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ORDINANCE 1534 ORDINANCE NO. 1534 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2016 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE ("CGBSC", "CALGreen") WITH AMENDMENTS AND AMENDING THE EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT SUCH ADOPTION The City Council of the city of El Segundo does ordain as follows: SECTION 1: Findings. The City Council finds and declares as follows: A. The City may adopt model codes by reference pursuant to Government Code §§ 50022.2, et seq.; B. Health and Safety Code § 17958 requires the City to adopt certain codes that are set forth in Health and Safety Code § 17922 and published in the California Code of Regulations; C Notice of public hearing to consider the adoption of the codes was published pursuant to Government Code § 6066 and a duly noticed public hearing was held on December 6, 2016, regarding the adoption of the Codes; D, Pursuant to § 50022.6 of the Government Code, at least one copy of all codes adopted by reference were filed with the City Clerk of the City and were available for public inspection for at least fifteen (15) days preceding the date of the hearing; E. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 17958.7, it is in the public interest to adopt the California Green Building Standards Code ("CGBSC') with the changes set forth in this Ordinance; F. Additional amendments have been made to Codes are found to be either administrative or procedural in nature or concern themselves with subjects not covered in such Codes. The changes made include provisions making each of said Codes compatible with other Codes enforced by the City; G. The specific amendments of the CGBSC that fulfill this requirement are: 1. Add CALGreen Section 101.12 Fee for Mandatory Measures 2. Add CALGreen Section 101.12.1 Fee for TIER Measures 3. Amend CALGreen Section 202 Sustainability Definition 4. Amend CALGreen Section 301.1 Scope 5. Amend CALGreen Section 301.1.1 Additions & Alteration ORDINANCE No. 1534 Page 2 of 11 6, Amend CALGreen Section 5.408.3 Excavated Soil and Land Clearing Debris 7. Amend CALGreen Section A4.105.2 Reuse of Materials & Amend CALGreen Section A4106.5 Cool Roof for Reduction of Heat Island Effect 9, Amend CALGreen Section A4.303.4 Nonwater Supplied Urinals and Waterless Toilets 10. Amend CALGreen Section A4.404.3 Building Systems 11, Amend CALGreen Section A4.405.1 Prefinished Building Materials 12. Amend CALGreen Section A4.405.4 Use of Building Materials From Rapidly Renewable Sources 11 Amend CALGreen Section A4.407.1 Drainage Around Foundation 14, Amend CALGreen Section A5.106.4.1 Short Term Bicycle Parking 15. Amend CALGreen Section A5.106.4.3 Changing Rooms 16. Amend CALGreen Section A5.106.6.1 Reducing Parking Capacity 17. Amend CALGreen Section A5.406.1 Choice of Materials SECTION Title 13, Chapter 11 of the El Segundo Municipal Code ("ESMC) is amended in its entirety to read as follows: "CHAPTER 11 GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE 13-11-1: ADOPTION OF CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, 2016 EDITION. Pursuant to California Government Code § 50022.1 to 50022.8, the California Green Building Standards Code, 2016 Edition, published at Title 24, Part 11, of the California Code of Regulations ("CGBSC") is adopted by reference, subject to the amendments, additions and deletions set forth below. One true copy of the CGBSC, is on file in the office of the Building Official and is available for public inspection as required by law." ORDINANCE No. 1534 Page 3 of 11 13-11-2 AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE: Section 101.12 is added to the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code to read as follows: 101.12 Fee for Mandatory Measures. A fee of ten percent (10�'%,) of the Van check/permit fee shall be assessed to verifv compliance with the mandatory measure of this code. Section 101.12.1 is added to the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code to read as follows: 101.12.1 Fee for Tier Measures. When Tier 1 or Tier 2 measures need to be verified by the enforcing aencv, an additional ten percent (110'/m) of the plan check/permit fee shall be assessed. Section 101.13 is added to the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code to read as follows: 101.13 Board of Appeals. The 2016 California Building Code, as incorporated into the El Segundo Municipal Code, will govern the administration of the CGBSC. Section 202 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is amended to include the term "sustainability" that read as follows: SUSTAINABILITY. Consideration of present development and construction i_rnp,gcts on the commUnity, the economy,, and the environment without compromising the needs of the future. Section 301.