, Declaring the Results of Special Election
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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. FD 2025-027
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE
PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY (ANNEXATION NO. 88-25-1) TO
AN EXISTING COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CFD 88-1) AND
CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF
THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SUCH
TERRITORY
WHEREAS, the Board Of Directors (the “Board of Directors”) of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire
Protection District (the “Fire Protection District”), Rancho Cucamonga, California, has previously declared its
intention and held and conducted proceedings relating to the annexation of territory to an existing community
facilities district pursuant to the terms and provisions of the “Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982”,
being Chapter 2.5, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California, and
specifically Article 3.5 thereof (the “Act”). The existing Community Facilities District has been designated as
Community Facilities District No. 88-1 (the “District”); and,
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing relating to the annexation of territory to the District, the extent
of the territory to be annexed (the “Annexation Area”), the furnishing of certain public services and all other
related matters has been given; and,
WHEREAS, it has now been determined that written protests have not been received by 50% or more
of the registered voters residing either within the Annexation Area or the District and/or property owners
representing more than one-half (1/2) or more of the area of land within the Annexed Area or within District;
and,
WHEREAS, inasmuch as there have been less than twelve (12) persons registered to vote within the
Annexation Area for each of the 90 preceding days, this legislative body desires to submit the levy of the
required special tax to the landowners of the Annexation Area, said landowners being the qualified electors
as authorized by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District does
hereby resolve as follows:
1. Recitals. The above recitals are all true and correct.
2. Determinations. It is determined by this Board of Directors that:
A. all proceedings prior hereto were valid and taken in conformity with the requirements of law,
and specifically the provisions of the Act;
B. less than twelve (12) registered voters have resided within the Annexation Area for each of
the ninety (90) days preceding the close of the public hearing and, consequently, the qualified
electors shall be the landowners of the Annexation Area and each landowner who is the
owner of record as of the close of the public hearing, or the authorized representative thereof,
shall have one vote for each acre or portion of an acre of land that she or he owns within the
Annexation Area;
C. the time limit specified by the Act for conducting an election to submit the levy of the special
taxes to the qualified electors of the Annexation Area and the requirements for impartial
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analysis and ballot arguments have been waived with the unanimous consent of the qualified
electors of the Annexation Area;
D. the Secretary, acting as the election official, has consented to conducting any required
election on a date which is less than 125 days following the adoption of this resolution; and
E. the public services proposed to be financed from the proceeds of special taxes to be levied
within the Annexation Area are necessary to meet increased demands placed upon the Fire
Protection District as a result of development and/or rehabilitation occurring in the Annexation
Area.
3. Boundaries of Annexed Area. The boundaries and parcels of land in the Annexation Area and on
which special taxes are proposed to be levied in order to pay the costs and expenses for the public services
described in Section 4 below are generally described as follows:
All that property and territory proposed to be annexed to the District, as said property is
shown on a map as previously approved by this legislative body, said map entitled
“Annexation Map No. 88-25-1 of Community Facilities District No. 88-1 of the Rancho
Cucamonga Fire Protection District, County Of San Bernardino, State Of California” reference
is made to the attached and incorporated Exhibit “A” (the “Annexation Map”), and a copy of
which is on file in the Office of the Secretary and shall remain open for public inspection.
4. Services and Facilities Authorized to be Financed by the District. The services that are authorized to
be financed by the District from the proceeds of special taxes levied within the existing District are generally
described in Exhibit “B” (the “Services and Facilities”) attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference and all costs associated the District, administration of the District, the determination of the amount
of special taxes to be levied, the costs of collection any special taxes, and costs otherwise incurred in order
to carry out the authorized purposes of the District.
If and to the extent feasible the Services and Facilities shall be provided in common within the existing
District and the Territory.
5. Special Tax. Except where funds are otherwise available and subject to the approval of the qualified
electors of the Annexation Area, a special tax sufficient to pay for the services described in Section 4 that are
required for the Annexation Area, secured by recordation of a continuing lien against all non -exempt real
property in the Annexation Area will be levied annually within the boundaries of the Annexation Area. For
particulars as to the rate and method of apportionment of the proposed special tax, reference is made to the
attached and incorporated Exhibit “C” which sets forth in sufficient detail the method of apportionment to
allow each landowner or resident within the Annexation Area to clearly estimate the maximum amount of the
special tax that such person will have to pay.
The special taxes shall be collected in the same manner as ad valorem property taxes and shall be
subject to the same penalties, procedure, sale and lien priority in any case of delinquency, as applicable for
ad valorem taxes; however, as applicable, this Board of Directors may, by resolution, establish and adopt an
alternate or supplemental procedure as necessary. Any special taxes that may not be collected on the
County tax roll shall be collected through a direct billing procedure by the Treasurer of the Rancho
Cucamonga Fire Protection District, acting for and on behalf of the District.
6. Special Tax Accountability Measures. Pursuant to and in compliance with the provisions of
Government Code Section 50075.1, this Board of Directors hereby establishes the following accountability
measures pertaining to the levy by the District of the special taxes within the Annexation Area as described in
Section 5 above:
A. Each such special tax shall be levied for the specific purposes section in Section 5. above.
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B. The proceeds of the levy of each such special tax shall be applied only to the specific
applicable purposes set forth in Section 5. above.
C. The District shall establish a separate account into which the proceeds of the special taxes
levied within the District shall be deposited.
D. The Fire Chief or his or her designee, acting for and on behalf of the District, shall annually
file a report with the Board of Directors as required pursuant to Government Code Section
50075.3.
7. Election. The proposition related to the levy of the special tax shall be submitted to the qualified
electors of the Annexation Area, said electors being the landowners, with each landowner having one (1)
vote for each acre or portion thereof of land which he or she owns within said annexed territory. The special
election shall be held on the 15th of October 2025, and said election shall be a special election to be
conducted by the Secretary (hereinafter “Election Official”). If the proposition for the levy of the special tax
receives the approval of more than two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast on the proposition, the special tax may
be levied as provided for in this Resolution and the Board of Directors may determine that the Annexation
Area is added to and part of the District.
8. Ballot. The ballot proposal to be submitted to the qualified voters at the election shall generally be as
follows:
PROPOSITION A
RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88-1,
AUTHORIZATION FOR SPECIAL TAX LEVY
Shall Community Facilities District No. 88-1 of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
be authorized to levy special taxes within the territory shown on “Annexation Map No. 88-25-
1” of Community Facilities District No. 88-1 of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection
District, County Of San Bernardino, State Of California” (the “Annexation Map”) pursuant to
the rate and method of apportionment of special taxes (the “Special Tax Formula”) set forth in
Resolution No. FD 2025-018 to finance fire suppression and protection services and
administrative expenses?
9. Vote. The appropriate mark placed in the voting square after the word “YES” shall be counted in
favor of the adoption of the proposition, and the appropriate mark placed in the voting square after the word
“NO” in the manner as authorized, shall be counted against the adoption of said proposition.
10. Election Procedure. The Election Official is hereby authorized to take any and all steps necessary for
the holding of said election. Said Election Official shall perform and render all services and proceedings
incidental to and connected with the conduct of said election, and said services shall include, but not be
limited to the following:
A. Prepare and furnish to the election officers necessary election supplies for the conduct of the
election.
B. Cause to be printed the requisite number of official ballots, tally sheets and other necessary
forms.
C. Furnish and address official ballots for the qualified electors of the Annexation Area.
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D. Cause the official ballots to be mailed and/or delivered, as required by law.
E. Receive the returns of the election.
F. Sort and assemble the election material and supplies in preparation for the canvassing of the
returns.
G. Canvass the returns of the election.
H. Furnish a tabulation of the number of votes given in the election.
I. Make all arrangements and take the necessary steps to pay all costs of the election incurred
as a result of services performed for the District and pay costs and expenses of all election
officials.
J. Conduct and handle all other matters relating to the proceedings and conduct of the election
in the manner and form as required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of , 2025.
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EXHIBIT “A”
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88-1
ANNEXATION MAP
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COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88-1
BOUNDARY MAP
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EXHIBIT “B”
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88-1
DESCRIPTION OF THE SERVICES AND FACILITIES
The Services.
It is the intention of the Board of Directors to finance certain types of fire services (the “Services”) that are in
addition to those currently provided in or required for the Territory and are necessary to meet the increased
demand for such fire services resulting from new development within the Territory and will not be replacing
services already available to the Territory. A general description of the Services to be financed is as follows:
The performance of functions, operations, maintenance, and repair activities in order to
provide fire protection and suppression services to the Territory.
The Facilities.
It is the intention of this Board of Directors to finance the purchase, construction, expansion, improvement, or
rehabilitation of certain types of fire facilities (the “Facilities”) that are in addition to those currently provided to
serve the Territory and are necessary to meet the increased demand for such fire services resulting from
new development within the Territory and will not be replacing facilities already available to serve the
Territory. A general description of the types of the Facilities to be financed is as follows:
Fire protection and suppression facilities and equipment, rescue equipment, with a useful life
of five (5) years or more, including collection and accumulation of funds to pay for anticipated
facilities cost shortfalls and reserves for repair and replacement to the extent that such
facilities are necessary to meet the increased demand for such facilities resulting from new
development within the Territory.
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EXHIBIT “C”
FOOTHILL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88-1
RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX
The rate and method of apportionment of the special tax authorized to be levied within Community Facilities
District No. 88-1 (the “CFD No. 88-1 Rate and Method”) as originally established for and as applied to the
taxable properties within such community facilities district is as follows:
“The Resolution of Intention refers to this Exhibit for an explanation of the rate and method of apportionment
of the Special Tax so as to allow each landowner or resident within the proposed Community Facilities
District to estimate the maximum annual amount that would be required for payment for such landowner’s or
resident’s property.
PROPERTY CATEGORIES
There are three categories of property subject to special taxation, which are identified as follows:
1. DEVELOPED PROPERTY All property identified as a single Tax Assessor’s parcel for which
property a building permit has been issued as of May 31 of any year.
2. APPROVED PROPERTY All property which of as May 31 of any year is subject to an approved
Development Agreement with either the City of Rancho Cucamonga or
the County of San Bernardino, an approved Annexation Agreement
with the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or a recorded Final Subdivision
Map or Final Parcel Map, but for which no building permit has been
issued.
3. VACANT PROPERTY All other property, excluding property which, as of the date of the
election to authorize the levy of the Special Tax, is: (i) owned by public
entity; (ii) owned by a regulated public utility and being utilized for
transmission or distribution purposes; or (iii) zoned as open space.
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TAXING CLASSIFICATIONS AND
MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATES
The taxing classifications for the above Property Categories and the maximum authorized Special Tax
rates for fiscal year 1988-1989 are as follows:
TAXING CLASSIFICATION MAXIMUM TAX RATE
1. DEVELOPED PROPERTY
A. Residential Class I
(More than 3,590 square feet of
dwelling unit living area) *
$292 per year
B. Residential Class II
(3,077 – 3,589 square feet of
dwelling unit living area) *
$225 per year
C. Residential Class III
(2,564 – 3,076 square feet of
dwelling unit living area) *
$180 per year
D. Residential Class IV
(2,308 – 2,563 square feet of
dwelling unit living area) *
$157 per year
E. Residential Class V
(2,051 – 2,307 square feet of
dwelling unit living area) *
$135 per year
F. Residential Class VI
(1,795 – 2,050 square feet of
dwelling unit living area) *
$124 per year
G. Residential Class VII
(less – 1,795 square feet of
dwelling unit living area) *
$112 per year
H. Commercial or Industrial Property
$449 per acre per year or $0.04
per SF or building area,
whichever is greater **
2. APPROVED PROPERTY $200 per lot or parcel
3. VACANT PROPERTY $10 per acre ***
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* The square footage of dwelling unit living area shall mean the square footage of internal living space,
exclusive of garages and other structures not used as living space, as shown on the building permit(s)
issued for the dwelling unit.
** The square footage of a commercial or industrial building area shall mean the gross square footage
for the building as reflected in the building plans upon which any building permits for the building
were issued.
*** The acreage of a Vacant Property shall be the gross acreage exclusive of any acreage dedicated or
offered for dedication to a public agency.
ESCALATION OF MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATES
The maximum annual Special Tax rates applicable to all Developed Property shall be subject to escalation
each July 1 commencing July 1, 1989, by the change factor calculated annually by the State of California
Department of Finance for the purpose of increasing appropriations limits of State and local governments. In
the event that the Department of Finance or its successor ceases to calculate the annual change factor, such
Special Tax rates shall be subject to annual escalation not to exceed the increase in the Consumer Price
Index as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the Los Angeles Primary Metropolitan Statistical
Area for the preceding twelve (12) month reporting period.
The maximum Special Tax rates applicable to all Approved Property and Vacant Property shall not be
subject to escalation.
METHOD OF APPROTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX
The Special Tax shall be levied annually on all taxable property within one of the above identified Property
Categories so long as Special Tax revenues are necessary to pay authorized expenses of the Community
Facilities District, which may include, without limitation, payment of debt service on any bonded indebtedness
of the Community Facilities District; replenishment of any required reserve fund for any such future public
improvements, services or debt service; direct payment for public improvements; or payment of the
operational and maintenance expenses of providing fire suppression and protection services to properties
within the Community Facilities District.
The annual levy of the Special Taxes shall be apportioned as follows:
STEP 1: Fifty percent (50%) of the estimated ad valorem property tax revenue to be collected from
properties within the Community Facilities District in the subject fiscal year which are allocable to
the Foothill Fire Protection District shall be allocated to pay the estimated expenses of the
Community Facilities District for the subject fiscal year. The remainder of the estimated expenses
shall be referred to as the Net CFD Expenses.
STEP 2: That equal percentage of the maximum authorized Special Tax rate applicable to all Developed
Property Taxing Classifications necessary to generate Special Tax revenues equal to the Net
CFD Expenses shall be levied on all Developed Property.
STEP 3: If additional Special Tax revenues are still necessary to generate the Net CFD Expenses, that
percentage of the maximum authorized Special Tax rate applicable to all Approved Property
necessary to generate the additional Special Tax revenues to equal Net CFD Expenses shall be
levied on Approved Property.
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STEP 4: If additional Special Tax revenues are still necessary to generate the Net CFD Expenses, that
percentage of all the maximum authorized Special Tax rate applicable to all Vacant Property
necessary to generate the additional Special Tax revenues to equal Net CFD Expenses shall be
levied on all Vacant Property.
STEP 5: If additional Special Tax revenues are still necessary to generate the Net CFD Expenses, the
Community Facilities District shall:
A. Compare (i) the Special Tax rate which would be levied on each Developed Property
pursuant to STEP 2 above with (ii) the product resulting from multiplying the square footage
of the Developed Property times the Base Maximum Special Tax. The Base Maximum
Special Tax means an amount equal to $0.0025 per square foot subject to escalation at the
same rate and at the same time applicable to the maximum Special Tax rates for Developer
Property.
B. If the product described in (ii) above exceeds the Special Tax rate described in (i) above for
any Developed Property, the Community Facilities District shall increase the Special Tax
rate levied on each such Developed Property in equal percentages up to the rate not to
exceed the product described in (ii) above necessary to generate the additional Special Tax
revenues to equal Net CFD Expenses.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the minimum Special Tax which shall be levied on all taxable properties within
the Community Facilities District each Fiscal Year shall be:
DEVELOPED PROPERTY: $1.00 per dwelling unit for residential uses
$1.00 per acre for commercial/industrial uses
APPROVED PROPERTY: $1.00 per lot or parcel
VACANT PROPERTY: $1.00 per acre
The ad valorem property tax contribution identified in Step 1 shall be reduced in any Fiscal Year by the
amount by which the sum of such contribution and the minimum Special Taxes would exceed the estimated
expenses of the Community Facilities District for such Fiscal Year
* * *
The “Report” of the Special Tax Consultant, to be approved as a part of the record upon the conclusion of the
public hearing pertaining to the formation of the Community Facilities District, shall set forth supplementary
details pertaining to the Rate and Method of Apportionment of the Special Tax and shall provide controlling
guidance in the interpretation and implementation of this Rate and Method of Apportionment.”
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* * *
Application of the CFD No. 88-1 Rate and Method to Annexation No. 88-25-1
The maximum special tax authorized to be levied for Fiscal Year 2025/26 within that area annexed to
Community Facilities District No. 88-1, known and designated as Annexation No. 88-25-1 is as follows:
MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATES
FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
TAXING CLASSIFICATION MAXIMUM TAX RATE
1. DEVELOPED PROPERTY
A. Residential Class I
(More than 3,590 square feet of
dwelling unit living area)
B. Residential Class II
(3,077 - 3,589 square feet of
dwelling unit living area)
C. Residential Class III
(2,564 - 3,076 square feet of
dwelling unit living area)
D. Residential Class IV
(2,308 - 2,563 square feet of
dwelling unit living area)
E. Residential Class V
(2,051 - 2,307 square feet of
dwelling unit living area)
F. Residential Class VI
(1,795 - 2,050 square feet of
dwelling unit living area)
G. Residential Class VII
(less - 1,795 square feet of
dwelling unit living area)
$3,020.97 per acre per year or
$0.24421 per square foot or
building, whichever is greater
2. APPROVED PROPERTY $200 per lot or parcel
3. VACANT PROPERTY $10 per acre
$751.37 per year
H. Commercial or Industrial Property
$1,962.78 per year
$1,505.04 per year
$1,201.04 per year
$1,052.70 per year
$900.85 per year
$832.06 per year
The maximum special tax rates set forth above are subject to escalation pursuant to CFD No. 88-1
Rate and Method commencing July 1, 1989.
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ATTACHMENT 2
RESOLUTION NO. FD 2025-028
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY
FACILTIES DISTRICT NO. 88-1, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL
ELECTION IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88-1, ANNEXATION
NO. 88-25-1 AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF SUCH PROPERTY TO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88-1
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors (the "Board of Directors") of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire
Protection District, California, has previously declared its intention and held and conducted proceedings
relating to the annexation of territory to an existing Community Facilities District pursuant to the terms and
provisions of the "Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982”, being Chapter 2.5, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5
of the Government Code of the State of California, and specifically Article 3.5 thereof. The existing
Community Facilities District has been designated as Community Facilities District No. 88-1 (the “District”);
and,
WHEREAS, the area proposed to be annexed is known and designated as Community Facilities
District No. 88-1, Annexation No. 88-25-1 ("Annexation Territory”), and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors called for and ordered an election to be held to submit to the
qualified voters of the Annexation Territory a proposition to levy a special tax in the Annexation Territory;
and,
WHEREAS, at this time said election has been held and the measure voted upon did receive the
favorable two-thirds (2/3) vote of the qualified voters, and the Board desires to declare the favorable results
of the election and to order the annexation of the Annexation Territory to the District.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
does hereby resolve as follows:
1. The above recitals are all true and correct.
2. The Board of Directors hereby receives and approves the CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION OFFICIAL
AND STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST, as submitted by the Election Official, said Statement setting forth the
number of votes cast in the election, the measure voted upon, and the number of votes given for and/or
against the measure voted upon. A copy of said Certificate and Statement is attached hereto marked Exhibit
"A", referenced and so incorporated.
3. The Secretary is hereby directed to enter in the minutes of this meeting the results of the election and
the STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST.
4. The Board of Directors hereby orders the annexation of the Annexation Territory to the District and
further determines that the Board is now authorized to levy the special taxes within the Annexation Territory
as approved and authorized by the qualified electors of the Annexation Territory.
5. Immediately upon adoption of this Resolution, the AMENDMENT TO THE NOTICE OF SPECIAL
TAX LIEN (NOTICE OF ANNEXATION) shall be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ______ day of _____________, 2025.
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EXHIBIT “A”
CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION OFFICIAL
AND STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO )SS
RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT )
THE UNDERSIGNED, AS ELECTION OFFICIAL OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DO
HEREBY CERTIFY that pursuant to the provisions of Section 53326 of the Government Code and
the Elections Code of the State of California, I did canvass the returns of the votes cast at the:
RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 88-1
ANNEXATION NO. 88-25-1
SPECIAL ELECTION
In said Fire Protection District held on October 15, 2025.
I FURTHER CERTIFY that this Statement of Votes Cast shows the whole number of votes cast in
said District, and the whole number of votes cast for the Measure in said District, and the totals of
the respective columns and the totals as shown for the Measure are full, true and correct.
I. TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTES CAST:
II. TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTES FOR FOR
AND AGAINST PROPOSITION A
AGAINST
WITNESS my hand and official Seal this _____ day of ______________, 2025.
Election Official
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
State of California
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PUBLIC HEARING
Fire CFD No. 88-1
Annexation 88-25-1
October 15, 2025
BACKGROUND
•As a condition of
development,
properties within
the boundaries of
existing Fire CFD
88-1 must annex
into the CFD in
order to satisfy fire
protection service
mitigation impacts.
Annexation
88-25-1
ANNEXATION 88-25-1
•Property owner has
submitted an
application for
annexation
•13341 Banyan Street
•0.45-acre property
located on the
corner of Banyan
Street and East
Avenue
•New single family
home construction
RECOMMENDATION
1.Conduct a public hearing to receive protests,
comments, and questions from the public.
2.Adopt Resolution FD 2025-027 calling for a
special election.
3.Fire Board Secretary will canvas the ballot
and complete the Statement of Votes Cast.
4.Adopt Resolution FD 2025-028 declaring the
results of the special election.
Questions?
DATE:October 15, 2025
TO:Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY:Elisa Cox, Assistant City Manager
Matt Burris, Deputy City Manager - Community Development
Matt Marquez, Economic Development Director
Zack Neighbors, Building & Safety Services Director
Jason Welday, Engineering Services Director
SUBJECT:Quarterly Development Update - Third Quarter 2025. (CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation from staff on development-related
activities for the third quarter of 2025 (July through September).
BACKGROUND:
In 2023 staff began providing Quarterly Development Updates (QDU) to the City Council. The
purpose of these reports is to regularly inform the Council and the community about development-
related activities. While annual reports such as the General Plan progress report, offer some
insights into development activities (including the number of permits issued and housing units
constructed), quarterly updates effectively deliver information on development activities over a
shorter time frame. These updates also allow staff to include additional information, such as
economic development activities and customer service data, which are not typically covered in
annual reports but are essential to the City’s community and economic development efforts.
ANALYSIS:
The QDU presented to the City Council will include summaries of activities from the Building &
Safety, Planning, Engineering, and Economic Development departments. This includes, but is
not limited to, details on entitlement approvals by use type, updates on key development
projects, and reporting on building permit and plan check activities.
Staff's formal presentation to the City Council will provide further details on development-related
activities, and staff will continue to present this information to Council on a quarterly basis.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
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COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
This item addresses the Council’s following core values:
1. Providing and nurturing a high quality of life for all
2. Relentless pursuit of improvement
3. Building and preserving a family-oriented atmosphere
ATTACHMENTS:
None
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2025 – Q3
QUARTERLY DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Presented By:
Building & Safety Department
Economic Development Department
Engineering Department
October 15, 2025
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
PLANNING
Activity Summary – Q3 PLANNING
New
Applications
Submitted
41
Counter Visits
361
Phone Calls
658
Major Projects
in Review
39 Planning
Com m ission
Meetings
5
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING
SUMMARY
2025 - Quarter 3
17 Grading Permits Issued
23 New Plan Check Submittals
7 Projects Closed Out
149 Counter Visits
PROJECT UPDATE
In Construction
Heritage Park
Bridge Replacement
PROJECT UPDATE
In Construction
ATMS Phase 2
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Activity Summary – Q3 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Conferences
Attended
2
Meetings/Events
Attended
(Resource Partners)
6
Social Media
Impressions
1.9M
SBDC Meetings
16
Happy
Custom ers
93%
Program s/Events
Hosted
3
CRE Brokers Roundtable August 2025
Annual Hiring Fair September 2025
Annual Hiring Fair ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Job Seekers
750+
Local Em ployers
30
Employers found candidates
suitable for their open positions
91%
Employers made job offers
10%
Em ployers will follow
up with candidates
30%
First time job seeker
22%
Job seekers would attend
a future Hiring Fair
76%
Job seekers identified as a
professional in transition
69%
Annual Hiring Fair September 2025
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
BUILDING & SAFETY
21 ADU’s Finalized
1,304 Building Permits Issued
1,628 New Plan Check Submittals
32 New Units Finalized
18 New Construction Permits Finalized
BUILDING &
SAFETY SUMMARY
2025 - Quarter 3
516 Counter Visits
4,325 Phone Calls
2,838 Texting Contacts
3,330 Inspections
BUILDING ACTIVITY
New Construction
Alexan Victoria Gardens
BUILDING ACTIVITY
Residential
Haven and Arrow
248 Units
Etiwanda and
Highland
BUILDING ACTIVITY
Occupancy
The Habit Burger
8140 Vineyard Ave
Brio Italian Grille
12505 North Mainstreet
Tang Bar
12505 N. Mainstreet
2025 – Q3
QUARTERLY DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Presented By:
Building & Safety Department
Economic Development Department
Engineering Department
October 15, 2025
DATE:October 15, 2025
TO:Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY:Elisa Cox, Assistant City Manager
Matt Marquez, Economic Development Director
SUBJECT:Consideration to Receive and File the Economic Development Strategy
Annual Progress Report for 2024-2025. (CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council receive and file the Economic Development Strategy Annual
Progress Report for 2024-2025.
BACKGROUND:
In the last decade, the Inland Empire has experienced remarkable growth, with increases in
population, employment opportunities, and investment in multiple industries. The region’s
strategic location, between major metro areas and connections to the rest of the country and the
world, has been a key driver of this growth. Rancho Cucamonga, with its skilled workforce, high-
quality-built environment, and expanding economy, is a key player. The Economic Development
Strategy (EDS), adopted in October of 2023, is a five-year work plan that will guide and support
the City in establishing and sustaining Rancho Cucamonga as the cultural and economic hub of
the Inland Empire. This strategy is not just a plan, but a call to action for all who contribute to the
City’s future success.
The EDS was developed to guide the City’s economic development activities over a five-year
period. The document identifies goals and strategies that will serve as a roadmap for City staff
and civic leaders. The EDS primarily provides direction to the City’s Economic Development
Department, but the success of the EDS depends on the coordination and communication with
other City departments, public agencies, and partner organizations.
The EDS was informed by a review of regional, state, and global trends, as well as a detailed
analysis of the City’s demographic, economic, and market conditions. Although the nature and
extent of future market conditions is unknown, the EDS provides foundational approaches to
economic development in Rancho Cucamonga that will serve the City during the life of the
document.
Sections in the EDS describe the strengths, challenges, and opportunities to grow the City’s
economy; key industries to expand in the city; and the goals, strategies, and actions of the EDS.
The final section of the EDS includes a five-year work plan that organizes tasks according to a
timeline, assigns the City department that will lead the activity, and identifies assisting potential
partner departments, agencies, or organizations.
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ANALYSIS:
The EDS builds on PlanRC, the City’s General Plan, that was adopted on December 15, 2021.
The General Plan lays out a series of strategies to chart a path towards building a 21st century
world-class community that is grounded in the foundational core values of Health, Equity, and
Stewardship. The vision of PlanRC is to create a city for people—a city of great neighborhoods,
natural open spaces and parks, thriving commercial and industrial areas, and walkable and active
centers and districts, all connected by safe and comfortable streets. Through the implementation
of PlanRC, the City will develop to be more welcoming and accessible to both residents and
visitors.
To meet the vision and core values of PlanRC, five Big Ideas were identified:
1.Design for People First – Focus should be on people and development must be human
scale and inviting.
2.Provide Connectivity and Accessibility – Provide a range of travel options including
new opportunities for walking, bicycling and transit.
3.Create Destinations – Places to congregate, gather, and socialize.
4.Establish Rancho Cucamonga as the Cultural and Economic Hub of the
Inland Empire – A downtown area, or several major activity centers, with varied
cultural opportunities and public art.
5.Address Environmental Justice – Everyone in the city has a fair and just opportunity
to thrive and no one, especially those with the least means, shoulders the additional
health burdens of environmental degradation and pollution.
The EDS is intended to fortify linkages with PlanRC and its Big Ideas, to emphasize that economic
development activities are shared across all departments in the City. The goals identified in the
EDS are as follows:
1.Grow and Diversify the City’s Economy
2.Enhance the Quality of Life
3.Expand Retail, Entertainment, and Hospitality
4.Foster Growth of Local Businesses & Workforce
These goals and corresponding strategies identified in the EDS were designed to address specific
economic development objectives and ensure community vitality so that it can continue to provide
high-quality public services and amenities.
Achievable and measurable action items were designed to serve as a guide for the City over the
life of the Plan. The EDS is meant to be fluid and reviewed annually to determine if there is a
change in priorities or if resources need to be shifted. The strategies and action items in the EDS
can be implemented in a variety of ways and in a series of actions over the five-year life of the
Plan. Each action item was assigned a timeline for implementation, and the subject Annual
Progress Report provides a summary of wide-ranging measures undertaken in 2024/2025 that
moved the needle in the ongoing implementation of the EDS.
Implementation highlights for each of the EDS goals are identified in the Annual Progress Report
followed by the action items they support. As mentioned earlier in this report, action items were
assigned a timeline for implementation and can be referenced in the EDS (Exhibit A to this staff
report). Last year the City Council received an update on implementation of those action items
with a one-year timeline. While work on those items continues, this Progress Report will focus on
those action items with a two-year timeline. Additionally, the Progress Report now includes a
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chapter focused on implementation of the Epicenter Master Plan. Embracing the opportunity for
flexibility in the Progress Report’s format, it has been developed in an easy-to-read format that
allows it to also serve as a report card to the residents of Rancho Cucamonga on the City’s
progress in implementing the EDS.
The Annual Progress Report was presented to the Economic Development Subcommittee on
August 28, 2025 and the Planning Commission on September 10, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
As part of the implementation of the General Plan, this item supports the City Council’s vision of
creating an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city, rich in opportunity for all to thrive by building
on our foundation and success as a world-class community.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - Economic Development Strategy Annual Progress Report 2024-2025
Attachment 2 – City of Rancho Cucamonga Economic Development Strategy
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
2024-2025
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................5
About the Economic Development Strategy............................................................................5
Heart of the Matter......................................................................................................................................5
Chapter 2
Economic Development Strategy Implementation............................................................7
Implementation Highlights..................................................................................................................7
Chapter 3
Epicenter Master Plan.............................................................................................................................17
Chapter 4
Looking Ahead.............................................................................................................................................19
Appendix........................................................................................................................................20
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Introduction
In the last decade, the Inland Empire has experienced remarkable growth, with increases
in population, employment opportunities, and investment in multiple industries. The
region’s strategic location, between major metro areas and connections to the rest of
the country and the world, has been a key driver of this growth. Rancho Cucamonga,
with its skilled workforce, high-quality built environment, and expanding economy, is a
key player. The Economic Development Strategy (EDS) is a five-year work plan that will
guide and support the City in establishing and sustaining Rancho Cucamonga as the
cultural and economic hub of the Inland Empire. This strategy is not just a plan, but a call
to action for all who contribute to the city’s future success. The following report outlines
the progress made in Year 2 of its implementation.
About the Economic Development Strategy
The EDS, adopted in October 2023, was developed to guide the City’s economic
development activities over a five-year period. The document identifies goals and
strategies that will serve as a road map for City Staff and civic leaders. The EDS primarily
provides direction to the City’s Economic Development Department, but the success of
the EDS depends on the coordination and communication with other City departments,
public agencies, and partner organizations.
The EDS was informed by a review of regional, state, and global trends, as well as a detailed
analysis of the City’s demographic, economic, and market conditions. Although the
nature and extent of future market conditions is unknown, the EDS provides foundational
approaches to economic development in Rancho Cucamonga that will serve the City
during the life of the document.
Sections in the EDS describe the strengths, challenges, and opportunities to grow the
City’s economy; key industries to expand in the City; and the goals, strategies, and actions
of the EDS. The final section of the EDS includes a five-year work plan that organizes
tasks according to a timeline, assigns the City department that will lead the activity, and
identifies assisting partner departments, agencies, or organizations.
Heart of the Matter
The EDS builds on PlanRC, the City’s General Plan, that was adopted on December 15,
2021. The General Plan lays out a series of strategies to chart a path towards building a
21st century world-class community that is grounded in the foundational core values
of Health, Equity, and Stewardship. The vision of PlanRC is to create a city for people—a
city of great neighborhoods, natural open spaces and parks, thriving commercial and
industrial areas, and walkable and active centers and districts, all connected by safe and
comfortable streets. Through the implementation of PlanRC, the City will develop to be
more welcoming and accessible to both residents and visitors.
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To meet the vision and core values of PlanRC, five Big Ideas were identified:
1. Design for People First: Focus should be on people and development must be
human scale and inviting;
2. Provide Connectivity and Accessibility: Provide a range of travel options including
new opportunities for walking, bicycling and transit;
3. Create Destinations: places to congregate, gather, and socialize;
4. Establish Rancho Cucamonga as the Cultural and Economic Hub of the Inland
Empire: A downtown area, or several major activity centers, with varied cultural
opportunities and public art; and
5. Address Environmental Justice: Everyone in the city has a fair and just opportunity
to thrive and no one, especially those with the least means, shoulders the additional
health burdens of environmental degradation and pollution.
The EDS is intended to fortify linkages with PlanRC and its Big Ideas, to emphasize that
economic development activities are shared across all departments in the City. The goals
and strategies identified were designed to address specific economic development
objectives: improve health outcomes through economic attainment, grow and diversify
the local economy, build economic health and long-term fiscal resiliency, and ensure
community vitality so that it can continue to provide high-quality public services and
amenities.
Within each of the strategies, achievable and measurable action items were designed
to serve as a guide for the City over the life of the Plan. The City will continue working
towards its long-range goals and planning efforts that are the framework of the City’s
vision of being a world-class community, making it a special place to live, work, and thrive.
Meanwhile, the EDS is meant to be fluid in that it will be reviewed annually to determine
if there is a change in priorities or if resources need to be shifted.
The Resort Metrolink Rancho Cucamonga Train Station
San Antonio Regional Hospital Center of Aging
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Economic Development Strategy
Implementation
The strategies and action items in the EDS can be implemented in a variety of ways and
in a series of actions over the five-year life of the Plan. Each action item was assigned a
start date for implementation, with the understanding that efforts would be continuous
throughout the five-year Plan. The following highlights of the strategies summarize various
measures taken in 2024-2025 that significantly advanced the ongoing implementation
of the EDS and the action items they support.
Implementation Highlights
GOAL 1: GROW AND DIVERSIFY THE CITY’S ECONOMY
San Bernardino County Economic Development Department: Bi-monthly meetings are
held with the San Bernardino County Economic Development Department, serving as an
opportunity to enhance communication and keep the City at the forefront of emerging
opportunities within the County. Additionally, the City was represented at the County’s
exhibitor booth at ICSC Las Vegas, an annual conference for dealmakers and industry
experts, who are driving innovation and evolution in commercial real estate.
Programa Emprendedor@s: The City hosted the second cohort of Programa
Emprendedor@s in partnership with the County of San Bernardino Economic
Development Department, and expanded its collaboration by adding Chaffey College
as a new partner for this cohort. All services were provided at no cost to program
participants. This cohort graduated 32 entrepreneurs.
CHAPTER 2
Emprendedor@s Program 2nd Cohort Graduates
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174,695
POPULATION
COUNT
61,806
TOTAL HOUSING
UNITS
102,100
LABOR FORCE (16+)
8.7M
EXISTING RETAIL SF
506
EXISTING BUILDINGS
$108,164
MEDIAN
HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$100,585
AVERAGE DISPOSABLE
INCOME
39.1
YEARS OLD
MEDIAN AGE
$3.24B
TAXABLE SALES
%
$47,751
PER CAPITA INCOME
3.3%
VACANCY
RATE
46.5
SQ. MILES
COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY
DEMOGRAPHICS HOTEL INDUSTRY
STRONG RETAIL GROWTH
Economic Development Department | 10500 Civic Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
CityofRC.us/EconomicDevelopment ChooseRC@CityofRC.us 1-909-477-2750
Last Update March 2025
905
UNITS ENTITLED
IN 2024
7M
VISITORS
IN 2024
75 %
OCCUPANCY
RATE IN
2024
$151
ADR
400+
OVERNIGHT TRIPS
1.2M
VISIT NIGHTS
1,326
ROOM KEYS
12 HOTELS
$114
RevPAR
SOURCES: ESRI, COSTAR, PLACER.AI
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Updated Marketing Collateral: The World Class Community brochure that highlights
the quality of life amenities, points of interest, and historic resources throughout the City
was updated, and the Opportunity Sites booklet was updated to include information
on new development opportunities and updated project information. The At-A-Glance
and Commercial Opportunity marketing materials were updated to reflect the most up-
to-date demographic information available. All materials are posted to the Economic
Development webpage.
Presentations to Real Estate Professionals: The
Economic Development Team works with the
City Manager Team on scheduling presentations
to various groups including the West End Real
Estate Professional, Realty World ALL STARS,
AREAA Inland Empire/SoCal Chapter, to name a
few, presenting information on various quality of
life amenities and projects, development projects,
and hospitality and commercial updates. The
Economic Development Team has piloted the
“ED on the Move” Broker Roadshow, presenting
to different brokerage companies in the City.
Commercial Real Estate Brokers Roundtable: To achieve a greater outcome and
participation in the Commercial Real Estate Brokers Roundtables, a survey was sent
out to all brokers on the Economic Development’s broker distribution list to identify
enhanced collaboration and information sharing, topics of interest, and which day and
time works best for participants. As a response to the survey results, the Roundtables are
held quarterly on Wednesday mornings at City Hall, and the program includes more time
for networking with other attendees as well as periodic presentations from developers of
key projects throughout the City.
Recruiting New Businesses in Targeted Industry Sectors: The EDS describes
industries that are well-positioned to grow and diversify Rancho Cucamonga’s economy.
These include: Advanced Manufacturing, Medical Manufacturing, Food & Beverage
Manufacturing, Finance/Insurance/Real Estate, and Professional and Medical Services.
During year 2 of EDS implementation, new uses within certain target industry sectors
opened for business in the City. To name a few: WestLAND Group Inc.; Aaren Scientific Inc.;
TurboTech Machining; Keller Williams Empire Estates (Mortgage Broker); and Sanctity
Hotel Rancho Cucamonga, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.
Additionally, staff attended conferences
focused on target industry sectors, such as The
Battery Show North America. This provided
an opportunity for a team member to have
access to the latest technologies from battery
manufacturers, explore market innovations,
watch live product demos and join thousands
of professionals at networking receptions. Staff
also attended other conferences including
MD&M West, one of the largest international
marketplaces for medical technology design
and manufacturing.
Staff presentation at Inland Action’s
Monthly Meeting
The Battery Show North America
Conference 2024
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Opportunity Sites: Exploring opportunities for the redevelopment of sites in the City
is ongoing, and takes place in different ways. Staff continues to host Commercial Real
Estate Broker Roundtable discussions; Staff has updated the City’s Opportunity Sites
booklet which is posted on the Department’s webpage; team members regularly meet
with developers interested in doing work in the City; and Staff continues to correspond
with other interested parties to keep them up to date on City news and new development
opportunities. Additionally, Staff continues to attend multiple conferences where they
have the opportunity to share information on available sites. These conferences include,
but are not limited to, ICSC Las Vegas, ICSC Western, the Entertainment Experience
Evolution, and more.
Economic Development Strategy Action Items Supported:
1.1 Grow the City’s Target Industry Sectors
1.1D Recruit new businesses in the City’s target industry sectors.
1.1E Convene working meetings with local business representatives from industries in
the City’s target industries.
1.4 Connect Businesses with Commercial Space Opportunities in the City
1.4C Prepare a “viewbook” promoting a range of commercial space examples available
in the City.
1.4D Market vacant office, retail, and industrial spaces on the City’s website.
1.4E Build relationships with Real Estate Brokers and Site Selection Companies.
1.5 Support the Construction and Redevelopment of Commercial Properties
1.5B Explore opportunities for the redevelopment of sites.
1.5C Solicit feedback from commercial developers.
1.5D Solicit feedback from real estate professionals.
Commercial Real Estate Brokers Roundtable
Vocational Improvement Program, Inc.
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Vocational Improvement Program, Inc.
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GOAL 2: ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE
Epicenter Master Plan: The City adopted the Epicenter Master Plan (EMP) in December
2023, establishing a vision for the area as a fun, active district which will serve as a
destination for recreation, entertainment, and gathering. Lively retail, food and beverage,
entertainment, hotels, and office uses will work together to bring new activity to the area
surrounding the LoanMart Field and the Rancho Cucamonga Sports Center. The EMP
encourages pedestrian building frontages and other improvements that enhance the
public realm as described in the General Plan and its Big Ideas.
Ongoing Marketing Efforts: Economic Development marketing was enhanced
through story generation and strategic ad placements with a focus on transit-oriented
developments and infrastructure. Selected publications reached target audiences at
the local, regional, and national level including Site Selection magazine, Business View
magazine, and Inland Empire magazine.
Cucamonga Station and the HART District Marketing, Outreach, and Engagement
Efforts: Working in collaboration with the Cucamonga Station Stakeholder Partnership
group, marketing, communications, community outreach and engagement are ongoing
for the promotion of regional transportation and tourism. Additionally, quarterly
meetings are held with the Stakeholder Partners and bi-annual presentations are hosted
for community leaders and stakeholders.
Historic Resources: Marketing materials, like the City’s World Class Community brochure,
feature historic resources in Rancho Cucamonga. These resources are also highlighted in
discussions regarding tourism or when promoting the quality of life and unique offerings
the City has to offer residents, visitors, and businesses.
Economic Development Strategy Action Items Supported:
2.2 Promote and grow the HART District
2.2A Establish and promote the identity of the HART District.
2.2B Convene transportation agencies and providers.
2.3 Host and sponsor community and special events
2.3A Explore opportunities to host or sponsor community events.
2.3B Continue to review permitting, fees, and insurance requirements for community
event hosts and vendors.
2.4 Explore potential locations in the City that may benefit from enhanced revenues
and services
2.4A Identify current and future locations that may benefit from enhanced services.
2.5 Promote the City’s Historic Cultural Resources
2.5A Market historic resources in the City.
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GOAL 3: EXPAND RETAIL, ENTERTAINMENT, AND HOSPITALITY
Restaurant and Retail Attraction: The Economic Development Team has worked with
various brokers and company representatives to facilitate the many local gems who
chose Rancho Cucamonga as their first location in the Inland Empire market including:
Season’s 52; Moe’s Southwest Grill; Mendocino Farms; Fogo de Chão; Bacio di Latte;
Sourdough & Co.; Philz Coffee; and Durango Cocina & Rooftop. Hospitality, commercial
and retail establishments include: Sanctity Hotel Rancho Cucamonga, Tapestry Collection
by Hilton; Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming; Ben Bridge Flagship Store; Gorjana Jewelry;
Chanel Fragrance and Beauty; New Balance; and Free People.
Economic Development Strategy Action Items Supported:
3.1 Explore opportunities for retail business recruitment
3.1A Compare the City’s existing retail inventory to the retail businesses the City aims
to attract.
3.3 Attract restaurants to the City that are destination-driven
3.3A Retain and recruit a healthy and diverse mix of restaurants throughout the City.
3.3B Explore options that might be available for restaurants in retail centers.
Durango Cocina & Rooftop
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GOAL 4: FOSTER GROWTH OF LOCAL BUSINESSES AND WORKFORCE
Partnerships with Colleges and Universities: The Economic Development Team
continues to work with Chaffey College’s Workforce & Economic Development
Department. This partnership resulted in the College hosting the second cohort of the
Emprendedor@s Program. Additionally, the Team facilitated introductions between the
College and stakeholders including the City’s Community Services Department to explore
future community programming, and PneuDraulics, Inc. and other local manufacturers
resulting in visits to the InTech Center.
Partnerships with Statewide and Regional Organizations: The Economic Development
Team collaborates with the San Bernardino County Workforce Development
Department on business visits, information sharing, and hiring fairs. The team
continues to participate in workforce development committees through LAUNCH
Apprenticeship Network, the Manufacturing Institute, and TeamCalifornia.
Manufacturing Month: Manufacturing Month recognizes the contributions
manufacturers make in our local economy. Economic Development staff hosted a
Manufacturing Month Networking & Tour event at BlueScope Coated Products that
brought together local manufacturers and resource partners. The Team promoted MFG
Day to help address the skills and applicant gaps due to the lack of awareness of career
pathways in manufacturing. The Team also assisted with the promotion of the various
workshops and webinars hosted by the Manufacturing Council of the Inland Empire
(MCIE) and the Manufacturing Institute.
