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2500 Planning - Adoption of County Building Codes 2008• CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 308-U: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION; AND TITLE 32 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION; AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. City Manager Dahlerbruch presented the staff report providing background regarding Ordinance No. 308-U. Councilmembers discussed the necessity to adopt the ordinance in order to comply with state law. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Black called for a motion. Councilmember Lay moved that the City Council waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 308-U. Councilmember Pernell seconded the motion which carried unanimously. It was noted that if a project was already in process before adoption of the ordinance that it would continue under the code which the permit was issued. It was further noted that staff would return to the City Council at a later time to propose amendments that tailored elements of the Building Code to Rolling Hills. 116. 2310V 33'47'0'8 33. 46'30' N. 33.48'0`8 33. 45'30'N 33' 45'0•N 33.44'30•N 118. 23'0'W 118'22'303N 23'30W 118•23'OW 118.220'81 118.01' .118°2230W. 118'22roW 118'21'30W 118. 218' 118'20'303N 118'21'0W 118 .20'30' W 118 .20 .0W 118 .200• W 113'1030W 118.1830'W 118 .10.0' 118 '1810W 118.190 118 .18OW O Wt 3Ibfl Headquarters A OWNon HeadWuad en En Om er Non .w d3 M M oder at e F.... 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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 15.04.010 of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 15.04.010 Adoption of Building Code. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 26, Building Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 01, 2008, adopting the California Building Code, 2007 Edition (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Subsections 102 through 114 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 35; Appendices C, I and J and Appendix Chapter Al; is hereby adopted by reference, and shall be known and may be cited as the Building Code of the City of Rolling Hills. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Building Code, 2007 Edition, Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Building Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. A copy of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Building Code, 2007 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Rolling Hills and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. Section 2. Section 15.08.010 of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 15.08.010 Adoption of Plumbing Code. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 28, Plumbing Code of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 01, 2008, adopting the California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition (Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Subsections 102 through 114 and 120 through 132 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 15; and Appendices A, B, D, G, I and K, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the Plumbing Code of the City of Rolling Hills. _ In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition, Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Plumbing Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. A copy of Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public. Section 3. Section 15.12.010 of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 15.12.010 Adoption of Mechanical Code. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 29, Mechanical Code of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 01, 2008, adopting the California Mechanical Code, 2001 Edition (Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Subsections 102 through 114 and 120 through 132 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 17; and Appendices A, Ordinance No. 308-U -1- B, C and D, is he adopted by reference and shall constitute may be cited as the Mechanical Code r the City of Rolling Hills. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Mechanical Code, 2007 Edition, Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Mechanical Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. A copy of Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Mechanical Code, 2007 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public. Section 4. Section 15.16.010 of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 15.16.010 Adoption of Electrical Code. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 27, Electrical Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 01, 2008, adopting the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition (Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Sections 102 through 89.114 of Article 089; Article 90 and Chapters 1 through 9, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the Electrical Code of the City of Rolling Hills. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Electrical Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. A copy of Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public. Section 5. Section 15.20.010 of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 15.20.010 Adoption of Fire Code. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 32, Fire Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 01, 2008, which constitutes an amended version of the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition (Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), Chapters 1 through 47, Appendix Chapter 1, and Appendix B, and excluding all other appendices of the 2007 Edition of the California Fire Code, and adopting and incorporating herein by reference into Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, the 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code, Chapters 1 through 45 and Appendix A, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the Fire Code of the City of Rolling Hills. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, International Fire Code 2006 Edition, Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Fire Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. A copy of Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, along with a copy of the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, and the International Fire Code 2006 Edition has been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public. Section 6. All inconsistencies between the Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and Fire Code as adopted by this ordinance and Parts 2, 3, 4, 5 and 9 of the California Code of Regulations are changes, modifications, amendments, additions or deletions thereto authorized by California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958 and 17958.7. Section 7. The City Council hereby finds that the changes and modifications to the California Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code and Fire Code that have been enacted by this ordinance are reasonably necessary because of the City's local climate, characterized by hot, dry summers, often resulting in drought conditions, followed by strong Santa Ana winds, often resulting in hazardous fire conditions, and heavy winter rains, often resulting in expansive soil conditions; the City's geological characteristics in that the area is