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows: 301.1 Scope. Buildings shall be designed to include the green building measures specified as mandatory in- the--appliGa.t.j,o r h ktist-s-�nt-afned--in this code. Voluntary green building measures are also included in this code the application checklists and may be included in the design and construction of structures covered by this code, but are not required unless they are adopted by a city or county as specified in Section 101.7. ORDINANCE No. 1534 Page 4 of 11 Section 301.1.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows: Section 301.1.1 Additions and alterations. [HCD] The mandatory provisions of Chapter 4 shall be applied to additions or alterations of existing residential buildings-wl4em tho ud '+tone= a ter tione it e the ber g°s�or itiened area,voWm a size The-require re nt-shatapply-only.rto... e 4/o ith 4-the-spe tfic erea­-of-4h ad ition--o-r----alteratfen. Code sections relevant to additions and alterations shall only apply to the portions of the building being added or, altered within the scope of the permitted work. Note: On and after January 1, 2014, residential buildings undergoing permitted alterations, additions or improvements shall replace noncompliant plumbing fixtures with water-conserving plumbing fixtures. Plumbing fixture replacement is required prior to issuance of a certificate of final completion, certificate of occupancy or final permit approval by the local building department. See Civil Code Section 1101.1, et seq., for the definition of a noncompliant plumbing fixture, types of residential buildings affected and other important enactment dates. Section 5.408.3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows: 5.408.3 Excavated soil and land clearing debris [BSC-CG] 100 percent of trees, stumps, rocks and associated vegetation and soils resulting primarily from land clearing shall be reused or recycled. For a phased project, such material may be stockpiled on site until the storage site is developed. Exception: Reuse, either on-or off-site, of vegetation or soil contaminated by disease or pest infestation. Notes: 1, If contamination by disease or pest infestation is suspected, contact the County Agricultural Commissioner and follow its direction for recycling or disposal of the material. (I ttfa / r��,Y c a rat .cwt;v�' /t,:a rt l/'ag r1 2. For a map of known pest and/or disease quarantine zones, consult with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. (www.cdfa.ca.gov) 3. Contaminated soil shall not be reused and shall be disposed of or remediated in accordance with relevant regulations. Section A4.105.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows: A4.105.2 Reuse of materials. Use salvaged, refurbished or reused materials for ORDINANCE No. 1534 Page 5 of 11 a minimum of 2.5 percent of the total value, based on estimated cost of materials on the project. Materials which can be easily reused include but are not limited to the following: 1. Light fixtures. 2. Plumbing fixtures. 1 Doors and trim. 4, Masonry. (reused masonry may only be used for flatwork) 5. Electrical devices. 6, Appliances. 7. Foundations or portions of foundations. Note: Reused material must be in compliance with the appropriate Title 24 requirements. Section A4.106.5, Table A4.106.5.1(1), Table A4.106.5.1(2), Table A4.106.5.1(3), and Table A4.106.5.1(4) of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code are amended to read as follows: A4.106.5 Cool roof for reduction of heat island effect. Roofing materials for Tier 1 and Tier 2 buildings shall comply with this section: Ex fions Roo. fmmoestr �ct+orrs t# at-have a �aerra4ar tfe roofea �an %riuir areas fA e-etated-(W'eeii-)4 mm , Pw C, 'ing leas b-&/-sf -c�of-arm vr ��u+iding�r�to�rto -soiaa - �etovt ' no' � �io int��ato��tt�o�r�ra TABLE A4.106.5.1(1) TIER 1 - LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL MINIMUM 3- YEAR AGED ROOF CLIMATE SOLAR THERMAL SLOPE SAN€ REFLECTANCE EMITTANCE SRI 11 . .... 