Annual Hiring Fair: The event serves as a dynamic platform where employers and
job seekers can connect directly, facilitating immediate engagement and potential
job placement. Moreover, the hiring fair contributes to reduce unemployment rates,
addressing workforce shortages, and supporting local businesses by ensuring they have
the human resources needed to thrive.
In conjunction with this year’s hiring fair, the Economic Development Department
launched RC Works—a community-focused job board designed to connect local
businesses and organizations with talented job seekers in the City. RC Works supports
the growth of our local economy by making it easier to hire and get hired.
Business Appreciation Month: Every May, the City celebrates Business Appreciation
Month to honor and support the many businesses that call the city home. Throughout the
month, the City and Chamber host a series of weekly events, including a golf tournament,
educational forums, networking opportunities, meet-and-greet sessions, a night of
baseball at a Rancho Cucamonga Quakes game, and a business mixer to conclude the
celebrations.
Business Consulting and Educational Workshops: In collaboration with the Small
Business Development Center (SBDC OCIE) and the Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of
Commerce, the SBDC OCIE provides job training and professional consulting services
to Rancho Cucamonga businesses. In addition, SBDC OCIE also conducts educational
business workshops and seminars focused on entrepreneurship, leadership, and other
topics to the business community.
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Economic Development Strategy Action Items Supported:
4.1 Expand Higher Education Institutions in the City
4.1A Strengthen partnerships with local higher education institutions.
4.2 Cultivate local innovation
4.2A Explore partnerships with universities and organizations to support the creation
of incubators and business accelerator programs.
4.2B Host networking events for local businesses and entrepreneurs.
4.3 Provide support for small businesses
4.3A Establish a small business outreach program.
4.3B Connect small businesses with resources and technical assistance.
Bumblebunch Sewing Studio
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Epicenter Master Plan
Epicenter Green: A recurring monthly Market Night series is anticipated to begin late
2026. These vibrant evening gatherings are designed to bring the community together in
a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere—featuring local farmers, a diverse array of food trucks,
live entertainment, and a dog-friendly environment. The goal is to create a fun, family-
friendly space where neighbors, visitors, and small businesses can connect, unwind, and
celebrate the spirit of community under the summer sky.
Other Open Space Events/Programs: Currently offering the community a variety of
annual events that thoughtfully activate parking lots and green spaces, transforming them
into vibrant hubs of celebration and connection. Among these signature experiences
is a two-day cultural event honoring the Lunar New Year, bringing rich traditions and
joyful festivities to life. Looking ahead, there is an opportunity to enhance the lineup of
beloved family-friendly events, including community favorites like Spooktacular, Egg
Shellebration, and our 4th of July Spectacular, creating meaningful memories for all
ages throughout the year.
In addition, the City actively supports local nonprofit organizations by providing access
to these shared spaces for events focused on community outreach, fundraising, and
promoting health and wellness initiatives. These partnerships help strengthen collective
impact and foster a sense of unity.
The City plans to invest in a new LED digital display board at the intersection of Jack Benny
Drive and Rochester Avenue. This upgraded signage will significantly enhance visibility,
offering improved readability and a more dynamic platform for sharing community
messaging. Positioned in a high-traffic area, the new display will serve as a vibrant
communication tool—highlighting upcoming events, activities, and important updates—
while strengthening community engagement and awareness in the surrounding area.
Stadium Programming/Concerts: Explore a potential partnership with GOCAL for an
annual signature event. This collaboration envisions a vibrant, multi-day celebration
featuring dynamic headliner concerts, engaging community gatherings, a curated
selection of food vendors, an artisan marketplace showcasing local talent, and the lively
energy of classic carnival rides. The goal is to create an unforgettable experience that
celebrates culture, creativity, and community spirit.
The Quakes: The City is making a significant multi-million dollar investment into the
stadium to align with Major League Baseball (MLB) standards, ensuring it meets the
highest level of readiness for future opportunities. These improvements further position
the stadium as a premier venue while reinforcing the City’s dedication to enriching local
engagement through high-quality, professional-grade facilities.
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As we continue to cultivate meaningful partnerships, these enhancements highlight our
shared commitment to excellence, and serve as a testament to the elevated experience
we aim to provide for the community. A new 15-year lease agreement was signed, securing
the long-term future of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes at LoanMart Field.
Sofive Soccer Center: Sofive Soccer Center is excited to share development plans to
expand their recreational offerings on two vacant parcels. In addition to their existing
5-on-5 soccer facilities, they are actively working to introduce complementary pickleball
and paddleball courts. This addition aims to enhance the overall community experience
by providing inclusive, accessible, and engaging recreational options for individuals and
families alike.
Lot Line Adjustment and Surplus Land Act: A lot line adjustment was recorded to change
parcel boundaries for certain properties adjacent to LoanMart Field. Staff has initiated
the Surplus Land Act process for three parcels affected by the lot line adjustment.
Epicenter Master Plan Implementation Playbook: Improvement Concepts
Open Spaces
2J Epicenter Green
Epicenter Master Plan Implementation Playbook: Programming & Operations
Programming
3E Other Open Space Events/Programs
3F Stadium Programming/Concerts
Epicenter Master Plan Implementation Playbook: Existing Uses
Baseball and Softball Fields
4A The Quakes
Sofive Soccer Center
4I 5-on-5 Soccer
Conceptual rendering of promenade along Stadium Way; subject to change
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CHAPTER 4
Looking Ahead
The Economic Development Department is a driving force behind the economic vitality
of Rancho Cucamonga. Working with other City departments and community partners,
the Economic Development Department is responsible for enabling programs, initiatives,
and partnerships that support and attract businesses, welcome entrepreneurship,
encourage job and workforce expansion, and facilitate investment throughout the city.
The Economic Development Team will continue to implement Year 2-3 actions identified
in the EDS Implementation Plan, and build relationships with the community, businesses,
developers, and potential investors. The City will continue to be forward-thinking in its
programs, services, and long-range planning with the goal of developing a fiscally sound
and sustainable economy for years to come.
Metrolink Rancho Cucamonga Train Station
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Sanctity Hotel Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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APPENDIX
Table of Contents
EDS Implementation Plan
Epicenter Master Plan
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction 3
1.1 About the Economic Development Strategy 3
1.2 Heart of the Matter 3
2. Strengths, Opportunities, Challenges 4
2.1 Strengths 4
2.2 Challenges 5
2.3 Opportunities 6
3. Target Industries 9
3.1 Advanced Manufacturing 10
3.2 Medical Manufacturing 10
3.3 Food and Beverage Manufacturing 11
3.4 Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 11
3.5 Professional and Medical Services 12
4. Goals and Strategies 13
4.1 Grow and Diversify the City’s Economy 14
4.2 Enhance the Quality of Life 17
4.3 Expand Retail, Entertainment, and Hospitality 19
4.4 Foster Growth of Local Businesses and Workforce 20
5. Looking Ahead 23
6. Implementation Plan 24
7. Appendix 31
7.1 Rancho Cucamonga Economic and Market Conditions Analysis 32
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Introduction
In the last decade, the Inland Empire has experienced remarkable growth, experiencing increases in
population, employment opportunities, and investment in manufacturing, logistics, and other industries. The
region is strategically located between major metro areas and connected to the rest of the country and the
world by several highways, railways, Ontario International Airport and the nearby Ports of Los Angeles and
Long Beach. Rancho Cucamonga is well-positioned to further leverage the advantages of the region via its
skilled workforce, high-quality-built environment, and expanding economy. The Economic Development
Strategy (EDS) is a five-year work plan that will guide and support the City in establishing and sustaining
Rancho Cucamonga as the cultural and economic hub of the Inland Empire.
About the Economic Development Strategy
The EDS will guide the City’s economic development activities over the next five years. The document
identifies goals and strategies that will serve as a road map for City staff and civic leaders. The EDS
primarily provides direction to the City’s Economic Development Division, but the success of the EDS
depends on the coordination and communication with other City departments, public agencies, and partner
organizations.
The EDS was informed by a review of regional, state, and global trends, as well as a detailed analysis of
the City’s demographic, economic, and market conditions. Although the nature and extent of future market
conditions is unknown, the EDS provides foundational approaches to economic development in Rancho
Cucamonga that will serve the City during the life of the document.
The following sections describe the strengths, challenges, and opportunities to grow th e City’s economy;
key industries to expand in the City; and the goals, strategies, and actions of the EDS. The final section of
the EDS includes a five-year work plan that organizes tasks according to a timeline, assigns the City
department that will lead the activity, and identifies assisting potential partner departments, agencies, or
organizations.
Heart of the Matter
The EDS builds on PlanRC, the City’s General Plan, that was adopted on December 15, 2021. The General
Plan lays out a series of strategies to chart a path towards building a 21st century world-class community
that is grounded in the foundational core values of health, equity, and stewardship. The vision of PlanRC is
to create a city for people – a city of great neighborhoods, natural open spaces and parks, thriving
commercial and industrial areas, and walkable and active centers and districts, all connected by safe and
comfortable streets. Through the implementation of PlanRC, the city will develop to be more welcoming
and accessible to both residents and visitors.
To meet the vision and core values of PlanRC, five Big Ideas were identifie d:
• Design for People First: focus should be on people and development must be human scale and
inviting;
• Provide Connectivity and Accessibility: provide a range of travel options including new
opportunities for walking, bicycling and transit;
• Create Destinations: places to congregate, gather, and socialize;
• Cultural and Economic Hub of the Inland Empire : a downtown area, or several major activity
centers, with varied cultural opportunities and public art; and
• Address Environmental Justice: everyone in the city has a fair and just opportunity to thrive and
no one, especially those with the least means, shoulders the additional health burdens of
environmental degradation and pollution.
The EDS is intended to fortify linkages with PlanRC and the Big Ideas, to emphasize that economic
development activities are shared across all departments in the City. The goals and strategies identified
have been designed to address specific economic development objectives: improve health outcomes
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through economic attainment, grow the local economy, diversify the local economy, build economic health
and long-term fiscal resiliency, and ensure community vitality so that it can cont inue to provide high-quality
public services and amenities.
Within each of the strategies are achievable and measurable action items designed to serve as a guide for
the City over the next five years. The EDS is meant to be fluid in that it will be reviewed annually to determine
if there is a change in priorities or if resources need to be shifted. During this time, the City of Rancho
Cucamonga will continue working towards its long-range goals and planning efforts that are the framework
of the City’s vision of being a world-class community, making Rancho Cucamonga a special place to live,
work, and thrive.
Strengths, Opportunities, Challenges
This section identifies the City’s strengths, challenges, and opportunities to strengthen the City’s economy.
Strengths
High-quality transportation access. Rancho Cucamonga is located next to major highways, rail transit,
and air transport options. Interstate 10 and Interstate 15 are located along the borders of the City, and State
Highway 210 and Foothill Boulevard (Historic Route 66) run through the center of Rancho Cucamonga.
These highways provide access to shipping routes to the north and east of the County and access to the
Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The nearby Ontario International Airport (ONT) is a growing
passenger and logistics hub. In recent years, Ontario International Airport has been one of the fastest-
growing airports in the country. The San Bernardino International Airport is also expanding its services and
now has regular passenger service for the first time, and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and John
Wayne Airport (SNA) are a reasonable distance from the city to be a potential option for travelers to the
area. The City also has a Metrolink rail station that runs directly to Downtown Los Angeles, and there are
plans to build a high-speed rail line that will connect Rancho Cucamonga to Las Vegas. Additionally, the
City has access to two Class I railroads, Union Pacific and BNSF, which have continued to improve this
level of service for freight shipping across the country.
Located near major population and employment centers. The City of Rancho Cucamonga is an hour’s
drive from Los Angeles and Orange County, and an hour and a half from San Diego. Proximity to these
areas allows for access to major consumer markets, workforce talent, and complimentary businesses
across industry sectors.
Proximity to complementary manufacturing businesses and skilled talent in the local region. San
Bernardino County has a concentration of workers with specialized talents and a one-of-a-kind training
facility, the InTech Center, located in the neighboring City of Fontana that specializes in build ing skills that
are desirable to manufacturing companies in various sectors. The County contains many complimentary
businesses to manufacturing. Warehousing and distribution centers are an example of complementary
businesses that have grown significantly in the local region. Manufacturers in Rancho Cucamonga benefit
from the City’s proximity to customer distribution centers.
Well-educated residents. In addition to workers with specialized, manufacturing-related skills, companies
in Rancho Cucamonga have access to highly educated workers. Residents in Rancho Cucamonga are
particularly well-educated compared to the rest of the local region. In 2021, 37 percent of Rancho
Cucamonga residents held a bachelor’s degree or higher compared to 22 percent of residents in San
Bernardino County overall. Educated residents and workers are attractive to companies with skilled worker
needs and retail businesses looking for high-income customer bases.
High resident incomes. Incomes in Rancho Cucamonga are high compared to the region. The median
income in Rancho Cucamonga is approximately $95,000, compared to approximately $70,300 for San
Bernardino County.
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Access to education opportunities that complement key industries in Rancho Cucamonga. Rancho
Cucamonga is home to Chaffey College and a satellite campus of the University of Redlands. These
schools have been valuable for Rancho Cucamonga employers to gain access to interns and apprentices.
Companies in Rancho Cucamonga can also draw talent from other nearby higher education institutions
such as UC Riverside, Cal Poly Pomona, California State University San Bernardino, California Baptist
University, University of La Verne, Claremont Colleges, San Bernardino Valley College, and other technical
schools in the area. Many of these schools offer vocational training and industry-specific programs that
complement the expanding sectors in the area such as advanced manufacturing and aerospace. For
example, Cal Poly Pomona’s Department of Aerospace Engineering provides a hands-on engineering
program to ready students for working in the aerospace industry.
Quality amenities and built environment. The City has a high-quality built environment. The City’s roads
are well maintained and are well landscaped on major corridors. The City’s de facto core, Victoria Gardens,
provides a pedestrian-friendly, and urban design-rich experience for local and regional shoppers. The City
is growing and attracting quality talent because of the high quality of life in the City.
Quality master planned neighborhoods. Rancho Cucamonga has several comprehensively designed
communities that feature quality housing stock and amenities.
Attractive and productive weather. The warm climate and mild winters in Rancho Cucamonga are
attractive to residents but also benefit manufacturers due to the relatively few weather-related closure days
for companies. Additionally, the mild weather on the Southern California coast makes the nearby Ports of
Los Angeles and Long Beach more efficient relative to ports along the northern and eastern U.S. coasts.
Affordable real estate. Land costs in Rancho Cucamonga are relatively affordable compared to the Los
Angeles Metro region and coastal communities in Southern California. Low land cost s are attractive to
companies for reducing costs, and attainably priced housing allows companies to recruit workers that can
live in or near the City.
Strong performing commercial real estate. Rancho Cucamonga’s commercial land uses are performing
better than in the County overall. The City’s office, retail, and industrial rents are higher than the County’s,
and vacancies are on par or lower than in the County.
World class public safety improves trust, desirability and attractiveness of the Community or City.
Public safety plays a critical role in supporting economic growth and vitality by enhancing the desirability of
the City as a place to live and locate a business. It also has a direct impact on the levels of community trust
and creating safe places to gather and socialize. The Rancho Cucamonga Police Department, Rancho
Cucamonga Fire District, Animal Services Department and Community Improvement Division provide
critical services to the public including law enforcement, fire and emergency services, animal c ontrol, care,
and adoption services along with community and property maintenance and improvement. The Public
Safety Workgroup works to maintain a safe, enjoyable and prosperous community making the city a top
choice for residents, visitors and businesses.
Challenges
Lack of downtown/city core identity . The City currently lacks a strong identity for its downtown. The City’s
General Plan explores “the potential of the area around Victoria Gardens and the Epicenter to become the
‘real downtown’ of Rancho Cucamonga.”
Potential retail spending leakage. According to data from the California Department of Tax and Fee
Administration, Rancho Cucamonga lags behind San Bernardino County on taxable sales per household
for certain retail categories such as clothing apparel, automotive-related products and services, health and
personal care stores, and other miscellaneous retail. This suggests that residents in Rancho Cucamonga
may be traveling outside the City to make certain purchases.
Shifting trend in retail due to online shopping. Rancho Cucamonga’s local retail market is influenced
by larger-scale national trends. Over the last decade, retail markets have been shifting and reorganizing in
large part due to the growth of e-commerce. However, while increased online sales have reduced the
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demand for in-store sales, there has been an increased demand for experiential retail such as restaurants,
bars, and gyms. Over the last two years, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted brick and mortar retail stores
of all types and accelerated the shift in demand for online sales of physical goods. While the details of the
long-term impacts from COVID-19 for the retail market are uncertain, the market will likely rebound while
perhaps also changing to accommodate new trends enabled by new technologies and consumer
expectations regarding convenience such as contactless shopping.
Lack of population densities to attract higher-end retailers. Rancho Cucamonga is a strong fit for many
retailers due in part to the City’s high incomes. However, certain retailers are partial to areas with high er
concentrated population densities. High-end coffee businesses, grocers, and full-service restaurants often
seek to locate in areas with high population densities with access to at least 200,000 people within a one
to three-mile radius, which is typically achieved in highly populated city downtowns.
Mismatch between resident worker talent and city employment opportunities. Rancho Cucamonga
has a skilled workforce, most of which commute outside the city for work. An estimated 85 percent of
resident workers commute to nearby communities or Downtown Los Angeles, San Bernardino, or Orange
County (PlanRC Existing Conditions Report, 2020).
Diminishing supply of vacant land. Beginning in the 1990s and continuing through the 2010s, Rancho
Cucamonga experienced strong demand for new development on vacant or sparsely utilized sites . The
availability of large tracts of land spurred the development of master planned residential communities , which
characterized much of the community’s growth. This has led to diminishing opportunities for new large-
scale projects. A similar dynamic has occurred with commercial and industrial land as many of the most
attractive sites with access to rail and highway infrastructure have been developed.
Pressure for less employment-dense uses like logistics. The logistics boom in the Inland Empire also
created demand for warehouse and distribution space in Rancho Cucamonga. Businesses in this industry
have been able to pay higher land costs for desirable sites. While this type of investment may be attractive
to individual landowners, it generates less employment and synergy with other businesses compared to
other industrial activities.
Older parts of the city have limited access to amenities. Like many communities, Rancho Cucamonga
has experienced uneven development and investment across the city. Older neighborhoods within Rancho
Cucamonga, including those in the south and southeast portions of the city, have seen less recent
investment in amenities by the private sector.
Opportunities
Leverage transportation infrastructure projects to build a thriving HART District . The City’s General
Plan envisions the HART District as an intense, mixed-use area. Within the District, the Cucamonga Station
is positioned to be a major transit hub connecting regional and high-speed rail lines. The HART District has
strong potential to become a thriving new district in the city that attracts new talent and employers to the
City.
Attract high-wage and high-skill jobs that match City resident population. Many Rancho Cucamonga
residents commute outside the city for work. As Rancho Cucamonga grows as an employment center, the
City may be able to retain more residents to work at companies in the City.
Complimenting entertainment and hospitality options along Fourth Street and the I-10 Freeway. At
the southern border of the city limits, there is a cluster of entertainment facilities including the Ontario Mills
Mall, the Toyota Arena, Dave & Buster’s, and Topgolf. Additionally, there are several hotels concentrated
along the I-10 and adjacent to the Ontario International Airport.
Expand entertainment options unique to Rancho Cucamonga. The City’s General Plan stresses the
desire of the community for “more fun places to go, more things to do, and more ways to get there.”
Residents and visitors want places to congregate, gather, and socialize in lively centers, shopping areas,
and arts, culture, and entertainment venues.
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Build a vibrant downtown. Through the City’s community engagement process for the City’s recently
updated General Plan, the community expressed a desire for creating vibrant activity nodes and a “real
downtown.”
Capture more resident retail spending. Rancho Cucamonga is currently a regional retail destination, but
residents may be traveling outside the city for certain purchases. The City could capture more of its
residents’ purchases by attracting more retail businesses that match residents’ needs.
Leverage and grow international food manufacturing. Rancho Cucamonga’s specialization in food
manufacturing and access to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long B each and Ontario International Airport
could position the city to attract additional international food manufacturing companies. Two of Rancho
Cucamonga’s largest food manufacturing firms, Mizkan America and Nongshim USA are international
companies based in Asia. The City is also home to a Mission Foods facility, a subsidiary of Mexico-based,
global food company, Gruma.
Leverage and grow the aerospace industry. Southern California has a large concentration of aerospace
businesses, which is particularly concentrated in Orange County and Los Angeles County. San Bernardino
County also has a fast-growing aerospace sector with nearly 300 aerospace-related manufacturers and
several aerospace international companies based in Korea, China, Japan, Britain, France, and Switzerland.
Rancho Cucamonga is home to several aerospace-related companies including Air Components Inc,
Hartwell Corporation, Gentex, General Micro Systems, and Pneudraulics Inc.
Attract businesses in emerging green technology sectors such as electric vehicle-related
manufacturing. California is striving toward increasing the number of electric vehicles in the State. By
2035, most new cars and light trucks sold in California will be zero-emission vehicles, including plug-in
hybrid electric vehicles.1 As the most populous and wealthy U.S. state, California’s push toward electric
vehicles will likely spur significant growth in this sector. Rancho Cucamonga is well positioned to leverage
its location and concentrated advanced manufacturing sector to take advantage of the growth in electric
vehicle-related manufacturing. Rancho Cucamonga is located near complimentary electric vehicle
businesses in Los Angeles, Irvine, and San Diego, and companies in Rancho Cucamonga have access to
electric vehicle talent from companies like Tesla and Ford. Additionally, Rancho Cucamonga is near areas
such as Mountain Pass, CA, which are rich with rare earth minerals that are necessary for electric vehicle
production. Water supply technology is another emerging sector that Rancho Cucamonga could leverage.
Water security has been a growing concern in Califor nia for decades, and the State has moved towards
measures and major investments to increase water supply security. The development and manufacturing
of water supply technologies is an emerging sector with immediate relevance in Southern California.
Rancho Cucamonga is already home to a leading company developing technology equipment for water
treatment plants, Biwater, an international company based in the UK that moved operations from Los
Angeles County to Rancho Cucamonga because of proximity to their vendors and to industries that support
their operations.2 There are several water supply technology programs offered at local colleges including
San Bernardino Valley College, and Los Angeles Trade-Technical College.
Grow an expanding healthcare sector. Health care and social assistance currently account for a
significant portion of the City’s employment at approximately 10 percent of the City’s total jobs. While the
concentration of health care and social assistance jobs is somewhat lower compared to San Ber nardino
County and the overall State of California, the sector is growing faster in Rancho Cucamonga than in the
County or the State.
Leverage strong sector in local and regional household serving office-based industries. The City’s
concentrated professional services industry contains many offices that provide legal, tax, and design
services to the local and regional community. Many of these types of services require a physical presence
to serve customers and are more likely to be resilient to shifts to online platforms and telecommuting.
Rancho Cucamonga is well-positioned to grow as a hub for these types of office-based services based on
the presence of high quality attainably priced residential options.
1 https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/news/california-moves-accelerate-100-new-zero-emission-vehicle-sales-2035
2 https://siteselection.com/issues/2022/sep/the-world-finds-a-home-in-san-bernardino-county.cfm
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Expand professional and technical services that complement the City’s manufacturing sectors.
Professional service companies with offices in Rancho Cucamonga such as CDM Smith and Atlas Testing
Laboratories complement the advanced manufacturing sector in the City. Rancho Cucamonga could attract
more companies that offer engineering, marketing, and other complementary services to the City’s
manufacturing businesses.
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Target Industries
The City is committed to attracting and retaining high quality jobs to grow and diversify Rancho
Cucamonga’s economy and to reduce residents commuting outside the City. This is best accomplished by
targeting industries in the City that have a unique advantage to growing. Target industries that are well-
positioned to grow and diversify Rancho Cucamonga’s economy include:
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Medical Manufacturing
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Finance, Insurance and Real Estate
• Professional and Medical Services
These target industries were identified based on their employment size, growth, and concentration in the
City and on the size and performance of the sectors in the larger region. The target industries are sectors
that are not only strong in Rancho Cucamonga but are also strong industr ies in the Inland Empire that the
City can leverage and build on. The EDS provides a special focus on growing and supporting the target
industries sectors. Tailored strategies are included to leverage the City’s unique strengths in the se
industries.
The following is a table summarizing the target industry sectors based on the location quotient.
Industry
Rancho
Cucamonga
Jobs
Share of
Rancho
Cucamonga
Jobs
Rancho
Cucamonga/San
Bernardino
County LQ1
Manufacturing Industries
Advanced Manufacturing 1,974 3.2% 2.7
Medical Manufacturing 1,955 3.2% 5.8
Food and Beverage Manufacturing 1,398 2.3% 1.3
Office Industries
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 5,789 9.4% 3.3
Professional Services2 2,707 4.4% 2.7
Source: Data Axel, 2022; QCEW, 2021.
Note:
1 Location Quotient (LQ) is a measure of how concentrated an industry is relative to a larger geography .
The LQ shown here represents the concentration of jobs in the City compared to San Bernardino County. A
location quotient of greater than 1.0 means an industry is concentrated in an area while a location quotient
of less than 1.0 means an industry is not concentrated in an area.
2 Health services jobs are not included in the data shown here. Medical service jobs are somewhat less
concentrated in the City compared to San Bernardino County, but the sector is growing in Rancho
Cucamonga and the City is committed to expanding this growth.
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Advanced Manufacturing
Advanced manufacturing is characterized by manufacturing
activity involving innovative technologies and requiring skilled
workers with technical knowledge and training. Advanced
manufacturers span industries that include the production of
aerospace equipment, medical devices, and computer
components.
In Rancho Cucamonga, there are approximately 2,000
advanced manufacturing jobs in the City (excluding medical
manufacturing jobs, which is included as its own target
industry sector in the EDS).
Aerospace and electric vehicles are among the advanced
manufacturing industries with opportunities to grow in the
City. The manufacturing of electric vehicles could be well
suited to Rancho Cucamonga due to the City’s location near
complimentary electric vehicle businesses in Los Angeles,
Irvine, and San Diego, and the City’s proximity to areas that
are rich with rare earth minerals. Rancho Cucamonga is
already home to several aerospace manufacturing
companies, the largest of which include Air Components Inc,
Hartwell Corporation, and Pneudraulics Inc. Among
electronic manufacturers, the City’s largest employers
include Arlon Electronic Materials, Celco-Pacific Division,
and VPG Transducers.
Top Advanced Manufacturers in Rancho Cucamonga3
• Consolidated Precision Products
• Pneudraulics Inc.
• Arlon Electronic Materials
Medical Manufacturing
In Southern California, pharmaceutical manufacturing forms a significant share of the region’s economy
with the largest concentrations of employment in Orange County and Los Angeles County. Medical
manufacturing can generally be considered advanced manufacturing, but on its own, it represents a
significant number of jobs (approximately 2,000 jobs) in the City of Rancho Cucamonga and is highly
concentrated in the City relative to San Bernardino County. The industry involves the production of medical
equipment and medicine. Amphastar Pharmaceuticals is the City’s largest medical manufacturer and one
of the City’s largest employers. Other significant employers include medical device and surgical instrument
manufacturers such as Comar, Eagle Labs, and Mediflex Inc. The concentrated presence of medical
manufacturing in the City indicates the likelihood of a local business ecosystem involving complementary
businesses and educated talent that could be leveraged for future growth in this sector.
3 Based on employment size provided by Data Axel (2022).
Aerospace in the Region
Southern California is home to most of the
State’s advanced manufacturing companies.
Los Angeles County accounts for half of
California’s aircraft, engine, and parts
manufacturing industry establishments, and
Orange County follows with nearly a quarter
of total establishments. San Bernardino
County accounts for the third largest
concentration of firms in the State, containing
approximately seven percent of firms.
In San Bernardino County several aerospace
companies have found success, attributing
their companies’ achievements to the
County’s business friendliness, competitive
cost structure and logistics network, and
presence of skilled engineers from nearby
universities. Favorable year-round weather
for flying and access to a workforce
specialized in aerospace also makes
Southern California and San Bernardino
County attractive to aerospace companies.
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Top Medical Manufacturers in Rancho Cucamonga
• Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc
• Comar
• Eagle Labs
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Los Angeles and Orange County are major centers for food and beverage manufacturing in California, and
in San Bernardino County there are over 300 food and beverage manufacturing companies. Food and
beverage manufacturing is a unique segment of Rancho Cucamonga’s manufacturing sector that contains
about 1,400 jobs and is concentrated in the City relative to San Bernardino County, which itself contains a
large amount of activity in the sector.
Frito Lay Inc., Coca-Cola Bottling Co, Cerenzia Foods Inc, and Evolution Fresh are among the City’s largest
food and beverage manufacturers. Mizkan America and Nongshim USA are examples of international
manufacturers that employ a significant number of workers in the city. This sector also includes several
breweries that provide the added benefit for creating a sense of place in the community and potential
regional destination in Rancho Cucamonga. While there is currently some wine-related production in the
City, Rancho Cucamonga has a history of winemaking, and the growth of wineries in the City could
complement the City’s growth of breweries.
Top Food and Beverage Manufacturers in Rancho Cucamonga
• Frito Lay Inc.
• Coca-Cola Bottling Co
• Nongshim USA
Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate
Rancho Cucamonga has a high concentration of the region’s finance, insurance, and real estate industry
(sometimes referred to as FIRE industries) employment. There are approximately 5,800 FIRE jobs in the
City that account for 9.4 percent of total employment. Insurance-related activity accounts for about half of
the FIRE jobs in Rancho Cucamonga, of which are employed at offices of national insurance providers
such as First American Title and CorVel Corporation, and in small to medium -sized insurance broker firms.
In addition to several national banking branches, a large portion of the finance-related companies in Rancho
Cucamonga are small mortgage lenders, portfolio management, and investment firms. Among real estate-
related firms, most in the city are medium to small offices of real estate agents and brokers.
Top Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate Companies in Rancho Cucamonga
• Inland Empire Health Plan
• First American Title
• CorVel Corporation
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Professional and Medical Services
Professional service firms range from engineering and design companies to legal and accounting firms.
Rancho Cucamonga has approximately 2,700 professional service jobs, which accounts for five percent of
total employment. Rancho Cucamonga represents a hub for professional services in the region. The
professional service industry complements other target industries such as advanced manufacturing through
related research and administrative activity. Large professional service employers in the City include
aerospace and engineering companies such as CDM Smith and Atlas Testing Laboratories. Rancho
Cucamonga’s professional services industry also consists of several small, local offices that provide legal,
tax, and design services that serve the local and regional community. Medical service jobs are part of a
significant and expanding healthcare and social assistance sector in the City and include offices of
physicians, dentists, and other healthcare professionals.4
Top companies in Rancho Cucamonga
• CDM Smith
• Atlas Testing Laboratories
• Advanced Office
Attracting and retaining the target industries will have many benefits to the City and the region. These
benefits are identified in the figure below.
4 Health services jobs are somewhat less concentrated in the City compared to San Bernardino County, but the sector
is growing in Rancho Cucamonga and the City is committed to expanding this growth.
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Goals and Strategies
The ultimate goal of the EDS is to help establish Rancho
Cucamonga as the cultural and economic hub of the Inland
Empire. To accomplish this, the EDS establishes four
guiding goals, which include:
1. Grow and Diversify the City’s Economy
2. Enhance the Quality of Life
3. Expand Retail, Entertainment, and Hospitality
4. Foster Growth of Local Businesses and Workforce
These goals organize the EDS’s strategies, which provide more specific guidance to the City through a
series of actions.
The ultimate goal of the EDS is to
help establish Rancho
Cucamonga as the cultural and
economic hub of the Inland
Empire.
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1. Grow and Diversify the City’s Economy
1.1 Grow the City’s target industry sectors
The target industry sectors in Rancho Cucamonga include those that employ a significant number of
workers, are highly concentrated in the City, and are well-positioned to grow and increase the value
of sectors that lead the City’s economy. The target industry sectors include advanced manufacturing;
medical manufacturing; food and beverage manufacturing; finance, insurance, and real estate; and
professional services.
Action 1.1A Coordinate with San Bernardino County’s Economic Development Agency
to recruit new companies. San Bernadino County’s Economic Development
Agency assists companies with locating within the County. Coordinate with the
County to help match employers with strategic locations in Rancho Cucamonga.
Action 1.1B Coordinate with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic
Development (GO-Biz) to recruit new companies. GO-Biz provides consultation
services to business owners including site selection at no cost. Coordinate with
GO-Biz to help match employers with strategic locations in Rancho Cucamonga.
Action 1.1C Connect new businesses with resources from the State. The State of
California offers resources such as tax credits to businesses that want to locate in
California or stay and grow in California. Promote available resources to
businesses as part of efforts to recruit businesses to the City.
Action 1.1D Recruit new businesses in the City’s target industry sectors. Work internally
and with partners to identify companies in the target industries that are well-
matched for Rancho Cucamonga and engage in outreach to these businesses.
Action 1.1E Convene working meetings with local business representatives from
industries in the City’s target industries. Use meetings to foster relationships
between the Economic Development Division and peer companies to learn about
challenges and opportunities to support target industry businesses in the City.
Action 1.1F Complete a comprehensive review of the fee structure and cost of doing
business in Rancho Cucamonga. Compare Rancho Cucamonga’s fees and
development process to peer and competitor cities to ensure the City’s competitive
position is maintained.
1.2 Market to businesses the advantages of locating in the City
Rancho Cucamonga is an ideal location for many businesses. The advantages of locating in the City
should be clearly defined and available to employers looking to start or relocate their business.
Action 1.2A Develop materials that market advantages for locating in Rancho
Cucamonga. Rancho Cucamonga has many attractive qualities for businesses
such as access to high-quality transportation, skilled and educated talent, and
educational opportunities. The City also features a high quality built environment,
attractive master planned neighborhoods, and a diverse housing stock. Making
materials will provide a special focus on the City’s target industry sectors when
crafting promotional materials to aid in business recruitment.
Action 1.2B Continue to regularly update “Rancho Cucamonga at a Glance” and “Retail
Opportunity” marketing materials. The City currently publishes documents that
promote the City’s demographics as they related to economic vibrancy. Continue
to update these materials regularly and make them available on the Economic
Development Division’s webpage.
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Action 1.2C Develop promotional materials on the Economic Development Division
webpage that profiles the City’s access to recreational and community parks
and cultural amenities. Rancho Cucamonga has access to scenic nature and
outdoor recreational spaces such as the North Etiwanda Preserve, Etiwanda Falls
Trail, San Bernardino National Forest, hillside open spaces, multipurpose trails,
and equestrian trails in addition to cultural landmarks such as the Sam and Alfreda
Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts, Cucamonga Service Station, and the
Chaffey-Garcia House. Develop marketing materials that promote the City’s
access to nature and outdoor recreation and cultural amenities. Also include
information that informs businesses and residents about environmental policies
and initiatives, future new green space, and outdoor recreational infrastructure.
Action 1.2D Implement the Marketing and Communications Plan. The Economic
Development Division has completed a Strategic Marketing and Communications
Plan that complements the Economic Development Strategy. The Marketing and
Communications Plan further strengthens the economic development function for
the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1.3 Recruit and retain international companies
Rancho Cucamonga is an attractive location for international manufacturing companies for many
reasons including the City’s proximity to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and the City’s
access to highways that allows convenient shipping around the U.S. and to Canada and Mexico.
Two of Rancho Cucamonga’s largest food manufacturing firms, Mizkan America and Nongshim USA
are international companies based in Asia. The City is also home to a Mission Foods facility, a
subsidiary of Mexico-based, global food company, Gruma. Additionally, several international
aerospace companies are based in San Bernardino County.
Action 1.3A Connect businesses with resources through the San Bernardino County
Economic Development Agency. The County offers services to inform
businesses about opportunities to expand markets on a global scale and attract
investment from abroad.
Action 1.3B Connect businesses with resources from State, and International & Trade
programs. GO-Biz manages international business programs such as the
California STEP program, which offers financial assistance to eligible California
small businesses pursuing export sales in foreign markets.
Action 1.3C Develop an international marketing program to attract foreign businesses.
Create an international marketing program that includes training events for local
businesses, City staff, and other stakeholders to engage with foreign companies.
The marketing program will provide a special focus on the City’s target industries.
1.4 Connect businesses with commercial space opportunities in the City
Rancho Cucamonga’s Economic Development staff currently assists businesses with the process of
finding a suitable location in the City. Additional efforts to attract and assist companies considering
relocating to Rancho Cucamonga may increase the number of businesses locating in the City.
Action 1.4A Continue support for the “Site Selection Assistance” service in the City and
enhance the promotion of the service. Assign site selection assistance to
specific staff members and include brief bios of the staff that are involved with site
selection to foster the feeling of a personal experience.
Action 1.4B Maintain customer service orientation in the “Site Selection Assistance”
service. The City will allocate resources to provide customized and attentive
services to requests for location assistance in the City.
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Action 1.4C Prepare a “viewbook” promoting a range of commercial space examples
available in the City. Create a viewbook that highlights a selection of high quality
available commercial space in the City and how the City’s quality of life can
contribute to opportunities and benefits for business owners and employees in
terms of the local business environment and lifestyle. Ensure the viewbook is
provided online and as a printout.
Action 1.4D Market vacant office, retail, and industrial spaces on the City’s website.
Provide a comprehensive inventory of vacant commercial spaces on the City’s
Economic Development Division webpage. City staff will benchmark efforts against
competitor cities.
Action 1.4E Build relationships with Real Estate Brokers and Site Selection Companies.
Continue to work with the commercial brokerage community and site selection
companies to identify trends, conflicts, and development opportunities. Work with
the local brokerage community to actively market and identify users for infill
redevelopment sites and development projects throughout the City.
1.5 Support the construction and redevelopment of commercial properties
Office, retail, and industrial real estate markets in Rancho Cucamonga have performed well in recent
years and are competitive compared to the local region. Help facilitate building and redevelopment
in the City to ensure it does not impede attracting and retaining businesses.
Action 1.5A Continue to address small discrepancies in the development process as they
occur and review the current development approval process to remove
barriers and improve efficiency. Designate specific duties to department staff to
coordinate with other city departments to resolve challenges as they occur and
develop an internal report recommending systemic changes.
Action 1.5B Explore opportunities for the redevelopment of sites. Identify vacant and
underused properties for potential redevelopment and conduct outreach to
property owners to explore conversion and redevelopment opportunities.
Coordinate with action items focused on key sectors. These efforts will support the
City’s ongoing General Plan and Zoning Code updates as needed.
Action 1.5C Solicit feedback from commercial developers. Convene a group of local
commercial real estate developers to promote the City’s goals for real estate
development and to learn more about challenges and opportunities for developing
properties in the City.
Action 1.5D Solicit feedback from real estate professionals. Convene a group of local real
estate professionals to educate the broker community on the City’s vision, and
enhance collaboration and information sharing.
Action 1.5E Explore potential incentives for encouraging redevelopment. Explore financial
incentives such as tax abatement programs and nonfinancial incentives such as
permit streamlining to encourage property owners to redevelop vacant and
underused properties.
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2. Enhance the Quality of Life
2.1 Establish and promote the City’s Downtown
location
The City’s General Plan explores “the potential of the
area around Victoria Gardens and the Epicenter to
become the ‘real downtown’ of Rancho Cucamonga.”
While the General Plan focuses on physical changes and
infrastructure, other efforts can help establish the City’s
Downtown identity such as branding and coordinating
community events in the Downtown.
Action 2.1A Create an internal understanding of
the City’s Downtown location.
Develop and circulate an internal
memo describing the approximate
location of the City’s Downtown.
Action 2.1B Promote placemaking and
walkability. Encourage pedestrian,
building frontage, and other
improvements that enhance the public
realm as described in the City’s
General Plan.
Action 2.1C Locate community events and
public art in the Downtown area.
Explore locations for community events
to occur in the City’s Downtown.
Consider relocating existing events to a
location in the City’s Downtown. Work
with RC Public Art to explore options
for adding public art to the Downtown
area. The RC Public Art Plan calls for
prioritizing key areas in the City, such
as the Downtown, to locate murals and
mosaics. The RC Public Art Plan also
includes strategies for creating an art
walk program and commissioning
public works of art, which could be
located in the Downtown.
Action 2.1D Update signage promoting the
location of the City’s Downtown.
Commission the creation of signage
that communicates the location of the
City’s Downtown.
2.2 Promote and grow the HART District
The City’s General Plan envisions the HART District as an intense, mixed-use regional transit hub
with a dynamic mix of housing, employment, and supporting commercial development. Within the
District, Cucamonga Station will connect travelers with Brightline West’s high-speed rail line, an
underground loop to the Ontario International Airport, bus rapid transit, expanded Metrolink
connections, and other transit options.
Cucamonga Station
The planned Cucamonga Station will be
located in the City’s HART District and serve
as a regional transit hub. The Station will
connect several transit systems including:
⦁ Brightline West high-speed rail
⦁ Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and local bus
service provided by Omnitrans
⦁ A tunnel to Ontario International Airport
⦁ Taxis and Ride-Share services
⦁ 6th Street bicycle track
High-Speed Rail (Brightline West)
Brightline West, a 218-mile privately funded
high-speed rail system, will connect Las
Vegas and Rancho Cucamonga with the
Cucamonga Station serving as the Greater
Los Angeles terminal. From the terminal in
Rancho Cucamonga, passengers will be
able to transfer from Brightline West to the
Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station.
Trains will travel at an expected 186 miles
per hour and feature amenities such as
Wi-Fi, food and beverages, checked
luggage, and hotel check-in services.
Connection to Ontario International Airport
In 2022, service commenced on a shuttle
service, ONT Connect, which takes
passengers from the Rancho Cucamonga
Metrolink Station to the Ontario International
Airport. In the future, a 2.8-mile tunnel is
planned to connect from Cucamonga Station
to Terminal 2 and Terminal 4 at Ontario
International Airport.
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Action 2.2A Establish and promote the identity of the HART District. Create messaging to
include in promotional materials and business recruitment efforts that describe the
future improvements in the HART District and the advantages of living and working
in the District such as its proximity to Cucamonga Station, which connects Rancho
Cucamonga to the surrounding region through Metrolink and the forthcoming high-
speed rail line and to the world via its connection to the Ontario International
Airport. Conduct outreach to property owners within the HART District informing
them of the HART District’s boundaries and future improvements in the area.
Action 2.2B Convene transportation agencies and providers. Organize meetings with
transportation agencies and providers to discuss future transportation
improvements and future development in the HART District.
Action 2.2C Develop a specific plan for the HART District. Coordinate the process for
creating a specific plan that will guide the growth of the HART District.
2.3 Host and sponsor community and special events
Community events can contribute to the vibrancy and sense of place in a community. They can also
attract visitors and serve as a low barrier to entry for new retailers and food vendors. Strengthen and
expand events and opportunities for community members, businesses, and visitors to engage with
local businesses.
Action 2.3A Explore opportunities to host or sponsor community events. Explore
opportunities to host or organize events that highlight the history and culture of
Rancho Cucamonga, and that have the potential to become iconic representations
of the City. Examples include outdoor recreational activities such as community
bike events and running events (5Ks, 10Ks, and marathons), in addition to family-
fun and entertainment events that feature or combine live music, food trucks,
mobile vendors, classic cars, theatre, and art.
Action 2.3B Continue to review permitting, fees, and insurance requirements for
community event hosts and vendors. Review City requirements to ensure they
are not a barrier for hosts and vendors.
2.4 Explore potential locations in the City that may benefit from enhanced
revenues and services
Evaluate sections in the City that can benefit from investments and improvements made that will
generate a greater economic benefit for the community, develop new employment opportunities, and
contribute to the City’s quality of life.
Action 2.4A Identify current and future locations that may benefit from enhanced
services. Explore locations that could benefit from enhanced services and future
areas of growth in the City.
Action 2.4B Explore the potential for existing revenue sources and service districts.
Analyze revenue sources and identify new funding opportunities.
Action 2.4C Engage local businesses about the need for public-private collaboration for
business community improvements. Collaborate with local businesses and
property owners to encourage renewed investment, where it makes the most
sense, with consideration for the environment and quality of life of surrounding
neighborhoods.