characterized b ological instability; location in Southern Ca ' nia; and the relatively hilly topography xe City. ► The City Council hereby finds that the modifications to the State Building Code in Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code are reasonably necessary because of the local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions indicated above. The City Council hereby further finds that the modifications to the State Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Codes in Titles 26, 27, 28, 29 and 32 of the Los Angeles County Code and Sections 13.04.020, 13.04.030, 13.04.050, 13.04.060, 13.04.150, 13.04.160, 13.04.170, 13.08.020, 13.08.030, 13.12.020, 13.12.030, 13.16.020 and 13.16.030 are administrative in nature and are necessary to allow the uniform application of the codes by procedures suited to the size and nature of the City's staff and administrative agencies by means suited to the City's experience with local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions and to provide sufficient staff support for the time-consuming inspections and analysis required by the City's fire and geological hazards. Accordingly, the City Council finds the modifications in this Ordinance to the State Fire Code, Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, and Plumbing Code to be necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. Section 8. To the extent the provisions of this ordinance are substantially the same as previous provisions of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, these provisions shall be construed as continuations of those provisions and not as new enactments. Section 9. The provisions of the Building Code in effect prior to the effective date of this Ordinance shall continue to govern construction for projects for which plans were submitted for plan check prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, and for which the initial permit is issued not later than ninety (90) days after said effective date. Section 10. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance or any part hereof is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. Section 11. State law requires that localities adopt the California Building Standards Code and modifications thereto, by January 01, 2008. It is essential that the City have in effect on that date codes that comport with state law and contain those modifications necessitated by unique topographic, geologic and climatic conditions. In the absence of immediate effectiveness, the provisions of the Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Codes unique to the City's special circumstances will not be in place and this will have a detrimental effect on the public, health, safety and welfare. The modifications to the Codes contain vital provisions regarding administrative procedures, roofing materials, and other similar matters necessitated by the City's exposure to Santa Ana winds and its limited rainfall in summer and fall months. For these reasons, the public health, safety and welfare require that this ordinance take effect immediately. This is an urgency ordinance. Section 12. This ordinance shall be effective upon adoption and shall become operative as of January 01, 2008 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of January, 2008. JAES BLACK, MAYOR ATTEST Marilyn Kern Deputy City Clerk 3 STATE OF CAL IA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) §§ I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 308-U entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,2007 EDITION; AND TTl"LE 32 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION; AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on January 14, 2008 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Lay, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Hill and Mayor Black. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices MARILYN KERN DEPUTY CITY CLERK 4 HIt, 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1957 - 2007 January 15, 2008 N AN0ligg, INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 Assistant Fire Chief Robert Valdillez County of Los Angeles Fire Department Division I Office — F. S. 158 Central Operation Bureau 1650 West 162nd Street Gardena, CA 90247-3734 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 308 — U: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, -INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION; AND TITLE 32 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION; AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. Dear Chief Valdillez, At the regular City Council meeting held Monday, January 14, 2008 the City Council adopted the subject ordinance. We have attached a copy for your files. Sincerely, Marilyn Kern Deputy City Clerk MLK:me 01-14-08308-7-1 1rs.doc ale4Lon Recycled Paper elb ORDINANCE NO. 308 - U AN ORDINANCE OF TI-IE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF TI-IE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING TI-IE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF TI-IE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION; AND TITLE 32 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION; AND DECLARING TI-IE URGENCY THEREOF. THE CITY COUNCIL OF TI-IE CITY OF ROLLING I-IILLS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 15.04.010 of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 15.04.010 Adoption of Building Code. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 26, Building Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 01, 2008, adopting the California Building Code, 2007 Edition (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Subsections 102 through 114 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 35; Appendices C, I and J and Appendix Chapter Al; is hereby adopted by reference, and shall be known and may be cited as the Building Code of the City of Rolling Hills. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Building Code, 2007 Edition, Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Building Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. A copy of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Building Code, 2007 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Rolling Hills and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. Section 2. Section 15.08.010 of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 15.08.010 Adoption of Plumbing Code. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 28, Plumbing Code of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 01, 2008, adopting the California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition (Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Subsections 102 through 114 and 120 through 132 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 15; and Appendices A, B, D, G, I and K, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the Plumbing Code of the City of Rolling Hills. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition, Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Plumbing Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. A copy of Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public. Section 3. Section 15.12.010 of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 15.12.010 Adoption of Mechanical Code. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 29, Mechanical Code of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 01, 2008, adopting the California Mechanical Code, 2001 Edition (Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Subsections 102 through 114 and 120 through 132 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 17; and Appendices A, Ordinance No. 308-U -1- B, C and D, is her pted by reference and shall constitute ai be cited as the Mechanical Code'ity of Rolling Hills. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Mechanical Code, 2007 Edition, Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Mechanical Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. A copy of Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Mechanical Code, 2007 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public. Section 4. Section 15.16.010 of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 15.16.010 Adoption of Electrical Code. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 27, Electrical Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 01, 2008, adopting the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition (Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Sections 102 through 89.114 of Article 089; Article 90 and Chapters 1 through 9, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the Electrical Code of the City of Rolling Hills. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Electrical Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. A copy of Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public. Section 5. Section 15.20.010 of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 15.20.010 Adoption of Fire Code. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 32, Fire Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 01, 2003, which constitutes an amended version of the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition (Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), Chapters 1 through 47, Appendix Chapter 1, and Appendix B, and excluding all other appendices of the 2007 Edition of the California Fire Code, and adopting and incorporating herein by reference into Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, the 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code, Chapters 1 through 45 and Appendix A, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the Fire Code of the City of Rolling Hills. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, International Fire Code 2006 Edition, Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Fire Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. A copy of Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, along with a copy of the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, and the International Fire Code 2006 Edition has been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public. Section 6. All inconsistencies between the Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and Fire Code as adopted by this ordinance and Parts 2, 3, 4, 5 and 9 of the California Code of Regulations are changes, modifications, amendments, additions or deletions thereto authorized by California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958 and 17958.7. Section 7. The City Council hereby finds that the changes and modifications to the California Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code and Fire Code that have been enacted by this ordinance are reasonably necessary because of the City's local climate, characterized by hot, dry summers, often resulting in drought conditions, followed by strong Santa Ana winds, often resulting in hazardous fire conditions, and heavy winter rains, often resulting in expansive soil conditions; the City's geological characteristics in that the area is characterized by geological instability; location in Southern California; and the relatively hilly topography of the The City Council hereby finds that the modifications to the State Builc ing Code in Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code are reasonably necessary because of the local climatic, - geological, and topographical conditions indicated above. The City Council hereby further finds that the modifications to the State Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Codes in Titles 26, 27, 28, 29 and 32 of the Los Angeles County Code and Sections 13.04.020, 13.04.030, 13.04.050, 13.04.060, 13.04.150, 13.04.160, 13.04.170, 13.08.020, 13.08.030, 13.12.020, 13.12.030, 13.16.020 and 13.16.030 are administrative in nature and are necessary to allow the uniform application of the codes by procedures suited to the size and nature of the City's staff and administrative agencies by means suited to the City's experience with local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions and to provide sufficient staff support for the time-consuming inspections and analysis required by the City's fire and geological hazards. Accordingly, the City Council finds the modifications in this Ordinance to the State Fire Code, Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, and Plumbing Code to be necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. Section 8. To the extent the provisions of this ordinance are substantially the same as previous provisions of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, these provisions shall be construed as continuations of those provisions and not as new enactments. Section 9. The provisions of the Building Code in effect prior to the effective date of this Ordinance shall continue to govern construction for projects for which plans were submitted for plan check prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, and for which the initial permit is issued not later than ninety (90) days after said effective date. Section 10. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance or any part hereof is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. Section 11. State law requires that localities adopt the California Building Standards Code and modifications thereto, by January 01, 2008. It is essential that the City have in effect on that date codes that comport with state law and contain those modifications necessitated by unique topographic, geologic and climatic conditions. In the absence of immediate effectiveness, the provisions of the Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Codes unique to the City's special circumstances will not be in place and this will have a detrimental effect on the public, health, safety and welfare. The modifications to the Codes contain vital provisions regarding administrative procedures, roofing materials, and other similar matters necessitated by the City's exposure to Santa Ana winds and its limited rainfall in summer and fall months. For these reasons, the public health, safety and welfare require that this ordinance take effect immediately. This is an urgency ordinance. Section 12. This ordinance shall be effective upon adoption and shall become operative as of January 01, 2008 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of January, 2008. ATTEST Marilyn Kern Deputy City Clerk JA ES BLACK, MAYOR f., 3 STATE OF CALF COUNTY OF LO NGELES ) § CITY OF ROLLING HILLS I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 308-U entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION; AND TITLE 32 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION; AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on January 14, 2008 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Lay, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Hill and Mayor Black. None. None. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices tea � A. N. MARILYN KERN DEPUTY CITY CLERK 4 • 11111 db 1 1 t6 INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1957 - 2007 January 15, 2008 Roy Itani, District Engineer L. A. County Department of Public Works Building and Safety Division 24320 S. Narbonne Avenue Lomita, CA 90717 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 308 — U: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION; AND TITLE 32 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION; AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. Dear Mr. Itani, At the regular City Council meeting held Monday, January 14, 2008 the City Council adopted the subject ordinance. We have attached a copy for your files. Sincerely, )( Marilyn Kern Deputy City Clerk MLK:me 01-14-08308-7-Itrs.doc Printed on Recycled Paper ORDINANCE NO. 308 - U all • AN ORDINANCE OF TIIE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF 'FI-IE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF TI-IE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2007 [DFFION; TFFLE 28 OF TI-IE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING TI-IE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF TEIE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION; AND TITLE 32 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING TI-IE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION; AND DECLARING TI-IE URGENCY TI-iEREOF. TI-IE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 15.04.010 of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 15.04.010 Adoption of Building Code. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 26, Building Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 01, 2008, adopting the California Building Code, 2007 Edition (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Subsections 102 through 114 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 35; Appendices C, I and J and Appendix Chapter Al; is hereby adopted by reference, and shall be known and may be cited as the Building Code of the City of Rolling Hills. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Building Code, 2007 Edition, Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Building Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. A copy of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Building Code, 2007 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Rolling Hills and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. Section 2. Section 15.03.010 of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of -the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 15.08.010 Adoption of Plumbing Code. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 28, Plumbing Code of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 01, 2008, adopting the California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition (Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Subsections 102 through 114 and 120 through 132 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 15; and Appendices A, B, D, G, I and K, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the Plumbing Code of the City of Rolling Hills. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition, Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Plumbing Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. A copy of Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public. Section 3. Section 15.12.010 of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 15.12.010 Adoption of Mechanical Code. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 29, Mechanical Code of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 01, 2008, adopting the California Mechanical Code, 2001 Edition (Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Subsections 102 through 114 and 120 through 132 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 17; and Appendices A, OrdinanceNo. 308-U -1- 13, C and D, is her opted by reference and shall constitute an be cited as the Mechanical Code City of Rolling Hills. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California f`•lechanical Code, 2007 Edition, Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Mechanical Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. A copy of Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Mechanical Code, 2007 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public. Section 4. Section 15.16.010 of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Codc is amended to read as follows: 15.16.010 Adoption of Electrical Code. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 27, Electrical Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 01, 2003, adopting the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition (Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Sections 102 through S9.114 of Article 0S9; Article 90 and Chapters 1 through 9, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the Electrical Code of the City of Rolling Hills. in the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Electrical Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. A copy of Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public. Section 5. Section 15.20.010 of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 15.20.010 Adoption of Fire Code. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 32, Fire Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 01, 2005, which constitutes an amended version of the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition (Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), Chapters 1 through 47, Appendix Chapter 1, and Appendix B, and excluding all other appendices of the 2007 Edition of the California Fire Code, and adopting and incorporating herein by reference into Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, the 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code, Chapters 1 through 45 and Appendix A, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the Fire Codc of the City of Rolling Hills. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, International Fire Code 2006 Edition, Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Fire Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. A copy of Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, along with a copy of the California Fire Codc, 2007 Edition, and the International Fire Code 2006 Edition has been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public. Section 6. All inconsistencies between the Building Code, Electrical Codc, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and Fire Code as adopted by this ordinance and Parts 2, 3, 4, 5 and 9 of the California Code of Regulations are changes, modifications, amendments, additions or deletions thereto authorized by California Health and Safety Code Sections 17953 and 17958.7. Section 7. The City Council hereby finds that the changes and modifications to the California Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code and Fire Code that have been enacted by this ordinance are reasonably necessary because of the City's local climate, characterized by hot, dry summers, often resulting in drought conditions, followed by strong Santa Ana winds, often resulting in hazardous fire conditions, and heavy winter rains, often resulting in expansive soil conditions; the City's geological characteristics in that the area is characterized by geological instability; location in Southern California; and the relatively hilly topography of the The Council hereby finds that the modifications to the Stale Building Code in Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code are reasonably necessary because of the local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions indicated above. 