2:12 113 & 1 0 a 763 0.75 75 ❑ 2:12 i 0-15 0.20 0.75 16 TABLE A4.106.5.1(2) TIER 2 - LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL ROOF � CLIMATE S LOPE ZONE MINIMUM.. M TANCE SRI AGED THERMAL T ORDINANCE No. 1534 Page 6 of 11 SOLAR REFLECTANCE 01 2:12 2, amb.6 8 85 ..........Tg-8-2 0212 12, 4, 6 15 @-.2-30.28 85 2-027 TABLE A4.106.5.1(3) TIER 1 — HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS, HOTELS, AND MOTELS MINIMUM 3- YEAR AGED ROOF CLIMATE SOLAR THERMAL SLOPE ZONE REFLECTANCE EMITTANCE SRI Lj2:12 1 0-.550.63 0.75 6475 4-5 ❑ 2:12 2--- 5 0.20 .75 16 TABLE A4.106.5.1(4) TIER 2 — HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS, HOTELS, AND MOTELS MINIMUM 3- YEAR AGED ROOF CLIMATE SOLAR THERMAL .-SLOPE ZONE REFLECTANCE EMITTANCE SRI 112:12 2­45 ❑ 2:12 2 15 0-430.28 0-.7-50.85 2-027 Section A4.303.4 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows: A4.303.4 Nonwater supplied urinals and composting toilets. Nonwater supplied urinals or composting toilets are installed throughout the scone of the Perrnit or comr)lv with Sections 1101.1 thru 1101.8 of the California Civil Code, whichever is the most restrictive, Where approved, hybrid urinals, as defined in Chapter 2, shall be considered waterless urinals. Section A4.404.3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows: A4.404.3 Building systems. Use premanufactured building systems to eliminate solid sawn lumber whenever possible. One or more of the following premanufactured building systems is used throug Liout: 1. Composite floor joist or premanufactured floor framing system 2. Composite roof rafters or premanufactured roof framing system ORDINANCE No. 1534 Page 7 of 11 3. Panelized (SIPS, ICF or similar) wall framing system 4. Other methods approved by the enforcing agency Section A4.405.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows: A4.405.1 Prefinished building materials. Utilize prefinished building materials which do not require additional painting or staining--when-posible. One or more of the following building materials that do not require additional resources for finishing are used: 1. Exterior trim not requiring paint or stain 2. Windows not requiring paint or stain 3. Siding or exterior wall coverings which do not require paint or stain Section A4.405.4 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows: A4.405.4 Use of building materials from rapidly renewable sources. One or more of the following materials manufactured from rapidly renewable sources or agricultural by-products is used for a minimum of 2.5 percent of the total value, based on estimated cost of materials on the ro'ect: 1. Insulation 2. Bamboo or cork 3. Engineered products 4. Agricultural based products 5. Other products acceptable to the enforcing agency Note: The intent of this section is to utilize building materials and products which are typically harvested within a 10-year or shorter cycle. Section A4.407.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows: A4.407.1 Drainage around foundations. Install foundation and landscape drains which discharge to a dry well, sump, bioswale or other approved on-site location except when riot reauired by state code or localiv approved ordinance. ORDINANCE No. 1534 Page 8 of 11 Section A5.106.4.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows: A5.106.4.1 Reserve4i-Short-term bicvelle oarkina. If the r)roiect is anticioated to qenera,te visitor traffic, orovide oermanent1v anchored bicvcle racks within 200 feet of the visitors' entrance, readily visible to oassers-by, for 15 percent of visitor motorized vehicle parking capacity, with a minimum of one two-bike car)acitv rack. Table A5.106.4.3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows: A5.106.4.3 Changing rooms. For buildings with over 10 tenant-occupants, provide changing/shower facilities for tenant-occupants only in accordance with Table A5.106.4.3 or document arrangements with nearby changing/shower facilities. TABLE A5.106.4.3 NUMBER OF 12-TIER TENANT- SHOWER/CHANGING PERSONAL EFFECTS ,OCCUPANTS FACILITIES REQUIRED2 LOCKERS1,2 REQUIRED 0-10 01 unisex shower 01 11-50 1 unisex shower 2 51-100 l 1 unisex shower 101-200 1 shower stall per gender 4 1 shower stall per ender One 2-tier locker for Over 200 for each 200 addlTional each 50 additional teWant-occupants tenant-occupants o paat uf4isex--st-iower-an4-twG-2-tier-lor,ker-s7 Note: Additional information on recommended bicycle accommodations may be obtained from Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates. Section A5.106.6.