2.5 Promote the City’s historic cultural resources
The City’s General Plan expresses a commitment to recognizing, protecting, and maintaining Rancho
Cucamonga’s past. Historical monuments can serve as a visitor attraction and contribute to the sense
of place, authenticity, and culture in a community.
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Action 2.5A Market historic resources in the City. Integrate historical monuments and
cultural resources in marketing materials and explore collaborations with
community events.
Action 2.5B Secure historical status for qualifying sites. As part of the City’s recent General
Plan update, the City identified several historical sites across the City. Secure
National Register of Historic Places and California Register of Historical Resources
status for historical sites and monuments identified by the City that qualify for these
historical designations.
3. Expand Retail, Entertainment, and Hospitality
3.1 Explore opportunities for retail business recruitment
Rancho Cucamonga has a strong retail sector. Restaurant and food and beverage sales perform
particularly well in Rancho Cucamonga compared to San Bernardino County overall. However,
Rancho Cucamonga is less competitive relative to the County in certain retail categories such as
clothing apparel, automotive-related products and services, health and personal care stores, and
other miscellaneous retail.
Action 3.1A Compare the City’s existing retail inventory to the retail businesses the City
aims to attract. Individual retailers have specific site location requirements such
as the size and quality of spaces for lease. Review existing retail inventory to
determine the ability of existing spaces to satisfy size and quality requirements for
retailers.
Action 3.1B Commission a retail leakage study. Residents in Rancho Cucamonga are
traveling outside the City to make certain purchases. Commission a retail leakage
study to determine which types of retail Rancho Cucamonga residents typically
purchase outside the City and should be targeted for recruitment.
3.2 Cultivate a cluster of breweries, wineries, and tasting rooms in the City
Clusters of breweries, wineries, and tasting rooms can serve as a regional destination that brings
visitors to a City. Rancho Cucamonga currently has several breweries concentrated in the center of
the City, south of Foothill Blvd and northwest of the HART District. These breweries form a part of
the City’s concentration of food and beverage manufacturers and benefit from the City’s
specialization in this sector.
Action 3.2A Promote and support the City’s cluster of breweries. Create an identity for the
area where the City’s breweries are clustered. Engage local breweries and connect
them with events to vendor and sponsor in Rancho Cucamonga.
Action 3.2B Recruit and support breweries, wineries, and tasting rooms. Identify
breweries, wineries, and tasting rooms, and perform outreach to recruit new
businesses to Rancho Cucamonga.
3.3 Attract restaurants to the City that are destination driven
Rancho Cucamonga’s restaurant base serves our residents, the local workforce and visitors to the
City. Identify entrepreneurs elsewhere in Southern California that already operate restaurants, and
successful local restaurant owners looking to reposition or expand upon their existing operations.
Action 3.3A Retain and recruit a healthy and diverse mix of restaurants throughout the
City. Work with restaurant owners and operators to identify and develop sites for
new sit-down restaurants that create a sense of place.
Action 3.3B Explore options that might be available for restaurants in retail centers.
Identify existing commercial property centers to create more attainable restaurant
opportunities.
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3.4 Explore opportunities to expand hospitality in the City
The City continues to leverage the hospitality demand for business and leisure travelers. The nearby
Ontario International Airport has been expanding flight services, and the City is located along several
freeways and local and regional attractions.
Action 3.4A Explore future hospitality opportunities in the HART District. The HART
District is positioned to be a major regional transportation hub, including a high-
speed rail line to Las Vegas. the tunnel to Ontario International Airport, and bus
rapid transit. The HART District is also located near freeway access and
entertainment options to the north in the City’s Downtown and south along Fourth
Street.
Action 3.4B Identify future hospitality opportunities around Victoria Gardens and Civic
Center. The City will identify sites that may be suitable for the development of a
new hotel property around Victoria Gardens and Civic Center.
Action 3.4C Attract boutique, high-end and luxury hotels. Review the development code
and identify updates that can facilitate boutique, high-end and luxury hotel
developments in the City.
4. Foster Growth of Local Businesses and Workforce
4.1 Expand higher education institutions in the City
Rancho Cucamonga is home to Chaffey College and a satellite campus of the University of
Redlands. Residents and employers in the City also have access to several other colleges and
universities such as UC Riverside, Cal Poly Pomona, California State University San Bernardino,
California Baptist University, University of La Verne, Claremont Colleges, San Bernardino Valley
College, and other technical schools in the area.
Action 4.1A Strengthen partnerships with local higher education institutions. Establish
regular meetings with workforce development staff at Chaffey College, The
University of Redlands Rancho Cucamonga Campus, and other educational
organizations to explore opportunities to collaborate on workforce development.
Use meetings to explore opportunities to connect students with learning and
employment opportunities in the City with a particular focus on the City’s target
industries sectors.
Action 4.1B Foster relationships with nearby colleges and universities. Build a working
relationship with other colleges and universities such as Cal Poly Pomona and UC
Riverside to explore opportunities to collaborate on workforce development and
potential satellite expansions in Rancho Cucamonga.
4.2 Cultivate local innovation
Startups and innovative local companies can create new ideas and spur economic growth in a
community. Young and bootstrapped companies can benefit from Rancho Cucamonga’s lower land
and living costs compared to more costly nearby metro areas and coastal cities. The relatively
smaller population and employment base size in Rancho Cucamonga also offers more visibility in
the community for growing companies than in large metro areas.
Action 4.2A Explore partnerships with universities and organizations to support the
creation of incubators and business accelerator programs. Identify partners
in the region interested in establishing incubators and business accelerators in
Rancho Cucamonga.
Action 4.2B Host networking events for local businesses and entrepreneurs . Assist in
creating a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem by connecting entrepreneurs with
each other. Explore opportunities to host or co-host existing events with partners.
Consider resources that the City can leverage such as facilities to host events.
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4.3 Provide support for small businesses
Most businesses in Rancho Cucamonga are small businesses with 10 or fewer employees. The City
can foster local culture and economic growth by supporting locally grown businesses that are unique
to Rancho Cucamonga.
Action 4.3A Establish a small business outreach program. Continue to partner with the
Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce and the Orange County Inland
Empire Small Business Development Center to conduct regular outreach to small
businesses.
Action 4.3B Connect small businesses with resources and technical assistance. Provide
resources on the Economic Development Division webpage for small businesses
such as a guide to opening a business in Rancho Cucamonga and contact
information for Economic Development staff who can provide individual support.
Provide links to external resources such as USA.gov and the Orange County
Inland Empire Small Business Development Center for tools for starting a
business, and include information about available federal, state, and private loans
and grants for small businesses.
Action 4.3C Establish a small business loan program. Establish a loan fund for existing and
new small businesses that do not have access to other loan and gra nt programs.
Explore opportunities to collaborate with organizations interested in funding small
local businesses.
4.4 Enhance data collection to track business activity in the City
Data on local business activity is helpful for understanding trends and challe nges and opportunities
for business growth in the City.
Action 4.4A Ensure access to state-of-the-art telecommunications. Establish regular
monitoring of access to telecommunications, such as internet quality, in the City
and emerging technologies available in comparable communities to ensure the
City stays competitive regarding access to quality telecommunication services.
Action 4.4B Use the business licensing program to facilitate the collection of
employment and other data about local companies. This data will be used to
improve understanding of the number of businesses relocating and expanding
within City limits.
Action 4.4C Develop an annual or biannual local business survey. Develop a short survey
that will solicit information about challenges and opportunities from local
businesses operating in the City.
4.5 Connect students, job seekers, and employers with workforce development
opportunities
The City can help facilitate employment pipelines by connecting students , workers, and employers
with resources and events that provide networking and training opportunities. These initiatives
support the business attraction efforts and create a future workforce pipeline.
Action 4.5A Explore hosting or connecting students and job seekers with industry-
specific events. Explore opportunities to host or connect workers with events
related to the City’s target industries. Some examples may include events regularly
organized by the Manufacturers’ Council of the Inland Empire (MCIE) or
Manufacturing Day by the Manufacturing Institute, which aims to introduce
students to learning opportunities and to connect job seekers with manufacturing
employers.
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Action 4.5B Connect employers with the San Bernardino County Workforce
Development Board. The County offers support to employers for hiring new
employees and training, including on-the-job training, which the County may cover
a portion of the funding. Market the available support from the County to existing
and potential new businesses.
Action 4.5C Create stronger links between local employers, education and service
providers, and residents. Develop partnerships to facilitate increased
communication and collaboration between service providers and employers.
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Looking Ahead
Over the past 40 years, the City of Rancho Cucamonga has grown into the premier city in the Inland Empire,
featuring a skilled workforce, strong manufacturing sector, high quality housing stock and growing office -
based sectors. The City’s success is in large part due to its adherence to high standards regarding the
quality of new development and public spaces, and reinforcing a strong sense of place.
Serving as a blueprint for the future and complementing the General Plan, the EDS will advance the long -
term vision of making Rancho Cucamonga the cultural and economic hub of the Inland Empire.
The aspirational goals set in this EDS position the City for long -term success. Achieving these results
requires an ongoing commitment from all levels of City government and community members. Building
upon that foundation, longer-range goals include:
• Strengthen the City’s sense of identity and character by creating places where people want to be
and improving their ability to move around;
• Develop a civic and economic culture that provides entrepreneurs and business owners access to
resources needed to start up and stay in business;
• Create an urban fabric of accessible community gathering spaces and active building fronts;
• Grow the arts, cultural, and creative industries cluster to provide social value to residents, while
helping with job creation and prosperity in our local economy;
• Create a cluster of eatertainment (eateries and entertainment) opportunities that connect the HART
District, Epicenter and Victoria Gardens;
• Establish the City as a place of opportunity with a vibrant base of creative businesses, cultural
institutions, entertainment venues, and homegrown talent;
• Build a strong economy that maximizes opportunities for business and employment growth,
innovation and partnership; and
• Grow new businesses that provide an increasing number and diversity of employment opportunities
compatible within a mixed-use, transit-oriented employment district environment.
Rancho Cucamonga is suited for economic growth and investment. As the City moves forward in its
innovative programs, services and long-range goals, the city will continue to be equally forward thinking in
a strategic approach to all future development and investment.
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Implementation Plan
This section describes the 5-year work plan for implementing the EDS. Actions are divided into three time
periods: 1 year, 2-3 years, and 4-5 years. The work plan also identifies the lead department and assisting
partners.
Action Lead Department Partners Timeline
1. Grow and Diversify the City’s Economy
1.1 Grow the City’s target industry sectors
1.1A Coordinate with San
Bernardino County’s Economic
Development Agency to recruit
new companies.
Economic
Development
Division
San Bernardino County
Economic Development
Agency
1
Year
1.1B Coordinate with the
Governor’s Office of Business
and Economic Development
(GO-Biz) to recruit new
companies.
Economic
Development
Division
GO-Biz 1
Year
1.1C Connect new businesses
with resources from the State.
Economic
Development
Division
GO-Biz 1
Year
1.1D Recruit new businesses in
the City’s target industry sectors.
Economic
Development
Division
Rancho Cucamonga
Chamber of Commerce 2-3
Years
1.1E Convene working meetings
with local business
representatives from industries in
the City’s target industries.
Economic
Development
Division
Rancho Cucamonga
Chamber of Commerce 2-3
Years
1.1F Complete a comprehensive
review of the fee structure and
cost of doing business in Rancho
Cucamonga.
Economic
Development
Division
Rancho Cucamonga
Chamber of Commerce 2-3
Years
1.2 Market to businesses the advantages of locating in the City
1.2A Develop materials that
market advantages for locating in
Rancho Cucamonga.
Economic
Development
Division
1
Year
1.2B Continue to regularly
update “Rancho Cucamonga at a
Glance” and “Retail Opportunity”
marketing materials.
Economic
Development
Division
1
Year
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1.2C Develop promotional
materials on the Economic
Development Division webpage
that profiles the City’s access to
nature and community parks.
Economic
Development
Division
Community Services
Department
1
Year
1.2D Implement the Marketing
and Communications Plan.
Economic
Development
Division
Community Services
Department
1
Year
1.3 Recruit and retain international companies
1.3A Connect businesses with
resources through the San
Bernardino County Economic
Development Agency.
Economic
Development
Division
San Bernardino County
Economic Development
Agency
1
Year
1.3B Connect businesses with
resources from State, and
International & Trade Programs.
Economic
Development
Division
GO-Biz 1
Year
1.3C Develop an international
marketing program to attract
foreign businesses.
Economic
Development
Division
Rancho Cucamonga
Chamber of Commerce 4-5 Years
1.4 Connect businesses with commercial space opportunities in the City
1.4A Continue support for the
“Site Selection Assistance”
service in the City and enhance
the promotion of the service.
Economic
Development
Division
1
Year
1.4B Maintain customer service
orientation in the “Site Selection
Assistance” service.
Economic
Development
Division
1
Year
1.4C Prepare a “viewbook”
promoting a range of commercial
space examples available in the
City.
Economic
Development
Division
2-3
Years
1.4D Market vacant office, retail,
and industrial spaces on the
City’s website.
Economic
Development
Division
Planning Division 2-3
Years
1.4E Build relationships with Real
Estate Brokers and Site Selection
Companies.
Economic
Development
Division
Planning Division 2-3
Years
1.5 Support the construction and redevelopment of commercial properties
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1.5A Continue to address small
discrepancies in the development
process as they occur and review
the current development approval
process to remove barriers and
improve efficiency.
Economic
Development
Division
Planning Division 1
Year
1.5B Explore opportunities for the
redevelopment of sites.
Economic
Development
Division
Planning Division 2-3
Years
1.5C Solicit feedback from
commercial developers.
Economic
Development
Division
Planning Division 2-3
Years
1.5D Solicit feedback from real
estate professionals.
Economic
Development
Division
Planning Division 2-3
Years
1.5E Explore potential incentives
for encouraging redevelopment.
Economic
Development
Division
4-5 Years
2. Enhance the Quality of Life
2.1 Establish and promote the City’s Downtown location
2.1A Create an internal
understanding of the City’s
Downtown location.
Planning Division Economic Development
Division
1
Year
2.1B Promote placemaking and
walkability. Planning Division Economic Development
Division
1
Year
2.1C Locate community events
and public art in the Downtown
area.
Economic
Development
Division
Community Services
Department, RC Public
Art
2-3
Years
2.1D Update signage promoting
the location of the City’s
Downtown.
Economic
Development
Division
Planning Division, RC
Public Art 4-5 Years
2.2 Promote and grow the HART District
2.2A Establish and promote the
identity of the HART District. Planning Division Economic Development
Division 2-3
Years
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2.2B Convene transportation
agencies and providers. Planning Division
Economic Development
Division, SBCTA,
Metrolink, Brightline
West
2-3
Years
2.2C Develop a specific plan for
the HART District. Planning Division 4-5 Years
2.3 Host and sponsor community and special events
2.3A Explore opportunities to
host or sponsor community
events.
Economic
Development
Division
Community Services
Department 2-3
Years
2.3B Continue to review
permitting, fees, and insurance
requirements for community
event hosts and vendors.
Economic
Development
Division
Community Services
Department, RC Public
Art
2-3
Years
2.4 Explore potential locations in the City that may benefit from enhanced
revenues and services
2.4A Identify current and future
locations that may benefit from
enhanced services.
Economic
Development
Division
Planning Division 2-3
Years
2.4B Explore the potential for
existing revenue sources and
service districts.
Economic
Development
Division
Planning Division 4-5 Years
2.4C Engage local businesses
about the need for public-private
collaboration for business
community improvements.
Economic
Development
Division
Planning Division 4-5 Years
2.5 Promote the City’s historic cultural resources
2.5A Market historic resources in
the City.
Economic
Development
Division
Planning Division 1
Year
2.5B Secure historical status for
qualifying sites. Planning Division Etiwanda Historical
Society 4-5 Years
3. Expand Retail, Entertainment, and Hospitality
3.1 Explore opportunities for retail business recruitment
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3.1A Compare the City’s existing
retail inventory to the retail
businesses the city aims to
attract.
Economic
Development
Division
2-3
Years
3.1B Commission a retail
leakage study.
Economic
Development
Division
4-5 Years
3.2 Cultivate a cluster of breweries, wineries, and tasting rooms in the City
3.2A Promote and support the
City’s cluster of breweries.
Economic
Development
Division
2-3
Years
3.2B Recruit and support
breweries, wineries, and tasting
rooms.
Economic
Development
Division
2-3
Years
3.3 Attract restaurants to the City that are destination driven
3.3A Retain and recruit a healthy
and diverse mix of restaurants
throughout the city.
Economic
Development
Division
2-3
Years
3.3B Explore options that might
be available for restaurants in
retail centers.
Economic
Development
Division
2-3
Years
3.4 Explore opportunities to expand hospitality in the City
3.4A Explore future hospitality
opportunities in the HART
District.
Economic
Development
Division
4-5 Years
3.4B Identify future hospitality
opportunities around Victoria
Gardens and Civic Center.
Economic
Development
Division
4-5 Years
3.4C Attract boutique, high-end
and luxury hotels.
Economic
Development
Division
4-5 Years
4. Foster Growth of Local Businesses and Workforce
4.1 Expand higher education institutions in the City
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4.1A Strengthen partnerships
with local higher education
institutions.
Economic
Development
Division
Partners: Chaffey
College, University of
Redlands Rancho
Cucamonga Campus
1
Year
4.1B Foster relationships with
nearby colleges and universities.
Economic
Development
Division
Partners: Cal Poly
Pomona, UC Riverside,
and other colleges and
universities
2-3
Years
4.2 Cultivate local innovation
4.2A Explore partnerships with
universities and organizations to
support the creation of incubators
and business accelerator
programs.
Economic
Development
Division
Inland Empire Center
for Entrepreneurship
2-3
Years
4.2B Host networking events for
local businesses and
entrepreneurs.
Economic
Development
Division
Rancho Cucamonga
Chamber of Commerce,
Inland Empire Center
for Entrepreneurship
2-3
Years
4.3 Provide support for small businesses
4.3A Establish a small business
outreach program.
Economic
Development
Division
Rancho Cucamonga
Chamber of Commerce,
Orange County Inland
Empire Small Business
Development Center
(OCIE SBDC)
2-3
Years
4.3B Connect small businesses
with resources and technical
assistance.
Economic
Development
Division
Rancho Cucamonga
Chamber of Commerce
2-3
Years
4.3C Establish a small business
loan program.
Economic
Development
Division
Rancho Cucamonga
Chamber of Commerce,
Orange County Inland
Empire Small Business
Development Center
(OCIE SBDC)
4-5 Years
4.4 Enhance data collection to track business activity in the City
4.4A Ensure access to state-of-
the-art telecommunications.
Economic
Development
Division
Public Works
Department
1
Year
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4.4B Use the business licensing
program to facilitate the collection
of employment and other data
about local companies.
Economic
Development
Division
2-3
Years
4.4C Develop an annual or
biannual local business survey.
Economic
Development
Division
2-3
Years
4.5 Connect students, job seekers, and employers with workforce
development opportunities
4.5A Explore hosting or
connecting students and job
seekers with industry-specific
events.
Economic
Development
Division
Rancho Cucamonga
Chamber of Commerce,
Manufacturers’ Council
of the Inland Empire
(MCIE)
1
Year
4.5B Connect employers with the
San Bernardino County
Workforce Development Board.
Economic
Development
Division
San Bernardino County
Workforce
Development Board
1
Year
4.5C Create stronger links
between local employers,
education and service providers,
and residents.
Economic
Development
Division
San Bernardino County
Workforce
Development Board
1
Year
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City Council
October 15, 2025
Economic Development Department
Annual Progress Report, Year 2
Economic Development Strategy
Adoption of the EDS
Implementation Highlights
Grow and Diversify the City’s Economy
•Opportunity Sites throughout the City
•Bi -monthly meetings with the San Bernardino County Economic Development Department
Goal 1
Grow and Diversify the City’s Economy
Goal 1
•Eight -week entrepreneurship academy for Spanish speaking entrepreneurs
Programa Emprendedor@s
Applicants accepted
32
Rancho Cucamonga
residents
9
Grow and Diversify the City’s Economy
Goal 1
•Presentations to Real Estate Professionals and Organizations
•Commercial Real Estate Brokers Roundtables
•Launch of the ED on the Move Broker Roadshow
Enhance the Quality of Life
•The City adopted the Epicenter Master Plan (EMP) in
December 2023
•Established a vision for the area as fun, active district
•EMP includes a tangible Playbook that establishes
development concepts, improvement concepts,
programming and operations to make the area a success
Goal 2
Epicenter Master Plan
Enhance the Quality of Life
•Historic Resources in the City
•Ongoing Marketing Efforts
•Cucamonga Station and HART District
Marketing, Outreach, and Engagement
Efforts
Goal 2
Expand Retail, Entertainment, and Hospitality
Goal 3
Flagship Store
Foster Growth of Local Businesses and Workforce
•The 5th annual Hiring Fair was held on
Saturday, September 27 at Central Park
from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
•This signature program creates opportunities
for students, residents, and businesses
Goal 4
Annual Hiring Fair 2025
Job Seekers
750+
Local Em ployers
30
Foster Growth of Local Businesses and Workforce
Goal 4
RC Works – Your Pathway to Local Opportunity
•RC Works is a com m unity -focused job board designed to connect local businesses
and organizations with job seekers
Goal 4
Small Business Development Center
Business consulting
meetings
203
Jobs created
34
First -time business
consulting m eetings
47
Attendees at the Business
Appreciation Mixer
150
Tickets given to RC Businesses
for Business Appreciation Night
at the Quakes
300
Business Appreciation Month
Foster Growth of Local Businesses and Workforce
Closing Remarks
Thank you
Economic Development Strategy
Annual Progress Report, Year 2
Economic Development Department
DATE:October 15, 2025
TO:Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY:Julie A. Sowles, Deputy City Manager of Community Programs
Jennifer Gracia, Community Services Director
Nathan Hunt, Community Services Deputy Director
Ted Morales, Community Services Superintendent
Ryan Samples, Community Services Supervisor
SUBJECT:Consideration to Receive and File the Garcia Park Field Lighting Project
Community Engagement Report. (CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council receive and file the Garcia Park Field Lighting Project
Community Engagement Report.
BACKGROUND:
As part of the City’s annual Capital Improvement Program and budget planning process, the Major
Projects Program (MPP) is developed to identify and prioritize projects that are critical to City
infrastructure and of significant public interest. Through the MPP FY2025/2026 process, the
Citywide Sports Lighting LED Upgrade Project identified Garcia Park as a candidate site for
installation of new electrical infrastructure, foundations, light poles, and LED lighting at the existing
single ballfield.
ANALYSIS:
The City conducted a comprehensive community engagement process to gather feedback on the
proposed addition of sports field lighting at Garcia Park. Outreach efforts included residential
mailers distributed to 2,750 households within Landscape Maintenance District 9 (LMD9); two
community pop-up events at Garcia Park, each drawing approximately 30–50 participants; a
virtual community meeting to provide information and receive live feedback; and an online survey,
open from June 24 through July 30, which generated 908 responses, including 61 written
comments. Survey responses from community members included key topics of:
Support and Benefits Identified by Survey
72% of respondents cited increased opportunities for evening sports and improved safety
and visibility as benefits.
63% of respondents cited value in expanded youth sports access as a benefit.
57% of respondents cited more opportunities for community events as a benefit.
Concerns Identified by Survey
Concerns that were raised by respondents related to potential noise, parking demand,
neighborhood impacts, and light spillover into homes. Additionally, questions about
project costs were also expressed by respondents.
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o The project will seek to address and mitigate concerns expressed by evaluating
additional street parking opportunities, upholding permitted use policies to balance
community access with neighborhood impacts, enforcing park ordinances, and
selecting LED fixtures designed to reduce glare and minimize light pollution.
Desirable Future Enhancements Identified by Survey
Respondents showed strong interest in additional shade structures over play areas,
increased tree planting, playground equipment upgrades, and communal gathering
spaces as desirable future enhancement priorities.
Based on the survey data, respondents expressed a majority of support for the addition of sports
field lighting at Garcia Park, with some dissent noted. The engagement process confirms strong
community interest in field lighting and validates the project’s inclusion in the City’s Capital
Improvement Program. Accordingly, the Garcia Park Field Lighting Project is ready to advance to
the next phase of implementation, construction and installation in alignment with the Fiscal Year
2025–2026 Major Projects Program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no direct fiscal impacts by approving this recommendation. Staff will utilize the City
budgeting process to implement the Garcia Park Field Lighting Project.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
This project supports the City Council’s Values of providing and nurturing an excellent quality of
life for all, promoting and enhancing a safe and healthy community for all, and a relentless pursuit
of improvement.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 – Community Engagement Report Garcia Park Field Lighting Project
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ATTACHMENT 1
City of Rancho Cucamonga | Garcia Park Field Lighting Project
Community Engagement Summary
Introduction
Garcia Park, located in Rancho Cucamonga’s Lower Etiwanda Neighborhood Landscape District at
13150 Garcia Drive, has served as a valued community space for more than 15 years. Named after
Captain Joseph Garcia, the five-acre park remains a hub for recreation and neighborhood
connection. To further enhance its usability, particularly during the evening hours, the City of
Rancho Cucamonga (City) is exploring the potential installation of sports field lighting using dark
sky-compliant fixtures. Field lighting emerged as a potential project in this area several years ago
since the City received requests from the community for options to play sports during evening
hours. These lights are designed to reduce glare and minimize light pollution, balancing extended
field use with respect for nearby homes and the surrounding environment.
The City initiated a community engagement effort from June 30 through July 31 to gather input on
the proposed lighting and any associated concerns. Garcia Park, home to a baseball and softball
field that also accommodates soccer and football, is situated within a neighborhood district that
includes approximately 2,750 households. While a preliminary LED lighting study has been
conducted, the City is committed to ensuring that community voices shape the future of this
project—and any future park improvements.
To support this effort, a dedicated project website was launched, informational mailers were
distributed, and a range of engagement opportunities were provided, including a community survey,
two in-person pop-ups, and an online workshop.1 This feedback, along with all other input, is being
considered as part of the City’s broader evaluation process.
This summary outlines the feedback received and highlights the community’s perspectives on the
proposed lighting and the broader vision for Garcia Park.
Engagement Materials
To promote awareness and participation, a residential mailer was distributed to 2,750 households
in the Landscape Maintenance District 9 (LMD9) area where the park is located, providing
information about the project and upcoming events. The mailer included a QR code linking to the
community survey. Targeted Nextdoor posts were used to advertise the virtual workshop, survey,
and pop-up events to LMD9 residents. Additionally, T-signs featuring a QR code linking to the survey
and an informative project webpage were displayed throughout the park for two weeks and during
pop-up events to encourage engagement and feedback.
1 In addition, as of July 29, an online petition opposing the lighting proposal had begun circulating, gathering
15 signatures.
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Pop up Summary
The City of Rancho Cucamonga hosted two community pop-up events at Garcia Park to present the
proposed sports field lighting project and gather resident feedback. The first event took place on
Saturday, July 12, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., and the second on Monday, July 21, from 4:00 p.m.
to 7:00 p.m. At both events, community members had the opportunity to learn about the project,
ask questions, and share their thoughts either in person or via the online survey. Attendees were
also invited to participate in the upcoming virtual community meeting.
Each event featured a project information booth that included display boards with renderings of the
proposed lighting installation, survey postcards, and printed surveys for on-site use. Attendance at
the pop-ups ranged from approximately 30-50 participants per event, with many engaged
conversations taking place throughout. Most visitors were residents living within a quarter-mile of
Garcia Park, though some attendees came from other parts of Rancho Cucamonga.
Feedback received during these events was generally mixed. Some residents expressed
enthusiasm about the potential park enhancements and increased usability during evening hours.
Others raised concerns, primarily related to possible increases in noise due to extended park use
and limited parking availability if the lighting were to attract more visitors. City staff were on hand to
discuss these concerns directly and encouraged all attendees to share their input through the
online survey to ensure their voices were included in the decision-making process.
Community Meeting Summary
On the evening of Wednesday, July 23, project staff from the City of Rancho Cucamonga and their
partnering teams held a public meeting to discuss the Garcia Park Field Lighting Project. The
meeting was promoted through a residential mailer distributed to approximately 2,750 households
within a ¼-mile radius of the park. In addition, City staff engaged with community members during
two pop-up events held at the park earlier in July, inviting them to attend the upcoming meeting.
During the session, a virtual presentation was shared outlining the proposed sports field lighting
installation and potential future park amenities. A recording of the presentation is available on the
project website.
Survey Summary
The survey was active from June 24 through July 30 on the City’s Community Engagement Hub
website. A total of 908 responses were received, including 61 written responses. The survey aimed
to gather feedback from residents and park users about the lighting proposal, current park usage,
and future improvement preferences. The following is a summary of feedback. A full survey report
can be found in the Appendix.
A significant majority (82%) of respondents identified as residents living near Garcia Park, and
nearly half (44%) reported using the park for general recreation, such as walking or picnicking.
Respondents also commonly used the park for walking or jogging (70%), dog walking (59%), and
playground use (56%), while 44% indicated they participate in sports activities at the park.
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When asked about the potential benefits of installing sports field lighting, 72% of respondents
noted increased opportunities for evening sports and improved safety and visibility. Additionally,
63% saw value in expanded youth sports access, and 57% supported the potential for more
community event activities. However, 15% of respondents selected "none of the above," indicating
some opposition or skepticism regarding the proposed improvements. Comments reflected a mix
of enthusiasm for improved safety and usability and concerns about neighborhood impact, such as
increased noise, reduced opportunities for local families to utilize the sports fields, potential tax
increases and parking demand.
The survey also explored community priorities for future enhancements beyond lighting.
Respondents were asked to prioritize future improvements from a list but were also invited to
suggest other enhancement ideas. Most respondents expressed strong interest in adding shade
structures over play areas (73%) and increasing tree and flower planting to support shade and
pollinators (65%). Other top suggestions included upgrading playground equipment, creating more
gathering spaces, and installing dugout shelters for additional shade.
Overall, the survey responses reveal community values for thoughtful park enhancements,
especially those that balance increased use with preservation of safety, comfort, and natural
features.
A summary of all survey responses can be found in the Appendix.
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Appendix A. Survey Report
Background
The Garcia Park Field Lighting Project survey was conducted from June 24 to July 30, 2025, and
gathered a total of 908 responses, including 61 written comments. The purpose of the survey was to
collect feedback from residents and park users regarding the proposed field lighting installation,
current park usage, and potential future improvements.
The survey was accessible via the project webpage on the City’s Parks and Recreation website. A
QR code was also included on a mailed project flyer distributed to 2,750 households within a
quarter-mile radius of the park. Additional QR codes were made available at t-signs and during two
pop-up events hosted at Garcia Park in July.
Summary of Results
1.Do you live approximately ¼ mile from Garcia Park?
Out of 73 respondents:
•81% indicated they live within a 1/4 mile radius of the park
•19% do not live within this range
2.Which of the following best describes your connection to Garcia Park?
Most of those who took the survey (82%) are residents who live near the park. Others claim to use
the park for recreation (45%), representing a sports league or team that uses the park (11%), are
visiting from outside the neighborhood (10%), or “Other” (1%).
3.How often do you visit Garcia Park?
•A few times a week: 41%
•A few times a month: 23%
•Daily: 21%
•Rarely: 10%
•Never: 4%
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4.How do you currently use Garcia Park?
A total of 68 respondents answered this question. Survey takers tended to use the park for walking
or jogging (75%), while other used the park for dog walking (59%), using the playground (54%),
playing sports (46%), attend or use the picnic areas for a private event (24%), or “Other” (6%).
5.Were you aware of the proposed sports field lighting installation before receiving this
survey?
Of the total 69 responses from this question, 68% were not previously aware of the project, while
only 32% were previously aware of the proposed lighting installation.
6.What benefits do you see in adding lighting to the sports field at Garcia Park?
Those who took the survey could select all that apply, and results show that the top three benefits
include increased safety and visibility (74%), more opportunities for evening sports activities (72%),
expanded access for youth sports (60%), and more opportunities for community event activities
(56%). Some respondents selected “none of the above” (13%), and the rest chose “Other,” where
they wrote in a response to specify (7%).
7.Do you have any other thoughts, concerns, or suggestions regarding the proposed
lighting installation?
Mixed feedback was received for the open-ended question for thoughts, concerns, or suggestions
regarding the proposed lighting installation. The survey reflected a number of comments about the
lighting project, where a number of respondents expressed strong or general support for the
installation. Below is a summary of key themes:
•Improved safety and visibility
o Lighting deters unwanted or illegal behavior
o Safer evening activities
o Better visibility at night, especially for kids and families
•Community use and access
o Allows for extended use of the park during evening hours
o Supports sports, exercise, walking, and family activities
o Improves park amenities overall
Others expressed strong opposition or concerns, largely centered around the impacts to the
neighborhood. Common themes are summarized below:
•Noise, traffic, and parking
o Increased vehicle and foot traffic, especially during evening sports events
o Lack of sufficient parking—overflow into residential streets
o Concerns about speeding, littering, and crowding on game days
•Neighborhood Disruption
o Fear that the park will no longer feel like a quiet, residential space
o Loss of spontaneous family or pet activities due to field reservations
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o Concerns that the park will become a “rental venue” for outside teams
•Lighting Impacts
o Light pollution into nearby homes
o Visual and environmental impact
o Concerns about duration and brightness of lights
•Cost, Equity, and Transparency
o Questions about who pays for lighting and ongoing energy/maintenance
o Fears of increased taxes or HOA fees for residents
o Desire for transparency on how funds are allocated
o Calls for community votes before making changes
Some direct comments from the survey are below:
•“We want to keep the tranquility of our neighborhood, but lighting is definitely an issue”
•“I am in agreement with installing lights in the baseball field and in the park in general. It
would be more efficient if it is solar-powered, and it would be safer for people’s visibility in
the evening”
•“The concern is that if more games will be played during the evening, that might take away
the time my family and other families share the field to play baseball, soccer, football and
other activities as there is no other grass area. We would have to go to another park rather
than the one we have been going to for years”
•“Sounds like a good idea but who will pay for the electricity”
•“I am concerned about noise and parking. Often, parking overflows to my street when these
events happen and often, trash is left on the street. You should add more parking space if
you’re expanding access and events”
•“It sounds like a good idea. I appreciate that the City is acknowledging concerns about light
pollution, and is being proactive by planning to install the right type of lighting”
•“There is not enough parking space to be adding sports events here…”
8.Looking ahead, what types of future park improvements would you most like to see
based on your experience and use of Garcia Park?
In terms of possible future park improvements, survey respondents generally liked all the ideas that
were suggested. Some improvements were rated higher than others, however, and the ratings are as
follows:
•Add shade structure over play areas: 71%
•Plant more trees and flowers to add shade and support pollinators: 64%
•Upgrade playground equipment: 50%
•Install dugout shelters to provide shade over the dugouts: 38%
•Create additional communal gathering spaces with improved bench seating: 38%
•Replace dead or removed trees: 29%
•Replenish existing planters: 26%
•Other: 17%
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Garcia Park Field Lighting Project
Presented By: Community Services Department
October 15, 2025
Background
•Garcia Park is a 5-acre area with an existing ballfield
•Field lighting project listed in Major Projects Program
•Object is to expand evening sports field use
Outreach & Engagement
Park pop-up event on 7/21/25
QR Code Survey Prompt in Park on 7/15/25
•Mailers to 2,750 households
•2 park pop-up events
•1 virtual meeting
•Survey accessibility from 6/24 - 7/30
Online Survey Responses
• 908 responses
•61 written comments
Community Feedback
Community assessed key project benefits as:
•74% Increased safety & visibility
•72% Increased opportunity in the evening
•60% Expanded youth sports access
•56% More opportunity for community events
Community Feedback Continued
Community identified potential project concerns of:
•Increased noise, traffic, and parking demand
•Light spillover into neighborhood
•Project cost & transparency
Efforts to address concerns include:
•Analysis of street parking
•Adherence to City ordinances & policies
•Selection of “Dark-Sky” LED fixtures
•Community engagement survey
Photo of Dark-Sky LED field lights at Heritage Park
Community Feedback Continued
Identified Potential Future Priorities:
•Shade structure of play areas
•Additional tree planting
•Playground upgrades
•New gathering spaces
Garcia Park Playground Swings
Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council receive and file the Garcia
Park Field Lighting Project Community Engagement Report.
Questions?
DATE:October 15, 2025
TO:Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:John R. Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY:Matt Burris, Deputy City Manager
Zack Neighbors, Director of Building and Safety Services
SUBJECT:Consideration of First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 1048
to be Read by Title Only and Waive Further Reading, Adopting the 2025
Edition of the California Building (Model) Codes and the 2024 Edition of
the International Building Codes and a Request to Set a Date for a Public
Hearing for the Proposed Ordinance. (ORDINANCE NO. 1048 AND
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-080) (CITY)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the 2025 California Model Codes and applicable
2024 International Codes by approving a first reading of the Ordinance and that the Public Hearing
date be set for November 19th, 2025. A public hearing is required prior to the final adoption of the
2025 California Model Codes and applicable 2024 International Codes together with local
amendments and standards. The effective date of the Ordinance would be January 1,2026.
Additionally, Tuesday, December 23, 2025, will be the last day to submit applications at City Hall
and December 31, 2025, will be the last day to submit permit applications by electronic document
submittal for projects designed under the current 2022 code standards.
BACKGROUND:
The California Building Standards Commission recently adopted the 2025 Edition of the California
Building Codes, which is also known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 (CCR, T-24).
The 2025 California Building Codes include the California Building Code, the California Plumbing
Code, the California Mechanical Code, the California Electrical Code, the California Residential
Code, the California Green Building Code, and the California Historical Building Code. The
ordinance will bring all of the City’s Building and Construction Regulations into compliance with
the latest codes adopted by the California Building Standards Commission. Also required is the
adoption of the 2021 International Pool and Spa Code and the International Property Maintenance
Codes. Under State statute, specific referenced model codes must be adopted by the local
jurisdictions within 180 days of the publication date of the model codes. The effective date for
local enforcement of the new codes will be January 1, 2026. Additionally, any modifications made
by local agencies to the technical regulations adopted by the California Building Standards
Commission may only become effective if the local jurisdiction makes express findings of needs
for changes due to local conditions. These modifications must be directly related to local climatic,
geological, or topographical conditions in the form of an Ordinance and must be filed directly with
the Building Standards Commission after its adoption.
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ANALYSIS:
The 2025 California Building Codes are based on the International Building Code, Volumes 1 and
2, 2024 Edition, the International Residential Code, 2024 Edition, and the International Property
Maintenance Code, published by the International Code Council (ICC); California Green Building
Code 2025 Edition, published by a joint effort of different State agencies; the 2021 International
Pool and Spa Code published by the ICC and the American Association of Pool and Spa
Professionals (APSP); the Uniform Plumbing and Mechanical Codes, 2024 Editions, published
by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAMPO); and the National
Electrical Code, 2026 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).The
City has previously adopted a number of technical amendments to the building codes because of
special local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions. All applicable past amendments
are carried over into the new codes at this time. Examples of these past amendments being
carried over are the requirements of high wind design criteria, Class A fire retardant roofing
materials for new buildings constructed in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, soil reports
for new construction due to the special conditions of soil in the City, etc. At the beginning of each
municipal code section shown in the Ordinance, there are tables of the code sections which
identify the local amendments. It should be noted that the amendments to the administrative
provisions and regulations addressing elements of construction that are not regulated by the
California Building Standards Commission do not need to meet the test of being necessary due
to climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No new fees or changes to the current building permit fee structure are proposed as part of this
building code adoption process.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / GOAL(S) ADDRESSED:
Promoting and enhancing a safe and healthy community for all: The adoption of these
codes will bring our building and construction regulations into compliance with the latest codes
and is an excellent demonstration of local government with outstanding vision of maintaining up
to- date construction requirements and great public safety.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 – Ordinance No. 1048
Attachment 2 – Resolution No. 2025-080
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ORDINANCE NO. 1048
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
INCORPORATING THE "INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, VOLUMES 1 AND 2", 2024
EDITION, INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL
CODE, INCORPORATING THE "INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE", 2024 EDITION,
INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
INCORPORATING THE "UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE", 2024 EDITION, INCLUDING
APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, INCORPORATING
THE "UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE", 2024 EDITION, INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO;
THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, INCORPORATING THE "NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE", 2026 EDITION, INCLUDING ANNEXES THERETO; THE 2025
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE INCLUDING APPENDICES
THERETO; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE", INCLUDING
APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE; THE
2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE; AND THE 2021
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS, DELETIONS, ADDITIONS, EXCEPTIONS, AND PENALTIES, AND
AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE
A. RECITALS.
(i) Government Code Section 50022.1, et seq., authorizes the adoption by
reference of the Codes specified in the title of the Ordinance.
(ii) At least one copy of each of said Codes certified as full, true and correct
by the City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga have been filed in
the Office of the City Clerk in accordance with the provisions of
Government Code Section 50022.6.
(iii) A duly noticed public hearing, as required by California Government
Code Section 50022.3, has been conducted and concluded prior to the
adoption of this Ordinance.
(iv) All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
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B. ORDINANCE.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga ordains as follows:
SECTION 1: In all respects as set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Ordinance.
SECTION 2: Chapters 15.04, 15.12, 15.14, 15.16, 15.20, 15.24, 15.26, 15.28, 15.30,
15.32 and 15.34 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, entitled Buildings
and Construction, are hereby amended as provided for herein, provided that said
amendments shall not apply to or excuse any violation thereof occurring prior to the effective
date of this Ordinance and provided further that the provisions of Title 15 as exist prior to
the adoption of this ordinance shall continue to be applicable to construction for which
permits have been issued prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3: Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.04
CODES ADOPTION
Sections:
15.04.010 Codes adoption.
15.04.020 Penalties.
15.04.030 Civil remedies available
"Sec. 15.04.010 Codes adoption.
The 2025 California Building Code, based on the "International Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2",
2024 Edition, including all appendices thereto; the 2025 California Residential Code, based on
the "International Residential Code", 2024 Edition, including all appendices thereto; the 2025
California Mechanical Code, incorporating the "Uniform Mechanical Code", 2024 Edition;
including all appendices thereto; the 2025 California Plumbing Code, incorporating the "Uniform
Plumbing Code", 2024 Edition, including all appendices thereto; the 2025 California Electrical
Code, incorporating the " National Electrical Code ", 2026 Edition; including all annexes thereto;
the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code; the 2025 California Historical Building Code;
the 2025 California Referenced Standards Code; the 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa
Code; and the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code; are hereby adopted by reference
in their entirety and amended in Chapters 15.04, 15.12, 15.14, 15.16, 15.20, 15.24, 15.26, 15.28,
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15.30, 15.32, and 15.34 herein, shall comprise the Building and Construction Regulations of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga.
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15.04.020 Penalties.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership or corporation to violate any provision or to fail
to comply with any of the requirements of this Title 15 or the secondary codes adopted hereby. Any
person, firm, partnership or corporation violating any provision of this Title 15 or the secondary
codes adopted hereby or failing to comply with any of its requirements shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $1,000.00 or
by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each person,
firm, partnership or corporation shall be deemed guilty of separate offense for each and every day
or any portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this Title 15 or the
secondary codes adopted hereby is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm,
partnership or corporation, and shall be deemed punishable therefor as provided in this section.
15.04.030 Civil remedies available.
The violation of any of the provisions of this Title 15 or the secondary codes adopted hereby shall
constitute a nuisance and may be abated by the city through civil process by means of restraining
order, preliminary or permanent injunction or in any other manner provided by law for the
abatement of such nuisances."
SECTION 4: Chapter 15.12 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.12
BUILDING CODE
Sections:
15.12.005 Section [A]101.4 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — Referenced codes.
15.12.010 Section [A]105.2 of Chapter 1, Division II amended —
Work exempt from permit.
15.12.020 Section [A]113.1 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — Board of Appeals.
15.12.030 Sections [A]114.1, [A]114.2, and 114.3 of Chapter 1, Division II amended -
Violations
15.12.035 [Reserved]
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15.12.040 Section 903 amended — Automatic sprinkler systems.
15.12.050 Table 1505.1 amended — Minimum roof covering classification for types of
construction.
15.12.060 Section 1609.3 amended — Basic design wind speed.
15.12.065 Section 1803.5.11 amended — Seismic design categories C through F.
15.12.070 Section 3109.3 added — California Swimming Pool Act.
15.12.080 Section J101 of Appendix J amended — Scope.
15.12.090 Section J101.3 of Appendix J added — Special requirements for hazardous
conditions.