'Fh.City Council hereby further finds that the modifications to the State Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Codes in Titles 26, 27, 28, 29 and 32 of the Los Angeles County Code and Sections 13.0.1.020, 13.04.030, 13.0-1.030, 13.0-1.060, 13.04.150, 13.0.1.160, 13.0.1.170, 13.08.020, 13.0S.030, 13.12.020, 13.12.030, 13.16.020 and 13.16.030 are administrative in nature and are necessary to allow the uniform application of the codes by procedures suited to the size and nature of the City's staff and administrative agencies by means suited to the City's experience with local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions and to provide sufficient staff support for the time-consuming inspections and analysis required by the City's fire and geological hazards. Accordingly, the City Council finds the modifications in this Ordinance to the State Fire Code, Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, and Plumbing Code to be necessary for the protection of the public health, safely, and welfare. Section S. 'Co the extent the provisions of this ordinance are substantially the same as previous provisions of the Rolling 1 -lilts Municipal Code, these provisions shall be construed as continuations of those provisions and not as new enactments. Section 9. The provisions of the Building Code in effect prior to the effective date of this Ordinanceshall continue to govern construction for projects for which plans were submitted for plan check prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, and for which the initial permit is issued not later than ninety (90) days after said effective date. Section 10. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance or any part hereof is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. Section 11. State law requires that localities adopt the California Building Standards Code and modifications thereto, by January 01, 2008. 1t is essential that the City have in effect on that dale codes that comport with state law and contain those modifications necessitated by unique topographic, geologic and climatic conditions. In the absence of immediate effectiveness, the provisions of the Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Codes unique to the City's special circumstances will not be in place and this will have a detrimental effect on the public, health, safety and welfare. The modifications to the Codes contain vital provisions regarding administrative procedures, roofing materials, and other similar matters necessitated by the City's exposure to Santa Ana winds and its limited rainfall in summer and fall months. For these reasons, the public health, safety and nvelfare require that this ordinance take effectimmediately. This is an urgency ordinance. Section 12. This ordinance shall be effective upon adoption and shall become operative as of January 01, 2008 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of January, 2008. ATI-EST \vfarilyn Kern Deputy City Clerk JA:! ES BLACK, MAYOR k?) - 3 STATE OF CALIF COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )§5 • I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 308-U entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING MILLS ADOPTING l3Y REFERENCE'• I]TLE 26 OF TI-IE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING TI-IE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF TI-IE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF TI-IE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF TI-IE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION; AND TITLE 32 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION; AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on January 14, 2008 by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Lay, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Hill and Mayor Black. AYES: NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices MARILYN KERN DEPUTY CITY CLERK czA 1-111.4- a r —n t. 'Amy 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1957 - 2007 DATE: TO: FROM: N INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 Agenda Item No.: 8B Mtg.Date: 01/14/08 JANUARY 14, 2008 HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR THROUGH: ANTON DAHLERBRUCH, CITY MANAGER SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 308-U. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION; AND TITLE 32 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION; AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 308-U, adopting by reference the 2007 Los Angeles County Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical and Fire Codes. BACKGROUND Traditionally, the City of Rolling Hills has adopted the most recent Los Angeles County Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical and Fire Codes shortly after their adoption by the County. State law requires that the County's codes contain the same or stricter requirements as are contained in the building standards published in the California Building Standards Codes. The County may change Printed on Recycled Paper N es or modify these requirements only if it determines that such changes or modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geologic or topographical conditions. On November 27, 2007 the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors adopted the California Building Standards Codes, with modifications. These changes and modifications became effective on January 1, 2008. DISCUSSION In order for the City of Rolling Hills to adopt the new Los Angeles County Building Codes with County amendments and have them effective immediately, it is necessary to adopt them by an urgency ordinance. If the City fails to adopt the County ordinances, the codes published by the State will automatically become law within the City. The City of Rolling Hills traditionally adopts the amended Los Angeles County Codes with its own amendments, (e.g. amendments pertaining to grading, import export of dirt, etc.) Staff is currently working with Willdan and Associates to study the amendments to determine if further modifications need to be made to the City's Building and Construction Code necessitated by City's unique and special circumstances. Next month staff will bring for Council's consideration and adoption an ordinance amending portions of the Los Angeles County Codes to include City's requirements. CONCLUSION State law requires that localities adopt the California Building Standards Code and modifications thereto, by January 01, 2008. It is essential that the City have in effect on that date codes that are consistent with state law and contain those modifications necessitated by unique topographic, geologic and climatic conditions. In the absence of immediate effectiveness, the provisions of the Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Codes unique to the City's special circumstances will not be in place and this will have a detrimental effect on the public, health, safety and welfare. The modifications to the Codes contain vital provisions regarding administrative procedures, roofing materials, and other similar matters necessitated by the City's exposure to Santa Ana winds and its limited rainfall in summer and fall months. For these reasons, the public health, safety and welfare require that this ordinance take effect immediately, and therefore this is an urgency ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 308 - U AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION; AND TITLE 32 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION; AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 15.04.010 of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 15.04.010 Adoption of Building Code. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 26, Building Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 01, 2008, adopting the California Building Code, 2007 Edition (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Subsections 102 through 114 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 35; Appendices C, I and J and Appendix Chapter Al; is hereby adopted by reference, and shall be known and may be cited as the Building Code of the City of Rolling Hills. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Building Code, 2007 Edition, Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Building Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. A copy of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Building Code, 2007 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Rolling Hills and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. Section 2. Section 15.08.010 of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 15.08.010 Adoption of Plumbing Code. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 28, Plumbing Code of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 01, 2008, adopting the California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition (Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Subsections 102 through 114 and 120 through 132 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 15; and Appendices A, B, D, G, I and K, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the Plumbing Code of the City of Rolling Hills. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition, Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Plumbing Code Ordinance No. 308-U contained in the Rolling Hi]Snicipal Code, the provision contain in the later listed document shall control. A copy of Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public. Section 3. Section 15.12.010 of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 15.12.010 Adoption of Mechanical Code. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 29, Mechanical Code of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 01, 2008, adopting the California Mechanical Code, 2001 Edition (Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Subsections 102 through 114 and 120 through 132 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 17; and Appendices A, B, C and D, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the Mechanical Code of the City of Rolling Hills. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Mechanical Code, 2007 Edition, Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Mechanical Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. A copy of Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Mechanical Code, 2007 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public. Section 4. Section 15.16.010 of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 15.16.010 Adoption of Electrical Code. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 27, Electrical Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 01, 2008, adopting the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition (Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Sections 102 through 89.114 of Article 089; Article 90 and Chapters 1 through 9, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the Electrical Code of the City of Rolling Hills. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Electrical Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. A copy of Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public. Section 5. Section 15.20.010 of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 2 (J 15.20.010 Adoption of ire Code. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 32, Fire Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 01, 2008, which constitutes an amended version of the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition (Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), Chapters 1 through 47, Appendix Chapter 1, and Appendix B, and excluding all other appendices of the 2007 Edition of the California Fire Code, and adopting and incorporating herein by reference into Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, the 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code, Chapters 1 through 45 and Appendix A, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the Fire Code of the City of Rolling Hills. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, International Fire Code 2006 Edition, Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Fire Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. A copy of Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, along with a copy of the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, and the International Fire Code 2006 Edition has been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public. Section 6. All inconsistencies between the Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and Fire Code as adopted by this ordinance and Parts 2, 3, 4, 5 and 9 of the California Code of Regulations are changes, modifications, amendments, additions or deletions thereto authorized by California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958 and 17958.7. Section 7. The City Council hereby finds that the changes and modifications to the California Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code and Fire Code that have been enacted by this ordinance are reasonably necessary because of the City's local climate, characterized by hot, dry summers, often resulting in drought conditions, followed by strong Santa Ana winds, often resulting in hazardous fire conditions, and heavy winter rains, often resulting in expansive soil conditions; the City's geological characteristics in that the area is characterized by geological instability; location in Southern California; and the relatively hilly topography of the City. The City Council hereby finds that the modifications to the State Building Code in Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code are reasonably necessary because of the local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions indicated above. The City Council hereby further finds that the modifications to the State Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Codes in Titles 26, 27, 28, 29 and 32 of the Los Angeles County Code and Sections 13.04.020, 13.04.030, 13.04.050, 13.04.060, 13.04.150, 13.04.160, 13.04.170, 13.08.020, 13.08.030, 13.12.020, 13.12.030, 13.16.020 and 13.16.030 are administrative in nature and are necessary to allow the uniform application of the codes by procedures suited to the size and nature of the City's staff and administrative agencies by means suited to the City's experience with local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions and to provide sufficient staff support for the time-consuming inspections and analysis required by the City's fire and geological hazards. Accordingly, the City Council finds the modifications in this Ordinance to the State Fire Code, Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, and Plumbing Code to be necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. 