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows: A5.106.6.1 Reduce parking capacity. With the approval of the enforcement authority, employ strategies to reduce on-site parking area by 20 oercent by 1. Use of on street parking or compact spaces, illustrated on the site plan or ORDINANCE No. 1534 Page 9 of 11 2. Implementation and documentation of programs that encourage occupants to carpool, ride share or use alternate transportation. Note: Strategies for programs may be obtained from local TMAs. Section A5.406.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows: A5.406.1 Choice of materials. Compared to other products in a given product category, choose materials proven to be characterized by one or more of the following for a minimum of 5 percent of the total value, based on estimated cost of materials on the raroiect. SECTION 3: Sections 13-11-3 through 13-11-17 of the ESMC are hereby deleted. SECTION 4: Environmental Assessment. The City Council determines that this ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq., the "CEQA Guidelines") because it consists only of minor revisions and clarifications to an existing code of construction- related regulations and specification of procedures related thereto and will not have the effect of deleting or substantially changing any regulatory standards or findings required therefor, and therefore does not have the potential to cause significant effects on the environment. In addition, this ordinance is an action being taken for enhanced protection of the environment and is exempt from further review under CEQA Guidelines § 15308. SECTION 5: Construction. This Ordinance must be broadly construed in order to achieve the purposes stated in this Ordinance. It is the City Council's intent that the provisions of this Ordinance be interpreted or implemented by the City and others in a manner that facilitates the purposes set forth in this Ordinance. SECTION is Savings Clause. Repeal of any provision of the ESMC or any other city ordinance herein will not affect any penalty, forfeiture, or liability incurred before, or preclude prosecution and imposition of penalties for any violation occurring before, this Ordinance's effective date. Any such repealed part will remain in full force and effect for sustaining action or prosecuting violations occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance. SECTION 7: Severability. If any part of this Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the city council intends that such invalidity will not affect the effectiveness of the remaining provisions or applications and, to this end, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. ORDINANCE No. 1534 Page 10 of 11 SECTION 3: Validity of Prior Code Sections. If this the entire Ordinance or its application is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, any repeal of the ESMC or other the city ordinance by this Ordinance will be rendered void and cause such ESMC provision or other the city ordinance to remain in full force and effect for all purposes. SECTION 'g: Publication. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City of El Segundo's book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law. SECTION 10: Effective Date. This Ordinance will become effective on the 31St day following its passage and adoption. SECTION 11: Filing with Building Standards Commission. The City Clerk must file a certified copy of this Ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission. ORDINANCE No. 1534 Page 11 of 11 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE No. 1534 on this 6th day of December, 2016. a?ti_�e1,': e1Fu'e"ntes, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM � Mar D, Hensley, Ci y ttorney ATTEST: STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ) I, Tracy Weaver, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the foregoing Ordinance No. 1534 was duly introduced by said City Council at a regular meeting held on the 1�It day of November„ 2016, and was duly passed and adopted by said City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk, all at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 61�" day, of December, 2016, and the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Fuentes, Mayor Pro Tern Boyles, Council Member Dugan and Council Member Pirsztuk NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Brann ABSTAIN: None Tray " l .ver, City Clerk