15.12.100 Section J103.2 of Appendix J amended — Exemptions.
15.12.110 Sections J104.5 and J104.6 of Appendix J added — Permit application and
submittal.
15.12.120 Section J105.1 of Appendix J amended — General.
15.12.130 Section J109.4 of Appendix J amended — Drainage across
property lines.
15.12.135 Section J109.5 of Appendix J added — Site and lot grading for drainage.
15.12.140 Section J110.3 of Appendix J added — Temporary
erosion control during grading.
15.12.150 Section J112 of Appendix J added — Protection of
adjacent property.
15.12.160 Section J113 of Appendix J added — Dust control.
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15.12.005 Section [A]101.4 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — Referenced
codes. Sections [N101.4.1, [N101.4.2, [N101.4.3, [N101.4.4 are deleted.
15.12.010 Section [A]105.2 of Chapter 1, Division II amended - Work exempt from permit.
Section [A]105.2 of the Building Code is hereby amended by amending item 2 to read as follows:
2. Wood, chain-link, plastic, metal or similar fences not over 6 feet in height or masonry,
concrete fence not over 3 feet in height above the lowest adjacent grade.
5.12.020 Section [A]113.1 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — Board of Appeals.
Section [A]113.1 of Chapter 1, Division II is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A]113.1 General.
In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination made by the Building
Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby
created a Board of Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by
experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and who are not
employees of the jurisdiction. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act
as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board. The Board shall
adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in
writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Building Official.
15.12.030 Sections [A]114.1, [A]114.2, and 114.3 of Chapter 1, Division II amended -
Violations Sections [A]114.1, [A]114.2, and 114.3 of Chapter 1, Division II are hereby amended
to read as follows:
[A]114.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct,
alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish, occupy or maintain any building, structure or
equipment regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any
of the provisions of this code.
[A]114.2 Notice of violation. The Building Official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or
order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving
removal demolition, maintaining or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the
provisions of this code, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this
code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the
abatement of the violation.
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[A]114.3 Unpermitted structures or systems. No person shall own, use, occupy, or maintain
an unpermitted structure or system. For purposes of this chapter, "unpermitted structure or
system" shall be defined as any building or structure, electrical system, plumbing system, or
mechanical system, or any portion thereof, that was erected, constructed, enlarged, altered,
repaired, moved, improved, removed, connected, converted, demolished, or equipped, at any
point in time, by any person, without the required permit(s) having first been obtained from the
Building Official or with a valid permit as issued by the Building Official which subsequently expired
and became null-and-void
15.12.035 [Reserved]
15.12.040 Section 903 amended — Automatic Sprinkler Systems.
Amendments to Section 903 shall be those amendments adopted by the City and/or the Rancho
Cucamonga Fire Protection District for Section 903 of the 2025 California Fire Code — Automatic
Sprinkler Systems, all of which are incorporated by reference herein.
15.12.050 Table 1505.1 amended — Minimum roof covering classification for types of
construction.
Table 1505.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Table 1505.1
Minimum Roof Covering Classification for different types of construction for new
buildings, re-roofs or additions.
IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
A A A A A A B* B* B*
*See Section 1505.1.1 for Class A Roof Coverings in Very-High Fire Hazard Severity
15.12.060 Section 1609.3 amended — Basic design wind speed.
Section 1609.3 is hereby amended by adding a sentence at the end of the section to read as
follows:
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The basic wind speed used in the City is 96 miles per hour and Vasd is 75 miles per hour with
Exposure C as described in Section 1609.4.3 shall be used.
15.12.065 Section 1803.5.11 amended — Seismic design categories C through F.
Section 1803.5.11 is hereby amended by adding a sentence at the end of the section to read as
follows:
The geotechnical investigation shall be conducted for all new structures or additions to existing
buildings where the addition is more than 50% of the existing floor area. Any geotechnical reports
that are more than 3 years old shall be required to submit an updated geotechnical report.
15.12.070 Section 3109.3 added — California Swimming Pool Act
Section 3109.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
3109.3 There shall be three (3) drowning protection measures provided for the construction of a
new or the remodel of an existing pool or spa. First required measure: An enclosure that meets
the requirements of Section 115923 of the California Swimming Pool Safety Act and isolates the
swimming pool or spa from the private single-family home. The second and third required
drowning protection measures shall be two (2) of the remaining six (6) measures listed in
Section 115922 of the California Swimming Pool Safety Act.
15.12.075 Section 107.3.4 amended- Design professional in responsible charge
Section 107.3.4 is hereby amended by amending the first two (2) sentences to read as follows:
It is required that documents be prepared by a registered design professional for all
commercial and industrial applications. The building official requires the owner or the owner's
authorized agent to engage and designate on the building permit application a registered
design professional or a California State licensed contractor who shall act as the registered
design professional in responsible charge.
15.12.080 Section J101.1 of Appendix J amended — Scope.
J101.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter apply to grading, excavation and earthwork
construction, including fills and embankments. Where conflicts occur between the technical
requirements of this chapter and the geotechnical report, the geotechnical report shall govern. In
addition, the designs of the work as described above need to meet the recognized and accepted
civil and geotechnical engineering practices and principles.
15.12.090 Section J101.3 of Appendix J added — Special requirements for
hazardous conditions.
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Section J101.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
J101.3 Special requirements for hazardous conditions.
Whenever the Building Official determines that any existing excavation or embankment or fill on
private property has become a hazard to life and limb, or endangers property, or adversely affects
the safety, use or stability of a public way or drainage channel, the owner of the property upon
which the excavation or fill is located, or other person or agent in control of said property, upon
receipt of notice in writing from the Building Official, shall within the period specified therein repair
or eliminate such excavation or embankment to eliminate the hazard and to be in conformance
with the requirements of this code.
15.12.100 Section J103.2 of Appendix J - amended — Exemptions.
Section J103.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
J103.2 Exemptions:
A grading permit is not required for the following:
1. When approved by the Building Official, grading in an isolated, self-contained area if there
is no danger to private or public property.
2. An excavation below finished grade for basements and footings of a building, retaining
wall or other structure authorized by a valid building permit. This shall not exempt any fill made
with the material from such excavation or exempt any excavation having an unsupported
height greater than 5 feet (1524mm) after the completion of such structure.
3. Cemetery graves.
4. Refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations.
5. Excavations for wells or tunnels or utilities.
6. Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing or stockpiling of rock, sand, gravel, aggregate
or clay where established and provided for by law, provided such operations do not affect the
lateral support or increase the stresses in or pressure upon any adjacent or contiguous
property.
7. Exploratory excavations under the direction of soil engineers or engineering geologists.
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8. An excavation that (1) is less than 2 feet (610mm) in depth or (2) does not create a cut
slope greater than 5 feet (1524mm) in height and steeper than 1 unit vertical in 2 units
horizontal.
9. A fill less than 1 foot (305mm) in depth and placed on natural terrain with a slope flatter than
1 unit vertical in 5 units horizontal (20% slope), or a cut less than 3 feet (914mm) in depth, not
intended to support structures, or any soil work that does not disturb soil exceeding 50 cubic
yards (38.3m) on any one lot and does not obstruct a drainage course.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this Appendix shall not be deemed to grant
authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this chapter
or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
15.12.110 Sections J104.5 and J104.6 of Appendix J added — Permit application
and submittal.
Sections J104.5 and J104.6 are hereby added to read as follows:
J104.5 Plan Information. In addition to the requirements in Section J104.2, the permittee shall
provide other technical information as required by the Building and Safety Department's handouts,
policies and standards.
J104.6 As-built plans. The permittee shall provide a copy of as-built plans to the City for a
permanent record at the end of the approved grading work.
15.12.120 Section J105.1 of Appendix J amended — General.
Section J105.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
J105.1 General. Inspections shall be governed by Section 110, Chapter 1, Division II of this code
and other requirements established by approved policies and procedures of the Building and
Safety Department. An engineer shall provide grading inspections and certifications for the work
done at the site.
15.12.130 Section J109.4 of Appendix J amended — Drainage across property lines.
Section J109.4 is amended by adding the following to the end of the section as follows:
For Single Family Lot Drainage:
1. Whenever possible, drainage from single family lots shall flow directly to a street.
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2. If it should be determined necessary to allow offsite drainage to flow through a single-family
lot (to preserve down lot views, esthetics, accept flow from offsite property, etc.), the
following shall apply:
a. Drainage from only one lot shall flow through only one other lot.
b. A drainage easement shall be provided/obtained over the lot accepting the drainage.
c. The drainage shall be contained within either a concrete/rock lined swale or reinforced
concrete pipe.
d. The drainage facility shall be designed with excess capacity to account for the probable
lack of necessary maintenance. Therefore, it shall be designed to convey two times
the runoff from a 100-year storm with the minimum diameter for a pipe being 12 inches.
15.12.135 Section J109.5 of Appendix J added — Site and lot grading for
drainage. Section J 109.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
J109.5 Site and lot grading for drainage. The site or lot grading shall meet the requirements
as specified in Section 1804.4 - Site Grading of the California Building Code
Volume 2.
15.12.140 Section J110.3 of Appendix J added — Temporary erosion control during
grading.
Section J110.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
J110.3 Temporary erosion control during grading work.
The permittee shall put into effect and maintain all precautionary measures necessary to protect
adjacent watercourses and public or private property from damage by erosion, flooding, and
deposition of mud or debris origination from the site during the grading operation regardless of lot
size.
15.12.150 Section J112 of Appendix J added — Protection of adjacent property.
Section J112 is hereby added to read as follows:
Section J112 Protection of adjacent property.
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J112.1 General. During grading operations, the permittee shall be responsible for the prevention
of damage to adjacent property and no person shall excavate on land sufficiently close to the
property line to endanger any adjoining public street, sidewalk, alley, or other public or private
property without supporting and protecting such property from settling, cracking, or other damage
which might result.
15.12.160 Section J113 of Appendix J added — Dust control.
Section J113 is hereby added to read as follows:
Section J113 Dust control.
J113.1 General. The owner of the site or the project contractor shall put into effect and maintain
all precautionary measures necessary to prevent dust blowing from the site to adjacent properties.
Prior to the permit issuance, a dust control sign and required contact information as required by
the department's policy shall be installed at the site."
SECTION 5: Chapter 15.14 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.14
RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sections:
15.14.010 Section R105.2 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — Work exempt from permit.
15.14.020 Section 1.8.8.1 of Chapter 1, Division I amended — Board of Appeals.
15.14.030 Sections R113.1 and R113.2 of Chapter 1, Division II amended- Violations.
15.14.040 Section R301.2.1 amended — Wind design criteria.
15.14.050 Section R401.4.1 amended — Geotechnical evaluation.
15.14.060 Section R902.1 amended — Roofing covering materials.
15.14.070 Appendices deleted.
15.14.010 Section R105.2 of Chapter I, Division II amended — Work exempt from permit.
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Section R105.2 of the Residential Code is hereby amended by amending items 1 and 2 and
adding new items 11 and 12, under “Building”, to read as follows:
1. One-story detached accessory structure used as tool and storage sheds
playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet and 8
feet in maximum height as long as the structure is not located in required setbacks as
determined by the Planning Department.
2. Wood, chain-link, plastic, metal or similar fences not over 6 feet in height or
masonry, concrete fence not over 3 feet in height above the lowest adjacent grade.
11. Flagpole not to exceed 20 feet in height above ground in a residential lot.
12. Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not
over 5 feet 9 inches in height.
15.14.020 Section 1.8.8.1 of Chapter 1, Division I amended — Board of Appeals. Section
1.8.8.1 of Chapter 1, Division I is hereby amended to read as follows:
1.8.8.1 General.
In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination made by the Building
Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby
created a Board of Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by
experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and who are not
employees of the jurisdiction. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act
as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board. The Board
shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and
findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Building Official.
15.14.030 Sections R113.1 and R113.2 of Chapter I, Division II amended — Violations.
Sections R113.1 and R113.2 of Chapter 1, Division II are hereby amended to read as follows:
R113.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct,
alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish, occupy or maintain any building, structure or
equipment regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any
of the provisions of this code.
R113.2 Notice of violation. The Building Official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or
order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving
removal demolition, maintaining or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the
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provisions of this code, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this
code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the
abatement of the violation.
15.14.040 Section R301.2.1 amended —Wind design criteria.
Section R301.2.1 is hereby amended to by adding a sentence at the end of the section to read as
follows:
The ultimate design wind speed used in the City is 110 miles per hour for Vult and Vasd is 85
miles per hour with Exposure C as described in Section R301.2.1.4.
15.14.050 Section R401.4.1 amended — Geotechnical evaluation.
Section R401.4.1 is hereby amended by adding a sentence at the end of the section to read as
follows:
A geotechnical or soil report is required for the new construction or when an addition is more than
50% of the existing floor area. Any reports that are more than 3 years old shall be required to
provide an updated report or a soil letter.
15.14.060 Section R902.1 amended - Roofing covering materials.
Section R902.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904 and R905. A minimum Class
A or B roofing shall be installed in areas designated by this section. Class A or B roofing required
by this section to be listed shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E 108.
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Minimum Roof Covering Classification for different types of construction for new buildings, re roofs
or additions except for the construction of roofs in very High Fire Hazard Zones.
IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
A A A A A A B* B* B*
*See Section R902.1.1 for Class A Roof Coverings in Very-High Fire Hazard Severity
SECTION 6: Chapter 15.16 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.16
MECHANICAL CODE
Sections:
15.16.010 Section 104.5 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — Permit fees.
15.16.020 Table 104.5 of Chapter 1, Division II deleted — Mechanical permit fees.
15.16.030 Section 107.1 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — General.
15.16.010 Section 104.5 of Chapter 1, Division II amended - Permit
fees. Section 104.5 of the Mechanical Code is hereby amended to read as
follows: 104.5 Permit Fees.
The fee for each permit shall be as established by Resolution of the City Council.
15.16.020 Table 104.5 Deleted - Mechanical permit fees.
Table 104.5 of the Mechanical Code is hereby deleted.
15.16.030 Section 107.1 of Chapter 1, Division II amended - General.
Section 107.1 of the Mechanical Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
107.1 General.
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In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the
Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is
hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified
by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and who are
not employees of the jurisdiction. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member of and
shall act as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board. The
Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions
and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Building Official."
SECTION 7: Chapter 15.20 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.20
PLUMBING CODE
Sections:
15.20.010 Section 107.1 of Chapter 1, Division ll amended — Board of Appeals.
15.20.020 Section 104.5 amended - Fees.
15.20.030 Table 104.5 deleted - Plumbing permit Fees.
15.20.040 Appendix L deleted.
15.20.050 Section 609.3.1 added — Under concrete slab.
15.20.060 Section H701.2 of Appendix H amended — Multiple installations.
15.20.010 Section 107.1 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — Board of Appeals.
Section 107.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
107.1 General.
In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building
Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby
created a Board of Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by
experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction and who are not
employees of the jurisdiction. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act
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as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board. The Board
shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and
findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Building Official.
15.20.020 Section 104.5 amended - Fees.
Section 104.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
104.5 Fees.
The fee for each permit shall be as established by Resolution of the City Council.
15.20.030 Table 104.5 deleted - Plumbing permit
fees. Table 104.5 is hereby deleted.
15.20.040 Appendix L deleted.
Appendix L is hereby deleted.
15.20.050 Section 609.3.1 added — Under concrete slab.
609.3.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
609.3.1 Copper tubing serving plumbing fixtures within dwelling unit kitchen islands shall
be installed without joints and the installation shall satisfy the following requirements.
1. The copper tubing shall be installed within a watertight continuous sleeve that
prevents direct contact between the copper tubing and under slab soils. During
construction the protective sleeve shall be capped at both ends until the copper
tubing is installed and released for inspection.
15.20.060 Section H701.2 of Appendix H amended — Multiple Installations.
Section H701.2 of Appendix H is hereby amended to read as follows:
H701.2 Multiple Installations.
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Multiple seepage pit installations shall be served through an approved distribution box. The inlet
into the pit shall have an approved vented leg fitting extending not less than 12 inches below the
inlet fitting."
SECTION 8: Chapter 15.24 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.24
ELECTRICAL CODE
Sections:
15.24.010 Section 89.108.4.5 added — Permits, fees, applications and inspections.
15.24.020 Section 89.108.8.1 amended — Board of Appeals.
15.24.010 Section 89.108.4.5 added — Permits, fees, applications and
inspections. Section 89.108.4.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
89.108.4.5 Qualification of permittee. No person shall be issued a permit under this Chapter
until a valid California Contractor's License of the correct classification is presented to the Building
Official.
Exception: Owner-builder permit may be issued for Group R, Division 3, or Group U occupancy
with the approval of the Building Official.
15.24.020 Section 89.108.8.1 amended — Board of Appeals.
Section 89.108.8.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
89.108.8.1 General.
In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building
Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby
created a Board of Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by
experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and who are not
employees of the jurisdiction. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act
as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board. The Board
shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and
findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Building Official."
SECTION 9: Chapter 15.26 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
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CHAPTER 15.26
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
15.26.010 [Section reserved for future amendments.]"
SECTION 10: Chapter 15.28 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.28
REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
15.28.010 [Section reserved for future amendments.]"
SECTION 11: Chapter 15.30 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.30
INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA
CODE 15.30.010 [Section reserved for future amendments.]"
SECTION 12: Chapter 15.32 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.32
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
15.32.010 Chapter 3 amended - General Requirements
15.32.010 Chapter 3 General Requirements is amended by deletion of sections 302.4, 302.8,
303.2."
SECTION 13: A new Chapter 15.34 is hereby added to Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga
Municipal Code to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.34
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HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
15.34.010 [Section reserved for future amendments.]"
SECTION 14: Penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm partnership, or corporation to
violate any provision or to fail to comply with any of the requirements of this Ordinance or the
Codes adopted hereby. Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation violating any provision of
this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby or failing to comply with any of its requirements shall
be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not
exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months, or
by both such fine and imprisonment. Each person, firm, partnership or corporation shall be
deemed guilty of separate offense for each and every day or any portion thereof during which
any violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby is committed,
continued or permitted by such person, firm, partnership or corporation, and shall be deemed
punishable therefore as provided in this Ordinance.
SECTION 15: CEQA. The City Council hereby finds that this Ordinance is exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Title 14 of the
California Code of Regulations, Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that
there is no possibility that the Code Amendments herein would have a significant impact on the
environment. The Amendments adopt the California Building Codes, which implement minimum
safety standards as required by California Health and Safety Code §17958. The Community
Development Director is hereby directed to file a Notice of Exemption in accordance with CEQA
and the CEQA Guidelines.
SECTION 16: Civil remedies available. The violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance or
the Codes adopted hereby shall constitute a nuisance and may be abated by the City through
civil process by means of restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction or in any other
manner provided by law for the abatement of such nuisances.
SECTION 17: Severability. The City Council hereby declares that should any provision, section,
paragraph, sentence or word of this Ordinance or the Code hereby adopted be rendered or
declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction, or by reason of any
preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences and words of
this Ordinance and the Codes hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 18: Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect the later of thirty (30) days after
adoption, or January 1, 2026.
SECTION 19: The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance, and the City Clerk shall cause the same to
be published within fifteen (15) days after its passage at least once in The Inland Valley Daily
Bulletin, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
California, and circulated in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this ____ day of __________________, 2025
________________________________
L. Dennis Michael, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Kim Sevy, City Clerk
I, Kim Sevy, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga held on the 15th day of October 2025, and was passed at a Regular Meeting
of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on the 19th day of November 2025.
Executed this ___ day of __________________ 20__, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
________________________________
Kim Sevy, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-080
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH FINDINGS IN
SUPPORT OF AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING
CODE, RESIDENTIAL CODE, PLUMBING CODE, ELECTRICAL CODE
AND MECHANICAL CODE BASED ON LOCAL CLIMATIC,
TOPOGRAPHICAL AND/OR GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that the City of Rancho
Cucamonga may adopt ordinances and regulations imposing the same or modified or changed
building standards as are contained in the codes required to be adopted by the State pursuant
to Health and Safety Code Sections 17922 and 18930; and
WHEREAS, the State of California is mandated to adopt the building standards and
other rules contained in the model codes specified in Health and Safety Code Section 17922,
and to publish said codes, as amended, collectively as the California Building Standards Code;
and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5(a) and 18941.5(b) permit the
City to amend building standards in the codes comprising the California Building Standards
Code based on findings that such amendments are reasonably necessary because of local
climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does hereby
find and resolve as follows:
Section 1. The Building and Safety Department has recommended that changes and
modifications be made to the 2025 Editions of the California Building Code, Plumbing Code,
Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, and Residential Code, and that such modifications are
reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, as described
below:
A. Climatic Conditions
1. Hot, dry Santa Ana winds are common to all areas within the City of Rancho
Cucamonga and San Bernardino County in general. These winds, which can
cause small fires which spread quickly, are a contributing factor to the high
fire danger in the area and create the need for an increased level of fire
protection. This added protection will supplement normal fire department
response available and provide immediate protection for life and safety of
multiple occupancy occupants during fire occurrences.
2. San Bernardino County and the City of Rancho Cucamonga are located in a
semi-arid Mediterranean type climate which predisposes all fuels to rapid
ignition and spread of fire. Therefore, there exists a need for additional fire
protection measures.
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B. Geographical Conditions
1. San Bernardino County and the City of Rancho Cucamonga are located in
Seismic Zone 4. There are earthquake faults that run along the northern, eastern
and southwestern boundaries of the County. The Cucamonga Fault and San
Andreas Fault are the major earthquake faults lying on the northern part of the
City. They can create major damages and pose one of the greatest hazards to
lives and properties in the county. The San Jose Fault together with the Whittier
Fault on the southwest location of the county and the San Jacinto Fault on the
eastern part of the County can also create major earthquakes with tremendous
damages. Experts predict a major earthquake might occur in our area within the
next 50 years. This situation creates a need for additional fire, life, safety
protection measures.
2. Traffic and circulation congestion presently existing in the City of Rancho
Cucamonga often places fire department response time to fire occurrences at
risk. This condition will be exacerbated by any major disaster, including any
earthquake wherein damage to the highway system will occur. This condition
makes the need for additional on-site protection for property occupants
necessary.
C. Topographical Conditions
1. The City is built on soil with high degrees of landslides, rockslides from the
adjacent foothills and mountains. In addition, the majority of the City has steep
hills and streets with great potential of flooding and erosion problems which
inhibit firefighting and rescuing capabilities.
Specific amendments to the 2025 Editions of the California Building Code, Plumbing Code,
Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, and Residential Code, as set forth in City of Rancho
Cucamonga Ordinance No. XXXX are found reasonably necessary based on the climatic,
geological, and/or topographic conditions cited above in this Resolution and are listed as
follows:
Building Code amendments Findings section(s)
Section 101.4 Chapter 1 Administrative
Section 105.2 Chapter 1 Administrative
Section 113.1 Administrative
Section 114.1 and 114.2 Administrative
Section 710A.3.3 Administrative
Section 903 A-1, A-2
Table 1505.1 A-1, A-2
Section 1609.3 A-1
Section 1803.5.11 B-1
Section 3109.3 Administrative
Section J101, Appendix J Administrative
Section J101.1, Appendix J Administrative
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Section J103.3, Appendix J Administrative
Section J104.5 and 104.6, Appendix J Administrative
Section J105.1, Appendix J Administrative
Section J109.4, Appendix J Administrative
Section J109.5, Appendix J Administrative
Section J110.3, Appendix J Administrative
Section J112.1, Appendix J Administrative
Section J113.1, Appendix J Administrative
Residential Code amendments
Section R105.2, Chapter 1 Administrative
Section 1.8.8.1, Chapter 1 Administrative
Section R113.1 and R113.2, Chapter 1 Administrative
Section R301.2.1 B-1
Section R401.4.1 C-1
Section R902.1 Administrative
Appendices deleted Administrative
Mechanical Code amendments
Section 104.5, Chapter 1 Administrative
Table 104.5 Administrative
Section 107.1 Administrative
Plumbing Code amendments
Section 107.1, Chapter 1 Administrative
Section 104.5 Administrative
Table 104.5 Administrative
Appendix L Administrative
Section 609.3.1 Administrative
Section H701.2 Administrative
Electrical Code amendments
Section 89.108.4.5 Administrative
Section 89.108.8.1 Administrative
Section 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and cause a certified
copy of the same and Ordinance No. XXXX to be forthwith transmitted to the California Building
Standards Commission.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 19th day of November 2025.
______________________________________
L. Dennis Michael, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Kim Sevy, City Clerk
I, Kim Sevy CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, at a Regular Meeting of said City Council
held on the 19th day of November 2025.
Executed this 19th day of November 2025, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
______________________________________
Kim Sevy, City Clerk
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DATE:October 15, 2025
TO:President and Members of the Board of Directors
FROM:John Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY:Mike McCliman, Fire Chief
Shane Adams, Fire Marshal
SUBJECT:Consideration of First Reading of Ordinance No. FD-060, to be Read by
Title Only and Waive Further Reading, An Ordinance of the Board of
Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Adopting by
Reference the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, With
Errata, Together With Certain Changes, Modifications, Amendments,
Additions, Deletions, and Exceptions; Providing for the Issuance of
Permits and Collection of Fees; and Approving a CEQA Exemption
Determination. (ORDINANCE NO. FD-060) (FIRE)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Fire Board of Directors adopt Ordinance No. FD 060, the wildland-urban
interface code adoption ordinance, by approving a first reading of the ordinance and setting the date of
November 19, 2025, for an advertised public hearing for the code adoption ordinance. A public hearing
is required prior to the final adoption of the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code together with
local amendments and District standards, all of which will constitute the Wildland-Urban Interface Code
of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District.
BACKGROUND:
The California Building, Fire, and Residential Codes have historically included provisions for wildland-
urban interface fire areas, including Fire Safe Regulations in Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations. The California Building Standards Commission has combined all existing codes and
regulations into a new California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, based on the provisions of the
International Wildland-Urban Interface Code. When the State’s code is adopted and made effective July
1st in the triennial cycle, local fire agencies have six months to make amendments and adopt the code
at the local level.
The code adoption process requires two readings of the proposed ordinance. Unlike most other
ordinances, the public hearing for the fire code adoption ordinance is held in conjunction with the second
reading of the ordinance in accordance with Section 13869 of the Health and Safety Code and Section
50022 of the Government Code. It is for this reason that the first reading is accompanied by a request for
the Board to set a public hearing that coincides with the second reading of the ordinance at the Board
meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025.
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ANALYSIS:
This proposed ordinance continues the Fire District’s commitment to reducing risks, promoting a high
quality of life, preserving economic vitality, and protecting the environment in Rancho Cucamonga. Local
amendments to the California code are minimal and limited to those necessary to address the challenges
inherent to Rancho Cucamonga’s climate, geology, or topography. One of the primary ways the Fire
District is being a partner in this community’s sustainable economic development is to implement the fire,
health, and environmental protection provisions approved by the State Building Standards Commission
at the local level. Staff asserts that the proposed amendments do not significantly impact development,
construction, or business operations and thus will not have an adverse financial impact on developers or
businesses.
Most of the amendments are safety enhancements that have been included in previous ordinances, and
which reflect this community’s values and commitment to a culture of safety for residents, households,
and businesses. Certain amendments are intended to clarify the intent of the code pertaining to ignition-
resistance or noncombustible construction of accessory and miscellaneous structures. The proposed
code adoption ordinance includes provisions for water and access to new developments, home hardening
through ignition-resistant building materials, and defensible space, which includes a combustible
exclusion zone which prohibits combustible materials within 5-feet of a building or structure.
These provisions establish minimum requirements to reduce the likelihood of life and property loss due
to a wildfire.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed ordinance will re-authorize the assessment of fees by the Fire District for inspections and
permits. This authorization provides the mechanism for the inspection services to recover associated
costs; however, the collection of most inspection and permit fees is currently being waived by a resolution
of the Board approved in conjunction with the adoption of the Fire District’s budget. The proposed
ordinance maintains the ability to issue administrative citations, and recover costs of legal services. All
of these elements of the ordinance are designed to ensure fiscal responsibility by maximizing cost
recovery where is it appropriate and approved by the Board.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
The Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, as offered by the
proposed ordinance supports the Board’s vision of an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city, rich in
opportunity for all to thrive and is consistent with the Board’s core values of providing and nurturing a
high quality of life for all, promoting a safe and healthy community for all, and enhancing the opportunity
for sustainable and equitable prosperity for all.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 – Ordinance No. FD 060, WUI Code Adoption First Reading
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ORDINANCE NO. FD 060
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
WILDLAND- URBAN INTERFACE CODE, WITH ERRATA,
TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN CHANGES, MODIFICATIONS,
AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND EXCEPTIONS;
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND
COLLECTION OF FEES; AND APPROVING A CEQA EXEMPTION
DETERMINATION.
The Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District hereby ordains as follows:
SECTION 1. Wildland-Urban Interface Code Adopted
The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (hereinafter District or Fire District) hereby adopts by
reference as the District’s Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the 2025 California Wildland-Urban
Interface Code as published by the California Building Standards Commission, with errata, including
Appendix A, and Referenced Standards, with the changes, modifications, amendments, additions,
deletions, and exceptions prescribed in Section 4 of this ordinance, and the same are hereby adopted
for safeguarding of life, property, and the community from wildfire by establishing the minimum
requirements through the use of performance and prescriptive measures for the construction and
development in designated high and very high fire hazard severity zones; providing for the issuance of
permits and collection of fees. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and
terms of said Wildland-Urban Interface Code, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Secretary
of the Board of Directors of the Fire District, are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof as
if fully set out in this ordinance, subject only to the amendments and deletions herein.
1.1 Definitions. As used in the Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the terms set forth below are defined
as follows:
1.1.1 The terms “Board of Directors” and “Directors” shall mean the governing body of the District.
1.1.2 The terms “department”, “Department”, “district”, “District”, “fire department”, “fire district”,
“Fire District”, “jurisdiction”, and “Jurisdiction” where used in the Wildland-Urban Interface
Code and this ordinance to identify the local fire authority shall mean the Rancho Cucamonga
Fire Protection District.
1.1.3 The term “governing body” shall mean the Board of Directors of the Fire District.
1.1.4 The term “jurisdiction” shall mean all of the territory, land, buildings, structures, and premises
within the legal boundary of the District.
1.1.5 The term “Municipal Code” shall mean the Municipal Code of the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
1.2 Fees
1.2.1 Reasonable fees, not to exceed fully burdened actual costs, may be collected by the code
official for fire protection planning, fire prevention services, inspections, permit issuance,
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standby personnel, and emergency operations as allowed by the Wildland-Urban Interface
Code, this ordinance, and as prescribed by any and all District fee resolutions.
1.3 Distinguishing Between Model Code Language; California Amendments; and Fire
District Additions, Amendments, Deletions, and Other Changes
1.3.1 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code and California Code of Regulations Title 14
model code language appears in regular type.
1.3.2 California amendments to the model code language appear in italics.
1.3.3 Fire District additions and amendments are identified by the use of underlining.
1.3.4 Subsections where the text of the model code and/or California amendments has been deleted
are identified by the > symbol preceding the subsection number.
1.3.5 Code sections that have not been amended or changed in any manner are occasionally included
in this ordinance to keep the additions, amendments, deletions, and other changes in context.
SECTION 2. Wildland-Urban Interface Code Adoption Matrix
The following Wildland-Urban Interface Code Adoption Matrix is provided as a single reference
showing which chapters and appendices of the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are
adopted by this Ordinance and which chapters and appendices have been amended by this Ordinance.
Wildland-Urban Interface Code Adoption Matrix – Appendices
SECTION 3.
Local Amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Except as modified by an
express change, modification, amendment, addition, deletion, or exception in this section, and as
reflected in the Wildland-Urban Interface Code Adoption Matrix in Section 2, above, all sections,
subsections, tables, chapters and appendices as published in the 2025 California Wildland-Urban
Interface Code are adopted by reference and made part of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Only
Wildland-Urban Interface Code Adoption Matrix – Divisions and Chapters
Division/
Chapter/
Appendix Title Adopt California
Code without
Amendments
Adopt California
Code with
Fire District
Amendments
Adopt IFC Model
Code with State/
District
Amendments
Not Adopted -
Reference Only
Ch. 1 Division I California Administration X
Ch. 1Division II Scope and Administration X
Ch. 2 Definitions X
Ch. 3 Wildland-Urban Interface Areas X
Ch. 4 Wildland-Urban Interface Area Requirements X
Ch. 5 Special Building Construction Regulations X
Ch. 6 Fire Protection Requirements X
Ch. 7 Referenced Standards X
Appendix Title Adopt Appendix
without
Amendments
Adopt Appendix
with Fire District
Amendments
Adopt IFC Model
Code with State/
District
Amendments
Not Adopted -
Reference
Only
App. A General Requirements X
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those sections, subsections, tables, chapters and appendices so modified are set forth below in Section
4.
SECTION 4.
DIVISION II
ADMINISTRATION
PART 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 101 - GENERAL
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be collectively known as the California Wildland-Urban Interface
Code of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (District or Fire District), hereinafter referred to
as “this code.”
>101.3.1 Application. New buildings located in any Fire Hazard Severity Zones or Wildland-Urban
Interface (WUI) Fire Area designated by the enforcing agency constructed after the application shall
comply with the provisions of this code. This shall include all new buildings with residential,
commercial, educational, institutional or similar occupancy type use, which shall be referred to in this
code as “applicable buildings,” as well as new buildings and structures accessory to those applicable
buildings.
Exceptions:
1. Group U occupancy accessory buildings of any size located at least 50 feet from an applicable
building on the same lot.
2. Group U occupancy agricultural buildings, as defined in Section 202 of the California Building
Code of any size located at least 50 feet from an applicable building.
3. Group C occupancy special buildings conforming to the limitations specified in Section 450.4.1
of the California Building Code.
4. New accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures specified in Section 504.11 shall comply
only with the requirements of that section.
>101.3.1.1 Application date and where required. New buildings for which an application for a building
permits submitted on or after July 1, 2008, located in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone or Wildland-Urban
Interface Area shall comply with this code, including all of the following areas:
1. All unincorporated lands designated by the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection as State
Responsibility (SRA) including:
a. Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
b. High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
c. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
2. Land designated as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone by cities and other local agencies.
3. Land designated as a wildland-urban interface area by cities and other local agencies.
Exception:
1. New buildings located in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone within a State Responsibility Area,
for which an application for a building permit is submitted on or after January 1, 2008, shall
comply with this code.
SECTION 102 - APPLICABILITY
102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be
those that are listed in Chapter 7 and Fire District standards approved by the code official. Such codes
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and standards shall be considered to be part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of
each such reference and as further regulated by Sections 102.4.1 through 102.4.3.
102.4.1 Conflicts. Where conflicts occur between provisions of this code and referenced codes and
standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.
102.4.2 Provisions in referenced codes and standards. Where the extent of the reference to a
referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of this code, the provisions of
this code, as applicable, shall take precedence over the provisions in the referenced code or standard.
102.4.3 Intent of the Code. Where the intent of the code is unclear due to differences that may occur
between the provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the code official shall determine
which requirement meets the intent of this code.
PART 2 – ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
>SECTION 103 - CODE COMPLIANCE AGENCY
Deleted
SECTION 104 - DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CODE OFFICIAL
104.1 General. The code official is hereby authorized to implement, administer, and enforce the
provisions of this code. The code official is also authorized to implement, administer, and enforce
provisions of the Municipal Code where such authority has been granted.
104.1.1 Appointment. The code official shall be appointed by the fire chief and shall hold the position
in accordance with the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Rules and Regulations.
104.1.2 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and with the
concurrence of the appointing authority, the code official shall have the authority to appoint deputy
code officials, other related technical officers, inspectors, and other employees.
104.1.3 Other enforcement officers. The following persons are hereby authorized, during the course of
their official duties, to enforce the provisions of this code and to make arrests and issue citations as
authorized by law:
1. The San Bernardino County Sheriff and any Deputy Sheriff
2. Officers of the United States Forest Service
3. The State Forest Ranger and Peace Officers of the California Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection (Cal Fire)
4. Officers of the California Highway Patrol
5. Law enforcement and authorized members of fire agencies operating under automatic or mutual
aid agreements within the boundaries of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
6. Employees of the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Building and Safety Department and Community
Improvement Division who have been expressly designated by their appointing authority as
having the power of arrest or the authority to issue administrative citations.
104.2. Modifications. Where there are practical difficulties in carrying out the provisions of this code,
the code official shall have the authority to grant modification for individual cases, provided that the
code official shall first find that one or more special individual reasons make the strict letter of his code
impractical, that the modification is in conformance with the intent and purpose of this code, and that
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such modification does not lessen health, life and fire safety requirements. The details of the written
request and action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered into the files of the Fire
District.
104.8 Liability. The code official, member of the board of appeals, or employee charged with the
enforcement of this code, while acting for the jurisdiction, in good faith and without malice in the
discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be
rendered personally liable, either civilly or criminally, and is hereby relieved from all personal liability
for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of an act required or permitted by this code
or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of official duties.
104.8.1 Legal defense. Any suit or criminal complaint instituted against any officer or employee
because of an act performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the
provisions of this code shall be defended by the legal representative of the jurisdiction until the final
termination of the proceedings. The code official, any subordinate or hired agent of the District shall
not be liable for costs in an action, suit, or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions
of this code; and any officer of the District, acting in good faith and without malice, shall be free from
liability for acts performed under any of its provisions or by reason of any act or omission in the
performance of official duties in connection therewith.
104.11 Cost recovery generally. Inspection costs are recoverable in accordance with the District’s Fee
Resolution.
104.12 Cost recovery for nuisance abatement. All costs actually incurred by the District in any action,
administrative proceeding or special proceeding to abate a violation of this code, which constitutes a
nuisance, may be recovered by the District by any means authorized by law, including but not limited, to
lien or special assessment according to the requirements of law, and there shall be a right to appeal
pursuant to Section 112 of this code. An “action” or “proceeding” means any civil or administrative
proceeding or appeal therefrom. Attorney’s fees incurred by the District in such proceedings may be
recovered by the prevailing party if the District elected at the initiation of the action or proceeding to
recover its own fees. In no action or proceeding of any type shall an award of attorney’s fees to a
prevailing party exceed the amount of reasonable attorney’s fees.
104.13 Subpoenas. The District shall have the power to issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum.
This power shall be exercised and enforced in the manner provided by the Government Code, and such
powers shall extend only to business of the District in investigating and enforcing violations of this code
and other laws enforceable by the District. Subpoenas shall be signed by the chair or clerk of the District
Board. Any member of the Board, or any person otherwise so empowered may administer oaths to, or
take affirmations from, witnesses before the Board.
SECTION 105 - PERMITS
105.1 General. Where not otherwise provided in the requirement of the California Building Code or
California Fire Code, permits are required in accordance with this section.
>105.2 Construction permits required. Buildings or structures and vegetation regulated by this code
or Fire District Standard for Permits for Construction and Installations shall not be erected,
constructed, altered, repaired, moved, converted, demolished, or changed in use of occupancy, or
planted, propagated or germinated, unless a separate permit for each building or structure or vegetation
has first been obtained from the code official.
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Note: the remainder of section 105.2 is deleted.
>105.8 Expiration. On or after January 1, 2019, every permit issued shall become invalid unless the
work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced in accordance with the policies, procedures,
and ordinances of the Building and Safety Department having jurisdiction, which shall be either the
City of Rancho Cucamonga or the County of San Bernardino. The building official is authorized to
grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time in accordance with the applicable policies,
procedures, and/or ordinances. (See Health and Safety Code Section 18938.5 and 18938.6 for
reference.) Permits are not transferable and any change in occupancy, operation, tenancy, or ownership
shall require that a new permit be issued.
105.11 Non-payment of permit fee. The code official is authorized to revoke a permit issued under the
provisions of this code when the permittee fails to pay permit fees in accordance with the terms of the
Permit Application or when a check or credit/debit card transaction submitted for payment of the permit
fee(s) is returned or declined.
SECTION 106 - CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
>106.1 General. Plans, engineering calculations, diagrams and other data shall be submitted in
accordance with the policies and procedures, and in such form and detail, as required by the code
official and/or the building official, with each application for a permit. The construction documents
shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by the code official. Where
special conditions exist, the code official is authorized to require additional documents to be prepared
by a registered design professional.
Exception: Submission of plans, calculations, construction inspection requirements ad other data,
if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of plan is not necessary
to obtain compliance with this code.
106.2 Information on plans and specifications. Plans and specifications are generally required to be
drawn to scale, are generally required to be submitted in a digital format with document settings and
formatting in accordance with the policies and procedures of the District and the Building Department.
Plans and specifications shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature, and extent of the
work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and relevant laws,
ordinances, rules, and regulations as determined by the code official and/or the building official.
106.8 Retention of plans. Plans and specifications shall be retained by the code official in accordance
with the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Retention Schedule. One set of approved plans, specifications
shall be returned to the applicant and said set shall be kept on the site of the building, use or work at all
times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress. At the conclusion of the work,
construction documents are required to be kept on the site or at another location where the documents
are readily accessible to the building owner.
SECTION 108 - FEES
108.1 Payment of Fees. A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed by law, if any, have been
paid. An amendment to a permit shall not be released until the additional fee, if any, has been paid.
>108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Fees for inspections and permits shall be established by a fee
schedule approved by the Board. Assessed fees shall be due and payable in accordance with the
policies of the District.
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108.2.1 Collection of fees. The collection of previously approved fees can be waived, or the amount
collected can be reduced, by a resolution of the Board without affecting the approved fees.
108.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. A person who commences any work, before
obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a citation with a fine or an additional fee established
by the Board, which shall be in addition to the required permit fees.
108.5 Related fees. The payment of the fee for the construction, alteration, removal, or demolition of
work done in connection to or concurrently with the work or activity authorized by a construction
permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the construction, alteration, removal, or demolition
permit from the payment of other fees that are prescribed by law. The payment of the fee for a permit
for a conditional or temporary use approved by the City or County shall not relieve the applicant or
holder of the conditional or temporary use permit from the payment of other fees prescribed by law.
The payment of the fee established by the Board for an inspection or permit shall not relieve the
recipient of inspection services or the applicant or holder of a permit from the payment of other fees
duly prescribed by the Board and any other governmental or regulatory entity.
108.6 Refunds. The District is authorized to establish a policy allowing for refunds, reductions, or
cancellations of fees that have been assessed or paid.
SECTION 109 – INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT
109.3.6 Prosecution of violations. If the notice of violation is not complied with promptly, the code
official is authorized to request the legal counsel of the jurisdiction to institute the appropriate
proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct, or abate such violation or to require removal or
termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of
the order or direction made pursuant hereto. In addition to, or in place of, any other remedy which is
allowed by law, administrative penalties may be imposed in connection with any violation of this code
or District ordinance.
109.3.7 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 code official, or of a permit or certificate used
under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a public nuisance and misdemeanor, punishable by a
fine of not more than the maximum allowed by law or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or
both such fine and imprisonment. The code official, with the concurrence of the chief and the district
attorney or District prosecutor, is authorized to issue administrative citations and fines as allowed by
an ordinance of the Board of Directors in place of, or in addition to, the violation penalties contained in
this section. Each day that a violation continues after notice has been served shall be deemed a separate
offense.
In addition to, or in place of, the foregoing penalties, administrative penalties pursuant to the District’s
Administrative Citation Ordinance may be imposed in connection with any violation of this code or
any District ordinance. Any person violating or who has violated any section of this code or District
ordinance may be issued an administrative citation in accordance with the Administrative Citation
Ordinance. In addition, violations of this code may be abated by any other means authorized by law,
including injunctive relief. These remedies are intended to be cumulative and not exclusive and may be
used in addition to or in lieu of each other.
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109.3.7.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful and a public nuisance for a person, firm, or corporation
to erect, construct, alter, repair, move, remove, demolish, occupy, or plant, propagate or germinate any
building, structure or equipment, or premises, regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in
conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code, District ordinance or resolution, or
other lawful order of the fire chief, code official, or their designees.
109.3.7.2 Notice of Violation. The code official is authorized to serve a notice of violation nor order
on the person responsible for violation of the provision of this code, or in violation of a permit or
certificate issued under the provisions of this code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the
illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.
Violations that are deemed to be immediately dangerous to life, health, or the environment will be
subject to stop work or similar orders in accordance with Section 113 and Fire District Standard for
Unsafe Structures, Equipment, and Operations, prosecution, and/or any and all penalties in accordance
with this code.