3 .S �. w Section 8. To the extent the provisions of this ordinance are substantially the same as previous provisions of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, these provisions shall be construed as continuations of those provisions and not as new enactments. Section 9. The provisions of the Building Code in effect prior to the effective date of this Ordinance shall continue to govern construction for projects for which plans were submitted for plan check prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, and for which the initial permit is issued not later than ninety (90) days after said effective date. Section 10. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance or any part hereof is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. Section 11. State law requires that localities adopt the California Building Standards Code and modifications thereto, by January 01, 2008. It is essential that the City have in effect on that date codes that comport with state law and contain those modifications necessitated by unique topographic, geologic and climatic conditions. In the absence of immediate effectiveness, the provisions of the Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Codes unique to the City's special circumstances will not be in place and this will have a detrimental effect on the public, health, safety and welfare. The modifications to the Codes contain vital provisions regarding administrative procedures, roofing materials, and other similar matters necessitated by the City's exposure to Santa Ana winds and its limited rainfall in summer and fall months. For these reasons, the public health, safety and welfare require that this ordinance take effect immediately. This is an urgency ordinance. Section 12. This ordinance shall be effective upon adoption and shall become operative as of January 01, 2008 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of January, 2008. JAMES BLACK, MAYOR ATTEST Marilyn Kern Deputy City Clerk 4J STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§ CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 308-U entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2007 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2007 EDITION; AND TITLE 32 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION; AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on October 8, 2007 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices MARILYN KERN DEPUTY CITY CLERK 5 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1957 - 2007 ik• • • Cdr ®/ A. JJj/Q INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the CITY COUNCIL of the City of Rolling Hills will hold a Public Hearing at 7:30 PM on Monday, January 14, 2008 in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA for the purpose of receiving public input regarding the following: ORDINANCE NO. 308U. Consideration before the City Council of an ordinance adopting by reference amended Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code relating to building and construction; amended Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code relating to electrical systems; amended Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code relating to plumbing systems; amended Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code relating to mechanical systems; and amended Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code relating fire safety requirements; amending Title 15, Building and Construction, of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, and declaring urgency thereof. This .project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Any person is welcome to review the subject application and plans prior to the public hearing at the City Hall Administration Building located at 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, and CA. If you challenge the approval or denial of this permit application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Published in Palos Verdes Peninsula News January 5, 2008. Printed on Recycled Paper N Palos Verdes Peninsula News 500 Silver Spur Rd Ste 300 Rancho Palos Verdes CA 90275 Proof of Publication (2015.5 C.C.P) STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES I am a citizen of the United States, and a resident of the county aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years; and I am not a party to or interested in the notice published. I am the chief legal advertising clerk of the publisher of the PALOS VERDES PENINSULA NEWS a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published Twice weekly in the City of Rolling Hills Estates County of Los Angeles, and which newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, under the date of February 15, 1977 Case Number C824957, that the notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy, has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to -wit: Janurary 5 All in the year 2008 I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct Dated at Rancho Palos Verdes, California, this 5th day of January 2008 Signature By ,,,vi t JAN 0 e 2007 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS PVPN # 8777 P.V.P. News No: 8777 NOTICE OF F PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE' CITY OF ROLLING HILLS,. CALIFORNIA `NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the CITY COUNCIL , of the City of Rolling Hills 'will hold a Public Hearing at • 7:30 PM on Monday, January 14,•2008 in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling - 1 Hills, CA for the purpose of receiving public input regard ing the following: - ORDINANCE: NO. 308U. Consideration before the: City ;Council of an ordinance adopting by reference amended Ttie,26 of.the Los,Angeles County Code relat `ing` ta`,building arldconstruction amended Title27,of the ,t Los Angeles,CountyCode-relating to -'electrical systems; amended Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code relat- ing to plumbing' systems; amended Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code relating to mechanical systems; ,` and amended Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code - relating' fire safety requirements; amending Title 15, Building and Construction, of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, and declaring urgency thereof. i-: `Thisproject has been: determined to be categorically , exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Anyperson iswelcome to review the subject applica ton and plans priorto the public hearing at the City Hall _ ;::Administration Building located at 2 Portuguese Bend • Road, Rolling Hills, and CA. '- •:If you challengethe approval or denial of this permit application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raisedat the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspon- dence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. • Published •in the Palos Verdes Peninsula News, on - January 5, 2008. ` '•