>SECTION 112 – MEANS OF APPEALS
112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the
code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby
created policies and procedures for appeals. Appeals shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard
for Appeals.
Note: The remainder of Section 112 is deleted and replaced with Fire District Standard for
Appeals.
>SECTION 113 - STOP WORK ORDER
113.1 Authority. A stop work order is authorized to be issued in accordance with Fire District
Standard for Unsafe Structures, Equipment, and Operations, where the code official finds any
operation, process, procedure, equipment, building, or work regulated by this code, any other code
adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga or the County of San Bernardino, or any State or Federal
law, statute, or regulation, being performed in a manner contrary to the provisions of the applicable
code, or in a dangerous or unsafe manner.
Note: The remainder of Section 113 is deleted and replaced with Fire District Standard for Unsafe
Structures, Equipment, and Operations.
CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 201 - GENERAL
201.1 Scope. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following words and terms shall, for the purposes
of this code, have the meanings shown in this chapter and Fire District Standard for Definitions.
201.3 Terms defined in other codes and standards. Where terms are not defined in the California
Wildland-Urban Interface Code but are defined in the California Building Code, California Existing
Building Code, California Fire Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code,
California Plumbing Code, standards and publications of the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA), FM Global Data Sheets, Fire District standards, other standards referenced in this code, or
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other nationally recognized fire and life safety standards, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed
to them in those codes and standards.
CHAPTER 4
WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 401- GENERAL
401.1 Scope. Wildland-urban interface areas shall be provided with emergency vehicles access and
water supply in with Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads and Fire District Standard
for Fire Protection Water Supply Systems and this chapter.
SECTION 402 – APPLICABILITY
402.1.1 Access. New subdivisions, as determined by this jurisdiction, shall be provided with fire
apparatus access roads in accordance with the California Fire Code; the California Code of
Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, Article 2; Fire District Standard for Fire
Apparatus Access Roads; and access requirements in accordance with Section 403.
402.1.2 Water supply. New subdivisions, as determined by this jurisdiction, shall be provided with
water supply in accordance with Section 507 of the California Fire Code; the California Code of
Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, Article 4; Fire District Standard for Fire
Protection Water Supply Systems; and access requirements in accordance with Section 404.
402.2.1 Access. Individual structures hereafter constructed or relocated into or within wildland-urban
interface areas shall be provided with fire apparatus access in accordance with the California Fire
Code; the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, Subsection
1273; Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads; and Section 403.
402.2.2 Water supply. Individual structures hereafter constructed or relocated into or within wildland-
urban interface areas shall be provided with a conforming water supply in accordance with Section 507
of the California Fire Code; the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7,
Subchapter 2, Article 4; Fire District Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply Systems; and Section
404.
402.3 Existing conditions. Existing buildings, roads and fire protection equipment shall be provided
with address markers in accordance with Fire District Standard for Building Signage.
>402.4 Residential tracts and buildings. A minimum of two points of access and egress are required
when a residential tract or multi-unit residential building is capable of containing more than 30
dwelling units, including accessory dwelling units, that could be constructed and occupied under the
State laws, codes, and regulations existing at the time the project or tract map is submitted for
approval.
>402.5 Other buildings. A minimum of two points of access and egress are required with an
occupiable building or grouping of buildings that consists of more than 50,000 square feet or gross
floor area.
>402.6 Additional access and egress. The code official is authorized to require additional points of
access and/or egress depending on the design and size of the tract or development project and the
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findings of the fire hazard and risk assessment required to be included in the fire protection plan in
Section 602.
>402.7 Other access as emergency use only. The code official is authorized to approve points of
access and/or egress other than the main access point as emergency use only and allow such designated
points of access and/or egress to be secured against normal, regular use. The manner of securing and
opening points of access and/or egress is the sole discretion of the code official.
>402.8 Evacuation Planning and Assessment. When a project requires an Environmental Impact
Report or a Traffic Analysis, an evacuation assessment is required to be prepared by a qualified Traffic
Engineer or equivalent design professional. The evacuation assessment will use as its basis the most
recent Evacuation Analysis completed for the City of Rancho Cucamonga or the Fire District. The Fire
District is authorized to deny, to the extent allowed by law, projects that have a demonstrably adverse
impact on evacuation.
Means of reducing or eliminating adverse impacts in evacuation include:
1. Wider streets.
2. Fewer cul-de-sacs and increased connection of interior streets.
3. Adding edge roads to the project.
4. Other designs and concepts approved by the code official.
SECTION 403 – ACCESS
>403.1 General. Roads and driveways, whether public or private, unless exempted under 14 CCR §
1270.03(d), shall provide for safe access for emergency wildfire equipment and evacuation
concurrently, and shall provide unobstructed traffic circulation during a wildfire emergency. Fire
apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access
Roads unless the specific, more restrictive requirements of this section apply.
>403.1.2 Width. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 26 feet
and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 14 feet 6 inches. Street widths are to be
measured from top face of curb to top face of curb on streets with curb and gutter, from flowline to
flowline on streets with rolled curbs, from the edges of drivable surfaces capable of supporting the
weight of fire apparatus where curbs are not provided.
Exceptions:
1. Gates shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Access Gates.
2. Roads at entry medians constructed for private commercial, industrial, or residential
developments shall be a minimum of 20 feet on each side. The road shall not be part of a
radius turn. This exception does not apply to public streets.
3. Dimensions may be reduced when in the opinion of the code official there are practical
difficulties with providing the required dimensions.
4. Dimensions may be increased when in the opinion of the code official required dimensions are
not adequate to provide fire apparatus access or when dimensions are not adequate to
concurrently provide fire apparatus access and evacuation.
403.1.3 Road surfaces. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the
imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all weather driving capabilities.
Permanent fire apparatus access roads utilizing surface material other than concrete or asphalt shall be
in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads and approved by the code
official. Temporary fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for
Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
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403.1.4 Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be in accordance with Fire District
Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
>403.1.5 Radius.
(a) Roads or road structures shall have a minimum horizontal inside radius of curvature of 50 feet.
An additional surface width of four feet shall be added to curves of 50-100 feet radius; two feet
to those from 100-200 feet. Roads or road structures shall have a minimum horizontal outside
radius of curvature of 76 feet.
(b) The length of vertical curves in roadways, exclusive of gutters, ditches and drainage structures
designed to hold or divert water, shall be not less than one hundred feet.
>403.1.6 Turnarounds.
(a) Turnarounds are required on driveways and dead-end roads.
(b) The minimum turning radius for a turnaround shall be 46 feet, not including parking. If a
hammerhead or “T-style” is used instead the top of the “T” shall be a minimum of 120 feet in
length.
(c) Driveways exceeding 150 feet in length, but less than 800 feet in length, shall provide a turnout
near the midpoint of the driveway. Where the driveway exceeds 800 feet, turnouts shall be
provided not more than 400 feet apart.
(d) A turnaround shall be provided on driveways over 300 feet in length and shall be within 50 feet
of the building.
(e) Each dead-end road shall have a turnaround constructed at its terminus. Where parcels are
zone five acres or larger, turnarounds shall be provided at a maximum of 1,320-foot intervals.
403.1.7 Turnouts. Turnouts shall be a minimum of 12 feet wide and 32 feet long with a minimum of
25-foot taper on each end.
>403.2.4 Addresses identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved
address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible
from the street or road to which the building is addressed. Where required by the code official, address
numbers shall be provided in additional locations to facilitate emergency response. Address
identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic
numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Addressing of multi-family
residential buildings shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Building Signage.
Addressing of commercial and industrial buildings shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard
for Building Signage. For all other buildings, each character shall be not less than 4 inches high with a
minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch. Acceptable dimensions of address numbers and letters will be
determined by the code official to ensure that they are plainly legible and visible. Where access is by
means of a private road or drive aisle and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a
monument, pole, or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification
shall be maintained.
>403.2.5 Identification during construction. When permanently installing the address of a building
under construction is not practical, the address of the construction site is required to be temporarily
installed or displayed in a manner, location, and duration acceptable to the code official.
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SECTION 404 – WATER SUPPLY
404.2 Required water supply. An approved water supply capable of supplying the required fire flow
for structural fire protection and wildland fire exposure shall be provided to the premises on which
facilities, buildings or portions of building are hereafter constructed or moved into or within the
jurisdiction in accordance with Section 507 and Appendix B of the California Fire Code, and Fire
District Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply Systems.
Note: The remainder of Section 404 is deleted and replaced with Fire District Standard for Fire
Protection Water Supply Systems.
CHAPTER 5
SPECIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS
SECTION 501 – GENERAL
501.1 Scope. This chapter applies to building materials, systems and/or assemblies used in the exterior
design and construction of buildings, including one- and two-family dwellings, located within the
following areas:
1. Any State Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone
2. Very High or High Fire Hazard Severity Zone in Local Responsibility Area
3. Very High or High Fire Hazard Severity Zone in a Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area.
SECTION 503 – IGNITION-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIAL
>503.1 General. Buildings or structure hereafter constructed, modified or relocated into or within
wildland-urban interface areas shall meet the construction requirements in accordance with Chapter 5.
Materials required to be ignition-resistant building material shall comply with the requirements of
Section 503.2.
Exceptions:
1. New accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures complying with section 504.11.
2. Group C occupancy special buildings conforming to the limitations specified in Section 450.4.1
of the California Building Code.
SECTION 504 – IGNITION-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION
504.2.3 Roof debris. Roofs shall be maintained free and clear of vegetative and combustible debris.
504.4.1 Gutter covers. Gutter covers shall be constructed of noncombustible material.
504.4.2 Gutter debris. Gutters and downspouts shall be maintained free and clear of vegetative and
combustible debris under the gutter cover.
504.6 Underfloor enclosure. Buildings or structures shall have underfloor areas enclosed to the
ground with exterior walls in accordance with Section 504.5.
Exception: Complete enclosure shall not be required where the underside of exposed floors and
exposed structural columns, beams, and supporting walls are protected as required for exterior 1-
hour fire-resistance-rated construction or heavy timber construction, or fire-retardant-treated
wood. The fire-retardant-treated wood shall be labeled for exterior use and meet the requirements
of Section 2303.2 of the California Building Code. Open underfloor shall be protected with 1/8-
inch corrosion-resistant, noncombustible mesh screen.
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504.6.1 Combustible material in underfloor enclosure. Storage of combustible materials, including
firewood, lumber, outdoor equipment, tools, and vegetation is prohibited in underfloors that are not
enclosed with exterior walls in accordance with Section 504.5.
504.7.1.1 Enclosure of projections. Projections that are not fully enclosed in accordance with Section
504.7.1 shall be enclosed with 1/8-inch corrosion-resistant, noncombustible mesh screen.
504.7.1.2 Combustible material under projections. Storage of combustible materials, including
firewood, lumber, outdoor equipment, tools, and vegetation is prohibited under decks and projections
that are not enclosed with exterior walls in accordance with Section 504.5.
504.8 Exterior glazing. Exterior windows, window walls and glazed doors, windows within exterior
doors, and skylights shall be constructed of any of the following:
1. Multilayered glazed panels with two panes of tempered glass complying with Section 2406 of
the California Building Code.
2. Glass block.
3. Glazing with a fire-protection rating of not less than 20 minutes when tested according to
NFPA 257 or UL 9 and shall be exempt from the hose stream test.
4. Glazing meeting the performance requirements of SFM Standard 12-7A-2.
504.8.2 Operable skylights. Operable skylights shall be constructed with multilayered glazed panels
with two panels of tempered glass and the opening shall be protected by a noncombustible mesh screen
with openings not exceeding 1/8 inch.
504.9 Exterior doors. Exterior doors shall be constructed in accordance with any of the following:
1. Noncombustible construction.
2. Solid-core wood not less than 1 ¾ inches thick.
3. The exterior door shall be constructed of solid core wood that complies with the following:
3.1 Stiles and tails shall not be less than 1 3/8 inches thick.
3.2 Raised panels shall not be less than 1 ¼ inches thick, except for the exterior perimeter of
the raised panel that shall be permitted to taped to tongue not less than 3/8 inch thick.
4. Have a fire protection rating of not less than 20 minutes when tested according to NFPA 252,
UL 10B or UL 10C.
5. The exterior surface or cladding meeting the performance requirements of SFM Standard 12-
7A-1.
6. All side-hinged exterior doors are required to be self-closing and positive latching, including the
main entry door for single-family and multi-family residential buildings.
504.9.1 Garage doors. Automatic garage door openers for vehicle doors serving a residential building
shall be equipped with a battery backup function. Automatic garage door openers are required to include a
time-out feature that will automatically close the garage door after 20 minutes of inactivity.
504.10.4 Forced exhaust air vent. Forced exhaust vents shall be constructed of noncombustible
material and incorporate a functional louver or flap.
504.11 Accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures. Accessory buildings and miscellaneous
structures that have the potential to pose a significant exterior fire exposure hazard during wildfires
shall be constructed to conform to the ignition-resistance requirements of Section 504.1 through
Section 504.11.2
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504.11.1 Applicability. Section 504.11 applies to buildings accessory to an applicable building on the
same lot and attached or detached miscellaneous structures that require a building permit, including
but not limited to trellises, arbors, patio covers, gazebos, and similar structures.
Exceptions:
1. Decks shall comply with the requirements of Section 504.7.3.
2. Awnings and canopies shall comply with the requirements of Section 3105 of the California
Building Code.
504.11.2 Roof construction. Roof assemblies and roof coverings of accessory buildings required to be
constructed entirely of noncombustible materials or of ignition-resistant building materials shall
comply with Sections 504.2 and 504.2.1. Roofs shall have a roofing assembly installed in accordance
with its listing and the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Roof assemblies in Fire Hazard
Severity Zones shall comply with a Class A fire classification when test in accordance with ASTM
E108 or UL 790.
CHAPTER 6
FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 601 – GENERAL
601.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter establish general requirements for new and existing
buildings, structures and premises located within the following area:
1. Any State Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone
2. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone in Local Responsibility Area
3. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone in a Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area.
SECTION 602 – FIRE PROTECTION PLANS
602.1 General. The code official is authorized to require the owner or owner’s authorized agent to
provide a fire protection plan. The fire protection plan shall be prepared to determine the acceptability
of fire protection and life safety measures designed to mitigate wildfire hazards presented
for the property under consideration.
The fire protection plan shall be prepared by a registered design professional, qualified landscape
architect, qualified fire safety specialist or similar specialist acceptable to the code official and shall
analyze the wildfire risk of the building, project, premises or region to recommend necessary changes.
The code official is authorized to require a preliminary fire protection plan prior to the submission of
a final fire protection plan.
Approved fire protection plans are required to be recorded on the parcel or parcels to which the plan
pertains by filing the fire protection plan with the County Recorder as an agreement between the
property owner and the Fire District that runs with the land.
>602.2 Contents. The fire protection plan shall be based on a project-specific wildfire hazard
assessment that include considerations of location, topography, aspect and climatic and fire history.
The plan shall identify conformance with all applicable state wildfire protection regulations, statutes
and applicable local ordinances, whichever are more restrictive.
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The fire protection plan shall include the following:
1. The fire protection plan is required to be formatted as a text report that includes a plan sheet
exhibit of these elements.
2. A fire apparatus and emergency vehicle access plan that conforms to Fire District Standard for
Fire Apparatus Access Roads, this ordinance, and the street standards of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga and/or the County of San Bernardino as applicable.
3. A fire protection water supply plan that conforms to Fire District Standard for Fire Protection
Water Supply Systems and the standards of the water purveyor (Cucamonga Valley Water
District or Fontana Water Company).
4. Design criteria for automatic fire sprinklers, standpipes, or other fire suppression or protection
systems that are in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards 13,
13D, and 13R; the CBC, CFC, and CRC; Fire District Standard for Automatic Fire Sprinkler
Systems; and this ordinance.
5. An on-site and off-site fire hazard and risk assessment that includes all land, roads, structures,
and infrastructure within a 300-foot radius of the project. A project is defined as a single
structure such as a single detached home, all structures proposed for construction on a single
parcel such as a main home and accessory structures, the boundaries of a residential
subdivision, campus-style clustering of structures, or a commercial building or grouping of
commercial buildings that form a commercial center or commerce district.
6. A comprehensive review of the local climate to include the climate generally, annual rainfall
information, the occurrence and history of droughts, temperature extremes, low humidity,
prevailing and seasonal winds, and fire weather conditions.
7. A wildfire behavior prediction that includes fire spread and advancement rates and maximum
flame lengths for the existing and undisturbed native, non-native, and invasive vegetation at
mature growth under various weather conditions, especially extreme fire weather conditions.
The fire behavior prediction is required to be achieved by using wildfire modeling software that
is acceptable to the code official.
8. Information about the construction materials and methods that will be utilized with specific
references to the applicable California Building, Fire, and Residential codes.
9. Species listed in Section 603.4.5.1and specific notations where applicable if undesirable plants
are proposed for the project.
10. A comprehensive defensible space and landscaping plan that shows the vegetation management
zones in accordance with Section 603 and the exact locations proposed for all trees, plants, shrubs,
vines, and ground covers, including native vegetation in accordance with Government Code 51182
and this section.
11. The plant palette proposed for the landscaping for the project inclusive of species notes indicating
that proposed plants, shrubs, and trees are appropriate for the climate zone and are generally
recognized to be fire resistant. Plant palette information for all trees, plants, shrubs, vines, and
ground covers, including native vegetation, is required to include:
i. The common and botanical names.
ii. The maximum anticipated height.
iii. The maximum anticipated spread or canopy diameter.
iv. Verification of appropriateness for the climate zone.
v. Verification of appropriateness for California Irrigation Management Information System
(CIMIS) Evapotranspiration Zone 9.
vi. The water use classification as determined by the 4th Edition of Water Use Classification of
Landscape Species (WUCOLS).
12. Requirements for vegetation reduction around emergency access and evacuation routes.
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13. Legally binding statements regarding responsibility for maintenance of fuel modification zone and
included in the covenants, conditions, and restrictions regarding property owner responsibility for
vegetation management.
14. An application for Alternate Means and Methods for any aspect of the fire protection plan that does
not conform to the applicable codes and standards.
602.4 Approval required. A fire protection plan as required by this section shall be submitted and
approved in conjunction with the submittal and approval of plans for a grading or construction permit.
Approval of the fire protection plan and completion of vegetation management are required prior to
grading and/or construction permits being approved.
>SECTION 603 – VEGETATION
603.1 General. Planting, propagating, and germinating of vegetation for new landscaping shall be
selected to reduce vegetation in proximity to a structure and to maintain vegetation as it matures.
603.3 Landscape plans. Landscape plans shall include development and maintenance requirements
for the vegetation management zone adjacent to structures and roadways and provide significant fire
hazard reduction benefits for public and firefighting safety. Prior to landscaping or construction,
landscape plans shall be submitted to the code official for any of the following:
1. Construction of a new occupiable building or an addition to an existing occupiable building.
2. Construction of an addition to an existing habitable or occupiable building.
3. Construction or placement of a new accessory structure or an addition to an existing accessory
structure.
4. New vegetative landscape construction, installation, or planting.
5. Modifications to a previously approved Fire Protection Plan or defensible space landscape
plan.
603.3.1 Contents. Landscape plans shall contain the following:
1. Delineation of Combustible Exclusion Zone (Zone 0: 0-5 feet from the structure).
2. Delineation of the Fuel Modification Zone (Zone 1: 5-30 feet from the structure).
3. Delineation of the Fuel Reduction Zone (Zone 2: 30-100 feet from the structure).
4. Identification of existing vegetation to remain and proposed new vegetation.
5. Identification of irrigated areas.
6. Plant legend with botanical and common names and identification of plant material symbols.
7. Identification of ground coverings within the 30-foot Zone 0 and Zone 1.
603.4 Vegetation. All new vegetation shall be fire-smart vegetation in accordance with this section.
Exception: Trees classified as nonfire-smart vegetation complying with Section 603.4.5.1.
To be considered fire-smart vegetation, vegetation must meet at least one of the following:
1. Be identified as fire-smart vegetation in an approved book, journal or listing from an approved
organization.
2. Be identified as fire-smart vegetation by a licensed landscape architect with supporting
documentation.
3. Plants considered fire-smart vegetation and approved by the local enforcing agency.
>603.4.1 Combustible Exclusion Zone 0 (0-5 feet from the structure). Combustible materials are
prohibited within 5 feet from a structure, combustible projection, attached accessory structure, or a
detached accessory structure within 10 feet of an occupiable building. Combustible materials that
could be ignited by embers produced during a wildfire event include:
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1. All vegetation.
2. Natural fiber, wood, and rubber mulch.
3. Artificial turf.
4. Wood, vinyl, or other combustible fences and gates.
5. Combustible decorative items and outdoor furniture.
6. Firewood piles regardless of the diameter or dimension of the wood stored.
7. Yard maintenance equipment.
8. Vehicles of any kind.
9. Exercise or fitness equipment with combustible components.
10. Any item that in whole or in part has an ignition temperature less than 900 degrees F or 500
degrees C.
>603.4.2 Fuel Modification Zone 1 (5-30 feet from the structure). Fuel modification within 5 to 30
feet from a structure, combustible projection, attached accessory structure, or a detached accessory
structure within 10 feet of an occupiable building, shall be designed and landscaped to be less
vulnerable to vegetation ignition by embers during a wildfire event. Landscaping and vegetation within
the Fuel Modification Zone 1 shall include:
1. Generally level or level-graded area around the structure.
2. Complete removal of fire-prone, undesirable plant species is required. See Appendix A for the
complete Undesirable Plants and Trees list.
3. Xeriscape™ designs, where compatible, and hardscape such as concrete, rock, pavers, and
similar non-combustible features.
4. Ground covers and lawns are maintained at a height that does not exceed 4 inches.
5. Plants that are low-growing and well-irrigated and not included in Section 603.4.5.1 and
arranged and selected such that:
i. Plants are single specimens or a grouping not exceeding 3 plants that will have a mature
diameter or linear measurement that does not exceed 5 feet.
ii. Mature height of plants is not to exceed 18 inches.
iii. At mature growth, single plants or groupings of plants are required to be separated from
each other by at least 15 feet.
iv. Plants are not located under the canopies anticipated for mature trees.
6. Trees are to be planted such that the mature canopies will be spaced in accordance with the
following:
i. At least 10 feet from any building, structure, or projection, including chimney or stovepipe.
ii. At least 20 feet from other tree canopies of single specimens or the mature combined
canopy of a grouping.
iii. Single specimens of trees or groupings of not more than 3 that are appropriate for the
climate zone and not included in Section 603.4.5.
7. Trees are required to be maintained such that the branches and limbs closest to the ground are
pruned to a height from the ground that is equal to 1/3 the overall height of the tree or 6 feet
from the ground, whichever is higher. This provision does not apply to newly installed trees
that could be damaged by adherence to this provision.
8. An automatic irrigation system is required to be installed and extended to provide water to all
landscaping in the zone, except for areas inside the drip line of trees that could be damaged by
routine irrigation.
9. Continual maintenance including ongoing removal of seasonal grasses and invasive weeds,
removal of dead woody material and dead and dry leaves from the plants, replacement of dead
or dying plantings, functional tests of the irrigation system, and regular trimming and pruning
to reduce fuel and to inhibit the creation of a fuel ladder are required in this zone.
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603.4.3 Fuel Reduction Zone 2 (30-100 feet from the structure). Fuel Reduction within 30-100 feet
from a structure, combustible projection, attached accessory structure, or a detached accessory
structure within 10 feet of an occupiable building, or to a property line, shall comply with the
following:
1. Irrigated landscaping with trees and plants suitable for the climate zone. Distribution of trees
and plants should maintain an open arrangement.
2. Groupings of plants and shrubs cannot form an aggregate diameter or linear distance at
maturity that is more than 10 feet. Hedges and groupings of plants and shrubs are required to
be separated from other hedges, groupings of plants and shrubs, and tree canopies by a
minimum of 20 linear feet.
3. Mature trees cannot create a continuous canopy that is more than 30 feet in diameter or spread
in any direction.
4. Arrangement of plants, shrubs, and trees and selection of species cannot create fuel ladder
opportunities.
5. Mature coverage of all landscaping cannot exceed 50% of the ground. Turf grasses and mulch
are excluded from this limitation.
6. Native vegetation is allowed in this zone when it is maintained such that the overall ground
coverage produced by the mature or maintained plant growth does not exceed 50% and plants
are not located under tree canopies.
7. Plants, shrubs, and trees in Section 603.4.5.1 will be considered on a case-by-case basis for
use as landscaping in this zone when they are proposed to be installed more than 50 feet from
buildings, structures, and projections constructed with combustible materials.
8. Regular maintenance to include the removal of all dropped debris, dead or dying material,
seasonal grasses, and invasive weeds.
9. Where an undeveloped or vacant parcel abuts a mandated fuel modification zone, the property
owner of the undeveloped or vacant parcel is required to provide fuel modification and reduction
consistent with the requirements of Fuel Reduction Zone 2 for a distance of 50 feet from the
property line measured from the property line toward the interior of the parcel.
603.4.4 Site Specific Fuel Modification and Reduction (50-50-50). As approved by the code official,
site specific fuel modification and reduction of native fuels is allowed in accordance with this section.
603.4.4.1 Site Specific Fuel Modification Zone 1, (5-50 feet from the structure). Requirements for
this zone include the following:
1. A plant palette comprised primarily of selected native vegetation with a species mix that
supports the subterranean health of the plants in the zone.
2. Ground coverage that does not exceed 50% when plants reach maturity or are maintained in
accordance with the approved defensible space landscaping plan.
3. Plant species that can survive and remain healthy if irrigation is limited to the most severe
water use restrictions imposed in the past 10 years.
4. Regular complete removal of seasonal grasses and invasive weeds.
5. The use of selected trees that are not included in Section 603.4.5.1, but which are compatible
with the native plant species and anticipated reduced irrigation requirements for this
vegetation management option. Trees are limited to single specimens located such that the
mature canopies will be separated by at least 20 feet.
6. Plants are prohibited under the canopies of trees to prevent creating a fuel ladder.
7. The use of natural fiber or wood mulch to a depth of not more than 4 inches is allowed. The use
of rubber mulch is prohibited.
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603.4.4.2 Site Specific Fuel Reduction Zone 2, (51-100 feet from the structure). Requirements for
this zone include Section 603.4.4.1 and the following modifications:
1. Ground coverage cannot exceed 70% when plants reach maturity or are maintained in
accordance with the approved defensible space landscaping plan.
2. The use of selected trees that are included in Section 603.4.5.1 and which are compatible with
the native plant species and anticipated reduced irrigation requirements for this vegetation
management option will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Trees are limited to single
specimens located such that the mature canopies will be separated by at least 20 feet.
3. Where an undeveloped or vacant parcel abuts a mandated fuel modification zone, the property
owner of the undeveloped or vacant parcel is required to provide fuel modification and reduction
consistent with the requirements of Fuel Reduction Zone 2 for a distance of 50 feet from the
property line measured from the property line toward the interior of the parcel.
603.4.5 Nonfire-smart vegetation. New trees not classified as fire-smart vegetation shall be permitted
provided the tree is planted and maintained in accordance with one of the following:
1. The tree is planted so that the trees drip line at maturity is a minimum of 30 feet from an
applicable building, chimney or stovepipe.
2. The tree is planted so that the tree’s drip line at maturity is a minimum of 10 feet from any
combustible structure.
4. Branches and limbs closest to the ground shall be pruned to a height from the ground that is
equal to 1/3 the overall height of the tree or 6 feet from the ground, whichever is higher.
5. The mature canopy of a non-fire-resistant tree is required to be separated from the mature
canopy of all other trees by a distance of at least 30 feet.
6. Plants, shrubs, and groundcovers are prohibited within the drip line of the canopy to prevent
creating a fuel ladder.
603.4.5.1 Nonfire-smart species. The following species are considered nonfire-smart:
1. Acacia (Acacia)
2. Bamboo (Bambusa)
3. Bottlebrush (Callistemon, Calliandra, others)
4. Broom (Baccharis, Cytisus, Spartium, others)
5. Camphor (Camphora)
6. Cedar (Cedrus)
7. Chamise (Adenostoma)
8. Common Buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum)
9. Conifers
10. Cypress (Taxodium)
11. Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus)
12. Fir (Abies)
13. Hemlock (Tsuga)
14. Honeysuckle (Anisacaanthus, Justica, Lonicera, others)
15. Jasmine (Jasminium)
16. Juniper (Juniperus)
17. Mustard (Brassica)
18. Palms (Palmae)
19. Pepper (Schinus)
20. Pine (Pinus)
21. Red Shanks (Adenostoma)
22. Rosemary (Rosmarinus, others)
23. Spruce (Picea)
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24. Tamarisk (Tamarix)
25. Thistle (Cirsium, Cynara, Salsola, Silybum)
26. Yew (Taxus)
603.5 Vegetation management before construction. Approved Zone 0 and Zone 1 vegetation
management shall be provided prior to combustible materials arriving on the site and shall be
maintained throughout the duration of construction. The code official is authorized to require
additional vegetation management and/or defensible space when warranted, in the opinion of the fire
official, by site-specific conditions.
>SECTION 605 – OPEN FLAMES, OUTDOOR FIRES AND COOKING APPLIANCES
>605.1 Open burning. Open burning is required to be in compliance with Fire District Standard for
Open Burning, which generally requires a permit issued by the code official. Open burning is
prohibited during critical fire weather except as expressly allowed for the prevention or control of
wildfires.
>605.2 Open flames. Open flames, including those associated with outdoor cooking, heating, and
decorative features are required to be in compliance with Fire District Standard for Open Flames.
>605.3 Fuel. The fuel for permanently installed, built-in-place outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, and
barbecues as well as cooking appliances such as range tops and ovens are limited to natural gas or
propane.
>605.4 Location. Built-in-place outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, and barbecues as well as cooking
appliances such as range tops and ovens are required to be constructed or installed a minimum of 15
feet from construction that utilizes combustible materials.
SECTION 606 – LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS INSTALLATIONS
606.1 General. The storage of liquefied petroleum gas (LP-gas) and the installation and maintenance
of pertinent equipment shall be in accordance with the California Fire Code and this section.
>606.2 Location of containers or tanks. LP-gas containers or tanks shall be located within the
defensible space and 30 feet from a structure.
Exception: Containers or tanks may be located within 10 feet of a structure when provided with a
10-foot (0-10 feet) Combustible Exclusion Zone in accordance with Section 603.4.1 and an
additional 10 feet (10-20 feet) of irrigated ground covers less than 4 inches in height. Healthy,
mature trees may be located 10-20 feet from a container or tank, but must be pruned or trimmed at
least 6 feet above the tank.
SECTION 607 – STORAGE OF FIREWOOD, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AND OTHER
LARGE ITEMS
607.3 Hot tubs. Hot tubs must be placed on a noncombustible surface at least 10 feet from an
occupiable structure and other combustible materials, including vegetation.
607.4 Combustible water storage tanks. Combustible water storage tanks shall be at least 5 feet from
an occupiable structure and other combustible materials, including vegetation.
Exception: Multiple tanks may be placed within 5 feet of each other.
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CHAPTER 7
REFERENCED STANDARDS
Standards of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
Standard Title
Standard for Appeals
Standard for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
Standard for Building Signage
Standard for Definitions
Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads
Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply Systems
Standard for Open Burning
Standard for Open Flames
Standard for Permits for Construction and Installation
Standard for Unsafe Structures, Equipment, and Operations
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SECTION 5. Environmental Findings
The Board hereby finds that this Ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations,
Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Code
Amendments would have a significant impact on the environment. The Ordinance adopts the
California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, which will serve to provide for greater protection from fire
and fire hazards, and will thereby provide greater environmental protections.
SECTION 6. Violation Penalties
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, or corporation to violate any provision or to fail
to comply with any of the requirements of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby. In addition to
any other penalties set forth in this Ordinance, any person, firm, partnership, or corporation violating
any provision of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby or failing to comply with any of its
requirements shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished
by a fine not exceeding the maximum allowed by law or by imprisonment not exceeding six (6)
months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each person, firm, partnership, or corporation shall be
deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or any portion thereof during which any
violation of any provision of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby is committed, continued, or
permitted by such person, firm, partnership, or corporation, and shall be deemed punishable therefore
as provided in this Ordinance.
SECTION 7. Abatement of Nuisance
The violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby shall constitute a
nuisance and may be abated by the Board through civil process by means of restraining order,
preliminary or permanent injunction, or in any other manner provided by law for the abatement of such
nuisances.
SECTION 8. Severability
The Board hereby declares that should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence, or word of this
Ordinance or the Code hereby adopted be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a
court of competent jurisdiction, or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions,
sections, paragraphs, sentences, and words of this Ordinance and the Codes hereby adopted shall
remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 9. Rights Reserved
Nothing in this Ordinance or in the Wildland-Urban Interface Code hereby adopted shall be construed
to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court, or any rights acquired, or any liability incurred,
or any cause or causes of action, or any existing agreement under any ordinance hereby repealed as
cited in Section 1 of this Ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost,
impaired, or affected by this Ordinance.
SECTION 10. Publication
The Secretary of the District shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the same or
a summary thereof to be published and posted as required by law.
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SECTION 11. Date of Effect
This Ordinance shall take effect at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 2026.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of 2025.
L. Dennis Michael, President
ATTEST:
Kim Sevy, Secretary
I, Janice C. Reynolds, Secretary of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced for first reading by the Board of Directors of the Rancho
Cucamonga Fire Protection District at a regular meeting of said Board held on the day of
, 2025, and was finally passed, approved, and adopted by the Board of Directors
of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District at a regular meeting of said Board held on the day
of , 2025.
Executed this day of , 2025 at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Kim Sevy, Secretary
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
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DATE:October 15, 2025
TO:President and Members of the Board of Directors
FROM:John Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY:Mike McCliman, Fire Chief
Shane Adams, Fire Marshal
SUBJECT:Consideration of Resolution No. FD 2025-026, Setting Forth the Findings
that Allow the Board of Directors to Make Amendments and Other
Changes to the 2025 California Fire Code by Approval of an Ordinance
Adopting Said Fire Code. (RESOLUTION NO. FD 2025-026) (FIRE)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that Fire District Board of Directors adopt Resolution No. FD 2025-026 that
makes express findings of fact relevant to the adoption and amendment of the 2025 California
Fire Code as required by Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7. These findings of fact, based
on local geologic, topographic, and climatic conditions are necessary to provide the legal
justification for making local changes and/or amendments to the California Fire Code.
BACKGROUND:
Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that the Fre District shall adopt ordinances and
regulations imposing the same, modified, or changed requirements as those that are contained
in the regulations adopted by the State of California. Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5(a)
permits the Fire District to make changes or modifications to the California Fire Code when such
changes are reasonably necessary because of local geologic, topographic, or climatic conditions.
Section 17958.7 of the Health and Safety Code requires that the Board, before making any
changes or modifications to the California Fire Code, make an express finding that such changes
or modifications are reasonably necessary because of local geologic, topographic, or climatic
conditions.
ANALYSIS:
Counsel has advised that the express findings should be adopted in a resolution of the Fire Board
that is separate from the ordinance that adopts the Fire Code. However, to comply with the
requirements of the Health and Safety Code, both the adopting ordinance and the findings
resolution need to be approved and adopted in conjunction with each other. As in years past, Fire
District staff has determined that local geologic, topographic, and climatic conditions do exist that
make changes and modifications to the California Fire Code reasonably necessary. It is
recommended that the Fire Board simply formalize those findings by way of this resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This resolution performs an administrative function required by State law and does not have a
fiscal impact on the Fire District.
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COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / GOAL(S) ADDRESSED:
In facilitating the adoption and amendment of the 2025 California Fire Code, this resolution affirms
the Fire Board’s vison of providing and nurturing a high quality of life for all, promoting and
enhancing a safe and healthy community for all, and relentless pursuit of improvement.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 – Resolution FD 2025-026, Fire Code Findings of Fact
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RESOLUTION NO. FD 2025-026
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, SETTING FOR THE FINDINGS THAT ALLOW THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO MAKE AMENDMENTS AND OTHER
CHANGES TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE BY APPROVAL OF
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING SAID FIRE CODE.
WHEREAS, the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (“District”) is a public agency located
in the County of San Bernardino, State of California; and
WHEREAS, The Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that the District shall adopt
ordinances and regulations imposing the same, modified, or changed requirements as are contained in
the regulations adopted by the State of California (herein after “State”) pursuant to Health and Safety
Code Section 17922; and
WHEREAS, The State is mandated by Health and Safety Code Section 17922 to impose the
same requirements as are contained in the most recent edition of the California Fire Code; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5(a) permits the District to make changes or
modifications to the California Fire Code which are reasonably necessary because of local geologic,
topographic, or climatic conditions; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that the Board, before making any
changes or modifications to the California Fire Code, shall make an express finding that such changes or
modifications are reasonably necessary due to local geologic, topographic, or climatic conditions; and
WHEREAS, The Board has determined that local geologic, topographic, and climatic conditions
do exist that make changes and modifications to the California Fire Code reasonably necessary and that
those conditions are:
1. Geologic
a. The District has within its boundaries active seismic hazards along five known earthquake
faults. Seismic activity events within the District occur throughout the year and a fire potential
exists with these events. Existing structures and planned new development are at serious
risk from an earthquake. This risk includes fire, collapse, and the disruption of utility services,
including water main breaks and lost or diminished water supply for firefighting purposes
along with the loss of natural gas and electricity services that supply power to essential
systems. Areas can become isolated and/or be subject to delayed responses as a result of
bridge, overpass, and road damage and debris.
b. Due to its location along the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, the District is subjected to
flooding, flash flooding, and rapid runoff conditions during rain episodes. Some of the major
arterial streets in the District are designed to function as part of the flood control system and
are at times impassable as a result of high, swift-moving running water. Other streets are
often damaged and/or clogged with debris during flooding episodes creating delayed
responses by emergency apparatus. Roads are often washed out or obstructed by landslides,
especially in the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area.
c. The District’s jurisdiction includes a significant amount of designated Wildland-Urban Interface
Fire Area comprised of both State and Local Responsibility Areas. The native vegetation in
these areas of the south aspect of the San Gabriel Mountains is capable of and has in the
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past produced wildfire conflagrations that threaten large numbers of homes and businesses
and have in the past destroyed homes and other buildings. Wildfires threaten the continuity of
electricity services since calculated flame lengths are capable of damaging above ground
transmission lines that are installed across the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area. Loss of
electricity can affect public and private water supply systems if pumps do not have the power
necessary to maintain minimum pressures in the systems. Loss of electricity can also affect
the ability of essential systems to operate as designed. Evacuations cause streets to reach
capacity, which slows response times.
2. Topographic
a. The District is situated on the alluvial fan of the San Gabriel Mountains, an inclined plane that
increases from approximately 1,200 feet in elevation on the south side of the District to
approximately 3,000 feet in elevation on the north side of the District. This elevation change
occurs across approximately seven miles creating several roads with steep slopes that slow
fire apparatus and produce extended response times. Some slopes within the District exceed
30%. The slopes, with a south facing aspect and native vegetation consisting chaparral and
various types of sage scrub, contribute to fast moving wildfires with extreme flame lengths,
especially during Santa Ana wind events.
b. The District contains two freeways and several main arterial streets that connect several of
the foothill cities. Traffic conditions on any given day, absent geological or climatological
complications, are sufficient to cause delayed responses by fire apparatus. The District also
has several at-grade railroad crossings that are used daily by commuter and freight trains.
Train traffic across these grades causes extended response times or the need to dispatch
additional units that can respond from the opposite of the train crossing.
c. The elevation change within the District and the rapid rise of the San Gabriel Mountains
adjacent to the District are topographical conditions that naturally create flooding throughout
the District and region. A comprehensive flood management system has been constructed but
flooding, including flash flooding, still occurs during significant rainfall and snow melt
conditions. Flooding can damage the electrical distribution system and leave roads heavily
damaged or impassable. The flood management system in the District relies on many mid-
block and intersection at-grade drainage channels that create dips in roads that require fire
apparatus to slow their response in order to prevent damage to the vehicles. Other rises and
troughs designed to direct and carry flood waters during rain episodes that are built into major
arterial streets create elevation changes dramatic enough to produce fire apparatus damage if
they are not traversed at significantly reduced speeds. Reduced speeds along these main
thoroughfares create extended response times.
3. Climatic
a. The District is bounded on the east and the west by canyons that channel seasonal high-
pressure air masses from the desert to the ocean creating Santa Ana winds. Santa Ana winds
in the District have a history of sustained velocities of 40-60 miles per hour with gusts in
excess of 80 miles per hour. The winds create damage that includes downed power lines,
downed utility poles, fallen trees, and blowing dust and debris. These hazards create
extended response times. The wind can cause damage to the public electric utility resulting in
the possibility of fire alarms, fire pumps, other fire and life safety protection equipment, and
traffic signals being rendered ineffective or completely out of service.
b. The summer and early fall months often see periods of high temperatures and low humidity
that quickly dry out the native chaparral and other foothill vegetation as well as the historic
windrows planted when the area was a mostly agricultural area. The combination of high
temperatures, low humidity, and Santa Ana winds create critical fire weather conditions
capable of producing catastrophic wildland fires and wildland-urban interface conflagrations.
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The District has experienced a number large area wildland during the course of its existence.
Such fires quickly deplete the District’s resources and the resources of neighboring
jurisdictions as these fire events are generally large regional events that span several cities
and many miles. Critical fire weather conditions can result in a public safety power shutoff
(PSPS). Actual wildfire events can result in evacuations that fill streets to capacity, which
delays emergency response.
c. The rapid rise of the San Gabriel Mountains has the potential to and historically has
generated thunderstorm and significant rainfall events that quickly result in both localized and
regional flooding, including flash flooding. Flooding has resulted in roads and bridges being
washed out or otherwise made impassable. Flooding has been substantial enough to result in
major debris flows that include whole trees and boulders which block entire streets and knock
down poles and towers that support power lines. These conditions cause damage to utility
systems and can significantly impede or delay emergency response.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT HEREBY FINDS AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
1. The facts set forth in this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Changes, modifications, amendments, additions, deletions, and exceptions to the California Fire
Code are reasonably necessary in the District.
3. The reasonably necessary changes, modifications, amendments, additions, deletions, and
exceptions to specific sections of the California Fire Code are listed along with the applicable
findings in a matrix appended to this resolution, marked as Exhibit A, and incorporated by
reference herein.
4. The aforementioned changes, modifications, amendments, additions, deletions, and exceptions
have been incorporated in detail in Ordinance FD XX.
5. Copies of this Resolution and Ordinance FD XX shall be filed with the California Building
Standards Commission as required by Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 15th day of October 2025.
____________________________________
L. Dennis Michael, President
I, Kim Sevy, Secretary to the Board of Directors, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly
passed, approved and adopted by the Board of Directors, at a Regular Meeting of said Board held on the
15th day of October 2025.
Executed this _____ day of _________ , 2025, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
_______________________________________
Kim Sevy, Secretary
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RESOLUTION NO. FD 2025-026
Exhibit A
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
Findings of Fact Matrix for 2025 Fire Code Adoption
Chapter Applicable Finding(s) Note
2 Not a construction provision; finding not required Adds a reference to Standard for
Definitions, which is where any necessary
or modified definitions will be listed.
80 1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2b, 2c, 3a, 3b, 3c Adds Fire District Standards to the list of
referenced standards. Some of the Fire
District standards contain construction
provisions as noted below.
Section Applicable Finding(s) Note
101 Not a construction provision; finding not required Supplies the required title of the code.
102 Not a construction provision; finding not required Section 102.13 added in order for the
ordinance to be certified by Cal Fire as
applicable in the State Responsibility
Areas of the Fire District.
103 Not a construction provision; finding not required Some provisions conflict with District
organizational structure; necessary
provisions added to Sec. 104.
104 Not a construction provision; finding not required Provides clarifying language and provides
additional powers and authorities to the
Fire District.
105 Not a construction provision; finding not required Provides clarity and provisions for non-
payment. Also references Fire District
Standard for Permits for Regulated
Operations and Fire District Standard for
Permits for Construction and Installations
which establish required permits replacing
the corresponding lists in the California
Fire Code.
106 Not a construction provision; finding not required Adds Fire District policies and procedures.
108 Not a construction provision; finding not required Adds Fire District policies and procedures.
112 Not a construction provision; finding not required Deletes model code language for appeals
and establishes Fire District Standard for
Appeals.
113 Not a construction provision; finding not required Provides clarifying language and provides
additional authority and policies.
114 Not a construction provision; finding not required Provides clarifying language, deletes
model code language, and establishes
Fire District Standard for Stop Work
Orders.
115 Not a construction provision; finding not required Provides clarifying language, deletes
model code language, and establishes
Fire District Standard for Unsafe
Structures, Equipment, and Operations.
116 Not a construction provision; finding not required Authorizes the chief to restrict access to
private and public lands. Provides polices
and establishes penalties.
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Section Applicable Finding(s) Note
304 Not a construction provision; finding not required Adds additional detail regarding
vegetation.
305 Not a construction provision; finding not required Adds a provision for the health and safety
of people.
307 Not a construction provision; finding not required Replaces model code requirements with
Fire District Standard Open Burning.
308 Not a construction provision; finding not required Replaces model code requirements with
Fire District Standard Open Flames.
309 Not a construction provision; finding not required Adds additional regulated equipment.
310 Not a construction provision; finding not required Adds a reference to the Municipal Code.
314 Not a construction provision; finding not required Adds a reference to Appendix N.
Standardizes permit language and adds
some safety provisions.
315 Not a construction provision; finding not required Adds clarifying language. Adds a
provision for the storage of pallets indoors
and the storage of commodities that
expand with the absorption of water, a
topic on which the code is silent.
316 Not a construction provision; finding not required Provides for additional safe uses and
operations within power line easements
and rights of way.
317 State construction codes not amended; finding not
required
Adds provisions for occupied roof to the
section, which includes safety,
construction, and installation requirements
not included in the codes.
325 Not a construction provision; finding not required Establishes weed and fire hazard
abatement authority.
401 Not a construction provision; finding not required Adds a section that creates a reference to
Fire District Standards and Appendix N for
indoor and outdoor special events.
402 Not a construction provision; finding not required Adds a reference to Standard for
Definitions which is where any necessary
or modified definitions will be listed.
403 Not a construction provision; finding not required Adds several safety provisions and
requirements.
404 Not a construction provision; finding not required Broadens the scope of safety plans by not
limiting them to fire safety plans.
405 Not a construction provision; finding not required Provides clarification on how an
emergency drill is performed.
503 1a, 1b, 2a, 3a, 3c Makes permanent certain discretionary
changes to the design of fire apparatus
access roads.
504 Not a construction provision; finding not required Adds a roof access requirement that
facilitates safe access to and egress from
roofs.
505 Not a construction provision; finding not required Adds a reference to Standard for Building
Signage that have specific requirements
for address number dimensions intended
to make addresses more visible from
extended distances. Also adds a
requirement to provide addressing for
construction sites.
506 Not a construction provision; finding not required References Standard for Key Boxes and
provides clarifying language.
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Section Applicable Finding(s) Note
507 1a, 1c, 3a, 3b Creates a reference to Appendix B and
Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply
Systems, both of which provide specific
detail with regard to the design,
installation, and maintenance of fire
protection water supplies.
509 1a, 1b, 2b, 3a, 3c Requires the construction of a room or
enclosure with exterior access, similar to a
fire command center required by Section
508, for fire sprinkler and fire alarm
systems in multi-tenant buildings to
ensure timely emergency responder
access to system controls.
511 Not a construction provision; finding not required Creates a requirement for site plans and
references Standard for Site Plan
Content.
606 Not a construction provision; finding not required Changes the section heading to be more
descriptive. Brings all provisions regarding
commercial cooking operations into a
single point of reference within the code.
References Standard for Commercial
Cooking Operations.
608 1a, 1b, 2b, 3a, 3c Requires manually operated control
valves to be installed in an easily
accessible location to ensure timely
emergency responder access to system
controls.
610 Not a construction provision; finding not required Adds a requirement for a report on the
maintenance of clothes dryer exhaust
systems.
807 Not a construction provision; finding not required Creates a reference to Fire District
Standard for School and Classroom
Decorations. Deletes and moves model
code language to Fire District Standard for
School and Classroom Decorations to
provide clarity in context and avoid
confusion.
901 Not a construction provision; finding not required Creates a reference to Standard for Non-
Required Systems for partial systems.
Creates a references to Standard
Systems Out of Service to authorize the
use of a fire watch for systems out of
service. Enhances the scope of removing
and tampering with equipment.
903 1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2b, 2c, 3a, 3b, 3c Adds references to various Standards.
Adjusts the square footage and other
requirements for fire sprinkler systems.
904 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3c References Standards and other source
material needed to ensure correct
installation. Adds a requirement for
alternative automatic fire-extinguishing
systems to be monitored by fire sprinkler
monitoring systems.
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Section Applicable Finding(s) Note
905 1a, 2a, 2b, 2c, 3a, 3c Adds a reference to Standard for Fire
Protection Water Supply Systems which
has specific design and installation
requirements for standpipe systems to
ensure ready access to and timely use of
standpipes.
906 Not a construction provision; finding not required Adds a clarifying condition that requires
fire extinguishers at various events.
Provides an option and criteria to reduce
the number of extinguishers in warehouse
storage areas.
907 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c, 3a, 3b, 3c Allows for alarm signal verification.
Creates certain design and installation
requirements for fire alarm systems.
Creates a reference to Standard for Fire
Alarm and Monitoring Systems to provide
greater reliability of fire alarm systems.
912 1a, 2a, 2b, 2c, 3a, 3c References Standard for Fire Protection
Water Supply Systems which includes
specific design and installation
requirements for fire department
connections to ensure ready access to
and timely use of fire department
connections.
913 1a, 1c, 3a, 3b, 3c Creates a requirement for alternate
source of power due to the high
probability of utility service interruption.
1003 Not a construction provision; finding not required Clarifies application of provisions from
other codes; does not alter construction
provisions.
1013 Not a construction provision; finding not required Clarifies application of provisions for exit
signs in warehouses.
1101 Not a construction provision; finding not required Clarifies the codes and code provisions
applicable to existing buildings with regard
to construction, fire protection, and life
safety.
1203 1a, 2c, 3a Creates a requirement for alternate
sources of power and fuel due to the high
probability of utility service interruption.
1204 Not a construction provision; finding not required Provides the fire code official with
additional authority regarding fire
extinguishers and fire safety.
1205 Not a construction provision; finding not required Adds non-construction roof top design
requirements to accommodate Fire
District roof access provisions. Increases
vegetation control requirements.
1207 Not a construction provision; finding not required Increases vegetation control
requirements. Gives the fire code official
discretion over the method(s) of
preventing, detecting, and minimizing
thermal runaway.
2301 1a, 3a Includes residential fueling operations as
a regulated operation.
2601 Not a construction provision; finding not required Adds relevant references from other
applicable State codes to provide clarity
and consistency.
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Section Applicable Finding(s) Note
2804 1a, 1b, 1c, 2b, 2c, 3a, 3c Requires enhanced water supply for
lumber yards and similar facilities.
3101 Not a construction provision; finding not required References Fire District Standards which
provide additional safety requirements.
3103 Not a construction provision; finding not required Defines the term "temporary period."
Provides additional safety requirements.
3105 Not a construction provision; finding not required Defines the term "temporary."
3107 Not a construction provision; finding not required References Chapter 4 and various
Standards to provide additional safety.
3201 Not a construction provision; finding not required References Standard for High Piled
Combustible Storage which contains
detailed information about high-piled
combustible storage analyses and
process along with clarifying language.
Makes permanent the discretionary
language related to high hazard
commodities.
3205 Not a construction provision; finding not required Adds a requirement to designate both the
height and area of high-piled combustible
storage areas. Does not affect
construction standards.
3206 1b, 3c Adds a requirement for door identification
markings to enhance safety. Creates a
requirements for an all-weather surface
between access doors to ensure
firefighter access to doors.
3208 Not a construction provision; finding not required Makes permanent the discretionary
provision to equip flue spaces with
protection. Adds a requirement to identify
flue spaces.
3301 Not a construction provision; finding not required Expands the scope of the chapter and
references Standard for Fire Prevention
and Site Safety During Construction to
enhance safety during construction and
demolition. Provides clarification on
issuance of construction permits
3303 Not a construction provision; finding not required Provides additional safety requirements
during construction.
3305 Not a construction provision; finding not required Increases fire safety provisions. Adds
precautions against damages and injury.
3307 1a, 1b, 2a, 3a, 3c Makes permanent certain discretionary
changes to the design of fire apparatus
access roads. Creates a reference to
Appendix B and Standard for Fire
Protection Water Supply Systems, both of
which provide specific detail with regard to
the design, installation, and maintenance
of fire protection water supplies.
3501 Not a construction provision; finding not required References Standard for Hot Work and
provides clarifying language.
4003 Not a construction provision; finding not required Makes smoking prohibitions consistent
with the Municipal Code.
4004 Not a construction provision; finding not required Increases safety for empty containers.
4103 Not a construction provision; finding not required Provide clarifying language and
references Standard for Open Flames
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Section Applicable Finding(s) Note
4807 Not a construction provision; finding not required Removes conflicting language.
4811 Not a construction provision; finding not required Provides clarifying language.
5001 Not a construction provision; finding not required Provides clarifying language regarding
permits.
5004 Not a construction provision; finding not required Adds a more restrictive requirements
regarding outdoor storage.
5005 Not a construction provision; finding not required Adds a more restrictive requirements
regarding outdoor storage.
5601 Not a construction provision; finding not required Provides clarifying language.
5608 Not a construction provision; finding not required References Standard for Fireworks and
Special Effects. Provides a requirement
for and clarifying language regarding
electrically firing fireworks displays.
5611 Not a construction provision; finding not required References Fire District Standard for
Model Rockets regarding model rockets.
5612 Not a construction provision; finding not required Prohibits experimental high power
rockets.
5613 Not a construction provision; finding not required Prohibits emergency signaling devices.
5704 Not a construction provision; finding not required References Standard for Hazardous
Materials Tank Removal and
Abandonment which establishes the
procedures for repairs, alterations,
abandonment, removal, and disposal of
tanks. Modifies the amount of idle pallet
storage.
5706 Not a construction provision; finding not required Clarifies storage limitations.
5806 Not a construction provision; finding not required Clarifies storage limitations.
6104 Not a construction provision; finding not required Provides clarifying language. Establishes
limits as allowed by the code.
6107 1a, 1b, 2a, 2c, 3a, 3b, 3c Requires certain orientation of tank
installations and stored tanks.
6109 Not a construction provision; finding not required Provides additional protection for LP-gas
containers against vehicle impact.
App. A Not a construction provision; finding not required Moves the procedures for appeals to Fire
District Standard for Appeals.
App. B 1a, 1c, 2a, 3a, 3b Increases minimum fire flow requirements.
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DATE:October 15, 2025
TO:President and Members of the Board of Directors
FROM:John Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY:Mike McCliman, Fire Chief
Shane Adams, Fire Marshal
SUBJECT:Consideration of First Reading of Ordinance No. FD-061, to be Read by
Title Only and Waive Further Reading, An Ordinance of the Board of
Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Adopting by
Reference the 2025 California Fire Code, With Errata, Together With
Certain Changes, Modifications, Amendments, Additions, Deletions, and
Exceptions; Providing for the Issuance of Permits and Collection of Fees;
Repealing Conflicting Ordinances; and Approving a CEQA Exemption
Determination. (ORDINANCE NO. FD-061) (FIRE)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Fire District Board of Directors adopt Ordinance No. FD-061, the fire code
adoption ordinance, by approving a first reading of the ordinance and setting the date of November 19,
2025, for an advertised public hearing for the code adoption ordinance. A public hearing is required prior
to the final adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code together with local amendments and District
standards, all of which will constitute the Fire Code of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District.
BACKGROUND:
Every three years, the State Fire Marshal adopts a new California Fire Code based on the model code
provisions of the International Fire Code. When the State’s code is adopted and made effective July 1st
in the triennial cycle, local fire agencies have six months to make amendments and adopt the code at the
local level.
The code adoption process requires two readings of the proposed ordinance. Unlike most other
ordinances, the public hearing for the fire code adoption ordinance is held in conjunction with the second
reading of the ordinance in accordance with Section 13869 of the Health and Safety Code and Section
50022 of the Government Code. It is for this reason that the first reading is accompanied by a request for
the Board to set a public hearing that coincides with the second reading of the ordinance at the Board
meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025.
ANALYSIS:
This proposed ordinance continues the Fire District’s commitment to reducing risks, promoting a high
quality of life, preserving economic vitality, and protecting the environment in Rancho Cucamonga.
Consistent with the last five code adoption ordinances, the local amendments to construction provisions
are minimal and are limited to those necessary to address the challenges inherent to Rancho
Cucamonga’s climate, geology, or topography. Most of the amendments are safety enhancements that
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have been included in previous ordinances and which reflect this community’s values and commitment
to a culture of safety for residents, households, and businesses.
Many of the amendments proposed by this ordinance are administrative in nature designed to support
and facilitate the business operations of the Fire District. Other amendments provide some fine tuning to
safety standards and do not significantly impact development, construction, or business operations and
thus will not have an adverse financial impact on developers or businesses. The Fire District is keenly
aware that one of the primary ways of being a partner in this community’s sustainable economic
development is to simply implement at the local level the fire, health, and environmental protection
provisions approved by the State Building Standards Commission and the State Fire Marshal.
Additionally, the 2025 code repeals the requirements for wildland-urban interface fire areas from the
California Fire Code and consolidating all wildfire resiliency requirements into a new, comprehensive,
California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, as Part 7 of Title 24. The Fire District is adopting the California
Wildland-Urban Interface Code through a separate staff report and ordinance.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed ordinance will re-authorize the assessment of fees by the Fire District for inspections and
permits. This authorization provides the mechanism for the inspection services to recover associated
costs; however, the collection of most inspection and permit fees is currently being waived by a resolution
of the Board approved in conjunction with the adoption of the Fire District’s budget. The proposed
ordinance also re-authorizes the fees and fines for false and unwanted alarms, maintains the ability to
issue administrative citations, and the ability to recover costs of legal services. All of these elements of
the ordinance are designed to ensure fiscal responsibility by maximizing cost recovery where is it
appropriate and approved by the Board.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / VALUE(S) ADDRESSED:
The Fire Code of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, as offered by the proposed ordinance
supports the Board’s vision of an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city, rich in opportunity for all to thrive
and is consistent with the Board’s core values of providing and nurturing a high quality of life for all,
promoting a safe and healthy community for all, and enhancing the opportunity for sustainable and
equitable prosperity for all.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 – Ordinance No. FD-061, Fire Code Adoption First Reading
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ORDINANCE NO. FD-061
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, WITH ERRATA, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN CHANGES,
MODIFICATIONS, AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, DELETIONS,
AND EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES; REPEALING
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; AND APPROVING A CEQA
EXEMPTION DETERMINATION
The Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District hereby ordains as follows:
SECTION 1. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances
Ordinance No. FD 58 of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and any provisions of any
District ordinance that conflict with the Fire Code hereby adopted are hereby repealed provided,
however, that such repeal shall not affect or excuse any violation of either Ordinance or any such
conflicting provisions, occurring prior to the effective date hereof.
SECTION 2. Fire Code Adopted
The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (hereinafter District or Fire District) hereby adopts by
reference as the District’s Fire Code, the 2025 California Fire Code as published by the California
Building Standards Commission, with errata, including Appendix Chapter 4; Appendices A, B, BB, C,
CC, H, I, N, O, P, and Q; and Referenced Standards, with the changes, modifications, amendments,
additions, deletions, and exceptions prescribed in Section 4 of this ordinance, and the same are hereby
adopted for safeguarding of life, property, and the community from injury; fire; explosion; hazardous
materials, substances, devices, conditions, processes, activities, operations, practices, and functions;
environmental damage; and economic harm, and providing for the issuance of permits and the
collection of fees. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms of said
Fire Code, a copy of which is on file in the office of the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Fire
District, are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this ordinance,
subject only to the amendments and deletions herein.
2.1 Definitions. As used in the Fire Code, the terms set forth below are defined as follows:
2.1.1 The terms “Board of Directors” and “Directors” shall mean the governing body of the District.
2.1.2 The terms “department”, “Department”, “district”, “District”, “fire department”, “fire district”,
“Fire District”, “jurisdiction”, and “Jurisdiction” where used in the Fire Code and this
ordinance to identify the local fire authority shall mean the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection
District.
2.1.3 The term “governing body” shall mean the Board of Directors of the Fire District.
2.1.4 The term “jurisdiction” shall mean all of the territory, land, buildings, structures, and premises
within the legal boundary of the District.
ATTACHMENT 1
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2.1.5 The term “Municipal Code” shall mean the Municipal Code of the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
2.2 Fees
2.2.1 Reasonable fees, not to exceed fully burdened actual costs, may be collected by the fire code
official for fire protection planning, fire prevention services, inspections, permit issuance,
standby personnel, and emergency operations as allowed by the Fire Code, this ordinance, and
as prescribed by any and all District fee resolutions.
2.3 Distinguishing Between Model Code Language; California Amendments; and Fire District
Additions, Amendments, Deletions, and Other Changes
2.3.1 International Fire Code and California Code of Regulations Title 14 model code language
appears in regular type.
2.3.2 California amendments to the model code language appear in italics.
2.3.3 Fire District additions and amendments are identified by the use of underlining.
2.3.4 Subsections where the text of the model code and/or California amendments has been deleted
are identified by the > symbol preceding the subsection number.
2.3.5 Code sections that have not been amended or changed in any manner are occasionally included
in this ordinance to keep the additions, amendments, deletions, and other changes in context.
SECTION 3. Fire Code Adoption Matrix
3.1 The following Fire Code Adoption Matrix is provided as a single reference showing which
chapters and appendices of the 2025 California Fire Code are adopted by this Ordinance and which
chapters and appendices have been amended by this Ordinance.
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Fire Code Adoption Matrix – Divisions and Chapters
Division/
Chapter Title
Adopt California
Code without
Amendments
Adopt
California
Code with Fire
District
Amendments
Adopt IFC
Model Code
with State/
District
Amendments
Not Adopted
- Reference
Only
Ch. 1 Division I California Administration X
Ch. 1 Division II Scope and Administration X
Ch. 2 Definitions X
Ch. 3 General Requirements X
Ch. 4 Emergency Planning and Preparedness X
Ch. 5 Fire Service Features X
Ch. 6 Building Services and Systems X
Ch. 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features X
Ch. 8 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings X
Ch. 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems X
Ch. 10 Means of Egress X
Ch. 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings X
Ch. 12 Energy Systems X
Ch. 13-19 RESERVED
Ch. 20 Aviation Facilities X
Ch. 21 Dry Cleaning X
Ch. 22 Combustible Dust-Producing Operations X
Ch. 23 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages X
Ch. 24 Flammable Finishes X
Ch. 25 Fruit and Crop Ripening X
Ch. 26 Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging X
Ch. 27 Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities X
Ch. 28 Lumber Yards… and Woodworking Facilities X
Ch. 29 Manufacture of Organic Coatings X
Ch. 30 Industrial Ovens X
Ch. 31
Tents, Temp Structures, and Other Membrane
Structures X
Ch. 32 High-Piled Combustible Storage X
Ch. 33 Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition X
Ch. 34 Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage X
Ch. 35 Welding and Other Hot Work X
Ch. 36 Marinas X
Ch. 37 Combustible Fibers X
Ch. 38 RESERVED
Ch. 39 Processing and Extraction Facilities X
Ch. 40 Storage of Distilled Spirits and Wines X
Ch. 41 Temporary Heating and Cooking Operations X
Ch. 42-47 RESERVED
Ch. 48
Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Sound
Stages X
Ch. 49 Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas X
Ch. 50 Hazardous Materials – General Provisions X
Ch. 51 Aerosols X
Ch. 52 RESERVED
Ch. 53 Compressed Gases X
Ch. 54 Corrosive Materials X
Ch. 55 Cryogenic Fluids X
Ch. 56 Explosives and Fireworks X
Ch. 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids X
Ch. 58 Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids X
Ch. 59 Flammable Solids X
Ch. 60 Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials X
Ch. 61 Liquefied Petroleum Gases X
Ch. 62 Organic Peroxides X
Ch. 63 Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases, and Oxidizing Cryogenic
Fluids X
Ch. 64 Pyrophoric Materials X
Ch. 65 Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics X
Ch. 66 Unstable (Reactive) Materials X
Ch. 67 Water-Reactive Solids and Liquids X
Ch. 68-79 RESERVED
Ch. 80 Referenced Standards X
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Fire Code Adoption Matrix – Appendices
SECTION 4. Local Amendments to the California Fire Code. Except as modified by an express
change, modification, amendment, addition, deletion, or exception in this section, and as reflected in
the Fire Code Adoption Matrix in Section 3, above, all sections, subsections, tables, chapters and
appendices as published in the 2025 California Fire Code are adopted by reference and made part of
the Fire Code. Only those sections, subsections, tables, chapters and appendices so modified are set
forth below in Section 5.
SECTION 5.
DIVISION II
ADMINISTRATION
PART 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 101 - GENERAL
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be collectively known as the Fire Code of the Rancho Cucamonga
Fire Protection District (District or Fire District), hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
SECTION 102 - APPLICABILITY
>102.6 Historic buildings. The provisions of this code relating to the construction, alteration, repair,
enlargement, restoration, relocation or moving of buildings or structures shall not be mandatory for
existing buildings or structures identified and classified by the state or local jurisdiction as historic
buildings where such buildings or structures do not constitute a distinct hazard to life or property.
Buildings determined to be historic shall be subject to the applicable provisions of Chapter 11, the
California Building Code, and the California Historical Building Code.
102.7 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be
those that are listed in Chapter 80 and Fire District standards approved by the fire code official. Such
codes and standards shall be considered to be part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed
extent of each such reference and as further regulated by Sections 102.7.1 through 102.7.3.
102.7.1 Conflicts. Where conflicts occur between provisions of this code and referenced codes and
standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.
Appendix Title
Adopt Appendix
without
Amendments
Adopt
Appendix
with Fire
District
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Adopt IFC
Model Code
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App. Ch. 4
Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and
Occupancy X
App. A Board of Appeals X
App. B and BB Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings X
App. C and CC Fire Hydrant Locations and Distributions X
App. D, E, F, G Various X
App. H Hazardous Materials Management Plan X
App. I Fire Protection Systems – Noncompliant Conditions X
App. J, K, L, M Various X
App. N Indoor Trade Shows and Exhibitions X
App. O Valet Trash and Recycling Collection in Group R-2 Occ. X
App. P
Temporary Haunted Houses, Ghost Walks, and
Similar… X
App. Q
Community Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Hazard
Evaluation Framework X
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102.7.2 Provisions in referenced codes and standards. Where the extent of the reference to a
referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of this code, the provisions of
this code, as applicable, shall take precedence over the provisions in the referenced code or standard.
102.7.3 Intent of the Code. Where the intent of the code is unclear due to differences that may occur
between the provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the fire code official shall determine
which requirement meets the intent of this code.
102.10 Conflicting Provisions. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific
requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable. Where, in a specific case, different sections of
this code specify different materials, methods of construction, or other requirements, the most restrictive
shall govern. Provisions of the California Code of Regulations that are included in this code specifically
or by reference shall prevail except where this code or a referenced code or standard contains a more
restrictive requirement.
102.13 State Responsibility Area. State responsibility Area (SRA) within the District shall be subject to
the provisions of the California Code of Regulations Title 14, Divisions 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2,
known as the “SRA/VHFHSZ Fire Safe Regulations” except when provisions of this code are more
restrictive than the corresponding provisions of Title 14.
Exception: When in the opinion of the fire code official, the provisions of the SRA/VHFHSZ Fire
Safe Regulations are better suited to the conditions, circumstances, or practical difficulties existing or
inherent in the SRA, the requirements of the SRA/VHFHSZ Fire Safe Regulations that are less
restrictive than this code may be approved in whole or in part for a specific application or project.
The approval of a less restrictive provision of the SRA/VHFHSZ Fire Safe Regulations over a more
restrictive provision of this code in one case shall not be construed to be an approval in any other
case.
102.13.1 Amendments. The SRA/VHFSZ Fire Safe Regulations are amended as follows:
§1270.06 Exceptions to Standards
>(c) Where an exception is not granted by the inspection authority, the applicant may appeal such denial
in accordance with Section 112 of this code.
PART 2 – ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
>SECTION 103 - CODE COMPLIANCE AGENCY
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SECTION 104 - DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL
104.1 General. The fire code official is hereby authorized to implement, administer, and enforce the
provisions of this code. The fire code official is also authorized to implement, administer, and enforce
provisions of the Municipal Code where such authority has been granted.
104.1.1 Appointment. The fire code official shall be appointed by the fire chief and shall hold the
position in accordance with the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Rules and Regulations.
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104.1.2 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and with the
concurrence of the appointing authority, the fire code official shall have the authority to appoint deputy
fire code officials, other related technical officers, inspectors, and other employees.
104.1.3 Other enforcement officers. The following persons are hereby authorized, during the course of
their official duties, to enforce the provisions of this code and to make arrests and issue citations as
authorized by law:
1. The San Bernardino County Sheriff and any Deputy Sheriff
2. Officers of the United States Forest Service
3. The State Forest Ranger and Peace Officers of the California Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection (Cal Fire)
4. Officers of the California Highway Patrol
5. Law enforcement and authorized members of fire agencies operating under automatic or mutual
aid agreements within the boundaries of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
6. Employees of the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Building and Safety Department and Community
Improvement Division who have been expressly designated by their appointing authority as
having the power of arrest or the authority to issue administrative citations.
104.2.4.1 Individual Cases. The fire code official shall have the authority to grant modifications for
individual cases, provided that the fire code official shall first find that special individual reason makes
the strict letter of this code impractical, and the modification is in compliance with the intent and
purpose of this code and that such modification does not lessen health, life and fire safety
requirements. The details of action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of
the Fire District.
104.4.2 Right to cure. When a property owner or owners fail to undertake the maintenance and repair
of a fire apparatus access road or a private, onsite water supply system as defined by Fire District
Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply Systems, and the failure is not cured within 20 days after
receipt of written demand from the Fire District to do so (or if such failure cannot reasonably be cured
within such 20 day period, the property owner or owners shall have such longer period as may
reasonably be necessary to cure the failure so long as the property owner or owners commence to cure
such failure within the above 20 day period and thereafter diligently and continuously prosecutes such
cure to completion), then upon reasonable prior notice, the Fire District shall thereafter have a license
and right to enter upon the property for the sole purpose of undertaking and completing such
maintenance and repair; provided, however, that the Fire District shall, upon completion thereof, repair
all damage negligently caused by such entry and repair to the same condition as existed immediately
prior to the commencement of such maintenance and repair work. The property owner or owners shall
promptly reimburse the Fire District for the actual costs incurred in performing such work.
104.8 Liability. The fire code official, member of the board of appeals, officer, or employee charged
with the enforcement of this code, while acting in that capacity for the jurisdiction, in good faith and
without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance,
shall not thereby be rendered civilly or criminally liable personally, and is hereby relieved from all
personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of an act required or
permitted by this code or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of official duties.
104.8.1 Legal defense. Any suit or criminal complaint instituted against any officer or employee
because of an act performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the
provisions of this code shall be defended by the legal representative of the jurisdiction until the final
termination of the proceedings. The fire code official or any subordinate or hired agent of the District
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shall not be liable for costs in an action, suit, or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the
provisions of this code; and any officer of the District, acting in good faith and without malice, shall be
free from liability for acts performed under any of its provisions or by reason of any act or omission in
the performance of official duties in connection therewith.
104.10 Fire investigations. The Fire District shall have the authority to investigate the cause, origin, and
circumstances of any fire, explosion, or other hazardous condition, including but not limited to
the unauthorized release of hazardous materials. If it appears that such fire, explosion or other hazardous
condition is of suspicious origin, the Fire District is authorized to take immediate charge of all physical
evidence relating to the cause of the incident and are authorized to pursue the investigation to its
conclusion. Information that could be related to trade secrets or processes shall not be made part of the
public record, except as directed by a court of law.
104.12 Cost recovery generally. Costs incurred by the District for fire suppression, investigation,
rescue, emergency medical care, responses to a traffic collision or accident, responses to a false or
unwanted alarm or a malfunctioning alarm system, and containment/mitigation of a hazardous materials
release are recoverable in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 13009 and 13009.1 and
Government Code Section 53150 et seq.
Any person who negligently or intentionally, or in violation of law, causes an emergency response is
liable for any and all of the costs associated with the emergency and the emergency response. Any
expense incurred by the District in responding to and securing such an emergency situation shall
constitute a debt of such person and shall be collectible by the District in the same manner as in the case
of an obligation under contract, expressed or implied. Fire inspection costs are recoverable in accordance
with the District’s Fee Resolution.
104.13 Cost recovery for nuisance abatement. All costs actually incurred by the District in any action,
administrative proceeding or special proceeding to abate a violation of this code, which constitutes a
nuisance, may be recovered by the District by any means authorized by law, including but not limited, to
lien or special assessment according to the requirements of law, and there shall be a right to appeal
pursuant to Section 112 of this code. An “action” or “proceeding” means any civil or administrative
proceeding or appeal therefrom. Attorney’s fees incurred by the District in such proceedings may be
recovered by the prevailing party if the District elected at the initiation of the action or proceeding to
recover its own fees. In no action or proceeding of any type shall an award of attorney’s fees to a
prevailing party exceed the amount of reasonable attorney’s fees.
104.14 Subpoenas. The District shall have the power to issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum.
This power shall be exercised and enforced in the manner provided by the Government Code, and such
powers shall extend only to business of the District in investigating and enforcing violations of this code
and other laws enforceable by the District. Subpoenas shall be signed by the chair or clerk of the District
Board. Any member of the Board, or any person otherwise so empowered may administer oaths to, or
take affirmations from, witnesses before the Board.
SECTION 105 - PERMITS
105.1 General. Permits shall be in accordance with this section.
>105.1.4 Emergency Repairs. The fire code official shall be notified when equipment replacement
and/or repairs must be performed in an emergency situation. In such cases, the replacement of
equipment and/or repairs are authorized to take place prior to the submittal of the plans and permit
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application for the necessary work. The fire code official is authorized to specify a time within which
the plans and permit application must be submitted.
105.1.5 Repairs. Application or notice to the fire code official is not required for ordinary repairs to
structures, equipment, or systems. Such ordinary repairs shall not include:
1. Cutting away of any wall, partition, or portion thereof.
2. Removal or change of any required means of egress.
3. Rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements.
4. Addition to, alteration of, replacement, or relocation of any standpipe, fire protection water
supply, automatic sprinkler system, fire alarm system, or automatic fire-extinguishing system.
5. Replacement of a fire alarm control unit.
6. Change to the fire alarm communicating method and/or equipment.
7. Any other work which, in the opinion of the fire code official, potentially affects fire protection
or life safety.
>105.3.1 Expiration. An operational permit shall remain in effect until reissued, renewed, or revoked
or for such a period of time as specified in the permit. Construction permits and fees shall be in
accordance with the policies, procedures, and ordinances of the Building and Safety Department
having jurisdiction, which shall be either the City of Rancho Cucamonga or the County of San
Bernardino. Permits are not transferable and any change in occupancy, operation, tenancy, or
ownership shall require that a new permit be issued.
>105.3.1.1 Expiration. On or after January 1, 2019, every permit issued shall become invalid unless
the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced in accordance with the policies,
procedures, and ordinances of the Building and Safety Department having jurisdiction, which shall be
either the City of Rancho Cucamonga or the County of San Bernardino. The building official is
authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time in accordance with the applicable
policies, procedures, and/or ordinances. (See Health and Safety Code Section 18938.5 and 18938.6 for
reference.)
>105.3.2 Extensions. A permittee holding an unexpired permit shall have the right to apply for an
extension of the time within which the permittee will commence work under that permit where work is
unable to be commenced within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons.
The fire code official and/or the building code official are authorized to grant, in writing, one or more
extensions of the time period of a permit in accordance with the policies, procedures, and ordinances of
the Building and Safety Department having jurisdiction, which shall be either the City of Rancho
Cucamonga or the County of San Bernardino. Such extensions shall be requested by the permit holder
in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. Expired permits, at the discretion of the fire code official
and/or the building code official, may be returned to an unexpired status and extensions granted in
accordance with this section.
105.4.1 Non-payment of permit fee. The fire code official is authorized to revoke a permit issued under
the provisions of this code when the permittee fails to pay permit fees in accordance with the terms of the
Permit Application or when a check or credit/debit card transaction submitted for payment of the permit
fee(s) is returned or declined.
>105.5 Required operational permits. The fire code official is authorized to require and issue
operational permits for the operations set forth in Fire District Standard for Permits for Regulated
Operations.
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>105.6 Required construction permits. The fire code official is authorized to require and issue
construction permits for work as set forth in Fire District Standard for Permits for Construction and
Installations.
SECTION 106 - CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
>106.1 Submittals. Construction documents and supporting data shall be submitted in in accordance
with the policies and procedures, and in such form and detail, as required by the fire code official
and/or the building official. Construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design
professional where required by state or local statutes or policies.
Exception: The fire code official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents
and supporting data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found
that the nature of the work applied for is such that review of construction documents is not
necessary to obtain compliance with this code.
106.2.1 Information on construction documents. Construction documents are generally required to
be drawn to scale. Documents are generally required to be submitted in a digital format with document
settings and formatting in accordance with the policies and procedures of the District and the Building
Department. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature, and
extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and
relevant laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations as determined by the fire code official and/or the
building official.
>106.4 Retention of construction documents. Construction documents shall be retained by the fire
code official in accordance with the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Retention Schedule. One set of
approved construction documents shall be returned to the applicant and said set shall be kept on the
site of the building or work at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress. At the
conclusion of the work, construction documents are required to be kept on the site or at another
location where the documents are readily accessible to the building owner.
SECTION 108 - FEES
108.1 Fees. A permit shall not be issued until the fees, if any, have been paid, nor shall an amendment
or change to a permit be released until the additional fee, if any, has been paid.
>108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Fees for inspections and permits shall be established by a fee
schedule approved by the Board. Assessed fees shall be due and payable in accordance with the
policies of the District.
108.2.1 Collection of fees. The collection of previously approved fees can be waived, or the amount
collected can be reduced, by a resolution of the Board without affecting the approved fees.
108.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. A person who commences any work, activity, or
operation regulated by this code before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a citation
with a fine or an additional fee established by the Board, which shall be in addition to the required
permit fees.
108.5 Related fees. The payment of the fee for the construction, alteration, removal, or demolition of
work done in connection to or concurrently with the work or activity authorized by an operational
permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the construction, alteration, removal, or demolition
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permit from the payment of other fees that are prescribed by law. The payment of the fee for a permit
for a conditional or temporary use approved by the City or County shall not relieve the applicant or
holder of the conditional or temporary use permit from the payment of other fees prescribed by law.
The payment of the fee established by the Board for an inspection and/or operational permit shall not
relieve the recipient of inspection services or the applicant or holder of an operational permit from the
payment of other fees duly prescribed by the Board and any other governmental or regulatory entity.
108.6 Refunds. The District is authorized to establish a policy allowing for refunds, reductions, or
cancellations of fees that have been assessed or paid.
>SECTION 112 - APPEALS
112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the
fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby
created policies and procedures for appeals. Appeals shall be in accordance with Appendix A as
amended and Fire District Standard for Appeals.
Note: The remainder of Section 112 is deleted and replaced with Fire District Standard for
Appeals.
SECTION 113 - VIOLATIONS
113.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful and a public nuisance for a person, firm, or corporation to
erect, construct, alter, repair, remove, demolish, or utilize a building, occupancy, premises, system,
equipment, or process regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation
of any of the provisions of this code, District ordinance or resolution, or other lawful order of the fire
chief, fire code official, or their designees.
113.3 Notice of Violation. Where the fire code official finds a building, premises, vehicle, storage
facility, outdoor area, equipment or equipment in use, process, or procedure that is in violation of this
code, the fire code official is authorized to prepare a written notice of violation describing the
conditions deemed unsafe and, where compliance is not immediate, specifying a time for re-inspection.
Violations that are deemed to be immediately dangerous to life, health, or the environment will be
subject to stop work or similar orders in accordance with Section 114 and Fire District Standard for
Unsafe Structures, Equipment, and Operations, prosecution, and/or any and all penalties in accordance
with this code.
113.3.3 Prosecution of violations. If the notice of violation is not complied with promptly, the fire
code official is authorized to request the legal counsel of the jurisdiction to institute the appropriate
legal proceedings at law or in equity to restrain, correct, or abate such violation or to require removal
or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of the provisions of this code or
of the order or direction made pursuant hereto. In addition to, or in place of, any other remedy which is
allowed by law, administrative penalties may be imposed in connection with any violation of this code
or District ordinance.
113.4 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 public nuisance and misdemeanor, punishable
by a fine of not more than the maximum allowed by law or by imprisonment not exceeding six months,
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or both such fine and imprisonment. The fire code official, with the concurrence of the chief and the
district attorney or District prosecutor, is authorized to issue administrative citations and fines as
allowed by an ordinance of the Board of Directors in place of, or in addition to, the violation penalties
contained in this section. Each day that a violation continues after notice has been served shall be
deemed a separate offense.
In addition to, or in place of, the foregoing penalties, administrative penalties pursuant to the District’s
Administrative Citation Ordinance may be imposed in connection with any violation of this code or
any District ordinance. Any person violating or who has violated any section of this code or District
ordinance may be issued an administrative citation in accordance with the Administrative Citation
Ordinance. In addition, violations of this code may be abated by any other means authorized by law,
including injunctive relief. These remedies are intended to be cumulative and not exclusive and may be
used in addition to or in lieu of each other.
>SECTION 114 - STOP WORK ORDER
114.1 Authority. A stop work order is authorized to be issued in accordance with Fire District
Standard for Unsafe Structures, Equipment, and Operations where the fire code official finds any
operation, process, procedure, equipment, building, or work regulated by this code, any other code
adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga or the County of San Bernardino, or any State or Federal
law, statute, or regulation, being performed in a manner contrary to the provisions of the applicable
code, or in a dangerous or unsafe manner.
Note: The remainder of Section 114 is deleted and replaced with Fire District Standard for Unsafe
Structures, Equipment, and Operations.
>SECTION 115 - UNSAFE STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, AND OPERATIONS
115.1 General. If during the inspection of a premises, a structure, any building system, or any
operation regulated by this code or an approved or recognized standard, in whole or in part, a
determination is made by the fire code official that conditions are an inimical threat to human life,
safety, or health or otherwise unsafe, the fire code official is authorized to address, remove, or
otherwise remedy the condition in accordance with Fire District Standard for Unsafe Structures,
Equipment, and Operations.
Note: The remainder of Section 115 is deleted and replaced with Fire District Standard for Unsafe
Structures, Equipment, and Operations.
SECTION 116 - ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
116.1 Public Lands. The chief is authorized to determine when conditions exist on public lands within
the designated wildland-urban interface fire area that present an immediate, exceptional, and/or
continuing danger. Such conditions include, but are not limited to, critical fire weather conditions, a
red flag warning or fire weather watch issued by the National Weather Service, dangerously low fuel
moisture levels, density of the natural vegetation, imminent flooding or flooding in progress, and
similar hazards to individual and community safety. Upon making such a determination, the chief is
authorized to close the affected areas and prohibit entry with the concurrence, where applicable, of the
federal, state, or local agency that has primary jurisdiction over the affected area.
Exceptions:
1. Residents and owners of private property and their invitees whose regular access to their
property is through an affected area.
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2. Entry, while in the course of duty, by peace or police officers; officials and employees of the
District, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, CalFire, US Forest Service, and
automatic and mutual aid fire departments; and all other public officials having legitimate
business within the affected areas.
3. Entry by authorized persons engaged in the maintenance, repair, or installation of equipment
owned and/or operated by public or private utilities or communications systems.
116.1.1 Continuing Authorization. Any closure of public lands authorized by the chief that will
extend more than 15 calendar days shall be approved by the Board of Directors within 15 days of the
effective date of the closure or at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board.
116.1.2 Notification. Upon closing and prohibiting entry to public lands, the chief shall, within 24
hours, make notification of the closure through a press release that includes at least one locally
published newspaper and shall, within five days or as soon as practical, post signs at the entry points of
the affected areas indicating that the area is closed, and entry is prohibited.
116.1.3 County Administered Lands. The closure of any public lands within the designated wildland-
urban interface fire area that are administered by an agency or department of the County of San
Bernardino shall be with the concurrence of the County Fire Chief / Warden of the San Bernardino
County Fire Protection District. Any closure of such lands that will extend more than 15 days shall be
with the concurrence of the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. Concurrence of the Board of
Supervisors is required to be obtained within 15 days of the effective date of the closure or at the next
regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
116.2 Private Property. With the consent of an owner or owners of private property within the
designated wildland-urban interface fire area, the chief is authorized to prohibit entry onto private
property through the use of trespassing laws when the chief has determined that conditions exist that
present an immediate, exceptional, and/or continuing danger to individual or community safety.
116.2.1 Notification. Signs prohibiting entry into or trespassing upon the property and indicating the
existence of dangerous conditions shall be posted on or near the property.
116.3 Penalties. A person who is found to be in violation of orders issued under the authority of this
section shall be subject to the penalties set forth in Section 113.
CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
201.1 Scope. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following words and terms shall, for the purposes
of this code, have the meanings shown in this chapter and Fire District Standard for Definitions.
201.3 Terms defined in other codes and standards. Where terms are not defined in the California
Fire Code but are defined in the California Building Code, California Mechanical Code, California
Plumbing Code, standards and publications of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), FM
Global Data Sheets, Fire District standards, other standards referenced in this code, or other nationally
recognized fire and life safety standards, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in those
codes and standards.
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CHAPTER 3
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE
SECTION 304 - COMBUSTIBLE WASTE MATERIAL
304.1.3 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines, trees, shrubs, ornamental and native landscaping, groves,
vineyards, gardens, and any other vegetation or the trimmings and litter from such vegetation that is
capable of being ignited and endangering property shall be maintained and/or removed by the owner or
occupant of the premises sufficiently to reduce the hazard to property and people.
304.1.3.1 Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas. Vegetation management, reduction, and clearance
in wildland-urban interface fire areas shall be in accordance with the California Wildland-Urban
Interface Code.
304.1.3.2 Weed and fire hazard abatement. Weed and fire hazard abatement shall be in accordance
with Section 325, Fire District Standard for Vegetation Fire Hazard Abatement, or the Municipal Code
as applicable.
SECTION 305 - IGNITION SOURCES
305.4 Deliberate or negligent burning. It shall be unlawful to deliberately or through negligence set
fire to or cause the burning of combustible material in such a manner as to endanger property or the
health or safety of any person.
>SECTION 307 – OUTDOOR FIRES
307.1 General. All outdoor fires, including but not limited to, open burning, bonfires, recreational
fires, contained fires, and fires in a portable or permanently installed or constructed outdoor open
burning feature such as a fireplace, fire pit, and fire bowl shall be in accordance with Fire District
Standard for Open Burning and other applicable sections of this code.
307.3 Extinguishment authority. The fire code official is authorized to order the extinguishment
and/or discontinuance of nuisance burning, prohibited burning, or an outdoor fire when open burning,
a bonfire, a contained fire, a recreational fire, or other outdoor fire causes any of the following
conditions to exist:
a. The fire creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation.
b. The flame lengths create a potential to ignite combustible materials or cause property damage.
c. The fire creates an unacceptably large volume of smoke or embers.
d. The material being burned is not an approved fuel or is prohibited from being burned outdoors.
e. A required permit for such burning has not been obtained.
f. Critical fire weather conditions have been declared.
g. No-Burn Day restrictions have been issued by the South Coast Air Quality Management
District.
h. The fire and/or products of combustion produced by the fire endangers the health or safety of
any person or aggravates a health condition of any person.
Note: The remainder of Section 307 is deleted and replaced with Fire District Standard for Open
Burning.
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>SECTION 308 - OPEN FLAMES, OPEN FLAME DEVICES,
AND FLAME PRODUCING FEATURES
308.1 General. Open flames, open flame devices, and flame producing features on all premises shall
be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Permits for Regulated Operations, Fire District
Standard for Open Flames and other applicable sections of this code.
SECTION 309 - POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS AND EQUIPMENT
309.1 General. Powered industrial trucks, electric carts/cars, and similar equipment including, but not
limited to, floor scrubbers and floor buffers, shall be operated and maintained in accordance with this
section.
SECTION 310 - SMOKING
310.1 General. The smoking or carrying of a lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, or any other type of
smoking paraphernalia or material is prohibited in accordance with the Municipal Code of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga and in the areas indicated in this section.
SECTION 314 - INDOOR DISPLAYS
314.1 General. Indoor displays constructed within any occupancy shall comply with this section and
Appendix N.
314.4 Vehicles. Liquid-fueled or gaseous-fueled vehicles, aircraft, boats, or other motorcraft shall not
be located indoors except as follows:
1. The engine starting system is made inoperable or batteries are disconnected except where the
fire code official requires that the batteries remain connected to maintain safety features.
2. Fuel in fuel tanks does not exceed one-quarter tank or 5 gallons (whichever is least).
3. Fuel tanks, fill openings, and filling connections are closed and sealed to prevent the escape of
vapors and locked or secured to prevent tampering.
4. Fuel tanks are inspected for leaks and determined to be free from leaks prior to placing the
vehicle in a building.
5. Vehicles, aircraft, boats, or other motorcraft equipment are not fueled or defueled within the
building.
6. The location of vehicles or equipment does not obstruct means of egress.
7. In accordance with the applicable provisions of Appendix N.
314.4.1 Approved competitions and demonstrations. Liquid-fueled and gaseous-fueled vehicles and
equipment approved by the fire code official for use in a competition or demonstration within a
building shall comply with Sections 314.4.1.1 through 314.4.1.3.
314.4.1.1 Fuel storage. Fuel for vehicles or equipment shall be stored in approved containers in an
approved location outside of the structure in an approved manner not less than 50 feet from the
structure. Storage shall be in accordance with the applicable chapters and sections of this code.
314.4.1.2 Fueling. Refueling shall be performed outside of the structure in an approved location not
less than 20 feet from the structure.
314.4.1.3 Spills. Fuel spills shall be cleaned up immediately.
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SECTION 315 - GENERAL STORAGE
315.1 General. Storage shall be in accordance with this section and other applicable sections of this
code. Outdoor pallet storage shall be in accordance with Sections 315.2 and 315.7. Indoor pallet
storage shall be in accordance with Sections 315.2 and 315.8. Storage of commodities that expand with
the absorption of water shall be in accordance with Sections 315.2 and 315.9.
315.8 Indoor pallet storage. Indoor pallet storage shall be in accordance with this code.
315.9 Commodities that expand with the absorption of water. Storage of commodities that expand
or have the potential to expand with the absorption of water, such as roll paper, are prohibited from
being stored within 24 inches of walls or roof support columns. Storage exclusion zones along walls
and around columns are required to be delineated and marked in a manner acceptable to the fire code
official. Markings are required to be maintained.
SECTION 316 - HAZARDS TO FIRE FIGHTERS
316.6 Structures and outdoor storage underneath high-voltage transmission lines. Structures and
outdoor storage underneath high-voltage transmission lines shall comply with Sections 316.6.1 and
316.6.2, respectively.
316.6.1 Structures. Structures shall not be constructed within the utility easement beneath high-
voltage transmission lines.
Exceptions:
1. Restrooms and unoccupied telecommunications structures of noncombustible construction less
than 15 feet in height.
2. Temporary structures less than 15 feet in height such as storage sheds, sales offices, and
informational/management kiosks associated with uses such as community gardens,
commercial nurseries, and sports facilities.
316.6.2 Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage within the utility easement underneath high-voltage
transmission lines shall be limited to noncombustible material. Storage of hazardous materials
including, but not limited to, flammable and combustible liquids is prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. Combustible storage, including vehicles and fuel storage for backup power equipment serving
public utility equipment, is allowed, provided that a plan indicating the storage configuration is
submitted and approved by the fire code official.
2. Plants, trees, shrubs, and other vegetation, including combustible containers, offered for sale.
3. Combustible materials used for garden boxes, trellises, and other gardening and food
cultivation associated with a community garden.
4. Fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides necessary for the operation of a community garden or
commercial nursery in amounts that do not exceed an aggregate of 200 gallons or 500 pounds.
SECTION 317 – VEGETATIVE, LANDSCAPED AND OCCUPIED ROOFS
317.1 General. Vegetative, landscaped and occupied roofs shall comply with Sections 1505 and
1507.15 of the California Building Code and be designed, constructed, installed and maintained in
accordance with this section.
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SECTION 325 - WEED AND FIRE HAZARD ABATEMENT
325.1 General. Every owner of private real property within the jurisdiction of the Fire District shall
abate all fire hazards created by weeds, seasonal grasses, tumbleweeds, native plants and trees, and
other vegetation, vegetation litter, debris, trash, or combustible waste material from such property,
including sidewalks, parkways, trails, and easements on such property unless the easement is under the
sole control of another person or entity. Such abatement shall be in accordance with Fire District
Standard for Vegetation Fire Hazard Abatement or the Municipal Code as applicable and as
determined by the fire code official. All such fire hazards are declared to be a public nuisance as to
which the costs of abatement, as more fully described in Fire District Standard for Vegetation Fire
Hazard Abatement and the Municipal Code, may be specially assessed as provided in Health and
Safety Code Sections 14902 and 14912 et seq., or otherwise as provided by law. The procedures for
abatement of fire hazards set forth in Fire District Standard for Vegetation Fire Hazard Abatement and
the Municipal Code are not exclusive but are in addition to any and all other procedures set forth in
this code for the abatement of nuisances and fire hazards.
CHAPTER 4
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS
SECTION 401 - GENERAL
401.10 Indoor and Outdoor Special Events. Public assemblages; carnivals, fairs, exhibits, trade
shows, and similar indoor or outdoor events; special amusement areas; and seasonal sales lots shall
comply with the provisions of this code and Fire District Standard for Outdoor Carnivals, Fairs and
Outdoor Public Assemblages, Fire District Standard for Special Amusement Areas, Fire District
Standard for Seasonal Sales Areas, and Appendix N.
SECTION 402 - DEFINITIONS
402.1 Definitions. Definitions are in accordance with Chapter 2 and Fire District Standard for
Definitions.
SECTION 403 - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS REQUIREMENTS
403.9.2.2 Emergency guide. An emergency guide shall be provided for Group R-2 occupancies.
Guide contents, maintenance, and distribution shall comply with Sections 403.9.2.2.1 through
403.9.2.2.3.
403.9.2.2.1 Guide contents. The emergency guide shall describe the location and use of fire protection
equipment and appliances available for use by residents, including fire alarm systems, smoke alarms,
and portable fire extinguishers. Guides shall also include an emergency evacuation plan for each
dwelling unit and any other information determined by the fire code official or the emergency
management official to be beneficial in preventing, preparing for, mitigating, responding to, and/or
recovering from emergencies and/or disasters.
403.9.2.2.2 Emergency guide maintenance. Emergency guides shall be reviewed and approved by
the fire code official. Emergency guides shall be reviewed at least annually by the owner, owner’s
association, and/or the manager. When it is determined that the emergency guide needs to be updated
and/or modified, proposed changes shall be submitted to the fire code official for review and approval.
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403.9.2.2.3 Emergency guide distribution. A copy of the emergency guide shall be given to each
tenant prior to initial occupancy. Updated versions of the emergency guide shall be given to all current
tenants. Each tenant shall acknowledge in a manner acceptable to the fire code official and the owner
or owner’s agent the receipt of the fire emergency guide. Tenants shall provide such acknowledgement
when updated versions of the emergency guide are provided. Electronic versions of the emergency
guide and electronic distribution shall be acceptable.
403.11.1 Fire watch and safety standby personnel. Where, in the opinion of the fire code official, it
is essential for public safety in a place of assembly or any other place where people congregate,
because of the number of persons; the nature of the performance, exhibition, display, contest, or
activity; or the presence of hazards and/or risks to people or property, the owner, agent, or lessee shall
provide one or more qualified fire watch and/or safety standby personnel, as required and approved by
the fire code official. Fire watch and standby personnel shall comply with Sections 403.11.1.1 and
403.11.1.2.
403.11.1.1 Duty Times. Fire watch and safety standby personnel shall remain on duty while places
requiring a fire watch or safety observation are open to the public, or when an activity requiring a fire
watch or safety standby personnel is being conducted.
403.11.1.2 Duties. On-duty fire watch and safety standby personnel shall have the following
responsibilities:
1. Keep diligent watch for fires, obstructions to means of egress, and other hazards.
2. Immediately report fires, smoke conditions, major injuries, significantly unsafe conditions, and
other dangerous circumstances and public safety concerns by notifying the 911 system.
3. Prohibit unauthorized persons from entering areas that are unsafe.
4. Take prompt measures for remediation of hazards and extinguishment of fires that occur.
5. Take prompt measures to assist in the evacuation of the public from structures and/or other
areas of immediate danger in accordance with the conditions of the emergency.
6. Take prompt measures to assist with defending in place in accordance with the conditions of
the emergency.
7. Assist with emergency services as directed by first responders.
8. Unless determined otherwise by the public safety plan for gatherings, wear a uniform or be
identifiable and distinguishable to the attendees and first responders.
403.11.2 Public safety plan for gatherings. Where the fire code official determines that an indoor or
outdoor gathering of persons could have an adverse impact on public safety through diminished access
to buildings, structures, fire hydrants, fire apparatus access roads, persons in need of emergency
medical care, unrestricted access to the public way, and/or similar risks to general public safety or
where such gatherings could adversely affect public safety services of any kind, the fire code official
shall have the authority to order the development of, or prescribe a public safety plan that provides an
approved level of public safety and addresses the following items:
1. Emergency vehicle ingress and egress.
2. Fire protection and extinguishment.
3. Emergency egress, escape routes, or defend-in-place procedures and/or locations.
4. Emergency medical services.
5. Public assembly areas.
6. The directing of both attendees and vehicles, including the parking of vehicles.
7. Vendor and food concession distribution.
8. The need for the presence of law enforcement.
9. The need for fire and emergency medical services personnel to be on site.
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10. The need for a weather monitoring person.
>SECTION 404 - SAFETY, EVACUATION, AND LOCKDOWN PLANS
>404.1 General. Where required by Section 403, safety, evacuation and lockdown plans shall comply
with Sections 404.2 through 404.4.1.
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §3.10] Evacuation of Buildings.
Upon notification of fire, conduct of any fire drill, upon activation of the fire alarm, or upon orders of
the fire authority having jurisdiction, buildings or structures within the scope of California Code of
Regulations, Title 19, Division 1 regulations shall be immediately evacuated, or occupants shall be
relocated in accordance with established plans.
>404.2 Contents. Safety, evacuation, and lockdown plan contents shall be in accordance with Sections
404.2.1 through 404.2.3.2.
>404.2.1 Evacuation plans. Evacuation plans shall include the following:
Note: No changes to the numbered list.
>404.2.2 Safety plans. Safety plans shall include the following:
Note: No changes to the numbered list except for those indicated below with underlining.
5. A list of major fire and other hazards associated with the normal use and occupancy of the
premises, including maintenance and housekeeping procedures.
>404.3 Maintenance. Safety, evacuation and lockdown plans shall be reviewed or updated annually or
as necessitated by changes in staff assignments, occupancy or the physical arrangement of the building.
>404.4 Availability. Safety, evacuation and lockdown plans shall be available in the workplace for
reference and review by employees, and copies shall be furnished to the fire code official for review on
request.
>404.4.1 Distribution. The safety, evacuation and lockdown plans shall be distributed to the tenants
and building service employees by the owner or owner’s agent. Tenants shall distribute to their
employees the applicable parts of the safety plan and lockdown plan affecting the employees’ actions
in the event of a fire or other emergency.
SECTION 405 – EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILLS
405.7 Notification. Where a fire alarm system that is monitored by a supervising station will be used
to initiate an emergency evacuation drill, prior notification of the emergency evacuation drill shall be
given to the fire code official.
CHAPTER 5
FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
SECTION 503 - FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
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 Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
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503.1.2 Additional access. The fire code official is authorized to require more than one fire apparatus
road and/or points of access to fire apparatus access roads based on the potential for impairment of a
single road or point of access by vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, climatic conditions, or other
factors that could limit access.
503.2 Specifications. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed, engineered, installed and arranged
in accordance with Sections 503.2.1 through 503.2.8 and Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus
Access Roads.
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1. Section 3.05(a)] Fire Department Access and
Egress. (Roads)
(a) Roads. Required access roads from every building to a public street shall be all-weather, hard
surfaced (suitable for use by fire apparatus) right-of-way not less than 26 feet in width. Such
right-of-way shall be unobstructed and maintained only as access to the public street.
Exception: The enforcing agency may waive or modify this requirement if in its opinion such
all-weather, hard-surfaced condition is not necessary in the interest of public safety or welfare.
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 26
feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 14 feet 6 inches. Street widths are to be
measured from top face of curb to top face of curb on streets with curb and gutter, from flowline to
flowline on streets with rolled curbs, from the edges of drivable surfaces capable of supporting the
weight of fire apparatus where curbs are not provided.
Exceptions:
1. Gates shall be in accordance with Sections 503.5 and 503.6 and Fire District Standard for
Access Gates.
2. Roads at entry medians constructed for private commercial, industrial, or residential
developments shall be a minimum of 20 feet on each side. The road shall not be part of a
radius turn. This exception does not apply to public streets.
3. Dimensions may be reduced when in the opinion of the fire code official there are practical
difficulties with providing the required dimensions.
4. Dimensions may be increased when in the opinion of the fire code official required dimensions
are not adequate to provide fire apparatus access or when dimensions are not adequate to
concurrently provide fire apparatus access and evacuation.
503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed
loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all weather driving capabilities.
Permanent fire apparatus access roads utilizing surface material other than concrete or asphalt shall be
in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads and approved by the fire
code official. Temporary fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard
for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
503.2.4 Turning radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be in
accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
503.2.5 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be
provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus in accordance with Fire District
Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
503.2.7 Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be in accordance with Fire District
Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
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503.2.8 Angles of approach and departure. The angles of approach and departure for fire apparatus
access roads shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
503.3 Marking. Approved signs or other approved notices or markings that include the words NO
PARKING – FIRE LANE shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or
prohibit the obstruction thereof. The means by which fire lanes are designated shall be maintained in a
clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate
visibility. Fire apparatus access road marking shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for
Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
503.3.1 Marking during construction. When a construction site is enclosed by fencing or other
barriers, or when the designated fire apparatus access is not readily apparent during construction, the
location or locations of acceptable fire apparatus access to the construction site is required to be
temporarily installed or displayed in a manner, location, and duration acceptable to the fire code
official.
503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access. Fire apparatus access roads and public and private streets
that provide access to fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the
parking or queuing of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances established by the fire code
official in accordance with Section 503.2.1 shall be maintained at all times. Water run-off and flood
control dips or other surface irregularity shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire
Apparatus Access Roads.
503.4.1 Traffic calming devices. Traffic calming devices are required to be in accordance with Fire
District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads and approved by the fire code official.
503.4.2 Storm water management. Where approved by the fire code official, fire apparatus access
roads may be used as part of a storm water management system in accordance with Fire District
Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
503.4.3 Drop off and pick up. Where approved by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads
may be used for drop-off and pick-up in accordance with California Vehicle Code 22500.1 and Fire
District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
503.5 Required gates or barricades. The fire code official is authorized to require the installation and
maintenance of gates or other approved barricades across fire apparatus access roads, trails, or other
accessways, not including public streets, alleys, or highways. Electric gate operators, where provided,
shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed,
constructed, and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200 and Fire District Standard
for Access Gates.
503.6 Security gates. The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be
approved by the fire code official. Where security gates are installed, they shall have approved means
of emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained
operational at all times. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL
325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed, and installed to comply
with the requirements of ASTM F2200. Vehicular gates shall be in accordance with Fire District
Standard for Access Gates.
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503.7 Aerial fire apparatus access roads. Buildings or portions of buildings or facilities exceeding 30
feet in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, as measured to the highest point
of the building, shall be provided with approved aerial fire apparatus access roads capable of
accommodating fire department aerial apparatus in accordance with this section and Fire District
Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
SECTION 504 - ACCESS TO BUILDING OPENINGS AND ROOFS
504.1.1 Access identification. Required exterior access doors, including exit doors, in the warehouse
or manufacturing areas of any building with a gross floor area greater than 10,000 square feet shall be
marked in accordance with Fire District Standard for Identification of Access Doors in Commercial –
Industrial Buildings to allow for quick identification by firefighters both inside and outside of the
building.
504.4.1 Aerial ladders. Aerial fire apparatus ladder access to the roof and parapet ladders shall be in
accordance with Fire District Standard for Roof Access.
SECTION 505 - PREMISES IDENTIFICATION
505.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address
identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from
the street or road to which the building is addressed. Where required by the fire code official, address
numbers shall be provided in additional locations to facilitate emergency response. Address
identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic
numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Addressing of multi-family
residential buildings shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Building Signage.
Addressing of commercial and industrial buildings shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard
for Building Signage. For all other buildings, each character shall be not less than 4 inches high with a
minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch. Acceptable dimensions of address numbers and letters will be
determined by the fire code official to ensure that they are plainly legible and visible. Where access is
by means of a private road or drive aisle and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a
monument, pole, or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification
shall be maintained.
505.1.1 Identification during construction. When permanently installing the address of a building
under construction is not practical, the address of the construction site is required to be temporarily
installed or displayed in a manner, location, and duration acceptable to the fire code official.
SECTION 506 - KEY BOXES
506.1 Where required. Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of
secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for lifesaving or fire-fighting purposes, the
fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved location. The key box
shall be of an approved type listed in accordance with UL 1037 and shall contain keys and/or other
devices/information such as electronic card keys or access codes to gain necessary access as required
by the fire code official. Key boxes shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Key Boxes.
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SECTION 507 - FIRE PROTECTION WATER SUPPLIES
507.1 Required water supply. An approved water supply capable of supplying the required fire flow
for fire protection shall be provided to premises upon which facilities, buildings or portions of
buildings are hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The approved water supply
shall be in accordance with this section, Appendix B, and Fire District Standard for Fire Protection
Water Supply Systems.
507.3 Fire flow. Fire flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings and facilities shall be in
accordance with Appendix B as amended and Fire District Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply
Systems.
507.5 Fire hydrant systems. Fire hydrant systems shall comply with Sections 507.5.1 through
507.5.6, Appendix C, and Fire District Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply Systems.
>507.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved
into or within the jurisdiction is more than 300 feet from a hydrant on a public or private street, on-site
fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official and in accordance
with Fire District Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply Systems.
Exceptions:
1. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement can be increased by the fire
code official but shall not exceed 600 feet.
2. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2, or 903.3.1.3, the distance requirement can be
increased by the fire code official but shall not exceed 600 feet.
507.5.1.1 Hydrant for standpipe systems. Buildings equipped with a standpipe system shall have a
fire hydrant located in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply
Systems.
507.5.1.2 Hydrant for fire department connections. A minimum of one fire hydrant is required to be
installed in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply Systems when a
fire protection system has a fire department connection.
SECTION 509 - FIRE PROTECTION AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION AND
ACCESS
509.3 Multi-tenant or multi-unit buildings. When an automatic fire sprinkler system or systems or a
fire alarm system or systems are installed in buildings constructed for multiple tenants and/or units and
the installed systems protect multiple tenant spaces or units, the fire sprinkler riser(s), fire alarm
control unit, and all other related valves, gauges, and/or controls for such systems shall be located in an
attached or included room or approved weather resistant enclosure accessible from the exterior of the
building. The room or enclosure shall be of a sufficient size as determined by the fire code official to
allow firefighters and other emergency responders in full personal protective equipment the ability to
operate safely with unrestricted access to all risers, control units, valves, and other installed equipment.
Access doors serving the room or walk-in enclosure are required to be a minimum of 3 feet in width
and 6 feet 8 inches in height.
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SECTION 511 - SITE PLANS
511.1 General. The owner of or person responsible for a building or facility shall provide the fire code
official with a site plan in accordance with Fire District Standard for Site Plan Content. The owner or
responsible person shall provide an updated site plan to the fire code official when any element of the
site plan changes.
CHAPTER 6
BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
SECTION 606 - COMMERCIAL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SYSTEMS, AND OPERATIONS
606.1 General. Commercial cooking equipment, systems, operations, and commercial kitchen exhaust
hoods shall comply with the requirements of this section, Section 904, Section 907, the California
Mechanical Code, NFPA 96, and Fire District Standard for Commercial Cooking.
SECTION 608 - MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION
608.11.1.2 Manual Operation. Where required by the fire code official, automatic crossover valves
shall be capable of manual operation. The manual valves are required be located outside of the
machinery room in an approved location easily accessible to emergency response personnel. The
valves can be secured to prevent tampering or unfettered access by unauthorized persons. The valves
or the security enclosure are required to be identified as Emergency Controls.
SECTION 610 - CLOTHES DRYER EXHAUST SYSTEMS
610.1 Clothes dryer exhaust duct systems. Clothes dryer exhaust dust systems shall be in accordance
with Sections 610.1.1 through 610.1.3.
610.1.3 Reports. Reports in a format acceptable to the fire code official are required to document the
required maintenance of clothes dryer exhaust duct systems installed in Group R-1, R-2, R-2.1, and R-
4 occupancies.
CHAPTER 8
INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS
SECTION 807 - DECORATIVE MATERIALS OTHER THAN DECORATIVE
VEGETATION IN NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS
>807.5.2 Group E. Group E occupancies shall comply with Fire District Standard for Schools and
Classrooms.
Note: The remainder of Section 807.5.2 is deleted and replaced with Fire District Standard for
Schools and Classrooms.
>807.5.5 Group I-4. Group I-4 occupancies shall comply with Fire District Standard for Schools and
Classrooms.
Note: The remainder of Section 807.5.5 is deleted and replaced with Fire District Standard for
Schools and Classrooms.
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CHAPTER 9
FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS
SECTION 901 - GENERAL
901.4.2 Non-required fire protection systems. A fire protection system or portion thereof not
required by this code, or the California Building Code shall be allowed to be furnished for partial or
complete protection provided such installed system meets the applicable requirements of this code and
the California Building Code. Partial systems shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for
Non-Required Systems.
901.7 Systems out of service. Where a required fire protection system is out of service, the fire
department and the fire code official shall be notified immediately and, where required by the fire code
official, the building shall either be evacuated, or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all
occupants left unprotected by the shut down until the fire protection system has been returned to
service.
Where utilized, fire watches shall be provided with at least one approved means for notification of the
fire department and their only duty shall be to perform constant patrols of the protected premises and
keep watch for fires. A fire watch shall be in accordance with Fire District for Systems Out of Service.
901.8 Removal of or tampering with equipment. It shall be unlawful for any person to remove,
tamper with, intentionally damage or destroy, or otherwise disturb any fire protection or life safety
system, or other appurtenance installed as a component of a fire protection or life safety system
required by this code, except for the purpose of extinguishing fire, approved training, recharging or
making necessary repairs, or where approved by the fire code official. The fire code official is
authorized to approve means for preventing and deterring the unlawful removal of and/or tampering
with equipment installed as part of a fire protection or life safety system.
SECTION 903 - AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
903.1 General. Automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section, Fire District Standard for
Fire Protection Water Supply Systems, and Fire District Standard for Automatic Fire Sprinkler
Systems.
>903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided:
1. In new buildings and structures in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.22
as amended.
2. In existing buildings and structures where an addition or cumulative additions to the original
footprint of the building or structure creates a fire area that is required by Sections 903.2.1
through 903.2.22 as amended to have an automatic sprinkler system.
Exception: Group R-3 occupancies.
3. In existing buildings and structures when a change in use results in a fire area that is required
by Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.22 as amended to have an automatic sprinkler system.
Exception: Group R-3 occupancies converted to Group R-3.1 occupancies in accordance
with this section.
903.2.1 Group A. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and portions
thereof used as Group A occupancies as provided in this section.
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903.2.1.1 Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing
Group A-1 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-1 occupancy to and including the
levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet of new construction area.
2. The fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet in an existing building where the fire area is increased,
or the occupancy classification is changed to Group A-1.
3. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more; or
4. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
5. The fire area contains a multi-theater complex.
903.2.1.2 Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing
Group A-2 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-2 occupancy to and including the
levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 100 or more; or
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
4. The structure exceeds 5,000 square feet, contains more than one fire area containing a Group
A-2 occupancy, and is separated into two or more buildings by fire walls of less than 4-hour
fire-resistance rating without openings.
903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing
Group A-3 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-3 occupancy to and including the
levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet of new construction area.
2. The fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet in an existing building where the fire area is increased,
or the occupancy classification is changed to Group A-3.
3. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more; or
4. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
5. The structure exceeds 12,000 square feet, contains more than one fire area containing
exhibition and display rooms, and is separated into two or more buildings by fire walls of less
than 4-hour fire resistance rating without openings.
903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing
Group A-4 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-4 occupancy to and including the
levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet of new construction area.
2. The fire exceeds 12,000 square feet in an existing building where the fire area is increased, or
the occupancy classification is changed to Group A-4.
3. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
4. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
903.2.1.5 Group A-5. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for all enclosed Group A-5
accessory use areas in excess of 1,000 square feet.
903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E occupancies as
follows:
1. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 5,000 square feet in area.
Note: Conditions 2-7 are not amended. All other provisions of this section remain unchanged.
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903.2.4 Group F-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings
containing a Group F- 1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group F-1 fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
2. A Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3. The combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds
5,000 square feet of new construction area or 12,000 square feet in an existing building where
the fire area is increased, or the occupancy classification is changed to Group F-1.
4. A Group F-1 occupancy is used to manufacture lithium-ion or lithium metal batteries.
5. A Group F-1 occupancy is used to manufacture vehicles, energy storage systems or equipment
containing lithium-on or lithium metal batteries where the batteries are installed as part of the
manufacturing process.
903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a
Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group M fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet of new construction area.
2. A Group M fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet in an existing building where the fire area is
increased, or the occupancy classification is changed to Group M.
3. A Group M fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
4. The combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds
5,000 square feet of new construction area or 12,000 square feet in an existing building where
the fire area is increased, or the occupancy classification is changed to Group M.
5. The structure exceeds 12,000 square feet, contains more than one fire area containing a Group
M occupancy, and is separated into two or more buildings by fire walls of less than 4-hour fire-
resistance rating.
903.2.7.2 Group M upholstered furniture or mattresses. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout a Group M fire area where the area used for the display and sale of upholstered
furniture or mattresses exceeds 2,500 square feet.
903.2.9 Group S-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings
containing a Group S-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet of new construction area.
2. A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet in an existing building where the fire area is
increased, or the occupancy classification is changed to Group S-1.
3. A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
4. The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds
5,000 square feet of new construction area or 12,000 square feet in an existing building where
the fire area is increased, or the occupancy classification is changed to Group S-1.
5. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area
exceeds 5,000 square feet.
6. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of lithium-ion or lithium metal powered vehicles
where the fire area exceeds 500 square feet.
903.2.9.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings
used as repair garages in accordance with Section 406.8 of the California Building Code, as shown:
1. Buildings having two or more stories above grade plane, including basements, with a fire area
containing a repair garage exceeding 5,000 square feet.
2. Buildings no more than one story above grade plane, with a fire area containing a repair garage
exceeding 5,000 square feet.
3. Buildings with repair garages servicing vehicles parked in basements.
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4. A Group S-1 fire area used for repair of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds
5,000 square feet.
5. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of lithium-ion or lithium metal powered vehicles
where the fire area exceeds 500 square feet.
903.2.10 Group S-2 parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
buildings classified as parking garages where any of the following conditions exist:
1. Where the fire area of the enclosed parking garage, in accordance with Section 406.6 of the
California Building Code, exceeds 5,000 square feet.
2. Where the enclosed parking garage, in accordance with Section 406.6 of the California
Building Code, is located beneath other groups.
Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R-3 occupancies.
3. Where the fire area of the open parking garage, in accordance with Section 406.5 of the
California Building Code, exceeds 12,000 square feet.
903.2.22 Pet dealers and pet boarding facilities. An automatic fire sprinkler system is required to be
installed and monitored by an approved supervising station in accordance with this code in pet dealer
and pet boarding facilities in compliance with Health and Safety Code Sections 122155 and 122385.
Exception: Where an automatic fire alarm system is installed and monitored by an approved
supervising station in accordance with this code.
903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms. Valves controlling the water supply for automatic
sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures, and water-flow
switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised by a listed fire alarm control unit in
accordance with this section and applicable Fire District Standards.
Exceptions:
1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings.
2. Limited area sprinkler systems in accordance with 903.3.8.
3. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13R where a common supply
main is used to supply both domestic water and the automatic sprinkler system, and a separate
shutoff valve for the automatic sprinkler system is not provided.
4. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.
5. Exception deleted.
6. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked in the open
position.
7. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems that are sealed
or locked in the open position.
8. Underground key or hub gate valves in roadway boxes.
903.4.4 Floor control valves. Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be provided at the
point of connection to the riser on each floor in all multi-story buildings.
903.6 Where required in existing buildings and structures. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided in existing buildings and structures where required in Chapter 11and Section 903 as amended
herein.
SECTION 904 - ALTERNATIVE AUTOMATIC FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
904.1 General. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems, other than automatic sprinkler systems, shall be
designed, installed, inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with the provisions of this section,
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Fire District Standard, and Fire District Standard for Fire Extinguishing Systems, and the applicable
referenced standards.
904.2.2 Commercial hood and duct systems. Each required commercial kitchen exhaust hood and
duct system required by Section 606 to have a Type I hood shall be protected with an approved
automatic fire-extinguishing system installed in accordance with this code, manufacturer’s
specifications, NFPA 96, and Fire District Standard for Commercial Cooking Operations.
904.3.3 System interlocking. Automatic equipment interlocks with fuel controls and shutoffs,
ventilation activation and other controls, door closers, window shutters, conveyor openings, smoke and
heat vents, and other features necessary for the safe and proper operation of the fire-extinguishing
system shall be provided as required by the design and installation standard utilized for the hazard, this
code, Fire District Standard for Commercial Cooking Operations, and applicable NFPA standards.
904.3.5 Monitoring. Where a building fire alarm system or a sprinkler monitoring system is installed,
automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be monitored by the building fire alarm system or sprinkler
monitoring system in accordance with NFPA 72.
904.14 Commercial cooking systems. Commercial cooking equipment that produces grease laden
vapors shall be provided with a Type I Hood, in accordance with the California Mechanical Code and
Section 606 of this code as amended, and an automatic fire extinguishing system that is listed and
labeled for its use as follows:
Note: Conditions 1-3 and exceptions are not amended.
SECTION 905 - STANDPIPE SYSTEMS
905.2 Installation standard. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with this section,
NFPA 14 as amended in Chapter 80, and Fire District Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply
Systems. Fire department connections for standpipe systems shall be in accordance with Section 912.
SECTION 906 - PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
906.1 Where required. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in accordance with this code or
readily available in all of the following locations:
Note: Conditions 1-9 are not amended.
10. At all outdoor events, special events, temporary uses, indoor and outdoor trade shows and
exhibitions, and outdoor cooking operations in accordance with this code, Appendix N,
Appendix O, and applicable Fire District Standards.
906.1.1 Group S storage areas. Where approved by the fire code official, in storage areas of Group S
occupancies where forklift, powered industrial truck, or powered cart operators are the primary
occupants, portable fire extinguishers, as specified in NFPA 10 and CCR Title 19, shall not be required
where the storage area is in accordance with all of the following:
1. Vehicle-mounted extinguishers approved by the fire code official are provided on all forklifts,
powered industrial trucks, and powered carts, including those that are designated as back up,
reserve, or standby vehicles.
2. Each vehicle is equipped with a 10-pound, 40A:80B:C extinguisher affixed to the vehicle using
a mounting bracket approved by the extinguisher manufacturer or the fire code official for
vehicular use.
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3. Not less than two spare extinguishers of equal or greater rating shall be available on-site to
replace a discharged extinguisher. Spare extinguishers are required to be of size and dimension
to be properly restrained by the mounting brackets installed on the vehicles.
4. Vehicle operators shall be trained in the proper operation, use, and inspection of extinguishers
through a training program approved by the fire code official.
5. Inspections of vehicle-mounted extinguishers shall be performed daily.
6. A 10-pound, 40A:80B:C extinguisher is installed at every exterior door in accordance with the
applicable provisions of NFPA 10 and CCR Title 19.
906.6 Unobstructed and unobscured. Portable fire extinguishers shall not be obstructed or obscured
from view. In rooms or areas in which visual obstruction cannot be completely avoided, means
acceptable to the fire code official shall be provided to indicate the locations of extinguishers.
SECTION 907 - FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS
907.1 General. This section covers the application, installation, performance, and maintenance of fire
alarm systems and their components in new and existing buildings and structures. The requirements of
Section 907.2 are applicable to new buildings and structures. The requirements of Section 907.9 are
applicable to existing buildings and structures. Fire alarm and detection systems, remote annunciation,
reset and silence procedures, listing certification, monitoring, notification appliances, equipment
disconnect interfaces, and a posted zone map in new and existing buildings shall be in accordance with
Fire District Standard for Fire Alarm and Monitoring Systems.
907.1.2 Fire alarm shop drawings. Shop drawings and plans for new fire alarm systems,
modifications to existing fire alarm systems, and certain maintenance and repairs shall be prepared in
accordance with NFPA 72 and Fire District Standard for Fire Alarm and Monitoring Systems and
submitted for review and approval prior to system installation or commencing modifications,
maintenance, or repairs.
Exception: Emergency repairs as allowed by Fire District Standard for Fire Alarm and Monitoring
Systems.
907.1.6 Alarm Signal Verification. Remote monitoring and supervising station services shall attempt
to verify an alarm signal originating from a residential or commercial protected premises prior to
reporting the alarm signal to the public safety communications center. Verification shall be in
accordance with NFPA 72 and Fire District Standard for Alarm Signal Verification.
907.2.30 Pet dealers and pet boarding facilities. An automatic fire alarm system is required to be
installed and monitored by an approved supervising station in accordance with this code in pet dealer
and pet boarding facilities in compliance with Health and Safety Code Sections 122155 and 122385.
Exception: Where an automatic fire sprinkler system installed and monitored by an approved
supervising station in accordance with this code.
>907.6.3 Initiating device identification. The fire alarm system shall identify the specific initiating
device address, location, device type, floor level where applicable, and status, including indication of
normal, alarm, trouble, and/or supervisory status, as appropriate.
Exceptions:
1. Exception deleted.
2. Exception deleted.
3. Special initiating devices that do not support individual device identification.
4. Fire alarm systems or devices that are replacing existing equipment.
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907.6.6.2 MIY monitoring. Direct transmission of alarms Associated with monitor-it-yourself (MIY)
transmitters to a public safety answering point (PSAP) are not be permitted.
907.7 Acceptance tests and completion. Upon completion of the installation, modification, repair, or
maintenance, the fire alarm system and all fire alarm components shall be tested in accordance with
NFPA 72 and Fire District Standard for Fire Alarm and Monitoring Systems.
SECTION 912 - FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS
912.1 Installation. Fire department connections shall be installed in accordance with the NFPA
standard applicable to the system design and shall comply with Sections 912.2 through 912.7 and Fire
District Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply Systems.
912.2.2 Existing buildings. On existing buildings, wherever the fire department connection is not
visible to approaching fire apparatus, the fire department connection shall be indicated by an approved
sign in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply Systems.
>912.5 Signs. A sign in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply
Systems shall be mounted on all fire department connections serving automatic sprinklers, standpipes,
or fire pump connections. Where the fire department connection does not serve the entire building, a
sign shall be provided indicating the portions of the building served.
SECTION 913 - FIRE PUMPS
913.2 Protection against interruption of service. The fire pump, driver, and controller shall be
protected in accordance with NFPA 20 against possible interruption of service through damage caused
by explosion, fire, flood, earthquake, rodents, insects, windstorm, freezing, vandalism and other
adverse conditions.
913.2.3 Alternate source of power. Notwithstanding the availability of a public utility to provide
electric service for a fire pump, electrically driven fire pumps shall be provided with an alternate
source of power in accordance with NFPA 20 due to historical and foreseeable extended power
interruptions along the California Power Grid due to high demand, high heat, public safety power
shutoffs, and damage to the power grid caused by destructive natural events common in Southern
California such as wildfires, Santa Ana winds, and earthquakes.
913.2.4 Alternate source of fuel. Notwithstanding the availability of a public utility to provide natural
gas for a fuel powered fire pump, natural gas fueled fire pumps supplied from the public utility shall be
provided with an alternate source of fuel or the ability to accept an alternate source of fuel due to
historical and foreseeable extended interruptions of the natural gas supply caused by seismic activity.
913.2.5 Interruption of service. When a fire pump installed to provide the required demand for one or
more fire sprinkler systems experiences an interruption of service, the interruption of service shall
constitute the fire sprinkler system being out of service regardless of an uninterrupted supply of water
to the fire sprinkler system. An interruption of service to a fire pump shall be in accordance with
Section 901.7 of this code.
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CHAPTER 10
MEANS OF EGRESS
SECTION 1003 - GENERAL MEANS OF EGRESS
1003.8 Public swimming pools. Public swimming pool enclosures, gates, and means of egress shall be
in accordance with the California Building Code, the California Health and Safety Code, and the Fire
District Guidance Document for Swimming Pools.
SECTION 1013 - EXIT SIGNS
1013.1 Where required. Exits and exit access doors shall be marked by an approved exit sign readily
visible from any direction of egress travel. The path of egress travel to exits and within exits shall be
marked by readily visible exit signs to clearly indicate the direction of egress travel in cases
where the exit or the path of egress travel is not immediately visible to the occupants. Intervening
means of egress doors within exits shall be marked by exit signs. Exit sign placement shall be such that
any point in an exit access corridor or exit passageway is within 100 feet (30 480 mm) or the listed
viewing distance of the sign, whichever is less, from the nearest visible exit sign.
Exceptions:
1. Exit signs are not required in rooms or areas that require only one exit or exit access.
2. Main exterior exit doors or gates that are obviously and clearly identifiable as exits need not
have exit signs where approved by the fire code official.
3. Exit signs are not required in occupancies in Group U and individual sleeping units or dwelling
units in Group R-1, R-2, R-3, or R-3.1.
4. Exit signs are not required where inmates are housed or held in dayrooms, sleeping rooms or
dormitories in occupancies in Group I-3.
5. In occupancies in Groups A-4 and A-5, exit signs are not required on the seating side of
vomitories or openings into seating areas where exit signs are provided in the concourse that
are readily apparent from the vomitories. Egress lighting is provided to identify each vomitory
or opening within the seating area in an emergency.
6. In Group S occupancies approved for high-piled combustible storage where forklift, powered
industrial truck, and powered cart operators are the primary occupants, exit signs are not
required in the aisles, the shipping and receiving areas, or between exits and exit access doors.
CHAPTER 11
EXISTING BUILDINGS
SECTION 1101 - GENERAL
1101.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to existing buildings constructed prior to the
adoption of this code. Construction, fire protection, and life safety in existing buildings shall be in
accordance with this chapter, this code, the California Building Code, the California Existing Building
Code, and other applicable codes.
1101.2 Intent. The intent of this chapter is to provide a minimum degree of fire and life safety to
persons occupying existing buildings by providing minimum construction, fire protection, and life
safety requirements where existing buildings do not comply with the minimum requirements of this
code or the California Building Code.
SECTION 1103 - FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS
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1103.5.3 Group I-2, Condition 2. In addition to the requirements of Section 1103.5.2, existing
buildings of Group I-2, Condition 2 occupancy shall be equipped throughout with an approved
automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. The automatic sprinkler system shall
be installed within a time frame established by the fire code official.
CHAPTER 12
ENERGY SYSTEMS
SECTION 1203 - EMERGENCY AND STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS
1203.1.6.1 Alternate source of power. Notwithstanding the availability of a public electric utility, an
alternate source of power shall be provided when the manufacturer’s instructions, the listing, this code,
or applicable referenced standards require equipment to have an uninterruptable power source. The
public electric utility is not considered a reliable uninterruptable power source due to historical and
foreseeable extended power interruptions along the California Power Grid due to high demand, high
heat, public safety power shutoffs, and damage to the power grid caused by destructive natural events
common in Southern California such as wildfires, Santa Ana winds, and earthquakes.
1203.1.6.2 Alternate source of fuel. Notwithstanding the availability of a public utility to provide
natural gas for a stationary emergency power generator, natural gas fueled stationary emergency power
generators supplied from the public utility shall be provided with an alternate source of fuel or the
ability to accept an alternate source of fuel due to historical and foreseeable extended interruptions of
the natural gas supply caused by seismic activity.
SECTION 1204 - PORTABLE GENERATORS
>1204.10 Fire extinguisher. A listed portable fire extinguisher complying with section 906 with a
minimum rating of 2-A:20-B:C shall be provided when a portable generator is in use. Based on the size
and approved location of the portable generator, the fire code official is authorized to require additional
fire extinguishers and/or fire extinguishers with a higher rating. Extinguishers are required to be
located with respect to the portable generator as directed by the fire code official.
SECTION 1205 - SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS
1205.3 Other than Group R-3 buildings. Access to systems for buildings, other than those containing
Group R-3 occupancies, shall be provided in accordance with Sections 1205.3.1 through 1205.3.3.
1205.3.2 Interior pathways. Interior pathways shall be provided between array sections to meet the
following requirements:
1. Pathways shall be provided at intervals not greater than 150 feet throughout the length and
width of the roof.
2. A pathway not less than 4 feet wide in a straight line to roof standpipes, ventilation hatches,
and permanently installed ladders intended for firefighter use.
1205.3.5 Access ladders. Where access ladders are required and installed in accordance with Fire
District Standard for Roof Access, a clear operational area at the base of the ladder of not less than 8
feet by 8 feet is required to be provided. This operational area is required to provide unobstructed
access to a perimeter pathway and/or an interior pathway as required by this section and as determined
by the fire code official.
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1205.5.1 Vegetation control. A vegetation exclusion zone of not less than 10 feet shall be required
around the perimeter of the ground-mounted photovoltaic arrays. A noncombustible base of gravel or
other noncombustible base approved by the fire code official shall be installed and maintained under
the photovoltaic arrays and associated electrical equipment installations. The fire code official is
authorized to require additional vegetation exclusion and/or management consistent with the hazards
and risks of the location where a ground-mounted photovoltaic array is installed.
SECTION 1207 - ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS (ESS)
1207.5.7 Vegetation control. Areas within 10 feet on each side of outdoor ESS shall be cleared of
combustible vegetation and other combustible growth. The fire code official is authorized to require
additional vegetation exclusion and/or management consistent with the hazards and risks of the
location where an outdoor ESS is installed.
1207.6.5 Thermal runaway. Where required by table 1207.6 or elsewhere in this code, batteries and
other ESS shall be provided with a listed device or other approved method acceptable to the fire code
official to prevent, detect and minimize the impact of thermal runaway.
CHAPTER 23
MOTOR FUEL-DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES
SECTION 2301 - GENERAL
2301.1 Scope. Automotive motor fuel dispensing facilities, marine motor fuel-dispensing facilities,
fleet vehicle motor fuel-dispensing facilities, aircraft motor-vehicle fuel-dispensing facilities,
residential fueling operations, and repair garages shall be in accordance with this chapter and the
California Building Code, International Fuel Gas Code, and California Mechanical Code. Such
operations shall include both those that are accessible to the public and private operations.
CHAPTER 26
FUMIGATION AND INSECTICIDAL FOGGING
SECTION 2601 - GENERAL
2601.1 Scope. Fumigation and insecticidal fogging operations within buildings, structures, and spaces
shall comply with this chapter and the California Food and Agricultural Code, Divisions 6 and 7.
Where there are conflicting provisions, the regulations contained in the Food and Agricultural Code
shall prevail.
2601.2 Permits. An operational permit is not required to conduct fumigation and insecticidal fogging
operations per California State Fire Marshal Informational Bulletin issued 10-03-00. Instead, provide
required notification to the fire code official in accordance with Section 2603.3 of this code and the
California Business and Professions Code Section 8505.5.
CHAPTER 28
LUMBER YARDS AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL, SOLID BIOMASS AND WOODWORKING
FACILITIES
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SECTION 2804 - FIRE PROTECTION
2804.5 Water supply. An approved fire hydrant / water supply system capable of supplying 1,500
gallons per minute (gpm) fire flow for 2 hours shall be provided within 150 feet of all portions of the
yard. When required fire flow cannot be provided, the fire code official is authorized to impose
additional restrictions on pile sizes, locations, and separations.
CHAPTER 31
TENTS, TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURES,
AND OTHER MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
SECTION 3101 - GENERAL
3101.1 Scope. Tents, temporary special event structures, and membrane structures shall comply with
this chapter, Fire District Standard for Outdoor Carnivals, Fairs and Public Assemblages, and Fire
District Standard for Tents and Temporary Structures. The provisions of Section 3103 are applicable
only to temporary tents and membrane structures. The provisions of Sections 3104 and 3106 are
applicable to temporary and permanent tents and membrane structures. The provisions of Section 3105
are applicable to temporary special event structures. The provisions of Section 3106 are applicable to
inflatable amusement devices. The provisions of Section 3107 are applicable to outdoor assembly
events. Other temporary structures shall comply with the California Building Code.
SECTION 3103 - TEMPORARY TENTS AND MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
3103.1 General. Tents and membrane structures used for temporary periods of 30 days or less shall
comply with this section and Section 3107. Tents and membrane structures used for a period of 31 to
180 days shall comply with the California Building Code. Other temporary structures erected for a
period of 180 days or less shall comply with the California Building Code.
3103.7.2 Location. Tents or membrane structures shall not be located within 20 feet of lot lines,
buildings, other tents or membrane structures, drive aisles available for vehicular use, parked vehicles,
or internal combustion engines. For the purpose of determining required distances, support ropes and
guy wires shall be considered as part of the temporary membrane structure or tent.
SECTION 3105 - TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURES
3105.4 Use period. Temporary special event structures erected in accordance with ANSI E1.21 shall
not be erected for a period of more than 30 days.
SECTION 3107 - OUTDOOR ASSEMBLY EVENTS
3107.1 Scope. Outdoor assembly events shall comply with this section, Chapter 4 as applicable, and all
applicable Fire District Standards.
CHAPTER 32
HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
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SECTION 3201 - GENERAL
3201.1 Scope. High-piled combustible storage shall be in accordance with this chapter and Fire
District Standard for High Piled Combustible Storage. In addition to the requirements of this chapter,
the following material-specific requirements shall apply:
Note: No changes to the numbered list.
SECTION 3205 - HOUSEKEEPING AND MAINTENANCE
3205.7 Designation of storage heights and areas. Where required by the fire code official, a visual
method of indicating the maximum allowable storage height and area shall be provided.
SECTION 3206 - GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY FEATURES
3206.7 Fire department access doors. Where fire department access doors are required by Table
3206.2, fire department access doors shall be provided in accordance with Sections 3206.7.1 through
3206.7.9.
3206.7.3 Access to doors. An all-weather surface of either asphalt or concrete not less than 3 feet in
width is required to provide a continuous pathway connecting the exterior landings of the fire access
doors. Fire department access doors shall be able to be accessed without the use of a ladder.
3206.7.9 Identification of fire department access doors. Required access doors in any building with
a gross floor area greater than 10,000 square feet shall be marked in accordance with Fire District
Standard for Identification of Access Doors in Commercial and Industrial Buildings.
SECTION 3208 - RACK STORAGE
3208.3 Flue spaces. Rack storage areas protected with an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
with flue spaces in accordance with Table 3208.3. Required flue spaces shall be maintained.
3208.3.1 Flue space protection and identification. Flue spaces required by Table 3208.3 above the
first tier of storage in single-, double-, or multiple-row rack storage installations shall be identified and
equipped with approved protection devices in accordance with this section and Fire District Standard
for High Piled Combustible Storage. Such devices and means of identification shall not be removed or
modified.
CHAPTER 33
FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
SECTION 3301 - GENERAL
3301.1 Scope. This chapter shall apply to structures in the course of construction, alteration, or
demolition, including those in underground locations. This chapter shall also apply to the site and
operations associated with construction, alteration, or demolition. Compliance with NFPA 241 and/or
Fire District Standard for Fire Prevention and Site Safety During Construction is required for items not
specifically addressed in this chapter.
3301.3 Site safety plan. A site safety plan shall be provided in accordance with Section 3303 and Fire
District Standard for Fire Prevention and Site Safety During Construction.
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3301.4 Construction permits. Construction or building permits shall not be issued until the fire code
official inspects and approves required fire apparatus access and water supply for the construction site.
The issuance of building permits with regard to the requirements of this section shall be in accordance
with Fire District Standard for Release of Construction Permits.
SECTION 3303 - ADMINISTRATIVE SAFETY CONTROLS
3303.1 Program development and maintenance. The owner or owner’s authorized agent shall be
responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of an approved, written site safety
plan establishing a fire prevention and site safety program at the project site applicable throughout all
phases of the construction, repair, alteration, or demolition work. The plan shall address the
requirements of this chapter, other applicable portions of this code, and Fire District Standard for Fire
Prevention and Site Safety During Construction. The plan is required to include the duties of staff and
staff training requirements. The plan shall be submitted and approved by the fire code official before a
building permit is issued. Any changes to the plan shall be submitted for approval. The approved site
safety plan is required to be provided to everyone who is working on the site and reviewed with those
who visit the site.
3303.5 Fire watch and safety standby. Where required by the fire code official or the site safety plan
established in accordance with Section 3303.1, a fire watch and safety standby shall be provided for
building demolition and for building construction in accordance with section 403.11.1 and Fire District
Standard for Systems Out of Service – Fire Watch.
3303.5.1 Fire watch and safety standby during construction. A fire watch and safety standby shall
be provided during non-working hours for construction, alteration, or demolition where the building
exceeds 30 feet in height above the lowest adjacent grade at any point along the building perimeter, for
new multistory construction with an aggregate area exceeding 10,000 square feet of floor area, or as
required by the fire code official and Fire District Standard for Fire Prevention and Site Safety During
Construction.
Exception: Group R-3 occupancies.
3303.5.2 Fire watch and safety standby personnel. Trained personnel shall be provided to serve as
an on-site fire watch and safety standby in accordance with Section 403.11.1. The combination of fire
watch duties and site security duties is acceptable.
SECTION 3305 - IGNITION SOURCE CONTROLS
3305.1 Listed and approved. Temporary heating devices shall be listed and labeled. The installation,
maintenance, and use of temporary heating devices shall be in accordance with the listing and the
manufacturer’s instructions. Installation and/or use of temporary heating devices requires prior
approval by the fire code official.
3305.4 Open burning and outdoor fires. Open burning and outdoor fires as defined by Fire District
Standard for Open Burning are prohibited at sites where construction, alteration, and/or demolition
work is being performed.
3305.5 Hot work. Welding, cutting, grinding, soldering or brazing with open flame torches, torch
applied processes, and any other hot work or use of open flame devices is required to be conducted
under a hot work program administered by the site safety director in accordance with Chapter 35, Fire
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District Standard for Fire Prevention and Site Safety During Construction, and Fire District Standard
for Hot Work.
3305.7 Cooking and food warming. Cooking and food warming, including the use of microwave
ovens and portable electrical devices, shall be prohibited except in approved designated cooking and
food warming areas separated from combustible materials by a minimum of 20 feet. Signs with a
minimum letter height of 3 inches and a minimum brush stroke of ½ inch shall be posted in
conspicuous locations in designated cooking and food warming areas and state:
DESIGNATED COOKING AND FOOD WARMING AREA.
COOKING AND WARMING FOOD OUTSIDE OF A DESIGNATED COOKING AND FOOD
WARMING AREA IS PROHIBITED.
Cooking and food warming restrictions and the location of designated cooking and food warming areas
are required to be included in the site safety plan.
3305.10 Safeguarding roofing operations. Roofing operations utilizing heat-producing systems or
other ignition sources shall be conducted in accordance with Sections 3318.2 and 3318.3, Chapter 35,
and Fire District Standard for Hot Work.
SECTION 3307 - FIRE DEPARTMENT SITE ACCESS AND WATER SUPPLY
3307.1 Required access. Approved vehicle access for firefighting shall be provided to all construction
or demolition sites. Vehicle access shall be provided to within 50 feet of temporary or permanent fire
department connections. Vehicle access shall be provided by either temporary or permanent roads
capable of supporting vehicle loading under all weather conditions. Vehicle access shall be maintained
until permanent fire apparatus access roads are available. Temporary fire apparatus access roadways
shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
3307.2 Water supply for fire protection. An approved water supply for fire protection, either
temporary or permanent, shall be made available prior to combustible material arriving on the site.
Temporary water supply and fire hydrants shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Fire
Protection Water Supply Systems.
Exception: Combustible materials used for the forms for thrust blocks, footings, foundations,
slabs, and vertical panels and similar work when approved by the fire code official.
3307.2.1 Combustible building materials. Prior to combustible building materials of the building
under construction being delivered to a site, a minimum fire flow of 1,500 gallons per minute shall be
provided. The fire hydrant or one of the hydrants used to provide this fire flow shall be within 300 feet
of the combustible building materials, as measured along an approved fire apparatus access road.
Where the site configuration is such that one fire hydrant cannot be located within 300 feet of all
combustible building materials, the fire code official is authorized to require additional and/or alternate
means of providing adequate water supply for fire protection.
3307.2.2 Vertical construction of Types III, IV and V construction. Prior to commencement of
vertical construction of Type III, IV or V buildings that utilize any combustible building materials, the
fire flow required by Sections 3313.3.1 through 3313.3.3 shall be provided, accompanied by fire
hydrants in sufficient quantity to deliver the required fire flow and proper coverage.
3307.2.2.1 Fire separation up to 30 feet. Where a building of Type III, IV or V construction has a fire
separation distance of less than 30 feet from property lot lines, the water supply shall provide the entire
fire flow required by Appendix B as amended for the building when constructed.
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3307.2.2.2 Fire separation of 30 feet up to 60 feet. Where a building of Type III, IV or V
construction has a fire separation distance of 30 feet up to 60 feet from property lot lines, the water
supply shall provide a minimum of 1,500 gallons per minute or 50 percent of the fire flow required by
Appendix B as amended for the building when constructed, whichever is greater.
3307.2.2.3 Fire separation of 60 feet or greater. Where a building of Type III, IV or V construction
has a fire separation greater than 60 feet from a property lot line, a water supply of 1,500 gallons per
minute shall be provided.
3307.4 Standpipe supply. Regardless of the presence of combustible building materials, the
construction type or the fire separation distance, where a standpipe is required in accordance with
Section 3314, a water supply providing a minimum flow of 1,500 gallons per minute shall be
provided. The fire hydrant used for this water supply shall be located within 100 feet of the fire
department connection supplying the standpipe.
3307.5 Standpipes. In buildings required to have standpipes by Section 905.3.1, not less than one
standpipe shall be provided for use during construction. Such standpipes shall be installed prior to
construction exceeding 30 feet in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Such
standpipes shall be provided with fire department hose connections at locations adjacent to stairways
complying with Section 3307.1.2 As construction progresses, such standpipes shall be extended to
within one floor of the highest point of construction having secured decking or flooring.
CHAPTER 35
WELDING AND OTHER HOT WORK
SECTION 3501 - GENERAL
3501.1 Scope. Welding, cutting, open torches, and other hot work operations and equipment shall
comply with this chapter and Fire District Standard for Hot Work.
3501.3 Restricted areas. Hot work shall only be conducted in areas designed or authorized for that
purpose by the personnel responsible for a Hot Work Program. Hot work shall not be conducted in the
following areas unless approval has been obtained from the fire code official:
1. Areas where the sprinkler system is impaired.
2. Areas where there exists the potential of an explosive atmosphere, such as locations where
flammable gases, liquids or vapors are present.
3. Areas with readily ignitable materials, such as storage of large quantities of bulk sulfur, baled
paper, cotton, lint, dust or loose combustible materials.
4. On board ships at dock or ships under construction or repair.
5. Outdoors in a wildland-urban interface fire area.
6. Other areas or locations as specified by the fire code official.
CHAPTER 40
STORAGE OF DISTILLED SPIRITS AND WINES
SECTION 4003 - PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE
4003.3 Sources of ignition. Sources of ignition shall be controlled in accordance with Sections
4003.3.1 through 4003.4.
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>4003.3.1 Smoking. Smoking shall be prohibited, and “No Smoking” signs provided as follows:
1. Throughout indoor and enclosed areas of the premises.
2. Within 25 feet of outdoor storage, dispensing, or open-use areas.
3. “No Smoking” signs shall be placed at all entrances to buildings and enclosed areas.
4. In outdoor areas where flammable or combustible hazardous materials are stored, dispensed or
used.
SECTION 4004 - STORAGE
>4004.2 Empty containers. The storage of empty containers previously used for the storage of
flammable or combustible liquids shall be stored as required for filled containers.
CHAPTER 41
TEMPORARY HEATING AND COOKING OPERATIONS
SECTION 4103 - PORTABLE FUEL-FIRED HEATING APPLIANCES
4103.1.2 Portable outdoor gas-fired heating appliances. Portable gas-fired heating appliances
located outdoors shall be in accordance with Sections 4103.1.2.1 through 4103.1.2.3.4 and Fire District
Standard for Open Flames.
4103.1.2.1 Location. Portable outdoor gas-fired heating appliances shall be in accordance with
Sections 4103.1.2.1.1 through 4103.1.2.1.4.
4103.1.2.1.1 Prohibited locations. The use of portable outdoor gas-fired heating appliances is
prohibited in any of the following locations:
1. Inside of any occupancy.
2. Inside of tents, canopies and membrane structures.
3. On exterior balconies.
Exceptions:
1. As permitted in Chapter 61.
2. One- and two-family dwellings.
3. When used in accordance with Fire District Standard for Open Flames.
4103.1.2.1.2 Clearance to buildings. Portable outdoor gas-fired heating appliances shall be located
not less than 10 feet from buildings.
4103.1.2.1.3 Clearance to combustible materials. Portable outdoor gas-fired heating appliances shall
not be located beneath, or closer than 10 feet to combustible decorations and combustible overhangs,
awnings, sunshades or similar combustible attachments to buildings.
4103.1.2.1.4 Proximity to exits. Portable outdoor gas-fired heating appliances shall not be located
within 10 feet of exits or exit discharges.
4103.1.2.1.5 Storage. When stored inside of any occupancy, tent, canopy, or membrane structure,
portable outdoor gas-fired heating appliances shall be disconnected from the fuel gas container.
4103.1.2.3.3 Container capacity. The maximum individual capacity of gas containers used in
connection with portable outdoor gas-fired heating appliances shall not exceed 20 pounds (9 kg).
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Exception: The capacity of an LP-gas container utilized with portable outdoor gas-fired heating
appliances located on exterior balconies or within 10 feet of a building shall not be greater than 2 ½
pounds [nominal 1-pound LP-gas capacity].
CHAPTER 48
MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION STUDIO SOUND STAGES,
APPROVED PRODUCTION FACILITIES AND PRODUCTION LOCATIONS
SECTION 4807 - FIRE SAFETY OFFICERS
>4807.1 Where permits are required by the Fire Code, a requirement for standby fire safety officers
shall be determined by the fire code official on a case-by-case basis.
SECTION 4811 - PRODUCTION LOCATIONS
4811.1 General. This chapter shall apply to production locations.
>4811.2 Permits. A permit shall be obtained for any of the activities that follow:
a) Use of pyrotechnic special effects.
b) Open flames.
c) Flammable or combustible liquids, gases and dust.
d) Hot work.
e) Presence of motor vehicles within a building.
f) Tents and canopies regulated by Chapter 31.
g) Any additional permits required by the fire code official.
CHAPTER 50
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS – GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 5001 - GENERAL
5001.5 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.5 and 105.6.
>Permittees shall apply for approval to permanently close a storage, use, or handling facility. Such
application shall be submitted at least 30 days prior to the termination of the storage, use, or handling
of hazardous materials. Such application shall be accompanied by an approved facility closure plan in
accordance with Section 5001.6.3. The 30-day period is not applicable when approved based on
special circumstances requiring such waiver.
SECTION 5004 - STORAGE
5004.14 Outdoor storage location. Outdoor storage areas for hazardous materials shall be located as
required by Section 5003.12 except where material-specific requirements, including requirements in
referenced standards, are provided in other chapters of this code. The fire code official is authorized to
impose more restrictive requirements on outdoor storage locations when the materials being stored
create or have the potential to create an odor or other nuisance.
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SECTION 5005 - USE, DISPENSING, AND HANDLING
5005.3.3 Outdoor location. Outdoor dispensing and use areas for hazardous materials shall be located
as required by Section 5003.12 except where material-specific requirements, including requirements in
referenced standards, are provided in other chapters of this code. The fire code official is authorized to
impose more restrictive requirements on outdoor use, dispensing, and handling locations when the
materials being used, dispensed, or handled create or have the potential to create an odor or other
nuisance.
CHAPTER 56
EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
SECTION 5601 - GENERAL
5601.1.4 Rocketry. For rocketry requirements see Fire District Standard for Model Rockets and
California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6, reprinted in Sections 5610, 5611, and
5612.
5601.7 Seizure. The fire code official is authorized to remove or cause to be removed or disposed of in
an approved manner, at the expense of the owner, explosives, explosive materials or fireworks offered
or exposed for sale, stored, possessed or used in violation of this chapter; the Municipal Code; and
California Code of Regulations Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6. Any seizure or removal pursuant to
this section shall be in compliance with all applicable regulations, statutes, and laws.
SECTION 5608 - FIREWORKS DISPLAY
5608.1 General. Outdoor fireworks displays; use of pyrotechnics before a proximate audience; and
pyrotechnic special effects in motion picture, television, theatrical, and group entertainment
productions shall comply with this section, California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1,
Chapter 6; and Fire District Standard for Fireworks and Special Effects.
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §980-1006]
Article 13. General Safety Requirements
§991.7 Firing. All public display of fireworks shall be electrically fired. Electrical firing circuits are
required to be in accordance with Article 13.5.
Article 15. Public Display
>§999. Mortars, Aerial Shells
(a) General.
(1) Electric firing shall be required for all mortars, cakes, Roman candles, set pieces, and any
other fireworks or effects included as part of a public display. Electrical firing circuits are
required to be in accordance with Article 13.5.
(2) Multiple-break shells that include a salute as one of the breaks shall be fired in HDPE mortars
only.
>§1003. Operation of Display.
(d) Firing.
(1) All firing shall be done upon order or signal of the licensed pyrotechnic operator controlling
the display.
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(2) Electric firing shall comply with all of the requirements of Article 13.5 of this chapter.
(3) Upon conclusion of firing, no unauthorized person shall be permitted access to the firing area
until the licensed pyrotechnic operator has determined the area to be safe and secure.
(4) Electric firing shall be required for all mortars, cakes, Roman candles, set pieces, and any
other fireworks or effects included as part of a public display. Electrical firing circuits are
required to be in accordance with Article 13.5.
SECTION 5611 - MODEL ROCKETS
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §1020-1028]
Article 17. Model Rockets
§1022. Model Rocket Standards and Use.
(a) Model rocket standards and use shall comply with: Fire District Standard for Model Rockets and
N.F.P.A. 1122, the Code for Unmanned Rockets, Chapter 3, Sections 3-1.1 through 3-1.10, Chapter 4,
Chapter 5, Chapter 6 and Appendix A-2-(1987), which is incorporated by reference herein except for
Appendices A-2.3 and A-2.4.
§1023. Storage and Sale. No model rocket motors shall be stored, sold or offered for sale at retail
unless such model rocket motors have been classified by the California State Fire Marshal.
§1024. Restrictions. The provisions of this article shall not be used to establish the authority to
possess, launch or use experimental unlimited or experimental/high powered rocket motors.
SECTION 5612 - EXPERIMENTAL HIGH-POWER ROCKETS AND MOTORS
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §1030-1039]
Article 18. Experimental High-Power Rockets and Motors
>§1030. General. Experimental high-power rockets and motors are prohibited.
Note: All other subsections of Article 18 are deleted.
SECTION 5613 - EMERGENCY SIGNALING DEVICES
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §1045-1046]
Article 19. Emergency Signaling Devices
>§1045. Fire Hazard. The use of an emergency signaling device creates a fire hazard. The use of an
emergency signaling device is prohibited.
§1046. License Required. Manufacturers of emergency signaling devices whose manufacturing
operations take place in California must possess a valid fireworks manufacturing license from the
State Fire Marshal to manufacture emergency signaling devices.
CHAPTER 57
FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
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SECTION 5704 - STORAGE
5704.2.7.6 Repair, alteration or reconstruction of tanks and piping. The repair, alteration or
reconstruction, including welding, cutting and hot tapping of storage tanks and piping that have been
placed in service, shall be in accordance with NFPA 30 and Fire District Standard for Hazardous
Materials Tank Abandonment and Removal. Hot work, as defined in Section 202, on such tanks shall
be conducted in accordance with Section 3510.
5704.2.9.6.1 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. Storage of Class I and II liquids
in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited in accordance with the appliable provisions of
this section, Chapter 50, and the Municipal Code.
5704.2.13 Abandonment and status of tanks. Tanks taken out of service shall be removed in
accordance with Section 5704.2.14 and Fire District Standard for Hazardous Materials Tank
Abandonment and Removal or safeguarded in accordance with Sections 5704.2.13.1 through
5704.2.13.2.3 and API 1604.
5704.2.14 Removal and disposal of tanks. Removal and disposal of tanks shall comply with Sections
5704.2.14.1 and 5704.2.14.2 and Fire District Standard for Hazardous Materials Tank Abandonment
and Removal.
>5704.3.3.4 Empty containers or portable tank storage. The storage of empty tanks and containers
previously used for the storage of flammable or combustible liquids shall be stored as required for
filled containers and portable tanks. Portable tanks and containers, when emptied, shall have the covers
or plugs immediately replaced in openings.
5704.3.3.9 Idle combustible pallets. Storage of empty or idle combustible pallets inside an
unprotected liquid storage area shall be limited to a maximum pile size of 500 square feet and to a
maximum storage height of 6 feet. Storage of empty or idle combustible pallets inside a protected
liquid storage area shall comply with NFPA 13. Pallet storage shall be separated from liquid storage by
aisles that are at least 8 feet wide.
SECTION 5706 - SPECIAL OPERATIONS
5706.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. Storage of Class I and II liquids in
above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited in accordance with the appliable provisions of
this section, Chapter 50, and the Municipal Code.
CHAPTER 58
FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
SECTION 5806 - FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
5806.2 Limitations. Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of
buildings is prohibited in accordance with the appliable provisions of this section, Chapter 50, and the
Municipal Code.
CHAPTER 61
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
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SECTION 6104 - LOCATION OF LP-GAS CONTAINERS
6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. Within the limits established by law restricting
the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the
aggregate capacity of any one installation where LP-gas is the primary source of heat shall not exceed
a water capacity of 2,000 gallons in any location determined by the fire code official to create an
unacceptable hazard to persons and/or property.
Exceptions:
1. In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be determined and may be reduced by the fire
code official, after consideration of special features such as topographical conditions, nature of
occupancy, and proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed containers, degree of fire
protection to be provided, and capabilities of the local fire department.
2. Where LP-gas is not the primary source of heat, the aggregate capacity of LP-gas in use and
storage on properties with a Group R use shall not exceed 100 pounds or the maximum allowed
by this code, whichever is less.
SECTION 6107 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND DEVICES
6107.4 Protecting containers from vehicles. Where exposed to vehicular damage due to proximity to
alleys, driveways or parking areas, LP-gas containers, regulators and piping shall be protected in
accordance with NFPA 58 and Section 312.
6107.5 Container orientation. Containers in multiple-container stationary installations and containers
in storage shall be oriented with relation to one another such that the length axes of the containers are
parallel.
Exception: Portable containers.
SECTION 6109 - STORAGE OF PORTABLE LP-GAS CONTAINERS
AWAITING USE OR RESALE
6109.13 Protection of containers. LP-gas containers shall be stored within a suitable enclosure or
otherwise protected against tampering. Where required by the fire code official, vehicle impact
protection shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 58 and Section 312.
Exception: Deleted
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CHAPTER 80
REFERENCED STANDARDS
Standards of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
Standard Title
Standard for Access Gates
Standard for Alarm Signal Verification
Standard for Appeals
Standard for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
Standard for Building Signage
Standard for Commercial Cooking Operations
Standard for Definitions
Standard for Emergency Responder Communication
Standard for Fire Apparatus Access Roads
Standard for Fire Extinguishers in Warehouses
Standard for Fire Extinguishing Systems
Standard for Fire Prevention and Site Safety During Construction
Standard for Fire Protection Water Supply Systems
Standard for Fireworks and Special Effects
Standard for Hazardous Materials Tank Abandonment and Removal
Standard for High Piled Combustible Storage
Standard for Hot Work
Standard for Identification of Access Doors in Commercial – Industrial Buildings
Standard for Key Boxes
Standard for Model Rockets
Standard for Non-Required Systems
Standard for Open Burning
Standard for Open Flames
Standard for Outdoor Carnivals, Fairs, and Public Assemblages
Standard for Permits for Construction and Installations
Standard for Permits for Regulated Operations
Standard for Release of Construction Permits
Standard for Roof Access
Standard for Schools and Classrooms
Standard for Seasonal Sales Areas
Standard for Site Plan Content
Standard for Special Amusement Areas
Standard for Systems Out of Service
Standard for Tents and Temporary Structures
Standard for Unsafe Structures, Equipment, and Operations.
Standard for Vegetation Fire Hazard Abatement
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>APPENDIX A
APPEALS
A101.1 General. Appeals shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard for Appeals.
Note: The remainder of Appendix A is deleted and replaced with Fire District Standard for
Appeals.
APPENDIX B
SECTION B105
FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS
B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3, R-3.1, and R-4 buildings and townhouses.
The minimum fire-flow and flow duration requirements for one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3,
R-3.1, and R-4 buildings and townhouses shall be as specified in Tables B105.1(1) and B105.1(2).
B105.2 Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3, R-3.1, and R-4 buildings
and townhouses. The minimum fire-flow and flow duration for buildings other than one- and two-
family dwellings, Group R-3, R-3.1, and R-4 buildings and townhouses shall be as specified in Tables
B105.1(2) and B105.2.
Exception: Remains, unchanged.
TABLE B105.1(1)
REQUIRED FIRE FLOW FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS,
GROUP R-3, R-3.1, AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES
FIRE-FLOW CALCULATION AREA
(square feet)
AUTOMATIC
SPRINKLER SYSTEM
(Design Standard)
MINIMUM FIRE FLOW
(gallons per minute)
FLOW DURATION
(hours)
0-3,600 No automatic sprinkler
system 1,000 1
3,601 and greater No automatic sprinkler
system
Value in Table
B105.1(2)
Duration in Table
B105.2(2) at the
required fire-flow rate
0-3,600
Section 903.3.1.3 of
the California Fire
Code or Section 313.3
of the California
Residential Code
1,000 1
3,601 and greater
Section 903.3.1.3 of
the California Fire
Code or Section 313.3
of the California
Residential Code
1,000 1
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TABLE B105.2
REQUIRED FIRE FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS,
GROUP R-3, R-3.1, AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM (Design
Standard)
MINIMUM FIRE FLOW
(gallons per minute)
FLOW DURATION
(hours)
No automatic sprinkler system Value in Table B105.1(2) Duration in Table B105.1(2)
Section 903.3.1.1 of the California Fire
Code
25% of the value in Table
B105.1(2). See Note (a)
Duration in Table B105.1(2) at
the reduced flow rate
Section 903.3.1.2 of the California Fire
Code
25% of the value in Table
B105.1(2) See Note (b)
Duration in Table B105.1(2) at
the reduced flow rate
(a) The reduced fire flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute
(b) The reduced fire flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute
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SECTION 6. Environmental Findings.
The Board hereby finds that the Ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations,
Section 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Code
Amendments would have a significant impact on the environment. The Ordinance adopts the
California Fire Code, which will serve to minimize the risk of fire and related hazards, and thereby
provide greater environmental protection.
SECTION 7. Violation Penalties
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, or corporation to violate any provision or to fail
to comply with any of the requirements of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby. In addition to
any other penalties set forth in this Ordinance, any person, firm, partnership, or corporation violating
any provision of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby or failing to comply with any of its
requirements shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished
by a fine not exceeding the maximum allowed by law or by imprisonment not exceeding six (6)
months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each person, firm, partnership, or corporation shall be
deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or any portion thereof during which any
violation of any provision of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby is committed, continued, or
permitted by such person, firm, partnership, or corporation, and shall be deemed punishable therefore
as provided in this Ordinance.
SECTION 8. Abatement of Nuisance
The violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby shall constitute a
nuisance and may be abated by the Board through civil process by means of restraining order,
preliminary or permanent injunction, or in any other manner provided by law for the abatement of such
nuisances.
SECTION 9. Severability
The Board hereby declares that should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence, or word of this
Ordinance or the Code hereby adopted be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a
court of competent jurisdiction, or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions,
sections, paragraphs, sentences, and words of this Ordinance and the Codes hereby adopted shall
remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 10. Rights Reserved
Nothing in this Ordinance or in the Fire Code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or
proceeding pending in any court, or any rights acquired, or any liability incurred, or any cause or
causes of action, or any existing agreement under any ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 1
of this Ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired, or
affected by this Ordinance.
SECTION 11. Publication
The Secretary of the District shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the same or
a summary thereof to be published and posted as required by law.
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SECTION 12. Date of Effect
This Ordinance shall take effect at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 2026.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of 2025.
L. Dennis Michael, President
ATTEST:
Kim Sevy, Secretary
I, Kim Sevy, Secretary of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance was introduced for first reading by the Board of Directors of the Rancho
Cucamonga Fire Protection District at a regular meeting of said Board held on the day of
, 2025, and was finally passed, approved, and adopted by the Board of Directors
of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District at a regular meeting of said Board held on the day
of , 2025.
Executed this day of , 2025 at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Kim Sevy, Secretary
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
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DATE:October 15, 2025
TO:President and Members of the Board of Directors
FROM:John Gillison, City Manager
INITIATED BY:Mike McCliman, Fire Chief
Shane Adams, Fire Marshal
SUBJECT:Consideration of Resolution No. FD 2025-025, Setting Forth the Findings
that Allow the Fire Board of Directors to Make Amendments and Other
Changes to the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code by
Approval of an Ordinance Adopting Said Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
(RESOLUTION NO. FD 2025-025) (FIRE)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Fire Board of Directors adopt Resolution No. FD 2025-025 that makes
express findings of fact relevant to the adoption and amendment of the 2025 California Wildland-
Urban Interface Code as required by Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7. These findings of
fact, based on local geologic, topographic, and climatic conditions are necessary to provide the
legal justification for making local changes and/or amendments to the California Wildland-Urban
Interface Code.
BACKGROUND:
Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that the Fire District shall adopt ordinances and
regulations imposing the same, modified, or changed requirements as those that are contained
in the regulations adopted by the State of California. Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5(a)
permits the Fire District to make changes or modifications to the California Wildland-Urban
Interface Code when such changes are reasonably necessary because of local geologic,
topographic, or climatic conditions. Section 17958.7 of the Health and Safety Code requires that
the Board, before making any changes or modifications to the California Wildland-Urban Interface
Code, make an express finding that such changes or modifications are reasonably necessary
because of local geologic, topographic, or climatic conditions.
ANALYSIS:
Counsel has advised that the express findings should be adopted in a resolution of the Fire Board
that is separate from the ordinance that adopts the Wildland-Urban Interface Code. However, to
comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety Code, both the adopting ordinance and
the findings resolution need to be approved and adopted in conjunction with each other. As in
years past, Fire District staff has determined that local geologic, topographic, and climatic
conditions do exist that make changes and modifications to the California Wildland-Urban
Interface Code reasonably necessary. It is recommended that the Board simply formalize those
findings by way of this resolution.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
This resolution performs an administrative function required by State law and does not have a
fiscal impact on the Fire District.
COUNCIL MISSION / VISION / GOAL(S) ADDRESSED:
In facilitating the adoption and amendment of the 2022 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code,
this resolution affirms the Fire Board’s vision of providing and nurturing a high quality of life for all,
promoting and enhancing a safe and healthy community for all, and relentless pursuit of
improvement.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 – Resolution FD 2025-025, WUI Code Findings of Fact
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RESOLUTION NO. FD 2025-025
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH FINDINGS THE FINDINGS THAT
ALLOW THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO MAKE AMENDMENTS AND
OTHER CHANGES TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN
INTERFACE CODE BY APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING
SAID WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
WHEREAS, the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (“District”) is a public agency located
in the County of San Bernardino, State of California; and
WHEREAS, The Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that the District shall adopt
ordinances and regulations imposing the same, modified, or changed requirements as are contained in
the regulations adopted by the State of California (herein after “State”) pursuant to Health and Safety
Code Section 17922; and
WHEREAS, The State is mandated by Health and Safety Code Section 17922 to impose the
same requirements as are contained in the most recent edition of the California Wildland-Urban Interface
Code; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5(a) permits the District to make changes or
modifications to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code which are reasonably necessary because
of local geologic, topographic, or climatic conditions; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that the Board, before making any
changes or modifications to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, shall make an express finding
that such changes or modifications are reasonably necessary due to local geologic, topographic, or
climatic conditions; and
WHEREAS, The Board has determined that local geologic, topographic, and climatic conditions
do exist that make changes and modifications to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code
reasonably necessary and that those conditions are:
1. Geologic
a. The District has within its boundaries active seismic hazards along five known earthquake
faults. Seismic activity events within the District occur throughout the year and a fire potential
exists with these events. Existing structures and planned new development are at serious
risk from an earthquake. This risk includes fire, collapse, and the disruption of utility services,
including water main breaks and lost or diminished water supply for firefighting purposes
along with the loss of natural gas and electricity services that supply power to essential
systems. Areas can become isolated and/or be subject to delayed responses as a result of
bridge, overpass, and road damage and debris.
b. Due to its location along the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, the District is subjected to
flooding, flash flooding, and rapid runoff conditions during rain episodes. Some of the major
arterial streets in the District are designed to function as part of the flood control system and
are at times impassable as a result of high, swift-moving running water. Other streets are
often damaged and/or clogged with debris during flooding episodes creating delayed
responses by emergency apparatus. Roads are often washed out or obstructed by landslides,
especially in the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area.
ATTACHMENT 1
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c. The District’s jurisdiction includes a significant amount of designated Wildland-Urban Interface
Fire Area comprised of both State and Local Responsibility Areas. The native vegetation in
these areas of the south aspect of the San Gabriel Mountains is capable of and has in the
past produced wildfire conflagrations that threaten large numbers of homes and businesses
and have in the past destroyed homes and other buildings. Wildfires threaten the continuity of
electricity services since calculated flame lengths are capable of damaging above ground
transmission lines that are installed across the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area. Loss of
electricity can affect public and private water supply systems if pumps do not have the power
necessary to maintain minimum pressures in the systems. Loss of electricity can also affect
the ability of essential systems to operate as designed. Evacuations cause streets to reach
capacity, which slows response times.
2. Topographic
a. The District is situated on the alluvial fan of the San Gabriel Mountains, an inclined plane that
increases from approximately 1,200 feet in elevation on the south side of the District to
approximately 3,000 feet in elevation on the north side of the District. This elevation change
occurs across approximately seven miles creating several roads with steep slopes that slow
fire apparatus and produce extended response times. Some slopes within the District exceed
30%. The slopes, with a south facing aspect and native vegetation consisting chaparral and
various types of sage scrub, contribute to fast moving wildfires with extreme flame lengths,
especially during Santa Ana wind events.
b. The District contains two freeways and several main arterial streets that connect several of
the foothill cities. Traffic conditions on any given day, absent geological or climatological
complications, are sufficient to cause delayed responses by fire apparatus. The District also
has several at-grade railroad crossings that are used daily by commuter and freight trains.
Train traffic across these grades causes extended response times or the need to dispatch
additional units that can respond from the opposite of the train crossing.
c. The elevation change within the District and the rapid rise of the San Gabriel Mountains
adjacent to the District are topographical conditions that naturally create flooding throughout
the District and region. A comprehensive flood management system has been constructed but
flooding, including flash flooding, still occurs during significant rainfall and snow melt
conditions. Flooding can damage the electrical distribution system and leave roads heavily
damaged or impassable. The flood management system in the District relies on many mid-
block and intersection at-grade drainage channels that create dips in roads that require fire
apparatus to slow their response in order to prevent damage to the vehicles. Other rises and
troughs designed to direct and carry flood waters during rain episodes that are built into major
arterial streets create elevation changes dramatic enough to produce fire apparatus damage if
they are not traversed at significantly reduced speeds. Reduced speeds along these main
thoroughfares create extended response times.
3. Climatic
a. The District is bounded on the east and the west by canyons that channel seasonal high-
pressure air masses from the desert to the ocean creating Santa Ana winds. Santa Ana winds
in the District have a history of sustained velocities of 40-60 miles per hour with gusts in
excess of 80 miles per hour. The winds create damage that includes downed power lines,
downed utility poles, fallen trees, and blowing dust and debris. These hazards create
extended response times. The wind can cause damage to the public electric utility resulting in
the possibility of fire alarms, fire pumps, other fire and life safety protection equipment, and
traffic signals being rendered ineffective or completely out of service.
b. The summer and early fall months often see periods of high temperatures and low humidity
that quickly dry out the native chaparral and other foothill vegetation as well as the historic
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windrows planted when the area was a mostly agricultural area. The combination of high
temperatures, low humidity, and Santa Ana winds create critical fire weather conditions
capable of producing catastrophic wildland fires and wildland-urban interface conflagrations.
The District has experienced a number large area wildland during the course of its existence.
Such fires quickly deplete the District’s resources and the resources of neighboring
jurisdictions as these fire events are generally large regional events that span several cities
and many miles. Critical fire weather conditions can result in a public safety power shutoff
(PSPS). Actual wildfire events can result in evacuations that fill streets to capacity, which
delays emergency response.
c. The rapid rise of the San Gabriel Mountains has the potential to and historically has
generated thunderstorm and significant rainfall events that quickly result in both localized and
regional flooding, including flash flooding. Flooding has resulted in roads and bridges being
washed out or otherwise made impassable. Flooding has been substantial enough to result in
major debris flows that include whole trees and boulders which block entire streets and knock
down poles and towers that support power lines. These conditions cause damage to utility
systems and can significantly impede or delay emergency response.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT HEREBY FINDS AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
1. The facts set forth in this Resolution are true and correct.
2. Changes, modifications, amendments, additions, deletions, and exceptions to the California
Wildland-Urban Interface Code are reasonably necessary in the District.
3. The reasonably necessary changes, modifications, amendments, additions, deletions, and
exceptions to specific sections of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are listed along
with the applicable findings in a matrix appended to this resolution, marked as Exhibit A, and
incorporated by reference herein.
4. The aforementioned changes, modifications, amendments, additions, deletions, and exceptions
have been incorporated in detail in Ordinance FD XX.
5. Copies of this Resolution and Ordinance FD XX shall be filed with the California Building
Standards Commission as required by Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 19th day of November 2025.
____________________________________
L. Dennis Michael, President
I, Kim Sevy, Secretary to the Board of Directors, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly
passed, approved and adopted by the Board of Directors, at a Regular Meeting of said Board held on the
19th day of November 2025.
Executed this _____ day of _________ , 2025, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
_______________________________________
Kim Sevy, Secretary
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RESOLUTION NO. FD 2025-025
Exhibit A
Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
Findings of Fact Matrix for 2025 Wildland-Urban Interface
Code Adoption
Chapter Applicable Finding(s) Note
2 Not a construction provision; finding not required
Adds a reference to Standard for
Definitions, which is where any
necessary or modified definitions will be
listed.
7 1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2b, 2c, 3a, 3b, 3c
Adds Fire District Standards to the list of
referenced standards. Some of the Fire
District standards contain construction
provisions as noted below.
App. A 1b, 1c, 3a, 3b, 3c Clarifies the applicability of fire protection
requirements.
Section Applicable Finding(s) Note
101 Not a construction provision; finding not required
Supplies the required title of the code.
Clarifies the intent of the code as it
applies to buildings and vegetation in
Fire Hazard Severity Zones or Wildland-
Urban Interface Fire Area.
102 Not a construction provision; finding not required
Includes references for Fire District
Standard and clarifies the intent of the
code.
103 Not a construction provision; finding not required
Some provisions conflict with District
organizational structure; necessary
provisions added to Sec. 104.
104 Not a construction provision; finding not required Provides clarifying language and
provides additional powers and
authorities to the Fire District.
105 Not a construction provision; finding not required
Provides clarity and provisions for non-
payment. Establishes Fire District
Standard for Permits for Construction
and Installations for required permits
replacing the corresponding lists in the
California Wildland-Urban Interface
Code.
106 Not a construction provision; finding not required Adds Fire District policies and
procedures.
108 Not a construction provision; finding not required Adds Fire District policies and
procedures.
109 Not a construction provision; finding not required
Adds Fire District policies and
procedures and provide additional
powers and authorities to the Fire
District.
112 Not a construction provision; finding not required
Deletes model code language for
appeals and establishes Fire District
Standard for Appeals.
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Section Applicable Finding(s) Note
113 Not a construction provision; finding not required
Deletes model code langauge for stop
work orders and establishes Fire District
Standard for Unsafe Structures,
Equipment, and Operations.
114 Not a construction provision; finding not required
Provides clarifying language, deletes
model code language, and establishes
Fire District Standard for Stop Work
Orders.
401 1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2c, 3a, 3b, 3c
Establishes Fire District Standard for Fire
Apparatus Access Roads and Fire
District Standard for Fire Protection
Water Supply Systems.
402 1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2c, 3a, 3b, 3c
Makes permanent certain discretionary
changes to the applicability of fire
apparatus access roads and water
supply systems for fire protection.
403 1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 3a, 3b, 3c
Makes permanent certain discretionary
changes to the design of fire apparatus
access roads.
404 1a, 1c, 3a, 3b, 3c
Creates a reference to Appendiz B of the
California Fire Code and Standard for
Fire Protection Water Supply Systems,
both of which provide specific detail with
regard to the design, installation, and
maintenance of fire protection water
supplies.
501 1c, 2a, 3a, 3b
Clarifies the applicability of building
materials, systems, or assemblies to
buildings in State Responsibility Areas,
Local Responsibility Areas, or Wildland-
Urban Interface Fire Areas.
503 1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2c, 3a, 3b, 3c
Clarifies the intent of the code as it
applies to ignition-resistant building
materials in Fire Hazard Severity Zones
or Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area.
504 1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2c, 3a, 3b, 3c
Provide specific provisions for ignition-
resistance and protection against radiant
heat from a wildfire that is not included in
the code.
601 1b, 1c, 3a, 3b, 3c
Clarifies the applicability of fire protection
requirements in State Responsibility
Areas, Local Responsibility Areas, or
Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas.
602 1b, 1c, 3a, 3b, 3c Incorporates existing Fire District
requirements for Fire Protection Plans.
603 1b, 1c, 3a, 3b, 3c
Incorporates existing Fire District
requirements for vegetation and defines
requirements for a combustible exlcusion
zone, fuel modification zone, and fuel
reduction zone, site specific fuel
modification and reduction, non-fire
smart vegetation.
605 Not a construction provision; finding not required
Establishes Fire District Standard for
Open Burning and Fire District Standard
for Open Flames and defines
requirements and locations for each.
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Section Applicable Finding(s) Note
606 1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2c, 3a, 3b, 3c
Define locations and requirements for
liquefied petroleum gas installations to
protect structures from exposures during
a wildfire.
607 1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2c, 3a, 3b, 3c
Define locations and requirements
forcombustible materials to protect
structures from exposures during a
wildfire.
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CODE ADOPTION PROCESS
•CA Building Standards Code (Title 24) governs the construction
of all buildings in the state
•Every city in California is mandated to adopt the State codes.
•Each city may amend the codes to address local climatic,
topographical, or geographical conditions.
CODE ADOPTION PROCESS
Every 3 years, the State of California publishes a new set of
building codes based on new versions of the International Codes
RECOMMENDATION
A public hearing is required prior to the final adoption
of the codes at the local level. By law, the date of the
public hearing is set by the governing body at the time
of the first reading of the ordinances.
As such, staff recommend that the City Council and Fire Board move toward
the adoption of the 2025 California Codes and applicable 2024
International Codes, with the amendments proposed, by approving a first
reading of the ordinances for H4 - H8 and setting
November 19, 2025, as the date for the second reading and Public
Hearing.
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